Not Quite Right
Chapter 4: A Chat
Kagome had left them. Yet again. She would be gone for a week at least, well that's what everyone thought. Either that or she was trying to force Inu-yasha to go and get her… again.
Kouga had been walking around the village. He was used to people gasping when they saw a demon in their village. Though these people acted like it was nothing new. For them, it probably wasn't. They had Inu-yasha here after all.
Kouga continued walking. He was looking for Sango, though no one knew it. After all he wasn't going to ask anyone where she was. He didn't want any one to know he was looking for her on purpose.
The main reason? Kagome. Everyone thought he was madly in love with Kagome. And they might think he was madly in love with Sango if he asked where she was. All he wanted was to talk to Sango. He was still in love with his Kagome, after all.
Kouga continued walking through the village. He had no idea where she could be. That's when he heard some footsteps coming up behind him.
"Hello Kouga." The monk Miroku said to him.
Miroku began walking along side Kouga. Kouga wasn't sure what the monk was doing here, or why he was talking to him, but he did know one thing the monk was useful. He could tell Kouga a lot, without Kouga having to ask.
"Hey." Was Kouga's reply.
"If your looking for Kagome she's not here." Miroku told him.
A light blush hit Kouga's face. How did Miroku know he was looking for someone? Luckily his guess had been pretty far off.
"I'm not looking for anyone." Kouga said, covering up the truth.
"Liar." Miroku said simply.
Miroku continued walking beside Kouga, not saying anything. Until he saw someone that is.
"Hi Sango!" He said with a smile, when he saw his friend.
Sango turned around when she saw Miroku. She had been talking to one of the villagers until she saw him. He was walking with Kouga, which was quite a surprise. She expected him to be with some other girl, asking her to bare his child. Then she'd get to hit him with her boomerang.
"Hi Miroku, Kouga." She said with a smile. "What are you doing?"
"Going for a walk." Replied Miroku, "Would you like to join us?"
"Sure, there's nothing better to do…" Sango said as she began walking beside Miroku.
It was true, ever since Kagome left they hadn't been able to leave. They needed her to track the jewel shards. Without her, they'd probably end up wondering around for a long time…
"So do you know if Inu-yasha went to get Kagome yet?" She asked both Miroku and Kouga.
"I dunno." Kouga said simply.
It was true. I mean he and Inu-yasha, weren't exactly on speaking terms… But that's just the way it all works out. He didn't really care if Inu-yasha went to get Kagome any way. Maybe they could all just leave with out her.
"I don't think he's going to this time. I mean, she did kind of freak out over nothing." Miroku said with a sigh. "He'll probably go after he gets board, and wants to hunt more jewel shards."
"You're probably right…" Sango sighed in agreement.
At that moment something or should I say someone caught Miroku eye. A young woman to be precise. A very pretty young woman… Who might bare his child…
"You know what, I just realized that I have to go and… um… do something, bye!" Miroku said as he ran in the direction of young woman.
That left Kouga alone with Sango. That was just where he wanted to be. Earlier anyway. Now he was nervous. And he wasn't sure why. I mean he was just alone with Sango. No big deal… Right?
Kouga didn't know what to say or what to do. It was all too hard for him. It's not like he hadn't been alone with women before. It's just… most of the time they only had one thing on their mind. And talking wasn't it.
He had never had this problem with Kagome. I mean, he kidnapped her first, but still. It had never been hard to talk to her, or to proclaim his love for her. Maybe it was suppose to be hard. Kouga wasn't really sure any more.
Sango on the other hand could do nothing but curse Miroku. He had gone off chasing skirts again. And this time he left her alone with a wolf demon. A wolf demon, who just happened to be in love with Kagome. A wolf demon who happened to be extremely good looking. A wolf demon, who just happened to be alone with her.
It was all a little much for Sango but she didn't walk away. That'd be rude. Plus this was the perfect opportunity for her to talk to him. She'd never really spoken to Kouga. This was a chance to become friend with or at least get to know a little more about the wolf demon.
"So Kouga, have you liked traveling with us so far?" Sango asked him.
It had seemed like a good topic to her. Nothing really about anyone else. Just what he felt about it. And Miroku wasn't here to say, 'Yeah has Kagome been nice to you or good to you.' Or some cheesy line like that. It was something that Miroku liked to do.
"It's been okay, but…" Kouga started, letting his sentence drop off of a cliff.
"But what?" Sango asked him, interested in his answer.
"Well, it's Kagome. She seems really… well, she doesn't seem like she's ready for anything. She can't fight, she's in love with Inu-yasha, yet she sits him all the time, and doesn't trust him. I just can't understand her." Kouga said.
Then Kouga's eyes got big. He wasn't going to bring Kagome up. He promised himself he wouldn't bring Kagome up. He wanted to learn more about Sango, not whine about Kagome.
"Well, I think she only sits him because she's jealous…" Sango said to him trying to be understanding. "She can fight when they have a jewel shard, then she has great aim and a scared arrow. And well the trust issue is really between her and Inu-yasha."
Kouga looked as Sango. He hadn't expected her to say any of that. I mean considering, he brought Kagome up, he thought she might leave, but she didn't. She stayed and even tried to make him feel better about it.
"So what do you think of Miroku? Someone told me you two were in love." Kouga said trying to change the subject.
Sango smiled. Now that was something she knew about all too well. Kagome had this thing about Sango and Miroku being madly in love, but unable to admit it to each other. It wasn't true of course.
They'd considered it a while ago. I mean a long while ago. They decided it was best not to be romantically involved until after Naraku was dead. Instead they had become best friends. They knew that there was a high chance one of or both of them could die.
"We're just really good friends." Sango told him with a smile.
Kouga had a feeling she'd say that. It was the same thing the monk had told him. It made sense though. I mean if either of them died then the other would be left alone. It was a good deal. Then afterwards, if they both lived, they'd be free to pursue a romance. That could result in marriage and children.
Sango then smiled. "I've got to go back to the village now. See ya around." Sango said as she began walking back.
Kouga watched her go, staring at her until she was gone from view. He couldn't help it. Sango was beautiful. More beautiful then Kagome ever looked to him. It was amazing that he hadn't chosen Sango. The only real reason he chose Kagome was because Kagome could see the jewel shards.
Kouga began to walk back to the village when he realized something.
I didn't learn anything new about Sango!
His panic filled thought burst through his mind.
Wait yes I did. I learned that she and that monk aren't together, so I still have a chance! And she actually cares what I have to say!
Happier thought followed the panic thought. That's when he realized what he thought. A chance. He thought he still had a chance… a chance to do what though?
The questions raged through Kouga's head as he walked back to the village. When he got there he saw a big lump on Miroku's head, and Inu-yasha laying on a roof top. Kirara was relaxing right next to Inu-yasha, while Shippo played games with the village children.
It seemed like a very peaceful scene. Though it was still missing Sango. That's when he noticed her sitting beside Miroku. Smiling a chatting with him, not noticing Kouga staring at her, and glaring at the monk.
The scene was beautiful and nothing could ruin it. At least that's what Kouga thought until Inu-yasha decided to open his big mouth.
"I'm going to get Kagome tomorrow."
Everyone stared at Inu-yasha after he said that. Thinking about what he said.
"I'm board and it's about time we got back to collecting the jewel shards."
Everyone agreed so it was decided that they left in two days. That was enough time to prepare everything they needed.
End of Chapter 4
Preview for Chapter 5: Well everyone knows Kouga likes Sango… except for Kouga himself! It is time for him to get out of denial and into acceptation! But how does he do it?
Well everyone. I finally up-dated. I'm sorry it's taking me so long, but I have like six stories I have to up-date. It's a lot of work you know. Especially since four of those stories are in different animes!
I'm sorry it takes so long for me to up-date, but please stick with me! At least a while longer. I've been typing more lately and hope to get more chapters out faster. If you read 'A human, A demon, No chance' my other Kouga/Sango, I up-dated last night! So I'm trying to type a least two chapters a day. Starting today.
I think I'll work on my FB one next…
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Reioko