Beautiful Soul
By: SlayerSango23
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters, yada yada...and I do not own any rights to the Dance Dance Revolution game, if that is the correct name. That being said, enjoy!
Chapter Six: Our First Date: Part II
"Ohh, this is the best part you guys!" Kagome squealed as she stared intently at the tv screen. She hugged a couch cushion tightly to her chest.
Inuyasha and Kohaku looked to each other and exchanged bored expressions. Inuyasha rolled his eyes and motioned that she was crazy to Kohaku. He fought hard against the impending laughter.
"I saw that, Inuyasha," Kagome hissed. Apparently she caught his gesture out of the corner of her eye, for most of her attention was still devoted to the movie.
The three of them sat watching a movie in Sango's apartment, with the lights out and a nearly empty pizza box on the coffee table. Kagome leaned against one corner of the couch and Kohaku against the other. Kirara was nestled on his lap, and Inuyasha sat on the floor near Kohaku's end.
Kohaku leaned down and whispered to Inuyasha, "How did we get stuck watching a chick flick?"
Not quite sure how himself, Inuyasha merely shrugged.
Kohaku glanced over at Kagome, then leaned against the arm of the couch. He strained to see his watch. 10:00...
"Hey, Kagome?"
"Yeah?" She managed to tear her eyes away for a moment.
"Isn't it getting kinda late... Where do you think Sango could be?"
"Oh, don't worry. She called and said they were going to a movie and that she'd be home after that."
"Oh." He looked down, frowning slightly. I wonder why she didn't tell me herself...
As if reading his mind, "She didn't have much time before the movie started, and you and Inuyasha were playing cards, so I told her I'd pass the message along." she whispered.
Not very good at giving people their messages, are you Kagome?
He looked down at Kirara and stroked her fur gently, then scratched behind her ears. The neko gave a satisfied mew in response.
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Meanwhile, Miroku and Sango also sat in a dark room watching a movie.
They'd been in agreement that the back half of the theater was superior for movie watching to the front, so they'd taken up seats in the third to last row. Although, in afterthought, Sango wondered if perhaps she and Miroku had different reasons for being partial to the back.
She quickly pushed the thought from her mind, though, not wanting to go there.
She leaned against the back of her chair and slightly to the right, as Miroku was sitting to the left of her, and she wasn't quite comfortable with that level of closeness.
Although, he hadn't yet attempted to put his arm around her or touch her leg or anything.
But it's only been fifteen minutes. He doesn't deserve an award just yet.
She crossed her arms over her chest and reverted full, or at least near full, attention back to the movie. Miroku simply casually leaned against the back of the seat with one leg crossed over the other.
He glanced over at Sango, who appeared engrossed in the movie. She had a beautiful profile, and he loved the way the lighting in the room played upon the side of her face.
Still, he was somewhat surprised that this fiery young woman had agreed to further the date, so he'd decided to behave himself for the time being. He couldn't bear to have Sango beat him over the head and storm out of the movie, leaving him alone. He'd simply have to muster every gentlemanly fiber in his being for awhile during this probationary period.
She could move a little closer to me, though. Most girls I go out with don't even wait for me to make the first move... But of course, it's not like things worked out with those girls...
Miroku sighed.
Sango noticed this and turned to him. "Something wrong?" she whispered.
"No, not at all, Sango." he responded, smiling.
"Mm, ok good." And she returned her gaze to the movie screen.
Well, I suppose I should count my blessings...
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"Hey you guys, let's play a game!" Kagome chimed, almost immediately after the movie ended.
Inuyasha and Kohaku once again exchanged pitiful expressions.
"What should we play, Kagome?" Inuyasha mumbled.
"There's this really fun game called Dance Revolution... I could run to my apartment and get it!"
Inuyasha slapped a hand to his face and shook his head, as Kagome anxiously headed for the door. "I'll be right back you two! Don't go anywhere now..."
Oh how they were tempted...
"Dance Revolution?" Kohaku repeated, wondering if he'd heard right. "Can you dance, Inuyasha?"
"Do I look like the kind of guy who would waste his time dancing?" He stared at Kohaku as if he'd just asked the most idiotic question known to man.
"Uh, no of course not."
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The movie was nearly halfway over, and though it was hard for her to admit it to herself, Sango was having a good time.
The movie was entertaining enough; Miroku was behaving himself, and she was discovering that when he did behave he was very nice company.
They were both avidly against talking through movies but not opposed to the occasional brief whispered comment. So, Sango finally warmed up enough to venture leaning toward him to comment on a certain part.
As she did so her arm brushed his slightly. She couldn't quite understand why the slightest physical contact with him did strange things to her.
In response, Miroku leaned toward her, bridging the gap. He quite enjoyed the feel of them touching.
If these subtle sensations are enough to get to me, then the effect of more intimate touches from her must be incredible...
He shifted a bit, finding it increasing difficult to adhere to his personal edict of behaving himself.
He whispering something back, which sent her into a fit of hushed giggling.
Who knew he had such a good sense of humor? she thought, once she'd regained her composure.
Sango shook her head in amusement at him, then returned the majority of her attention to the movie.
But the whispered play had become intoxicating for both, and they continued it every legitimate chance they got, as well as a fight over the armrest.
It was quite possible, though, that neither of them actually cared about the armrest, but instead wanted one more opportunity to brush against one another.
When the movie had ended, the two sat back and watched the credits. Most others had filed out.
"We owe it to the creators to at least sit through their names." Miroku offhandedly commented.
"Yes, and sometimes there are extra scenes. ...Oh, guess not this time," Sango responded once the credits had rolled and the screen went dark.
They found themselves completely alone in the theater.
"Did you enjoy it?" he asked.
"Yeah, it was good. Did you?"
"I can't remember the last time I enjoyed sitting through a movie so much." His eyes met hers, and his voice had taken on a tone almost dangerously akin to seductive.
Sango was fairly certain he hadn't enjoyed the movie that much, but she digressed, giving him a nod and a smile.
"I'm glad that you enjoyed it." she responded, shifting uncomfortably in her seat.
They had been close, too close...close enough for his bangs to brush against hers, close enough to...kiss. And they nearly had.
She could tell that he had simply been waiting for her seal of approval, and had she made any movement toward his lips, he certainly would have met her halfway.
She looked away, her mind suddenly reeling. What am I doing? I don't have the time or the energy to get involved with anyone, and it wouldn't be right for me to give him that impression. Still, I had fun, and it's not often that I go out and just enjoy myself. There weren't even many uncomfortable moments.
This surprised her, but she couldn't help feeling guilty.
I need to stop this before it goes any further...
Her life wasn't what she'd once dreamed it would be and she'd expended a great deal of strength pushing grief away, but she was content now. After her parents' death she'd realized what truly mattered. It was Kohaku. He was her world, and so long as she had him, there was no need for another man in her life.
But he was growing up, and quickly. Perhaps he wouldn't always want her around...
This is ridiculous! I'm not even a mother, and I am having some bizarre sort of Empty Nest Syndrome!
Noticing her quietness, Miroku looked over at her with concern. "Everything alright?"
"Yeah. I was just thinking about something stupid..." she said, looking down.
"Oh. I do that sometimes." He attempted some dry humor to cheer her up.
She gave a slight laugh, but her eyes still held the sadness.
He felt the urge to put his hand over hers, and he decided to chance it.
As he covered her hand with his, he looked at her with complete seriousness. He could tell something had gotten her down all of a sudden.
He leaned in slightly, but not so much as to make her feel uncomfortable.
"It seems as though something has upset you. I won't ask you to tell me, but I want you to know that I am always willing to listen if you ever need to talk about something."
Sango looked at him, her lips slightly parted, not sure what to say.
Then she smiled and nodded. "Thank you. And the same goes for you."
Sango pulled into the restaurant parking lot to drop Miroku off at his car. The two had been mostly silent during the short drive there. Now they would have to decide upon the proper way to put the evening to a close.
"So, was it tolerable, Sango?"
She gave a chuckle. "Yes, it was, Miroku." She looked away to hide her blush. More than tolerable...
"I'm glad."
"Was it 'tolerable' for you?" she asked, with a grin.
He stroked his chin and raised his eyes to the ceiling of Sango's car, as if contemplating the thought. Then after a moment, "Oh...yes, quite tolerable." he finally responded. And he gave her a wink.
"Thank you for dinner." she said.
"Thank you for the movie. I really wish you would have let me pay for it." he responded.
"Well, you already paid for dinner, and I was the one to ask you to the movie."
"It was nice of you."
She shook her head. "It was no problem."
A brief silence passed between them.
Is he going to ask me for a second date? What should I do if he does...?
But he broke it. "I suppose I should be going."
Sango and Miroku's eyes met once more. "Um, yeah so should I. I have to be up early for my other job."
He nodded and took her hand gently in his. His eyes never left her face, as he lowered his lips to her hand and placed a tender kiss upon it. "Sleep well, Sango."
And with that, Miroku exited the car door and walked off toward his own car.
She watched him walk away with his hands in his pockets, wondering if he would look back.
She thought she would feel so relieved to have the night over, and she did feel some pressure lifted, but it wasn't like she thought. Honestly, she felt kind of sorry to see him go. And she wasn't quite sure when she'd see him again.
"He didn't ask about a second date..."
She remembered the promise he'd made...to leave her alone if she went out with him once.
"Does he think I didn't really have a good time and am going to hold him to that promise? Or maybe he didn't actually have a good time with me... He seemed to..."
She waited till he approached a car and opened the door. Before getting in he looked back and gave a casual wave.
"Wow, a Ferrari!"
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"You bastard game! I'll beat you!" Inuyasha ranted while frantically jumping around on the Dance Revolution pad.
Kagome sat back on the couch with Kohaku, watching him. She leaned against the arm rest and sighed.
"I've created a monster..." she mumbled.
"You're never gonna pass me up, Inuyasha!" Kohaku taunted from his spot on the couch.
"The hell I won't!" he yelled back.
Kohaku shook his head. He looked over at Kagome, who looked utterly bored.
"This game was pretty fun, Kagome. Thanks for bringing it over."
"No problem, Kohaku! You know, you turned out to be quite the little dancer."
He shrugged. "I guess I'm just coordinated. It's probably from martial arts."
"Funny. Inuyasha is a really good martial artist, yet he seems to have no rhythm whatsoever. And now I am never gonna get him off that thing!"
"He doesn't like to lose." Kohaku commented.
"Oh, you don't have to tell me that! ...Maybe he would actually take me out dancing if I turned it into some kind of competition..."
Sango had arrived at her apartment door and heard the racket from inside. What the...
She turned the knob and went inside, only to find Inuyasha ranting and raving while...dancing?
"What is going on here?" she asked, not able to fight back a laugh.
"Hey, Ane-ue!"
"Sango, you're home! Uh, we were just playing a game..." Kagome stated.
"I can see that." she remarked, as she removed her coat and walked over to the gang.
She sat on the couch in-between Kohaku and Kagome and ruffled Kohaku's hair. "Miss me?"
"Uh, yeah. What kept you?"
"Went to a movie."
"Yeah, soo...how did it go!" Kagome leaned toward her, stars in her eyes.
Sango rolled her eyes and looked away. "It went fine."
Kagome and Kohaku had temporarily taken their attention away from Inuyasha and instead focused it on the more interesting subject at the moment.
"Just, fine...is that all you have to say! Ohh, you're gonna tell me all the details later, right?" Kagome nudged her.
"Uh, yeah...sure..." Whatever it takes to get her to stop asking questions... I know she's gonna pester me about it later, but at least I'll have some time to prepare myself...
"Inuyasha, you've officially worn out your welcome! Time to go. Sango has to be up early in the morning." Kagome called to him.
"What! I've worn out my welcome! What about you?"
"Alright, alright, we both should get going so she can sleep."
"Ok." he grumbled. "But I'm gonna beat this damn game sooner or later."
"Yeah, fine whatever, Inuyasha."
The two headed toward the door, while Inuyasha continued to boast and complain that Kohaku was cheating.
"So, did you have a good time, Sango?" Kagome asked before leaving.
"...Yeah, actually it was nice to go out for a change."
Kagome smiled. "Glad to hear it. Tell me more tomorrow, ok? And sleep well."
"Thanks, Kagome. You too."
After they'd left, Kohaku turned to Sango. "So, you had a nice time, huh?"
"Yeah, Kohaku. It wasn't that terrible." she said, with a grin.
He gave a nod. "So, you didn't have to kick him in the balls?"
"Nope. He actually behaved himself pretty well. I was surprised."
"You gonna go out with him again?"
She hesitated. "I really don't know, Kohaku."
She thought about his question for a moment. She really wasn't sure if it would go any further or not. All she knew was that there was more to him than she'd originally thought.
And she had a newfound respect for him.
"Well, I'm going to turn in." she said, and she gave Kohaku a kiss on the top of his head. "Goodnight."
"Goodnight, Ane-ue."
Sango walked toward her bedroom, feeling a little dazed. It hadn't been a typical evening for her, and she felt rather confused.
But, in spite of that, she readied for bed with a smile upon her face.
End of Chapter
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