A Hanyou's Hesitations
There they were, both alone in a forest. Inu-yasha had Miroku pinned to a tree, waiting for Miroku's answer. Miroku was looking straight into the hanyou's blazing amber eyes. The forest was silent, the birds stopped chirping, not a single cricket chirped. The sound of the rushing water came to a stop. The only sound there was Miroku's heart beating and his shallow breathing. Inu-yasha had both his arms stretched and his claws digging into the tree bark slightly, in case the monk would try to escape. The hanyou was growling, growing impatient.
"Dammit Miroku, tell me already..." he mumbled, still growling.
Miroku, anxious with hesitation, couldn't help but answer. He swiftly wrapped his arms around the hanyou and pressed his lips against his. Inu-yasha stood there, his claws digging into the tree bark, then straight through it. Slowly, he pulled his right hand back and flexed his finger's right behind Miroku's head. The monk noticed it, but didn't remove his lips. If he was going to die, he'd rather die like this. Inu-yasha's hand started towards Miroku's head. 'He's going to kill me with one strike...' Miroku thought. He held the hanyou tighter, but went completely still when he felt Inu-yasha's hand gently caressing his neck. He opened his eyes which met with
Inu-yasha's amber ones. Slowly, the monk pulled back slightly, but was forced back again when the hanyou's other hand pressed against the small of his back.
"Inu-" He was silenced when Inu-yasha continued the kiss. Both of their eyes closed as they felt the warmth of each other's body. The monk slightly opened his mouth and slid his tongue against Inu-yasha's bottom lips. Inu-yasha smiled into the kiss, but soon pushed Miroku back against the tree. He was about to ask why, but heard Kagome shouting in the distance,
"Inu-yasha! Miroku!" "We're over here!" the hanyou replied, looking at Miroku.
"Well, are you just going to stand there?" he asked, turning around and heading towards Kagome's voice.
Miroku blinked and watched Inu-yasha from behind and slowly nodded. 'W-what the hell was that?' he thought, wondering why Inu-yasha did everything he just did. Not wanting to keep him, waiting he ran towards the group.
"We know where Naraku is, he's right over those mountains," Sango told them, jumping off of Kirara.
"Well, let's go then," the hanyou replied. He dashed off towards the mountains, not caring to wait for the rest.
"What's up with him?" Kagome asked Miroku.
"I don't know," he simply replied, though, he had an idea in mind. Kagome and Sango simply nodded, and the taijiya jumped back onto Kirara.
"C'mon," she said. The monk nodded and sat right behind Sango. Grinning, he slowly moved his hand down to her thigh and started caressing it gently. Sango clenched her fist tightly and swore under her breath.
"Miroku..."
"Yes Sango?" he asked, right before he got slapped, causing him to almost fall off of Kirara.
The sound echoed through the forest and Inu-yasha stopped, hearing it.
"Dirty monk..." he said, grinning. Laughing lightly, he continued on towards the mountains. Though, he soon slowed to a stop and sighed.
"Damn Miroku..." he mumbled, sighing. He walked over to a tree and sat down. He leaned his head against the trunk of the tree and began thinking about everything that had just happened. 'Why did he kiss me like that...at least it explained why he was acting so odd. His lips...they-they were the most wonderful thing I have tasted.' he thought, though he noticed that the others were catching up with him.
He slowly stood up and patted the dirt of his hakama. Inu-yasha started pacing, not caring about how long they took to get to him. Kirara soon landed on the forest floor and the others jumped off. Kagome was cradling Shippo in her arms. He was sleeping and lightly snoring. Kirara transformed back into her normal form and jumped onto the taijiya's shoulder. Miroku slowly walked towards the hanyou, but took a step to the side and continued on towards the mountains. The others took his example and followed. Kagome and Sango talked softly amongst themselves, careful not to wake Shippo.
Miroku slowed down until he was side-to-side with Inu-yasha and smiled at the hanyou. He just scoffed and ran up ahead, slowing down to a walk several feet in front of him. 'What the?' Miroku tilted his head in a confused manner and ran up to him, only to have the same thing happened. This happened several times before they reached the base of the mountain. Miroku saw this as a chance to talk with Inu-yasha and suggested they rest. Inu-yasha agreed which shocked Kagome and Sango, but they decided it be better to not fight it and be glad that they can rest.
While riding on Kirara, Sango spotted a hot spring not so far away from the camp. They took Shippo who woke up not too long ago. This left Miroku and Inu-yasha alone. Inu-yasha was in a tree, and appeared to be sleeping. He crept over to the tree and stood right below the branch. He pushed his staff into the dirt and made sure it was strong enough to hold him. The monk took a few steps back and ran towards the staff. He jumped and used the space in between the staff as a foot hold and grabbed for the branch, but accidentally grabbed Inu-yasha's haori and pulled him down with him.
Inu-yasha landed on top of the monk and his lips pressed down on the monks. For a moment, they started at each until they closed their eyes and enjoying the feeling of their bodies against each other. With the girls and Shippo in the hot spring, they could take their time. Miroku started to move his arms around the hanyou's waist, but his eyes bolted open and jumped up. He looked down at Miroku and walked into a thick cluster of trees. Miroku stood up and watched as he left and slowly nodded, a tear escaping his eyes and falling onto the ground.