Hey Again! So..this is chapter 2. Please enjoy. Comments are appreciated.
That night they all sat around a fire, Kaede had given them stew to eat and everyone was full, except for Shippou and Inuyasha, who were rummaging for snacks in one of Kagome's bags. Miroku sat close to Sango, he was talking to her in a hushed voice, they seemed to be talking about something important. Kagome looked at Sango, Miroku was touching her hand as he spoke and she could see redness in the demon-exterminators cheeks. Kagome sighed and leaned against Inuyasha. A moment before, Inuyasha had been scarfing down a candy bar, but now he was quiet, looking at the other couple as well.
"What's with you Kagome?" whispered Inuyasha, "Why are you always looking at Miroku and Sango with resentment in your eyes?" At the mention of her name, Sango looked over at Inuyasha and Kagome. Kagome quickly looked away, nuzzling her head into Inuyasha's arm. For a moment, Inuyasha was certain he saw flames in Sango's eyes, but that may have just been the fire. Sango returned her attention to the monk.
"It's nothing." Replied Kagome wearily, "I'm just wondering what those two are whispering about all the time. And I don't like how he's always talking to other girls. Sango is a beautiful and amazing women, she deserves better." Being Sango's best friend, maybe the Miko was jealous that she seemed to trust Miroku more than her these days. It made her angry that the two were always so very close. Inuyasha didn't say anything, he just put his arm around the Miko's shoulder and pulled her close.
"So, Sango-sama.." said Miroku, touching her hand and covering it with his own, "will you bare me many sons?" Sango's face went completely red. "I mean after we're married." He corrected quickly.
"..I suppose so, Houshi-sama." She said quietly, "when we are married. But you must promise not to go after other women." She leaned on Miroku, who grimaced at the last comment. His despondency was short lived; he had a beautiful woman at his side after all. He began reaching around to caress her bottom. There was a loud thumping sound, Kagome and Inuyasha both looked to see Miroku sprawled on the ground and Sango walking off with Hiraikotsu.
The Miko got up, "Tend to Miroku-sama, Inuyasha. I think he's bleeding..a lot." She said as she ran after Sango. Shippou was sitting on Miroku's chest, already putting a band-aid over his nose, which wasn't even injured, but it's the thought that counts.
Inuyasha looked at the monk, "Fool.." he and Shippou both muttered.
Kagome finally caught up to Sango, grabbing her arm to stop her. Sango didn't look at her, she was breathing angrily, "That stupid monk…the lecherous devil." She grumbled. Tears welled in her eyes, "I hate him." Kagome looked at her friend, but didn't have the words to respond. Sango couldn't hate Miroku, she loved him. He was just too adamant in his passes and perversions. If he had it his way, would he make a child with Sango and leave without marrying her? Kagome frowned, that sort of action didn't seem below him. Maybe Sango realized that too. Kagome approached Sango from behind, hugging her gently, one arm over her shoulder and across her chest, as the other reached around her waist. Her face was there again, against Sango's back. Sango didn't tense this time, she just let Kagome hold her. The two breathed the same, but remained silent. A million thoughts rushed though Sango's mind..did she even care about Houshi-sama's perversion? Or was it something else that frustrated her? What was she feeling now..for Kagome? She touched Kagome's arm and knew she liked feeling it there. She had the strangest sensation at that moment, to kiss Kagome's hand. No, that wasn't right. Kagome was her best friend, merely comforting her..nothing more.
"Kagome-sama...thank you. The fact that you care so much is very dear to me." Sango said.
"Of course Sango-chan." Replied Kagome, she nuzzled her again before letting go. Sango, now much calmer, turned and faced the Miko. Kagome smiled, "Miroku-sama is merely being a man, he doesn't mean to upset you. He does love you, you know." Saying those words left a sour taste in Kagome's mouth, why did she bother defending him?
"Inuyasha doesn't act like that.." whispered Sango.
"Inuyasha is still hung up on Kikyou, he would probably do those things to her." Scoffed Kagome.
"You don't really believe that, do you!?" exclaimed Sango "Inuyasha loves you!"
"No, he loves Kikyou through me." replied Kagome, it stung to admit it aloud, but not as much as she thought it would. Kagome was always getting angry with Inuyasha for running after Kikyou every time he caught her scent…but suddenly she realized she didn't really care. She was just looking for reasons to fight with Inuyasha, but why? "He doesn't love me." It did not hurt to say at all, but Sango heard Kagome's voice catch. She did not know it wasn't out of sorrow, but more from surprise, and could not help but pull the younger girl into her arms.
"I think you're wrong…I've seen how he looks at you." Sango said, holding the Miko. She stepped back and lifted Kagome's head in her hands so she could see her eyes. "He does love you." For a moment, Sango wondered why she was trying so hard to convince her it was true. She wanted to say something else, she wanted to forget about the men for just a little while, hell, maybe completely. She wondered if suddenly, she was looking at Kagome the way Inuyasha did.
"And I've seen how Miroku looks at you..." Kagome murmured as she put her hand over Sango's, nestling her cheek in her palm. "So we should both just stop this."
"Stop what?" asked Sango, still looking at Kagome with such intensity it made the Miko's legs weak. They were so close, too close. Kagome could feel Sango's breath on her lips.
"This…" Kagome breathed, gazing at Sango. She wanted to kiss her, she realized right then that she had always wanted to kiss her. But Sango was her best friend, she would never feel the same way. Suddenly she began to cry and collapsed into Sango's arms again.
"Kagome-sama? Kagome! What's wrong?! Are you hurt?!" she frantically asked as she caught the sobbing girl. Kagome mumbled something between sobs that Sango could not understand. "What?" she inquired.
"I'm in l-love with s-someone who will n-never be able to love me b-back." Kagome cried, she was hyperventilating now. It hurt Sango to see her dear friend like this, she wrongly assumed it was over that idiot Hanyou. Holding her, Sango understood exactly how Kagome felt too be in love with someone she could never have. The demon-exterminator sat on the ground, gently pulling the younger girl with her. Kagome put her head in Sango's lap, still crying as Sango ran her fingers through her raven hair in an effort to console her. They stayed like that for almost an hour, until Kagome drifted to sleep.
Sango smiled down at her, "I'd never make you feel this way, Kagome." She continued to play with her hair, but found her hand wandering to her cheek. She caressed her fair skin gently. Kagome mumbled something in her sleep and grinned, 'at least she's having a good dream' thought Sango. The Miko really was beautiful, one of the loveliest girls Sango had ever seen. Sango's fingers brushed over Kagome's lips, and without thinking, she leaned down and kissed her lightly. It was a gentle kiss, only lasting a moment, a perfect moment. However, the moment was shattered when suddenly; she heard rustling in the distance.
Sorry for the cop-out ending to this chapter, originally it continued but I felt like perhaps the chapter was too long. I'll update again soon! :] I hope you guys are liking it thus far?