As promised! Chapter 7 - My longest chapter yet! 2,637 words of SangoxKagome goodness. Ok, it's like 4AM and I'm soooooo exhausted. I tried my best to edit this, but I'm tired so I probably missed some mistakes. So..bunches of Apologies? Anyway, Enjoy & Review!
Sango laid in the shack, alone, in shock. How had Miroku known of her feelings for Kagome? She closed her eyes and tried to remember when she might have revealed her feelings in front of him.
She didn't have time to worry about it, a second later someone else entered the room. "Sango-chan, are you awake?" Kagome's voice chimed in Sango's head and she opened her eyes quickly.
"Yes, Kagome-sama, what is it?" Sango asked, trying to veil her panic.
"Miroku-sama told me to return, he asked me to check if your injuries reopened." Kagome responded timidly. Sango tried to get up; Kagome rushed to her side and helped her. "Please, Sango-chan, don't try to move on your own!" she exclaimed, as if scolding the Taijiya.
Sango reclined against the wall, "Thank you, Kagome-sama." Despite the pain, she smiled with gratitude. Kagome was so cute when she worried like this, she frantically moved about, trying to make Sango comfortable. Sango grabbed Kagome's hand and stopped her. "Please Kagome, just sit."
Kagome did just that, "I'm sorry Sango-chan, I just want to do all I can to make you healthy soon. I know you hate being bed-ridden."
"It's my own fault Kagome-sama. I let that weak mutt break my guard." replied Sango, frustrated with herself over causing trouble for everyone.
"No! The demon you fought carried three jewel shards; it's amazing that you defeated him on your own. You are very strong Sango-chan." said Kagome, "And you saved that girl, she had a jewel shard too! Because of you we have four more."
"That's good, I'm happy she is safe. And Kirara, is she alright?" asked Sango.
"Kirara is fine, she's with Shippou and Inuyasha right now. They're at the village that got attacked, hunting the remaining wolves, cleaning up, and tending to the injured and dead with Kaede. Miroku has come and gone from there over the past two days as well, he was very worried about you. He cares so dearly for you, he will make a wonderful husband." answered Kagome with an unreadable expression on her face.
"Oh…" whispered Sango, "Kagome-sama, I know you've been here for days, you don't need to sit in here with me."
"It's ok, I don't mind Sango-chan. You just woke up, I don't want you to be alone. And I want to take care of you." Kagome retrieved a bowl of water and a towel, she dipped the towel in the water and dabbed it on Sango's face. Sango flinched, her face was tender. "I was really worried when we found you, you were covered in blood." murmured Kagome. "I cleaned your face…but Kaede had to dress your injuries because... because I couldn't see you like that." Kagome looked down at the towel and dipped it back in the water. "But then I realized, I wanted to be able to tend to you when you were hurt, so I asked Kaede to teach me." She continued to dab the towel on Sango's face, the Taijiya saw the blood on it and wondered how terrible she looked.
"How bad is it?" Sango asked.
Kagome paused, she hadn't expected that question. "Well, it's not so bad. You have a gash above your eyebrow, it's been sewn shut. I'm just cleaning off the dried blood now. And your left eye is bruised, but…You're still beautiful, as lovely as ever." She stopped dabbing and smiled at the Taijiya. She leaned forward and kissed Sango's cheek. Neither of them understood why she made that gesture, but Sango's heart was thrashing in her chest.
"Y-You're too kind Kagome-sama." Sango would've blushed, but she was still very pale from blood loss, "You don't need to take care of me, I'm awake now, I can do it."
"No, Sango-chan," responded Kagome, putting her hand over Sango's and squeezing it. "Please don't move, let me do this. As I said before, I want to." Sango just stared at Kagome, how sweet she was, how lovely and wonderful. She felt the warmness on her cheek and wished it were on her lips instead, she had to look down.
"What's wrong, does it hurt?" queried Kagome. Sango shook her head. It was then when Kagome saw the blood seeping through Sango's white bandages. "Oh no! Your wound has opened up! I warned you!" exclaimed Kagome.
"It's nothing, Kagome-sama, please just leave it." said Sango.
"I will not! You'll bleed to death. I need to do something, now." Kagome paused and looked at Sango's wrappings, then into Sango's eyes. "I'm sorry Sango-chan, but I need to unwrap the wound in order to stitch it shut again." Sango had no choice to yield to the Miko, she knew that she'd never give up. Sango wished that Kaede would return. It was not that she believed Kagome would mess up, but she feared Kagome's feverish touch. Sango gave an apprehensive nod. Kagome touched the bandage, then leaned towards her, "Do you trust me?"
Sango's trepidation melted, "With my life…" she replied. With that, Kagome tugged on the bandage at Sango's waist and began to unravel it. Her arms moved around Sango gently, passing off the bandage to the other hand each time she brought it around her back. Kagome cut the bandage when she had unwrapped as high as Sango's chest and tied it so it would not fall off. Part of her was tempted to take the entire bandage off, to expose Sango's bare chest, but she fought the appeal of such an act and left a thin amount to cover the Taijiya's breasts.
"Ok," said Kagome, "I need you to lay down now, it will be easier." Sango obeyed, letting Kagome ease her down on the mat, her soft hands supported her as she did so. Sango hated feeling so weak. The Miko sensed her unease, "Please relax Sango-chan, I take pleasure in helping my loved ones. Knowing I can do something for you…to help…it makes me happy. I mean, my friends are always battling to protect me and I cannot do anything in return, this makes me feel somewhat necessary." She caressed Sango's cheek. The Miko looked down at the gashes, the largest one had ripped open again and blood was leaking out. She cleaned the wound, pressing on it lightly with her towel. Sango cringed and Kagome apologized repeatedly. Kagome reached into her bag and pulled out a first aid kit. From it, she recovered a hooked needle and thread. She'd seen Kaede do this before, but she was still somewhat worried about doing it on her own. She tried to look confident. Kaede was not returning anytime soon, it was up to her; otherwise, Sango would lose too much blood. She looked around and grimaced, Kaede had taken her anesthetic herbs with her, and Kagome didn't have a chance of finding them in the dark. "I don't have anything to numb you…" she admitted.
Sango laughed kindly, trying to reassure her dear friend that she had faith in her, "What's a little more pain?" Kagome knew that Sango was just being strong, but she was nervous about hurting her. 'I have to do this…'she thought. She pulled out a lighter from the front pocket of her backpack and lit it under the needle to sterilize it. Holding the needle close to the Taijiya's skin, she glanced at Sango for consent. She nodded, this time there was no hesitation. Kagome pressed the needle into her skin and pulled it through. Sango bit her lip and winced a bit. She did it four more times before Sango spoke. "Kagome-sama, tell me something. Anything to distract me." She requested, flinching.
"I'm not sure what you want me to say…" Kagome replied. Sango looked at her beseechingly, she thought for a moment, "Shippou told a funny story the other day." The needle pierced her flesh again. The Taijiya closed her eyes and tried to focus on her words. "He told me he went swimming in the hot springs near here with Miroku and Inuyasha." Again, it broke her skin. "He said that the boys had seen a beautiful lady in the water. They watched her for a long time until Miroku tried to hit on her, and when she turned around it was revealed that she was a he! He had a beard and everything." Kagome laughed half-heartedly, Sango followed suit. Both of them became aware of an awkwardness lingering in the air. The needle pressed in yet again. "Actually, I've been meaning to ask you something." Kagome finally admitted.
"What is it?" asked Sango, sensing Kagome's restlessness.
The Miko paused, as if she need strength to ask."Why did you leave?" she responded, pulling the thread. "…Were you going to abandon us?"
"What do you mean? I'd never just leave you like that." said Sango.
"Then why did you go?" Sango didn't answer. "Is it because of what happened in the stream? Sango, I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable, something came over me and I-" She stopped speaking, "When Inuyasha and I came back, you were gone… and now you're hurt. I can't help but feel responsible."
"No Kagome-sama, don't blame yourself! It was all my fault, I swear it. I let my emotions get the best of me and I didn't know what I was doing, I left to clear my head, that's all." explained Sango. Kagome did not seem to hear her. She was still frowning as she pulled the thread tight and Sango gasped. She was finished; Sango hadn't even felt the last ten stitches. Kagome knotted and cut the thread, too guilt ridden to look Sango in the eye. "Believe me, won't you?" Sango pleaded.
"I do…" Kagome whispered, "I was just so convinced that I'd made a mistake that you wouldn't forgive me for, that you'd left and I'd never see you again. And then when I saw you lying there in that field, I was so certain you were dead…" She sniffled.
Sango sat up, ignoring the pain and putting both hands on Kagome's shoulders. "Look at me, I'm fine, I'm alive, please don't cry, I'm alive and I'm here with you and I'll never run off again. I promise." She dragged the Miko into her arms. She had to hold her, regardless of her injury. "Kagome, I will never leave you."
Kagome hugged her back and sobbed, "I'm just so happy you're alright, I don't know what I would've done if you had died, I don't know. I don't."
Sango put her hand under Kagome's chin and lifted her head up. "Stop it Kagome, none of that matters because I'm here now. No matter what happens, I will remain at your side. Always."
Kagome looked at the Taijiya with wet, reddened eyes, "Do you mean that?"
"I do, I swear it." Sango answered. They were both silent again. Without warning, Kagome tilted her head up, closed her eyes, and kissed Sango. At first, the kiss was tender, sweet, and hesitant. Kagome almost wanted to pull back and run out of the room when Sango's lips didn't respond, but then something else took over. Kagome was suddenly kissing Sango with a force, a hunger. At first Sango could not even close her eyes, but as the kiss changed she was pulled from her shock, she finally allowed them too. It was truly happening, something she had only ever dreamed of. Her hands reacted first, finding Kagome's face and pulling it closer to hers. She returned Kagome's passion with ardent vigor. Kagome wrapped her arms around Sango's neck, leaning her entire body against her and pushing her back against the wall. Sango felt no pain, only a ravenous feeling within her as she kissed the Miko, she had been holding back for so long, and now she wanted more. At first, their lips moved in a frenzy, but that eagerness was replaced with an even fiery ardor. One of Sango's hands remained behind Kagome's ear, cupping her face, as the other wandered down her back, which arched when she touched it. Kagome pressed herself against Sango again, wanting to get as close as she could to her. Finally, their lips separated and the two women looked at each other, breathless. There were no words, no explanations to be made. They just looked at each other in astonishment. Kagome glanced over Sango, there was something incomprehensible in her eyes. She released her grasp on Sango's neck and crawled off her, turning her back on Sango. Sango grabbed her hand, worried that she was going to leave because she was embarrassed. Kagome twisted around again with a smile, holding clean bandages. Sango laughed and pulled on her hand. Kagome fell forward into another kiss, a gentle adoring one; Kagome could feel Sango's smile in it. Kagome kissed her back, dropping the bandages and touching Sango's face. This was the feeling Sango had been searching for when she kissed Miroku, the need and desire to do it, combined with the Miko's compelling scent and soft lips. There was nothing that could compare to the utter bliss Sango felt. The Taijiya stopped and allowed Kagome to retrieve the bandages; she proceeded to wrap them around Sango's torso, covering up the wound again. Kagome tied them carefully, though Sango was sure that during these moments she was invincible. Still reclined against the wall, Sango beckoned Kagome into her arms. The Miko crawled into Sango's lap and snuggled against her. Sango kissed her forehead affectionately, then she heard Kagome sniffling again. "What's wrong?" Sango inquired, worried Kagome was having second thoughts about her kiss.
"I was so scared that you'd be disgusted by me. But now I know you return my feelings, I'm just happy." replied Kagome.
Sango had to laugh, was there nothing Kagome wouldn't cry over? "I am too…" She said, kissing away Kagome's tears. Once again, Kagome brought in her lips to touch Sango's. It was warm and sweet, but the hunger still lingered.
The passion was unexpectedly broken though. "Well, well, well…" laughed a voice from the doorway, "What have we here?"
Who do you think caught our lovers in such an intimate moment?! Lol, I hope you enjoyed this. You know, the real first kiss and all...it's always sorta epic. Sorry folks, still not so sure about the lemon. Uhm. I'm going to sleep now. LoveAffection&Reviews? Please and Thank you.