Chapter 16

Christmas Morning….

By early morning everyone had arrived down stairs to open gifts. Rin had begun to open her presents first. The first gift she opened was Kagome's gift to her. Inside the box was a cute outfit: A cute white mini shirt and an adorable yellow and orange-stripped halter-top. As well there was a beaded bracelet. Next was Inuyasha's gift to her. He handed her a medium sized box. Inside were varieties of jewelry: bracelets, necklaces, rings and a couple of pairs of earrings. The colors varied from blue to red to yellow to so many others.

"Thanks so much you guys! The gifts are amazing!" Rin spoke with glee and joy. She then turned to Sesshomaru. He muttered, "Later."

"Kagome go next," Rin suggested.

Kagome opened the box Rin had handed to her. Inside the box were several mixed CDs and a photo album. Next Kagome opened a box from Sesshomaru. Kagome swallowed and opened the box. Inside were a variety of things. There was a bottle of perfume, a ring, a key and a book on cooking.

"Wow, thanks these are really great," Kagome said surprising delighted.

Inuyasha opened his next. He opened the box the Rin have him. Inside it was a scrapbook with tons of pictures of him and Kagome kissing each other, hugging, sleeping and talking. There were also pictures of him in dirt, yelling and other embarrassing things. With the scrapbook she also have him some mystery novels by a famous author.

"Thanks," Inuyasha managed through gritted teeth just as much as Rin managed not to buster out with laughter.

Lastly Sesshomaru's turn came. He opened the gift Kagome placed in front of him. Inside the bag were two sarcastically commented T-shirts that said 'You can't take me out of the fight! And you can't take the fight out of me!' and 'What a wonderful display I am!'.

Sesshomaru smirked at the gift, "They sure do express me well."

"I saw these at the store and I thought the same thing!" Kagome laughed

"Listen did you guys give your presents for each other yet?" Rin asked

"No, not yet," Inuyasha answered

"Well why don't you two do so now upstairs?" she suggested

"Okay," Kagome said and she and Inuyasha went upstairs.

"I'll be right back, I just need to get a couple of things!" Kagome spoke and entered her room.

She came into Inuyasha's room in a few minutes. In her arms were two bags, one she put in the bathroom and the other she gave to Inuyasha.

"What's in that bag?" Inuyasha pointed to the one in the bathroom.

"You know… my stuff. I AM sleeping here aren't I?" Kagome asked grinning and in return placed a smirk on Inuyasha's face. "Open your present!"

Inside the hand-decorated bag were a book, "How to complete assignments for Dummies,", a sarcastically commented T-shirt that said "I'm not too cocky- you're just over sensitive!" and finally a new doorknob with a lock.

"Just what the doctor recommended!" Inuyasha pointed to the book and to the doorknob.

"I figured about the same," Kagome replied. Inuyasha got out a box from underneath the bed and handed it to Kagome. She opened and was marveled. Inside was a kimono; a violet silky kimono that was gorgeous.

"It's beautiful! I've have never seen this type before! It's amazing, thanks!" Kagome exclaimed, and kissed Inuyasha hard on the lips. Arms instantly wrapped around her waist and brought both bodies closer. The kiss lasted a few more moments before he slipped his tongue in her mouth. She granted him access and did the same. They explored every possible inch and burned with desire. Suddenly a screech came from downstairs. Inuyasha and Kagome sprang apart and raced down the stairs. The screams increased volume and frequency. The screams were coming from Rin who was jumping and holding tight to Sesshomaru.

"OMG! OMG! OMG! I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU! OMG!" Rin screamed on and on

"What's going on?" Inuyasha yelled

"HE GOT ME A CAR! HE GOT ME A FUCKING CAR! A CONVERTIBLE! A MERCEDES BENZ! A MERCEDES BENZ CONVERTIBLE!"

"Damn," Inuyasha said. Then he turned on Sesshomaru. "You got her a car? You gave me nothing you asshole!"

"Hey, you're the one who said we shouldn't give each other gifts," he replied

"That's because you always gave me junk!" Inuyasha growled but Sesshomaru just shrugged.

After a few moments the information to Rin sank in. She finally was able to sit 'still'.

"Okay what are we going to do later on? I think we should catch a movie," Rin spoke

Inuyasha, Kagome, Rin, Sango and Sesshomaru entered the theater. Rin and Sesshomaru went to sit at the front while the others sat in the middle back.

"Thanks for inviting me you guys. But I feel kind of weird," Sango said

"Nonsense! Just because you didn't come with anyone shouldn't make you feel weird. Come on!" Kagome protested

"All right," Sango sighed

The Fog, the movie they were watching began. Somewhere in the middle Sango side glanced at Kagome and Inuyasha. He had his arm protectively around her shoulder and she was leaning into him. From where she was, she could see Rin bury her face into Sesshomaru's chest. Sango felt a pang at her heart. She missed that pervert. Sango excused herself and went outside of the theater. She walked around in the snow and evening weather. She remembered all the times he said or did anything perverting. She laughed and shed a few silent tears when she remembered their first meeting. Then she remembered their first secret date and all the other dates. She remembered everything but it changed nothing. She pressed her palms hard on her closed eyes. When she did open her eyes she saw him. He stopped in front of her.

"Your aunt said that you'd be here," Miroku said to her. They stared at each other breathing heavily.

Sango opened her mouth but nothing came out. No matter how hard she tried, nothing.

"I got an anonymous letter saying there was trouble back in my village. The letter said if I told anyone they would kill my chance of ever living and you. I had to leave to see what was going on. It turned out it was just a few enemies I had made before wanting revenge. I didn't want to leave but I couldn't jeopardize your life." Miroku told the silent girl in front of him.

Sango didn't say a word. She tried but nothing again.

"You-you ASSHOLE!" She yelled. "If you gave a damn about me, you would have told me. You put me through hell because of your stupid consideration! What if you died you IDIOT! What then? I would have felt responsible for you sorry ass! DON'T TRY TO PRTOECT ME! I CAN DO THAT ON MY OWN!" Tears that Sango have been containing came out. "You're so STUPID!"

Sango threw herself in his arms and cried. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her tightly to him.

"I'm sorry, next I'll tell you, I promise!" Miroku replied

"There better not be a next time!" Sango muttered and Miroku laughed.

In the next few minutes Sango's phone started to chime. Miroku reached into Sango's pocket and opened.

"Hello?"

"…"

"Hello?" he called once more

"Miroku?" the voice whispered

"Kagome?"

"What are you doing with Sango's phone? Where's Sango? What are you doing here? YOU LEFT! Why did you leave? How could you leave all of us? ESPECIALLY Sango!" Kagome babbled

"It's Kagome," Miroku said and handed the phone to Sango

"Kagome?"

"What's going on?" Kagome asked

"He came back…?"

"I got that much!"

"Can we talk later? I promise we'll tell you guys later."

"Kagome leave them alone!" Inuyasha said from the phone

"Hey why don't you just sit down!" Kagome snapped. A loud thud was heard, followed by growls. "Sure… you can call back," Kagome said.

Hope you enjoyed this chapter! Later!

SKMR