Chapter 14: Now What

Sango started to stir in her sleep. She didn't dare open her eyes. She felt warm arms around her.
Was yesterday a dream, did last night really happen? Did I really sleep with Miroku?

She took a chance, she open her eyes She looked up and saw Miroku's peaceful sleeping face. Her naked body was pressed against his. Holy crap, I did sleep with him. She was freaking out. They hadn't been going out for even a day, and she had slept with him. She snuggled closer to him. But she liked being with him, being this close to him, she didn't mind she was unclothed.Is it so bad to want this?

Sango slowly slipped out of the bed and walked to the shower. She let the water flow through her hair. Her mind wasn't clear in thinking. I slept with him. Does that make me a slut? She started massaging the shampoo in her hair. No, he's the first guy I slept with. But what now? Do I love him?

Kagome took a shower. She looked over to the sink and giggled. She had let Inuyasha go through her bag and pick out her clothing. She only brought two bathing suits, he picked the bikini. There was a pair of orange short shorts that showed off her curves. He also picked out a white tank top. When she finished her shower, she dressed. She pulled her hair up with an orange hair tie and step into a pair of sandals, red straps, straw colored base. She looked at the mirror, she stared into her reflection gleefully. She opened the door and stepped out.

Inuyasha looked at her, he let his eyes explore her body. Her legs looked so fine, and smooth. Her hips trailed up to a small waist. Her white swim suit showed through the tank top. He saw the red flower pattern on it. He arrived at her face, her stunning, adorable, beautiful face.
"Hello, Gorgeous."

Kagome blushed, "Your quite a looker yourself."

He had a white under shirt on, showing off his necklace, with his swim trunks on, they were red with white lines running down the sides. He had a green and black towel over his shoulder and was bare footed. He threw the her towel to her, it was in the image of the Japanese flag. He walked over to the phone and called the next room. Kagome sat next to him.

Miroku moved around in the bed. He heard an annoying beeping sound, and water in the distance. He realized that the phone was ringing, he groped around for it then pick it up.

"Hello?"
"Aye, yo, sleepy head. Lets go to the beach today."
Miroku looked out the window.
"Mkay."
"Tell Sango,"
"K."
"See ya."

Miroku hung up the phone. He got out of bed, he was still in the buff. He wrapped a sheet around his waist and walked over to the shower and knocked on the door.

Sango turn to the door,
"Yes?"

"We are going to the beach so put on your bathing suit."
"Ok."
She heard him walk away. She finished her shower and wrapped a fluffy white towel around her. She realized her bag was outside. She open the door just a crack and told Miroku to hand her the bag.

Miroku grabbed the bag, He held it just beyond her reach. He inched it away from her until her whole arm was out of the door.
"Miroku,"
He grinned, "It was worth a shot." He handed her the bag.

He walked over to his bag and slipped on his swim trunk. It was a deep purple with black and gold lines down the sides. He didn't put on a shirt, he did put on black sandals.

Sango stepped out of the shower. She some brown shorts on that went all the way down her knees, and had on a one piece bathing suit on, with out a shirt. It was a bright pink. She let her hair down, it fell in cascades. She picked up her towel which was stripes of pink, brown and white.

Inuyasha hung up the phone and stood up. Kagome watched Inuyasha grab something out of his sweater pocket. Hanging from his hand, a little purple jewel glowed excitedly. Inuyasha walked to her and put it on her wrist.

"I-I bought this for you. The jewel, is called the jewel of the four souls or something." Inuyasha looked at Kagome, "Kagome… Are friendship is strong, right? Strong enough to handle anything?"

Kagome nodded. The jewel glowed with eagerness.
Inuyasha smiled,
"Then, Kagome… Would you be my girlfriend?"

Kagome nodded again, she smiled and kissed Inuyasha, the jewel was now glowing ecstatically.

Inuyasha held her, until a there was a knock on the door,
"We're here." Miroku said popping his head through the door.

Once they agreed they were ready they went down stairs to the parking lot. They all hopped in the car and drove to the beach. It was starting to heat up and it wasn't even noon yet!

They found a nice spot on the beach and laid out there stuff. Sango looked out at the water and saw people surfing. Her eyes illuminated.
"Miroku," she walked over to him and hugged him "Can we rent a couple of surfboards?"

Miroku looked at the water. He watched someone fall off their surfboard. He winced. Then he looked down and Sango.
"You can go out and surf, I'm not going though." With that he walked over to the shop, to rent a surf board.
Inuyasha turned to Kagome, who was taking off her shirt and shorts.
"How many sports can Sango play?" He asked, not taking her eyes off her.

Kagome stopped, she thought for a while.
"The real question is, what sport Sango can't play."

Sango returned with a black surf board, with a pink dragon on it. She kissed Miroku, and ran off to the water.
"Be careful!" He shouted as he saw another guy fall into the water after attempting to surf. He spread out his towel and laid down.

"Aren't you going in the water?" Kagome asked him.
"No, I think I'll sunbathe for awhile." He put on some sun glasses and put his hands behind his head.
She shrugged and started running to the water. She stopped and turned around.
"You coming Inuyasha?"
Inuyasha was staring and the Rental Hut. Was that…? He turn his head when his name was called.
"What?"
"I said, you coming?"
"Yeah, hold on a sec."

Inuyasha took off his undershirt, no sense getting it wet. And ran after Kagome. Kagome ran to the edge of the shore, where the tide ebbed. She let the waves swirl around her feet. The water felt good.

"GOT CHA!"

Inuyasha had come up from behind and tackled Kagome into the water. They rolled around in the waves for a while. Kagome stood up and walked into the ocean until it was waist deep. Inuyasha followed. Kagome turned around and splashed him. Inuyasha drew up his arms to avoid getting splashed in his eyes. When she had stopped Inuyasha open his eyes, then smirked. He shut his eyes, and braced himself. Kagome was confused. She turned around only to be slapped by a wave. The wave pushed her toward Inuyasha. He caught her. He told her to take a deep breath. She knew what was coming and tried to run but the water prevented her from doing so. He grabbed her around the waist and submerged both of them under water. Inuyasha opened his eye's, so did Kagome. The noise above water was now only a distant murmur. The water caused their hair to float about. Kagome smiled and blew bubbles at him. Inuyasha smirked and rubbed his nose against hers. For those few moments, that was the most peaceful place Kagome had ever been. Just her and Inuyasha. Next thing she knew, there was noise all around and her hair was stuck to her face. Inuyasha splashed her, and they had a splashing war soon enough.

When they came back to shore they walked where Miroku was still sun bathing. Kagome wrung out her hair in the sand. Inuyasha however just shook his head around, the same way a dog dries himself.

"Watch it!" Miroku was annoyed because he got sprayed with water.

Sango came running back, she plunged her board in the sand.
"That was awesome!" She looked at Miroku. "When do I have to return the board?"

"Never." Miroku reply calmly.
Sango was puzzled, "That would be stealing."
Miroku sat up and lifted his sunglasses. "It's not stealing if you bought it."
Sango stood there, her eye's got enormous. "You… bought it?"
"Yes, just for you Sango, my darling."
Sango hugged him. Miroku didn't seem to mind she was getting his wet.
"It's so beautiful! And it's mine! Thank you! Thank you, thank you, thank you!" She smothered in kisses.

Kagome stood up and walked over to Inuyasha, who was staring in disgust. She hugged him, Inuyasha looked down at her and kissed her forehead.
"You want a bite to eat?" She asked him.
"You read my mind."
"I heard your stomach growl."

Inuyasha chuckled. He loved having Kagome so near him, he felt strange around her. But it was a good feeling, he liked it. He looked at Miroku and Sango. "You two love birds want to go get some lunch?" He regretted looking at them, then he caught scent of Sango. She had Miroku's sent all over her. He had smelled it this morning but he assumed it was because they probably had made out or something. No, Sango is wet, she shouldn't smell of him this strong of Miroku, unless…

"Food sounds good." Miroku managed to say.
Sango stood up and pulled Miroku up with her.

"Off to the Food Shack!" Miroku yelled dramatically, Sango and Kagome giggled.

Kagome held Inuyasha's hand and led him to the Food Shack. Miroku and Sango had selected a table.
"Ok, What does every one want?"
"A hotdog!" Kagome cried.
Sango thought, "Mmm, hotdog sounds good."
"And nachos!" Kagome chimed in.
Sango nodded her head, "Those sound good too."
"Oo! And..."
Inuyasha cut Kagome off, "Kagome and Sango, why don't you go up and order what you want. Miroku give them money."

Miroku did what he said, and told them what he wanted. So did Inuyasha.

Once they left and were out of earshot, Inuyasha turned to Miroku.
"So, how did everything go with Sango yesterday?" Inuyasha asked nonchalantly.
"Oh, well I took her to a museum, and then to dinner." Miroku said, he wasn't as good as hiding his nerves.
"And when you got back to the hotel?" Inuyasha eyeing Miroku suspiciously.
Now he was really uncomfortable, he kept on shifting around.
"Why do you want to know?"
Inuyasha smirked, "Miroku, have you forgotten I'm a hanyou?"
Miroku's heart stopped, Oh, shit.
"Your scent is all over her. She's your mate isn't she?"
"Maybe…"
"You SLEPT with her?!" Inuyasha shouted.
"SHHH!!" Miroku turn his head both ways to make sure no one heard.
"Y-yeah…"

Inuyasha shook his head. "You guys haven't gone out for a day, and you already perved your way to what you wanted." Inuyasha crossed his arms and tapped his foot impatiently,

"Now what?"

"What do you mean?" Miroku asked befuddle.
Inuyasha snapped his head up. "I mean, are you in love with her? Or was it just for the sex?"

Miroku's mind picked up it's luggage and left. He's right… What now? Do I love her?

"Inuyasha!"

Inuyasha's heart sank, he kept his head straight. He wished he was only hearing things.

"Inuyasha!"

Miroku grinned, "Well, we can now officially say she's reached stalker level." He whispered.

"Inuyasha, I can't believe your at the same beach! What are the odds?"
Inuyasha turned to his ex-girl friend. She had black hair, brown eyes and a killer body. She had a white tube top on with a red thong. Her hair was pulled back.

"Hi, Kikyo!" Miroku said cheerfully.
Kikyo paid no attention to Miroku's greeting.

"Inuyasha!" Kagome and Sango we're carrying their food, Inuyasha, happy to have an excuse to get away, went to go help Kagome.

Kikyo's eye's narrowed when she saw Inuyasha's act of kindness.
Kagome sat down and Inuyasha sat next to her and put his arm around her waist.
"Wow, why so much food?" He asked tying to focus on Kagome and only Kagome.
Kikyo flinched when she saw Inuyasha put his arm around Kagome's waist. Hiding her feelings, she smiled sweetly.
"Hello Kagome!"
Kagome looked up at Kikyo. "Hello Kikyo."
"Kagome and Inuyasha are going out now!" Miroku said.
Kikyo, for a second, showed a face of incredulous. Then smiled again.

"Well, see you around!" Kikyo's smile faded when she turned around. "That slutty, bitchy, boyfriend stealer!" She muttered under her breath. Inuyasha was the only one who heard this. He ignored it.

Miroku repeated Inuyasha's question. "Why so much food?"
Sango answered him. "Well, since me and Kagome couldn't figure what we wanted, we just ordered every thing."
Kagome passed the hamburger Inuyasha had asked for to him.
Inuyasha and Miroku watched in astonishment as there slim girlfriends ate the large amount of food. When they finished eating Inuyasha studied Kagome.
"How do you stay so thin, if you eat that much?"
Kagome flushed, "I'll probably gain 10 lbs now that I've eaten that much."

They spend a great time at the beach. It was close to sunset, they we're sitting around a campfire.

"I'm going to go to the bathroom, come with Kagome?" Sango asked. Kagome nodded and stood up following Sango.
"I think I'll go to the restroom too." Miroku stood up and went to the bathroom too.

Inuyasha was left alone, sitting on the log. He snapped up his head when a familiar scent came to him.

"Hello, Inuyasha." Kikyo said. She was still in her tube top and thong.

Inuyasha looked up at her, it was amazing how much her and Kagome looked alike.
She walked closer to him. "What does she have that I don't?" her voice was shaky. Inuyasha didn't need to ask what she was talking about. He could see she was extremely jealous, anger for Kagome showed in her eyes.

Kagome came back. She saw Kikyo talking to Inuyasha she stayed hidden but still close enough to hear what they we're saying."

Kikyo repeated her question. "What does she have that I don't?" She sat in his lap, one leg on either side of his waist, facing him. "I could pleasure you in ways shecan't.

She said this while she traced the outline of his chest and abs. She felt his pulse quicken.
"I-I'm going out with Kagome now." Inuyasha's voiced cracked. For some reason he couldn't move. Make her stop! Being with Kagome these last hours have already got me crazy. I don't know how much longer I can resist Kikyo… He was doing all he could do to control his urges, as she moved her hand over his inner thighs.

"Hmm... the loyal hanyou is aroused by a someone that isn't his girlfriend..." She said stopping her teasing. She moved in to kiss him, she reached his lips. Then, she felt herself being thrown off him.

"God damn it Kikyo! You can't just seduce me, then expect me to take you back!" He was mad, then he realized something.

"What did you call me?"

Kikyo smirked propping her self on two hands. "I know you secret."

Inuyasha snapped his head to the sun. It was setting.
Inuyasha's heart stopped. He glared at Kikyo and then sprinted in the direction of the hotel. Just as Kagome came out of her hiding place. She stopped where Inuyasha had just stood.

She looked to Kikyo on the ground, then in the direction Inuyasha was running.
Kikyo was however not concerned with Inuyasha, not with what was before her.
She stared at Kagome's bracelet.

"The Shiko No Tama…" She whispered. NO! Not her, she can't be the miko that has the power to purify it. But the evidence was before her. The jewel not only seemed purified, but was giving off an extremely healthy glow.

She stood up and ran off. Kagome sat on the log and waited for Miroku's and Sango's returned.
"Where's Inuyasha?" Sango asked when she came back.
Kagome stood up and looked at Miroku and mouthed the words "new moon."
"He didn't feel to well so he headed back to the hotel. I'm gonna check on him. Don't let this ruin your night." Kagome bent down and picked up hers and Inuyasha's stuff. She ran off to the nearest bus stop.

The sun was only a tiny line in the horizon, Inuyasha jumped on the balcony of the room. His silver hair fell forward when he hit the floor. He turned his head to the horizon. The sun was gone and the sky was now black. He looked at the balcony doors, they we're still open, he walked in. Just as he reached the center of the room, the door began to open. "Oh God, not right now."

Kagome came through the door. She dropped her stuff and Inuyasha's stuff. Then her eyes enlarged, Inuyasha was standing in the middle of the room, still swim trunks on and in his hanyou form. His ears were now on top of his head, his hair silver. She first walked thoughtfully toward him. He's hotter than I remembered. She felt a flame wake in her again. She ran to Inuyasha and hugged him.

Her scent is driving me mad!
Then another voice spoke.
You know you can claim her yours anytime. Why not make it now rather than later . . . She's not a slut, she's my girlfriend. How could I do this to the woman I love?

Shaking the thoughts out of his head he let go of Kagome. He got away from her as fast as he could, knowing that he couldn't stand her touch or her scent for long, especially since he was already very aroused from what Kikyo had done to him. He headed towards the balcony doors and saw his reflection in the window. His eyes showed desire, longing, lust and fear. They got bigger as he saw Kagome's reflection next to his. She wrapped herself around his arm.

"What's wrong Inu?"

He couldn't contain a low groan. He pushed her back and told her.

"Kagome... Please get away from me. . ."

Kagome made a face of confusion. But he knew better, she smelled strongly of arousal. And it didn't make his struggling any easier.

She wants you. . . No she doesn't . . . Oh damn it. You smell her, right?. . Yeah I do. But she only feels lust. I don't want to make her do something she'd regret, just because of a sexual impulse… Then get her away from you before it's too late!

Listening to the voice, he pushed her back. She stumbled back a bit. He walked through balcony doors and step outside. She got her balance back and walked towards him. She was just a foot away from him now.

"What's wrong Inuyasha?" She asked again.

Kagome didn't know why, but she wanted to drive him insane.

Inuyasha could tell, and the worse part was that she was doing a very good job.

As she got even closer to him, he became less in control of himself. I can't take this any longer. He walked pass her and stood by the bed, Kagome followed. She wants it too, damn it! He grabbed her by the waist and pulled her to him. She looked into his gold eyes as she moved her hand across his chest.

"D-Don't... tease..." he almost pleaded her.

After saying this he laid her on the bed and started kissing her, breathing heavily.

"Stop me... Kagome, because… I can't control... myself."
Kagome paid no attention, she wanted Inuyasha, she reached with both hand and started to massage his ears…

Inuyasha had not felt so much pleasure in his body coursing through his veins. He began to feel his lower region throbbed for her. He jumped back and was thankful he was wearing baggy pants.

Tonight was no different, except that was Kagome's intension. He let out a soft groan, Kagome was now as turned on as Inuyasha. He kissed her and she kissed back. She stared to grind her hips against his thighs. Inuyasha jumped back.

Kagome stood up on the bed. Inuyasha looked at her. She was in her bikini, she had never had a more appealing body.
"Y-Your just going to let me have you?" He stared longingly at her.
"You'd have to become, m-my mate."

Kagome had never seen Inuyasha so nervous, or so attractive.

"You're the only guy I want. I feel safe and secure with you. I know you'll protect me." She kissed him, "And catch me if I fall." She whispered, she pressed her lips against his. He kissed her back, letting his tongue play with hers.
Inuyasha senses were going crazy as he was losing his self control to his desires. Before he could stop her she pushed him to the bed and got on top of him and her finger traced her his chest, she ran them over his abs, she was going to go lower but Inuyasha stopped her.

"Kagome! You know this isn't the time or the place to do this. Stop it, please…"

"What if I don't want to?"
Kagome didn't know why she was like this. She wanted Inuyasha, she knew he wanted her, and she was going to give herself to him. Nothing was going to stop her.

He was unprepared for what she did next. She sat on his crotch. Inuyasha froze, he didn't know what to do, he wanted it, she wanted it, but should they?

Damn it, Kagome... Why do you have to make me want you so bad?

Kikyo was distraught, as she made her way to her hotel room. Kagome? Anyone, ANYONE, but her. Why does destiny have to be so cruel? I must sacrifice myself for my love's love? She open the door and was even more outraged when she saw who was standing there waiting for her.

"You!" Kikyo's eyes flared with anger. "Why didn't you tell me you had found the miko? So, were you expecting me to find out on my own all along?" She was close to tears. "Well I hope your happy!" Now she was in tears, she sat on the bed and buried her teary face in her hands.

"Are you done yelling?" Kaede asked coolly.

Kikyo nodded her head.

"I didn't tell you I found the miko," Kaede made sure that Kikyo was listening, "Because, you would react in such a violent fashion, once you knew who it was."

"Well you were right, but why her? Why?"

"Because, it is in her blood, as well as yours. Now that you know who she is, she will discover who she is soon."

Kikyo raised an eyebrow. "You mean, she doesn't know she is the miko?"

Kaede nodded. "She doesn't even know she is or possesses the powers of a priestess."

Kikyo was dumbfounded. "You mean, she hasn't even had training?"

"She doesn't need it. One she realizes who she is, she will be able to use her powers with little practice."

Kikyo sat there. "You mean, I gave up my whole life, to train, labor and learn. Just to sacrifice myself for some one with greater powers than me?"

Kaede shook her head. "She does not know of her power, therefore unable to use them if she were to fall in danger.. All you need to do is protect her, until she can control them."

"Protect her with my life…"

Kaede nodded, "If it leads to that, yes, with your life."

Kikyo sat there, her days now numbered.