Chapter Nine: When I Come Around

"Just ignore them," Kagome reminded.

Sango stared straight ahead as she walked to homeroom. They weren't bothering her too much, just getting on her nerves. Getting her annoyed. Though their real intention was to try to make her cry or hurt her feelings someone. But they had another thing coming. Sango entered the classroom and made her way to the back of the room. As she walked past students she heard more murmuring. She opened her locker and a paper fell out. She picked it up and read it. It was a note from Bankotsu:

Watch your back Sango, you'll get what's coming to you for choosing Miroku...Just wait.

Sango crumbled it up in her hand and threw it in the trash before shutting her locker and taking a seat. All of the student's moved to the front of the class away from her and sat in silence. Sango watched them and then looked down at her bag that was resting on her desk. Kagome sat down next to her and stared around the room. The tension was so thick you could cut it. When the bell rang, the student's began talking again as the left. Sango sighed and walked out behind them with Kagome. When Kagome saw Miroku coming, she quickly made an excuse and went the other direction. Sango watched her run off and then turned to see him walking towards her. Sango looked down embarassed, he probably heard about those stupid rumors too. What would he think of her now? He understood though didn't he?

"Hey," Miroku said.

"Oh, hi," Sango said.

"So um, how are you doing?"

"Fine I suppose..."

"Don't worry about those losers around school okay?"

"Yeah, I know."

"Well I was wondering if maybe you'd like to go down to the cafe after school? To talk or something?"

"Sure, that would be nice," Sango said smiling.

"Alright cool, see you later?"

"Yeah."

Miroku smiled and walked away. Sango couldn't help but stare after him. As she turned to walk away she could see more girl's giving her looks. Sango smiled at them and waved as if she cared what they thought. She continued down the hall to her next class not caring about what anyone said about her anymore, she didn't even care about the looks either. All she cared about was that she was going to be going out with Miroku after school today. Alone. That would be a even better chance to talk with him along without any interruptions by Bankotsu. She was glad he had asked her out again too. She would have been a little disappointed if he had just given up. Sango took her seat in class and minutes later Kagome came in. She sat down next to her and eagerly watched her. Sango tried to avoid her eyes by looking away but no use.

"What?" Sango asked.

"Don't 'what' me. Did you talk to Miroku?"

"Yes, I did."

"And? What did he say?" Kagome asked.

"He asked me out okay? Just leave me-"

"Really! OMG that's great! Maybe you guy's can actually-"

"Uh, Kagome? Calm down," Sango said. "We're just going to a local cafe."

"But he likes you still so he'll probably ask you to be his girlfriend!"

"Kagome, you sound a little more excited than I am."

Sango stood outside looking up at the sky. Hopefully it wouldn't rain. The student's were already walking down the street, getting on the buses, and getting in their cars. Sango leaned against the wall as she waited for Miroku. He came out a few minutes later and brushed his bangs back with his hand. Sango looked up at his smiling face and then began to walk with him. She nervously looked back up at the sky and then at Miroku again. He began to talk to her when Sango saw Bankotsu. He stared right into her eyes and winked mischeviously. Sango quickly looked away and grabbed Miroku's arm without thinking. He looked down at her but she seemed to be distracted. Finally she let go of his arm when realizing she was still holding onto it and started to blush. Miroku chuckled lightly and looked at her.

"Something wrong?" Miroku asked.

"No I just saw Bankotsu is all," Sango said.

"Don't worry about that moron, I won't let him touch you," Miroku assured.

Sango nodded and continued on with him. About ten minutes later, Miroku held the door open for Sango and then walked in. The cafe had a maroon color to the walls and the lights were dimmed. Small round tables with two or three chairs were placed around the room and music was playing. Sango took a seat next to the window and looked outside once more. Miroku came back to the table with two chocolate malts. Sango smiled and thanked him.

"So, how you holdin' up?" Miroku asked.

"Okay, nothing I can't handle."

"I don't doubt you, but you still need to be careful."

"Sure, " Sango said.

"And only about a week until Christmas Break so that should be pretty fun," Miroku replied.

"Yeah I need to get everyone gifts," Sango said.

"By the way, what do you want for Christmas?" Miroku asked.

"Oh, I don't know, nothing really."

"Come on, there has to be something."

"Nope. What about you?"

"I'm not sure right now," Miroku said.

"Come on, there has to be something," Sango said mocking him.

"Uh huh, your funny. Well I don't really have anything in mind actually."

"Alright well let me know when you do think of something," Sango replied.

"Sure."

About forty-five minutes later, Miroku walked Sango back home to the Higurashi's. She waved at him with a smile before turning to go inside. She shut the door lightly behind her and walked upstairs to her room. She opened it and jumped startled to see Kagome sitting on her bed looking anxious. Sango stared at her for a second and then laid her backpack on the floor. She glanced again at Kagome who was still watching her intensely and then looked at herself in the mirror. Sango could see a slight pink color on her cheeks. She turned back to Kagome and crossed her arms while leaning against her dresser.

"What?" Sango asked.

"What happened?" Kagome quickly asked.

"Nothing, we just talked," Sango said.

"Oh yeah right, chemistry that great between two people, there had to be something going on other than talking."

"What kind of girl do you take me for!" Sango asked shocked.

"Hey, hey, hey! I don't mean that you took it THAT far I'm just saying, you didn't even kiss?"

"No."

"There's something wrong with that boy," Kagome mumbled.

"What was that?"

"Oh, nothing, nothing at all."

Alright well I hope you guy's liked this chapter and I am currently working on chapter ten so it will be ready by the end of today or tomorrow.