Chapter Ten: XO

Sango sat at a table in the library looking down at a book. She had a test right after lunch and even though she felt prepared, new a little extra studying couldn't hurt. But right now she wasn't able to study. Her mind was off track and she was distracted. Somehow she reread the same paragraph about ten times already and still didn't comprehend what the word's were saying. Frustrated, Sango kicked the chair sitting on the other side of the table and made it fall. She jumped startled and placed her head on the table. Miroku walked pass the library and then walked back when he realize it was Sango in there. He went in and picked up the chair that was resting on its back. He sat down on it and cleared his throat to let her know he was there. She looked up at him with a weary expression and then sat up.

"You don't look too good," Miroku said.

"I don't feel too good," Sango mumbled.

"Do you need to go to the nurse's office?"

"No, I'm okay. Its just this final I have to take."

"Oh. Don't worry, I'm sure you'll do fine on it."

"I don't think so," Sango said.

"Well if you doubt yoursel than who know's what will happen."

"Good point."

"Like I said, you'll do fine."

"Thanks," Sango said.

"Any time. Well how about we go out again today?"

"Sure," Sango said trying not to sounds too excited.

"Great. If you don't mind, I'd like to take you somewhere much nicer."

"Oh Miroku, that cafe was nice."

"Yes but your better than that. May I pick you up at 7:00 p.m.?"

"Of course," Sango said blushing.

"Alright, have you eaten?"

"No, I just need to study."

"You won't be able to study without food."

"I'll be fine," Sango assured.

"Well I'll be right back. I'm gonna go get something."

Sango nodded. Miroku got up and walked out of the library. Sango shut one of the books sitting in front of her and stood up. She walked down an aisle and placed it back on the shelf. She couldn't believe he was taking her out again. He was such a gentleman, living up to his reputation. Sango felt as if she was falling for him more and more. As Sango began to walk out of the aisle, she felt someone grab her arm. She turned back to see Bankotsu. Sango tried to pull away but he was too strong. Bankotsu pulled her into him and smothered her with his lips. Sango finally removed herself from his grasp and slapped him angrily. She quickly closed her backpack but was again pulled back. Bankotsu hit her across the face and she fell. Sango looked up at him shocked as she held her lip. Bankotsu smirked and left. Sango remained on the floor and felt her arm. What had just happened. Miroku walked in and stopped surprised. He ran over to her and placed the plate on the table. He pulled out a napkin and handed it to her. She wiped off her lip that had been busted and crumbled the napkin.

"What happened?" Miroku asked.

"Um...no it...I gotta go," Sango quickly said.

She grabbed her bag and rushed out of the library. She headed down the hallway and went into the girl's locker room, knowing no one would be there. She dropped her bag on the floor and looked at herself in the mirror. She bent over the sink and rinsed out her mouth. Her lip had a cut. Sango rubbed her arm that had been roughly grabbed and sat down. He had been watching her the whole time she had been studying. She hadn't even seen him enter the library. Had he been watching her? Sango remembered the note that was in her locker. She couldn't believe he had actually planned this.

Sango leaned against the wall as she stood in the classroom. It was empty and silent. It had already been thirty minutes since school ended. Finally Sango took her bag and pulled it onto her shoulder before walking out. She exited the school and headed down the street towards the Higurashi house. It wasn't like she was scared of Bankotsu, but she knew if he jumped her, he would have the strength to do damage to her and she wasn't about to risk that. Kagome was probably wondering where she was by now. Sango knew she should have given her a heads up but she hadn't really thought too clearly. Tonight Miroku would take her out but she didn't feel like she could, not that she had been violated. And she felt ugly with her busted lip. She couldn't be seen with him, risk embaressing him for what had happened to her.

Sango came to the Higurashi house minutes later and walked in through the back door. Mrs. Higurashi smiled at her and let her continue upstairs. Sango opened the door to her room to find Kagome roaming through her clothes. Sango sighed and smiled as she made her way over to her bed. What was that girl doing now? Kagome pulled out a black strapless dress and some black high heels. Sango crossed her arms and stared up at her expectantly.

"What's all this for?" Sango asked.

"Your date with Miroku of course," Kagome replied.

"How do you know about that?" Sango asked surprised.

"Miroku's the one that asked me if he should. He needed some womanly advice."

"Well I don't know if I should go..."

"Why not!"

"I'm uh, really tired. I think I'm going to go to bed early."

"Oh no you don't, your going out with Miroku."

"I can make it up to him some other time Kagome."

"I won't let you throw away Miroku's heart!"

"I'm not throwing away his heart," Sango laughed.

"Well its 4:30 right now, you can take a nap and wake up at 6:00 to get ready."

Sango stared at Kagome and sighed defeated. Kagome would end up making her go anyway. Sango nodded and Kagome smiled happily. She hung the dress on the doorknob and shut the door to her room after leaving. Sango pulled off her shoes, closed her curtains, and laid on her bed. She didn't want to let Miroku down but she really wasn't feeling up to going anywhere. But since she liked him, she figured she may as well give it a shot and go with him anyway.

Alrighty guys, well I guess I could have made this longer but I wanted to save the date for the next chapter and what all happens. So I would luff 4 or 5 reviews. Thanks for reading!