CHAPTER 10

The Day before the Dance

Shippou took all the bags from the car, he didn't want to be able to walk quickly. He wanted to be able to think. He had so much going on in his head that it felt like he was going to explode.

His science teacher( and his mom's ex) was such a jerk. He figured it was InuYasha who upset his mother so much.

His mother seemed to be getting along with his history teacher; the cold demon lord of Shikon high. He hasn't ever seen either one of them so happy around anyone else. He wished Kagome so much happiness, she has given up a lot, and he was aware of it all.

And then there was Rin, the beautiful, small black haired girl who has been haunting his thoughts since the first time he saw her; her big brown eyes always turned slightly away, her cheeks flush with light pink whenever she was close to him, this all entranced him. He never knew anyone could feel like this. He felt silly, but he knew resisting it was futile.

Kagome recognised the look on Shippou's face the moment it appeared. Oh poor Shippou. Sadly this has to happen to all of us, she thought, taking her bag from him inside the apartment. She stood, watching him slouch to his room. She smiled, turning to a blushing Sango entering the apartment.

"Afternoon," Sango did not make eye contact, she simply tried to slip past Kagome,

"Is that a smile and a blush?" Kagome teased and Sango dropped everything, she ran to her room,

"Sango!" Kagome took off after her,

"No, go away," Sango tried hiding her face; she dove onto her bed,

"Oh no you don't," Kagome jumped onto the bed. She tried to turn her friend over to confirm her suspicions,

(gasp) "SANGO is BLUSHING," Kagome pinned her friend, giggling,

"Stop it! Go away!" Sango tried hiding her face,

"I bet I know who the cause of it is," Kagome chimed, clasping her hands together,

"No you don't, stop it,"

"M-I-R-O-K-U" She spelt out, giggling,

"Oh yeah?" a wicked smile spread on Sango's lips, she pushed Kagome onto her back, and pinned her in a similar manner,

"I know why you are acting like a silly school girl," Sango smiled and Kagome blushed red,

"Hey! Not fair!" Kagome started,

"You, ms. Kagome are in love with the demon lord Sesshomaru," she snickered,

"I am not!" Kagome protested,

"Shippou told me all about your little pizza date," Sango smiled,

"Was not a date!"

"Yes it was"

"No it wasn't!"

"Oh my dark prince, let me serve you pizza toppings on my -" Sango was cut off as Kagome managed to escape her hold. Her face was bright red,

"Oh yeah? Where did he want his whipped cream?" Kagome smacked Sango's shoulder with a pillow. Sango gasped, turning bright pink and retaliated with a pillow smacked upside Kagome's head. They laughed, rubbing the tears from their eyes.

"You're mean," Kagome held her stomach,

"Yeah? You are too," she stuck out her tongue, and they laughed again.

"Mom? Auntie?" Shippou stood in the doorway, they looked up and smiled at him,

"What are we eating tonight? I am not very hungry," he was far off in his own world,

"It's ok sweetie, we'll just have sandwiches," Kagome got up, fixing her new favourite dress.

Sango stayed on the bed,

"I'm going to finish up some things for the presentation tomorrow," she tucked her hair behind her ears, Kagome nodded and left.

The week has gone by quickly for everyone, and the students were all excited for the dance. The girls had to ask the boys, which was quite the change for a lot of them. Kanna had asked Shippou. Her opinion was that he was looking for her attention, but he declined,

"I'm already going with someone else," Shippou proudly said, even though he was still waiting and hoping that Rin would ask him. I'll break the rules and ask her myself, he thought bravely, hoping he would actually have the guts if it came down to it.

Shippou has seen Rin every day, since their parents had to work together for the dance. He was very grateful. InuYasha didn't make eye contact with his mother since the new week started, and it was almost finished again.

The end of day bell disrupted his thoughts and he sighed packing up. He didn't hear a word the Kagura said the whole lesson. That's ok! He smiled I'll revise it with Rin. He hurried out the door towards Kagome's classroom where Rin would be waiting.

All the student giggled and murmured when they left Kagome's classroom. A tall, feared figure standing by the doorway, waiting for them all to scurry out of the room. He noticed Rin happily chatting away with her favourite teacher. Kagome smiling brightly, nodding and responding when necessary. He shook his head, smiling internally, She is so loving towards my little ward. Just like a real mother, he felt his heart skip a beat at the thought. He felt blood rush to his need. Interesting.

"Sesshomaru!" Kagome beamed when she noticed his presence in the doorway, Rin smiled just as brightly. She ran to him and dragged him inside by one hand. Kagome giggled.

"Yes Rin, please let go," Sesshomaru asked coolly,

"Where is young Shippou?" he coaxed his head at the small girl, she wore a pretty yellow dress and black sandals. She looked to the floor blushing.

"Sorry I'm late," Shippou burst through the door, Rin looked up and tried to smile through the blush,

"Wow, Rin, you look beautiful," he blushed and smiled,

"Thank you," she reply, barely audible,

"So, we are all working here then?" Sesshomaru received a nod from everyone.

** Behind the school stage **

"Miroku, stop it! We are suppose to be working," Sango slapped his hand playfully,

"I am working... Technically," he teased, pinching her ass again,

"Well, stop working it and hold the ladder before you make me fall off it," she smiled as he sighed, "Yes ma'am," he saluted and held the ladder. He was enjoying the view.

"I can feel you staring," she continued retrieving things from the shelf, not looking at him,

"I can't help it. This jean makes your ass look so sexy," he nuzzled his nose behind her knee, breathing hard so she could feel it beneath the jean, Sango cleared her throat,

"Miroku, stop it! You'll make me fall," she tried scolding him again, she started climbing off,

He picked her up, off the ladder (bridal style) and pressed her against his chest,

"I won't allow you to fall," he pressed his forehead against hers, causing a soft gasp,

"Miroku," Sango blushed, holding onto his neck with her arms,

"Sango. My sweet Sango," he brushed the tip of his nose against hers, activating a small moan, he could feel his need harden. He shifted uncomfortable.

"What's wrong," Sango opened her eyes slightly, he was surprised by the amount of lust he saw in her eyes,

"Nothing," he said huskily, "You just do things to me that no other person has ever done,"

Sango giggled softly. She tilted her chin enough for their lips to brush,

"Sango, do, not, tease, me," his voice grew more huskily, she heard the lust in his voice,

"I am not teasing," she said seductively, and he accepted the invitation.

Miroku softly pressed his lips against Sango's. Her fingers tangled into his hair, and she pulled him down harder. He pressed his lips harder against hers. He opened his mouth slowly, tasting her lips with his tongue, asking for access. She parted her lips for him, allowing him to explore her hot mouth.

They broke the kiss and panted heavily. Miroku's dark grey eyes seemed to have gone black with hunger. Sango pressed her forehead to his again, kissing the tip of his nose. His need twitched painfully in his pants.

"Stop, teasing, me," he warned in a rough voice,

"I'm sorry," she said innocently, planting soft kisses along his jaw-line,

Miroku started to lose feeling in his legs. He started walking, but Sango didn't notice. He put her down slowly, and leaned against a large, wooden counter. He looked at, breathing heavily. She stood, looking at him seductively; the strap of her top had fallen down,

"Oh," she said innocently, playing with the strap,

"Sango, I don't want to, but we have to stop," Miroku was trying hard to control himself.

He swallowed hard as Sango replaced the strap to its original place on her shoulder. She walked towards him, her hips swaying more than usual. She is doing this on purpose his mind toyed with him. She leaned into him, kissing his neck softly, blowing lightly to send goose bumps down his spine,

"Sango, please," he begged as she leaned harder into him, "Sango, You don't understand,"

He took her hands and switched places with her; she was shocked at his fast movement. He pressed his need against her thigh,

"Please stop. I cannot allow myself to take you," Miroku looked deep into her eyes, he saw tears forming in her eyes. The lust faded from his eyes to show comfort and longing,

"So you were just teasing me? From the start," Sango felt her body go numb, she allowed herself to care and show how she felt about him, how she REALLY felt about him.

"Oh Sango, my sweet Sango," he kissed the tears from her eyes, she looked at him sadly,

"I don't wish to take you here. I wish to make every moment I spend with you special. I wish to make every second making love to you comfortable, romantic, memorable and extremely private," he chose his last word when they heard chatter in the hall.

"You are my special someone, Sango, and no second best will suffice for you!" he tipped her head towards his, smiling sweetly at his black haired beauty beneath him.

"I am sorry," she tried to move her head, but he held it in place,

"No need to be sorry, I had a rather difficult time controlling – myself," he brushed the back of his hand over her cheek,

"So, you do want me?" Sango whispered,

"Definitely," he spoke against her lips, kissing her passionately.

"I hope you two got some work done," Kouga's voice was just outside the door,

"We should move," Sango whispered against Miroku's lips,

"Do we have to?" he cupped each buttock in a hand, making her giggle softly,

"Let him see, I could care less," he kissed her lips again, a soft peck.

"Oh good Kami! Don't tell me," Kouga peeked around the corner, letting out a sigh of relief,

"I would scream it's about time, but seriously Miroku, get off her!" Kouga grabbed Miroku's shoulder, practically pulling his off Sango.

Sango blushed a bright red, looking everywhere except at Kouga.

"Really, I am happy that you finally decided to jump each other. The sexual tension between you two could kill a horse," Kouga punched Miroku's shoulder,

"What were you saying about work?" Miroku rubbed his shoulder, and then held out his hand to Sango. She took it and stepped to his side.

"The decorations, apparently they are supposed to be going up today already?" Kouga picked up a box from the floor,

"Yes, the help would be welcome. His cursed hands can't leave me alone," Sango smiled at Miroku,

"You're not complaining are you?" his hand left her side, cupping her ass again,

"Dude! Really! I am still here," Kouga turned around quickly, "Let's get this done please."

"Hey, need any extra hands?" Kagome walked into the hall,

"Oh yes I would," Miroku whispered to Sango, who blushed deep pink,

"Uhhh, y-yes please," Sango smacked Miroku and headed towards her friend,

"I am offering 8 extra?" Kagome pointed to Shippou, Rin and Sesshomaru,

"The more the merrier," Sango frowned at Sesshomaru,

"He owns jeans?" Sango whispered to Kagome.

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