InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Minoue ❯ And the Week Goes By ( Chapter 10 )

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Minoue

Chapter 10: And the Week Goes By

Miroku rubbed his eyes and wearily pushed back from the desk. He looked at the clock, and it was two in the morning. Where had the time gone? He couldn't remember the last time he'd been so frustrated trying to find information online. Usually, he would come up with something to at least point him in the right direction. Then again, he was so exhausted from his day that he could have been looking right at it and not seen it. Deciding it would be better to wait until he could think more clearly and was not so tired, he closed his laptop and headed to bed.

When his head hit the pillow, his thoughts were on the beautiful girl in the black and pink spandex suit. He also realized he had the class he was taking tomorrow - well, except now it was today, so he'd better get to sleep. As he drifted off, his mind replayed what InuYasha had told him regarding Sango. He'd try to discover more later. Besides, he had time. It didn't look like she'd be going anywhere any time soon.

~ ^~^ ~

Sango was glad when her Wednesday classes were over for the day, and she could head for home. She actually enjoyed the walk, since her apartment was fairly close. The weather was beautiful, and she liked being outdoors. As she approached the door to her building, it opened for her to enter.

“Thanks, Ryota. How are you this afternoon?” Sango said as the door closed behind her.

“I am well, thank you. I think I have something you might want,” he answered. “I heard you were asking where to purchase a carrier for Kirara.”

Sango nodded. “Well, yes. I'd like to take her on the train with me when I go to my class at the dojo. It has a beautiful wooded area out back where I'm working right now. I thought she might enjoy roaming around a bit.”

“If you can wait just a moment, I'll be right back. I would bring it up to you, but I'm the only one here right now,” Ryota told her.

Sango nodded, so he hurried through the door towards the employee area.

When he returned, he had a beautiful bag in shades of red and orange in his hand. It looked more like a purse than something to carry an animal in. “I scavenged this as well for Kirara when they moved Mrs. Nakamura's belongings out. I wasn't sure if you would need it, so I stuck it in my locker. She had it specially made for Kirara since she liked to take her with her as often as she could, and Kirara wasn't always allowed where Mrs. Nakamura wanted to carry her.” He unzipped the top and pulled it open to show her. “See, mesh on the ends and across the top so she can get some air. The fabric is actually very lightweight and doesn't retain heat. She had this made before carriers like this became more common place.” Opening the side pocket, he pulled out what looked like nylon Frisbees. “And these are portable water and food bowls. You can take her just about anywhere with this.”

Sango adjusted her purse and backpack and took the bag from the doorman. “Thanks so much, Ryota. I really appreciate it.” Sango started towards the elevator, but then stopped and looked back. “You don't think I'm wrong, do you? About taking Kirara to the dojo with me?”

Ryota shook his head. “I'm sure she misses being able to roam freely outside. As long as the owner doesn't mind, I'm certain she will enjoy it.”

“Thanks again, Ryota. Have a nice evening,” Sango said as she started towards the elevator. Shifting her bags again, she realized she was really looking forward to that massage therapist coming in about an hour.

~ ^~^ ~

Kagome was nervous as she walked towards the clinic that was on campus Thursday afternoon. She'd had birth control shots before but had given up on them since they made her kind of sick. Plus, she didn't think InuYasha would ever see her that way, and she couldn't see herself allowing another to touch her. Any time she'd gone out with a boy and he even tried to kiss her, she couldn't do it. It never failed - that was always their last date. If she wouldn't let them kiss her, she certainly wasn't going to do that with them.

Her friends were always trying to tell her it was okay just to have sex, but that wasn't the way Kagome had been raised. She grew up in a Shinto Shrine and was expected to behave appropriately - and that did not include casual sex. However, her mother had made it clear to her that it was okay if you loved him and that he loved you. Kagome couldn't even begin to remember how embarrassed she was when Mama had that “talk” with her because it wasn't exactly what she had expected. Mama proceeded to tell Kagome how much she had loved her father and that sex was simply the physical expression of that. It wasn't the “save yourself for marriage” speech she was expecting. Looking back, she realized that Mama probably already recognized Kagome's feelings for InuYasha and knew her daughter well enough to know that she wouldn't spread her legs for just anyone.

Sighing upon the realization that she had reached her destination, she opened the door and went in. At least her last class had been cancelled, so hopefully, she wouldn't be late to the dojo. Signing the check-in sheet, she sat down to anxiously wait.

When she was finished, Kagome hurried from the clinic, wanting to take a shower if she could before classes began at the dojo. She knew it had been necessary, but she still felt so… unclean… after the pelvic exam. However, her timing couldn't have been better. They had given her a supply of patches to try for the next three months since she really didn't like the effects of the shot. They instructed her to apply the first one on Sunday since she had just finished her period. Her stomach doing flip-flops at the thought of seeing InuYasha and worried that her brother might notice she was later than usual, she rushed to catch the train.

~ ^~^ ~

“Well, this evening was interesting, wasn't it?” Miroku said as he made himself comfortable.

“Which part?” InuYasha looked at him. Thursday evening classes were over, and pretty much everyone had cleared out. “Sango bringing a demon cat with her or the ookami youkai from the other dojo showing up?”

Miroku chuckled. “All of it. Are you going to tell Sango what's she carrying around?”

The hanyou shook his head. “No. She knows she's different, but I don't think she knows how different. That cat has chosen to protect her for some reason. If her true form is ever needed, Sango will find out what she really is. Until then, she can keep thinking she's a cat with a birth defect. She isn't put off by her two tails at all.”

“Kind of like how Kagome isn't put off by your ears?” Miroku quipped.

InuYasha blushed.

Miroku decided he'd better get back to the subject at hand. “So what about Sango's training? You didn't stay out there with her? You know your property isn't exactly safe.”

“Anything that's out there knows to stay away from this dojo, my house, and the students. They've got a safe place to hide and don't want to fuck it up. Besides, you felt the aura of that cat. You know there's something powerful there. And I stayed out long enough to make sure she was doing everything correctly, and she is making a real effort. Just so you know, I told her each time she is to add at least one more throw than she's done before but never more than double her last workout. I instructed her to always return to the same spot to throw from as well. It's not only to more accurately determine how far she is throwing each time, but just carrying the thing around helps strengthen her muscles. In addition, I asked Kirara to keep an eye on her and not let her overdo it,” the hanyou responded.

“You talked to the cat?” Miroku was trying not to laugh. It was hard to imagine a conversation between an Inu-hanyou and neko youkai.

“She may not be able to talk back, but she's smart. I'm pretty certain that she understands just about everything you tell her. You didn't notice how Sango talks to her? She doesn't know why, but she can feel it, too.” InuYasha folded his arms. “Don't pretend you didn't notice, and don't pretend you didn't feel the demonic auras around here tonight.”

“But I'm-”

InuYasha cut him off. “You're not any more normal than Kagome is. You have a lot of spiritual power, and you know it. Sometimes I think you behave the way you do because you don't want to turn into your namesake.”

Miroku didn't have a response for that. He knew why the monks gave him the name they did and why he didn't stick around to become one of them. Instead, he decided to change the subject. “What about the wolves? Do you think they're sincere?”

“I talked with the cubs and their parents. The adults finally asked to talk to me alone, which is when their kids came in to observe the class you were teaching with Kagome. They have been so browbeaten and humiliated by Kouga that they have lost all confidence in themselves. Their parents have not been able to get them to return to their dojo since the tournament Saturday. I told them that we don't do belts, we normally don't participate in tournaments, and that they will have to start out at one of the lower classes so they can learn to fight with skill rather than just brute strength. They all agreed, so they will be back on Saturday so that we can test them. Will you be able to help?” InuYasha sat back and looked at him.

Miroku nodded. “Actually, I'm free all day on Saturday. But what brought them here? I thought youkai didn't like your mixed heritage either.”

“They don't, but they apparently care for their cubs more. They were surprised when the youkai lost to humans and most of the ones that did lost to one of our students. They got together and decided that if we could teach humans well enough to defeat youkai, then we could probably teach the youkai to perform better and hopefully build up their self confidence again. We'll have to watch them though. They're going to have some habits that will be hard to break, not to mention, they're used to training with other youkai, not humans. We will probably have to come up with some special rules for them. But first, we'll wait and see if they show up Saturday and then how they do. If they really want to learn, I won't turn them away,” InuYasha concluded.

Miroku opened his mouth to agree, but a yawn escaped instead. “I'm sorry, InuYasha, but I'm beat. If you don't mind, I'm going to take my puny human body on home.”

The hanyou grinned. “Stayed up too late last night, did you?”

“Not for the reasons you probably think. I was working on my homework and then my lesson plans for tomorrow's classes; time just got away from me. If I'd had a little more time, I would have gone home and taken a nap,” he answered.

“Thanks for your help with everything tonight. Will I see you tomorrow?” InuYasha asked.

“I don't have any other plans at the moment, other than my classes. I'll let you know if something comes up.” Miroku rose from his chair. “I'll grab my stuff and get out of here. Goodnight, InuYasha.”

“Later, Monk.” InuYasha leaned back in his chair before spinning it around to face his computer. Furrowing his brow, he opened his personal log and started typing his notes for the day.

He wasn't surprised when a familiar scent filled his office, and he felt a pair of arms gently snake around his shoulders as a feminine cheek rubbed his. “Hey, I was wondering when you would come out of hiding.”

Kagome kissed him on the cheek. “I'll never be able to sneak up on you, will I?”

The hanyou reached up to tap his nose before wrapping his right hand around her arms. “Won't your mother be worried?”

“I think this was her idea. Tonight Souta made sure to tell me he was leaving early and said that Mama said she'd have supper waiting for us. I think she wants you to walk me home again,” she said softly. “You don't mind, do you?”

“I don't mind. So I'm your personal watchdog now?” he commented.

Her lips brushed his cheek as she whispered, “Haven't you always been?”

“Is that all?” the hanyou asked.

“No. I couldn't wait until my birthday to do this again.” She pressed a soft kiss to the corner of his mouth.

He turned his head to give her better access but found himself rising from his chair and pulling her into his arms. She went with him willingly, allowing him to guide her so that she was pressed into his body as he plundered her mouth with his tongue and then gently sucked to pull hers into his mouth. With her left arm wrapped under his arm and then up to clutch his shoulder, she reached to rub an ear with the other. Her breath hitched when she felt his clawed fingers slide under her shirt. It followed her ribcage upwards to cup her breast, and then his thumb brushed across her nipple. The peak pushed against the fabric of her bra in response, and Kagome begin to stroke his ear with more fervor. InuYasha slid his other hand down to cup her bottom while his thumb continued to stroke across her hardened nipple. The kiss became almost frantic as they both felt their need begin to arise within them. Kagome felt the heat pooling in her lower regions, and the hanyou felt his growing erection straining against his jeans. Gods, how he wanted to slice her clothes right off of her and take her.

Panting, InuYasha pulled away, though he didn't let her completely go. “We'd better stop before we can't. I'm sorry; I didn't… I shouldn't…”

Flushed and excited, Kagome looked up at him and saw the worry that lined his face. She moved her hands down to let them rest gently at his waist. “It's okay, InuYasha; I wanted it, too. You didn't do anything wrong. You have no idea how long…”

The hanyou chuckled and pulled her close again, his arms folded completely around her. He just held her and let their racing hearts slow down before he finally spoke, “Didn't we have this conversation in reverse the other night?”

Kagome encircled her arms around his body and squeezed. “It seems a bit familiar. Will you kiss me once more before we go?”

Rather than answering, InuYasha tipped her face upwards and lowered his mouth to hers. This one was more tender, but with the promise of more to come.

“Come on, I'd better see you home before your mother comes looking for you,” the hanyou told her.

“Okay,” Kagome said, still panting to catch her breath and cool down as she gathered her bags she brought with her.

“So are you going to tell me what you want to do on Sunday?” InuYasha asked her as he locked the front door.

“Nope, I want it to be a surprise,” she responded.

“Not even a hint? How am I supposed to know what to wear? I told you I don't get out much,” the hanyou said, feigning irritation.

“Nothing fancy. What you have on would be fine.” Kagome looked him up and down as she said that. Even in well-worn jeans and a muscle shirt, InuYasha was handsome.

InuYasha took her backpack from her and slung it over his shoulder. “It won't be one of those loud clubs, will it?”

Kagome shook her head. “No, I'm not fond of those places either, but I think that's what the girls want to do Saturday night. I'm not really looking forward to it.”

“As long as you remember, I don't like loud or spicy,” InuYasha stated.

Kagome giggled. “Yes, I do remember the first time Mama cooked something with curry in it. I think you went two whole weeks before you came back.”

“She tried to burn my tongue off! I don't know how you humans handle those spicy foods,” the hanyou declared.

Kagome had laced her fingers through his and brought the back of his hand to her lips to kiss it. “Don't worry; I think you'll like it. In fact, I'll be really disappointed if you don't. Just trust me, okay?”

“Keh.” InuYasha looked at the girl walking by his side, wondering what was going on in that head of hers. It looked like he'd have to wait until Sunday to find out.

Kagome's stomach was fluttering like a crazed butterfly, and she hoped that she could go through with what she had planned. Then again, after the feelings that were stirred within her tonight in the hanyou's office, she was fairly certain that she would be able to. She couldn't wait for Sunday to get here.

Trying to keep from becoming too anxious, Kagome concentrated on her schedule for the next day and the fact that she would see Sango again in Miroku's class. She had to admit that she enjoyed the older girl's company. Maybe she'd ask her what she was doing Saturday evening. On the other hand, she kind of wished she knew what they were doing, herself.

~ ^~^ ~

It was Friday, and Sango arrived on campus about the same time she had Tuesday for class. Instead of going on to the classroom, she hung around the front of the building to see if Kagome would arrive a little early as well. She wasn't disappointed when she heard her name and turned to see Kagome waving at her. She smiled as she waited for her to catch up.

“So, how was your training last night?” Kagome asked as they climbed the stairs together.

“I think I did better though I have to admit I'm really worn out. I don't know how I'm ever going to get that big boomerang to go full circle,” Sango responded. “You wouldn't believe how heavy it is.”

“Just be careful, and don't overdo it. You don't want to hurt yourself,” Kagome said quietly.

Sango shook her head. “Don't worry, Kagome. I want to get stronger, and I'll keep my promise to Sensei InuYasha to follow his instructions. Sensei Miroku was right though. I didn't expect anything like what he gave me to do. I think I was expecting something more along the lines of Tai Chi with non contact exercise.”

“Mentioning Miroku, do you think he'll use us as a human shield again today?” Kagome couldn't help but to giggle.

Sango laughed. “He might be better off to use a couple of guys this time. You know, rotate and keep them off track. Do you think everyone will be dressed like they were Tuesday?”

“I hope not. He made it pretty clear that he was only interested in class work or at least I thought so,” Kagome said.

Sango couldn't help but to chuckle. “I would have sworn I took a wrong turn and ended up in a nightclub, not that I frequent them.”

“Me, either,” Kagome agreed. “Hey, Sango?”

“Yeah,” she said as she reached the classroom and looked through the glass to make certain the room was empty before opening the door.

Kagome followed Sango up to where they sat last time. “My birthday is this weekend. Some of my girlfriends are taking me out. Would… would… well… would you like to come? We're going out Saturday night though they're keeping it a surprise as to where.”

Sango sat down and turned to look at Kagome. “I'm honored that you asked, but I'd hate to horn in on you and your friends. They may not want a complete stranger along.”

“Well, it's my birthday, and I'd like for you to come. Besides… well… it's just that I don't know them that well anymore. I mean… we…we've been friends since junior high, but I don't really have anything in common with them like I used to. It's just… I wish you'd come,” Kagome finally concluded. “They'll probably start trying to pick up guys and forget that I'm with them. I'm just not into that.”

Sango sighed. “I know what you mean. I never understood just going to a club and bringing somebody, anybody, home with you. If you really want me to, I'll come. I'm going to the dojo to practice again tomorrow, but Sensei said I could come on Saturdays anytime I wanted to since I'm training by myself for now.”

“Why don't you bring a change of clothes and just come home with me? I know that Mama won't mind,” Kagome offered.

“I kind of wanted to take Kirara with me again and maybe take a walk around the property if Sensei will let me. I haven't asked him yet,” Sango responded.

“You can bring Kirara over. We just have a very old fat cat, and he won't bother her,” Kagome said. “And there's a beautiful garden and pond on the dojo property. I'm sure InuYasha won't mind if I show it to you. He usually doesn't allow anyone to wander around out there, but he's let me. That's if you want to, that is...” It suddenly struck Kagome that Sango might want to be alone.

Sango nodded. It might be nice to have a guide in a strange place. “I'd like that if he'll allow it. It's just that it reminds me a lot of my home. I miss being able to hike through the woods especially when the weather is nice like this.”

About that time others in the class begin to file into the room and take their seats. Kagome turned and whispered, “I'll ask him when I see him tomorrow, okay?”

“Okay,” Sango replied before the room fell silent when Miroku strode in and closed the door.

Both girls were relieved. There were a few less giggling girls in the class today, and most of the students were actually dressed so that it looked like a class and not some bawdy nightclub. Everyone settled in for the lesson at hand.

Miroku looked up to see Sango sitting next to Kagome and tried not to grin. Instead, he pointed towards his notes on the board. “Today, we are going to learn about the Three Jewels….”

To be continued…

AN: Miroku Bosatsu- became very popular during the9th century among believers of the Shingon Sect. They believed that, far in the future, Miroku Bosatsu will become a Buddha and then appear on earth to save those unable to achieve enlightenment.