InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Secret Romance ❯ Secret Romance ( Chapter 1 )

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There he sits. The silver-haired God! I watch from my place across the fire, examining him as he speaks to her. I understand his infatuation with her, but yet I am jealous. I shouldn't be. He is the silver-haired God! She is the charming Miko. It is only right they should fall in love and be mated. I laugh. Even if the Miko weren't in the picture, there would still be Kikyou to worry about. Sometimes I wonder why I even joined this group. At first, it was the very Miko I now despise for her closeness too him. Then it all changed, I . . . I fell in love with his . . . arrogant demeanor, his pompous charm. Everything about him makes me smile. Makes me laugh. I just want to be close to him . . . . Closer than this. Sitting across the campfire.

The night carries on and they start to drift off to sleep. The Miko first, her head resting on Inuyasha's shoulder as she waits for Morpheus. Shippo next . . . he is so young it is only right. But never Inuyasha. He watches out for us, all of us. Even if she is his first priority, we are there too.

"I warn you Monk. You try to grope me once tonight and I'll have your head on a platter!" Sango threatened.

I laugh at her, smiling my famous 'innocent' smile. She rolls her eyes and cuddles up into her make-shift bed. We are on another hunt, so there will be no comfortable sleeping. I watch as my God yawns.

"Inuyasha, get some sleep. I'll keep first watch." I declare, proud of myself for resisting the urge to yawn right then and there.

"Feh. Whatever." he replies in his usual angry tone.

I know now that particular tone is showing how much he appreciates my help. I feel quite accomplished as he slowly closes his eyes to drift in to a fitful sleep. I wish I could make him sleep soundly. Oh, my dear Inuyasha.

~ New POV ~

Why does he keep doing that? The stupid Monk. Always trying to take credit for everything. 'Oh I'll keep first watch'. Feh. I don't need the sleep. Whatever.

I notice he is still smiling at me. He thinks my eyes are closed, but I can see him through the tiny slit in my eyes. Why does he smile at me so? All I ever am is cruel to him. I even told him I never wanted him to join our group. Back then however, it was only Kagome and I. I am glad there is more of us now. I feel awkward when it is just the two of us. I like having Shippo and Sango around. That Monk. There is something about him that I can't get my hand on. Not in that sense. Though I would like to get my hands on him. What?! No! I didn't mean that. Did I?

He is still gazing at me, not as steadily as before, but more so than anyone else. I wonder, does he like me? Does he think about me the way I think about him? I am with Kagome, everyone knows that, but at night, when I am with her . . . I always think of him. Always. Often times I think Kagome notices my far off eyes when we are . . . together. I am not really paying attention to her, but to my own hentai thoughts. At first it was only Kagome I could ever love. Well, not really, but I was convinced that I loved her. Until one night, when I couldn't stop watching across the campfire. To the raven haired God. With his mock innocence and gorgeous smile. I fell in love with him. No! I didn't. I just . . . . I . . . . oh to hell with it! I LOVE THE MONK! But he will never know. No one will.

I feel the tears seep into my eyes and I try to block them out, thinking of anything but the love that cannot be. He is still keeping a close eye on me. Kagome is sound asleep, so are the others. If I could just . . . talk to him, for a moment. I sigh to myself, unconsciously exposing a bit of my bare chest as I stretch. I open my eyes, as though on full alert. Mirkou notices and he too sits up more.

"What's wrong Yash?" he asks. I smile . . . he calls me Yash. I am so glad we are on a 'nick-name' basis.

"Uh . . . can I talk to you for a second?" I ask hesitantly. I notice the question was kind of random, and very poorly thought of.

"Sure." Miroku makes no move to stand or to get closer. I can sense that he his semi-nervous. Maybe I shouldn't.

"Alone." I added. Maybe that would get him to move.

"Oh, okay." He stands up and moves towards the woods. I follow, making sure Kagome and the others are still asleep.

"What's up Yash?" he asks, flashing a nervous smile. Even when his nerves are shot, he is gorgeous.

"Miroku I . . . uh . . . " I thought quickly, beat around the bush . . . "Are you in love with Sango?" Nice cover *sarcasm* stupid mutt!

"I . . . No." he seems unsure of himself. Maybe I am making him nervous. I shouldn't be doing this, I have a mate. Sighing deeply I nod slowly to show I heard him. "Inuyasha, what is this really about?" he asked. My full name. He knows something is wrong.

"Miroku . . . I . . . Kagome . . ."

"Are you having problems with Kagome?" he asked.

"Sort of. I don't think I love her." it blurted out before I could rethink this situation.

"Of course you do. I see it when you're with her." he tries to comfort me.

"No. I do love her. But I love someone else too."

"Kikyou?"

"Gods no. I did. But, no someone else, someone even more like myself than I realized." that made no sense Inuyasha! God I am so dumb. Just say it, 'Miroku I love you'. Hai, that'll go over well.

"You mean . . ." Miroku seems unsure now. Better just let the ball drop and see where it lands.

"Miroku . . . " I turned around and looked into his eyes, "I mean you. I love you."

Inu . . . he didn't know what to say, or think I could tell it by the look in his eyes.

I am sorry Miroku. But . . . it's true. I know there is the whole Sango thing for you, and Kags is my mate. But I can't get over this feeling that I have for you I just think about it all the ti- Inuyasha was cut off by lips against his own. I was, needless to say, startled, but accepted the action greedily.

Normal POV!

After breaking away from a soul-binding kiss the couple looked down at the ground, or around at the trees. Anywhere but at each other. Miroku was the first to speak

So what does this mean for us? He asked hesitantly.

I guess this means. We love each other. Inuyasha stated.

Then this is our secret romance? Miroku asked with a devilish glint in his eye.

It sure is Koi. Inuyasha kissed him on the cheek and smiled, Lets go to sleep.