InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Impossible Mission ❯ Telling and Asking ( Chapter 14 )

Telling and Asking All

In the parking lot—

 

Inu-yasha grasped Kagome's hands and looked deep into her eyes. “Tell me Kagome, tell me everything you know.” Kagome nodded. “Inu-yasha…there's someone…” She stopped. “I can't say it… what if he's watching me now?” She pondered looking around panicky. “W-what is it Kagome?” He asked. “I…can't tell you here.” She whispered. “Wha?” Kagome groaned. “I can't tell you here and now.” She whispered a little louder. “Why?” Kagome looked around again. “I just can't, take me to my house I'll tell you there.” She whispered again. “No, I have a better idea. Put on your helmet we're going to my house.” He proclaimed. Kagome was shocked at first, but nodded and slipped it on. They both sat on his motorcycle and she wrapped her arms around his waist while he started the motor.

 

Inu-yasha revved the engine and drove off. Kagome as usual held on tighter but it wasn't as it was the first time. “I guess you're getting used to it eh?” Inu-yasha said loudly. “Or maybe it's because I trust you more now.” She replied. Inu-yasha smirked and sped up more quickly.

 

On the other side—

 

Sango and Miroku walked down the street together very quiet. It was too quiet and Sango didn't like it. “What are you planning now, Miroku?” She spoke. “Planning?” He repeated. “Yes, whatever you have planned don't you dare do it?” She warned. “So, because I'm quiet you think I'll do something wrong?” Miroku said. “Well you're never quiet you're always up to something.” She mentioned. “But I thought you said you don't waste your time talking with perverts but now you're annoyed because I'm not talking. So what do you want me to do? ” Miroku stated. Sango stopped walking. It was true she did say that and now she's getting him confused. “Oh now I get it.” Miroku grinned. Sango frowned. “What do you get?” Miroku moved up closer to her and snickered. “Oh I see. I think you really do have a liking to me after all.” Sango froze and her face turned beat red. “What?”

 

Miroku chuckled. “You're annoyed when I talk, you're annoyed when I flirt with other women, and you're dressing up to suit my taste. So that's why you always play the indifferent game it's because you really do like me.” He pointed. “Y-y-you're an idiot! H-how do you expect me to f-f-fall in love with annoying pervert like you?!” She denied swiping one of the bags across his face but he jumped back. “Boy, I don't know maybe you just like the annoying and perverted me.” He teased. “Take it back!” She ordered swiping another bag but he dodged again. Soon Sango began to chase him down the street. “Get back here you pervert!” She shouted. “You're built enough to catch me so use your strength or is it that you don't wish to hurt me because you like me.”

 

Sango growled still red with embarrassment. She ran more quickly with stricken anger but she didn't notice the sidewalk was jagged and tripped. All the bags and her tumbled to the ground. Miroku immediately stopped and ran back to her with worry. “Sango, are you okay?” He asked moving the bags off of her. Sango sat on her bottom and nodded but didn't look up at him she was so embarrassed. Miroku tried to help her up but she declined his aide and stood up herself. “I'm fine, really.” She dusted off her clothing and picked up her bags. “Here, let me carry some for you.” He offered. Sango didn't have time to respond as he picked up some of her bags and walked ahead of her.

 

Sango shook her head and caught up with him. It was quiet once again but this time Miroku decided to speak up. “Are you really okay?” Sango sighed. “I told you I'm fine.” “Yeah but you're slightly limping so it doesn't really convince me.” Sango looked down and realised she was limping. She had so much things running through her head she hadn't noticed her knee was throbbing; not a lot but enough to make her wince. “Oh yeah, stuff like that happens all the time. I do Kenpo remember, so it's easy to endure it besides I'm almost home.” She shrugged. “That's not what I meant. You're injured because of what I did. So I'm sorry for it Sango.” He said turning to her. “Miroku…” She said softly but she changed. “Don't be a fool, apologising for something silly like this gees.” And she faced forward away from him.

 

Sango reached her entrance and turned back to Miroku. “So I see you later?” She wondered. “Um yeah.” He winked. Sango flushed and turned away. “Okay then.” Miroku was about to go to his door but Sango stopped him. “And Miroku…” “Yah?” Sango slapped him across the face. “That was for coming up with the most stupid theory yet.” And she stormed off to her door, opened it and closed it behind. Miroku stood there and rubbed his cheek then he grinned. “Oh Sango, Sango, Sango.” And he left for his door.

 

Inu-yasha's Residence—

 

Inu-yasha slowed down as he neared his home and Kagome took a long gander at it. He pulled up in his driveway and turned off the engine. He kicked the rod so it stood still and hopped off. Kagome lifted off the helmet and swung her hair about. Inu-yasha cleared his throat and looked away. She swung her leg over but it got caught by the handle and almost fell over. “Oh be careful!” He cautioned, sensing her movement and caught her. Kagome landed safely on his chest and he lifted her off. “Sorry.” Kagome giggled at her clumsiness and gazed up into his eyes. Inu-yasha's arms were protectively around her and his eyes were looking down in hers. A few more seconds ticked and they both came back to reality and pulled away. “Oh…I'm uh…put my bike away.” He cited and Kagome nodded. “Kay.”

 

Kagome watched as he dragged his bike to his backyard shed and smiled she took a look at his semi-large house. His house was pretty big but since Kagome held many shrines at hers, hers still beat his in comparison but if you just count the main shrine and his, his beats her by far and this was just from the outside. People usually say homes are a lot bigger inside than out. His house was tall, wide and white with wood bordered around the windows and garage. His windows were wide and crystal clear like you could just simply walk right through them. “I wonder how many birds have crashed into it?” She chuckled.

 

“What are you laughing at?” She heard him speak. “Is my house that amusing to you?” Kagome shook her head. “No, no, I was just thinking about other things. Your house is gorgeous.” She commented. Inu-yasha tinted then snorted. “Come on.” Kagome followed close behind and he unlocked his door. Kagome heard some thumping from inside. “What is that?” She asked. “What?” “That noise?” Inu-yasha listened and sighed. He opened the door. “Oh, it's only Komaru.” And the dog leaped on Inu-yasha welcoming him home. “Aww, Komaru.” She squealed. Komaru reacted to her voice and moved over to her.

 

He leaped up on her legs nearly pushing her down but Inu-yasha held her. “Hey, gently.” He commanded. Kagome pet Komaru on his head and smiled sweetly at him. “How are you, sweetie?” Komaru replied by licking her hands. Inu-yasha whistled at him and he backed away. “Come in.” Kagome walked in and he closed the door behind her. She slipped off her shoes and gazed around the house in awe. “It's huge.” “Yeah, it's quite roomy especially when it's just me and Komaru here.” Kagome zipped back to him. “You live alone, I mean besides Komaru but you don't live with your parents?” Inu-yasha shrugged. “Naw,” “Why, what happened to them?” Kagome asked. Inu-yasha coughed. “My mother died a long time ago.” “And your father?” Inu-yasha snickered softly. “I never knew him.” Kagome shut her mouth. “Sorry for asking.” Inu-yasha snickered some more. “Forget about it, it doesn't matter.” And he walked forward.

 

Kagome watched sadly. “Poor guy, he's an orphan, but how is able to manage with such a huge house? He must be around 17, how does he pay for school? I've never seen or heard him working. Inu-yasha, how do you manage?” She asked. He stopped. He gave too much information; the smart girl she is would obviously wonder how he manages around by himself. “Let's say it's all luck.” Kagome wasn't convinced and wanted more answers. “But…” “Enough about me, we came to talk about you.” He reminded. Kagome swallowed. “Yeah.”

 

Kagome followed him to his living room and gasped. “Oh now how do you expect me not to ask about that?” She pointed. “What?” As he followed her finger to his huge flat screen TV. “Oh ho.” He chuckled. “Yeah, um internet.” He shrugged. “Huh?” “I told you, luck.” Kagome rolled her eyes. “Right.” Inu-yasha scratched his head. “So uh…you hungry?” “Not really, I'm thirsty though.” She replied. “What do you want to drink?” Kagome shrugged. “What do you have?” “That's not a good question to ask. Uh…I have Coke, Sprite, wine, water, almost everything you can think of. Wanna have a look?” “Wine?” She giggled. “I guess you have no rules since you have no parents in the house.” They both giggled softly and Inu-yasha led his way to the kitchen.

 

The floors were also wooden and he had plenty of pictures on his walls. Pictures of him, Komaru then together, pictures when he was a child with Komaru as a puppy. It was very adorable and she had to smile at it. There were other pictures of people, people she didn't know besides Miroku. “I'm guessing their other friends of his.” Finally, there was a picture with him and a group of people, including Miroku, wearing medals around their necks. “Hm…” “Kagome?” Kagome woke up and followed the sound to his kitchen. “Woah, nice kitchen.” She nodded impressed. It was clean for one and it was painted white with a silver stove, microwave, toaster, refrigerator and anything that was metal including the kettle and everything else was wooden except for the floor which was marble. “What marble floors? This can't be just luck.” She shook her head in disbelief. Inu-yasha opened the fridge and revealed all the many beverages her mind could think of even, yes non virgin drinks. “Inu-yasha, how are you able to get a hold of alcohol?” Inu-yasha shrugged. “Do I look my age?” Kagome looked back at him. “Okay maybe not, but to take advantage of it. How much do you drink a day?”

 

Inu-yasha laughed. “Oh come on Kagome, how many teens don't drink? I don't get drunk so easily, I need to take a few good glasses to at least get a little tipsy.” Kagome finally chose her preference and set it on the counter. “Gees, you're that strong? I can't even take a glass of alcohol that's over 10% I'll just keel over. Sango has a stronger intake than I do she can go up to 20-25% any higher she'll finally lose it.” She admitted. “Well men do have stronger intakes than women.” Inu-yasha noted but she shook her head. “Naw, not necessarily. You should see Houjo, one glass of 19% and he's down for the count.” She chuckled. “You know quite a bit about everyone's intake huh? And Houjo's a wimp he doesn't count. ” Inu-yasha snickered. “Hey, that's my friend you're talking about.” She noted poking his chest playfully. “And I know all this because I know my limits and don't act carelessly around alcohol so I just sit and observe them instead.”

 

Inu-yasha snickered again, opening one of the cupboards and grabbed two glasses. “Wait and see until you turn 18.” And he slid her glass she caught it and poured a glass of Pepsi as Inu-yasha poured some Sprite. “So what's stopping you from drinking now?” She teased. “Well for one you're here we don't want any accidents happening now do we?” He replied with a wink. Kagome was drinking her glass but sputtered after his reply and coughed harshly then blushed. Inu-yasha held in his laughter and drank down his glass. “You take things so seriously, come on.” He put his glass in the sink, grabbed her hand led her back to the living room. “But my glass.” Kagome mentioned. “It doesn't matter.”

 

Inu-yasha slumped down in the couch and moved over the pillows for her. “You can sit down.” Kagome embarrassingly sat down beside him holding her breath. “What am I doing, I shouldn't be in Inu-yasha's house? He could do anything to me we're all alone together.” Then Komaru jumped up and rested his chin on her thighs. “Well not anymore.” She sipped some more and stroked Komaru's head. “You can relax you know, I'm not going to do anything to you.” He spoke sensing her agitation. Kagome turned to him slightly and nodded. She set her back on the couch and began to breathe again. “Gees, I'm so nervous.” And she put down her glass on the table and fanned herself.

 

Inu-yasha smirked a bit. “Well I guess you don't believe that I was feeling awkward when I went over your house for the first time eh?” Kagome faced him. “Yeah but it's different when it's a girl all alone in a house with a guy.” She slapped her mouth shut when she confessed. Inu-yasha's smirk widened. “So I guess you don't trust me as much as you say.” Kagome recoiled. “No, that's not what I meant.” Inu-yasha blinked. “Oh, so even if I decide to relax and be myself right now you won't mind?” Kagome shook her head. “Wait, what does he mean by that?” “Alright.” Inu-yasha stretched and rested his arm behind her on the top of the couch and moved in a little closer so he felt more relaxed. Kagome heated up by his movement and cringed away a bit and Inu-yasha sensed and backed away. “See what I mean? You're afraid I'll take advantage of you.”

 

Kagome shook her head again. “No that's no it at all, I trust you it's just…I'm actually with you like this. Boys, I don't have great experiences with them okay let's just leave it at that.” And she grabbed her glass and drank again. Inu-yasha glared. “Meaning Kouga eh? It's hard to trust every guy isn't it?” Kagome nodded. It was part of the reason but there's more to it. “But you seem to trust Houjo a lot.” He added. Kagome sighed. “Yeah, but it's Houjo, he's not the type to be like…that.” Inu-yasha shrugged. “But I am right? It's hard to trust me?” Kagome winced. Now she was making things worse by every word she says. “No! I really trust you.” She reassured. Inu-yasha leaned away. “Yeah, prove it.” Inu-yasha was a little upset that she trusted Houjo more than she did him. “If I didn't trust you, I wouldn't be telling you the deepest and darkest secret of all time something that scares me to death.”

 

Inu-yasha straightened again and faced her. “What is it Kagome, what scares you?” Kagome snorted and turned away. “Why should I tell you now, you think I don't trust you enough?” Inu-yasha frowned. “Kagome, this is serious, stop acting foolish.” Kagome still didn't turn to him. “So now you're calling me an idiot because I won't tell you what's wrong with me? You don't believe me anymore so why should I tell you?” “I didn't call you an idiot and I do trust you now.” Kagome folded her arms and huffed not even bothering to glance at him. “He's only saying that because he wants to know my secret. What a jerk.”

 

Komaru looked between the two in wonder. Inu-yasha was getting angry he hated when she started to ignore him. Komaru nudged him and he looked down. He panted with his tongue sticking out and Inu-yasha sighed. “Fine. Kagome, I'm sorry I said I didn't trust you. I didn't mean to, alright? Some things I say myself come out wrong; can you please take my a-apology?” He said more softly. Damn, he hated when she was able to make him apologize so easily like what happened today. He hadn't even noticed he apologized so quickly. Kagome took in his words and they repeated in her mind. “He apologized yet again and so quickly too.” She turned back to him. “Fine but don't say something like that again. You hurt my feelings.” She said. Inu-yasha softened, she was so easily hurt by what he said? “Whatever, don't act like a baby.” Kagome glared. Inu-yasha raised his hands in defence right away. “That's not I meant, I meant just don't take my words seriously okay? As I said some things just come out wrong when I'm around you…uh!” Now he said something he didn't wish to admit but it was too late she already heard. She just simply flushed a little and looked back down at Komaru.

 

“So, Kagome, what's the problem? What are you most afraid of?” He coughed. Kagome nodded. “I'll tell him. Okay, I'll tell you but please don't do anything rash.” She begged. “What?” “Please! I don't want him to hurt you.” Inu-yasha scratched his head. “Yeah, okay, don't worry.” Kagome took a deep breath and looked up at him. “Inu-yasha, you know when people say “I feel like I'm being watched?' (he nodded) well in my case…it's real.” She shuddered. He frowned. “I'm being watched and followed by someone. He's been stalking me for a while now.” He already knew that but it was hard hearing it directly from Kagome. “Do you know who he is Kagome?” Kagome shook her head. “No, I've never been able to see his face. Today, when you found me that was the first time he's ever gotten so close to me and yet… I still couldn't manage to find out who he is. He tells me he's much closer to me than I think.” Kagome clenched her fists careful not to grasp Komaru's fur and trembled. Inu-yasha scowled. “So it was him. He's gotten as close to touching her?” “And it gets even worse.” He concentrated back on her and listened he had to pay attention each and every information was important.

 

“He keeps telling me he's going to take me away some day, he knows where I live, where I go to school and knows all my friends and family.” She began to shake and could even feel tears sting at the corner of her eyes. “What?” “I wasn't able to tell anyone because he warned me if I did he would hurt them or worse. I'm even afraid of telling you, I'm not even sure if he'll come and attack you because you now know. If anything happens to you I-I don't what I'll do.” She whimpered. “Don't worry about me; I'll be fine that's why you're at my house.” Kagome nodded. “Inu-yasha, I don't know what to do, I'm afraid he'll catch me one day and take me away. I'm so scared.” And finally her frightened tears began to fall she looked away so she could hide them. Komaru rubbed his head trying to comfort her.

 

Inu-yasha couldn't believe what he was hearing. “He actually told her he was going to take her away is he out of his mind? Of course she would be afraid I'm afraid for her.” “So you can understand why I feel nervous around boys.” She added with a crack in her voice. Inu-yasha grasped her hand and held it. “Kagome, I will never hurt you.” She looked back at him, tears still falling. “And I'll do whatever it takes to protect you from this person.” He promised staring down into her eyes. “I don't want you to get hurt because of me. I won't be able to forgive myself.” He held her cheek wiping another tear that fell down. “Hey, you don't have to worry about me; I'm more worried about your safety than you'll ever know. Kagome trust me on this. I promise to watch over you.” Kagome swallowed and looked into his eyes and lunged herself at him she held on to his shoulder and cried. “Inu-yasha!”

 

Inu-yasha sighed when he heard her sobbing and wrapped his arm around her trying to calm her down. “Kagome's been living with this torture for this long? Damn, Kagome don't you worry I promise, I will never let Kurasaki lay another hand on you. I'll track down this bastard and finish him off myself.” He thought rubbing her back. Komaru simply rested on Kagome's lap and rubbed against it also hoping to cheer her up.

 

 

Kagome then snapped when she realised the movement she pulled with Inu-yasha, and backed off. “Oh! Gees, what am I doing?” She accidently knocked the glass over and the rest of the Pepsi spilled across the table and onto the floor. Komaru jumped off and began to lap at it. “Oh shoot! I'm sorry.” She bowed and was ready to pick up the glass. “No, no, it's okay. I'll get it.” He grabbed the glass before she did and walked away. Kagome waited till he left and grasped her shoulders. “I can't believe I did that, I mean jumping into Inu-yasha's arms? Okay fine I shouldn't be worrying about something like that. Right now I have to pray he's not watching me now. If he is he'll hurt Inu-yasha.” She looked to the window hoping he wasn't there staring at her. “But he did say “that's why you're at my house.” What did he mean by that?”

 

Inu-yasha was in the kitchen putting down her cup and he gripped the counter deep in thought. “Kagome's pursuer is trying to make his move already. If he's gotten as close to holding her. Doesn't it mean he's giving hints that he'll kidnap her much sooner than we think? Miroku and I have to find out who he is quick. Damn, I really wish I had something that could always keep an eye on her. What if one day she leaves the house and I don't know? I'd lose her.” Inu-yasha grabbed the cloth beside the sink and headed back to the living room.

 

Kagome looked at the floor in wonder until a face appeared and snapped her out of her daydreaming. She smiled and stroked Komaru's head softly. “You're a great companion to have. You're always here to watch over Inu-yasha aren't you?” Komaru made a sound and licked up at her face. Kagome was surprised and jumped back. “I guess it's not only Inu-yasha you're able to cheer up.” Komaru gave another yip and Kagome made kissing sounds at him. “You're adorable, yes you are.” She stated. “Do dogs always make you happy?” Inu-yasha spoke. Kagome looked up and smiled. “Yeah, dogs always make me smile, they're amazing animals. They're very protective and can sometimes be very loud and of course how could I forget, they have the most adorable little ears.” She squealed rubbing them and he panted happily.

 

Inu-yasha reddened as his own ears twitched and he scratched his head anxiously. He was very protective and even he had to admit he could get pretty loud if someone ticks him off. He was a dog demon after all so all descriptions suited him just fine. He bent over and wiped off the table and the floor but the floor was already cleaned thanks to Komaru. “Hey, Inu-yasha, I have a question, do you wear caps all day?” Inu-yasha flinched. “Back with the cap thing again, I had enough of everyone talking about me and my cap stop worrying about it okay, it's just my style.” He scoffed and folded his arms. “Oh okay it's just, you're very good-looking without it too.” She stated. Inu-yasha froze and snorted. “Yeah right, I would love to see your reaction when you actually see them.” Kagome tilted her head. “See them? What do you mean?”

 

Inu-yasha got up and walked away back to the kitchen “Forget it.” His voice echoed. Instead he threw the towel ran to the bathroom picked up a red bandana and switched it with his cap. He came back and Kagome looked up and held in her laughter. “Why'd you change your headwear?” He shrugged. “I'm at home.” Kagome nodded and looked over at the side table. She spotted the TV remote and grabbed it. “Well there are a lot of controls on here. I don't even know where the power button is.” She scanned the remote and Inu-yasha sat back down beside her. Surprisingly she didn't cringe away again. He followed her finger which was over a red button. “Uh…why don't you let me turn it on.” He suggested. He took the remote before she could answer and switched it on. “There, I don't know what stuff you like on TV but flip through the channels with these buttons.” He explained. “And if you want to watch a movie,” he leaned over and grabbed the DVD remote and placed it beside her. “You can press this button and it switches on automatically to DVD.” He added. “Yeah but where are the movies?” She giggled. “Oh, they're all in a program on that disk.” He pointed. “It holds tons of movies in there.”

Kagome smiled impressed. “Cool, I prefer movies than TV, let's see what you have.” She switched remotes and turned it on. Files of different movies in each category from A to Z popped up on screen and she scrolled down, reading out the films. “You downloaded these movies?” “Some but most I bought and transferred them on to the disk. All the cases are in boxes. I prefer the real thing you know?” He replied. “So you like collecting movies, how do you afford them all? Oh wait let me guess internet right?” Inu-yasha chuckled. “No actually I used to work at a video store and get many—” “Discounts, yeah, Yuka works at HMV(A/N: they do have HMV stores in Japan) and she gets many CDs too. That's pretty cool.” Kagome looked back to the screen and searched more. “I have no clue what to choose.” “Well what type of movies do you like?” He asked. “You should know my type by now, I'm fine with action, romance, comedy but not and never horror films.” She listed.

 

Inu-yasha laughed. “Chicken.” Kagome pouted. “No, I don't like them because they are scary… they're just, just, just so…” She paused trying to think of an answer. “Scary.” He finished. “Ah!” She yelled with frustration. Inu-yasha just sat there and laughed some more. “How long has it been since you watched a scary movie?” “Since I was 10 okay.” She grumbled. “10? Do you remember what movie it was?” Kagome folded her arms and murmured. “Nightmare on Elm Street.” Inu-yasha grinned. “Oh, Freddy Kruger huh? Yeah they're great series.” He nodded remembering them all. “Are you crazy? Some guy who enters your dreams and kills you is amusing to you?” She glared and he nodded. “You're sick.” She joked and Inu-yasha continued to snicker. “You choose a movie I need to use the bathroom.” She blushed and stood up. “Where is it?” “It's down the hall to the left. You passed it before you entered the kitchen.” He directed. “Kay, thanks.” And she was gone.

 

Inu-yasha reached for the remote and scrolled down the list with a smirk. He couldn't believe she suggested him to choose a movie. Fine he knew a perfect movie to watch. “Wait! I'm planning to watch a movie with Kagome? Am I nuts? What if I get carried away?” He wondered. They were supposed to meet back with Miroku and Sango later. Well at least he didn't have to worry about Kagome, she was here with him and that's all that mattered.

 

Kagome was in the bathroom freshening up. Her eyes were still worn out by crying so she cleaned that up and fixed her hair. “I'm going to watch a movie with Inu-yasha. I don't even care if it is a dream I'll just live it.” She smiled. “I hope he chooses a good movie.” Kagome's mind went off somewhere else and zoned off.

 

*Vision*

 

Inu-yasha and Kagome were both sitting on the couch watching their movie. His arm was back over behind her neck and he was in his relaxed position while she was too, actually she was leaning on him. Edward appeared in Bella's room and she jumped up in surprise. “Do you always do that?” Edward looked straight into her eyes and admitted, “I enjoy watching you sleep.” She blinked in surprise. “Uh…well,” They both stared each other in the eyes and he spoke. “I just want to try one thing.” He leaned in and kissed her gently. She kissed back more eagerly and then he did. Kagome lighted up at the scene then she felt Inu-yasha wrap his arm around her and she blushed. “Inu-yasha!” She cautioned. “Don't move.” He turned down to her and held up her chin and she sat still gazing up at his gorgeous, amber eyes. He leaned in and so did she ready to give each other a kiss. “Kagome…”

 

*End* (sorry, I'm not a huge fan of Twilight only based on what Kagome might think)

 

“Kagome!” Inu-yasha called loudly. Kagome realised she was daydreaming again and blushed at what she just thought. “Ahh! What am I thinking, gees!” She shrieked silently to herself. “Kagome, are you okay?!” Inu-yasha asked. Kagome looked to the bathroom door. “Yeah, I'm coming now.” She looked back at the mirror one last time and noticed she was still red. She turned on the water pipe and splashed cold water across her face and quickly dried up herself. She stumbled out of the bathroom and walked back slowly to the living room where Inu-yasha sat waiting.

 

He looked up at her with a raised eyebrow. “You okay?” Kagome snapped. “Uh? Um yeah.” She nodded and sat down softly. Inu-yasha watched her in concern. “So uh… what movie did you choose?” Kagome spoke feeling his stare. “Oh!” He turned back to his grin and prepared himself for this moment. “You'll see,” he reached for the remote responsible for equipment. “You're definitely going to like it.” He said while switching on buttons, lights and speakers. Kagome squealed to herself totally excited. “I wonder what it is.”

 

*Ring*

 

Inu-yasha groaned to the sound of his cell. They were ready for the film to start and someone just had to call now. “Hold on a minute will yeah?” “Of course.” Inu-yasha bobbed, stood up and walked away. He was still in the living room but a little further from Kagome. He read the I.D number which said Miroku. He flipped open and answered, “Hello?” “Hey, Inu-yasha,” He replied. “Hey Miroku, what do you want?” Kagome turned to him when he heard the name. “Are you still up for tonight? Wait, of course you are, Kagome's coming right?” Inu-yasha looked to Kagome and made some actions. Kagome shook her head. She didn't feel like going out again she was comfortable here with Inu-yasha and also she didn't feel like being watched all night. Inu-yasha nodded in understanding. “No, we're not coming anymore.” He answered. “We're?” Miroku repeated. “Oh don't tell me, Kagome-san is over your house?” Inu-yasha bit his lip and whispered in the phone. “Yeah.” “Oh no way!” He started up loudly. “You guys finally hitting it off?!” Miroku hollered. “No!” “Inu-yasha, are you two sharing drinks? Did I ruin a perfect moment; were you two already at it? Gees, I'm such an idiot. Hey, don't forget she can't show up at home pregnant then it will be on your hands.” He warned. “Man, Sango and I are way behind.” He mumbled.

 

“W-what?” Inu-yasha reddened turning back to her. She looked back and cocked her head to the side. He quickly turned and walked out the living room entering the hallway. “I'm not doing anything to her. Now get your mind out of the gutter and listen up.” He snapped. “What?” He replied still bouncy. “Kagome's here because she told me about Kurasaki.” Miroku calmed down and listened more intently. “She actually knows about him?” Inu-yasha nodded even though he couldn't see the action. “Yeah, he's told her a bunch of stuff. He's actually told her he's going to abduct her. She told me he talks to her often and today was the closet he's ever gotten to her. I ran in on time, thank Kami. He knows everything about her, her locations, friends and family.” Inu-yasha clarified. “Oh dear, and she told you all this?” Miroku asked. “Yeah, she told me she trusts me enough.” He replied. Miroku sneered. “Too bad, there are so many things you're keeping away from her. She doesn't even know that you're a hanyou.” He noted.

 

Kagome was in the living room waiting patiently for Inu-yasha's return. Even though he walked away she was still able to hear a bit. She wasn't eavesdropping she swore, he was just speaking too loud. “Shut up!” She heard him yell. “She doesn't have to know!” Kagome puckered her eyebrows. “Is he talking about me? What don't I have to know?” She pondered. She scooted a little closer to the hallway and hated herself for doing it but she couldn't help but listen. “You know why Miroku, if I do tell her she'll never speak to me again.” He said sadly. Kagome frowned again in wonder. “Never speak to him again?” “No, I have my bandana on.” Inu-yasha replied. There was a pause meaning Miroku was speaking. “What!?” Kagome zipped back in surprise. “Shoot! It didn't even cross my mind, no wonder I feel weaker. Shit! I'm in trouble.” He smacked his head. “Anyway, Miroku, please try and find out more on him quickly. He's making his move. I fear things might get worse for her safety.” He said warily. “I know he's definitely talking about me now. Oh no I hope he hasn't told Miroku. If he has, Miroku's going to be vulnerable too.” She prayed. “Yeah, I should go.” A pause. Kagome switched back over to her side hearing their partings. “Yeah, talk to you later.” Then he hung up.

 

*this was the convo between Miroku and Inu-yasha*

 

“She doesn't have to know!” He yelled forgetting Kagome could hear. “Why don't you tell her?” Miroku encouraged. “You know why Miroku, if I do tell her she'll never speak to me again.” He said sadly. “You never know.” Miroku shrugged. Inu-yasha looked down. “I don't want to go through that again.” He thought. “Do you still have your cap on?” “No, I have my bandana on.” Inu-yasha replied. “Hey man, don't forget tonight's the new moon eh?” Miroku stated. “What?!” “You didn't remember, dolt?” Miroku sighed. “Shoot! It didn't even cross my mind, no wonder I feel weaker. Shit! I'm in trouble.” He smacked his head. “I'll figure out something. Anyway, Miroku, please try and find out more on him quickly. He's making his move. I fear things might get worse for her safety.” He said warily. “Of course; Oh don't forget about Kagome, you're keeping her waiting.” Inu-yasha nodded. “Yeah, I should go.” “Good, I'll try and get as much as I can.” Miroku promised. “Yeah, talk to you later.” Then he hung up.

 

*End*

 

He stared at his phone for a bit and walked back to the living room. “Sorry about that.” “No, it's alright.” She spoke. He sat back down much quietly. “You sure you don't want to meet up with Miroku and Sango?” He asked. “Yeah, I feel better here. Oh if you wanted to go with them, I'm sorry.” She posed. “No, no its okay I don't mind.” He assured. “I felt like watching the movie, but uh…” He paused rubbing his head. “Hm?” Kagome peered. “Never mind.” He coughed and set himself for the film. “He's keeping something from me and I'm going to find out.” Kagome huffed. “Alright, let's get back to movie mode.” He grinned. Kagome smiled awkwardly. “Uh-huh.”

 

Inu-yasha set the room up and pressed play. Kagome was bouncy and excited. “What movie is this?” “Well wait and see.” Inu-yasha grunted. She waited a few more seconds until she saw the face she wished she didn't see. “Oh, Inu-yasha, this is not…” She clapped her mouth shut in shock. “You bet it is.” He winked. “No! I told I hate scary movies, not only did I say that but I told you the reason why. I hate Freddy Kruger; its Nightmare on Elm Street isn't it?” She trembled. “Well it's Freddy vs. Jason to be exact.” He corrected. “No! Inu-yasha, no I can't watch it. Why did you choose?” She shrieked. “You told me I could choose, so I did.” “Yeah, but you had to choose this movie when you well know I hate it.” She moped. “I chose it because I wanted you to see for yourself, it's not so bad. You were 10 when you last watched a scary movie. You might change your mind about them.” Kagome shook her head and gave Inu-yasha the cute look. “Please change the movie.”

 

Inu-yasha shook his head with a grin. “Nope, too late, I already got into it and to top it off I have surround sound. It will make it more enjoyable.” He added. “Oh come on.” She begged. He still refused and settled down. “Fine,” Kagome pouted and looked out the window. “At least it's not dark.”

 

Inu-yasha turned to the windows. “Oh that can be adjusted.” He smirked. “Huh?” Inu-yasha held out a strange remote and directed it toward the blinds and the hallway lights. The blinds and curtains shut as well as the extra lights except for the ones at the top two corners facing forward of the living room. They were only dimmed. “There, this is more theatre like.” “Inu-yasha, that's no fair.” He shrugged. “Who said it had to be fair?” Kagome quivered her bottom lip at him but he didn't make a sign. “Ssh, you're going to miss this.” Kagome faced the large screen and sunk in the couch. She put up her legs and clutched a pillow in front of her. “When I expected to watch a movie with Inu-yasha this was not what I had in mind. Oh I'm going to look so stupid.” She thought.

 

Miroku's Dwelling—

 

Miroku was at his Mac computer typing up new info he got from Inu-yasha. “Hm…where are you Kurasaki?” He muttered. He had found names that were super close and even checked the files on the suspected people. Inu-yasha wanted him to search discreetly at Kouga's especially. It did seem possible. Kouga knew quite a bit about Kagome. According to Kagome it didn't seem she knew her pursuer at all even when he touched her. “This is most interesting.” Even though he was working hard at this, his mind couldn't help but sidetrack to the time beside him. “4:00. Wait a minute Sango doesn't know even Kagome and Inu-yasha cancelled. Does she even know Kagome-san is over at Inu-yasha's?” He thought. “Poor girl, she was expecting to hang out with people tonight; it was her idea anyway.” Soon a grinned slowly plastered across his face when he had an idea. He grabbed the phone next to him and began to dial her digits he easily got from her profile. Hey, it's very convenient especially when she's Kagome's friend. He placed the receiver to his ear and waited till the ring tone silenced. “If Inu-yasha's going to have his fun I should too.”

 

To his relief Sango's extraordinary voice answered sweetly. “H-hello?” Miroku wanted to squeal by the sound. “Hey, it's Miroku.” Her voice quickly changed to her rough one whenever she'd speak to him. “What do you want Miroku? Wait; before you say something give me another answer. How did you get a hold of my number? I know I never gave it to you and this is one of the reasons. ” She asked sternly. “That cut me deep Sango, I didn't know you hated when I call I guess I'll hang up then—” “No! No…” She halted changing her voice and Miroku smirked. “So… (clear throat) why did you call?” She asked. “I just called to tell you that Kagome and Inu-yasha are no—” he paused and relaxed in his chair. “Are coming later on tonight.” He lied. “Okay, good. Did they tell you what place they had in mind?” She beamed. “Uh… (think and smile) the Karaoke Bar downtown.” “The Karaoke Bar? Oh um…okay but we're still under age they're so gonna card us for sure, Kagome and I tried before.” Miroku folded in his lips but loosened up. “Oh, Inu-yasha and I know someone who works there. He'll be able to slip us in. We discussed this earlier.” He noted. “Oh that's great! Are we all meeting there or…?” “Yeah, we're meeting, unless you wanna walk with me again.” Miroku for the first time blushed when he asked a girl that. “Oh uh, sure, if you want, but if you decide to pull some stupid stunts or say stupid things don't even bother.” She huffed. Miroku chuckled. “Okay then, I'll call you back when I'm ready. We're going to meet there for 7.” “Okay, I'm sure I'll be ready before that. Oh! I uh better call Kagome and tell her to leave early she has a knack for being late—” This time Miroku shouted, “No!” “What?” “Uh… Inu-yasha's going to pick her up, its late you know. So he'll make sure she'll arrive on time.” He reassured. “O-okay gees, I wonder why I wasn't called during this conversation I feel so left out.” She laughed lightly and he laughed with her nervously. “So um later.” “Yeah.” She agreed and hung up.

 

Miroku clamped his phone shut and thought over his conversation. “If I told her the others weren't coming out anymore, there'd be no way she'd come out for me. So I hope it plays out well.” He smiled but his nose went red when he thought over what he really did. He's asked many girls out before but he's never had to come up with a lie in order to let one specific girl come out with him. He scratched his nose trying to rub away his reaction. “Sango made me do it.” He proclaimed with a chuckle. He turned back to the computer and began to work.

 

Sango's house—

 

Sango finished hanging up and strolled back up to her room. “It's strange that Kagome-chan didn't call me first. I wonder why for real?” She fell on her bed and looked at the time. 4:25. “Why did it have to be Miroku who called?” She shrugged it off and turned over to look up at the ceiling.

 

*Flashback*

 

“Now I get it.” Miroku grinned. Sango frowned. “What do you get?” Miroku moved up closer to her and snickered. “Oh I see. I think you really do have a liking to me after all.” Sango froze and her face turned beat red. “What?”

 

Miroku chuckled. “You're annoyed when I talk, you're annoyed when I flirt with other women, and you're dressing up to suit my taste. So that's why you're always so ignorant around me it's because you really do like me.” He pointed. “Y-y-you're an idiot! H-how do you expect me to f-f-fall in love with annoying pervert like you?!” She denied swiping one of the bags across his face but he jumped back. “Boy, I don't know maybe you just like the annoying and perverted me.”

 

*End*

 

Sango snorted. “Yeah right, I don't like Miroku not in the way he sees it. He's nothing but a pervert.” She sighed. “But I seem to accept him around and even though I know how much a pervert he is I couldn't help but react when he commented about me today.”

 

*Flashback*

 

“M-Miroku, why the hell are you standing in front of my door like that?” She asked a little frustrated. “Well I did tell you I would be waiting for you outside.” He chuckled. “Yeah but I wasn't expecting it to be at my door, gees.” Miroku shrugged and looked up and down at her. Sango was wearing a black tube top with a magenta coloured broad belt that encircled her tummy and very light pink which was closer to white, tight pants. He also noted her make-up and hair.

 

Sango cringed at his gawking eyes. “What, what are you looking at?” Miroku shook his head. “I was just admiring how pretty you are today.” Sango's face heated up and she turned her face away to hide. “D-don't talk nonsense, let's get going.”

 

*End*

 

She smiled. “That made me feel good. He too looked pretty handsome even though he only wore a labelled t-shirt and jeans.” She giggled to herself.

 

“Onee-chan, why are you giggling to yourself?” Kohaku peered. Sango flushed and turned to the door where her younger brother stood. “Kohaku! What are you doing in my room?!” His reply was only a snicker. “Leave now!” She ordered. “I came to ask you something.” He mentioned. “What?” She replied sitting up. “I need held with a math problem.” Sango groaned. “Oh Kohaku, how are you ever going to understand if you don't try it yourself?” Kohaku pouted. “I tried I still can't get this one.” He pulled out the books and walked over to her bed. Sango sighed. “Okay, fine, but you're heading to junior high you have to start practicing getting out your own answers.” And she pulled the pencil from his hand. “Let's get to it then, which question?”

 

End of chapter

Yes and chapter done. I found this chapter a little cute. Is Miroku finally admitting this is the girl? And what happens between the two cozy ones at Inu-yasha's house? Next chapter the two `couples' get so close you'll have no idea. I'm so starting it now. I'm in the Impossible Mission mode right now. So a burst of adrenaline for this story is giving me more ideas. So stay really, really tuned. Hehe…