InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Pages of My Life ❯ What's a fondue virgin? ( Chapter 17 )

 

 

“They're acting strange, what's with those two you think?” Sango whispered to me.

 

“Oh who knows,” I rolled my eyes. “They're probably competing about something, note the arrogant smirks.” I pointed out, Sango made an `ahh' noise of recognition.

 

“Well who cares, they're entertaining themselves so whatever it is, it's a blessing!” We both laughed continuing our conversation.

 

“Have you ever been to a fondue restaurant before?” Sango asked flipping her long hair over one shoulder.

 

“No, I'm really looking forward to this.” I smiled looking up as the waitress arrived at our table handing out the menus and taking our drink orders. I scanned over the menu and Sango leaned over my shoulder pointing out and explaining some of her favorites. “Wow how do you know so much about this?”

 

“I used to go with my family back in my home town.”

 

“Oh cool, why did you move?” Sango stiffened a bit next to me and I suddenly regretted asking that. It was a simple question but I was still pretty scared of messing up this possible friendship. “I'm sorry!” I quickly blurted out. “I didn't mean to pry like that.” Sango looked back up to me her honey brown eyes softening.

 

“That's fine; it's not a big deal. Anyways so do you know what you want to order yet?” I eagerly changed to topic with her to a safer one the different types of cheese appetizers.

 

“Inuyasha…what the hell does all this mean?” Miroku asked pointing at something on the menu strangely. Sango giggled next to me and I gave her a soft nudge with my shoulder in his direction. She leaned over keeping a bit of distance to help explain it like she did to me. When I looked over to see how my own date was fairing with the fondue I was pleasantly surprised to see him skimming the wine list and not looking threatened in the least.

 

“So are Miroku and I alone at being fondue virgins?”

 

“Miroku isn't a virgin anything.” Inuyasha quipped flipping a page unfazed; Miroku said an indignant response I didn't quite catch because Inuyasha cut him off. “But yea I've had it a couple of times before, it was really popular in Europe.”

 

“You never told me you went to Europe!” I looked at him in surprise. How that fact had just never come up I couldn't believe. He nodded softly his eyes still glued to the menu but they had stopped scanning. His skin suddenly looked so tan in the shadowy light illuminating from above us, but his eyes somewhat darker than usual.

 

“Briefly, would you mind if I ordered a glass?”

 

“Not at all, just promise I can come over later and have one as well,” I leaned closer to him with a confident smile.

 

“Sure,” Inuyasha grinned finally looking back up.

 

“I'm sorry did I just hear an invite for drinking at Inu's place after dinner?” Miroku interjected.

 

“I know I did.” Sango beamed next to him and I giggled.

 

“I think we're having a party. And you're place is so perfect for one! Every one of your neighbors already knows that,” I giggled. Inuyasha opened his mouth in protest looking at his three pouting friends and closed it defeated with a sigh.

 

 

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“So enlighten me again how they bring us raw meat, we have to cook it ourselves and this is still so expensive?” Sango giggled poking Miroku lightly with her fondue fork before skewering another shrimp onto it to dip into the large boiling pot in front of us.

 

“Because it's an experience, it's fun!” I smiled nodding eagerly.

 

“This really is cool how you can combine all these different types of sauces and batters. God Inuyasha have you tried the teriyaki beef? It's amazing!” Inuyasha smiled softly from next to me and my cheeks hurt a little from grinning so much. I was having such a great time, more fun than I really was expecting. Sango was easy to talk to and more relaxed and mature than most of the girls I knew. She nodded her head slowly when I talked and didn't constantly interrupt me like Eri probably would have. Miroku really was nice and had managed to stay pretty well behaved for some reason, although I wasn't sure why. Sango too gave him suspicious looks every so often for his lack of wandering hands. “Just be thankful,” I whispered and she nodded.

 

Miroku faltered when a piece of meet fell off his fork and sank, he gave it a deflated look before grabbing his spoon more determined. “Hurry it's going to burn!” We giggled while he struggled carefully but finally managed to get a seared piece of chicken out. Sango patted his shoulder sympathetically and I chuckled blowing on a filled mushroom cap carefully before popping it my mouth.

 

“I forgot how good this is, great idea girls.” I beamed under Inuyasha's praise and Sango blushed lightly when Miroku agreed with him.

 

“It's a bit strange at first but it's pretty good once you get the hang of these little forks.”

 

“Please watch where you wave that,” Sango laughed backing up a bit from the swinging pronged fork in Miroku's hand.

 

“Oh my gosh I don't know about you guys but I'm stuffed. I think we ordered too much food!”

 

“That's what the men are for.” Inuyasha nodded eagerly agreeing with Sango and dipped two more forks into the pot at the center of our table. I leaned back against the booth sighing happily. I felt so warm all over, between the atmosphere, amazing food, and company I couldn't remember the last time I had this much fun.

 

“I think I'm done too.” Sango rested beside me smiling and closing her eyes revealing more of her perfect cinnamon eye shadow. I didn't miss the silent looks between Inuyasha and Miroku. Sango opened her eyes to tilt her head and look over at me smiling.

 

“We should rent some movies tonight; have like a B movie horror marathon while we drink! What do you think Kagome?”

 

“That sounds awesome. There's a movie rental store right down the street from you right Inuyasha?”

 

“Yea and its pretty indie, like everything around my place is, so I bet they'll have a ton of funny B movies.” Miroku nodded in agreement while chewing something and Sango clapped her hands happily.

 

“It's settled then; we'll stop by a liquor store and then grab some movies. Those two combined always equal fun!” I laughed at Sango's enthusiasm and the guys nodded smiling as we finished up dinner.

 

 

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A/N: So how bout that, a perfectly normal, drama free happy chapter hehe. Savor it while it lasts….:p Oh and if anyone has never tried fondue or even heard of it I REALLY recommend it. It's a great time with friends and depending on where you go of course, but I've always loved the food. Until next time!

Disclaimer: Inuyasha owns me.