InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Price of Freedom ❯ Sleeping Alone ( Chapter 9 )

 

There are no lemons as of yet. There's some fluff though. I think the first lemon will be coming in the next chapter.

Oh and another thing, on another site someone complained because there was a small amount of alcohol and tobacco used in this chapter so, if that bothers you I apologize.

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As always… I don't own InuYasha or the characters within… le sigh

 

Chapter 9

 

The girls' training had gone surprisingly well after the first few kinks were worked out. Inutaisho changed out of his gi and into a pair of sleep pants and t-shirt as he thought about the training earlier that evening.

 

It's a good thing Kagome didn't have a lot of power behind her shots yet or else InuYasha would have ended up with a sacred arrow through his chest.

 

There was no doubt about it, Kagome was definitely a miko. As soon as the bow and arrow touched her hands, the arrow started to glow. Her first couple of shots had missed the target completely. After losing or breaking about ten arrows I, she finally started to hit the target. She would have to practice at least everyday, sometimes a couple times a day if she is to be good enough to help battle Naraku.

 

Sango on the other hand took to hiraikotsu as though she had been born using the thing. She hit the target every time after the first couple of throws. Miroku had complimented her on her performance by stroking her bottom. He in return got a very nice thank you in the form of a giant goose egg on his head from hiraikotsu.

 

Both girls did very well in the self defense part of the training. They managed to hip throw the boys well. He had actually partnered them up different than the boys were expecting. Kagome was teamed up with Miroku, while Sango was partnered with InuYasha.

 

He had done this for numerous reasons. One was because of the way Miroku is always fondling Sango. If he gave her the chance to be very physical with him, she might hurt him pretty good. While he might deserve it, he wanted to keep things running smoothly. Unfortunately, because of pairing him with Kagome, he accidentally got kicked in a very sensitive area when the girl didn't pull her kick. InuYasha, Sango and Kagome kneeled beside him to try and help him. Then to top it all off, he tried to grope Kagome when she tried to help him! Kagome had shrieked, and smacked him, while InuYasha hit him over the head a couple of times while screaming `I TOLD YOU NOT TO TOUCH HER!' Last he knew, Miroku was sitting with an ice pack in his lap, and one on his head while Izayoi got him some pain medicine.

 

The second reason he paired them that way was because he knew Miroku would try something on Kagome and he wanted to see how InuYasha and Sango would act. InuYasha's response pleased him, as did Sango's. She smacked him a good one in the face and stomped off yelling something about him being a stupid, perverted, no good something or other. It was really quite amusing, Inutaisho thought with a smirk on his face.

 

“And what are you smirking about?”

 

Inutaisho jumped as Izayoi walked up behind him. “Nothing.” He answered sheepishly.

 

She skeptically looked at him and walked towards her closet. “I know you better than that. You wanted that to happen, didn't you?” As she talked she grabbed a nightgown and started changing. “Poor Miroku is sitting in his room with a massive headache and worrying about the possibility of not functioning as a man ever again.”

 

Inutaisho chuckled but quickly covered it with a cough as Izayoi glared at him. “He'll be fine. Besides, I wanted to see how InuYasha and Sango would respond to him making a pass at Kagome. They both responded as I thought, and now I have no doubt about their feelings.” Walking over to his wife, who had a cynical look on her face, he started to massage her shoulders. “Come on, let's go to bed. Today was a long day, and tomorrow will be even longer with the party you're having.”

 

Inutaisho picked her up and started walking towards the bed.

 

She smiled up at him. “I thought you were tired?”

 

“I don't recall saying that.” Shutting off the light he fell with her onto the bed.

 

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InuYasha was sitting on the couch in Miroku's room as Miroku groaned in pain in his recliner.

 

“Would you quit acting like a big baby and stop your whining already?” InuYasha changed the channel for the umpteenth time in a half hour.

 

“I don't understand why you had to hit me ten times in the same spot. You really have some anger management, and jealousy issues InuYasha. Are you going to beat up every guy that looks at Kagome?” Miroku shifted in his seat and winced as the icepack in his lap fell to the side of his leg. He slowly and carefully sat it back on his lap.

 

“I told you not to touch her, and you did.” InuYasha shook the remote at him while he talked. Once he was finished making his point, he went back to flipping channels. “Man. Ya know, you'd think since there are over 200 channels, there'd be something on.”

 

As a knock sounded on the door, both men looked towards it. “Enter.” Miroku said.

 

Sango slowly opened the door and poked her head in. “Hi.”

 

Miroku shifted uncomfortably in his seat, he had no where to go and nothing to protect him. “If you're gonna hit me again do it and get it over with. All I ask is that you make sure to knock me out with the first punch.”

 

“Wussy.” InuYasha smirked as he saw Miroku cower slightly.

 

Sango walked over to Miroku. He closed his eyes tightly as he braced himself for the blow. When it didn't come, he opened one eye and looked at her. “Aren't you gonna hit me again?”

 

She smiled down at him. He looked up at her with his biggest puppy eyes trying to look sweet and innocent. “InuYasha, could you give us a minute?” Sango asked a little too sweetly.

 

InuYasha grinned as he realized Miroku was in for more. Rising he waved, “Have fun Miroku.”

 

Miroku scrambled to his feet and cringed as the ice pack fell of his lap. “InuYasha, don't leave me! I beg of you.”

 

Opening the door InuYasha turned to him. “You made your bed pervert, time to lay in it. Don't go easy on him Sango.” Shutting the door he saw Miroku fall to his knees and drop his chin to his chest. Miroku muttered “I'm doomed.”

 

As soon as the door closed Sango tore into him. “I can't believe you! You actually groped Kagome! You're lower than I thought possible! She tried to help you and what do you do? You start grabbing her ass!”

 

He looked up and saw her pacing back and forth. Her arms were flailing all over the place and her face was as red as the fire's of hell as she kept on ranting about his behavior. He was in for it now. Wait a minute. Why's she so mad? It's not like I groped her.

AH HA! That's it! I didn't grope her, I groped Kagome. BY GOD SHE'S JEALOUS! A mischievous grin crossed his face as he slowly rose and started walking towards her.

 

“And let me tell you something else mister…” Her voice trailed off as she turned and bumped straight into his chest. She looked up at him. “What are you doing?” She asked and started backing away.

 

His arm came up to grab hers, not allowing her to move further from him. He saw her cheeks turn pink as he pulled her back closer to him. “You're jealous.”

 

Blinking at him she pulled her arm from his grip. “Excuse me? What do I have to be jealous about? Being jealous would imply that I have feelings for you which is far from the truth. I loathe you. You make me sick with all your... your... pervertedness. And don't change the subject.”

 

Taking a step closer to her he ignored her last statement as he watched her swallow nervously. Good, he thought. Let's see her try to get out of this. “You didn't seem to think so the other night on our picnic.”

 

She took another step back. “You were well behaved, and I was tired.”

 

“You seemed to enjoy sleeping next to me.” He took another step towards her realizing that very soon her back would be against a wall and she would have no where to go.

 

“I said I was tired. You could have been anybody, it wouldn't have mattered.” She lied.

 

He took another step closer to her and she bumped into the wall. Putting his hands on either side of her he leaned closer. “Liar.” He whispered into her ear and felt her tremble. He pulled his head back, his lips were now just a breath away from hers.

 

She looked from his eyes to his lips. That was all he needed.

 

He captured her mouth before the thought to move crossed her mind. His mouth took possession of hers as his tongue claimed her mouth. A moan escaped her lips but was silenced by his mouth as her arms came up to wrap around him.

 

Before wrapping his arms around her, he found the light switch near her head and turned it off so the room was dark, except for the moonlight that shone through the windows. Backing away from the wall, Sango still in his arms, he picked her up. Her legs immediately wrapped around his waist. He walked towards his bed, their lips still tangled with one another's.

 

Nothing and everything was going through Sango's mind. Her brain was registering everything his mouth was doing to hers. She felt her body heat as he picked her up and carried her. Suddenly she realized that she was lying on the bed, he was on top of her. Her hands ran through his hair and down his back as the kiss deepened. Her entire body was tingling from his touch.

 

She suddenly pulled away from him and sat up. “Wait! We can't do this.”

 

He propped his head up on his elbow, “Not with our clothes on we can't.”

 

She glared at him and stood. She started pacing back and forth in front of the bed. A million and one thoughts raced through her head. All of them but one told her that now wasn't the time. She quickly pushed that one to the back of her mind as she sat down on the bed. “Miroku?”

 

“Yes Sango?”

 

She turned to look at him. He looked devastatingly handsome sitting in the moonlight. His hair was tousled from her hands, and the top two buttons of his shirt had come undone from their little `tussle' so to speak. “I want… I mean… I'm a… What I mean is… I want my first time to be… well, special. Not like this. I mean, don't get me wrong, it was all nice, very nice, if you get my drift.” she said with a naughty smile on her face. “I just want it to be, sweet. Ya know?” Her smile quickly turned shy as she started to blush.

 

He smiled at her and ran his fingers through the end of her hair. “I can understand that. Most guys want their first time to be… intense, shall we say.” A devilish grin spread across his face. “Truth be told, I always wanted my first time to be… well, let's just say I'm a romantic at heart.”

 

Did she just hear him right? Did he just say in not so many words that he was still a virgin!

 

Seeing the stunned look on her face he smiled. “Yes Sango. I'm still a… you know. I've never been with a woman before.”

 

“You, the most perverted, lecherous man I've ever met in my life, are still a virgin?”

 

“Keep it down would ya!” He pulled her back down onto the bed close to him. “Let's just say that isn't common knowledge and I'd like to keep it that way. I have a reputation to maintain.”

 

She smiled as she moved a little closer to him, her head sharing his pillow. “I never would have thought.”

 

Smiling he brushed a strand of hair behind her ear. “Let's just say I haven't found the right woman, until now.” He added quietly.

 

She heard the last part that was said just below a whisper, and smiled back at him. Leaning her head closer to his she kissed him softly. “Do you mind if I stay here tonight?”

 

He heard fear in her voice and panicked slightly. “Is everything OK Sango? Did something happen?” He sat up quickly and looked down at her.

 

She sat up too and looked away. “No, it's just that, well after today, I don't really feel safe being by myself. I know that no one has gotten into the house, but they did get into the garage, and what's to say they won't try to go after us if they have the chance? I mean, anything could happen, and we're down on the second floor and everyone else is…”

 

She would have kept rambling on if he hadn't taken her chin in his hand and turned her to look at him. “No one will hurt you Sango. I promise. You can stay here for as long as you like. I'll even sleep on the couch if you want.”

 

She smiled at him and he saw her eyes sparkling in what little amount of light the moon gave before it went behind a cloud. He started to get up from the bed, but her hand reached for his stopping him.

 

“I slept really well the other night. I liked sleeping near you.” She smiled softly as he sat back down on the bed.

 

“I thought you were just really tired?” He said with sarcasm in his voice.

 

“I lied.” She said simply.

 

He laughed as he layed down and pulled her close against him. Grabbing the comforter beside him, he threw it over them both and then wrapped his arms around her. “Goodnight Sango.” He whispered as she nestled tight against him.

 

“Goodnight Miroku.”

 

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InuYasha stood at the door for a few minutes before deciding to leave them alone. It seemed that Miroku had already turned things into his favor, and that wasn't much fun for InuYasha. Turning from the door he started walking down the hallway towards his room whistling.

 

Once in his room, he went to his dresser to get a clean pair of sleep pants. While looking for them, he found a cigar left over from when he and Miroku had played poker with some of the guys last weekend. “Don't mind if I do.” He said to himself as he found his pants and grabbed the cigar.

 

Tossing the cigar on his bed he stripped and threw his clothes into the hamper. Pulling on his sleep pants, he walked over to his fridge and grabbed a bottle of beer out. He popped the cap, threw it in the trash, and walked over to grab the cigar before walking out onto his balcony.

 

Today had been rough. First Sesshomaru's SUV explodes, and then Kagome shoots him with a sacred arrow. Thank god she was a lousy shot. He deserved a little end of the day treat. It wasn't like he did this often, he justified to himself. Everyone needs a cold beer and a good cigar every once in a while right?

 

After lighting the cigar he took a deep drink from the bottle. Leaning on the railing he sighed, “Damn that's good.”

 

One minute he smelled nothing but the cigar, then he smelled sweetness wafting up to tingle his senses. Looking over his balcony, he saw that Kagome's balcony doors were open. He could hear the water from the shower she was taking and the scent of the body wash she was using. Then the water stopped. He heard her step out of the shower and sigh. She must not have the door closed he thought. He could hear everything, and smell everything as well.

 

Sitting down in his chair, he propped his feet up on the railing and leaned back enjoying the sounds and scents coming from Kagome's room.

 

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Kagome stepped out of the shower and grabbed a towel. Sighing in contentment she started to dry off. After wrapping the towel around her head she put on the robe Izayoi had bought for her.

 

She walked out of the bathroom and felt a slight breeze coming from the open balcony doors. It felt wonderful. She walked over to her closet and opened the doors to walk in. It amazed her how many wonderful things she had received from Izayoi over the last few days. Everything was so beautiful. Walking over to her nightgowns she searched through until she found the one she was looking for. It was silk, a deep burgundy color with matching robe, which fell to her ankles. She let the robe she was wearing drop to the floor in exchange for the silk nightgown.

 

After hanging her robe up she walked from the closet and towel dried her hair on her way to the bathroom. Once in the bathroom, she hung the towel up to dry and started brushing her hair. She put it in a ponytail and grabbed the lotion from the counter. She started rubbing it on her legs and arms. This was one thing she definitely enjoyed. The mixed scent of jasmine and vanilla were sweet, and sensual. She definitely loved pampering her skin with the lotions. She could already feel the silkiness of her skin.

 

Putting her lotion away she looked in the mirror. She let her hair fall and couldn't believe the woman staring back at her. Just a week ago, she had seen her reflection and felt shame at the way she looked. Her hair was dirty, her face was dirty, and her clothes were dirty and torn. Now she was clean and wearing beautiful new clothes. She looked pretty good if she did say so herself.

 

Turning the light off, she walked out of the bathroom. She was going to get into bed when the night air called to her from the balcony. She shut off her overhead light and turned on the light beside her bed before walking out into the night air. She walked over to the edge and leaned against the railing and sighed. “What did I ever do to deserve these wonderful people in my life?”

 

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InuYasha knew the moment she walked out onto her balcony. He smelled her, and felt her. He heard her sigh, and then the question she asked no one in particular.

 

Rising he walked over to his railing and looked down on her, which in retrospect wasn't the best idea he had ever had. Her nightgown was low cut, and he could see straight down her top and gaze upon her breasts. He felt a jolt shoot straight to his loins and tried his best not to let a groan escape as he looked up at the night sky, trying to forget what he just saw. It didn't work. Maybe if she realized he was up here, she would move so he wouldn't be tempted to look at her again. “Nice night isn't it?” He said trying his best to sound nonchalant.

 

Kagome looked up and smiled at him. “Yes, it is.” Turning around and leaning her back against the railing she found that looking up at him was much more comfortable this way. A frown creased her face. “Are you smoking?”

 

He chuckled, “Just a cigar. Every once in a while I get a jones for one.” He smiled as he looked down and saw the disapproving mother look on her face. “I'm having a beer too.” He said as he raised the bottle and took a sip.

 

“You have beer up there!”

 

“A whole fridge full.” He looked down, but she was gone. What's she gonna do, tell my mom on me, he thought to himself.

 

About two minutes later he heard his bedroom door open and turned to see who it was.

 

Kagome was walking through his room and onto the balcony. “I want one.”

 

“One what?” He asked as he took a long swig of his beer. He tried not to notice the nightgown she was wearing, or the scent which had played havoc on his body earlier.

 

“You're incorrigible.” She said and turned to walk back into his room. Putting the cigar out, he walked back into his room to see Kagome opening the door to his fridge. `Hey! That's mine.” He walked over to her and saw her stand with a bottle of beer in her hand.

 

She drank a good long drink. Then looking at him said, “What's yours?”

 

He smiled. “That beer you're drinking.”

 

“Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't see your name on it.”

 

“One is all you get. One is all I ever get, and only once a week. It's not good for you to drink a lot.” He turned and walked back out onto the balcony.

 

After he had turned, she made a face like a mister yuck sticker. She had never had beer before. She had always heard the guards talking about it though, so she thought it would at least taste halfway decent. She wasn't going to let InuYasha know that though. She walked out onto the balcony and stood beside him. She couldn't hide the joy on her face as she looked out into the forest beyond the grounds. It was so beautiful. She looked up at the stars in the sky and smiled. “There's so many stars out tonight.”

 

Looking over at here he smiled. Looking up to the sky he spotted a particularly bright one. “There's Mars.”

 

“Where?” She said anxiously looking up at the sky

 

“Over there.” He said pointing with his beer in hand.

 

“I don't see it.” She frowned.

 

Leaning over to her, he put his head behind hers and took her hand in his. Pointing up to the planet with his hand in hers, he became intoxicated with her scent. “There.” He said softly into her ear.

 

Why did his voice have to be so seductive? She still couldn't see the star because she was too concerned with how close his body was to hers. Just as she was about to turn her face towards him, a shooting star streaked through the sky. “Ooohh! A shooting star! Did you see it?”

 

“Are you gonna make a wish?”

 

“You really don't believe in that stuff do you?” she asked as she turned her head towards him. “I mean really InuYasha…”

 

She didn't get to finish. Her mouth was taken by his in a slow, soft, seductive kiss. Her knees started to weaken as his mouth claimed hers. Just as quick as it started, it was over.

 

He slowly pulled away from her and her eyes slowly fluttered open. “How `bout that wish?” He smirked.

 

“Don't need it. Already came tru… ” Her eyes shot open as she realized what she almost said. “I mean… I don't believe in that stuff, so why make a wish on something I don't believe in, right?”

 

Smiling he took her hand in his and led her over to the glider. Sitting down on it he pulled her onto his lap. “I think Sango is staying in Miroku's room tonight.”

 

Kagome gaped at him. First off, Sango was supposed to stay with her tonight. Secondly, what is she thinking? She's the one who always refers to Miroku as a pervert.

 

“I don't believe you. Sango is staying in my room tonight so we don't have to be alone.”

 

“Well, she never left Miroku's room, and the lights are off. I'd say they're sleeping.” InuYasha pointed over to Miroku's balcony doors which were black.

 

Kagome followed his gaze. Just then she saw the door open and Miroku walk out with a drink in his hand. She stood up and walked over to the railing. InuYasha followed.

 

“What ya doin Miroku?” InuYasha asked as he leaned on the railing.

 

Miroku closed the door and walked over to his railing. They were about ten feet apart. “Sango is sleeping in my bed and all we did was kiss. I need a cigarette. Pulling the pack from his robe he looked at InuYasha. “Want one?”

 

“Nah. Found a cigar from when we played poker the other night.” Kagome had walked up beside him so she could listen to their conversation. InuYasha smiled and then continued on his conversation with Miroku. “Why's she stayin in your room?”

Miroku lit the cigarette and took a long drag, then exhaled as he spoke. “Doesn't wanna be alone. She's afraid Naraku will send someone to try something in the night. She's afraid they'll get in the house. I told her that wouldn't happen, but if she wanted to stay with me she could.”

 

“Makes sense.” InuYasha answered. He grinned at Miroku and winked as he said, “I wouldn't be surprised if they did try something. I know if I was her I wouldn't want to be alone.” Stretching and giving a fake yawn he looked at Miroku. “Well, I think I'm gonna turn in. It's been a long day. Night, Miroku.” InuYasha turned and took Kagome's hand.

 

Miroku smiled. “Night.”

 

Kagome was led back into the room by InuYasha who closed the balcony doors. “Well, I don't know about you but I'm tired.” He started walking towards the door smiling, but stopped when she didn't follow. Wiping the smile from his face he turned to her. “Something wrong Kagome?”

 

She shook her head and starting walking towards the door.

 

“If you like, you can stay here. I'll sleep on the couch and you can have my bed.”

 

“No that's ok. I don't wanna be a pain.”

 

As she started to walk past him, he reached out and touched her arm causing her to stop. “Kagome,” He said softly. “If I thought of it as an inconvience, I wouldn't have offered.”

 

She smiled softly. “Are you sure?”

 

Taking her hand he led her towards the bed, turning off the light as they walked. He threw back the covers and once she was in the bed, pulled them up over her. He went to his closet and got a blanket out of it and laid down on the couch. “Good night Kagome.”

 

“Goodnight.” She sighed as she snuggled into his pillow. She laid there for a few minutes and was almost asleep when she heard something scrape along the door. Her eyes shot open, but she shook it off as a figment of her imagination.

 

She heard it again, and this time she sat up. “InuYasha.” She whispered. He didn't answer. She got out of bed and tiptoed over to the couch.

 

He had heard her the first time. He had also heard Miroku scraping the door with his nails. He kept his eyes shut and pretended he was sleeping.

 

She whispered his name again, but this time she shook him slightly.

 

In the best groggy voice he could he answered her. “What is it Kagome?”

 

“I heard someone at the door.”

 

“You're imagining it. Go back to bed.” He turned over and closed his eyes.

 

“There it is again!”

 

He hadn't heard it that time. He got up and walked towards his door. He looked back at Kagome who was standing there with her arms wrapped around herself. InuYasha opened the door and walked out into the hall. He looked one way and then the other. He winked at Miroku and walked back into the room, shutting the door behind him. “No one's there. Go back to bed.”

 

He walked over to the bed and waited for her to get in. Before he could go back to the couch he heard her small voice. “If you want, you can sleep in the bed too. It's big enough ya know.”

 

“You sure?”

 

“I'd feel a lot better if I didn't have to get out of bed and walk clear across the room if I heard something again.”

 

He smirked and crawled in the bed as she scooted over for him. Pulling the covers up over him, he closed his eyes.

 

A few minutes later he heard the scraping sound again. Then he felt Kagome snuggle up against him. Smiling he wrapped his arm around her. “It's nothing, don't worry. Nothing can hurt you as long as I'm here.”

 

She rolled over so she was facing him. “Promise?”

 

He leaned towards her and very softly touched his lips to hers. Pulling his lips just a fraction away from hers, he answered. “I promise.” He pulled her close to him and very soon heard the sound of her breath soften, and even out. Smiling with her in his arms, he slept.

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Well, that's it. Another chapter under my belt. It makes me happy when I finish another one.

 

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