InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Thoughtful Misconceptions ❯ Mission Impossible ( Chapter 7 )

Disclaimer: No, I don't own Inuyasha but I just bought this really cool t-shirt with all the characters on it.

 

Author's Note: I want to give thanks to my best friend and fellow writer, Amanda, for helping me write this chapter. Heck, if she hadn't been there from the beginning, this story wouldn't even have made it this far.

 

`Mission Impossible'

 

"So why exactly did you agree to this?" Kagura asked as she bit into her sucker, "I don't really see you as the pity type."

Sango laughed, "He was just so sad and he told me about how you guys became friends in middle school and I just couldn't say no." She said brushing back her hair. "Do you think this outfit looks good?"

Kagura eyed it for a second, "No, wear a green shirt instead of pink. It looks more dressy." She opened Sango's closet, pulling out a dark green silk shirt, "How about this one? It says I'm sophisticated but still young and sexy." Sango nodded shedding her former pink shirt. "So did he tell you the real story where Inuyasha beat the crap out of him?"

"Yep." Sango answered muffled because her shirt was covering her face. Pulling it over and freeing her arms, she started brushing her hair again, "I was surprised and I don't know, I might have fun."

Kagura smiled, "There's never a dull moment with Miroku, that's for sure." She set down her sucker and pulled the brush from Sango's fingers indicating for her to sit, "If you keep brushing you're hair like that, you'll be bald soon." She grimaced, "God, I sound like my mother. Anyway, you'll have a good time, I'm sure. And even if Miroku is lame at least you'll get a really expensive dinner." She said absently pulling Sango's hair back into twists.

"Really?"

"Oh yea," She continued pulling the rest of her hair into a messy bun, "He may act the pervert but he's really a gentleman. He's just not very good at always showing it."

"How come all Inuyasha calls him is a lecher then? He should know, too, they've been friends just as long."

Kagura laughed, now putting light pink lipstick on Sango, "Have you ever heard those two have actual conversation?" Sango shook her head, "Don't move. I need to fix your eyeliner. Anyway, usually, hon, all it consists of is you're an idiot or just how lucky did you get?" She shrugged, "I'm sorry I'm not giving them enough credit. They do have real conversations and they do know each other really well but like hell if they'll ever admit it."

 

Sango shook her head, “Well they are guys, you know. I guess . . .' She paused and looked at Kagura, “How do you know he's going to take me to an expensive dinner? I've never heard Miroku talk about his dates before.”

 

Kagura cleared her throat, “No reason.”

 

Sango glanced back at her, “You're lying to me, aren't you?”

 

Kagura turned a deep shade of red, “Ok, maybe I'm lying a little.”

 

Sango turned to her fully, “What are you keeping from me, Kagura?” Her jaw dropped, “You didn't. You did?”

 

“Ok, ok,” She held her hands up in mock surrender, “Maybe I dated Miroku last year once or twice or five times.”

 

“Oh. My. God.” Sango said slowly, “I thought you guys were just friends since middle school.”

 

Kagura looked really embarrassed, “Yea well, I don't know. It just happened, you know. We only dated for like a month and went out only a few times.”

 

Sango smiled mischievously, “So what happened between to you two?”

 

She shrugged, “I don't know. We just decided we should be friends. It was no big deal. Things were pretty much the same as before. And Inuyasha didn't really care either so, you know, it was no big deal.”

 

“You didn't do anything with him did you?”

 

“We went out to dinner a few times and that was pretty much it and then . . .” She looked at Sango horrified, “Are you suggesting something?”

 

Sango just grinned, “Well did you?”

 

“No, of course not. Jeez, Sango, do you think I sleep with every guy I date?” She asked eyes still wide.

 

“Hey, the way Miroku talks you never know.” Sango said shrugging and trying not to giggle. “I never said you slept with every guy you date. Just your friends.”

 

“Oh harsh. Trust me when I dated that boy, he was still a virgin and just between you and me, very inexperienced.” Kagura shrugged, imitating Sango. “As far as I know he still hasn't gotten it.”

 

Sango smiled pulling her jacket on, “I bet Inuyasha rubs that in his face. Imagine the quiet guy got it before the lecher.”

 

“Yea.” Kagura's head shot up, “What do you mean Inuyasha's gotten action?”

 

Sango laughed, “Oh come on, Kagura, it's pretty obvious.”

 

Kagura stared at her wide-eyed. “No, it's not.”

 

Sango grinned, “Whatever you say. Anyway, Miroku's going to be here soon so I suggest you get out. You know so you don't make him uncomfortable.” She said opening the door.

 

Kagura laughed and took the not so subtle hint. “Ok, girl, have fun tonight.” She started walking out the door, “It might be good idea to keep the whole dating thing quiet.”

 

Sango giggled, “All right it's on the d.l.” She waved, “See you, chicka.”

 

Kagura walked out the door, feeling the chill of the cold air. Chilly for an August night but it felt good to her. She clicked the unlock button and hoped into her Mustang. She was going to grab a few movies before she met Inuyasha back at her house.

 

 

~*~*~*~*~*~

 

 

“So let me get this straight. She told you she wanted to date you and that she could barely keep her hands off of you.” Inuyasha said skeptically.

 

Miroku straightened his collar, checking himself out in the mirror. “Yep, happened exactly as I said.”

 

Inuyasha stared at him, “Sure it did.” He threw an M&M in the air to catch in his mouth. “You know your nose grows when you lie.”

 

“And yet my nose continues to stay its perfect handsome size.” He said sighing, “I suppose then I'm not lying, am I?”

 

Inuyasha looked up at him from under the desk, he was chasing an M&M that had fallen. “Right. Whatever you say.” The last part of the sentence was muffled because his head was once again under the desk trying to fetch the said candy. “Damn red M&M. Why do you have to taste so good?”

 

Miroku shook his head, turning back to the mirror. Grabbing his set of cologne, he debated on which brand to use. “Hey, Inuyasha, if you're done rifling through my belongings for old candy, could you tell me something?”

 

Inuyasha stuck his head out. “Hey, I just dropped it, it's not old.” He sneezed loudly, dust coating his hair. He held his nose, “Damn, Miroku, when's the last time you cleaned under here.”

 

Miroku shrugged, “I dunno. Anyway, which do you think Sango would like better Abercrombie or Kirra?”

 

“I dunno.” He answered dumbly imitating Miroku's nonchalant attitude.

 

“Inuyasha, I'm being serious. Which one?” He said staring at Inuyasha like he was a child.

 

He looked thoughtful, “I know Kagura's favorite is Kirra but Sango seems more like a Abercrombie type.”

 

Miroku nodded, “I thought the same.” He pulled on a leather jacket, “Anyway I need to get going soon.”

 

Inuyasha yawned, “Yea, I think me and Kagura are gonna watch a couple movies tonight. Hopefully she won't rent any romance movies. I don't how many more of those I can take.”

 

Miroku laughed, “I never pegged Kagura as the romance movie type.”

 

“You'd be surprised.” Inuyasha said absently as he grabbed his jacket. It was the exact opposite of Miroku's. While Miroku sported a nice leather jacket, Inuyasha had a green army coat. It was grungy looking and had a German flag on each arm but for some reason he was partial to it. “All right, I'll see you later, Miroku. And don't screw this up, man, Sango's not like every other chick.”

 

With that he walked out the door, planning on walking home. He thought he heard Miroku say something as he left but he wasn't sure. It sounded kind of like he said `I know she's not.' But he couldn't be certain.

 

~*~*~*~*~*~

 

Sango checked herself in the mirror once again. She knew Miroku for over a year now and never cared but now she felt really unsure. Kagura had done her make up darker than Sango usually sported it but she didn't dislike it. She actually kind of liked it; it gave her an air of maturity.

 

A knock sounded on the door after checking the mirror for the third time in the last ten minutes. She took a deep breath and opened the door to see Miroku. Her first thought was `Wow'. He was wearing a lavender dress shirt, which Sango personally thought looked fantastic against his eyes, and in his hand was a bouquet of roses. Pink roses, at that, her favorite. How he knew that, she wasn't sure but it was a nice start. A really nice start.

 

“Hi, Miroku.” She said softly.

 

“Hello, Sango, you look beautiful as is usual.” He said handing her the roses. She took them, beckoning Miroku to follow so she could put them in a vase.

 

“Thanks. Kagura helped me get ready.” She giggled, “Otherwise I'd be helpless.”

 

“Yea, that's what Inuyasha was saying earlier. Surprisingly he came over for a while but I think that was because Kagura was busy.” He said shrugging. “They might as well live together from the way they are.”

 

Sango eyes him; pouring water into her light green vase she found under the sink, “Do you think something will happen between those two?”

 

Miroku laughed, “It already did, hon.”

 

She rolled her eyes, “That's not what I meant, Miroku. I mean are they going to be more than friends?”

 

Miroku was silent. He wasn't sure. “I think that that is something that we will never know till it happens.”

 

Sango nodded, indicating to walk out the door, “It seems like Kagura would be ok if Inuyasha decided they should be in love.”

 

“Actually, I know Kagura a little better than you and she's not as simple as she seems. I think she loves Inuyasha but you haven't seen the way her and Sesshoumaru look at each other.” He said unlocking the door to his car.

 

“Sesshoumaru?” She asked surprised, “I thought they hated each other.”

 

Miroku looked at her like it was obvious, “They do but from that hate comes passion.” He nodded like he was agreeing with himself, “Give it two weeks and I'll bet something will happen between those two.”

 

~*~*~*~*~*~

 

“Hm . . . The Grudge or Walking Tall?” Kagura asked herself out loud. She still had time to kill before Inuyasha would be at her house.

 

“Walking Tall.” A voice sounded behind her.

 

She jumped and whirled on the sound voice, “What?”

 

Sesshoumaru rolled his eyes, “I meant watch Walking Tall. The Grudge was painful to watch.”

 

Kagura almost smiled, “Really? Why is that?”

 

“Usually I'm not picky with my movies but a plot would be a nice thing to have in a movie.” He said shrugging.

 

This time Kagura did smile, “That bad?”

 

He nodded, “I sadly saw it in theaters. And that's two hours of my life I will never get back.”

 

“I hate wasting money on movies.” Kagura said casually grabbing the movie. “So what are you doing here?” Making an effort to make conversation.

 

“Finding a movie to rent.” He said bluntly.

 

She stared at him. “Never mind.” She turned away form him, “Jerk.” She mumbled.

 

He grabbed her arm before she got too far, “I'm just kidding, Kagura. I'm watching my cousin's daughter tonight and I was renting a few movies for her to watch.”

 

Kagura looked at the movies in his hand, “Barbie Rapunzel?” She said out loud, “That fits you really well.”

 

He stared at her like she was an idiot. “Rin is only eight so I thought she'd like them.”

 

Kagura bit her lip, “That's so cute.”

 

“It is not.” He pouted, rolling his eyes.

 

Kagura tried really hard not to laugh. Maybe Sesshoumaru was telling the truth about them being brothers. They looked exactly the same when they stuck their lip out. “Ok, Sesshy, whatever you say.”

 

His eyes widened incredibly, “What did you just call me?”

 

“Sesshy.”

 

“My name is Sesshoumaru.” He said nobly.

 

“Yea but that's a pain in the ass to say.” She said shrugging as the lady at the counter charged up her movies.

 

He stared at her open mouthed and tried again not to laugh, this time failing. “See you later, Sesshy.” She said, giving his cheek a little squeeze and taking off before he could comment back.

 

~*~*~*~*~*~

 

They drove in a comfortable silence most of the way to the restaurant. When Miroku pulled up into a parking spot he turned to Sango and flashed her one of his `famous' smiles. Jumping out of the car he ran around and opened up her door.

 

“We have arrived, your majesty,” he said as smoothly as he could while extending his hand to her.

 

Sango tried to hide her surprise as she almost reluctantly took his hand. Feeling unsure where this was going.

 

He led her to the doors of the restaurant, opening them for her once again.

 

`I don't know if I should be impressed or scared' She thought giving him a small smile.

 

She finally broke the silence when they were seated at their table.

 

“This sure is an expensive restaurant, you sure you can afford it?”

 

“Sango, my peach, I can afford anything for you.” He said leaning forward a little bit on his elbows looking straight into her eyes.

 

Now she was beginning to suspect he was sucking up to her so she decided to play along and see what happened.

 

“So what sounds good to you?” She said almost a little to brightly as she looked at her menu with great interest.

 

“Anything that sounds good to you.” He replied still looking at her.

 

She put down her menu and decided it was time to figure out what his deal was.

 

“You know Miroku, you don't have to take me to fancy restaurants or be the perfect gentlemen to get me to like you.”

 

Miroku's smile faltered just a little then was back in place before Sango noticed.

 

“What are you talking about Sango my apple blossom, this is how I always act.”

 

She snorted before she could stop herself and slapped her hand over her mouth so he wouldn't hear her giggle.

 

“What? It is!” He said sounding a little hurt and annoyed.

 

When she thought she finally had herself under control, she smiled at him and said

“Oh, Miroku, stop being an idiot! This may be how you treat all of your other dates, but I am not your average girl!” she said winking at him “ I know how you usually act and that's the Miroku I agreed to go out with”

 

She was surprised to see him blushing a little as he smiled at her

 

“Okay, what do ya say we get out of here and go some where more comfortable then?” He asked sounding like his old self again.

 

 

“Sounds great” Sango agreed wondering at the same time just what she had gotten herself into.

 

~*~*~*~*~*~

 

“This is more like it.” Sango said with a sigh as she wiped her hands on her napkin.

 

She was glad that Miroku had decided to take her to their favorite burger joint instead of that fancy restaurant crap.

 

“I'm glad you're enjoying yourself my juicy pear.” He said innocently.

 

“Miroku…seriously, shut up!” she said with and almost annoyed look on her face but with a smile in her voice.

 

“Okay, but if I stop calling you pet names, you have to feed me my fries!” he said with a hint of triumph in his voice.

 

She looked at him like she wanted to shove a plastic fork down his throat, but instead threw a French fry at him. As luck would have it, it hit him right in the eye.

 

“Ouch! What did you do that for?” He said quickly covering the offended area. Tears forming in his unscathed eye.

 

Sango hastily shoved the remains of her burger in her mouth in a desperate attempt to hide her laughter. But failed miserably when burger chunks came flying out of her mouth as she half laughed half choked.

 

“Wow, that would almost be sexy if your face wasn't so red.” Miroku said with a small innocent smile.

 

This only caused Sango to laugh harder. In turn making her choke even more.

 

She threw a clump of napkins at him at a feeble attempt to shut him up because she was unable to speak at the moment.

 

When they were finally finished eating Miroku picked up both of their trays and threw them away.

 

“Thanks, Miroku.”

 

“Anything for my lovely date.” He said while holding the door open for her.

 

Sango blushed a little, but quickly turned her face so Miroku wouldn't see.

 

On the ride home, Miroku kept glancing over and smiling at Sango.

 

`I wonder what he's thinking right now' She thought frowning a little bit.

 

“Something wrong Sango?” Miroku asked sounding a little bit concerned

 

“Oh no! Nothing at all!” She said with just the right amount of enthusiasm.

 

“I hope you had a good time with me, `cuz I know I did” He said, looking at the road intently.

 

“Yeah, I had an awesome time.” she said trying to hide her amused smile.

 

“You did?” He asked taking his eyes off the road just long enough to glance at her.

 

“Yeah, don't sound so surprised Miroku, I like to hang out with you.” She said nonchalantly.

 

“Oh…cool!” He replied looking a lot more content then 5 minutes before.

 

As they pulled up in front of Sango's house, she began to unbuckle her seatbelt.

 

He quickly shut off the car, “Wait right there.” He said hurriedly and jumped out of the car. He ran around to her side and opened her door like a perfect gentleman.

 

“Thanks!” She said smiling up at him.

 

His response was a big cheesy smile she couldn't help but laugh at.

 

To her surprise he grabbed her hand as they walked up her cement path.

 

When they reached her door he turned to her, “I am really glad you had a good time `cuz I was kind of nervous about this date.”

 

“Well I had a great time, and you shouldn't be nervous because maybe just possibly I like you.”

 

At that his face lit up into a genuine smile.

 

“Well I really like you to.” he said almost excitedly.

 

“Gee Miroku, do we get to write love notes to each other in class now?!” She said in a teasing tone.

 

He chuckled at her question, “Only if you promise to write in a really sexy way.”

 

She laughed a little at this, feeling distracted as her gaze dropped to his lips.

 

He started to lean in to her as he looked into her eyes. She tilted her head back almost instinctively, closing her eyes as she felt his lips brush against hers. She surprised herself when she reached up and pulled him in for a deeper kiss. He traced her lips with his tongue gently asking to be let in. As she complied to his demands, he brought his hands up to rest on her cheeks. She tangled her hands in his hair, trying to pull his body closer to hers. When they finally broke the kiss, they were both practically gasping for air.

 

When he had regained his composure, he took her hand and squeezed it. Leaning down to briefly brush her lips with his once more. He took a step back and shyly smiled at her.

 

“Until next time Sango, Have a good night.” He said as he turned to walk back to his car.

 

“Thanks Miroku, I'll be looking forward to that.” She said opening her door and walking in and closing it behind her.

 

When she finally seen that he had drove away. She leaned against the door and slid down into a sitting position wrapping her arms around her bent knees.

 

`Oh My God!' she thought with barley containable excitement. `That was perfect' She stood up and walked up stairs to get ready for bed.

 

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When he knew he was out of Sango's sight, Miroku began to dance while he was driving, throwing his hands into the air.

 

“Yes, yes, yes!” He yelled out to no one in particular. `That was the best date ever.' He thought with a huge smile on his face.

 

`Just wait until I tell Inuyasha about this' he thought, `He isn't going to believe she actually kissed me!'

 

~*~*~*~*~*~

 

Inuyasha kicked a Dr. Pepper can in front of him, whistling the tune from `Mission Impossible'. It was still kind of early so he was taking his time getting to Kagura's.

 

“You like that song, don't ya?”

 

Inuyasha's head shot up but his scowl quickly turned into a grin, “Hey, Kagome, how's it going?”

 

She frowned. “I asked you a question first.” She shook her head, “I don't answer a question till you answer mine.”

 

“Huh?”

 

She rolled her eyes, “I asked you if you liked that song?”

 

Inuyasha laughed, a little embarrassed, “Yea, I do.” Kagome was leaning on a white fence post in front of what he was assuming was her house. Lying behind her was a lawn chair with a large novel set on the arm. “So now you answer my question?”

 

“Wonderful.” She smiled brightly, “The sun couldn't be more perfect.” She indicated behind her, “I've been reading some Tolkien.”

 

“Is that so? And what one are you reading?” He asked also leaning on the fence.

 

She sighed, “I've been trying to read Silmarrilion but I can't quite bring myself to finishing it.” She leaned back on her heels rocking back and forth, “It's probably his hardest reader, harder even than Unfinished Tales.”

 

Inuyasha shook his head at her childish rocking. He used to do that when he was younger, “I remember when Kagura read both of those. She became obsessed till she finished them.”

 

Kagome laughed, “I'm not quite that bad.” She cocked her head at him as if thinking, “You and Kagura are good friends, I take it?”

 

He snorted, “That's an understatement.” He shook his head, “Usually when you see one of us, you'll find the other.

 

“That's so cute.”

 

He rolled his eyes, “Cute is not the word to describe Kagura or myself for that matter.”

 

“I don't know. I think cute fits. I mean Kagura's kind of cute.” She said grinning.

 

He looked at her annoyed. “Thanks.” He commented dryly.

 

“No problem.” Then she glanced back at her chair, “Ok, maybe I am obsessed because I swear I can hear my book calling me.”

 

“All right, I get it. I'll leave you alone.” He said sadly but a smile played on his face, “Actually if you want to get rid of me you have to make a deal.”

 

A grin took over her face, “Oh yea, what's that?”

 

Inuyasha crossed his arms, “I'll leave you alone to read your book and you go out with me next Friday.”

 

Kagome stared at him thoughtfully, contemplating his little deal, “I don't think I know you well enough to agree to that. What if you're actually a serial killer or something?”

 

Inuyasha just shook his head, “Like I said, I'm friends with Kagura. You can trust her judgment.”

 

“Really? Why's that?” She asked skeptically.

 

“Because she hates almost everyone. So if she likes someone you know they have to be like the greatest person in the entire world.”

 

She rolled her eyes and started to shake her head but stopped, “Ok, I'll bite. I'll go on this date with you.” With that she turned and waved goodbye sitting down in her little lawn chair. She never gave him a second look as she found her place in her book and began reading. Inuyasha took note that she was almost half way through as he walked away.

 

She called out to him still looking at her book, “Pick me up at six.”

 

He grinned, “I so got this.” He said out loud but not loud enough for her to hear. A kid on a tricycle riding by looked at him strangely and he stared right back. “Boo!” He yelled. The kid yelped and took off, pedaling as fast as his five-year-old legs could go. He laughed loudly as he began to jog down the sidewalk.

 

 

 

 

Author's Note: School starts up again tomorrow and I start up my Kempo classes again so it might a couple of days before I post again. At least till I get things back on track. I hope to have a new chapter posted by Thursday. Anyway, have a wonderful day.