InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Time After Time ❯ Wisdom and Friendship ( Chapter 11 )
[ P - Pre-Teen ]
Time After Time
By RosieBird
Disclaimer: Inuyasha is the property of Rumiko Takahashi. I'm just borrowing the characters to fulfill my own little fantasies. This chapter will with just a touch of lemon, same as next chapter I think. These will be shorter, but I think you'll like them.
Chapter 11 - Wisdom and Friendship
Sango stared in silence as Miroku closed his book.
“Would you care to have some tea with me?” Miroku offered. Sango smiled and nodded. Suddenly, she stopped and looked around wildly.
“Wait, where's Inuyasha?” she asked.
“I'm not sure.” Miroku answered. He placed two teacups on the table and motioned her to sit down. “Perhaps he went to check on Kagome. He does sometimes like to read awhile before going to bed. I couldn't say.”
Sango hoped that Inuyasha had gone to read somewhere, but found herself also wishing he was with Kagome.
“Sango, please sit down.” Miroku chuckled. “You'll think me a bad host.”
Sango sat down and watched nervously as Miroku poured them tea.
“Why do I feel like this is like a wedding night?” she thought.
“Sango, the tea will get cold if you wait too long.” Miroku said and Sango forced herself back to reality.
“Miroku, I came here to see you for more than just tea.” Sango said.
“I'm sorry, Sango, but I don't have any scones.” Miroku chuckled and Sango found herself laughing right along with him.
“Actually, Miroku, I wanted to see how you were doing.” Sango said. She looked at him as he stared at her over his cup.
“What, do I have something on my face?” she asked.
“Not at all.” Miroku said. “I was merely thinking how beautiful you are.”
“Thank you.” Sango said, blushing. “ Thank you also for allowing me to wear this kimono. I feel very honored to wear something so dear to you.”
“My mother wore that kimono each night my father came home.” Miroku said. “I always knew when she wore it that I should make myself scarce. My dad preferred not to see me.”
Sango looked at him sadly. “But you said this was your favorite. Surely such memories can't be pleasant.”
“Yes.” Miroku said. “It's true that my mother wearing such a kimono was a sign that I would be alone most of the day. But she also came to me at night to comfort me and let me know that I was loved. She would hold me gently and sing to me until I fell asleep.”
Miroku rose and sat down beside her. He took her hands in his and laced their fingers together.
“You have done much the same thing tonight Sango.” Miroku said in a soft voice. “Although I sincerely hope that I will get much more from you than a lullaby.”
Sango blushed a bright red and wasn't sure how to respond. Fortunately, Miroku didn't give her a chance to think. Instead, he bent toward her and kissed her softly and sweetly until her breath seemed to be stolen away.
“Sango, I came so close to losing you tonight. I thought back to that day so long ago and I decided that I would avoid the same mistake.”
“Miroku?” Sango asked. Did he mean not to let her die? Or to let himself take her place?
“Sango.” Miroku said. “Marry me and bear my children?”
Sango felt her eyes brim with tears. She remembered that proposal from long ago as well.
“Umm, now?” Sango asked. Miroku laughed and pulled her into his embrace.
“No, not now, but after school.” Miroku answered. “I want us both to be together for always. Aishiteru, Sango.”
Sango returned his warm hug with her own.
“Aishiteru, Miroku.” Sango said. They gazed into each other's eyes and brought their lips together. Sango felt her mind focusing in and out. She felt Miroku deepen their kiss, felt his tongue beg for entrance and her allowing him in. She was lain back gently onto his futon, all the while, his mouth never leaving hers. When Miroku felt he had done all he could with her lips, he moved his mouth gently down her face and to her neck. Sango sighed softly as Miroku's ever wandering hands fingered their way across her body.
“Do you think that this is what your mother and father did when she wore this kimono?” Sango asked softly. Miroku stopped his movements and smiled against her neck.
“I don't doubt it.” he whispered in return. His hands busied themselves again and slipped between the kimono opening to touch her skin. Sango moaned, but felt a twinge of panic. As if sensing her distress, Miroku lay his hand on her heart.
“I won't do anything tonight, Seiko.” Miroku said, using her given name. “I promise to wait until we are man and wife. But I hope you'll allow us the chance to enjoy the coming attractions.”
Sango giggled nervously. She slipped her hands into Miroku's robe and drew lazy circles across his chest and shoulders. Miroku smiled at her and kissed her again.
“No matter what happens, Anil, I never want to be apart from you.” Miroku lay down beside her and opened her kimono to gaze at her body. Sango did likewise.
“May I?” he asked, hoping she would get his meaning. Sango nodded nervously as Miroku kissed the soft mound of flesh, the space between them and the next. He moved his arms around her back and pulled her to him. Sango could feel his hands at her waist and grew nervous. She pushed against him and turned away, shivering.
“Sorry if I made you nervous.” Miroku said. “But please know that I only want you that much. We'll stop for tonight.” He kissed her shoulder and lay down for at her back.
“Miroku.” Sango whispered. “I'm, well, I mean-“
“Hush.” he said and slipped an arm over her waist. “I still love you, still want you and still promise to wait until the right time.”
Sango smiled and reached up a hand to lace her fingers with his. They fell asleep together like that.
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Kagome smiled after her friend. She was fairly certain she would not see the young woman again tonight. She sat in the water a few moments, turning down the lights. Her head and eyes ached slightly. How close had she come to seriously injuring herself tonight? And what of this presence of Midoriko in her? She felt fear and uncertainty at what might be awaiting her now. The lights went out suddenly. Kagome splashed in sudden awareness that she was not alone.
“Sango?” Kagome asked.
“No, it's just me.”
“Inuyasha!” Kagome shouted. “What are you doing here?”
“I just wanted to see if you were alright.” Inuyasha said. Kagome turned to see that his back was to her as he carefully made his way to the tub.
“I'm fine.” Kagome said, blushing. “I'll be done in a moment.”
“Please.” Inuyasha said. “Don't send me out. Let me stay here with you.”
To Be Continued…
Ah! Miroku and Sango are probably one of my favorite Anime couple (the others being Tamahome/Miaka and Karou/Aoi) Meanwhile, the list of “Couples that should be Couples but aren't really couples except in the minds of rabid romance fans” is too long to name. What did you think of this chapter? Let me know. Inuyasha and Kagome are next, so keep reading.
Stay cool minna! From here on in, this will be fun! ^_~