Left In the Dust

[SimplyTurquoise]

Left In the Dust

Written by yours truly: SimplyTurquoise

Disclaimer: This plot line is mine. The horse is even mine. Inuyasha isn't! Nothing more, nothing less. Though it would be nice if he were mine. Yes, very nice indeed! But alas, he is not!

(Somewhat corny story, but I like it! Oh, and you'll notice the simularity of the first part to insufferable on silly shorts 'round robin' which YOU should post on!)

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Insufferable... really!

She never expected, no, she never knew she would have to... to-

"Stop that!"

"But-"

"NO!"

How could anyone think that this could be... could be, UGH!

She was thoroughly convinced that all romantic novels should be banned. Or rather... burnt to ashes! Every last one of them!

"You promised!"

"Well... I-i lied."

Out of all the scenarios from her romantic novels collection, not once... NOT once did they mention someone like- like him!

"He doesn't bite."

He's not the once I'm worried about.

Kagome glanced at the horse hovering before her. And then slowly, tilting her head upward to the man sitting so companionably on top of the six foot Beast. Oh, she wasn't insulting the horse, No, the horse's name was actually Beast.

Right on the bulls eye with that one.

But it wasn't just the horse... It was that- THAT MAN sitting on top of the horse!

How many times had she read about riding on a horse? With the wind blowing in her hair, herself gallantly riding off to... well she wasn't sure what they were doing riding after their friends, but they were... for some reason... she supposed.

"Look, if you need help getting back on, all you need to do is ask."

"I don't need any help."

"Then..." why am I sitting here glaring at you? Why am I so reluctant to get back on the horse with you? Why do you think...

"Are you worried you'll fall off again, because I'll be sure to it won't-"

"I didn't FALL off the horse!"

"Oh... But! You didn't jump did you? Kagome if this is some..."

"MIROKU! You know for fact why I jumped off that horse. You- you touched me in the- ARGH!"

He looked shocked. He actually had the nerve to look shocked!

"I'm surprised, Kagome. I am a monk, and I was merely securing you all the more comfortably on the horse. That way neither of us would have to worry about falling off."

Liar!

She wasn't supposed to be galloping off into the sunset with Miroku. No, that wasn't how she imagined it. She and- tall, dark, and handsome were supposed to be the ones on top of that horse. Not her and some, lecherous monk, whom felt the need to grope her every five minutes while on that- thing!

"Look, why do you think we're going after our friends? They could be in danger for all we know."

Let them die!

"They also said it was some type of 'spirit' terrorizing the female village! And being a monk, I feel it would only be... appropriate... if I be the one to exorcize these demons."

"Appropriate my ass!"

"Wha-"

"Don't you try to play ME Miroku! I've known you far too long to think that your intentions are far from the thoughts of our friends. They can handle this just as well as anybody, and the only reason YOU want to go, is so you can go- go FLIRT with the whole of the entire village!"

His eyes, she noted, had widened to their full size. He looked down right surprised by her outburst.

Good.

But then... but then he had to go and ruin her small victory with his smile. An all too 'I know all' sort of smile. It made her feel downright uncomfortable, and she was pretty sure he could tell she was fidgeting under his gaze.

"Stop-"

"Stop what?" Did his smile just widen?

Bastard.

"Stop smiling!"

And then he laughed. He was actually laughing at her. What was he on?

"What's wrong with you?"

"You're..." I'm what? "You're jealous!"

I'm WHAT? "I am not... I'm NOT! I have- NEVER in my life... Jealous?!!? Puh- lease!" Oh God, she was turning eight. C'mon Kagome. You know better comebacks then that. She just... couldn't think of any of them at the moment.

And then he slid off the horse, and he was walking towards her.

"You ARE jealous. I honestly never thought that you, of all people, would be so... in love with me. Infatuated, yes, but now I understand. All those times you..."

"NO!"

"... you were just tempting me. Really Kagome..."

"I'm NOT!"

"... all you needed to do was just ask!"

And then she was in his arms. He was holding her with his arms secured about her waist, his hands were actually... not groping her, and as much as she wanted to push him off, she couldn't! He was looking at her, with those strange dark eyes of his.

They were beautiful. WHOA- wait a second!

Was his face moving closer? Hold on, what is he trying to-

Oh.

His lips... were soft. Closing her eyes, she just let the feel of his lips coax her into- whatever it was he was trying to coax her into. She could feel a slight tingle from the tips of her toes traveling to the ends of her hair. She certainly never felt this when kissing... what was his name again?

Then the warmth of his lips left her. Opening her eyes, she watched as he positioned his forehead against hers, feeling his arms tighten around her waist. She was speechless as she gazed at him; she had never been kissed like that.

"You liked that didn't you?"

Why that arrogant... her eyes narrowed in response. In an almost unconscious act, she had raised her hand, and using a sweeping motion, slapped him strait across the face. Satisfied, she hardly noticed him fall to the ground, his own hand now cradling his bruised cheek.

Looking to her right, she strolled over to the horse. It was then that she had an idea. Reaching up, she took the reins into her hand. She bit back the fear she held for the horse while chanting a mantra she had become accustomed to when riding this particular horse.

"He won't hurt me, he won't hurt me, he won't hurt me, he won't hurt me..."

And within seconds she was sitting on the saddle. An almost wicked smile came on her face, but she held it back as she looked one last time at Miroku, who was only beginning to get up from the ground.

She almost felt guilty for the poor man as she thought about what she was just about to do. Almost.

So, kicking the horse into gear, she took off in a gallop, riding towards the setting sun. A bail full of giggles came over her, and she didn't hold back this time. Not that she could, for she could hear Miroku yelling after her to 'stop' and to 'slow down', which she had no intention of doing.

Ah yes, she sure showed him! No one messes with Kagome Higurashi!

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Authors Note: This came to me the other day. I was babysitting and well, there are times when piggyback turns into a game of this author giving horsy-rides to the lil' chil'ren! So sweet they are! And after taking care of them, I realized... I don't want children. Ever!

Anyways, I thought this was cute. I'm not sure if it should remain a one- shot, or if it should continue. More likely it appears to be just a one- shot, because I'm not sure how I would continue it. Well, I apologize for the grammar and spelling errors. They seem to go hand in hand with my stories.

Well, review, because this author likes reading them so very much, yes she does!

Oh, and do go check out my other stories, because... because um, I would be greatful, very much so!

(copied and pasted from fanfiction.net under same sn)

[Lara Winner]

LOL!

Poor Miroku...

[kmf]

LOL, I very much enjoyed this. I dont think I have ever read a Miroku/Kagome story before, and I found it very refreshing. Please do continue it, I would love to find out what happens next - especially with Kagome riding 'Beast', which she probably isnt completely in control of.

kmf *who really enjoys M getting slapped*

[dark-angel]

Miroku deserved it for being a pervert and teasing never mess with a mad women