Broken Heart Healed

AN; I do not own Inuyasha

Chapter 7: More Compitition

The gang arrived to the village to find a very active bunch. Woman were selling things in a market, men were working, and children were running around playing games. Shippo immediately went to join the fun with the village kids. It was starting to get dark. So Miroku decided to find them a place to rest. He looked for the biggest house he could see and found it. “Excuse me sir,” said Miroku to an elderly man. “I feel an evil presence surrounding your house. If you’d like I could wear off the evil presence for you.” The man took Miroku’s offer and let him into his house. After Miroku said a few prayers over the elder’s house he said, “well, we’ll be off now.” “Oh no, you can’t leave without me thanking you,” said the man. “It’s dark outside now. How about you all stay here for the night? My wife and children would welcome you graciously after wearing off evil spirits from our home.” Right away the gang agreed.
“Family, come meet our guests,” said the elderly man. His wife then walked in with two sons who looked to be about 18 and 21. “This is my wife Akiko, and my sons Kano and Kenji. Oh forgive me, my name is Sachio,” introduced Sachio. “I am Miroku, that’s Kagome, Sango, Inuyasha, Shippo, and Kilala,” said Miroku while pointing out each person. Sachio explained to his family that everyone would be spending the night in their house. Kano and Kenji seemed fond of the idea. Sango had caught the eye of the elder son, Kenji, while Kano noticed Kagome. “Kano, Kenji, show our guests to their rooms,” ordered their father. They walked to a small room that had two futons in it. “This is where the men will be staying. If you guys need anything our parent’s room is right across the hall,” said Kenji. Miroku and Inuyasha went in to inspect the room and soon heard the door close behind them.
The guys then directed the women to their room, which seemed to be on the other side of the building. When they walked in the girls were left speechless. The room was twice as big as the guy’s room. It contained two futons with a few pillows on each one. Their room was also connected to the garden which held a hot spring for them to bathe in. “This is your room. If you girls need anything our room is the next door on your right,” said Kano. The girls thanked them and went inside. Neither girl noticed how the two sons kept admiring them.
“I’m going to the garden,” said Kagome to Sango. Sango just acknowledged her with a nod. Sango had been ignoring Kagome ever since there talk about Inuyasha and Miroku. Kagome was admiring the garden when she felt someone approaching her. “Miss Kagome, dinner will be ready in about an hour. Mother just wanted me to inform you,” said Kano. “Thank you,” said Kagome. “Your family has a beautiful home.” “Yea, very beautiful,” said Kano while looking at Kagome. She blushed as he stared at her. “Miss Kagome, can I ask you a personal question?” She nodded and tried to ignore his gaze. “Are those guys that you’re traveling with betroths of you and Miss Sango?” Kagome wasn’t expecting that sort of question. “No, we’re all just friends,” she said hesitantly. At those words Kano’s eyes seemed to light up. Kagome couldn’t deny that Kano was a very attractive guy. He was about six inches taller than her, with a fit body. His skin was almost as fair as hers. He had short black hair that brought out his green eyes. But what caught her eye was his shy smile. They talked and got to know each other better before everyone was called to dinner.
Everyone was soon gathered around the table. The table was a traditional rectangular shape. Sachio and Akika took their place on each end of the table. Then Miroku sat on Sachio’s right, while Shippo sat on his left. Kano and Kenji sat on their mother’s sides. Inuyasha sat next to Miroku. Then Sango sat between Inuyasha and Kenji. Kagome was left between Shippo and Kano. Throughout dinner Kagome and Kano continued with their conversation. She realized Kano and Kenji were very different from each other. Kenji was also attractive. He was taller than Kano but also had black hair and green eyes. The only physical difference was while Kano was boyish and fair skinned, Kenji was darker and his features were more masculine. Kano was the educated one from the two, and Kenji was the hard worker. Kagome could tell Kenji was attracted to Sango by the way he kept flirting with her. By the look on Sango’s face, she could tell Sango liked Kenji as well. She didn’t notice another set of eyes on her besides Kano’s. Miroku could see how Kano looked at Kagome. He didn’t like how she kept smiling and giggling at him. ‘She seems not to notice Kano’s advances on her. My sweet, innocent Kagome, no one is going to take you from me’ thought Miroku.