A/N: Okay! Soo.. I know this seems kind of strange for me, but.. I don't know, it's just something I had to do. I don't exactly enjoy this pairing, so don't expect a lot of anything about this one, guys.

I guess you can say I'm just trying on different pairings, seeing which ones I really enjoy writing about.

Of course, as you know, Sango & Sesshoumaru will always be my favorite. (: And I will most definitely continue writing about them.

So, without further ado.. uh.. enjoy! ;D

oOo

Wh.. where am I?

Sango tried to move, but her entire body was sore. She felt the same way she did when she was under Naraku's care, when he had deceived her and made her believe it was InuYasha that caused her such pain and agony. Memories of their previous battle flashed through her mind. She groaned.

"Don't move.." She recognized that voice. It came from the corner of the small hut she had been lying in. Using what little strength she had, the Taijiya painfully twisted her body in order to see who was with her, "I said don't move, idiot."

"Inu.. InuYasha?"

"Yeah, who did'ya think I was?"

"No-nobdy.."

"Surprised?"

"Yes."

"Well, Kagome went out with some villagers to find herbs for your wounds."

"Where is Miroku?" Silence fell in the hut as Sango's chocolate brown eyes bore into InuYasha's amber hues, "InuYasha.."

"Why do you even bother with him, Sango? You're much better off—"

"Where is he?"

"He.. he disappeared with one of the female villagers." InuYasha looked away. He couldn't bear to see the hurt look on Sango's face. She had been through so much. She saved them. She was a warrior, who did not deserve such hurt, "You're so much better off without him, Sango.."

"I know.." InuYasha was surprised by that response and frowned at her.

"Then why do you go to him?" Sango struggled to sit up and InuYasha noticed. He hurried to her side and aided her, a clawed hand on the small of her back. She looked down, in embarrassment, "Sango?"

"He's the only man who has ever said he loved me."

"Sango.." InuYasha felt terrible. He had no idea.. but he had a feeling now. Sango and InuYasha had never been particularly close, but the hanyou would risk his life if it meant Sango was out of harm's way.

Sango felt the tears coming to her eyes, and she was angry with herself. She had no reason to feel sadness. She knew of Miroku's lecherous ways, yet still stayed by his side, like some sort of obedient dog. She knew what would happen. It was nobody's fault but her own. But she was overwhelmed. Everything was coming back to her. She tried so hard to prolong those awful memories. Sango was taken aback when a pair of arms gently wrapped around her, "InuYasha?" She whispered, uncertainly. His long, silverly hair formed a protective curtain around her. He held her to his chest, and listened to her rapid heart beating, a small smile on his face.

"You deserve so much better, Sango. The terrible life you've gone through.. you don't deserve it." Suddenly, Sango realized how much she was like InuYasha. He was a warrior too. He knew what it was like. Their pasts weren't exactly the same, but they went through similar obstacles.

"Neither do you.." InuYasha was surprised by the soft sigh that escaped Sango's lips as she wrapped her arms around his waist, resting her head against his chest. He hadn't expected her to return his embrace, "Deceived by Naraku.. being imprisoned for nearly fifty years. You did not deserve to go through such hardships either.."

InuYasha furrowed his brows, his heart thudding against his chest. He listened for a moment and realized his heartbeat matched the Taijiya's. Why was his blood pulsing? Why did he suddenly feel so strange? InuYasha fingered the longer strands of the girl's hair while he remained deep in thought.

During their last battle, Sango had saved them. All of them. She acted bravely, risking her life. They were asked to exterminate a demon InuYasha had never seen before. Sango didn't panic. She was calm when all hope seemed lost. She put her expertise to work. She was amazing to watch. The Taijiya was graceful, majestic even. He had never felt so awe-inspired by a warrior in his life. Not even Kagome could rouse up the mixed emotions he felt toward Sango.

It had been about a week. InuYasha never left Sango's side while she laid on the floor of the hut in Kaede's village, recovering. The girl had slipped in and our of consciousness throughout that week and InuYasha worried for her, greatly. She was his friend, of course, but usually Kagome fretted over her much more than he did. He didn't exactly understand why he suddenly cared about her so much. The possibility of being in love with Sango had crossed his mind, but he quickly disposed of it.

Of course he loved Sango, but it was a friendly affection that he was sure she felt for him. Nothing more. He loved Kagome, right? Or Kikyou? Not Sango. They weren't close. Miroku was much more closer to the girl than he would ever be. But there was just something about the fierce blaze in her choclolate eyes that stirred something deep in the pit of his stomach.

Whatever he was feeling, it was nothing like the feelings he had for Kagome or Kikyou. It baffled him.

As it was expected, his strange behavior did not got unnoticed by Kagome. She wasn't suspicious of him, though. She thought it was cute how concerned he was. She thought he was finally growing a heart in that black hole in his chest and cooed and gushed.

The hanyou suddenly smiled, wanting to tighten his hold on her, but refrained from doing so, due to her wounds, "Hm.." Without realizing it, he did tighten his grip, causing her to wince in pain. His eyes widened as he quickly pulled away, "I'm sorry!" A faint blush crept upon Sango's cheeks as the corners of her lips curled.

"Nothing to worry about, InuYasha.. it did not hurt, really. I was just startled." She was smiling. Sango rarely smiled, atleast around him. Gods, and she was beautiful when she smiled. He couldn't tear his eyes away from her. Her cheeks were flushed. She leaned it. He was well aware of their close proximity. Maybe he was just imagining it.

"Sango.." The Taijiya raised her gaze to meet his. The two stared at each other. Sango was confused. Why was he looked at her that way? She had seen that look before, but he had been gazing down at Kagome or Kikyou.. what was going on? Her head was screaming stop, her head told her to push him away; but her heart told her something else. She didn't understand it though. Her instincts told her to go with the flow. Tilt your head back. Raise you lips. Let him kiss you.

It didn't make any sense to her, but she always trusted her instincts. It was wrong for her to do this. She knew how much Kagome was in love with InuYasha. And she knew she was in love with Miroku.. maybe this was just something they both needed. A vacation from their heart's turmoil.

InuYasha scanned her face. Her shining orbs, her reddened cheeks, her plump tiers. Gods, her lips looked so soft. He wanted to feel them against his own. He wanted to taste her. Their eyes were still locked as he lowered his head, lips inching toward hers. Just as they were about to connect, InuYasha heard his name being shouted.

It was Kagome. Sango quickly pulled away from him.

DAMMIT. Son of a goddamn bitch!

InuYasha had to use every ounce of will power he had to remove himself from Sango. He wanted so badly to just sweep her off her feet and give her the most passionate kiss she had ever had. He had a feeling it would have been the only chance he got with the Taijiya. He cursed himself for not taking better advantage of that miraculous opportunity.

He knew the Taijiya would muse of her feelings and the event with her curious human mind. Had she any amount of demon in her, she would've acted on impulse, and that would have been that. InuYasha knew what he wanted to do, the idiot just wasted time in admiring her.

Sango didn't look away from him, like he thought she would've. Kagome shouted his name out again. She sounded closer. The hanyou went to the entrance of the hut, turning back to look at his female companion. Their gazes locked and InuYasha felt a sudden longing for her.

Neither of them spoke as InuYasha lifted the flap of the hut and retreated to answer to Kagome's calls.