It's been three years now. Three years since the day Kagome found she was no longer able to return home. It had been a hard three years to put simple. Many things had happened to her and her friends during that time and some were bad enough that they thought they wouldn't make it through alive. They had had more bad times then not but that's what had made the good times more pleasurable and memorable. Through the three years their group disbanded. Miroku and Sango left to marry and live in the Demon Slayers' Village. They'd been married for a year and a half now and Sango was expecting. Kagome could still remember the day that Sango had found out she was pregnant.

-Flash back

"I'm… p-p-preg-pregnant."

Kagome watched as Sango wandered on the spot for a moment. Even though her and Miroku had been married for a year and a half Sango hadn't been planning child until later in their marriage. This, especially by the look on Sango's face, wasn't something that had been planned.

"Sango… it's alright. You want children don't you?"

"I do… honestly but I didn't want them until later. I'm not ready to start a family yet, I really don't think so."

"Have you told Miroku yet? It might make things better."

Kagome watched as Sango simply nodded to her and then turned and headed off towards the boys and the village... As they neared the village Kagome noticed Sango begin to slow down so Kagome simply grabbed her hand and began to drag her back to the boys. She knew as scared as Sango was, she was also excited. When they entered the village Kagome noticed Miroku just about to head into his and Sango's hut. She smiled slightly at the sight.

"MIROKU! Wait, come here, Sango has something you need to know."

Kagome felt Sango stop dead in her tracks as Miroku headed towards them. He must have noticed also because there was a frown on his face. Now you would think that naturally Sango would have tried to ease him into the news of her being pregnant, but that wasn't the case. As soon as he stood in front of her, she blurted it out.

"I'm pregnant, Miroku."

Kagome noticed that Miroku wasn't saying anything and Kagome turned her head to see Miroku with one of the biggest grins she'd seen possible. Before anyone could blink, he'd embraced Sango in a loving hug.

"I'm so glad. We can be a real family now."

-End flashback

Things between them had been rough, especially with Sango being moody but they were getting there. Kagome herself couldn't wait till their child was born. She loved children herself and she knew that some day she'd have one of her own. Shippo had stayed with Kagome for most of the three years but when he'd found out that Sango was pregnant he decided to live with them. He was glad he wouldn't be the only kid anymore and he'd rather not be almost killed by InuYasha every day. As for InuYasha, he stayed in Kaede's Village along with herself. There hadn't really been much to do but train, relax and have some fun. Occasionally InuYasha would vanish for a while and Kagome knew that was when Kikyo was close. She knew he missed her while she was gone and the minute he picked up her scent, he was off to be with her. Kagome didn't mind anymore really, she was glad he was happy.

As much as everything had been almost all good, there were still the bad times and most of them came from Koga. She didn't know what it was but it seemed as if Koga couldn't get it through his head that she didn't want to be with him. She felt sorry that he was like this; it was as if he'd completely lost it, but she couldn't do anything to help him because he wouldn't accept the fact that there was nothing between them. Even though he'd had his ass handed to him so many times by different people for following her constantly and attacking her, he just wouldn't give him. She hoped, one day though, that he would and try and find real happiness for himself. She didn't want him to be lonely.

"Kagome."

The strong and masculine, yet gentle voice broke Kagome out of her day dream. She turned her head to the side to see Sesshomaru standing beside her. Yes. Three years already. We've been together for three long years but I wouldn't trade it in for anything. Kagome smiled softly at him as she stood up and brushed herself off. She remembered the time that they got together, it was the first time that he'd told her how he truly felt, and if she remembered correctly, the last time. It was the same day that she found out she was unable to go home.

-Flashback

It was late at night, maybe midnight, and Kagome could be found sitting outside under the stars. She knew she should be in bed asleep but she just couldn't bring herself to move. It wasn't that she was comfortable, because she most certainly wasn't, it was just the fact that she loved to watch the stars. She didn't know what it was about them but she loved them. She didn't hear him arrive by her side but she felt his presence. She let a small smile tug on her lips, no words needed between them. They were silent for a long time until Kagome spoke.

"Thank you… for holding me when I needed it the most. It meant… a lot."

Kagome knew she wouldn't get a response and they once more fell into a comfortable silence. It seemed to be the main thing between the two but Kagome didn't mind. It was never uncomfortable and it seemed as if he never needed words.

"Stand Kagome."

Kagome blinked at the sound of his voice but did as he asked. It may have sounded like he told her too, to anyone else but it wasn't like that. Though he hadn't used 'please' she knew that he had been asking. She brushed herself off and turned and faced him. She had to tilt her head up to see him eye to eye because she came to possibly the height of his shoulder. They lapped into a brief silence before she felt Sesshomaru's hand on her cheek. She blinked once, but decided to stay silent. She watched as she slowly lent down and she could feel her eyes slowly begin to shut, knowing what was going to happen next.

"My love… be by my side… forever."

Kagome's could only murmur a yes before his lips were on hers'. It was a gentle, slow and loving kiss. It was one of the rare kisses that she didn't receive often but when she did, it only made her love him more. Yes, she was in love with him. She'd known for a little while but had always been too scared to say anything. She wanted to tell him desperately but she knew that she couldn't. She was afraid of a rejection. As he kissed her again, it made her resolve to not tell him vanish. Once their lips parted, the words rolled off her tongue.

"I love you, Sesshomaru."

Kagome's eyes had widened at the realization that she'd just blurted out how she truly felt. She closed her eyes tight, waiting for the rejection. She knew it would come. He wasn't a man that would love, especially not someone like her.

"As do I, Kagome."

Kagome's eyes snapped open and stared at Sesshomaru for a while, waiting to see if he was lying to her. She already knew that he wasn't, but she just needed to see for sure. There was a small smile on his lips but other then that, she could see no trace of a lie. A soft smile graced her own lips.

-End flashback

"My love… are you alright?"

Yet again, it was Sesshomaru's voice that broke her out of her thoughts. Kagome turned and looked up at him, a small smile on her lips. She reached her hand out to his and took it in hers', lacing their fingers together. Just being with him, she would never be able to describe the way she felt. It never changed, just grew stronger.

"I'm fine. Are we needed back at the village?"

Sesshomaru simply nodded and turned and began to head back to the village. Kagome followed her hand still in his. They walked at a slow pace and she could feel Sesshomaru squeeze her hand every now and then. He wasn't like this around people, but when it was just him and her… she couldn't even begin to describe. This is love. Real and true. Kagome could only smile to herself.

"I love you, Sesshomaru."

"As do I, Kagome."

This was the last chapter guys. I hope it answers any unanswered questions. If not, I'm sorry. I'm grateful to everyone who has reviewed; it meant a lot to me. There is a possibility of a sequel; it just depends on how things go with my life and all. And... don't be thinking this will be last of me, because I'll be writing more! They'll probably all be either one or two-shots, nothing more. Thanks again guys!