Disclaimer: For the last time, I do not own Inuyasha.

Uh Bit of warning, a few swear words in here.

The group sat back content. Once returning to the village, they were treated as hero's for getting rid of Yoshi and even saving the prince and princess. Kagome sat next to the fire and looked around. Shippo was sound asleep on Kirara, Sango was sitting next to Kirara absentmindedly petting her head, Miroku was just outside saying a final thanks to the village elder who had shared dinner with them and Inuyasha sat across from her staring into the fire. Her gaze lingered on his face for a few seconds, but that was enough to cause him to look up.

"What are you staring at?" He said annoyed.

Kagome blushed and looked away. "I thought I saw something on your face! That's all!"

Inuyasha just rolled his eyes "I'm going out for a walk" He announced and left just as Miroku came in.

Kagome quickly stood up "Wait Inuyasha! I wanna come to!" And she chased after him.

Miroku watched them leave a small grin on his face.

"Stop it monk, I know what you're thinking. They wouldn't do anything like that"

Miroku looked at Sango and his grin grew wider.

"Ah but did you see how quickly Kagome went after him? It's obvious she want's to be alone with him"

Sango didn't say anything and looked at the fire. A small smile appeared on her face.

"I guess that's true" She said quietly.

Miroku who had braced himself for an angry outburst looked at her closely.

"Sango? Is something the matter?"

Their eyes met and he saw sadness in them and…something else…longing?

Sango quickly looked away blushing. "I'm fine" She mumbled "Just tired"

Miroku studied her for a moment and shrugged. "If you say so. But you know you can tell me anything Sango" He said and walked over to the fire.

It was a moment before she sighed and moved to sit next to him.

"Miroku? Do you remember the other night at the lake? And I had a bad dream?"

He looked at her a bit surprised that she was sharing this with him, but surprised changed to a soft smile and Miroku had to restrain himself from reaching out and stroking her hair.

"Yes I remember Sango. You woke up crying."

She blushed at the thought of Miroku seeing her cry and continued. "It's just what happened in the dream that's been bothering me. That's all" She picked up a stick and began poking the fire.

"Care to share it with me?"

Sango was taken back from how kind and sincere his voice was. She started to tell him about the start of her dream up until she had run off from Kohaku at the river.

"I soon found a clearing and….." She hesitated not knowing what kind of reaction Miroku would give.

"It's ok Sango, go on" She shook her head.

"You'll laugh" Miroku looked confused

"I won't laugh Sango. I promise" Sango took a deep breath and continued.

"And at the clearing was…you" She waited for him to give some sort of perverted reaction, but he just looked at her with patience.

"Continue" Was all he said and before Sango gave him a suspicious look and kept going. Miroku knew now wasn't the time to act like he usually would have. Sango was upset about this and he had to act…well…mature. But hearing that he was in her dreams made a tingle shoot through him.

Once she had finished she felt her eyes start to water. She didn't dare look at Miroku.

There was silence for a while before Miroku spoke up.

"It's ok Sango, I know how worried you are for your brother. I'm sure Naraku won't kill him." Sango nodded and frowned

"It's not just that! You also-" She quickly stopped herself. Her admit to Miroku that she likes him? She scoffed inside her head. Of course I do, we're friends. What she's been thinking about all day was…did she love him?

"I'm going to bed" She mumbled as a few tears escaped. Doesn't matter. So what if I do? There are plenty of other girls out there, much more prettier then me that he would happily go after.

"Sango-"

"Goodnight Miroku" She cut him off and started to walk over to Kirara. She didn't get very far when she suddenly felt to arms around her.

"Something else you want to say perhaps?" He whispered in her ear. Her whole body froze, a blush quickly growing on her face.

Miroku walked around her to face her while still holding on to her shoulders. Yeah he had figured it out and now his game was to make her say it. He knew long ago that he had fallen in love with the demon slayer.

He looked into her confused eyes and wiped away a tear threatening to fall. She didn't know what to do; he hadn't acted this way before. Usually if he were to do something like this she'd have beat him up by now, but this time was so much different. She was about to ask what he was doing when his lips were suddenly on hers. Sango's brain shutdown. He-HE'S KISSING ME! Before she could figure out whether or not to beat him up or kiss back, he had already moved back a pace. She looked at him surprised and flustered and even he looked a bit surprised himself. Miroku snapped out of it and hugged her.

"You must know what I feel Sango. Every time I see you I can't help but smile and when the bastard Yoshi took you away I thought only the worst." Sango shivered at both him whispering in her ear and the raw emotion in his voice. Then there were the words she longed to hear.

"I love you Sango"

Once again their lips met and this time Sango didn't hesitate to kiss back. Neither of them had ever felt so happy or content.

"So" Said Miroku after they pulled away from each other "Sango." She looked at him confused as he took her hands and held them to him.

" you bear my children?"

Sango rolled her eyes, but she was beaming she whacked him on the head then hugged him, crying all over again.

"Of course I will stupid"

Miroku laughed and hugged her back. Neither notice Shippo shut his eye that had been watching them.

"Inuyasha! Slow down!" Kagome called. She had been following him for quite some time now and he just kept getting further and further away. Kagome 'hmphed' and stopped. Inuyasha sensed this and slowed down a bit.

"Fine! If you don't want to talk to me I'll just go away! I understand!" She yelled at him, trying to cover the hurt in her voice. Inuyasha sighed and stopped.

"Hurry up"

She smiled and ran up to him. As soon as she was next to him, Inuyasha started walking again, slower this time. He really hadn't wanted her to come for the fact it was her he was trying to get off his mind. He glanced at her. Kagome was staring at the night sky with a peaceful smile on her face. This time she caught him staring and he quickly looked away. But being Kagome, she looked at the area on her other side thinking he saw something amongst the trees. Not noticing anything she just shrugged and kept walking.

"Gonna tell me what's wrong Inuyasha?'

He blushed, but turned away so she wouldn't see it. Tell her what I think about the whole her saving me by using that damn flower? No way.

"Nothing you need to worry about." Kagome looked at him sadly. It was obvious she hadn't realised this situation to, well to him anyway. Inuyasha sighed. I just don't want her to get hurt. If I were to…be…with…her…Inuyasha was hesitant to even think it, but he just shook his head. I'm a half demon! She doesn't want that kind of life. And then what if Naraku…does to her what he did to Kikyo? Inuyasha didn't lie to himself. He wanted to be with Kagome more then anything, but he couldn't, shouldn't…could he?

He looked at her nervously.

"Uh actually Kagome…" Kagome met his eyes and saw he was nervous. She gave him an encouraging smile, ready to help with whatever he had trouble with.

Inuyasha took a deep breath. "Kagome. Do you remember those flowers? The blood blossoms?" Kagome nodded not sure what he was getting at.

"Well uh you know how that story 'bout them goes?" Again she nodded and Inuyasha grew a bit frustrated about it not having clicked yet, but it vanished again with his last sentence.

"Um and you know how you used them twice on…me?" He watched her and knew it had finally clicked. Kagome's eyes widened and she looked down blushing. Inuyasha heard her mumble a "Yeah"

Inuyasha took a deep breath. He had to say it.

"Well I just wanted to say that I-"

"It's ok Inuyasha" Kagome cut him off. "I know what you're going to say" Kagome didn't realise that Inuyasha would figure it out. "I understand. You're in love with Kikyo." Inuyasha's eyes widened and Kagome took this as a confirmation. She started to cry but Inuyasha jumped in front of her and pulled her onto his back.

"Wha-Inuyasha?" He didn't say anything and neither did she. Once he had run a fair distance away from the village he stopped in front of a small lake. Well after having seen the princess's lake all lakes were small in comparison. The full moon shone in the centre every now and again a fish jumped out only to fall back in with a plop. Kagome felt herself being lowered down, but as she moved her legs to stand up, Inuyasha twisted his body so he was holding her in his arms.

"I-Inuyasha?" Kagome was so confused. What's he doing to me?

Inuyasha was going to sort this out right here, right now. No more of this Kikyo shit from Kagome. She needs to know. He sat her down near the edge of the lake and plonked down next to her.

"Inu…yasha…?"

He just help up a finger signalling her to be quiet and she gave him a confused look (lotta those going round. Here, want one as well?)

"Kagome. After that bastard Yoshi took you away and I searched that tunnel, Kikyo was in there."(Well we know how the boys feel about Yoshi) She gasped and her eyes began to water. "But!" Inuyasha continued. "Nothing happened…well like what you're probably thinking anyway." Inuyasha told her what happened, how he said he didn't love Kikyo anymore.

"You really don't love her anymore?" Kagome asked. Inuyasha gave her a small, sweet smile.

"Nah. I'm afraid I've fallen for someone else now" Kagome felt herself fill with happiness and in a blink of an eye she tackled Inuyasha to the ground.

"What the-"was all he got out before Kagome slammed her mouth to his and Inuyasha didn't hesitate to kiss her back.

Once they finally pulled away for air Inuyasha smirked.

"I never said it was you Kagome" Kagome froze and Inuyasha laughed and rolled on top of her, placing each hand beside her head, face hovering just over hers.

"Just kidding" He laughed again and before Kagome could yell at him he kissed her until she just glared.

He chuckled "Would it help my cause if I said I love you?"

Kagome blushed and gave a small smile. "Maybe"

Inuyasha lent down and kissed her more slowly this time and Kagome was more than happy to kiss back.

Inuyasha pulled back so their foreheads were touching.

"I love you" he whispered. Kagome's eyes started to water and she wrapped her arms around his neck. "I love you to"

Authors note: -cries- all done! I hope you enjoyed reading! Aw man I have the warm fuzzies now! I would like to thank everyone that reviewed and everyone the read the story! I love you guys! :D Uh I wasn't sure about ending it like this, but I feel it's ok. I suppose if enough people ask, I could do an epilogue but otherwise I'm done! 8D

P.S If anyone doesn't understand anything in the story, just let me know I'm more than happy to reply. No seriously you should see me when I get mail, I go crazy. I think it's just my happiness of being acknowledged –blushes- anyway thanks again everyone! –hugs for all!-