Yay! Two exams done, one more to go. I finished my history paper yesterday and I feel on top of the world. And I haven't updated this in a while...This chapter is rather short, but a lot of my recent chapters have been short. Thanks to loveless an the living fantasy, KiraraGoesMeow, takixe190, and YumiBelle for reviewing!

loveless an the living fantasy: Yes, she does know Miroku better than that, but once someone plants a seed of doubt...(We've had this conversation before)

KiraraGoesMeow: I honestly don't know. Writing Sango like this is hard. She's one of the strongest people/characters ever. It makes me sad too.

takixe190: Kuranosuke needs to get his ass kicked. Soon. I think Miroku and I can arrange that. He's been itching to have a proper fight with him. :D You made me blush again. I dunno, I'm not used to people telling me my writing's good. A handful of people have told me that my writing's shit and my parents don't like it when I write. It really warms my heart to know that there are people that like my story and consistently review all of the chapters.(loveless an the living fantasy, KiraraGoesMeow, and takixe190)

YumiBelle: Thank you so much! I hope you caught up and like the story so far! And I can't wait for the next chapter of your MirSan fic :D

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. Rights go to Rumiko Takahashi.

Chapter fourteen: I Hope You're Happy

"Sango, please come out," pleaded Miroku.

As usual, no answer. Miroku slid down, leaned against the door and hit his head on it. Damn that bastard. Damn him to hell. How dare he tell such lies? Miroku had tried to get a word out of Sango since the day they'd gone out for dinner, but she had recently taken to ignoring him. Five days had passed and he hadn't made any progress. Does she really believe everything Kuranosuke said?

Sango leaned against the head board and hugged her knees to her chest. She listened to Miroku's pleas and silently cried to herself. "Everything Kuranosuke said is true. I am a slut. I'm not good for anything. On top of all that, I'm burdening Miroku." She closed her eyes as warm, salty tears rolled down her cheeks. Sango hugged her knees closer to her and curled up into a tight ball. Her chin was resting on her knees and she thought about what she should do now. I'm burdening him. He doesn't deserve this. Miroku has a life. He has a life outside of me.

Miroku sat in front of her door. He wasn't going to move. Even if it meant camping out in front of her room. "Sango, I'm staying here until you say something." He listened for even the slightest bit of noise. Nothing. He couldn't take her silence anymore. It was ripping a hole through his heart. "Sango, please say something!"

I can't do this to him. Listen to how sad and determined he is! I have to do something about it. Now. Sango got up and slowly walked over to the door. She gently laid her hand on the door knob. What would change? Would Miroku still want to be around me? Would I be able to go through with this? Sango turned the knob and opened the door.

Miroku nearly jumped out of his skin. He had been leaning against the door and without the support from the door, he almost fell and hit the carpet. "Sango-" he started.

"Miroku," said Sango, cutting him off. She took a deep breath and tried to organise her thoughts. "I'm going to be leaving."

He stared at her blankly. "Leaving? For what?"

Sango shut her eyes. Why? Why did I get put in this situation? "I'm leaving. As in I'm going back to my house."

Miroku gaped at her. "Wha-you can't leave! You'll be all alone!" What the hell is she trying to prove? Is she leaving because of what Kuranosuke said about me? I'm not being lecherous! I care about Sango! She knows that, right? RIGHT?

"I can't be living here for the rest of my life, Miroku!" shouted Sango.

Miroku knew the matter at hand was serious, but he couldn't help imagining Sango in a white dress, walking down the aisle. Her skirt was huge, almost princess-like and she had a huge smile on her face. Miroku mentally slapped himself. What is the matter with you? "Sango, being alone isn't going to help with anything!"

"Well, maybe being alone is what I need right now!" she screamed.

Silence rang through the hallway. Sango's words stung. Badly. Miroku didn't want her to leave. He was falling in love with her. Hopelessly in love with her, but it was like she didn't see it or notice it.

Sango's eyes misted at Miroku's reaction. He looked like a child who had just been told his pet died. He looked so sad. No, she had to do this. It was for the best. She was doing this for him and herself. Sango couldn't live with herself knowing that she was mooching off of her best friend. No, that wasn't right. Miroku was more than a friend. Oh admit it, Sango. You love Miroku and that's why you're doing this. You don't want to see him suffer for you. Sango took a deep breath. "I'm leaving tomorrow morning."

TOMORROW MORNING? Why don't you just throw your Hiraikotsu at me while you're at it? Miroku was shaking. He felt like Sango ripped his heart out and stomped on it. He knew it was childish of him to be thinking like this, but he couldn't help it. Miroku knew that Sango wouldn't hold out all alone at her house. She'd lose it completely and do something that couldn't be taken back. Miroku swallowed. He gathered up all the courage he had. Sango's not dying. She's just leaving. Calm down, Roku. Everything's gonna be fine. "I hope…you're happy with your decision, Sango," he choked.

Sango looked down at her feet and played with the hem of her shirt. She refused to look at his face. Sango knew that if she took one look into his eyes, she'd hate herself. She'd never want to do what was right. "I am," she said quietly. With that, she turned around and closed the door behind her. When Miroku heard the soft click of the door, he leaned against the wall, finally defeated. His one and only love had slipped through his fingers. And he'd let her.

Again, this chapter's rather short. I'm working on trying to make Chapter fifteen a little longer since my updating is pretty irregular. Anyway, read and review! 'til the next chapter, Happy Reading!