She didn't know how long she stayed there kneeling in the dirt until she felt arms surround her and the warmth they exuded promised her some sense of security. "Miroku told me what happened last night."
"Sango, I can't take this anymore."
"I know you can't and we would never expect you to do so."
"But I can't help but love him despite it all."
"Are you sure it's love Kagome?"
"What do you mean?"
"You've said so yourself that in your time you're still considered a child. Besides it doesn't make sense for you to love him."
"Why not?"