HLF: Humm... Okay another update! I'm so happyyyyy :)

Kouga: Why?? I've never seen you smile this much.

HLF: WHY ARE YOU ALWAYS HERE!!

Kouga: Because I live in your closet... -shifty eyes-

HLF: Really?! Does this mean you try on my clothes when I'm not looking?

Kouga: N-No!

HLF: Maybe that's how your fascination with skirts came about! :3

I'm just joking. Kouga is the cutest, most fluffiest person ever! But, he comes second to my Sesshomaru-sama! SQWEEEEEE... -nosebleed- Oh and on a note I got my own laptop so I'm very excited! But it sucks cause it took me at least a month to do research and stuff but in the end its ok! :)

Oh, and I have no idea when this story will get over. I'm just trying to keep updating so you guys don't have to keep waiting. Christmas is coming by the way, I'm so excited!!!!

Here's the chapter! I suck for not being committed to . Damn it all!!!

Kagome sat by the light of the fire, her deep blue eyes stared wonderingly off into its depths. It sparked as tiny embers embedded themselves into the ground surrounding it. Thinking. That's all she seemed to be doing these days. Just lazing about and thinking.

But it seems that thinking alone would not get her anywhere. Thinking had its... dead ends. With these 'dead ends,' it would leave her to deal with the doubt that came with her ideas and thoughts.

She had a caring family, amazing friends and a loving boyfriend who was chiselled to be a god. What more could someone want in life?

'What could her mind be so troubled about?' One might ask. Life in general. What she would do with it... Where she would spend the rest of her days... With whom...

She blushed at the thought. But she knew it was true. Sure they don't know EVERYTHING about each other but hey, they had a new blossoming love growing between them so would that really matter? Would that prove to be significant? Of course it would! That she knew.

But she did know that they would each learn what they needed to all in due time. She knew he cared about her and she cared about him. He would do anything for her as he would for him. Like she had witnessed many times before, Bankotsu could and would put his life on the line for her.

'Bankotsu really is perfect...' she thought solemnly.

Kagome shook her head to rid herself of such embarrassing thoughts.

Even now, she couldn't help but squeal aloud. He was simply astonishing to her! He could be so wild and crazed but so gentle and kind. He almost always had that carefree flare to add to him but in truth he had many worries to deal with. How does he do it! She couldn't help but wonder.

Butterflies arose in her stomach as a warm pleasant feeling engulfed her. Something she had only felt with her family and close friends. But now more recently, Bankotsu had been an additional name that had been added to this list.

She took a breath, taking in the warm scent of spring air that was fresh and smelled distinctly like that of recent raindrops. Her mind as well as her heart knew he would always have a special place in her heart no matter how they turned out.

A shuffling of feet caused Kagome's eye to twitch thus halting her train of thought.

'...speak of the devil'

She felt a warm form press up behind her and grab her around the waist, pulling her closer then she already was. She turned to come face to face with the one and only Bankotsu. Her flash flushed as her breath caught in her throat. Oh how majestic he looked at times like this.

Most times when one would look at him, he seemed silly or maybe even dangerous. But now... he seemed different. But not in a way in which she disliked him, that she had to admit.

His blue eyes were glazed over with an unknown emotion as his head seemed to snuggle itself into her neck. His bangs were messy with his lips in a pouty expression. His skin seemed to glow though she did not know whether it was the moon or the fire playing games with their envied light. Her heart almost stopped beating as he looked up at her through his unruly bangs.

"Whatcha lookin' at?"

She blushed furiously as she turned around hurriedly. "No one!" she huffed.

"Hey..." he said nuzzling his head into her neck further. She responded with a slight hum. "When all of this is over will you come live with me or will you go back with your dad?"

She blinked and turned to stare him in the eyes.

"Do you really mean it?" she whispered. This was great! Did this mean he wanted to spend time with her? He wanted to be around her? She couldn't help but smile at what she was fantasizing about.

Growing old together... Maybe he wanted her as his... forever! Her eyes brightened. Today was an absolutely amazing day! She grinned as Bankotsu's eyes glanced up at her with his cheeks wearing a hint of a blush.

"...Kagome" he sighed, gripping her tighter to him while shutting his eyes. "I want you to know everything about me and... I want to know everything about you too. I feel so happy whenever I'm with you..."

Kagome's heart seemingly skipped a beat as her stomach flipped in glee.

"I want you to stand beside me for the rest of my life" he said seriously rubbing his cheek against hers. "I... I can't imagine a world without you. Living without you... I couldn't do that. Not after all we've been through. I love you, babe."

At that moment he chose to tenderly kiss the shell of her ear.

Kagome's eyes widened drastically as she turned around in his arms. Was this a... a marriage proposal?!

She wasn't sure.

"Are you asking me to marry you?" she said.

Bankotsu's eye twitched. "Yes, you idiot!" he said bonking her on the head and ruining the moment.

"Uh.. Ehm..." she blushed furiously clasping her hands together as Bankotsu looked up at her hopefully. He seemed to be on the edge of utter insanity and ecstasy. "Yes" she whispered lowly but she knew Bankotsu heard her. He always did.

Kagome looked up at Bankotsu's face which was still filled with utter shock. A brilliant smile filled his face as his eyes grew bright. He seemed to explode with happiness as it almost blinded Kagome.

She had always thought that expressing such a simple emotion to such an extent was impossible. But, here he was smiling like the child he was at heart.

"Well, tomorrow we'll be visiting a little town called Kotorin" he said smiling at her as he pressed his forehead against hers. "That's the town where I grew up though I highly doubt anyone remembers me..." he laughed at that. "They have a nice jeweller there that owes me a favour or two."

Kagome laughed aloud as she wrapped her arms around his neck. She had almost forgotten! They needed a ring to complete this wonderful thing that had happened to them in such a short time. But, though their time together had been short, it was filled with bliss. She was glad it wasn't ending anytime soon...

He grinned from ear to ear as he leaned forward and pressed his lips to hers in a chaste kiss. As he pulled away Kagome blushed and buried herself into his neck. He shuffled his feet as he picked her up with ease in a bridal style. He moved to lay her onto her sleeping mat. He gently slid her onto it as he stood straight and look around the campsite.

He smiled as he found what he was looking for. Across the campsite, his Banyruu stuck out of the bark of a willow tree. He trudged over to it and grasped it tightly, ripping it out. Bankotsu then walked back over to Kagome and shoved his Banyruu into the ground near the mat. He then proceeded to lay down beside her as she moved to make room for him.

All was quiet in the campsite. As only the hoot of an howl was heard in the distance night fell and the moon took to the skies. The night was tranquil, calm and peaceful. A fantastic change from what had been happening to the group the past few days.

Sango stretched her arms above her head as she looked down at the sounds of soft breathing. Brown eyes widened drastically as her head whipped to her side. Her features immediately softened as she saw the face of Suikotsu, angelic as a newborn babe.

She moved to stand but an arm was tightly wrapped around her waist pulling her back down to her sleeping mat. She groaned as Suikotsu pulled her closer and their legs tangled together.

Though the physical contact was much appreciated on the part of Sango, she just wished that Suikotsu was awake to see what he was doing...

As if Kami was listening to her, that wish came true. Her face was nose to nose with his as his eyes opened revealing hazy brown eyes. He smiled instantly as he gave her a slight smooch on the side of her cheek. Sango grinned foolishly as her face grew a nice shade of pink.

The wonderful smell of eggs and bacon filled the young woman's nostrils as she took a deep breath. Sango shifted to a sitting up position and looked from side to side looking for the one person in their group that could cook.

"AH HAH!" exclaimed Sango and then covered her mouth when she realized there were many sleeping, strong, bad-tempered people around her. She gulped but managed to gather her wits about her.

There sat Kagome stirring a wooden spoon in a sizzling pan. She was smiling happily at seemingly nothing. Sango sat up as she slipped her feet into her sandals and shook out her body, letting the kinks sink away.

"Good morning, Kagome!" said Sango, smiling at her sister-like figure.

"Morning' Sango" said Kagome returning with a smile of her own.

Kagome hummed with her eyes lit with happiness and her body radiating an air of happiness which didn't go unnoticed by the curious Sango.

"Someone seems... extra happy today" said Sango raising an eyebrow at her.

Kagome paused for a second. "I don't know what you're talking about Sango!" she said a little too quickly.

Sango's eye twitched as she stared the young miko down. "Don't play dumb with me, 'Little Miss Innocent.' I know you're hiding something! Don't even try that with me, now spill!" she exclaimed.

Kagome opened her mouth to protest yet again but then closed it when she saw the look on Sango's face. For a such a beautiful woman, Sango could be dangerous and not to mention scary when angry!

"But... it's a surprise, Sango" she said, dissapointedly.

"I don't care. Just tell me Gome!" she said giggling.

Kagome hesitated.

'What the heck! She won't stop till she finds out anyways...' she thought.

She took a deep breath, "Bankotsu asked me to marry him..."

Sango's jaw dropped but she brought her hand up to close it for herself. "And you said no?! What kind of an idiot are you! He's such a nice guy! Not to mention he extremely hot and good-looking! Who in the right mind-" she exclaimed but was stopped when Kagome covered her mouth.

"Baka! Shutup of you'll wake them!" she whispered hastily. A shuffle in clothing was heard as the two nervously looked at the sleeping form of Jakotsu.

If they woke him up, they would never hear the end of it. After all, the man did need his 'beauty' rest.

They breathed out a sigh of relief when his body ceased its movement.

"And you've got it all wrong, Sango. I already said yes to him." Kagome stated clearly taking away her hand only to place it onto her lap. "I really, really love Bankotsu. He means alot to me..."

"If anything were to happen to him... I honestly don't know what I would do... I mean where would I go? Who could I turn to?" she continued tears appearing in her eyes. She realized just how helpless she was without Bankotsu. How much she really needed him in her life... It was somewhat pathetic yet understandable.

Sango frowned, "Kagome, what's with all these tears?" She wiped away the younger girl's tears and forced her to look at her. "Two things you should know, Kaggy" she said a wide smile lighting up her porcelain face. "One: Bankotsu loves you to freaking death. Two: I'll always be there for you no matter what... Never forget that!" she whispered passionately.

Sango's mood lifted as she saw that Kagome had become happier.

They sat there cooking as one by one the group began to awake.

HLF: A really short update I know... but still I did it! :)

Hope you review!

Ja ne,

HLF