Kagome leaned against the counter, watching her best friend work. It always interested her to see Sango meld metals and jewels, to make the beautiful jewelry that graced many a upper crusts bodies. Personally, Kagome didn't entirely understand why the Ambassador didn't open her own business and sell the custom pieces but Sango always said she didn't want the joy to go out of it and besides, didn't she do well enough working for the country?
"I just think you should be careful," said the older woman, her head ducked as she focused on the tiny sapphires she was working with. "You've only known him for a few months, really and already you're living together."
The miko smiled. "Yeah, but it's not like we're actually together. He just wants to help take care of the baby."
Sango snorted, amused, and looked up, a small smirk forming. "Says the girl who covered his face in kisses."
"Brat…" she muttered, her cheeks flushing. "It's not like that. They were friendly kisses. Completely innocent."
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