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Author's Note: Chapter Eleven is up and I think you all will enjoy it. I sure did love writing it! Well, after this chapter, there's either one or two left, and that's all I'm planning, so we'll see how it goes. Anyway, I'll let you read. Have fun, and please review. Thanks so much to all of you who have kept through until this point! I love you all soooo much! Grabs every single person in a spine snapping hug

Byes, SilverRose88 -

Chapter Eleven

Winning Her Heart

Part I: Koga's Chance

"I dare you both to propose to Kagome." Miroku said.

"What?" Inuyasha and Koga exclaimed.

"Real, formal proposals." Miroku continued. "It'll be like a contest. You each have to act nicer and flatter her more and stuff like that. And then, you ask her to marry you. But, it's got to be all romantic and planned and everything. If you just ask, then you lose. And, Koga gets to ask first."

"Why him?" Inuyasha demanded.

"Because Kagome said she already loves you." Miroku said. "If Koga goes first, then, maybe he'll be able to win her over once and for all."

Koga looked really excited about this.

Inuyasha, however, looked less happy. No way was he gonna let Koga ever have Kagome. He loved her, damn it, and he would have her. He was going to do this dare for sure!

"Fine, I'll do it." the hanyou said.

"Me as well." Koga said.

And I'll win. They both thought at the same time, looking over at the sleeping Kagome.

"Sango, will you marry me?" Miroku asked the next morning.

"What?" Sango yelped.

"Please, Sango, marry me," Miroku said.

"Um, no." Sango said bluntly.

Miroku sobbed dramatically. (Remember, he's still dressed as a girl.)

"Did you sleep well, dear Kagome?" Koga asked.

"Huh? Yeah, I feel much better this morning." Kagome answered.

Inuyasha twitched.

"Kagome, h-how are you this morning?" Inuyasha asked, stepping between her and Koga.

"I-I'm fine, Inuyasha…" she said uncertainly. He's never cared before… She glanced over at Sango for an explanation, but her friend just shrugged. Miroku stifled laughter.

"Come on, we should get going." Inuyasha said, and taking Kagome's hand in his, he set off, the others following.

Koga realized a moment later that Inuyasha held Kagome's hand, and practically ran over to take her other hand.

Kagome felt uncomfortable. "Um…guys?" she said uncertainly.

"What?" Inuyasha and Koga said, both acting like nothing was wrong, though shooting the other evil 'Stay away from Kagome' glances. "Is something wrong?" Inuyasha asked sounding much more polite than ever.

"If there is, please let me know," Koga said, emphasizing the word 'me.'

Don't they realize that they're both holding my hands? Kagome wondered. "Umm, never mind…"

Miroku, meanwhile, was having the time of his life. It was just wonderful to watch Inuyasha and Koga, especially Inuyasha, make such fools of themselves. Mainly for the fact that Inuyasha hardly ever acted romantic toward Kagome, and Koga did every chance he got. So, while Kagome was very flustered, and Inuyasha and Koga kept shooting angry glances at each other, but sweet caring ones at Kagome, Miroku was watching, grinning like an absolute moron. And, Sango found him out.

"You're awfully happy for someone who just got rejected for a marriage proposal," Sango said, walking over to Miroku and hitting his head. "What did you do?"

"Why Sango, what ever do you mean?" Miroku said innocently.

"Don't you play innocent!" Sango said. "Something must have happened last night, and judging from the fact that you aren't acting stupid, must mean that you did something. So talk."

"But, I did nothing!" Miroku lied, deceiving no one.

"If you don't tell me, then I'll go and marry the Lord." Sango said, walking away from Miroku.

"No!" Miroku cried, grabbing Sango's shirt. "Sango! Don't leave me!"

"Don't touch me." Sango said, moving out of his grasp. "So, what did you do?"

Miroku quickly and quietly explained last night's events to Sango.

"You did what?" Sango said. "Can you imagine what Kagome could do to them, to you, if and when she realizes this was all a dare?"

Miroku shuddered, having not at all thought of this. "Oh, well, she might never find out. I think it'll be fun to watch them at it. This will be a very interesting journey."

"Well, I suppose, it will be pretty entertaining, won't it?" Sango said.

"So, you won't tell?" Miroku asked.

"No, not now at least. Let's have some fun and keep scores on the two boys." Sango said.

"Hey, it's my turn to chose someone, right?" Inuyasha said.

"Sure, go ahead Inuyasha," Kagome said.

"Kagome, truth or dare?"

"Dare."

"I dare you say no to everything Koga asks you." Inuyasha said. (If you don't get it, this way she has to say no when he proposes.)

"You stupid pup! That isn't fair!" Koga said.

"Too bad." Inuyasha said.

"Um, whatever. I'll do it." Kagome said. "Koga, truth or dare?"

"Truth,"

"What happened last night? Because you two are acting oddly strange." Kagome said.

Koga blinked. "Well, um, the-the only thing is that we dared M-Miroku to propose to Sango. That's all Kagome!" Koga lied.

"Are you sure? Because why would that make you guys act all weird?" Kagome said.

"Really, Kagome, that is all that happened." Koga said earnestly.

"All right. You're turn."

"Kagome, truth or dare?" Koga said.

"Me, again? Dare." Kagome said.

"I dare you to say no to everything Inuyasha asks you." Koga said.

"Not again!" Kagome said. "Can I say anything for myself? Sango, truth or dare?"

"Truth," Sango said.

"Why did you say no to Miroku's proposal?" Kagome asked.

Sango blushed. "Ah, well, it-it's not like I wouldn't ever ma-marry him…it's just that, I don't want to be married right now. And, I kinda suspected that it was a dare, so it wasn't really true."

"I know. If someone proposed to me because of a dare, I'd hurt them soo bad, they'd think they were dead." Kagome said.

At these words, Sango looked over at Miroku with a 'I told you so' glance, and Inuyasha and Koga looked a bit frightened.

"Kagome, truth or dare?" Sango asked.

Kagome sighed. "Dare."

"I dare you to say whatever you want when Koga and Inuyasha ask you something," Sango said.

"Thank you!" Kagome said.

"Hey!" Inuyasha and Koga exclaimed. "Sango!"

"Oh, shut up." she said. Then, muttered quietly as she passed them by, "You don't want Kagome knowing what's going on, do you?" She smiled, and joined Kagome and Shippo in the front of the group.

Inuyasha and Koga turned sharply toward Miroku. "You told her?" they said angrily, and hit him on the head.

"Miroku, truth or dare?" Kagome asked.

"Truth," Miroku said.

"Do you have a girlfriend? An actual girlfriend." Kagome said.

"Ah, well…" Miroku said, thinking. After a few seconds, he said, "Um, I've got about fifteen…" (Who knows if this is really true, but it is Miroku, so maybe he's got like other girlfriends. Or, at least a whole ton of girls who are in love with him…)

Everyone sweatdropped.

Sango stared coldly at Miroku. "Oh, I see then." she said, turning her back on the moronic monk.

"B-But Sango!" Miroku said. "Y-You're number one in my heart!"

"Out of how many others? 20? 30?" Sango asked.

Miroku tilted his head, and looked thoughtful. "Umm, I think so…" he said unconvincingly.

"Whatever." Sango said.

"B-But, I really do love you!" Miroku said, pathetically.

"Mmmhmm." Sango said.

"Miroku, chose before you make a complete moron of yourself," Kagome said.

"Oh, all right. Um, Inuyasha, truth or dare?" Miroku said.

"Truth." the hanyou said.

"If Kagome and Kikyo were in danger, who would you save first?" Miroku asked.

There was a moment's silence as the words sunk in. Inuyasha then looked as though he'd like nothing better than to slice off Miroku's head. Kagome looked up at Inuyasha, not once removing her eyes from him. Miroku was trying not to smile, This will speed up their proposal processes, he thought.

"We're waiting," Sango said. She, too, thought this would help him win points. That is, if he said the right thing.

Inuyasha let out a low growl. Then, he turned to face Kagome. "I'd save Kagome first." he said.

She smiled up at him, and he returned it.

Koga saw them smiling at each other, and said loudly, stepping in front of Inuyasha, "Kagome, you look so wonderful today. And right now, with the sun shining on your face, it looks like heaven." (God, I wish someone would say something like that to me!)

Kagome blinked. "I-um, t-thank you, Koga." she said.

Koga grinned. Inuyasha snarled.

"I think you look real nice today too, Kagome!" Inuyasha said quickly.

Kagome blinked again. What was going on? "Thanks." she said, feeling like she was being set up.

Miroku and Sango were fighting the urges to laugh.

"Kagome, I hope that someday soon you will realize that you are better off with me." Koga was saying as the group starting off again. "I want you to be with me forever, as the queen of my pack."

"Koga?" Kagome said uncertainly.

"You would make me the happiest being on earth if you were by my side." Koga said.

"That's a point for Koga," Sango whispered to Miroku.

"Inuyasha ain't looking too happy." Miroku said.

"Kagome!" Inuyasha said, and she turned to face him. "Don't ever go live with him, because-because--"

"Because what?" Kagome asked.

"Because, I'd go crazy." Inuyasha said. "Don't leave me."

Kagome was speechless.

"I think that's worth double points, don't you?" Miroku said.

"Yeah. That was so unlike Inuyasha." Shippo said.

"Oh, I'm loving this." Miroku said.

Koga grabbed Kagome's hand and pulled her away from Inuyasha. "Kagome, when I'm with you, I feel like the luckiest man on the planet. Please don't take that feeling away from me."

"D-Do I really do that?" Kagome asked. "Koga, you are so nice."

Inuyasha cringed. He grabbed Kagome and brought her away. "Why are you flirting--I mean…" Inuyasha stopped abruptly when he saw Miroku shaking his head. "I mean, Kagome, I love being with you, and I-I would hate it if you ever left my side."

What the heck is going on? I mean, Koga's always been like this, but Inuyasha…why's he acting like this? He-He never flatters me…Not that I'm complaining… "Inuyasha, I'm not leaving." Kagome said.

He smiled at her. "Good." he said. "Come on," and then walked off, with Koga scowling after them.

Koga ran up to Kagome, shoving Inuyasha aside once again. He took her hands and said, "Kagome, you're so beautiful that not even the brightest star can compare."

Kagome's jaw dropped.

"Oooh, that-that was worth at least ten." Miroku said, marking points on a little sheet of paper.

"Ten? I was thinking like twenty." Sango said. "It was so romantic."

"So, if I said stuff like that to you, you'd love me more?" Miroku asked eagerly.

"Nope." Sango said bluntly.

Miroku sobbed.

"What's Inuyasha going to say to that?" Shippo asked.

"Lets watch and see. It'll be a tough act to follow." Sango said.

"And, Inuyasha is just so stupid…" Miroku said.

Inuyasha indeed looked stupid; he was gawking over at Koga and Kagome, with his mouth hanging open, and eyes wide and twitching. What-What do I say to THAT? That was good!

Kagome, meanwhile, looked around Koga over at Inuyasha, expecting him to say something, because the two of them had just been going back and forth. But, he didn't say anything. Nothing. Not one single word. That idiot. Kagome turned back to Koga with a smile. "Thanks Koga," she said sweetly, taking his hand and walking off.

Koga was very pleased and gave Inuyasha a very triumphant look as they passed.

Inuyasha winced. Damn, damn, damn! That bastard's beating me!

"Inuyasha! Go do something!" Shippo said popping out from behind him. "You can't let Koga beat you!"

"Stay out of this you little brat!" Inuyasha said. "Remember your dare, don't bug me!"

"But, Shippo's right, Inuyasha. Koga is by far winning." Sango said, and Miroku nodded as he was keeping score.

"What are you doing, Miroku?" Inuyasha asked.

"Hmm, this? It's nothing, Inuyasha." Miroku said hastily, trying to hide the sheet of paper.

But Inuyasha was faster. He grabbed the monk's wrist and took the paper from his grasp. He opened it and let out a growl. "Why the hell have I got only five points?" he roared.

"Well, no offense, Inuyasha, but Koga is just far better at this than you are," Miroku said.

Sango nodded. "It's true."

"But I have five! And-And that wolf's got…fifteen?!" Inuyasha said.

"Well, the last one was worth about ten points, it was so good," Sango explained.

"And, if you'd at least said something instead of standing there like a complete fool, then, maybe you would have some more points." Miroku said.

"Yeah, but--I don't know what to say." Inuyasha said sadly, staring after Kagome.

"Inuyasha, it's your turn to chose." Kagome said.

"Oh, right." Inuyasha said, having clearly forgotten because he'd been staring beadily at Koga and Kagome for the past few minutes. "Sango, truth or dare?"

"Dare," Sango said.

"I dare you to actually be nice to Miroku." Inuyasha said.

"B-But how can I? I'm hardly ever nice to him." Sango said, looking over at Miroku, who was grinning. "F-Fine." she relented a moment later and Miroku let out a happy cry. "Koga, truth or dare?"

"Truth." the wolf-demon said.

"Um, why do you want Kagome to be your woman?" Sango asked.

"Hey! That's the same as that dare you had him do before." Inuyasha said. "Pledging his undying love for Kagome."

"No, it's not the same. It's different." Sango said.

"Yes it is the same!" Inuyasha said angrily.

"Fine, Koga, give us completely different and new reasons." Sango said.

"Do you want him to win?" Inuyasha muttered to Sango. "Why the hell are you helping him?"

"I'm not. I just thought that'd be a fun question to ask." Sango said pleasantly.

Inuyasha scowled. "Feh. Whatever." he said.

Koga, meanwhile, had taken Kagome's hands and was staring right at her. "I want Kagome to be my mate because she is the best thing that has ever happened to me. She is beautiful and smart and strong and independent and nice and just the greatest woman I've ever met."

Kagome was staring at Koga, eyes wide, mouth slack. He sounds so serious…

"I love everything about her and I want her to be with me always. And, I know I love her with my heart and I could make her the happiest girl on the planet if she became mine." Koga said.

Kagome was slowly realizing something. "Um, K-Koga what are you saying?" she asked, feeling the most flustered in her life.

"Kagome, will you marry me?" Koga asked.