Kagome walked in with Sango's favourite drink. Sango was quite amazed that the priest hadn't used this as an opportunity to do something perverted and claim that he was sleeping and didn't realise he was doing it. Kagome gasped; she'd never seen Sango so relaxed around Miroku. She walked over and handed her the drink. Kagome bent down and looked Miroku in the face. She sat up and smiled.
"It's good to see he's sleeping, how come you aren't hesitating?" Kagome chuckled hoping Sango would share her feelings with Kagome.
"Oh…" Sango turned pink, "I…I…I'm just worried I might wake him up, I haven't ever seen him sleep so well before." Sango bent over to double check he was definitely sleeping. She then turned to see Kagome with a fed up appearance.
"It doesn't surprise me that he's like this." Kagome looked at Sango. "Why will none of you ever admit your feelings?" Kagome waited. Hotaru peered around the door.
"What do you mean?" Sango then looked down at Miroku again.
"For example: you never properly relate to the subject of the question I just asked and…he's very tired because…" Kagome was unsure whether to say anymore.
Sango looked puzzled. Kagome hesitated. "He…He stayed awake for six days and six nights, he watched over you, always worrying about you, no longer caring what happened to him." Kagome tilted her head checking if someone was by the door. Hotaru dashed behind the door-hidden.
Sango blushed. "He…did that for me…" Sango clenched her fist on her chest. Hotaru heard every word. She remembered her brother's words: "she's special to me because she reminds me of you." Hotaru thought for a while. 'Does that mean he would do the same for me?'
Sango turned to Kagome. "I trust you." Sango smiled, Kagome looked way too clueless. "You're a special friend, I'm not afraid to tell you; I think I do have feelings for him. Stronger feelings than just friendship." Sango blushed more with every word. Hotaru listened in amazement, was she going to tell her brother everything she just heard? Sango looked Kagome in the eyes. "But…but I'm too scared; I don't think he feels the same for me! Sometimes I just feel that…love is sadness waiting to happen." Sango's eyes shimmered. Kagome gazed in shock.
"Are you trying to say…you've never fallen in love!" Kagome shouted. Hotaru peeked through the gap in the door. Miroku woke up but chose not to make it obvious. He remained still, acting as though he was still asleep.
Sango nodded. "I…I always thought it was best not to. With everything that was going on. The way I saw other peoples' relationships end. I never wanted to go through it, but with Miroku…I…" Sango placed a hand on his shoulder. Hotaru spotted that Miroku was awake. She crossed her fingers hoping he would hear.
Kagome placed her hand on Sango's shoulder. "Thank you Sango, don't be afraid, if you confess your feelings to him…he'll give you the answer that's best for you." Miroku raised his eyebrows.
'Is that he…me?' he wondered, as he remained silent.
Sango smiled truly meaning it. "You really think so?"
Kagome nodded. "With all my heart." She smiled and hugged Sango. Hotaru peered round more, relying on the balance of the door. "I'm always here for you Sango; no matter how far away I am. I think I will stay for a while longer." Kagome stood and headed for the door. Sango called her.
"Kagome wait!" Sango wanted to stand but was blocked by Miroku's head. Kagome turned to see Miroku's eyes open. She gasped, 'did he hear what we just said?' Kagome glanced at Sango. "I won't be afraid," Sango smiled as she went to shift Miroku from her lap. Hotaru was now on tiptoes as suddenly: the door swung open. She made a high-pitched yelp as she fell to the floor. Miroku sat up.
"Hotaru!" He called as he ran over. Kagome's eyes followed him across the room. 'Did Hotaru hear too?' Kagome questioned herself. She turned to see Sango sat in shock. She appeared worried that Miroku had heard every word of it.
The sun shone brightly through the window as the singing of the soul free birds waked Kagome. She stretched and yawned. She wandered into Sango's room to only find it was empty. "Hmm?" She stood in curiosity.
She stepped outside to the fresh morning air and stretched her arms wide. She glanced to the left and write but there were still no signs of Sango.
"Father, Kohaku, I will avenge you and every else, I will destroy Naraku. I will make you proud. I promise. I…I also think: I've found a way to be happy." She smiled, "I have great friends accompanying me. I will be happy for you, daddy. Something tells me I may have found him after all this time. The one I wish to share my life with…" Sango gazed up at the statue. She stood – unaware that Miroku was watching her from amongst the trees. She turned and deep inside, she felt all floaty. Without a care in the world, she felt purified and truly happy for once. 'Even if the priest is the one, it might not work, as I don't ever want children.' She thought to herself. She gazed at the floor whilst walking; she then closed her eyes. She rebounded off someone as she fell back to the floor but her hand was snatched and stopped her from hitting the ground. She opened her eyes.
"Oh…Houshi-sama, I'm sorry I didn't see you." They gazed into each other's eyes. He slowly pulled her hand closer to him bringing her up. She was fully standing as Miroku placed his other hand on the back of her neck bringing her head closer to his. 'What's happening?'
"You don't need to be sorry." Miroku whispered to her bringing her face closer. She didn't hesitate however she wasn't sure of what he was really going to do. Their lips were inches apart. They closed their eyes…
"Sango-chan! Miroku-sama!" Kagome called running down through the woods waving to be seen clearly. Sango immediately jumped away from Miroku and ran to greet Kagome. Kagome paused. "I wasn't interrupting something was I?" Kagome looked Sango in the eyes.
Sango shook her head. "No…no not at all." The three of them headed back.
"You are thinking about your father and Kohaku again aren't you?" Kagome put an arm around Sango's shoulder.
Sango smiled and shook her head. "I was just saying a short prayer to them." Sango turned to see Miroku trailing behind constantly staring at her. She blushed and turned around. She wasn't sure whether she was grateful for Kagome's interruption or not.
