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Muffins McKenzie: I don't know who Miroku's going to pick myself either.

Monkeyfeet180: I am proud. I like to test my fans to see who loyal readers are and who are flaky folk who only want to see what they like to see.

tashy911: They probably will hook up near the end of the story. Tell me what day in August your birthday is. I might get you a new chapter. ;)

NekoYasha101: I'm glad I make sound "so right". That's what I was shooting for. Like I said earlier I still don't know what I'm going to do so you'll just have to wait and see.

AnimeAngelz: What are you talking about? Kagome/Miroku rules! Though I'm glad you still like my story.

Sangos-Gal: Why would Inuyasha call Kagome to talk? Inuyasha doesn't apologize, it's not his thing! Even if Inuyasha did apologize, I wouldn't do it the same way Sango did to Miroku. That would just prove I'm not as creative as I give people the illusion I am. Glad you can breathe again. I'm surprised you didn't suffocate. Where'd you learn your breath control?

Kasai to Kasumi: You held your breath too? God, maybe I should stop making couple swaps. I could end up hurting someone.

mizz Tasuki: I'm glad I was able to convert you to pro-Kagome/Miroku as well. That's what I like to try to do, make people accept the unfamiliar. If I decide to keep it Kagome/Miroku I'll think about having Kagome and Inuyasha get back on good terms with one another. I probably will, because some peoples are requesting a sequel. What do you think?

moonyme: Don't trouble yourself, I already made them pay. They won't be pulling anymore shit like that for a while. Don't worry about Kagome. Even if they do break up, that girls got everyone's eye.

: S: Read and find out.

Anicypov: I read your story and I like! You are a skilled author. And I am flattered to know that I am your favorite! You are the first person to say that! I thought I'd need to improve quite a bit before I could make someone's top spot! And I am a guy, fyi. Do I come off as a girl? I know it's mostly girls who read this stuff so I try to do it in a style they'd enjoy. I updated at 9 Central Time so I don't know why it took so long for you to get the e-mail. You should complain to the admin.

Tera McCaslin: You're never satisfied! I swear I'm gonna block you from my stories if you complain one more damn time! And, you sicko, please don't inform me of anymore of your erotic fantasies about fictional characters. That is way too much information.

Hayai-Hakai: Don't worry about Kagome. She's got the attention of a lot more guys than just Miroku and Inuyasha; though there's no way I'm going to pair her with any of them.

Chapter 34: Decisions, Decisions

Sango hummed a happy tune as she put on her bathrobe after exiting the shower. She was so glad; giddy didn't even come close to describing how good she felt. Knowing that her request of Miroku was somewhat ludicrous, she had prepared herself for disappointment. Not only did she want Miroku back after dumping him, she had wanted him back even though she knew he was involved with someone else. Kagome of all people! She never dreamed Miroku would drop everything he had with Kagome; sweet, beautiful, innocent Kagome, for her. But he was actually considering it! Sango was sure the only thing that could make her happier was learning that Miroku had chosen her.

Miroku however was not in as good a mood. Would you be? He had been put in the most difficult position. He was sure the great God and Buddha enjoyed messing with his life. How was he supposed to choose between Kagome and Sango? They were both stunningly beautiful, they were both smart, they were both kind and sweet and to top it all off, they both loved him more than anything. While it felt good to know that two girls thought so highly of him, it killed him to know he could only please one of them. He loved them both. It figures the one decision that was too important to flip a coin over was the hardest one he had faced in a long time, perhaps ever. How was he going to tell Kagome? She'd flip out knowing only that Sango wanted to be with him again, never mind letting her know he needed to brood over it! His long thought train was lost as the ringing of the phone rang through the silence. "Hello?"

"Hey baby, it's me. I'm bored, want to come over?" Kagome asked.

"Isn't it kind of late? It's like midnight and-"

"My parents are gone for the night." Kagome added, knowing that would be all Miroku would need to hear.

"I'll be right over." Miroku hung up the telephone without finishing his previous thought.

"Hey babe." Miroku greeted his girlfriend as he entered her house.

"Hi hon. Did you have a nice evening with Sango?"

"Yeah, for the most part." Miroku replied half-heartedly.

"For the most part?" Kagome asked.

"Uh-huh. Listen, you got to promise me you won't flip out when I tell you this."

"I promise I'll try. What happened?" Kagome said in a dangerously low voice.

"Well, we were eating at Chili's having a good time when out of nowhere she tells me she wants to hook back up." Miroku explained, bracing himself for Kagome's reaction.

"She said WHAT now? You better be kidding me."

"I'm afraid not."

"WHO THE HELL DOES SHE THINK SHE IS? She can't just not speak to you for the whole summer and then expect you to be available! Imposing on you like that! I don't believe her!" Kagome huffed. "I hope she realized what a stupid request that is when you denied her!"

"Heh, heh…" Miroku laughed nervously.

"YOU SAID YES!" Kagome shouted practically at the top of her lungs.

"All I told her was maybe!" Miroku blustered in his own defense.

"Why didn't you just say 'no'?" Kagome demanded.

"She caught me off guard! Besides, I didn't want to hurt her feelings."

"Well you're going to hurt her feelings eventually anyway when you tell her no." Kagome reminded him.

Miroku swallowed noticeably. "Uh..."

"Need I remind you that she dumped you? Twice. And off circumstantial evidence no less!" Kagome ranted.

"I know. I just can't help but feel sorry for her." Miroku explained.

"Feel sorry for her? You're considering taking her back because you feel sorry for her?" Kagome cackled, looking fit to explode.

"Um, yeah."

"Get out of my house. I'm feeling a bit stressed." Kagome said turning her back to Miroku.

"Well making me leave won't get rid of that stress. You sure you don't want me to help you 'loosen up'?" Miroku said with his trademark grin. Kagome responded with silence. She tried to look indignant, but was having a bit of trouble. She was still pretty angry, but the better half of her was telling her to let it go. "Come on Kagome, you know the cold shoulder won't work on me either." Miroku continued, wrapping his arms around Kagome's waist. Kagome rolled her eyes and smiled, deciding she could let this slip. She'd probably do the same thing in his position, and at least he was honest with her which is more than she could say for some people. (I.e. Inuyasha)

"Fine you sweet talker, but only because you owe me for blowing me off tonight." Kagome lied.

"But of course." Miroku agreed, knowing damn well she was lying.

"Hey sis." Kohaku greeted his sibling as she came down the stairs. "Have fun with Miroku?" He smiled knowingly. The pleased glow his sister had about her the whole night didn't escape his notice.

"Not only did I have fun. We made up!" Sango squealed.

"You mean you're getting back together?" Kohaku asked.

"Maybe." Sango continued with delight.

"And this is the same Miroku you said was an; and I quote 'dirty, two-faced slug' not even last week?" Kohaku confirmed.

"Well, you'd be surprised how much somebody can change in a week." Sango replied.

"But I thought he was going out with Sota's sister."

"He is. But he might drop her for me." Sango explained.

"No way would he dump Kagome for you. I mean look at that girl. She is such a hottie!" Kohaku exclaimed.

"You think Kagome is a hottie?"

"Yeah, so what? Aren't I allowed to have an opinion of her?"

"Well, considering she's four years older than you…" Sango said.

"Just because I think she's hot doesn't mean I have an interest in her. God Sango, grow up." Sango was in no mood to get lectured on maturity by her little brother.

"Go climb a tree."

"Just don't get your hopes up. Aside from Kagome being fine, you were the one who dumped him."

"Get out of here. Why don't you go bother somebody else?"

A/N: I know that last part was pointless but I was stretching to get past my 1,000 word minimum.