A/N: This is just an alert to all you anxious readers. Next chapter Miroku will make his all so important decision. Your diligence and faithfulness is about to pay off! Jus thought you'd like to know.
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Sangos-Gal: Yeah I know, hence the title. I think you're the first person to notice that. At least the first one to mention it.
OpenEarthMagic: I'm working on the Miroku/Kagome thing damn it! Give me some time. And you're the first person to think Kagome sounds like a slut. Girls like it too you know. (That's right ladies, I know your secret!)
Hotaru-chan: Glad you like my fiction so much! The whole point of Go From The Heart was to be warm and fuzzy. I just didit because I had the idea in my head forever and to appease some Sango/Miroku people angry at this one. And for fun of course. Don't hate Eri. You got to admit she makes the plot more interesting.
Pointy Objects: You really think my story is perfect? That's so flattering! I think this is probably my best multi-chapter fic, but I think it's far from perfect. Jumping for joy, singing and screaming at the top of your lungs, eh? I think you might be going a little overboard, but it's cool to know that my work provokes such reactions! I'm glad you noticed the details. I tried really hard to make them descriptive, but not too descriptive. I'd like to say I love your stuff to, but I'm not really a fan of Hey Arnold! I never thought this would be considered the best story ever! Read some of my other stuff if you like, who knows, I might even creep my way onto your favorites list! You may have just earned yourself a dedication!
SanMirLover: You're one of my favorite authors! I'm glad that you would even take a glance at one of my stories! Kagome didn't really steal Miroku from Sango. I mean Sango did say if she wanted him she could have him. And Sango was a little desperate, but hey, love makes people act very unlike themselves.
Kouga's #1 Fan: Don't worry about the pairings! I told you I'm making a Miroku/Kagome fiction for you especially didn't I? I've already wrote two chapters of it!
Sangonesan: It's okay. I prefer the Sango/Miroku coupling better to. Just enjoy the story! It'll all work out in some way, shape, fashion or form.
moonyme: Yeah, I always use young characters for the comic relief. And believe me those would-be assassins won't be back for more. Unless of course they're suckers for punishment, in which case I would be more than happy to dole it out myself.
Hayai-hakai: Kohaku didn't dash anyone's hopes. He was just giving his personal opinion. Yeah, I spent hours trying to figure out how to end Miroku's confrontation with Kagome well. I sped up the production of this chapter for reviewers just like you! The kind who express that they want a new chapter soon, but don't demand anything.
xxxroxyxxx: They might get back together, they might not. I am not a liberty to reveal that yet, but your patience will be rewarded.
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sango the monk slapper: Yeah, I think siblings are hilarious.
Chapter 35: Tickets
Miroku's eyes slowly opened where he lay. Kagome was next to him, breathing lightly. She appeared to still be asleep. "I ought to stay the night here more often." Miroku thought as he nuzzled and kissed her neck. He didn't care that she happened to be asleep at the moment. "I am so lucky to be with you." he said softly to the silence. If his head had been a bit higher, he would've noticed Kagome's lips curve into a smile.
"I heard that." she spoke up, startling Miroku.
"You weren't supposed to hear that. You're supposed to be asleep." Miroku replied.
"So what if I heard it? It's not like having feelings is a bad thing." Kagome said.
"I think Inuyasha would beg to differ with you on that one." Miroku joked.
"That's why Inuyasha isn't the one who's 'so lucky to be with me'." Kagome replied cockily.
"Yeah don't let it go to your head." Miroku grumbled, hoping Kagome wouldn't get too full of herself.
"It won't, don't worry. Besides, there's no way you're as lucky as I am."
"Liar. I got to go. Mushin is probably wondering where the hell I was last night. He was just too drunk to care before." Miroku told her. "I love you." he finished giving her a quick goodbye kiss.
Sango woke up happily the same morning. The previous night's events were still fresh in her mind. In fact she was hoping she might be able to do with something with Miroku again today. Why not? Besides, spending more time with him might influence his decision. She picked up the phone and dialed his number. "Hello?"
"Hi Miroku. It's me." Sango greeted him cheerily.
"Oh hey. What's new?" Miroku replied.
"Not too much. I had fun last night." she said.
"Me too. In more ways than one." he added mentally.
"Good to hear. I was thinking since we had so much fun last night we could do something together again today. What'd you say?" Sango asked hopefully.
"I don't know. You see, I told Kagome about what you said…"
"You what now?" Sango interrupted.
"I told Kagome that you wanted to get back together with me." Miroku repeated.
"What the hell! Miroku, why would you do something that incredibly stupid! I can imagine she didn't take it too well."
"Better than I expected actually. I'm still alive as you can tell. She didn't even dump me." Miroku said proudly.
"Sh-she didn't?" Sango asked in disbelief. She was silently hoping that dumping Miroku would be Kagome's initial reaction. "Did you give her your honest answer?"
"Yup. Can you believe it?"
"No. Was she even angry?"
"Yeah." Miroku admitted.
"How'd you get back on her good side?" Sango pried.
"It might've been because I err…tempted her?" Miroku answered uneasily.
"Tempted her? How so?"
"Well I…" Miroku paused, remembering exactly how he had tempted her. "You know what, it isn't important. What was it you were thinking about doing?"
"If you come over now, I'll show you." Sango chided.
"Why don't you tell me over the phone right now?"
"I like to build up suspense. But I think you'll like my idea." Sango finished and hung up the phone.
Miroku put down the receiver. "I'll never understand women." Miroku thought, throwing on his light jacket. He left his cell number for Mushin (who he had found passed out on the floor when he got home) and left.
"Hey!" Sango greeted Miroku all too happily.
"Hi. Now what was it that was such a surprise you made me walk all the way over here for in ten degree (50 degrees U.S.) weather for?" Miroku was slightly annoyed Sango had made him walk several blocks in such chilly conditions.
"Merry Christmas Miroku." Sango wished him as she produced two tickets from her pocket. Miroku gazed at the two tickets as if they were priceless treasures. Of course, in his opinion they were priceless treasure. They were tickets to a Reel Big Fish concert at the Kyoto Civic Dome, 7:00 pm tonight.
"Are those real?" Miroku asked intently.
"Yes." Sango smirked.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"Do you swear to God?"
"Yes." That was all Miroku needed to hear. He pulled Sango into a bone-crushing hug, lifting her 3 decimeters off the ground.
"I love you!" he proclaimed. "How on earth did you get these? I'd kill for those tickets!"
"Oh I have my ways." Sango said. "So, you interested?"
"Are you the coolest, best, hottest, most awesome, wonderful, kind, smart and beautiful girl on the face of the planet? Of course I'm interested!" Miroku shouted setting her down. "No catch?"
"Of course there's not catch. There are a few conditions though. One, you aren't allowed to grope any girls, including myself. Two, you act as my human shield in the pit if I ask. Three, you drive." Sango stated.
"Done, done and done! If you don't want to I won't even look at any other girls, I'll take a bullet for you, and I'll carry all 200 kilometers (appox. 125 miles (A/N: Yeah I know it's kind of far but it was the closest major city I could think of. Besides I drove that far for a Green Day Concert once.)) you on my back for this!"
"I'd rather you drive. If we hoof it we'll never get there." Sango brought to mind the time frame as she tossed Miroku the keys. "You set?"
"Hells yeah I'm set! Let's roll!" Miroku yelled with enthusiasm.
"You can calm down now. It's not like you just won the lottery or anything." Sango said, though glad that Miroku was so happy; found his boundless cheer to be a bit overboard.
"Please Sango; you must know there is no greater joy than the joy of music." Miroku said as he started the ignition. "Good thing it's a long drive. I'll need sometime to think of a way to pay you back for this."
"Just have fun. Besides, I didn't get these tickets just for you, you know." Sango replied.
"You're the best, hon." Miroku revved the engine for good measure and sped off towards the highway.
