"H-houshi-sama!" I really wished she would call me by my name. But that wasn't really the priority at hand. She drew a shaky breath and said, "What…?" When she didn't finish her sentence, I thought I should take away my hands, and I was about to when she leaned back against me. She felt so perfect there, like she fit.

Her soft brown hair blew against my face in the wind. I closed my eyes, mentally preparing myself for what I was about to say. In truth, I had no idea what I was going to say to her, but I had to say something. I had come this far, and I didn't really want to stop. This little game we were playing had to end. And besides, I would tell her anything and everything just to be able to keep holding her like this. This was how it was supposed to be.

"Sango, I…" I started, completely uncertain "I've always cared for you. Ever since I met you, I've admired your smarts, and the spark in your eyes, the way you fight, and of course your body." To show her I wasn't trying to be perverted (for once) I moved my cheek down to touch hers, making sure she noticed that both my hands were still around her middle. She gave in and leaned all the way back into me, warming me.

"I never dreamed I could feel like I do, that I could trust anyone so much. Sango … dearest Sango," I opened my mouth to continue but she interrupted me before I could.

"And all the other women?" There it was again, that crack in her voice. She sounded sad as she said it. I laughed to myself. She still hadn't realized? I smiled and nudged my cheek against hers.

"You are the one, Sango." My smile broadened. "It's always been you." She turned her head against me, pushing mine back. I was smiling so big I almost laughed. Looking into her eyes, I knew I had to tell her. I let my smile fade and moved my mouth to her ear and whispered into it; "I love you."

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Again, really short. I should have the next chapter up today. Tomorrow at the latest. Promise. Thanks to all who reviewed, please continue to do so.

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Azusa-chan