I'm back. Dance Team practice is swallowing me whole, and what other time I have left is spent on sleeping, eating, reading others' fanfiction, etc., so…yeah. I'll try and get this out soon, and I have a feeling it won't be as long as my others have been. I know exactly what I want out of the beginning of this chapter, but as for the end…well…I have NO clue, whatsoever. I'm going to try and finish this and at least start another chapter before I disappear for a week. (dance Camp)

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Kagome's eyes darted around the room. What would she do? Surely Inuyasha would reject her if she was pregnant. That was…something that couldn't happen. She loved Inuyasha too much to lose him. She would be nothing without him. A silly little school girl with a baby and no family, no friends. Her family might as well abandon her if she was pregnant, they would be looked down on until the child was grown if she were to give birth to it. Her mind raced back to Inuyasha. Just seconds ago, though it seemed like months, he had said that he wanted to take her as his mate. From what she new, mating was the demon form of marrying, or at least, she guessed as so. And to marry, two people had to be in love. If Inuyasha loved her, it would never change…that's not true. He'll think that…he'll think that I chose this. Kagome looked at the door, tears streaming down her face.

"It's…not fair…" She whispered, biting her lip to keep from sobbing aloud. She hated everything, now. The world was being cruel. She ached, both her body and her soul. Her very existence hurt. Everything she knew and loved was crumbling down around her. Now, all she had to do was break herself entirely and take the pregnancy test. Kagome shook her head at herself. No use. She knew what was going on inside of her, and it hurt her. She would love the child, yes, but loathe it at the same time.

Inuyasha stood outside of the door, hearing Kagome's laboured breathing, smelling the strong scent of her tears. What is going on…He sighed, straightened up, and walked into the room, staring at Kagome after he was inside the room. She's crying…it's because of me…because I told her… Inuyasha coughed, swallowing down a large lump in his throat. Kagome was hurting because of him, or so he thought. Inuyasha walked over to the bed, sitting down beside Kagome, touching her arm softly. The want to mark her was stronger than ever, but Inuyasha couldn't. She was too vulnerable, too delicate. He didn't want to risk losing her.

Kagome crumpled into him at that simple touch. She sobbed loudly, clutching the red kimono, burying her head into his chest. Inuyasha's eyes opened, as he wrapped his arms around her, completely confused. This couldn't be about what he had said earlier. She would be avoiding him completely, disgusted at the fact that he, a half breed, filthy and dirty, had said that to her. This was about something else…the rape, possibly? Inuyasha's heart softened. He remembered that he would kill the bastard that had done that to her. He was just thankful that there had been no change in her scent. That would mean the bastard had done the unthinkable. Kagome was still his innocent little girl. He hugged her even more tightly as she sobbed, her entire body shaking. Inuyasha stroked the girl's hair, then rubbed her back, shoulders, and finally arms in an attempt to stop her crying, but nothing worked. He finally put her down on the bed, softly, and quickly rushed across the room, shutting the door. Kagome's sobs continued for a few more minutes, seaming like hours and days to Inuyasha. She only let go of him that once when he went to shut the door, and that mere moment had scared her. She could have sworn he was getting up and leaving. Surely he could smell it on her. Her fear, her anxiety…her pregnancy. The thought tore her up inside. Her heart was being ripped to tiny, microscopic pieces, and she doubted that they would ever be fully recovered. She was going to lose Inuyasha, her love. Every time the thought crossed her mind, she cried harder. Inuyasha kissed the top of her head, stroking her back again.

What the hell is going on! He felt helpless and small. Inuyasha hadn't felt like this since…his mother. He'd never seen Kagome so upset, not even after he…found her. Inuyasha shook his head, bringing his hand under Kagome's chin, lifting it to look her in the eyes. Tears streamed down her face as she tried to pull away, but Inuyasha forced her to look at him again.

"Kagome, what is going on? Why are you so upset?" Inuyasha stared into her deep brown orbs. Her eyes were bloodshot, her face was tinted a nice color red because of all of her crying. Kagome simply looked at him, thinking, again.

"I need…" She shook her head. It was useless to tell Inuyasha what was going on. She doubted that she would even be able to tell him if she wasn't pregnant. She simply kissed Inuyasha softly on the cheeks, whispering that she'd be back, and rushed off to the bathroom. If she was lucky, her mom would still have pregnancy tests.

Lady Luck favored Kagome that day. In the back of the cabinet under the sink, there it was, a thin pink box with Japanese symbols on it. Kagome's hands shook as she read it. This was it. Kagome pulled out one of the small packets…only to be inturupted.

"'SIS! I GOTTA PEE!" Souta screamed, pounding on the door. Kagome jerked out of her world of pregnancy, shoving the box back into the cabinet.

"Hang on!" She shouted, composing herself, walking up to the door. She smiled, unlocking the door, opening it. Souta squirmed as she got out of the way, then darted into the bathroom, slamming the door shut. Kagome shuddered. She had been so close to finding out the truth…she felt tears again. The girl darted towards her room, blinking quickly. She needed Inuyasha. She needed him to get through this. Even if he would end up leaving her, she needed to be with Inuyasha for as long as possible. Kagome opened her door and shut it, collapsing on the floor. She closed here eyes. She wouldn't cry, she wouldn't allow it. Inuyasha walked over to the girl, standing her up.

"Kagome, tell me what's wrong." Inuyasha demanded, placing his hands both firmly and comfortingly on Kagome's shoulders. She whimpered in reply. "There is NOTHING different. Your scent is still the same. You look the same. You're still perfect, Kagome." Inuyasha bit out, as Kagome's eyes widened. Could he smell pregnancy? She sure thought he could…it would only be logical! He would be able to smell a different body inside of her own…Kagome's eyes lit up with hope.

"I…Inuyasha, are you sure that n-none of me has changed? Especially not my scent?" Kagome asked, shaking. Inuyasha blinked, looking at the girl, then inhaled for a long time, exhaling much more quickly.

"Nothing." He said, quietly, as Kagome threw her arms around his neck. There was hope. Hope that she wouldn't lose him, hope that she wasn't pregnant. Inuyasha blinked in confusion, wrapping his arms around her back happily. She was excited, he could smell it. The scent of anxiousness was still there, and he could still smell fear, but the sadness was gone. Entirely. Inuyasha pulled Kagome's body against his own, inhaling her scent. It was so intoxicating, and that hadn't changed. He thought back to what Sesshoumaru had said. He needed to mark her. But wouldn't she freak out if she found out that he was going to have to bite her, break her skin, and then drink some of her blood, then in turn mix some of his blood with hers? He still had to figure out what had her so worked up, AND read that diary. The diary can wait. He decided for himself, looking down at Kagome. "Are you going to tell me why you're so happy all of a sudden?" He asked her, scratching her sides softly with his claws. Kagome tensed up, and giggled.

"No…not right now." She whispered, kissing him softly, then wriggling out of his grasp, slowly walking to the bathroom. She was so happy. She wasn't pregnant, well, maybe. All she needed was to pee on the stupid little piece of plastic to be sure of it. Kagome opened the door and shut it, being sure to lock it, and grabbed around under the sink until her hands hit the little card board box. This was the moment of truth.

Miroku sighed, looking at Sango incriminatingly. Sango simply blinked back.

"Kagome and Inuyasha." Miroku mumbled quietly, and Sango smiled, her brown eyes sparkling.

"Are better together than Kikyo and Inuyasha." She finished his sentence in her own opinion, and the monk laughed.

"I believe that you are correct in that decision, Sango." Miroku said, shifting his staff on his lap. Miroku's hand reached up as he scratched the back of his neck. Kaede had left about an hour or so ago, and had taken Shippo with her to a neighboring village. Kirara had gone off, more like been dragged off, to play with some of the village children a few moments ago as well, so the monk and the slayer were left all alone. Their entire time alone had been spent silently, one staring at the other until the one being stared at looked, then, it switched. Miroku gulped down a lump in his throat and stared at Sango. "So, what do you think you'll do after we defeat Naraku?" Miroku asked, his violet eyes burning holes in Sango.

"Well, uh, I guess Kohaku and I will most likely re-build the village. I really don't want to leave you…all, but, I guess that'll have to happen." Sango said, forcing it to leave her lips smoothly. She quickly added in 'all' in an effort to cover herself. It was almost too hard for her to resist simply walking over and embracing Miroku. "You?" She asked suavely, composing herself as quickly as she could…or at least, she had been, until Miroku walked over and sat near her. DAMN HIM!

Miroku simply rested his head against the wall near Sango, closing his eyes. "I don't know what I'll be doing or where I'll be." Miroku mumbled quietly, looking over at Sango after a few moments passed, mentally smiling. She's cracking…

Damn him! Damn him damn him damn him! Sango mentally screamed, finding herself being drawn to Miroku. If he was only a few inches further from her, she would be fine…she inhaled the air. She could smell him, he was so close. Sango shook her head at herself composing herself. She smiled. She could turn this on him, no problem.

"Miroku, have I ever told you how laid back I am?" Sango asked, an evil grin residing on her face the entire time. Miroku's eyes widened, looking at her as he shook his head. Sango chuckled. "Ah, yes. Back in the village, I wouldn't ever make the first…uh…move on any boys." She smiled, lying, biting her lip. She couldn't laugh at Miroku's expression.

Miroku screamed mentally. She twisted this against me!

Sango's smile widened as she stared at Miroku. What do you think of that, monk? She asked herself mentally, smiling. This was almost too fun, and she had nothing to lose. The worst that could happen…Sango blinked. What was the worst that could happen? Miroku kissing her was defiantly not a bad thing. Sango smiled, then mentally slapped herself. She was looking forward to this…

Miroku snapped his fingers in front of Sango's eyes to try and gain her attention. Sango shook to awareness, staring into the deep purple pools.

"His eyes are beautiful…" Sango mumbled quietly, not meaning to say it out loud, but Miroku heard it. The beautiful violet eyes blinked at the girl.

"'Ya really think so?" He asked, smiling, and placing his hand safely on her shoulder, a genuine smile shining from his face. Sango's eyes widened as she chuckled quietly, a deep red shade taking over her face.

"Uh…" The girl bit her lip as Miroku's smile faded to a mischievous smirk, his hand slowly raising from her shoulder to cup the side of her cheek. Sango froze.

"Sango, you truly are beautiful." The monk whispered, leaning in, close to the girl, maintaining mere centimeters between the two. Sango held her breath. She was going to kiss Miroku, Sango was going to kiss Miroku…SHE WAS GOING TO KISS MIROKU! She was surprised that her head didn't just explode right atop her shoulders at that very second. Miroku chuckled, closing his eyes slowly and pressing his dry lips against Sango's soft pink ones, wrapping his free arm around her neck.

Sango's eyes widened. She was kissing Miroku. I'M KISSING MIROKU! After wrapping her arms instinctively around Miroku's neck and holding to him for dear life, she daintily let her mouth open to Miroku's exploring tongue.

After a few seconds Sango pulled away, gasping for air, as Miroku pressed his forehead against hers. Both smiled contently.

"Would you believe me if I told you that was my first kiss?" Miroku asked passively, smirking at Sango.

"No." Sango whispered, still holding to the back of his robes behind his neck. Miroku shook his head at the girl and kissed the tip of her nose softly.

"Well, Miss Sango, you'd better start believing me." He said quietly, pulling her into his lap, leaning against the wall sleepily. As Miroku drifted off into a peaceful slumber, Sango was stuck, in his lap, her mind racing, her body begging for movement. She was on a total adrenalin high. But still, it was nice to be held like this. At least she knew the monk cared…

Kagome's screech was heard through the entire household, though only Inuyasha was close enough to react. The hanyou, who had been peacefully sleeping on the girls bed, jolted up and through the hall, colliding with the bathroom door. As he attempted to rip the knob off in vein, Inuyasha asked Kagome, 'calmly', what was going on.

"Kagome! Let me in the damn room and tell me why the hell you screamed!" Inuyasha shouted, slaming his own body against the door.

So much for calmly.

And so, it's finally done and over with. Yes, I know. So much shorter, and I really am sorry. But my friend that goes to see his dad in the summer (his dad lives in Texas) is on, and we're going to cokemusic(dot)com, and it'll be fun…yeah. So, regarding the SangoxMiroku kiss. Too early? Well, I told my friend Mackenzie (SpottedLionHanyou) about the even thought of having the two kiss, and her exact words were "Can you say MOUTH ORGY CITY?"…XD Wow, I love Mackenzie. She's great. But I'm sorry I didn't get this out before camp, and it feels SSSSOOOO good to be up late and writing again. But, h'anyways, I think I'm done taking up space. Thanks, once again, to my loyal reviewers. And sorry about the cliffy…:Smirketh: You'll love me in the end…don't worry.