Well, reviews seem to be going down, but I'll continue anyway. Keep the reviews up! I MIGHT make another Inu+San fic.

Last Chapter:

-Let's find a place to rest.

Everyone except Sango looked surprised by Inuyasha's comment, but agreed quickly. They were all tired, and they set up camp in the small clearing. Inuyasha jumped up into a high tree branch, watching Sango help Kagome with the fire.

'My dear Sango... Why hadn't I considered you before? You would make the perfect mate...'

He thought.

Chapter 5-Returned Feelings

Weeks had passed by since Inuyasha and Sango's last talk together, even almost a month, and it seemed to unnoticed. They were walking along the path now, destroying demons here and there, and finding some sacred jewel shards. It was a particularly clear and warm day, when they decided to rest, and enjoy the rest of the day to themselves. Inuyasha didn't complain anymore when they rested. In fact, he hadn't spoken much at all for the past month. When the rest of the group was asleep, Inuyasha would be on a high tree branch, looking down at Sango. He could watch her all night if sleep didn't overtake him every night. They decided to rest at a clearing, the sun right above them. Kagome and Miroku sat down together, preparing something to eat, Sango and Shippo going to get water from a nearby river. Inuyasha silently jumped up into a tree branch, and looked off into the distance away from the rest of the group.

- Inuyasha, lunch is ready!

Kagome called, and Inuyasha slipped off the branch, walking over and sitting down with Kagome and Miroku, as Sango and Shippo came back with some water. They sat down as well, and started eating their meal of instant ramen. A few minutes later, they all finished, and rested, Shippo finished first along with Kirara, and they played a small game of tag together, and Sango joined in later while Kagome sat down next to a large rock, and leaned on it, doing her homework. Inuyasha just leaned on a tree, watching as the three played there game, and Miroku went over to Kagome, and looked through the books she weren't using.

- Is it really that hard Kagome? What are you working on?

- Yeah, I really don't get it at all... I'm doing math.

- It doesn't seem THAT hard. Here, let me try.

Miroku took Kagome's book, and said,

- Hmm... Well, if you add this... I think it would be... 46?

Kagome checked the answers.

- Almost. 532.

Kagome said, and laughed. Miroku smiled, and looked into her eyes.

- Close indeed.

Kagome looked back up, and said,

- I don't know what I'm going to do about all this work. It's just too much if I'm going to come to the feudal era to see you guys.

- So you're saying that you're not going to have time for us?

Miroku said, frowning a bit.

- Of course not! I'll always have time. If there isn't, I'll make time.

She said, smiling at him.

- Good. It just wouldn't be the same around here without you.

-

Night fell, and the group climbed up on a hill, watching as the sun sank swiftly.

- Well, how about we get some rest now?

Kagome asked, starting to walk back to their campsite.

-Yes, let's go.

Miroku said, following Kagome,

- Hey, wait for me!

Shippo yelled, and jumped up on Kagome's shoulder, leaving Inuyasha and Sango alone on the hill. Sango took a glance at Inuyasha, and turned to leave, but he stopped her, putting a hand on her shoulder.

- Sango, I want to talk to you.

- I'm tired. Aren't you Inuyasha? Let's go back.

She shrugged off his grip, following the path Kagome, Miroku and Shippo went, but was stopped again, Inuyasha taking her hand and yanking it back, making her turn and face her.

- Seriously, what the hell is wrong with you Sango? I just want to talk to you. What the hell is your problem in that?

Sango turned her face away, not meeting his expectant stare.

- Well?

- Inuyasha, why must you make me feel this way?

She said quietly.

- What?

- Inuyasha, do you have to say right up to my face that you don't care for me?

She asked, facing Inuyasha. There was silence for a second, and Inuyasha didn't answer. Sango looked down at the ground.

- Like I said, I want us to keep pretending it never happened. I don't want Miroku or Kagome to know. It was a stupid thought, really. It was just a small fantasy I was having. I guess it can never-

The rest of her sentence was lost in her throat, and when she realized what was happening, she found herself on the ground with Inuyasha on top of her, his eyes closed, and his lips against hers, kissing her passionately. At first, she tensed up by the action, trying to push him away, but Inuyasha had a firm grip, and had his arms around her. She gave up trying to fight it, and melted into his arms, kissing him back roughly, and wrapping her arms around him as well, enjoying the kiss, savoring the sweet taste of his lips. After when they broke due to lack of air, they were both panting for breath, and Sango had a huge blush on her face, seeing what just happened. She looked up at Inuyasha, whose arms were still around her and hers around his. She could see he was also blushing. He was red around the cheeks the tiniest bit, but it went away. They looked into each others eyes for a long time which seemed like seconds to them. Sango spoke first when her mind started to drift back into reality.

- I-Inuyasha... W-what...?

Inuyasha spoke, catching his breath.

- Don't... Ever... Say that I don't care for you. All this time, this past month was a hell to me. Knowing you were so close... That you had feelings for me, and I've wanted to say this to you all that time. I love you too.

Inuyasha said; as he saw Sango's eyes sparkle with a few tears of joy, he could see that her eyes were filled with want. For him. Sango was speechless; her words had failed her, but answered with her body. She used her arms that were already around him to push his head down, so she could taste his lips again. She kissed him roughly, and pressed her lips against his tightly, and felt Inuyasha's tongue leave his mouth shyly, and lick around inside hers, a soft moan escaping from her lips. She answered, her tongue meeting his, and licked back, and forced Inuyasha to roll over on his back, so Sango was on top. They broke the kiss, and Sango rested her head against Inuyasha's chest, trying to catch her breath. They didn't say anything, but just enjoyed each other's company, and the feel of each others bodies in their arms.

Kagome sighed, as she finished laying out the sleeping bags. She went inside one, yawning, as Shippo fell asleep on top of it.

- What's taking Inuyasha and Sango?

Miroku laid in the one next to her, Seeing Kirara go to sleep in Sango's.

- They must have just gone to get more firewood or something.

He said, nodding to the dying fire. Kagome nodded, and said,

- You're right.They shouldn't be in any danger. They can defend themselves. Good night Miroku.

- Good night.

They closed their eyes, falling asleep shortly.

-

- We should go back.

Sango said, and lifted her head, looking at Inuyasha. She was pulled back down by Inuyasha's arms, and he said,

- No, just stay with me like this just a little longer...

Sango smiled, and replied,

- Of course Inuyasha... But we'll have to keep this a secret from Miroku and Kagome, okay? The last think I want is for her to feel like I stabbed her in the back.

- Why would she feel that way?

Inuyasha asked.

- Because, she loves you silly!

- Oh... Yeah, right...

- So tonight... It's going to be our little secret, alright?

Sango asked.

- So that means we'll have to pretend it never happened.

- Only to Kagome and Miroku.

She replied.

- Fine, whatever...

Inuyasha said, closing his eyes.

- Inuyasha?

- Hmm?

- I love you.

Inuyasha sighed, opening his eyes, and hugged her tightly, and closed them again. Sango rested on him, and closed his eyes, both of them falling soundly asleep in each other's arms happily.