Hello everyone! I'm still losing inspiration for this fic, but I'm gonna force myself to write this chapter because of all the great reviews!

Chapter 10 Truth

A week had passed, however Inuyasha or Sango had yet to say a word about their relationship. They just couldn't bring themselves to do it; even Inuyasha, the one who never liked to beat around the bush always hesitated at the last minute. It was another uneventful day searching for shards or any sign of Naraku, but they found nothing by the end of daylight, so the group decided to rest in a small clearing. There was a small cliff at the edge of their campsite, and there was also a river. Sango offered to get firewood, and Miroku and Shippo went off to the nearby river to fetch some water for dinner, leaving Inuyasha and Kagome. They started on preparing the instant ramen. When they finished, and waited for Miroku for the water and Sango and Kirara for the firewood. They sat near the cliff, their legs hanging over the edge. Kagome smiled as she watched the sun start to set in the horizon, leaving a wonderful orange light over the trees below. Kagome shuffled over beside Inuyasha, and leaned against him slightly, keeping her eyes on the horizon.

Isn't it beautiful Inuyasha?

She asked, and he nodded, pulling away slowly.

K-Kagome...?

He said, looking down under the cliff.

Yes?

She asked, turning her head to look at him.

What is it?

Inuyasha took a deep breath, and thought. 'I'm just gonna do it, it might hurt her less than if she found out some other way...'

Umm...I...

Go on Inuyasha.

Said a voice behind them, and they turned around. Sango had returned with the firewood, and set it down back at the site. She walked over to them, and kneeled behind them, nodding at Inuyasha.

Say it...

She said.

Uhhh...

Oh come on Inuyasha! Spit it out!

Kagome yelled, starting to get irritated.

Sango, what is it? You seem to know.

Kagome said, staring back at Sango.

Sango and I... We're... Damn it, how do I say this?

Inuyasha said, getting a curious look from Kagome.

What?

We're... Mates...

Sango finished him, and looked down at the ground, avoiding the look in Kagome's face, which was a mixture of confusion, hurt and disbelief.

What? Mates? What does that mean? T-that can't mean that y-you two are... You can't be...

She was silenced by a loud clunk of wood falling on the ground, and spilt water. The three looked back, and Saw Miroku, and saw that he dropped his bucket of water.

S-sango? Y-you and Inuyasha?

He said, looking shocked.

Yeah, we are.

Sango said simply, and stood up, brushing herself off, and showed them the bite mark right below her neck.

B-but S-sango, you... Miroku... Y-you two were supposed t-to...

Kagome stammered.

I'm sorry, but... I don't think it's going to happen... We've made our decision.

Sango replied, getting up as well.

Come on guys! The food is getting cold!

Said a squeaky child's voice from behind all of them.

Coming Shippo!

Sango yelled, and held out a hand to Kagome.

Let's go back... It's getting dark.

Kagome didn't take Sango's hand, and pushed herself up, walking back to the camp along with Miroku silently. Sango shrugged, and started walking with Inuyasha back, and they all sat down, picking up their ramen. Shippo had used his bucket of water, and poured it into all the cups, miraculously not burning himself for once. Kagome set hers back down, and gave it to Shippo.

I'm not hungry, you can have mine...

She stared into the crackling fire, and remained silent as the rest of the group around her ate silently as well. They finished up, and Shippo stared around, the silence starting to get to him.

Hey guys, why are you all so quiet?

He asked, and Kirara mewled, as if to agree with Shippo.

It's nothing. I guess we're all just tired. Let's go to sleep.

Miroku said, and stood up, walking over to his sleeping bag. Sango did the same, and Kirara followed. As Inuyasha turned to leave, Kagome spoke.

Inuyasha, I'm going home tomorrow.

Inuyasha nodded, and replied,

Alright, I'll take you.

No, you don't have to, I can go by myself.

But,

It's alright.

She insisted, and Sango called over to her.

You can take Kirara to the well tomorrow Kagome.

I said it's alright, end of discussion. I'm going to sleep now.
She walked over to her sleeping back, and snuggled inside, closing her eyes. Inuyasha and Sango both shrugged, and Sango lied down next to the sleeping Kirara. Inuyasha walked over to her, and sat leaning against a tree, taking the tetsusaiga out of his sash, and holding onto it in his crossed arms.

Sango looked up at Inuyasha, and smiled.

I'm glad we finally told them... It feels so much better already.

She whispered to him and sat up.

Don't you feel better?

Well, I kind of do, but I'm still worried about Kagome and Miroku... They haven't gotten the chance to say anything yet...

Inuyasha replied, and sighed.

Everything's going to be alright Inuyasha. I just know it is.

She said, stroking his silvery hair, and her hand making it's way up to his doglike ears. She gently brushed them with her fingers, and Inuyasha made a low purring sound as she stroked his ears. There was always something different about her touch; when anyone else touched his ears, when Kagome or his friends touched his ears, they hurt like hell. He never really showed it, but when they pinch it, and feel it to see if they were real, it hurt him a lot. They were really sensitive not only to hearing, but to touch as well, but Sango, she was different. Her touch was soft and smooth, and soothing. She smiled, and leaned over, kissing him gently on the lips. She broke after a few seconds, and lied back down, and held Inuyasha's hand with the one she was just stroking his head with.

Good night Inuyasha.

G'night Sango.

Inuyasha replied, and they both closed their eyes, falling asleep soon after.

Crap chapter, I know I know, but well, I've been making stuff up as I went for this fic all the way from chapter 1, and it's starting to fail on me right now, so it's getting worse... I'm sorry! I hope I can get more chapters up and end this story so I can have a fresh start on a new one soon!