Inuyasha sighed as his mind roused himself from his gentle sleep. He licked his lips slightly, and blinked, trying to clear the haziness of his sleep-muddled vision. He looked around slightly and smiled.

Once again, I wake up in bed with you, he thought. Only this time, I remember exactly what happened...

Indeed he did; how could he forget the best night in his life? Proof enough of this was nude woman sleeping in his arms, her body pressed tightly against his own. Her face was near his cheek, and he could feel her moist breath.

He shifted slightly and inhaled the scent of her hair. How am I here? What gods are in my favor? He kissed her neck slightly, and rested his chin upon her shoulder.

Kagome woke up. She smiled slightly, and her arms wrapped around Inuyasha. "Hey..."

"Hey..."

They turned to face each other. Each one looked nervous, almost worried of the others reactions.

Kagome gulped. "I, um, I guess this makes us a couple now, ne?" She laughed unsteadily, as if she didn't know to take her question seriously.

"Of course," Inuyasha replied, kissing her slightly on the lips as if in reassurance.

"We're moving a little fast, aren't we?" asked Kagome wryly.

"No shit," smirked Inuyasha. "But I don't care. You...you're nice to me, you tolerate me, and you're just a generally good person. Most importantly, you're tough...you stick it out against me to the end, and no one's ever done that. To be honest, I've fallen for you without realizing it. That doesn't happen much at all..."

He looked down, bangs shading his eyes. He was not used to spilling his heart out...he had only done it once before.

He finally looked up, afraid of what he might see in Kagome's eyes. Regret? Rejection? Embarrassment?

He certainly wasn't expecting the mirth that glittered in her eyes. She smiled. "Oh, I'm not beautiful as well?"

Inuyasha blinked. This girl...is amazing for my soul. He grinned, and lightly tackled her. He kissed her neck again. "You think I guy like me would settle for less?" he teased.

Right before they reengaged in last nights activities, she whispered, "I like you too," in his ear.

Miroku woke to a throbbing in his head. He sighed. Maybe I'm overdoing the drinking... He looked down and saw Sango sleeping curled against him. Then again, maybe I'm drinking just the right amount...

He sighed again. She probably will never realize how much I care...she must think I'm just a sex-crazed moron.

Miroku glanced at her perk rear sticking out slightly. He stretched his fingers and grinned. Then again, she wouldn't be far off...

He placed his hand on the desired location. Sango murmured slightly in her sleep. Then she realized what was happening...and snapped to awakeness. Her face turned red, and quite angry.

"BASTARD!"

"Slap!"

"Ow...but you were in my bed..."

Sango shut the door. I thought he really might be a nice guy, but noooooooo! He's a pervert through and through...

She opened her own door, too quick too think about the missing Inuyasha...he was the farthest thing from his mind.

She blanched as she saw the scene on the bed in front of her. Inuyasha was on top of Kagome...naked. The both had looked up at the disturbance. Three bright red faces looked at each other. Inuyasha's eye twitched.

"GET THE FUCK OUT!" he roared.

Sango complied, more in fear of her mental health than Inuyasha's wrath. She stood there in the hallway, back against the door, too stunned to think of anything.

About five minutes later, she nearly fell back when the door opened behind her. Inuyasha and Kagome came out, full dressed. Kagome's face was redder than Ashlee Simpson's on SNL. Inuyasha looked as though he was redder to break whatever was closest to him.

"I'm so sorry," stammered out Sango. "I w-was just w-walking in and..."

"Whatever," snapped Inuyasha. "Just don't talk about again."

Sango nodded, as Miroku came out of his room. "Talk about what, hmm?"

"Nothing!" came the voices of Sango and Inuyasha. Kagome stared out the ground, and muttered "Sango walked in on me and Inuyasha making love..."

The others blinked. Inuyasha burst out with "Did ya hafta inform that bastard?!?!"

She looked at him, slightly exasperated. "He would have found out anyway..." She looked worried. "You're not ashamed, are you?"

He looked at her, about to cry. His expression softened. "Of course not," he said. "My sex life just isn't something I like to share..."

She still looked unconvinced, so he leaned in and kissed her. Her face brightened as she returned the kiss.

Miroku clapped him on the back. "Bravo! Now, anyone mind telling me just what the hell happened last night, ne?"

They all sat in the boys' room. Sango and Miroku were at different desks and Inuyasha and Kagome were sitting on the bed. His arms were wrapped around her waist, almost protectively.

Miroku looked thoughtful for once. "Blackout, hmmm?"

"Yeah, why?"

He looked at Inuyasha with a grin. There was a mischievous twinkle in his eyes. "I have a plan for how to get your sword...a good plan."

Sorry this is so short, I'm lazy, and had a party that occupied most of the weekend. That's not a respectable excuse, is it? Oh, well...thanx for reading, if you are.