Rating: PG/K+
Genre: Romance/General
Pairing: Miroku/Sango
Word Count: 214
Summary: He's slowly learning how to get her attention without feeling the sting of her palm.
It was a rare moment when Sango was carefree enough to smile, perhaps even laugh. It was a treat to see her eyes light up and her mouth stretch into a soft curve. Most times, her eyes were focused into the distance, almost as if searching. Her mouth was normally drawn tight, a frown etched on her lovely features.
Miroku often watched her. It had become a habit during their travels together. At first, his focus was mainly towards her lower body and the tantalizing sway of her hips. Now he carefully studied the lines of her body, the way she held herself and the changing expressions of her eyes and facial features.
The more time they spent together, the more he came to realize just how her mind worked. A random groping or seemingly innocent compliment was not the way to her heart. Instead a thoughtful gesture was more likely to get her attention without feeling the sting of her palm. True, this did not always deter his wandering hand, but he was learning.
Gently grasping her hand, he smiled as she colored under his gaze, quickly looking away as he pulled her closer. As long as the smile remained on her face, he was willing to keep his hands where they were.