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Chapter 5: Fighting Back

Miroku leaned back with his hands behind his head and sighed contentedly. "That spread was most delicious Lady Kagome. I must say we are truly blesses to have one as gifted in the culinary arts as you in our group."

"I agree." Sango said. "I think that may have just been the finest food I have ever tasted. Did you enjoy it Inuyasha?"

"Feh. It was okay." Kagome beamed with pride. She knew the others weren't exaggerating if she could even get a compliment from Inuyasha.

"What do you mean 'okay'? That was great!" Shippo exclaimed.

I'm off to bathe. You coming too Kagome?" Sango asked.

"Sure why not? Keep an eye on Miroku, would you Inuyasha?" Kagome politely requested.

"Fine, whatever." Inuyasha replied lying down in his odd pose.

Kagome and Sango eased into the warm pool of water. "Ahh." Kagome sighed, reveling in the relaxing feeling of the water. If only air jets had been invented yet. "This feels so good."

"Indeed." Sango agreed. "Now about Miroku…"

"Look Sango, there's no way he could be in love with me. I'm sure he still loves you, so what if he's been more affectionate to me lately? We have gotten closer since our talk." Kagome reasoned.

"He called you 'his love' Kagome. He's only called me that before. I do think he's had a change of heart. And I wanted him before it was the cool thing to do! You can't just suddenly be in love with Miroku and take him away!" Sango complained.

"Sango, we promised each other we could both pursue Miroku without stopping the other! I'm in love with him too, and not just because Inuyasha broke my heart either! I know it sounds weird but please try to believe me." Kagome pleaded.

"Fine." Sango reluctantly grumbled.

"Thank you Sango." Kagome said gratefully. She washed herself with the soap and shampoo she had brought back from her time and left once she was finished. She left her soaps at the spring for Sango, as she got out of the spring, wrapped a towel around herself and left.

Meanwhile, Miroku was about to attempt his getaway. "Say, Inuyasha, I think I'll go for a walk. Care to join me?"

"No and you're not going anywhere you sick-minded freak." Inuyasha corrected him. Miroku decided to try plan B. He picked up a stick that was nearby and shook it to get Inuyasha's attention. Suddenly, Inuyasha sat at attention on all fours a mile-wide smile on his features, tongue lolling out of his mouth, ears perked up. Miroku snickered at Inuyasha's very dog-like reaction.

"You want the stick boy? You want the nice stick?" Miroku asked. Inuyasha nodded vigorously. "See the stick? Fetch boy!" Miroku threw the stick as far as he could in the direction opposite that of the hot spring. Inuyasha ran off after the stick still on all fours. "Piece of cake." Miroku declared proudly. Inuyasha retuned with the stick in his mouth, but found no Miroku.

"Wait a minute? Did I just fetch a stick?" Inuyasha wondered out loud. He spat it out and cursed. "Damn. First Kagome, now Miroku. I AM NOT A DOG!" he shouted.

Miroku watched Kagome leave and was rather upset, but at least he still had yet to witness the lovely body of Sango. The lord had carved the two ladies so beautifully and for that Miroku was grateful. Once Kagome was surely out of earshot, Sango spoke. "I know you're there Houshi-sama." she said. Miroku immediately stiffened up and sucked in his breath, careful to not even make the slightest noise. "It's not working Houshi-sama, I know you're there. Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you. In fact why don't you join me?" Miroku was very confused? Was this a trick?

"You…you mean it?" he asked.

"Yes. Please join me."

Miroku uneasily and slowly made his way over to the pool of steamy water. He took off his robes, discarded his staff and slipped in next to Sango. For once in her life, Sango wished Miroku would grope her, make a perverted joke, do anything to let her know he still found her attractive. "Why did you ask me to join you Sango? Usually you throw rocks."

"Because I suppose I'm too harsh sometimes." she replied, affectionately resting her head on his shoulder. "Do you like me Houshi-sama?"

"Yes." he replied, putting one arm around her shoulder. "I like you very much."

"I just wish you could show me in ways that weren't perverted." Sango sighed.

"I'm sorry, but old habits really do die hard." Miroku apologized.

"I like you a lot too. Why haven't you ever asked me to bear you a child?" Sango continued.

"Would you like too?" Miroku joked with a grin.

"Be serious Houshi-sama."

"I don't know. It never came to mind. I guess I just didn't think you would be interested." he answered.

"Do you love me?" Sango's interrogation went on.

"I can't answer that because I don't really know myself. All I know is that I do care for you a lot. Why are you asking me these things?"

Sango decided if she didn't come right out and say it right now, she would never get ahead. "Because…because I love you Miroku."

His eyes widened. "You what?"

"I love you Houshi-sama. I really do." Sango repeated.

Miroku couldn't believe what he was hearing. Sango loved him? Sango the demon slayer who had slapped him more times than he cared to count? Sango the tomboy. Sango who hadn't called him by name more than a few times? "You really love me Sango?"

"Yes." she turned slightly so that she was facing Miroku and she closed the small space between their two faces with a kiss. He kissed back. Sango broke away with a sweet smile. She leaned in again but this time Miroku backed away slightly. "What's wrong?"

"Sango, I think I may love you to, but the reason I can't say for sure is because I also have strong feelings for Lady Kagome." he admitted with a bit of shame.

"Oh…" Sango said. A single tear ran down Sango's cheek.

"Please don't cry like that Sango. It pains me so to see you weep." He kissed her again. "Please, let us stay her for a while." He pulled Sango close to him, and she returned the embrace.

A/N: So what do you think of my sweet and sappy fluff-a-thon? Please give me your input. Don't fret if you are rooting for Kagome. She and Miroku will have their moment too.