Some Things Never Change

A few days later, they were traveling again and taking their time. After the battle then worry over Miroku, they were in no hurry to find more trouble. Inuyasha, Kagome and Shippo were walking behind Miroku and Sango.

"Those two sure are acting all lovey-dovey lately."

"Yeah, it's sweet. You really can't blame them. We almost lost Miroku and I suppose the want to finally explore their feelings for each other. Besides it's kind of like what happen after my attack by that water demon. We got closer too."

"Well, I guess but it's hard to believe he's just going to give up chasing other females."

"I'm with Inuyasha. Miroku likes chasing girls. I don't think Sango should get her hopes up."

"Oh you two! Just leave them be, they'll work it out one way or another." Kagome gasped as she saw Miroku pull a wrapped package from his kimono. "Watch."

"Umm, Sango? I got you something and I hope you like it. Its just another way to show you how much I care."

Surprise and understanding dawned, "This is why you disappeared before? You were buying something for me?" She felt a twinge of guilt but smiled when she looked at the gift. A gift, now she was becoming excited, carefully she unwrapped it.

It was a comb for her hair. The design was in the shape of a fan and the comb matched the colors of her clothes. Sango's expression showed that she thought it was beautiful. She turned to Kagome to show it to her.

"Oh Sango, it's lovely and it goes with what you're wearing." She turned to Miroku. "You did good." Kagome patted him on the arm. "I think you should place it in her hair, go on."

Sango got all shy as he approached her, blushing. She only looked up when he lifted her chin. Miroku brushed back her hair and felt her shiver as he positioned the comb.

"There. I'm not sure if that how you'd do it but it looks great on you." Miroku smiled at her and his heart beat faster as she returned it.

"Thank you Miroku, it's lovely and I'll treasure it. Kagome was right, you picked a wonderful gift."

"Ah man! Break it up, you're getting all sentimental over a comb."

"Inuyasha!" Kagome began telling him how it was about the feeling behind the gift that counts when they heard the smack. There on Miroku's face was Sango's handprint but his hand was still on her butt.

"I couldn't help it. It's just been too long since I touched her there." And he still was.

"Miroku!" All four shouted at him. Sighing he turned away and started back down the path.

"Come back here!" Sango followed seemingly angry but she was happy, very happy.

"See Inuyasha, some things won't ever change." Shippo shook his head.

"Yeah, I guess so." They all looked at each other then began laughing.

Inuyasha picked Kagome up, swung her around then stole a kiss before following after their friends.

Back in the trees, Kikyo watched and frowned. Inuyasha was happy, possibly in love with that girl. "It seems he has forgotten that his life belongs to me. I think I shall remind him and teach that girl a lesson at the same time." Followed by her soul collectors, Kikyo set off to wait for the right moment to act.