Authors notes: Thanks for the reviews, everyone. I hope you enjoy this chapter more than the first one, I've done my best to keep everyone in character as much as possible. It took me longer than usual to update but I've been a little under the weather, so sorry about that. This is a bit of a song-chapter, which I think adds to the emotional parts.Anyway, review, review, review! Thanks.

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Sango's POV

We left the village hours ago and finally came across the demon protecting the flower we needed to restore Kagome's health. We were already tired from the long walk and on top of that, Shippou was once again being a coward. The fight was left to Miroku and I, and neither of us was at our full potential.

"Sango! Attack from above, I'll take him on land." Miroku shouted out, dodging the attacks from the underwater creature.

"Right. Kirara, let's go!" I threw my Hiraikotsu at the demon's stomach, hoping to find his weakness fast. If we didn't make this fight a quick one, we may end up losing Kagome. And she does not deserve to die, she never will.

"Good work, Sango. How did you know where to aim?" Miroku seemed impressed and I'm kinda glad that I was able to make a good impression on him. There are so many other girls to choose from, I need to bring something new to the table. Sometimes I wonder.. why doesn't he notice me?

"MOVE OUT OF THE WAY, SANGO!" Kirara dodged the attack with only seconds to spare, taking me to the safety of land again.

"Alright, stand back Sango, you too Shippou. I'll have to use my wind tunnel, it's our only chance to return to InuYasha on time." Miroku gently pushed me behind him, taking his hand out and relieving his hungry palm from the blue sleeves.

"No, don't! You'll hurt yourself!" I tried to cover his hand but failed completely, only being pushed to the ground by the sudden force of air.

After a moment of fierce winds, the water demon was absorbed completely and Miroku's face clearly read, pain. He clutched at his palm and hunched over, hoping to make the pain subside.

"Are you alright? Miroku.. Say something, please?" I reached out and felt his hand, rubbing the sore palm slightly. "Any better?"

"I suppose it's feeling a little better now but a kiss from the fair lady in front of me might ease the pain even further." Miroku cooed, his dark blue eyes twinkling with mischief. "Come on now, Sango. What do you say?" He leaned in, puckering his lips.

I leaned in, closed my eyes, relaxed my lips and..

Slapped him hard across the face.

What did you think was going to happen? A kiss from me would hardly mean a thing to Miroku, rejection and to be forgotten is all that awaits me.

"Heh.. I was only kidding!" He rubbed his cheek lightly, making the hand mark fade slightly.

"Serves you right, Miroku!" Shippou emerged from his hiding place, shaking the leaves from his fur. "For a minute there I was almost worried, Sango. I thought you'd lost your mind, almost kissing Miroku like that!" All three of us turned a deep shade of red, I think even Kirara knew what was going on. Shippou quickly continued on, breaking the awkward silence. "But now that the demon's dead, we have to grab that flower and run back to InuYasha before it's too late."

"Right. Let us carry on." Miroku took the lead, heading through the darkened woods as if he knew the place like the back of his hand.

Kirara grabbed the flower and carried it softly in his mouth, making sure that he didn't crush it with his fangs.

It's now or never.. Come on, Sango. Be strong!

I ran up to Miroku, grabbing his injured hand. I carefully lifted it up to my mouth and placed a weak kiss on it, soon releasing my grasp on him.

"I.. hope it feels better."

InuYasha's POV

"Could you have walked any slower? If anything would have happened to Kagome, I swear.." Damn it, Miroku. I know you can move faster than that, but only when a young princess is nearby.

"Then take it and run. We came back as quickly as we could." Miroku was quick to defend himself as usual, his face never leaving the smug, calm expression he so commonly wore.

"Make sure that Kagome's alright, InuYasha. We're counting on you to give her the proper dose of medicine." Sango took one last look at Kagome's still form in my arms, then removed her eyes in sadness.

I stepped away from the group, without looking back once. "Don't wait up, I'll be back before you know it.. with Kagome beside me."

"Good luck!" Shippou's enthusiastic voice was the last thing I heard before I leaped into the air, dashing as quickly as I could into the forest leading to the well between times.

"You're going to be alright, Kagome. Just keep fighting for me, I know you can do it."

She hadn't moved an inch in a day now, not once had her bright eyes opened to scorn me or thank me for something more noble. If what the old man said was in fact true, I'd be seeing her again soon, awake and feeling well. Kagome's fate rests in that elders hands, and he had better hope that the advice he gave was in fact true. Or I'd have my revenge..

"I knew I smelt a mut around here. Where the hell are you going so quickly, InuYasha?" Kouga's arrogant tone rang in the open forest, immediately changing my mood from hopeful to annoyed in two seconds.

"I don't have time for your bullshit, Kouga. Keep out of my way." Why the hell did he have to come along now? Now is not the time to be dealing with him.

Kouga jumped in front of me, causing me to stop and fall to the ground, luckily landing on my feet.

"You idiot! I'm trying to get Kagome back home! She was poisoned yesterday and we just now have the antidote, if I don't get this into her fast, she'll die!" Bastard..

"Kagome?" Kouga took a step closer, caressing her glistening face. "How could you let Kagome be poisoned! How stupid can you be?"

"Keep your damn hands to yourself. And it wasn't my fault so do me a favor and back off! I need to get her home, stay outta my way!"

Kouga seemed to finally understand and stepped aside, allowing me to take my leave. If Kagome dies I can blame it all on that jackass, always getting in the way.

I finally found my way to the well, and didn't hesistate for a moment, just plunged myself and Kagome into the darkened hole. Upon reaching the other side, I quietly jumped onto the roof leading to her bedroom window. Hoping to wake no one, I silently slid open the window and crouched down low enough to fit properly through the tiny open space.

I placed Kagome's cold body on her small, cozy bed.

You know.. She looks almost beautiful when she's all quiet like this.

What am I thinking?

Should've done something but I've done it enough..

Kagome always looks beautiful.

By the way our hands were shaking..

Placing the covers over her pale, and somewhat lifeless body.. Everything hit me hard. All the feelings I've been feeling, I suddenly couldn't ignore. I've almost lost her once now.. What would happen if I lost Kagome for real?

Rather waste some time with you..

I grabbed the flower from my kimono, and hurriedly forced it into a paste form using nothing more than my hands and a wooden bowl from one of Kagome's many picnic dishes.

Come on, damn it. I always crack under pressure but now is not the time to be cracking, I need to focus. Come on, brain. Focus!

Taking some of the stale water that Kagome had earlier left on her nightstand, I added some to the medicine, stirring it slightly with my finger. This had better be good enough, it's not like I was given any instructions.

I moved Kagome's head closer to the bowl, tiping it back farther so that the liquid would pour easily into her mouth.

"Nice and easy. You can do it, Kagome." I pushed her hair away from her face with my free hand, revealing her entire face for the first time by moonlight. "Just a few last drops.."

When she had taken all that the flower had produced, I eased her head gently back into the soft pillow.

How long is this stuff supposed to take?

Probably pretty long..

"InuYasha.. is that you?" A familiar voice awakened me from my sleeping state. But sleep was the last thing on my mind at that moment, Kagome.. she was..

"Good morning, sleepy head." I grinned, playing with her hair for a moment. "You had us all worried there."

Kagome looked down for a moment, rubbing at her eyes. "Strange, I don't remember a thing. What happened?"

And it's all in how you mix the two..

"We were fighting this nasty demon and he got to you before I could do anything to stop him. I guess the demon posessed poison deep down within him and it all spread into you. You were out for almost two days.. It was scary." How can she not remember a thing? Normally poisons don't affect someone's memory..

And it starts just where the light exists..

"You saved me, again? InuYasha.." I don't know what it was, but Kagome gave me one of the oddest looks I had ever seen. She seemed all flushed and embarassed, not to mention a little deep in thought. Spill it, Kagome.

I felt two little arms wrap around me tightly, knocking the air out of me momentarily.

"K.. Kagome?" I could feel the redness fill my cheeks, and my throat become dry.

It's a feeling that you cannot miss..

"Thank you, Inuyasha.." A sweet voice whispered, "It's a full moon, huh? Well.. That's alright. I think I prefere you this way, it's easier to relate to you. I feel closer to you.."

And it burns a hole through everyone that feels it..

"I uh.. uhm.. uhh.. You should sleep, you're still weak." Kagome.. Man, maybe the medicine affected her brain.

Well you're never gonna find it..

"You're right.. I'm really tired." She released her hold on me and stepped slowly over to her bed, resting her entire body on it's soft surface once again.

If you're looking for it..

"I'll keep watch, you get some rest." I pulled out my trusty Tetsusaiga. Although as of tonight I'd have no use for it, the comfort it gave me at times is a little overwhelming. Call it my safety blanket..

Won't come your way..

"Don't do that, silly. You're in your human form now, so you must be far more tired than I am. Don't try to push yourself, InuYasha. I think you've done enough for me today."

Well you'll never find it..

"Alright.. If it'll help you sleep, I'll curl up on your rug here and have a nap." I'm so tired I can hardly think straight, let alone keep my eyes open. New moons are harder on me than you'd think.. How mortals do this all the time, I'll never know.

If you're looking for it..

"Well.. why don't you bunk with me for the night? There's more than enough room for you and I'm not about to have you sleep on the floor." Kagome's voice was shaky this time and her eyes were lowered from what I could tell. But thanks to the darkness I don't think she could see the blush creep into my cheeks for the second time.

Shouldn't done something but I've done it enough..

"Are you kiddin' me!" That's about all I force out, I was out of words for the first time ever.

By the way your hands were hands were shaking..

"No, no, no.. We wouldn't do anything! I just know how tired you must be and my bed is far more comfortable than the floor. I'd trade you spots but I doubt you'd allow it. Come on, don't play dumb, InuYasha. You're exhausted and I need some beauty sleep myself." InuYasha..

"HA! You wish. You're beautiful and you know it. Everyone knows it."

Rather waste some time with you..

Leave it to an awkward silence to make everything a little too weird for the both of us. Alright, I'll say something..

"And don't be an idiot, Kagome. I know we wouldn't do anything, I just have to watch over you, that's all." It's my job to protect you, I was told to stand guard when I left.

Giving up momentarily Kagome rolls over towards the wall, leaving some extra space for me. "Alright.. Suit yourself. But I'll leave you some room next to me if you change your sleepy mind."

"Ha, fat chance." Just go to sleep, Kagome. You need it way more than I do, the poison must have zapped some of your nonstop energy.

But.. I am tired..

I'm so used to the hard floor but turning down a soft bed? It might be my only opportunity. Damn it, fine Kagome. You win.

I removed my red overshirt and silently hopped into bed, dangerously close to Kagome. "If you're cold, you should cover up." I reached over and drapped the two large blankets over her form, making sure that every part of her was covered by the warming cloth.

Waste some time with you..

The pillows.. and with that, I passed out suddenly with my arm still around Kagome. I'd never live this down.

Kagome's POV

"Inu..?" I awoke suddenly to a warm body close to mine, some weight around my body, and soft snoring. His arm was holding me in a protective manner, pulling me closer than I'd ever been to him. He probably didn't know he was doing it but hey.. It'll be nice while it lasts.

I moved slowly and carefully away from some of the blanket, freeing one of my arms from it's warmth. I know it seems wrong, but I want to take advantage of this situation, I've been waiting for something like this to happen for ages. I linked my hand with his, feeling him squeeze back was enough reassurance for me. Now.. to get back to sleep.

"Good morning, Kagome." I hear InuYasha yawn, forcing me out of my slumber. But I'll remain half asleep for a while anyway, so maybe I can get away with a few more minutes of rest.

"..Good morning!" Sleep.. must sleep..

Still pretty much asleep, and not totally aware of what I was doing.. I moved over closer to him and gently push myself into InuYasha's arms. It feels like I'm dreaming.. maybe I am. Maybe this is all a wonderful, unforgettable dream.

Should've said something..

"...I love you, Kagome."

But I've said it enough..

InuYasha..

By the way my words were faded..

"I love you, too."

Rather waste some time with you..

The reality of the words he just said finally hit InuYasha, and they hit him hard. But he wasn't alone in this one..

I jumped out of bed and started shouting, "I wasn't serious.. I don't know what I was saying.. I'm so sorry!"

I was then followed by InuYasha who assured me the exact same thing, that it really meant nothing at all. And maybe it didn't mean a thing to him..

But it meant something to me..

"Let's just give up." I urged, dropping to the ground.

"Are you alright?" InuYasha sat down next to me, checking to see that everything was fine and well. But everything wasn't. Sometimes I wish we could just say it, without suddenly taking the words back. I mean, if Sota can do it, why can't we?

"I don't want to take my words back anymore."

Waste some time with you..
Waste some time with you..
Should've done something but I've done it enough..
By the way my hands were shaking..
Rather waste some time with you..