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Chapter 10:Each Day With You

Inuyasha looked around him, finally expelling the breath he held onto for so long. He was clueless as to why he felt mesmerized with all the flowers surrounding him. It was as if he was seeing the beauty of it all for the first time. True, he never had any regards to flowers and plants, or nature in general. For him, those were only a part of the outside world that added colour and decorations along the streets, in events, or a dull room. A mere decoration.

Now it was a different perspective. It also helped that the woman walking beside him talked about flowers as if it was the most precious object. Flowers, in Sango's own usage, were pieces of jewelleries goddesses left behind. Heavenly creatures, she added.

"See that flower farm over there," Sango pointed from afar. "That field used to be ours, almost everything in there was a product of my mom's hard work; but I sold it in order for Kohaku's medication. It was a lot of help though, that's why I never once regretted it."

"So, you've been in the flower business all along?"

"Yup. Since I could remember. My mom was a florist. She loved flowers. I remember how she used to weave different flowers into a small crown, then put it own my head."

Inuyasha couldn't help smile as he tried picturing a young Sango with a flowing floral dress. Crowning her head were colourful flowers. She must have looked lovely.

"See, I told you it's gonna be boring here." Sango nudged him on his side.

Inuyasha shook his head in disagreement. "On the contrary, I was rather speechless at the splendid of it all."

"Dramatic," Sango rolled her eyes, but she was laughing.

"Sango, my child" someone called out to her. Sango welcomed the elderly woman with an embrace.

"How are you doing this lovely day, Ms. Mayu?" she gave the older woman a warm smile. "By the way, this is Inuyasha, Ms. Mayu."

Inuyasha extended his hand in greetings. The old woman peered in closer at the tall young man beside Sango. She studied Inuyasha before giving her nod of approval. "Hmm. Nice to meet you, Inuyasha. So you are my Sango's young man?"

Both Sango and Inuyasha blushed at the question. "Oh no, Ms. Mayu. Inuyasha's a good friend of mine. He wanted to see the flower farm so I took him with me for my monthly visit."

Mayu partially snorted. "And here I thought you wanted me to meet your future husband," she fixed her eyes on Inuyasha. "Are you two staying then for the festival?"

"Is that today?" Sango asked, her eyes widening. "I cannot believe I forgot about the Floral Festival."

"Shame on you, my child. Very well, you both should stay even if it's only up to the end of the parade. I'll see you later, my children," she bid them goodbye.

"Floral Festival?" Inuyasha asked.

Sango nodded. "Yeah… It's an annual flower festival where they have parades of floats made of flowers. It's really fun."

"Then I guess, we'll be seeing this floats of flowers," Inuyasha winked at her.

"Oh, you're not obliged to stay, Inuyasha. It's just that because I own a flower farm, I should at least see the float our workers had prepared."

Inuyasha folded his arms. "Keh. Who said I'm staying here just because you want to?" he sniffed, like a little arrogant ten-year old boy. "I'm staying cause I want to."

Sango restrained herself from rolling her eyes. "Fine, fine. You can stay," she said like a mother finally giving in to a child.

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Within an hour, the parade started. People had started piling up the streets of the small town. Children were everywhere, many wearing colourful leis. Bright-coloured flowers were tucked behind ears of lovely ladies. The streets were also covered with petals of different kinds.

"This must be what heaven looks like to you," Inuyasha notes, practically yelling through the loud noise.

Sango nodded in delight. "I know."

Loud speakers that seemed to be placed all around the small town started booming. The parade had started. People started cheering as the first float appeared. Inuyasha couldn't help but clap his hands in amazement. He had never been to such a lovely event in his life. The first float had already caught his attention as thousands and thousands of sunflowers were put together making a big replica of a sunflower.

"Why didn't I know about this before?" he asked out loud, more to himself. Sango smiled at him.

Following the sunflower float was a group of children, dressed as little bumblebees, dancing as they paraded.

"So, you have any idea what your float will be like?"

Sango laughed. "Not really. Was too busy to actually organize it. I know that Ms. Mayu did an extremely excellent job. This is actually the first time I had no idea what we'll be presenting," she told him.

Crowds started cheering as one by one floats of different kinds appeared. One float had violet orchids shaped into a big dolphin. The kids were delighted at the sight. Another one had red roses made into medium-sized hearts. Another float was a pink butterfly composed of chrysanthemums and other kinds of flowers. Finally, Sango's float appeared.

"Oh," was the only thing Sango could say.

Inuyasha's mouth dropped open. It was beautiful. The float Sango's flower farm had prepared was just mesmerizing. In the middle of the float was a single-stemmed flower made of cherry blossoms. The effect the float tried to emulate was that the single stemmed flower was planted underneath the sea, as corals made of lilacs, daisies of different colours, some roses adorned the feet of the huge flower. It was too grand for words. Inuyasha noticed a single tear dripping from Sango's eyes.

"Beautiful," Sango murmured. The crowd shared her sentiment as they cheered the passing float.

The parade ended after about fifty floats wowed the streets of the small quiet town. People gathered at the nearby park for the biggest cookout. Inuyasha and Sango joined the companies of the many festival-goers. The overall event ended just when the sun began to set. It was one of those occasions Inuyasha would always remember. Perhaps it was the happiest event he had ever been to, more memorable than his big birthday parties when he was a child.

The two of them quietly made their way to the parked car, as people were still bustling in the streets. "Here," Inuyasha handed Sango a single-stemmed pink rose. "I plucked it out from the angel float," he mumbled.

Sango chuckled, aware her cheeks were the same pinkish colour as the one Inuyasha had just handed to him. She also mumbled a quiet thanks.

Flowers for you, on this lovely evening
Though they have no words they share my feelings
As we walk along the avenue
Pardon me, I just can't help staring at you

The ride home was spent in silence; due to the fact Sango had unconsciously fallen asleep. Whenever the vehicle was not in motion, Inuyasha found himself staring at the woman asleep on the passenger's seat. It was as if she was a fallen angel resting from divinely intervening.

Inuyasha knew the feeling developing inside of him. He was aware of it but not familiar. All his life, he had been 'in love' with two women. But this feeling he was having at the moment was different. When he was with Kikyou, he felt he it was his duty to be serene, silent and dramatic. It was as if a small smile was already an indication of happiness. With Kagome, on the other hand, he was rude, argumentative, sarcastic and all the while obedient and submissive. A snort and a smirk were signs of contentment.

With this woman, Sango, his fallen angel, it was different. For the first time, Inuyasha felt like being himself. The man who can be serene but brusque. The boy who can be silent but loud. The person who can be dramatic but humorous. He could be the Inuyasha that could be domineering and obedient at the say time. A hearty laugh and a huge silly grin were the peaks of his happiness.

He was a different man with Sango, just because he was himself.

Inuyasha being his playful self touched the tip of Sango's nose. He chuckled in amusement when Sango wrinkled her nose and automatically scratched it.

Sango stirred from her sleep the moment Inuyasha put the car in a halt. They were right outside her home. "Wow, it's late, huh," she said eyeing her watch.

"Yeah, the traffic was heavy exiting the town. There were so many people who came to the festival." He stepped out of the car, walking quickly to reach Sango's side. He mentally shook his head when Sango didn't even wait for him to open the car door for her. Only showed how independent she was. "You didn't even give me the chance to show my gentlemanly skills."

"Oh," she smiled sheepishly. When she stood up straight the closeness of the two of them immediately dawned on her.

When I look into those sparkling eyes
I float in the air and wander in paradise
You give my heart a source of inspiration
Your beauty is beyond imagination

She thought she had taken a step back to allow for more distance between the two of them; but his golden windows to his soul magnetized her. It was the perfect golden hues she had ever laid eyes on.

Inuyasha was also mystified at how enthralling the deep mahogany eyes Sango owned. It was the same colour as Kikyou's and Kagome's; but Sango was more captivating, more hypnotizing. He was truly becoming a sentimental fool.

"I should… probably…get home," he barely said it in a whisper. He took a step away from her.

Sango seemed to snap back. "Yeah… I, uh… thanks for accompanying me to the flower farm," she answered, her throat suddenly becoming dry. She quickly walked to the front porch; Inuyasha escorted her. "Thanks again," she said as Inuyasha started walking back to his car. She turned to insert her keys in the door.

"Sango," Inuyasha called her name. She quickly turned around, as if expecting it, upon hearing her name,

"Yes?"

The answer came from the softest, quickest touch of his lips on hers. "Lovely evening with you," he said through dazed eyes after pulling back. His cheeks were stained red. Inuyasha rushed to his car.

Sango stood frozen where Inuyasha had left her. There were tingles in her body. Suddenly, everything around her turned magical. A smile crept to her face.

You are the one
The only one that I desire
When we touch
When we're one you light the fire
The seasons we share
Hand in hand, there seems to be no time
Each day with you becomes…

A Valentine

A/N: ten chapters already? Yay! I owe this much to the readers who supported this fic, eventhough the author lacks the talent.

Thank you to those who reviewed the previous chapter. All the comments made me REALLY want to keep writing and updating.

The song version of 'each day with you' that inspired this chapter is sang by my fave Filipino artist (who, I should note, was the actress playing sango's part in the movie – coincidentally) Ms. R. Velasquez - not her original. If you guys get the chance to listen to the song, it's really romantic!

The flower festival was based on the annual festival in the phil. Never been to one, though. I'd post the link to some pics if you guys wanted to get the picture of the event.

Sorry for the long a/n.

Next chap: ooh, an appearance by both kagome and miroku! Yay?