Chapter 8

Kagome and Sango had just finished their bath and were heading back to the village. Kagome was carrying Shippo in her arms. All were clean and refreshed and smelling of shampoo and other cleaning supplies from Kagome's time. When they got there Inuyasha was sitting in his tree scanning the surrounding area for any possible signs of danger.

"Where is Miroku?" Asked Sango to Inuyasha.

In reply he pointed his hand to a horde of village woman. Inside this horde was Miroku with a huge grin on his face. The village men were sending him death stares. 'Who was he to come here and keep all of the woman to himself,' they thought. Sango clenched her fists in rage. He was such a lecher and yet woman flocked to him! What did they all see in him? When would he ever learn? Deciding it was best if she didn't look at him anymore Sango turned to go find Kaede and help her gather herbs.

"I think I will go find Kaede," Said Sango with a fake smile through clenched teeth. Not waiting for a reply Sango turned her back to Miroku and left.

"Why doesn't she just tell him how she feels?" Kagome asked Inuyasha.

"Are you telling me Sango actually loves that lecher?" Inuyasha was taken aback by what Kagome had just told him.

"Yeah! Haven't you seen the way she looks at him?" Kagome shook her head at how dense Inuyasha seemed to be at times.

"Or how she slaps him for letting his hands wander. Yeah Kagome she sure loves him."

"You're so dense, you know that? You see it too, don't you Shippo?" Kagome looked down at the young child she still held in her arms.

"Of course! Anyone with half a brain can see how she feels!"

"Why you little…I aughta….." Inuyasha started but stopped when he glanced at Kagome. She looked like she was about to sit him. Knowing what would happen if he came any closer he stepped back.

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Sango and Kaede

"Why don't ye tell him how ye feel, dear?" Said Kaede after hearing what was bothering Sango.

"What do you mean? It's not like I actually care for him. I mean he's such a lecher…." She trailed off. "What woman in the right mind would have feelings for a man like him?"

"Sango, anybody can see how you feel for him. It's written all over your face."

"Am I that transparent? How can I talk to him when he's always flirting on other women!"

"That's for ye to figure out yourself. You'll talk to him whenever you're ready."

"I know. But I don't think he even feels the same way about me as I do about him," sighed Sango.

"Talk to him. You'll be surprised by what you find out." Kaede told the young woman with what seemed to be from experience.

"Thanks Kaede. You have really made me feel much better."

"You're welcome, Dearie. I think it's time we headed back now."

Sango nodded and together they walked back to the village, baskets or herbs and such in their arms.

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"Miroku? How do you feel about Sango?" Asked Kagome after he finished his rounds with the village women.

"I really love her and think she is one of the most beautiful women I have ever laid eyes on." He answered a blush forming on his cheeks.

"They why don't you tell her this? And why are you always flirting with other women and asking them to bear you child!" Kagome asked him. She really wanted to know what caused him to act the way he did.

"Because I don't think she feels the same way! She hates me! Haven't you seen how many times a day I get slapped by her!"

"Maybe that's because you are constantly touching her in inappropriate places!" (Ya know, that really doesn't sound right). "Tell her how you feel. Please? For your sake and hers. I can assure you, you won't be disappointed."

"I will when I'm ready." Miroku told her. "And Kagome?"

"Hmm?"

"I really appreciate you talking to me like this."

"Anything for a friend." She said flashing him one of her brightest smiles.

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Later that day after Sango had returned from helping Kaede gather herbs, the group was sitting around the camp fire. Kaede was cooking dinner, and it smelled delicious! When she was finally done, and passed the bowls of food around, everyone began stuffing their faces. (apparently they were all hungry.) After eating everyone just sat back and enjoyed the setting sun. Kagome was sitting next to Inuyasha, resting her head on his shoulder with Shippo in her arms. (Awww how cute!) Not far from them Miroku and Sango were sitting together, leaning against one another. So far Miroku hadn't tried to grope Sango. Full from their feast, the group fell asleep this way until morning came.

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Their people this chappy is done! I don't feel like typing nemore! lol