Title: Hues of Violet and Blue

By: HalcyonMoments11

Summary: In which Kagome ponders the incorrigibility of the monk. Cannon Universe

Rated: T (to be safe.)

Pairing: Miroku/Kagome

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or any of the lyrics/songs used in this story.

"Talking."

'Thoughts'

Flashbacks/Dreams/Lyrics.

3: Someday – Cannon Universe

Kagome sighed, shaking her head at the antics of their houshi friend as the taijiya stormed away from him, a pretty blush on her face after a smack and a rather harsh scolding. Had Miroku simply kept his hands to himself and not made any lecherous moves on the woman, perhaps he could have avoided such treatment. A hand against his cheek where Sango's had made contact and the small smile on his face made her wonder if he enjoyed the beatings sometimes.

Violet orbs met her brown and his smile widened. He winked and she flushed slightly before turning her attention back to the path in front of them.

The man was incorrigible.

However, despite how often he proved her right, there were times that he completely reworked her view of him.

There were times when Inuyasha would run off after Kikiyo's shinidamachuu and Kagome wasn't able to keep the smile on her face, to continue to feign sleep as if she hadn't seen him go. When that happened, more often than not, Miroku was there; offering her a shoulder to cry on, soothing words, and a warm embrace to burry herself into.

When Inuyasha was too busy fending off attacks directed towards himself and she had drawn too much attention to herself Miroku would place himself beside her, offering her protection with a smile. There were no harsh words, no comments on how all she did was get in the way, on how she couldn't protect herself, simply someone she could fight beside instead of being forced to hide behind him.

When their hanyou friend would make a comment that infuriated her to the point that she demanded to return to her own time before issuing a harsh osuwari he would be there; chuckling and shaking his head at his friends' antics, offering a calming presence and words to make her laugh as he escorted her to the Hone Kui no Ido.

In moments where she doubted herself and their mission he responded with wisdom beyond his years, told her how much she was needed, reminded her of how strong she could be. When she would move to argue he would simply pull her into a short embrace, silencing her effectively, causing a small blush to rise to her cheeks. She would feel his laugh vibrating in his chest, making her fingers tingle when he noticed her reaction. Teasing words would follow and she would push herself out of his arms, her blush even more noticeable, eyes narrowed. His smile would widen.

Sometimes, she wondered why he always seemed to be there for her when she needed him. She tried to pass it off as him being a good friend, but sometimes the soft touches, the kind words, the whispers in the dark seemed to speak of something different, something more.

Kagome glanced back at the man behind her, meeting his gaze momentarily. He smiled and she attempted to ignore the way her stomach flipped when he did.

Someday,
When my life has passed me by,
I'll lay around and wonder why you were always there for me.

- Sugar Ray (Someday)

Vocabulary: houshi – monk, taijiya – demon slayer, shinidamachuu – soul stealers, hanyou – half demon, osuwari – sit, Hone Hui no Ido – Bone Eater's Well

Word Count: 500

A/N: Well, here's another! Thank you for all the reviews! What did you think? – HM11