DISCLAIMER: I do not own, nor do I pretend to own, and part of the anime/manga series, InuYasha. This story is strictly fan-made.

Kagome looks at Sango. She doesn't know what to say! She herself still doesn't know exactly what happened. She just knew…"We kissed," she says. Sango's eyes grow wide.

"You…kissed?" she squeaks. "Why? Where did he kiss you?"

"Well…see, my friends sort of think Inuyasha's my…boyfriend," she confesses.

"'Sort of' think?"

"Okay…they do think."

"Where was it?"

"Mouth."

"Kagome…"

"I know, I know!" she says. "I shouldn't have, but…to be honest…I kind of wanted it. I think he did, too." Sango stares for a moment. "How do you know?" she asks.

"Because he pulled me closer. He didn't stop," she says in a low voice.

Miroku stares at Inuyasha. "You kissed her?! You actually kissed her?!" he asks, stunned. Inuyasha glares at Miroku. "Yes, I kissed her. And if you say anything perverted—"

"I won't, I won't." Miroku promises. "How stupid do you think I am?"

"Very."

"I heard that."

"Good!"

Shippo decides to interject. "So, you actually kissed Kagome? Has that ever happened before? What on Earth goes on in her time?" he asks. Inuyasha ignores this. "That's not all that happened," Inuyasha says. "Kagome's friends were there watching. They seem to think I'm her boyfriend." Miroku chuckles. "You seem to think that's a bad thing," he comments. "If I were you, I know what I'd do—" Inuyasha cuts him off. "Yeah, I know you do, and Little Miroku seems to know, too," he says, glancing down. "I thought I said nothing vulgar, monk. You know, there is a kid here, so how about keeping this at least at a PG level while he's around?" Miroku, disappointed, sighs. "Fine," he agrees.

"So, you're friends saw everything?" Sango asks. "Yes. I think that's why he stopped. He remembered we weren't alone."

"What d'you think would've happened if you weren't alone?"

"I don't know…" Kagome sighs. "This is all just so confusing. He asks like he can't stand me sometimes, but then he pulls a stunt like this!" Sango scoffs. "Yeah, well at least he knows how to restrain himself," she said, thinking of Miroku.

The two sat and talked about what went on for a long time, as did Miroku and Inuyasha. Finally, Sango has to ask. "How do you feel about Inuyasha?" Kagome knew the answer right off. But, she didn't know if she was ready to let anyone know. This was her secret for herself. But, this was Sango, her best friend, who'd tell her anything about herself and Miroku. "I love him," she says at last. Sango gives a small smile. "I know," she admits. "I can see it in your eyes when you're around him. You just look so…at home." Kagome can't help but to smile back. "I feel at home," she says. "I feel like I can do anything while I'm by his side. He makes me a better person. I know that…that a lot of pain comes with this, but…I know I love him, so there's not much I can do, is there? I can only hope and wish that he feels the same for me. I don't have high expectations, of course. But I have such a need to be with him, it's almost too much to bear."

A few simple words. Yet, with them comes great feeling. Kagome ment these words from her heart. She knew how she felt, no matter what.

"Inuyasha, how do you feel about Lady Kagome, really?" Miroku asks, while Shippo's at the river getting a drink. "How do I feel about Kagome…?" he repeats slowly. "I feel…empowered. Like I can do anything in the world. Ever since my…my mother died when I was young, I was an outcast in everyone's eyes. There wasn't a single person who would give me a chance. But then I met Kikyo. And I was happy. I loved her. I know I did, even now. But…as much as I hate to admit it, Naraku was right. We were supposed to trust each other, and if it was such strong trust, why was it so easily broken? Kagome came along, and…she reminded me of Kikyo. But, somehow she was different. She was something about her…something I didn't recognize at first. It was a certain kindness.

"She was kind to me like no one else had ever been. She showed me things I never thought possible. I've heard a saying: 'First love is beautiful, but last love is eternal.'" Miroku is listening to every word. He stops his for a moment. "Wait—Inuyasha, what are you saying?" Inuyasha looks up at Miroku.

"I'm saying…I'm in love with Kagome."

I know this chapter's a bit short, but I need more time to think of some new material. Like I've said, your input is welcome. I hope you liked this chapter, and I'll be adding a new one ASAP. Please review, and let me know what you think!

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Courtney