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

Miroku looks at Inuyasha. "What do you mean…if something happened?" Inuyasha feels the panic rising in his chest, but he tries to stay cool. "I don't know, but…but I have to go find out. I can't risk anything happening to her!" As Inuyasha turns to run back, Miroku stops him. "Inuyasha, don't be rash! What if it turns out to be nothing? Are you just gonna make a fool out of yourself?" Inuyasha's face grows serious. "Miorku, she always comes back when she says she will. Look at the sky! It's dark already, and she's not with me! I will not just wait around because there's a chance I'll 'make a fool of myself.'" Inuyasha turns back and heads for the well, and jumps through.

"Kagome, are you sure you aren't able to stomach a few crackers?" Kagome's mother asks, as Kagome lays in bed. "No, thanks, mom. Some water would be nice, though." Kagome turns to lay on her side. "I told them I'd be back hours ago," Kagome thinks. "I wonder if anyone's wondering where I am." She closes her eyes, and turns on her other side. When she opens her eyes, she sees two golden orbs staring back at her. "AHHHHH!" Kagome jumps up and pushes Inuyasha down. "Oh, sorry! Reflex!" She says looking down at Inuyasha. "What the Hell's the idea of scaring me like that?!"

Inuyasha, angry, jumps up to face her. "I was just coming to see where the Hell you were, that's all! You said you'd be back hours ago, and you never came back! I was worried!" Inuyasha is annoyed that Kagome doesn't even appreciate the fact that he came all the way back just to check up on her. "You…you were worried? About me?" Kagome stares at Inuyasha, but he turns away. "Hmph! Don't go all mushy on me, Kagome. I just didn't want you do go off and get yourself in trouble again." Kagome sees right through his front. She smiles. "Okay, Inuyasha. If you say so." Inuyasha comes back and sits on the edge of her bed. "So, what happened here?" Kagome sighs. "I'm sick. I have the flu. I took a short nap after I came home, and woke up feeling like crap. I'm sorry for worrying you." Inuyasha blushes, but he tried to hid it. "Just get yourself better. We need you back." he says, looking away. "She's only sick," he thinks. "You're with her, now, so she'll be okay. We both will"

As Miroku heads back to camp, he's questioned by Shippo about Inuyasha's whereabouts. "He just went to check up on Kagome. He'll probably be back tomorrow."

"Is he gonna stay at Kagome's house?"

"Probably, that lucky dog." Miroku answers under his breath. "Miroku?" Miroku turns to see Sango. "Oh, hey, Sango." he says, looking down. "Miroku, we need to talk. Shippo, why don't you go play?" Shippo looked at Sango, and then back to Miroku. "It's okay--I know when I'm not wanted." he says as he scurries off. "What is it, Sango?"

"Miroku, I've been…thinking. About us. About what you said. And, I just don't know."

"Sango, I--"

"Let me finish. I know how you are around other women, and I just don't know if you're able to fully give that little…habit up, and commit to me. And, to be honest, I don't even know if what you said was really how you feel. Like I said, I know how you are. Do you really want me, or is it just my body?"

"Sango, please," Miroku takes her hands. "Sango, you have to believe me. You have to. I love you. I love you. I'm not only saying this so I can get something from you. I don't even care if I get anything from you." Sango raised an eyebrow. "Okay, well, I'd like to get something. But, I'm willing to wait. I'm willing to wait for you, for when ever you're ready to have me. And, if you'll let me have you, I'm also willing to give up my womanizing. I promise you that, Sango. You're my dearest. Only you. It's always been only you." Sango could feel the tears stinging her eyes. "You'll stop womanizing?" Sango's voice shook. Miroku chuckles. "I promise. Monk's honor. You'll be the only one I womanize." Sango lets out a small laugh. "There's just one question left, Sango," Miroku says, looking into her chocolate eyes. "Will you…bare my children?" Sango feels something inside of her snap, and she throws her arms around Miroku's neck and sobs. "Yes! Yes, Miroku, I will!" Miroku pulls Sango back and holds her face. "You will? You'll have me, then?" Sango smiles, tears running down her face. "Of course, you stupid monk. It's always been only you, too." Miroku can feel tears forming in his eyes as well, but he does well to hold them back. "Sango--" She cuts him off, holding a finger over his lips. "Kiss me." she whispers, and he does so.

Sorry this chapter's a bit short, but I didn't wanna give everything away in one chapter. Besides, it leaves you in suspense. I'm still figuring out a way to make everything flow together. Thank you for reading!

XOXO

Kourtney