I know you all probably hate me by now and I'm truly sorry for not updating sooner. I definitely had writers block and had thought about canceling this story a hundred times but I pressed on and I'm back with some new chapters.

Ch. 15 Proposal

He was on his third drink when he heard a deep chuckle from behind him, "I see you found out," Miroku said as he sat down next to his ivory-haired friend who looked haggard and confused.

They sat in silence for a minute until the bartender approached to take Miroku's order. "Just a soda please," he said giving the man a small grin before saying, "Someone has to drive home," as he eyed Inuyasha who was working on his fifth drink. "Look Inuyasha I know your shocked I was stunned too when I found out last week."

Inuyasha's golden eyes flew to Miroku's, "You knew last week," he said accusingly making Miroku feel uneasy and trying to change the subject he said, "How's Sango doing?" Sighing again Inuyasha spoke, "She's fine I guess, I told her I'd send you down later to see her." They both fell silent again as they watched the liquid in their glasses.

"So is everything ok," Miroku said trying not to probe too much as he took a gulp of his drink. Once again there was silence before Inuyasha said, "I think I'm going to ask her to marry me."

"What!" Miroku jumped up from the stool as the soda in his mouth went flying, "Are you freaking crazy," he shouted drawing some glances from around the room. Lowering his voice he whispered,

"Inuyasha you can't do that you hate each other. Look your drunk tomorrow you will be rational and…"

"No!" Inuyasha bellowed, "I know what I'm saying and I'm not drunk." He twisted around in his seat so he directly faced Miroku, "My child will not be a bastard. I will not be like my father; I won't leave my child wondering why his father is an ass."

"You don't have to be married to Sango to be involved in your child's life there's joint custody," Miroku pointed out.

"I know that Miroku but you have to understand. This might sound crazy but I want my child to have a normal life even if for a couple of years. I never had a perfect life and I want to give my kid one. Is that to crazy to understand?"

Miroku had seen Inuyasha cuss out thousands, fire hundreds, and sweet talk millions of women but never had he seen his friend so sincere about anything in the twenty years he had known him. Right then Miroku knew he would help Inuyasha in any way he could even though he was sure Sango would never go for it.

"Inuyasha what about Sango, I know your willing to make this sacrifice of marriage to give your child a good life but I'm not so sure Sango will go for it." "She has no choice," Inuyasha said leaving Miroku gaping. "You can't be serious Inuyasha, for Kami's sake how are you going to make her marry you; she'll never listen to you."

Inuyasha gave Miroku one of the most sinister smirks he'd ever seen. "Oh she'll marry me" he said his golden eyes shining in the darkened bar, "I'm sure of it."

Sango slammed the tray of food down on the wicker desk next to her new bed. "Asshole," she muttered as she tried to refrain from screaming.

He'd had her moved into a new room even after she'd told him she hadn't wanted to leave the old one. Now she was in a hospital room that looked like an executive suite. It contained a leather couch, a dinette set, a plasma screen television, but that wasn't even the worst thing. The bed she was currently lying in was covered in black silk sheets and real feathered pillows.

All in all Sango thought it was a waste and for that she was pissed. Sulking she eyed the food next to her that the nurse had left with disdain. Clam chowder, shrimp scampi and rice pilaf and as good as it all sounded she wouldn't give him the satisfaction by eating it. A loud growl arose from her stomach and Sango bought her hand down to rub the small bulge that rested there.

She would never let him take her baby but she'd decided she' be willing to settle on joint custody because she hadn't forgotten the tragedies of his life that he'd revealed to her on that dark night and she believed he deserved a chance to participate in his child's life.

Glancing at the tray of food next to her again Sango laughed as a loud growl came from her tummy again as the baby protested it's mother's refusal to pick up the food. Giving in to her rumbling stomach Sango began to pick up the fork when she heard a click come from the door as it opened and revealed a teary eyed Kagome.

"Oh my God Sango are you alright, is the baby alright, I came as fast as I could," the girl cried out as tears rolled down her face.

Trying not to laugh at her friends obvious exaggeration, Sango assured her she was fine. Dropping the dramatics Kagome came and flopped down next to her friend and handed her a bag filled with sandwiches and other various snacks.

"I see boss-man went all out," she said eyeing the shrimp scampi before picking up the fork and digging in. "You can have all of it," Sango said pointing at the plate. "I refuse to eat or touch anything in this room. I told him I didn't need all of this," she said pointing to the TV and couch, "but he didn't listen." Stuffing some more food into her mouth Kagome said, "At least he's taking care of you,"

Sango let out a "hmmph" before saying, "Yeah of course he's taking care of me, he doesn't want anything to happy to "his child," she emphasized "his child," as she told Kagome how he'd threatened her earlier.

"Well at least he didn't accuse you of lying and just trying to get money," Kagome said. "Yeah I know but now I wished he thought I was lying it would have been less confusing.

"It was just the way he grabbed me when I said the baby was only mine, he nearly ripped my neck off," she said remembering the sharp piercing of his claws against her chin before she continued, "He was so possessive as if he'd never let this baby out of his sight," Sango said hands on her belly.

Kagome gave her a comfort pat on her shoulder as she started to speak but was interrupted when they heard loud speaking from up the hall. The shouting became even louder as the individuals neared the room.

They heard someone say "Be quiet," and then the response, "Shut the hell up," before the door was flung open and Inuyasha marched in with a dismayed Miroku behind him. The women froze as Inuyasha approached the bed and stopped, staring down at both of them as silence filled the room.

Glaring at Kagome, Inuyasha ordered her to "move", in which the black haired woman just rolled her eyes before getting up and joining Miroku near the door, as Sango just sat in her bed immobile and unsure

. 'What the hell is his problem,' she wondered as the half demon continued to stare at her without a word. Getting impatient Sango spoke, "What the hell do you want Inuyasha you don't have to…"

"Be quiet woman," Inuyasha spoke his voice loud and booming. "I came to tell you of my decision about our situation", he said glancing down at her stomach.

"I've decided the best way to deal with this is to get married." Kagome's shocked "Huh," was the only sound that filled the air before Sango's laughter rang out loudly like a chime. Everyone even Inuyasha had a shocked expression on their faces and when Sango realized no one was laughing next to her she asked horrified, "Your joking right," she said looking up at Inuyasha who held no hints of laughter on his face.

"Oh no, Oh no," she said rising from the bed to stand face to face with Inuyasha. Glancing over she saw Kagome's dismayed expression and Miroku's resigned one and nearly fainted.

'This couldn't be happening to her, she didn't deserve this.' Looking up at Inuyasha she saw him somewhat waiting for an answer. His golden orbs stared down into hers with no emotion. Trying to remain calm Sango stood her full five foot four and spoke,

"Look Inuyasha I don't know what you've been smoking or drinking but I'm not marrying you, Are you crazy we don't even get along. I know you feel this sense of responsibility or duty but you're out of your damn mind if…"

Sango never finished her phrase when she felt herself being pulled into a pair of strong arms and being crushed against a chest as warm lips grazed her own.

The kiss left her dazed and shaken and by the time she came back to reality she saw Miroku and Kagome staring at her with plain shock on their faces as Inuyasha began to speak, "Now since I've left you speechless for once, I believe I can talk now.

"Yes we don't get along too great but we don't hate each other now do we Sango?" he said eyeing the still shaken woman and her swollen lips.

"Now I know you are going to say marriages of convenience went out of style a long time ago but they haven't for demons. It is still a very common practice and will secure our child's future of not being a bastard and inheriting his fortune." Finally coming out her stupor Sango tried to hold in her anger, "Inuyasha this is crazy I refuse to marry you for those reasons, there is joint custody so the baby will have your name and inherit whatever, we don't have to get married for that," she said pointedly making Inuyasha growl softly.

"Now look Sango I'm only giving you two options marry me or we go to court."

Once again Miroku and Kagome seemed to play the audience as they erupted in gasps at the hanyou's statement. Sango stood there feeling as if the wind had been knocked form under her. Feeling herself swaying she took a seat on the bed to prevent herself from falling. Placing a hand on her head she muttered near tears, "Why are you doing this to me?"

She felt claws on her chin as she forced to look up in those golden eyes that seemed so cloudy and unreadable.

"I'm not doing this to you; I'm doing this for our child." Then the soft hand was gone as he began to walk away he called over his shoulder, "I'll pick you up at eleven tomorrow and I expect your decision by then," he said and then closed the door behind him.

Kagome rushed forward as Sango fell back on the bed in a heap of tears and Miroku stood there wondering,

'What the hell was Inuyasha trying to do?'

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