Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this moment of clarity... especially for the one who's found wanting.
This drabble was originally posted to Live Journal on September 26, 2009.
Wanting
Every day, dozens of hopeful girls queued up to catch Miroku's eye. Inuyasha called them his regulars—a fluttering, flattering, flirting loyal customer base. Everyone's favorite philanderer repaid their patronage with compliments and casual insinuations that made them titter and blush.
Those sweet nothings had always been enough... until Sango found them wanting.
In desperation, he dropped the act to catch her eye, showing her a self that no one was queuing up to see. A quiet transition ensued, and Miroku watched with bated breath as Sango's perceptions slowly shifted from disdain... to skepticism... to something that gave him hope.
End Note: This drabble was written for the Live Journal community mirsan(underscore)fics, Prompt #15, Quiet. 100 words. Special Announcement: In order to manage your expectations, I wish to make it known that Froth will be concluding soon(ish). Many of you have hinted for the appearance of Kagome and/or Rin, but this has always been Miroku and Sango's story... and their little romance shall remain the focus. The Kissing Bandit set the precedent; this Mir/San story will also be complete in thirty chapters.