Vices

The time had finally come; Inuyasha and Miroku were being discharged. It had been a long waited time for the both of them, and finally they had something to be grateful for. Not only were they now alcohol free, thankfully headache free they had a new life to live. When it comes to women, Miroku swore he would think things through a little more, and Inuyasha had Kagome. Things really couldn’t get any better.

“I can’t believe it Miroku. We are finally free to go home and get on with life,” Inuyasha stated with a sincere smile. It was a first of many to come and he couldn’t be brought down.

“Tell me about. I thought I was about to go crazy,” Miroku laughed. Now that his stent in rehab was finished he could move on to bigger and better things, and the first thing he wanted to do was eat some real food,

“Say Inuyasha what do you say to grabbing something to eat somewhere?”

“That sounds great! But first I have to call Kagome and let her know we will be home shortly,” Inuyasha answered opening the car door. After a few minutes of talking to Kagome, they were off to the real world, driving at blinding speeds to put as much distance between them and the hospital.

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Kagome could not believe the day had finally come for Inuyasha to come home. Well to his home anyway, she had decided to stay at Sango's for a while and somewhat start over with Inuyasha. The last thing she wanted to do was to rush back into living with him and get hurt again.

Did she love him?

Yes, there was no question about that, but she had to be 100% sure. Not only was she worried about her love for him, but also his love for her. Yes, he went to rehab and that took a lot of determination, but she had to know that he did not just do it for her but himself.


These past several weeks put many things into perspective for her, however, that could go both ways. Good or bad. She just hoped with her heart of hearts that things would work out for the better. She was finished with school and had a job already lined up at Hokkaido and Tochigi one of the most prestigious law firms in Tokyo and she was looking forward to a paralegal job. She knew Inuyasha hated the fact that she worked but that was one thing that was going to change. She did not put herself through eight weeks of school to quit now. She had to prove that she was independent and capable of taking care of herself if need be. That was why she never told Inuyasha about the job or school, she was waiting so she could talk to him face to face.

She was scheduled to start at the firm the following Monday so she had a week to talk to Inuyasha and let him know about her future plans. No matter the outcome, she was not going to back down, not on this anyway.

She became stronger in mind and body.

She had told Sango about Miroku and that was all she could do on that situation, but she had told her that she would stand behind her 100%. Because that was all she could do, after seeing the look in Sango's face after weeks of communicating with Miroku there was no doubt about her feelings toward him. Kagome just hoped she would keep her head about her and end things them minute he did something stupid to screw up possibly the best thing he would ever had. Hell she was surprised to hear from Inuyasha about Miroku's change. They had talked about it many times and they swore to each other and the Gods that they would not interfere in their friend’s love lives; however, they would be moral support for both parties.

“Hey Sango, I am going to take a shower and get ready to meet Inuyasha at his apartment,” Kagome yelled. She had to do something to keep her from watching the clock. She was beside herself with anticipation. From this moment, she knew her life would change drastically.

“Okay Kagome, I will make us a light lunch,” Sango replied.

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When Sango heard the shower start, she ran to her room to find something to wear. Her mind was running laps and she was scared for the first time in her life. She had thought long and hard about what Kagome said and even though she had not had, the chance to talk to Miroku about she knew she was in for something special. Her infatuation ran deep and she knew… well at least she thought she knew what she wanted.

Did she love him? She highly doubted that at least not yet, but who knows maybe Miroku was perfect for her.


Even after these eight weeks, she still could not get his deep violet eyes out of her mind. They seemed to see deep into her soul. Into her wants and needs. She screwed her eyes shut as she remembered the night she almost gave him her all. The way he looked at her, touched her and even the way he touched her kept creeping to the front of her mind no matter how hard she tried to keep them subdued. He was always the fore most of her mind, and she liked it. Maybe not at first, but she became accustomed to his face.

‘But that was one night eight weeks ago. Why does he have a hold on me? It is not as if we did anything, at least not at that moment, so why can’t I get him out of my head. I know I don’t love him. Hell am I even capable of love, he doesn’t know me. What if I scare him away? Or what if he was just too drunk that night to remember what I looked like and he… Damnit Sango get a grip! Even if he doesn’t like me it is not the end of the world,’ Sango thought clutching a piece of clothing in her fist.

“Sango, are you okay?” Kagome asked.

Sango opened her eyes to see a towel clad Kagome with the look of worry etched on her beautiful face. She hated that look; she never wanted people to worry for her. Yet that was all she managed to do was make people worry.

“Yeah, I am okay. Just getting frustrated trying to find something to wear,” Sango lied. ‘Well that was not a total lie.’

Kagome chuckled she knew Sango wanted to look good for Miroku so she did not think twice about it.

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After lunch, Kagome and Sango headed over to Inuyasha's apartment to wait for their return. Their faces were adorned with girlish grins and a light blush. They could not believe it was finally here. The moment of truth, and they beamed with their excitement.

Kagome had called Inuyasha to see where they were. They were close and she could hear in his voice his excitement that rivaled her own. He was most ecstatic about them waiting at his apartment.

Kagome sat by the door wringing her hands and Sango made herself at home on the couch. She was nervous, sure but the excitement pushed all doubts out of her mind.

They sat there for what felt like an eternity when they heard the deadbolt click. She wasn’t sure if she should lock it at first, but decided she wanted to hear the moment they came home.
Kagome's heart stopped and Sango froze. They just had to wait.

Saying I love you
Is not the words I want to hear from you
Its not that I want you
Not to say, but if you only knew
How easy it would be to show me how you feel
More than words is all you have to do to make it real
Then you wouldn’t have to say that you love me
Cos Id already know

Inuyasha slowly opened the door. He wanted to savior this moment, the moment he saw Kagome in his apartment again. Taking a deep breath, he pushed to door all the way open with his free hand. There she was like a goddess. Her angelic features were flawless, and though it hurt that her russet eyes were casted away he smiled. ‘Gods she is beautiful.’

What would you do if my heart was torn in two
More than words to show you feel
That your love for me is real
What would you say if I took those words away
Then you couldn’t make things new
Just by saying I love you

More than words

At first, Kagome avoided eye contact. She did not want him to see her tears. She could feel him staring at her, so she slowly inclined her head to see his beautiful face. She was baring her soul through her tear brimmed eyes, and for a moment she couldn’t move. Her legs felt lead and her heart jumped spasmodically in her chest. ‘Gods, please give me strength.’

Now I’ve tried to talk to you and make you understand
All you have to do is close your eyes
And just reach out your hands and touch me
Hold me close don’t ever let me go
More than words is all I ever needed you to show
Then you wouldn’t have to say that you love me
Cos Id already know

Slowly and unsure Kagome took a step toward the man that owned her heart. She could feel the butterflies in her stomach as she inched toward him. Wanting to hold him and feel his body pressed to hers.

Inuyasha followed her lead and slowly moved toward her, ready to scoop her up into his arms and never let her go again.
They were inches apart when they stopped. They could do no more than gaze into each other’s eyes. Searching for the certainty and adoration, they could not hide.

“Inu… yasha…” Kagome started but was cut off by Inuyasha gently placing his warm tender lips to her own. That was all the encouragement she needed. Answering his plea, she wrapped her arms around his neck and parted her lips to let him in. They were totally oblivious to the two pair eyes that watched.

What would you do if my heart was torn in two
More than words to show you feel
That your love for me is real
What would you say if I took those words away
Then you couldn’t make things new
Just by saying I love you

More than words

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Miroku and Sango watched the whole scene with Inuyasha and Kagome and they were overcome with joy. They were actually unaware of each other until Miroku took his eyes off his dear friends. His face lit at her sight. ‘She’s as beautiful as I remember.’

“Sango,” Miroku smiled.

“Hey,” Sango replied not really sure what to do. Her face turned a light shade of pink when she found him staring at her with adoration.

An awkward silence filled the room and Sango wanted to run. She wasn’t sure where to go from here. She tore her eyes away from the man she had been obsessed with, ‘I can’t do this, I have to get out of here.’
Sango was deep in thought when she felt a pair of arms encircle her and pull her close.

“Sango, you have no idea how long I have wanted to do this,” Miroku stated pulling her as close to him as he could. The truth was he did not even know how long he wanted to do that. ‘Thank the gods for spontaneity.’

Sango blushed a deeper shade of pink and finally relaxed against the hard body of her fantasy.