The Snow Angel by SunsetMiko

The Whispers

Chapter 50 - The Whispers *New Life*(Stella's Soundtrack Challenge)

"Did you really sleep on Sesshoumaru like that last night?" Sango asked in hushed tones, hoping to keep Miroku from overhearing their conversation.

"I did. I couldn't get warm last night, and he helped me. The guy is like a blast furnace. So hot," Kagome whispered back.

"Hot is right," the slayer said with a smirk. "How could you possibly fall asleep with him holding you? I would have thought it would be too distracting."

"Don't think like that!" Kagome hissed. "He's a friend, that's all. He simply didn't want me to freeze to death."

"No, that's not all. I've been waiting for a chance to tell you. He wants you!"

The miko paled. "What?"

"He wants you," Miroku said from his spot directly behind the girls, ignoring their glare for sneaking up on them once again. "He all but said so the night before last when he comforted you after your first nightmare. He said something to Inuyasha about how he protects you like a mate-to-be, even though he isn't. The night we stayed in the inn, he basically interrogated Inuyasha about your relationship. Our friend put two and two together and told the Lord that he cannot have you. Sesshoumaru did not deny that he desires you."

"You're crazy. You're both crazy!" Kagome said, shaking her head. "There's no way. I mean, he's cute and all, and he's so gentle, but that's impossible. He hates humans, and despises hanyou. Why in the world would he want anything to do with me? It's not like I could give him the heir he mentioned, not unless he wants a hanyou. It doesn't make any sense."

"You are in denial, my friend," Miroku said while patting her on the shoulder.

"Look, I know it seems unlikely, but think about it for a while. Pay attention to how he acts, how he treats you. I bet you'll have changed your mind by nightfall," Sango proposed.

"Yeah, I guess. I'll keep my eyes open, but I still think you guys are seeing something that isn't there."

Shippo remained silent, a small smile on his face as he listened to their conversation. He had heard a great deal more than any of the humans, and he knew just how right Sango and Miroku were. It was going to be nice growing up in the Western palace as the Lord's son. Plus, he would be able to play with Rin all day, every day. Not a bad gig for an orphaned kitsune.