AN: After writing chapter seven of Devoted, I came up with a nice little idea for a Sango x Miroku short story collection. What is the theme, you ask? Games ::grins:: Each short story will involve games from Kagome's world.

And your votes will decide which games they should play! (all which will end up with Sango x Miroku fluff) ^-^

So far, I have a list that me (and my friend, arigatou Danu-chan!) came up with. Please feel free to add any ideas and I'll give it a go!

-Truth or Dare

-Twister

-Life

-Spin the Bottle

-And my personal fav….strip poker! (which is bound to be a lime ^-^)

I'm open to any ideas and/or games. If someone would be so kind as to give me the basic rules of strip poker, I'd be very grateful. I'm not much of a strip poker person XD

So, if you'll cast your ideas in your reviews, I'll gladly write a Sango x Miroku fic involving games from Kagome's world ^-^

**NOTE** Each will follow their own story line. Meaning each game is a separate short story.

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"Kagomeee! I'm bored!"

Shippou whined from his place next to the girl. They had just finished up dinner for the night and without much to do, sat and stared at each other from across the campfire. Kagome nodded absently, wracking her brain for something to do.

Sango and Miroku, she noticed, sneaked glances at each other while the other wasn't looking. That's when she got her idea.

"I got it!"

"Got it? Got what?" Inuyasha asked, resting his arms behind his head and leaning against the trunk of a tree. Kagome grinned and motioned for everyone to listen to her.

"We're going to play a game."

"Game? What kind of game, Kagome-chan?" Sango asked, cocking her head to one side. Kagome grinned.

"It's called truth or dare. The object of the game is really simple. I'll start, so I'm going to pick someone, anyone, and ask, 'truth or dare'." Kagome paused to make sure everyone was still with her.

"Then, the person I called on has to pick one or the other. If they pick truth, I get to ask them any question I want, and they have to answer truthfully. If they pick dare, I give them something they have to do." Kagome glanced at the occupants around the fire. Shippou looked excited, leaning forward with wide eyes. Inuyasha snorted, while Miroku looked thoughtful. Sango had a faint blush on her cheeks, thinking about something. Or someone.

"All right! I'll start! I choose….Shippou-chan! Truth or dare?"

"Ano….truth!" He glanced up at Kagome expectantly. Kagome pursed her lips in thought. Shippou was a tough one.

"Shippou, how do you honestly feel about Inuyasha?" She knew it sounded lame, but Shippou seemed entertained enough. Besides, this game wasn't for him.

"How I feel about Inuyasha? Well, I guess I like him….like a brother. He can be annoying and stubborn, but I…look up to him." Shippou looked away, almost afraid to meet Inuyasha's eyes.

"Aww, that was sweet, Shippou-chan! Ne, Inuyasha?" She turned towards the hanyou, who seemed to be contemplating the little speech. He finally nodded and shrugged.

"Okay Shippou, you ask someone now!"

"Okay! Inuyasha! Truth or dare?"

Inuyasha huffed and looked away. He certainly wasn't going to sit here and play this game. Kagome scowled.

"I-n-u-y-a-s-h-a…"

"Keh! Dare."

"I dare you, to spend one week without fighting with Kagome." Shippou smiled and nodded, proud of his choice. Inuyasha sweatdropped, but nodded, muttering under his breath.

"Inuyasha, you ask someone now." Kagome nudged the hanyou in the side. He growled before looking at the houshi sitting across from him.

"Oi, Miroku. Truth or dare?"

Miroku contemplated this silently before answering.

"Dare."

Inuyasha frowned. What could he dare the hentai to do? He didn't have to dare him to grab Sango's butt, he would do it anyway. Not to mention Sango would kill him. Kagome and Shippou scurried over to him, huddling in a circle that excluded Sango and Miroku. Sango heard what could have been her name and watched them wearily.

"Nani!? But they don't even-"

"Inuyasha!" Kagome hissed, silencing him. Now Sango knew they were talking about them. Miroku didn't seem phased at all, she noticed, peeking at him from the corner of her eye. The group dissipated and Sango looked at them expectantly.

"Kagome dares you-I mean, I dare you to give Sango a massage, without your hands going any lower than her back."

"NANI!?"

"But that's TORTURE!" Miroku and Sango wailed at the same time. Kagome snickered. She could have just had Inuyasha dare them to kiss, but A-all the other truth or dare fics out there were like that and B- She thought it would be interesting to see Miroku keep his hands away from Sango's butt.

"A dare is a dare." Kagome grinned when Sango glared at her. The taijiya pointed a finger accusingly at her.

"You helped him! That's cheating!"

"It wasn't your dare, Sango-chan. And as long as Miroku-sama says it's okay…" She drawled, looking at the houshi. He shrugged helplessly, wincing when Sango turned her glare on him.

"Yoshi! We'll just leave you guys alone. We'll be over there." Kagome pointed to a spot a good twenty feet away. Sango sweatdropped. She was going to be alone (well, almost), with this hentai? And he was going to give her a massage?

"S-Sango, don't be mad." Miroku held up his hands, showing there was nothing in them. Though, Sango mused, having nothing to occupy his hands was a dangerous thing. Frowning, she crossed her arms over her chest.

"Sango…You do look a little tense." Miroku crawled over until he sat behind her, which immediately made Sango stiffen more. She was surprised when she felt the weight of his hands not on her butt, but on her shoulders. The rosary clinked together, the beads pressing into her tense shoulder.

"Relax." Miroku leaned over and whispered in her ear. She shuddered, eyes wide. When had he gotten so close? Unhappily, she obliged, and let her shoulders drop slightly. She gasped softly when she felt his hands squeeze her shoulders then slowly let go before repeating the process.

Sango allowed her eyes to flutter closed as Miroku applied pressure to her shoulders. It felt good to let go of the ache. Her head lolled slightly to one side, offering Miroku the tense muscles in the side of her neck. He said nothing but moved his hands there, lightly rubbing at the knot. She moaned and leaned into his hands, momentarily forgetting who was rubbing her shoulders. He pulled back and she whimpered, her eyes opening.

"Lay on your stomach." He said, patting her shoulder. Sango nodded sleepily and laid down, her head pillowed on her arms. She heard the rustling of his fabric as he kneeled next to her and strained to see what he was doing, suddenly cautious.

"Maa, maa." He soothed, gently taking her chin in his hands and turning her head away. Sango pouted, resting her head again. Her doubts left her when she felt his hands on her back.

'He has big hands.' She mused drowsily as she felt him apply pressure to her upper back. Sighing, she eyed the group in the distance. Almost as if they sensed her gaze, Shippou, Kagome, and Inuyasha abruptly turned away. Sango rolled her eyes. She stiffened slightly when she felt his hands reach her lower back. She readied herself for a grope, and was surprised when he finished and started his way up again.

"Houshi-sama?"

"Hmm?"

"Where…Where did you learn how to do this?"

"A village elder taught it to me when I was younger. Said it would come in handy."

"Oh." Sango pondered silently. This was like a whole other side of Miroku she had never seen. Was it the dare that kept his hands from straying? Could a silly dare be what made his behave? Was a dare like some kind of law in Kagome-chan's world?

"Sango, daijoubu?" Miroku asked, noticing her frown and the way her eyebrows knit in concentration.

"H-hai. Just thinking."

"About?" Miroku pulled away and sat in front of her so she had to crane her neck to see him. She missed the feel of his hands, but hid the disappointment from her face.

"Houshi-sama…I've never seen this side of you."

"This side?" He frowned, puzzled. Sango felt a blush creep into her cheeks and looked away.

"You haven't tried to grope me once." She muttered, her blush spreading. Miroku blinked.

"That was part of the dare." He stated, confused when he saw anger flare to life in her eyes. She clambered to all fours, her eyes never leaving his.

"Is that the only reason? Are you saying that you don't like to act civil around me? You're only doing this because of some stupid dare?" She seethed, hiding hurt behind her anger. Miroku's eyes widened.

"S-Sango?"

She looked away, letting her hair shield her eyes. Why was she so upset? Miroku leaned forward and cupped her face in his hands. She struggled for a second before allowing him to direct her until she looked at him.

"Did you really only think of this as a dare?" She asked softly, averting her eyes. She bit her lip before continuing.

"I…I liked this. All of it. The massage, spending time with you…." She mumbled, silently cursing the blush that graced her cheeks.

"Sango, I liked this too. It's not just because of the dare. I…I liked being around you and not getting slapped." He chuckled softly, brushing some hair behind her ear that had fallen in front of her eyes.

"Houshi-sama…."

"Please, call me Miroku."

"Miroku….Why can't you always be like this?" She cocked her head to one side. He smiled and ruffled her hair.

"I am…I just….I loose control when I'm with you. It's something about you. Maybe it's the way you dress, or the way you act, but whatever it is, I can't control myself. When I slip, I try to cover it by acting perverted."

"Why?"

"Because…I'm scared."

Sango gasped softly. Miroku watched her carefully, waiting for her to ask him a question. She didn't disappoint him.

"What are you scared of?"

"Of loving you."

Sango blinked, taken off guard by the answer. Was it something about her that scared him? Sensing Sango's confusion, Miroku continued.

"I love you, Sango. But…I don't know how long I'll live. I can't get close to you. I don't want to hurt you."

"And you don't think you're hurting me now?" Sango asked softly, placing her hands on his cursed one.

"Sango…"

She placed a finger on his lips and rested her cheek on their joined hands. Miroku watched silently, not knowing exactly how to react.

"It hurts me when you push me away. We will kill Naraku, and…and when it's all over…I'll bear your child." Sango took his hand with the rosary and nuzzled it, allowing him to cup her cheek.

"S-Sango." Miroku was shocked. He never expected Sango to agree, never so willingly. He smiled before pulling her against him in a fierce hug.

"Arigatou, Sango." He whispered into her hair. He would get through this. They would get through this.

"Ne! We're not finished with the game yet! Sango-chan? Miroku-sama?"

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AN: I know truth or dare is a little typical, but the other games as I mentioned before should be good. Very good. ^-~ Review please, and make sure you add to the lists of games!

~Neoshipper~