Chapter One

"Talk to me," Koga said in a stern voice. He leaned against the tree and crossed his arms.

Kagome took in a deep breath and let it out slow, trying hard for the tears not to fall. You can do this she thought to herself. She opened her mouth, but no words came out.

"Kagome, this needs to stop. I've waited long enough for you and I to finally talk. I'm right here. Talk to me," Koga said once more, only it sounded more as a demand.

Her tears betrayed her. They slowly fell down her cheeks. Her words were right there, ready to come out. She wanted to talk to him, to explain to him how she feels, but for the life of her, they would not come out.

"You don't understand. It's so hard for me to talk, for me to tell you how I feel," Kagome whispered. She started to play with the zipper on her jacket as she looked down at her feet.

"How is it hard? Just tell me how you feel!" Koga exclaimed. Kagome looked up and stared at Koga, hoping he would notice how difficult it is for her to open up to him. They stayed in silence for another five minutes. Koga shook his head from side to side and let out a sigh.

"I don't know if I can keep going like this Kagome. Enough is enough. I need you to open up to me," he said in monotone.

Just tell him Kagome! Tell him how you feel!

Kagome bit her lip and she sobbed quietly.

"I'm sorry," she whispered. She covered her face with her hands and continued to sob. Koga let out another heavy sigh and walked up to Kagome and wrapped his arms around her.

"I love you Kagome. Let's go home," he said quietly. Kagome nodded into his chest before wiping her tears away. They both got into his car and drove off to her place. Moments later, they stopped in front of her apartment. Koga left the car running, but locked the doors. Kagome looked at him with a confused look on her face.

"What's wrong?" she asked.

"Kagome, I think we need to take some time apart, at least until you figure out why you can't talk to me," he suggested. He kept his eyes straight forward. Kagome's heart began to race, and her entire body felt light, weightless.

"Y-you're breaking up with me?" She asked in a cracked voice. Kagome you have to talk to him! Tell him how you feel!

"I'm not breaking up with you. I just don't think we are together for the same reasons. You can't even talk to me and it has been months. Maybe some time apart will help," Koga said. He turned to look at her, and it broke his heart. Kagome's face was wet from her tears, and had a look of panic. Kagome reached for his hand, and he let her. Kagome started to think about recent events.

"Is it because of Ayame?" Kagome asked, feeling confident she has found the reason. Koga quickly took his hand away from hers.

"Ayame has nothing to do with us. She's just a friend," he explained. Kagome smirked in sarcasm.

"You don't have to lie to me. I know how you are towards her. You are leaving me for her. I know I have issues but I never thought it was enough for you to leave me," Kagome said angrily.

"It's not because of her. Leave Ayame out of this," Koga said. Kagome can tell he was beginning to get frustrated.

"It's me or her, Koga. Choose," Kagome demanded. She needed to know the real truth.

"Keep at it Kagome and you will not like the choice I will make," Koga said, showing his teeth. Kagome gasped. You need to stop Kagome or you'll lose him.

"You know what Koga, maybe some time will do us some good. You have my number, I will see you when I'm ready. That is if you'd still want to," Kagome said as she rushed to get her things and herself out of his car. Koga growled the minute she closed the door on him and sped away from her driveway. Kagome walked straight up to her door and searched for her keys in her purse. Her hands were shaking to the point where she had to stop. That is when she noticed that she was crying, almost hyperventilating. She sat down in front of her door and tried to calm her breathing. That is when her neighbor, Sango, stepped outside to take her cat Kilala out for a walk.

"Hey Kagome, is everything ok?" Sango asked. Kilala went up to Kagome's legs and rubbed her body against her, asking to be petted. A small smile broke from Kagome's lips as she reached down to pet Kilala.

"Oh Sango. Tonight was a complete mess," Kagome said, trying to contain herself. Sango sat down next to Kagome and wrapped her around Kagome.

"It's going to be ok Kagome you'll see. Time to yourself will be good! Maybe you can meet someone who is going to have the patience and love you actually need and deserve," Sango said hugging Kagome closer to her. Kagome nodded and shrug her shoulders. Sango stood up and looked down at Kagome.

"Let's have a girls night out tomorrow! Lord knows we both need it. Just us girls what do you say?" Sango suggested with so much excitement and enthusiasm that Kagome laughed.

"Alright Sango you win," Kagome said giggling.

-Meanwhile with Koga-

"I just can't believe her!" Koga yelled as he kicked the side of the couch. Ayame watched as Koga threw a fit.

"You know maybe you need to think why she has such a hard time talking to you. Do you not realize how angry you get so easily? Look at yourself!" Ayame pointed out as she took a sip of her coffee. Koga threw himself on the couch and stared at the ceiling. Ayame sat down next to him carefully.

"Koga look. Opening up to people is not easy for everyone. You need to be patient with her because if you don't, someone else will, and then for sure you will lose her," Ayame said patting his leg. Koga looks over at her and in one quick motion, his lips were on hers. Ayama gasped in shock and pushed him away.

"What are you doing?! Do not think for one second I will be your rebound. I am nobody's rebound!" Ayame exclaimed wiping her mouth on her sleeve. For a moment they stared at each other, both processing what just happened. It was then Ayama jumped on Koga and smacked her lips on his. They both moaned and gasped each desperately grabbing each other. Koga broke the kiss so that they can catch their breaths.

"I've been wanting to kiss you for a long time now," Koga whispered in a low raspy voice. Ayame bit her lip and said,"me too Koga. Me too." They smiled before Koga closed the gap between them once more.

(A/N: I do not own any of these characters. This is my first chapter writing after a long time so please tell me what you think!)