::We were both young when I first saw you:

-A Compilation of short stories of Inu no Taisho and Izayoi-

This love is difficult, but it's real.

A/N: Yes, taking inspiration from Taylor Swift's songs ^^ They fit so perfectly. So basically I'm really obsessed with this couple and Rumiko seems as though she won't be doing anything more with poor Inupapa or Izayoi so, yeah. Just a story written by a HUGE fangirl. Enjoy ^^

*I unfornately do NOT own Inupapa or Izayoi they both belong to Rumiko Takahashi. Must be nice xD

::Chapter 1::

Time slows down, whenever you're around

It was dusk and I had wandered from the palace yet again without my sevants' knowledge. Takemaru was getting out of hand. I needed to alone. Just to have some time to myself for once. I was to be wed to Takemaru very soon. I do not love him, however, I merely think of him as a friend and nothing more. I sighed as I quietly wandered the gardens thinking to myself. I suddenly heard something rustling. I turned around only to see the most handsome looking man in the world staring at me. I couldn't see him clearly through the pale moonlight but he appeared to have a jagged purple stripe on each cheek, intimidating armor, a long fluffy boa hanging from him, a red and blue obi tied around his waist, aristocratic clothing, and his hair was tied in a topknot with a single string.

"A demon." I managed to whisper.

His face came into the light then, and reflected back at me were a pair of beautiful amber eyes.

He chuckled and said, "Yes. I am indeed a demon. However,you have no cause to fear me, maiden."

His voice had been as smooth as silk.

"But if you're a demon don't you want to eat me?"

He laughed again and said, "No. I am not the type of demon who would ever eat a human."

At that I grew less tense and he seemed to sense that for he smiled warmly at me.

"So, what brings you out at such a late hour, my lady?"

I was too busy admiring his looks to really pay attention to the question he had asked.

"Huh? Oh, I just wanted to be alone for awhile. The palace is becoming a place I'd rather not be if I could help it."

"Are you not happy?" He suddenly asked.

"No, I am not."

"You seem as though you are quite lonely as well."

"Yes."

"Perhaps I could visit you from time to time then."

I was shocked that he had offered such a thing.

"Yes. Perhaps you could, but what is your name, my lord?"

He smiled and said, "My name is Toga and I am The Great Dog Demon, ruler of the Western Lands."

"I thought as much."

"You've heard of me?"

"Well, I've merely heard stories about you. You don't seem nearly as frightening as people say."

"On the contrary, I can be quite frightening when someone threatens something I care about." He said smoothly while looking at me.

I blushed.

"You still haven't told me your name, fair maiden."

"My name is Izayoi."

"Izayoi." He whispered."Such a beautiful name for a beautiful woman."

I blushed again.

(And he did return. Every night. And then one night...)

"Toga, I've missed you so."

"And I you, Izayoi." "Izayoi, there is something I must tell you."

"Yes, my dearest?"

"Do you remember the first night we met?"

"Of course." How could I ever forget?

"Well, we've been together almost every night for quite awhile."

"Yes?"

"And well, I love you Izayoi."

I couldn't contain how happy those words made me, but I managed to keep my noble composure in check.

"Toga, I love you too." I breathed.

Smiling, he placed his thumb on my cheek and we shared a passionate kiss.

And so, the love story began.

A/N: Aww, aren't they adorable? The following chapter and the rest of the story will be as the title says Compilations of short stories of Inupapa & Izayoi. Basically sweet and adorable moments between the two that happen long before Izayoi gets pregnant with Inuyasha ^^/Can you feel this magic in the air, it must have been the way you kissed me/