2. Bare

Kouga stripped off his soaked shoulder and shin guards, quickly shucked his gauntlets and headband, and laid them all carefully in a corner to dry. Kagome watched him disrobe and her attention made his face heat.

"Is there a problem?" he muttered.

"No… It's just that I don't think I've ever seen you quite so naked before."

"Well, they're wet, and I rather prefer to be dry," he drawled, examining her thoroughly-drenched clothing. "You should think about taking yours off, too."

"Thanks, but no thanks. I'd rather not bare all just yet."

"Suit yourself," he shrugged, pulling off his chestplate.