It had been such a long day. Time had gone by so slowly that each hour felt like a week. Kagome sat on that log sulking the entire time. Koga wanted to say something, anything to cheer her up but he figured all his efforts would be in vain. The entire day was awkward. From mid-morning when they encountered each other, to sunset. Ginta and Hakkaku spent the day doing what they do best—guarding the area. The two figured this was the perfect opportunity for Koga to make his move so they didn't want there to be any distractions. Fortunately, no demons had come to attack but, unfortunately, Koga saw no opportunity to try to get closer to Kagome.
Kagome had fallen asleep sitting upright on that log. She was so tired and upset that sleep took over her body. As she fell deeper into slumber, she started to fall off the log. Just in the knick of time before she could hit her head, Koga caught her. The feeling of arms supporting her side startled her awake. When she looked up, she saw Koga looking at her. Her cheeks turned red as she sat up and he continued to stare at her.
The sight of Kagome's rosy cheeks caused Koga to smile. "Uh…you almost fell over so I caught you. I didn't want you to get hurt."
Kagome smiled, cheeks turning redder from embarrassment. "Thanks Koga." She said with a nervous giggle, holding her left cheek.
'She's so cute.' He thought as he put his hand on her other cheek. "You look happy for a change. I'm glad."
Kagome's entire face turned redder than a tomato. Koga's hand was so warm and his presence was warm and inviting. Even his jewel shards remained pure. She still didn't want to do anything to push him away. Not because she didn't want to be alone, but because she liked having him so close.
Kagome put her hand on top of Koga's and for the first time, he felt his heart skip a beat because of a girl. Not just any girl. It was because of Kagome. He wasn't sure if just any girl could make him feel like this, or if he'd ever feel this way again, but that moment his heart lost that beat would be engraved in his mind forever.
Ginta was sleeping in a tree on a branch directly across from Hakkaku. He opened one eye and from his peripheral saw Koga and Kagome together.
"Psst. Hakkaku! Look!" He whispered loudly, waking him up.
"What?" He whispered back, looking in the direction Ginta was staring. His eyes widened upon seeing the two. "Are they about to kiss?"
