Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha and Co. I believe that honor goes to Rumiko Takahashi

CHAPTER 10

Koga searched Edo for Kagome, but didn't find her. Surely she was ready to travel by now? He saw the kitsune playing near the old priestess's hut.

"Hey, where's Kagome?" he asked the small redhaired demon.

"Oh, she went back to her time," Shippo said nonchalantly. He knew she could time travel, but what was her time period?

"When will she be back?"

"Three or four more days, unless Inuyasha gets impatient," Shippo didn't look too happy. Koga raised an eyebrow and looked toward the well. He'd have to wait here then, for her to get back.

It was a long wait. He was antsy, irritable, and he'd chosen to isolate himself near the well in wait for her return.

When the well glowed pink, he stared at it incredulously. Kagome climbed out of the well, carrying her yellow bag. How in the world…? Where was Inuyasha? He didn't care, he was just happy to see her.

"Kagome!" she flashed a bright smile at him. "How're you feeling?

"Better. Much better. I think I'm okay to travel now," Koga couldn't help but notice the sad look on her face.

Koga pulled her close to him, and was surprised when she pulled him closer. When she pulled away from him, he looked down at her pretty face. His eyes lingered on her mouth. Tilting her face up, he leaned in, slowly. He could feel her breath on his face. He was so close to tasting her beautiful mouth, when she yipped and pushed him away, face bright red.

"I… I'm sorry! I'm just… I…" she stammered. She flinched from him, as if she were waiting for a barrage of angry words.

"It's okay," was all he said. Truth was, he was hurt. But he wouldn't let her see that. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have."

He could smell the guilt on her. What did she feel bad for? Koga raised an eyebrow to her, but didn't say anything.

"Can I say goodbye to my friends? At least until the next time I see them?" Koga nodded. A few minutes later, they were on the way.

"It'll take a couple days to get there at your speed, if that's okay," Koga said.

"It's okay. I don't mind," Kagome whispered. If he hadn't been a demon, he probably wouldn't have caught it. "I like spending time with you."

Koga smiled a big goofy grin.

They walked until midday, when they stopped for lunch. He looked at her sad face.

"I know you'll miss them. I feel bad for taking you away from them. You can see them often, I promise you that. I can't take your friends away," Koga promised.

"I wouldn't expect you to. You know how my important my friends are. Like your tribe to you," Kagome said. She looked at him with a smile on her face. Suddenly she blushed and looked away. Koga raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything.

"We, uh, we should probably get going," Kagome said, blushing harder.

"Yeah. But what are you blushing for?" Koga asked, completely and totally confused. Kagome looked terrified.

"Uh, never mind," Kagome was very red now, and refusing to make eye contact. Koga smirked, smelling her arousal. He understood now.

They walked until nightfall, when they decided to make camp. Tonight was the full moon, and they were in a wide open clearing. Koga wouldn't be sleeping soundly tonight.

He noticed Kagome standing nearby, staring up at another full moon. He moved to be beside her.

"Something troubling you?" Koga asked. She turned her face and smiled at him. Not a sad smile, but a real one.

"No. The moon is just really pretty. It's so clear. It's not this clear in my time," Kagome said. She looked absolutely beautiful in the moonlight. Her skin shone in the light, her eyes sparkled. He hugged her, simply because he wanted to.

When they pulled apart, he looked at her, and she looked up at him. Unable to stop himself, he pressed his lips to hers. To his surprise, she didn't pull away. In fact, she kissed back. It was a short kiss, he stopped before they could take it anywhere.

He smirked at her blushing face.