There were days where Kagome hated Kouga. In her mind she would call him every horrible name she could think of. Her eye brow would twitched as her fingers would clench and all she wanted to do was slam her fist into that smug smile of his. Or slap him for using that demanding tone he used like he was superior then her. Like he was some big time hot shot and she was the lucky one. That idiot.

"C'mon Kagome, its just a stupid outfit," He folded his arms as he leaned back on his heels. A stance that screamed he was superior then her. Her anger spiked.

"Then why don't you just let me wear it?" He was huffing again as though she was the foolish one.

"Well I don't like it,"

"Well I do! And I'm going to wear it!" She was red now with anger as she gritted her teeth. She spun on her heel, leaving Kouga behind. She wouldn't speak to him for the rest of the day. At dinner, she complete ignored any words spoken to her by him. With her clenched jaw and upturned nose, she would turn away from him. Refusing anything he said.

That's when she found the dead bird the next morning.

She hadn't allowed him to sleep near her so he had to sleep in one of the other rooms. So when she woke up to find a carcass that once was a bird. Just like the beginning of when Kouga was courting her. She knew he brought it in. So she left the room with her head high, ignoring Kouga. The next morning was a dead animal again. But she ignored him and he left another dead animal. Three days had passed yet not one word had between the two.

"Fine, you can keep wearing it. If it makes you happy," He said frowning. She grinned at him, victoriously.

"But why do you want to wear it so bad?" She stopped, blinking as the words processed. Its not like she liked the miko garbs. Actually, she only wore them when Inuyasha told her she should. That she was different from Kikyo to him so she should wear them. That she should take pride in being a powerful priestess. So she did, even if she never really liked them.

"It's like you don't want to fully be apart of the pack," He was scratching the back of his head, not looking in her eye.

"It's like you don't accept us," His words were a struck her like a punch to her gut. She wasn't allowing herself to let go with this one last thing that connected her to Inuyasha. And she knew it hurt Kouga.

"Don't think its because of you," She growled as she re emerged from the den. After her epiphany, she turned around and changed into the fur pelts that Kouga had provided. Her arms crossed as she felt Kouga's eyes burn into her. She glared at him before looking away, her cheeks burning. But before she did, she caught sight of him smiling, his tanned cheeks rising as his eyes crinkled in amusement. It made her feel a little better.

I went hiking now completely sore from head to toe. I dont even know how my left arm got sore when I'm right handed... Plus I'm super excited its fall. It means I can wear scarves and eat Cosco pumpkin pie :D

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha

Reviewers!

Kate: ^^

Pumkin Maximus: Aww throttling Inuyasha just for Kagome. Your so sweet ^^. Its not like I dont like Inuyasha, I just like Kouga alot better cause he lurrrvvvs Kagome and isnt afraid to say it.

Tinabug: A really close friend is named tina too :). And the fact that you reviewed twice just makes you even more awesome in my book. I'm glad you like it

Peya Luna: I know, its taking Kagome forever to get over all these little things. this (hopefully, I'm pretty sure) is her last insecurity involving Inuyasha. They are finally getting somewhere! I know, I wanted to write somewhere that his tail wags and that was a great spot lol. I can image an overly excited Kouga with his tail wagging in the background.

Trelweny: I know *sadly kicks a rock* at the beginning, it was all happy and light, then bam! Not so light lol. This chapter is much sweeter (well kind of. just wait till later!) And thanks for reading!