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Chapter 25

Inuyasha sat at the table with a shocked Miroku. He had told Kagome and Inuyasha the whole story. Kagome being herself offered to help by finding Sango and talking to her. The entire time when Kagome had left Miroku did nothing but stare at the golden ring in his hands. He hadn't spoken a word or answered any of Inuyasha's questions.

" Miroku, so why don't you tell me what happened? Hey! Can't you see that I'm trying to help you? Answer me already!" Inuyasha demanded. Miroku looked up at him and then back at his ring. Inuyasha couldn't be patient anymore; he stood up and grabbed Miroku by the collar of his shirt.

" Answer me now! I said..." Inuyasha stopped speaking immediately when he smelt a scent that made him want to throw up. Kouga. But his scent was different; it smelt like jealousy, anger and mixed with a bit of hate. Inuyasha released Miroku and looked in the direction in which he smelt his rival.

Kouga came into view with his face a steaming red color.

" YOU!" Kouga began, " YOU STOLE MY WOMAN AWAY FROM ME!" Kouga yelled drawing everyone's attention.

" What in the hell do you mean?" Inuyasha asked defensively.

" KAGOME! HOW DARE YOU TAKE HER?" Kouga yelled and charged at Inuyasha. His movements were much quicker than when they had fought before. He threw punches and kicks at Inuyasha, only for Inuyasha to avoid all of them.

That was when Inuyasha picked up a familiar scent, one that smelt like fresh roses and jasmine. The girl was running towards them, panting heavily.

"Inuyasha!" she said and stopped when she saw them fighting.

'Oh no they've already began to fight. This is all my fault. I've got to stop this before anything bad happens.' Kagome thought to herself.

" Kagome!" Inuyasha yelled and looked at her causing him to get a kick in his stomach and fall back on the ground.

" Oh no Inuyasha!" Kagome yelled and ran towards him with Miroku following.

" Are you okay?" she asked and knelt down beside him.

" I'm fine. Like a small blow would stop me?" Inuyasha said and stood up. Kagome held on to his arm before he could go back to fight.

" No Inuyasha. Don't fight him. I'll find a way to stop this," Kagome said and walked in font of him.

" What the hell do you mean? He's not going to listen to you! Can't you see he wants to kill me?" Inuyasha shouted at her.

" Inuyasha! Listen to Kagome! She knows what she is doing!" Miroku suddenly said. He wasn't the type of person to yell at someone this really surprised Inuyasha. Inuyasha nodded and allowed Kagome to walk up to the wolf demon.

" Uh, hi Kouga," Kagome greeted him politely. Kouga immediately stopped growling and his eyes looked gently down at her.

" Maybe this isn't the time to fight with Inuyasha," Kagome suggested which caused Kouga to growl again.

"Kagome..."

"Kouga please. I don't want any of you to get hurt," Kagome begged. She gave him the best puppy dog eyes she could. Kouga looked at her and shook his head.

"I can't Kagome. I want you to be my woman. He doesn't deserve you. I do! Kagome I love you!" Kouga said, causing Kagome to step back at his last line. Inuyasha growled and took a step forward, only to be stopped when Miroku put a hand on his shoulder.

" Kouga," Kagome began, " I- I can't."

" What? Why?"

" I'm already in love."

" Kagome please give me a chance. Just go on one date with me. I promise you that you'll have a great time," Kouga urged her.

" Sorry Kouga. I don't mean to hurt you. I bet there's tons of girl waiting in line to be you girlfriend," Kagome encouraged him. Kouga hung his head, causing Kagome to feel very guilty.

" Are you saying that you want to be with the dog-turd?" Kouga asked.

"Sorry."

" I understand." Kouga took her hand and kissed it and then ran off. Inuyasha, without delay ran towards Kagome and held the hand in which Kouga had kissed and sniffed it.

" Kagome, we're going to wash your hands with soap until this stink goes away," Inuyasha said. He threw her on his back and ran off at full speed.

" Inuyasha! Wait! I need to ask Miroku something!" Kagome said which caused Inuyasha to stop suddenly.

" What?"

" Remember what happened between them a couple of minutes ago?"

" Yeah."

" I need to ask him if he's coming to the dinner tonight."

" That can wait Kagome. Your hands stink."

" Hey!" Kagome said playfully as Inuyasha ran off to the taps.

A/N; this chapter is soooooo short. I know but I was busy whole weekend so I hardly go time to do anything. Plus I get homework everyday. There is not one day when I get a break from work. Anyway I'll update next week Friday or Saturday. Review please.

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