I don't own Inu Yasha.

My Girl, My Woman

"Oh, thank you! Why did you give me this though?"

"To show you how much more beautiful you are."

Kagome stopped walking and blushed as much as the pink rose that she held in her hand. Inu Yasha rolled his eyes at the two. This had been going on all day long, one compliment after the other. Sango sighed every time Hojo said something to Kagome, while glancing at Miroku longingly. Inu Yasha became nauseous and would walk ahead of the two so as not to listen to their stupid conversations. Miroku, too, was bored of it all, but he was more polite about it. And so their day went, until Kagome decided to stop and make lunch.

"I'll be right back. I'm just going to go wash my hands. Don't eat without me!"

She walked behind the bushes and breathed a sigh of relief. Finally she could take that fake smile off of her face for a few minutes and have some time to herself.

He just doesn't get it. But then again, I am kind of leading him on. Inu Yasha is at least being a good sport about it. Hey! I sense jewel shards!'

As she looked around her she saw a tornado coming towards her.

Oh no! Not again! Not NOW!'

"Hey Kagome! Did mutt-face ditch you? I told him to take care of you, but obviously he has no regard for others' interests. Well now you can stay with me and my tribe. You are always welcome."

"Koga, Inu Yasha is over there. I was just washing my hands before lunch. But, umm, now is really not a good time for a visit."

She looked at the ground wistfully. Koga grabbed her hands in his and stared into her chocolate eyes.

"Kagome, you look really sad. I'm not going away. Did Inu Yasha do something to you? Because if he did, I'll beat his brains out, although I would do that anyway, given the choice. No one messes with my woman."

"No Koga. In fact, he's been nicer than usual. Look, I should really get back to the others. Lunch is ready."

"Don't mind if I join you!"

"NO! You'll just pick fights and it is not a good time for that."

"I promise not to. Besides, I want to be with you."

Kagome sighed to herself. There was no use fighting. It was just a waste of her energy. As she began to walk back to the picnic area Koga wrapped his arm around her shoulder and she tried to shrug him off. Unfortunately the wolf demon was too persistent and just as she was about to yell at him Hojo came through the clearing.

"Uh, Hojo! Hi! I told you I'd be right back. Koga, get off of me... NOW!"

"Who's this kid, Kagome? Is this your brother or something?"

"Hey! Get your hands off my girl!"

"Huh? Your girl? This is my woman! Kagome, who is this scrawny twerp?"

Inu Yasha heard the commotion and walked through the hedge. What he saw made him chuckle to himself. Hojo was yelling at Koga, Koga was yelling at Hojo, and Kagome was on her knees with her head in her hands.

"Koga! What the hell are you doing here? Hojo, get back to our camp."

Hojo remembered his promise to Kagome and walked unwillingly back to the others. He looked back and saw Inu Yasha in a stand off with Koga.

So, Kagome doesn't love me? I should have known. But Koga can't have her. I will fight for her if I have to. Wait... did he have tail?'

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"Well, Inu Yasha, you finally showed up."

"See Kagome? I told you bringing Hojo here wasn't such a great idea. What are you doing here anyways?"

"Oh, yanow, just making sure you don't have your dirty little paws all over my woman. Although, from the smell of her, you have."

Inu Yasha blushed at the memory of Kagome and his reunion in the forest.

It's not like I like her or anything. We're just friends. How dare he think I would even do such a thing.'

"You see. You're blushing. Kagome, what did he do to you? Just say the word and I'll waste him."

"Oh, Koga. You're totally over-reacting. You have nothing to be worried about."

"Yeah, you should be more worried about Hojo, her human boyfriend."

Koga's face turned red and his eyes slanted. His fangs seemed to grow when he snarled and he clenched his fists in preparedness to attack.

"WHAT!!!! BOYFRIEND????"