Jami – okay, I finally am writing… um… what chapter number is this? Hold on, lemme check…

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Jami – chapter seven! Sweet!

Harai - :yawn:

Jami – you don't deserve my sympathy!

Harai – Gaa…

Jami – erm… okay then… well, here's the SEVENTH chapter!

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Chapter Seven: Along The Lines Of Chivalry

Kagome woke up earlier than usual and opened her eyes groggily and gazed at the room around her. She felt a warm arm slung around her waist and remembered her little rendezvous with Inuyasha the night before. A small blush crept up onto her face and she turned her body so she could study his features as he slept.

A small, soft tendril of black hair surfaced over his tan face and she reached a hand up and pushed it behind his ear. "So beautiful…" she whispered as she trailed a hand down his neck and to his arm. She lifted the arm that had wrapped around her and examined the scars and cuts up and down the swollen appendage.

Kagome's heart wrenched and she leaned in to press her lips to the abused limb. The arm was soft, yet rough at the same time, giving her a tingly feeling down her spine. She shuddered, tasting the scent of fresh blood. She was so wrapped up with 'kissing the booboo', that she never noticed Inuyasha stir under her small implications of caring.

"What are you doing?" He asked gently, not once thinking about tearing away his arm from her grasp. At the sound of his calm voice she let go of his arm and turned away from him.

"Nothing, I was just…" She trailed off, her blush reddening. Inuyasha smirked. "I… you… they just looked so painful…" She sputtered out, a rather large lump becoming heavier in her throat. "Sorry…"

"No problem." He told her, still smiling. He yawned and stretched, shakily getting himself off of the bed. Never bothering to put a shirt on, he yawned again and asked, "Hey, you coming?" He peered over at Kagome's flustered form and she sat up and looked back at him.

"To where?" She asked back. He raised an eyebrow.

"Breakfast, duh." He rolled his eyes and was about to walk out the door when he noticed Kagome was still sitting up in bed. He looked back at her. "You coming, or not?" He asked, getting annoyed and anxious, as his stomach got hungrier. He gave her a look that said, 'damnit woman, let's go!'

Kagome nodded in response. "Uhh, yeah." With that, Kagome got up out of the bed and followed Inuyasha out the door.

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The dining hall was not only much more crowded than normal, but it was as loud as hell and the tired, cranky voices of the eastern travelers and some of the other lords and ladies sent a ringing feeling throughout Kagome and Inuyasha's ears.

They took their seats beside each other, Sango next to Kagome and Miroku next to Inuyasha. Kouga, across from Kagome inhaled deeply as he saw her in just her robe and his ice blue eyes dazed out, obviously remembering something of perversion.

"What the hell are you staring at, Kouga?" Inuyasha asked coolly as he studied the twinkle flashing in Kouga's orbs. "Better take your gaze offa her or you're in for it!" Inuyasha stood up, cracking his knuckles. The surrounding diners stopped blabbing for a moment or two and stared up at the solid threat in Inuyasha's face before they began gibbering and gossiping again. Others fought over food and what not, trying their chances at flirting with some of the mistresses.

An easterner winked at Kagome and she grimaced. Taking her chopsticks she grabbed a piece of teriyaki chicken and smiled evilly at the lecher who was terrible at hitting on woman. She held the piece of chicken to her mouth, still smiling, and licked the tangy sauce off of the meat. The man gazed hungrily at her lips, seeming to be mesmerized. Kagome laughed like a mad woman inside of her brain. With a last smirk, she bit down, hard and began chomping crazily on the pitiful meat and gave him a glare. The man's eyes widened and Kagome winked back sarcastically at him. The man turned away, a pale look about his face.

Miroku had managed his way to sit beside Sango, grinning as his right arm stretched further to her rear going unnoticed. Sango's face turned pink and she swiveled in her chair to slap him clear in the face. Miroku let out a groan and Sango began cursing him out.

"Or you'll what?" Kouga asked daringly. Inuyasha growled.

"Or…" He cracked some of his knuckles again. "I'll give you a reason not to stare at her anymore." Kouga stood as well and fisted the table with both hands, making it vibrate and wobble with his strength.

"Oh yeah!" He proceeded.

"Yeah!" Inuyasha began to lunge forward when he was stopped midway by the sound of her voice.

"Aw, HELL no!"

Everyone in the room turned to see Kagome, face red with frustration and embarrassment, crossed arms, and standing up. She glared menacingly at the two rivals.

"Kagome?" Inuyasha said shakily.

"Are you two fighting over me? This is ridiculous! Quit it!" She demanded, stomping her right foot. The easterners, besides Kouga, left the room, leaving scraps of food and dirtied plates and bowls on the table and floor in a heap of disgusting mess. Miroku followed Sango out of the room as well. Once out the door, you could hear a resounding slap in the midst of the hallway.

"Kagome, you're my woman, so you shouldn't be fought over by anybody at all!" Kouga said and walked over to her. Taking her around the waist, he said, "C'mon! You're coming with me! I can see you've had enough with this jackass!" Kagome let out a large, frustrated groan and pushed Kouga away from her. "Don't protest Kagome, c'mon, you know you'd rather have me." Kouga brushed his hand over her rear end.

Kagome lifted a hand and slapped his cheek. She raised her other hand and slapped his other cheek. "Leave me alone!" She cried, tears already rolling down her cheeks. "Go away!"

"C'mon Kagome!" Kouga said while trying to grab her again. Inuyasha stepped bravely in between the two.

"Yo, she said fuck off, asshole." Inuyasha spat and crossed his arms in front of his shirtless, muscular chest.

"What are you gonna do about it, mother fucker?" Kouga asked calmly, shaking a tight fist in front if Inuyasha's scowled face.

Anger swirled through his body, but Kagome didn't want him to fight with Kouga, so he wasn't going to. He realized then, that Kagome wasn't his mistress, she was his friend, and he would do all he could to make her happy.

Coming to a decision, he answered Kouga's question. "This." Inuyasha turned to Kagome and hugged her tightly, stroking her hair. Kouga's face dropped. "Let's go, Kagome."

And with that the two left a stunned Kouga all alone.

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Emperor Sesshomaru waltzed into the dining room, not long after Kouga decided to leave the area as well. He gazed at his table and began panicking, running to get Rin.

"WHAT THE HELL DID THEY DO TO MY DINING ROOM!?"

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Jami – well, there you go! I know it was short, but I wanted to make sure I gave you something! I had writers block, gimmie a break!

Harai – REVIEW!

Love ya much,
Jami