Kouga angrily leaned against the hill and stared at his reflection in the river before him.

He picked up a rock and tossed it into the water, his reflection becoming askew as the ripples appeared.

"Stupid mutt.."

That dumbass mutt tricked Kagome to fall in love with him.

He sighed. Maybe, once Naraku had made him attack Kagome, she had given up on him.

...Or maybe, Kagome was actually in love with Inuyasha.

He scoffed. Like anyone could ever love a half-demon.

And then, a red-head appeared next to him.

"Hi." She said softly.

He didn't look at her. "What do you want?"

She sat down beside him, but not too close to him.

"I'm sorry."

"About what?"

"..Kagome."

He scoffed, saying nothing.

"Kouga..I know what it feels like."

He looked at her.

"To have someone you love...reject you."

She stood and forced a chuckle.

"It's okay if you don't remember what you said that night..with the rainbow..and making me your bride..."

"I know it's silly..but..I'll always love you."

And she started to walk away.

Kouga stood and called her.

"Ayame, wait."

She stopped, delighted to hear him.

He caught up to her, cupping her chin in his hand.

"Maybe...I've been wrong."

And he kissed her.

And she pushed away.

She looked down.

"How do I know..you won't just leave me?"

He wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered-

"Because I remember."

Ayame's eyes widened and she kissed the wolf she loved.

..Meanwhile..

A very upset hanyou sat in the coner of the priestess', Kaede, hut.

Hands in sleeves, he directed his gaze into the distance. He was hurt. Mentally and physically.

Sango glanced at him. "Inuyasha," she pleaded, sinking to her feet. "Please try to get some sleep." she herself was tried.Anyone would be, after tending to two wounded souls.

But Inuyasha couldn't sleep. Every time he closed his eyes, he relived the day's events.

He had always hated Naraku. But now, if looks could kill, Naraku would be dead the moment Inuyasha glanced at him.

Oh, but he had a good reason.

In one day he had poisined Miroku, almost amputated Sango's arm, came close to taking Kagome's life, knocked Shippo out cold, stolen 3 jewel shards, and had a very, very violent fight with Inuyasha.

But, oh the misery, the day had started out so beatifully.

The group had left Kaede's hut 2 days ago. Clouds scattered across the sky made a lovely temperature for walking.

"I think its going to rain." Shippo announced, staring at the sky. Miroku glanced up. "I agree" he said. The five contiuned in silence.

Until Kagome stopped.

"Something wrong, Kagome?" Sango asked, stopping also. "I sense...3 jewel shards." she said. "Is it Kouga?" Shippo asked, cocking his head at Kagome. "No." Inuyasha said, getting his sword ready. "It's Naraku."

Heh...yeaaaaa that last part was from the story i never finished: "Memory".The truth is, I just liked that story and this one so much, i decided to morph them together:D

aaand that means more chapters for Stay With You!

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