2 HOUR DELAY! WOOT! I played KH and kicked some Heartless A$$! I got Sora to like, level 30 and am now in the Coliseum. That damn barrel thing is so hard . . . I'm on the second trial. Ach! Jumping is a biznatch! — Sh34k4

A Sweettooth's Ache – 9

Kagome (Kag)InuYasha (Inu) Shippō (Shp)

Sesshōmaru (Sesshy)Sango (San)

Koga Miroku (Mir)

"KOGA!" Kagome had just jumped into this dude's arms when Inu walked into the room. And to put it kindly, he was seeing red.

She's hugging him. He's holding her pretty close . . . :Grr: That's my girl! What the hell does he think he's doing? :Snarl: Inu didn't know that the last sound had actually come out as a true snarl right before he ran over and pulled Kag out of the guy's arms with one hand.

Glaring inot the guy's eyes he demanded, "Who the hell do you think you are?" He put Kag down at his side and held onto her waist. She was trying to subtly calm him down but it wouldn't work this time — this was too big.

The guy straightened and for the first time, Inu noticed how he looked. He was wearing a long dark brown marina that came down past his waist with some baggy shorts that — even though belted — still gave the appearance of slipping downwards :WOOT: He wore a brown headband that held back some of his unruly bangs, the rest was tied up into a ponytail. Very manly, Inu thought as he glared even harder at this 'Koga.'

What really pissed him off though was the fact that this guy was stacked! He must go to the gym at least four times a week. For his average body size, Koga kept himself fit with a physique that made someone think twice before picking a fight with him. Commendable, but it didn't help that Inu immediately remembered Kag telling him she liked his muscles. Koga was her type and that was the problem.

They guy folded his arms over his chest before answering. "I'm Koga of the Wolf Demons." His muscular chest puffed out in pride ass he announced himself — while Inu wondered what he meant.

Kag spoke for the 1st time since his arrival. "He's a childhood friend, Inu. I haven't seen him in . . . um . . .:counts on fingers: five years! It's been a while and Sesshy found him during his trip." She beamed up at him with the same amount of happiness a child displays on Christmas. She believed it was her lucky day but he knew better. Today was the worst day of his life. First, Mir betrays him; second, Kag's brother arrives asking about intentions; third, Kag's 'childhood male friend' appears out of the blue.

Sesshy moved forward and spoke for the first time. "I see that it is late, perhaps we should all retire for the night. Come Koga, you'll be staying on in the room across from mind — it's right down the hall from Kag's, you know." The last bit was said slightly quieter but Inu caught it and his eyes turned red and his demon blood attempted to rise up and attack the two bastards.

Remembering Kag's love for her brother, Inu pulled her outside and into his Escalade. He didn't even collect a breath before yelling. "I don't want him staying anywhere near you! I WON'T HAVE IT!" Thoughts of Koga slipping into Kag's room for a 'little visit' were running though his mind. Had she dated him? The joy she'd shown at seeing him, did it mean something?

Kag looked stunned for a moment before she started yelling back. "'You won't have it!' You must be out of you bloody mind! You are telling me what I can do in my place? What are you thinking?"

"I'm thinking that some guy is staying down the hall from you and might think to take advantage." He softened his words by stroking her blue/violet highlights. This didn't work at all.

Kag slapped his hand away and glared at him, livid with rage. Did he really think she was so untrustworthy? Her eyes were mere slits as she spat, "So that's the way it is then, huh?" She hefted her shoulders before continuing, "You think that I'm some cheap slut that'll jump into bed with just about anybody, do you? Well let me tell you something, InuYasa. I don't know what's been running through your mind but it isn't true. I really like yo but if this is what I get," she waved a had to indicate the two of them, "then let me know right now so I can end this here and now!"

The Spot — upstairs at a window overlooking the Escalade

Sesshy had the window open and was straining to hear the voices coming from the SUV below. Did Kag just tell Inu she'd break up with him? If things went that way, Koga would be here to pick her up and let her cry on his shoulder. It was perfect.

That stupid boy was going to get the boot and be replaced by the fully Sesshy-approved Koga. The guy was secure — well set up in his family's money and connections — and he and Kag got along famously. She could settle down and think towards the future.

: Big shimmering shojo eyes with teardrops and sparkling multicolored bubbles in the background::Koga strained out of the window waiting for Inu's reply:

Koga hadn't meant to cause so much trouble. He had come to see how Kag was doing and to see if she was as interested in him as he was in her. The years hadn't caused his attraction to dwindle and deep down, he felt himself urge Inu to throw it all away so he would finally get his chance.

Koga dragged himself away from his thoughts in time to watch Kag jump out of the truck and storm into The Spot without a backward glance.

Had he missed the answer?

Damn! He'd sell his right shoe to know what had just gone down. :ear catches sound: Damn! She was coming up here! Crap! He and Sesshy shuffled and shoved each other as they desperately tried to get as far away from the window as possible. He moved to the closet, while Sesshy fell into an armchair.

Kag stomped down the hallway and slammed her door. There was an all around sigh of relief until they heard a continuous thumping that could only be the murder of a punching bag.

Koga looked at Sesshy, Sesshy looked at Koga and they shivered at Kag's fury. Good thing it wasn't pointed at them! They thought they were out of the doghouse for sure now, and then the doorbell rang.

Koga walked down and opened the door with one hand gripping a spiked buster glove — these were dangerous times. His eyes widened when he recognized the colors Sesshy had told him about. It was an ex-AR! He wasn't given much time after that for the ex-AR#1 shoved against the door and pushed him back, revealing about ten more people behind him — all dressed in the same black and purple colors.

Fixing the buster gloves over his fist, Koga took up a melee stance and prepared to opem a can of wupass. There was a shuffling behind him and then Sesshy was there, wicked looking swords at his waist. Oddly enough, Koga felt annoyed Sesshy was stepping in on his action, especially when Kag showed up. She held an old fashioned bow, with a quiver tossed over a shoulder and at her side was a short sword.

Koga felt the tension in the air as the intruders fidgeted a bit. (The ex-AR at the sight of their former leader) Kag didn't bat an eye as she took an arrow out, knocked it in between her fingertips and took aim :Ex-AR gulp in fear/shock/horror, was she really going to shoot them: She answered by letting go of one deadly arrow sending it on a path that would only lead to the end.

END

Muwahaha! San/Mir have finally made their move! Will Kag's arrow kill one of her betrayers? And what of Inu? Are they over? Is the road clear for Sesshy and Koga's 'intentions?' Is it time for a LOT of asswuppin's? YOU BET! Review! — Sh34k4