Inuyasha managed not to sputter, though his entire body tensed. "Why would I say something stupid like that?"
"'Cause it's true," Kouga leaned closer, fangs gleaming. "And 'cause I missed you too."
He would never get used to how open Kouga was with his emotions. The wolf had no qualms about admitting where his loyalties lay, announcing his intentions to his entire pack before they'd even so much as—
Inuyasha suddenly realized how close he was, his cheeks turning bright red before he shoved Kouga's face into the dirt.
"Don't push your luck, wolf-breath," he grumbled, folding his hands back into his sleeves, Kouga's muffled laughter wafting from the ground.