The next day...

Kagome was at Inuyasha's house, helping him with his paper.

"Baby, thank you so much! I'm almost finished."

Kagome smiled as her phone rang. It was Sango.

"Hey, Sango!"

"Where are you?" She asked in a serious tone.

"I'm...at Inuyasha's. What's wrong?"

"Koga is in the hospital. He was in a life-threatening accident!"

Kagome felt like someone punched her in the stomach. "W-What?"

"He's in the ICU at Gamora Hospital. Can you come see him?"

"I'll be right there!"

Kagome ended the call and looked up at Inuyasha. He looked back at her, concerned.

"What's the matter, babe?"

"A...friend of mine and Sango's was in a serious car accident. I have to go to the hospital."

"Oh no, do you need a ride?"

"N-no, I've got an Uber on the way."

"We're still going to the movies tomorrow, right?"

"Of course!" She kissed him, grabbed her bag and rushed out the door.

At Gamora hospital...

Kagome sped to the front desk. "Hi, I'm here to see Koga Sasaki?"

"Mr. Sasaki will only allow visitors that hold a family crest. Do you have one?"

Kagome took the golden medallion out of her purse and showed it to the receptionist. "Please? Let me see him."

The woman nodded and handed her a visitors badge. "8th floor, room 12."

"Thank you!" Kagome ran to the elevator and tapped her foot impatiently as it dinged from floor to floor.

After finally reaching the 8th floor, she sprinted to room 12, to find Ginta and Sango outside.

"What's going on?" She asked them.

"He was found near the highway, his car totaled. He slammed into a tree on the driver's side and it nearly crushed him. He broke a few ribs, suffered a head injury, and they had to remove glass from his eye. Luckily, he's a strong demon. He should be okay in a few days." Ginta explained.

"Is he awake? Can I go talk to him?"

"He's awake, just in pain. Go on in."

Kagome nervously stepped into his room, tears welling up in her eyes when she saw him.

Koga turned to look at her in disbelief. "Y-you're here!" He exclaimed in a weak, raspy voice.

Kagome rushed up to him and stroked his stitched cheek. "Koga...I'm...I'm so glad you're alive!"

He smirked. "Takes more than that to kill me, c'mon." He grasped her hand and brought it to his lips. "Thank you for coming."

"Of course! I was so scared the entire ride here. I ran out of Inuyasha's house so quickly I—"

"You didn't have to leave your boyfriend for me. I don't wanna be a burden." He turned his head away from her.

"I did have to leave." She turned his cheek towards her. "Despite what happened between us, you still mean so much to me. That hasn't changed. I know...things have been...weird, but...it'll pass, right?"

He smiled and nuzzled into her palm. "Yeah...we'll be alright."

"I'm going to stay by your side tonight. Is that okay?"

"Absolutely, babygirl. I wouldn't want anyone else here with me."

Koga figured he had no one to blame but himself. He initiated a lot of this relationship with Kagome, knowing she was in love with Inuyasha. He knew he had no choice but to get over it.

"How's the food here? Do you want me to pick something up for you?"

"No, no...please don't leave. Send Ginta or something. I really could go for a burrito."

Kagome giggled "Okay."

She left the room to see Sango and Ginta sitting down, talking.

"Koga wants a burrito."

"Oh. No problem." Ginta went into the room to ask Koga what he wanted on his burrito.

Sango grasped Kagome's arm and pulled her to the side. "Listen...Koga was going to ask you out the other day when he called you."

"Whaddya mean 'ask me out'?!"

"He was going to ask you to be his girlfriend! But since you got back with Inuyasha, he chalked the idea and got really upset. He was so upset, in fact, he kicked Ginta and Hakkaku out of the car and drove off."

Kagome was in disbelief. There was no way in heaven or hell that Koga would ask her to be his girlfriend. He said he wouldn't commit! "Oh no...I must've really hurt him when I told him I was getting back with Inuyasha."

"I still don't know why you did that. How's that going for you anyway?"

"It...it's not the same. I feel like I'm...I dunno. Beating a dead horse. He seems different...and more pleasant. I just don't know how long this is gonna last. Everything is up in the air. He's so unpredictable."

"Then break it off and get with Koga! He loves you!" She said in a loud whisper.

"Hey, Sango. Come with me?" Ginta requested.

"Sure babe." She turned back to Kagome. "Think about it."

Kagome sighed as she shyly entered Koga's room. He was flipping through the TV channels grimacing uncomfortably.

"Do you need help?"

"Kinda. Can you raise the bed up a bit? The button is on the side. I feel like my body is caving in."

Kagome knew this wasn't the time to think about her or Koga's feelings. All that mattered in that moment was that he got better.

"Damn...I'm so mad about my car. That was my dad's favorite fucking car."

"Oh, the Rolls Royce? Can you get it fixed?"

"It's fucking totaled, babygirl. I'm gonna have to let it go."

"You're normally such a careful driver. What happened?"

"I fucked up. I...was a little drunk. High on some drugs. I shouldn't have been driving like that." He replied shamefully.

"Koga...being a little above the law doesn't necessarily mean you should risk your life."

"I couldn't sleep. I've been feeling like hell. Life's just...catching up to me, yknow?"

"Uh...does it...have anything to do with me?"

"Nah. You're great." He replied calmly, denying his heartache. "I've been thinking about you a lot because we haven't spoken, though. How are things with your boyfriend?"

"Uh...He's...different. He's trying."

"Keep your guard up, okay? I don't wanna see you get hurt again."

"Trust me. This is his last chance."

Two weeks later...

Koga was out of the hospital and fully recovered. Things were back to normal between himself and Kagome, and he was happy. Just having her friendship was enough for him.

Sota texted him constantly to check on him. He even took him to his house to work out with him.

Kagome's mom called him a few times, and he even spoke to her grandpa. It was nice knowing her family loved and cared about him so much.

He was waking up happy again, until he got a call from Sango.

"Hey, sis. What's up?"

"Koga? When's the last time you spoke to Kagome?"

"Yesterday morning. Why?"

"She's a no call, no show at work today and she isn't answering the phone. I'm really worried."

"What? I'll call you back."

His first instinct was to call her. Her phone went straight to voicemail. He decided to call Sota. Luckily, it was lunchtime at his school.

"Yeah, I don't know what's up with her. She came home crying yesterday afternoon and hasn't left her room at all since."

Koga decided to visit her at home.

"Nice to see you!" Her mom greeted warmly.

"It's always a pleasure, Mrs. Higurashi. May I see Kagome?"

"I'm not sure how much luck you'll have getting her to open the door, but you can try."

Koga went up to Kagome's room and knocked on the door. "Kagome? It's me. Can I come in?"

"Now's not really a good time."

"Why not?"

"I'm uh...naked."

"Well," he crossed his arms and leaned against the wall by her door, "nice try, but that makes me want to come in even more."

Kagome answered the door in a hoodie, her hood pulled over her face.

Koga slowly stepped in. "What's the matter with you, babygirl? You sick or something? You can't just not call out of work, and Sango is really wo—"

Kagome began to sob.

Koga's eyes widened. "Shit. I-I'm sorry! Did I upset you? I-I was just saying—"

"No...it's not you." She said as she cried. "It's Inuyasha. We're done. Forever."

"What'd he do this time?"

"Promise you won't freak out."

"Why would I...what the fuck is that?!" He exclaimed as she pulled off her hoodie, revealing a large, red mark on her face. "Did that mutt fucking hit you?!" Koga could feel his body filling up with rage.

Kagome nodded, shushing him. "He slapped me. Really hard. And being a half demon, it...left a mark. I never want to see him again for as long as I live!"

"Oh, babygirl. I'm so sorry." He held her as she cried even more. "I hope you know...I'm going to fucking kill him."

"No. He isn't worth it."

Koga grasped her hands. "Kagome, you're part of my pack, and it's my duty to avenge you."

"You can't! Inuyasha's father is a very high ranking demon. He's a diplomat!"

Koga sighed. He already knew how messy it would be to beat up, or even kill a diplomat's son. The police department wouldn't provide a hedge of protection in this matter, or probably any longer. It would destroy his entire pack. He was going to have to figure out another way to resolve this despicable issue.

"It's mind blowing that a diplomat's son is such a scumbag."

"Yeah...well he's the family embarrassment because he won't participate in family traditions, so his father barely supports him."

"That sounds about right." He shook his head. "Hey. Let me take you home with me for a couple of days. You can rest and heal quietly. Nobody will come bother you. I promise."

"That does sound better than hiding at home."

"Call Sango, and call your job. People are worried about you."

"What do I tell her?"

"The truth. She's not going to say 'I told you so' or anything cynical like that. She's your best friend. Just talk to her."

Once the pair got in Koga's car, Kagome called Sango.

"That son of a bitch! How dare he put his hands on a lady! If I ever see him again, I swear—"

"It's okay. I'm just glad I learned the truth about him and I'm honestly glad it's all over."

"Me too. He wasted too much of your time. Maybe now you and Koga can—"

"Uhhh...I'll call you later Sango."

Kagome ended the call abruptly and looked over at Koga, who was pretending he didn't hear a thing.

Once they arrived at his house, Koga handed Kagome an ice pack.

"Your uh…face is swollen. This should help."

"Thank you. I hadn't even looked in the mirror since it happened."

"You wanna get in the hot tub? It's a great way to relax."

Kagome shrugged.

"I won't get in if that's what you're worried about." He said with a smile.

"No, I don't care if you get in. I just...I'm so sad and hurt."

"I know, sweetie. I'm here to help. Or at least try. You've been there for me, I can't help but do anything I can for you."

"Can you...make me something to eat? I haven't eaten since yesterday."

"Absolutely, babe. Why don't you go sit back and watch some TV? I'll whip up something for you."

"I-I kinda wanna stay by your side. If that's okay."

"Anything you want."

Kagome sat at the kitchen island and watched Koga cook.

"So, I stopped in the guest house to take some stuff out the storage closet and noticed you're working on a Tommy Cocaine hoodie. It's really nice. He would love it."

Kagome smiled. "Thank you. I'm gonna wear it to his next show. Sango already got us tickets, and backstage access."

"I'm glad you have something to look forward to."

"Koga..."

"What's up, babygirl?"

"I'm in a lot of pain."

"You want some percs?"

"No!" She giggled. "Not that kinda pain. I feel so much sadness that it actually hurts."

"Percs help with that too. You wanna get high? Drunk?"

Kagome shrugged. "I-I don't know if I should...part of me wants to, but I would rather deal with my emotions head on."

"I'm here for whatever choice you make. I just want you to feel better."

"I really appreciate it."

Koga placed a plate with beautifully done steak and eggs in front of Kagome. Her eyes lit up.

"This looks amazing. Thank you so much! You're the best."

Koga shrugged. "It's nothing. I just want you to eat and get well."

She placed the ice pack down, and Koga couldn't help but stare at the mark on her face. Why did he hit her? Why would he harm such a sweet woman? He was too nervous to ask any questions, and decided she would tell him when she was ready.

The next day...

Koga let Kagome sleep alone in his room and he crashed in the guest bedroom across the hall. He hardly slept, worried about Kagome's well being.

Around 4:30 AM, he went to check on her and she was tossing and turning.

"Kagome?" He called out to her.

She sat up with a gasp, and her hand covering her face.

"It's alright, babygirl. It's just me!"

She began sobbing loudly and he pulled her into his arms.

"I'm here. You're safe."

He consoled Kagome for about 30 minutes before she fell asleep in his lap.

Koga draped the blanket over her and laid back as comfortably as possible, before falling asleep himself.

Kagome woke up at 7AM, realizing she was in Koga's lap. She sat up and felt guilty, seeing his legs dangling off the bed. 'This must have been uncomfortable for him.'

Kagome nudged him gently, waking him.

"Hey. You okay?"

"Mhm. You should get on the bed more...so you can sleep comfortably. I'm going to the guest house to finish my hoodie."

"Sounds good." He shifted on the bed and pulled the blanket over his head.

Kagome pulled a robe out of her bag and draped it over herself. She giggled as she heard Koga snore. 'He must've been so exhausted.'

1:30 PM...

Koga woke up to see Kagome on the couch, brushing her hair in the mirror.

"Hey."

"Hi, sleepyhead." Kagome smiled.

"How are you feeling?"

"My face is still red, but the swelling went down. I should be able to cover it with some concealer."

"That's good." He stretched and stood. "I'm gonna take a shower and head to the club in Shinjuku for a bit to check on things. I might check on Ginta while I'm there, so I'll be gone for a few hours. You wanna stay here?"

Kagome nodded. "If that's alright with you."

"Hey, mi casa es su casa. Stay as long as you want."

At Ginta's...

"No, she didn't tell Sango anything about what happened. She just said he hit her."

"I figured he was a piece of shit, so I don't think I should be surprised."

"Yeah."

Koga looked up at a painting in Ginta's living room. "That's nice. Where did you buy it?"

"It was a gift from Kohaku. He's talented, right?"

"Yeah, that's a masterpiece."

"Sango said he's sold a few canvases to some moguls in New York City."

"That's incred—You know what? You mentioning New York gave me an idea."

"What kind of idea?"

"It'll take a couple of weeks to put together, but I think I know how we can resolve our issue with the Taisho family, without dragging our pack through the mud."

7PM...

Koga returned home and caught Kagome in the kitchen drinking whiskey and coughing.

He laughed. "Whaddya doing?"

"I...just wanted a drink." She groaned. "It's putrid!"

"I've got better stuff in the bar. C'mon."

Koga tossed his shirt and hoodie in the living room and they headed downstairs to the bar.

Kagome sat at one of the stools as Koga went behind the counter and made Kagome a more appetizing drink.

"This should be more up your alley."

"Thank you."

Kagome sipped the fruity drink and smiled. It had a bit of a pungent after taste, but it wasn't unbearable.

"So what happened to dealing with your feelings head on?"

Kagome shrugged. "I needed something to help me loosen up."

"That makes sense."

After a few drinks, Kagome was quite drunk, and Koga decided to cut her off. They sat together at the bar and talked.

"Can I …ask you something?" Kagome slurred.

"Anything."

"Am I…really the only girl you treat like this?"

"I'm not sure what you're referring to exactly, but I certainly don't interact with any woman the way I interact with you. You're the only woman I've been vulnerable around, invited into my home, slept in my bed with, said I love you to…" He trailed off, sighing. "I've told you before, right? You're special to me. You're my one and only babygirl."

"Inuyasha and I got into an argument over you, and then he…hit me."

Koga raised an eyebrow. "Argument over me? How come?"

"Well…"

3 days prior…

"Babe, can you pause the movie? I need to use the bathroom."

I left to go to the bathroom, and I guess you replied to my message while I was in there. Inuyasha saw your name in my phone, and decided to go through our entire thread.

"Who the fuck is Koga?!" Inuyasha asked me. His voice was loud and angry.

"H-he's one of my closest friends."

"Oh yeah? He looks an awful lot like that guy you told me was 'just a customer' a few months ago, ya fucking liar!"

"I'm not a liar! Inuyasha, you and I had so many problems—"

"Yeah, and I see you told this guy all about them." He stood and started approaching me.

"So, did you sleep with him?"

"Inuyasha—"

He pinned me to the wall, knocking over a picture frame. "Answer my fucking question."

"I-it was one time! And we said we'd never do it ag—"

His eyes turned red and he slapped me. "You're a whore, you know that?! A stupid fucking whore!"

"Inuyasha…why did you—" I started crying. I was afraid of what he was going to do next.

Inuyasha paused, and his eyes turned back to normal.

He looked at me, with a shocked expression on his face. He looked like he was going to say something, but I grabbed my bag and phone and took my shoes on the way out. I ran from his apartment barefoot, and put myself together in the elevator.

"Then, I took an Uber home."

Koga let out a frustrated sigh. "He's got some nerve. He was two-timing you while you were dating."

"I somehow feel responsible."

"Responsible for what?"

"I was always coming to you for emotional support and affection. I guess that makes me a two-timer also."

"Anything that ever happened between us, happened when you two were broken up."

"But we spent a lot of time together, we've kissed, we've...done more. Those are things you do with someone you're...in a relationship with."

The pair looked at each other, and Koga blushed.

"I-I never really saw it that way." He said shyly, looking away.

"Were you...really going to ask me out that day you called me?"

He nodded. "Yeah. I'm in love with you."

Kagome sighed. "Koga. The feelings I have for you are very intense. The bond we share is something I never had with Inuyasha. I didn't think I could possibly be in love with two people, but I was starting to love you, and I wanted you more than Inuyasha. But I felt so attached, and I knew I couldn't be with you either, because you told me you don't like human women."

"Babygirl, you make me feel things no other woman could ever make me feel. We do share a special bond. I was afraid dating you would change it."

"I don't...think it would."

She moved close to Koga and kissed him. Koga pulled away and sighed. "Babygirl, you're drunk, and really emotional right now. I don't want you to regret anything."

"Don't you love me?"

"Of course I do."

"Then kiss me."

Koga passionately kissed Kagome. Their tongues swirling around in each other's mouths. Kagome moaning and touching his warm body. He could tell by her scent she wanted sex badly.

'This is a bad idea. A very bad idea.'

He sat on the bar counter, pulled her onto his lap and began to finger her as she moaned. "That feel good?"

"Uh-huh." She moaned. "Oh, Koga."

He continued to finger her and rub her clit until she had an orgasm, then carried her to bed.

"Kogaaaa...staaaaay." She whined. "I need you."

Koga laid stiffly in the bed next to Kagome as she draped her body over him and fell asleep.

Koga fell asleep himself, only to wake up next to an empty spot a few hours later.

Kagome was vomiting in the bathroom. Koga knocked on the door to ensure she was alright.

"I'm fine. Just felt a little queasy."

Kagome cleaned herself up and went back to bed.

Koga went downstairs to watch TV. He couldn't sleep next to her anymore. It was too confusing. He never had any of these emotions towards anyone, and he didn't know what to do next. He didn't know what Kagome would want to do.

The next morning...

Kagome searched around for Koga and found him fast asleep in the living room. She didn't want to bother him so she sat next to him and scrolled through social media on her phone until he woke up.

"Morning, babygirl. How do you feel?"

"I have a bit of a headache, but I'm fine."

"That's good. You wanna go get breakfast?"

"Sure."

Koga took Kagome to The Den and ordered their meals. They didn't speak much. For some reason, things felt awkward.

"Koga?"

"Yeah?"

"Do you…really love me?"

"Yeah, I really do love you." He responded sincerely.

"Why?"

"You...want me to tell you why I love you?" Koga raised an eyebrow. 'Girls are weird.'

"Please?"

"Well...I love how easy you are to talk to. I love how talented you are. I love how caring and thoughtful you are. I love your ambition. I love your smile and the way your cheeks are so rosy. I love how warm your hands are, and how soft your skin is. I love how your insides feel. I love the way you always try to take care of me, even when I don't need it. I love how you're my best friend and I can talk to you for hours about anything. I love...everything about you."

Kagome's eyes started to tear up. "That's the sweetest thing I have ever heard." She grasped his hand. "Oh, Koga. I made such a mistake going back to Inuyasha that last time. I've wanted to be with you for some time, I just never thought it would happen."

"We can make it happen. Let's just…take things slow, okay? I know you're dealing with a lot and I'm not really sure how to love you, and be with you. I'm...scared, honestly." He chuckled. "Nothing really scares me anymore. I've been pretty numb since my parents were killed. I assumed that was the fate of our lifestyle. But...meeting you, and falling for you, has changed me. I want to live to see you everyday. I want...you to always be here with me."

Kagome sniffled as Koga spoke frankly.

"Those three days we hadn't spoken, were like knives in my chest. The Sasaki name holds great power. I can have anything I want. All I wanted...was a text from you, and even that felt unattainable."

"Koga...I wanted to text you the night you had gotten into that accident. I wrote a long message, but I deleted it. It was hard to express my true feelings towards you because I didn't think you felt the way I did. I tried so hard to suppress my feelings for you. I started to like you so early on after we met, and it felt so wrong, because Inuyasha and I had history."

"The morning after we went to the barcade, I...started developing feelings for you. At first, it was a crush, but it became harder and harder to ignore. It really scares me to feel this way about someone."

"You don't have to be scared, Koga. We've been around each other all this time, but now, we can be more honest about our feelings."

The two ate and went back to Koga's place.

Kagome headed upstairs and Koga followed.

"Where you goin'?" He asked as he playfully flipped her hair.

"To your room." She said with a giggle as she sprinted up the steps.

Koga chased after her, grabbing her from behind.

"Knock it off!" She said as she laughed.

"You want me to let you go?" He said into her shoulder.

"Uhh...not really." She laughed.

He kissed her cheek and gently squeezed her sides, causing her to laugh.

"Be careful, babygirl. The tickle monster is very real."

"Oh, is it?" She said sarcastically with a smirk.

Koga grabbed Kagome and pulled her onto the bed and began to tickle her as she laughed and squealed.

"Stop!" She laughed. "Get...get off me!"

He continued to tickle her as she breathed heavily. He stopped to look at her smiling, red face. She was so beautiful.

Kagome began to blush and turn even redder. She noticed Koga was on top of her, hand on her side, and she couldn't help but lock eyes with him for what felt like forever.

"Kagome. I-I want you so bad. Can we..."

"Mhm. I...want to."

He leaned in to kiss her and she put her arms around his neck. He pressed himself between her legs and she breathed heavily.

He lifted her shirt and began to suck her right nipple. "I could never get tired of feeling you." He moved to her left nipple and licked it. "Tasting you." He planted kisses down her chest to her navel. "Loving you."

Koga removed her shorts and panties and tossed his pants to the side. He thrusted into her and continued to kiss her as he slid in and out of her at a quick pace.

Kagome's moans were louder and her fingers began scratching his back.

Koga pulled away from the kiss and looked at her curiously. "You …like it rough?"

Kagome nodded.

Koga lifted her legs up onto his shoulders and slid inside deeper and harder.

Kagome moaned and grasped her nipples as he continued to thrust.

Koga loved rough sex, but doing it with a woman he was in love with, was a different type of thrill.

"Harder." She whined.

He felt himself throbbing and tensing up as he stroked more aggressively as she moaned and whined loudly.

"Fuck. Kagome."

She continued to moan even louder.

"Babygirl, I won't let anyone else have you. You're mine now."

She had an orgasm and Koga pulled out.

"Can I get some head...please?"

Kagome nodded and sat up. She slid her mouth onto him sucking and tonguing him, earning moans and grunts from him.

She slid further down until he was all the way in her throat.

"Oh shit...oh fuck." He groaned as she bobbed her head up and down, taking him into her throat with ease.

She moaned with her mouth full of him, and he unexpectedly ejaculated into her throat.

He watched in amazement as she swallowed every drop, and licked the remnants off his shaft.

Koga laid next to her and kissed her forehead. "I'm gonna give you everything you desire. Sexually and more."

Kagome lied in the bed in amazement. "I want to make you happy."

He cupped her chin and turned her head towards him. "You've made me so happy already. I can't even imagine—"

Suddenly Koga's phone rang. He sprung up and took his phone out of his pants.

'Fuck. I can't answer this in front of her.' But...he might as well cut off his women in front of her.

"Hello?"

"Hey, daddy. Wanna come over? I got handcuffs."

"Actually...I don't think we should…see each other anymore."

"What? You're denying me? That's rude."

"I…have a woman now. I'm not that kind of man."

The woman scoffed and hung up.

Kagome sat up in the bed awkwardly.

"Sorry, babygirl. I uh...have a lot of friends I have to cut off. I-I will, though! For you. I promise."