Disclaimer: don't own InuYasha or the characters. :)
The next day at school changed everything. They walked to school together like they always did, but as they were going into the halls some arrogant new boy walked up to them. He grabbed Kagome's hand and looked her over like a piece of meat. InuYasha did not like that.
" Hello, gorgeous. My name's Kouga, care to be my girlfriend?"
Kagome tried fruitlessly to pull her hand away.
" Actually I already have a boyfriend."
" Well dump him, I'd be the better choice, being a demon and all."
" Well he's one too."
Kouga leaned in close to her and sniffed.
" You're lying, the only other scent on you is that half-breed standing next to you."
Unfortunately, it was that moment that everyone in the hall stopped to listen.
Kagome squirmed under his scrutiny as she tried to think of something convincing.
" My boyfriend doesn't live around here. So please leave me alone."
She tried to walk around him but he wouldn't let her. To say InuYasha had enough of this, would be an understatement." Look you flea-bitten wolf, she doesn't want to talk to you or date you! So leave her alone." His last sentence came out with a feral growl that was clearly a sign of possessiveness. Kouga cocked an eyebrow and looked from the beautiful girl to the half-breed.
" I say she's my woman. Any woman who doesn't want me is stupid, and I doubt she's that."
InuYasha knew what the wolf was doing. He figured out that they were dating and was purposely challenging his claim on Kagome.
" She's. Not. Your. Woman. Wolf!"
" Then whose is she, yours?"
Kouga started laughing loudly, encouraging the onlookers to do the same. Kagome had about enough of this.
" Yes Kouga! I'm his and I'll NEVER be yours!"
Everyone hushed at this. InuYasha was looking at her like she was crazy and Kouga's face held so much fury, she thought steam would come out of his ears soon. Kagome lifted her head, grabbed InuYasha's hand and began walking as everyone whispered and gawked at them.