AN: Again, I have been distracting myself by reading other fanfics. D'oh! BTW, Kouga is NOT a demon…Inuyasha would've sniffed that one out when he first met him.

3/2/06 I think this is my favorite chapter.

I do NOT own the characters.

Chapter 8: One Enchanted Evening

Kagome wasn't exactly sure how to answer Inuyasha's questions. Safest way to answer a question? Another question! She blurted out, "Would you like some jeans?"

Inuyasha looked at her strangely, "Is that supposed to be an answer, wench?"

"No, I uh, just wondered if you wanted some other clothes."

"Why do I need so many clothes anyways? Why can't I just wear my robes every day?"

"You just can't. Things are different here."

Things sure were different here. Inuyasha had to shake his head to clear his mind of an image of Kagome in The Dress, "I'll say."

They wandered into another store. Kagome looked through all of the jeans and couldn't find any style she liked, so she told Inuyasha, "Come on, we're going to the thrift store."

As they drove over to the thrift store, Inuyasha said, "You never answered my question, wench. What if that bitch in the store called me something demeaning? I should have a right to know!"

"Fine! Alright, but I don't think you're going to understand my answers." Kagome couldn't deny the blush that was creeping up her cheek. Which was easier to explain? She took a deep breath and started explaining, "A boyfriend is a special person in someone's life."

"Keh, who needs anyone special? I've been okay on my own for this long."

Kagome rolled her eyes, "Let me try and clarify then. In today's world, if there is someone you like more than a friend, and you agree to see each other exclusively, then you become boyfriend and girlfriend. Or boyfriend and boyfriend or girlfriend and girlfriend if that's what floats your boat."

"See? What do you mean by that? Does having a boyfriend make you go blind or something?"

Kagome sighed, "No, it's just you see them socially and do other stuff…"

"What other stuff? What did that wench think we did?"

Kagome flushed deep red. She said quickly, "I don't know, hold hands and kiss and stuff."

For once, the hanyou was silent and flushed an almost identical red to Kagome's.

He grumbled, "What is a Homecoming? Do you all just go home? That sounds dumb."

"Woah there, Tiger. No one said you had to go."

"I'm a dog hanyou."

"Whatever. Homecoming is just some stupid dance that happens every year. It's mostly for the football team."

"Why do you need a dress for it?"

Kagome cocked her head, "I don't know really. I guess you could wear whatever you wanted, but sometimes it's fun to get dressed up. If I had a boyfriend, I might go with him to the dance."

"Keh."

Kagome stuck her tongue out at him, "Well, no one's asking you anyway. Finally, we're here."

"Where is here?"

"My favorite store, Last Chance Thrift. Let's go."

They walked in and immediately Inuyasha felt more relaxed. The smells here were comforting, not like the harsh, new scents of the Mall. Kagome was already pulling out jeans for him and a few shirts. Inuyasha could smell the previous owners in each of the articles of clothing, but somehow it didn't bother him. I'm just a hanyou anyway, I don't deserve anything new. Maybe that's why she took me here. He looked over at her; Kagome was humming and pulling lots of clothes. She looked really happy.

Kagome looked over at Inuyasha and noticed he seemed suddenly downcast. Maybe I was too hard on him…She walked over and asked brightly, "I've got some stuff I think you'll really like."

"Why would I?"

"Umm, because I didn't think you liked that stuff at the Mall too much?"

"No other reason?" he said gruffly.

"It's cheaper here which means more money to have fun later?" Kagome's brown eyes were wide with innocence.

"Keh."

"Come on then, Tiger."

"I told you, it's Dog, wench."

"I think Tiger suits you better."

Kagome waited outside as Inuyasha tried on clothes in the tiny room. Since she didn't get to see how he looked at the mall she stayed planted in front of the dressing room.

"You done yet?"

There was a growl from behind the curtain.

"Fine, fine. You know," Kagome said while inspecting her nails, "Even I didn't take that long."

Inuyasha snapped back, "That's cause you weren't wearing that much, wench."

Kagome smiled to herself, "Whatever."

Inuyasha came out of the dressing room with his arms crossed, "Whatever."

Kagome's breath was momentarily taken away. Sure, it was just jeans and a white t-shirt, but combined with Inuyasha's long platinum hair, it was like he was born to wear the outfit. His large biceps, broad shoulders, and pectoral muscles pulled the t-shirt tight and the jeans were snug in all the right places. I just have to make sure the girls at school NEVER get to see him like this.

Inuyasha was impatient, "And?"

Kagome practically had to wipe the drool off of her mouth, "It'll do."

Inuyasha sniffed curiously at Kagome. I guess her smell isn't lying. She must like something about it. "Keh. It's better than those other clothes."

"What do you think about the shirt?"

"Are you sure guys in this time where things so tight?"

"Yes, they do, but it you want we'll find you a bigger shirt. I wasn't exactly sure of your, um, size." Why does everything I say to him sound so pornographic?

"Keh."

We're back on that, are we? "Well let's go then, I want to get home and experiment on your ears before Mom gets home."

Back at the Higuarashi house, Kagome had assembled a number of products and devices meant to hold down Inuyasha's puppy ears.

"Explain again to me wench, why I have to hide them anyway?"

Kagome was fixated on his ears, "People will take you away."

"I'll kill them."

Kagome rolled her eyes, "Precisely our problem, Tiger. People don't go around killing in this time."

"That's cause you're all weak humans."

"You call it weak; I say it's that we value each life."

"Keh."

"Anyway, unless you've got some sort of magical concealment thing hidden in your robes, we're going to have to do something about the ears."

"OUCH!"

Kagome looked at the hanyou strangely, "I haven't even done anything yet. What are you griping about?"

"Myoga!"

"What does that mean?"

Inuyasha held his palm out flat. Sitting on his hand was a small flea looking thing. Kagome looked at it, "That's a Myoga?"

"Yes."

"Inuyasha-sama, please forgive me. I couldn't find you anywhere!" The flea just talked!

"Did you ever consider that I didn't want to be found?" And Inuyasha answered!

"Sorry."

"What are you doing here anyway?"

"I've brought you something."

"Well go ahead. What is it?"

"You're not the first in the family to travel through time. I thought you might require something that would alter your appearance."

"Keh."

The small flea man pulled something out of his pocket. It appeared to be a very small vial.

Kagome and Inuyasha inched in closer to try and see what was in the jar. Without realizing it, they were almost cheek to cheek. Kagome's chocolate eyes looked at Inuyasha's very intent and golden ones and she flushed and backed off.

Myoga cleared his throat, "First, for this powder to work, I will require one of your fangs."

Kagome drew a deep breath, "Don't do it, Inuyasha!"

Inuyasha rolled his eyes, "Glad you're so concerned for my safety, wench. It's nothing; it'll heal by morning," he looked at the flea, "Why do you need my fang?"

"By mixing this powder with your fang, the concealment will have an anchor and the spell will hold."

Kagome burst out, "How much is it going to change his image?"

Myoga said, "Nothing too drastic. Just the ears, claws, and fangs will become invisible to the rest of the population. If you take off or become separated from the fang, your true identity will be shown."

POP!

"Here you go."

Kagome reached out and grabbed Inuyasha's arm, "Are you ok?"

Inuyasha heard something he had never heard before, true concern. He also looked down at Kagome's small hand on his forearm. No one's ever treated me like she does. "Keh, I'm fine. Remember, I'm not a weak human like you?"

Kagome blushed and withdrew her hand, "Yeah, I get it."

Inuyasha put his fang on his palm and Myoga opened the tiny vial and sprinkled it on the fang. Within seconds, Inuyasha's claws shrunk, his fangs retracted, and the ears disappeared. Inuyasha looked over and saw the look of disappointment on Kagome's face, "What's the matter? Didn't it work?"

Kagome sighed, "Yes, I just liked you better before."

"Make up your mind, wench!"

"Don't wench me. I'm just saying. I prefer to see you as you really are."

"Well, if everyone felt like you did then I guess we wouldn't have a problem, would we?"

How did we start fighting again? "It's not my fault things are the way they are!"

"Keh."

"Well, anyway, problem solved. You now have the supplies you need to be a semi-normal member of society."

Inuyasha could've sworn he heard a sad tone in her voice, "Trying to get rid of me?"

"What?"

"You think it's so easy to get rid of me, well, remember I made a promise to protect you and unlike you weak humans, this Inuyasha is going to live up to his promise!"

Kagome smiled, glad that Inuyasha was going to stay in her life for awhile. She grabbed hold of Inuyasha's hand, "Come here and look at yourself."

She led him over to the bathroom. Inuyasha, who had really only known himself through reflections in pools and ponds, looked at himself in the large mirror. He put his fingers up to the glass and didn't see his claws. He touched his head and while he felt his ears, he couldn't see them. Finally, he opened his mouth and ran his tongue over his fangs, which were also absent. Is that what I really look like? He said quietly, "But that's not me."

Kagome asked softly, "Do you really want to stay here? I'm sure we can ask your friend Mr. Myoga about how to get you home."

Inuyasha placed the fang on the countertop and immediately his fangs, claws, and ears reappeared. He examined himself again. This is me. A damn hanyou. A flithy half breed. Looking in the mirror he saw Kagome looking at his reflection and locked eyes with her in the mirror, she looked away blushing.

Inuyasha said gruffly, "No. I want to stay here awhile longer."

Kagome reached out and very tentatively touched his ear, "I'm glad."

"Hey sis!" her brother was calling from somewhere in the house.

Kagome groaned. Way to ruin the moment bro! "Yes, Souta?"

"Where are you?"

"Upstairs."

"Is Inuyasha here?"

"Yes," Kagome looked at Inuyasha and said quietly, "When it's just you and me, I don't mind if you don't have the fang."

"Keh," Inuyasha looked over to where the flea was waiting patiently, "You're dismissed for now, Myoga."

"Certainly Inuyasha-sama."

The flea jumped off, probably in search of his next meal. Kagome could hear her brother running up the stairs, "Uh...Inuyasha?"

The hanyou reached over and picked up the fang, instantly changing into a human version of his hanyou self.

Souta came bursting in, "Hey Inuyasha!"

For some unexplained reason, Souta had, after meeting Inuyasha for about 4 seconds, completely attached himself to the new man around the house. Kagome thought it was cute. Inuyasha found it annoying.

Souta looked at Inuyasha inquisitively, "There's something different about you."

"Yeah?" Inuyasha and Kagome shared a look. Had Souta already figured out Inuyasha's concealment?

"Where's your baseball hat?"

Kagome breathed a sigh of relief, "The school won't let him wear it any more."

"Plus it was making my ears—"

Kagome burst out, "It was irritating his ears for some reason."

Souta shrugged and asked hopefully, "You're staying here tonight, right Inuyasha?"

"I guess."

Souta looked at the pair again, then announced, "I'm making a snack. You guys want anything?"

Inuyasha's golden eyes got big, "I'll take some of that ramen your mom made yesterday."

Souta gave him a strange look, but said smiling, "Sure thing. That's what I'll have too!"

Later that night, Kagome went to Inuyasha's room to collect her father's clothes. Looking around the room, she couldn't spot the hanyou anywhere. Sighing, she thought he's not here…probably went back to Kikyo's. When she had finished folding the pants and shirt, she looked up and saw Inuyasha sitting in the window and almost jumped out of her skin. Seeing his ears and claws, he obviously didn't have the fang on him.

"You scared me!"

Inuyasha had seen the sad look on her face when she folded the clothing, "What's wrong with you, wench?"

Kagome sat down heavily on the bed, "Nothing. I just keep thinking he's going to come back."

Inuyasha thought back to his initial smells of the house. He hadn't scented an alpha male, which had been very strange to him, but he hadn't wanted to ask about it. He said gruffly, "Who?"

"My father."

"What happened?"

"It was cancer, last year. Sometimes I think Mama hasn't accepted it. These clothes are…well, neither of us can get rid of them just yet."

Inuyasha could smell she was on the verge of tears. He sat down next to her and admitted, "At least you had a few years with your father; I never really knew mine at all."

Kagome sniffed, "It doesn't make it any easier."

Inuyasha nodded, "I know."

Kagome sniffled and said, "I think Mama's thinking about having our grandfather come and live with us…to make things easier for all of us."

"Keh."

Kagome was desperate to change the subject, "So…where were you just now?"

Inuyasha remained silent.

"Oh…so I guess you were over at Kikyo's…" Kagome got up to leave.

"For your information wench, I was not at Kikyo's."

"It's fine Inuyasha, if you were," she looked away so he wouldn't be able to see the look on her face.

"Do you want to see where I was?"

Kagome said hesitantly, "Yes."

Inuyasha crossed his arms, "Well, get on."

"Get on, what?"

"My back, wench. You think I picked some place some humans could just automatically get to? For your information, I have better instincts than that."

"Ok."

Kagome walked over and jumped on Inuyasha's back. He was wearing his red robes again, which against Kagome's bare legs, felt quite nice. As if she weighed nothing, he walked over to the windowsill and jumped out into the night. Kagome's breath was cut off as he bounded through the trees. The forest was just a blur as they sped through her family's property. Then they were going up and up and finally came to rest in the top of a tree. Kagome got down shakily off of the hanyou's back and looked down.

"Don't tell me you're afraid of heights."

The wind picked up at the moment and caused the branch they were standing on to sway. Kagome reached out and grabbed frantically at Inuyasha, putting her arms around his waist. Inuyasha chuckled, "Grabby wench."

He sat down, his back against the mighty trunk of the tree. Kagome looked around, unsure where she should sit.

"Come on, wench."

Kagome leaned up against him and took a mental snapshot of herself. Age 16...wearing a black tank top, my ratty sleep shorts in a big tree at night with some half demon in ceremonial garb. Even three stories off the ground, she suddenly found herself very sleepy. As she drifted off she said, "You'll watch out?"

"I'll stay up and protect you, wench."

"S'pretty up here...you can see the stars..." mumbled Kagome.

"Keh."

"Night 'Yasha."

"Night Kagome," it was barely more than a whisper.

You weren't going to sleep that much anyway, were you?

Hanyous don't need to sleep.

Just going to sit up here and NOT think about how great she smells or how much she's NOT wearing.

Something like that...

Good luck with that one.

At that moment, the wind shifted again, bringing a cool breeze through the forest. Kagome tried to burrow deeper into Inuyasha's arms and haori. Looking down at the sleeping girls in his arms, Inuyasha could only wonder, What have I gotten myself into?

The next morning, Kagome found herself in her own bed and wondered if the previous evening had been a dream.

Do you want it to be a dream?

Kagome hugged her arms around herself, No...he can take me to his tree any night he wants.

She laughed and got ready for school.

Kagome had gotten so wrapped up in Inuyasha's new look and the previous night she had completely forgotten about the 'tour' she was supposed to give Kouga that morning. As they drove to the school, Kagome looked over at the 'new' Inuyasha. It was amazing the difference well fitting clothes could make. Guess I'll just have to get him alone as much as possible…

Kagome, you did NOT just think that.

Hello? Get your mind out of the gutter. I meant, I would get him alone so he could be more comfortable. Sheesh.

Sure. That is totally the reason.

I am just looking out for him. He obviously hates the disguise.

Whatever…

Kagome interrupted her own thoughts, "I have to show someone around this morning."

"Keh."

If he's not asking who, I'm definitely not going to tell him. "By myself."

"No."

"I'll be fine. He's harmless."

"He?"

"Oops."

"Now I'm definitely coming with you, wench."

"You don't want to see what Miroku's up to?"

"Not particularly."

"Fine."

Kagome held her breath as Inuyasha followed her into the school, grumbling the entire way.

Inuyasha tried not to notice as Kouga's eyes light up when he saw Kagome approaching. He growled low, "That is the bastard you're taking on a tour?"

Kagome spun around, "You got a problem with that?"

"Not as long as I'm there."

"Not as long as you're where?" asked Kikyo, who had intercepted the pair before they reached Kouga.

Kagome gritted her teeth. There was no real way out of this one. She could leave Inuyasha with Kikyo, but definitely did not want to risk that, or she could try and bring Inuyasha with her while she showed Kouga the school. Going against her better judgment, she asked her cousin, "Can you make sure Inuyasha gets to class on time?"

Kikyo's eyes lit up, "I'd be happy to."

Inuyasha literally put his foot down, "I think not."

Kagome tucked her arm under Inuyasha's, "I'll be fine."

"I don't like it."

Kagome smiled. "I'll see you soon," she had to resist an urge to kiss his cheek, "I'm sure you can do a good job looking after Kikyo." Why did I just say that? I'm putting ideas in his head!

"You can look after me any time," Kikyo said seductively, before pulling Inuyasha in the opposite direction.

Kagome watched the pair walk away before she strolled over to Kouga. He offered his arm, which she took giggling. There was something different about Kouga that set him apart from the rest of the guys at her school. Not only did he totally save her ass yesterday, he wasn't bad to look at either. He was all polish and charm, where Inuyasha was all gruff and rough edges.

"Lead on, milady."

Only you Higurashi.

Only me what?

Trust you to find two guys unlike anyone else and then end up liking them both.

I do not like—

Is it just me, or is your hand sweating?

It's hot in here!

Well, all I can say is, you go girl!

Kagome and Kouga made their way around the school. Classmates who passed by gossiped among themselves what a cute couple the pair would be. Kagome, with her long raven hair and tall, muscular Kouga looked like they could take over as the new "it" couple at the school. Kagome was delighted, and a little shocked, to see that while Kouga possessed many of the traits that the guys in her school had, he was also very intelligent and had a great sense of humor. Also, like Inuyasha, he had a great confidence about himself. That was the thing that annoyed her the most about Hojo…he was always so nervous around her.

They were almost to Kagome's 1st period classroom when the conversation turned to Kouga's background.

"So, you're really living on your own?" Kagome was shocked to learn.

"Yeah."

"That sucks."

"It does and it doesn't. Fortunately, for me I have A LOT of extended family to keep me company."

"Well, I guess that makes it better." As much as I complain about Mom and Souta, I would be lost without them.

"It also doesn't hurt that I'm a Prince."

Kagome tripped over herself, then laughed, "I'm sorry, I thought you said you were a Prince."

Kouga stopped and stared intently at her with those bright blue eyes of his, "I am."

Kagome managed to sputter, "Wow!"

"Does it matter?"

Kagome thought a moment, "Honestly, it doesn't. I'm just surprised I guess…I never thought I would meet an actual Prince." You also never thought you would meet a cute half demon, but I guess that changed too. Kagome realized Kouga was looking at her strangely, "So, I guess, what are you doing here then? I mean, there's got to be more interesting places than St. Joe's Academy."

She and Kouga started walking again. Kouga answered, "There's a few things I wanted to get away from for awhile. Plus, I need to be educated and I heard this school was a good one," he squeezed her hand, "I don't think I'm going to mind it here so much."

I wonder what he's hiding from…Kagome put on her best smile, "Well, I'm glad you're here."

Kouga said huskily, "I am too."

Way to lead him on Kagome! I thought it was Inuyasha you really liked.

I do! It's just…

Hello? Remember the tree? It was only last night!

I know, I know.

Don't tell me the Prince thing is actually weighing into this.

No, but…

So go to class already.

For once Kagome agreed with her subconscious. She didn't want to lead Kouga anywhere…just yet. "Well, I hope you enjoyed your tour of the school. I really have to get to class now."

"Let me escort you, it's the least I can do."

Inuyasha is definitely NOT going to like this.

Kagome squeaked, "Ok."

They walked in pleasant silence to Kagome's classroom, where her girlfriends were waiting for her. Their eyes got big when they saw the tall dark and handsome newcomer with her.

Kouga leaned down and whispered in her ear in plain sight of everyone, "I'd appreciate if you kept the Prince thing between just us for awhile. I want to get to know everyone before I decide to tell them."

"Sure thing." The position of Kouga's mouth so close to her ear sent goosebumps down Kagome's spine.

"Later."

Kouga strolled coolly away, looking like a million bucks in his Brooks Brothers khakis and Polo oxford shirt. The second he turned the corner, the girls began exploding with questions.

Eri burst out, "When were you planning on telling us about him?"

Ayumi giggled, "Are you wearing pheromones or something, because that's got to be a new record!"

Yuka asked, "What did he just tell you?"

Kagome flushed, "What are you talking about?"

Eri smiled, "Earth to Kagome? Inuyasha, and now Kouga. Seriously, what's up? Is Hojo not enough?"

Kagome picked at a piece of lint on her skirt, "First of all, Hojo and I were never really anything, so that doesn't even count. Second, technically, hello? I'm still single. It's like anyone is officially my boyfriend or anything."

Ayumi asked, "Well, which one do you want to be your boyfriend?"

Eri smiled, "It's only fair. You can't take both of the school's most eligible bachelors."

Kagome just smiled dreamily, "I'm not sure yet."

Yuka said, "You'd better make up your mind. I'm sure your cousin won't be far behind to pick up whoever you don't take."

Kikyo and Inuyasha had not gone far when Miroku intercepted them. Miroku quickly interjected himself into the conversation, "Hey Kikyo!"

Kikyo looked a perfect combination of bored and disgusted, "Hello Miroku."

The three walked along in awkward silence.

Miroku nudged Kikyo, "Mind if I borrow him for a few minutes?"

"N-"

"Thanks!" Miroku dragged Inuyasha in the opposite direction.

Inuyasha looked at Miroku strangely, "What was that for?"

"Listen man, we've got to get you involved in this school. Can you play any sports?"

"Sports?" Inuyasha looked strangely at him.

Miroku seemed to gloss over the fact that the hanyou had no idea what he was talking about, "Now myself, I'm a swimming and diving guy. Do you know why that is?"

"No."

"I get to see girls in bathing suits all season, man! It's the best. Plus, that's what team Sango is on, so I had to do something to get closer to her. You know?"

"Yeah?" Inuyasha hoped this was the right answer.

"Anyway, I'm not sure what you'd be good at…"

Inuyasha thought a moment, "Do you have anything with swords?"

Miroku gave serious Inuyasha a once over, "Martial arts or fencing?"

"Not sure."

Miroku scratched his head, "Well, unfortunately, I don't have any strings to pull with that team, so how do you feel about track and field?"

"Keh."

"Kagome's been known to do archery…"

"Well…" I guess I could keep an eye on her.

"Meet me after school and I'll introduce you to the Captain. I'm they'll be able to find something for you. If not, we'll try something else."

"If you say so."

Miroku steered Inuyasha down the hall to where Kagome and her friends were talking, "See you later."

The girls noticed as Kagome brightened noticeably. Even with all the other scents of the school, Inuyasha could smell her beautiful scent from down the hall, but he didn't like what he was also smelling on her.

Inuyasha grabbed Kagome's arm and dragged her into the classroom, "What were you doing with…him?"

Kagome rolled her eyes, the hanyou's tough guy act may work with some people, but she wasn't intimidated, "I just showed him around."

Inuyasha growled low.

"I can show you around if you want."

"Don't do me any favors."

"Fine."

"Fine."

Kagome got out her books and pretended to review the pages. Why do we always end up fighting?

After school, Kagome set up her practice target and began shooting. Something was prickling the back of her mind. Yuka's comment earlier… I'm sure your cousin won't be far behind to pick up whoever you don't take was really irritating her. For some reason or another, it seemed like Kagome found herself constantly wishing that Kikyo would just suddenly transfer to another school.

Why do you feel that way?

Kagome wished she had an answer to that. It hadn't been long ago when she and Kikyo had been inseparable. Then, Kagome's father had gotten ill and it seemed that when she went to reach out for her best friend, Kikyo had already moved on and was too busy with her string of boyfriends to pay much attention to her. Kagome's mother had noticed that her daughter and niece rarely hung out any more and had tried multiple times to get an answer out of Kagome.

Is there really an answer?

The arrival of Inuyasha had brought all of the old feelings up. Kagome respected that everyone had their own life to lead and tried her best not to judge her promiscuous cousin.

But why Inuyasha? Why him? She can have anyone else.

Maybe if you just talked to her. Let her know how you feel.

Yeah right. We lost the ability to have a normal conversation long ago.

You never know.

Kagome was still deep in concentration with her bow and arrow and almost jumped out of her skin when she felt a familiar presence behind her.

Inuyasha laughed, a deep rumble, "At least you're not pointing that thing at me."

Kagome smiled, glad they were speaking normally again, "Ha ha. What are you doing out here anyway?"

"Something Miroku talked me into."

Kagome looked at him a moment, taking in how cute he looked in his green basketball shorts and white "St. Joe's Academy" t-shirt, "Well, a word of advice then."

"Keh?"

"I have two words for you: long jump."

"What is that supposed to mean?"

"Just take my word for it. You could be awesome at it."

"Really?" Inuyasha tried to keep the hope out of his voice. It had been a long time since he had heard anyone have any confidence in him.

"I mean it. In fact, I'm a little worried that you're going to do too well."

Golden eyes flashed, "What does that mean?"

Kagome counted to ten before responding, "Just hold back a little."

"Well, I don't see why. I can't help it if humans are inferior to hanyous."

"You could wreck your cover and then where would you be?"

"Keh."

"How about this, hold back as a personal favor to me and I'll take you for ice cream after practice?" You think that's going to work Kagome? He's not a four year old.

"Food? You're trying to bribe me with food?"

Kagome hung her head, "Yes."

"How about something else?"

"What did you have in mind?"

"Let me think about that."