Chapter Six: The Right Words

Kouga finished his wine and Kagome finished her fish before leaving the great feast. Well, it was more like Kouga taking Kagome with him by force. Kagome didn't mind though. Kouga took Kagome outside by the river. He watched the water for some time without saying a word. And at last, he broke it with five simple words.

"I'm in love with you," he said in a serious tone, grabbing Kagome by the shoulders and looking her in the eyes. Five simple words? More like swallowing five rocks.

Kagome just stood there. This isn't news. She knew that Kouga loved her. She knew that for a long time. Before she could think or say anything more-

"And not because you can sense the sacred jewel shards. It's because…of who you are. I've realized that I quarrel to much with that mutt, and that didn't help to give me the time to tell you this." Kouga reached his hand to Kagome's hair and began to stroke and finger it anxiously and impatiently. He wanted to mate with Kagome. He couldn't, just couldn't, wait any longer! He wanted to learn where every nook and cranny was on her body. He wanted her to belong to him and no one else – especially that pathetic mutt, Inuyasha. Kouga's breath increased and grew uneven, causing Kagome to grow nervous. As these thoughts raced through his head, he begged for himself to find the courage within to tell her these things. "Kagome…there is more I want to tell you."

Kagome sighed deeply and shakily. Looking at her feet, she whispered, "But I'm not ready." She said that as if she read his thoughts. Her blush helped to make it true.

Kouga drew back and starred down at his own feet, processing Kagome's words in is head. "I-I…" What would he say now? "But…I won't hurt you."

"Don't push it," Kagome said softly. "You can't force me to sleep with you."

"I'm not trying to force you! I know I can make you happy!" Kouga latched on to Kagome's shoulders and pulled her closer to him. Their noses were just barley touching.

Kagome tried to pull away, but her attempts were futile. "Please, let me go Kouga."

"Kagome I'll protect you! I'll love you! I'll always, always be loyal to you! Please Kagome! Please," Kouga pleaded like a young boy sobbing. He was certainly desperate.

"No Kouga. No. My heart belongs to…"

There was a deep pause. Kouga took a breath that showed his hurt. He didn't want to here the next word Kagome would say. The next name she would speak. He didn't want to here the name Inuyasha. He backed away from Kagome, as if he couldn't believe what he was hearing. He knew she had feelings for that mutt, but he didn't like it when she told him herself.

"I want go back to Inuyasha. I don't belong here," Kagome explained.

Kouga turned his head away so Kagome could not she his face. "I give up," he said with great reluctance. "I've tried to win your heart, but it's just no use. I give up. Just go."

Kagome gasped silently. Just go? She watched Kouga and he looked hurt. Immensely damaged. She felt pity for him. He did try…but Kagome loved Inuyasha. Before Kagome turned away, something caught her eye. She looked closely at Kouga's cheek. Was that sweat? No. It was a tear. Kouga was crying. Kagome swallowed hard. "I'm sorry!" With that, she turned and ran.

Kouga bit his lower lip, which was trembling. Kagome was gone. Gone forever. "Oh, Kagome...how could words hurt so much?"

A/N - Okay, this chapter was way to short. Crap. Oh well. Thanks for the comments again! They are great.

Anime-girl-cutie 0, thank you for the suggestion, but I'm not and InuxKag writer. To be honest, I hate that pairing. I'm really sorry. But I could still do Inuyasha's confession, ne? We'll see how this goes along, alright? Thanks again for the suggestion!

GravityGrave, yes, writers block is an asshole. Thank you forgiving me confidence! You are so kind! And I'msorry this chapter was sooo short. I'm kida blank right now...>. Thank you again for your comment!

Disclaimer: In no waydo I own Inuyasha or any of its characters. They are rightfully owned by their creator,Rumiko Takahashi.