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Hishiko-Chan1999: Poor little guy :c

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Kouga's1fan: She'd better! We all love that little kitsune!

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Kagome and Shippo spent the rest of their days playing together. The kitsune pup eventually accepted the idea of having Kagome leave. He was still sad, but he too had seen how much his favorite friend, almost a mother, turned happy when she was with Kouga.

The time had come for the priestess to meet with the wolf prince in the meadow. She had said goodbye to her friends and the villagers, but little Shippo insisted on going with her.

"Thank you for coming with me, Shippo." She said. "I'll miss you the most…"

He nodded. "I'll miss you a lot too, Kagome." He jumped onto her shoulder and hugged her neck.

When they reached the meadow, Kouga was already there, sitting among the flowers. "Kagome!" He smiled widely. He noticed she was carrying a small pouch, probably with her belongings. "So you're coming with me?"

She was about to answer when the fox demon jumped down and puffed out his chest. "Look here Kouga," He began in an authoritative voice. "she is going to live in your tribe, but that means you are responsible for her."

Kagome's eyes widened but her mouth formed a small smile.

The wolf demon stared blankly at the kitsune.

"You have to treat her nicely, offer her only the best and, most importantly, offer her protection."

"But I'll obviously do all that-"

"Shh! If I find out that Kagome got hurt or anything of the sort – and I will know – then you are in serious trouble. Are we clear?" He demanded.

"Uhm, yes?" Kouga answered shocked. The little pup could be really authoritative!

"I don't feel conviced." He insisted.

"Shippo, that's okay, I'll be fine over at the tribe." The black haired girl reassured him.

"Yes." The wolf prince said. "She'll be in very good hands. Much better hands than Inutrasha's." He chuckled.

"Kouga!"

"What? It's true. I will take better care of you."

She blushed. She didn't want Kouga to take care of her. She could take care of herself. Besides, Kouga should be taking care of his mate, or at least trying to find one.

"Okay, you can take her then." Shippo said, ending the 'tough guy' act. He and Kagome hugged for a long time, and when they finally let go, she and Kouga left for their tribe.

"That little guy really likes you." The demon said matter-of-factly.

She nodded. "He does, and I like him a lot too."

They walked in silence through the trees for a bit.

"It must have been really hard for you to leave him." Kouga said, suddenly feeling bad. "I'm sorry."

"It was hard. You know what they say, the hardest thing is saying goodbye." She sighed. "But what are you sorry for?"

"For taking you to my pack. I separated you from Shippo, it's like taking a mother away from her pup." He answered, sadness in his voice. "I can take you back now, if you want."

Kagome stopped walking and turned Kouga so he was facing her. "You're so sweet." She smiled and that smile warmed the demon's heart. "I don't want to go back. I decided to go with you because I really want to, even if that means leaving Shippo and my friends behind. It's not like I'll never see them again. Shippo's strong, and so am I. We can survive away from each other, even if it hurts a bit."

"But still… I've caused you pain and-"

"No. You didn't cause me any pain. It's actually the opposite." She took his hands. "You're taking my pain away." Kagome took a deep breath and let it all out. "Kouga, you are the one who has been helping me to forget about Inuyasha. Your company is healing me, and I know that if I live with you and your pack I can become the same Kagome I used to be. So you don't have to be sorry, you have to feel proud." The priestess hugged him, blushing a bright pink.

Kouga was surprised but immediately wrapped his strong arms around her. He was hugging the woman he loved, and he knew that it wasn't a 'friendly' kind of hug; it was something more. She eventually rested her head on his shoulder, but they stayed as they were.

A few minutes passed and they let go of each other, but for Kouga it wasn't enough, it had ended too soon.

Kagome looked up at him, still with pink cheeks. 'She's so incredibly adorable.' He thought. He also noticed that she was acting differently ever since she spoke those words. She had never been so inviting to him before.

Kouga gently pushed her to a nearby tree, always looking her straight in the eyes. She didn't seem to protest, just blush a bit more. The wolf demon laid his forehead on her own and just watched her for a bit. He slowly began to approach his mouth to hers.

'What is he doing? Oh dear, what is he doing?!' She screamed to herself. She was pinned to the tree but she could get away if she tried. But why wouldn't she try then? 'He's going to kiss me! I can't! I-I can't!' She started to panic, her eyes darting from one side to the other, trying to find help. 'I don't want to do this, but why aren't I moving then?!' Kagome knew why. She knew very well. But she didn't like to know that she thought and felt this way. When Kouga's lips were millimeters from hers, she dodged him and walked a few feet away.

"Kagome…?" He turned to her, confused.

"What do you think you are doing?" She asked, trying to sound mad.

He held his laughter. "Well, I thought you were okay with it…"

"Of course I'm not okay with it!"

"Well you sure didn't act like it…" He laughed.

Her anger started to build up. He was teasing her! He knew she almost kissed him, and he was teasing her because of it! Her! Even though he was the one that wanted it in the first place! "You better not try that again. Ever." She warned, but he only laughed more. "What's so funny?"

He tried to stop laughing. "Nothing. Nothing at all."

"Ugh! That's it, I'm going back!" She turned and began stomping her way back to the village, until a strong hand took hold of her arm.

"Come on Kagome. I'm sorry, I really am." He said smirking. "It won't happen again, I promise."

She sighed. She knew he was lying. But she also knew he'd try something like this all along. "Fine…"

He smiled and offered his back. The priestess stared at him confused. "What? You used to ride on Mutt-face!" This time it was her time to laugh. She got on his back and held tightly to his chest, a feeling that he clearly enjoyed. He ran as fast as his demon legs could to his tribe, to Kagome's new home.

Yay, happy chapter! =D

Guys, I just wanna let you know that I'm going to change the name of the fanfic to Blind Heart okay? What do you think?

I'll see you guys next chapter!