A/N: Hey guys, I'm back! Sorry for the wait, but I have been busy with school and stuff.. I seriously hate school! It's like seriously, the worst. Anyways, ENJOY!

Chapter 4: First Impressions

"That was a good idea Kagome; I think we all really cooled off." Miroku praised as he slipped on his sandals. They were all changed out of their swimsuits, trying to find a suitable place to set up camp. It was still midday, but everyone was tired and decided to stay on vacation for the day. Surprisingly, Inuyasha hadn't complained.

Kagome beamed at Miroku. "Thanks! I think we all had fun too!" Kagome relived the moment of being a few inches… no…centimeters from his face. Kagome started to flush at the thought.

"Yes," Miroku agreed. "Plenty of fun." His hand trailed down Sango's back and gave her bottom a squeeze. Sango's face reddened as she balled her fists. Sango smacked him into oblivion.

"PERVERT!" She huffed as she left his limp and disfigured body to the dust. Kagome rolled her eyes at the stupid lech and Inuyasha snickered.

There was a sudden whirlwind coming closer.

"It's a tornado!" Shippo squealed as he jumped behind Kagome. Inuyasha started to growl. The whirlwind stopped right in front of Kagome.

"Hey Kagome, missed me?" A husky voice said boldly. Kagome smiled warmly.

"Of course I did." Koga beamed at her and gave a smug look to Inuyasha, who was seething.

"Hey muttface, didn't touch my Kagome did ya?" Kagome rolled her eyes as Inuyasha visibly twitched.

"She is not your property!" Inuyasha started to pull out Tessaiga but Kagome stood in front of Koga protectively.

"Inuyasha put the sword away." Kagome said sternly. Instead of arguing, he begrudgingly put the sword back. Inuyasha gave her a cold glare. Kagome turned back to Koga.

"Heh, sorry Koga. But Inuyasha is right, I'm not your property or anybody's property." Koga smiled at her.

"I have something for you," He took his one arm from around his back and revealed a beautiful bouquet of different types of flowers.

"Wow," Kagome breathed as he handed them to her. Koga scratched the back of his head.

"I heard that girls like that type of stuff." Kagome sniffed them and beamed at Koga.

"Thank you so much!" She hugged him. Koga was shocked but immediately hugged back, blushing. Inuyasha just watched. Shocked. He was literally the definition of blistering fury. Koga waved goodbye and took off in a whirlwind, leaving a happy Kagome, a snickering Sango and Shippo, a furious Hanyou, and a still unconscious Miroku. Inuyasha balled his fists and started yelling.

"YOU HUGGED HIM!" Inuyasha screamed.

"I know," she replied nonchalantly.

"Why?!"

"He gave me flowers!" she defended.

"Why are you so nice to him?! Is it because you love him?!" He demanded.

"Inuyasha, I really like flowers. And of course I don't love him!"

"Then why are you so nice to him huh?! The first time you met him he kidnapped you and he could've killed you if he wanted to!"

Are you kidding? Kagome thought as she slid her hand down her face slowly.

"Inuyasha, when we first met Miroku, he kidnapped me, my bike, the jewel shards, and he almost killed you. I'm nice to Miroku though, right? We are good friends!" Kagome smiled warmly at Miroku, who had regained consciousness, was looking very guilty, but nevertheless, returned the smile as he scratched the back of his head.

"Even Shippo! He stole the jewel shards, which got me kidnapped by the thunder brothers! But I'm friends with him!" Shippo looked at the ground guiltily, but Kagome reassured him by kneeling down and giving him a hug and a kiss on the cheek.

"And you! You almost killed me to take the jewel! So I think I'm allowed to be nice to him. I forgave him just like I forgave all of you." Kagome smiled at everyone. They all smiled back except for Inuyasha, who was busy sulking. Kagome walked up to Inuyasha, and put a reassuring hand on his shoulder.

"Inuyasha, I don't hold grudges. I'm not mad at you and I don't love Koga and I never will. He is my friend, and that's all." Kagome stood on her tippy toes and gave him a quick peck on the cheek. Inuyasha eyes widened as he started sporting a dark blush on his face. Inuyasha muttered a half hearted "Keh" and smiled a small but genuine smile at her.

Finally finding a decent place to set up camp, Kagome went off to collect firewood, since it was getting dark and chilly. Inuyasha, strangely offered to get the firewood but with no ones help. He came back quick with the firewood and sat down waiting for dinner. Kagome gave him a confused look but he just shrugged.

Everyone chowed down on the ramen and were going to sleep. Inuyasha leaned against the tree in a sitting position as usual, he opened one of his eyes to sneak a peak at Kagome. Everyone else was asleep, and she seemed to be asleep. Dammit. He grumbled as he closed his eyes again.

"Inuyasha?" Kagome whispered with her eyes closed. "Why do you keep staring at me?" His eyes widened as his face started to match the color of his rope of the fire rat.

"Errrr… I was nn..not staring!" he defended. Kagome gave him a pointed look, then tried to go back to sleep.

"Wait, don't sleep! I… I ..need to.. give you.. something." He muttered. She sat up giving him a confused look again. He started to blush and even darker red, if that was possible. He stuck his hand in his sleeve and pulled out a single red rose. Kagome gawked at him as he handed it to her.

"Inuyasha, it's beautiful!" She smelled it and held it close to her.

"Keh, you said you liked flowers." He started playing with the grass on the ground nervously.

Kagome hugged Inuyasha and kissed him on the cheek. With that, Kagome crawled back inside her sleeping bag, and held the rose close to her. Inuyasha smiled to himself and drifted to sleep along with Kagome.

A/N: I made this chapter nice and long for you guys since I haven't updated in the last month or two. You probably noticed I didn't add Sango in that little argument about how everyone met. Its because when they first met Sango she was trying to kill Inuyasha, which had nothing to do with Kagome so I didn't add Sango. Anyways, reviews are very much appreciated so please review and I will take suggestions and answer questions. Thank you!