Early the next morning both Kagome and Ashley awoke alone they wandered into the hall after dressing and saw each other emerging from the guys rooms. This caused them to giggle as they walked down stairs together wondering where everyone was. When they made it into the living room they saw Rin happily humming as she cleaned the kitchen. They walked into the beautifully sunlit room.

"about time you guys woke up everyone else has been up for almost three hours." Rin said pretending to look disappointed.

"three hours? Its only 9am!" kagome half shouted in surprise.

"well were all early risers around here" Rin stated smiling cheerfully. "the boys are in the back working on the car."

"Ok thanks." the girls said in union as they headed for the back door.

Inuyasha and Jeff were both outside sitting on their cars chatting.

"hey about time you guys woke up." Inuyasha yelled as the girls made their way across the yard.

"well you know we have to get our beauty sleep otherwise we'd look like you do." kagome smirked as she sat near Inuyasha.

"I thought you boys had work to do here?" Ashley asked curious to why they were standing around and there was no tools anywhere in sight.

"well we've been done for almost an hour now so we've just been talking." Jeff finally spoke up while sneaking his arm loosely behind Ashley's waist.

"uhm whats going on here? You two look like a couple whats been going on when I haven't been around?" kagome asked curiously.

"Nothing at all! We just talk a lot that's it how are you an Inuyasha did he ask you out yet?" Ashley unexpectedly blurted out. Kagome gave her the scariest look she had ever seen in her life before chasing her like a maniac around the yard.

"why would you say that! And in front of him all of all people wait until I get my hands on you!" kagome screamed as she chased her cousin up and down the drive way. Fortunately for Ashley she was way to quick and agile for kagome to even come close to catching. Inuyasha watched in amazement at how swiftly the girl moved and navigated around objects.

Noticing Inuyasha staring Jeff became worried he would start to think things so he quickly blurted out " eyes on your own paper moron."

"sorry I was just noticing something isn't exactly right about that girl shes... different." Inuyasha said surprised at Jeff's sudden outburst.

Jeff sighed to himself he has no idea that's good Jeff thought.

"i can't keep chasing this girl." kagome panted as she came to a stop near Inuyasha and Ashley walked back to the group to stand near Jeff not breathing heavy or showing any sign of being exhausted at all.

"how do you do it Ashley" kagome sighed as she stood up catching her breath.

"i'm just very athletic" Ashley smiled, "so what are we doing today anyway?"

"well I was thinking we could go to the mall since you need some cloths for school and everything although we would need a ride there." kagome said smirking up at Inuyasha.

"whoa no not me I'm not that stupid I'm staying right here." Inuyasha protested.

"pleeease Inuyasha we just need a ride there and back that's it." kagome whined.

"fine but I'm not holding any bags." Inuyasha demanded as everyone piled into his car. When they arrived at the mall the four walked in and began to walk around as the girls ducked into every shoe or cloths store in sight eventually both guys had both hands full of bags and were following the girls like puppies when Inuyasha heard a familiar voice.

"ahh so you finally asked out kagome and have been suckered into this as well." Miroku chuckled from a bench behind a wall of bags. Inuyasha sat down beside him and Jeff followed suit.

"no I didn't ask her out we just made things right and yea I was suckered into along with this poor chump." Inuyasha stated pointing his thumb towards Jeff. Miroku's arm reached threw his wall of bags to shake Jeff's hand.

"hi I'm Miroku I'm a friend of Inuyasha's who might you be?"

" my names Jeff I'm Inuyasha's brother." Jeff said dropping all the bags in his hands to the floor the rest of the guys did the same just in time to see three girls come running towards them.

"hey Inuyasha look who we found!" kagome half screamed motioning to Sango.

"yea I know she suckered Miroku into being her pack mule as well." Inuyasha sighed.

"oh be quite were all done now we just have to figure out how were gonna fit all these into your car." kagome turned her head in thought.

"well I have to get Sango home so I'll see you guys at school tomorrow." Miroku said as he stood up and escorted Sango away.

"yea we should probably get you guys home to." Inuyasha said grabbing Kagome's bags and heading towards the exit everyone else grabbed their things and followed. The car ride home was quite kagome was to tired from her shopping to tease Inuyasha who was focused on where he was going and Ashley was tired as well and was leaning her head against Jeff's shoulder who didn't seem to notice because he was lost in his thoughts. When they finally arrived at the Higarashi shrine the boys helped carry the shopping bags into the house.

"well hello hows everyone doing?" Mrs. Higarashi asked.

"very good thank you for asking." replied Inuyasha.

"hey Inuyasha I was thinking.." Jeff began. "we still don't know anything about this demon who attacked kagome or why he did it is it really safe to leave her here alone?"

"hmm good point maybe they should.." Inuyasha began but was cut off by Mrs. Higarashi.

"well why don't you boys stay here for a few nights then? If that's not to much trouble id really hate for something to happen to my girls." she blurted out with a frightened look on her face.

"of course Mrs. Higarashi no trouble at all." Jeff replied without waiting for Inuyasha's response.

"great I'll fix you up a place to sleep." she said smiling and walking out of the room.

"ugh we can never get rid of these guys can we they follow us everywhere.." kagome joked nudging Ashley with her elbow.

" i know its ridiculous their everywhere we go." Ashley went along.

"hey were only here to protect you we can leave when ever you feel like it." Inuyasha announced rudely clearly annoyed.

"were just playing jeez were glad to have you boys stay now we can pick on you even more." kagome smirked. "but were gonna go get ready for bed be right back." she yelled behind her as she dragged Ashley up the stairs.

"girls man ill never understand them" Inuyasha sighed as he sat on the couch.

"there's nothing to it their just like everyone else." Jeff said giving Inuyasha a confused look.

" boy do you have a lot to learn." Inuyasha replied chuckling.

" i think you just try to hard to make it seem like your not trying at all and that's why you have trouble you expect everyone to see threw your illusions but most people can not." Jeff replied not looking directly at Inuyasha. Inuyasha was quite.

(Upstairs with the girls)

" so why did you drag me away so fast?" Ashley asked kagome curiously. " its only 5:30 its no where near time for bed."

"well... I figured since were home we have an advantage now." kagome answered smirking.

" go on.." Ashley encouraged curiously.

"well I really like Inuyasha and it looks to me like you like Jeff to am I right?" kagome asked her smile spreading from ear to ear now.

"well.. kind of I don't really know I've never connected with a boy like this before." Ashley replied shyly.

"oh well good enough, it seems to me that he really likes you to so now we have to close the deal." kagome continued. "they will try to seduce us and break our spirits until we give in to our desires but if we can do that to them first then we've sealed the deal they become our little puppies." kagome announced proudly.

"your sick you know that" Ashley proclaimed giving kagome a look of complete awkwardness.

"this time i'm gonna get my man before some other bimbo does" kagome replied winking. Ashley began thinking to herself.

(Inside Ashley's head)

"Jeff wouldn't go for another girl would he? Not after everything we've been threw?"

"and what have you been threw? He was thankful for your help in healing his wound that's all he was just being polite." said a voice much like her own.

" but we slept together he cuddles me and is always willing to help me and he acts like he wants to protect me." Ashley told herself.

"that's only because of whats going on with your souls once this is resolved hell be gone and he wont ever look back."

"that's not true!" Ashley thought but now was unsure.

(back with kagome)

"what exactly did you have in mind?" Ashley asked looking at her cousin.

" well you remember those shorts and tank top I suggested we get today? this was why." kagome said the evil smirk on her face spreading ever so wide. So the girls dressed in their matching pink short shorts and white low cut tank tops.

" I don't know if i'm comfortable with this" Ashley said looking herself up and down in Kagome's body mirror.

"why not?" kagome asked curiously.

"well for one my whole ass is hanging out!" Ashley exclaimed trying to pull the shorts lower to no avail.

" you look hot don't worry about it that's what its supposed to do Jeff is gonna love it." kagome reassured her while shoving her out of the room.

(back with Inuyasha and Jeff)

Inuyasha and Jeff were in the middle of a conversation that kagome couldn't quite make out but it quickly stopped as soon as her and her cousin entered the room Inuyasha sat quiet staring at kagome in awe. Jeff noticing his awkward stare turned around just in time to see the two girls walk by him and found himself staring in awe at Ashley's behind as she passed to sit on the side of him.

"whats wrong with you guys?" kagome asked pretending like she didn't know.

"well.." Inuyasha began. " you guys came down stairs half naked which was ok but then you started talking and ruined the moment so now i'm just annoyed."

" you know Inuyasha your kinda of an asshole." kagome replied sliding to the other end of the couch.

" and what about you Jeff whats up with you?" Ashley asked leaning her head on his shoulder.

"no.. nothing." he stuttered "just been waiting for you guys." Ashley leaned in closer to him and very softly whispered so not even Inuyasha could hear.

"i know I turn you on I can feel everything your feeling." once she realized what she had just said she backed off of him and tried sliding away only to be pulled back tightly against him by his arm draped over her shoulder. She couldn't remember what had just possessed her to say that to him but she couldn't stop herself. Jeff was very shocked for a minute but she was absolutely right he wanted her right now and had to fight away his instinct to take what he wanted so badly. In the mean time Inuyasha had called Sesshomaru and told him they were going to stay the night there.

"well guys i'm beat i'm gonna go upstairs and go to bed you guys need to figure out where your sleeping." kagome announced heading for the stairs.

"well ill go with you." Inuyasha stated eagerly standing up.

"i don't think so your lucky your not outside dog boy." kagome shot back at him harshly.

" well I think I will go outside." Jeff said unexpectedly walking towards the front door.

"hey are you sure Jeff there's plenty of places to sleep?" Kagome assured him.

"its ok thanks kagome but id rather sleep outside i'm used to it and its comfortable especially this early in the fall, ill be on the roof if anyone needs me." and with that the door shut behind him.

" what a weird guy." Inuyasha said out loud scratching his head.

"shut up and go to sleep Inuyasha." came Kagome's voice from the stairs as she and Ashley walked to their bedrooms.

After a few hours everyone was asleep except for Jeff who sat perched atop the roof with his back resting against the exterior wall of the shrine between kagome and Ashley's bedroom windows when suddenly he heard a noise like a door unlatching. He turned his head to see Ashley sticking hers out of her window motioning for him to come in. he swiftly jumped threw the window and quietly closed it behind him standing in the darkness in front of him stood a beautiful barley covered girl with a very concerned look on her face he could see this clearly due to his enhanced night time eyesight. He was about to ask her what was wrong when she began to speak seeing that he was about to ask her this question.

" I thought now would be a good time for us to uhm.. you know talk." Ashley whispered softly while looking down at her feet.

" talk about what?" Jeff asked putting his arm around her shoulder and pulling her to sit on the bed with him.

" well you know the things that have been happening with me I know you noticed it to." Ashley started unsure if he understood.

"hmm.. well your right and i'm glad you asked me to talk because I did want to mention it, you need to be a lot more careful with what you do, your using your powers without realizing it you have no control over your speed or strength." Jeff stated sternly as he looked deep into her beautiful hazel eyes.

" Jeff I can feel your emotions it only started happening recently but I can sense everything you feel, I can feel my body changing ever so slightly getting tighter and.. well I feel..." Ashley paused l staring back into his eyes.

" you feel what Ashley? Jeff whispered softly in her ear.

"i feel sexier like my body is making itself more appealing..for you.." she finished.

"I can feel it to Ashley I don't know why or how this is happening but like I was afraid of these are all signs of the mating ritual although it is happening much slower and much more subtle then when a demon mates the symptoms are still the same." Jeff replied without ever breaking his gaze.

"why are you afraid?" Ashley asked softly still staring into his eyes.

"because I really like you Ashley I've never felt like this about someone before and its my fault this is happening to you and I didn't mean to.." Ashley cut him off.

"its ok Jeff, really I don't mind so much.. maybe one day we could.. you know.." she trailed off leaving the rest to his imagination.

"could what?" he asked softly not understanding at all.

"we could uh.. I could maybe ..be your mate.." she finished and finally broke the gaze and put her head down to hide her blushing. Jeff just pulled her closer to him and embraced her inhaling her intoxicating scent.

"id really like that Ashley." he whispered into her ear before nuzzling his nose into her neck. Causing her to blush furiously until her face burned. When she finally raised her head she could only meet his eyes for a second before she felt his lips pressing against her own and she became lost in him every thought she had washed away by a flood of this one guy who in a couple of days changed her entire life. She soon found herself pushing him onto the bed as she kissed him forcing him onto his back as she climbed on top of him barley stopping for air as their mouths collided.

He pulled her down so she lay tightly on top of him and he then thrusted his tongue into her mouth taking her by surprise as he slowly explored every inch of her with his hands and tongue she began doing the same to him as she let her hands slide under his shirt and all around his masculine chest. His hands slowly gliding up her legs until they found her ass causing her to jump a bit. She suddenly pushed her hands onto his chest and sat up on top of him breathing heavily staring down into his eyes.

"whats wrong Ashley?" he whispered also breathing heavily as he rest his hands temporarily on her thighs.

"well i've uh.. never done this before, and well.." she trailed off again.

"i've never done this either we can slow down Ashley but please say what you want to say don't hold it in around me I want you to be yourself." Jeff whispered softly never breaking eye contact with the girl.

"i want to know how you feel about me I mean.. I know you want me sexually, I can sense that... and well I can feel you getting harder and pressing into me." they both smirked at each other when she said this causing her to blush furiously. " but I need to know you love me that you wont take advantage of me and then leave me..." she finished.

" well that's very understandable Ashley, if it makes you feel better. Knowing this might help, dog demons when we mate, its for life we are forever bonded by the soul with our first mate this connection can only occur once in a dog demons life time."

"well that's good.." she said smiling a little but looking down.

"well now whats wrong Jeff said sighing and pulling her down so she could rest her head on his chest.

"well now I feel dumb for saying that because I really like you Jeff but I don't know if i'm ready for that kind of commitment, I only met you a few days ago. This is all happening so fast." Ashley said snuggling into his chest so he couldn't see her face.

"Inuyasha was right you girls are complicated" he chuckled softly. "well then I guess we will have to wait until you are ready to make a choice like that wont we, but uhm you know until you decide weather you want to go that far or not we could date? You people still do that don't you?" Jeff asked curiously.

"yes! We do and id love to be your girlfriend." Ashley started to scream before Jeff covered her mouth with his hand to quiet her down.

"sorry." she whispered.

"its ok." he laughed

"don't you laugh at me!" Ashley pouted before lightly placing a kiss on his jaw line earning a low purr from the back of his throat as she moved up towards his lips and into another full make out. This went on for about another half an hour. Finally Ashley pulled herself off panting heavily and dropping her head onto his chest.

"i can feel how aroused you are Jeff damn your having that much trouble resisting me?" Ashley teased as she kissed his chest.

"well i'm not exactly used to having a sexy half naked girl all over me like this i'm fighting the urge to take you right now." he whispered into her ear.

"well I wont have sex with you.. but there is something I can do to relieve your frustration." she giggled and began softly biting his chest.

"yea and whats that." he asked curiously.

"ill show you." she giggled as she moved down and unzipped his pants and slowly slide them down with no objections on his end. Then she grabbed his already hardened dick and began to lightly stroke it with her hand earning many soft moans from Jeff as she slowly began licking the top of it and to Jeff's complete amazement put it in her mouth and began sucking on it she pushed down until he disappeared inside her throat he couldn't help the combination of purring and soft moans coming from deep in his chest all he could do is place his hand softly on her head grasping at her beautiful thin brown hair following her motion. As she came up allowing him to slip from her mouth as she licked back upward towards the tip and reinserted him into her throat.

"Ashley.." Jeff moaned out softly. " that that's feel so good." she began to go faster and work it with her hand while she breathed in between she was picking up speed as his moans became louder and more frequent until finally he began cumming in her mouth with one final long stretched out muffled moan. She gasped and gagged a bit as this happen unexpectedly inside her throat she swallowed out of reaction not knowing what else to do she quickly recovered and continued a little longer until releasing him and moving back up to lay with him while she continued to stroke him with her hand.

"feel better" she whispered with a growing smirk on her face.

" you have no idea" he said panting heavily and pulling her chin up so he could kiss her.

"well i'm glad I could help." she said joking while smiling and snuggling into his chest. Not long after she fell asleep her arms wrapped around his waist while his were around her shoulders.

You know this girl really is something else i'm going to have to mate her someday. Jeff thought to himself as he allowed himself to drift off into a light sleep although still vigilante to any unwelcome presence that may come by.