Chapter 4:

It has been almost a week since Kagome started her new venture alone.

Alone.

That was one word she has always felt a connection with even before the feudal era. She always felt lonely when in her time because there was always a void in her life. She always felt incomplete like she didn't belong.

She was beginning to believe she had no purpose. The jewel is done and Naraku is gone. What was left besides aging then death.

'Oh Kami, when did I become so morbid' she thought bitterly.

"Come on Higurashi, snap out it" she commanded "This isn't you" she growled annoyed at her thoughts.

She was soon interrupted feeling something or someone coming towards her. And it was face.

She got into position but soon relaxed seeing a familiar sand tornado coming towards her.

"So whats my woman been up too"

'Wow' she thought with a slight blush. He's getting better, she noticed once she realized their positon.

He held her with both arms wrapped around her waist making her hold on by wrapping her arms around his neck as he dipped her back.

"HEY SISTER"

She looked around him to see Ginta and Hakkaku running towards them waving happily.

"Oh hey guys, how you been"

"So you left the others to try and find a mate" Ginta asked after she finished her story.

"I guess you could say that" she blushed looking away.

"What t-" she felt a hand under her chin next thing she knew she was facing Kouga.

Blue clashed with blue.

"You can always come to me Kagome" he whispered softly in her ear as he kissed her neck.

'Oh god' she moaned inwardly. Koga sent shivers through her.

She had to admit, in the last two years since Narakus death, Koga has grown up alot.

He was less brash and less naive. He would think things through rather just dive right in. He even cooled down the 'You're my woman' act. He gave her space and room to breathe rather than being so clingy and protective.

She couldn't help but realize how they were now alone.

"Kouga" she whispered brokenly feeling herself getting a little wet.

"Hmm" he groaned not letting up.

"Kouga stop" but she wasn't helping the case by wrapping her arms around him and leaning in.

He played with her a little while longer before letting up and looking her in her eyes.

The same eyes that never fails at making him feel blessed just because he knew someone like her truly existed.

She couldn't help but take in just how much his appearance alone has changed.

He was a lot more muscular but nothing bulky. If she had to describe it, she would say he and Sesshomaru had the same body build.

She knew he had blue eyes but never realized just how deep they were. She would find herself getting lost in them unconsciously.

"Huh what"

She heard him laugh before responding "I said are you okay" he chuckled.

She was now in full realization at their position.

She was now fully in his lap with her arms around him. He held her up with one arm on her back and the other under her kimono with his hand on her thigh.

"Oh god" she freaked jumping up and fixing herself. She looked up and saw Kouga looking at her with laughter in his eyes.

"Oh shut up Kouga" she growled.

He got up and walked towards her.

Each step he took, she took one back until she found herself up against a tree.

'Damn'

He stopped in front of her and encased her with his arms on either side of her so she couldn't run off.

"Look at me Kagome" he softly demanded.

She looked up with soft beautiful eyes.

"I'm not the same ignorant head strong wolf you knew back then. Just like you, I have grown as well. I understand my feelings a lot more now. I know that I was never truly in love with you because I didn't know you. All I knew was that you were powerful, Beautiful, and can see the Jewel" by now he was once again attacking her neck with kisses.

"But if you allow me" he said in between kisses "I would love to get to know you more to see if I was even on the right track to say I could love you the way I hope" he looked up and had his nose against hers "What do you say Kags, will you give me a chance"

She was a lost for words.

She couldn't believe what she was hearing. He was asking permission. Permission to court her and take it slow.

She was pulled out of her thoughts feeling lips on her own.

The kiss was soft, sweet, passionate, and filled with emotion.

He pulled away slowly and brushed his lips across hers.

"Please Kagome" he whispered "please say yes"

"Y-Y-Yes" she answered.

"Perfect" and like that he took her lips with hers.