Never in the Wolf Demon's life had he ever imagined that he'd be basking in the warm afternoon sun and strolling the strange grounds of a new world with his only love, Kagome. Her long raven hair danced about in the wind, as so did his, he kept pulled back into his usual pony tail. The porcelain face graced with an awkward smile turned to him and asked. "What do you think Kouga?"

It still felt strange not hearing the human girl screaming at anyone. Probably because the one person she usually yelled at was the hanyou Inuyasha and he was no where to be found. To respond to her question Kouga gazed at his surroundings to take in all the ornate towers and the human contraptions. One looked like the two wheeled machine Kagome rode in his world. Although it was a lot to take in and he almost felt intimidated, he tried to not let it overwhelm him. He kept himseld distracted with the beautiful preistess in his mists. "Um... well... it's uh... nice I guess," he mumbled, slightly embarassed that he was caught staring at her.

"A lot different that fuedal Japan," she noted, "You fit in quite well, you don't stick out as much as-" she caught herself before she said his name. Inuyasha.

Kouga frowned watching Kagome's gaze fall to the ground. He knew she was thinking about his rival and silently wished he could annihilate him. Many times in the past the Wolf Demon Prince stumbled upon the group of travelers in his era, Kagome sometimes angry at Inuyasha or hurt by him but never to this degree. He desperately wished there was something he could do to comfort her.

Give it up Kagome, she told herself, he's is in love with Kikyo, he always had been... She thought about this for a moment, Kouga came all this way to see if I was okay, the least I could do is show him some gratitude and stop thinking about Inuyasha. Kagome smiled as her head perked up at the sight of an ice cream vendor. Her companion was staring at her curiously and was caught off guard when she grabbed his hand dragging him towards the small metal wagon, without wheels. She's holding my hand! He blushed as they neared the hut. The man behind the counter smiling at them.

"Two chocolate ice cream cones, please," she requested pulling out her money from her satchel and placing it on the counter.

The man gave a nod and after taking her currency in return gave them the icy sweet treat. Kagome let go of Kouga's hand and took them from the vendor thrusting one at the wolf demon. He held it in front of his nose and sniffed at it cautiously as they walked off. Kagome giggled and licked hers. "It's called ice cream, its my way of saying thank you for checking up on me."

"Okay, I'll brave it," he sniffed it again before taking a small lick, "its cold! Like flavored snow with milk!" he exclaimed.

She laughed, "Of course! That's why we call it ICE CREAM."

He too laughed and took notice to how well their cackles chorused together. His was deep and throaty while hers, light and airy, like an angel.

"Kagome!"

An unfimilar voice to the demon distracted him from the sweet dessert in hand. Three human girls ran forward waving their arms about. Just as they neared and caught sight of him, they stopped their eyes scanning the scene. Kagome immediately became flustered. How am I supposed to explain this to them! They're going to assume the worse! "Hey guys, how's it going?"

"Good, Who is the guy Kagome?" Eri asked bravely stepping forward.

"Yeah what happened to that white haired two timer?" Piped in Yumi.

"Is this your new boyfriend?" Ayumi grinned.

So began the questions. She blanked. Even though she should've been planning out an alibi for the wolf demon she had only been thinking about Inuyasha. Cursed Inuyasha, always runing everything!

"Yes, I'm her boyfriend," Kouga answered bluntly after licking the remains of the ice cream off his fingers.

Yumi beamed an appraising smile at the tan, buff man before rushing forward to take his free hand. "You must be the other guy Kagome talked about!"

Kagome blinked, "Other guy?"

"Oh!" Eri exclaimed, "the one who proclaimed his love for her!"

The scene at the fast food restaurant from months ago came to mind. She had but briefly mentioned Kouga and yet they still remembered him. "He's not my boyfriend," she explained, "he's delusional-"

Before she could finished Kouga puffed out his chest, "Yeah, that mutt has no business trying to get with my woman, no matter how hard he may try I'm faster, stronger, and I would risk my own life to save Kagome!" he boasted.

"That's awfully bold of you Kouga," Ayumi giggled, "I wish I had a guy like you."

He wrapped a firm arm around Kagome, "My heart belongs to this human, and this human only."

Yumi gazed at the two, "I wonder, if we're just now finding out about this new relationship... Houjo probably has no idea about this Kagome."

Eri frowned, "Poor Houjo, he's always thinking about your health bringing by baskets of herbs and home made remedies."

Kouga blinked, "Houjo? Who is this Houjo?"

Yumi gave his arm a reassuring pat, "He's a guy we go to school with who really really likes Kagome, but not to worry, Kagome is never at school because of her illnesses so its not like they have any kind of relationship or anything."

"School?" he sighed, "Well I guess I can't help if other guys like you Kagome but if I ever meet this guy he better not try to cross you the wrong way or I'll kill him."

Eri gasped, "You're not part of a gang too, are you?"

The interaction between the Youkai and her classmates was unfolding into a topic that would be hard to wiggle her way out of if it went on any longer.

"I'm the leader of my tribe if that's what you are inquiring about," Kouga stated raising a brow.

"Alright guys! We must be on our way!" Kagome spoke up shrugging off Kouga's arm to grab his hand.

Yumi pouted, "But we're just getting to know your boyfriend!"

"It's not like that," she huffed dragging the wolf demon off before chaos ensued, "See you guys at school."

Kagome was always the main topic of the trio's gossip which was to be expected seeing how she was never at school to begin with. Her grandpa always made up excuses so she had the time to travel with Inuyasha and her friends and gather the sacred jewel shards. The feudal era was mixing in too much with her modern life though, so much myth and legend it'd be too hard for her friends to comprehend if they were to find out. Kouga noticed that the priestess was deep in thought and decided not to disturb her. The afternoon sun was beginning to disappear in the distance, the day had gone by so fast. Inside the demon's tummy began to twist and turn knowing the time he had been spending with Kagome had to come to an end eventually but he didn't want it to be now. As they trucked up a small hill the shrine came into view and his heart sunk like the setting sun. Kagome's warm hand was still wrapped around his, she must have forgotten. His big rough hand let go and encased hers firmly, this brought her somber face away from the wondering distance, her eyes now looking at him carefully.

"Kouga?" she whispered. The cool evening breeze whipped through their hair once more, his sky blue orbs stared deep into hers.

Her scent tickled his nostrils which made him smile. "Kagome, the way you smell, that's how I know."

She raised a brow, "How you know what?"

"That you were meant to be mine."