Author's Note:

So this story is turning out to be a little longer than I had originally planned. I actually have a couple of stories on here that started as one shots…and look where they ended up. Ten or Eleven chapters or MORE! When I get writing, I just keep writing…Thank you for all the wonderful reviews, it may not seem like it, but they mean a lot. I was going to end this story soon but…we'll see where our two characters take us. If this story goes further than what the description says, then I'm—kinda—sorry. –Smiles sheepishly—

Chapter Seven

Kouga had never lost control like that. Not in all the years he'd lived—never. Did he regret it? No. The moment he'd came inside her body, he wanted to do it again. And again and again. He could just imagine Kagome with her stomach reaching away from her body, big with his pup. He didn't regret it but he knew…that wasn't going to happen again. He wasn't going to do that to her. He wanted Kagome at his side but he wasn't stupid. He could see the love for Inuyasha in her brown eyes when she talked about him or when he saw her with him.

That piece of shit half-demon did not deserve Kagome.

And he was a two-timing, sleazy bastard for using Kagome like this. Kouga didn't regret that, either. He sighed and threw his arm over his eyes. "Kill me now." He muttered.

"What?"

He peaked out from beneath his arm as Kagome sat up, pulling part of the fur blanket to cover her breasts. He stared, drawn to that part of her body that was hidden from his eyes. And he hadn't even tasted…"Nothing." He muttered gruffly and reached out, hooking a finger in the fur. He tugged and Kagome not expecting it, let go. Those breasts of hers—gorgeous—stared him down and he moved fast. He was up on his knees in an instant, one hand curling around the back of her neck and pulling her into a hot, wet kiss. He heard her moan, the sound trapped between them before he dropped and finally took her right nipple in his mouth. He bit down, felt the shudder that moved through her body as her hands lifted, twisting in his hair.

His tongue flicked at her nipple, pressing it against the roof of his mouth before he pulled back, pressing a kiss to the tightly puckered flesh before scooting back to where he'd previously been. The grin he gave her was wolfish and he thanked the Gods that damn blanket covered him from the waist down because he was so fucking hard he wanted to throw her on her hands and knees. That'd never happened before, either. The 'hands and knees' part, yes, just not the erection so soon after coming.

Kagome amazed him. The things she did, the things she made his body do…

He was beyond tempted to take her again but Kagome was only human. Her fragile body could take only so much and after what he'd done to her early, she needed time to recuperate. He did, too, his dick just wasn't on the same line of thinking. "Couldn't resist."

That blush rose up again and his smile widened. Then reality crashed and he sighed. "Kagome…" This would be the last time, wouldn't it? He sat up fully, his knees bent and resting his arms on them. "If a pup results from this...you'd better tell me." He'd follow her to the ends of the earth if that happened. No Demon or human would keep him from his pups.

If possible, Kagome turned even redder. She brought the furred blanket back up, holding it against her body. Her skin was still tingling where he'd kissed her, his lips, tongue and teeth teasing her nipple. She cleared her throat. "I'm, ugh, on birth control." That was really awkward. Her Mother had insisted she be on birth control when she'd turned fifteen. Especially with how she felt about Inuyasha…how did her Mother know these things, anyways?

"Birth control?" Birth…control. He had no idea what that was. He knew what birth was and he knew what control meant. He frowned. Could Kagome control when she gave birth? He stared at her—what?

Kagome bit her bottom lip. "Um…" Of course Kouga wouldn't know what that was. That was 500 years in the future. "It's a shot, or a pill, that women in my time are given to prevent pregnancy."

"A pill? What do you mean a 'shot'?" Prevent pregnancy. Those two words resounded in his head; almost as if that was all he'd heard. She wasn't pregnant. She couldn't get pregnant. "You can't have children?" He didn't like that. Not because he wanted her to have his pups but because he was pretty sure Kagome did want to have kids of her own someday.

"It's…" How was she supposed to explain what birth control was to someone 500 years in the past? So she explained it in the only way she knew how. "It prevents unwanted pregnancy. Most girls my age in my time don't have children. No, no, I mean yes, I can have children. It's frowned upon in my time for a girl of my age to get pregnant." God, she could feel the heat burning her cheeks by the time she was finished.

It prevented pregnancy…the thing, a pill or a shot, from her time prevented pregnancy…His gaze dropped to her stomach. So she wasn't pregnant.

Honestly, he didn't like that. He hated to admit it, but a part of him had wanted, hoped…

"I really need to go…"

Kouga sighed. He knew their time together wasn't going to last long. Now that it was here…"Dammit, I don't want to let you go." He said, smiling dully as he cupped the back of her neck again and tugged into another one of those hot, searing kisses. Satisfaction filled him when he felt her lean into him as he started to pull away. "Here." He dropped another one of those small vials in her hands. "Drink it."

Kagome winced as she closed her hand around the liquid filled vile. She really didn't like the stuff. "What is this again? Do I really need to take it?" Because if she didn't have to, she'd give it right back to him. The stuff was just nasty.

He grinned at that. No, he smirked. "You don't have to take it. It just wipes my scent from your body so dog-shit won't know." He shrugged. "You don't have to drink it, Kagome. I'd be more than welcome to rub this in dog-shits face—"

Kagome twisted the lid off and downed the contents, nearly choking. No, she didn't want Inuyasha to know and she didn't want a fight starting over her. Inuyasha would want to kill Kouga if he knew…Kouga sighed and offered his hand to her. "Come on, I'll take you back."

Kagome wrapped her arms around his neck as he hurtled them through the forest. The action was automatic, every time he dropped towards the ground she held on for dear life. He enjoyed those squeals she made, he did it deliberately. "If you ever get tired of dog shit, just let me know—" Kouga started with a grin.

"Where the hell HAVE you been?"

Kagome's head snapped up at the irritated, familiar voice that came out of nowhere before a very pissed off hanyou dropped to the ground a good ten feet ahead of them. Kagome could feel the blood drain from her face as she stared at the half-demons face. Oh God, where had he come from? Oh God, he knew. They were going to fight and one of them was likely going to die—

"Put her down, mutt-face."

Kouga snorted and tightened his arms around her as he skidded to a halt, dust picking up in his tracks.

"Inuyasha—"

"You have a short vocabulary, dog-shit."

"Inuyasha—"

"I'll show you the short end of my sword you—"

"Dammit, Inuyasha—"

"Bring it, you half-breed."

Dammit, they weren't listening to her. Kagome shoved her hands against Kouga's chest, hard—well, she slapped him—and he looked startled as his arms loosened and she jumped down from his slack grasp. "Stop it, both of you—"

"Get out of the way, Kagome. I'm going to use the Wind Scar—"

"You couldn't hit me with that rusty sword even if you tried—"

"Inuyasha, SIT."

That word seemed to silence both them both as Inuyasha slammed face first to the ground. Kagome could hear the muffled groan that Inuyasha let out as his hands flexed, his fingers pressed flat against the ground as he lay there, waiting for the spell to wear off.

She punched Kouga in the chest. It didn't hurt but it was something."Both of you stop it. I'm right here and you can't ignore me like I'm not here." This was just horrible. She knew something bad was going to happen. Good things didn't come to those who wait. Whenever good came, bad followed and God, Inuyasha knowing was bad.

"He kidnapped you for the last time, 'Gome." Came Inuyasha's muttered words as he managed to lift his head, mentally counting off the seconds until he could move the rest of his body.

"He—"

Kouga folded his arms across his chest, the look in his eyes unreadable. "I didn't kidnap her, dog-shit. You weren't at that Well she comes through like you shoulda' been. I was and I gave her a ride—"

Kagome groaned. Oh God, why did he have to go and say that?

Inuyasha finally moved, gingerly climbing to his feet, his body tense. "If I woulda' known the wench was coming back early I would have been there." The damn rain had hindered his sense of smell, otherwise he would have smelled her scent beforehand. It had been pure luck that he'd smelled her as it was. And then he'd smelled that bastard Kouga. He really, really did not like that Demon. He just wouldn't leave Kagome alone.

"She's not yours, mutt-face, so back off. Get over here, Kagome."

Kouga begged to differ, but he kept that little thought to himself.

Something Inuyasha said rang in her mind and she paused. She turned and looked at Kouga, those blue eyes meeting hers. And she realized…Inuyasha didn't know. Kouga's "ride" had been a snide remark that had two meanings. She swallowed. Kouga hadn't given away her dirty little secret.

"Stop it, both of you." She took a deep breath as she started towards Inuyasha and then turned and looked at Kouga. "Ugh…thanks."

"You don't have to thank him for shit, Kagome."

"Stop being rude, Inuyasha—"

"He's right for once, Kagome. You don't have to thank me." The meaning behind that was hidden, but she caught it none the less. But did he have to look so smug?

"Feh, shut up. Kagome—" Inuyasha reached inside his houri and withdrew his hand…and dropped something in her palm. Her heart stopped beating as she stared at what was in her palm. She looked up at him. "Inuyasha, this…this…"

The half Demon grinned. "Found the last shard while you were gone."

And as Kouga watched, Kagome threw herself into Inuyasha arms, laughing. He watched as the half Demon hugged her, literally lifting her off her feet. Kouga had never felt so low in his life. Not because he was watching the one woman he wanted in another man's arms, but because he knew it was over. Everything. With the Jewel complete, everything was finished. And Inuyasha, damn him, had finally made his choice where Kagome was concerned.

Her eyes slid open slowly, brown eyes filled with a haze of sleep. She stared at the wall across from her, the dream a reminisce in her mind. She could feel the steady beat of the heart beneath her cheek, the warm skin. Kagome lifted her head slowly, her black hair falling like a black waterfall over the pale chest where her cheek had been pressed. She stared down at the sleeping hanyou, his hair silvery white on the feather pillows. He was so familiar to her now. That time, two years ago, after the completion of the Jewel he'd said three words to her.

Three words that she'd been dying to hear from him.

I love you.

She'd been through so much with this half Demon. Been through so much for him and because of him. He'd claimed her as his Mate a week after that and life couldn't have been happier. God, she loved Inuyasha. She always had. But she'd been guilt ridden about Kouga, though that hadn't come between her and Inuyasha. He hadn't asked about her lack of virginity or maybe he just hadn't noticed. There was a big difference between Inuyasha and Kouga. They were both Demons in their own right and maybe it was a Demon thing, but they liked it hard. She did, too. Obviously. Surprisingly. But that difference between the two…she didn't know.

She sighed and dropped her head back against her half Demons chest. She remembered every detail of that dream because it wasn't a dream. It was a searing memory. It left her unsettled. Maybe a little afraid. God, she remembered everything Kouga had done to her, even after two years and—

A warm, clawed hand trailed up her back. "What's wrong?" Came Inuyasha's sleep filled voice.

Living in the Feudal Era permanently had taught her a few things. You could lie to some Demons and you could flat out lie and get caught. "Nothing." She rolled over slightly, probed up on her elbows beneath her to look down at him He arched a white eyebrow, tugging on a long tendril of hair.

"Liar."

She smiled at that. "Just a dream." That, at least, was the truth. The dream was what was wrong. She hated thinking about it. Because once she got thinking about it, she couldn't stop thinking about it. When she started thinking about Kouga, she started getting moody. Because he was on her mind a lot when she remembered him. Then the guilt came, not because she regretted it but because she had enjoyed it. God, why had she dreamed of him?

"Liar, liar…" Inuyasha teased softly before he moved, rolling so that he was on top. Her heart leapt in her throat as it always did when she felt the hot length of his arousal pressing against her thigh. He leaned down and pressed a kiss to her chin and already between her thighs, he pressed his hips forward and then Kagome felt the slow, long glide of his cock pushing inside her. Her eyes slid closed, her arms sliding up over his muscled forearms as his hips began to move, thrusting in and out. It was a slow build up, each thrust rubbing and teasing until her arms were circling his neck, hidden beneath the long fall of white hair. When the climax came, it came slow, matching their movements.

Damn that dream and damn Kouga for filling her mind.