InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Gotta Find You ❯ Getting To Know Each Other ( Chapter 4 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Cho soon finished getting dressed again. She was wearing a Canine Glory t-shirt and a pair of white skinny jeans. She left her hair completely loose, just brushing it out. Then she picked up her plush kitsune and walked out of the bedroom. "Thanks for stepping out to let me dress, Youko...It was really nice of you." She was blushing, and hid her face behind her plush.

Youko smiled. "Of course, Cho."

She brought her face out from behind her plush. "This is that kitsune plush I told you about. Let's go downstairs...to hang out with Inuyasha and Kagome, okay?"

"Sure." He walked down the steps, holding out a hand to her.

Cho took his hand with a smile, holding her kitsune plush in her other arm.

Youko led her down the stairs and into the living room.

Cho smiled at Kagome. She gave her a thumbs up before gazing softly up at Youko. "Hi, Kags. You having a good time with Inu?"

Kagome blushed and nodded. "Yep!"

Cho smiled, sitting down in one of the two beanbag chairs. "So...what're you guys doing?"

Inuyasha shrugged. "Not much, what about you?"

"Well, Youko gave me a relaxing massage...and managed to behave himself!" She giggled, holding the kitsune plush close.

Inuyasha grinned. "What'd you choose for the gift, man?"

Youko smiled. "Roses."

"Ah...no wonder she forgave you. Women love roses."

"I know, man." He laughed and nudged Inuyasha. "So if Kagome ever gets mad.."

"I'll be sure to come to you for the flowers." Inuyasha said with a grin. Cho couldn't help herself as she reached out and started stroking the fur on Youko's tail again.

Youko shuddered and pulled away quickly, feeling the pleasure building too fast.

"Mou..." She pouted as he pulled away. Inuyasha started laughing.

"You made her pout, man...she must really like your tail."

Youko blushed. "G-Gomen nasai, Cho-chan, but I can't let you touch it."

"But...why not? I...It's so soft and silky, I can't help it..." She seemed saddened. Inuyasha shook his head. "She likes the feel of fur, doesn't she, Kagome?"

Kagome nodded. "But she doesn't have any pets..."

"That may be why she's obsessed with your tail, Youko." Inuyasha said with a smile. He felt bad for Cho. He'd had several pets since he got to accept himself for who he was. He couldn't imagine being without one. Cho, on the other hand, held her plush fox tightly to try to get her disappointment under control. She just didn't understand why Youko wouldn't let her touch his tail. She could tell the fur was starting to get ragged; if it wasn't brushed out, with fingers or a brush, it could mat.

Youko colored a brighter red, trying to hide the tent in his pants.

He failed though, and Cho blushed as she understood at last. "Sorry...I didn't realize..." She looked away, bringing the hand that'd been stroking his tail to her face. Inhaling, she realized she could smell his scent on her hand. It calmed her somewhat. Inuyasha's eyes widened in a moment of clarity. "Youko, can I talk to you in the kitchen for a minute?"

Youko nodded curiously, following him.

Once they got out there, Inuyasha turned to face Youko. "She seems to be reassured by your scent. What's up with that plush, though?"

"I don't know." Youko shrugged. "I mean, I know she likes foxes, but not sure how much..."

"Yeah, obviously, since she likes you, man. Maybe if we find out more about it, it'll become clearer. It's clear your scent reassures her, though. Let's go back to them, find out more about them. I don't know about you, but I think they're amazing girls...and they can put up with us, which is a plus."

"I know man. Simply astounding." He smiled.

"Let's go, then." Inuyasha grinned and led the way back. He sat beside Kagome. The beanbag chair Cho was in was a jumbo one, with room for two people to sit comfortably.

Youko sat next to Cho and winked at her. "Hey, good-looking."

Cho blushed, giggling. "Hey..." She rested her head on his shoulder, comforted by his presence. "I'm sorry about making you uncomfortable...from when I petted your tail. I didn't know it'd do that...I'm sorry, Youko."

"It's ok, Cho." He smiled.

"Thanks, Youko...I promise, from now on I won't touch your tail unless you ask me to, okay?" She relaxed against his side as they watched the TV.

"Thank you." He watched with her.

She giggled, hugging her kitsune plush. The same one from before, white, with red eyes and 4 tails.

He looked over at the plush. "What's that for?"

"Remember this morning, when I woke you...and told you about all the kitsune youkai true form plushes that I made? This is my favorite one."

"Oh really? Why's that?"

She blushed. "I made it after I discovered Canine Glory...and named it after you."

He blushed bright red. "o-Oh!"

Cho nodded. "Hai..."

"So you like kitsune that much, huh?" He laughed

Cho nodded. "Yeah, like I told you this morning, Youko...kitsune are epically awesome."

He smiled brightly. "I think you're the awesome one."

"And that's how I feel about you, Youko. You're amazing, awesome...and you smell so nice. Often today, I wished I could have a way to keep your scent with me." She was smiling back at him just as brightly.

He chuckled, blushing. "Well then I'll just have to stay near you."

Cho sighed happily. Inuyasha had an idea and moved to whisper in Youko's ear. "You can't sleep beside her without wanting more, Youko...but maybe you could help her in another way. She named her plush after you. Maybe if you imprinted your scent onto the plush, it'd help her...what do you think?"

"That might work..." He grinned.

"Ask her about it, then. I'm gonna spend some more time with Kagome, so you ask Cho, and I'll just hang with Kags, alright?" With a grin at his friend, he returned to Kagome's side.

Youko turned to Cho and grinned his devilishly charming smile. "What if I imprinted my scent on your plush?"

Cho's eyes widened. "You'd really do that for me?" Her face expressed her amazement and happiness at the thought.

"Of course." He smiled. "But it would take a part of my scent away....it'll be less powerful on my actual body."

Cho sighed. "Until you could replenish your energy, that is...right?"

"Right." He nodded.

Cho nodded. "I release you from the promise of no sex...but please, at least promise not to treat me like just a toy...okay?"

"I won't." He smiled, relieved. Maybe he could retrieve a girl from this morning's contest...Some girls were still milling around the grounds of the shrine...

Cho smiled, kissing his cheek in gratitude. "Thank you, Youko." As she stretched her back, with her arms over her head, some of her flat tummy was revealed. Inuyasha's eyes widened. "Oh, no...If I know Youko...he won't be able to resist that. He likes to get pleasure and give it with is tail on bare skin...especially around a woman's waist."

Kagome's eyes widened, looking from Youko--who was no longer paying attention--to Cho and coughed a little, motioning to Cho to pull down her shirt.

Cho blinked, then blushed and pulled her shirt down, her scent a strange mix of embarrassment and...arousal? Inuyasha couldn't believe what he was smelling from Kagome's friend.

"Kagome, tell me...what are some of your favorite things to do?"

Kagome looked over at Inuyasha, smiling gently. She loved his company. "I read, write, sing, draw...tending the shrine is a pain, I prefer fun things like hanging out with Cho and my other friends."

Cho rolled her eyes. "Even if Eri, Yuka and Ayumi try to hook her up with Hojo-kun all the time when it's clear she doesn't like him."

Kagome snorted. "It's not fun having to reject him constantly."

Hearing this fact--that another male was after Kagome--tore a growl from Inuyasha's throat, surprising even him.

Kagome looked over at him. "You ok, Inuyasha-kun?"

"Yeah...for some reason, I don't like the idea of other guys near you...dunno why. Maybe Fluffy will know."

Kagome blushed. "Inuyasha...do you...like me?"

He nodded. "Hai, I do...very much."

"But as more than a friend...?" She bit her lip. This was the crucial question.

He nodded again. "Hai...but I don't know why, when I just met you this morning."

Kagome's face turned tomato red. 'Oh...my...god!' "Me too, Inuyasha..."

"R-really?" He was shocked, not only by her words, but by the desire to pull her to him with a growl that would mean 'Mine!' in the instinctual Inu language.

Kagome nodded and blushed. "Yes, really."

Inuyasha smiled and pulled her to him with a possessive growl, nuzzling into her neck.

Kagome held him, blushing brightly. "I love you, Inuyasha.."

He nodded, growling and murmuring softly, "Mine..."

She rested her head on her chest, conscious of nothing, not even the pair sitting across from them.

"Is that normal behavior for him, Youko?" Cho asked, looking over at Inuyasha and Kagome as she handed the plush Youko to him.

Youko shook his head, stunned. "I knew he liked her but damn! He's never made a move before, not that I can remember." He took the plush, gripping it harder as a red glow emanated from his hand, transferring part of his scent to the doll.

Cho widened her eyes as Inuyasha looked at them. While his eyes were still golden, he had jagged purple marks on his cheeks. "What the hell...?"

Youko jumped backward. "He's turning...? But that only happens when Sesshomaru tries to provoke him!"

Kagome's eyes widened in acute fear. "I-Inuyasha?"

Inuyasha held her closer, glaring at Youko. Cho recognized the body language, but she couldn't say it. "I think he's starting the courting process...maybe we should go, Youko..."

Youko bit his lip, conflicted. "You think Kagome-chan will be alright?"

Cho nodded. "Hai...he'll protect her with his life. When a female falls under an inu's protection, he'd fight to his death before he lets anything hurt her...that's what the stories say."

Youko nodded, taking Cho's hand. "We better go...cya Inuyasha, Kagome..." He ran out quickly, sensing something building in the air, some kind of tension between his bandmate and the little shrine maiden.

Inuyasha growled sub-sonically, holding her close and burying his face in her neck, trying to calm himself. He was scared of what was happening to him, he didn't know what this was, and it scared him.

Kagome hugged him tightly. "Are you ok?"

"Scared...You okay, Kagome?" His voice was a bit deeper and huskier than it was before, a result of the transformation.

"I'm fine, Inuyasha..." She snuggled closer, fear tinging her scent.

"Don't be scared...I'd never hurt you...I'm scared because I usually only transform like this when I'm really angry or near death."

Kagome bit her lip. "And you're neither?"

"No, I'm not...I don't know why it's happening now...and that scares me."

"Me too..."

Inuyasha inhaled, sighing softly afterward. "Your scent helps me calm down...but not when it's tinged with fear...don't be scared, please...just hold me, help me calm down..."

Kagome nodded, calming down and holding him tighter.

Inuyasha sighed, holding her and breathing in her scent. Two minutes later, he was back to normal. "I'm sorry, Kagome...I didn't mean to scare you..."

She shook her head. "It's not that you scared me. I was afraid for you..."

"I'm alright...as long as I have you, Kagome..." He didn't know why, but he was happy with her there. He felt like...all was right with the world.

Kagome blushed, kissing his cheek. "Me too, Inuyasha."

Inuyasha kissed her forehead, smiling and blushing. "I'm glad."

Cho was trembling; seeing that had scared her. Inuyasha had been looking at her and Youko like he would kill them, like he didn't know who they were.

Youko hugged her, making soothing noises. "It's ok, Cho...he won't hurt you..."

"He scared me, Youko...It's like he didn't even recognize us..."

"He wasn't himself..."

Cho nodded. "Do you think it's safe to go back inside? It's getting late and cold..." Sure enough, the sun was setting, and the chill in the air was making Cho shiver.

Youko nodded. "I'm sure. The energy has diminished tenfold."

Cho smiled, dashing inside, still shivering like crazy. She picked up the plush Youko from where he'd been dropped in their rush to escape; right on the kitchen floor. She held it close and sighed as the scent of the real Youko surrounded her. She looked back to see how far back the male who had done this huge favor for her was. She saw some of the girls from that day's auditions going over to him. She sighed, remembering about releasing him from his promise. "Goodnight, Youko..." She whispered before closing the door. In the living room, Inuyasha heard the door close.

"Kagome, Youko's probably out getting some, so he can replenish his energy...I should head back to the bus. Goodnight...I'll see you in the morning, okay?"

"Good night, Inuyasha." She blushed, releasing him.

Inuyasha smiled, kissing her cheek and going outside to see Youko leading 6 women back to the bus. "You really need that many for just the little bit of energy needed for imprinting your scent on that kitsune plush?" He raised his eyebrow skeptically.

Youko grinned. "But of course."

Inuyasha shook his head. "Cho seemed sad that you didn't even stay long enough to tell her goodnight. Just what I saw, though...might be different in reality."

Youko nodded. "I said goodnight, Inuyasha. What you should be worrying about how you reacted to Kagome telling you she loves you."

Inuyasha nodded. "I know...I don't know why that happened...it scared me. That's something I'll have to ask Fluffy about. Tell me...How would you react if someone tried to ask Cho-chan out?"

Youko bristled, looking over at his adoring fans. "I'd do nothing."

Inuysha scoffed. "You're full of shit, Youko. Are you saying that you'd just stand by if someone tried to rape Cho right in front of you?"

Youko sighed. "Of course not. I'd stop them obviously."

He smirked. "She is quite the looker, after all. I'd hate to have her run into Hiei during his breeding cycle...you know how he has a bit less self-control then. If she'd been thinking of you..." Inuyasha's eyes danced as he remembered how Cho's scent had spiked when Kagome had motioned for her to pull her shirt down before Youko could have a chance to touch her belly with his tail.

Youko growled. "Fine! I'd protect her!"

Inuyasha chuckled. "I knew it...Tell me, was it better or the same when you felt her fingers in your tail?" His eyes sparkled, having fun teasing his friend.

Youko looked away. "Better..."

Inuyasha laughed, he could tell his friend wanted the girl. "You'll get her...don't worry." Back in the house, Cho and Kagome were getting ready for bed. Cho had gotten dressed in her kitsune pj's.

Kagome sighed and flopped into her bed. "Today was....eventful, huh?"

Cho nodded. "Hai...I didn't think I could love Youko more than I already did...but I was wrong. If he did say goodnight to me before I shut the door...I didn't hear him. I don't care how many women went with him to the tour bus tonight, I'm gonna get him up for breakfast in the morning. And if they take offense...I'll kick all of their asses!"

Kagome shook her head. "I'm surprised you're letting him sleep with all those women."

Cho sighed. "He needs the energy...In additon to nutritious food, kitsune need sexual energy to survive. I love him, but...I'm not ready to lose my virginity yet. I want our first time to be special, Kags. For some reason...I can't seem to notice any other guys. Compared to Youko...not even Leonardo DiCaprio catches my fancy." The mention of her favorite actor showed how big a deal this was to her.

Kagome faked a shocked look. "No, really?"

"Yeah, really...I love him that much, Kags. It's more than his looks, too. I can see that...underneath that distant mask he holds up...he wants to find love. He just...doesn't believe he can find it anymore."

Kagome nodded, smiling. "Inuyasha never gave up hope...I think that's the only thing they never agreed upon."

Cho nodded. "I just...wish I knew how to get through to him...show Youko how much I love him..." She buried her face in her plush kitsune's fur, inhaling Youko's scent with every breath. "Goodnight, Kags..." She held to her plush tightly as she fell asleep, unable to stop her naughty dreams. Tomorrow would be another day.

Kagome drifted off to sleep "...Goodnight, Cho..."

Cho slept through the night, and was up at 5 the next morning. She got dressed and ready before waiting for Kagome to wake up.

Kagome mumbled in her sleep, her sheets had been kicked off during the night, her arms tightly wrapped around the inu plush.

Cho shook her. "Kaggie, get up..." She was clearly eager to go to Youko.

"Cho-chan...?" Kagome asked groggily, rubbing her eyes.

"Get up and get dressed! I need to save my Youko from the whores before they start taking more energy than they give!"

Kagome sighed and sat up. "I'd leave it. Youko needs his sleep. Judging from the amount of girls he took back to the bus, he was up late."

Cho sighed, her face saddening. "I miss him...It's only been a few hours, but I miss him..." Little did they know that the scent infusion had a side effect: The one who had infused their scent can feel the emotions of whoever holds the item infused with thier scent. As she had said this, she was holding her Youko plush to her heart.

Kagome yawned. "I miss Inuyasha too, but we'll see them soon, ok?" She pulled the covers over her head. "Let's just go back to bed for a little while, ok?"

Cho pouted, sighing. "I can't get back to sleep...I tried before I got dressed, Kaggie..." A tear dropped onto her plush.

In the bus, all the girls were out, and Inuyasha was doing push-ups. He wouldn't need to sleep for another couple days.

Youko groaned. "I can't believe you kicked them out! Maika was here..." His ears dropped.

"I kicked them out after you knocked them unconcious from screwing them. I can't believe you were STILL horny after that, Youko!" He saw Youko's ears drop. "Something wrong?"

"Yeah...Cho's sad..."

Inuyasha looked confused. "How can you tell?"

Youko looked up at him. "The stuffed animal I put my scent into. It senses her emotions."

"Then you should probably go to her. Kagome may be keeping her from coming to say good morning to you for some reason."

Youko nodded, standing up. "See you soon, Inu."

Inu nodded. "Yep, I'll be there after I finish my 2000 push ups." With this he picked up where he left off, at 900.

Cho, unable to stay in the bedroom any longer, carried her kitsune plush downstairs, where she sat in the same beanbag chair she'd sat in with Youko the night before.

Youko raced up to the shrine, searching for Cho's scent.

Cho sensed Youko's presence and raced out into the shrine grounds. When she saw him, she called out to him, happiness in her voice. "YOUKO!"

He beamed, racing toward her. "Cho!"

Cho met him half-way, throwing herself into his arms with a happy cry. She hadn't been this happy to see someone ever before, but she felt like she belonged here, in his arms.

He hugged her close, smiling happily. Gods, did it feel good to be in her arms.

Cho sighed. "Youko...I missed you so much overnight..." She sighed, though she was content, she somehow felt like she needed more. As she felt this, her scent became headier, stronger, more enticing, something Youko would easily catch and know what it meant.

Youko gasped, catching the scent of her heat, pulling away quickly, trying to hold his breath.

Cho was hurt by his quick retreat. "Youko...? What's wrong?"

Youko shook his head, his eyes wide. "N-Nothing..."

Cho's voice cooled a bit. "Fine...don't tell me, then. It's getting close to breakfast time." Then she turned and walked inside, her head hanging as she fought not to cry.

Youko ran after her. "No, wait!"

Cho stopped at his voice, still trying not to cry. "What?" Her voice was rough with repressed tears.

"I could smell that you were in heat. I...I can't help myself around women in heat..."

Cho sighed. "Did you ever think of it as a chance to practice your self-control? Or that I'd had strange dreams in the night? They were naughty and frightening at the same time, Youko..."

Youko gaped. "What was your dream about?"

"Well, it started out with you saying sweet things...telling me you were in love with me and were going to make me your mate...then we...you know..." She blushed at this part, knowing he'd know full well what she was talking about. "When we were nearing our climax...someone came up behind you and...and...plunged a spear right through your heart from behind!" When she turned around, tears were rolling down her cheeks and she was shaking, the scent of her fear overcoming any other aspects added to her scent.

Youko hugged her tightly. "I won't die, Cho..."

Cho held on to Youko as tightly as she could, sobbing. "I thought someone had, though...I was so scared I'd never see you again..."

He winced at the scent of tears. "I'm here..."

"Please...don't leave me..." She hiccuped, trying to stop her tears.

"I would never leave you..." He said to her. He didn't know what made him say this, it was something he had to find out.

She took deep breaths, which shuddered at first, until she calmed down. "Thank you, Youko...I was just so scared I couldn't get back to sleep when I had that dream."

He hugged her tighter. "I'm sorry, Cho..."

Cho sighed. "It's okay...it's not your fault." She pulled back a bit, smiling at him. "Did you get some good energy in your feeding last night?"

"Yeah." He smiled, blushing a little, remembering last night's antics.

Cho smiled and kissed the corner of his lips. "Is there anything you'd like for breakfast, as far as nutritious food for your body goes?" She knew if she simply asked him what he wanted for breakfast, he'd tell her what he wanted for energy feeding.

"Anything would be fine." He yawned.

Cho smiled and went about cooking. Before long, there were pancakes, bacon, sausage and an omlette on his plate. "What about to drink? Coffee, tea, milk, juice?"

"Coffee and orange juice please?" He licked his lips.

Cho nodded, getting his orange juice. "How do you take your coffee?"

"With cream and sugar." He dug in, thanking her quickly.

Cho nodded again, fixing the coffee and bringing it to him. "Here you go, Youko." She smiled as she handed to him. 'Gods, I love him so much...'

"Arigato." He took it, smiling back.

"You're welcome, Youko." She kissed his cheek and turned to make her own breakfast. A cheese omlette and some toast, with milk and coffee, is what she fixed for herself. Then she sat next to him, needing to be near him. She was wearing a half-length t-shirt and a pair of skinny jeans, with her hair brushed out and hanging free down her back.

Youko began eating, complimenting her cooking skills, every so often moaning about how good it was.

Cho smiled. "I'm glad you like it, Youko. I learned from Kagome's mother. My own...isn't much for cooking, I'm afraid."

"That's too bad. It just goes to show that nurture is more dominant than nature." He winks. "It really is heavenly."

She blushed and giggled. "Thank you. I don't often cook away from home, though I love to." Still being a bit tired, she yawned and stretched after sipping at her coffee.

Youko's gaze washed over her, the lust filling him and tainting the look. 'Why hasn't she succumbed yet? Most women are glad to hop in bed the moment I meet them, but this girl-child...she resists so persistently...' His eyes roved over her petite frame, grateful for her slender and beautiful body. His eyes stopped on her tummy, the revealed flesh intoxicating him. Unconsciously, his tail began teasing it gently.

Cho's eyes rolled back in her head and she bit her lip, a muffled moan slightly escaping her. This was accompanied by the smell of her arousal, though she tried to keep it in check.

His eyes widened. He hadn't expected that reaction. Testing the limits, he wrapped his tail around her waist and pulled her to him. "You like that?" He breathed sensuously into her ear.

She was unable to muffle the moan this time, and she nodded. "H-hai..."

Youko kissed down her neck gently, inciting little shivers of pleasure. "Good..." He purred, tightening his hold on her.

She groaned, unable to hold back, but she tried her best to resist. "Youko...I can't..." She muffled another moan. "I'm...not the kind of person to jump in bed with someone after barely meeting them face-to-face...I've never....I want my first time...to be special...I don't want to have more than one partner in my whole life..."

He paused for a moment, biting his lip. "Datte..." He whimpered softly, looking into her eyes. "I need you, Cho-chan..." He kissed her full on the lips.

Cho broke the kiss almost immediately. "No, Youko-kun...I can't. Not without love on both sides." She closed her eyes, looking away. "I'm sorry...I just can't..."

He looked away and released her. "G-Gomen nasai..." His eyes dropped to the floor, suddenly ashamed. He had come onto such an innocent girl...someone whose scent pleased him so much. No girl had ever smelt that good...He didn't want to lose her, he knew that. Although, that was all he knew about how he felt for this girl.

Cho sighed. "I've loved you for a long time, Youko...do you know what it means...to be in love?"

He shook his head. "The closest feeling I've had to love since I was a boy was the rush of being onstage. I don't believe I've ever been in love..."

"I know that I'm in love with you...I can explain my feelings as best as possible...if you'd like."

"Would you?" He looked into her eyes, his own golden orbs reflecting sorrow and a desire for a way to explain this feeling inside him...

"Your happiness means more to me than my own...I want to be with you as much as possible, your aura and scent is soothing and arousing at the same time. More than anything...I don't want to lose you. When I'm with you, I'm happier than I've ever been...I finally feel like...I belong."

Youko drew in a sharp breath. "That's the way I feel...so strongly towards you..." He blushed a little. "Gods, I never thought it was possible, but...Cho, I love you..." He took her in his arms, unmanly tears forming in his eyes. He choked back a laugh, knowing Inuyasha would laugh and gloat.

Cho sighed, hugging him back happily, nuzzling into his chest, tears rolling down her cheeks and soaking into his shirt. They were happy tears, and her scent would show this. "I love you too, Youko...so very much..."

Youko smiled gently, holding her close. He felt whole for once in his life.

Just then, Inuyasha walked into the kitchen. "Already working on your conquest, Youko...or have I won our bet?"

Youko stepped back from Cho and smiled sheepishly at Inuyasha. "Wouldn't you like to know, Inu-kun?"

"Youko...what bet?" Cho asked softly, having a hard time keeping her hands from his tail. Her fingers twitched with the urge to run them through the fur on his tail.

Inuyasha smirked. "I wouldn't have asked otherwise, baka kitsune."

"He and I had a bet that we would never find people that we loved." Youko laughed.

"And you bet against him, I take it? That you'd never find love?" She leaned up and kissed the youkai who held her heart in his clawed hands.

He nodded, kissing her back. "Mhm."

"I guess you did lose the bet, then..." She ran her fingers tenderly through his hair, staying away from his ears. She expected they were just as sensitive as his tail.

"I did..." He held her closer.

"I don't think you're disappointed in losing this bet...are you?" She kissed him again, wrapping her arms around his neck.

"Not at all..." He kissed back, blushing. He was suddenly uncomfortable in front of his best friend and bandmate, touching a girl.

Inuyasha laughed, noticing his friend's discomfort. "Alright, I'll go get Kagome. She's up in her room, right?" At Cho's nod, he ran up the stairs, leaving Cho and Youko alone again.

"Youko...If he hadn't spoken up, I never would have known he was here. When you're nearby...I forget anyone else exists."

He hugged her tighter, sighing happily. "Me too."

She hugged him as tightly as she could with her limited human strength. She loved him more than she ever believed possible. Upstairs, Inuyasha knocked on the door to Kagome's room. "Kagome?"

Kagome's voice came floating through the air. "Hai?"

"It's Inuyasha...can I come in?"

Kagome opened the door. "Hey."

Inuyasha smiled. "Good morning. Youko and I had a bet, and he bet against me. It was decided today, and guess who won?" He grinned, a twinkle in his eye.

She smiled, "You won?"

Inuyasha nodded. "Yes, that's right. I won...Because Youko fell in love with Cho."

"Aww! I'm so happy for her!" Kagome's eyes sparkled. She had been worried about her best friend.

Inuyasha's eyes shone as well. "I'm happy for Youko as well. He's needed a special girl for a long time. I walked into the kitchen to him kissing her...kissing, but not trying to seduce. That's very strange for him." He smirked. "Unheard of, actually."

Kagome laughed. "I can believe it. He was dubbed 'the womanizer'."

"He was frustrated last night...he was actually STILL horny after at least 60 rounds, 10 with each girl...the only explaination he could give was his body was craving a particular source of sexual energy."

"Oh wow!" Kagome's eyes widened. She couldn't imagine going 60 rounds in one night and still yearning for more.

Inuyasha chuckled. "Normally, that would've been more than enough, Kagome. Only thing I can think of was that he was craving Cho's energy specifically. This isn't in kitsune lore, but Youko's told me, anyways. When a kitsune falls in love...only the sexual energy from the one they love will sate their appitite for sexual energy."

Kagome smiled. "So he's just been lying to himself this entire time?"

Inuyasha laughed. "Yeah, basically. I'm glad he finally quit lying to himself...he's needed her, I don't know why he didn't want to believe it...unless it has to do with his childhood."

"Childhood?" Kagome looked curious.

"Yeah, he lost his family really young...hasn't really felt love since then. Seeing his family die before his eyes...put ice around his heart, Kags. Seems Cho's melted her way in, though." He smiled. "I don't know all the details, you'd have to ask Youko about that."

"If I get the chance, I will." Kagome said, looking troubled.

"Cho may be able to get him to share with us...only ask if she can't get him to do so himself, okay?" He kissed her. "I missed you last night, Kagome."

She kissed him back. "I missed you too, Inuyasha.."

"Looks like Cho voluenteered to make breakfast today...should we head down and tell her what we want?"

"Yeah!" She smiled.

Inuyasha took her hand in his, being careful of his claws. "So...you want to walk down? I could give you a ride on my back, if you're still a bit tired."

"Walking would be fine. I'm alright." She reassured him, squeezing his hand.

Inuyasha smiled and walked downstairs with her. "Youko, we're coming down for breakfast, so make sure Cho's ready to cook, alright?"

Youko looked up, his ears twitching at the loud, raucous voice. "Can I help, Cho?"

Cho nodded, finishing her breakfast finally. "As long as you can keep that tail of yours under control. When I cook, it's like a resturaunt, normally the first person besides me to eat plays server...would you do that for me? I promise to pay you later..." She winked at him with a smile.

Youko grinned. "Of course."

Just then Inuyasha walked in with Kagome. They took their seats and Cho nodded at Youko. Inuyasha's eyes were confused, so he turned to Kagome. "Why's Cho just standing there...and why would Youko put a towel over his arm like a waiter?"

Kagome shrugged. "What's going on guys?" She giggled. "You're both making breakfast?"

"I'm cooking, Youko's the server." Cho said with a grin. Inu raised his eyebrow. "You mean you'll be giving her our orders, man?"

Youko nodded. "Yep." He gave him a stern look. "Don't ask for anything too complicated, though."

Cho laughed. "I can take anything they ask for, Kagome knows this first hand. Take hers first, you'll see what I mean." She winked at her friend as Youko asked for her order.

Kagome grinned. "French toast, sausage, bacon and eggs, please."

Cho nodded and immedieately started working on the order, managing everything perfectly. Inuyasha grinned as Cho finished and hit a ready bell over the stove. "Order up!" she called, the presentation flawless.

Youko took the plate and placed it in front of Kagome. "Bon appetit!"

Inu nodded, indicating he was ready to order.

Youko smiled. "Yes?"

"I'll have the same as Kagome, plus miso and rice, please." He smiled, wondering if Youko would remember to ask about their drinks.

Youko scurried over to Cho and handed her the order. She looked at him, confused. "They're not thirsty?"

Cho went back to cooking, "Take their drink orders, Youko, you have to ask for those."

Youko colored a deep red. "Gomen nasai!" He apologized first to Cho then to Kagome and Inuyasha. "Did you guys what something to drink?"

Inuyasha smiled. "I'd like tea and apple juice. How about you, Kags?"

Kagome giggled. "Water and chocolate milk, please."

When Youko gave her their drink orders, Cho quickly went about getting it all prepared. She put a bowl of sugar cubes on the table

before handing Youko the tray filled with orders. "There we go, all set until Kagome's grandpa, her mom, and her brother Souta get down here for breakfast. While we wait...we should discuss your salary in the living room, don't you think?" She smiled at Youko as he delivered the food and drinks.

Youko grinned. "Sounds good to me, Miss."

Cho bowed to Inuyasha and Kagome. "Please, enjoy your meals." Then she giggled and ran into the living room.

Kagome smiled and winked at Inuyasha. "Have fun, Cho!" she called, not taking her eyes from Inuyasha's.

Inuyasha snickered. "I wonder how far she'll let him go?" Cho was hiding in the living room; Youko would have to find her when he decided to come for the negotiations on his salary.

Youko slipped from the kitchen, waving at his friends. "Go get 'em!" Kagome giggled, making him blush.

Inuyasha sighed, shaking his head. The girl didn't know what she was getting herself into. Cho giggled from her hiding place underneath the jumbo beanbag chair.

Youko walked in, calling her name. "Cho-chan?"

Cho stayed quiet, wondering how long it'd take him to scent her out.

Youko's nose twitched and he got down on his knees and peered under the beanbag chair. "'Ello, love." His tail wrapped around her and he grinned.

Cho shuddered and let out a moan at the feel of his tail against her tummy. "You don't play fair, Youko..."

He sneered. "Neither do you, hun. You tease me with a luscious body and a promise that never comes true..." He crooned into her ear.

She moaned again. "You know...you're the first guy, ningen or youkai...who's ever even...shown any interest in me. I...wasn't always this in shape, let's put it that way." She looked at the ground as she came out from under the beanbag chair.

Youko gave her a confused look. "I'm sure a lot of guys have wanted you."

She shook her head. "No...I used to be really overweight, nobody ever asked me out..."

"That's stupid. You're beautiful..." He gathered her into his arms and kissed her.

She kissed him back, wrapping her arms around his neck as best as she could, considering their height difference. It felt so right to be kissing him like this, he made her feel like the most important girl in the whole world. 'This is so different from what I'm used to...I'm always ignored, even at home...'

He held her tighter, his hand pressing against the back of her head, kissing more passionately. In between kisses he'd breathe her name and whisper, "I love you."

After a few minutes of this, when he swept his tongue across her lips for about the 10th time, she opened her lips to allow him access, even if it was slow and shy. At the same time, a whisp of her sexual energy came off of her and into the reach of his own aura.

His tongue plundered the depths of her mouth, playing gently with hers. Her scent excited him.

She moaned into the kiss and tried to use her arms to pull herself more up to his height, wanting to be able to return it more easily as she continued to kiss him, her tongue responding to the sensual dance his had started. Another, larger whisp of her energy escaped, just to be absorbed by his aura, as the first one had been.

Youko pulled away, smiling gently.

She whimpered at the loss of contact. "You were employing the kitsune seduction, weren't you?" She pouted, unable to be mad at him...just wanting more of his kisses. They made her feel alive for the first time in a long while.

"Well...yes..." He blushed as he admitted to it.

She finally succeeded in pulling herself up, and wrapped her arms and legs around him before whispering against his lips. "I don't care...just kiss me, dammit..."

He kissed her once more, biting her bottom lip. "You know, they'll be waiting for us..."

"Let them wait..." She was more aroused now then when he first found out her secret concerning fur, and her hips moved unconcously, grinding her heated core against him as she kissed him as passionately as he had her.

Youko kissed her harder, picking her up and taking her up the stairs to Kagome's room, calling back to the pair in the kitchen. "Be back in a while guys!"

Cho groaned as he pulled away to speak, kissing Youko's neck. Inuyasha's eyes widened. "Oh, dear..."

Youko grinned, hitching her higher, trying not to moan. "Give us a few."

Inuyasha facepalmed. "I hope she's not too lost in what he's done, Kagome."

Kagome's eyes widened. "Seriously? We haven't even gotten that far!"

"Kitsune have the kitsune seduction on their side...it's part of how Youko's been so successful with the ladies. There's this...pheromone, I guess, that they release..." Inuyasha blushed. "It sorta...hypnotizes females, kinda like the Pied Piper's music did in the story..."

"Oh wow...so she's under his spell?" Kagome blushed.

"Kinda. It's possible to break out of it, but only if the kitsune goes farther than the female is comfortable with." Inuyasha blushed a bright pink. "Sometimes I wish I had half the confidence Youko has."

Kagome blushed and smiled. "You're confident."

"Not in the way Youko is...I've..." He blushed darker, embarrassed about what he almost said.

Kagome looked into his eyes curiously. "You've..?"

"I've...neverhadsex..." he ran the last three words together so fast that it'd be hard for anyone to catch them.

Kagome blushed. "You're...a virgin?" She smiled warmly, sliding over next to him. "Me too!"

Inuyasha sighed. "It's...embarrassing for guys...my brother makes fun of me enough for it...as does Youko."

She took his hand and shook her head. "You don't have to prove anything to them...I think you're amazing for holding out for so long...I mean you're 700 years old! My god, that must've been rough!"

Inuyasha sighed. "You have no idea, Kagome...but I wanted to wait for the right one, you know?"

Kagome nodded and blushed. "Me too..."

Inuyasha kissed Kagome lovingly. He didn't want to rush her, no matter how much he'd have to use his hand later.

Kagome kissed back, holding him closer. His scent was intoxicating to her, it filled her senses completely. She wanted him, but she knew it would be the ultimate rejection if she came onto him now.

He could smell her arousal, and that made him painfully hard, he broke their kiss, breathing heavily. "Gods, Kagome...You have no idea what you do to me, do you?"

Kagome bit her lip, a flush coloring her cheeks. "Do you know what you do to me?" She looked into his eyes. "I need you, Inuyasha..."

"Gods I know...I can smell it, Kagome..." He kissed her passionately, lifting her and placing her in his lap so she could feel how hard he was. "That's just because of you..."

She kissed him, grinding against his hardness. "Oh, God, Inuyasha..."

"Ka...Kagome..." His hips bucked upwards, grinding his hardness against her. "Do you know...how hard it is to not just fuck you right now?"

She kissed him passionately. "Oh, Inuyasha, I want you to...please..." She looked into his eyes.

He swallowed hard. "I...I can't..." He panted, kissing her again, grinding hard and repeatedly against her. "If I do...I might...bite..."

She kissed and nibbled down his neck. "I don't mind..."

He stood up, placing her on the table for a moment to allow her to get a good grip on him. "Hang on...Since Youko took Cho to your room...I'll take you to the bus..."

She held onto him tightly. "Ok..." she blushed, knowing the bus's distinct stigma when it comes to sex. "I'll bet if anyone walks by the bus they'll think it was Youko and his latest conquest..." She whispered into his ear.

He nodded, holding her to him and running out to the bus. "You're sure you're ready for this, Kagome?" he asked, placing her gently on his bunk.

Kagome smiled and kissed him. "I'm more than ready, Inuyasha..."

Inuyasha groaned, placing her hands on his clothes, nodding to her to tell her to undress him. Back inside, Cho was actually slowing Youko's progress to Kagome's room by constantly grinding against him.

Youko shivered, hardening even more with each grind. "If you keep that up, I'll cum right here..."

"So little self-control...I can't help it...It feels so good..." She muffled her next moan against Youko's shoulder, not wanting to wake up the rest of Kagome's family.

Youko moaned and rushed to Kagome's room, dropped her on the bed, and straddled her, kissing her neck.

She moaned into his shoulder again at the kisses on her neck, as that was one of her sweet spots. "Gods, Youko..."

Youko smiled and licked his lips. "Baby you ready for more? or do you want some of this?" His fingers slid into her. His other fingers rubbed her clit, kissing her neck.

She groaned, arching into his touch, tugging on his hair to try to get him to kiss her properly again.

He kissed her on the lips once more, his fingers moving faster.

She groaned, her walls fluttering around him as the knot that'd slowly been forming and burning inside her lower tummy got even bigger and tighter. She moaned into the kiss, inviting his tongue into her mouth again. She knew from when she'd taken care of it herself that she was close.

Youko fingered her faster and harder, kissing her passionately.

She fisted her hands in his hair, screaming his name into the kiss as she went over the edge into total bliss.

He pulled away, removing his fingers from her warmth and licking off her juices. "mm you taste so good, Cho..."

Cho panted, slowly coming down from the high her orgasm had brought her to. "Gods, Youko...I've never had that strong of an orgasm before..."

Youko kissed her again. "Ready for more?" He began removing his pants, kicking them off to the side.

She started trembling, breaking through the haze that the kitsune seduction had caused. "I'm...not ready to go that far yet, Youko..." She blushed and looked away, feeling bad for being as selfish as she had been with this.

Youko's devilish grin morphed into a emotionless mask. "I see..." He stood up and turned away.

Cho blushed more. "I just meant...that I'm not emotionally ready for intercourse yet, Youko...I still...want to help you. It's unfair of me to just take pleasure and leave you hanging. Besides...since I'm in heat right now...we really...shouldn't have actual sex."

Youko nodded. "I understand, Cho..." He sat down and bit his lip.

She trembled nervously before reaching her hand out towards his quite prominent erection, her eyes asking permission before even moving further than having her hand over his thigh.

He nodded and blushed. No girl had jerked him off before.

She slowly wrapped her hand around him, though her fingertips barely touched her thumb from his size, before starting to stroke him. Cho alternated between paying attention to her actions and checking his face for his reaction. She wanted to learn what he liked best, when it came to being touched.

He moaned, flushing brightly. "S-So good...Cho..."

Cho continued stroking him, watching her ministrations while kissing his neck. "If there's more I can do...short of actual sex...just ask, and I'll do my best to learn how to do it right..."

Youko moaned loudly, intoxicated by her scent of arousal. "Cho, I'm gonna cum..."

She whispered into his ear, "Tell me how I can help...I'm pretty sure you don't want to make a mess on Kagome's blankets..."

"Would you swallow it?" He panted, moaning.

She nodded, blushing prettily as she took him slowly into her mouth, sucking lightly while continuing to stroke him.

He moaned and twisted his fingers into her hair. "S-So gooddd!" He moaned, cumming in her mouth.

She swallowed all of his release, continuing to stroke him in order to help get every drop of his release from his now softening manhood. She licked her lips once it was finished. "You taste amazing, Youko..."

Youko smiled. "You don't taste that bad yourself, cutie."

"I know...you told me before...feel any better now, Youko?" She nuzzled against his neck, sated...at least for now.

Youko smiled and hugged her. "Much better. You?"

Cho nodded. "Hai...much, much better...I love you, Youko."

Youko kissed the top of her head. "I love you too, Cho."

She heard movement in the rest of the house. "We need to head down to make breakfast for the rest of the family, Youko."

Youko nodded. "Maybe Inuyasha and Kagome can take care of it?"

Cho shook her head. "No, I can sense everything on Shrine Property from this spot...and they're back in the tour bus...seems like Inuyasha's finally getting some, I think is how you would put it."

Youko's eyes widened. "Really? Even I didn't sense that..."

Cho nodded. "Hai, really...so we should get going, don't you think?"

"Yep." He stood up and held out a hand to her.

She took his hand, standing up with his help, then walked quickly down to the kitchen to be ready for the rest of the "Morning Rush" from the last 3 members of the household.

Meanwhile, Kagome held Inuyasha close to her.

Inuyasha was as nude as she was...and they were as nude as the day they were born. "Kagome..." He kissed and nipped his way down her neck towards her breasts.

She moaned, clinging to him. "I-Inuyasha!"

He chuckled, latching on to one nipple, licking and suckling, while playing with it's twin.

She moaned louder, pressing up against him.

He groaned, pressing his erection against her lower lips, meeting her mini thrust with one of his own.

Kagome rubbed against his hardness, moaning softly into his ear.

He moaned against her breast, growling softly as he thrust again penetrating her most private place ever so slightly, trying to test her readiness.

Kagome blushes and cries out, feeling a curious mixture of pleasure and pain. She liked it.

Feeling how hot and wet she was, he pulled back, releasing her breast and reaching down to position himself at her entrance. "This...is your last chance to stop...once I'm in...I don't think I'll be able to, Kagome..."

Kagome blushed and shook her head. "I'm ready, Inuyasha...I've always been..."

Inuyasha nodded, groaning and slowly pushing into her body, stopping when he reached her maidenhead. "Gods, Kagome..."

Kagome gasped and held him close, taking his hands in hers. "Inuyasha..."

He pulled back a bit. "This may hurt a bit...I'm sorry, Kagome..." With this, he thrust all the way in, sinking into her to the hilt. Once all the way in, his muscles trembled as he waited for her to adjust to his size.

Kagome bit her lip, trying to hold back the scream and groans.

He kissed her gently over and over again. "I'm sorry...I'm sorry...I didn't want to hurt you..."

Kagome kissed back. "It's ok, hun..."

His whole body trembled as he fought the urge to just pound into her body. "Gods...I want nothing more than to just move...but I'll hurt you if I do..."

She held him tighter. "I'm fine...go on..."

With a soft growl, he pulled back before thrusting back inside, keeping his motions slow and gentle until she could feel pleasure from the act.

Kagome moans and clings to him. "I-Inuyasha...!"

Though the pace was for Kagome's comfort, it was torture for him. However, he'd rather she pick the pace up herself than he go too fast for her and cause her more pain.

Kagome pressed against him, moaning his name.

Inuyasha groaned, nibbling at her neck. "Kagome...don't do that unless you want me to pick up the pace..."

Kagome blushed, leaning her head back with a moan. "Please..."

That word seemed to be the one that broke his restraint, and he started thrusting in faster and harder, though not using more than human speed and force. He didn't want to hurt her.

Kagome moaned louder, clinging to him, pressing her fingers into the small of his back. "So good!!"

Inuyasha snarled, pistoning into her body. "Much more of that, and I'm gonna have to change postions..."

Kagome kissed his neck, moaning.

Inuyasha moaned, pulling out, harder than when he first penetrated. "Hands and knees, Kagome..."

Kagome obeyed, gripping the sheets beneath her.

He kneeled behind her, positioning himself and thrusting in with a snarl of pleasure. "Tell me when you're ready by thrusting against me, Kags..."

Kagome gasped in pleasure and pressed back against him.

He snarled and started pounding into her hard and fast, his head thrown back in pleasure. 'Gods...I should have tried this sooner...Youko was right, this is so much better...'

Kagome ground back into him with each thrust, moaning loudly. 'I can't believe how good it feels...'

He stiffened before starting to thrust as hard and fast as he could. "Gods, Kagome...I really hope you're not in heat right now...I'm gonna cum..."

Kagome moaned and leans back into him. "I'm gonna cum too..."

He continued thrusting hard and fast into her, his head thrown back and the head of his erection hitting that sweet spot deep inside her with every thrust.

Kagome cried out as she climaxed, collapsing on the bed and panting as the pleasure washed over her in waves.

Feeling her constrict around his turgid length, he howled and came hard deep inside of her in several strong sprays. Luckily, he kept himself from biting her...this time. "Gods, Kagome..."

Kagome moaned with each spray, feeling the liquid warmth filling her. "Inuyasha...I love you..." She turns around and kissed him, one hand cradling the back of his head.

He kissed her back, still deeply seated within her core. He nuzzled her neck after breaking the kiss. "I love you too, Kagome..." He yawned, this last workout of lovemaking, plus the 2000 push-ups earlier, had him exausted.

She giggled. "You tired?" Her fingers ran through his hair, amazed at the man before her.

He nodded. "Yeah...before breakfast, I did 2000 push-ups. Add on what we just did...it'd even tire out my brother."

She smiled and kissed him. "Want to go to bed?"

In answer, he covered them up after pulling out, spooning her gently and holding her close to him. "Stay...onegai..."

"Of course...goodnight, Inuyasha..." She snuggled against him, at peace with herself and the world around her.

"Hmm...Goodnight, Kagome..." With this he was out like a light. Inside, Cho was ready to begin making breakfast for the rest of the family.

"Don't forget that you have to take drink orders too, Youko."

Youko nodded. "Will do." He stood before Mrs. Higurashi, Souta, and Jii-chan. "What would you like to drink?"

Mrs. Higurashi smiled. "Coffee, please. Cho knows how I like it."

Souta smiled. "Orange juice, please!"

Jii-chan looked seriously at Youko. Mrs Higurashi sighed. "Father, don't start. He's our guest, you knew about the band before you agreed to let them stay!"

Youko smiled. "It's ok, Higurashi-san. It's common knowledge that demons hurt innocent women like your daughter and her friend. Although, I'm not like that and neither is Inuyasha."

Jii-chan nodded. "Green tea, onegai, Youkai-san."

"Of course." Youko turned to Cho with the orders.

Cho nodded, fixing the drinks and putting them on a tray, the tea complete with the pot for refills.

Youko handed the drinks to each person. "Ready to order?"

Jii-chan nodded. "Miso and rice."

Mrs. Higurashi smiled. "Pancakes, sausage, and eggs, sunny side up."

"French toast and scrambled eggs!" Souta piped up with a beaming smile.

Youko grinned. "Coming right up."

Cho soon finished all the orders and rang the bell. "Order up!"

Youko handed everyone's orders out.

Cho bowed as they gave thanks and dug in to their food. "Please enjoy your meal, all of you. I do hope it is satisfactory."

Mrs. Higurashi smiled, chewing. "It's very good, Cho-chan! You've become a wonderful cook."

Cho smiled. "Domo arigato gozaimasu, Higurashi-san. I did have a very good teacher."

The widow giggled liked a little girl. "My daughter inherited her talents from her father. I couldn't cook worth a damn before I met him."

"Reguardless, you taught me, Mrs. Higurashi...and I'm grateful. Neither of my parents can cook worth a damn...until I learned to cook from you, we always ate out." Cho smiled. "Youko likes my cooking, too."

Youko blushed. "I do..."

Mrs. Higurashi smiled. "Really? How much do you like her food, Youko-san?"

Youko smiled. "Very much so. She's a better cook than Inuyasha and I."

Cho giggled. "He actually called the breakfast I made for him 'Heavenly'."

He hid his face.

"Well, I'm sure she'll cook for you any time you ask, Youko-san. Cho-chan loves to cook."

He nodded. "I hope so."

"Of course I will, Youko..." She was blushing bright pink. Mrs. Higurashi laughed lightly.

"We've closed the shrine until Friday, we got a call from Sesshomaru-sama late last night with the direction. Go hang out around the shrine, we'll be fine. You guys did the work of cooking and serving us...we'll be the bus service."

Cho's eyes widened. "You're sure you want to do all the dishes, Mrs. Higurashi?"

Youko looked at the huge stack of dirty dishes. "We really made a huge mess, Ma'am. I'm sorry..."

She shook her head. "It's fine, really. Go hang out on the shrine grounds, I don't mind."

"If you insist.." He took Cho's hand.

Cho smiled and squeezed Youko's hand as they ran out the door. She smiled up at him. "Well, that was a fun morning."

He smiled. "Very." A mischievous glint sparked in his eye. "Hey...want to go and bother Inuyasha and Kagome?"

Cho nodded with a giggle before rushing towards the tour bus.

Youko grinned and peered into the window when they reached the bus.

"They're in Inu's bunk." Cho informed, opening the door. "We'll need to keep quiet if we're gonna sneak up on them."

He nodded and made a zipping motion on his lips, following her onto the bus.

She tiptoed over, grinning. Once there, she smiled at Youko and whispered into his ear, "Youko, what should we do to them?" Inuyasha was holding Kagome to him, nuzzling into her shoulder, snoring lightly.

Youko shrugged. "You have any ideas?" He whispered back.

In answer, she leaned up, kissing him and backing towards his bunk.

Youko kissed her back, moaning softly.

Once they made it to the bed and were both sitting down, Cho shifted postion so she was straddling him while they kissed. She let out a loud moan, opening her mouth to invite him in. The sounds were enough to wake Inuyasha. "Dammit, Youko...ya had to fucking follow us here? Didn't ya fucking get enough from her up in Kagome's fucking room?"

Kagome opened an eye and when she saw Cho and Youko she sat up, turning bright red. "H-H-Hey...!"

Cho looked over her shoulder. "Oh, Kaggie...we didn't see you guys there..." She turned and kissed Youko again, though this had started out to tease Inu and Kagome, now she just wanted to keep kissing her youkai boyfriend.

Kagome pulled the blanket over her naked frame and blushed darker. "Cho-chan..."

Cho groaned. "Kaggie, I know you did it with him, I sensed it. For once, Inu's gone further with a girl that Youko has." She kissed Youko's cheek gently. Inuyasha's eyes showed confusion.

"What does she mean, dude?"

Youko grinned. "You had sex with a girl for love. And you're....mates now."

Inuyasha shook his head. "No, not unless she's bitten and marked...you know this, Youko. I'm courting her, but that's all." Then his eyes widened. "But Youko...I thought you and Cho were...?"

Youko shook his head. "We never had sex."

Inuyasha chuckled. "Something more to ask Fluffy about. Why don't we help the girls out with some shrine chores?"

"Let's." Youko nudged Inuyasha. "But about the mate thing...It's not official, but you basically are."

"I just have a courting claim on her like this, Youko. Inu youkai are a bit different in habits than kitsune youkai, you know that."

"I didn't realize yours were more complex." Youko laughed.

He nodded. "They are...much more complex. Yes, mating has to do with sex...but there's more to it. A lot more. It takes 2 times of sex to be mates...the first time is to signify a courtship claim. Yesterday, I made my verbal claim. The next time, I'll bite her, and that'll mark her as my mate."

"Oh wow..." Youko grinned. "So are you gonna do it?"

Inuyasha blushed. "Eventually..."

Cho rolled her eyes and tugged on Youko's hair before whispering in his ear. "Youko...I can think of better things to do with those lips of yours..."

Youko blushed. "Cho, let's find some place private.."

Inuyasha laughed. "She's addicted to your kisses already?"

He nodded. "Very..."

Inu shook his head. "Well, if you guys can look away, we'll leave you alone."

Kagome pulled the covers over her head, embarrassed. She had never been naked in front of her best friend, never mind in bed with a guy.

Cho sighed. "Let's let them be, Youko. You guys didn't get the grand tour yesterday, so I'll give you the tour while Kagome and Inu get dressed. Then Kags can give the same tour to Inuyasha." She winked at Youko as she got up off his lap and sauntered towards the door of the bus.

Youko followed her and grinned at Inuyasha. "You actually got laid, man. I'm proud of you."

"I wouldn't have done it with any but Kagome...but I'm glad I finally followed your advice, Youko. You're right, it is better than my hand..." Inu gazed at Kagome. "Still...I'm glad I waited."

Cho sighed. "Youko, we're wasting daylight!"

"Yes, Ma'am!" He jumped out of the bus and Kagome giggled. "He's the one who's on a short leash and he's making fun of your virginity?"

Inuyasha chuckled. "Yeah, but that's the thing about demons...we'll bend over backwards for the ones we love. For her birthday or Christmas, no matter what she asks for, he'll do his best to give her whatever she asks for." He smiled. "As I would for you."

Kagome blushed and smiled. "Me too..."

Inuyasha kissed her, smiling again. "Let's get dressed and you take me on this tour, okay, Kagome?"

Kagome smiled. "Sure."

Inuyasha smiled even bigger at her, getting dressed quickly, going from his midsection and feet down first.

Kagome moved slowly, trying to drag out their time alone.

Inuyasha kissed her, sitting down once they were dressed. "There's no rush, Kagome. We have all day."

Kagome blushed, kissing him back. It seemed that Cho was not the only person addicted to the taste of demon's lips. "I know...."

Inuyasha chuckled. "What, are you addicted to me like Kagome is to Youko?"

"If I was...?" Kagome pinned him to the bed, kissing him.

"Then we'll be spending all day in here, getting our fix of each other..." Then he rolled them over and kissed her passionately. "I almost thought I'd never find you, Kagome..."

"And I, you..." She moaned, kissing him back.

Inuyasha pulled away. "Kagome, we can't have sex again...not right now...Inu youkai have a minimum courtship period of 3 months..."

Kagome pouted. "But by then you'll be gone...off on another tour..."

"All girls are going to be required to compete in the competition now, Kagome...You have as good a chance of going with us as anyone does."

She colored a bright red. The contest had completely slipped her mind. "Oh!"

"We're also gonna require the girls audition in pairs...who are you gonna audition with?"

"Cho." She laughed.

Inuyasha grinned. "I hope you guys both win, then."

"I hope so too." Kagome smiled, cradling his face. "I love you, Inuyasha..."

"I love you too, Kagome...so very much..."

"Oh, Inuyasha..." She held him tightly, not wanting to ever let him go.

He held her tightly. "Kagome..."

"Yes?" She looked into his eyes.

"I'll always be here when you need me...I promise..."

"Oh, Inuyasha..." She blushed, filled with happiness. "Me too..."

He sighed. "We should probably go outside before your friend has a conniption, though."

Kagome pouted, whining softly. "No fair..."

"She'll be concerned more with Youko than with us, Koi."

"Youko will be fine..." She purred, kissing his neck.

"Kagome..." He groaned. "No, not now, dear...please. I wanna know more about the place where Youko and I suffered through auditions yesterday, anyways..." At that moment, he'd do anything to be able to concentrate on a bonerkill.

She pulled away. "Okay..." She bit her lip, giving up. "Come on, koishii..."

Inuyasha took her hand, standing up with her. "Now, let's see this grand tour, ne?"

"Hai!" She grinned, leading him out of the bus.

He chuckled, keeping up with her. Cho's eyes lit up as she heard them. "About time they got out, Youko. What do you think they were doing, ne?"

"Not sure..." Youko looked speculative. "Fucking?" He raised an eyebrow at their disheveled clothing.

"No, I think Kags was trying to seduce Inuyasha, though."

Youko's eyes widened. "How'd you know?"

"I know Kags. Different disappointments have different pouts, and she's got her 'I've Failed' pout on."

"Oh, I see..." Youko laughed and shook his head. "I guess I spoke too soon..."

"I think it's better for this way, though...not for us, for them." She kissed him and lead him towards the different areas of the shrine, explaining each as they passed, and the different legends around them. Inuyasha and Kagome caught up to them when they reached the wellhouse.

Kagome smiled at Cho. "Hey, how's the tour going?"

"I was about to tell Youko the legend of the Bone-Eater's well...unless you want to tell that one?" She smiled at her friend. They'd been doing these tours since they were young, they knew how to work together perfectly.

"Well, it is said to have a link to the past...500 years into the past, to be exact. It was called the Bone Eater's Well because if you threw bones into the well, the bones would disappear as if into thin air." Kagome giggled. "But that's just an old tale."

Cho smiled and nodded. "Not just the bones, but the flesh, too. It was almost as if something inside the well ate the bodies of demons thrown into the well after they were slain. One famous demon thrown into the Bone Eater's Well is rumored to be named Mistress Centipede. It's said that if someone possessing the Shikon-no-Tama gets too close to the well, she'll revive and try to take it for herself...but it's just a legend. On to the Goshinboku now." Then she led her way to the very place where Inuyasha and Youko had suffered through the horrendous auditions just yesterday.

Youko grimaced. "The auditions..."

Cho laughed. "The Goshinboku is a very special tree. It's also known as the Sacred Tree or the Tree of Ages. It's said that it'll never die for one...and also that the Bone Eater's Well is made from the wood from this very tree. It remembers all the memories that happen under it, and have helped members of the Higurashi family make pivotal decisions for generations. The way it does that is simply the aura of peace around it. Anything to add, Kagome?"

Kagome smiled, placing a hand on the tree. "This is off the record, something I never tell our usual guests, but this is my favorite place in the whole world. It makes me really happy...every time I was sad and cried, if I sat under it, I would become happy...It's always been there for me..."

Cho smiled. "Kagome and I actually met and became friends under this tree when we were just 5."

"That's right! I was crying because my father died and Cho popped out of nowhere and asked me what was wrong!" Kagome smiled.

Cho nodded. "Yeah, I knew about loss...I'd also recently lost my grandfather. So I could relate. We sat within the fence around the tree and cried in each other's arms, and that started our friendship." She hugged Kagome.

Kagome hugged her back.

Inuyasha's eyes widened in shock. "Are you two really that close, Kagome?"

Kagome nodded. "We've been this close for over a decade."

"If we're really honest, tomorrow will be the 13th anniversary of our friendship. Well, let's get going, it's time for lunch. Amazing how time flies, isn't it?"

"Just astounding." Kagome grinned, linking arms with her best friend.

"Yeah, but I wouldn't trade a day, Kaggie. We should head in for lunch, don't you think?"

"Yep." She gave Inuyasha a longing look and walked back into the house.

"Guys, c'mon! You don't want to leave us alone with Kagome's family, do you?" She winked at Youko with a grin. Inuyasha rolled his eyes.

"Let's go, I don't know about you, but I want to spend as much time with my girl as possible, Youko." He sighed, realizing he was just as whipped as the kitsune.

Youko laughed and smiled knowingly. "Sure, sure. Of course." He led the way.

"How'd we get so whipped, Youko?" Inuyasha asked with a groan as his eyes caught the movement of Kagome's hips.

Youko kept his gaze set on the Cho's back. "I have no idea..."

Cho sighed, realizing Kagome was moving her hips more than normal. "Kaggie, stop teasing Inuyasha."

Kagome blushed. "But I'm trying to seduce him.."

"Yes, I know. But it's probably best. Trust me, I'm not trying to seduce Youko right now, and for a very good reason...I'm ovulating, so..." She blushed vibrantly.

"Then don't." She giggled, swaying a little more.

"Seriously, Kaggie...stop it. I don't think it best for Inuyasha to walk into the house for lunch while horny."

Kagome pouted. "You're no fun, Cho-chan..."

"I just don't want him to lose it and send the dishes flying at lunch, Kagome." Cho said with a sigh. She couldn't help thinking of Youko taking her on the counter for a split second, and she shuddered deliciously.

Kagome blushed. "I think I'd rather like that.."

"I know, I just don't want to miss out on lunch, Kagome-chan. Please...I'm starved."

"Then eat something, ok?"

"Do I have to tickle you to get you to stop teasing the poor hanyou?"

"N-No!" Kagome involuntarily covered her midsection. She hated getting tickled.

"Then stop teasing him or I will tickle you." She grinned back at her youkai boyfriend. "And I don't think Youko would save you...would you, Youko?" The look in her eyes suggested that if he did, he wouldn't be tasting her again for a long time to come.

Youko shook his head. "But I'm assuming Inuyasha might."

Inuyasha snickered. "Yeah, I would...if Kagome called for me to rescue her."

Just then they arrived at the door to the kitchen and walked in. "Hi, Higurashi-san. Are we early for lunch?"

"Not at all, actually I just finished making it."

Cho smiled. "That's good to hear. Kagome and I just gave the band the grand tour." She sat down for lunch, smiling meaningfully at Youko. Inuyasha smiled at Kagome and hugged her. "Love ya," he whispered in her ear.

"Love you too." She whispered back, kissing his cheek.

Inu sat down with Kagome next to him. Cho continued to wait for her guy to sit down next to her, before Souta could. For some reason, the kid liked to sit next to her and bother her, he always had.

Youko sat next to Cho. "Hey."

Cho sighed. "Hey...thanks for saving me from Souta...He's like a brother, since Kagome and I are practically sisters. Love the kid, but he's a major brat."

"No problem, hun." He laughed.

Cho smiled and kissed Youko gently as lunch was served. She smiled and thanked the gods for the food before digging in.

Kagome snuggled against Inuyasha, eating slowly.

Mrs. Higurashi smiled. "So, why did Sesshomaru-sama call and cancel auditions until Friday, boys? Any ideas?" She was curious about this.

"We're changing the contest. All girls in the city have to sing in pairs." Inuyasha piped up.

"Really? That'll be interesting. I'm sure Kagome and Cho will compete together. Kagome's more brave about her singing than Cho when it's in public, so that'll probably help her."

Kagome nodded. "I'll help if she wants."

Cho blushed and nodded. "Hai..." She sighed quietly. 'After this...I don't want to be seperated from Youko if I can help it...'

Youko sensed her happiness. "Cho?"

"Hai, Youko?"

"I love you..." He smiled.

She smiled back. "I love you too, Youko...so very much..." She leaned her head on his shoulder as she continued eating, taking comfort in his presence.

Youko ate and held her.

Cho sighed happily, and Inuyasha chuckled. "It's amazing how happy they are, Kags...just like we are." Mrs. Higurashi smiled kindly.

"Inuyasha, Youko...do you two think I could speak to you after we finish eating? I want to discuss something with you."

"Of course!" They said in unison.

"Thank you, boys." Cho looked worried, and trembled a bit in Youko's grasp.

Kagome blinked, looking up her mother.

"Don't worry, Kagome, I won't hurt them."

"Ok, arigato, Okaa-san..."

"You're welcome Kagome." Before long, everyone was done, and she ushered her father, son, daughter and Cho out of the house before turning to the boys. "Thank you for agreeing to talk to me. I just wanted to let you know that we're holding a joint birthday party for Kagome and Cho tomorrow."

"Really?" Inuyasha's eyes widened. He just realized he never asked Kagome when her birthday was.

She nodded. "Yes, really. It's June. Kagome's birthday was last month, and Cho's is next month, so it's the perfect timing for a joint birthday party."

Youko smiled. "I'm glad I haven't missed her birthday."

Mrs. Higurashi nodded. "Father, Souta and I have presents for Kagome and Cho, and I know Kagome and Cho have presents for each other. That just leaves you guys to get presents for them. We've got the rest handled, so don't worry about that."

Inuyasha smiled. "We'll go shopping today."

"Good, good! Here's a list of things the girls have been wanting." She handed a list to each Youko and Inuyasha, one for each girl. "Cho's always been a weird one, but it fits her."

Youko laughed. "D-Domesticated fox?"

"Like I said, she's a bit of a weird one. Her parents don't think she can handle a pet, but I know otherwise." Inuyasha smiled.

"So, Kagome really wants an autographed Tetsusaiga replica? That'll be easy enough to get."

"Good luck boys!" Mrs. Higurashi grinned.

"Thank you, see you later!" Then Inuyasha led the way outside, hiding the list in his pocket. "So, how are you gonna get Cho's present, Youko?"

Youko shrugged. "I have a few foxes of my own, I'll give her one."

"That's great. Well, you'd better choose one for her, then. I'm gonna go get Kagome's Tetsusaiga replica and autograph it for her. See ya, man."

"See ya!" Youko turned and walked away.

Inuyasha ran to the bus and got a bandana on this time before heading out to the nearest sword/replica shop. He walked in as if he owned the place and strolled up to the counter. He actually had gotten the real Tetsusaiga from the owner of this very shop. "Oi! Totosai, you here, or did you up and die on me?"

Totosai popped out from behind the counter."Oh, Inuyasha. Lovely to see you, too."

"Yeah, yeah...Listen, I need a special order, real quick...can ya help me or not? I need one of the Tetsusaiga replicas, but I want this one to be able to let me know when the person it's autographed to is in trouble...can you help me with that if I give you a fang and some hair?"

"Of course. It'll take a few days though.." Totosai wrote down the order.

"Could you have it done by tomorrow if you had another Hiyoukai to help you?" His tone sounded desperate, as did the wild flaring of his aura.

"By tomorrow?" He stopped, looking up. "Something I should know about?"

"Yeah, I've finally found someone to court, and her birthday party's tomorrow." Inuyasha glared at the truly ancient swordsmith. "So, can you do it or not?"

"Yes. But it'll cost extra. And I need another person to help." Totosai smiled. "So what's the girl like?"

"Kind, sweet, miko, doesn't mind that I'm hanyou...helluva temper, though." He whipped out his phone and dialed Youko's friend. A cold, dark voice came from the other end.

"Moshi moshi?"

Inuyasha grinned. "Hi Hiei."

"Hn...what do you want, Yash?"

"Could you help Totosai, please? He's making a Tetsusaiga replica and he needs some help to get it done in the next 24 hours."

"The shop in Tokyo?"

"Yep."

"I'll be there 5 minutes after you leave the shop. Just tell me when to start out."

"Now would be good."

"Be there soon. Give the materials you need and get out of there, hanyou."

"That's tough talk for someone who tries to fight me all the time and loses." Inuyasha hung up, grinning.

Hiei growled and prepared to go. Soon he was on his way. Inuyasha sighed. "Alright, get the tongs and let's do this, ya old geezer." With this, Inuyasha opened his mouth, ready for the fang and hair to be yanked out.

Totosai pulled out a big pair of plyers and pulled out a fang.

Inuyasha, unlike in the past, didn't scream when the fang was pulled. He pulled out a strand of his hair and handed it to Totosai. "Is that everything, or will you need more hair?"

"That's all." Totosai grinned.

Inuyasha bowed. "I'll be back for it tomorrow, so it'd better be ready!"

"It will be." Totosai waved at him. "Don't you worry."

"Alrighty, see ya!" Then he walked out and back towards the shrine.

Youko bent over his foxes. "Which one of you wants to belong to Cho-chan?"

They looked at him curiously and a little silver/white furred vixen asked what they all were thinking. "Who's Cho-chan?"

"My intended. Your lady." He grinned.

The same female who spoke nodded. "I volunteer. As your intended, she needs protection and a feeling of clan." This vixen, Kitlala, was proud to volunteer for this job. She wanted to be with someone who Youko cared for and trusted.

"Glad for the volunteer, Kitlala." He picks her up. "Arigato."

"You're welcome. I hope she likes me."

"I'm sure she will." Youko smiled, carrying her away, waving good bye to his other foxes.

They settled back, relaxing in their home.

Youko smiled when he saw Inuyasha. "Hey."

Inuyasha smiled. "Hey. Kitlala voluenteered?"

"Yep." He ran his fingers through her fur.

Inuyasha smirked. "Cho's gonna love her, you know that? Totosai's gonna work with Hiei and get a Tetsusaiga replica ready with a protection charm on it for Kagome. I just have to pick it up tomorrow and autograph it."

"Nice!" Youko laughed.

Inuyasha nodded. "Yeah. How're you gonna keep Kitlala a surprise until the party tomorrow, man?"

"I'll keep her in the bus." He grinned.

Inuyasha nodded. "Cool. Well, it's getting pretty late...you should get her settled and then we should head in for dinner."

"The day went by so quickly..." Youko hid the fox and followed Inuyasha up to the shrine.

Inuyasha nodded. "Yeah, but at least you discovered you can fall in love, man. That's good, right?" Inuyasha had a gloating smirk on his face.

He shot his friend a look. "Alright, fine. You won."

"So...have you ever been happier to lose a bet?" He could tell his friend wasn't mad.

Youko hid his eyes under his hair, smiling a little. "Never been this happy..."

Inuyasha smiled and walked into the kitchen. "Higurashi-san, we're back." His stomach was growling quite loudly in hunger.

Mrs. Higurashi grinned and handed them plates of curry. "Here."

Inuyasha remembered his previous experience with curry, but ate anyways. This was for two reasons. First was that he didn't want to seem rude. Secondly, he was too hungry to care; his taste buds would have to suffer.

Youko ate it with no problem. He loved spicy food.

Cho ate happily, and with more energy now that Youko had arrived. She smiled at him. Inuyasha chuckled. "What, was she that miserable with Youko off the shrine, Kags?"

Kagome nodded. "She didn't see why he had to be gone."

Inuyasha whispered in Kagome's ear. "The same reason I did...getting a birthday present for his girl."

Kagome blushed. "You didn't have to get me anything!"

"I know...I want to, Kagome. It's no problem, honestly." He had never been happier for demon healing...he was very grateful his fang had grown back already.

Kagome kissed his cheek. "You're so sweet..."

Inuyasha kissed her on the lips. "You're worth more than any amount of money I could spend on a present."

She kissed him back. "I love you..."

"I love you too, Kagome..." After eating her food, Cho's head was drooping before it jerked back upright. This repeated 3 or 4 times.

Youko wrapped an arm around her shoulder. "Tired?"

Cho nodded. "Hai...but I don't want to be away from you during the night again tonight...I'm afraid I'm gonna have another freaky dream like last night..."

He hugged her. "Don't worry...I'll sleep next to you."

Cho looked at Mrs. Higurashi. "Is it okay, Higurashi-san? I don't think I'll be able to sleep without him beside me...please?"

"Go ahead...but no funny business!" She said sternly, looking at Youko.

Cho smiled. "He wouldn't dare, should he want to get anything from me at all any time soon...would you, love?"

"No, I wouldn't." He laughed, sweatdropping.

Mrs. Higurashi nodded. "Okay, good to hear. Go on, then. Sweet dreams, you two." Cho yawned, resting her head on Youko's shoulder.

"Good night, Higurashi-san." Youko led her up to Kagome's room.

Kagome frowned. "Where will I sleep?"

"We finished setting up the guest room for her, she and Youko can stay there, dear." Cho told the same thing to Youko, grabbing her pj's. "Our room is the next one down the hall, Youko...if you have something to change into for bed, change...otherwise, just get into bed, and I'll be there as soon as I'm changed, okay?"

"Sure." Youko took off his shirt and laid back in the bed.

Cho blushed, quickly changing into her pj's. Her speed wasn't fast enough to hide the fading stretch marks on her sides or scars on her back, however.

Youko's eyes widened, reaching out to touch her back. "Did something happen?"

Cho blushed. "It was a stupid mistake on my part. I insisted on riding a young stallion, helping my aunt, even though he was too much horse for me. He spooked, and I was thrown. I managed to fall on my back, but it was on rough pavement, so it cut my back up really bad...I needed stiches. I'm lucky I didn't scar worse than that."

He traced the scars on her back. "Oh wow..."

Cho nodded, sitting on the bed. "It hurt a lot, but I couldn't let him get away with throwing me. I finished the lesson with him, got him to canter on the right lead, then I dismounted and my aunt drove me to the hospital to get stitched up."

"That's dangerous...you might've gotten an infection by being on a horse...those aren't the cleanest animals..."

"Horses are a lot cleaner than cattle. And there little danger when they're cared for properly. He was just too green for me, he respects me now."

"Good." Youko grinned.

Cho yawned, pulling the back of her pj's down and rolling over to snuggle up to him. "Let's just get some sleep, Youko...I'm exausted..."

"Of course." He held her. "Good night..."

She snuggled into his chest and fell asleep in his embrace. Inuyasha kissed Kagome again. "I'll see you in the morning, Kagome...I love you."

Kagome blushed. "Good night, Inuyasha. I love you too."

He smiled and headed out to the bus. He smiled at the little fox when he entered. "Just us tonight, girl. Youko and Cho are staying in the house."

Kitlala yipped and curled around Inuyasha's feet.

Inuyasha smiled at the little vixen and petted her before going to sleep. It would be an important day for both of them tomorrow.

Kagome pulled the blanket up over her head, falling asleep quickly.

Inuyasha was the first to wake up in the morning, and he smiled, stroking the little kitsune. "You ready to go in and meet your mistress, Kitlala?"

Kitlala yipped and followed Inuyasha out of the bus.

Inuyasha smiled and knocked on the door. When nobody answered, he checked the door handle and found it open. He picked Kitlala up and walked upstairs with her. Following Youko and Cho's scents, he led the way to the bedroom and opened it while knocking.

Youko looked up. "Hey."

"Can I come in, man? I brought Kitlala, I thought you might want to give Cho her present before the party."

"Sure."

Inuyasha grinned, carrying the little fox in with him and putting her down. Kitlala bounded onto the bed and sniffed at the girl in Youko's arms tenatively before looking at Youko. "This is my mistress?" She yipped softly.

Youko nodded. "Cho...this is your present..."

Cho groaned, waking up slowly and seeing a beautiful little fox. "Really? She's for me?"

"Really. Her name's Kitlala."

Cho smiled and picked her up and hugged her gently. "I love her...she's perfect!" She stroked Kitlala gently. "It an honor to meet you, Kitlala." The little vixen's tail wagged wildly as she licked Cho's face. This made Cho giggle happily.

Youko smiled. "Glad you like her."

Cho giggled, placing Kitlala down and kissing Youko lovingly. "I love her...she's perfect...just like the youkai man who gave her to me...I love you, Youko."

Youko blushed. "No problem."

Cho smiled, and Inuyasha smirked. "Youko, do you think you and Cho can keep Kagome busy while I go get the Tetsusaiga replica for her?"

Youko nodded. "Of course."

Inuyasha grinned. "Thanks, man. I owe you one. I just want everything to be perfect for Kagome...she's special, ya know?"

"I know, Inuyasha." Youko grinned at him.

Cho giggled. "Can we introduce Kaggie to Kitlala, please, Youko?" Her eyes shined happily.

Youko nodded, taking the fox in his arms.

Cho giggled and rushed to Kagome's room, barely knocking before she opened the door. Inuyasha chuckled, knowing his intended would be in good hands, and went out to get the replica from Totosai.

"Kaggie, guess what Youko got me?!" Cho's voice was filled with excitement.

Kagome looked up from her textbook. "I don't know. What?"

Cho giggled again, taking Kitlala from Youko as he caught up. "A fox! Her name's Kitlala...isn't she just perfect?"

"She's sooo cute!" Kagome gushed, rushing over to pet her.

Kitlala wagged her tail and yipped, happy that her mistress was happy. "I know! It's a dream come true!"

Kagome ran a hand over Kitlala's coat, smiling. "She's beautiful."

"Yeah, I know. Like I said, she's perfect...Wanna take her for a walk around the shrine after breakfast?"

"Sure!" Kagome grinned.

Cho's eyes widened. "Oh...I completely forgot that we don't have any fox chow!" She pouted, disappointed at that fact.

"We'll get some, ok?"

Cho nodded. "Though that doesn't help with her breakfast, Kaggie."

Kagome rolled her eyes, a little exasperated. "We can feed her some meat or something. Foxes are carnivorous anyway."

Cho nodded. "Hai, I know that...but they have specific dietary needs. Cooking their meat actually takes away some of the nutrients they need, you know."

"Then don't cook it."

Cho smiled, looking at Youko. "Does she have any favorites, Youko?"

Youko nodded. "Beef."

Cho smiled and picked Kitlala up. "C'mon, girl. Breakfast time." Then she walked to the kitchen and found a good, fox-sized cut of good beef and fed it to her by hand. Kitlala ate out of Cho's hand happily, her tail wagging as she licked the leftover blood from her mistress' hand. Cho smiled, happy to finally have a fox of her own. Youko grinned.

"I guess I did choose the perfect gift for her, huh, Kagome?" He couldn't take his eyes off of Cho and Kitlala as they played together.

Kagome nodded. "Absolutely."

"Kagome...can you keep a secret?" Youko was blushing, a rare occurance under normal curcumstances.

"Of course." She looked curious.

Youko sighed. "Kitlala is more than a regular domesticated fox...she's a lesser kitsune youkai. If she and Cho were to share blood, not only would they always know where the other was, but Cho would be able to understand the kitsune language...but I wasn't going to blood-bond them without Cho's consent."

"And you want me to get Cho to agree?"

"If you could...it'd help Kitlala protect her better if Cho understood when Kitlala speaks."

"Of course."

He grinned. "Thanks, Kagome. I'll owe you one if you can convince her."

"No problem." Kagome giggled.

He winked. "And kitsune never go back on their word."

Kagome frowned and hit him lightly. "You know I have a man. And you're with my best friend, so don't even think about it, you perv."

"That's not what I mean, Kagome. A wink is the closest kitsune can come to a kitsune promise with humans...since humans don't have fox tails."

"I see." She eyed him suspiciously.

"Ask Cho about the Kitsune Promise, she probably knows."

Kagome shook her head with a sigh. "No, I believe you."

"It'd be best to ask her anyways, so you can understand...She can probably explain it better than I can. I'm gonna go out to the bus to get dressed for today...be back soon, so tell Cho, okay?" Youko blushed, knowing that after last night, he'd have to take care of something in the tour bus' bathroom before returning.

"Of course." Kagome nodded.

With a thankful bow, he ran out towards the bus.

Kagome turned to pet Kitlala and talk to Cho.

"Where did Youko go in such a hurry?" Cho asked, sadness showing in her eyes.

"He's getting dressed.." Kagome looked at her friend, worried. "You ok?"

"Yeah, just concerned...why?"

"Well, whenever he leaves you get all depressed..."

"I love him. I notice you get down when Inuyasha's away, too." She sighed. "Kitsune are very social, physical contact youkai...I saw you talking to him...anything in particular you want to know? I know you studied Inu lore more than Kitsune lore."

"Well, nothing really...But I was wondering what you thought of blood bonds?"

"Blood bonds? Those are extremely powerful bonds, made by exchanging blood through a cut in the same spot on the body on both beings. It's mainly used to bind protector to protectee...or to tie a human mate's lifespan to his or her demon partner. I've always found them interesting, cool...and wanting to experience it. Once again...why?"

"Youko wanted to form one between you and Kitlala." Kagome smiled.

Cho's eyes widened. "You mean...she's a lesser kitsune youkai?"

"Yep."

Cho smiled. "I'd love to form a blood bond with her."

"Tell him when he gets back, 'kay?" Kagome giggled.

"Yeah, I will. Is there anything he mentioned that made you curious, as far as kitsune go?"

"Not really. Why do you ask?"

"I saw you hit him."

"Well...He was hitting on me. Gave some crappy excuse for why he winked at me when he said kitsune always keep promises."

"Did it have to do with the legendary Kitsune promise?"

"He said that."

Cho sighed. "Listen, when a kitsune makes a kitsune promise...it's like a pinky promise for humans, but they entwine tails instead. A kitsune's honor is dependent on it's power, how many tails it has, and how many promises it keeps. That's why it's a great honor to have a kitsune make the Kitsune promise to another being. Since humans don't have tails, a Kitsune and a human wink at each other to seal the deal instead. Rejecting the promise is an insult to his honor, Kags."

"I didn't reject it. I was offended at the gesture. He shouldn't do that shit, he knows I know virtually nothing about kitsune lore."

"Kags...it's a deeply ingrained part of Kitsune nature. To him, it probably seemed like you rejected the promise...and that's as bad as calling a dog demon that's 700 years old or older a weak pup...You know how bad that is, as far as honor goes, don't you, Kags?"

"Why am I suddenly the bad guy here?" Kagome stood up, chagrined. She fumed and stomped out of the room.

As she stomped out of the room, Inuyasha had been walking into it, and they bumped into each other. "Oi! What's wrong?" He had a strangely shaped package behind his back, though it was about as tall as he was.

Kagome's face crumpled and she hugged Inuyasha. "Youko's hitting on me, but he isn't and Cho's backing him up and now I'm being turned into the problem, and...and..." She cried incoherently.

Inuyasha sighed. "I've told him time and again to shake hands and not wink when making a promise...the damned fox never listens...Don't worry about it, Kags." He hugged her a moment. "Besides...don't ya wanna open my present for ya?" With this he handed her the strange bundle he'd been carrying.

Kagome blushed, wiping her eyes. "It's so big..."

He smiled. "Open it, why don't ya?"

She opened it. "Tetsusaiga..." She gaped, running a finger over the blade.

He smiled. "Take a close look at the blade, Kagome." He pointed towards the middle, where he'd signed it for her.

She gasped, the signature catching her eye.

He smiled. "Happy belated birthday, Kagome." His golden eyes glowed with love.

"Arigato, Inuaysha." She hugged him tightly, smiling brightly.

"You're welcome, Kagome...I love you." He hugged his girl, his ears twitching as he heard Youko come back in.

"I love you too..." Kagome stiffened, sensing a demonic aura.

Inuyasha turned, keeping Kagome behind him. "How many times have I told you not to use the wink when making promises to humans YOU'RE NOT WITH, YOUKO?!" Inuyasha asked with a vicious snarl.

Youko held up his hands in a defensive gesture. "I keep forgetting, Inuyasha. Gomen ne."

"Don't apologize to me, apologize to my Kagome!" He snarled, his face flashing purely demonic for a moment.

Youko turned from Inuyasha and looked at Kagome, who was peeking over her lover's shoulder. "I'm sorry, Kagome..."

Inuyasha waited, smiling. It was up to his girl whether or not to forgive his friend.

Kagome nodded. "It's alright."

Inuyasha stepped aside with Kagome. "Well, I think you were eager to go to your girl, right?"

"Right." Youko walked past them and into the room.

Cho looked up and smiled. "Youko! It took you an awfully long time to get dressed, my love..." You could see how much she'd missed him in her eyes.

"Sorry, had to get by Inuyasha."

She kissed him. "Kagome told me...about you wanting to form a blood bond between Kitlala and I...and I accept it."

He kissed back. "Really?"

Cho nodded. "Yeah...how would we do it?"

"We'll have to give each of you a drop of blood."

Cho nodded, sitting still in readiness for the ritual.

Youko drew some of her blood and Kitlala's.

Seeing Kitlala's bleeding cut, she pressed her own cut to that of the little kitsune, starting the exchange from body to body.

Youko smiled, watching a faint red glow emit from the wounds.

The glow spread from the wounds to surround both beings being blood bonded. Before long, the wounds healed, and Cho smiled, waiting to see what her kitsune would say to her first.

Kitlala stepped back and shook out her fur. "Konnichiwa, Cho-sama."

Cho smiled. "Konnichiwa, Kitlala-chan. Please, you don't need to be so formal with me. You are my kitsune, yes...but I'm not huge on formalities."

The kitsune hesitated. "Then I can call you...Cho-san? or would chan be preferable?"

"Cho-chan, please. You may be my kitsune...but I'd also like to consider you as my friend."

Kitlala's voice got higher with happiness. "Thank you so much, Cho-chan."

Cho smiled. "You're very welcome, Kitlala-chan. I'm glad that Youko gave you to me...I've always loved kitsune." She hugged the little vixen. "After breakfast, I'll take you out to explore the shrine, okay?"

"Okay." The kitsune yipped and nuzzled Cho's hand.

She smiled. "You're just perfect, Kitlala." She kissed her kitsune's head between the ears. "Are you still hungry? I can give you more to eat."

"No, thank you. I'm fine."

She smiled and fixed herself some breakfast, looking at Kagome, Inuyasha and Youko with a question in her eyes.

Kagome tilted her head to the side. "You ok?"

"Yeah, just wondering if you guys wanted to make breakfast for yourselves, or if you wanted me to cook for you."

"Cook for us, please?" Youko piped up, smiling.

Inuyasha nodded, grinning. Cho sighed. "Same for you, Kaggie?"

"Yes, if it's not too much trouble." Kagome smiled.

"Not at all! What does everyone want?" She was beaming, loving the fact that she got to cook for 2 days in a row.

"Omrice!" Youko called in unison with Inuyasha, who yelled. "an Omlet!" and Kagome rolled her eyes at the boys. "I'll have what Youko's having. I haven't had omrice in a while."

Cho nodded, going right to work. Before long, their meals were finished and served. She served the meals, smiling the whole time. "And to drink?"

"Milk all around!" Kagome interjected before the boys could speak.

Cho nodded, pouring and serving 3 tall glasses of milk. "Are you thirsty too, Kitlala?"

Kitlala looked up. "Some water, please."

Cho nodded, getting a bowl and filling it with pure, clean water for Kitlala, serving it smoothly. "There you go, Kitlala."

Kitlala yipped and lapped it up. "Thank you."

"You're very welcome, Kitlala." She poured some juice for herself and sat down next to Youko, smiling happily at him.

Youko smiled back.

"Youko...nobody even says anything about your childhood, even in the more censored way...Why is that?" Cho looked curiously at her kitsune youkai boyfriend, hoping he'd confide in her.

He looked uncomfortable. "Not here..."

"I'm sure Inuyasha and Kagome want to know, too. They're your friends, just like I'm your potential mate, right?" Inuyasha watched, waiting to see how his band mate would respond.

Youko stood up from the table. "I'm not ready for this. Inuyasha, I'll be waiting in the bus."

Inuyasha nodded, watching his friend go. Cho sighed, finishing her meal. Tension was high between Cho and Youko through the rest of the day. She didn't understand why he wouldn't share the tale with them...with her. She sighed as he left for the bus again at the end of the day, going to her room with Kitlala at her heels.

Kagome looked over at her best friend, both worried and angry. Why wouldn't Youko just tell her about his childhood? What was the big deal?

Tomorrow was Friday, and Sesshomaru would be coming. Inuyasha decided that he'd get Youko to admit why in front of Sesshomaru...if it was the last thing he did.