InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Little Moments ❯ Canine Rivalry ( Chapter 13 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

So I decided to take a stab at a drabble series. I have been largely inspired by my favorite authoress, Forthright. I highly suggest you check out her stuff. Its amazing! This particular idea was given to me as I listened to "Little Moments" by Brad Paisley.
Explanation: This series will follow the first year of the newly mated couple of Kagome and Inuyasha. It will be small highlights throughout their relationship, moments when they remind each other why they love one another.
Disclaimer: I claim no ownership over these characters. They belong to the lovely Rumiko Takahashi! I just like to borrow them from time to time.
Updates will be short! I also am unsure as to how often I will update, but we'll take it was we go. Now on with the show!

Little Moments – Canine Rivalry

Inuyasha's good day abruptly came to an end when the stench of wolf assaulted his senses just outside his home. With a snarl, he barreled into the house. Hearing the two in the kitchen, the territorial inu came to a halt in the entrance way.

Kagome sat with the mangy wolf at their kitchen table. Two cups of tea lay before the couple, as well as an array of assorted snacks. So not only was the bastard putting his paws all over his mate, but he was also eating his food and drinking his tea in his house!

Kagome gasped, finally noticing her seething mate in the doorway. Her eyes flew to the clock. "Inuyasha! I didn't realize it was that late already." She paused, gesturing to the man across from her, "I ran into Kouga-kun while doing some errands after school and invited him over for some tea to catch up. I guess we just lost track of time."

Inuyasha's eyes narrowed on the smug wolf as he stomped over to sit next to Kagome. The two never got along, though it was to be expected. Kouga and Kagome briefly dated in college before Inuyasha got up the courage to confess his feelings. The relationship hadn't last long and it had ended amicably, but the damn idiot still spouted off that she was his woman!

"Eh, nice to see ya Muttface! Ya know, I still don't understand how you convinced Kags to be your mate."

Inuyasha growled and Kagome blushed. The wolf turned his gaze back to the little miko. "You know Kagome, if the mutt ever treats you poorly, you can always come back to me."

"Oh that's it!" Inuyasha snarled, getting up from his chair to throttle the idiot. Kagome quickly intervened, pushing him back into his seat. She got up after glaring at him to refresh her tea. "Play nice Inu."

Kouga laughed. "Ya, play nice Inu!"

The snide remark earned him a slap upside the head with a small burst of reiki, singeing some of his hair. Kouga yelped as Kagome eyed him. "Both of you," she threatened. "And don't let Ayame hear you saying things like that! Aren't you two expecting your first pup sometime soon?"

Kouga smiled sheepishly as he rubbed the back of his head. "Ya, in a few weeks. Speaking of Ayame, I better get going. She'll skin my tail if I'm late for dinner again."

The wolf nodded to Inuyasha and grabbed the miko's hand, placing a quick kiss to her knuckles while ignoring the hanyou's growls.

"Let's not wait so long before we see each other again alright?"

Kagome smiled and agreed. After showing him out, Kagome made her way back to the kitchen to confront her sulky puppy. Sure enough, he was still seated at the table, arms crossed with an adorable scowl on his face. She hid a grin as she walked over to him, wrapping her arms around his neck and resting her cheek on the top of his head.

"You just had to invite that bastard over didn't you? We'll never get the stink outta here!" Inuyasha turned in his chair and pulled Kagome into his lap. Discreetly trying to cover her in his scent, he put his arms around her. The damn wolf must have been all over her to account for the strength of his stench. Bastard.

Kagome giggled, knowing his instincts were going haywire. "Inu, you know he only acts that way to get a rise out of you."

"Keh! Bastard needs to learn to keep his paws to himself!"

"You know I only have eyes for you right?" she asked, blinking innocently at him and subtly baring her neck.

Inuyasha smirked at her attempts to calm him. He stood up suddenly, spurring the small woman in his arms to squeak. "Of course you do! Now let's take care of that awful stink on you," he said as he headed towards the bathroom. "By the time I'm through with you, no one will doubt who you belong to!"

A/N: Hey guys! Hope you enjoyed this installment! Just wanted to give you a heads up about further updates. I am going out of town this Saturday (5/7) and won't be back till the 17th. My husband is taking me on a super secret road trip! I have no idea where we are going but I am excited! As I won't have access to my computer I won't be able to write during this time. But never fear! I will still be thinking of ideas and will be back before you know it. I will most likely have one more update before I leave, but this is a warning in case I don't have time. Special thanks to my recent reviewers: SplendentGoddess and sutlesarcasm! You guys are seriously the best ^_^
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