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Chapter Three - Coming to a Decision

Haley soon found herself blushing at how close Kouga seemed to be. He watched, with mirth in his eyes, as her face turned from dreamy to shocked and to embarrassed, all while he held her. She noticed his small snicker and quickly grew enraged.

Are you toying with me, you shaggy fur ball? Oh I can't believe I almost was taken in! I will not be such an easy conquest! And if you think I'll go down without clawing my way out, you're in for a surprise!

Her eyes narrowed and spoke softly, "I don't suggest you toy with me." A sharp "pop" was heard, followed by a loud yelp. Haley sat with her arms crossed, on the floor, casting glares at Kouga, who now held his hands to his ears. He whimpered and began to rub his ears tenderly. Haley angry glares soon softened and turned to worried ones. She then noticed a long, thick, fuzzy tail on Kouga.

He has a TAIL! What's with that? It's looks so fuzzy, I just want to touch it. I wonder how it would feel? No Haley! You just boxed the mans ears and NOW you wanna engaged in some skin ship? N-O! And think how that must hurt, being part wolf and all! Now apologize!

Haley shook her head fiercely and scooted closer to Kouga quietly. She gently reached her hand over his shoulder, and he jerked back in shock.

What's she gonna do now? Tear my hair out?

Kouga watched every muscle in her body move slowly towards him. She sat in front of him on both knees and glanced at his now red ears. She sighed quietly and pulled a small bowl of water near, that Ginta and Hakkaku had been kind enough to leave. Kouga watched in surprise as Haley tore off the bottom hem of her tank top, underneath her sweater and dipped it into the cool water. She then raised the soaked rag and gently wiped his ears.

"Gomen." she whispered. "I'm just not use to people joking with me like that."

"What made you think I was joking?" he interrupted.

She glanced up as he held her hand still to his cheek.

"I wasn't playing with you. I'm very serious."

"But you don't even know me. You don't know where I come from, who my parents are, why I'm here, or even . . . !" she was cut off by him pressing his lips softly to hers.

"Can't we do that as we go along? I want to know all about you."

Oh my word! He's serious about me! Do I want this? I hardly know him. He's been nothing but caring, and seems to like me. What did Pappy use to say? "Don't let love pass you by. Few are the ones who find it. And when you do, hold on tight." I think I'll try, just this once. He feels different than what I'm normally use to, but not in a bad way.

Haley slowly nodded her head at Kouga. He smiled his wolfish grin and tossed her over his shoulder.

"Great! Now we need to get some rest, so we can get up early for tomorrow." he informed her as he tossed her gently on a pile of furs in a small room, in the cave system.

"What's tomorrow?" she asked.

"You'll see!" he smirked and began to undress.

"Woah, Woah! I may have agreed to get to know you, but not get to know you like that! You go sleep somewheres else, ya hear?"

He quickly pounced on top of her and hugged her body close to his.

"Don't worry I won't do anything bad." he reassured her.

Her face grew cold in the night air. Sighing her defeat, she turned to the only source of warmth available to her and snuggled in Kougas embrace, as she drifted off to sleep. He stroked her hair softly and held her closer, before dozing off himself.

Whew! I'm sorry for such a long wait on this one. My other story must have so many mad at me. (It's been even longer for that one!) But I've got an outline for that one so I'll hopefully give them all a big upload to make up for it. Anyway, let me know what you think so far. Press the REVIEW button. You know you want to! Come on, press it! Press it! Press it! Press it!

Haley - Why do I feel like we're being taunted on a dare? You know, "Kiss her! Kiss her! Kiss her!" as the crowd closes in on you. Andy, calm down girl. You'll get some more reviews. Have a little faith.

Andy'slove - Ok. And thanks to the ones who have reviewed so far! You make me want to continue the story! Ja Ne!