Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. I'm also not making a cent of profit from this; it's merely all for the funzys.

Beginning note: I have this entire short story finished on my computer; so no worries; there are only about 10 chapters, in varying drabble lengths. And there will be a sequel, to which I haven't wrote yet. I wasn't intending to write this at all; but after seeing the great LACK of any good Kouga/Kagome stories out there that don't involve Inuyasha cheating on her with Kikyo, I decided to write one. Enjoy.

Tropic

Kagome was having a decidedly wonderful day as she made her way through the park, trying to find the perfect sunny spot to eat her lunch. It wasn't often she got to take a lunch break, what with the shrine needing so much work. She usually took a bit or two of her bento in between whatever tasks needed to be done that day, so she was thrilled when Grandpa told her to actually take a break.

Which was perfect timing, since during the spring the trek though the forested area behind the shrine was so worth it to come out and sit in the sun; not too cold as to require her to bundle up, nor was it tropical heat of summer. She'd always loved the sitting on the hill and overlooking the city as she ate. They weren't too far from downtown, but the area surrounding The Sunset Shrine was protected, all parks and hiking trails; holy land. So from her perch on the hilly mountain side she could see all of the modern life, have it if she wanted it, but it was separated from the peacefulness of her home.

It was while she was searching for the perfect spot that she spotted him. A young man with his hands over his eyes, sitting in the shade of an old tree. He looked completely normal in his trainers and sweatshirt sporting the 'Whirlwind Constructions' logo, so Kagome was hesitant about approaching him -as his body language clearly stated he didn't want company- but he looked like he was in pain, so the miko in her couldn't turn away from him.

Smoothing her hands slightly over her priestess garb nervously, kagome approached, crouching down in front of him slightly to block the sun. "Sir? Are you alright?" she asked, placing a hand on his shoulder and causing him to jerk back in surprise.

"I'm fine, woman." He hissed, hands never leaving his eyes.

"You don't look fine," she retorted with a snort, looking him over. It was then she noticed the delicately pointed ears that were slightly obscured by his hair, and realized what was now so glaringly obvious. "You're a Youki aren't you? It's too bright out here."

At his non committal grunt of acknowledgement and bearing of his fangs at her, she went fishing in her bad for her sunglasses, forcing his hands away from his eyes that where screwed shut to force them onto his face.

"There. Next time just come back to the shrine and not act like such a jerk when someone's trying to help you; all demons know it's The Sunset Shrine's policy to help and provide sanctuary for all Youki in need." And with that she walked away with her bento box having decided it was too much of an effort to trying and be social and leaving the demon to mope in peace.

Note: First chapters Ahoy! A thank you to The Hatter Theory, who made me write it, Lyra who helped me name it, and Cadeyrn Lux who helped me write a summery for it.