InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Secret Love ❯ Chapter 18 ( Chapter 18 )
[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any of its characters as they all belong to Rumiko Takahashi.
Chapter 18
Kagome sat down and leaned back against the side of the Bone Eater's well. She really hoped Bankotsu was somewhere nearby and came to the well just to see if she was there. She hadn't seen him in almost two weeks and she missed him. They had started back toward Kaede's village to rest up before their next encounter with Naraku, but he had needed to travel in the opposite direction, so there was no way they could meet. Logically, she thought it was for the best as it was a miracle that Inuyasha had yet to catch any trace of him or his group on the wind, as they had always been so close by. She didn't want to think about what could have happened if their two groups did ever encounter one another and a fight broke out. But emotionally, she wished that neither of them had any obligations and just could stay with each other all day, everyday, carefree.
Kagome took a moment to ponder on Inuyasha. He hadn't been acting himself lately. He spent more and more time alone in a tree, usually one that wasn't very close by either. And what time he did spend with them, he was quiet and seemed to be lost in his own world. A part of her was worried for him but she figured he was trying to focus on Naraku.
They were closing in on Naraku, everyone could feel it. Bankotsu had secretly been finding jewel shards and passing them along to Kagome instead of Naraku, only keeping the one's his brothers had possessed so as not to draw suspicion. Surprisingly, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru had decided to be civil with each other, at least until Naraku's demise, and then, Sesshomaru had declared, Inuyasha would die along with him, to which Inuyasha had replied by saying in his dreams.
Kagome sighed and peered into the surrounding forest. "If he isn't here in twenty minutes, I'll go," she decided aloud.
As she waited, Kagome thought about the last time she had met with Bankotsu…
Flashback
Kagome walked towards where Bankotsu was sure to be waiting for her. She was so happy that the summer was finally here and she no longer had to study like crazy and cram for stressful geometry tests. Finals were over and all she had to focus on now was finding the jewel shards, destroying Naraku, and making out with her boyfriend. She smiled as said boyfriend came into view. Damn he's sexy, she thought to herself as she observed the young assassin leaning against a scarred tree with his halberd resting carelessly on his shoulder. Her pace sped and soon their things were on the ground and she was wrapped within his arms.
"Hey, Kagome," he said with his signature quirk of mouth that was more smirk than smile.
Kagome smiled in return, tilting her head back to receive his kiss. She was not disappointed. Bankotsu lowered his mouth to hers and boldly thrust his tongue into her mouth to dance with hers as if it were his own. It might as well be with how much time his tongue has spent there recently, Kagome mused. They hadn't gone as far as they had in her room that one day since they had been back, but Bankotsu seemed set on getting there real soon.
Kagome giggled as she broke the kiss for a much needed breath. Bankotsu turned with her still in his arms so they had switched positions with her leaning against the tree and him in front of her. For a second he glanced down at the fallen Banryuu that had been not so kindly placed down before he put his arms around Kagome. He couldn't just leave him lying there like that. Kagome watched amused as Bankotsu hurriedly reached down for his beloved halberd before gently stroking the debris it had gathered from the ground off of its covering. Then, as if to make up for his harsh treatment, took great care in setting it down to lean against the tree.
Kagome held in a laugh at his satisfied expression as he turned back to her, locking her in by placing his hands on either side of her head against the tree.
"Now where were we?" he asked as his expression quickly turned to one of lust.
Bankotsu resettled his lips against hers. Kagome moaned as Bankotsu's tongue invaded her mouth and coaxed hers into a familiar dance. Kagome slid her hands up over his abs and chest to link around his neck, enjoying the feel of his muscles beneath his clothing. Bankotsu suppressed the shudder that wanted to take hold as her touch caused electrical shivers to travel up his spine. He lifted his hands off of the tree and let them glance down Kagome's sides to settle on her hips, which he grabbed and brought forward to connect with his. Kagome let out a small moan at the contact. She was pretty sure of where this was going and she had no objections. But first…
She could tell he was upset when she broke the kiss. Both of their breathing came out in pants as they stared at each other heatedly.
"You know what today is, right?" Kagome asked hopefully and a little breathlessly.
Bankotsu's brow furrowed. "Well, almost six moons have passed, but I can't say for sure," he said, confused.
Kagome rolled her eyes, slightly disappointed. When did calendars get invented, anyway?
"Well I can't fault you for not having the forethought to keep track of how many days have past, I guess, but today, my good sir, marks our two month anniversary!," she said happily.
A question mark marred his face, not understanding what she was talking about.
Kagome sighed. "We have been dating for two months, exactly, as of today," she explained.
His features smoothed before an indent formed under the purple star on his forehead between his brows. "So?"
Kagome looked appalled. "'So'? What do you mean, 'so'? This is a big day! I'll admit I didn't say anything on our one month anniversary because I forgot my self, which I'm very ashamed of and tried to make up for now, but you can't say so! Anniversaries are important!"
He was again confused. "I thought they only mattered if you were married?"
She paused. "Well they used to, I guess. But in my time, almost all romantic relationships constitute an anniversary of some sort," she defended. "But anyway, today is our two month anniversary and you can expect to celebrate every month we are together from here on out. Okay?" she asked. He nodded. "Good. Now I know you didn't know so I don't expect anything in return, but I got you an anniversary present!" she said excitedly, slipping out from under his arms to get to her backpack. She unzipped it and pulled out a heart shaped mound of fabric that had arms and a face. He had no idea what it was. Bankotsu looked at her as if she had gone insane.
"I got it when I was at home last week. I saw it at the mall and just had to get it for you!" She looked like she was trying to choke it. Suddenly, it started singing. He jumped but would deny it later.
"L – Is for the way you look at me. O – Is for the only one I see."
"V – Is very, very," Kagome started to sing along and Bankotsu thought his eyes would pop out from how wide they were. "Extra-ordinary. E – Is even more than anyone that you adore. And Love, is all that I can give to you. Love, is more than just a game for two. Two, with love can make it. Take my heart but please don't break it. Love, was made for me and you!" Kagome giggled and extended it towards him. "Here's my heart, Bankotsu. I promise you'll have it for ever," she said sweetly.
At that, he smiled, understanding the double meaning. He took the offending object, now certain and relieved that she hadn't completely lost her mind. "Thanks, Kagome," he said politely. "And I promise not to break it."
She smiled before reattaching her mouth to his. He dropped the thing, opting to hold her instead. Soon they were right back where they were before she interrupted. When the kiss was broken next, it was Bankotsu that did so and Kagome was the one upset. She looked up at him, clearly disappointed with the lack of contact, and he again smirk-smiled.
"C'mon. Why don't we go somewhere more… comfortable?" he said, taking her hand in one of his and grabbing his present in the other, placing both her back pack and Banryuu over his shoulder. "I know just the right place."
Kagome tagged along beside him, not really certain where they were going or how it was, if it actually was, different and more comfortable than the spot they had previously occupied. After about 5 more minutes of walking she got her answer. He had lead her to the hot spring that she and her friends had found earlier in the day, the one she had been planning on bathing in after she parted ways with Bankotsu. It wasn't a particularly large pool of water, but it would do. Stones and boulders of different sizes and shapes littered the surrounding area, some imbedded within the spring. To Kagome, it was perfect.
Bankotsu stopped next to a flat rock and set their things very carefully atop it before he turned to face her. There was an expression within his eyes that was a mixture of feelings that Kagome couldn't quite identify. Without a word, he grasped her hand and led her to the water's edge.
"You feel up to a bath?" he asked with that same intensity written over his features.
"Sure," she replied unconfidently, having mixed emotions herself at this point.
She knew where this would lead and she was more than ready, as the wetness at the juncture of her thighs could attest to that, but she couldn't help the nervousness that was creeping over her. It was her first time after all.
Some of her nervousness dissipated as Bankotsu returned his hands to her hips and his mouth to hers. She couldn't deny the rightness she felt when he kissed and touched her. As she fell deeper into the kiss, she felt Bankotsu yanking her shirt upward, startling her. She pulled away from the kiss to gaze into his heated lust-filled eyes. He yanked more aggressively.
"This needs to come off. Now," he said in a tone of voice that was both slightly dangerous and terribly arousing.
She figured that was the voice he used to threaten and frighten his opponents, and figured that it should also frighten her, but it didn't. What it did do was make her want him all the more. She made quick work in removing it. As soon as the shirt cleared the top of her head and slid down her arms it was on the ground and forgotten. Bankotsu took in the vision before him but wasn't satisfied with what he saw. She still had on entirely too much clothing.
"Why don't you remove all of this as well?" he said gesturing to the rest of her wardrobe.
He stood back as she began to take off her shoes and socks, still not revealing the areas he'd most like to see. He started to grow impatient and decided to help her out in the process. He reached behind her and tried to find the clasp he had seen her use before to undo it. When he found it, he wasted no time in unhooking it, having only a little difficulty. He slid it down her arms and it joined her shirt on the ground. She reached to push down her skirt but he beat her to it, taking her panties with it. When she was completely naked, he pleasured himself with the sight of what he could he see of her in the dim light of night.
"You're beautiful, Kagome," he said, in slight awe.
A blush filled her cheeks at his praise, which she hoped he couldn't see. "I could say the same for you, even with all your clothes on," she said mischievously, hinting that she wanted him naked, too.
Bankotsu smirked before he skillfully removed his armor and untied his obi. Soon he was just as naked as she, his clothing discarded alongside hers. Kagome's eyes widened at the sight of his manhood, blushing at her first up close and personal view of the male anatomy. Bankotsu's smirk widened.
"You like what you see, Kagome," he said seductively.
Her blush deepened. Her eyes took in the length of his semi-erect penis and how it jutted out proudly under a fine tapering of hair leading from his navel downwards.
"Um, I guess," she squeaked. "It's very… big."
He smirked and laughed sexily before he grabbed a hold of her hand and began leading her into the hot spring. Kagome stopped short, earning a quizzical glance that also hinted at his slight annoyance at the delay. Kagome offered an impish smile, released her hand from his, and turned toward her bag, from which she extracted two bottles. She twisted back to face him smiling to hint that she was ready to proceed.
Bankotsu glanced at the bottles in her hands, recognizing them as the soaps that she used on her hair and body from her time. He turned and proceeded to enter the hot spring, enjoying the warmth of the water on his already slightly heated skin. Kagome followed and settled down on a rock covered by just a couple inches or so of water in a shallow area close to the edge. She allowed the bottles to rest on a rock close by that peaked over the top of the water and dunked down to wet her hair. When she came back up, she watched as Bankotsu undid the perfect braid he always wore. When he was done, she gestured for him to join her on her perch.
"C'mere, Ban. I want to wash your hair." He gave her a look but complied.
As he was a bit away from her, he just dove under the surface and swam to her. He resurfaced at her feet, water glistening down his chest in the bright light of the moon and stars. Kagome's breath caught at the beauty of her man. At that moment she felt like the luckiest girl in the world. How could someone that perfect want her? She knew that if he could read her thoughts he would strongly disagree. He had exclaimed to her on more than one occasion that he was far from perfect; he was a killer. But Kagome liked to look past what he saw as imperfections. She only saw them as being apart of his occupation, which was also apart of him, just as being the protector of the Shikon Jewel was apart of her.
She turned him to settle between her legs, sitting in the shallow water that barely reached his shoulders. She stroked his long raven hair, slightly jealous that his was so much longer and softer than hers. She had very thick hair that was a pain on hot days. Bankotsu's was like silk underneath her fingertips. She grabbed the bottle of shampoo and squeezed a hefty amount into her palm. She worked it into a lather throughout his hair, leaning forward to really work it in.
Bankotsu stifled the urge to groan as he felt Kagome's breasts press into his back. He could feel them rubbing up and down as her hands massaged his scalp, causing her nipples to harden slightly. He wanted so badly to grasp them in his hands. He felt his erection graduate from semi-hard to a full blown hard-on. He didn't know if he was relieved or disappointed when she pulled away to tell him it was time to rinse.
He swam to a slightly deeper area and ran his hands through his hair get the soap out. By the time he was done, he was disappointed to see that Kagome was nearly done with washing her own hair, so he couldn't return the favor. As she rinsed, he spotted the body wash at the bank and had an even better idea. He rejoined her, a smirk on his face.
"Hey, Kagome. How's about you wash me and I'll wash you," he said, taking satisfaction in the wide-eyed expression that crossed her face, followed by her ever-present blush that was visible even in the dark.
She smiled shyly. "Um, sure." She reached behind her to grab the body wash. "Do you want me to wash you first or you…? Do you want to wash me first?" she asked, uncertain.
"Hmm. How about you wash me first?" he said with a smirk, causing her blush to deepen. He loved seeing her blush.
It stayed with her as she uncapped the body wash and squirted some into her palm. She worked it into a lather before she spread it over his left arm, figuring that was the safest place to start.
"I hope you don't mind that I'm making you smell like a girl," Kagome said apologetically.
Bankotsu looked at her, just now noticing the flowery scent of his hair and the berry scent that was wafting from the skin of his arms and that she was massaging the soap onto.
"It's a small price to pay," he murmured, thinking that he didn't mind it so much if Kagome was the one who was applying it and he was sure to derive much pleasure from the process.
% **LEMON START! SKIP AHEAD TO NEXT WARNING IF NO LIKEY** %
Kagome didn't respond. She finished with his other arm and then moved to wash his back. She stopped just above his well-muscled rear end, not wanting to go there yet. She circled back around and got a bit more body wash before starting on his chest. Her face heated when she felt his nipples tighten under her fingers when they caressed over them. She tried to ignore the growing heat and weight of his renewed arousal as it rose up near her thigh, but couldn't resist a peek. Her hands had trailed down his chest and rested on his lower stomach as she stared down at his fully erect cock.
"Go ahead and touch it, Kagome," He whispered huskily above her head.
She looked up into his eyes and saw the love interlaced with a heavy dose of lust within them. She tentatively settled her soapy hand onto it and gave an experimental stroke. Bankotsu's breath hitched and he let out a hiss. Emboldened by his reaction, she squeezed it slightly before again stroking it, base to tip. Bankotsu groaned in response. Kagome was fascinated by the way his foreskin slid up and down his shaft with the movement of her hand. She set a regular rhythm going, not removing her eyes from the task before her.
Bankotsu was embarrassed at how quickly she was drawing him to a climax. But he figured it had been a while since he had a decent orgasm seeing as he hadn't lain with any woman since he had become involved with Kagome. It seemed as though it would have been wrong to do so. He almost regretted it now as he released her grip on him, wanting to delay the inevitable.
"How about I wash you now?" he said hoarsely.
Kagome looked up at him, nervous again. "Okay."
She handed him the bottle of body wash and stood tensely, waiting for him to start. While Bankotsu was much bolder in ministrations, he didn't immediately go for the parts of her anatomy that he so desperately wanted to touch. He washed every other part of her body, pointedly avoiding the most prominent below-the-waist areas and her chest, saving those for last.
When the rest of her was covered in suds, he took his time working a lather upon her breasts. He cupped her perfect mounds in his hands, noticing how they fit within them perfectly with a certain satisfaction. As he massaged them, focusing on her nipples, his eyes took it all in. The way her nipples hardened beneath his touch; the flush that entered her cheeks; the mixture of emotions within her beautiful chocolate eyes; the almost inaudible gasps the slipped past her parted lips at every rotation his hands made over her pebble-hard peaks. He was tempted to lower his mouth to them but figured that could wait until later.
He regrettably lowered his hands from her breasts in favor of caressing her very cute derriere. Then he figured he could only resist touching his true desire for only so long. His hands snaked to the other side of her body, slowly creeping towards the folds that concealed the molten core of her womanhood. By then there wasn't much soap left on his hands but he was too eager to touch to replenish it. When his fingers made contact, Kagome gasped quite loudly. It was a totally different feeling when someone else's hand was "down there." The touch of his fingers had sent tingles speeding throughout her body, most settling where his fingers were now exploring, causing her breath to quicken.
Bankotsu located the little bud that rested beneath the neatly trimmed patch of hair and gently caressed it, causing Kagome to cry out softly. It was beautiful. He could feel the heat radiating from her core and gave in to the urge to explore within it. He gently prodded his middle finger within her and felt her muscles contract around its intrusion. Bankotsu groaned at he same time as she. The warmth and wetness was unbelievable. The tightness around his finger was just as extraordinary.
He allowed his finger to start a rhythm within her passage, loving the feel of it and the sounds that she made. Soon he added a second finger and gave in to the need to taste the tempting rosebuds of her breasts. He lowered his mouth to her left nipple, giving it a long lick. Kagome was startled at the added sensation and moaned in approval. Her fingers threaded through his hair, locking his head to her breast, loving his ability to multi-task. He ran his tongue over her nipple again and sucked it behind his teeth slightly, biting down just hard enough for her to feel it, but not for it to hurt. He coaxed the peak to hardness it had yet to achieve and laved at it lazily. Kagome released another moan as her breathing became ragged. She could feel her muscles slowly start to tense up as Bankotsu switched breasts and began to deliver to the other nipple the same treatment.
Meanwhile, he added another finger to join the others and sped up the pace. Kagome began to buck slightly against his hand, unable to stifle her moans if she wanted to. Her muscles tightened around his fingers at every withdrawal, as if trying in vain to keep them within her. Bankotsu removed his mouth from her breast to focus fully on the task at hand. He added his thumb to the equation by using it to caress the little bundle of nerves, causing Kagome to go off the deep end. Kagome cried out as the climax wracked her body, her inner walls convulsing around his fingers. Bankotsu rested his mouth on hers, removed his fingers and caressed her body as she relaxed and came down off of her high, slumping against him. He wasted no time in rinsing both of their bodies off and placed Kagome upon the rock which had previously held the bottles of soap (which now found themselves resting at the edge of the spring where he had thrown them), recognizing her previous perch as one that would call for some uncomfortable positioning. This one, however, had ample surface space and was at just the right height for what he planned to transpire.
Kagome, in control of herself again, smiled at the after-shock tingles running throughout her body. "Wow, Ban. That was amazing," she praised dreamily.
He, of course, smirked. "That was only just the beginning." He sobered slightly, but only slightly, before adding, "If you can handle more."
Her smile turned reassuring. "I can. I'm more than ready to take the next step." Her gaze traveled down to his painfully hard erection and let her version of a smirk grace her features. "It appears that you are, too."
Bankotsu laughed. "Maybe I should get to the part where I show just how… ready I am."
He didn't allow her to reply as took her mouth again. They explored each other's bodies again, hands shying from no location. Kagome boldly grabbed a hold of his erection, pumping it briefly before bringing it closer to her entrance. Bankotsu broke the kiss, laying her back against the rock and opening her legs more to rest on either side of his hips. The tip of his shaft rested against her and he pushed slightly, sliding past the petals protecting the flower within. Kagome grasped his biceps, tensing against the penetration.
He kissed her. "Relax. Freezing up like this will only make it worse," he said softly.
She slowly relaxed. He resumed, slipping the head within her entrance, pausing briefly and pulling back slightly before pushing back in, more of his shaft disappearing within her. When he came to the barrier that was her hymen, he figured fast was better than slow. He pulled back again to where he was almost all the way out, then pushed back in as gently and quickly as he could, filling her completely.
Kagome gasped, tempted to cry out loudly, but held it back. Until that point it had mostly just felt uncomfortable, as his erection was much larger than his fingers. But when he had entered her that final time, she had felt a sharp pain rip through her, bringing tears to her eyes, and she blinked them back, not allowing them to fall. Bankotsu stilled for a moment, allowing her to adjust to his intrusion. He leaned over and kissed her softly, apologizing silently. He listened as she reined in her breathing and closed his eyes against the tight clenching of her muscles around him.
When she felt it was okay for him to continue, she nodded slightly, wrapping her arms around his shoulders as he held his position over her by bracing his hands on either side of her head on the rock beneath her. He began the beautiful dance of their bodies by sliding out almost completely before firmly filling her again. His thrust started out in a slow rhythm before, at Kagome's urging, they took on a faster pace. He reveled in her moans as she lifted her legs to wrap around him moved her hips against his, thrust for thrust.
Just because he had put it off didn't excuse the fact that it had been a while since he had climaxed, and as such, the tightening in his belly soon creped up on him. He didn't want to release before Kagome did, so he figured it was best if he got her there soon. He slowed his thrusts slightly and used his right hand to massage the bundle of nerves resting there. Kagome moaned more vocally, placing her hand over his. He removed his own hand, letting her caress herself. He groaned at the arousing sight, and continually alternated speeds as he drew closer.
An inkling of sanity punctured the lust induced haze of his mind, and as Kagome finally released, clenching almost painfully tight onto his member, he thrust rapidly within her a last few times before pulling out and releasing into the warm spring water. It was a method of prevention he had used on a number of occasions before and, even if they had yet to discuss how their future was to turn out, a child did not play into it, at least not at the moment. He knew that Kagome hadn't really thought about what the consequences of this act could possibly be had he not pulled out when he did, which she probably hadn't expected.
He was proven correct as Kagome, chest heaving, stared up at him with surprise and realization written over her features. He rested beside her on the rock, also trying to catch his breath.
% **LEMON END! (YOU CAN OPEN YOUR EYES NOW)** %
Slowly, she calmed down. When her breathing and heart rate had returned to normal, she sat up and turned her head to look at him.
"Thanks. I should have thought of that before," she said quietly, eyes soft.
Bankotsu resisted the urge to roll his eyes. Despite the fact that this was serious and he understood she meant it, he couldn't help but think that no doubt this only added to her idiotic thinking that deep down he was good and perfect.
"You don't have to thank me. It would have affected me just as much as you." He smirked to lighten the mood. "Besides, how can you expect to think straight with all of this?" he said, gesturing to his naked form.
Kagome actually did roll her eyes. "Get over it. Are you trying to say that you're more attractive than I am so you can actually think straight around me?" Kagome said in mock offense.
Bankotsu let his eyes travel over her body and stroked his chin as if he was actually considering it. "Yeah, pretty much."
He laughed at the disbelieving look upon her face. Then, with a surprising show of strength, she pushed him hard and he toppled over into the spring. It was her turn to laugh this time as he resurfaced, mouth wide open. But he quickly showed her the error in her ways as a wicked grin splayed itself over his face and he advanced on her. Kagome quickly scrambled to her feet and leaped into the water the opposite side of the rock from him. It was hard to run in water but she made it to the edge and let a triumphant smile spread across her lips, thinking she had evaded him. But she was wrong. She let out a yelp as strong arms wrapped around her from behind. She was suddenly turned and tossed over a broad shoulder.
"Bankotsu! I'm sorry, just put me down, please! Noo!" she exclaimed as she felt him lift up onto the rock they had recently vacated.
Her protests went unheeded. He firmly grasped her limbs as she tried to wiggle away. Then she was flying. She landed with a big splash and flailed to the surface. She gasped for air. She glared at him as he stood as if some great defeater of evil atop the rock, arms crossed over his chest and a smirk on is lips.
"That was very mean. I said sorry and you still threw me in here!" she yelled.
He lifted one shoulder and then let it drop. "What can I say? I always hold a grudge. Besides, my policy says revenge was one of the best things ever invented."
Kagome swam towards shore. He really had thrown her far. "Well I have my own form of revenge. It's getting late, or shall I say early, and I have to leave. And I'm not going to kiss you goodbye, so there!" She reached shore and gathered her clothes and the soaps, hoping Bankotsu's scent didn't cling to her too much after that last dunk, and went to her bag, preparing to head back to camp. Bankotsu was right on her heals.
"No, wait a minute Kagome. I have to talk to you," he said, grabbing her elbow.
She yanked her arm away. "Whatever it is, it can wait until tomorrow night," she said stubbornly.
"Well that's what I have to talk to you about. I know you're heading back to the village, but me and my brothers are under Naraku's orders to take care of a little problem. Starting tomorrow morning, we are heading north. I don't know when we'll be able to meet up again," Bankotsu said, his tone almost suggesting he was afraid of how she would react.
Kagome's anger dissolved, sadness replacing it. She turned to face him and wrapped her arms around him. He automatically returned the embrace. She pulled back and looked up at him with her heart in her eyes.
"Why didn't you tell me before? I take back what I said. Of course you can have a goodbye kiss." To prove it she kissed him on the lips before placing little pecks over his cheeks.
"Kagome it's okay. I didn't tell you earlier because I didn't want all of our time spent together tinged with sadness. I wanted it to be happy."
She smiled. "Well, seeing as we aren't going to see each other for a while, we might as well spend the whole night together. And it'll give us more time to have fun," she said, and there was no mistaking her meaning.
Bankotsu smirked. "What did I say? Just can't resist my hot bod."
This time, Kagome laughed. "It is indeed very hot." And she proceeded in showing him just how hot she thought it was.
End Flashback
Kagome smiled at the memory before sighing. Bankotsu had yet to show up. Disappointed, Kagome prepared to head back to Kaede's. Suddenly a figure appeared before her. She smiled brightly, her spirits immediately lifted.
"Hey, B–." Kagome froze, as did the greeting on her lips as her eyes encountered the silvery hair and puppy ears that could only belong to Inuyasha.
A/N: WHOA! Who saw that coming? I sure didn't! Please review!
Chapter 18
Kagome sat down and leaned back against the side of the Bone Eater's well. She really hoped Bankotsu was somewhere nearby and came to the well just to see if she was there. She hadn't seen him in almost two weeks and she missed him. They had started back toward Kaede's village to rest up before their next encounter with Naraku, but he had needed to travel in the opposite direction, so there was no way they could meet. Logically, she thought it was for the best as it was a miracle that Inuyasha had yet to catch any trace of him or his group on the wind, as they had always been so close by. She didn't want to think about what could have happened if their two groups did ever encounter one another and a fight broke out. But emotionally, she wished that neither of them had any obligations and just could stay with each other all day, everyday, carefree.
Kagome took a moment to ponder on Inuyasha. He hadn't been acting himself lately. He spent more and more time alone in a tree, usually one that wasn't very close by either. And what time he did spend with them, he was quiet and seemed to be lost in his own world. A part of her was worried for him but she figured he was trying to focus on Naraku.
They were closing in on Naraku, everyone could feel it. Bankotsu had secretly been finding jewel shards and passing them along to Kagome instead of Naraku, only keeping the one's his brothers had possessed so as not to draw suspicion. Surprisingly, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru had decided to be civil with each other, at least until Naraku's demise, and then, Sesshomaru had declared, Inuyasha would die along with him, to which Inuyasha had replied by saying in his dreams.
Kagome sighed and peered into the surrounding forest. "If he isn't here in twenty minutes, I'll go," she decided aloud.
As she waited, Kagome thought about the last time she had met with Bankotsu…
Flashback
Kagome walked towards where Bankotsu was sure to be waiting for her. She was so happy that the summer was finally here and she no longer had to study like crazy and cram for stressful geometry tests. Finals were over and all she had to focus on now was finding the jewel shards, destroying Naraku, and making out with her boyfriend. She smiled as said boyfriend came into view. Damn he's sexy, she thought to herself as she observed the young assassin leaning against a scarred tree with his halberd resting carelessly on his shoulder. Her pace sped and soon their things were on the ground and she was wrapped within his arms.
"Hey, Kagome," he said with his signature quirk of mouth that was more smirk than smile.
Kagome smiled in return, tilting her head back to receive his kiss. She was not disappointed. Bankotsu lowered his mouth to hers and boldly thrust his tongue into her mouth to dance with hers as if it were his own. It might as well be with how much time his tongue has spent there recently, Kagome mused. They hadn't gone as far as they had in her room that one day since they had been back, but Bankotsu seemed set on getting there real soon.
Kagome giggled as she broke the kiss for a much needed breath. Bankotsu turned with her still in his arms so they had switched positions with her leaning against the tree and him in front of her. For a second he glanced down at the fallen Banryuu that had been not so kindly placed down before he put his arms around Kagome. He couldn't just leave him lying there like that. Kagome watched amused as Bankotsu hurriedly reached down for his beloved halberd before gently stroking the debris it had gathered from the ground off of its covering. Then, as if to make up for his harsh treatment, took great care in setting it down to lean against the tree.
Kagome held in a laugh at his satisfied expression as he turned back to her, locking her in by placing his hands on either side of her head against the tree.
"Now where were we?" he asked as his expression quickly turned to one of lust.
Bankotsu resettled his lips against hers. Kagome moaned as Bankotsu's tongue invaded her mouth and coaxed hers into a familiar dance. Kagome slid her hands up over his abs and chest to link around his neck, enjoying the feel of his muscles beneath his clothing. Bankotsu suppressed the shudder that wanted to take hold as her touch caused electrical shivers to travel up his spine. He lifted his hands off of the tree and let them glance down Kagome's sides to settle on her hips, which he grabbed and brought forward to connect with his. Kagome let out a small moan at the contact. She was pretty sure of where this was going and she had no objections. But first…
She could tell he was upset when she broke the kiss. Both of their breathing came out in pants as they stared at each other heatedly.
"You know what today is, right?" Kagome asked hopefully and a little breathlessly.
Bankotsu's brow furrowed. "Well, almost six moons have passed, but I can't say for sure," he said, confused.
Kagome rolled her eyes, slightly disappointed. When did calendars get invented, anyway?
"Well I can't fault you for not having the forethought to keep track of how many days have past, I guess, but today, my good sir, marks our two month anniversary!," she said happily.
A question mark marred his face, not understanding what she was talking about.
Kagome sighed. "We have been dating for two months, exactly, as of today," she explained.
His features smoothed before an indent formed under the purple star on his forehead between his brows. "So?"
Kagome looked appalled. "'So'? What do you mean, 'so'? This is a big day! I'll admit I didn't say anything on our one month anniversary because I forgot my self, which I'm very ashamed of and tried to make up for now, but you can't say so! Anniversaries are important!"
He was again confused. "I thought they only mattered if you were married?"
She paused. "Well they used to, I guess. But in my time, almost all romantic relationships constitute an anniversary of some sort," she defended. "But anyway, today is our two month anniversary and you can expect to celebrate every month we are together from here on out. Okay?" she asked. He nodded. "Good. Now I know you didn't know so I don't expect anything in return, but I got you an anniversary present!" she said excitedly, slipping out from under his arms to get to her backpack. She unzipped it and pulled out a heart shaped mound of fabric that had arms and a face. He had no idea what it was. Bankotsu looked at her as if she had gone insane.
"I got it when I was at home last week. I saw it at the mall and just had to get it for you!" She looked like she was trying to choke it. Suddenly, it started singing. He jumped but would deny it later.
"L – Is for the way you look at me. O – Is for the only one I see."
"V – Is very, very," Kagome started to sing along and Bankotsu thought his eyes would pop out from how wide they were. "Extra-ordinary. E – Is even more than anyone that you adore. And Love, is all that I can give to you. Love, is more than just a game for two. Two, with love can make it. Take my heart but please don't break it. Love, was made for me and you!" Kagome giggled and extended it towards him. "Here's my heart, Bankotsu. I promise you'll have it for ever," she said sweetly.
At that, he smiled, understanding the double meaning. He took the offending object, now certain and relieved that she hadn't completely lost her mind. "Thanks, Kagome," he said politely. "And I promise not to break it."
She smiled before reattaching her mouth to his. He dropped the thing, opting to hold her instead. Soon they were right back where they were before she interrupted. When the kiss was broken next, it was Bankotsu that did so and Kagome was the one upset. She looked up at him, clearly disappointed with the lack of contact, and he again smirk-smiled.
"C'mon. Why don't we go somewhere more… comfortable?" he said, taking her hand in one of his and grabbing his present in the other, placing both her back pack and Banryuu over his shoulder. "I know just the right place."
Kagome tagged along beside him, not really certain where they were going or how it was, if it actually was, different and more comfortable than the spot they had previously occupied. After about 5 more minutes of walking she got her answer. He had lead her to the hot spring that she and her friends had found earlier in the day, the one she had been planning on bathing in after she parted ways with Bankotsu. It wasn't a particularly large pool of water, but it would do. Stones and boulders of different sizes and shapes littered the surrounding area, some imbedded within the spring. To Kagome, it was perfect.
Bankotsu stopped next to a flat rock and set their things very carefully atop it before he turned to face her. There was an expression within his eyes that was a mixture of feelings that Kagome couldn't quite identify. Without a word, he grasped her hand and led her to the water's edge.
"You feel up to a bath?" he asked with that same intensity written over his features.
"Sure," she replied unconfidently, having mixed emotions herself at this point.
She knew where this would lead and she was more than ready, as the wetness at the juncture of her thighs could attest to that, but she couldn't help the nervousness that was creeping over her. It was her first time after all.
Some of her nervousness dissipated as Bankotsu returned his hands to her hips and his mouth to hers. She couldn't deny the rightness she felt when he kissed and touched her. As she fell deeper into the kiss, she felt Bankotsu yanking her shirt upward, startling her. She pulled away from the kiss to gaze into his heated lust-filled eyes. He yanked more aggressively.
"This needs to come off. Now," he said in a tone of voice that was both slightly dangerous and terribly arousing.
She figured that was the voice he used to threaten and frighten his opponents, and figured that it should also frighten her, but it didn't. What it did do was make her want him all the more. She made quick work in removing it. As soon as the shirt cleared the top of her head and slid down her arms it was on the ground and forgotten. Bankotsu took in the vision before him but wasn't satisfied with what he saw. She still had on entirely too much clothing.
"Why don't you remove all of this as well?" he said gesturing to the rest of her wardrobe.
He stood back as she began to take off her shoes and socks, still not revealing the areas he'd most like to see. He started to grow impatient and decided to help her out in the process. He reached behind her and tried to find the clasp he had seen her use before to undo it. When he found it, he wasted no time in unhooking it, having only a little difficulty. He slid it down her arms and it joined her shirt on the ground. She reached to push down her skirt but he beat her to it, taking her panties with it. When she was completely naked, he pleasured himself with the sight of what he could he see of her in the dim light of night.
"You're beautiful, Kagome," he said, in slight awe.
A blush filled her cheeks at his praise, which she hoped he couldn't see. "I could say the same for you, even with all your clothes on," she said mischievously, hinting that she wanted him naked, too.
Bankotsu smirked before he skillfully removed his armor and untied his obi. Soon he was just as naked as she, his clothing discarded alongside hers. Kagome's eyes widened at the sight of his manhood, blushing at her first up close and personal view of the male anatomy. Bankotsu's smirk widened.
"You like what you see, Kagome," he said seductively.
Her blush deepened. Her eyes took in the length of his semi-erect penis and how it jutted out proudly under a fine tapering of hair leading from his navel downwards.
"Um, I guess," she squeaked. "It's very… big."
He smirked and laughed sexily before he grabbed a hold of her hand and began leading her into the hot spring. Kagome stopped short, earning a quizzical glance that also hinted at his slight annoyance at the delay. Kagome offered an impish smile, released her hand from his, and turned toward her bag, from which she extracted two bottles. She twisted back to face him smiling to hint that she was ready to proceed.
Bankotsu glanced at the bottles in her hands, recognizing them as the soaps that she used on her hair and body from her time. He turned and proceeded to enter the hot spring, enjoying the warmth of the water on his already slightly heated skin. Kagome followed and settled down on a rock covered by just a couple inches or so of water in a shallow area close to the edge. She allowed the bottles to rest on a rock close by that peaked over the top of the water and dunked down to wet her hair. When she came back up, she watched as Bankotsu undid the perfect braid he always wore. When he was done, she gestured for him to join her on her perch.
"C'mere, Ban. I want to wash your hair." He gave her a look but complied.
As he was a bit away from her, he just dove under the surface and swam to her. He resurfaced at her feet, water glistening down his chest in the bright light of the moon and stars. Kagome's breath caught at the beauty of her man. At that moment she felt like the luckiest girl in the world. How could someone that perfect want her? She knew that if he could read her thoughts he would strongly disagree. He had exclaimed to her on more than one occasion that he was far from perfect; he was a killer. But Kagome liked to look past what he saw as imperfections. She only saw them as being apart of his occupation, which was also apart of him, just as being the protector of the Shikon Jewel was apart of her.
She turned him to settle between her legs, sitting in the shallow water that barely reached his shoulders. She stroked his long raven hair, slightly jealous that his was so much longer and softer than hers. She had very thick hair that was a pain on hot days. Bankotsu's was like silk underneath her fingertips. She grabbed the bottle of shampoo and squeezed a hefty amount into her palm. She worked it into a lather throughout his hair, leaning forward to really work it in.
Bankotsu stifled the urge to groan as he felt Kagome's breasts press into his back. He could feel them rubbing up and down as her hands massaged his scalp, causing her nipples to harden slightly. He wanted so badly to grasp them in his hands. He felt his erection graduate from semi-hard to a full blown hard-on. He didn't know if he was relieved or disappointed when she pulled away to tell him it was time to rinse.
He swam to a slightly deeper area and ran his hands through his hair get the soap out. By the time he was done, he was disappointed to see that Kagome was nearly done with washing her own hair, so he couldn't return the favor. As she rinsed, he spotted the body wash at the bank and had an even better idea. He rejoined her, a smirk on his face.
"Hey, Kagome. How's about you wash me and I'll wash you," he said, taking satisfaction in the wide-eyed expression that crossed her face, followed by her ever-present blush that was visible even in the dark.
She smiled shyly. "Um, sure." She reached behind her to grab the body wash. "Do you want me to wash you first or you…? Do you want to wash me first?" she asked, uncertain.
"Hmm. How about you wash me first?" he said with a smirk, causing her blush to deepen. He loved seeing her blush.
It stayed with her as she uncapped the body wash and squirted some into her palm. She worked it into a lather before she spread it over his left arm, figuring that was the safest place to start.
"I hope you don't mind that I'm making you smell like a girl," Kagome said apologetically.
Bankotsu looked at her, just now noticing the flowery scent of his hair and the berry scent that was wafting from the skin of his arms and that she was massaging the soap onto.
"It's a small price to pay," he murmured, thinking that he didn't mind it so much if Kagome was the one who was applying it and he was sure to derive much pleasure from the process.
% **LEMON START! SKIP AHEAD TO NEXT WARNING IF NO LIKEY** %
Kagome didn't respond. She finished with his other arm and then moved to wash his back. She stopped just above his well-muscled rear end, not wanting to go there yet. She circled back around and got a bit more body wash before starting on his chest. Her face heated when she felt his nipples tighten under her fingers when they caressed over them. She tried to ignore the growing heat and weight of his renewed arousal as it rose up near her thigh, but couldn't resist a peek. Her hands had trailed down his chest and rested on his lower stomach as she stared down at his fully erect cock.
"Go ahead and touch it, Kagome," He whispered huskily above her head.
She looked up into his eyes and saw the love interlaced with a heavy dose of lust within them. She tentatively settled her soapy hand onto it and gave an experimental stroke. Bankotsu's breath hitched and he let out a hiss. Emboldened by his reaction, she squeezed it slightly before again stroking it, base to tip. Bankotsu groaned in response. Kagome was fascinated by the way his foreskin slid up and down his shaft with the movement of her hand. She set a regular rhythm going, not removing her eyes from the task before her.
Bankotsu was embarrassed at how quickly she was drawing him to a climax. But he figured it had been a while since he had a decent orgasm seeing as he hadn't lain with any woman since he had become involved with Kagome. It seemed as though it would have been wrong to do so. He almost regretted it now as he released her grip on him, wanting to delay the inevitable.
"How about I wash you now?" he said hoarsely.
Kagome looked up at him, nervous again. "Okay."
She handed him the bottle of body wash and stood tensely, waiting for him to start. While Bankotsu was much bolder in ministrations, he didn't immediately go for the parts of her anatomy that he so desperately wanted to touch. He washed every other part of her body, pointedly avoiding the most prominent below-the-waist areas and her chest, saving those for last.
When the rest of her was covered in suds, he took his time working a lather upon her breasts. He cupped her perfect mounds in his hands, noticing how they fit within them perfectly with a certain satisfaction. As he massaged them, focusing on her nipples, his eyes took it all in. The way her nipples hardened beneath his touch; the flush that entered her cheeks; the mixture of emotions within her beautiful chocolate eyes; the almost inaudible gasps the slipped past her parted lips at every rotation his hands made over her pebble-hard peaks. He was tempted to lower his mouth to them but figured that could wait until later.
He regrettably lowered his hands from her breasts in favor of caressing her very cute derriere. Then he figured he could only resist touching his true desire for only so long. His hands snaked to the other side of her body, slowly creeping towards the folds that concealed the molten core of her womanhood. By then there wasn't much soap left on his hands but he was too eager to touch to replenish it. When his fingers made contact, Kagome gasped quite loudly. It was a totally different feeling when someone else's hand was "down there." The touch of his fingers had sent tingles speeding throughout her body, most settling where his fingers were now exploring, causing her breath to quicken.
Bankotsu located the little bud that rested beneath the neatly trimmed patch of hair and gently caressed it, causing Kagome to cry out softly. It was beautiful. He could feel the heat radiating from her core and gave in to the urge to explore within it. He gently prodded his middle finger within her and felt her muscles contract around its intrusion. Bankotsu groaned at he same time as she. The warmth and wetness was unbelievable. The tightness around his finger was just as extraordinary.
He allowed his finger to start a rhythm within her passage, loving the feel of it and the sounds that she made. Soon he added a second finger and gave in to the need to taste the tempting rosebuds of her breasts. He lowered his mouth to her left nipple, giving it a long lick. Kagome was startled at the added sensation and moaned in approval. Her fingers threaded through his hair, locking his head to her breast, loving his ability to multi-task. He ran his tongue over her nipple again and sucked it behind his teeth slightly, biting down just hard enough for her to feel it, but not for it to hurt. He coaxed the peak to hardness it had yet to achieve and laved at it lazily. Kagome released another moan as her breathing became ragged. She could feel her muscles slowly start to tense up as Bankotsu switched breasts and began to deliver to the other nipple the same treatment.
Meanwhile, he added another finger to join the others and sped up the pace. Kagome began to buck slightly against his hand, unable to stifle her moans if she wanted to. Her muscles tightened around his fingers at every withdrawal, as if trying in vain to keep them within her. Bankotsu removed his mouth from her breast to focus fully on the task at hand. He added his thumb to the equation by using it to caress the little bundle of nerves, causing Kagome to go off the deep end. Kagome cried out as the climax wracked her body, her inner walls convulsing around his fingers. Bankotsu rested his mouth on hers, removed his fingers and caressed her body as she relaxed and came down off of her high, slumping against him. He wasted no time in rinsing both of their bodies off and placed Kagome upon the rock which had previously held the bottles of soap (which now found themselves resting at the edge of the spring where he had thrown them), recognizing her previous perch as one that would call for some uncomfortable positioning. This one, however, had ample surface space and was at just the right height for what he planned to transpire.
Kagome, in control of herself again, smiled at the after-shock tingles running throughout her body. "Wow, Ban. That was amazing," she praised dreamily.
He, of course, smirked. "That was only just the beginning." He sobered slightly, but only slightly, before adding, "If you can handle more."
Her smile turned reassuring. "I can. I'm more than ready to take the next step." Her gaze traveled down to his painfully hard erection and let her version of a smirk grace her features. "It appears that you are, too."
Bankotsu laughed. "Maybe I should get to the part where I show just how… ready I am."
He didn't allow her to reply as took her mouth again. They explored each other's bodies again, hands shying from no location. Kagome boldly grabbed a hold of his erection, pumping it briefly before bringing it closer to her entrance. Bankotsu broke the kiss, laying her back against the rock and opening her legs more to rest on either side of his hips. The tip of his shaft rested against her and he pushed slightly, sliding past the petals protecting the flower within. Kagome grasped his biceps, tensing against the penetration.
He kissed her. "Relax. Freezing up like this will only make it worse," he said softly.
She slowly relaxed. He resumed, slipping the head within her entrance, pausing briefly and pulling back slightly before pushing back in, more of his shaft disappearing within her. When he came to the barrier that was her hymen, he figured fast was better than slow. He pulled back again to where he was almost all the way out, then pushed back in as gently and quickly as he could, filling her completely.
Kagome gasped, tempted to cry out loudly, but held it back. Until that point it had mostly just felt uncomfortable, as his erection was much larger than his fingers. But when he had entered her that final time, she had felt a sharp pain rip through her, bringing tears to her eyes, and she blinked them back, not allowing them to fall. Bankotsu stilled for a moment, allowing her to adjust to his intrusion. He leaned over and kissed her softly, apologizing silently. He listened as she reined in her breathing and closed his eyes against the tight clenching of her muscles around him.
When she felt it was okay for him to continue, she nodded slightly, wrapping her arms around his shoulders as he held his position over her by bracing his hands on either side of her head on the rock beneath her. He began the beautiful dance of their bodies by sliding out almost completely before firmly filling her again. His thrust started out in a slow rhythm before, at Kagome's urging, they took on a faster pace. He reveled in her moans as she lifted her legs to wrap around him moved her hips against his, thrust for thrust.
Just because he had put it off didn't excuse the fact that it had been a while since he had climaxed, and as such, the tightening in his belly soon creped up on him. He didn't want to release before Kagome did, so he figured it was best if he got her there soon. He slowed his thrusts slightly and used his right hand to massage the bundle of nerves resting there. Kagome moaned more vocally, placing her hand over his. He removed his own hand, letting her caress herself. He groaned at the arousing sight, and continually alternated speeds as he drew closer.
An inkling of sanity punctured the lust induced haze of his mind, and as Kagome finally released, clenching almost painfully tight onto his member, he thrust rapidly within her a last few times before pulling out and releasing into the warm spring water. It was a method of prevention he had used on a number of occasions before and, even if they had yet to discuss how their future was to turn out, a child did not play into it, at least not at the moment. He knew that Kagome hadn't really thought about what the consequences of this act could possibly be had he not pulled out when he did, which she probably hadn't expected.
He was proven correct as Kagome, chest heaving, stared up at him with surprise and realization written over her features. He rested beside her on the rock, also trying to catch his breath.
% **LEMON END! (YOU CAN OPEN YOUR EYES NOW)** %
Slowly, she calmed down. When her breathing and heart rate had returned to normal, she sat up and turned her head to look at him.
"Thanks. I should have thought of that before," she said quietly, eyes soft.
Bankotsu resisted the urge to roll his eyes. Despite the fact that this was serious and he understood she meant it, he couldn't help but think that no doubt this only added to her idiotic thinking that deep down he was good and perfect.
"You don't have to thank me. It would have affected me just as much as you." He smirked to lighten the mood. "Besides, how can you expect to think straight with all of this?" he said, gesturing to his naked form.
Kagome actually did roll her eyes. "Get over it. Are you trying to say that you're more attractive than I am so you can actually think straight around me?" Kagome said in mock offense.
Bankotsu let his eyes travel over her body and stroked his chin as if he was actually considering it. "Yeah, pretty much."
He laughed at the disbelieving look upon her face. Then, with a surprising show of strength, she pushed him hard and he toppled over into the spring. It was her turn to laugh this time as he resurfaced, mouth wide open. But he quickly showed her the error in her ways as a wicked grin splayed itself over his face and he advanced on her. Kagome quickly scrambled to her feet and leaped into the water the opposite side of the rock from him. It was hard to run in water but she made it to the edge and let a triumphant smile spread across her lips, thinking she had evaded him. But she was wrong. She let out a yelp as strong arms wrapped around her from behind. She was suddenly turned and tossed over a broad shoulder.
"Bankotsu! I'm sorry, just put me down, please! Noo!" she exclaimed as she felt him lift up onto the rock they had recently vacated.
Her protests went unheeded. He firmly grasped her limbs as she tried to wiggle away. Then she was flying. She landed with a big splash and flailed to the surface. She gasped for air. She glared at him as he stood as if some great defeater of evil atop the rock, arms crossed over his chest and a smirk on is lips.
"That was very mean. I said sorry and you still threw me in here!" she yelled.
He lifted one shoulder and then let it drop. "What can I say? I always hold a grudge. Besides, my policy says revenge was one of the best things ever invented."
Kagome swam towards shore. He really had thrown her far. "Well I have my own form of revenge. It's getting late, or shall I say early, and I have to leave. And I'm not going to kiss you goodbye, so there!" She reached shore and gathered her clothes and the soaps, hoping Bankotsu's scent didn't cling to her too much after that last dunk, and went to her bag, preparing to head back to camp. Bankotsu was right on her heals.
"No, wait a minute Kagome. I have to talk to you," he said, grabbing her elbow.
She yanked her arm away. "Whatever it is, it can wait until tomorrow night," she said stubbornly.
"Well that's what I have to talk to you about. I know you're heading back to the village, but me and my brothers are under Naraku's orders to take care of a little problem. Starting tomorrow morning, we are heading north. I don't know when we'll be able to meet up again," Bankotsu said, his tone almost suggesting he was afraid of how she would react.
Kagome's anger dissolved, sadness replacing it. She turned to face him and wrapped her arms around him. He automatically returned the embrace. She pulled back and looked up at him with her heart in her eyes.
"Why didn't you tell me before? I take back what I said. Of course you can have a goodbye kiss." To prove it she kissed him on the lips before placing little pecks over his cheeks.
"Kagome it's okay. I didn't tell you earlier because I didn't want all of our time spent together tinged with sadness. I wanted it to be happy."
She smiled. "Well, seeing as we aren't going to see each other for a while, we might as well spend the whole night together. And it'll give us more time to have fun," she said, and there was no mistaking her meaning.
Bankotsu smirked. "What did I say? Just can't resist my hot bod."
This time, Kagome laughed. "It is indeed very hot." And she proceeded in showing him just how hot she thought it was.
End Flashback
Kagome smiled at the memory before sighing. Bankotsu had yet to show up. Disappointed, Kagome prepared to head back to Kaede's. Suddenly a figure appeared before her. She smiled brightly, her spirits immediately lifted.
"Hey, B–." Kagome froze, as did the greeting on her lips as her eyes encountered the silvery hair and puppy ears that could only belong to Inuyasha.
A/N: WHOA! Who saw that coming? I sure didn't! Please review!