Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha! I do own Kayla, and the plot, and story line... There. I said it. (sighs)

Last time:

Feeling a bit shaken at her own reaction to his kiss Kayla added dryly, "Good for you." Her mind was asking a million questions about what had just happened. Shaking her head to clear it, she focused on the reason they were out.

Chapter 2:

At the mall:

A few minutes later they arrived at the mall. Kayla looked at Bankotsu, whose eyes were wide in wonder, and said, "Here we go." She opened the door and walked through. Bankotsu made certain to stay close behind her.

She went directly to the clothing store, and turned to look at him stating, "Look around and let me know if you like anything you see in the clothes."

Bankotsu nodded and began rummaging through the clothes on the nearest rack. A few minutes later, he sighed frustrated and faced Kayla stating, "I don't know! What do you suggest?"

Kayla sighed heavily and began rummaging through the clothes. She picked out four t-shirts, three pairs of jeans, two pairs of shorts, and a couple of button up shirts. She added a pair of slacks, a couple of sweaters and a dress shirt.

She handed the clothes to him and instructed, "We'll start with these. Go into the room behind you and try them on, a set at a time."

He nodded and did as he had been instructed. A few minutes later he emerged from the room in a pair of jeans opened at the waist and a t-shirt that fit him like a second skin, defining his muscular chest. He looked at her questioning a bit unsure, "Uh… did I do it right?"

Kayla blinked to clear her head before inspecting him from head to toe, then back to the waist and chuckled as she walked over to him. She mentioned, "Um, the zipper needs to be pulled up," as she hesitantly pointed to the zipper.

He looked down smirking at her reaction to him and nodded. Moving his hand to where she'd pointed at, he grabbed the tiny thing she'd called a 'zipper' and hesitantly pulled it up slowly; his eyes locked with hers and he enjoyed the fact that he was making her edgy.

She shook herself free of his intense gaze and walked over to stand in front of him. She showed him how to button the top. Stepping back a few paces she commanded, "Now, turn around and let me see the back." He sighed and turned around, puzzling over why.

Kayla gazed at his perfectly rounded, muscular butt and had to bite her bottom lip to keep from whistling at the view. "He sure has a nice ass," the thought came unbidden. Slamming the brakes on her wayward thoughts she raised her gaze, and cleared her throat. "Okay, now the next set."

He sighed and went to change again, though he was confused as to why he needed so many clothes. A few minutes later he walked out in another outfit and waited for her response. After getting her input, the process started all over again. Much to his annoyance, this continued until everything had been tried on.

Kayla nodded putting the clothes in the basket and mentioned, "Now for the under clothes." She judged by the pants size, guessing his waist size and picked up a pack of dark colored boxers, a pack of white briefs, and two packs of white socks; after also judging his foot size.

She took everything over to the counter; with him following close behind, and paid for it. Bankotsu carried the bags as they left to buy him some shoes.

Bankotsu complained, "Why do I have to have these confining things," as he pointed at the bothersome shoes, reminding her very much of a petulant child.

Kayla felt like she was scolding a wayward child as she replied firmly, "So you don't damage your feet, hot shot. In this time people leave broken glass everywhere. Now stop complaining and let's go."

Sighing Bankotsu followed her yet again, as they walked over to the women's clothes. After browsing a while Kayla bought a few new tops and some new pairs of jeans, since hers were getting worn out. Bankotsu had grown bored and walked off taking in their surroundings for a bit.

Kayla looked up noticing he was gone, and began searching for him. She found him in the lingerie department and blushed. Kayla approaching him asked, "What are you doing over here?"

Still entranced Bankotsu pointed to a lacy negligee, which had caught his eye while he was passing through, and asked in a voice full of awe, "What is that?"

Kayla followed his finger and her eyes widened. She ducked her head mumbling a little embarrassed, "Something a woman wears for her husband or boyfriend, can we go now?"

Bankotsu looked at her intensely and questioned, "Do you have one of those," while pointing to the negligee again.

Kayla seriously embarrassed, blushed answering, "No. Now can we leave yet?"

Bankotsu crossed his arms in front of his chest planting his feet firmly shoulder width apart. He looked her dead in the eye and demanded, "Not until you get one of those."

Kayla sighed heavily and argued, "I don't need one, now let's get out of here," tugging on his arm trying to leave.

Bankotsu shook his head in denial and demanded with pure determination, "Either you pick it or I will. You should have at least one."

Kayla informed him holtly, "I haven't got a man, so I don't need one- now let's leave," tugging on his arm again.

Bankotsu remained adamant and repeated, "Not until you get one," causing the people to begin gathering around them in open curiosity.

To her horror Kayla noticed the people gawking at them and felt her checks begin to heat. Kayla stared at him demanding, "Why do you care so damn much if I have one or not?" feeling her temper rise. This was incredibly embarrassing for her.

Holding her gaze Bankotsu answered as if it were obvious, "Because you're too pretty not to have one."

She stood there in shock for a minute; she'd never expected to hear that from any man. She looked at him and demanded, "If I get one, will you finally let us get the hell out of here?"

Bankotsu held her gaze a moment then nodded. Kayla sighing in frustration grabbing a black one that was just her size, then demanded, "Happy now? Let's go," she hissed, latching onto his arm and yanking again, trying to ignore the amused snickers.

Bankotsu grinned and nodded. He relaxed his stance and followed her over to the counter. He was secretly pleased because she had grabbed the one that he'd been admiring before she'd showed up. They paid for their stuff and the two of them carried their bags back to her house not speaking.

At Kayla's house:

Kayla shuffled the bags in her arms in order to unlock the door and they went inside. Kayla walked to her room and put her new jeans and shirts away.

She walked to Bankotsu's room and deposited the other bags on Bankotsu's bed. Kayla showed Bankotsu how to use the draws in the dresser and snapped, "You can put your own clothes away." She walked off into the kitchen and began preparing lunch.

Bankotsu shoved his clothes into the drawers and reaching into the last bag, came across the negligee. He grinned and walked into the kitchen clutching the negligee. He cleared his throat before drawling, "Kayla."

She spun to face him and snapped, "What?" still pissed about him embarrassing her over that stupid stunt in the store.

He mentioned amused, "You forgot something," and thrust the negligee at her.

Shocked Kayla narrowed her eyes at the offending material. Bankotsu bounced his hand up and down waiting for her to take it, with sheer devilment in his shining blue eyes. Sighing heavily Kayla snatched it from his hands and growled, "I don't know why the hell you insisted I buy that. It's not like I will ever wear it."

He announced confidently, "You will someday," staring into her fiery eyes. He was already secretly imagining her wearing it in his head.

"Whatever," she stormed off to her room, where she put the negligee away.

Bankotsu stood there watching her storm off. "She sure has a great ass," he thought as he ran his tongue over his lips, still admiring the view, which was perfectly molded by her jeans while she stormed away.

She went into the kitchen and finished lunch. She placed his rice and shrimp in front of him and commanded, "Eat up."

Hiding a smile Bankotsu sat at the table and ate his food. Kayla sat down eating her food. She stood putting her dishes in the sink. Bankotsu complimented impressed, "You sure do know how to cook. This is the tastiest food I've ever eaten."

Kayla faced him blushing at the unexpected compliment and said, "Uh… thanks." She cleared her throat and stated, "I know you've got to have questions by now, so ask away."

Bankotsu nodded and questioned, "Are you a priestess?" as he again reclined in the chair placing his feet on the table.

Kayla sighed, sitting down and answered, "Yes. You and I are the only people who know." He stared at her quirking a brow at her. She added, "I'm already considered enough of a disappointment and freak in my time even to my family, so I haven't told anyone else about that." Seeing his confused look she shrugged explaining, "I have the powers and all, but zero training."

Looking shocked Bankotsu queried, "Why? Why would they consider you a disappointment?" unable to fathom that.

Kayla looked at him replying, "I already told you. I'm quote 'too outspoken and smart for a woman' end quote."

Not pleased to learn that someone had belittled her with such a ridiculous notion, Bankotsu scowled demanding, "Who the hell said that?"

Kayla bit out vehemently, "Every guy I've ever met- until you, including my ex fiancée," pain briefly filled her eyes.

Even less happy learning she'd been promised to someone, Bankotsu narrowed his eyes and commanded, "Explain!"

Kayla's eyes filled with hurt and betrayal as she explained, "My ex promised to marry me, but his parents freaked out and said all that. They also insisted that I was unsuitable as far as being his wife." Her fists clenched as she remembered that night so vividly. After a moment she added angrily, "So they took it upon themselves and found him a more 'suitable girl' to marry."

Looking away to try to hide her pain she finished in an emotionless tone, "They married three months ago and I haven't seen or heard from his lousy ass since then. I told him point blank not to ever come near me again, the minute he told me he was going to marry her."

Standing she became filled with anger and seethed, "That bastard actually had the nerve to expect me to be his mistress! I told him in no uncertain terms to go to hell and left."

Bankotsu nodded happy that she had stood up for herself and stated seriously, "Good for you. You deserve better than a jerk like that."

Kayla nodded her agreement and said, "Next question," staring at him.

Bankotsu asked what he felt was more prudent, "Why don't you have any priestess training?"

Kayla replied softly, "Kagome and her mom are the only ones in the family that they know of who have the powers, so they received the training."

Bankotsu curious questioned, "Don't you want to hone your skills as well?"

Kayla scoffed responding, "The only skills I want or need are to protect myself. I'm training on my own and do know basic self defense and hand to hand combat, but I don't have any of the skills of a real warrior."

Bankotsu thought things over and offered, "I could teach you, if you really want to learn."

Kayla held his gaze and informed him, "The men in my time are all jack asses, and I refuse to have to rely on any of them for my own protection. If you are truly willing to teach me, I would be forever grateful."

Bankotsu nodded and announced seriously, "We will start your training tomorrow."

Kayla grinned saying, "Thank you very much, Sensei," as she mocked bowed to him.

Staring into her eyes, Bankotsu warned, "I won't go easy on you because you're a girl either. It will be tough and painful."

Kayla assured him, "Pain is nothing new to me. I can handle it."

Bankotsu nodded saying, "We shall see." Kayla beamed at him.

"She sure has the heart of a warrior. She has a pretty smile too. She should smile more often," He thought.

Looking at him Kayla asked, "Do you want to learn to read and write?"

He thought it over a minute and nodded. She smiled and pulled out some paper, and pencils. Placing them on the table in front of him, she drew the upper case and lower case alphabets on them; as well as the digits 0-9 for him. She showed him how to write them. She instructed him to sit there and practice for a while, before standing.

He looked at her frowning and asked, "Where are you going?"

She smiled answering, "To clean the dishes." Satisfied that she wasn't leaving his sight, he nodded and practiced writing, while she did the dishes. After finishing the dishes she sat with him and he practiced writing some more.

After a few hours he became really frustrated and yelled, "Damn it," slamming his fist on the table, while glaring at the paper.

Kayla soothed, "That is enough for now. You're doing great Bankotsu. It just takes a while, that's all," as she patted his back as if he were a small child needing comfort.

Frustrated Bankotsu shrugged off her touch jumping up and stormed over to the couch plopping onto it to sulk. Sighing Kayla put the stuff away and went to the living room to try to console him. Leaning over his shoulders from behind, she encouraged gently, "You will get it Ban, it just takes patience and practice," wrapping her arms around him and hugged him.

Bankotsu quickly reached back half turning and yanked her down into his lap. Kayla was surprised, but didn't object. Bankotsu hugged her to him and buried his face in her neck, breathing deeply to inhale her scent. Kayla sighed happily. He reached into her hair and deftly removed her hair tie. Realizing her hair was now free, Kayla looked at him with a raised brow.

Bankotsu replied, "It looks much better down." Kayla smiled and nodded. Bankotsu buried his face in her hair, inhaling its clean lavender scent. Kayla sat there soothing him a few minutes, by running her hand along his strong back.

He started nuzzling his face into her the crook of her neck and began sucking her tender flesh. She snapped her eyes open and became uncomfortable saying, "Um Ban, I really think we should stop."

Bankotsu sighed heavily and pulled back releasing his hold on her. Kayla stood up stating, "I think I'm gonna go to bed, goodnight Bankotsu," and all but scurried out of the room.

He sighed heavily watching her zip away from him and murmured dryly, "Night Kayla." He'd thought he would at least get to finally have a heavy petting session with her. Sighing in disappointment he stood to his feet.

Kayla escaped into her room locking the door and leaning heavily against it. He was getting to her in more ways than was wise. Sighing she moved across the room and climbed into bed. Kayla stared at her ceiling hoping for sleep to overtake her. After twenty minutes she closed her eyes and sleep finally over took her.

Sighing in a mixture of frustration and regret Bankotsu went to his room as well. He crawled into his bed and laid there staring at the ceiling. An hour later sleep finally claimed a frustrated and confused Bankotsu.

The next morning:

Kayla woke up and rolled out of bed yawning as she stretched. Standing up she walked to the kitchen and began rummaging in the shelves and fridge. Carrying the food over to the stove she began preparing breakfast.

Bankotsu entered just as she was placing the freshly cooked food on the table. They ate together in an awkward silence. After they had finished eating, Kayla insisted, "Follow me and I'll show you where we bathe in this era." Bankotsu nodded and followed her into the guest bathroom.

Smiling Kayla mentioned, "I see that you figured out how to use the toilet, but you gotta remember to flush it," reaching over she showed him how explaining, "Like this." somewhat embarrassed. Staring at her, he nodded.

She walked over to the tub explaining, "There are two ways to bathe. One is to lie in the tub filled with water, naked of course. The other is called a shower." Noticing his confused look when she mentioned the word 'shower', she tried to think of a way to explain things so he'd understand. An idea dawned and she explained, "Almost like standing under a waterfall, but the water pressure is a bit more concentrated."

He nodded to her that he understood and waited for her to continue. She continued explaining, "This knob is for hot water, the other is cold water. This thing in the middle, switches between tub and shower. Up is shower, down is tub." He nodded and with a perplexed expression questioning, "But, how does the water get there?"

She replied, "In this era we have something called plumbing, basically the well pumps the water through the pipes and into the tub, shower, or sink." He frowned a bit, and nodded. Kayla asked, "Do you want a bath or a shower?"

He answered, "Shower," as he stood there thinking, "At least I'll know what to expect with that one, besides that tub looks too small to be as comfortable as the springs."

She nodded and set it for shower and queried, "How do you want the temperature set?" looking up at him.

He shrugged and replied, "I'm used to hot springs."

She nodded, setting a temperature and ordered, "Stick your hand under the water and tell me hotter, colder, or just right, depending on what you want."

He walked over placing his hand underneath and feeling the water answered, "Its fine." She nodded getting up and moved out of the way.

She reached over grabbing the bottles and showed him how to open the bottles and squeeze out the stuff explaining, "This one is shampoo- for washing your hair, that is conditioner, also for hair and the last one is body wash. You take this sponge and squeeze the body wash onto it like this, then run the sponge all over your body. I'll leave you to it now."

She moved to leave while he began undressing. He quickly shed his clothes then reached out snagging her arm and climbed into the tub yanking her in with him.

Shocked she gasped and he looked at her smirking. She demanded, "What the hell are you doing?"

His smirk widened at the tone of her voice and her fiery eyes as he commanded in a sinful voice, "Show me."

Her eyes widened in surprise and she declared, "I am not staying in the shower with a naked man!" She moved to get out and he yanked her back so hard, she fell into his strong toned chest. She glared at him demanding, "Release me- now!"

He chuckled looking down into her eyes and drawled amused, "Come on Kayla, I'm new to all of this. I know you explained it, but I won't understand it fully until you show me." Noticing that she was wavering he decided to play dirty. Unexpectedly he pursed his lips, pouting cutely and requested, "Please?"

Suckered by his puppy dog eyes and cute pouty face, she sighed heavily and reluctantly agreed, "Just this once." Grabbing up the lufa she instructed, "Now turn around and I'll wash your back." He turned around grinning triumphantly and presented her with his wide and strong back.

She stared at the raw muscles of his bare back a second and gulped nervously before running the sponge over his toned back and down his muscular legs. She made certain to avert her eyes from his private areas at all times. Her cheeks flushed pink from embarrassment as she had never even been close to a naked man before.

Standing back up she cleared her throat and ordered a little breathlessly, "Turn around again and lift your hands above your head." He did as told staring at her flushed face and her fingers slightly trembled as they slid down washing his chest and ribs.

His intense gaze drank in the sight of her flushed skin and he smirked inwardly. "So she isn't immune to me after all," he thought happily.

Deciding she'd had enough she stood upright shoving the sponge at him, saying slightly embarrassed, "You get the idea now so you can finish the rest yourself."

He took the sponge she threw at his chest and informed her, "Don't leave yet. You still have to show me how to wash my hair."

Wanting to escape him before she slipped completely under his powerful spell; she sighed heavily and muttered, "Let's get this over with then."

Facing him, Kayla commanded, "Bend down so that I can see the top of your head." He bent his head as she had requested. Holding the bottle over her open palm, she squeezed some of the creamy soap into her hand. Setting the bottle down with the lid closed, she began lathering his hair.

Bankotsu closed his eyes and bit his bottom lip to keep from moaning out loud at how good her fingers in his hair and on his scalp felt.

Digging her fingers through the hair she scrubbed his scalp, which he enjoyed immensely. She moved his head over under the flowing water and rinsed it thoroughly. She said, "Just repeat all that with the conditioner."

Opening his eyes He nodded, she climbed out of the shower and demanded, "Now behave and finish your shower while I go change into clean, dry clothes." He chuckled as he watched her storm away.

Watching her leave in soaked clothes, defining her form to him; he smirked thinking, "Man, I just love pushing her buttons. I enjoy the way her eyes fill with fire when she's mad." He snickered.

His mind replayed the sensations of her hands gliding on his skin. "I loved feeling her hands on my body, too. Damn, I have got to get her into bed, and soon." He decided.

"I can already tell she's going to be one helluva good fuck!" Feeling himself react growing painfully tight he smirked. Shaking his head trying to clear it of his lust filled thoughts, he turned the remainder of his shower into a cold one; hissing as the cold water hit his hot erection.

Kayla stomped into her bathroom and undressing, threw her soaked clothes into the hamper. She stormed into the bathroom and took her morning shower.

She stood under the shower silently fuming about the shower incident. "I bet that smart ass knew exactly what he was doing." Growling she seethed, "That damn guy so is infuriating!"

Unbidden the feel of her hands gliding along his boy entered her mind. "He's got a great body though."

Standing there in shock she silently berated myself, "What!? No, bad Kayla! He is infuriating! Stop thinking, about his hot body- bad Kayla!"

She growled annoyed with herself and her naughty thoughts. Reaching out she shut off the shower. Climbing out of the tub she wrapped her towel around her body and went to dress in her room.

Kayla walked out of the bathroom and walked over to her dresser pulling out fresh under clothes. Removing the towel she stood up slipping into them.

She walked over to her closet and pulled out her new faded blue hipster jeans and a rust colored v-neck t-shirt and carried them over to her bed.

After depositing the clothes on her bed, Kayla sighed heavily as she sat on her bed. Still scolding herself Kayla slipped into her jeans standing up and turned around pulling them up over her hips.

She had just finished fastening them, when she turned around and noticed Bankotsu was standing in her door way staring openly at her with a cocky smirk plastered on his face. Her eyes shot wide open. "What the hell?!" she thought angrily.

Author's Note: Okay guys and gals there is chapter two please remember to read and review thanks.