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Recap: Bankotsu turned his attention back on the miko when he heard muffled sounds coming from her. He saw that she was crying into her hands. With an exasperated sigh, Bankotsu looked away; he was never the sentiemental type. Still, why did it infuriate him to see this mortal girl crying for that half-demon.
Damn…
"Quite your tears. They're annoying."
Kagome glared at him and yelled back.
"How can I when Inuyasha's dead?"
Growing very frustrated very quickly, Bankotsu gave in.
"He's not dead so stop crying."
When she heard this, Kagome looked up with hopeful eyes.
"H-He's n-n-not?"
"Hmph."
At this, the miko's big, doe eyes filled with tears again.
"Wench, why are you still crying?"
"Because I'm so relieved, you big jerk!"
Damn… she's so innocent…
Fed up with all the sappy crying, he prepared to leave soon so the mutt couldn't catch up to them.
He turned to the girl to see her dirty and weary.
Upon closer inspection, Kagome's clothes were tattered and stained. She shivered in the damp, cold environment. Groaning out of disdain, Bankotsu shrugged out of his haori and placed it upon the startled girl.
Whaaat… oh my gosh what is he doing?
Kagome blinked once.
It's okay, girl. Keep a level head. Come one, you've seen Inuyasha half-naked plenty of times! Stay strong!
After a moment of silent thinking, Kagome abruptly stood up in front of the half-naked man and handed back the clothing.
"I don't need your pity, thank you."
Foolish girl… why couldn't she just accept it? Why does she have to pretend she's strong all the time?!
Bankotsu growled and walked away without taking back his jacket.
Kagome sighed in frustration and ran up to him.
"I told you I don't it, darn it!"
Bankotsu turned around so suddenly that Kagome almost fell back.
"I don't suppose a girl like you knows anything about the forest at night, but if anything saw you in the state you are in now… well let's just say you wouldn't be so innocent anymore."
Huh?
Kagome didn't register his words until she looked and got a good look at herself.
Her shirt was ripped multiple times and her skirt was shred just so it covered her rear. If she bent down for anything…
Oh gosh… I can't believe anyone saw mw like this.
Her eyes wandered back to Bankotsu's steel ones and her face turned beet red.
…
"PERVERT!"
After yelling to his face, Kagome ran to the edge of the clearing still grasping onto Bankotsu's haori.
With a surprised expression, Bankotsu stands there exasperated.
Uh… what the hell just happened?
Getting over the initial shock, he started walking toward the spot where he saw Kagome run off to.
He was shocked once more to see kagome wrapped in his haori like a dress and her own battered clothes on the ground beside her.
Hmm… doesn't look too bad.
Kagome didn't miss the boyish smirk on his face.
"You're disgusting. Now get me back to Inuyasha, you pervert!"
Fed up with her attitude, Bankotsu walks right up to the peeved Kagome. Standing only inched away from each other; Bankotsu smirks again and picks up Kagome before she could respond.
"Put me down, you jerk!"
"Oh, shut up."
"Hmph! I hate you! Put me dooooooooooown!"
"Ugh, you're so annoying. How can you possibly find any jewel shards if your voice is scaring everything off?!"
"I wouldn't be yelling at you if you didn't kidnap me from Inuyasha!"
"Ugh! I swear I'm gonna kill you!"
"I'd rather die than be with you!"
After a few more heated arguments, Bankotsu finally threw Kagome down so she fell on her rear.
Ouch… the heck?
"What the heck was that for?"
"You wanted me to put you down right? So I did."
"Jeez! You didn't have to throw me on the ground!"
"Feh… just follow me."
Bankotsu turned and started walking deeper into the forest.
As much as she tried to be defiant, Kagome decided to follow Bankotsu rather than staying out there with who-knows-what.
Inuyasha…
Bankotsu felt Kagome's presence following him and slowed down so she could catch up. When they met, they exchanged not even a glance and kept walking into the night.
Along the way, Bankotsu felt Kagome start to lag behind. Turning his head, he saw her head bobbing from exhaustion.
Why should I care is she's tired? Just keep going.,,
He turned back again to see her almost trip on a tree root from almost falling asleep.
He sighed and made a turn, away from the path.
Going a little way further, they stopped at a small cavern with a hidden hot spring behind it. Bankotsu entered the cavern and came back out with firewood and a mat.
"We're taking a break."
Kagome looked up with tired eyes and began to register what he said. After she realized how sleepy she was, she collapsed and fell asleep before she could feel the strong arms that caught her from hitting the ground.
"Feh, stupid girl."
Bankotsu carried her bridal style to the mat and started a fire to keep his shirtless body warm. He leaned back against a tree and closed his eyes.
Damn… this girl. What is she doing to me?
In the silent forest, he could hear the light snoring of the miko beside him and soon joined her in the land of dreams.
Early morning rays of sunlight shined through the forest and the bird chirped to their hearts content.
Kagome stirred in her sleep and woke up when her face touched something hard.
She opened her eyes and saw that she hit her face on Bankotsu's knee. Raising her eyes, she saw him still sleeping and lightly breathing.
He looks so peaceful… so innocent.
She thought for a second, but then realized that he was her captor and was trying to use her for his own use!
Kagome! Get your head together, girl! This man is a killer, not your next door neighbor!
… but he looks so peaceful…
Kagome didn't realize that Bankotsu was now awake and watching her stare at him.
"Like what you see, miko?"
Kagome flushed in embarrassment and quickly turned away.
Oh gosh! How embarrassing!
Bankotsu chuckled light-heartedly.
Wait… Bankotsu doesn't chuckle.
…the hell?...
Bankotsu found himself questioning his motives.
How can this girl have this kind of effect on me? I'm a mercenary, not a boy.
Scowling, Bankotsu got up and walked into the forest.
Kagome turned to see him go.
"Where are you going?"
Bankotsu turned and replied," aren't you hungry?"
As if on cue, Kagome's stomach growled and her face flushed again.
Bankotsu turned back and smirked.
She's cute when she blushes…
After Bankotsu disappeared, Kagome stalked off to walk around.
Maybe I can find a village nearby for directions so I can get back to Inuyasha soon…
As she was walking around, she stumbled across the hot spring behind the cavern.
Oh! This looks heavenly!
Unable to resist the temptation, she stripped down and waded into the warm waters promising relaxation and relief.
On the other side, Bankostu came back with two rabbits, holding them by the ears. After skinning and gutting them, he put them on the fire to cook. No matter how barbaric his killing was, he still wanted to eat cooked food.
Bankotsu got up and looked around for Kagome. After searching around the cavern and forest, he found no trace of her.
Stupid wench! Doesn't she get already that she will die is she leaves here without me?!
Oh well, she won't last long out there. She'll just come running right back to me for help.
Reassured at his own thought, Bankotsu travels to the hot springs to relax his tense muscles.
An hour must've passed before Kagome felt herself beginning to prune from the water.
This is amazing… I want to stay here forever… ahhhhh…
With a sigh of content, she plunged deeper into the murky waters before getting ready to come out of its warm grasp.
Lifting her head up again to get some air, she immediately gets startled when she hears someone else come.
The steam from the hot waters was enough to distort the sight of the person.
She quickly hid behind a rock in the middle of the pool.
Oh no. What do I do now? My clothes are on the other side! I hope Bankotsu isn't waiting too long…
Bankotsu stepped to the edge of the pool and starting to take off his hakamas. He also failed to notice his used haori near him.
Gingerly, he stepped into the pool and leaned against the rocky ledge.
Bankotsu felt himself relaxing instantly and let his mind wander.
He was interrupted by a splash in the middle of the spring.
…the hell?…
Kagome felt herself grow stone stiff as she tried to say underwater. Her feet had betrayed her and slipped off the rock she was standing on. In result, she lost her balance and splashed into the water below.
Oh shoot. I hope no one noticed…
A few moments later, Kagome felt the strain in her lungs from the lack of oxygen underwater.
I have to get air soon. I really hope their gone now…
Kagome extended her limbs out of the water gasping for air, but all breathing stopped when she saw who was in front of her.
"Bankotsu?"
"Kagome?"
They continued blankly staring at each other until Kagome realized they were both naked.
"AHHHH!"
Kagome screamed and turned around, lowering herself into the water and covering herself up with her hands.
Bankotsu looked on amused.
At least she's modest…
"Are you done here?"
Kagome looked back at Bankotsu and nodded.
"Okay then… go get dressed."
"But the haori is on the other side…"
"Feh… I won't look if that's what you're so worried about."
"… You promise?"
Bankotsu felt the vulnerability in her voice and his gaze softened. Of course, she didn't see that…
"Yea…"
Kagome got up from her spot and started to wade to the other side of the rock…
"Besides, it's not like you have I want to look at…"
Kagome froze and turned.
"How could you say that? You're so mean! It's not like you have anything I want to look at either!"
Bankotsu smirked.
"Then how come you were checking me out while I was sleeping?"
Flustered, Kagome faltered.
"I was not!"
"Was too."
"Was not!"
"Was too."
"Was not!"
"Was not."
"Was too!"
"Got you..."
"Whaa..?"
"Heh, go get dressed miko… unless you want to stay. That's fine with me."
Bankotsu gave her his signature bad boy look. Kagome stuttered a bit and gave a cry of frustration.
"Uggghhhh."
Kagome turned and tried to get to shore.
She quickly put on her clothes and turned to Bankotsu who was still closing his eyes.
"Done!"
Bankotsu opened his eyes and saw Kagome dressed in his haori again.
Going back to the ledge he stared at Kagome.
Kagome, being as innocent as she is, took awhile to get the hint.
"Oh, I should leave now, huh?"
Bankotsu nodded and smirked. With a nervous giggle, Kagome made her way back to camp. Bankotsu soon joined her still in his shirtless glory.
Uhh… this is going to be a loooooong day.
***AUTHOR'S NOTE***
Hey you guys! Sorry I haven't updated for so long. (Usual excuses…) Anywho, thanks to all of my readers! Even though it's my first story, It's great getting some positive feedback!
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Thoughts on chapter four: I think I went on a tangent, but I thought it ended nicely. ( :P haha )
I'm basically writing this story as I go so that means I probably will not update on a consistent basis. Also, if you have any ideas you would like to share with me, please leave it in the reviews… Do not worry, I will not forget to credit you :3 hehehehe
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