Chapter 4: Bankotsu's Mistake

The battle between Bankotsu and Miroku only got worse by the day. They always seemed to be competing. Especially in gym class, since that was the class for competition.

One gym class, it was just a relaxing day of dodge ball. Sure… relaxing. If you call the entire gym class having to crouch down while the two boys battled it out with the soft balls relaxing.

Then of course, there was badminton. Take two rivals, weapons (we call them rackets), and a birdie that travels 100 km/hr. Lets just say the class was smart enough to bring umbrellas. Yes, umbrellas. That's how bad it was.

But one gym class, things turned into more than just a competition. The class walked to a field with a childish sub. She made them play "predator prey". And to make things worse, it was snowing.

Bankotsu was an element, Sango was a wolf, and Miroku was a field mouse. Bankotsu continued to take Miroku's lives until he was dead. So Miroku had to sit out and watched, but that didn't interest him, so he walked around the field.

Bankotsu looked around and saw someone chasing Sango, so he ran over and tagged him. Sango watched as the kid ran away, then looked over to where Bankotsu was and gasped.

He was smirking at her. She quickly ran away and he darted after her.

Miroku noticed Sango and Bankotsu heading towards him, and for some reason he didn't know, he hid in a bush beside him.

Sango rounded around the bush with Bankotsu hot on her heals. With one huge leap, he tackled her to the ground.

Sango's shriek turned into a laugh. He had her pinned to the ground, but his grip loosened so she could turn around and face him. They looked each other in the eye for a moment, before Bankotsu lost control of himself. His hand moved up to her cheek as he brought her lips to meet his.

Sango's eyes widened. He's… kissing me! she thought. Does he really feel this way, or is he just being funny? Her head was spinning by the time he pulled away.

Sango opened her mouth to say something, but was interrupted by Miroku, who let out what seemed like a battle cry as he charged out of the bush.

He had a stick in his hands and was to hit Bankotsu. But Bankotsu's reflexes kicked in as he thrust his arms around Sango and hauled both of them to the side, causing them to roll a little.

The stick hit the ground just a few feet away from them. Sango stared in shock. She couldn't believe that her boyfriend just did that!

Miroku clenched his teeth and raised the stick up once more.

"Miroku!" came a harsh voice. Sango sighed in relief when she saw the teacher standing there. "Put that stick down right now, young man!" she snapped, before turning to the two students on the ground. "You OK?

Bankotsu stood up. "Yeah, he was just kidding around. He wasn't really gonna hit us," he said casually, although he shot Miroku a warning glare.

The teacher looked down at Sango. "Is that true?"

Sango wanted to say no, even though she knew that it would do no good. Still, she couldn't bring herself to say yes either. She merely nodded.

The teacher raised an eyebrow. "Well, I suggest you shop this foolish 'kidding' right now."

All three of them nodded. As soon as the teacher left, Sango walked over to Miroku and slapped him hard across the face.

"Grow up Miroku! What the hell is your problem?"

Everyone had gathered around to see what the commotion was about.

"Dammit Sango! Have you forgotten that we're dating?" Miroku shouted, clenching his fists. "So don't you ask me what is my problem! I should be asking you that!" Miroku kept raising his voice, and Sango slowly backed away. "We're dating Sango…" he said lowing his voice again.

"See the thing is, "she said quietly, yet full of fear, "I don't think we are anymore…"

Everything was silent. Not one person in the huge crowd surrounding them made a peep. It was shocking to everyone. Sango and Miroku were the hottest couple I high school. No one was expecting them to break up… ever.

After about a minute or two, people began murmuring quietly.

Sango and Miroku stared at each other. Sango could feel hot tears sneaking out of the corner of her eyes. Not because she was sad, but because she was afraid.

"Wh… why?" Miroku stammered.

Everything came pouring out of Sango. Sadness, anger, frustration and other emotions that she didn't even know she had.

"I miss the old Miroku! The one that would always flirt and then come begging for forgiveness later, only to go and do it again! You would think that was the reason that I am breaking up with you, but that's how I want you to be again!"

A tear rolled down Sango's cheek. "You're not the same. You've changed and you're… you're scaring me Miroku!" Suddenly her sadness turned to anger. "You dumb-ass! I hate you!"

She wiped away her tears. She sent a final glare and walked off, pulling Bankotsu's arm and taking him with her. The rest of the crowd walked away too.

Only Miroku remained, planted on the spot. He could feel anger build up inside, and it wouldn't take long for it to begin seeping out. "You'll regret that, Sango" he muttered as he walked away.

Bankotsu remained silent as he followed Sango. He felt terrible. He was continuously screwing up her life. I shouldn't have kissed her! he shouted inwardly to himself.

Finally he managed to speak. "Sango… are you OK?"

Sango turned around and, although he could see her tears, she smiled.

Bankotsu smiled and brought her into an embrace. "Sango, I'm sorry. Please don't be too upset."

Sango didn't say anything. She just snuggled up to him. After a few minutes, Bankotsu pulled away. "Umm… Sango?" he asked wearily.

She looked up at him. "Yeah?"

He hesitated a little. "I know this might be a bad time but… will you… be my girlfriend?" he quickly clamped his eyes shut his eyes, afraid of her response. Suddenly he felt her practically jump on him and she pressed her lips against his.

Uh, is that a yes?" he asked when she pulled away.

She laughed and hugged him.

(A.N.) HA! I promised you fluff! AND I GAVE U FLUFF! MUAHAHAHA! Sorry i'm kinda hyper right now. Anyhoo, don't think it's over. No my friend...s, it is far from over...