Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha. Like, not even ten percent. Not even the fringe on his precious dog ears. ;O;
A/N: This one is kind of angsty. It refers to the little "nightly rendezvous" that Bankotsu has with Renkotsu. I hope you get it.
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Only Between Us
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Part Nine
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Bankotsu knows that he knows.
Bankotsu knows that he knows that he knows.
Bankotsu knows that he knows that Renkotsu knows as well.
The looks that Jakotsu gives the young Banyru-wielder says everything. And just like the fearless leader, Renkotsu can read the messages being passed between the duo fluently, never missing a sign, never missing a beat.
I know, Jakotsu seems to say through his eyes. Bankotsu notices that pale hands gripping the Jakotsuto are quivering, but not in fear.
I know you know. The navy-eyed man turns away, shouldering his weapon almost sadly, taking the lead up front to guide their group towards their destination.
Everyone else – Suikotsu, Ginkotsu, Kyokotsu, Mukotsu – ignores the pleading and desperate cry of why that comes from their feminine companion's eyes, head lowered in defeat as eyebrows knitted together in confusion. Everyone else, that is, except for Renkotsu.
The intelligent explosives-expert looked on just a tad triumphantly, just a tad sadly.
Truimphantly because he is the one who had Bankotsu's attention, Bankotsu's most precious time. Truimphant because it is only him whom Bankotsu lets to touch.
Sadly, however, when Bankotsu's unheard silent whispers of I only wish it was with you are aimed to Jakotsu's deaf ears. This caused a painful commotion in his heart, feeling as if his innards being ripped apart. Renkotsu is left gasping, eyes wide as he clutches his chest desperately.
But it hurts even more when later that night, Bankotsu comes crawling back to his bed, dominating, empowering, addicting. And he hates himself for letting this happen, for letting his leader to just play with his feelings. Yet he can't stop. Neither can Jakotsu or Bankotsu stop themselves.
Perhaps it is only Renkotsu who realizes that this vicious circle will never end.
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The End
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