'What is that'
It was the middle of the afternoon when Kagome began to stir, but couldn't move. She felt something holding her down. She opened her eyes as they came into focus.
She came face to face, well face to chest with a hard chest. She didn't know what was going on, where she was but didn't stop to think. She began to thrash and struggle when she heard soft laughter.
"Calm down princess" he said softly "It's only me"
Wait. She knew that voice.
She opened her eyes and saw beautiful blue eyes looking down at her.
"Bankotsu" she said softly. She felt tears coming on but held back "What are you doing here, I thought you weren't due back till next week"
"Please don't do that princess" he said softly sitting up.
"Do what"
He turned and lifted her into his lap making her straddle him.
"That, the act" he brushed her hair aside before softly caressing her cheek with his thumb "When you're around me you don't have to act strong, . . . you can cry"
"Bu-" but was cut off when he pulled her into his arms securely.
"Just let it out princess" he whispered holding her close.
No later when those words left his mouth, she clung to him and let the tears fall freely while he rocked her back and fourth gently stroking her hair.
~**20 Minutes Later**~
"S-sorry I got y-your shirt w-wet" she hiccupped softly.
"It doesn't matter"
"Not that I'm not happy that you're back, but what are you doing back so early" she asked looking up.
"I was planning on surprising you Friday night. . ." his eyes became cold and hard as he wrapped his arms protectively around her "but when I talked you last night. . . I called the others and got the first flight out"
"Oh I'm sorry, I didn't mean to ruin your family vacation" she said guilty.
"Do not ever say that. I did what I did because I care. The entire time we were there I wished I was with you" he pulled back and lifted her chin with a single finger "I promise to always protect you" he leaned in and finally took her lips with his own in a sweet soft gentle kiss.
'She taste like strawberries' he inwardly moaned.
'OH MY GOD' she shouted inwardly 'THIS IS MY FIRST KISS AND ITS AMAZING' she thought kissing back as she wrapped her hands around his neck and his hands relocated to her hips.
Several minutes later they pulled back needing oxygen.
"T-that was my f-first kiss" she breathed with a dazed look.
"Hope I made it special enough" he said softly holding her close with her head resting on his chest and his chin on top her head.
They just sat there in a comfortable silence in each others arms.
"As much as I love the thought of you on this bed wrapped in my arms, I'm not sure how your family would take my first impression"
Just like that she jumped from his lap with a fierce blush.
He chuckled getting up before walking towards her.
He had her against a wall with his arm stretched beside her head and a finger under her chin.
"I'll be back in 2 hours to take you out" he said before smashing his lips against hers in a passionate yet hungry kiss.
He pulled away with a smirk before heading back to the window and left.
She just stood there gazing at where he just stood before sliding down the wall.
'And he's all mine' she thought dreamily.
"Well good afternoon sunshine"
She was surprised Jakotsu was there.
"Good afternoon Jakotsu. . . I hope I didn't put you through too much trouble"
"Always thinking of others" she turned and saw Souta walking out the kitchen
"But never yourself. . . .How are you feeling dear" Sonya asked
"I'm ok" she mumbled.
"You must have had a beautiful wake up call" Jakotsu smirked.
'Oh my' he thought wanting to laugh 'I don't even think that shade exists'
"Oh and Kagome you have some people who wants to see you in the kitchen" Sonya said going back with her daughter following her.
"KAGOME"
"Oh he- Ummph"
She was tackled down by her two worried friends.
"We came to see if she was alright" Kouga said getting his girl off her.
"Not to injure her further" Miroku mimicked.
"Oh sorry" they said scratching her head.
They all stayed in the living chatting when Kagome recognized the time.
"Oh no he'll be here soon" she said frantically getting to her feet.
"Who" Inuyasha asked.
"Bankotsu" she said shyly.
When she turned, she did not like that smirk on her mothers' face.
Before she could protest Jakotsu, Sango, and Ayame interfered.
"We'll help"
Sonya went back to the boys and took a seat.
"Nice place you got here" Inuyasha said looking around.
"Who would have guessed that Kagomes' mother is the number one wealthiest business woman Sonya Fukui"
"Yes" she taking a seat "well now that we're up to speed lets get down to business" she said with a stern voice.
"Tell me what you know about Bankotsu"
"On no that just wont do" Jakotsu said looking at Ayames choice laid out on the bed.
A pair of dark denim shorts, white fitted tank top, and a pair of black vans.
"And what's wrong with it" she growled a little offended.
"For starters it's so plain and out done. She go out in that then she's basically saying this is nothing special so I didn't bother putting much thought into this. Besides with those beautiful eyes she need something to make them shine but at the same time reveal what a bright happy personality she has"
"How about this" Sango said laying hers out.
"Honey with all those colors I wouldn't know if worked at the circus or got into it with a rainbow" he criticized going through her walk in.
As he was looking through her wardrobe Kagome was in the background trying to keep Sango and Ayame from killing Jakotsu.
"Perfect. . . and just in time"
"You must be Bankotsu" Sonya said looking at the boy with hard eyes.
"Yes ma'am, . . . I suppose you're Ms. Higurashi, Kagomes' mother"
"You are half correct. . . Come in and have a seat I wish to speak with you"
~**In The Living Room**~
"What are your intentions towards my daughter" she said getting right to the point.
Bankotsu wasn't the least bit nervous. He was a warrior for Kamis' sake, but this is the mother of the girl he wants to be with so it couldn't hurt.
"Get to know her and explore the relationship we have now to see if it could develop further" he said directly.
"Just how further are you trying to go" she said as her eyes darkened
"If you are implying sex, then no. That wont be for some time and ONLY if SHE is ready" he said letting her know that he didn't care whether or not she approved of them having sex. That decision is solely for Kagome to make.
Sonya didn't know how to read this boy. He showed no fear nor any signs of deceit.
'So he's straight forward' she thought not portraying any emotions.
"IF you were to marry my daughter how would you support her"
"My brothers and I are going to start up our own dojo of martial arts after college and obtaining all the necessary documents and licenses"
Sonya was about to continue when he cut her off.
"I mean you no disrespect ma'am but lets be blunt. You could sit here all day asking me all the same questions and I sit here and tell you what you want to here right, but lets get real. What I say makes no real difference considering that they're only pretty words, you wont really consider me worthy until you see how it is I treat your daughter in person not by what I promise"
That shut her up. Never had she met such a specimen.
He was blunt, intelligent, had his answers were well thought out. . . In all honesty he was off to a good start. Except for the whole cutting her off thing but still.
"Wow" he said looking towards the entrance.
Sonya turned and saw her daughter.
She came out wearing a beautiful light blue summer dress with a fitted waist and flirty bottom. It came up at least 5 inches above her knees. Her hair was up in a half ponytail with softly curled ends and a little hump on top. She wore a silver necklace with a small teddy bear shaped charm hanging down along with a pair of silver sandals to complete her look.
"You look stunning princess" he said softly kissing her cheek.
"T-thank you, you look kawii in your out fit" she said with a slight blush but also a small smile
"Where would you too be going this evening" Sonya questioned standing up.
"Well that's for Kagome to decide" he answered taking her hand.
"What" said girl asked startled.
"Todays all about you princess"
Sonya watched as her flustered daughter tried to convince him that they could do things he liked as well but he wasn't going to let her win.
'She's finally begin to speak up for herself' she thought turning an eye back to Bankotsu 'All thanks to this young boy I am sure'
"Well" Sonya said reverting back to her happier self "no sense in fighting it out here" she led them to the door "have fun and have her home by midnight" with that she gave Kagome her purse then closed the door.
The others felt a cold shiver go up their spine at the glint in her eyes.
"Who's up for a little espionage mission. . .SOUTA"