"Bankotsu" she giggled "where are we going"

"Its a surprise koi"

Its been about 1 year since the two confessed their love to one another under the God tree. Tonight was the night of their senior prom and one week from now would be their graduation.

After prom, everyone went to an after party but that's where Bankotsu and Kagome went their separate ways from the others.

Bankotsu had something planned that he prayed to every Kami that existed that this would go well. If it didn't turn out the way he hoped, he don't know what he'll do.

After another half an hour the car came to a stop. He got out and went to Kagomes' side.

"Give me your hand love" he said gently.

He helped her out before closing the door and picked her up bridal style.

"Bankotsu I can walk" she said.

She loves him dearly. Really she does, but sometimes it felt weird being spoiled like this. She hated to think he was going out of his way just to impress her.

"Not tonight koi" he whispered smoothly in her ear sending chills up her spine "tonight you will have the full experience a princess deserves"

With that he walked into the building and onto an elevator getting off on the 3rd floor.

He opened the door and set her down on the floor.

"Can I take this off now" she asked reaching the for the blind fold.

"Not yet love" he said gently grabbing her hands.

She heard the door close and his foot steps walking away from her.

"Okay Kagome. . . now you can take it off" he said softly.

She did what she was told and almost lost her breath at what she saw.

They were in a hotel room. Apparently the presidential suite.

The room were painted white with a beautiful pink and red décor.

It was gorgeous. The entire room were lighted by vanilla scented candles and white rose petals were every where. He had a dinner set for two waiting with a bucket of white chilled wine ready for them but what got her heart pumping was the sight in front of her.

Bankotsu was on one knee with a single rose in one hand and a Jared's box in the other with the words 'Will You Marry Me?' spelled out in red rose petals on the floor.

"Kagome" he began softy "I know I'm not very good with expressing just how much I love you with words"

In fact their entire relationship he always showed her with his actions, such as dates and kissing her senseless every chance he got.

"And I know I haven't been as affectionate with you in public like you want, I know you say its okay and you understand but that's not enough for me. You deserve better"

He knows how much she cherishes their alone time. They could be all mushy and lovey dovey with out fear of his enemies targeting her.

Hopefully tonight will show her just how much he wants her with him.

"I know I'm not that well with being romantic and everything but I will try tonight to prove just how much you mean to me by telling how I feel about you"

Hell it was true. Jakotsu planned most of their dates and even set up this hotel room for them.

"Kagome I love you so much you just don't know. I find myself always wanting to keep that beautiful smile on your face. I can never take the thought that you maybe angry with me or the sight of your tears. I can never let you go to bed angry and I make it my life mission to make sure you're happy, protected, and well taken care of. I want a life with you, a place we could call ours and some day in the future when you're ready, we can have little feet running around. I know it won't be perfect. We may fight on a few things but if there's one thing my family does not believe in its divorces. With every fight we may have I will lock us in a room and we will speak on it rationally. Never will I allow you to go to bed angry, sad, or confused. Kagome I love you so much I don't know what to do sometimes. I'm always terrified by the thought you may leave me."

He took a deep breath before continuing.

"So tonight I kneel before you to ask for your hand in marriage and take away this fear I have plaguing me. I know we're still young but I promise you we will take it as slow as you wish if you take this ring as a promise that you will be my fiancé and someday become husband and wife" he finished a little shakily presenting her with the ring.

It was a gorgeous platinum floating diamond ring with six round diamonds that taper in size and are intricately hand-set in enduring platinum. Setting includes ¾ carat total diamond weight.

He became nervous seeing a few tear drops fall.

Where they happy tears? or. . . tears of rejection?

He couldn't believe the hold this one girl has on him. For the first time since he was born, tears began to form in his eyes at the thought of her rejection.

Until. . .

"Yes" she choked.

His head instantly snapped up not believing what his ears heard.

"W-what"

"I said yes" she said looking at him with a watery smile "I want to be your wife"

He didn't wait a second longer.

He raced to her side and slid the ring on her finger.

She was in a giggle fit when he lifted her by the waist and swung her around before pulling her to him and crashing his lips onto hers.

"Maybe we could have a wedding after college" she asked breathlessly.

He just laughed softly before claiming her lips again "Anything you want princess" he said before lifting her around his waist "God Kagome" he groaned softly kissing her neck "with me you can have anything you want babe"

"Good" she whispered sexily into his ear "because right now. . . I only want you"

That made him stop. He could feel the blood rushing south. His heart sped and HE became nervous.

Feeling her soft warm tongue against his neck set him off. He pulled back slowly and looked deep into her eyes seriously. He knew she was a virgin. He didn't want her first time to happen because she thought it HAD to be now.

When he saw no hesitation in her eyes and a nod she gestured that it was okay, he threw her on the bed.

"I promise I'll make this special for you angel" he promised as her removed his shirt.

The entire night he kept his promise and loved her gently and thoroughly.

~**Epilogue**~

Its been 5 years since Bankotsu proposed to his Kagome. At first life was beautiful. A week after graduation he took her away to one of his family private manners where they spent every waking moment together exploring their surroundings and speaking of their futures. He swelled with pride seeing how she was just as anxious to get married as he was but remembered it was better to wait until after college when they have everything in order.

But soon things made a turn for a worst.

College acceptance letters.

After a 4 day weekend getaway they returned home. Kagomes' dream of becoming a nurse were now a reality when she saw all the colleges that were offering her full scholarships, but only the best of the best were in America.

On the up side, if she went to America it will take 2 years verses the 4 years if she stayed in Japan because America was more hands on instead of having their heads shoved in books all day.

Bankotsu was devastated but refused to show it. He knew he could just follow her but the colleges there didn't have as good of a selection of programs he needed to open a dojo.

He was happy that it was going to take only 2 years that way they could have a wedding when she returns but he couldn't handle the separation anxiety.

When they found out it was a month till her departure they went sped through all their entrance exams and everything so they could spend her last 2 weeks together. All day they spoke of their future and all night they made passionate love till the sun rose.

They wrote, called, emailed and video chatted every chance they got. Though it was hard, the two remained faithful to one another.

A year after her return they got married. They got a beautiful home to call theirs. It was a 3 floor house with 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. They had a big beautiful front yard that were divided evenly by the drive way. Both sides were clean cut with an alpine tabletop waterfall fountains with light and had the look of natural stone.

The backyard was beautiful as well. It was clean cut with 3 full grown Sakura trees going down horizontally of each other with 5 feet of space in between each tree. Each tree had flowers planted going round and a patio set under them.

The two couldn't be any happier, that is until 3 months from.

"Hello Rin" Kagome said happily greeting her college friend.

Rin stood as tall as Kagome with mid waist length brown hair and puppy dog brown eyes. She was studying to become a nurse as well when her father died from a heart attack when she was younger. She had absolutely no idea what to do. All she could do was cry and watch as her father died before her. After that experience, she made it her mission to always help people.

"Its great you guys can make it. . . Hello Sesshomaru" she giving him a hug.

She was shocked but happy when she found out her two friends were dating. She really wanted Sesshomaru to be happy. Even though he was acting like his old self, she could tell he felt rather lonely.

It's been a little less than a year when the two got together.

Unlike Kagome, the others saw just how much Rin resembled Kagome. Both sweet, kind, shy, beautiful, loving and trusting. The only thing that separated the twos' personality was the fact that Rin was a little more aggressive, but other than that, hair and eye color they were like twins.

Even Sesshomaru admitted to himself that he chased after Rin solely because she reminded him of Kagome and came to a close a second of what he almost had. But as time went on he saw Rin for who she was. He found himself wanting to know even more about her and hopefully one day he wouldn't have to be alone. She will be by his side as his best friend, lover, wife and mate.

One day.

"Everyone has already arrived and are in the back."

They gang made a promise at their high school graduation promising not matter what that they would always have time to spend together. So once a month they would switch off as host and hostesses for their get togethers.

"Ok"

"Hn"

They went to the back when Bankotsu came over.

"Kagome it would make me feel so much better if you would just sit down and rest. The baby could be here any minute" he said rubbing her swollen stomach. They were expecting their first child.

"Bankotsu relax" she giggled kissing his cheek "the baby won't be here for 3 more months"

"Kagome"

"Okay" she giggled "I'll go sit with Sango and the other Prego's" she giggled.

He kissed her lips before picking her up and seating her next to Ayame.

She gave up trying to protest the whole picking her up thing thinking she was too heavy with being pregnant but it went deaf to his ears.

"I love you princess" he whispered softly in her ear.

"I love you too my charming prince"