Strange

Chapter Fifteen

Confessions

"Already Kagome?" Inuyasha asked.

"I can't wait anymore Inuyasha. I have to go now," Kagome said in excitement.

"Do you know where to go?" Sango asked.

"To the cave."

"The cave?"

"It's the band of seven's hideout," Kagome explained to Sango.

"Their hideout."

"Yes. I'll come back in the afternoon okay."

Inuyasha looked uncertain. "I don't know Kagome. I don't think it's safe."

Kagome pleaded, "Please Inuyasha. Please let me go. I have to see Bankotsu and tell him how I really feel."

Inuyasha gave Kagome a look. "Inuyasha…" Inuyasha knelt down.

Kagome was about to say something. "Get on my back Kagome. I want to take you Bankotsu."

Kagome shook her head. "No Inuyasha. I want to do this alone. Thanks anyway."

Inuyasha didn't listen to her. "Kagome, I just want to make sure your safe."

Kagome answered confidently, "I will be. Besides, confessing your feelings to someone isn't something I want the whole world to see. When you go off to see Kikyo-"

"You can go Kagome," Inuyasha answered quickly.

Smiling, Kagome turned to Sango. "Bye Sango."

"Good luck with Bankotsu Kagome."

Kagome nodded. Then she turned to Inuyasha and thanked him. She left after thanking him. Sango and Inuyasha watched her leave. "It's good to see that Kagome is truly happy,' Sango said still watching Kagome leave. Inuyasha didn't say anything. "Right Inuyasha?" Sango asked.

Sango brought Inuyasha out of his trance. "What…oh um…no."

Sango sighed. "Inuyasha, did you even here what I said?" Sango asked.

"Yes…"

"What?"

Inuyasha looked down. 'I'm going to get Miroku."

Sango sighed again. "Don't tell me that you're planning to follow Kagome."

"What do you think I'm getting Miroku for?"

"Miroku is unconscious right now," Sango told him.

"Why? Did the woman beat him up because he groped them or something?"

"No…"

"Then what happened?""Let's just get Miroku. I'm following Kagome too."

Sango ran to the village. "Hey Sango, wait for me," Inuyasha called as he ran after her.

…

The sun came out as Kagome found the cave. Kagome was just about to walk in when a thought hit her. "I have to practice what I'm going to say. Otherwise it may come out wrong."

Kagome took in a deep breath. "Bankotsu-" Kagome stopped.

"I shouldn't begin with his name. I should end with it." Kagome smiled. "That will make it sound more romantic. Okay, let me practice again." She sat on the ground near the entrance to the cave.

"I've been thinking, ever since we've been apart-"

No. it will make him think I realized I loved him after we were apart. Kagome thought.

"I came here to tell you I love you." Kagome sighed. It's like I just want to get to the point.

Kagome started again. "Bankotsu-"

"I started with his name."

Kagome stood up. "Aww," Kagome groaned. She hit her head on the cave wall. Sighing, Kagome sat back down. "I will never get this right," Kagome said to herself while putting a hand over her face.

She heard laughing behind her. Kagome got up and looked into the cave. She saw someone coming towards her. It was… Bankotsu.

Kagome widened her eyes. "Bankotsu…"

Bankotsu walked over to her and put a finger to her lips. "I heard everything Kagome. You don't have to repeat yourself."

Bankotsu hugged Kagome. "I promise I won't ever leave your side. I will give you all the happiness in the world."

"Bankotsu," Kagome said over his shoulder.

Bankotsu hugged her tighter. "Don't say anything Kagome." He let her go and looked into her eyes. Bankotsu leaned forward. Kagome looked into his eyes but then found herself closing them as Bankotsu was kissing her. They pulled away. Once again, Bankotsu hugged her.

"I love you Kagome."

"I love you too Bankotsu."

Bankotsu and Kagome heard clapping behind them. They looked behind. There stood Jakotsu, Renkotsu, Suikotsu, Ginkotsu, Sango, Miroku, and Inuyasha. Everyone was smiling and clapping, except for Inuyasha. He crossed his arms over his chest and pouted.

Kagome and Bankotsu pulled away, blushing.

Jakotsu came over to them. "Don't be shy," Jakotsu screamed in joy.

"We are happy for you," Sango said while walking over to Kagome.

Kagome looked ahead. "Not all of you," Kagome pointed out.

"Forget about Inuyasha," Sango told her.

"Yes. He is just a jerk that cannot accept the fact you are happy," Miroku said. Since Inuyasha stood right next to him, he earned a punch from him. Miroku screamed in pain.

"That isn't why I'm not happy you two-timing lecher," Inuyasha angrily said.

"Let's not forget that I am not the only two-timer standing here," Miroku added.

That was a mistake because he earned another punch from Inuyasha. "Quit trying to save yourself. "Kagome walked over to Inuyasha. "Then why aren't you happy, Inuyasha?" Kagome asked.

Inuyasha didn't say anything. "Inuyasha, don't make me say you-know-what," Kagome warned him.

"Oh you do not want her to say you-know-what," Miroku agreed.

Sango shook her head.

Inuyasha had a look on his face. "I don't trust him," Inuyasha whispered.

Kagome tried looking at him but he stared at the ground. "Inuyasha…"

Bankotsu walked over to Kagome and Inuyasha. "Listen here you-" Bankotsu stopped talking when he saw the look Kagome was giving him. Bankotsu cleared his throat and started again. "Listen Inuyasha, I don't like you as much as you don't like me but I love Kagome. I knew you care about her too as do I. We both want to see her happy so let's put our differences aside."

Inuyasha looked over to Kagome. Kagome nodded at him. "Sure," Inuyasha muttered. Bankotsu forced a smile. He did not like Inuyasha but pretended to for Kagome.

Inuyasha knew better. He knew Bankotsu was pretend wanting to forget about their hatred for one another. Inuyasha couldn't forget either. He would talk to Bankotsu later.

Bankotsu hugged Kagome. "Thank you Bankotsu. Thanks for trying to get along with Inuyasha," Kagome said to him.

"It's no problem Kagome," Bankotsu replied.

Inuyasha felt jealousy ringing through him. He growled. Bankotsu and Kagome pulled away to look at him. "Is something wrong Inuyasha?" Kagome asked.

"Aww, doesn't he just look so adorable growling? Do it again Inuyasha," Jakotsu said. He slowly walked over to Inuyasha, grinning.

Inuyasha looked scared. "Get away from me," he warned Jakotsu.

Jakotsu didn't pay attention. "Come here Inuyasha." Jakotsu ran while extending his arms out to Inuyasha. Inuyasha ran away. Now Jakotsu was chasing Inuyasha while he tried running away.

"Let's go to the village," Kagome suggested.

"Okay," Bankotsu agreed.

Everyone followed Kagome who held hands with Bankotsu to the village. "Are you coming Miroku?" Sango asked.

Miroku sat under a tree. "No thanks Sango. I want to watch Inuyasha and Jakotsu," Miroku answered.

Sango shook her head(again).

"KAGOME," Inuyasha called.

But they were all gone.

"DON'T LEAVE ME."

A/N: Okay that was the story

I had fun writing it and I;m glad all of you enjoyed reading 'Strange'

Thank you once again kittyb78 for being my beta

Thank you to all my readers

-WhiteStars-