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Someone Like You	By : cocobyrd87 Category: InuYasha > Het - Male/Female > Shichi'nintai (The Band of Seven) > Shichi'nintai (The Band of Seven) Views: 5014 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 4
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Chapter Three
Algebra, Kagome's least favorite subject as far back as she could recall. Why did she need this class again? Oh yeah, so she could finish her electives and finally move on to the required courses for her major.
Once she was done with that, and if she had high enough grades, she could possibly transfer to Tokyo University. Then again, that would require moving, another affordable job, and day care for Kenji. Oh the joys of being an adult and motherhood.
Kagome hated Mondays. She only had two courses and then went to work, but it was her two least favorite classes. Plus, there was the hassle of catching the bus, getting Kenji to her mother, and being on time for said job. Ugh. Sometimes being carless sucks, big time.
"Okay, that is it for today. Your assignment is posted online and I expect the work to be on time and done properly by next class. You are dismissed."
Thank Kami that's over. One more minute of trying to figure out the Pythagorean Theorem and I was going to scream.
At least it was her last class for the day. She had exactly half an hour to make it to work on time-or at least, on time for her. If her boss wasn't an old family friend of her father, she would've been fired a long time ago. Being late almost every day would definitely be major reason to can someone.
Kagome made her way to the daycare on campus and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw her son playing with the other children. Normally he would be off by himself or sitting in a corner for throwing a temper tantrum.
Granted he was almost three, but even still Kenji knew right from wrong and when to be good. The teacher always recommended some sort of male influence but Kagome continuously brushed it off and kindly thanked her.
"Hello Miss Higurashi! No problem today, Kenji was a good boy." The teacher smiled enthusiastically.
Kagome returned the smile. "Thanks, I'm very happy to hear that."
"Mommy! Go play now?" Kenji ran up to his mother.
"Hey baby, no it's time to go to Gram-gram's house. We can play later tonight if you're a good boy."
The boy pouted but brightened Kagome noticed once he heard where he was going. She knew her brother Souta would sneak him sweets without her mother noticing.
"See you tomorrow Kenji!" The teacher said, waving goodbye.
Kenji waved back as he and his mother walked out of the building.
"Miss Maiyu said you behaved yourself today, sweetie."
"Yes mommy! Vewwy good!"
"Well, I guess that means someone's going to get an extra-!" Kagome stopped short when she felt someone grab her arm and say her name.
"Kagome?"
She mentally cringed when she heard that voice. You have got to be kidding me!
Kagome slowly turned around, pushing Kenji behind her leg, and came face-to-face with none other than Kouga, the man who constantly claimed she was "his woman" and hounded her every chance he got.
"Hey Kouga. It's been awhile."
"Too long. How's my woman been all this time?"
Seriously? Two years of not seeing of me and he STILL calls me that? She blinked. "I've been well. I didn't know you went here. I thought you were going off to Tokyo U with that scholarship?"
He hesitated. "Yeah well, some things happened and I had to come here to start off with. But you, what happened to you? You went MIA after junior year."
"I see. Sorry to hear that. Things happened to me as well and so I just finished school elsewhere." Please just go away Kouga! I'm so not interested!
Kouga still had not let of Kagome's arm.
The hanyou hiding behind his mother's leg was starting to get annoyed. Young as he was, he still had the Inu instincts and he recognized the members of his pack. He did not know this male and he felt very threatened by the close proximity with his mother. This male needed to back off. The boy started growling and bared his teeth when he felt his mother's uneasiness.
Kouga was startled by the odd noise coming from behind Kagome. He looked down and saw a small boy standing just above her knees. Who is this? Is she babysitting or something?
He pointed to the child. "Who is that? Did your mother have another kid or something?"
Kagome's anger grew by the minute. Why couldn't he just get the hint? "No Kouga. This is my son."
His eyes widened to saucers. "Your…..son? But…who's the father? Do I know-"
Kouga's sentenced died as he finally took a good look at the boy. That was when he noticed the elfin ears, golden eyes….and the blue crescent moon in the middle of his forehead.
He grip tightened painfully on her arm. "What the FUCK Kagome? Are you serious? I can't believe this! You're MY woman! How could you do this to me?" By now he was almost shouting in her face.
"Kouga! For the last time, I am NOT your woman, nor will I ever be! I would greatly appreciate it if you please let go of my arm and let me and my son be off."
The anger in his eyes only intensified. How could she do this? The mutt was one thing, but his older brother? How could she have been so stupid? "No! You have no idea what this means now! I-"
He was interrupted by another male voice from behind. "I believe the lady asked you to back off."
Kouga turned his angry gaze to the male who dared interfere. His eyes landed on a shorter male with indigo eyes and long black hair pulled tightly into a braid down his back. A purple star adorned his forehead.
"Get lost! This has nothing to do with you!"
Tired of the two males speaking as if she wasn't there, the woman in question let some of her miko powers flare and Kouga let go of her arm instantly, shrieking in the process.
"I'm sorry Kouga, but you had to get the hint somehow. Now, as…fun as this was, my son and I really need to go. Take care."
The wolf looked from her, to the other male, and finally set his glare on the hanyou still growling and baring his teeth. Sighing in defeat, he took one last look at the woman he loved and walked off. This was far from over.
Kagome let out the breath she didn't realize she was holding and turned to the man standing beside her. "Uh, thanks. I could have handled that, but thanks anyway."
The boy smirked. "Don't worry about it. Friend of yours?"
"As if. I knew him in high school; he could never take 'no' for an answer."
"Apparently. The name's Bankotsu by the way." He held out his hand for her.
Kagome smiled shook his hand. "Kagome. This is my son, Kenji."
Bankotsu looked down and patted the little boy on the shoulder. "What's up little man?"
Kagome's son scrutinized this new male. He gave off a warning growl but the male didn't seem like a threat and his scent didn't tell otherwise either. He smiled. "Hi."
Bankotsu faltered a bit. So this child is a hanyou? Interesting. He looked at Kagome."Is he normally like that?"
"Don't take any offense to it; he's just protecting his mama." Kagome smiled and checked her watch. Dammit! "Great, that stupid wolf made me miss the bus!"
"Need a ride?"
"Nah, don't worry about it. I'm already late as it is, so walking won't make a difference."
"Want some company in case the wolf comes back?"
Kagome hesitated, but felt no threat from him. So she smiled again and nodded. "Sure, why not?"
Bankotsu smirked. "Good. I only have my bike anyways."
"Bike? Ride mommy?" Kenji asked his mother, hope filling his eyes.
Kagome smiled. "No baby, not that kind of bike. Maybe next time."
Discouraged, the young hanyou slumped his shoulders and walked along his mother's side.
Bankotsu chuckled. "So where are you off to?"
"Work. My boss is used to me being late due to class and this little hellion."
"What do you do?"
"Hostess mainly, but I wait tables on the weekends," Kagome replied.
"What about your son? Is there a daycare facility there or something?"
"No, my mother meets me there and takes for the night until I get off work. She either picks me up or I get a ride from my boss."
"You don't have a car?"
"Nah can't afford it, so I usually take the bus, walk, or catch a ride from someone."
"Nice way to stay in shape I guess."
"I had to lose the baby weight somehow."
Bankotsu faltered a bit but laughed at the jab she made at herself. This girl was definitely something else and he felt a need to get to know her better.
Not used to being ignored, Kenji began reminding his mother of is his presence by tugging her arm. "Mommy! Up? Please? UP!"
Startled, Kagome looked down at her son. "No sweetie, mommy can't carry you right now."
But the hanyou put up a good fight. "Please mommy? Cawwy?"
Bankotsu watched the banter between mother and son and something clicked. He didn't mind the boy; he was kind of cute for a half demon. So without a second thought he picked up Kenji and with a slight yelp from the boy he put him on his shoulders without missing a beat.
"Oh you didn't have to do that! He wouldn't have given up eventually!" Kagome cried in shock that a complete stranger offered to carry her temperamental son.
"Don't worry about it. He isn't that heavy. See? He's enjoying it."
"Weee! Look mommy, Kenji tall!" Kenji smiled down at Kagome, laughing all the while.
Kagome grinned. "Alright you rug rat, but be sure to say 'thank you' when Obaa-chan comes to pick you up." She turned her attention back to the man in question.
"He speaks fairly well for his age. How old is he?"
"Two and a half. He'll be three in November. I'll take that as a compliment, I've worked hard to get to speak in clear sentences. He has trouble with the letter 'r' but otherwise he speaks his mind."
"Almost three? Impressive. The hard work has definitely paid off," Bankotsu said with a smirk.
Kagome bushed. "Thank you."
Kagome and Bankotsu continued walking and chatted for a bit more, before she heard her mother's voice yell out to her.
"Kagome Higurashi! Where have you been? Do you know what time it is? I swear one of these days Gintaro is going to fire you! I'm surprised he hasn't yet. You're lucky he's a family friend."
Kagome's mother, Mai Higurashi, stopped her rant long enough to see a young man standing next to her daughter, with her grandson sitting on his shoulders. "Who is this?"
"Mama! Relax, will you? I know I'm late, but I ran into Kouga and-"
"Kouga! Again? Are you okay? What did he do? Did he-"
"MAMA! Yes, I'm fine. Kouga was being difficult, but my new friend here, Bankotsu, helped me and Kenji out and we are fine. That's why we are late."
"Bankotsu?" Mrs. Higurashi looked at the boy again. "Thank you young man. That boy has been nothing but trouble for my daughter. I appreciate your help."
Bankotsu smirked and held out his hand to shake hers. "It's all good. I don't think he'll be giving Kagome any more trouble."
Kagome's mother smiled and shook his hand. "We will see."
Kenji reached out to his mother.
Kagome grabbed her son off Bankotsu's shoulders and smiled.
"Thanks again. I'd talk more, but I'm ridiculously late and have to go. See you around?"
"It's cool. Yeah, I'll definitely be seeing you again. Bye little man." Bankotsu smirked at Kagome and waved goodbye to Kenji.
Kagome blushed again and turned to give her mother her son, watching him yell out a good bye to the man walking away. Somehow she knew that after today things would be significantly different.

Author's Note: Enter Bankotsu! :) Here is Chapter 3, beta'd by the awesome Tempest78 (a.k.a KittyB78). Hope you enjoy and please let me know what you think!
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