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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 Seven
He'd paced for a good half hour now across the street from the restaurant that the girl, Kagome, worked at, wondering just how he was going to approach the dilemma he was facing. People had stopped to stare at him but he paid them no mind. Ever since meeting her, Bankotsu couldn't get her out of his head. He'd only met her once and she had left a lasting impression on him. He couldn't figure out what it was about her that attracted him so much.
What was wrong with him? He was Bankotsu Takanata for Kami's sake! He could have any girl he wanted! He could make ten men turn into crying chumps without lifting a finger! No one crossed him and his reputation preceded him. Yet Kagome had him acting like a love struck teenager.
What was about her that had him acting like this? She was beautiful, that was a given. She may not be gorgeous but Kami knew there was a beauty about her that no other girl had. It didn't even bother Bankotsu that she had a kid either. The kid was cute and well behaved. Normally a girl with a kid was a deal breaker for anyone but something about it drew him in even more.
Decision made, Bankotsu walked across the street and walked in. The place was nice! Definitely a place for the uptight and rich of Tokyo. The décor was very modern but the owner had good taste. The atmosphere was inviting and he could tell it was non-smoking.
It wasn't very busy today, but then again it was the middle of the afternoon. Bankotsu wandered over to the hostess podium, noticing a haughty looking girl standing behind it. Upon seeing him she immediately turned on the charm and pushed her chest out.
"Hey there cutie, what can I do for you?" The girl asked, batting her eyelashes slightly.
Bankotsu restrained from rolling his eyes. "Hi. I was wondering if a girl name Kagome was working today."
Instantly the charm was off and the girl narrowed her eyes. "Why do you ask?"
Bankotsu smirked. "I'll take that as a yes. Could you get her for me?"
"Why would you want that demon-loving whore? I'm sure I could be of service to you," the girl replied, giving him a saucy grin.
"Is that how you talk to all your customers? I'm sure your boss would love to know that. Now, could you please get Kagome for me? I'd like to see her," Bankotsu said with an edge to his voice.
The girl paled somewhat, but maintained her composure. "No, that won't be necessary. My apologies please wait here for a moment and I'll get her for you."
The hostess walked off and Bankotsu unclenched his fists that he didn't know were clenched. Why did that hag call her that? Just because Kagome had a hanyou son didn't make her a whore! What the fuck? Who was she to judge someone else like that? It was a good thing the hag walked away because Bankotsu felt his control slipping.
Moments later Kagome walked out and stopped dead in her tracks when she saw
him. He smirked at her and she turned her head away, blushing. One thing Bankotsu noticed was that her uniform was different than the hag hostess. While the hostess' uniform was shorter and a bit more revealing, Kagome's was more traditional and modest.
"Hey, what's up? I was wondering if you were free for a few minutes."
Composing herself, Kagome replied, "Sure, I can take my break now. Hey Gintaro! I'm going on lunch now!" She called over her shoulder.
There was a short grunt from the back and Bankotsu took that as a confirmation. Kagome turned back to him, blushing still, and led him over to a secluded table near the front window. She grabbed a bowl of Ramen with her as they sat down.
Kagome was nervous but excited that Bankotsu had come to see her. She'd wondered if she would see him again. "So what's up?" She tried asked nonchalantly, beginning to eat her lunch.
Bankotsu smirked at her. He could tell he made her anxious and that she was trying (but failing miserably) to hide that fact. "I was in the neighborhood and thought I'd check out this restaurant and to see if you were working."
Kagome smiled. "Do you like what you see?"
Smirking wider, and doing a once over of Kagome's person, Bankotsu replied, "So far yes, I do."
Realizing what she said and then seeing the man in front of her take in her body, Kagome blushed even redder and looked away. It was amazing how much this guy could make her act like a giddy school girl. Not even Inuyasha made her blush this much!
Kagome regained her composure, cleared her throat, and proceeded to finish her lunch. She was beyond words at the moment, so Bankotsu continued on.
"How is your little man doing?"
Kagome faltered. He remembered Kenji? He didn't seem bothered before about her son, she recalled, and now was casually asking about him. She smiled. "Driving me up the wall, like usual. He finds new ways to make his mother's hair turn gray one strand at a time."
The man in front of her laughed at that. Kagome found that she liked it. Bankotsu had a very intimidating aura about him, but for some reason relaxed in her presence and let his guard down. She hoped that she could get him to laugh more often.
"Well, that's expected. He's almost three, right?"
"Three going on thirteen sometimes, I swear. He's too smart for his own good."
Bankotsu smirked again. "Takes after his mother."
Kami, what was it about this guy that made Kagome turn scarlet every time he spoke? She'd only met him once and he was openly complimenting her like they were old friends! It made her feel…appreciated.
"So Ban, what do you do? Obviously you're in school. Do you work as well?"
Bankotsu smiled. Already she was giving him a nickname; he liked it. "I just started up in school actually. I work in construction and need to take business courses to be able to move up to management. A waste of time if you ask me, but one has to do what they can to make it."
"I know what you mean. I had a plan set out before Kenji came along."
"And what was this plan of yours, may I ask?"
"I still have that plan of mine but it may take longer than expected. I'm already a miko, so I'm studying nursing to further enhance my healing abilities."
She took a sip of her drink. "Before Kenji I was going to go to Tokyo U and obviously get married first."
A miko? And she has a hanyou kid? Interesting. There is so much more to this girl than I thought. Bankotsu mused. "A priestess huh. They are very rare nowadays. Do you still want to go to Tokyo U?"
"Yes, I come from a long line of them. Of course I do. I don't know when of course, but one day it will happen."
They sat and chatted some more before Kagome had to go back to work.
She learned that Bankotsu had two older brothers and they all lived together. Their parents weren't in the picture, but she didn't press him about it.
Bankotsu learned that she had a younger brother, her mother and grandfather and that Kenji's father currently wasn't in the picture. He was curious, of course, but decided later on would be his best choice to learn more.
"Well, this may come off as odd, but I thought that if you didn't already have one, I could give you a ride home."
Kagome hesitated. The guy seemed genuine and she felt very comfortable with him. But already offering to give her a ride home? He just met her. What was his angle? Why her of all people?
Bankotsu sensed her uneasiness and mentally kicked himself. Way to go dumbass!
"I swear I'm just being a gentleman. You said that you had to get rides everywhere and I thought I could help you out. I did not mean to make it sound so forward."
She visibly relaxed at the concern in his voice. His aura felt calm and non-threatening. He honestly wanted to help her out. Why? Why was he so interested in her?
"Well, I don't get off work for another four hours. If you're willing to wait that long, then I guess it's alright."
Bankotsu again smirked at her. He had a feeling she would give in and he was grateful for that. If she had said no, he would have backed off, surprisingly. "I'll wait."
The look on Kagome's face was priceless. "Really? You don't have to do that. I still have to pick up my son."
"Not a problem with me if you feel comfortable with it."
Kagome smiled. "Thank you."
For the remainder of her shift, Kagome stayed fairly busy and didn't notice the braided man watching her every move.
True to his word, he stayed the entire time and only asked her for a beverage or to ask how she was when she seemed flustered or angry. It was comforting, oddly enough. Bankotsu noticed the hostess wench trying to give Kagome a hard time, but she brushed off like it was nothing. He smirked again; this girl was definitely a spitfire.
At the end of her shift, Kagome cleared her station and did the extra work before she left.
"I'm taking off now. See you tomorrow." She called out to Gintaro.
"Yeh sure yeh don' need a ride, love?"
"Yes Gin, I'm good. My friend Bankotsu offered to take me home. I'll be alright." Kagome said.
Her boss looked over at the boy in question skeptically but he seemed trustworthy at most. "Eh, if yeh say so. Tell that boy of yers 'is Uncle Gin misses 'im and give yer mom me regards."
Kagome smiled and hugged him. "Will do!"

After cautiously getting into Bankotsu's truck (he said it was his brother's because he only had his bike), Kagome became more relaxed. A small part of her scolded her for letting this guy take her home, and find out where she lived, but Bankotsu wasn't threatening to her.
Sure, he had tough attitude and a look about him that said 'I will kill you if you piss me off', but he behaved like a perfect gentleman to her.
Kagome gave him directions to her mom's house.
Upon arrival, Mrs. Higurashi was surprised that the guy from the restaurant was standing in the middle of her living room while her daughter picked up her son to go home.
She had asked Kagome why he was there and Kagome explained what was going on. As expected, Mrs. Higurashi scolded her daughter about strange men and protecting herself and to be more careful. To further her surprise, the moment Kenji saw the man in question his eyes lit up and held out his arms to the man to be carried. As if it were nothing, the braided man carried the boy (and his diaper bag) outside and waited for Kagome.
Kagome kissed her mother good-bye and promised that everything was alright. Her mother assured her that she trusted her, and with that the three left.

"This is where you live?"
Bankotsu turned down the street towards Kagome's apartment complex, not expecting it to be a demon-infested neighborhood. He recognized it because of his days of street fighting.
Cradling her son in her lap, Kagome nodded and smiled. "Sure is! Why? Not what you were anticipating?"
Bankotsu dumbly shook his head. "No. I mean, it's cool, not a bad place. Just thought you'd live in a human neighborhood, is all."
Kagome smiled. "Ah, yeah well by living among demons I can better protect myself and my son. They can't touch us through a barrier."
Duh stupid! She's a miko! "Oh yeah. That makes more sense now."
Parking the truck, Bankotsu walked Kagome and Kenji to their apartment and watched around her while she unlocked the door.
After an awkward silence, Kagome spoke. "Thanks for the ride. I really appreciate it."
Bankotsu waved away the compliment with a casual smile. "It's cool. I realized last time that I never gave you my number. Call me anytime."
For the millionth time that day, Kagome blushed while taking the piece of paper. She thanked him and gave him hers in return, hoping like mad that she would see him again after tonight.
Bankotsu bid them a good night and walked back to his vehicle, waiting until they were out of sight before he started the engine and pulled away.
He was definitely making progress with her. He knew that the she liked him and her kid already trusted him. He smirked. If all went well, he'd get to see a lot more of them.

Author's Note: Hope you guys like this chapter! As always beta'd by the lovely Tempest78-she is the best! Please let me know what you think!
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