A/N: After the short stories, I decided to write a long one. Finally, inspiration came to me. Hehehe… Anyway, on with the story. I don't own InuYasha.
Chapter 1: Taking a Walk
I can't sleep at night due to insomnia. I need someone to help me fall asleep.
My friends can't help me. We tried everything but nothing works.
"What do I need to do to fall asleep?" Kagome asked in frustration.
"Why don't you take a walk?" a familiar voice suggested.
Kagome turned around only to be faced to face with Bankotsu.
Kagome was beyond scared. She hadn't anticipated anyone to be there at this time.
"What…are you…doing here?" She stuttered. Bankotsu just smirked seeing fear evident in her face.
"What does it look like? I was taking a walk. That is before I heard you." He deadpanned.
Flashback
He was taking a much-needed walk after their battle with InuYasha. He left after all of his companions fell asleep.
He was walking near the river when he heard her complaining about not being able to sleep. He thought about going back but there's something holding him back.
He then decided to help her but not without a price.
At this he smirked.
End of Flashback
"You said that you can't sleep, right?" He asked not looking at her.
'Why am I doing this again?' He questioned himself before remembering his purpose.
'Oh yeah. That's right. I'm doing this to gain her trust so I can get her to help me search for the remaining jewel shards.'
Kagome was thinking if she should answer or not.
'I better answer him before he gets mad and decides to kill me.' She thought grimly.
"Well yeah. I can't sleep because I have insomnia. We have tried everything but we're unsuccessful." She explained.
"Well, have you tried taking a walk?" he inquired.
"No. I haven't thought about doing that since I don't really have the time and the companion." She said simply.
"Then why don't you take one right now? I'll go with you." He offered.
She thought about it then nodded.
They were walking side-by-side deep in their thoughts, not noticing the occasional grazing of their hands against each other.
'Why is he doing this? He doesn't have anything to gain from this. Unless he wants some company.' The priestess thought.
'My only purpose is to get her to help me. Nothing more. If there's something else, I'll end it right away.' Bankotsu decided.
"I think it's time for me to go back. I wouldn't want the others to worry. I also think I'm starting to feel sleepy." She yawned bringing him out of his thoughts.
"Thank you. I hope we can do this again." She added then yawned again.
He just nodded and escorted her back to her friends.
He didn't want to admit it but he also wants to do this again.
A/N: Whew. Glad this chapter's over. I'll try to update soon but not unless you guys leave reviews. Thanks for reading. ^^