Disclaimer – Nothing Harry Potter related is mine, except the storyline, which I concocted using Divination skills (yawn)
A/N – Before we start, I'd just like to announce, that I would like some reviews please, because with my last 2 fics, no-ones reviewed them in about 2 months. They're called Forever In His Arms, and Secretly, just in case u wanted 2 no. Well, here we go, on with the third fic (please review this one, please review this one)
Darkness In Me – Chapter 1The summer had done a lot for her. She had changed in a drastic way, but she didn't care. She knew she was going to be ridiculed for the new way she dressed at school, but this was the way she wanted to be. If it hadn't have been for Jared, then she wouldn't have gotten this way in the first place. She remembered that day as if it were yesterday….
Flashback
Hermione walked down the street, attempting to get away from her boring life as a bookworm. She needed something exciting in her life; she wanted to do something daring. As she walked past the skateboarders, she looked in front of her, and that's when she saw him. He was the most gorgeous person she had ever seen in her life. It was as if when their eyes met, there was an instant link.
He had black spiky hair, with red tips, and was wearing the biggest pair of flared jeans Hermione had ever seen in her life. His jeans had chains and junk on them too. His shirt was what caught her attention though, it was amazing. It was black and unbuttoned, and had a big red dragon on it, which appeared to be breathing fire. He had a T-Shirt on underneath it as well though, with a 'pentacle' on it. His T-Shirt was also black.
Hermione felt as if she couldn't breathe. Why was this guy alone? He was too gorgeous to get away. She simply had to talk to him. So she did.
"Hello, I was just wondering the way to the nearest record shop."
'Slick move Hermione' She thought
"Oh right, the nearest one's called The Other Record Shop, and actually that's where I'm heading right now, do you want me to walk there with you?"
"Yes, that would be great. Thanks!"
They then went back in the direction Hermione had just come from, when the guy said to her:
"Well, as we're going to go to walk together, I think I'd better introduce myself. My name's Jared, what's yours?"
"Um, mine's Hermione."
"Nice name sounds aristocratic."
"Oh, thank you, actually, my parents got it from Shakespeare."
"Cool."
The conversation continued like this for a while until they got to the record shop, when Jared turned to her and said:
"Listen Hermione, I was wondering, have you ever considered being a Goth? It's just, that look would totally suit you."
"No actually, I haven't. I wouldn't even know where to start." She said honestly
"Well, if you were interested, I could help you pick out some posters, and music and clothes and junk."
"That would be great Jared, thanks!"
"Well, lets start with the music. Here's the only place to go if you want some class stuff."
Then they entered the shop.
***
When they left the shop, Hermione was laden with CD's. Jared had helped her pick some good ones, such as Korn, and Slipknot, and even some old 80's Goth bands, such as Sister's of Mercy, and The Stranglers. She had also bought a dog collar and matching bracelet, and a pentacle necklace, like the one Jared had.
After they had been to the shop, they arranged to meet again the next day, so they could go get Hermione some new clothes.
She couldn't wait to listen to her new CD's, and to meet up with Jared again. She really liked him.
***
Jared and Hermione's clothes shopping day was incredible. Hermione had taken along a lot of money, as she was going to change her whole wardrobe. She bought:
Lots of pairs of fishnet tights,
A pair of black and silver boots,
A few of skirts,
A spider web top,
A red and black see through top,
Lots of red, black and purple tops,
And a few pairs of jeans like Jared's.
"Thank you Jared for a great day." She said, giving him a big hug, when he had dropped her off at her house.
"It's ok 'Mione, do you mind if I call you that?"
"Oh, not at all. I guess this is it then, I'm not gonna see you again."
"Actually, I was wondering if you wanted to come to the cinema with me, Friday night, I want to get to know you better."
"I'd love to Jared. I'll see you there at 6."
End Flashback
She was getting ready for her 'date' with Jared. She couldn't believe her luck when he asked her. She put on her spider web top, a short-ish skirt, a pair of black fishnets, and her new black and silver boots. She finished off with black eye makeup and lipstick, and her dog collar and matching bracelet. She then needed to ask her mother to do something with her hair, so her mother put it up in a clip, to keep it off her face.
Six O'clock was nearing, so her dad dropped her off, and true to his word, Jared was there, waiting for her. As she stepped out of the care, he said to her:
"See what I mean, I told you you'd look great!"
"Thanks! I'll be home by 10:30 Dad!"
Jared then took her by the hand to the Box Office, where they bought their tickets for Resident Evil. They got their seats in the back row, and settled down. Only when the film start did Hermione remember that she was terrified of zombie films.
"Jared," she whispered, "I've just remembered that I don't like zombie films. I think I'd better leave, I mean, you don't want to be stuck here with a scaredy-cat now do you?"
"Nonsense Hermione," he whispered back "I want you here with me. I'm always available for you to cuddle up to!"
Hermione used him to cuddle up to a lot, and halfway through the film, he put his arm around her, which made her feel more secure. She was really scared, so she grabbed hold of his hand, and wouldn't let go.
When the film was finished, and Jared was walking Hermione back to her house, she remembered that she still had hold of his hand.
"Oh I'm sorry Jared," she said
"If I was bothered about it 'Mione, don't you think I'd have dropped your hand before now?" He questioned her, laughing
When they got back to Hermione's house, Jared turned her to face him, and had a serious look on his face.
"Hermione, I had a great time tonight, but I was wondering if you want to go and do it again sometime."
"Well, we don't necessarily have to go out, coz my parents are going to a party that one of their old friends are having tomorrow night. I'm gonna be on my own in the house, so do you want to come round?"
"Yeah, that would be great 'Mione."
"Well come round about 8 then."
"Ok then. See ya tomorrow babe."
Jared kissed Hermione on the cheek, and turned to walk home. Hermione stood stunned for a bit, then went in, and after being bombarded with questions from both her parents, went upstairs, put her new Korn CD on, and laid down on her bed, thinking of Jared.
A/N – Well that's it for now, what do you think? In case you were wondering, I love the name Jared, and the way he looked, is the way I want a guy, lush as hell, and sexy to match. I'll make it H/Hr when they get back to school. Review!
Trinity