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Chapter 1
The slow music from a radio echoed in the dark alleyway. The stench of rotten food and urine permeated into the small street. As dark shadows danced from house to house, a young girl made her walk home. Consuming darkness made Kagome's skin crawl. This neighborhood had a knack for unintentionally inviting unwanted guests. Thugs and robbers seemed drawn there like a moth to a flam. Everyone, including Kagome, knew not to ever go outside after dark. However working late hours sometimes forced Kagome to walk home in the dark. It was times she was forced to walk home that she was glad she wasn't the prettiest girl on the block. Being of average hight, and slightly round did have its benefits. She had constantly tried to diet but it had become apparent that she simply loved junk food way to much to give it up. She had however managed to give up soda, though her resolve was weakening.
A soft wind blew through the cascading willow tree causing her to shiver and hair to fly out of the loose bun. Dark auburn hair gently fell around her face while the rest frizz-ed away crazily. She had always tried to calm the frizz but no matter what she did it frizz-ed and at times like walking down the eerie street it prickled the back of her neck.
When the sound of footsteps reached her ears her heart stopped. She knew that it was going to happen eventually. The girls in the neighbor hood had always talked about the creeps that lived in the apartments across the way. The boys there where rumored to beat their girlfriends and drink way to much. They also had a history of chasing down girls from the neighborhood and harassing them, they also would beat down any boys that dare enter what they though of as their "territory". Kagome griped her backpack straps with venom and kept her head held high as she walked. Inside she was scared to death, But she was not going to back down to them. If they thought they where going to get the best of her they had another thing coming.
'Keep walking' became her mental chant. The footsteps were gaining on her. Reaching into her pocket for a source of protection, she came up with a pack of gum and an eraser. 'A Crud' she gnashed her teeth together in fury. 'After this i swear i am keeping a rock in my pocket!' she swore. Finally the footsteps where right behind her.
"Excuse me." came a gruff voice from behind. Frozen to the spot Kagome didn't know how to respond. " I am looking for Lila Hinako's house." gaining her courage Kagome turned to meet the gaze of the stranger. Towering over her his blue eyes stared at the ground. shuffling from one foot to the other he seemed to be scared to death of her. Finally her heart had started to start up again. As she gazed at him she realized how gorgeous he was. His large frame was still intimidating but he was obviously cute, and very uncomfortable.
Shaking her head Kagome realized she was staring. "Yea, She lives next door to me." He still didn't look up at her. "I can show you." Not sure if offering to help the boy was a good idea or not, she decided to take the risk. it was a cold night and he was in a shirt and jeans. No coat or shoes she noted. Kagome at least had a jacket and warm tennis shoes.
He simply nodded and kept his eyes firmly on the ground. Unsure of how to respond Kagome motioned for the boy to follow.
End.
SOOO. . . . . did you like it? PLEASE R and R if you want more! Also i am looking for a story. In it Kagome was killed in an orphanage calapse (caused by Sesshomaru) and is sent by the kamis to help Sesshomaru learn to love. Its super funny (prank calls and such). I read it a long time ago and want to reread. Thanks all!