Faster, just walk faster! I could hear the footsteps coming behind me, splashing in the puddles and scratching the gravel underneath. It wasn't just one person. I picked up the pace again as I walked through the street with broken windows and cracked concrete. The moon had just come out and there was no one around, I didn't dare to look behind me to set off whoever was following me.

That's when it started.

"Hey hey hey, why don't you slow down pretty girl? We won't cause you any harm!"

I felt sick to my stomach, I just kept walking. I could hear them laughing and getting closer. I picked up a foot and prepared to run. Thats when I felt an arm come around my shoulder and another around my waist "Woah woah, where you off to cutie?" I could feel my stomach churning even worse and the blood rush to my head, I felt like I could faint. What happened next was the closest thing to a miracle I've ever saw.

It was like something straight out of a movie: with a cap over long silver hair, dressed in a red baseball jacket and black slacks, he came to my rescue. I couldn't hear a thing, it felt like time slowed down. I only watched in awe of how easily he seemed to move around the two people, it was like he was stepping on air. It took me a second to realize what was happening.

When the mystery man first stepped in he grabbed one of the men by the shoulder, getting his attention and then punching him square in the nose. He then grabbed the other's face and swiftly brought it down onto his knee. I heard cries of pain but I knew all I could do was watch. The second creep heard his friend and began to turn around, only to keel over as he received a swift kick to the stomach. He was then helpless as a foot went straight over his back and slammed him to the ground. I was completely silent, I couldn't speak. My newfound hero grabbed my hand and started running, pulling me along with him. I looked up to see that he had a bloody nose, but he didn't seem to care at the moment.

"Don't slow down!" is all that he said. His tone was rough yet kind, and it seemed sad for some reason. We ran around for a few blocks till we got to an alleyway and he let go of my hand. He looked around to see if we were being followed. He had his back to me and seemed to be occupied with rummaging through his pockets.

"Uhm, t-thanks" my voice was still shaky from what I just witnessed but I soon recovered. I went to brush myself off and looked in my bag to see if anything was missing and to get a handkerchief for the guy's nose. "If you didn't come in that moment I don't know what would have happened, thank-" I was looking up from my bag only to see a pocket knife a couple inches away from my face. I looked up at the man, his eyes were golden and they stared coldly back at me with no emotion. Well, he wasn't really a man, he seemed more like someone my age, perhaps a few years older.

"Hand it over" his voice was harsh and cold.

"W-what?" my head was basically spinning at this point. I was thrown from a scary situation to a terrifying situation. My whole body went cold and I stared at the small metal object in front of me. I couldn't speak and it was silent for what seemed like an eternity until he decided to break it.

He stepped even closer, putting the knife on my cheek. "Look, I don't want to hurt you, just give me what's in your wallet right now" He narrowed his eyes and by the tone of voice he didn't seem like he was going to listen to reason. I immediately went into my backpack, hands trembling and eyes starting to tear up. I grabbed my wallet, and zipped it open, I grabbed the twenty and few spare dollars that was inside and held it at arm's reach. He took it from my hand while still keeping the knife up and counted the money, his face lowered and I couldn't see his expression. He lowered his knife, put it in his pocket, and looked at me straight in the eyes, I gulped and stepped back a little but he took a step forward. I was about to run until I saw him lose his scary look and let out a large sigh.

"Geez I didn't know you were this poor, damn, I thought high school kids these days were loaded, arggghhh what am I going to do?" He continued to yammer as I quickly picked up all my stuff and took a step past him.

"Where do you think you're going" he said without turning his head. I stopped in my tracks and took a breath. I was done. So absolutely done. I was done with creeps. I was done with thieves. I was done. I clenched my fists and turned around. I looked at him with anger in my eyes as he took a step back with a sort of scared and astonished mix on his face. He slipped and fell on the ground and before he could go into his pockets, I suckerpunched him straight on the cheek.

"OWWW! What the hell! What was that for?!" As if he didn't just mug me. I grabbed him by the collar of his jacket and yanked him closer.

"I swear to god, when I'm through with you wont have any teeth le-" that's when I heard something. The faintest cry. The thief underneath me apparently heard it too and gave a quick struggle to get out of my grip. He went running down the alleyway and I followed. When I caught up to him I saw him slouched over a small box. I looked over his shoulder to see their was a small puppy inside.

"Its only a few days old" he said, lifting the newborn pup out of the box and taking off his jacket to give it some warmth. He began to walk out of the alleyway and for some reason, I continued to follow him. I walked a couple feet behind but I felt like he wasn't going to try to hurt me now. We walked a little bit a ways before we got to a small building. The lights were out and all I could see was a sign on the door 'Taisho veterinary hospital is closed for right now! Please come back at opening hours!' I was distracted until I heard a jingling of keys and a door open, I looked up to see the guy keep the door open for me.

"Are you coming in or what?" I gave a pout but I quickly went inside. There was a rush of warm air and I felt a little more at ease. He walked past me, flicked on some lights, and went into another room, I looked around as I trailed after. The place looked like it hadn't been cleaned in weeks maybe months. The lights flickered and dulled. It was kind of creepy to be honest. Where I followed him to was like a kitchen. A table with chairs in the middle with cupboards and a refrigerator with a microwave on top surrounding it. He put the pup down on the table and my eyes watched him move to the fridge. From what I could see it looked pretty empty, only a carton of milk inside which he grabbed. He went to the cupboard next to it and pulled out a baby bottle. Pouring milk in the bottle and putting it in the microwave, he turned to look at the pup and then to me.

"So…" He looked away immediately, embarrassed maybe? "...I'm sorry" He lifted his hand and I saw my money. I hesitated, I mean it was my money anyway? I took it out of his hand and looked away. I felt kind of bad for some reason? I apparently was zoning out because when I blinked again he was only inches away from my face. He golden eyes looked straight into mine. His silver hair and bangs really framed his face well, and he had a little fang? Before I realized I was analyzing every feature. I felt my face heat up. I've never had a person this close before.

"Hey you ok, you got a fever from hanging out in the cold?" he asked, getting even closer and trying to put his hand on my forehead. I couldn't handle it. A guy I just met that robbed me and is now trying to be nice?! I was about to faint, I was steaming, I knew I was overreacting but I couldn't help it. Before I knew it I had slapped him across the face and he fall face down on the ground.

"Oh my gosh I'm so sorry!" I exclaimed, as he twitched. I could tell he was mad but when he turned to me as to yell to me we heard a ding. The microwave popped open and he quickly got up to get it. He grabbed the bottle and went to the table. Gently, he picked the pup up and started to feed it. As he did that I walked around the room, I found myself down a hallway with a door at the end. The curiosity was getting to me. Why would there be a door here? I gripped the doorknob and started to turn it.

"Hey! What are you doing! Don't open that!" But it was already too late, a pack of dogs came running out and went running to the kitchen. He put the puppy down and immediately got "attacked" by the pack of dogs; licking, wagging their tails, and yapping. I ran back to see the commotion and saw him on the ground laughing with a bunch of dogs around him. I couldn't help but smile at the funny sight

"I'm guessin' you guys want some food don't you!" He spoke happily as he scratched one of the dogs' heads. "Can you take care of the little one as I get these big guys some chow?" I didn't say anything but simply gave a nod while still smiling at what just happened. I picked up the small puppy, and he made some noises as he tried to snuggle in for more warmth, I put the bottle to his mouth and he began to drink again. I smiled as I looked at the new life and couldn't help but make little baby noises and giggle while staring at the pup wiggle around. She looked at the man pouring dog food into several bowls and laying them out for the dogs. He turned around and gave a notion to give the puppy back and I did. I laced my fingers together behind my back and watched as he left the kitchen for a quick second and came back, without the puppy.

"I left it on a heated pad so dont worry" he said, looking down at the dogs chowing away. I grabbed a seat around the table and rested my head on it. I was extremely tired. I didn't know what time it was and I was too exhausted to fetch my phone out of my backpack. I could feel the strain my body had from the previous incidents, but I couldn't help but smile now. I watched the mysterious man grin and laugh a little with the dogs as I slowly dozed off.

When I groggily woke up I felt a nice warmth around my body. I opened my eyes more and all I could see was silver. It was soft. It smelled wonderful. I felt safe for some reason. I felt the hands sink into the silver and I inter tangled my fingers in it.

"You awake?" I heard a voice, my eyes shot open and I realized that the mysterious guy was carrying me on his back, looking at me, I was too embarrassed to look at him in the eyes

"Um, where are you taking me?" I asked. I played softly with the silver locks in my hands, I didn't want to get off just yet. It was, comfortable, being here, with him.

"Back to your home, you had an ID on you. You live at a shrine?" I gave a small 'mm' back as to agree and he continued to walk. I leaned in closer. Letting myself go into the smell and warmth. I wish I could have stayed in it forever. I couldn't bring myself to ask why he was being so nice to me even after all that happened. We were both quiet, but, it was nice. Like a mutual quietness, one that isn't awkward, more like, a way to calm and really be at peace.

"Hey we are coming up to your stop." As he gave me a little bump to get me out of my trance. I looked up to see the steps to the shrine. I got off his back and felt something lost. I shook it off immediately, and walked a little bit ahead, I turned around and saw him standing there. He still seemed kind of embarrassed of the entire thing, and had his face down. He gave a half assed laugh and turned around "Don't walk so late in places you don't know about. Next time you might not have me around." He looked back and grinned "Don't go acting stupid, idiot" I huffed, and I thought this guy was nice! I gave a quick thanks-not-really-thanks and walked up the steps. When I got to the top I looked around if I could get one last peek at the strange guy, but he was already gone.

I walked into my house, Mother worried sick and Grandfather giving me a 'talk'. I felt too tired to go through all of it so I immediately went up to my room. I fell on my bed. I had so many questions running through my head. As I tried to sort my brain out I only had one thing on my mind 'When will I ever see him again' I clenched my pillow and sighed. He was a thief after all. Not getting to see him is probably for the best, but I felt bad for some reason. He seemed alone. He had his dogs but seemed….lonely. I rolled around not know what to do. I sat up and slapped my face with both my hands and thought to myself 'Kagome! You gotta move on!" and with that I turned off the light and fell asleep.

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Ok, so this is my first fanfic. Please tell me what you've thought of it! I will be adding more characters in the coming chapters!