DarkShadow At Midnight

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Personal Darkness Chapter Three "Percentage Of Years"

Kagome looked at the clock tiredly. It was amazing how a month and a half passed by so fast. She began to get a really bad feeling about making friends, but ignored it. Still she felt like something horrible was going to happen.

A piece of paper landed on her desk, and she looked around. Kagome opened it, and then read it:

Are you alright? You look pale.

-Shiroi

Kagome wrote something, then passed it back. It read:

Yeah, I'm fine. Just a little tired I guess.

-Kags

Shiroi nodded, and put the note in her back pocket. Kagome stood as the bell rung. She made her way to her next class, and sighed as she took her seat,

"I hate math."

She walked in, and sat in her regular spot beside Sango and Ayame. She asked,

"Where's the sub?"

Ayame sighed, "Mr.Daine is coming back today, so no sub."

"Daine?That sounds familiar."whispered Kagome.

Ayame shrugged, and went back to whatever she was doing. A young man, in his early 30's, walked in. He had long jet black hair, luring crimson eyes, and glasses that made his face more handsome. Kagome gasped as she remembered the face. He pulled his gases to his face, and cleared his throat,

"Please excuse my absence, class, I had to visit someone in America for some business."

Kagome hid herself the best she could. Inuyasha whispered over to her,

"You know him?"

Mr.Daine caught Kagome's eye, and they widened,

"Kagome Makoto?"

Ayame looked at Kagome and then Mr.Daine, "Uh, that's not her last name."

"I reckon not.I assume you were adopted already?"

All girl's that were practically in love with the man glared at Kagome. Ayame asked,

"How do you know my sister?"

Mr.Daine repeated, "Sister?"

Something flickered in his eye, and Kagome looked at the ground. Scared to look back up into his crimson ones.

"Yes, my sister."nodded Ayame, looking back at Kagome, who was not paying a bit attention.

Mr.Daine made a sound that was somehow unsatisfied, "Hm."

Kagome gulped, and didn't look up until he was back to his desk. Ayame whispered,

"Kagome, are you alright?"

Inuyasha growled, "What did he-

"Mr.Takahashi, please stay quiet, or you'll be in detention.Same for you, Ms.Higurashi."warned Mr.Daine, glancing at Kagome.

Kagome thought to herself, "My life is gonna get more dangerous then new."

"Do this assignment, while I make a phone call."ordered Mr.Daine.

Kagome watched as he grabbed his cell, a red pen, and a black note book. Then left the classroom. Kagome could no longer hear anything he did. She thought to herself,

"Red pen, black book, a cell phone.Why would he need all of that to make a phone call.Unless he was doing some type of... oh shit."

Kagome relaxed, got out a piece of paper, and began the assignment. An hour later, the bell rung. She hurried to pack her stuff, and left the room. Got all the stuff out her locker, slipped a note in Ayame's locker, and left. Someone grabbed her hand, and made her turn around,

"Kagome."

Kagome looked up at the one person she paid much no attention too, "Uh, Inuyasha, what is it?"

"Where are you going?"he asked, a bit irritated she always ignored him.

Kagome sighed, "Well, I'm going to B.Dalton in the mall."

"B.Dalton?"repeated Inuyasha. (I doubt there is a B.Dalton in Tokyo.So just imagine people!)

She nodded, "Yeah, the book store, far side of town."

"You plan on walking there alone?"asked Inuyasha.

She nodded, "I've been doing it for the month I've been here."

"You can really get hurt walking alone."

Kagome shrugged, "No problem, I've been trained since I was 5."

"Oh."nodded Inuyasha. "Mind if I come?"

Kagome shrugged, "Sure, come on."

She turned, and made her way toward the city. Inuyasha thought with a soft sigh,

"Man, how am I going to get her to notice me?"

Kagome looked deep in thought, and he wondered what whose bothering her. The silence was getting uncomfortable, so he asked,

"Are you alright?"

Kagome huffed, "I'm fine.I've been asked that over a million times today."

"Well jeez, my fault."grumbled Inuyasha.

Kagome sighed, "Sorry, I'm just a bit tired.I didn't go to sleep until like 3 A.M. last night."

"Why?"asked Inuyasha, raising an eyebrow.

"Reading this really long book that I cou-

Inuyasha snorted, "Don't tell me you're some kind of book addictive."

"Yep."smiled Kagome.

Inuyasha smirked, "Geek alert."

"Hey!"yelled Kagome, in a play-like way.

They finally entered the mall, and soon arrived at the book store. Inuyasha sighed heavily,

"Now I'm stuck around a lot of books."

Kagome rolled her eyes, "That comment wasn't necessary."

She walked to the back section of books, and the white sign read:Fantasy-Romance/Adventure/Action. Inuyasha looked at Kagome impressed. The romance part wasn't a surprise. Kagome sat her backpack on the floor, and sat on the floor. He sat against the wall, and watched her look at what book she wanted to get.

Kagome caught his eye, sighed, grabbed a book, and gave it to him,

"Here, do something other then stare at me."

Inuyasha grunted, "I hate reading."

"Don't tell me you're one of those dumb, pathetic guys."snorted Kagome with a smirk on her face.

Inuyasha glared, "No, I'm not a geek though."

"One, I'm not a geek.Two, I read to get my mind off of stupid stuff.Like that stuff Kikyo does.Oh my gosh!He dumped me!Boo hoo!Just saying shit like that pisses me off."glared Kagome, looking back toward the shelf.

Inuyasha looked at her impressed, "Wow, no wonder you don't talk to much anyone at school."

"No, I talk, just not to people I know that will piss me off."muttered Kagome. "Pretty much what you're doing right now."

Inuyasha's impressed look went down-hill, "I didn't do damn to make you angry."

"Oh right, insulting me won't piss me off."glared Kagome.

Inuyasha snorted, "Whatever."

Kagome rolled her eyes, and turned back to the shelf. Her eyes softened in excitement as she grabbed a book that was called: The Thief Lord by: Cornelia Funke. All adventure, and some action. Kagome gave Inuyasha a book called: Pathfinder by: Laeta Kalogridis. He read the summary on the back, and it seemed pretty interesting.

Inuyasha asked,

"Have you read this before?"

Kagome nodded, "Not only is it a book, it's a movie."

"Oh."grunted Inuyasha. "Why would you read a book, thats a movie?"

Kagome sighed, "The book is much different then the movie.I think it's a lot better too.Just read it."

He nodded, and opened the book. Kagome sighed, opened the books she had, and began to read. (Okay! I know you go to this store, and BUY books. I actually stay there until it's time for me to go.If I don't finish the book when it's time to leave, I buy it. Simple.)

Three-Hours Later (Six PM)

Kagome's cell buzzed, and she grabbed it from her pocket. She got a text that read:

Ayame: Dad said come home.

Kagome sighed, and texted a ok back to her. She folded the page, and stood,

"I have to head o-

Inuyasha hissed, "Shush, I can't read the next chapter if you're talking."

"Wow,"giggled Kagome, "that book must be good for you to keep reading it."

Inuyasha stood, "Damn straight.I'm known for watching action.Whoever wrote this is pure genius."

"Buy it then."smiled Kagome.

They bought the books, and left the mall. Inuyasha asked,

"Want me to walk you home?"

Kagome nodded, "Sure."

They walked along the dark sidewalk, the stars and the moon guided them with light. Inuyasha asked,

"I didn't even know three hours passed since we were in that store."

Kagome smiled, "Me neither, comes with the territory of reading, and never looking up.So what chapter are you on?"

"Twelve." ( I haven't read the book, I've seen the movie, but anyway, I don't really know how many chapter's it is. So you get it.)

Kagome giggled, "Wow!I can't believe you go so into the book you were reading it like a... what did you call it:geek."

"Ha ha, real funny.What chapter are you on?"asked Inuyasha.

Kagome smirked, "Twenty-two"

"You're lucky it's Friday, because then you'd probably be late for school finishing that book."

She nodded, "Yeah, considering it's fifty-three chapters."

"Whoea."

Kagome nodded, "Yeah, I always get the long chaptered books."

There was a long silence. Inuyasha was hesitating to ask her a question, but forced it out,

"Uh, Kagome?"

"Hm?"

He asked, "Would you like to go on a date with me, tomorrow?"

"Uh, sure."blushed Kagome, looking the other way.

Inuyasha let out a satisfied sigh, "Great, I'll pick-

"Uh, not such a good idea.I'll meet you, uh, at the park, because my father.Not so happy with dating."smiled Kagome, thinking about what he'd act like if she asked.

Inuyasha nodded, "Cool, meet you at 8?"

"Yeah."smiled Kagome, and stopped at a tree not far from her house. "Here's my stop.Thanks for coming with me to the bookstore."

Inuyasha nodded, "Yeah."

"Later."smiled Kagome, walking toward her house.

She pulled out her key, unlocked the door, and walked in. Kagome gave him a quick wave, before her Ryo opened the door. He was glad he was in a dark shade where he couldn't be seen. Well, that wouldn't of helped. Considering, he was full wolf-demon.

Good thing he was more focused on her then anything behind her. The door closed, and he left. Inuyasha let out a sigh, and smirked to himself.

In Kagome's Room After Her Shower

She turned the page of her book, and sighed when someone knocked. Kagome called,

"Come in."

Ayame walked in, and closed the door behind her. She closed her book, and asked,

"What is it, Ayame?"

Ayame got onto the bed, and asked,

"What were you doing with Inuyasha?"

Kagome blushed, "What do you mean?"

"I saw you walking here with him while I took out the trash."smirked Ayame. "Spill it."

Kagome sighed, "Well, I was leaving to the book store, and he stopped me.Asked if he could come, and I said yes.So yeah, we were there for over three-hours.READING."

"That's not a lie.You never go to that place without reading for a full three-hours.Wow.Inuyasha read a book?"asked Ayame, surprised.

Kagome nodded, "I gave him "Pathfinder.Action book."

"Why don't he just watch-

Kagome groaned, "Don't go there, Ayame."

"Ok, whatever.Now what did he do when he dropped you off by that tree?"asked Ayame, with excitement in her eyes.

Kagome rolled her eyes, "Promise not to mention this to Dad."

"Sure, but I am gonna tell this to Sango, Shiroi, and Nyoko."smirked Ayame.

Kagome whined, "Ayameeee!"

"It isn't everyday, quiet Kagome meets a boy."giggled Ayame.

Kagome sighed, "Fine, just make sure they tell no one else, be EXTRA sure mom isn't around dad.Within miles away."

"Ok, ok."laughed Ayame.

Kagome sighed, "He asked me out."

"What!"gasped Ayame. "Oh my gosh!You're the only girl he's asked out in a month!All the other girl's were turned down!I can't believe this!When!?"

Kagome fiddled with her book, "Tomorrow at 8."

"You're so lucky!Dad has to work!Perfect!"squealed Ayame. "Early tomorrow, Nyoko and I are gonna find the PERFECT outfit for you."

Kagome glared, "It better not be some dumb skirt, or dress."

"No!I know my sis. likes all tomboy stuff.It's written all over your walls."giggled Ayame.

Kagome sighed, "Fine, but you better make sure you aren't around Shippo when you tell mom about this as well."

"Fine, gosh!"

Kagome giggled, "I just don't want to get grounded."

"Alright."sighed Kagome. "You've been on a date before, right?"

Ayame nodded, "Many times."

"Give me some advice."

She smiled, "Sure, I'll teach my lil' sis some stuff."

"I'm younger by a year, shesh."sighed Kagome. "Okay, anyway, teach on."

Ayame took a breath, and began.

PLEASE REVIEW!!!!

Okay, so here are the questions:

Who the heck is Mr.Daine? Why on earth is Kagome so fidgety around him? Does he has something to do with Kagome's past... maybe even... oh shit...

Goos luck 'trying' to figure it out' XP

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