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Words: 342

Theme: Thirty-Three Percent


Kagome had reluctantly agreed to go to Minamino's house that evening after school so they could work more on their project. He lived closer, and she really didn't feel like dragging him all across town with her to where she was staying. The less time with the red head the better.

It had only been a day since becoming history partners, and already her locker had been full of death threats. She had only agreed to become Minamino's partner because she felt bad for him; all those fangirls who were already swamping him, she shuttered at the thought. Seriously, she'd take the horde of demons over them anytime.

Plastering a fake smile on her face, Kagome politely bowed to Minamino's mother, Shiori, as he made the introductions. She was quaint in appearance and looked nothing like her son. She seemed to positively gleam when regarding Kagome. But when Minamino added that they were only project partners her demeanor seemed to deflate a bit and the smile looked a bit more forced.

They had barely finished introductions before the door behind them was opened again. She saw Shiori's face fall completely now. Curiously she looked at the newcomer. It was a boy who looked no older than her and Minamino, only distinctively shorter. His hair seemed to defy gravity, and added a few more inches to his height. Kagome had seen him before, usually walking with Minamino before and after school.

There was something strange about him.

She shrugged it off though and watched the two interact. For a second Minamino and the strange boy just stared at one another, as if having a mental conversation.

"I'm sorry Higurashi-san, but I have to go. Perhaps tomorrow we can get together."

Kagome nodded her head as the red head disappeared with the other boy. Glancing back at Shiori, she saw that she was frowning now and the look in her eyes seemed a bit distraught but at the same time resigned.

Interesting. She was now thirty-three percent sure that Shuichi Minamino had a boyfriend.