Watching and Waiting

Chapter Two

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The Spirit World

The Shadow's POV:

First came the memory of her first date. How furious I was when I found out. He did not deserve her. He did not have anything in common with her. He did not know her.

Of course, I couldn't just let it slip by without any course of action. I couldn't just let it pass by as if it were nothing.

After all, I should've been the one who went out with her on her first date. It's a big deal for humans, therefore it's a big deal for her and in turn me.

I don't think what I did was particularly bad. I actually thought it was quite reasonable.

They were taking a stroll through a park. He had the sheer nerve of taking her hand in his.

That was when I decided to put an end to this 'date.' All I did was steal an ice cream cart (and its owner) and placed it 50m away from where they were standing. Naturally, I was spotted, she suggested he go buy some. Then when she had her back turned I snatched him away and pinned him up against a tree. Let's just say my inhumane form gave him quite a scare.

Second came the memory of her first kiss. However it wasn't an actual kiss. I put a stop to it before anything happened.

She was walking home with this 'guy friend' of hers when he suddenly stopped her by grabbing her wrist. In seeing a sign of possible danger I took the mirror and flew to the human world.

I was there minutes later as the entrance to the human world is less than a few miles from where she lives. On arrival I hid myself from view and watched.

It seemed like this 'guy friend' had feelings for her. He had only befriended her because he'd liked her. Shame. He'd been a really good friend. Sadly I cannot allow this to happen as she is mine and mine only.

So when he leaned in to kiss her I threw a strong wind in his direction, bowling him over. He was persistent I'll admit that. Getting up repeatedly to try yet again for a kiss only to get bowled over by the wind once more. It was quite comical actually.

It took a while for him to finally get the message. She is. Not. For. You.

Third came the memory of her middle school dance. They call it a 'Middle School Prom' or something petty like that.

She was all dressed up in a long purple dress to match her purple hair tie. She looked beautiful.

Her 'date' didn't think so. Maybe he did… Ah, I didn't care. I disposed of him at the first opportunity which was as soon as they entered the hall where the prom would take place.

I activated 'Plan Prom' (cheesy I know, but it was pretty cool at the time). I stole her 'dates' tuxedo, knocked him out with a sleeping spell, and locked him in a Janitor's closet. Then I changed my appearance to a simple teenage boy with scruffy, short brown hair. I kept my eyes the same so as she dances with this 'stranger' she will constantly be reminded of me. Genius in my opinion.

I walked up to her and lightly tapped her on the shoulder. She jumped at my touch, whirling round to meet my gaze. I smirked as her eyes widened when she saw my eyes. I held out my hand.

"Would you like to dance?" I asked.

"Erm… S-sure."

I slipped my hand into hers. It was so petite; it fitted perfectly within my own hand. I took her out to the dance floor just in time for a slow dance. I'd researched human dances before coming, even going of the trouble of practicing. So this was no problem for me. I remember grinning before pulling her into my chest.

"I-I've never seen you in school before. Are you new?" She looked up at me with her mesmerising eyes, blushing profusely.

"Actually I'm an exchange student. I'm not in your class but in the year above you." That you'll never see again after this. I added on mentally.

"Oh. Strange… It feels like I've met you somewhere before… You remind me of someone I know."

Bingo. I smirked.

I eventually had to leave the prom as people were getting suspicious. I'm happy though. Mainly because I had her all to myself during that prom.

A fourth memory now came to mind. I couldn't help but laugh at this one (as well as feel a bit perverted). It's the memory of her first bra. This memory always makes me laugh.

It had been quite a boring day for her. She'd never liked shopping. It was never to her tastes. She was at the shopping mall, staring longingly into a bookshop, when her mother ambushed her from behind and dragged her into Bras & Butts. Most spirits would stop watching at this point as it was predictable/perverted. But it was too damn funny!

She was underdeveloped at the time so she had to go for a 'fitting'. I didn't watch that part (It was my decision, I swear! It wasn't like the curtain was blocking my view of anything…). However I could hear her struggling against her mother and the specialist. Her face was incredibly red when she came out. She looked so embarrassed.

I was now laughing so much I nearly ignored a fifth – and final before I set off on my pre-destined journey – memory that flashed before my eyes. It was the memory of her Middle School Graduation.

Quite a ceremony I might add. But what I didn't understand was that she spent years in a dingy building and for what? A piece of paper and a handshake? Hardly seems worth her time. What does she get out of it anyway? Congratulations you can do math. You can write in your native language and do so many other things you probably won't need in your life. I prefer spirit world education. You go in, sit down, and learn the whole thing in one go. Then you get your spirit abilities unlocked and you're free to live however you like. Much better than a measly, sweaty handshake.

Then the party afterwards. She did have a tough time during middle school so I'm glad her parents had the decency to throw a good party (though I disapproved of the teenage boy who tried to 'get off with her' as the humans say. Where do they go off? Humans are confusing).

The feeling that was present in me throughout that day was pride. I was proud of my love.

Still chuckling at the first bra memory, I shook the dirt off my scales and took off into the sky.

I just realised how OoC H- Ahem. I mean 'The Shadow' is.

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