Kagome awoke the next day in a daze. It was Friday. She hated this day. He always visited for something else. She was seriously hoping he didn't want that today. That was something she treasured and she'd like to keep that way. Giving that away was like giving her last piece of sanity away. Maybe if she got ready quick enough, she would miss him. Jumping out of bed, she sprinted to the shower. Finishing quickly, she slipped on black pants and a red hoodie. Grabbing her shoes and book bag, she sprinted out the door, locking it on her way out.

I've told you once before
Can't control me
If you try you try to take me down
You're gonna break
I feel every nothing
That you're doing for me
I'm thinking you ought
To make your own way

Walking into the school, she kept her head down. She would look at no one in fear that they could see what was really within. They all gave her hateful glares. Every single one of them looked at her like she was a freak of nature. Thanks to Kagura's and Kikyou's friends of course. True she was odd but not like spaztastic odd. She had common sense and knew when she should act a certain way. Going to her locker, she pulled out her advanced Trig book and her English book. She was putting them in her book bag when her locker closed for her. Looking up, she saw her boyfriend's cocky eyes looking down at her.

"Hey babe." He winked.

Kagome nodded, her eyes on the pink lipstick on his neck.

Wrapping his arm around her, they walked down hallway to her class.

"So, how's about we get together tonight?" he purred. the

She was about to agree till she remember that note his brother had left her. Shaking her head, she pushed his arm off and walked the rest of the way to class. He stood there confused but quickly shook it off as he headed onto to class. She could smell that girl all over him and it hurt to think that she was right. He was cheating and all because she was a freak. She could feel herself nearing her breaking point and everyone would know how it hurt to be her. It whispered in her ear again. 'Hold on. Wait. Just a little longer. It will be over soon. Wait.' Again she found herself listening.

I stand alone
Inside
I stand alone

Sitting in her Trig class, she noticed that someone was sitting next to her. Shrugging slightly, she looked out the window with an anxious look. Honestly, she didn't care who it was beside her. They wouldn't pay her any attention anyway. She wished she could be far away from this place, somewhere far beyond this world but knew it was impossible. (For now) The teacher began his lesson, on the inner workings on triangles but she knew all of this already. School had gone by quickly as it usually did. She had only been hit twice by her bullies. Nodding to herself at the mercies she recieved, she raced home to get away from him, only he caught her once more. Rushing into her house, he did what he always did best. He hurt her. This time he cut her face. He carved an x on her cheek, and jagged lines down from her forehead to her cheek bone. Leaving a slash across her nose and near the corner of her eyes, he smiled.

"Ah Kagome you look so much better. Now no one will want to separate us. I love you best friend! But I think its time wew are no longer friends. Lets become more." he said hugging her.

Kagome stiffened at the contact before nodding slightly. Blood and her tears raced down her cheeks as her face throbbed.

"Alright, I have to leave. My dad is looking for me. So I'll see you later." He said kissing her bloody cheek.

She flinched at the contact before nodding.

Koga stood up and left.

Kagome let out a wail of agony as she laid there. What did she do to deserve this? Laying there crying for what seemed like hours, she was almost asleep. Then her alarm went off. It time to get to work. Trudging to the bathroom, she showered again and took care of her wounds. Most of them had stopped bleeding by then but the x on her cheek hadn't. Patching it up, she slipped on gray sweats and a blue hoodie. She tried to put foundation on but it didnt work out. Her skin was forever scared and now she was hidous. Grabbing her keys, she walked out the house slowly. Her face hurt but so did her heart. Closer and closer she could feel the edge approaching. Hopefully death would be peaceful. 'Wait. Hold on. Just a little longer.' It whispered in the masses.

You're always hiding
Behind your so-called goddess
So what
You don't think
That we can see your face
Resurrected back
Before the final falling
I'll never rest until
I can make it on my own
(I'm not afraid of fading)

Walking into the café, she saw the shop pretty much empty. Sighing to herself, she walked behind the counter and waved to her manager as she left. Sitting at the counter, she pulled out the book she had been reading and waited till it was time to close. She knew he wouldn't show up. Why would he-

"Hn."

Stopping mid thought, she looked up at the gold eyes.

"Uh, hello?" she said quietly.

"Hn." He repeated.

"The same as yesterday?" she asked.

A curt nod was her response.

Putting her book down, she began his order. So he had remembered? She shouldn't have doubt him but he didn't like her. Why would he want to talk to her anyway? He was probably here to rub salt on her wounds. But the wounds were too deep for salt to sting now. Sighing, she walked carefully to his table before setting it down. Turning to leave, she felt a hand grab her wrist. Her heart began to race.

"I thought we had discussed this. I need to speak with you." He said boredly.

I stand alone
Feeling your sting down inside me
I'm not dying for it
I stand alone
Everything I believe is fading

Sitting down at his table, she kept her head down and waited for him to speak.

He watched her. What had happened to her face? By the way the blood poured off her scent, he could tell it was fresh. Mentally shaking his head, he took a sip of his tea before talking.

"I have a proposition for you."

Sucking some air, she looked up and nodded. "And what might it be?"

"You are the top of your class and second in the school to me. Tell me why are you allowing such lowly beings to cause you harm? You are close to the edge. Before you do something you will regret, talk to me." He said with calculating eyes.

She gawked at him. He wanted her to talk about her problems? There was a reason her problems were internal. No one deserved to see her shed tears. Shaking her head, she looked out the window. "No. You really don't want to know." She whispered.

What could she be hiding? He was really curious now. She openly told him no. That was first. Many beings would kill to have his presence and they would give him anything but not her. No she'd rather keep those things a secret. What was the mystery that was Kagome?

"I am not asking you tell me everything at once, but I wish to know you and help you." He said smoothly. He needed her to trust him.

"Why?" she questioned. "I'm just a freak. You don't need to concern yourself with me." She said in a hollow tone.

Oh how wrong she was. He could just feel the fear and anguish rolling around her scent.

"But I am. We will meet here everyday at this time to discuss things. I want to help you Kagome." He said slowly.

"Why?" she whispered.

He shrugged.

Sighing at what might be her only real friendship, she put a hand to her face.

"What do you want to know?"

I stand alone
Inside
I stand alone

"Tell me, how did you get those scars?"

Tears pooled in her eyes. "He made me promise not to tell." She whispered.

Clenching his jaw slightly, he watched her rub her eyes.

"I want to know so I can better protect you." He said almost softly.

Nodding, she took a calming breath. "Koga, who claims to be my best friend, did this." She said looking at the table.

"Has he done it anywhere else?" he asked slowly.

Nodding, she moved her sleeve to show the many marks and scars.

"I see." He said through clenched teeth.

And now it's my time
(Now it's my time)
Its my time to dream
(Its my time to dream)
Dream of the skies
(Dream of the skies)
Make me believe that this place
Isn't plagued by the poison in me
Help me decided if my fire will burn
Out before you can breathe
Breathe into me

"I'm afraid." She whispered. She didn't know why she said that but he just made her feel safe.

"That is understandable." He said with a knowing look. "You will stay by me at all times. We have quiet a few classes together. In the hours we do not have classes; you will meet me near our third hour. Do you agree?" he asked looking pointedly at her.

Looking him in the eyes for the first time, she sighed.

"Will you keep these problems a secret?" she asked steadily.

He nodded. "What is said between us will stay between us."

Nodding, she let out a small smile. "Thank you."

He raised a brow at her smile. It was nice, she should do it more often. Shaking his head mentally, he sat forward and folded his arms on the table.

"Tell me Kagome, what are you hiding from the world?"

I stand alone
Inside
I stand alone
Feeling your sting down inside me
I'm not dying for it
I stand alone
Everything I believe is fading

Kagome had made it back to her house. After exchanging numbers, she hurried up and closed up shop. As she made it into her house, she was greeted by a shadow. Those baby blue eyes, looked at her menacingly. Pausing in her step, she watched him circle around her. Why had he come? He had already visited her today. What did he want this time? But in the back of her mind, she knew what he wanted. And he was going to take it by force from her.

"Well, Kagome, I see you made a new friend." He growled.

A sigh passed her lips.

Why her?

I stand alone
Inside
I stand alone
Inside
I stand alone

He watched the scene with conformation. It was almost time for them to be introduced. Since the Tashio boy had made in interesting development with her, he could add him to his plans. See he already knew that once she touched his scathe, she would be immortal. No if and buts about it. She would forever reign in the Underworld. Now he was just waiting on that last push to finally break her before he made an appearance. A ding went off in his room. Another soul was to be collected. Tapping his scathe, he stood and sunk into the portal. He was getting to old for this. But soon he could retire and know that the Underworld was in good hands. Those hands right now were covered in her own blood from her face. It would turn around quickly though.