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Chapter 8- Date with a thief

The classroom was buzzing on Thursday morning. There had been a warning letter had been given to the police. Tomorrow night at eight, the artwork known as Heart of The Elements would be stole by Dark.

The Heart of The Elements is a painting. There were streams of flame and water. Vines with flower bubs represented as earth. Swirling white lines was shows the wind. All of the elements circled toward the center. They form an orb. This was against a dark blue background.

A private art collector had this painting. It hung in the art gallery on the second floor in his mansion. The mansion was on the outskirt of town.

I was reviewing my homework. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Noel approach Dwayne. I slightly leaned toward them and listened.

"Hi Dwayne" said Noel

"Hi" he responded

"Looks like we both lost the bet," she said, "Even though we should have take it in consideration. We should have discussed if we both lose"

"Yeah, what are going to do" Dwayne joking around

"If you are free Saturday, we could go on that date. Then, next week you can take my cleaning duty"

"I am free. You do not have to go on a date with me," said Dwayne

"It was the terms of our bet," she said confused

"Noel, I do not want force you on a date" said Dwayne

"You are not forcing me. Believe me; I do want to go with you. I actually like you"

"Well, if you put it like that. I call to confirm our plans," he told her

I could not help but to smile. The fact, my brother was finding someone for him. Even though, he was still acting a little shy. He was taking a step in getting a girlfriend. One thing I cannot figure out. What was the bet they are talking about?

"Erin, are you going to be ready for tomorrow night," Rei asked. She ran over to me as soon as she came in. She was in a rash of excitement.

"Pretty much" I said

"It is so exciting. We are going to see the phantom thief Dark," Rei squealed with stars in her eyes

"Rei, clam down. I do not want to be the wet blanket. There might be a chance that we may not see him. If he running the cops, he probably will not stop to talk to two girls"

"You are right," she said, "let us invite a another girl"

"Rei" I sighed

She looked around the classroom. After mumbling to herself, she made her choice. She waved over Noel.

"What are you two up to?" Noel asked

"Well, I am wondering. Would you like to join us tomorrow evening?" asked Rei

"Tomorrow evening. Are you two going to theft?" Noel asked smirking

"The reason we are going. Is the chance to meet Dark?" said Rei

"Oh" said Noel

"So, you want to" Rei said

"I would be glad to go. However, I am not sure if I can"

"Why not" I ask

"I am not sure if my uncle will let me"

"Talk to him about tonight" said Rei

The teacher came in the classroom. The rest of the day, I did not talk to Rei or Noel. Once the day had ended, Dwayne and I went home.

"So, Dwayne, you are going out with Noel," I said

"Where did you get that idea?" he asked all fluster

"I overheard you," I said

"You were eavesdropping on me," said Dwayne annoyed

"Well, if you are not going to tell me that you are going on a date. What do you except me to do?"

"It is not like that. Noel and I made a bet, which artwork Dark would steal. The terms were that if she loses, we would go out on a date"

"That does not seem like you"

"Well, it was really Dark's idea. When he suggested it, my reaction was to say it aloud. To my surprised, she agreed to the terms"

I started to laugh. Dark managed to accomplish, what I have was trying to do for weeks. "Way to go, Dark"

"What do you mean 'way to go, Dark'?" asked Dwayne

"If he did not make that suggested, you would probably never have made a move. He just gave you a little push"

"A big push, if you ask me"

Before I knew it, it was time to head over to Rei's house. The plan was after the meeting with Dark. I would sleep over. In addition, Noel was joining us.

I packed from the night of the fun, as Rei would say. However, not before, I wrote a letter to Dark. I want to explain the situation. If he ran into them, he should act as if he did not know her. Although, he should not make it a priority, it would not matter if they did not see him.

I left it on Dwayne's desk. Dark's name was on the envelope. My hope was that he reads it and follows the instructions that I left.

I arrives the Rei's place at three. Noel was ringing the doorbell as I approached. I greeted her.

The door opened. Rei grabbed our hands and pulled us in. "You finally here"

"It is good to see you too" said Noel

"What is the hurry?" I asked, "We have five hours"

"Well, preparation can take a while," said Rei

"You are not talking about a makeover. Cause if you are. I am leave," I told her

"Nothing hardcore, just pick out an outfit and fixes your hair," Rei said as she tighten grip on my arm

"Fine"

"I take it that this is happen often between you two," said Noel

"Well, not often, it happens once in a while" I said

"Why"

"It is difference in opinions on style" the explanation that I gave

We headed to Rei's room. Then, it has begun. Choosing outfits that all three of us would wear and how our hair. We all were the same size. There fore, Rei's fancy outfits would fit us.

Noel had her hair braided and tied with a blue ribbon. The outfit that was fitting for her was a white short sleeve dress. In addition, she had a light pink button down sweater. Rei's hair was in pigtails. Her outfit a yellow riffled tank top and a blue knee-length skirt. As for me, Rei thought that I would look adorable if my hair was down. Both she and Noel agreed on the outfit. A light green peasant blouse and pale yellow skirt.

We had a quick dinner. Then, we headed towards the mansion. There was a crowd already there. Rei want to stay some distance away from the crowd. Therefore, Dark could be able to notice us.

The hour had come. People in the crowd pointed to the east, as Dark approach. Searchlights clicked on and pointed at him.

He continues to fly to his destination. Only moving slightly, avoiding any chance of being in the beams of light, that encircled the area. Then, he landed on the roof on the mansion. He gave a quick glance over his shoulder. He disappeared a second later.

When he looked over his shoulder, it could have been to taunt the police. It was not out of his character to do that. Then again, he might have look for the three of us. This means, he got my letter. Maybe my mind was playing tricks with me. For split second, I could swear he was look at me. For what reason he would or what gave me the impression that was he was doing. I had no idea.

"Come on" said Rei as rash past us

"What the matter, Rei" asked Noel

"We need to move to the other side of the mansion," she stated

"There no way to tell that he is going to escape in a different direction that he came," said Noel

"That is the not the reason. If we find where he comes out, it let him know that we notice him looking at us. Then, he will talk to us"

"Maybe" said Noel

"Then let us hurry"

We basically, ran went back and forth. There was no sign of Dark in the windows. I wonder if he left yet. Then again, Dark might have come across that person was there, again.

"There. He is coming out over there," said Noel pointed at the back of the house

We peeked around the corner. Dark had jumped from the window. He must have known we were there. Without even looking in our direction, Dark approached us.

"Well, well, what do we have here? Three young ladies, who are interested in meeting me" he said

"Yes" Rei squealed, "My name is Rei. This is my friend Noel"

"I heard a lot about you, Mr. Dark," Noel said

"Really, I hope you do not have a negative image. Do to what you have heard" he said

"No"

"What is her name? Your shy friend over there" he pointed at me

"Oh, that is Erin," said Rei, "Come on, Erin, come and say hi"

I walked over. "It is a pleasure to meet, Dark," I said

"Oh no, the pleasure is all mine" he said smiling

"Um, Dark, I was wondering. Would like to go somewhere where we could spend sometime with you," asked Rei

"Oh I would love to have time to be with all of you. However, I cannot be seen with this" He said as a patted the back of the painting

"What if we to meet you after you stash the painting?" Rei suggested

"Well, I guess, I could" he said

"How about it, girls, we can meet Dark a little later" Rei asked

"I am fine with that" said Noel

"Sure, I guess" I said

"Already then, we will make this a three way date," said Dark

"Once, you stash away the painting. You can join us at Tea Delight," Rei told Him

"Fine, I will see you there," he said. Then, he took off. Once he was out of site, I look at Rei with in disbelief.

"Why did you tell him to meet us at Tea Delight?" I asked

"I think it would be a great idea to reunite two old friends. All the while, he getting to know us" replied Rei

"Or it might be awkward," I said

"Why would it be awkward?" Noel asked

"Because, Rei's grandmother used to date Dark, fifty years ago"

"Oh" said Noel, "I have to agree with Erin"

"She does not have any hard feeling towards him"

"It is not her I referencing to" I told her, "what are you think is going to happen when hr realize it is her"

"I think it will be fine. He might be happy to see her," said Rei

I decide not to pursue the issue. We headed over to the café. Once we arrived, Rei went inside to tell her grandmother that they invite someone to the café. Noel and I wait outside for Dark.

He arrived. He also changed his clothes. A bright red dress with a black jacket, along with kaki pants.

"Hello, I hope you were waiting long" he said

"No, we got here a couple minutes ago" I told him

"Where is Rei?"

"She is inside. She is talking with the owner. The café normally closes at this time"

"Oh, I hope it is not going any trouble" he state

"Oh, you are here, Dark" Rei said as came outside. She ran over and grabbed his arm. Then, she started to drag him. "I have a surprise for you"

"Oh, you do not have to do that" he told her

They went in the café. Noel and I followed close behind. Rei was calling her grandmother. Great aunt Risa was stunned when she saw Dark.

"Mr. Dark" she said

"It has been a long time. It is good to see you, Risa"

"It is good to see you too," she said

Then, he laughed. "I should have known that it was you. I mean, your granddaughter looks a lot like you"

"Thank you" she said, "Why not have a seat. I will make some tea"

We had a seat at the table. We had small talk for a while. Dark good was looked. My great aunt Risa came over with the tea.

"I have to say, I do not sure Riku would have the same reaction," she said

"What do you mean?" he asked

"Erin is Riku and Daisuke granddaughter"

"Really"

I nodded.

"Now, that I really at you, I do see two both of them in you" he said

"Thanks, I guess"

We finished drinking their. Noel and Rei offer to help to clean. They left Dark and me alone.

"Thank you," I said

"You mean about what you ask me to do in the letter. Cause it is no problem. I understand why you want things this way"

"And I am sorry about Rei. I told her this was a bad idea"

"What are talking about? Coming here"

"She told me that you and great aunt Risa use to date. I thought it would be awkward"

"Do not worry about it. It is all in past. I just glad that she has a happy life now" he told me, "Can I ask something? Why is your hair down?"

"Rei thinks I look cuter with my hair down"

He touched the tips my hair. "You do look cuter. You should let down more often," he said

"Are you just saying that?"

"No, I really mean it. You do really cute right now"

My heart started to race. I could feel myself blushing. Could this be that I am starting reacting like do to the dream?

Noel and Rei came over from the kitchen. They join us for a little while long. Then, Dark decided it was time go. He said farewell to us. We left the café after few mintues.