The Lonely Girl & The Black Cat

Prologue: A Black Cat

Irene's POV

I was walking home after school. Everything's the same as always at school. I've always been used by friends. When I turned them down, they would insult me. I got insulted again today. My vision started to get blurry & I noticed I started to cry. I quickly wiped my tears. It's ok, there's always be a better tomorrow!

I noticed that I've already reached home. I opened the gates then closed them behind me. I took off my shoes & went in. "I'm home!" I told. "Welcome back dear! How was school?" My mom asked. "Fine as always, mom." I lied. I didn't want her to worry about me, so I had to. Even so, I hate lying to my mom. "That's great!" Then my mom went back to work.

I went upstairs, take off my hat, & laid on my bed. Just as I was about to close my eyes, I heard a scratching sound from my window. I went to take a look. When I pushed the curtains away, I could see a black cat, sitting there, staring at me, which was actually pretty cute. I opened the window & took it in.

After locking my window & closing the curtains, I put the cat on my bed. "What are you doing here, little guy?" I asked while scratching the back of it's ear, causing it tu purr. I giggled. I might as well keep it as a pet. I better ask for mom's permission. I walked downstairs, with the cat in my arms.

"Mom, is it okay if I keep this little guy?" I asked her. My mom turned to me & started to smile. "Well, isn't that such a cute little cat. Sure, hon, you can keep it. Make sure to give it lots of love & attention." Mom replied as she served dinner. I take out a gallon of milk & poured it in a bowl, then gave it to the cat. "What are going to name it?" Mom asked as she was washing the pots & pans. "Hmmm.... It's a black cat, so maybe.... Shadow! What do you think?" I asked, happy to give it a name. "It's perfect! Now, go call your father for dinner." She asked while putting back the now clean pots & pans into the racks.

I ran upstairs & knocked on the door to mom & dad's room. "Dad, dinner's ready! Let's go & eat!" I said, waiting for a reply. "Ok, I'll come down in a bit!" He answered & went back downstairs, then Shadow, came running to me while trying to get me to carry it. I laughed. "Alright, alright." I picked it up & went to sit at the dinner table. Seconds later, dad came.

"Well, would you look at this, a new addition to the family, huh?" Dad saod while petting Shadow. "Yup, the name's Shadow!" I said with a smile. "Shadow... Perfect for a black male cat." He said while eating the food mom served. For dinner, mom made grilled lamb, potato salad & some chocolate dipped strawberries for dessert. During the rest of he dinner we all talked about how the day went for each of us, & of course, I didn't tell them about how school really went.

After dinner, I went upstairs along with Shadow. I took my towel & went to the bathroom. I took a shower, dried myself off, & went to my walk-in closet. I chose an oversized shirt & a pair of shorts. After wearing my clothes, I gave Shadow a bath. But to my surprise, he didn't resist, making it easier to bathe it. After drying it off, I went to my desk. I put my choker on my desk. I grabbed my sewing kit & sew Shadow's name on it. The choker was white & light gray in colour, making it easier to spot when Shadow wears it. There is a red gemstone hanging on to the choker as well, making it look more beautiful. After I was done, I put it on Shadow, & it loved it.

I let Shadow play around in my room as I finish my homework. After I was done, I picked up Shadow & went to bed. I switched on my lamp 'cause I can't sleep in the dark. Shadow curled up next to me. I looked at it while smiling & slowly drifted to sleep.

~The Next Morning~

Irene's POV

Sun shined through the window. I looked at the clock & it's already 8 o'clock. Good thing it's Saturday. I looked around but couldn't find Shadow anywhere. I wanted to get up to look for it, but couldn't. Something is holding me down. I removed my blanket and found...

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Hate me now

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Just kidding, don't hate me please

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Cliffhanger

A/N

Geehee... You're wondering what it is aren't you? Anyways, as promised this is my next story. This not a fanfic, I repeat, NOT A FANFIC. It's just something that popped up in my mind, while I had a bunch of stray cats playing with me.

I know, you guys probably have read a manga or anime about something like this, but still I want to write it. Hope you don't mind...

And if any of you who is a fan of Fairy Tail, & haven't read my fanfic, the title of my fanfic is The Princess of Darkness & Death. For those who have already read it, I hope you enjoyed it!

~Sylvienna Scarler