Time to have some fun

Ryo stood in his room, looking around in only his jeans. He had lost the shirt he had picked out to wear on his date with Adele. What he didn't know was that Sayuri had taken it into her room as a prank. He heard her laughing and he ran into her room. "Sayuri what did you do with my shirt?" he asked her. "What do you mean? I don't have anything" she said stifling her laughter and hiding the shirt behind her back. "Sayuri I can see you trying to hide it, just give it back! I have like 15 minutes to 8:00 and I have to be at Adele's house." He told her. "Adele? I thought it was Victorie." Sayuri said. She just had to bring that up. "No. It's Adele, now give me my shirt." he said. She shrugged and threw his shirt at him. He growled at her, she growled back at him and went back to his room.

Damn it now I have only 10 minutes to 8 he thought. He put on his shirt and and a jacket he had picked out. He grabbed his shoes and put them on quickly, before running down the stairs to the living area. He slid down the railing and landed on his feet at the bottom. "Ryo! How many times have I told you not to slide down the railing?!" his aunt asked him sternly. "Sorry, but I have to go now, fast." he told her. She nodded already knowing he had a date, and he smiled. He ran out of the house and headed to his broom just outside of the garage.

He looked at his watch and saw he was late. It was 5 minutes past 8. He had to get going, fast. He kicked off the ground once he was on the broom and he flew to Tazewell Road. When he was close to the place, he flew down behind a tree, and left his broom hidden there so no muggles would see it, while he walked toward the house.

Ryo's Outfit

Ada was carefully applying makeup in front of her Mum's mirror at 10 minutes to 8:00. She had finally told her parents about her date, and of course, they flipped out. Typical parents. Her mum had been the first one to come to her senses, and helped her choose a not-fashion-violation outfit, and let her borrow some of her lighter makeup. She looked fine for a casual dinner and a movie. She took another glance at the clock, and saw that it was 5 minutes to 8:00. "Mum, Dad, it's almost time for me to go!" She yelled.

"Alright honey! Come on down!" Ada put on the last few touches, and slipped on her shoes. She took a glance in the mirror, and felt a surge of gratitude towards her mother. She had picked out a simple, fashion-friendly outfit, one that Adele would never have thought of. She walked down the stairs, and into her Mum's open arms.

"Have fun tonight, and stay safe. We love you, and don't mind your father. He is just having a little bit of trouble accepting that you're growing up." That didn't sound like her Dad, but it didn't matter. She quickly hugged her Dad, and went out her front door at 5 minutes past 8:00.

(Ada's outfit and look: Outfit and a black sweater)

Ryo continued to walk toward the house, wondering why he had left it so far away. He could have left it only a few steps away from Adele's house. You're really stupid, you know that? his mind told him. Shut up. Can't you stay wuiet for one night? he asked it. No, you need me or else you'll mess this up. his mind taunted him again. Ryo shook his head and didn't reply back. Why would he need his subconscious to help him on a date? He's gone on dates before, and they turned out fine. Whatever. he finally replied back. He smirked and broke into a jog as he neared the house.

You're going to mess this up without me. his mind told him. Shut up already. he told it. He saw Adele outside her house and he smiled. Go up behind her and surprise her. he was told. She's facing the way I'm coming, how am I supposed to go behind her without her seeing me? he asked. Use your vampire speed and climb the top of the stairs from behind the bushes. his mind replied, an imaginary hand pointing to the bushes. Fine, we'll do this your way. he replied.

He used his vampire speed and ran into the bushes. How he hated using his vampire speed, but he had to this time. He grabbed onto one of the tree's branches, and swung himself up onto the top of the branch. He threw his feet down onto the top step and swung himself down from the tree, without much noise. He smiled and tapped Adele on the shoulder.

Ada turned when she felt a tap on her shoulder. She smiled when she saw that it was Ryo. "Wow, you were quiet. I didn't even see you coming." she said with a little laugh. Ryo looked very casual, sporting jeans and a long sleeve shirt. Ada felt a little overdressed, but what did she know? She had never been on a date before, so she wasn't really sure what the standards were.

"You look nice. So, are we going to dinner or a movie first?" She asked. There weren't many areas to eat near where she lived, but there were a few theatres in the immediate area. She shrugged on her sweater, buttoning the first few buttons. It was warm, but there was a slight breeze, and she had gotten goosebumps. She wondered if Ryo was as nervous as she was.

Ryo smiled and laughed softly. "Well, I did hide in the bushes to get up here." he said. You have to tell her you're a vampire, sooner or later. his mind reminded him. I choose later. Ryo thought simply. He knew he had to tell her sometime, but he wasn't sure how she would react to finding out he was a vampire. Just tell her now. his mind told him. But what if she's scared of me, because of what I am? he asked. I'm sure she'll take it as a big surprise at first, but I don't think she'll run from you or anything. his mind told him. He shrugged and sighed.

"You look great." he said looking her over. I think she's overdressed, for dinner and a movie. his mind told him. Whatever it's not like it matters to me. Ryo told it, rolling his eyes. "I'd say movie first, but I'll let you choose." Ryo said to Adele. Tell her. his mind echoed in his head. Fine just hold on. he said back. "I have something to tell you." Ryo said quickly, unsure if he was doing the right thing.

"Well, that was a kind of silly move." Ada said jokingly. It didn't really bother her that Ryo had been hiding in the bushes. He was probably just joking around. "Well, I think that you're right. We should go to the movie first, if that's alright." It wasn't too late, and Ada wasn't that hungry yet. Should be fun, with Ryo with me she thought. Everything was always better with another person.

Ryo said he had something to tell her. "Ok. Is everything alright?" He looked a little nervous, which sparked a little bit of concern in Adele. Had she done something wrong? Did something happen to his family? It's probably nothing! her mind told her. You're just overreacting Ada still felt concerned.

"Maybe it was. But it worked." he said smiling. Hurry up and tell her. his mind said. Ryo sighed and ignored the comment. "Well, okay. How do you want to get there? Flying or walking?" he asked her softly. He looked back to where he had hidden the broom, and sighed because no one was anywhere near the tree. No one is going to go near it, stop worrying his mind said softly. Right Ryo thought back. No one wanted to go into the bushes or anything at night, they always thought something would hurt them if they did.

Okay, now place your words carefully. You have to tell her but not in a way that would freak her out alot. his mind told him. It's better if I just come out and say it. It can't be worse than trying anything else. he told his mind. Fine, do it your way. his mind said. Ryo nodded and took a deep breath, "Nothing's wrong." he started. "But... well... see my canines?" he continued. "Well, they're like this for a reason. I - I'm a vampire." he said quietly.

"Clearly, I never heard or saw you" Ada smiled, pushing away the butterflies in her stomach. Ryo then asked whether she wanted to fly or walk. She didn't really fancy flying, and walking would be a good opportunity to talk. "I think walking would be good. Unless wherever we're going is a little far away. Then flying is fine by me.

Ryo said something about his canines, and Ada remembered when she had seen them in Hogsmeade. There they are again. But what do they have to do with....oh Ryo confirmed her suspicions by saying he was a vampire. Ada didn't know what to say. She was surprised, and confused. Her throat closed up, making speech impossible. She wasn't scared, or angry, just shocked. "A..vampire? But..how?" She managed to choke out. Okay, calm down. Everything's fine, and Ryo is still Ryo. Her mind told her.

"Yeah, I know." Ryo said. I've never been so glad to have vampire speed. he thought. It sure has gotten you out of tough spots, hasn't it? his mind asked. Yeah, but I still don't like using it too much. he thought back. "Where we're going isn't too far away, so we'll walk." he smiled. It's only a few blocks down. he thought. Remember she's not a vampire. She can't use vampire speed to get there as fast as you can. his mind reminded him. Oh yeah, I forgot about that. Well, it's still not very far. he thought back. He shrugged and looked at Adele.

Ryo looked to the ground and sighed. "Yes, a vampire." he said. "I was born a vampire because of my father." he added softly. He knew this was going to be her reaction. Everyone he told had that reaction, except Victorie that is. Stop thinking about her. You're with Adele remember? his mind yelled at him. Ryo nodded and put Victorie at the back of him mind. "Just don't be afraid of me please. I won't hurt you." he told her. "I act more human that anything else, so I'm not a blood thirsty monster like most people think I am because I'm a vampire." he added.

"Great! I've been in need of exercise lately, so walking should be good for me." Ada looked up at the sky, hoping that the faint gray storm clouds in the distance would pass over them and rain somewhere else. Ada loved the rain, except when it interfered with something fun.

Ryo explained that he wasn't a stereotypical vampire, which Ada had already guessed judging from his kind disposition. "I'm not afraid of you, I'm just surprised. I know you're not a bloodthirsty monster, and I know you would never hurt someone on purpose. Don't worry; I don't listen to the ridiculous stereotypes about vampires." Ada gave an encouraging smile.