Prologue

10:15 PM

Its late in the evening and the heavy sounds of huge store metals doors closing could be heard through out the quite street, a few clanking noises could be heard followed by a firm click that signifies the store front is now secured and that Yukuhira Diner is officially closed for the evening.

Another busy day has passed and the red haired chef was ready to crash up stairs and sleep.

It's been a year since his dad put him in charge of the diner something about being a part time head chef at an old friend's restaurant in Milan or probably somewhere else now. The details he gave were brief and if Soma wasn't used to it he would think that it comes of as shady, but still he doesn't mind if he gets to run the diner how he wants to.

Much like his father, Soma is a talented chef, not educated in prestigious culinary schools as other renowned ones but his talent far surpasses that of those his age and those even older than him. At the age of twenty-one he barely accompanies his dad with some freelance work anymore like he does in his teenage years, and he recalls that most if not all he's ever worked with has begged him to be a permanent employee with promises of fame and fortune, he would always turn them down saying that he mainly does it for the experience since his heart always goes back to Japan and their small diner.

Business was fine as usual, he figures that it'll only be a couple of events before his dad kicks him out to let him start and build his own career so until then he'll practice here more because one day he's going to lead this diner.

Wiping his scarred brow with the towel draped over his broad shoulders, Soma made his way towards the back and plans to make a quick dish, a whole day in the kitchen and he hasn't even made dinner for himself.

After making sure that every thing is in order he made his way to the back door. Soma massaged the back of his neck and closed his eyes for a moment to alleviate the tiredness he's feeling while making his way to the back.

Once he opened them he almost visibly jumped out of his skin when he saw a figure standing in front of the door. That's odd, he wasn't expecting any guests or friends coming over tonight and customers would usually go to the front instead going to the trouble of knocking from the small door at the back.

Its lights out and the last time he witnessed something like this was when-

Shit.

"Oi! I keep telling 'ya this diner ain't for sale!" He shouted angrily and made his way towards the figure.

Lately, he's been getting a lot of offers to give up the spot it may be due to having emotional attachment to the diner or maybe it's just his pride, but he does know one thing his hometown was slowly being bought by large corporations and honestly he's cool with that, advancements and all of that, but what really ticks him off is that they keep on barging in and demanding. Gosh, he dreads the thought of arguing all over again especially on an empty stomach.

The figure doesn't seem to have heard him shout since her attention was still directed at the closed door.

When he's close enough to have a better view he noticed that it's a woman close his age, wearing a short black dress and heels with an expensive looking blazer and if that wasn't odd she was drenched and shivering a bit, weird it hasn't rained all week.

Know with the way she's dressed she looks like those people who would really bribe him to sell his property, but something about her demeanor shows that she's no ordinary employee, she oozes of a sense of regal aura with her long blonde her and porcelain skin even if she is soaking wet, curiosity won over frustration and he opted to speak in a gentler tone "Uh hey?"

His voice must have startled her since she literally jumped and took a step back from the door, she stared up at him with big purple doe eyes and a slightly agape mouth.

Now his hometown is quite small so he pretty much knew every face living near the vicinity, and as far as he's concerned Soma is a hundred percent sure that he has never seen a face like that anywhere here or anywhere at all in general before.

Being caught by surprise himself no words was able to leave his mouth and he wasn't able to think much less what he should do next. The woman, after blinking a few times and sensing that he was just as confused as she was decided to let her guard down.

"D-do you live here?" Her voice was shaking a bit and the unfamiliar feminine voice quickly snapped Soma out of whatever trance he was in.

Seeing her looking cold and uncomfortable made his natural hospitable senses kick in and he made his way closer.

"Y-yeah! I mean you should come in!" Unlocking the padlock he pushed open the door and gestured for her to go inside. She looked at him then at the opened door, the way her brows knit together in confusion had him feeling a bit nervous, he's pretty good with people and he never had any problems smooth talking or even chatting up various women but the way she pierce him with those amethyst orbs have him bumbling like an idiot.

"I-I'm not gonna do anything you know- It's just your wet and uh wait you already know that-"

Silence.

"Uh- well- well I should-" He scratched the back of his head and motioned inside, he tries to make a quick exit hoping to forget this embarrassment until her voice resonated once again "Wait!"

Halting in his tracks he saw the blush spread from her plump cheeks down to her exposed neck, she looks nervous and a bit bashful with the way her eyes flutter dangerously close to shutting and her breath comes in short intervals. Wait what? That's odd it almost look as if she's-

Before he was able to finish that thought he saw her knees buck from underneath her and she came falling down, shit.

Thanking the heavens above and his experience in the kitchen for having quick reflexes Soma was lucky to have caught her before she completely collapse on the concrete floor, he looked at her then blonde hair dangling and face pale he was close to panicking and he didn't even think twice about picking her up and bringing her inside his house.

"I'll grab some water and medicine" He says quickly after making sure she's well aligned and laid down properly but before he could move away a weak hand grabbed the fabric of the back of his shirt. He turned to look at her, still breathing heavily and sweating, he almost misses the words she softly uttered.

"Don't tell anyone I'm here..." She told him before her hands fall and she closes her eyes.

Author's Note: There you have it! The Prologue of this AU Sorina multi-fic that I have concocted, it's a bit short but the following chapters would be longer I promise! Tell me what you think and thanks for reading!