"And that's the last one," I said as I put the last box down in my room. I looked around the apartment; boxes all over the place, including the kitchen counter. I sighed as I realized that I forgot my cat, Akira, in my car. I remembered I put her there so she wouldn't run away. I check to make sure I have my apartment key, then head out to retrieve Akira. I hurried to make sure she didn't overheat in the car. I opened the door and she immediately jumped into my arms, her soft grey head nuzzling against me. "Awe, did you miss me, Akira-kun?" I asked. She looked at me with her iridescent-opal eyes. I shouldn't have expected so much from her considering all she did was meow back at me.

As I opened the door to my apartment, Akira jumped out of my arms and dived for her milk bowl, spilling milk on the floor like she usually does. She was a kitten, what else did I expect besides untold amounts of cuteness? I went to grab a towel to clean it up, when my phone started ringing. I checked to see who it was, it was my mom. Before I answered the call, I checked the caller ID and smiled at her picture happy to see it was someone I happen to be close with.

"Hello?" I said.

"Hi, sweetie! How's your new apartment? I hope you and Akira had a safe trip," my mom replied cheerfully. "It was a long drive, but we made it eventually," I joked nonchalantly. My mom and I joked with each other a lot whenever we were apart from each other. I promised her that I would let her come visit my apartment as soon as everything was put away; starting with blankets.

"Anyway," I said, "I have to clean up some spilled milk. I'll call you later, ok?"

"Sure, sweetie, I'll talk to you later. Bye!"

I out my phone down and started to clean up the milk on the floor. Akira was always messy when she was hungry. I stood up to get some more milk for Akira, and suddenly realized it was eight 'o' clock. "Wow, I can't believe it's gotten so late already. I better get to bed," I thought. I immediately started searching for the box marked "Blankets." I eventually found it on the couch. I opened the box and got one out. I was starting to get sleepy, so I put it on the floor and slept on the couch that night. Akira nuzzled up next to me for warmth, and I sleepily cuddled her back.

The next morning, I woke up to the sun shining in my eyes. Damn, I forgot to call my boss that I'll be taking some time off to adjust to my new home. I got up immediately to find my phone and called my boss. "Hello? Mr. Sugimoto?"

"Yes?" he replied.

"I'm going to be gone for about 2 weeks so I can get everything set up in my new apartment. Sorry I forgot to call you earlier." I said, embarrassed.

"It's all right, Ms. Shuzuka. Take the two weeks off, you deserve it after all the hard work you've been putting in."

"Thanks, Mr. Sugimoto! And again, I'm really sorry I forgot to call in."

"No problem, think nothing of it. You take care of yourself and give my best regards to your mother."

"Alright, thanks again, Mr. Sugimoto. Bye," I hung up the phone and started to get ready for the day. I found the box with the towels, soaps, and moisturizer and headed into the shower. The water was warm and refreshing, perfect for just after waking up. I still couldn't believe that I was only renting this apartment for 30,000 yen a month. Thank God I saved up enough for renting this. With my new promotion, I think I'll be able to officially move in in about a year or two.

As I stepped out of the shower, I felt around trying to remember where I put my towel. I was greeted with a sniff from Akira and then I maneuvered around thinking I might have forgotten to bring the towel with me into the bathroom. I stepped out of the bathroom, checking to make sure the door was closed, then raced out to find the box my clothes were in.