Yo everyone! Yeah I know I shouldn't be doing this while Under The Blue Moon is in progress. But I felt like I had to do it. The original title was supposed to be Being Rich Isn't As Cracked Up As It's Supposed To Be but seems like it was to long XD. I have this on quizilla as well, just in case someone might accuse me of plagiarizing.

"Nee-chan!" Someone swung their arms around me. A small grunt left my mouth from the impact and I grabbed the arms.

"Mari how many times have I told you not to do that? Especially when I'm working?" I scolded when she jumped off on me. She gave me a small pout.

"But Nee-chan!"

"Nope, I'm not hearing any of that. Now go to your booth!" I pointed to one of the booths where Mari usually stayed when she came to visit.

She walked off dejectedly towards the booth. I shook my head slightly at her behavior as a smile formed onto my face.

"Yare, yare Aoi." Shivers ran down my spine at the collected cool voice. I turned to see my manager giving me a small smirk.

"Already being a mother aren't we?"

A nervous laugh left my mouth at the look she was sending me. Suddenly the cafe's bell rang signaling that someone had come in. A sigh of relief escaped my mouth when I turned away from Emi.

"Welcome to Cafe de la Hana!" I smiled at the customer's. "Follow me this..." I trailed off noticing how quiet the cafe had become. I glanced around noticing that many of the girls were staring at the two customers who had come in.

"Ne, ne." I felt tugging on my hand and looked down to see a blond-haired boy. His eyes sparkled as he looked up at me. "Is it true that your cakes can beat everyone else's?"

I felt a small tug on my heart as I stared at him. He was so cute! I bent down to his ruffling his hair a bit with a grin.

"You bet ya!" His eyes sparkled even more if that was possible.

"Mitsukuni." His taller counterpart said. I looked up at him noticing how odd the two seemed.

"Takashi let's eat some cake!" Mitsukuni, I presumed, looked up at Takashi happily.

"Here you guys go!" I showed them to a booth. I placed two menus on their table and took out my notepad.

"Anything to drink?" I asked. But before I could get their answers, someone had grabbed me by the shoulder.

"Gomenesai!" They exclaimed. I looked back to see our new girl Jani. "I'm late Aoi-sempai!"

I glanced up at the clock over the counter, my eyes wide with realization. My boss said he'll fire me if I was late next time! Well actually he wouldn't he was too nice for that, but being late isn't good for an employee with a history like mine.

"It's okay Jani you're here now!" I ushered her to the two. "I was just about to take their orders!"

I rushed past her, not even bothering to say goodbye to the odd pair. "Mari let's go!"

"Hai!"

I ran into the changing room. With the speed of a ninja I managed to change out my cafe uniform and into my gas stop one. I pulled the cap onto my head as I ran out the back doors. Like always, Mari was at the end of the alley waiting.

"Be careful Nee-san!" Mari held out a bento to me which I gratefully grabbed from her. I sent her a mischevious grin when I passed her.

"Aren't I always?" I called back. "Be careful on the way home imouto!"

I groaned lightly stretching for my poor sore back. Today was one of those days when all three of my jobs where busy. Yep you heard me right. I work three jobs so I could support my sister's schooling expenses.

Me? Why I didn't bothering go to High School. It's not like I wasn't smart for it, which I was, it just was that I couldn't afford it. Besides an ex-delinquent like me wouldn't fit for the school I was aiming for anyways.

My parents? Dead. My current guardian is my aunt who doesn't care about us. She only gave us a one-room apartment, which I have to pay for too.

Does my life suck? Yeah it kind of does, but it made me grow up. I mean I had to get rid of my juvenile ways for Mari. She's aspiring to be a doctor you know. Better than my dream of becoming a musician.

"Thanks for a job well done Kuragari-san." A soft voice whispered. I glanced up to see my boss's son looking up at me. I grinned at him and ruffled his hair.

"Ne what did I tell you about calling me by my last name? Besides shouldn't you be asleep otouto?"

The little boy blushed slightly and peered up at me with his big grey eyes. I giggled lightly whipping a lolipop out of nowhere and gave it to him.

"Papa needed to get something."

"It's past your curfew."

"I don't have school tomorrow."

"It's dangerous being here at night."

"Nee-san is here." A squeal left my lips as I glomped the ten-year old boy.

"You're too polite! Are you sure you're not older than me?" I mused. He blushed again and messed with the hem of his shirt.

"Kei there you are!" Kei smiled and ran towards the voice.

"Ah sorry to trouble you Aoi-san. He always gets excited to see you." I smiled at him and shook my head at him in reply.

"It's okay Yamamoto-sama. I was just about to lock up."

"Do you need a ride?" He looked at me worriedly. I shook my head with a small laugh.

"I'll be fine."

"Are you sure."

"Yes sir. My boyfriend said he was going to pick me up anyways."

"Okay, well thanks for the job well done Aoi-san. Say goodbye Kei."

The black-haired boy looked up and ran towards me. He latched himself onto my legs and gave me a big smile.

"Night Nee-chan." I felt that familiar tug and bent down to hug him back. "Night otouto."

I waved them goodbye before turning off the lights. A sigh escaped my lips as I grabbed the telephone that was on the counter. I dialed the numbers I knew by heart.

After the first few rings, he finally answered.

"Aoi~" A frown found itself on my mouth. "Whaddya...callin' so late for? You...I'm with *hiccup* some of ma frands."

"Sorry Shin, didn't know you were drinking tonight." I sneered.

"Dontcha *hiccup* talk like ta me ya bitch!"

"Whatever asshole. Call me when you're sober." I slammed the phone down angrily. This was the third time, no the fourth, that he's broken his promise to me! He probably was gambling too.

I grumbled to myself as I locked the doors to the convenience store. A small scream of frustration left my mouth as I walked away.

Stupid Shin getting drunk. Stupid me for still going out with him. But he really isn't that much of a bad guy when he's sober. At least towards me.

I hummed to myself walking down a familiar road. This wasn't the first time this happened and knowing me it won't be the last.

"Let go!" My ears perked up and I slowed down a bit. When I rounded the corner I saw some guy trying to rob some old lady. I frowned feeling myself tremble slightly.

No don't get involved. I chided myself. Another protest left the old lady's mouth. In retaliation, the guy brought up his hand as if to strike her. Aw fuck it.

I grabbed his wrist right before he struck her. Both of them looked at me in surprise. I twisted his wrist making him cry out loud.

"Now if you wanna pick on someone," I smirked at him, "then how about me?"

I didn't give him time to answer when I let my fist fly into his face. He let go of her basket and stumbled back. He glared up at me angrily.

"You stupid whore!" He screeched running towards me. I dodged easily and gave a small 'tsk'. He let out a frustrated scream and ran at me again. His hand was reaching out for me, which I took to flip him over.

"Granny, do you need some help?" I asked turning to her. She stared at me in surprise. I looked down noticing that there was a hand-weaved basket on the floor with onigiri everywhere.

"Look out!" She cried out pushing me out of the way. I looked up surprised and watched as the guy before hit her with a pole that seemingly came out of nowhere. She fell to the floor in crumpled heap. My eyes widened before I turned to the guy.

"You really pissed me off." I hissed demonically. He looked at me scared. Yet before he could do anything I grabbed him by his collar.

"Get the hell outta of my sight and I won't kill ya." He nodded terrified. I let him go and he ran off.

I bent down to the granny's level worriedly.

"Where does it hurt?" I asked softly. She peered up at me.

"My arm."

"Hold still okay." I grabbed her weaved basket and gathered her onigiri or what was left of it into the basket. I bent down in front of her, with my back facing her.

"Get on." I ordered lightly.

"E-Eh?"

"It'd be easier to get on." After a moment of silence, I felt a small weight on my back. Arms hooked around my neck along with legs around my waist. I grabbed her weaved basket before placing it on my head. My arms went under her legs.

"Think you could hold onto it for me?" I asked gently. I heard a small yes before one of the arms unlatched themselves from my neck.

"Granny, where do you live."

"N-Nowhere." She whispered back. A sigh escaped my lips. I would be crazy if I took her home. It was bad enough for me and Mari to live together, but a third person?

"W-Would you be so kind to let me stay with you?"

Damn it Kami-sama! Are you trying to kill me.

"Are you sure you don't have anywhere else to go?" I stressed lightly walking towards my appointed destination.

"H-Hai."

Well looks like we're going to have a roommate Mari.

Well tell me what you guys think by reviewing! I swear I'll update UTBM after this!