Hey everyone! Here is my new story! It's an alphabet fic! Thanks to Nicole Gruebel for suggesting the word "Alone!" Hope you enjoy! I am working on "B" so I'll put that up once I get 5 reviews! Enjoy and R & R!

Chapter 1-

"A is for Alone"

Usui hadn't been coming into work for the last few days. He was also absent from school. Misaki had gotten used to his absences, as he was absent quite a bit. She didn't care that he wasn't there. As a matter of fact, she felt that it gave her a good chance to get her work done in peace. Or at least, that's what she tried to convince herself. Despite what she pretended to the contrary, the more she was with him, the harder these absences had become for her. Much to her chagrin, people were noticing that she was upset when Usui wasn't there. Just the day before, Sakura had commented that Misaki had been sighing a lot and she had guessed that it was because Usui wasn't there. She had gotten used to his constant presence in the student council room and to his being at the café almost every day as their chef. He even came to walk her home if he wasn't working that day at the café. Even if she complained, Misaki was glad Usui walked her home. She was a bit spooked walking home at night on her own because of her fear of ghosts. However, most importantly, she didn't want to be left alone.

This particular night, Misaki and the rest of the maids at the café had decided to stay for a little bit after they closed up for the night to spend a little time together. Satsuki insisted that they do this, since they hadn't spent any time together in a while. Misaki stayed, even though she wanted to get home to study. She couldn't say no to Manager when she begged like that. After they changed out of their uniforms, they sat in the break room to chat.

"Misa-chan, where is Usui-Kun?" asked Satsuki after they had sat down.

"I-I don't know manager!" Misaki stuttered.

"Oh well, I bet he'll be back soon!" Satsuki said, kindly patting Misaki on the shoulder.

"Y-yes…" said Misaki.

"Now that you mention it, it is sort of odd for Usui to not be here for this long" Said Subaru, another of the maids.

"How could she read my mind like that! I was already missing that alien and manager had to ask about him! I'm going to give him such a punch when I see him!" Misaki thought savagely.

While Misaki hadn't been paying attention, Erika had already suggested that they tell stories. Honaka, who loved a good ghost story, decided to tell one. After she had finished, Misaki's heart was beating and she was as scared as she had been when Honoka had told that ghost story at Satsuki's sister's beach house. They all chatted a bit longer about various matters pertaining to the cafe and then decided to head to their homes. Misaki had calmed down a bit but was still scared of little noises as she walked home.

"Ho-Honoka-Chan's story wasn't real, just like that one she told at the beach! It's not real! It's not! There are no such things as gh-ghosts"

Right then a branch rustled in the wind and spooked Misaki so much, she jumped. She looked around and saw that nothing was there.

"Ah, there wasn't anything there! When did I become this weak? Misaki thought to herself.

She continued on walking and heard another rustling from the bushes next to her.

"I'm not going to look. I'm not. There is nothing there. Absolutely nothing!" Misaki though, laughing to herself.

She heard a third creak, this time accompanied by the sound of running footsteps. Misaki, not daring to look back, started to run, when suddenly something closed on her wrist. She was about to scream when another hand clamped over her mouth.

"Calm down, Misa-Chan! It's just me!" Said a voice she'd recognize anywhere.

She relaxed momentarily when she realized it was Usui but then immediately began to struggle against his grasp. While she was struggling, he had released his hand from her mouth when he was sure she wasn't going to scream and instead of holding her wrist, had taken her hand in his and interlaced their fingers. When she realized what he did, she blushed a bright pink. He looked down at her with his signature smirk.

"Idiot, why did you scare me like that! And where have you been! Didn't you realize how worried…" She started to say but stopped when she comprehend what she was about to say, her face going even redder.

"So Prez was worried about me? How touching!" He teased her.

"Pervert!" Misaki scoffed, turning away from him

"Sorry for scaring you, Ayuzawa. I stopped by the café as soon as I got back so I could walk you home. Satsuki said you had just left so I ran to catch up with you."

"Y-you did that for me? Misaki asked

He used the hand he was holding of Misaki to pull her into a hug.

"Of course. I'm not going to leave you alone." Usui said simply.

"Stupid alien reading my mind." Misaki mubled. However, she sighed contentedly and rested her head against his chest.

Usui chuckled and kissed the top of her head and said, "Come on, I'll walk you the rest of the way home."

"Kay." was all that Misaki could manage to say. They continued on toward Misaki's house, hand in hand. They walked in companionable silence, simply enjoying each other's presence after their separation. When they reached her house, Usui gave Misaki another chaste kiss to the top of her head and bid her good night. Misaki went in, finished her homework and went to sleep feeling much more content than she had in the last few days.

Well there you have it! Hope you enjoy! Hope this wasn't rushed or OCC or anything! Reviews please!