This is a new story I'm starting! For those of you who read Cowboys and Rancher girls, I hope you like it so far. This is an Akari x Chase story. I hope you like. This is about mostly introductions of the characters in the story.

Enjoy~

Title: Living with Them

Summary: Akari's grandmother died, and is now alone, but soon all of the bachelors from Waffle Island comes and has to live with her! Akari and Chase met in the past, but they never remembered it. With competition for Akari's heart, will Chase, the childhood friend, win her heart?

Chapter 1- Her Will

Akari's pov-

I felt a light, cool breeze blow on my face. My tear stained eyes slowly opened; a slight head ache came in reaction to the bright sunlight that shined from my window. I slowly rose up from my bed. Looking at myself, I noticed that I was still in my mourning dress, and my chocolate brown hair in a mess. A long sleeved, and a see-through neck to shoulder portion dress was still worn on me. My black hat with a see-through veil around it was on my night stand, and my low black heels on the floor. I grabbed a brush to straighten my hair as I thought of the memory.

I recalled yesterday, my grandmother, my only family member, had pasted away. My grandmother was a wealthy person, and was always kind to me, but I left to become a farmer on a place called Waffle Island.

When I left, I left at a bad time. During the boat trip to the island, I got a call from the local hospital that my grandmother was in a critical condition. I returned quickly just in time when she was on her death bed. She told me that a farm was built just for me, right by the mansion, because I wanted to be a farmer. After the funeral, they voiced out her will, in which gained me the mansion, the farm, and the money. I never got to go to Waffle Island.

The loud door bell rung through my ears, and interrupted my thoughts. I slowly got up from the bed, and made my way down the long line of stairs towards the large, two door way gate. In front of me was a bunch of men around my age range. My eyes became round n complete confusion.

"May I help you?" I asked the large group. A man with platinum like hair with a cow lick, like mine, at the top of it answered.

"Yes, we are the people your grandmother hired to help you." He answered.

This guy seemed to be the intelligent type. He was very clean, he looked like someone of the high classed with mostly combed down hair, and icy blue eyes. A dark blue, long sleeved dress shirt, and a dark purple tie was under a pure white buttoned vest, and a fancy brooch on the left hand side of the white vest. White dress pants and shoes were worn to match.

"Huh?" I questioned.

"We are the people that used to work in Waffle Island. Your grandmother hired us to take care of you once you get there, but once we heard the news about her death, we came here." A man with long black hair tied back, and wearing a lab coat answered that time.

This man seemed professional looking, with a sharp unchanging look. His clothes under his lab coat had a Chinese based style. He also looked Asian with cold stony eyes, and glasses to add the sophisticated look.

"I'm confused. My grandmother didn't tell me anything about you guys." I eyes still round in absolute confusion.

"Well darling, maybe this will clear it up." Another man with long hair, but purple this time, rummaged through his pockets for whatever he was looking for. I took a good look at him, to make sure that, that he wasn't a she.

That man, I'm guessing, had purple hair with green, yellow, and red highlights here and there, and was wearing heart shaped earrings. He had ruby red eyes, and… I'm guessing eye shadow, and wore a purple striped dress shirt, a sleeve-less cape, and red designer jeans, with, what I think, platform shoes. After examining him, I was mostly sure that it was a male, much to my discomfort.

"Ah! Here it is!" The purple haired man exclaimed, and pulled out an envelope. He handed it to me, and I slowly opened it. I unfolded the letter inside of it and started reading.

Dear Hamilton,

I am aware that my Grandchild, Akari, is coming to your island. As I'm a rather wealthy person, I would like for you to pick the people who will be in charge of her. I want my dear grandchild to be safe all the time, so I hope that you're a good judge of character.

My death is nearing, so if you receive a phone call, I am on my death bed at that point. If that happens, there is a map inside of this envelope on how to get to my mansion from the dock. Akari must be in there at that time. Thank you for hearing this out, and I wish you a good day.

Sincerely,

Claire Robinson

My eyes widened from reading this. My own grandmother planed a bunch of people to babysit me for my whole life! Why? My right eye twitched in irritation. That's when I noticed another piece of paper inside of the envelope. I took it out and opened it.

Dear Akari,

This letter is for you my dear grandchild. These people are going to take care of you, and there is more than enough room inside of that mansion, so I want you to treat them with kindness too. For me please.

The crest of our family is inside of your nightstand's drawer, it's a locket in shape of a heart, with the designs of the east dragon. I want you to take care of it well, alright? Thank you my sweet child. I wish you a blissful life.

Love,

Victoria

My grandmother used her nickname for this letter. That made me smile. I turned to the group of men, though I question why they're all male…

"Well… That's cleared up then. How about we introduce ourselves?" I held out my hand. "Hello, my name is Akari, and by the letter, you the ones who will take care of me." Te other men nodded and all of us were introduced. The platinum haired one started first.

"Yes, good day. My name is Gill, I'm the mayor's son, and my job is to make sure that you are keeping up your studies." I gave a bow in recognition.

Next a rambunctious looking boy with blue hair pulled down by a bandana on his head came next.

"Hey! I'm Luke! My job is to make any repairs or furniture for this mansion." Luke held out for a shake. I shook his hand.

He wore fingerless gloves, and his attire told me that outside work is his specialty. His bandana was white with blue flames from the front. He wore a red T-shirt with a green and black jacket with the sleeves rolled up. He wore… what it seems to be a tool belt, and blue jeans with them. He also had knee long boots, but most of the top buttons were not on, so the boot's button sides were hanging down to the actual shoe portion. He contained a large smile that seemed contagious, and piercing amber eyes, much like a cat's, and to complete to look, he had a bandage on his nose, making him look like a reckless person.

After Luke, the woman like, purple haired man came to introduce himself.

"Hello darling~! My name is Julius, and my job is to get you to wear much better clothes!" Julius welcomed me with a hug. He must be from America… The next man was an odd one, I mean Julius was odd, but this one was odd in a different way.

He had Silver hair, and one portion of it braided on the left side. His hair covered the right side, but as I look closely, his other eye was a different color than his right eye! Trying not to be rude, I ignored it. Then I also noticed a white tattoo over his tan skin. It was right under the discolored eye.

"Hello…I'm Wizard…Astrology…" His introduction was short, I then wondered if he can actually speak, or if he's just not much of a talker.

What he was wearing was quite interesting. He wore a black shirt under his purple cape, where the ends come off in points. He had white pants with a colored like zigzag pattern at the end of them, where his black boots with points started. He also wore some accessories, but not like the ones on Julius, but like the ones that give off a mystic vibe. He had a few piercings on his ears, and necklaces with odd stones that seems to give off power, though I didn't mind, by this, I guess I found out why he's called Wizard… but it makes me wonder if he has a real name.

The next one also had silver hair, but gives off a pale blue hue. He looks relaxed, like a person without a care in the world. His eyes were closed shut, but it seems like he can see though them… hmm… odd.

"Hi. My name's Toby. I'm here to help you learn how to fish and enjoy the outdoors." Toby, right? He seems really relaxed!

He wore a blue long sleeved shirt with a dark blue jacket with white stripes at the end. There was a straw hat hanging on his back, and fishermen's pants and boots to finish off the relaxed style. The next man was quite the body builder.

"Hey, my name's Owen. I heard that there were mines in these areas, and my job is to look after you if you ever go in there." Owen was really a muscular man.

He wore a black shirt, which shapes around his body and a light brown jacket over it. He wore dark green pants and what seem to be miner shoes. He had red hair, and rock gray eyes. He seemed like a kind person, you know, like a gentle giant.

The next man looked like a foreigner. He had dirty blondish hair with a brown hat that has a tightening string on his head, and his eyes were a sky blue color. He wore a white button up shirt with the top half unbuttoned. Over that shirt, he had on a brown wool jacket, and tan pants, covering the top of his hiking shoes. This man gave off an outdoor vibe, and yet gave off a kind understanding feeling, if that makes any sense…

"Hello, my name's Calvin, my specialty is exploring. I heard that the woods are close by, so I'm to go with you if you ever go in there." Calvin held out his hand, and I shook it in response. The one with the lab coat came next.

"My name's Jin, I am to be your doctor to ensure that whatever you're doing is not completely reckless." I then bowed in welcome. He must be very serious about his work…

Another man came by, and he had dark brown hair, crowning his face. He too, had a cowlick much like mine. He had on white gloves and a light blue long sleeved shirt with the sleeves rolled up. He had baggy like jeans and brown shoes at the bottom.

"Hi, my name's Kevin, I used to be a farmer, and I'm here to help you with your farm work." Kevin held out his hand with a cheerful smile. I shook it in response.

The last guy there was a peach haired one. He had hair clips on the right side of his head, but other than that one flattened part, his hair curled in many directions. He wore a black dress shirt, the cuff parts unbuttoned and pulled upwards. He had a purple apron over the shirt, the apron had a small white design at the bottom left corner. He also had on regular blue jeans and sandals. My eyes followed back on his face. His eyes were a striking purple. Just looking at him, he seemed familiar…

"Name's Chase. I'm the chef." Chase gave a very short introduction, and I gave a nod in understanding.

"Well… introductions are finished. Let's go inside then." I opened the gate wide enough, and the ten men came inside the mansion. I looked around the mansion and recalled that at the bottom floor had a very large living room, and the other half was the kitchen. I guided them up the stairs to show them to their rooms. Every room was a master bedroom, and the top floor had just enough.

After everyone was shown to their rooms, Chase and I were the only ones left. Before he left to his room, I stopped him.

"Hey, Chase… Have we met before?" I quietly asked.

"I don't recall ever meeting before except just this morning." Chase answered in a bored tone. I gave a small apology, and he left to his room. I made my way back to my own room, and it seems like I'm not about to get much time alone. Outside or inside. My head started to hurt in thinking of all the studying, and having another pair of eyes looking out for me once I step outside.

I made my way to my balcony, and looked up to the early afternoon's sky. The cool breeze calmed me a little bit, feeling relieved that I still have my own privacy. O dear grandmother… What mess have you gotten me into?

Hope you like it so far! Stay tuned for the next chapter!