Author: This story is written for Blitz12 due to a certain complaint.. Ha-ha. This is, however not a sequel to I wish I had met you sooner that I wrote quite recently. Instead it is a totally different story but it still involves Tea and Vice. This time, the story is set in normal human circumstances, without magic. Of course, it will be longer and better. Enjoy!

Main Characters: Tea, Vice

Sub Characters: Nanoha, Fate, Hayate, Subaru, Erio, Caro.

Ages: Ranging from 14 to 35 (fictitious)

Setting: Police Cantonment Building and other places.

Teanna Lanstar, the youngest Inspector on the block just graduated from the Police Academy about a month ago. Now she's walking towards Commissioner Hayate's office to report herself in for her first day on the job. She's smartly dressed in the blue uniform. Hair tied neatly in two pony tails, boots shined and uniform crisply ironed. She looks like a true professional.

Knock, knock.

"Enter." Said Hayate.

Before she opened the door, Tea took in a deep breath to calm her nerves. She took hold of the door-knob, turned it and pushed the door open.

"Ma'am, Inspector Teanna Lanstar, reporting in." she said while saluting.

"At ease, Inspector. And please, have a seat." Said Hayate, closing the file she was reading. "I see, you're the new recruit that signed up. I've heard a great deal about you. Top in everything. Your marksmanship is impressive as well. A perfect 100."

"Thank you, Ma'am." Nodded Tea. "My only dream is to follow in my brother's footsteps. Now it is fulfilled."

Hayate nodded in understanding. "I know what you mean. Your brother was a great officer. I'm sure he would be proud of you." At that statement, Tea gave a small sad smile, remembering the time when she received the news about her brother.

"So, I suppose you want to start today?"

"Yes Ma'am."

Hayate smiled. She then stood up and led Tea to her office which she will be sharing with a few other officers, either the same rank as her, or slightly below. After turning a few corners, she finally reached the office. "Enjoy your work here, Inspector." With that, Hayate left.

The office was quite empty except for a few people in their cubicles doing some paper work. She knew the reason why the office was empty. She was early. Very early. Official work doesn't really start until it was 9 am. It was only 8 am. She sighed. Her paranoia for being late always lets her be early or exactly on time. She hates being late. Even if it is only a few seconds late. She then walked around in the office, searching for a cubicle with her name on it. She was unaware of someone walking towards her. She was too engrossed in finding her cubicle. That someone too was engrossed in drinking his coffee to realize Tea.

"Oof!" both of them said at the same time.

Tea and that guy collided into one another. The impact made both of them fall back. Whatever they were holding in hand flew back as well. Tea groaned in pain. Her first day at work and an accident happened. Hooray.

"Miss, are you alright?" came a voice.

Tea had her eyes closed while rubbing her aching head. "Yea, I'm fine it's okay." When she opened her eyes, she saw a pair of dark blue eyes belonging to a very handsome face looking right into her amber ones. She blinked a few times. She felt a blush creeping to her face. That person's face was so close to her. If she were to move another inch, they would be kissing already.

"You sure?" he asked again.

Tea nodded. He then backed away and stood up. He held out a hand to help her up. She hesitated to take his offer but took his hand anyway. He pulled her up and Tea was back on her feet, feeling slightly dazed.

"I'm sorry miss. I didn't see you coming." He apologized.

"No, it's okay. It's my fault. I didn't see you coming as well." She apologized. She then noticed a brown stain on that guy's white jacket. "Oh, my! I'm so sorry, I made you spill coffee on your jacket!"

That guy looked down and chuckled. "No, it's alright. This jacket needs a wash anyway." He took the jacket off and said, "By the way, my name's Vice."

"I'm Teanna Lanstar, the new recruit. And I'm lost." She admitted.

"Nice to meet you, Teanna. New recruit eh? Well, I can help you find your cubicle, if you allow me to."

"That would be great! Thank you!"

"No problem. But first, I think we'd better clean up this mess." Vice said, gesturing at the stationery sprawled on the floor.

After picking up the stationery and placing it back into the box, Vice helped Tea carry it and led her to her cubicle. "As you can see Teanna," he began.

"Ano, Vice-san. You can call me Tea." Stated Tea.

"Okay. As you can see, Tea, the names are actually arranged in alphabetical order."

Okay, how come I didn't realize that?

Then, they finally reached her cubicle. Vice put her box down on the table and said, " Well, if you need me, I'm only a few cubicles away."

"Thanks, again."

"No problem." He gave her a wink and left with his soiled jacket.

Wow. What a way to start my day. Hey, at least I made a friend. And a cute one at that. Ergh! Tea, stop it!