Okay, so this is the first story I'm uploading! I've got about enough for another chapter ready, and then a lot of bits and pieces which I have yet to put together, but I promise I will as soon as I'm able to! I'm a little unsure of some aspects of the plot, so it might take some time, but if you guys will take the time to leave a few reviews on what you think about this chapter I'll be really happy! You are also very welcome to come with suggestions to the story – I promise I'll credit you if I use it :D Well, that's pretty much all I have to say, so let's just start up with the story, shall we?


It was late at night and the streets were empty - except for one lonely girl who was desperately trying to find shelter for the rain. She was already soaked to the bone after running through the entire town in her search for somewhere to stay for the night. Her face lit up a little as her eyes found a sign with the word 'Inn' printed on it with huge letters. Finally! She thought. Hopefully there's room for little me in there… She took a deep breath as she stepped up and knocked on the door. After a few moments when she was about to leave, the door opened and a man looked out at her.

"I'm sorry Miss, but we're all full" he said. Well at least he actually seems to be sorry and not just bored as the others did…

"Not even a single little room free?"

"No. I'm sorry"

"Okay. *sigh* Listen. It's late at night and I'm getting kind of desperate by now; I have been all over the town now and I have not been able to find somewhere to sleep yet!"

"I'm really sorry Miss, but..."

"I do not care if I have to share with someone who have an extra bed – I will even sleep at the floor, as long as I just have somewhere with a roof overhead to stay for the night! I will still pay for a single-room! Please!"

"Y'know… We have a boy here, or well a man – he's 'bout your age I guess. He's been pretty much livin' here for some time now, but often he leaves early in the mornin' and doesn't come back 'till late at night. Sometimes he's gone for days. I think he's here now, though. If I'm right there's an extra mattress in his room, and there's sure space enough for you there – it's actually more like an apartment… We can go ask him if you want? As long as you're not clingin' to him and don't ask in to anything, I can't see why he shouldn't let you stay there. – And when you see him, I'm quite sure you won't mind staying with him either.*suggestive blink*"

"As I said: As long as I have a place to stay for the night, I don't really care"

"Well, follow me then"

"Thank you!" Finally!

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"Taka! 'You up? He returned this mornin' so he might be a little tired"

"Ugh. I – I don't want to be a burden..."

"Arh. It would be good for him to have a little company. Taka!"

"Ey! Relax! What do you want?"

"There's a girl here who needs a place to stay for the night, and I thought that…"

"No."

"Please, Taka – Hear me out. She's not a fangirl; she's not even from town. She's just asking for a place to stay for the night. You've got plenty o' space in there… and an extra mattress if I'm right."

"Listen. I really don't have time for this. *door opens* She's not gonna stay here."

"Taka, look at her! *Gestures to the girl* She's just a lil' girl! Have a heart for once!"

"I- it's okay, I'll just- try to find somewhere else…"

"Hn. At least you have manners. What's your name?"

"Ha-Haruna"

"Hn. Come on in. I have to go now. 'll be back at… well, some time. Food's in the kitchen *points at the kitchen* Bathroom's down there *points in the direction of the bathroom* and my friend here *glares at Masashi (the inn-keeper)* will find that extra mattress to you. Well… Make yourself a home, but mind you! I know exactly what I've got in here, and if anything's missing, you'll be the one to blame until anything else is proven. And don't let anyone in. Y'understand?"

"Mhm *nod* Thank you" And he's gone…

"Uhm… You see… he's a little… I won't say shy, but… Well, just don't mind his manners"

"Ah, that's okay. – I guess I can live with it, now that I have a place to stay… Well that extra mattress…? And how much do I have to pay?"

"Ugh, yeah, follow me. And you don't have to pay for anything else than what you eat, and we'll figure that out when you eat."

"Really? Thanks a lot!"

"You're welcome!"


So... do you like it? Too long? Too short? Keep? Delete? Please tell me! I haven't put any specific characters in the description/summary-thing 'cause… well it's a surprise! Even though it will be quite obvious in the next chapter… Ugh, well… I've rated the story M just in case – there could very likely show up some more mature stuff later, hehe

Once again: I hope you liked this chapter, please leave a review! That would really make my day! :D