~Kairi~

I own nothiiinnng, exept that one character that doesnt really belong. =)

~The Days Puzzles~

Chapter One

I was new.

Ive always hated new. Even when I was young, and I went to public school, I hated anything new. New shoes were uncomfortable, new clothes were stiff, new people were rude...

And new surroundings were confusing.

Don't get me wrong. Im glad I was accepted into Whammy's Orphanage. It's way better here than at my last place. But, being lost is another thing I hate.

And thats what I am right now.

Lost.

In a mansion.

And you'd think there'd be alot of kids everywhere, cuz its an orphanage. But I havent seen anyone since Roger left me in my room.

Its kind of freaky, really.

Now im wandering around, my rainbow socks sliding across the floor. My long rainbow-colored hair is barely touching the floor, even when its in my signature pigtails. My shorts are bright orange, and my T-shirt is black, with bright splashes onthe front. The bangles on my arms jingle as I walk, and my earings spack my face as I sway.

And yes, I realize my outfit choice is a bit wierd.

But thats just how I am. Whats the point in trying to be normal? Noone really is, I just embrace my oddities.

I believe thats why Mother left me.

But, thats a story for another time. A time when I care.

A door up ahead, which is larger then the others, swings open, and a blonde storms out. It almost knocks me over when it passes, and a red head glances at me, almost apologetically, as he follows. I stare after them for a minute, before decideing I think the blonde was female.

Certainly got mad like one.

I slip through the now open door, and Im faced with a room that appears to be a playroom. A group of girls sit by a window, giggleing to themselves. The TV is on a sports show, and a few lone boys sit in front, shouting to their respective teams. In the corner is a boy, who appears to be picking up puzzle pieces. Upon closer inspection, I realize his hair is white. (-Italics)

So, I decide hes wierd. And I like that. So, I decide to join him. And I do. He glances up at me oddly as i pick up some of the puzzle pieces. I just Grin at him, and he blinks.

We work in silence for a total of 1 minute and 10 seconds. Trust me, id know, Im like a walking clock.

"Who are you? Theres a 89% chance your new, and a 11% chance i just havent ever noticed you." He speaks in monotone, and I decide I like that, too.

"Hmmm, Well, your good. I'm new. Who're you?" I grin, tugging on my earings.

"I'm Near." He simply states, staring up at me from his odd position on the floor. My grin widens, and I fling an arm out for a handshake. He just stares, but I continue to hold out my hand.

"'M Puzzle," I boast, "My names Puzzle, and I like you. So we're gunna be good friends." Near blinks up at me, twisting his hair with his finger, something that appears to be a habit. My hand is still in his face.

"I see." Is all he says, before he places a puzzle piece on the floor and begins his next puzzle. I sit and grab a piece, too, and put it down where it goes. He doesn't even blink, and he allows me to invade his puzzle time.

So, I decide, I like him. And his obsession with puzzles. So, I'll stay here, and play with him, everyday. Forever.