Well, I decided to go ahead and put out the first actual chapter. I hope you all like it.

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I groaned as I slowly sat up, rubbing my back. I stopped short, feeling feathers. I touched the feathers again before realizing that I must have gotten my wings back. They were black, not white like they used to be, but still wings.

I wish I had had those before when I needed them.

I slowly stood up, taking in my surroundings. I was in a forest from what I could tell. I started walking, my bare feet barely making any sounds when they met the slightly damp grass. It wasn't long before I found the edge of the forest and saw actual civilization. I made sure to stay behind a tree as I watched people walk by. Most were teens, most likely just having got out of school.

Turning around, I took a deep breath and drew in my wings so I wouldn't stick out or get pointed at. Heaven knows I didn't need that...

I surveyed myself, noticing I didn't look that great compared to everyone else. My long pink hair was tangled and messy while my dress was torn. I also had a few scratches and cuts here and there, plus no shoes. I pretty much looked like I had just gotten into a fight or something.

Oh well, I'd just have to deal with a few stares. Maybe I could get ahold of some new clothes or something?

I conjured up what courage I had and slipped onto the streets, quickly making my way through the crowded walk way. I could see from the corner of my eye that people would glance at me for a moment before tearing their gaze away. It wasn't long before I had completely turned my head to see if I was still getting looks and ended up running into someone.

"Oww, sorry." I mumbled, grateful that I hadn't fallen like some girls might have. I actually had better balance then most other people.

"Look what you did, Sasuke!"

"I didn't mean to."

I blinked, looking at the two boys in front of me. The one who had just shouted had blond messy hair and bright blue eyes. He was wearing an orange shirt and jeans. The boy next to him, that I guessed was Sasuke, had black spiked hair and dark eyes. His shirt was plain and black, as were his pants.

It only took a few seconds to realize he was giving me a strange look. The kind of look you give when you see something that you never thought you'd see. It didn't take long for me to realize why.

"Um ... sorry about running into you. I really should get going.." I said before I darted past him.

"Wait."

I felt him grab ahold of my arm. His grip wasn't tight, but not exactly loose either.

"Sasuke, what are you doing now?" The blond grumbled, sounding displeased.

"Since it was rather rude of me to bump into you like that, would you like to come to my house? You look like you could use a new set of clothes," He stated, eyeing my dress for a moment. His friend was staring at him, dumbfounded. This lead me to guess that he didn't always act like this. Probably the opposite.

"No, really, that's ok. I need to be getting somewhere." I insisted, trying to pull my hand away.

"Sasuke, just let her go."

Sasuke let out an irritated sigh before finally releasing his hold on my hand, "Sorry, I guess that was rude of me. You just reminded me of someone."

"It's okay." I forced a smile, edging away from him. "It was just a misunderstanding. Things like that happen. I really should be going. Bye."

I didn't wait for a reply as I turned around, walking as fast as I could to get further away. Once I figured I was far enough, I slowed down and sat down on a bench that was near by.

For about two hours I watched people as they walked by, slightly envious. I had no money, so I couldn't buy food or get a place to stay.

"This is going to be harder than I thought." I sighed as I leaned back on the bench, looking up at the sky. I was limited on what I could do now that I had fallen, so I really couldn't create a way for me to make shelter or anything. I was going to have to do things like a live person would...

How the heck was I supposed to do that? It's been like forever since I've been human. Plus, things have changed since then.

I looked up at the giant clock on the building in front of me, seeing that it was only 6:34. I had probably about an hour in a half until it started getting dark. I doubted I could get shelter that fast.

I sighed and stood up, stretching. I had no idea how I was going to get my own home in the first place. How did homeless kids these days get money these days?

Then it struck me-- well, more like I just saw a "Now hiring" sign in the window of the restaurant across from me.

I found myself making my way towards my savior, swinging open the door and running inside in my excitement. I made my way to the register, waiting for someone to see me.

I had only waited about thirty seconds before a boy spotted me and made his way over to my location. "Hello, how may I help you?"

"Um .. I saw a sign outside and I was wondering if I could get a job here.." I mumbled, shifting a bit.

He eyed my clothes and bare feet, giving me a look that said "Are you kidding me?"

"Oh! Um, I really don't usually look like this.." I motioned to my ripped dress, "A few things just happened today.."

He sighed, but nodded. "Stay here."

I nodded, doing as I was told and stood still, waiting for him to return. When he did, he had brought an older man with him. He had dark black hair and was currently smoking a cigarette. "Now, what's going on?"

"This girl wants to work here."

"She does, does she?" The man, who I guessed was the manager, mumbled, looking me up and down like the boy had done earlier.

"I usually look better than this." I said quickly like I had done before. "Please, I really need this job.."

"I guess it's alright.." The manager said, blowing smoke out of his mouth.

I smiled, "Thank you!"

"You start next week."

"What? No, you don't understand. I need this job now." I said in a pleading tone.

"Sorry, hun. Can't help that. I don't need anyone else working this week."

I let out a small sigh but nodded in understanding.

"... Tell you what. Give me your phone number and I'll call you if we need someone."

"Um ... I don't have a phone.."

"Address?"

"No house."

He shook his head before leaning back. "I'm sorry miss, I can't hire someone who doesn't have a place to live. I can't have someone like that handling food."

"Oh.." I sighed in disapointment, "Thanks anyway."

I made my way out of the building, walking through the streets, feeling a bit stupid for thinking that it'd be that easy to get a job. It was already starting to get a little darker and people were going inside their houses. I ended up going to a small lake, sitting on the bridge the hung over the water.

"This sucks.." I mumbled as I lied back, staring at the darkening sky. I blinked when I felt water hit my face. I few more drops hit my face before rain started pouring. I quickly sat up, cursing quietly to myself, something I hadn't done since I was human. Of course, just what I needed. Rain.

I lied back down, not caring since I was already drenched. I let out an irritated grunt, glaring at the sky. The other angels were probably laughing at me right now, and I wouldn't blame them if they were. This probably looked hilarious.

"What are you doing out here?"

I quickly sat up, startled by the sudden noise. "What?"

It took me a moment to see it was the boy I had run into earlier, Sasuke. "Oh um ... I like the rain."

"It doesn't seem like it to me. Why aren't you at home?"

"I didn't feel like going home." I stated, crossing my arms.

"Oh?"

"Yes."

He only shook his head. "You're going to get sick staying out here. Come on, I'll get you some dry clothes."

"No, really, that's fine."

"Don't bother. that's not going to work this time. Besides, your clothes are ripped anyway. Might as well."

I sighed, knowing he was right. He was going to find some way to get me to go with him. "Fine."

He reached out his hand, which I took, and lead me down the side walk in the direction of his house.