The chill of wind woke him up later that evening. Goosebumps covered his arms. As Joey lazily opened his eyes he felt Mai's body cuddled up against his own. A big grin was plastered across his face as he felt like the most fortunate guy in the world. He had the girl of his dreams lying besides him and for a moment he felt like nothing could go wrong. Just then he felt delicate skin snuggling up against his physique and a hand making its way down his chest.

"Mornin' sunshine" said Joey although it wasn't technically morning. It was 11:30 at night to be exact.

"Morning doll face" she replied with a tint of humor in her voice. Mai stood up, stretched both her arms, and let out a yawn.

"Do you know what time it is?" the girl asked.

"I dun no" he shrugged. "I left my watch at home but knowing my luck it's probably very late."

"Strict curfew?" she replied.

"That's one way of putting it. God, my dads gonna kill me if I come home late again. C'mon, I'll walk you back to your hotel room" said Joey.

"You don't have to" said Mai, "Besides, it kind of seems like you're in a hurry."

"C'mon Mai just let me walk you back to your place. There's real scumbags lurking around this neighborhood at night; I just don't want you to get hurt" spoke Joey.

"I don't need anyone to come to my rescue. I can handle myself" she retorted.

"I know you can but trust me-someone like you don't wanna be caught wandering alone in this part of town. There are creeps out there that will do anything to hurt you. Here, we'll make a compromise; I'll walk you back to your hotel and then I'll go home right afterwards, Deal?" Joey said holding out his palm.

"Deal" Mai replied. They shook on it and left the park walking hand in hand.

"Hey Mai" said Joey.

"Huh?" she replied.

"Why are we walking? Don't you have a car?" he questioned.

"Not anymore" answered Mai, "I sold it."

"What for?" asked Joey.

"Money" was her simple reply.

The five minute walk to Roadway Inn consisted of mostly small talk followed by an awkward silence. When they arrived at the hotel Mai walked up the flight of stairs located in the back of the building.

"See ya Mai. Ring me later" he called from down in the parking lot.

"Ok, bye" Mai replied stepping inside and shutting the door behind her.

Tears were now dripping down from the sky. Of course, that means it's raining out. Joey decided to take a short cut back to his house by walking through an alleyway. When he got home he took his house key out of his left sneaker and unlocked the door. Trying to be as quiet as he could Joey quickly went to the kitchen to make him self a sandwich and then he went up to his room. On his way there he saw his dad passed out on the couch with a beer in his hand.

'At least he's passed out tonight' Joey thought, 'but unfortunately I'll have to deal with the old man tomorrow…'