Place usual disclaimer here.

Author's note: This story is kinda sad, but there is some funny stuff in it. I interrupt myself a couple of times, with some pretty strange little comments. I wrote this after having my first . . . three cappuccinos. Me on caffeine is not a good thing. Ask any of my friends.

Like Brother and Sister

Duo looked at his watch again. I'm gonna be late getting to Hilde's, he thought rounding the corner. As he walked around the turn, he spotted a teenage girl leaning against a wall, under the overhang of a building. She was wearing tight jeans and a baggy, wool sweater. She looked really cold. The one thing that made Duo hesitate talking to her, was the big dog sitting beside her.

" Um, hi. " He said walking up to her.

The girl stared at him with cold blue eyes.

" My names Duo, whats yours? " He asked casually.

" I'm Cat and that, " she said pointing at the dog, " is Angel. "

" You look kinda cold, do you wanna come to my house? "

The girl looked up at him sharply, her dark eyes gleaming with anger, " you'd like that wouldn't you! " She cried.

" Hey! I was just asking if you wanted a dry place to sleep! "

" Sure! Nice and dry in your b . . . " Cat trailed off when Angel nudged her hand reassuringly.

" You think so? " She asked him.

Angel just gave a half nod.

Cat sighed, " Alright, we'll go to your house. "

They started to walk and Duo decided to get t know her better.

So, um, where do you live, very far from here? "

" I have no home. " She stated flatly.

" What about your parents? "

" I dunno, they died when I was two or three. "

" Your an orphan? " Duo cried.

" Yep, so is Angel. "

" What do you mean? "

" I found him when he was just a pup. His whole pack had been killed when the zoo was blown up. If you didn't notice, Angel is a wolf. "

" A wolf? " He gulped.

Don't worry, he won't hurt you, unless you hurt me first. " She told him grinning.

" Oh . . . "

Duo walked up the front steps of Hilde's house.

" So, how old are you? I'm seventeen. " He asked pushing open the door..

" I'm fifteen. "

As they went into the house, Hilde came running out of the kitchen. She gave Duo a hug and glanced at the girl standing in the doorway.

" Hi, " she said extending her hand, " I'm Hilde. "

Cat shook her hand and introduced herself.

" Duo said I could stay here for a little while. I didn't know it was someone elses house. "

Before Hilde could answer Duo pulled her into another room, " Let her stay for a few days, then I'll find her a place to live, shes an orphan Hildey, like me. "

Hilde nodded, how could she say no to such a cute and honest face.

" Thanks Hildey! " Duo kissed her and went back out to Cat.

" What did she say? " Cat asked quietly.

" Weeelllll . . . she said yes! "

" Really! " She cried as Duo led her to one of the spare rooms.

" Wow, this is the nicest place I've ever slept. " She went in and flopped onto the bed.

Angel layed down by the head of the bed, but stayed alert, like he was ready to attack anyone who wanted to hurt Cat.

" Do you have any brothers or sister? " Cat asked nonchalantly.

" Nope, do you? "

Cat's eyes got a faraway look in them, " I had a brother, but he died when I was little . . . from some sort of disease or virus, I remember, kinda, the group of street orphans he was always with. "

Duo looked up sharply when she finished talking, "I . . . "

" Whats wrong Duo? "

" I was . . . I am an orphan. I was part of a gang of street orphans too. Me and Solo were kinda like the leaders. "

" Solo! "

" Yeah, he was my best friend. "'

Cat looked into Duo's eyes, they were shining with tears, " Solo was my brother. "

* * *

Duo went downstairs the next morning (no he did not sleep with Cat . . . * grins evilly * he slept with Hilde, heeheehee!) And found cat sitting at the table sipping coffee, as usual, Angel was sitting at her feet. He barked when Duo came into the room.

" Mornin' " Duo said sleepily.

" Morning. "

" You guys hungry? "

" Oh yeah! "

Duo (Omigosh! He cooks! Yeah . . . rightttt. Can you say take-out? ) ordered breakfast from a fast food restaurant. By the time it arrived, Hilde had come downstairs and was talking with them. Duo flashed her an evil grin.

" Did you have fun last ni . . . " Hilde slapped her hand over his mouth before he could finish the sentence.

" Duo, we have a guest, we don't talk like that in front guests, do we? "

Duo nodded, but his eyes were sparkling with laughter. (Gee, I wonder what they did last night? Heeheehee!) Cat started to laugh at the couple. She actually felt like part of a family with them. She hated having to leave. Duo noticed the dark look in Cat's eyes. ( Hes so companionate, don't you agree?)

" Whats wrong Cat? "

" I . . . don't want to leave. I feel like part of a family here. " Tears started to drip down her cheeks.

Duo got up and wiped the tears out of her eyes and wrapped his arms around her, " We won't make you leave as long as your happy here. " He looked over Cat's head at Hilde, she didn't seem to mind the idea much herself.

She nodded and pulled away from his embrace. (If I was her, I'd never let go . . . Ha. Never let go Duo! Never! Ahahahahaha, no offense to those Titanic fans.* friend finally buts in* I'm really sorry, I had no idea what she was writing, or else I would have stopped her. * whacks friend on head with newspaper * Bad Bara, bad! I won't let her interrupt again.)

After breakfast, Cat decided to go for a walk. " I'm going out, be back soon! " She called to Duo.

" Kay! Be careful! "

Cat ran out of the house with Angel. As the walked down the street, Cat started to talk to Angel.

" So, do you think Duo and Hilde are nice? "

Angel gave her a lopsided grin. (you know that look dogs get?)

" Guess thats a yes! "

Author's note: Ha, this is my section, I'm aloud to talk here * points accusing finger at friend * and you can't stop Tsuki! Whahahahahahah!

Tsuki: Wanna make a bet? * calls Angel into author's note section * Sic her Angel!

Bara: Ahhhhhhhh! Please review it. I promise I won't drink any more caffeine!

Tsuki: Yes, please review it, she does not need more caffeine.

Bara: * crashes into a cupboard * Hey! Look what I found? Coffee!

Tsuki: Please excuse me while I try and wrestle the coffee away from her.