Disclaimer: I don't own Paradise Kiss.

Sorry if this is a bit quick and they seem a bit OOC but I'm trying to get into the main story part. How is it so far? Sorry for all of the mistakes, I'm looking for a beta reader right now, plus like my English teacher said, I have to start proof reading my work, so the first two sections WILL be reposted some time in the future.

The interior was not really what she was expecting, but then again neither were its owners. The wide spacious room was filled with sewing machines and fabric, with tables and chairs, the bar in the corner eluded to the original use of the place, a night club, interesting.

Looking around she locked eyes with a tall eccentrically dressed man? Well, what exactly where you supposed to call him, a drag queen? He was beautiful in his own unique way, the long formal dress, in the style of days gone by, surprisingly intricate and fitting for his frail form. Arashi, who by the interaction between him and the pink headed girl who had introduced herself as Miwako, were obviously boyfriend and girlfriend, if not then very close to being in a relationship. It was hard for her to really focus with all the talking and staring going on, apparently the whole scene that Lan witnessed had happened before or something close to it and the remaining group was voicing their mixed opinions on Yukari leaving. She was lead over to a high backed chair near the bar and unceremoniously seated, the tall man/woman who was introduced as Isabella quickly handed her a cup of tea, as she placed her bag and umbrella on the floor. The smell and scent from the fine porcelain cup wafted up to Lan as she sat trying to absorb its warmth. She sighed at the strange turn of events in her life, the small sound amplified in the now quite room as she noticed everyone looking at her. The two new arrivals, whom from the bits of conversation that she heard and the shouting in the hallway, she gathered where George the owner who had put out the ad, and Yukari, the model for Paradise Kiss.

With the attention of five complete strangers directed towards her, Lan recovered from her laps in judgment and took a small sip of the delicious tea before setting it down, making a mental note to find out the name and buy some. Straightening to her full height and pulling out the folder from inside her bag, where she had put it when it started raining, she placed it on the table and stood, pushing back her slightly damp hair.

"WHO are you exactly?" the simple question held so much, this was one of her last chances before putting in an application to go work for fast food, she was not going to fail!

"Hello," she bowed, "My name is Lan, Lan Parker and I'm here because of the job ad that was posted in the newspaper." She looked up to see their reactions, while pulling out the newspaper that had been folded to display the ad, which ranged from surprise to shock. Hastily she went on, "if the job is already taken then I'll go." Turning to pick up the umbrella and bag she was suddenly bombarded with replies.

"No. No. No. No, it's just that we've only had a few replies to the ad, and all those have been old people." stated Miwako as she stepped forward, waving her hands in the air.

The look on Arashi's face had calmed somewhat upon hearing Lan's voice, while golden and deep it was still beautiful and defiantly female. George stepped forward, with a slightly surprised but interested look on his face, to begin the interview.

"Well then since you're here, why don't we start?" motioning to one of the tables that were clear. They all set down, Yukari complaining a bit over having to stay when she could be out doing a shoot or going home.

Setting down her cup of tea and her file, which was rather large and contained her resume, important papers and note book, the questioning began.

What experience have you had with running a business, with clothes designing and manufacturing, when are you free, how many hours could you work, the list of questions went on and on. Lan's reference and resume were more than enough to get her hired, with her light but serious style she impressed even Yukari, and with her cool business and fashion sense they knew she was right for the job. After agreeing on a set wage and discussing their upcoming interests and plans, George stood up, Lan and the others rising after him.

"Well then, Lan, it looks like you're hired. Welcome to Paradise Kiss!" With that he shook her hand and Miwako jumped up and down happily as they began talking about the dress and the upcoming fashion show.

A few more cups of tea, a few needed items listed down for Lan's personal organization and a large box full of receipts and papers from PK and she was ready to start. She would organize and work on a few plans tonight and then tomorrow was her first day of work. She couldn't believe that she had gotten the job, but then again she couldn't believe that she would have liked the group as much as she did.

Walking back to her house, the rain having stopped sometime during her stay inside, she had a feeling that things were going to work out and that her new job, her new life for that matter, was going to be VERY interesting from now on.

I should be updating every week, since its summer vacation. Maybe even more. How is it going so far, Good? Go ahead and review, constructive criticism is always welcome. Depending on what you think is constructive, I must warn you that flames while giving your opinion are not constructive and in no way good criticism. With that in mind have a wonderful time reading and hope to see you again. Same Time. Same Channel!!!