Author's Note: Hehe! Chapter Six is my favorite.

Disclaimer: I don't own Saint Tail but I own this chapter 6. No stealing my ideas!! Cause we all know that they are so good and well thought out. *cough*

Chapter 6

Asuka woke up on the futon and looked up at the ceiling. The pattern was unfamiliar to her, so much so that she sat up and glanced at her environment. This place was new. It was clean and well organized. The kitchen was attached to the living room with a little window connecting the two rooms. The bathroom was out of the way in the entrance hall and the bedroom was at the southern part of the apartment. The walls were painted a pleasant shade of green. The furniture matched it with gold and brown coloring. This was, in fact, the apartment of Seira Mimori. She slowly took in her surroundings before standing up. A pink gown fell to her ankles. It glided in the air as she looked down at the soft linen. Asuka wondered into the kitchen still observing the apartment. She caught a glimpse of a note on the refrigerator door. Her eyes scanned over it quickly.

Dear Asuka,

Since you are up and reading this, I'm happy that you feel better. You fell into such a deep sleep that we had to carry you home. That makes it two times! Anyway, I'm out with Nurse Mimori and will be back late. Don't stay up for me. There is food in the fridge, help yourself. Have a wonderful evening!

Asuka Jr.

(That's right I was at the hospital…) She said to herself. Asuka slowly walked away from the fridge clueless at what to do.

" I'm not really hungry." She told herself. " I need some air…" Asuka ran a brush quickly through her hair before setting out into the broad city. The night sky played with the hour of six. The sun shimmered off the green leaves in the nearby park. The streetlights were just beginning to live and shine.

(Asuka is out with that nurse…) She thought to herself. Asuka realized that she was frowning. (Why am I sad? It's not like I know that guy intimately.)

(But you do.) Meimi said in her head.

(Oh yeah…I forgot about the people in my head.) Asuka thought sarcastically.

(Don't you remember anything about Seira or Asuka Jr.?) She asked.

" Hey! You're the one who is supposed to bring these stupid memories back, not me!" She shouted out loud. People stopped and stared at her sudden outburst. Asuka blushed before continuing to walk.

(It seems like you don't want your memory back.) Meimi said quietly.

" Well it's not considered normal for people to have conversations with themselves."

(You're jealous.) Meimi stated solemnly.

" What are you talking about?" Asuka asked in an insulted voice.

(About Seira and Asuka Jr., that's why you are sarcastic. To hide your sadness.)

" But…but I don't even have any feelings for him…" She said in a not so convincing voice.

(You are remembering. That's why you are experiencing these old emotions. Sadness, jealousy, and anger are going to be common for you on your way to gaining your memory.) Meimi said her voice fading from her mind. Asuka sighed in a depressed manner and trudged on down the road.

" So I'm Meimi eh?" She said softly to herself.

(I don't think I should tell Asuka Jr. yet.) Asuka thought to herself. The streets became more crowded as a chain of restaurants approached. Meimi glanced into each of the restaurants dully. Couples lined the tables. Out of many, two distinctive people stood out. Meimi pushed open the restaurant door. The waiter seated her near the recognizable pair.

" Asuka Jr., are you just going to let her stay in your apartment?" Seira probed.

" Why, are you jealous?" He teased.

" Seriously!"

" Well, I'll probably help her get back on her feet. I don't know anything about her background. I checked in the police files and she's not there. When I saw her I thought she had a problem with drugs or alcohol. I mean, that's why most of the homeless people are homeless. But there's something different about her. Something…" Asuka Jr. trailed off.

" Familiar?" Seira suggested.

" Yeah…" He said. She sighed an annoyed sigh.

" It's not Meimi, Asuka. No matter how much you want it to be. It's not."

" It all adds up. The cut on her head…. the loss of memory." He argued. Seira took a sip of her water and stared at him agitated. The conversation fell so only the dull chatter from the other customers could be heard.

" What…" Seira started. She looked down at her plate as if contemplating what to say next. " What would you do if it was Meimi?" Asuka Jr. looked away wishing the topic could be avoided.

" I don't know…" He said uneasily. His heart ached uncomfortably as he shifted his weight.

" Sorry…" She said after a moment. They ignored each other's eyes continuing to eat in silence. " I have to go to the Ladies Room." Seira finally said. She got up quickly eager to escape the awkwardness. Asuka Jr. released his tense breath. He spotted the familiar orange hair as it walked out of the restaurant with its owner. Asuka Jr. quickly stood up and trailed her.

Meimi sped-walked down the sidewalk. Her back was hunched over her crossed arms as if it was cold out. Tears ran down her ashamed cheeks as she quickly made her way back to the unfamiliar apartment.

" Asuka wait, Stop!" He said yelling after her. She stopped her back to him. He ran up to her out of breath. He stood bent over and breathless before circling her to face her front. Asuka peered at the sad face, confused. " What's wrong?" He asked.

" It's too hard to explain." She caught herself saying.

" I don't understand. Did…did I make you cry? How did I offend you?"

" I'm not the same person. I can't control these feelings. They are all so new yet I've felt them before. I just don't know what's going on." Meimi said through her tears. Asuka Jr. wrapped his arms around her and comforted her with his warm embrace.

" I don't know what I can do to help you, I don't know what happened in your past, but I will try as hard as possible just to make you happy." He said softly into her ear. Meimi felt her cheeks heat up as she tried to push away from his hug.

(Why aren't you moving Meimi? Get away from him! He's not hugging you; he's hugging Asuka.) She told herself. His arms felt so nice around her that her body ignored her raging mind.

(Where did that come from? This woman is a total stranger, but this feels so familiar.) Asuka Jr. debated in his head. Meimi looked up at him her cheeks still wet. She felt her face moving upward towards his.

(What are you doing don't kiss him?!) She thought hysterically. Again her body moved on its own. Meimi eyes slowly closed to keep her lips guessing when they would contact.

Overwhelmed with the moment, Asuka leaned down ready to embrace her pain and sorrow. At long last, their lips connected and their thoughts were lost in a swirl of emotions. He felt her arms wrap around his back. Asuka Jr. took his hand and gently pushed her bright orange hair out of the way. He then brought his hand forward and brushed her soft cheek. Meimi felt her body flood with the happy moments like this that were shared in the past.

" Asuka Jr.! Where did you go? I had to pay the bill and-" Seira yelled. She stopped mid-sentence when she saw the smaller figure of a woman behind him. She felt her jaw drop and her head raise with bewilderment. Asuka Jr. whirled around to see Seira frozen to the spot. Her eyes were filled with confusion and doubt. They quickly filled with tears when they saw who the woman was.

" Seira I can explain!" He struggled to say. Seira shook her head letting the tears fly out of the wells of her eyes. She quickly ran past them her arm to her teary eyes. Meimi watched her go by with a heart full of guilt.

" Dammit!" Asuka Jr. swore and tore off after her. Meimi just watched the spectacle. It seemed weird to process in her mind.

(The emotion of guilt was unexpected.) She thought to herself.

Author's Note: Oh I know you liked that chapter! I know it. Oh and before I forget,

Yamiyumetenshi – I appreciate your reviews but can you stop being so knit picky? I think focusing on the story instead of the Author's Note is more important. You did make a point about her feet and her weight but I'm not going to change it for something that specific. Thank you for your reviews and I hope this message does not stop you from reading my fic!