1I walked through the rain, watching the headlights of cars go by, jumping as each black car that looked like Yuki's passed me. I was afraid he would find me. Making me come home, then, I would be stuck back into his world, instead of mine.

I checked my back pocket to see how much money I had. I stared down at the few dollars then stuffed it back into my pocket. Twenty dollars isn't that much. I'll need to get some kind of job. I checked my watch, seeing that no food markets could be open at 3:00 in the morning. A yawn escaped my mouth, as I suddenly became tired. I need some place to sleep for the night. I took a deep breath, as I yawned again. I kept my eyes on the ground watching the rain pelt against the sidewalk. I closed my eyes for a minute, just listening to the rain, before running into someone.

"Oh!" I gasped, my eyes shooting open. I looked up to see a man with dusty brown hair, green shining eyes, staring down at me. He looked around the age of twenty or so.

"I'm so sorry, I guess I wasn't paying any attention at all to where I was going, I'm terribly sorry!" I said taking a bow in apology. He was carrying an umbrella, as little rain was blocked from the already soaked Shuichi. I took a step back, and out of his space.

He smiled at me, tilting his head to the side. "It's quite all right, really. I guess I had no clue where I was going either, its really not your fault, its mine." He said also bowing slightly.

I stared at him blankly. Why was he apologizing to me? I'm the one who ran into him.

Red crossed my face.

No, I can't think he's cute? Can I? I mean, he is..but what about Yuki? No. I'm not with Yuki any more, I can think this way now.

"But really, I was thinking about something, and..I had my eyes closed. So really, it's my fault." I said.

"I think this can go on all day, can't it?" He said giving me a bright smile. He held out his hand. "My name is Asahikage. What might yours be?" I took his hand, and shook it. " I-I'm Shuichi."

"Ah, Shuichi, what a wonderful name. What would you be doing on a night like this Shuichi?" He asked tilting his head to the side.

"Oh-well. You see. I- I kinda ran away. But not from my parents... my boyfriend made me upset again, so I decided to leave him..." I said bringing my eyes over to a brick wall.

"Oh I see." he said frowning. "How tragic that must have been. Did you like him a lot?"

"Yeah...I did. I did a lot." I said softly looking back down at the ground. Why was I acting like this? I thought I was over him. But..it seems like this part in my heart still needs him.

"Oh. I'm terribly sorry to hear." He said giving me a small pat on the shoulder. "Oh! That means you have no where to stay? Am I correct?" He asked, his face becoming happy again.

"Yes.." I said looking up at him.

"Why don't you stay at my place for awhile until you can get your own place?"

"Well I really couldn't, I mean, I would just be too much room and too much worries for you." I told him waving my hands around.

"Nonsense. I would love you there." He said giving another cute smile.

I thought about it. He could just help me out a little. Maybe until I can find my own place.

Just do it.

He won't harm you.

Trust me.

"Well...I guess...but if im any trouble at all, just tell me and I can leave right away."

"Of course." He said putting the umbrella above my head and pushed me forward lightly towards his house.

He took a key from his back pocket, unlocking the door and opening it letting me go in first. I took my soaked shoes and socks off at the wooden down step in the house, then stepped up onto the warm white carpet. "Your house looks so nice.." I said flipping my pink hair out of my eyes getting a better look at the bright chandler that hung from the ceiling.

"I'm pretty proud of my home," Asahikage said hanging his coat on the coat hanger. "Let me take you to your room where you can sleep." He said motioning me to follow him to the hallway. I followed him as he brought me back a few rooms stopping at the end of the hallway, as he pushed the last door open. "Your room will be right here."

My eyes sparkled as I looked at the room. It had a king size bed with red silky bedding. A t.v. sitting in the corner, a big dresser next to the bed and an another chandler that hung from the ceiling. "This is wonderful." I said as I couldn't help but smile.

"I hoped you liked it. I guess I hoped right. Oh, that door there," He said pointing to the door on the other side of the room, "Is the bathroom. You can take your shower there. Well, if you need anything, I'll be the door right across from you. Cheerio." He said shutting the door behind him.

"Wow. This is so cool." I whispered to myself. I stared back at the door picturing Asahikage there. He was so nice, and handsome. I wonder if he has a girlfriend. I shouldn't think that way, I don't even know him.

I shook my head and headed to the bathroom, getting undressed and turning on the shower. The warm water stung against my cold skin. I closed my eyes, relaxing in the warm water. But maybe there is a chance with him. Even if I don't know him at all, it seems like we have known each other for such a long time. Just how he looks, the way his hand is so delicate to me. I opened my eyes, taking the body scrubber and soap, lathering my body. I washed my hair, rinsed it, then stepped out of the shower, taking a towel and rapping it around my slim waist. I walked into the other room, slipping into some clean boxers, turning off the light, then found myself to the bed, slipping into the blankets. I looked over to the side of me, wishing that Yuki was there with me. But some things you just need to let go. I touched my cheek, as tears ran down my face.

I'm sorry for running away from you, Yuki.