Miaka came to quietly; the sun was beaming through the curtains rousing her from her dreams. Her long brown hair falling like a river in front of her face and chest; slowly she brushed her locks from her face.

She yawned and sat up quietly about to wake up taka and say good morning when she realized he was gone. She was shocked by this and she got up slowly making her way into the kitchen. Eventually she found a note on the table from Taka. She picked it up gingerly and her heart sank upon reading the words.

Hey Miaka

I've been asked to work a double shift again by my boss so I'll be home late again

I hope you slept well and enjoy your day

Taka xx

"Working again" Miaka muttered quietly sadness and bitterness evident in her tone. It seemed nowadays Taka was more interested in his work than spending any time with her at all.

While she acted like a good girl and took his shit; she was getting rather fed up of his lack of caring. He would hug her and apologize when he got home but would ultimately take any shift his boss asked for even when she made plans with him.

They had been dating now for 2 years and it seemed since then he had become cold, distant and uncaring. She got lonely and would find comfort by spending time with her brother or Yui to ease the sadness.

It wasn't just their personal life that was suffering but their sex life too; he never touched her anymore leaving her to take care of herself. She was so frustrated and lonely that it was eating away at her.

She scrunched up the not bitterly and threw it in the trash. Her quaint morning had been ruined by his stupid note. Now she was somewhat pissed off and tired; she didn't want to go back to bed but she had to do something.

Suddenly the phone rang and she answered it quickly "Hello Yuki residence" she said calmly. She and Taka weren't married so she still used her name and he used his. However it did confuse neighbours and phone companies.

"Hey Miaka" Yui's voice said cheerily down the phone.

"Yui-chan! It's been ages how are you?" she cried happily her unhappy mood lifted by the sound of her best friends voice.

"I'm doing ok; I've got a new roommate and I'm working as a waitress now. But what about you?" Yui asked quickly after saying all her words. She was brief with her updates and always wanted to check up on me.

I sighed heavily before talking "I'm doing ok I guess; I'm still a stay at home girlfriend while Taka works his shifts. Who knows perhaps you may work together sometime" I said bitterly trying to hide the fact I wanted to cry.

"He's taking MORE shifts?! But you barely see him as it is! Seriously he's acting like a dick lately" Yui snapped crossly concern hinting her voice.

"I manage somehow; I mean I've got my little friend in the top drawer to keep me happy. But it still gets lonely just living with my own company" I joked briefly before the last part escaped my lips.

Yui sighed crossly "Miaka I think you need to see other people" she stated firmly her tone serious. She used this tone when she knew something wasn't right and she wasn't going to tolerate bullshit anymore.

My heart stopped for a minute; I had considered it multiple times yet part of me couldn't even think about it. But deep down I was tired of sleeping in an empty and cold bed a lot with Taka sometimes returning home at 3-4 O'clock in the morning.

By the time he got home he was bushed and would spend most of the day in bed leaving me to myself. I'd then call someone on the phone or go about my daily routine; then he'd rise about dinner time and we'd eat.

"You think?" I said quietly my tone half sarcastic. Part of me still loved him after all we had been through in the book together; the other half was sick of his excuses and lack of support or attention.

Then again he was home so little that I doubt he would notice if I was gone or saw other people. And If I did meet someone else then it would be his fault for neglecting me; i was the only one bringing to the table here.

"I forgot to mention my new roommate wants to meet you" Yui added quickly her tone playful. She was hiding something from me and I could tell; but I would find out soon enough.

"Me? But why I mean I'm just a childhood friend. I don't see what the big deal is or why she wants to see me" Miaka said curiously her tone full of confusion. I heard her stifle a laugh on the other end of the phone; yep she was definitely up to something.

"Well its better than being alone and bored all day; And I've been wanting to see you for ages so it's hitting two birds with one stone" She stated firmly in a non argument tone.

I sighed heavily; going over to see Yui and her new roommate was better than sitting on my ass dead bored. I had no plans so why not; it's not like Taka would notice anyway. "Fine I'll get ready and pick something up on the way" I sighed giving in.

"Atta girl; I'm gonna shower you with hugs. See ya!" Yui called down the phone cheerfully before hanging up.

I put the phone down and smiled fondly shaking my head. To this day she was able to convince me even if I had a stern desire not to. But she was right; it was better than waiting at home alone until Taka came home in the early hours.

I headed to the bathroom quietly and turned on the shower. I waited for a while before it was the right temperature and climbed in. A sigh escaped my lips as the hot water hit my tired body like warm kisses.

I stood under the spray for a while just staring blankly at the wall. I couldn't help but wonder what this roommate would be like; and why Yui wanted me to meet them so bad. But it got me out of the house with something to do so I couldn't argue. "I wonder what kind of person they are" Miaka said quietly.