Hey everyone! It's been a while since I've updated this story… I'm so sorry! Between studying for school and work, I've barely had any free time to myself. However, I just finished finals, so I had some time this weekend and this past weekend to work on this new chapter. I hope you all enjoy!

Chapter Four: Right Track

I few days had passed since Hiyori's first horrendous day of college. She was starting to get a hang of everything around her now. Her apartment was completely decorated, her refrigerator was fully stocked (for now), and she hasn't had another bad day at her school (yet). She hoped things remained steady and perfect as they were now.

It was now Friday and Hiyori was glad the one class she had for that day was cancelled. When she got the email from her professor around seven o'clock this morning saying that he came down with the flu, Hiyori almost jumped for joy. That meant she had a free Friday to herself. How should she spend it?

Well, she really did need to start looking for a job. Yet, she also was craving some more banana nut bread from the bakery next door that Yukine had her officially hooked on. After a few minutes of hardcore decision making, she, of course, decided to visit the bakery.

Dressing in a strapless, floral sundress and beige sandals, Hiyori figured the outfit was perfect for the almost one-hundred-degree weather going on outside. She couldn't wait for winter to get here…

It took her no time to walk next door and greet the smiling blonde standing behind the counter, his apron tied perfectly around his waist as he greeted the brunette with a large smile.

"Morning, Hiyori!" Yukine greeted, giving the girl a small wave as she smiled back at him, giving a wave in response. The bakery was as usual, having about three or four people sitting at the wooden table and chairs, chatting either about work or upcoming exams. Speaking up exams and tests, she should really focus on studying for her upcoming Biology test.

"Good morning, Yukine!" Hiyori replied, eyes scanning over the menu that hung up on the wall just behind the blonde's head. "I'm debating if I should get something along with my usual banana nut bread… The cookie dough flavored cake pops do sound very appealing" she confessed.

"To be completely honest with you" Yukine began, leaning in closer to Hiyori, which got the memo, and copied his movements, leaning in as well with a smile on her face. "They're to die for" Yukine whispered, before leaning back and grinning from ear to ear.

Hiyori laughed at his antics, leaning back as well as she carefully tapped her fingers against the marble counter. "Then, I'll take two cookie dough cake pops along with my banana nut bread and coffee, please!"

"And extra cream with the coffee, you got it, Hiyori!" Yukine exclaimed, before turning away to get to work on her order.

Turning away from the counter and leaning her back against the cool marble, Hiyori pulled her phone out of her purse and began texting away at her mother who was sending her multiple messages about her health. She was taking perfect care of her body, as far as she was concerned, but that didn't stop the hundreds of messages sent by her mother daily. She knew that's how her mother was and figured she would take things hard at the beginning. However, it's almost been a month now since Hiyori moved away from home and her mother still texted her like it just happened yesterday.

Sighing and finishing the text, Hiyori shoved her phone back into her purse just in time to turn around and get her order from Yukine.

"Thanks, Yukine! You're the best" Hiyori stated with a smile, making the young blonde blush and rub the back of his neck.

"Eh, anything for my favorite customer" he replied with a nervous laugh.

"Oh, Yukine! I wanted to ask you something before I leave. Do you know of any places that are hiring around here?" Hiyori asked, gazing at Yukine in curiosity (and also desperation because her bank account was starting to look pathetic).

"Oh, do you know someone that needs a job? If so, tell them to come here! We're looking for someone to help work behind the counter with me and-"

"Perfect!" Hiyori shouted, completely cutting Yukine off as she placed all of her stuff, including her baked goods, on the counter. "I'm the one searching for a job, actually. Is your boss here? I would love to talk to him or her!"

"Him, and of course!" Yukine said, giving Hiyori a huge grin. "I can take you back to him right now. I really hope he considers you, since you have such a cheery personality. I feel like you could definitely brighten this place up" Yukine stated before gesturing for Hiyori to follow him to the back.

Wishing she had dressed a little more proper, Hiyori exhaled slowly as she followed Yukine to the owner's office. Did she look like a good candidate to work at a bakery? She did love to bake, maybe he could let her do that as well. Wait, Iki, you're getting ahead of yourself, he hasn't offered you anything yet… But she could really use a job right about now.

Stopping at a door, Hiyori remained quiet and Yukine began to knock. "Tenjin, I have someone here who wants to talk to you about the open position."

"Send them in" a voice replied, sending shivers down Hiyori's spine. Why did he sound so serious? Oh God, what if he was one of those types of people that worked you to the bone and barely paid you in return? Was Yukine trapped and just afraid to tell her? Oh the possibilities...

"Good luck" Yukine whispered, bringing Hiyori out of her thoughts as she looked over at him. She smiled when he gave an encouraging thumbs up and walked back to the front.

The meeting, or, I guess you could say job interview, started off a little nerve wrecking. The older gentleman who went by the name Tenjin stared Hiyori up and down for what seemed like hours while gently playing with the tip of his beard. Hiyori blinked, shifting in her seat nervously while he eyed her. Was there something on her face?

Finally, he started asking your typical questions: How old are you? Why are you looking for a job? Are you a dedicated worker? Blah, Blah, Blah. However, she did answer honestly to all of them. The good thing was that he seemed to be pleased with all of her answers.

He then went on to talk about another one of his workers who went by the name Mayu. Hiyori hadn't met her yet, but by the way Tenjin seemed to praise all of her hard work and dedication she put into the bakery, she seemed to be his favorite. Hiyori went along with the conversation, agreeing that she seemed like a talented and hardworking individual. He seemed to like that answer as well as he sent the brunette a warm smile.

"Hiyori, you seem like a hardworking individual, as well" Tenjin said, making Hiyori perk up at the comment.

"Ah, well, I don't want to seem like I'm bragging, but, I put my all into everything. Even a job" she replied.

About ten minutes later, she ran back to the front where Yukine was, grinning from ear to ear as she leaned over the marble counter. Yukine seemed just as excited as he turned to face her.

"So?" he asked nervously.

"I got the job!" Hiyori squealed, clapping her hands together excitedly as she held out the nametag that Tenjin already had printed out for her. It spelt out her whole name, Hiyori Iki, and had the bakery's logo next to it.

"I knew you could do it, Hiyori!" Yukine shouted, before covering his mouth to try and hide the utter excitement that just escaped. Hiyori smiled, before doing her best to look professional in front of the blonde boy.

She held out her hand, trying to hide her smile and look professional. "Yukine.." she began, making Yukine straighten up and play along. "It will be a pleasure working along side you."

Everything was starting to come together; Hiyori felt like she was finally getting on the right track.

She went home to her apartment that night with a smile on her face and a pep in her step. She started work Monday afternoon, after all of her classes. She couldn't wait to call her parents and tell them the good news of her finding a job. Now she wouldn't have to ask them to help pay her cell phone bill.

At this point, nothing could go wrong, right?

Wrong.

Sliding into her bed around midnight, dressed in a small, strapless nightie; Hiyori was just about to close her eyes when she heard it.

Moaning.

Eyes darting over to the wall it was coming from, Hiyori couldn't help but sigh in frustration as she realized it was, once again, her neighbor.

Was this really happening right now? Her day was going so good too. Why couldn't life wait to ruin her day tomorrow?

However, Hiyori Iki, being the kind person that she tends to be, chose to ignore it at first. She pulled the blankets over her head, hoping that it would block out the noises. However, after thirty minutes of on and off again messing around, she realized they weren't going to stop any time soon. Hiyori sat up in her bed in frustration.

"That's IT!" she shouted, throwing her blankets from over her body and climbing out of bed. She about had enough of him having a girl over every weekend. Hiyori was going to put a stop to this madness.

Stomping out her apartment, it took the brunette no time to walk to the door next to hers, her small hands banging on the front of it.

"Yato, open up!"

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