"Yuffie your here a little early, I'm thankful though as it seems you have brought my stuff over"I said noticing she had brought two suitcases with her, making me wonder when i had gotten that much stuff in the first place.

"Ah think nothing of it Teef I'm your best bud after all" she said with a huge grin on her face which instantly made me suspicious.

"Soooo is Vinnie in?" she asked.

"No and you cant come in either" I said knowing what she was going to ask me she is so predictable.

"Aww just one peek and maybe one memento for your bestest friend pretty please" she asked with a puppy dog eyed looking which instantly made me feel guilty but knowing Yuffie that memento would be from his underwear draw and explaining where the missing pair went to Vincent would be embarrassing.

"No"

"Damn... oh well, anyways i brought you a little prezzie to help you with your new job"

"Really!?" i squealed, realising i sounded childish i blushed."what is it?" i have always loved getting presents. Yuffie picked up a small bag which was hidden behind my suitcases and handed me my gift.

"Its from everyone as we all figured we wouldn't be able to see you for a while, so we all put money to it, so you wont forget us" looking inside i saw a pair of gloves with iron on the knuckles very well made as well. it must of cost them a fortune.

"Yuffie...thank you"

"And these are from me" my sight instantly darkened "In this profession you gotta look your your best and not be overshadowed by the guys! all the pros wear these" she said with a proud smile.

"Erm thanks but i don't think these really suit me"

"They make you look dead sexy girl" Yuffie giggled "And it definitely suits you with what your wearing right now" she giggled again. i playfully slapped her arm.

"Haha" i probably look ridiculous right now standing on the doorstep wearing a black dressing gown i had borrowed from Vincent (without him knowing of course) and wearing a pair of sunglasses.

"Well ill guess ill see you soon Teef"

"Yeah..give everyone a big hug from me ok"

"Will do!"

"And get Spikey to call me!"

She nodded and got on her motorcycle she gave me one last look before putting her helmet on. She waved to me as she left Vincents driveway and i knew that even though i couldn't see it i knew she was crying and suddenly i felt like crying to.

I was now dressed in my own clothes and finally rid of Vincents dressing gown. Having dragged both suitcases to my room with no help i was out of breathe and not one of Vincents maids had offered to help. When i asked one she simply made a sound of disgust and walked of i was tempted to try out my new gloves on her.I'm going to have to talk to him about his choice of hired help.

The room Vincent had gave me was very big and everything but the bed was dusty did his maids actually do there job?.Before i could put any of my stuff away i had to clean this room and with the way the maids are acting towards me none of them would help me. I was beginning to see what Zack meant about this guy but if Vincent thought this was enough to make me run back home then he was wrong. all i had to do was track down one of his maids for some cleaning gear and i will do it myself.

If only it was that easy i thought to myself thirty minutes later. everytime they saw me they instantly walked in the other direction. it was funny for like the first ten minutes now it was just plain annoying.

"Hey!" i shouted as i spotted another one. when she turned in the opposite direction i let out a groan of frustration. what kind of order had he given these girls? it doesn't help that all the corridors look the same his house was a damn around the corridors i hoped to find someone soon as i was begining to get angry with this stupid someone i made a run for a it she made a sound of suprise as i pushed her up against one of the corridor walls.

"Hi" i said trying to sound as nice as i could even though i was so angry.

"h-h-hello" she said with fright and looking very pale.

"Now Ive been walking round this place for at least 45 minutes now, I have just moved into this place as you have probably heard and my room is a mess-"

"I dont know anything about that i swear!"

"Really theres no need to lie to me i know Vincent just put me there to annoy me, and i know he did as you guys have been avoiding me"

"....."

"i would like to know what he ordered you to do"

"I can't tell you that he will fire me for sure!"

"Tsk tsk you know who i am right, so you know what i could do" i squeezed her arm a little "now will you tell me?"

"H-he ordered us to avoid you and not help you with anything we are also forbidden to cook for you" she replied with tears streaming down her face. Valentine....you really are stupid. if you think not getting help from a bunch of maids is gonna get me to leave then you are seriously mistaken. i have done things for myself for a long time now and this wont stop me.

"Now i want you to show me where the cleaning stuff is?"

"But if he finds out..."

"If he does just say i threatened you a little"

"Erm ok.."

Finally!. though i have to admit i did go a little over the top but after chasing down maids for nearly an hour i was allowed a little fun and scaring young maids was just what i needed. at least i get that cleaning stuff now.

I was on my hands and knees scrubbing at the floor of my room which was finally looking its normally colour after a lot of scrubbing, the sunglasses which Yuffie had given me were actually a big help as they stopped dust irritating my contacts.I had finished half of the floor when i heard a familiar voice.

"Nice view if only i had something like this at my house" i turned my head around to see Zack leaning against the door frame with a amused look on his face.

"Very funny Zack, if you want a nice view get on your hands and knees and scrub this floor with me"

"What in this suit hell no it cost me a fortune"

"aww and i thought you help me" i said as i began my work again.

"Wow this room dirty"

"Oh really you don't say" i rolled my eyes at his obvious statement.

"Boo Teef your no fun" he said as he jumped on to my bed "Actually i just came to see how you are and for a friendly talk of course"

"And for information about Aeris as well?" i said playfully.

"no!"

"Suuuuure"

"Eww stop cleaning while i talk to you, come sit next to me and talk babe" he patted the spot next to him "come on you know you want to" he said as he noticed i didn't move. "Fine" i replied as i threw down the gear and went to sit next him.

"So Vincent sent you to check up on me eh?" i asked suspiciously

"Nah mr gloomy is recording his album at the moment and i got bored so i thought i come see what was happening here"

"Some manager you are you shouldn't slack off you know"

"I was worried about you actually"

"Oh?"

"Yeah and from what i see i was right to be worried, its not the first time he has done this"

"What do you mean"

"He intentionally leaves some rooms dirty and gives them to the bodyguards hired to him, then tells maids to not help them with anything"

"Ah.."

"Sounds familiar eh? its why i haven't asked you to join us yet as i thought he would do that after all bodyguards aren't hired to be cleaners so most give up when they see it"

"It doesn't bother me at all really"

"Really how come?"

"When i was growing up me and Cloud were made to chores like this, though now i hardly do them at all which is why my flat is such a mess"

"Cloud?.. your brother?"

"Nah though he was like one we grew up in orphanage together so we had to do chores to earn our food it probably why i hate it now so i...er.." realizing what i said i grew worried i don't normally says private things like that so easily.

"Don't worry i wont tell anyone"

"Erm well since i was young i was there with cloud social workers put me in a few homes but i was always trouble so they sent me back so work like this doesn't effect me at all"

"I see" A uncomfortable silence settled between us and i cursed at how i carelessly let something like that slip i have to be more careful.

"Have you been on a date with Aeris yet then? i said trying to change the topic of conversation.

"Were just friends and besides i wouldnt know what gift to get her"

"Flowers"

"Really?"

"Yeah she loves them"

Felling a little more comfortable i began to chat away freely with Zack. who knew i would feel so at ease with a man like him. to think i hated him at first maybe with him i can cope with Vincents schemes to get rid of me.

Zack had left a few hours ago and i had stopped working a short time ago and now sit reading a book with a nice cheese pizza resting next to me as those maids wont cook me anything not that it bothers me though.

"Oh your still here" i looked up to see Vincent standing in the doorway looking very disappointed.

"Hello to you to"

"hmm.."

"Cleaning this was so fun by the way if you have more rooms after I'm done i would be welcome to clean them for you if you wish" Seeing his angry expression i felt a little bit of satisfaction.

"Pizza?" i offered "its still warm" with that he slammed the door shut i resisted the urge to let out a whoop of victory. Watch out Mr Valentine you have met your match!.