Disclaimer: I don't own XxxHolic, I only own my OC.

After a quick shower, Finny was wearing a bright orange t-shirt with a jack-o-lantern and blue jeans. His uniform was in the wash. "Thank God for extra uniforms," he thought to himself. Then remembering the package which had fallen on him earlier today, he realized that there was actually nothing to thank God for, and went to retrieve the package. After a while of aimless meandering through the halls of the huge house, Finny arrived at the kitchen, without finding the package. But what he saw thoroughly distracted him from it. Yuuko was haphazardly dumping a load of potatoes and beef at the same time into a rather small pot of boiling water. Finny could have cried. "Yuuko! That pot is too small! And beef cooks faster than potatoes!"

"Does it now? I was wondering why it never tasted right!"

"Ehm... Yuuko?

"Yes?" Now she was attempting to peel a carrot with a cheese grater.

"Have you ever cooked before?"

"Not really. Why? I thought it would be a nice touch since you're moving in and all." Finny face palmed.

"Next time just let me cook." He glanced at the clock, it read 8:30. "Let's just get take out."

Yuuko brightened. "Okay! How about sushi?" Finny nodded. "Okay! Just go here and get whatever you want and get me the Super Shigeki Special!"

"Okay. What about Marui and Aoi?"

"They share will with me. Now go along now."

"Uhh... Where's the front door?" he asked sheepishly. Yuuko led him through a couple more passages, and pointed to the double, heavy mahogany doors. "Right there," she replied, and Finny walked out into the cool April breeze.

Finny walked down the patio and onto the street before turning back. The shop was enormous. Though the inside was a labyrinth, nothing could have prepared him from the sheer monstrosity of the mansion. The elegant columns were decorated with carved ivy, supporting the sagging green copper roof. Camellias and rose bushes bloomed, clogging the air with their cloying perfume. A low stone wall, tinged grayish yellow with age separated the home from the side walk. "How could I have never seen this before?" he wondered as he trotted down the street. He was at the corner of the road when he turned back again. He blinked and rubbed his eyes. The dwelling had disappeared. In its place were the familiar houses that lined every street. I'm probably dreaming he thought and kept walking.

Yuuko was pacing the lobby in front of the door. She glanced at the clock, 8:44. One more minute. The seconds slowly ticked by and then the doors slammed open. A girl, wearing a high school uniform and a pony tail stood between them. She walked in and curtsied to Yuuko.

"I heard from a friend that this shop grants wishes."

"In this case, it does." Yuuko replied. The girl got down on her hands and knees and begged.

"Please! You have to help my friend, Finnian Temphilia!"

First three chapters are up! YAY! I'll try writing at least once a week, but I don't know if fanfiction can be accessed outside the country.
Until next time!~

Doesn't that button down there look simply wonderful? Perhaps you should click on it to see what happens..