"Koenig! We have another customer! Prepare a kids' menu!" My evil manager, Hojo, said. I went over to the counter and grabbed the menus, frantically grabbing my writing pad as I walked over to the table. I grabbed it and looked up.

"Welcome to Namire- Kazuo! Nodoka!" I said happily. Nodoka happily bounced in her seat as Kazuo waved slightly. "Well here you go. Would you like anything to drink? The beverages are on the inside cover."

"I'll have a coffee." He said in that mysterious tone of voice. "She likes apple juice."

"All right!" I said happily. "I'll be right back!"

I walked off to the diner.

"Here's your ice cream Nodoka!" I said, putting it down in front of her. "And your ice cream frap, Kazuo."

"Thanks." Kazuo said.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Nodoka said. I smiled and turned to Hojo. He nodded and I smiled. Then Kenzi and Hiroshi walked in.

"Hey guys!" I greeted. They grinned and waved, sitting next to Kazuo and Nodoka.

"Hey! You know what we want Anju!" Hiroshi said. I looked at them, raising an eye brow.

"You could say please." I noted, then walked off to grab them their drinks.

When Kenzi and Hiroshi were taken care of, I leaned up on the table, my head in my hand and smiled as Nodoka ate her ice cream messily. Then I noticed something that I couldn't believe I didn't see before.

"Where's Kyo?" I asked.

"Hm? Oh… he told you about him and rain, right?" Kenzi asked. I nodded. "Well, I guess you haven't noticed, but there's a bad storm outside. He didn't even bother going gig hunting today."

"Gig hunting? Don't you guys have jobs?" I asked.

"Not really. We're not good handling fans while going on the job. Kyo just… can't find one, or he can't find one. I don't know which." Hiroshi said.

"If you guys need money you can come to me. I get free time in my apartment as long as I work here… so the money I earn that's left over is what I can give to you guys." I said.

"Nah, you'd be giving it to Kyo. We get our own money, through Kazuo, gigs, donations, stuff like that. Kyo denies it all." Kenzi said. I looked at them shocked.

"How much do I owe?" Kazuo asked. I shook my head to let him know it was on the house. We exchanged a few glances and I stared him down to let him know it was fine.

"Well… I'll be right with you guys. My shifts up and I have to put my stuff in my locker." I said, walking back. I put my things in my locker, taking my time since it wasn't much to do.

"Um…"

"So… his meals are here at the diner?" I asked.

"…I supposed you'd say that."

"Where does… he…"

"I'll bring you there if you'd like. We just came from there really."

"All right."

I shut my locker and wiped my eyes.

"Eye itches." I said softly. Kenzi smiled and put a hand on my shoulder. I smiled back.

I walked out and then went into the kitchen.

"Hey, Dai? Toru?" I asked, leaning up against the kitchen window. The two chefs looked over, pink covering their cheeks. I smiled wider.

"Y-yes?" They asked in unison.

"A friend of mine is under the weather, is there a way to fix up that quick Miso soup you always make? Add some side salmon? Rice balls?" I asked. They looked at each other.

"Of course!" They said. I smiled and went in to hug them quickly before there was a meal to go. I thanked them and gave them each a hug before putting on my jacket and holding the things, walking out into the main diner.

"We about ready?" Kazuo asked, standing.

"Wha?"

"Sure thing. Hiroshi with Nodoka in the car?" Kenzi asked. Kazuo nodded and we walked out into Kazuo's car. Kenzi got out and led me into the building, going off to outside a door. He gestured to it with his thumb then patted my shoulder. I smiled at him and he walked off. I took a deep breath and knocked on the door.

"Yeah… What do… you wa-" Kyo answered, opening the door and slowly looking up. I looked at me shocked. "A… Andrea?"

"Hi." I greeted. "Kenzi told me about the storm so I had the chefs fix up your favorite and I brought it over!"

"You… wha… ca…." He slurred. "Co… come in." I walked in and looked around.

The main room was a small living room. Shoes were left by the door, and as soon as you walked a few feet in, there was a couch and a chair looking towards a TV. Behind the TV was an air window into the kitchen, where the door was to the right. It was small and easy access looking. The door to the left of the TV looked like it was a hall that led to where the bathroom and bedroom was. I smiled. It was small, yes, but it was warm and cozy looking.

Kyo shut the door and walked over to me.

"How… da…"

"Hm? Kazuo drove me over. He brought over little Nodoka." I said. "You don't mind me going around your kitchen to set this up so it's not in Styrofoam 'to-go' containers, do you?"

He shook his head. I smiled and watched as he sat down on the couch, lounging in a lazy way, and watched some random show on the TV. I walked through quickly and set the things down in the kitchen.

I went around, cupboard to cupboard until I found plates and bowls and other things I need, heating things up a little in his microwave before grabbing a tray over on the side of the room and setting it up in front of him. I ignored him as he lazily watched me put the food on the tray and handed him a spoon.

"What would you like to drink? Beverages are on the inside cov- ooh… uh." I asked, messing up in force of habit. The left corner of his mouth raised slightly.

"Da co… ka….co…ka." He replied. Coke. I smiled and nodded, then went to the kitchen and grab him a coke. I put it down on the tray too and sat next to him. He lazily jabbed the spoon into his lip. "AH! Damn…"

"Eh… here, silly. It's just soup." I said, taking the spoon from him and feeding him some. His face turned pink, but he gained some energy a little to take it.

After he finished it off I took care of the dishes and the tray, and threw out the Styrofoam. I walked over to the couch. He was lounging there, drooling slightly as he starred at the TV. He had one arm on the arm of the couch, and the other on the back. One of his legs were sprawled off onto the couch and the other hanging over the edge. His head was resting on his shoulder.

I smiled and levitated the leg on the couch, turning and sitting down before setting his leg down on my lap. I looked over at him. He hadn't moved his head, but his eyes were starring at me. His mouth shut itself, and his whole face turned pink. He looked down at his leg and dragged it off and set it down on the floor.

"You didn't have to do that. I don't mind." I said. He gave a light shrug, but left his leg down. I smiled and looked at my watch it was a little after 6. I yawned.

Kyo POV

She yawned and I couldn't help but try my best to smile. She leaned back comfortably, and took a quick glance around the room before settling her eyes on wheel of fortune. There'd be only a few letters up on the board when she'd give the answer. Several turns of the contestants later, someone guessed and indeed, even in Japanese it was right. I looked over at her grinning whenever she got it right.

A while later I looked at the clock to see it was seven now. I gave a light sigh and she leaned against me. I jumped slightly and looked down at her. She was asleep? I smiled at her, even though I felt so drowsy.

I grabbed a pillow I put on the floor and set it by my head, and used my legs to nudge hers. She moved a little in her sleep, before she inhaled, lifted her feet, then exhaled. I felt my face heat up even more than it was before as I swung my feet up by hers and she involuntarily moved up and cuddled closer. I blinked wildly, but shut off the TV and reached up behind me and flicked the light with the remote. I put the remote down on the floor and closed my eyes.

I woke up the next morning and surveyed my surroundings, only to have my face heat up; turning so red I could see my nose deepen in a dark red. I was lying in a slight angle, where I was slightly on my back, but also against the back of the couch. My head was on the pillow, and had my right arm going over my head. I looked down further to see that Andrea was still here, her head on my chest, her arm across my stomach and chest, clutching lightly onto my shirt. Her left leg was bent, and wrapped around mine. And she… smelled good. I closed my eyes and inhaled.

"Mmm…K…Kyo." she whispered. I looked down at her and rubbed her shoulder with my arm around her. Her eyes slowly opened, fluttering, not even opening halfway. She gave a small groaning sound, moving closer and cuddled her head up into my neck. I shut my eyes partly, keeping them half way. She was smiling in her sleep.

I looked down at her. What I said before rang in my head. If I said I think I love her… I still wonder that. She made every day more interesting and something to look forward to. Her voice, even when she's not singing sends the hairs on the back of my neck on end. Her smile is one of the only things to make me calm down. Now, she's come to my crack house place of an apartment, fed me my favorite because I was down in the weather. She even slept the night and now she's as close as we could get. It makes me hyperventilate, my heart skip beats, my throat dry. If I denied it I'd be lying.

I really think I love this girl.

I really do.

Andrea POV

I felt my hand twitch as I fluttered my eyes open, trying to adjust to the light. This didn't feel like my bed.

I looked at my hand. It was on some…one. I jumped and tensed up, my face heating as I turned my head to look up at a sleepy eyed Kyo. It was Kyo.

I calmed down greatly and smiled, before looking around.

"Clock." I said. Kyo looked around, mumbling a little.

"Ten… something." Kyo said groggily. I gasped and flipped off and onto the floor.

"Ow…" I managed. "Air got… knocked out."

I quickly stood up, putting my hands to my hair, looking around frantically. I watched as Kyo sat up, rubbing his head slightly. I then continued frantically looking around.

"What do I… where do I… when did I… How did… I'm so late for work!" I exclaimed. I held onto my head and got onto my knees, stuffing my face into the couch. "Crap, crap, crap, crap… crap."

"You can just get ready here." Kyo offered. "I can lend you some clothes or something."

I looked up at him. I stayed silent. I smiled. He smirked. I stood. He stood. I bowed over and over and over.

"Thank you, thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you!" I exclaimed. He put a hand on my head.

"You can stop bowing. I'll go get you some clothes now." Kyo said. I smiled. He walked off and soon came back blushing and handed me a blob of clothes. I looked at it and opened my mouth to thank him.

"Look, I don't have any… girl underwear or… bras or anything like that, so I gave you a pair of some boxers I've never worn and then a t-shirt for on top. I just grabbed a regular nice shirt and some pants for you. I've noticed you normally wear some black slacks and some nice shirt or whatever so I got those. I don't wear the slacks so you can keep them. There should be socks in there too. So I'm sorry if it's not up to standards that go with this place. I know this place is small and crowded and not even half of the size of yours so… if you're use to high classy maintenance then I-"

"Kyo, it's fine." I said. He looked at me, and then blushed because he rambled. "Kyo, to be honest… this reminds me of home."

"Home?"

"In America, remember? I'm not all high maintenance or snobby or anything like that, my aunt just has a relative that made friends with the Namiregawa family and hooked me up with what I have. I'm sorry if I came off to make it seem I was classy." I said.

"Oh…uh…"

"Eh! No time to talk! I have to get ready for work!" I exclaimed, and ran off into his bathroom, taking as fast of a shower as I could and walked out embarrassed as I looked at my slack pants, and a button up polo with button up sleeves and breast pockets. I didn't bother tucking it in. "Here I am."

"Eh… You… look nice." He said. I smiled.

"Well, if you feel up to it, then come on by the diner. I'll fix you up with some more of the usual. I'll always bring some more stuff tonight if you don't come by." I said. "I'm sorry that I had to find out on your living predicaments through Kenzi. I'm not trying to be a pity party or charity, so please just let me help you… as a friend or something."

"I don't mind. I… like having you over." Kyo said. I smiled at him and he blushed. "You should go to work."

"Ah! You're right! Eh… I have errands to do too! Crap… I might take a personal day today… but I need the- I'll take… I'll take Miku's shift! Yes! Miku! I have to call Miku!" I said frantically, rushing around the room, putting on my jacket and finally my shoes. "Eh, bye Kyo! Stop by the diner if you want! Feel better!"

"Eh… bye?" Kyo said uncertainly as I shut his door and sprinted off through the park and going to do errands.

Kyo's POV

"Eh… bye?" I said. She seemed to be really on edge, just because she's late for work. I guess spending the night really cost her. I sighed. She didn't have to do it.

I looked out the window and saw her sprinting down the street and couldn't help but chuckle a little. She yelped a little as she took a step into mud, then backed up, kicked her foot to get some away, and went around it, sprinting continuously down the way. My stomach gurgled. She'd be doing errands, along with taking some other girl's shift, so that'd be she'd be going to work later.

Great. I'd have to wait longer to eat something decent. I walked over to the fridge and saw there was still some of the dinner left over. I smirked and put it in the microwave, then sat at that wooden thing I called a table and had something to hold me over.