Conscious of the hand that held mine, the shining lights from the villa soon came into view, 'Ah, we are nearly there. I wonder how the guys will take me living with them...?' With that in mind we made our way inside.

"Is something wrong?" Eisuke suddenly stopped and turned to me. "Huh?" I jumped, "N-No. Of course not." I quickly shook my head but my trembling hand in his said otherwise. "Don't worry. You'll be just fine." He squeezed my hand, "Trust me, the guys won't lay a hand on you." Eisuke stated, sounding quite sure of it, there was a scary look in his eyes. 'Mhmm, probably because you would eat them alive if they tried.'

"Alright. Let's hurry inside, I don't want Kat suddenly emerging from the shadows and spotting me." I said, looking slightly panicked as I gazed at the door ahead. Eisuke for some reason let out a chuckle, "You make her sound like she's not even human." Eisuke chuckled. I looked at him with a raised eyebrow, "She's not?" I quipped and a moment later we both started laughing, "Seriously though, let's hurry inside the living quarters." I advised. ...

"Huh?" As soon as we stepped inside the living area, everyone's eyes fell on me, "Elli?" Everyone mentioned my name at once. "H-Hey guys." I shyly responded with a small smile. "Eisuke, I thought you went out for a walk to get some fresh air you never told us you would be bringing Elli back with you!" Ota remarked in surprise.

"You really can't take being apart from her that you had to drag her back here with you?" Baba jested with a wry smile. "I didn't think Eisuke was like that..." Mamoru mumbled from where he sat, seemingly looking disinterested. While Soryu just looked on, carefully analyzing the situation.

"You are all wrong." Eisuke calmy replied. Everyone's eyes widened, some more than others, they all seemed to be curious as to why I was there, "Elli will be living with us from now on." Eisuke explained and they all just about fell over themselves, "What?!" They all yelped in surprise. "It's even worse than I thought. You want her so bad you are forcing her to live with you!" Baba exclaimed, though he was joking, there was no denying the shocked expression on his face.

"Elli, living here... There must be a reason why." Soryu spoke up seeming to to be thinking about it. "You are correct. Unlike Baba over there," Eisuke shot Baba, whom sat on the couch, a terrifying look before turning back to Soryu, "Elli no longer has a home to go to after it burned to the ground." Eisuke explained and everyone gasped, even more surprised than before. "There was a fire?" Ota asked in astonishment and Eisuke nodded affirmatively.

"Are you okay?" Soryu asked, his eyes fixed on me, he looked me over seemingly concerned, it wasn't like him at all, "I'm fine. I wasn't home at the time. ...My apartment though..." I looked off sadly, remembering my charred apartment was painful. "Well then, welcome to home of Tres Spades!" Ota cheered, his tone had completely changed upon finding out what happened. "Yeah, welcome!" Baba added, also smiling lightly. I glanced between everyone, I could feel myself smiling at them from their warm welcome.

"Thank you..." I gave a small bow of my head when Eisuke then spoke, "There will need to be some changes now that we have a girl living with us." He stated and everyone looked puzzled, "But Ariana lives with us and she's a girl. What do we need to change?" Ota asked. Soryu and Mamoru, though, they seemed to understand what Eisuke meant by 'Changes.'

"Ariana may live with us but she lives in the far end of the living quarters and has a whole section to herself. Including a bathroom. Unfortunately that is the only one here and it's only big enough for her. Elli will be using the bedroom she stayed in previously. Now for the changes... From now on the bathroom must be locked at all times. And for the last time, Ota, Baba, clean up after yourselves. Even Mamoru does a better job at that." Eisuke huffed, Baba and Ota shrunk under his demanding tone. "Yes, sir." They nodded weakly. Mamoru looked Indifferent from what Eisuke just said and shrugged it off.

'Haha, this is so funny to watch. It's like Eisuke is their mother scolding her kids.' I couldn't help but feel amused, I tried my best to not let my laughter escape. "And you are all to knock before entering Elli's room. Do not just barge in." Eisuke said sternly. He seemed intent on getting his point across. Once he got a nod from everyone saying they understood, Eisuke gave a pleased smile, "Now that we have that out of the way, "He turned to me, "You must be exhausted from everything that's happened today, you should get some sleep." His tone with me was so kind and gentle, far different from the one he just used on the guys.

"Alright. I guess I am feeling a little tired." I responded, though to tell the truth, I was too worked from everything up to be tired.

"Come." Eisuke suddenly spoke, "What?" I glanced up to see Eisuke gesturing me to follow him, "O-Okay." I nodded.

"Heeey! Why do you get to take her to bed!" I heard Ota whine when we reached the hallway that led to the bedrooms, "He gets all the fun." Baba looked disappointed. "Uh." I didn't know what to say to them but Eisuke didn't seem to care as he grabbed my arm and pulled me along, "Don't mind them. They like to complain, even though they don't really mean it. And I can't always be scolding them," Eisuke sighed,"...All they really want is your attention." He mumbled under his breath out of earshot. 'What? What did he say...'

Eisuke led me to the bedroom which would now be my new home, "Um..." I muttered, looking troubled, "What is it?" Eisuke questioned. "I don't have any clothes." I shyly replied, a faint blush on my cheeks. Eisuke's eyes went wide in realization, "You could borrow clothes from Ariana but she would be sleeping right now. She always goes to sleep earlier than the rest of us." Eisuke seemed to be thinking about what to do, "I guess you will have to borrow some of our clothes for now, though it might be a little big on you." Eisuke responded and I could feel my whole body grow hot in response

'I can't wear guy clothes! I need girl clothes! ...Can't I just raid Ariana's room as she slept... I can just explain it to her in the morning.'

"I know what you are thinking."

"Wha?! Thinking what?!" Eisuke's voice snapped me out of my thoughts, his signature smirk graced his face. "You won't be able to borrow any clothes from her. She locks her door before going to sleep. The only way to reach her is by phone call." He replied. My mouth hung open in shock, 'Did he read my mind?! ...He scares me sometimes...' I thought in disbelief. "If you are wondering if I read your mind, sorry but I'm not a mind reader." Eisuke smiled wryly and slowly approached me, stopping just inches in front of me, "Your facial expressions give it away." He leaned into my face and tapped me on the nose, his hot breath tickling my skin, 'No way! I need to be more careful. ...Though, I wonder if I looked at him longingly if he'd catch on I do like him? ...No wait. That would be a bad idea! I hope I he hasn't caught me looking at him like that!' I reprimanded myself, horrified by my own thoughts.

"Just wait here. I'll get you something you can sleep in." He said and left the room. "Hah." I breathed out a tired sigh and fell back into my bed, "Well at least the room is nice and spacious, even though it's lacking in girl clothes. I really can't wear this skirt to bed but...wearing his clothes..." Just thinking about it made my cheeks hot.

"You can use these." Eisuke reappeared holding a tshirt and trousers. "Ah, sure. Thanks." I shyly thanked him and took them from him. "I'll go get changed." I said. "Okay, I'll wait outside." He replied and left the room closing the door behind him. 'So these are his clothes.' I held up his clothes in front of me, 'They are so much bigger than me...' I felt really nervous about putting them on but it wasn't like I had a choice. I stripped from my clothes and got changed into his.

"Gosh it feels like a tent." I looked at myself in the mirror. His clothes loosely hung off me, It's time like this I wish I had more meat on my bones so I could stop these pants from falling down." I tightly gripped the pants and called out to Eisuke letting him know I'm done. Eisuke opened the door and stepped back inside, his eyes immediately fell upon me and the clothes I wore. He eyed me from head to toe, "Definitely way too big for you." He remarked with a smug grin, "Ya think!" I said in a raised voice. "Careful or you may lose your pants." Eisuke chuckled, looking at my bottom half. I had taken my hands off the trousers when I barked at Eisuke and they had now fallen just enough to show my underwear, "Eep!" I cried out and quickly pulled them back up before jumping into bed to avoid any further embarrassments.

"Elli..." Eisuke suddenly spoke in a tone different from normal, it was softer, laced with what sounded like relief. I raised my head from the blankets I was hiding under, "I'm glad you weren't in your apartment when it caught on fire." Eisuke said, I was surprised to hear him speaking so earnestly to me. "Eisuke... Thank you for providing me somewhere to stay. I...don't know what would have happened if you didn't show up." I replied, I was truly grateful for his kindness.

"Don't worry about it. Make sure you tell your parents about what happened too." Eisuke said. I froze upon the mention of my parents, 'Right, my parents! How on earth will I explain to them I am living with a group of guys who I also just happened to be in the same band as. ...My parents don't even know about the kind of treatment I get at college.' I sighed. I knew I'd have to make up something, I couldn't tell them the truth or they would force me to return home and I've come too far for that.

"Just relax. I know it must be hard for you right now after losing everything but all the guys are here to help and so am I. You aren't alone." Eisuke spoke in a tender voice, "Tomorrow we will go shopping. You need new clothes." Eisuke suddenly mentioned. I was utterly surprised, "Huh. I can go shopping myself..." I awkwardly responded but Eisuke insisted, "I won't allow it. Tomorrow I will take you shopping. You are to pick out your clothes but I will pay for it." He stated, looking at me in a way that said to not talk against his words. 'Sheesh. He is so pushy. ...Hah. I really am lucky to have him.' I thought and gave him a smile, "If that is what you wish." I chuckled and laid back on the bed. "Don't get smart with me now!" He huffed, "Get a goodnight sleep. I'll see you tomorrow." He said and started to leave the room, "I'll look after her no matter what. ...I only hope one day she will be mine." Eisuke whispered before vanishing from the room.

"Man, what a day. I never thought I'd end up here." I muttered to myself as I stared at the ceiling in the darkness. "I better make sure I ring my parents tomorrow. Now what should I tell them..." My thoughts spirled over what happened that day and what I would do from here on. I didn't know what to expect anymore but it only made everything more exciting.

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