The next morning, I woke up with the sun. I slowly opened my tired eyes and sat up on the bed. Looking around the room I let out a sigh, "It really wasn't a dream." I glanced down at my clothes, "I'm indeed wearing his clothes." I could smell the faint scent of roses, 'Does he use a rose scented softner, I wonder...' I sighed once more, it would take me some time to adjust to my new surroundings. As I was mulling it over my phone suddenly went off. It was all that I had left after the fire. "Who rings this early?" I grabbed my phone from besides my pillow and saw it was the owner of the apartment, "Hmm, I wonder what he has to say." I quickly answered the phone.

"Hello. Is this Elli Dawn?

"Yes it is." I replied.

"It's unfortunate about what happened. I'm sorry I won't be able to compensate for you loss."

"I understand. Will it be getting repaired soon?" I asked. I hoped if It got repaired I could eventually move back in. But his next words dashed all my hopes.

"About that, I've decided it's not worth repairing. If someone else comes along and decides to buy the land and build on it then maybe you can ask them to allow you to rent it. But I'm going to be selling it."

"I see... Thanks for letting me know." I respond, feeling deflated. I ended the call. "Now I really am forced to stay here." I groaned and fell back on the bed. "I need to call my parents before school..." I let out a deep breath and bring my phone in front of me, "They should be awake. ...It's now or...I'm dead if I don't let them know since they paid my rent." With that in mind I started to dial home.

"Hello?" I heard a soft voice on the other side.

"Hey mum." I replied and was met with a gasp. "Elli?! Why haven't you called lately! I've been worried!" My mum immediately scolded me, "I'm sorry. I've been busy. You know I graduate in under six months, there is a lot going on." I tried to calmy explain. "You should still have time to call home." She responded in a huff. 'Welp, I knew she would be mad. Oh well...'

"Actually... My home just burnt down." I said in a upbeat manner, totally opposite of the situation. "What?!" My mum cried out, I heard what sounded like glass shattering on the otherside, "Mum?! Are you okay?" I hurriedly asked. "How..." She breathed into the phone, she sounded horrified. As I explained what happened, all I received was gasps of shock, "I can't believe it...I'm so glad you are okay. I don't think I could handle losing another you as well..." She sounded so relieved, "So where are you staying now?"And there it was, the question I've been dreading. "Oh well... At a friend's." I replied, trying my best to stay chill. "You are staying with a girl I hope." She responded. I felt my entire body tense up, 'No mum. I'm staying with five gorgeous men. ...Nope. can't say that.' "Yeah." I replied, though I felt horrible about lying. "That's a relief. I was worried you might have befriended some strange man and were staying with him." She laughed. '...You don't know how right you are.' I bit my lip as I gazed at my lap, "I have something else to tell you." I said.

"What is it?" She asked. "I've actually become part of a band. And well-"

"A band? Really? You must be doing well with your piano lessons. I hear that college is really good for helping kids get jobs in the music industry and to think my little girl has already gotten herself in a band. Are the other members girls from your school?" She eagerly asked. I felt my heart sink. 'How am I supposed to tell her now. ...I don't want to crush her but If I don't say anything it could be worse later but...I just don't have the heart to do it now. I guess now isn't the time.' One thing was certain life was never easy.

"Yep. I have even performed at a few gigs." I replied. My mother sounded so happy.

"Oh I have to go. Your father just woke up and saw the shattered glass on the floor. Please make sure you call more often. Don't keep me worrying about you!" She said, sounding just like your typical worried mother but at the same time I couldn't help but feel loved. "I will. I love you." I said and ended the call. "Well that was only a total disaster." I raked a hand through my hair and sighed.

Deciding it was time to get ready for school I got out of bed. I scuffed through the room, still feeling my exhaustion from the events that transpired, when I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. I stopped in my tracks and looked over myself in horror, "My hair!" I raced over to the vanity, holding my head in a panic, "This has to be the worst bed hair I've had in ages!" I was absolutely horrified by the birds nest on my head. I anxiously looked around but there was nothing in the room I could use. All it had was a bed, vanity and a whole lot of space. "I need a brush!" I could feel my blood pressure rising as I panicked. The last thing I wanted was the guys to see me with my messy hair.

With no brush around, I had to use the next best thing, my fingers. In a fluster I brushed my fingers through my knotted hair but it didn't seem to be helping much. My hair was set on doing the opposite of what I wanted. "Ack. This is not good. I need a shower!" I looked at my distressed reflection one last time before dashing out of the room. I hoped I could make it to the bathroom without being spotted.

'It looks quiet.' I cautiously glanced around the hallway as I stood outside my door. It looked like everyone was still in their rooms. 'Alright. Now if I can just make it to the bathroom in the opposite hallway!' I carefully started to tiptoe past the bedrooms, I didn't want to wake any one.

'I'm nearly there!' A smile crept over my face in relief.

"Elli? Why are you walking like that?"

"Kyaaah!" I screamed. "Soryu?!" I stopped walking and turned to him with a look of disbelief and terror, 'Noooooo!' I felt my body temperature rise, I was so embarrassed. "You don't have to walk like you are sneaking up on someone. Just walk normally. The others won't notice you either way if they are sleeping." Soryu responded.

"O-Oh, yes. Thank you for telling me!" I nervously grinned, while on the inside I was dying. 'Maybe he hasn't noticed my hair? ...No way. How could you not notice it! Maybe he's blind?' I looked at him Inquisitivly but he looked at same as always. I felt relieved, "I'm sorry to take a shower." I grinned, trying to keep my nerves in check. Soryu nodded, "Alright." I had continued my way to the bathroom when he said one last thing, "Oh yes, you may want to fix your hair. It's looking quite unruly." I flinched in response, his words made my whole body tense up. I quickly raced into the bathroom to get away.

"Why couldn't he have been blind!" I express my frustration, rubbing my face with my hand. I hurry into the shower. I felt a lot calmer after the nice relaxing, hot shower. "Much better." I smiled, looking over my hair and let out a sigh of relief. I finished towel drying my hair and left the room.

"Elli, is that you?"

"Hmm?" I turned around, "Ariana! I haven't seen you in awhile." I smiled brightly. "It has been awhile. The guys have updated me on your situation. It's unfortunate that you have been going through so much. I'm sorry I missed you last time. I was staying with a friend that night." Ariana spoke in a friendly manner. "Don't worry about it. It definitely hasn't been an easy ride but I'm still here, somehow." I smiled. She put a hand on my shoulder,"You really are strong. Keep believing in yourself and I'm sure you can overcome anything." Ariana replied with a smile of her own, one filled with confidence. "Thank you. I will do my best." I responded, giving a small nod of my head. "Great. I'd love to stay and chat longer but I have work to do. Take care." She smiled and started walking away towards the exit. "Heh, she always knows what to say." I felt a spark of happiness inside after that little chat.

...

Everyone was now awake. Baba was in the kitchen preparing breakfast while the others sat on the couch watching tv.

"It smells good." I inhaled the scent of Baba's cooking. He smiled, "Thanks. Though there is a problem." He breathed, looking unsure on what to do. "Problem?" I asked. "I didn't know we would be having you stay with us so suddenly. I didn't count in enough eggs for your breakfast." Baba glanced down at the frying plan with a troubled expression. It turned out he only has enough eggs for five omelets. "That's okay. I can pick something up on the way to school." I assured him but he still didn't seem satisfied.

"She can have mine."

"What?" I spun around to see Soryu standing behind me. "Oh no. I couldn't have you do that. It's fine, really." I shook my head, I couldn't have him giving up his breakfast because of me. "Soryu?" Baba looked shocked, "That's unheard of. You love omelets. You specifically asked to have them for this mornings breakfast." Baba said, completely flabbergasted.

'What... Then why is he trying to give then to me?' I was confused myself. "I'm not hungry." Soryu responded, there was a scary look in his eyes as he glared at Baba.

*grrr*

"Huh?" A growl suddenly echoed through the kitchen, catching me by surprise. Soryu's whole body flinched, he quickly averted his gaze, "Stupid stomach." He muttered. There was a faint blush on his cheeks. I quietly giggled to myself at the adorable scene, "How about this, we spilt it in half?" I suggested. Soryu seemed surprised by my suggestion, he turned back to face me, "Fine. We will share." He replied. I smiled, pleased with the outcome. I couldn't deprive him of his breakfast and it looked like his stomach was against that idea as well.

'Hehe. How cute. He is usually so distant and cold but just now I got to see another side to him. He's not nearly as threatening as he tries to make himself appear.'

...

Breakfast was ready before long. We all took our seats at the table. On one side was Soryu, Eisuke and I while on the other sat the other three. On my plate was one half of an omelet. I was famished, the delicious scent of the omelet delighted my nose and made my mouth water.

Just as we were about to begin eating, Eisuke spoke up, "Why do you and Soryu both have half and omelet?" Eisuke, whom sat in the middle of us, looked between our plates with a questioning gaze, "There wasn't enough eggs and so Soryu offered to share his with me." I replied. Hearing this Eisuke frowned and looked at his plate for a moment before cutting his in half, "Here." He slipped one half of his omelet on my plate. "I was fine with just Soryu's. You didn't have to." I replied, feeling a little uneasy about Eisuke also giving up half his breakfast. Bit it seemed he didn't want to be one upped by Soryu.

"Just eat it." Eisuke replied in a blunt manner and started to eat his half of the omelet. 'Pushy as ever.' I shrugged with a little sigh and began eating my breakfast, I admit it warmed my heart that both Soryu and Eisuke readily shared their meals with me. 'I really am lucky to have met such a wonderful group of men. They all have their own quirks but they really are so kind and thoughtful.' The thought brought a smile to my face. It was as if I could feel the love with every bite. The omelet, so rich and full of flavor, melted in my mouth. I savored every bite, thinking of the men who allowed me to have a share in this.

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