Awkward feelings... Too close to the family

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Back then...
Misato Konrad (11) Setsuna Mishima(16)

Misato (Konrad) Rogan
18
5'11/135
Shaggy burnt orange hair
Teal eyes

Misato is carefree, he just kinda goes with the flow the opposite of the slightly more serious Setsuna.


Setsuna (Mishima) Yama
23
5'6/120
Medium length maroon hair
Teal eyes with a golden ring around her pupil
A scar on her hip, tattoo over her right breast and left arm

Setsuna keeps to herself, she's kinda an outsider to her family the only one she really got along with was her younger cousin, she loves him so much, she misses seeing him all the time like. She's a kinda quiet girl, likes having fun, playful with few.

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Can be worked out with whomever is interested...

But was thinking Setsuna will be moving back after being abroad for a couple years, with school and living her life. She hasn't seen her family that whole time, her cousin since she was 16, and it just so happens the add she'll be answering for a roommate is her cousins.

She'd always had a young kind of crush on him, she hugged him all the time, kissed him (in a family way...) But after not seeing each other in so long and growing and changing so much they don't recognize one another...

Needless to say, they live together hang out a lot, she had a boyfriend and he a girlfriend so they thought it'd be olright. but his girlfriend breaks up with him, and she'd there for him... Either before or after they find out their cousins.

PM me.

[Warr]

Hm...I'm interested.

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It was late in the evening when Setsuna stepped of the 14 hour flight and she was glad
to finally be off the plane, she got lucky that she’d had the row all to herself but still
she was thankful. She stretched as she tiredly made her way to the baggage claim to
get her bags and meet up with Sawyer, her friend from before she’d left; he’d offered to
drive her home so she wouldn’t spend an ungodly amount for a taxi. Walking for 15
minutes along the bustling hallways she’d arrived at her turnstile waiting for her hot pink
luggage to pass.

Grabbing her bag she plopped it besides her staring off as she watched for her second
one, a few minutes later jumping when a pair of hands fell in front of her eyes, “Guess
who” a deep voice questioned rolling her eyes she pulled the hands away turning to face
her friend who’d grown over the years since she’d seen him. “Damn have you changed.”
She said with a chuckle seeing her back out of the corner of her eye grabbing it quickly
before returning to her friend, “After you.” She said with a grin following him to his car.

The ride was long and when they weren’t absently chatting she was sleeping, and before
she knew it they were entering a familiar city. “Here already?” She asked rubbing her
eyes. “It’s only been 3 hours.” She said with a hint of sarcasm as she sat up in the seat
looking out the window. Making their way to his home they’d finally arrived. Making her
way inside behind him with her carry-on she got settled on his couch. Showing her the
bathroom, kitchen and saying she could have whatever she wanted he hugged her and
made his way to his bedroom.

She looked around spotting the newspaper on the table picking it she plopped onto his
couch looking through the want adds for a place to rent she circled a few possibilities
and set it down once more lying on the couch drifting off to sleep…


The next morning she finally awoke to see the sunlight blaring in the window groaning
she rubbed her eyes and sat up. Knowing her friend had to work early she assumed he
was gone, and she was correct.

Gathering her clothes she went into the bathroom to get, emerging 30 minutes later
refreshed and ready for the day her hair pulled back into a pony-tail, wearing a pair of
loose wide legged jeans, a thin black long sleeve shirt, and a cropped jean jacket. She
thought she looked rather nice hoping to impress any potential land lords.

Grabbing her purse and the paper she left her friends home grabbing the extra key he
lent her and made her way down the street. She made it to the first apartment by noon,
that didn’t look too promising, it was more expensive than the add said, and kinda small,
off to the next one. She got to a short building only 5, or 6 stories, and the apartments
looked huge. She mentally crossed her fingers and made her way to the 2nd floor getting
off she saw there were only 2 apartments. She knocked on the door to apartment 2-b
waiting a moment hoping she wasn’t interrupting since she didn’t call first.

A guy taller than she was wearing only a pair of PJ bottoms opened the door, she
blushed faintly seeing his toned chest and oddly colored hair falling in his eyes messily.
“Umm sorry… I know I should have called first. But I saw the ad in the paper about an
available apartment?” She said looking up at him cocking her head.



OC: The next one will be better, less fluffy...

[Tarnished_Angel]

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Misato woke to the sound of his cell phone vibrating across the top of the coffee table. Instinctively he reached for it but quickly found himself tumbling off of the couch onto the floor in a tangle of pillows, cushions and blanket. As he struggled to roll over in the small space between the table and the couch, he could still hear the phone buzzing. After finally managing to roll onto his side, he extended a single arm from amidst the chaos and slapped at the surface of the table trying to find the phone. When he finally laid his hand on the phone, it squirted from between his fingers and slid off the other side of the table, landing loudly on the hardwood floor.

bzzzzz!bzzzzz!bzzzzz!

"I'm coming!" he yelled as he pushed himself up off the floor, scattering pillows and cushions everywhere. Squinting to shield his eyes from the afternoon light that spilled in through the large window, he started around the corner of the table. Unfortunately for Misato, his feet became tangled in a blanket that had fallen to the floor. Before he realized what was wrong he stumbled awkwardly into the corner of the coffee table, banging his shin hard. Cursing, he fell to the ground, clutching his lower leg with one hand, while he reached for his phone with the other.

"Hello?" he said into the phone as he rolled over onto his back on the floor.

"Misato? What took you so long to answer?" Kumi's voice blared at him. "You weren't still sleeping were you? It's after noon, you know?"

"W-what? No, I've been up for a little while. I mean, I was up late at the restaraunt, but..." Misato was spared from having to think of something else to say by his girlfriend interrupting him.

"Have you bothered to clean up your apartment? You're never going to find a room mate if you don't keep that place clean," Misato rolled his eyes as he stood up and limped back to the couch. "I have tuition due for school in another month. I can't help you with your rent anymore, Misato. You've got to find someone to take the other room."

"I'm sure I'll find somebody soon, Kumi," he relied, rubbing his injured shin.

"Well, I've got to go. Have a great day. I'll keep my fingers crossed. Love you," Kumi said.

"Love you, too," Misato answered just as the call beeped to an end. He laid the phone down on the coffee table and glanced around. Kumi was right. The apartment was a mess.

With a big sigh, Misato stood and started reassembling the cushions and pillows from the couch. He folded the blanket he'd been using and placed it across the back of the couch before turning his attention to the dishes, let over food and trash on the table. He gathered the plates and cups and trash into one great pile and carried it into the kitchen.

Misato was in the middle of gathering his dirty clothes from around the apartment when he heard a knock at the door. He tossed the armful of clothes he was carrying into a basket and walked quietly to the door, hoping it wasn't the landlord looking for the rent that was already a week late. Peering through the peephole, Misato saw a very attractive girl standing at the door, her maroon hair pulled back into a short pony tail. She looked vaguely familiar but he couldn't quite figure out where he knew her from. Most likely she lived in the building and he had passed her once or twice in the hall.

He paused before opening the door, realizing that he was shirtless. In fact, he was only wearing a pair of soft pink pajama bottoms, a gift from Kumi. Misato hated the color, but he couldn't deny they were comfortable. He considered running into the bedroom to throw something else on, but decided not to keep the pretty girl waiting. With a smile he opened the door.

“Umm sorry… I know I should have called first. But I saw the ad in the paper about an available apartment?” She said looking up at him cocking her head.

"Oh, okay," he said, taken back slightly by the idea of a female room mate. He stepped aside and ushered her into the apartment. "Come on in. Have a seat. I'll just go change into something, then I can show you around." After making sure she was comfortable on the couch, Misato rushed into the bedroom to change.

"Sorry about the pajamas," he called to her from the bedroom. "I work late nights at a restaraunt, so I sometimes sleep pretty late. Hope that's not a problem?" He emerged from the bedroom a minute later wearing a pair of jeans and his faded black Gunslinger Girl t-shirt. "Okay. Well, you've seen the living room. The kitchen is pretty much what you would expect, small, with a bar. I don't have any barstools yet but we could always get some. The appliances are new, and everything works," as he spoke, Misato pointed to the kitchen which was visible from the couch.

"Do you want to see the bathroom and the bedrooms, now?" he asked.

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Setsuna shook her head a little breaking her stare when he’d spoken to her opening the
door more so she could enter. Slowly she stepped in after him looking around taking in
the surroundings. “It’s a very nice apartment Mr. Rogan…” She complimented a little
awkwardly walking into the living room sitting down on the couch. Watching the
handsome stranger leave the room noting the pink PJ bottoms. After he was in his room
she got to her feet slowly making her way across the living room to the large window the
over looked the street below, seeing a nice park, a cute little restaurant, a bakery, deli,
and even a grocery store. “Definitely a nice location, and not too far from places I could
find work” She said to herself; turning her head slightly hearing him yell out to her.

Turning back she made her way to the couch plopping back down taking her phone from
her pocket she made a quick call, dialing a sequence listening to what the person on the
other end said smiling to herself. “Good I maybe be able to pay a month or 2 in
advance.” She said to herself turning her head hearing his bedroom door open looking
over at him after he reemerged.

“That’s fine… ya gotta do. What you gotta do.” She commented though a little confused
why he was asking her if it’d be a problem. “I’m still adjusting myself. I just returned from
abroad the other day still adjusting to the time.” She said sheepishly giving him a slight
smile. “Umm… You can work whatever hours work for you…” She said with a slight
chuckle brushing a few stray bangs from her eyes.

With a nod she got to her feet slowly taking a step standing beside him looking towards
the kitchen in question. “I’ve had smaller… It’s a nice kitchen.” She said with a slight
nod. “Does the furniture come with the apartment, or will I have to get my own?” She
questioned her eyes wandering over the room as she walked towards the kitchen
counter.

”Do you want to see the bathroom and bedrooms, now?” He’d asked she put her finger
to her chin cutely thinking a moment, “Oh sure.” She nodded waiting for him to lead the
way down the hall to where the bedrooms were. She thought of something getting his
attention, “Oh the ad didn’t mention rent, how much is it?” She asked following behind
him.

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“Oh the ad didn’t mention rent, how much is it?” Misato heard the girl ask from behind him as he led her down the hall.

"The total rent is $850 per month," he answered, hoping the price wasn't going to scare her away. He'd never really considered the possibility of a female room mate, but suddenly the idea didn't seem half bad. Of course Kumi would hate it, but, like she said, he had to find someone to rent the room.

Misato stopped in front of the bathroom, gesturing for her to take a look. "There's only the one bathroom, but as you can see, it's pretty big. They just remodeled it like six months ago."

After she's had a chance to look over the bathroom, Misato led the beautiful girl back into the hallway, and across to his bedroom. "Here's one bedroom," he said, opening the door so she could get a good look. Next he led her into the empty bedroom, "And here's the other bedroom."

He walked over to the window and opened the blinds so she could see the carpet and paint better. Man I hope she likes it! "So what do you think?"

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She followed him taking note of the hallway, even it looked nice, clean wood floor, cream colored walls with dark red painted trim. She listened as he told her how much it would cost. "Damn..." She muttered to herself, "Though I've paid more for smaller apartments." She said with a sigh already debating on what to do. She followed him into the bathroom, it was rather spacious, nice shower/bath toilet sink with a lot of counter space.

They left the room and she followed looking into one of the bedroom's seeing his still thrown about. "It's really nice." She said with a nod as she peeked in the other bedroom he walked in opening the blind and she stayed in the doorway checking it out it looked as big as the other one with a nice bed, closet even a desk.

"It is pricey, but it is also very nice. Does it come with utilities, or are they separate, and how about cable and internet?" She asked crossing her arms in front of her, "And what about pets?" She asked looking back into the bedroom leaning against the door frame.

"With a price that high i may not be able to pay as far in advance as i'd like..." She sighed talking more to herself but out loud. "I saved a few thousand from abroad plus I've got some money..." She trailed off still thinking.

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"Does it come with utilities, or are they separate, and how about cable and internet? And what about pets?" she asked looking back into the bedroom leaning against the door frame.

"Well, the water is paid for with the rent, but the electric is separate," Misato explained. "We already have cable, phone and internet hooked up, and there are connections in the bedrooms for each."

"As far as the pets go, you're allowed one per apartment, but there is a small deposit required if you have a cat or a dog," he said, watching her face as she continued to glance around the apartment.

"With a price that high i may not be able to pay as far in advance as i'd like..." he heard her say to herself, "I saved a few thousand from abroad plus I've got some money..."

Fearing that he was quickly losing her interest, Misato decided to try to make the deal look a little more attractive, "I'd be willing to cover the electric and the cost of the internet and cable. You'd just have to cover your half of the rent each month, plus any pet fee or deposit. What do you say?" he offered, giving her his best smile.

As Misato let his prospective room mate think about the offer, he leaned casually against the bathroom door frame, or at least, he tried to. Unfortunately, as he shifted his weight back he missed the door frame slightly and went tumbling into the bathroom, his heels flying up over his head as he crashed against the bathroom sink. Somewhat dazed and confused from having hit his head on the cabinet, Misato lay there sprawled out on the floor looking up at the ceiling, unsure what had just happened.

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Setsuna listened as he answered her multitude of questions. Smiling when she heard she could have a pet. “Is it an extra fee ya only have to pay once, or is it every rent.” She asked brushing her bangs out of her eyes. “I wanted to get a bunny, I had a cute one in New York, but I wasn’t able to bring her with me.” She sighed giving the guy a slight smile.

She was still debating if the price was worth the apartment when he spoke again and she gave him a really confused look when he’d spoke on paying for the utilities and she’d get her half of the rent. She was to surprised to answer pulling the newspaper open re-reading the ad seeing her mistake that it was a he’d wanted a roommate, not an apartment was for rent.

She let out a loud sigh really not sure what to make of her little situation but distracted a moment when he’d fallen back into the bathroom. She was startle a moment but started laughing a moment later pushing off the doorframe she walked to the bathroom doorway looking down at him.

“Have a nice trip?” She asked with a giggle moving beside him offering him her hand helping him up. “Well here’s the thing. I’d read the ad wrong I was looking for an apartment not a roommate… But… It’d be nice to meet some new people and 4 something’s better than nearly 900. Is there anything you want to know about me?” She asked looking down at him with a smile helping him up but loosing her footing she just got pulled on top of him. Looking down at him she sighed blushing a little as she pushed away getting to her feet again.

[Tarnished_Angel]

Misato rubbed his head, blinking tears from his eyes as he stared up at the ceiling. Is there any chance that she didn't see that? Maybe she turned to look at the room again, just before I fell? Unfortunately for Misato's pride, a second later he saw his potential room mate standing over him.

“Have a nice trip?” She asked with a giggle. She offered him a hand up, but fearing the knock on his head might leave him too dizzy to stand, Misato decided to take his time getting up. “Well here’s the thing. I’d read the ad wrong I was looking for an apartment not a roommate… But… It’d be nice to meet some new people and 4 something’s better than nearly 900. Is there anything you want to know about me?”

Does that mean that she wants the room? Excited about the prospect, Misato finally accepted her hand and started to try to sit up when suddenly she lost her footing and tumbled down on top of him, knocking the air from his lungs momentarily. With the beautiful stranger laying on top of him, and being too breathless to speak, Misato simply stared at her for a moment, seeing the slight embarassment on her face.

Finally he caught his breath and looked her in the eyes, their faces just an inch apart, "Do you have a boyfriend? Well...I mean...I have a girlfriend," as Misato became more and more embarrassed his speech became faster and faster. "You asked if there was anything that I wanted to know about you...not that I care if you have a boyfriend. It's just...well...I just wondered if you - oh, nevermind. Maybe we should get up."

Anxious to end the embarrassing situation, Misato raised his hands up intending to place them on Setsuna's hips and help her get up, but as he did, she shifted her body slightly and before he realized it, one of his hands was on her right breast. His eyes opening wide in surprise, and his face turning a shade of crimson akin to Setsuna's hair color, Misato jerked his hand back after what seemed like an eternity of stunned silence, "Oh, god! Sorry, sorry," he said as she stood up.

Misato scrambled to his feet as quickly as he could, too embarrassed to look the girl directly in the eyes. "So, uhm, you think you might want to take the room? It would be really great if you did. I've been trying to find a new room mate for awhile now," he explained as he ran a hand through his mess of hair.

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Setsuna gave him an embarrassed look after climbing off him. Their faces only inches apart she took in his features and his beautiful eyes. Though her expression changed to one of surprise at his question. “Will your girlfriend have a problem with you living with a girl?” She asked thinking about her answer to his question. “Well for me… It’s complicated I had a boyfriend overseas. He doesn’t want me seeing anyone but… Like I said it’s complicated.” She sighed.

She cocked her eyebrow, “Ya want to know if I’ll be having guys coming by all the time?” She asked suspiciously. “Don’t worry I don’t think you’re interested in me.” She commented with a toll of her eyes. Nodding in agreement she shifted to try to get up which only served in making their situation more awkward when he’d accidentally touched her breast.

She knew it was just an accident so she didn’t think much of it, but giggled seeing how embarrassed he god. As he practically shot to his feet apologizing quickly. She let out a giggle slowly getting to her own feet. “Honest mistake.” She said with an enthusiastic nod. Hearing him ask if she’d take the room made her chuckle. “And miss out on a chance for awkward moments like these…” She grinned. “I guess if I have to settle on a roommate for now, I’m glad I have a cute one.” She said with a genuine grin not a hint of a blush on her cheeks.

“If I get it when would I start moving in?” She asked crossing her arms in front of her. “The sooner the better.” She nodded. “Oh, by the way. My name’s Setsuna… Setsuna Yama.” She said not sure if she’d mentioned her name. “I wanted to pay a little ahead but if we’re doing half and half that might be hard if you don’t have your half already. Would it be olright with you… if I paid this month’s and next months in full and you just get what you said you would and food?” She asked hoping it wasn’t too much of an inconvenience for him. “I’d just save it but I might accidentally us it then I’d be screwed.” She said with a chuckle. “Or I can just buy my own food…” She said running her hands through her hair.

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Still embarrassed about having accidentally groped his prospective room mate, Misato's cheeks and ears felt like they were on fire. As she spoke, he found his gaze dropping down to her chest, which, when he realized it, only caused him to turn a deeper shade of red. Maybe I'm not ready for a female roomie, he thought to himself, at least not one this cute. Kumi probably wouldn't like the idea much either, but the rent wasn't going to pay itself.

He suddenly realized that Setsuna had finished speaking and was looking at him, waiting for an answer. "Uhmm...well, if you want the room, it's yours. As for the rent, it's up to you. You can move in as soon as you want. I'd be glad to help you."

"There's some extra furniture in the storage room in the basement of the building. The landlord said we can use whatever we need from in there, so if you need anything, we can go take a look," Misato offered as he led her back down the hall into the living room.

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Setsuna watched him looking at him curiously taking in his appearance she noticed he was rather quiet. "You're girlfriend won't try to kill me in my sleep or anything she said with a sheepish laugh. I never intentionally go after another girls man." She said with a nod. "I've gotten myself into trouble before." She said with a slight chuckle. "Like i said i'll stay away from you if it'll make things easier. I can already tell you're uncomfortable around me, I can only imagine what you'd do if you accidentally waked in on me in the bathroom." She giggled imagining it.

"Well I don't have anything besides my clothes, and a few things in bags. So anything will help. I might buy myself a blow-up bed." She said thinking out loud. "If you're sure you can handle living with me, I guess I'll take it." She said offering her hand to him with a smile on her face.

"And I don't have much to get so I can move in anytime. I can have my friend show me where stores are to buy stuff." She said thinking out loud to herself.

[Tarnished_Angel]

Misato laughed nervously when Setsuna mentioned the possibility of him walking in on her in the bathroom, once again wondering if he'd really thought through the idea of a female roommate. But a moment later she was agreeing to take the room and shaking his hand. Whatever trepidation he felt was overshadowed by the relief he felt at having found someone to move into the empty room. Hopefully Kumi would be just as relieved.

"That's really great," he said, smiling at Setsuna as he released her hand.

"And I don't have much to get so I can move in anytime. I can have my friend show me where stores are to buy stuff," he heard her say.

"Okay, well, let me know if you want to look in the basement. There may be some nightstands or lamps, or whatever. Oh, I almost forgot," he said, turning and dashing into his bedroom.

Misato opened the top drawer of his dresser and began rummaging through the mess of items inside. He knew he had another key to the apartment, if he could just find it. He was a little surprised to see just how much junk he had managed to accumulate in the drawer, everything from pens and pencils to documents to jewelry to pictures. Misato started pulling things out so he could get a better look at the bottom of the drawer. As pulled out a small framed picture and laid it on top of the dresser, he saw the key he was looking for.

Grabbing the key, he started to turn away when his eyes fell on the picture he'd pulled from the drawer. It took him a second to realize that the picture was of himself. He had to have been eleven or twelve when the picture was taken. It was a picture of Misato standing in the snow, being hugged somewhat forcefully by one of his older cousins. Setsuna was her name. There's a coincidence for you. In the picture he looked like he would rather be anywhere than right there at that moment, but the truth was he'd always liked hanging out with Setsuna. She was probably the first girl he'd ever had a real crush on.

God, I was such a dork! Misato thought as he shoved the picture back into the drawer and headed into the living room. "I've got a spare key for you," he said offering it to his new roommate. "I'll speak to the landlord and get the paperwork that you have to sign. Is there anything else we need to do before you move in?" he asked.

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Satsuna could tell he was still uncomfortable with the thought of having a girl living with him. But she liked the guy and though he’d be a cool person to be friends with and maybe he’d have some cute friends she could meet. As he let go of her hand she watched him dart into his room hearing the rummaging through stuff she’d made her way back out into the living room leaning against the arm of the couch.

She heard him call out about seeing the basement and shook her head to herself. “Yea...” She said absently looking around some more Seeing him return she stood seeing the key in his hand, “Well… It’s getting late. I could come by tomorrow and take care of the paperwork an’ look at what the basement has.” She said with a nod taking the key. Listening she shrugged, “I’ll get to the store in the next few days so I can get some things.” She said running her fingers through her hair.

Looking back at him after slipping the key into her pocket she thought pulling a random piece of paper from her wallet and a small pen she’d had. Writing her number down, she handed it to him “In case you need me for anything.” She said with a nod, “So I guess I’ll see you tomorrow. After noon olright?” She asked starting towards the door but turned her head to give him a glance.

[Tarnished_Angel]

After Setsuna left, Misato had a quick bite to eat, leftover vegetables and noodles from the restaraunt where he worked. With growling in his stomach abated for the moment, he gathered all of his laundry together, stacking two big baskets and the detergent into a somewhat precarious pile which he then managed to carry down to the laundry room on the first floor.

Once he had loaded his clothes into two of the washers, and started the machines, he walked down the hall to the building manager's apartment. Mr. Gado's soft spoken wife answered the door and informed Misato that her husband wasn't home at the moment. He explained to her that he'd found a new roommate and that he needed to add her to the rental agreement. Mrs. Gado excused herself and returned a few minutes later with the necessary paperwork, telling Misato that he should return it within one week.

After thanking Mrs. Gado, Misato climbed the stairs back up to his apartment to grab his cell phone and a magazine, then returned to the first floor laundry room. Taking a seat beside the washing machines, he began to flip through the anime and gaming magazine.

Before too long, it was time to move the clothes from the washers to the dryers. As the clothes began to tumble inside the large, white machines, Misato flipped his phone open to see what time it was. He realized it was time for Kumi's afternoon break. He had butterflies in his stomach as he pressed the button to dial her phone number, excited to tell her that he'd found someone to take the empty room, but still unsure how he was going to tell her it was a girl.

"Hi, Misato," Kumi answered, her voice light and friendly. Well, at least she sounds like she's in a good mood. "What are you doing?"

"Oh, just doing some laundry," he replied, trying to sound nonchalant. "I figured I'd better clean up the apartment before my new roommate moves in tomorrow."

"Are you serious? You found someone?" she said gleefully. "Misato, honey, I'm so happy for you. This is great...and he's moving in tomorrow?"

Misato hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to correct her mistaken assumption or not, "Yep, tomorrow." Why don't you just tell her? Just say it!

"Listen, Kumi-" he started to say but was quickly cut off by his girlfriend's voice.

"I have some news too," she sounded excited. "I was chosen to go on a very important business trip. We have to leave tomorrow. Short notice, I know, but this is a really great opportunity for me to make some connections. You know what my dad always says, sales are all about connections."

"Uhm, that's great, Kumi," Misato said, trying to sound happy for her.

"I'll only be gone one week," she said. "When I get back maybe we can have a party at your place, and I can get to know you're new roommate. What do you think?" she asked.

"Sure," he replied.

"Well, I've got to grab some coffee and get back to work," Kumi said. "I'll stop by the restaraunt tonight, and we can talk some more. Hugs and kisses."

"Yeah...hugs and kisses," Misato's heard the phone beep before he finished speaking.

"Oh well, I guess I can tell her about Setsuna tonight," he said to himself as he turned his attention back to his magazine.

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Setsuna made her way out of the apartment after saying goodbye to her new roomie. She let herself out of the building seeing it was starting to get dark. “Didn’t think I was there that late, “ She said to herself seeing it was going on 6. She pulled her phone from her pocket seeing she’d had a message from Sawyer. ~Setsuna, where’d ya go? Checkin’ out places, or go exploring and get lost? Well hurry back we’re gonna have dinner with a few of your old friends.” He finished with chuckle hanging up. It took her little longer than when she’d arrived but she made her way back to Sawyer’s home over an hour later.

“Where’ve ya been.” He called she groaned making her way to her bags finding a clean outfit to wear She snuck past the living room not noticing other people in the room making her way to the bathroom she took a quick shower brushing her hair leaving it down drying it with a towel. She slipped into her form fitting black dress with lace along the back just above the waist and a flared skirt that moved with her. She smiled checking herself out in the mirror before making her way into the living room.

“Sorry I’m late…” She began but was cut off when a petite girl grabbed onto her hugging her tightly. “Mishi!!” The girl yelled as she knocked the breath out of Setsuna a moment looking around she saw Sawyer and 4 of her old friends. “My goodness. I what a surprise.” She said once her breath returned. “Hi Kumira.” She said patting her short friends head. “Sets. Thanks for not telling us you were coming home.” A guy tall with black hair that hit his shoulders complained. She just let her friends fuss over her till Sawyer said they should get going. They were all going to this nice 24 hour restaurant. They all headed out. Sawyer, Kumira the short girl, and Rin the guy with the medium length hair were in one car. Setsuna and the rest of her friends in another arriving an hour later at the restaurant. “Is this the only all night restaurant around?” She asked one of her friends who nodded. “I wonder if Rogan works here?” She wondered out loud to herself as they waited to get in.

[Tarnished_Angel]

Misato rushed through the back door of the restaurant, ten minutes late, as usual, his shirt untucked and his jacket tucked under his arm, the sleeves flapping behind him as he dodged between the kitchen workers and the stoves. After clocking in, he made his way to main wait station, pulling his jacket on just as his manager stepped in front of him.

"I'm here," he announced, somewhat short of breath, fussing to tuck his shirt into his pants.

"I see that," the manager said, his permanent frown still intact. "Just once, try to surprise me by being on time. Okay, Misato?"

"Yes, sir," he answered, running a quick hand through his hair as he eyed the dining room, noticing that the place was already busy. "Sorry, sir," he added as he checked the station assignments to see which tables he was responsible for. He already had two tables of customers seated, neither of which had drinks yet. Happy to be able to get away from the disapproving manager, Misato headed into the dining room to take care of his customers.

The restaurant was busy most of the night, and Misato was grateful when his break time finally came. He wandered out to the street to get some fresh air. As he took a seat on a bench on the side of the building, he saw Kumi walking down the street toward him. She smiled and waved.

"Break time?" she asked as got closer.

"Yep," he said, standing to give her a hug. She gave him a quick peck on the cheek then joined him on the bench.

"How's your night going?" she asked, patting him on the leg. "Are you just on cloud nine now that you have a roommate?"

"Uhm, yep, it's great," Misato replied.

"I know I can't stop thinking about my trip. This is such a great opportunity for me," Kumi bubbled with excitement.

"Yeah, that's really...great," Misato said, trying to sound enthusiastic. "Listen, I wanted to talk to you about my new roommate..."

"What's the matter, is he really handsome? Are you afraid he's going to steal me away from you?" Kumi joked, punching Misato gently on the arm.

"No, that's not exactly it..."

"Oh, is he hideously disfigured, like some kind of monster?" Kumi joked again.

Misato started to answer her, but just then he saw a group of people heading toward the front of the restaurant from the opposite direction. At the front of the small group was Setsuna, his new roommate. She was wearing a sexy black dress, and Misato found his eyes drawn to her body in ways that brought a slight blush to his face. Realizing that if Setsuna saw him she would probably come introduce herself, and realizing that if Kumi saw Setsuna wearing that dress, looking that good, his hope that she would be okay with a female roommate would be out the door, Misato grabbed Kumi's hand and stood up, pulling her up to her feet.

"Well, break's over. Gotta go," he said, giving her a quick hug.

"Oh, uhm, okay," Kumi stammered, somewhat confused. "Well, I'll call you in the morning before I leave. Don't work too hard," she said as Misato kissed her quickly on the lips then bolted toward the back of the restaurant.

"Love you," he shouted. "Talk to you in the morning."

"Love you too," Kumi replied with a wave, still confused by her boyfriend's sudden departure. "He can be so strange sometimes."

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“Who’s Rogan?” One of her friends asked with a suspicious look in her eyes. “You’re first day back and you already got a man?” Another friend asked and she shook her head furiously.

“No, no. It’s not like that I’m moving in with him, he’ll be my roomie.” She said with a nod stretching catching a couple parting out of the corner of her eye she swore she saw her new roommate but wasn’t sure and he didn’t seem to know her. She made a slightly confused face but shrugged it off turning back to her friends in front of her chatting with them as they moved up in line.

“Kumi-chan, how are you?” She’d heard one f her male friends say turning her head she saw her friend give the girl a hug turning her attention back to her other friends, but overhearing the conversation. “Hey Saw, what are you doing here?” The stranger asked her friend with a smile. “Ahh a close friend of mine came back from overseas.” He said tapping Setsuna’s shoulder. “Set, I want you to meet a friend of mine.” He said with a smile she looked to the girl with a polite smile saying hello before her friend tugged her inside finally it was their turn to sit.

”Who was that?” She asked Kumi.

“Oh just one of his little friends. She doesn’t hang around with us, and he doesn’t even see her too often.” She said with a shrug. Setsuna nodded turning her attention to the host giving him a smile as he showed them to their table.

Sitting with her back against the wall between Taylor and Aine taking her menu. She looked around taking in the atmosphere seeing there was even a decent dance floor and a bar. “This is a nice place.” She said turning her attention back to her menu not sure what to get. Shortly the waiter came over asking for their drinks order. She didn’t look up saying she wanted a mint soda, and a white Russian. Looking over the menu still debating what to get she glance up seeing a few of her friends looking at her.

“What?” She asked.

“Our waiter was looking at you.” Her friend beside her said nudging her arm. She looked around but missed him and shrugged it off.

“I want to dance.” Kumira announced loudly her friends giving her a look hearing some more quick paced music being played. Setsuna, Aine and Taylor agreed leaving their orders with the remaining friends the small group made their way to the dance floor dancing to the music. Swaying her hips to the music, guys gathering around her and Kumira.

[Tarnished_Angel]

Misato stepped back into the dining room just in time to see Setsuna and her friends being seated at one of his tables. He straightened his shirt and jacket and started toward the table, feeling more nervous than he should. He wasn't sure if he was nervous because he wanted to make a good impression on his new roomate and her friends, or because of how close Kumi had come to meeting Setsuna, or maybe even because of how beautiful Setsuna looked.

Whatever the reason he found himself stumbling over his words as he attempted to take their drink orders. He kept staring at Setsuna, thinking that at any moment she would look up at him and recognize him. All he was thinking was what he should say in that moment when she looked up. Should he say something funny, or clever? Should he pretend not to have recognized her right away? Unfortunately the moment never came. Setsuna didn't look up from her menu, even as she ordered her drink.

Disappointed, Misato returned to the kitchen and gave the drink orders to the bar. He checked on two of his other tables before returning to Setsuna's table with their drinks. When he arrived at the table, he was once again disappointed. Setsuna and several of her friends were gone. Misato took their food orders and turned back toward the kitchen when he noticed Setsuna on the dance floor. He stopped in his tracks, watching her. She moved gracefully, each movement flowing into the next, the slinky black dress moving with her body.

"It's definitely a good thing Kumi didn't see her doing that," he muttered to himself as he finally pulled his attention away from his new roomate.

Misato had several other tables to wait on, but when the food order for Setsuna's table was finally ready he insisted on taking the food out himself, instead of letting one of the runners do it. Grabbing the trays he started into the restaurant, weaving between patrons and other servants, a nervous smile on his face as he finally arrived at Setsuna's table.