Chapter 1

I woke to a messy room, the alarm clock ringing, and an empty house except for Meiko, my maid, and I. I turned off my alarm clock and just stared at the ceiling. It was the weekend and there was nothing to do.

I was glad that I could get away from all the drama going on at school. Thursday, I had found Neru, my girlfriend, making out with another guy. I hated drama, but now that's the only thing that people are talking about at school. Someone even rumored that I started to cry. I dont cry!

I flipped my messy hair back. Meiko, standing in my doorway said that breakfast was ready when ever I was hungry.

Meiko was a tall, good-looking woman. She looked as if she was in her early 20's. She had brown hair and eyes. She was in casual clothing since my parents were not here and I wanted her to feel like part of the family. Even though Meiko is a lot older than me, she is the only person I know that I can call "friend".

I sat up slightly,"Thanks. Um, are you doing anything later?" I needed to get out of the house. I needed to get my mind off of school, if I even could.

Meiko thought for a second. "Well, I have laundry to do. Other than that, no, I suppose not. Why? Is something wrong?" Her eyes filled with concern. Just like a mom should...

"No, it's just..." I couldnt find the right words. I didnt want Meiko to worry. She's strong. She could snap a neck if she found out that I was depressed and someone else caused it.

"I'm kind of- Well, I- It's kind of boring today. I just wanted to do something, I guess..." I started to sit up and Meiko blushed a little. I remembered that I go to sleep with only my boxers so my face got red too.

Meiko turned to leave, but then stopped herself. "Maybe we could go somewhere if you're that bored-out-of-your-mind. Just eat breakfast first. And put a shirt on!" She threw me a clean shirt that was on my bed.

I quickly took a shower, brushed my teeth, put on the clean shirt and some pants and ran down the huge staircase to have breakfast. On the kitchen table sat double banana pancakes. YUM, I thought. I ate every bit of it and then Meiko and I got going.

Meiko didnt own a car so we just decided to walk around town. On the way, Meiko glanced at me and said,"Len, your hair is a mess."

Annoyed, I responsed,"No it's not. I checked my hair before I left the house."

"Len, it's all over the place!"

"Well, I guess I like it like that..."

"Here." Meiko took my hair, attempting to tie it up.

"Hey!" At first I didnt realize what she was doing until she pulled a mirror from inside her purse. My hair was tied up in a ponytail! "Ugh! I look like a girl, Meiko!"

"Len, you looked like a girl before with your hair down to your shoulders!"

Meiko- she can get on my nerves sometimes but she can be seen as my mom, my sister, and my best friend. She could be all...

I'd love to have Meiko as a mom~

"Okay, Len! It is 3:45pm and I still have to do the laundry, clean the house, and make dinner before your mother get's home at 8:30pm! So you can do one more activity before we have to leave here at exactly..." Meiko checked her watch,"4:30! And Len, try not to act stubborn when you talk to your mother, it irritates her. And remember to wear your good clothes when she comes! Oh! And-"

"Meiko! You're thinking way too much into this! Calm done and relax," I shouted.

Meiko sat down and sighed,"What do you want to do now, then? We've been everywhere!"

I looked around then found the most wonderful thing. "Fruit bar!"

Meiko just stared at me.

"What?"

"You have forty-five more minutes left, and you want to spend it drinking smoothies?"

"Yup," I said half way to the Fruit Bar.

Meiko bought the smoothies. I, of course, had a banana smoothie while she had plain vanilla. We sat under a tree because of the nice weather. After I sucked down my smoothie in under thirthy seconds, I decided to lay down and watch the clouds.

It was so peaceful there. But as I looked up into the sky, the more I went into thought, and I remembered Neru. I remembered seeing her kiss another guy. Neru knew I was standing there, but she still did nothing. She was enjoying the kiss.

I havent official broken up with Neru. I havent talked to her since the kiss. I'm pretty sure the relationship is history now.

Meiko knew something was wrong. I was no longer smiling.

"Len, are you okay?" She sounded concerned

I remained silent.

"Len, is this about Neru?" My eye's widened. How did she find out?

I turned around to look at Meiko. "How do you know?" I felt scared, confused, embarrassed, and depressed.

Meiko must have known that I was uncomfortable with the conversation and decided to change the subject. She glanced at her watch. "It's 4:20. We can stay for a few more minutes or-"

"Let's just go," I got up, brushed off the dirt I had on my pants, grabbed my cup and headed for the trash can. Then I saw her~

The blond girl was sitting under another tree, finishing up some homework, and sipping an orange smoothie when I saw her. Her blue eyes sparkled, her hair on her shoulders. I could list every detail about her that was perfect. I just couldnt find any flaws.

There I stood in the middle of the park admiring her. Was it love at first sight? But Meiko's voice woke me up.

"Len! We have to go now!" I blushed after realizing how long I'd been standing there. I ran to catch up with Meiko since she already left for the house. So then, I had just seen the most beautiful girl, and I had to leave without getting a name. Chances are that I might never see her again, I thought.

When I finally caught up with Meiko, she asked "Why did it take so long to throw away a cup?"

She giggled but I blushed, again.

It was silent when we entered the house. I started for my room. Meiko saw me and said,"Start cleaning your room, would you?"

I nodded but didnt turn around to look at her.

I got to my room and did exactly what I did this morning: I layed done on my bed and stared up at the ceiling, deep in thought.

That girl had a white ribbon and three clips in her hair. She had a sailor outfit on, but it looked to casual to be a school uniform. She had arm and leg warmers. She also had headphones hanging from around her neck. I thought that was interesting because I've never seen a girl love music so much that they bought their own headphones. Or at least wear them for fashion.

The only things I know about her is just from watching her actions and appearence. She is girly because of her ribbon and hair clips. She is dedicated to music because of her headphones and the picture of speakers on her leg warmers. She loves oranges because of her smoothie. And she loves to be outdoors by herself because she was under a tree and looked comfortable. But I just dont know her name...

I didnt feel like cleaning my room so i just went down stairs to get a banana and help Meiko with the laundry. Meiko saw the expression on my face. It was a mix between "rejected" and "in love" there. She raised an eyebrow. "Uhh, you okay, Len?"

"Yeah, why wouldnt I be?" I talked in monotone.

Meiko put her hands on her hips. "Well, you just have been rejected by your girlfriend. And what's with your face?"

I took that as an insult. "Excuse you!" I frowned.

Meiko rolled her eyes, acting like my sister. I grabbed the clean clothes and headed up stairs to put them away. Meiko called out,"Len, I'm the maid! I do the work!"

"You looked like you needed some help..." I smiled. We've had this conversation before.

Meiko groaned. "Len, if I get help I dont get paid!" She had a grin in her voice.

"My parents will never know. They're not home!" They're never home...

Meiko sighed. "Watever, just get dressed, ok?"

"Sure," I entered my room and looked at the stack of clean clothes. I quickly changed into the nicest outfit. It made me feel sick to look like a rich kid...It must be nice to just be normal.

I sat down on my bed after getting dressed. I had to many things on my mind. I looked in front of me to find a mirror. I stared at myself. I saw a confused teen.

Tomorrow is monday which means drama, drama, and more drama. I didnt feel like going to school.

Maybe I'll skip, I thought to myself.

After I was done looking in the mirror, I stood up headed downstairs to get an opinion from Meiko to see what she thought of my outfit.

I ran down the staircase and found Meiko drinking.

Meiko looked up and said "Hey, nice outfit!"

My eyes widened when I realized what she was drinking. "Meiko, that is my parents Sake!"

She gasped,"Oh, my god! They're going to murder me!"

I made a sarcastic face that said,"Really? I didnt know that!"

She throw the bottle back into the pantry, acting like nothing ever happened. She looked into my eyes. "Len, I'm going to lose my job!"

I had a bored expression. "Well, then,"I turned around,"Nice knowing ya," I started to walk off.

"Len!" Meiko was almost in tears.

"Meiko, I was just kidding!" I started to smile turning back around.

She rolled her eyes at me. "What am I going to do?" If she got fired, she would have no where else to go.

It's probably weird to get fired for something as stupid as this, but my parents fired the last butler for eating dinner with us as if he were family. I didnt have a problem. He was family to me, but I guess my parents thought differently.

My dad's Sake is part of his life. If he finds out someone drank his Sake, a life would be lost. Meiko knew this and started to hyperventilate.

"Calm done! How much did you drink?" I tried to sound helpful but I just ended up yelling at her.

"Uh, only half the bottle..."

"Half the bo- how are you not drunk?" I asked.

"Just help me!" Just then then phone rang. "It's your parents!" Meiko gasped.

"Chill! Just put it on speakerphone," I started to get a little annoyed.

Meiko quickly pressed "talk" then "speaker" on the house phone, breathing hard.

"H- hello?" I was almost as scared as Meiko. I couldnt imagine life without her.

"Hi, son! I was just calling to let you know that your mother and I would be home until saturday of next week. The plane has been delayed for about a week so we will be in America 'till then. Is that alright with you, Len?"

I was as shocked as Meiko, who nearly passed out on the floor. "Uh, y- yeah, dad", I answered.

"That is great, Len! I'll see you saturday. Remember to listen to the maid! Love you, Bye!" Then he hung up.

I stared at the phone, then I pressed "end call".

"Really? He called me 'the maid'?" Meiko frowned.

This time, I rolled my eyes. "Meiko, you got lucky! You need to go buy another bottle of Sake!"

"And that means that means I get to finish this one!" Meiko went in the pantry and came out with the bottle. "Wanna share it?"

I raised my eyebrow. "I'm underaged," I felt like a goody-goody saying that.

"Really, Len?" Meiko stared at me.

I looked at my watch. It was only 6:30pm but I was extremely tired from today. I yawned.

"Why dont you head on up to bed?" Meiko looked concerned, like I was going to die if I didnt get any sleep.

"It's only 6:30. Sixteen year olds dont go to bed at 6:30," I frowned.

She smiled at me. "Just get some sleep," she giggled.

I stared up at the ceiling. The next day was the start of a new week full of drama, drama, and more drama. I didnt know how I was going to face Neru. I wanted to just forget about it, but I couldnt. We've been dating for at least three months but all Neru would do was text on her smartphone 24/7. But I really liked Neru. She was smart, funny, beautiful, and she was an awesome kisser. I dont know what happened. I guess she didnt have the same feelings about me.

I turned on my right side, facing the window and looked out. I wasnt sure what exactly I was looking for, but sure enough, the couple was kissing away on the bench right outside my house. Neru looked like she was having a good time which made me even more furious. This is the second time I've caught her.

I closed the blinds and rolled to my left side to look at my alarm clock time. It was 10:15pm. I yawned just by looking at the time. I didnt even realize how tired I was. I closed my I eyes and fell asleep almost immediately.

A/N: Uhh, so yeah, im kinda new to this whole fanfic thing, so please tell me if the story line so far sucks...first chapters always suck right? Please say right...

Is this chapter too long? when I was making this I thought chapters 1 and 2 were too short so I combined them...

Please comment and whatever...