Found and Lost

Chapter 10

"So do you plan on staying for a while longer or~" Chuuya asked, making small talk ,but catching me off guard.

"Um...I guess I'll have to see, but most likely" I answered.

He seemed confused by my answer so he asked. "So what'll be the deciding factor?"

"My sister, I don't have anywhere to stay other than with you or her. However I don't think she likes me all that much" I state.

He made a sad face as he looked off to the side. Then looked back at me with sympathy and an idea.

"Alright well when we first met you didn't have anything but that phone. So you probably need clothes, right?" He asks.

"I did have a suitcase, but I left it at the agency. Plus those are all clothes from when I was left on my own years ago. Point is I don't think they fit now. Why do you ask?" I said.

"Well we could go shopping after dinner. It's dark out, but you'll have me so you should be fine." He says confidently.

"Sounds good to me. I wouldn't mind shopping a bit" I answered.

He punched the air then stood taking care of our plates. I wanted to help too, so I put the rest of the food in a tupperware. Then he grabbed his hat, and coat.

"First thing we'll get is a coat for you. Must suck to only be wearing a short light dress in the middle of winter. In fact you should probably shower before we go. I don't want people thinking I abuse you or something..." He said.

I nodded and did as i was told and showered. Following my old routine from my younger years. I got into the shower, and let the cold water wash over me. I scrubbed my head making sure to get the shampoo in. Then let it rinse in the cool water, and then add a small amount of conditioner. I used my hand to pick up layer by layer of my hair. Flipping it over my head, so the water would hit the other layers. My hair had gotten very long without my noticing. Once my hair was done I turned the water to a warmer temperature. Once my father told me that hot water damages my hair. Then instructed me to use cold water when washing myself. However I didn't like the cold, so I'd wash my hair in the cold. Then I would split it down the middle and put it over my shoulders in front of me. Just like how I'm doing now, and begin to wash myself. My hair was near my knees, and very heavy due to the water. I hate how long it is. Even if I tie it up it'll still be quite long. I walk out of the shower smelling the cinnamon from the scented body wash. It smelled nice. I was looking at myself in the mirror. There was a scar on my head from my dad. Then a few bruises from the shots the man gave me. I quickly wrapped the towel around me. When I heard a knock at the door.

"Hey uh… so um I have some clothes you can borrow. It's just a sweater and some pants figured you might wanna wear something a bit warmer. If it doesn't fit then just leave it on the counter." He said.

After that I heard his footsteps fall away into the distance. I opened the door, and grabbed the clothes. I put it on the clothes he brought for me. The sweater was a very big, but the pants wouldn't stay on no matter how tight i pulled the belt. Therefore i simply stayed with just the sweater. I turned it into a dress wrapping the belt around my waist as tight as it could go. I exited the bathroom, and walked to the door where Chuuya was waiting for me. Chuuya turned to me seemingly shocked as his cheeks turned pink. He cleared his throat and grabbed my hand dragging me. As we rode the elevator he asked if I liked motorcycles. I told him I had never seen one so I didn't know. He smirked then laughed. Then he proceded to say he'd show me, but I'd need a helmet. When we arrived in the parking lot he hopped onto his "motorcycle". He handed me a Helmet telling me to put it on. Then a hairtie.

"Put your hair into a bun or braid I'd hate for the wheels to get caught on it." He insisted.

I just put my hair into the best bun i could manage. My arms ached from holding up my long heavy hair so it was quite hard. Chuuya noticed and sighed shaking his head. Taking my hair down he quickly combed my hair with his hands, and proceeded to braid then wrap it into a bun. Then put the helmet on my head. He helped me onto the motorcycle. Then he wrapped my arms around his waist. I blushed slightly flustered and hid my head in his back.

"This thing goes fast so you might wanna hold on, tightly!" He yelled as he revved the engine.

The next few seconds were a blur literally. I squeezed onto chuuya tightly with my arms as we zoomed around the city. Life around me was extremely blurred, and I could feel wind hitting my hands with enough strength to topple me over. However Chuuya seemed almost unfazed, or affected by the wind. I guess he was used to it. I tucked my face into his back again. When we came to a stop due to traffic he began talking.

"So~ how do you like my bike? You seem a little scared" he said giggling.

"I-it's fast" I said looking around.

"I'm glad you don't seem to be too overwhelmed by this. Maybe next time we can fly around the traffic if your more comfortable." He said smiling.

I just nodded watching the light, and looking at the city. The city is so bright and noisy. Despite that Chuuya talks just loud enough for me to hear him. The light turned red finnaly, and then we sped off. The flashing and blurred lights make my head hurt, so I kept my head tucked in his back. I hope I get used to this soon. When we stopped next we were outside a store.

"I don't usually shop here, but I often see girls coming in and out on my patrols. Feel free to look around without me. Oh and you have a limit of ten outfits. Just to stay on budget" he says.

I smiled at him then followed him in. I walked around the store looking at the clothes. I grabbed a few dresses. Then a few pairs of oversized sweaters and a pair of shorts and pants. Then a cute onesie. I made sure to try on all of the outfits to find my sizes. Do outfits include shoes? I wondered to myself.