The Real World and The Real You (Johan Liebert x Reader x Anna Liebert)

Summer of 1997

I This chapter contains a somewhat graphic(?) scene with suicide around the end of the chapter I

Nothing. You had nothing. Well, not literally, but there was no way to track Nina. No hint, no clues, no anything. What had seemed like an okay idea at the time turned out the best the worst idea you had ever had. You left Nina and ran from the police, only to find out that you actually didn't have enough information to make a plan with. Why hadn't you tried to go with Tenma? Perhaps, it was because you feared that me might now allow you to continue with your dangerous quest. You were stuck now and staying in this hotel was draining your wallet. You couldn't go home. If you did, you feared that you might just stick your tail between your legs and give up on Nina. It would be too easy to fall back into your everyday life with no danger, only the threat of one of Kronecker's insane assignments. You had to go somewhere, where you could stay without it being too expensive and where you could get a job...

There was one place you could go to.

They didn't know anything about what had happened. You didn't exactly have a lot of communication with them; it was more one of those 'you're family but we only see each other once a year and never really talk, and I also can't really remember who you are'-situations. You were unsure of what exactly they were in relation to you, but you knew they were on your father's side of the family. You never really considered them friends or cared much for them at all really, but you knew they would be delighted to see you, and you were ready to pull on all the resources you had to continue the chase.

The trip to Münich was long, but you were finally here. They were ready to greet you at the front door, offering to carry your suitcase to your temporary room, and showing you around the house before offering you tea and cookies.

After listening intensely to their conversation, you had finally managed to catch their names without having to awkwardly ask for them yourself. They had of course asked why you wanted to stay with them and what about your school, as family always asks. They did not have any kids of their own, so it was a piece of cake to make up some lie about your university sending out the students to study a subject on their own for a while, before returning with a presentation about said subject, as a way to promote independent studying.

''Well, Robert and I are very happy that you decided to stay with us for a little while. It's always nice to catch up with family, isn't it dear?''

''Of course it is, Anja.'' He looked at you, ''You're welcome to stay with us as long as you'd like.''

Score.

It was hotter these days, the leaves one the trees turning into a clear green color, and the days lasted longer. Your nape was sweaty, hidden behind your hair, which your boss had ordered you not to put up in a ponytail.

''It looks better down. Costumers are more likely to come in if the servers look nice, and you can deal with a little sweat.''

You could indeed, but that didn't mean that you wanted to. You were lucky to have found a job this quickly, but if you had the chance you would definitely switch it with something else. Your boss was alright most of the time, but at times he could be so difficult and rude that you just wanted to quit on the spot, but you needed the money.

''Must be though working with him.''

It was one day, after having just endured another unfair lesson from your boss that she talked to you. A brown-haired girl with glasses and olive-green eyes, whom you had serviced a couple of times before. She was sort of a regular here.

''Tell ya what, you seem like a nice girl, and I don't like seeing that guy yell at you every time I come here, because of some stupid thing that wasn't even your fault. I might be able to get you a nice job that pays well.''