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Chapter One

I glance down at my phone once more before looking back up. The picture of the woman named Cass will probably be forever engraved into my mind after having to look at it so many times. I push through the crowded airport for any sign of her, but even after looking for fifteen minutes there is no luck. With a sigh I shove my phone into my back pants pockets and continue walking forward. I lean up onto my tippy toes and when I do I finally see a white sign being held up in the air.

Welcome to San Fransokyo, (Y/n) Sloan.

Letting out an aggravated sigh of relief I adjust my backpack on my shoulders and pull my suitcase behind me, trudging towards the sign. When the crowd in front of me finally parts I almost trip over my own feet. It's not the woman Cass holding the sign, but rather a boy around my age with dark hair, and a shorter boy positioned beside him. I walk up to the pair wearily and offer a small and polite smile.

"Hi, I'm (Y/n)," I say, pointing up to the sign, "Who are-"

"I'm Tadashi," the boy holding the sign smiles down at me, offering his hand. I reach out and take it in my own, giving it a polite shake. "And this is my little brother Hiro," he says, gesturing towards the younger male who is staring disinterestedly at his shoes. "Aunt Cass couldn't make it, the diner was swamped with customers. So, she sent Hiro and I instead. I hope you don't mind," he shrugs, nervously scratching the back of his neck.

"That's fine," I smile at him politely before looking down to Hiro. "Hello Hiro, I'm (Y/n)," I say and offer him my hand.

All I get in return is a huff before he turns and walks away towards the exit. My hand drops back down to my side as I watch him hunker away. I feel a hand rest itself on my shoulder and look up to see Tadashi giving me a sad smile.

"Sorry about him. I promise he isn't always like that. He's just going through a lot."

I nod at him and turn my eyes back to the exit doors that Hiro is making his way through. "That's fine. Everyone goes through things sometimes," I shrug.

Tadashi lets out a small sigh before tossing the welcome sign into a nearby trash can. He turns to me with a smile and takes my suitcase from off of my hands.

"Well then, let's go see Cass!" Tadashi says excitedly, grabbing my hand and pulling me through the packed crowd, towards the exit. I blush a little as I stare down at his hand in mine.

There's no hiding that Tadashi is attractive. With glistening raven hair tucked neatly inside his faded ball cap. His dark brown eyes that no doubt would melt like honey in the warm sunlight. His smooth olive skin, with light watercolor blush painted across his cheekbones.

It seems he himself has even forgotten he clasped my hand until we make it back to the cab. He glances down to our intertwined hands then back up to me before nervously pulling away. His face immediately reddens as he turns to place my suitcase inside the trunk of the cab.

"S-Sorry," he mumbles quietly as he shuts the trunk.

He walks over and opens the door up for me, gesturing me to get in. I slide into the middle seat next to Hiro and Tadashi slides in after me. It's a tight squeeze, but I don't have the confidence to do any complaining.

As we take off Tadashi begins telling me all about Cass and the Lucky Cat Café. He explains that Cass has owned the small café for as long as he could remember and how it's her pride and joy, apart from him and his brother of course. He tells me all about his experiences at SFIT and how Hiro will also be joining us there, and it's his first year as well. Before I know it, we've arrived at the small diner.