Boss Rimi's posts

Clint shut the water off and dried off his hands, just as the pitter patter of Maddie's footsteps neared. He turned around to look at her and chuckled. She looked so small. "H-hey.." He told her. His eyes locked on the clothes she held in her hands and raised an eyebrow. "Right, the laundry room. Right this way." It wasn't really a room. It was more just a large closet at the end of the hall. The doors opened outwards and inside was the washing machine, the dryer, and a bin for the dirty laundry to go into. "Just toss it in the bin and I'll wash it afterwards. U-unless you'd prefer to wash it on your own t-that's okay and I totally understand." Clint assumed that Maddie wouldn't want him cleaning her laundry, that was very personal to some people so if she wanted to do it herself he'd be okay with teaching her how to do it.

Kaneko nodded even though he couldn't see her doing so. Okay, so his room was past the study. Okay, easy enough right? Right. Why was she freaking out? She was going to see a room she had never seen before, she coudln't help but be a little excited. It was like it was with anything really. Everyone either feared or became excited when it came to the unknown. It was like opening a wrapped up present that you had to hold off on for a few days. The anticipation was there. What would she see behind the closed door? Would it be a time capsule of a history long forgotten? Would there be parchment papers strewn across the floors with secrets all over them? Would she see photographs of what his life was like while he lived here? Okay, Kaneko was letting her imagination run a little wild. "R-right...okay then Allen." He voice was soft, her eyes vigilant. Her feet carefully treading the aged wooden floors. When they arrived at a closed door, she held her breath.

Her eyes widened as the door knob was turned and the door was opened, revealing a room in total chaos. Broken shards of glass were on the floor, broken lamps lay on the floor, cracked. Destroyed, unplugged. Again, Kaneko nodded, her eyes on the floor as she tiptoed around the glass to keep herself from cutting up her feet. Even if she did have socks, that wouldn't protect her from the glass sticking into her skin. So this was it. This was Allen's room... Wow! I wonder what it must have been like sleeping in here. Although...looking around it doesn't look like it was ever a happy occasion in this room. If these walls could talk, I wonder what stories they would tell. The bed itself looked comfortable though. Many questions littered her mind, but they were all locked away. She didn't want to ask questions about this. This was a part of Allen's life that he wanted to forget and she didn't want to be the one to bring it up again.

(This is going to be interesting. lol)

Walking to the kitchen, Clint busied himself on washing the dishes. Why was he so nervous? Maybe because he'd never gone shopping with a girl before. Did girls take long shopping? That's what his coworkers complained about sometimes. His clothes were going to look so strange on Maddie, but maybe it would be enough to keep her under the radar while they were outside of the house. A list! She needed to make a list of things she'd need now that she was staying here. Well...what exactly did she need? Whatever she needed, she was the only one who would know where to get it right? Oh man this was going to be so weird! Relax Clint! It's just shopping, don't make it a big deal. You'll be in and out before dark for sure. That was only because he was sure she'd be tired and want to get some sleep after shopping so much. Though stores were usually open pretty late. If anything, he'd be up late, get little sleep, and go to work strung up on coffee. Yeah, that should work fine right?

Kaneko looked in the direction he was facing. The forbidden area, the place she had not been allowed to enter. Now she was breaking rules, she didn't want to take him there if he wouldn't be comfortable in there. Turning to face him, she looked troubled as if she were debating with herself. Regardless of where he slept, she'd have to go in there to grab his clothes. He looked troubled too. The way his head hung, his eyes lowered, he didn't want to go in there. "Allen, would you feel more comfortable sleeping in your study instead? We don't have to go in there if you do not wish to. We can hold it off for another day. We can go in there tomorrow if you wish it. But...if you wish to do so now just let me know. I just want you to be comfortable. When I first arrived here, I was told not to go that way and I don't wish to go there unless you are very certain that you are ready to go there." Kaneko realized she probably sounded like a mother talking to her child. It was unintentional, he was not a child.

This was going to be interesting. "Right..o-okay then. Well if you'll just follow me, I'll show you to the restroom. Then I'll go get you a clean change of clothes and bring it to you. Umm, and don't worry, I'll wait outside the store patiently." Clint assured her. Standing from the table, he took the dishes and set them near the sink then motioned for her to follow him. He led her down a hall and stopped in front of a door. "This is it. There's also one in each bedroom just so you know. Wait here while I go and get you some clothes." Clint turned and left to his own room. He searched his drawers and pulled out a clean change of clothes for her to wear. It was probably going to fit her big but well...it was only for the time being. Walking back out of his room, he approached her once more and held out the pile of clothes. "Here you go. Umm, use any towel you want in there." He said to her politely.

Kaneko realized just then that her shoes were outside. Another thing she would look for. But first, Allen needed to be properly tucked in and once she had everything she needed, then she could properly watch over him. "Alright, come along." Her hand held on to his own as her feet led her towards the stairs and up them. The floorboards creaked beneath their weight, but she was confident her foot wouldn't fall through. They were still pretty sturdy despite their age. It was strange, being back in here in this home. If it weren't for the memories attached to it and the fact that people could easily find them here, she wouldn't mind living here. Allen though, would rather be away from this place and she could understand why. Now more than ever. Once at the top of the stairs she turned to look at him. "Do you remember which way your room was located?" She asked quietly. His room, this would be the first time she'd ever see it. The first and last time.

Kaneko giggled, shaking her head. "I'm sure your room is just fine sir Allen. Thank-you for agreeing to stay until tomorrow. It's just that I worry your wound would possibly re-open again if we left right now. Perhaps by tomorrow it will be just a tiny bit safer." Perhaps it would be, perhaps it wouldn't make a difference. What had happened outside was tucked away in the farthest corners of her mind, it still sent shivers up her spine whenever she thought of it. The man had said he left to let Allen give in to instincts. That didn't make sense. If he wanted Allen to follow his instincts then why didn't he stick around and teach him? Well, that was a question that would remain unanswered. Allen was not like that man, Allen was not dangerous or terrifying. No. He was a familiar feeling to her. A feeling of safety, happiness. His voice calmed her nerves, simply holding his hand was enough for Kaneko to do anything for him. Even though his body was cold, he was the warmth in her life. The little glowing flame deep in her heart that filled her with ease when she was on the edge of breaking down. Her forehead rested gently against his own and a shy smile appeared on her face. He really was too kind to her. "I believe you, and I will make sure no one hurts you anymore." They would be okay. In a place where no one knew who they were, where no one from here could find them. Surely they'd be safe then. "Come now, let's get you in bed and tucked in. You need to rest in order to heal."

The look on her face when he had mentioned her clothes and her wearing his clothes did not go unnoticed. Clint had made her uncomfortable probably and in turn he was now uncomfortable as well. He couldn't even meet her gaze. However, he knew sitting around wasn't going to make things easier, so they might as well get this over with now. Filled with newfound determination he looked at her just then, a serious expression on his otherwise friendly face. "Alright then, you should suit up because we have shopping to do. And well...we might as well get it over with right? I mean...I have work tomorrow so I won't be able to take you shopping until I get back tomorrow and you could walk there I guess but I'd rather not leave you alone. W-what if they're still out there? No, I will be close-by just to make sure your'e safe. Umm... I won't go in with you if you would prefer I wait for you outside the store then I can." He was giving her options. He wanted her to be comfortable, he didn't want her to think he would be breathing down her neck, he wanted to give her some personal space.

(You're fine. ^ u ^)