Kiko woke up the sound of the door clicking shut, she stretched her arms up before sitting up, “What are you doing?” the morning light bounced off the case and into her eyes making her squeeze them shut and, squint at Kyuhyun who held a metal case clenched in one hand as he kicked his shoes off.

                “Getting settled in.” he walked out of her sight. Peeking her curiosity with the subtle noises he made. Kiko slipped out of her bed walking over to the corner he was tucked away in.

                “What’s that?” she pondered as he closed the doors, “A wardrobe?” he locked the doors shoving the key into his pocket. “You had to lock your wardrobe?” she tilted her head in question, “Why?”

                “It’s an armoire,” Kyuhyun brushed pasted her across the room opening the windows, allowing Totoro to exit, “I don’t want you to look at my underwear.”

                Kiko leaned to one side crossing her arms across her chest, “Oh yeah like I’d go through and look at your underwear,” she rolled her eyes.

                Kyuhyun turned facing her leaning slightly against the brick wall, “They’re not pretty like yours.”  His face was straight she couldn’t tell if he was serious or teasing her. Kiko felt her heart race and her face start to burn, Kyuhyun walked over to her patted her on the head, “I was kidding, but now I know you have pretty . I’ll make something for you to eat if you want to shower and get ready for the day.” He took a few quick steps over into the kitchen.

                Kiko stood still for a moment before snapping out of the shock and embarrassment of Kyuhyun’s joke.  Going over to the short chest at the end of her bed she felt confused and aggravated by the harmless teasing. Kiko grabbed a dress and her underwear hiding them in the dress before scurrying off to the bathroom. She shoved the pocket door closed locking it.

                Laying her clothes over the sink carefully she then started the shower. “Why did he do that?” she mumbled getting undressed, “What a jerk.” Kiko didn’t take long in the shower, she washed quickly actually, her hair took the longest because of its length. After her hair squeaked she shut off the water and dried herself off. Kiko fixed her hair into a bun and sprayed a little perfume on her neck. Once she was dressed she shoved her dirty clothes into the hamper making sure the top closed all of the way. Kiko took a deep breath before leaving the bathroom.

                Kyuhyun’s back was to her he had his fingers against his right ear, “Right,” she could hear him from across the room, “That won’t be that difficult,” Kiko walked quietly closer to him, “I understand.” He turned around so suddenly and smoothly it made Kiko jump a little, “I’ll need two tickets,” he smiled, “I might have a guest. Thank you uh huh bye.” Kyuhyun took his fingers off of his ears, “Here,” he handed Kiko a plate, “eggs and rice should hold you off until lunch right?” he turned around walking over to the sink.

                “Ye…yeah,” she mumbled walking over to her small table setting the plate down, “why?” Kiko looked at him confused as she grabbed a fork out of her silver wear drawer. “You’re not getting any funny ideas are you?” she pointed the fork at him, “I’m watching you. And what was in that shiny case you brought in? Why did you lock it in your fancy wardrobe?” he didn’t look at her he just continued to clean the dishes, “Who were you talking too? And how does that Bluetooth thing work without a microphone piece?” Kyuhyun shut off the water and took the fork away from Kiko, “Hey!”

                “Sit down and eat,” he walked with his own plate and both of their forks over to the small round table. Kiko sat down in the chair across from him, “well eat.” He returned her fork, “Shiny case its top secret I don’t know what’s in it. I locked it in the armoire because it’s important. I was talking to my superior -,”

                “Philippe Lachance right?” Kiko interrupted cutting off a small piece of the egg and scooped it up with some rice.

                “No he’s just the man I assist; my supervisors’ name is Choi Siwon and he-”

                “He’s Korean too then huh?” Kyuhyun looked at her curiously, “What? You’re Korean, and Choi Siwon sounds Korean so I assume he’s Korean.” He stared at Kiko without blinking, “Did you think I was fooled by your fluent French? I’ve met plenty of French men to know you weren’t born here.”

                “You’re very observant.” He sighed, “He is Korean he owns the company I started out at he told me I have real potential.” Kyuhyun paused for a moment, “That’s why he calls every now and again to invite me to big events, so I can get my name out there. I’ll look more interesting with a pretty girl with me,” He pointed his fork at Kiko, “That’s where you come in. You’ll wear a fancy dress have your hair and makeup done, add a few accessories and we’ll be the best looking couple in the room.”

                “What makes you think I’ll go with you?” Kiko was unenthusiastic about his demands, “It’s not like I know you, or really trust you. This could all be a ploy to get me killed or something.” She squinted her eyes at him as she finished her rice, “Besides, I’ll probably be working and after work I like to relax, so going to a high class,” Kiko started talking in a sarcastic tone as she took their plates and utensils to the sink, “fancy, schmoozing , job advancement opportunity doesn’t really appeal to my better nature. Besides I have Totoro to take care of, and last time I checked he’s permanent.” She started to clean the dishes.

                Kyuhyun joined Kiko in the kitchen leaning against the counter staring at her, “You do trust me, and by the time this event comes around you’ll be wanting to go with me.” He smiled, “I’m charming and you like that, it also helps that I’m handsome,” he watched Kiko’s ears turn red, “Your boss likes me so you’ll have the day off that day, and Totoro, he’ll be fine we’ll let him in, and set out food before go.  I can guarantee it. I have two months to prove it.”

                “Ha,” she laughed putting the last dish in the strainer, “You think you’ll still be here after your one month is up?”

                “I will, you have a big heart.” Kyuhyun walked out of the kitchenette grabbing his jacket off of the back of the chair Kiko sat in, “I have a few errands to run for Mr. Lachance, don’t miss me too much.” He smiled grabbing a black brief case that was leaning up against the left side of the couch.

                Kiko stuck her tongue out after the door clicked shut, “Like I'd miss you!” she huffed stopping across the room, and grabbing a pair of sandal wedges out of another box she had hidden under her bed, “I’ll just go out and take pictures of Pairs like I’ve been meaning to.” She snatched up a small digital camera she had hidden under her clothes in the dresser, “So when you come back you’ll be the one worrying and I can walk it all ‘Well this is my place I don’t have to answer to you!’ Acting like he owns the place.” She slammed the drawer shut rushing across the room grabbing her bag off of the table, “He’s so aggravating!” she snapped noticing the window still wide open. Kiko walked quickly over to them shutting and locking them before storming out of the apartment.

                Kiko felt less upset as she rode down the elevator, ‘What does he know? He’s just making assumptions right? I mean I guess it’s nice that I helped out a stray cat, but that doesn’t mean he’s one.’ She let out a small sigh getting off of the elevator, ‘I’m not going to let him ruin my day off!’ she thought clenching her fist, ‘Off to sight see.’ She smiled leaving her building.

                Kiko stopped at a small souveni