After they gathered their gears, they started singing, what I’m guessing is the ‘welcoming AKZ sister song’, then later gathered in groups to gossip about me. Yes, I’m that certain, because they’re not hiding it, raising their voices when I come their way, saying things like:

“Is she really going to stay with us?"

“Look at her hair, what king of haircut is that?"

"Where in the world did she buy those clothes?"

"Gawd. Look at her shoes, uglies."

“Is she even a girl?”

Blah.blah.blah.

Whatever you say, ladies. All I care about is that there’s a roof under my head and I will not be sleeping on the streets tonight.

“Here’s you.” The leader stopped and motioned for me to enter the room. There are two beds, so I’m guessing I have a roommate.

“Thanks. This is cool.” I said to her, while looking at my new room. It’s not that big, just big enough for two, I guess. And of course, it’s also pink, just like everything else in this house.

“Yes. And Sulli, your roommate, you’ll love her, she’s so... friendly. Last year she did this-oh wait no that wasn't her, Oh right one time she-wait that wasn't her either. Whatever. The important thing is she is just so.... she’s just… great.” She said the last part less enthusiastically then left.

“What’s with that?”  I blurted as I lay on my bed. I would like to arrange my things but it takes so much effort, you know, so I lie there for a while when the door opened.

“Hey, pirates! Argh!” A girl greeted in the worst pirate voice I ever heard. Wow. She is t-a-l-l. I thought I would be the tallest here, but I guess I am wrong.

“What do you think of that? I have been practicing