Avera's pov

 I have decided that I should write down everything that's been running through my head in the past month since I've been here, however I feel far to girly and cliche to begin this with the oh so famous "Dear Diary", so from now on I will simply begin with...hi. A bit over complicated right? xp. But on to the show!

I remember how first coming here I was so... I guess you could say guarded, maybe withdrawn, but ever since the house started filling up with it's other residence, I've been feeling more at home, dunno why, maybe because some of them are so friendly to me. I didn't realize just how many people could fit in one house, even one of this size. There are like...16 people here so far and they just keep coming. OH MY GAWD! Yesterday Amber pulled me aside and told me something that made me so happy, my tail has been wagging ever since! I probably should've figured it out though...tbh:/ For about two weeks Ash has been acting kinda funny, he's been doing things like opening doors for me, putting his hand on my shoulder, etc...and for the first time in years, it doesn't terrify me! Simple things like a hand on my shoulder or heaven forbid, a hug, cause me to shut down or freak out.....it doesn't with him...I haven't been this comfortable with another person since I met Chase.....but then again...look how that ended up. But Ash feels...different, and I can't forget what he did for me, if he hadn't showed up....Chase never was fond of the word "no". I remember when we became friends last year he was so sweet, a complete gentleman, and soon enough he had convinced me to move in, just as friends; he was uncomfortable with me on the streets. But not long after that we began to have feelings for each other...it didn't end well. He was a good friend...but he wanted things I couldn't give. Ash hasn't even made a pass for that. I trust him...but I'm really trying not to....

I closed the red Dell lap top Ash had given me after I hit save. I had no clue what to do to ease my boredom, but the sound of loud explosions and someone screaming "No! Master Chief!" was becoming more and more intriguing. I stood from my desk and wandered down these now familiar halls. Sounds of Hikari giggling with Yami, Amber and Lyren talking about a night away from everyone, and again, loud explosions and Nova trying to stop Veskaron from breaking their Xbox. I liked Nova well enough, he was intelligent, cool headed, he loved to learn new things but in a way did seem mildly nosy...'cause I'm totally not>:3. Sometimes I could feel him watching me, like he was studying me or something; Ash told me not to stress it. Then there was Brook, his shado- I mean student. Always by his side either listening to him explain how the world works, or seeing how deep she could shove her nose into a psychology book. They seemed around the same age, maybe a few years apart, but still legal adults. I peaked in the room to see Nova stratigizing his plan of attack in Call OF Duty, Veskaron rage quitting and going to his room, and Brook, on the couch, nose in her psych book.

"You know that if you do that they're just going to flank you right?" she asked Nova as she glanced up at the screen.

"Not if i-SEE?" he had apparently trapped them in a corner, glitching and stuck in a wall. 

"...That is so cheesy" she smirked as she went back to her book. 

"There is nothing wrong with out smarting the game" he defended.

"I will never understand that game" I said as I stepped into view.

"Ah hello little Avera" he greeted calmly.

"Not little" I mumbled, causing him to raise an eye brow.

"Anyway, do either of you know where Ash went? He's been gone all day" I sighed

Brook shook her head sympathetically.

"He probably just went for a walk in the woods" Nova shrugged

"All day?"

"Maybe he got lost?" Brook seemed slightly worried

"Most likely...he'll make it back though" Nova remained calm.

"Always does" Brook reclined back on the couch.

I left the two and headed to the forest, Jezzy was out there, but I had come to learn when daylight was out she was typically okay. Before I headed out I grabbed two coats, one for me and then one for Jezzy, who I knew wouldn't have bothered to grab one before she left at dawn.

My high-tops crunched the snow under my feet as I pushed myself deeper into the woods. The wind was mild, but still sunk through my black trench coat. How can Ash stand this dressed the way he is? I could here Jezzy singing gently from under a tree.

"Little snow flakes. Darling children.

When the dawn breaks, come back home.

Only happy when I'm with him.

But let me freeze if I'm alone."

It was always sad to find her, simply because every time I did she seemed less and less alive. It was as if she truly meant what she sung.

"Jezzy....." I approached slowly as to not scare her.

"Please.....just go inside Avera" her eyes stayed focused on the ground, her voice was soft and almost had a child-like quality to it.

"No..." I placed the thick cameo coat  around her bare shoulders.

"Do you know where Ash is?" I asked as she hesitantly pulled the coat tighter around her.

"......Yes.....He'll meet you on the path back home" 

"Thanks Jezzy" I turned to head back.

"Avera..." I turned back to her.

"...Please....call me Jojo..."

I stopped for a moment, then nodded my head before leaving.

Jojo was right. As I trudged through the snow, now up to my mid calf, I heard a single twig snap, before this ass hole scared the hell out of me. His ass jumped out of a near by oak tree and landed next to me. Much to my embarrassment, I fell into an attack position and snarled.

"Down girl" Ash teased as I relaxed, chuckling. 

"Oh hush" I snapped.

He simply look at me, a small smile on his lips.

"Okay little pup let's just head back to the house" He said as he took my hand and led me towards the house.

 I couldn't help but stare at our hands as he pulled me along. Here I was in a coat, tights under skinny jeans, long sleeves and a warm beanie, freezing my ass off; and he was half naked! He wore white skinny jeans, and a half shirt, but when he held my hand it seemed so warm. 

"So...what are you doing out here anyway?" I asked as a cold wind blew through me, causing me to shiver.

He looked at me sympathetically before he spoke.

"...Just thinking about something" He stopped walking.

"What kind of something?" I looked up at him.

"Just...how to do something I'm a bit scared to do" 

I shivered as another gust of wind blew through me. He looked at me for a second.

"Come here" He said as he pulled me closer to him, moving inside my coat with me. Immediately I could feel his warmth start to sink through the on setting hypothermia. 

"I...thanks" I tried to hide the blush on my face.

"No problem pup...it's just..." He seemed to get lost in thought.

"Just what?" 

He moved his hand from around my waist and placed it on my face, I tried to ignore just how much my heart rate had escalated. It seemed like the longest time that we just stared at each other, both seeming to shy to move, but his eyes began to close and then I felt his lips on my mine. My eyes couldn't shut at first, too shocked. But soon enough I felt myself kissing back, warm, content....home.