Define Normal... ((Kai/Nahrin))

[Lizzy the Fluff Master]

As my ship came into land on Earth, I gathered together my siblings, and we prepared to disembark. It had taken some begging, but I'd finally talked my parents into letting me and my siblings go on a three week long vacation to Earth, and I planned to enjoy every second of it.

When we entered a large city called New York City, I checked into a very expensive hotel called the Plaza. There, I unpacked our bags, and went out to explore the city.

[Neko Scot]

"Fuck!"

I scowled half-heartedly at my computer screen, mentally damning every single one of my University teachers to hell. On the last week of my course, they decide to give everyone a major essay to do? In my mind, I imagined myself beating them all with a bat.

Another curse slipped from my lips. Unfortunately, my swearing attracted the attention of my overly strict foster mother.

"Nahrin!"

I cringed. "Yes, Paula?"

"That is not appropriate language in this household!"

"Sorry!" I returned cheerfully. "Listen, I'm just going out to the library, 'kay?"

I heard her begin to lecture about how late it was before tuning her out, grabbing my coursework and shoving it in the nearest bagpack. Her lecture turned into a rant, and as I passed her on the stairs without a glance it turned into a one-person shouting match. The second I slammed the door behind me I shouldered the bag and started walking, humming the tune to Blood on the Dancefloor's 'Candyland'.

...Sticky like a lollie
Blow me 'til I pop
You can sample all my flavors
At my candyshop!

I was getting so into the song I wasn't concentrating on where i was. And thanks to my amazing inability to hum and watch where I was going, I ended up walking right into someone. We collided and stumbled back; me rubbing my chin while the stranger blinked in suprise.

His hair caught my attention first. Underneath his navy cap was shaggy black hair that caught the light and appeared blue. Blue eyes flashed up to mine even as I stuttered out an apology, cursing the butterflies that erupted in my stomach as he looked at me.

[Lizzy the Fluff Master]

"It's okay. No harm done. I'm Kai. Hey, I was wondering, can you help me out? I'm new to town, and was wondering where a good place to eat is near my hotel. I'm staying at the Plaza."

[Neko Scot]

My mind went to the major essay I needed to do before I made my decision. "Sure." I agreed easily. "You good with pizza? I'm not made of gold; being a uni student and all." I flash a wide grin. "Kai? That's an unusual name."

[Lizzy the Fluff Master]

"I don't know what pizza is, seeing as I've never been to your country before, but I'm always willing to try something new."

[Neko Scot]

I gave Kai a weird look. "Never had pizza? As in ever? Man, you haven't lived. Where are you from anyway?"

I started walking again, leading him down the street to the nearest Pizza Hut. "You here on holiday?"

[Lizzy the Fluff Master]

"Yeah... I'm on holiday." I smiled down at the boy, then realized something. "I don't know your name..."

[Neko Scot]

Blood rushed to my cheeks. "Oops. Forgot to introduce myself, huh?" I ducked my head and kept my eyes to the front in my effort to hide my embarassement.

"It's Nahrin. Nahrin Thorn. Pretty strange name, but hey. That's what the post-it on my blanket said."

A thought struck me just as we turned into a busy street. "So you're on holiday? From where?"

I listened carefully for his answer, aware that he'd already avoided that question before. Not that I was dirty on him for it; he might be holidaying from some trauma. Although you couldn't tell he was upset by looking at him....

[Lizzy the Fluff Master]

Before I even thought about it, I answered the truth. "Mentsiquar." The second I realized what I'd said, my hands flew to my mouth, and I turned and fled.

[Neko Scot]

I started. "Hey - hey wait!"

All thoughts of pizza and university essays fly out of my head. The second the word 'Mentsiquar' passed his lips his eyes widened and then he ran off, into the busy crowds. Without thinking my legs moved and I was after him; determination in every step.

I couldn't pinpoint it exactly, but it was important I didn't lose him. I couldn't shake the feeling off, even when I tried to rationalize his bahaviour. So I just shrugged and continued racing after him; cursing my decision to wear loose converse.

"Kai! Wait!"

[Lizzy the Fluff Master]

I heard Nahrin running after me and calling my name, but I ignored him. I knew I was going to screw this up.

[Neko Scot]

In the crowds of busy peak hour on New York pavements, I lost him. Eventually I stopped and leant against the wall, watching his navy cap disapear into around a far away building. Groaning, I heaved myself off the concrete and headed towards my original destination, the library.

Despite my attempts to convince myself that what he'd done was rude, and that he wasn't good looking, it didn't work.

Damn him.

[Lizzy the Fluff Master]

Once I was safely in the Plaza, I slid to the floor, face in my hands. As I wallowed I realized something; Nahrin was my mate. After a few moments, my younger sister came up to me.

"What's wrong, Kai? You seem sad."

"I screwed up. I met my one and only, and I screwed up."

"Then, go find him! If he's your mate, you'll be able to find him." She was right! The pain in my chest was pulling me towards him. I jumped up, hugged her, and raced towards where I knew Nahrin was.

[Neko Scot]

I kicked the opposite chair moodily; hating the fact it was completely deserted in the library. There was no one to glare at or even brush rudely past. Groaning, I lay my head down on my essay (when I say essay I mean only the introduction) and closed my eyes.

I felt strangely hurt by Kai's dismissal. I'm a freindly person; I don't tend to make enemies. But the way he'd ran off...it well and truly hurt me.

Urgh. Figures the one and only guy I find good looking as well as nice is a psycho.

I unknowingly fell asleep pondering this fact, still sitting at a Library desk.

[Lizzy the Fluff Master]

When I arrived at the building Nahrin was in, I gasped. The building was a huge concrete stucture, styled to look ancient. A pair of stone lions guarded the front steps, which led to three sets of double doors. I climbed the stairs, and entered the building. It's a library! There were sets of bookcases everywhere, covering every wall. It was an impressive sight to say the least. But, the building was empty. I looked all over, and soon found Nahrin sleeping at a desk. I gently shook him, trying to wake him up.