1 The Visitor

Iago Nikuma was about to head off to bed when he heard a knock at the door of his small apartment. "Who would be wanting to see me at this hour?" he mumbled, mildly irritated at that interruption. He opened the door to see an unfamiliar girl looking at him. She was slightly shorter than him and had long, wavy blonde hair as well as dazzling blue eyes. He couldn't tell what she was wearing due to how dark it was outside. "Uh hello" he said. "Why are you here? I don't think we know each other."

"I'm Rosaline. It's a pleasure to meet you." She replied smiling.

"Pleasure to meet you too. I'm Iago." he said slightly nervously. "Now Rosaline could you please explain why you're here?"

"Oh of course" she responded cheerfully. "I'm here to get a long overdue rest. I haven't had time to relax properly for days."

"But why do you want to relax in a strangers apartment? Said Iago, confused.

"Because my home is a long way from here and I have nowhere else to go."Rosaline replied, a hint of sadness had entered her voice. "It won't be a problem will it?"

Iago thought about for a few seconds and sighed "Well It really depends on how long you intend to stay."

"I'l be gone in the morning don't worry" she said reassuringly.

"Okay, I guess you can stay just until then." Iago replied.

"Oh thank you so much!" Rosaline said excitedly as she dashed into the house and made herself comfy on his sofa, wrapped up in a blanket. "This is great!" She cried.

"I'm glad your happy but it's been a long day" said Iago, already feeling worn out from Rosaline's hyperactive energy. "I'm gonna go to bed now so please keep it down."

"Whoops sorry about that." Said Rosaline lowering her voice. "Goodnight."

"Night" he said as he went into his bedroom and closed the door. He climbed into bed and quickly fell asleep whilst pondering over the slightly strange situation he'd ended up in.