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Winter-Rae: Hello all I hope you all enjoyed the first chapter!! I would like to thank the 34 people who hit on the story..if you read it I hoped you liked it…even if you didn’t review that’s okay I’m over it now *sniff sniff*
Robert: Yeah right she’s crying by the way.
Winter-Rae: No I’m not. Leave me alone.
Johnny: So emotional.
Winter-Rae: I hate you both
Garland: Come on don’t cry.
Winter-Rae: GARLAND!!!! I LOVE YOU!!! *runs and hugs Garland*
Garland: She would also like to thank her ONE reviewer Liah. She’s glad you reviewed and hopes you like the next chapter.
Winter-Rae: Thanks Garland you are the best.
Robert: Don’t forget to read and review.
Winter-Rae: You and Johnny get out of here. You both aren’t in this chapter anyway.


Title: Unknown (the contest is still in effect see first chapter for details)
Summary: See Ch 1
Disclaimer: See Ch 1
Pairings: Garland/Akiera(OC), Mariah/Emily, Brooklyn/Mystel
Warnings: nothing too big in this chapter.

Chapter 2

“Damnit, Akiera let’s go or we’ll be late,” the pink haired neko-jin called from the doorway.
“Shhhh, I’m coming. You wake Garland up and I’ll smack you,” came the hushed reply. Akiera gathered the rest of her work things. The blonde haired, blue eyed girl then ran back to her bed. Her boyfriend was currently in a deep sleep. His long silver hair had once again come out of the usual ponytail he kept it in. She kissed his forehead gently.
“Akiera,” he whispered.
“Sorry babe, I’m leaving now. I’ll see you later,” she told him.
“Okay. Have a good night,” he claimed her lips in another kiss.
“You too, bye,” she turned to leave the room.
“Love you,” Garland said before rolling over to go back to sleep.
“Love you too Garland,” she replied. Akiera shut the door and hurried over to her roommate/workmate, Mariah.
“Finally, Brooklyn’s gonna freak if we’re late,” Mariah said.
“Sorry I had to say goodbye,” Akiera replied. Mariah rolled her eyes. The two of them left the apartment and began walking to Roses, the strip joint where they both worked. The two girls had been friends since they were little girls. Mariah would often stay over at Akiera’s house because she was afraid of her parents. The two of them were drunks and would often beat Mariah and lock her in her room for hours. Akiera’s parents would always welcome the girl in their home anytime. So Mariah pretty much lived with them. When Akiera’s parents died when they were twelve, instead of going to Mariah’s house or even worse a foster home, the two of them ran away to start working. The two girls had taken to looking out for one another. At 13 they had met their current boss, Brooklyn. He had bright orange hair and beautiful green eyes, he offered them work at Roses, which he owned. The two girls jumped at the chance of working with one another.

FLASHBACK
“So Mariah and Akiera since you are not old enough to strip or bartend I can start you off as waitresses and you can work your way up form there,” Brooklyn said.
“Can you find us a place to live,” Akiera asked.
“Fully furnished,” Mariah added.
Brooklyn laughed, “Sure thing girls, I always make sure my girls are taken care of. Just leave it to me.”
“Okay when do we start?” Akiera asked.
“Excellent, how about tonight? 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.” he said.
“Seven hours, that’s not bad,” Mariah stated.
“What’s the pay like?” Akiera asked.
“Akiera!” Mariah hissed and elbowed her friend. They didn’t want to lose this opportunity. Brooklyn might have been young, 20 at the time, but he seemed a lot better then their last boss. Who was a pervert and currently rotting in jail.
Brooklyn smiled.
“Ten bucks an hour and then there’s your tips. You both are cute so you’ll be getting lots.” He then added, “why, so interested, Akiera?”
“I need to save up to find someone,” the blonde replied.
“Really? Who?” Brooklyn asked.
“My brothers,” she replied.
END FLASHBACK

“I can’t believe that we’ve been working with Brooklyn for nearly six years,” Mariah said. Roses, was only 3 blocks from their place so they walked it.
“Yeah I know. It’s been pretty great,” Akiera said.
“How’s the ‘Find my brothers fund’?” Mariah teased, “I still think that’s how we got the jobs. You pulled Brooklyn in with your story.” Akiera smiled.
“I wasn’t trying to pull him anywhere. I just told him the truth. I just want to find my brothers.” She said.
“Yeah I know, but how do you expect to convince them when you find them?” Mariah asked.
“Not sure, even if I just find them to know they are alright it’ll be enough,” Akiera replied. The girls continued their walk, they crossed the street to Roses and noticed two girls, no older then they were, working the corner.
“Damn. Hookers. Brooklyn won’t like that,” Akiera pointed out.
“No kidding, gives the bar a bad rep. We should probably tell him and Crusher,” Mariah suggested. The two entered the bar and were greeted by Crusher. He was the bouncer. He was huge, dark and strong but a really nice guy.
“Hey girls,” he pulled them both into a hug.
“Hey Crush, what’s up?” Mariah asked.
“Not a lot, we’re opening soon and Brooklyn’s not to happy about the scene outside,” he reported. Just then Brooklyn came out of the back office with a police officer.
“Just get them off this block!” the orange haired man stated angrily, “I’ll have 2 of my best girls give you a free dance.”
“Sure thing Brooklyn,” the officer said. The other 3 grinned, they knew this cop, his name was Rei. He was a regular and often would do favors for Brooklyn so he could get a free dance once in a while. He was a nice looking guy; long black hair, always in a while wrap, and a lean muscular body. Like Mariah, he was a neko-jin but the two had no relation.
“Thank you,” Brooklyn sighed. Rei left the bar and Brooklyn looked at his 3 employees.
“It’s about time you got here,” he sounded slightly annoyed.
“My fault Brooklyn, I was saying goodbye to Garland,” Akiera offered.
“Don’t worry. I’m just stressed. First the hookers and Mystel and I are in a bit of an argument,” Brooklyn rubbed his temples. Mystel was Brooklyn’s boyfriend. He had long blonde hair, done up in a braid. He was nicely tanned, mostly due to the fact that he was Egyptian. He also had clear, crystal eyes. However he was very close to Brooklyn and therefore got emotional very easily.
“What happened?” Mariah asked.
“Some ass was flirting with me and he took it the wrong way, you know how he is,” Brooklyn described.
“Don’t worry Brooklyn, he’ll come around,” Mariah said.
“I hope so. How about the 2 of you and your significant others?” he asked with a slight grin.
“Emily’s just fine, she’s coming to pick us up tonight,” Mariah said, beaming. Whenever she mentioned her ginger haired girlfriend Mariah got all bubbly. They had been together for nearly 3 years. They met when Emily’s drug dealer boss came to ask Brooklyn for a favor and had been inseparable ever since. Emily wasn’t a pusher she was more like a secretary. She kept track of deals and of people who owed. Mariah didn’t really approve but she supported Emily and made her promise that no drugs would ever enter their house. Emily, of course, agreed.
“Glad to hear it Mariah,” Brooklyn smiled, “and Garland,” he finished turning to Akiera.
“He’s doing well, working too hard, but you know how he is,” Akiera smiled as she thought of her lover. They had been together nearly a year, it was Brooklyn and Mystel who had hooked them up. The three of then had been friends for years; Brooklyn who was now 26, Mystel who was 24 and Garland who had just turned 22; they grew up together like the girls and were all very close.
“Yes he always did,” Brooklyn grinned
“Two jobs are way too much for him. I wish he would quit one of them,” Akiera said. Garland worked as a martial arts instructor during the week and taught a dance class most weekends. Both were physically demanding but he loved them both.
“There’re gone now Brooklyn,” Rei called. He returned, after he chased off the hookers, to tell the owner.
“Thanks a lot, you sticking around?” Brooklyn asked.
“Not tonight thanks anyway,” Rei replied as he left.
“Well let’s get to working,” Brooklyn said clapping his hands together. Crusher returned to the door to await the first arrivals, Akiera and Mariah changed into their outfits and Brooklyn stood behind the bar. He preferred to know what was happening in his place.


Winter-Rae: Alright guys there it is. Probably a bit dry but I have to give you the background info instead of just throwing characters in there. So we have met the second sibling Akiera, she’s pretty cool and you’ll see her again later on.
Mariah: Nice job
Winter-Rae: Really?
Bryan: Of course.
Winter-Rae: OMFG!!! BRYAN!!! *runs to him like a crazy girl and hugs him*
Bryan: Shit
Winter-Rae: Mine. I love you Bryan.
Garland: What about me?? *pouts*
Winter-Rae: I love you both!!! *pulls Garland into the hug too*
Winter-Rae: Wait a minute (to Bryan) you’re early. You come in next chapter!! Why do you guys do this??
Bryan: Ummm I wanted to see you??
Winter-Rae: *sighs and snuggles*
Bryan: Don’t forget to review.