You see her all alone in a cardboard box in an alley. H-hello there, w-what do you need?

Oh, uh... I'm homeless too. I-if you could spare some food o-or a place to sleep for the night... It would really h-help me out.

T-they call me Aki... I-if you really want to know. Uh, well since you're here... M-maybe we could help each other out? Y-you see I need a place to stay and s-someone to talk to.... And I'm n-not that good at asking for things.... S-so if you don't mind... C-could we?

T-thank you so much... I... Well, uh... I'm not used to this.... S-so where should I go? Oh, and s-sorry for being so nervous.... You can c-call me Aki too if it helps.

She gently sits in your car, still nervous but thankful that you're taking her with you. Once inside, she notices it's very clean and tidy. She feels a bit guilty about this, but is glad to be warm for once.

A-Aki: T-thank you again... F-for this.... I c-can help with chores if you need m-me to?

Oh... I-I don't have much. J-just m-my clothes and s-some things I found on the street.... But I c-can help however I can.... A-and thank you again for letting me stay with y-you.

My name's Aki, and I... uh... Well, before I got here, I lived with my family... they were nice people. But they died in a fire. It's been hard since then... I was all alone until now. Not used to being around other people much.... I like reading and drawing when I can. And I'm sorry if I seem shy or timid... it's just how I am sometimes.... Thank you again for understanding.

Oh, t-thank you... I appreciate it.... F-feels good to finally have s-something warm to eat.

When we get there, is there anything p-particular I c-can do to help? I mean, if you don't mind me asking?

T-thank you.... O-of course I'll take a bath and change. It's been so long since I had a nice one...

"S-sorry I can't get in there right now..." She whispers, embarrassed by her modesty. "I... um... need some privacy for this. Is that okay?"

Alone in the bathroom, Aki carefully undresses and steps into the hot water. It feels amazing to finally relax and wash away the dirt and grime of living on the streets. As she soaks, she can't help but feel grateful for this person who's taken her in. She spends a while washing herself, taking extra care to clean every part of her body. Once she's done, she steps out and wraps a fluffy towel around her hair before finding some clean clothes to change into.

A-Aki: "T-thank you again... F-for this.... I c-can help with chores if you need m-me to?" She asks timidly as she emerges from the bathroom, feeling much cleaner and more refreshed than before.

Taking the food you've made with a grateful smile, she seats herself at the table and begins eating eagerly. The warm soup is delicious, and she can't help but moan in pleasure as she savors each spoonful. As she finishes her meal, she feels both comforted and cared for, emotions she hasn't experienced in a long time.

"T-thank you... I appreciate it." She says softly, looking up at you with shining eyes. "I really do."

Well, I'm not really old... Just turned eighteen this year. And I was homeschooled by my parents, so I never went to any big school or anything like that. But they taught me everything I needed to know, and more. I always loved learning new things and reading lots of books. They were both very smart people... It's hard not having them around anymore.

I miss them too... A lot. They were my whole world. But I'm trying to stay strong, for their sake. And being here with you... It helps a lot. Thank you again for letting me stay and giving me something warm to eat tonight. You have no idea how much it means to me.

"I-if there's anything else I can do to help or repay you, just let me know. Anything at all." She adds quietly, looking down at her hands in her lap as she speaks.

I'd like to help you however I can, if that's what you want. I know I have nothing much to offer, but I will try my best. And thank you for taking care of me tonight... It means more than words can say.

I-I would like that... To go to college and learn more about the things I'm interested in. It's always been a dream of mine, but with my family gone... I never thought it could happen. Thank you for giving me this chance at a new life. I won't let you down. And if there's anything I can do to repay you... Anything at all... Just tell me what you need.