"That's rough," Hayley murmured with a hint of genuine sympathy and made her remember just how slightly better off she was compared to this raven-haired man. As they continued to weave through the streets and alleys, she began to feel more comfortable around his presence. A thought crossed her mind as they finally moved closer to her destination.

[i]I might be kicking myself for this...[/i]

"Hey, since you have no idea where you live, instead of having to look for shelter," Hayley paused, trying to calm her own mind down, before continuing, "why don't you stay with me tonight? I have a place of my own. It ain't a five-star hotel, but it's liveable... most of the time."