A friendly welcome.

"Welcome its so nice to finally meet you!" A tall and slender woman greets you as the door opens.

The woman has a yellow shirt and blue shorts. You could see the outlines of her black bra through the shirt and sweat.

The day had been rather hot so you don't make a fuss given how you're just as sweaty.

You noticed a hint of cinnamon in the air as she hugs passionately. "My name is Claire and I'll be the host while you stay here for the semester."

You smile and say thanks again.

"No, the pleasure is all mine. This is the first time we've ever had a uhh, May-luh in our small town."

You correct her on the pronunciation.

"See what I mean? I can't even pronounce it right, silly ol' me." She laughs and gives you a playful touch on the shoulder.

You ask where you'll be able to put your things and she lets you into the house. The living is spacious with a couch in the middle and the television on the wall. The walls have portraits of her family. One photo catches your eyes: its of Claire with two women beside her. The one in the center looks to be your age and the orher closer to Claire's age. Next to Claire is another woman in a business suit with blonde hair. The youngest of the three had a joggers outfit with black hair.

"Oh that's my family you'll be staying with too. My wife Lisa is out working, and my daughter Laura will be home soon after coming back from the gym. She's the same age as you if I'm not mistaken."

You ask how the daughters hair color isn't like Claires nor Lisas.

"Adopted from the neighbors May and Penny, the couple next door."

You tried to hide a confused expressed but to no avail it shows. She laughs.

"It's because in this town, one can adopt other children if the parents can't provide or other circumstances. There's plenty of things you don't know here but your guide Claire will give 110% to help you out."

You say thanks as you do.

Claire shows you around the house: restroom with a large bathtub big enough for three people arguably, a dining room, kitchen, living room, Claire and Lisa's room, Laura's room and finally your room. Outside had a nice garden with a fense up on the front and the backyard had a pool.

You never felt so lucky in your life.

"And that's the tour!" Claire said with a smile. "If there's anything you need, feel free to ask: everyone here will do anything to make you happy. You are a guest here.".

You nod.

"Or if there's anything that makes you uncomfortable just tell whoever is making you uncomfortable what to do fix. They'll do what you want to make amends. Plenty of culture shock, I know."

Your mind races to a number of requests.