Authors Note: First ever attempt at a fan fiction, and first time writing anything but an essay in a loooong time. Anyway, due to college, I don't know how often I'll be able to update, but if demand is high enough, which I doubt it will be given this is my first work ever on this site, Ill try to get 2 chapters a week in. Anyway, please rate/review/whatever.
As usual, Mai rushed through the doors of Shibuya Psychic Research 15 minutes late, only to be greeted by a clearly exasperated narcissist waiting by the door of his office.
"You're late." he mentioned, barely holding back a growl. "For the third time this week. If this is to become a habit, there will be a serious deduction to your pay." he continued, glaring at the brunette whose eyes had begun to narrow.
"Like I've told you for the past 3 days, my college schedule for this semester has me ending classes later than usual. I can't help it if I'm late. And here I thought you weren't one for stupid remarks." she spat out, after having lost her temper, clearly infuriated with her boss / boyfriend.
He took a quick look at her and smirked. Truth was, he knew well that it was physically impossible for his assistant to be on time, given that the end of her college lecture was a mere 20 minutes before her scheduled start time at the office. His remarks held one simple purpose: to piss her off. You could say he was a masochist of sorts and enjoyed the challenge his girlfriend gave him when she got mad.
"Mai." he calmly said as he quickly approached her. He stopped right in front of her, taking a look at her face, which currently still displayed a hint of annoyance and slight confusion. He bent over and gave her a quick kiss. He found her irresistible when angry.
"Tea." he carried on before displaying another smirk as his girlfriend's expression, which had softened at his display of affection, hardened once more. At this sight, he quickly turned around and walked into his office.
"Idiot scientist" she muttered before following his orders and heading to the kitchen. As irritating as he was, she found him irresistible when he was being an ass.
Moments later, the door to Naru's office was kicked open, revealing a still steaming Mai unintelligibly muttering about tea goblins and narcissistic dolts. She threateningly made her way to his desk before slamming the cup down, splashing most of the contents in the cup all over the desk.
"Here is your god damn tea," she screamed, "and you're welcome! Stupid narcissist. I hope you choke on it!"
Naru concealed his smirk, already having thought of a snide comeback, something along the lines of 'great, now get me a straw so I can begin slurping the tea off of my desk,' but deferred from saying it, knowing very well that if he pushed her too far, he could forget about getting any of that for the next couple of days. Totally not worth it.
"By the way, we have a potential client coming in at 5, so make sure you're done with your tantrum by then. And inform Lin so he can start with the preparations for the interview." He told her in a surprisingly calm voice, as to not provoke her any further.
A 'hmph' was the only response he got from the girl before she closed the door to his office and made her way to her desk, deciding to take a few minutes before heading to Lin's office, to not be rude to him in her current rage. She lacked any form of self-control when angered.
A couple hours later, or 5 cups of tea later (Mai had begun to count the hours that had passed by while at work by measuring time in cups of tea, as Naru demanded for a fresh cup of tea every 20 minutes on the dot), a clearly agitated Naru paced furiously from within the depths of his office. 'Do all Japanese people display such tardiness, or am I just stuck with the bottom of the barrel in terms of punctuality?' he thought as his pace quickened.
Granted, the client had called in to inform them of his inevitable delay – something about some wild geese blocking the road in protest and refusing to move, but this was just unacceptable. He ought to decline the case just out of spite. Geese are quite vicious though... He certainly wouldn't want to be in the client's situation. He was terrified of geese due to an incident that happened when he was just a kid involving a particularly violent goose and the sausage that it was after, which Gene had graciously shoved down Naru's pants, culminating in disaster.
Just as he had silently began cursing his now defunct brother, the front door opened. He marched out of his office, determined to glare at the tardy client with so much venom that he would have no choice but to walk right out of the front door in fear. However, much to his disappointment, Mai had already escorted the client to his seat and offered him a beverage.
Sighing, he took his usual seat next to Lin, and waited for Mai to bring him his tea, which he desperately needed if he was to refrain from murdering the man seated in front of him.
Taking a sip of his tea, he regained his composure and began the interview. "Mr. Ehime, according to what you said on the phone, you claim that events of the paranormal nature have been occurring at your restaurant. Care to explain in more detail?"
"Of course. You see, 2 months ago, strange things started happening to the patrons at my fine establishment. For years, we have built a reputation of exceptional customer service and dedicated staff. However, recently we began getting complaints from every couple that ate at our restaurant." He took a sip of his tea. Naru asked him to continue.
" The men claimed that someone had spiked the drinks of their significant other. My restaurant is free of any alcoholic beverages, and given that I hand pick only the most trustworthy of people to work for me, I simply denied any such accusations and went on with my business." He continued as Mai looked at him in confusion.
" However, the other day, when dining with my wife at our restaurant, she too was affected. It was quite a mess. This made me realize that the complaint were legit. It also explained the irradical behaviour of some of our equipment, which I previously blamed on faulty wiring."
Naru closed his notebook shut with a thud, interrupting the man. "I'm afraid we will be turning down the case. You see, I only take cases which aren't absolutely ridiculous."
Mai glared at her boss, showing her disapproval at his unnecessary rudeness. Mr. Ehime frowned.
"That's disappointing. Thank you for hearing me out, though." He said before heading for the door, head hung low in defeat.
The SPR staff returned to their respective obligations, thinking nothing of the scene that had played out before them, all too used to Naru's bluntness.
Little did Naru know that the afflicted restaurant was none other than Greek Halls Taverna, a fine dining establishment that served European style cuisine, which just happened to be the restaurant he had reserved for his and Mai's first anniversary in three days' time.
Well, that's that. Hope you enjoyed it.