Theme: Birth
Another year had passed since the day Shinichi had left her at the Tropical Land. Ever since then, she hadn't properly seen her best friend (and secret love) properly. Their meeting was always hasty and short.
She missed him terribly.
A heavy sigh escaped her lips.
"What's wrong Ran-neechan?"
That childish voice penetrated in her mind, startling her.
"Conan-kun! You startled me!" Ran exclaimed, putting a slender hand over her chest where her heart beats wildly.
"Did something bad happen? Did someone hurt you? You looked really sad."
His voice was innocent, but his eyes bore to her like he was deciphering her thoughts. And she can't help but to notice the flame that seemed to flicker in his eyes when he asked if someone had hurt her. Despite his age, Conan-kun really cared for her deeply.
A smile bloomed on her face.
That boy, he was really sweet, caring and protective in his subtle ways.
Like Shinichi.
Ran picked up little Conan-kun and hug him fiercely.
"Ran-! Ran-neechan! What's happening to you? What's wrong?" the boy inquired, clearly bothered with the inconsistency of her mood. Nonetheless, a very red blush appeared on his cheeks.
"Oh nothing!" she said in a sing-song voice while rubbing her cheek in to Conan's burning one. "I just remembered that this is the day we met! The day you came into my life! We can say that today is your birthday!"
Conan stiffened but Ran didn't notice. She just kept cuddling her young charge.
"Ran-neechan! You're suffocating me!" he cried.
But Ran didn't hear him. Instead, she keeps doing her assault to his adoptive little brother who was now as red as a tomato.
And Ran was very grateful that despite Shinichi's absence, Conan-kun was there to keep her sane.
