A/N: Yoo, this is my first time to write this pairing, I'm usually writing Phoenix/Maya and Phoenix/Edgeworth platonic relationship. I hope it turns out well :3 Kayworth is my second OTP, I ship them since I finished AAI 2 games. Like my another story, 'Forgive My Sin', this story also inspired by true events that my dear friend experienced.

Hope you enjoy ! :3

October 8 th, 2026
Chief Prosecutor Office
18:00

Miles Edgeworth sighed, rubbing his forehead, and drank the tea. He felt very tired after a long day at his office. He looked at his cell phone occasionally while pouring and drinking his tea. A few moments later, his cell phone rang, and three messages received. Edgeworth took his cell phone and read the messages one by one. He read the first message from Phoenix Wright, his best friend since elementary school:

"Edgey, thanks for the invitation, but sorry I can't join. I've promised to Maya I will accompany her to buy a birthday gift for Pearls. Maybe next time, okay?"

Sigh, the Chief Prosecutor then read the second message, from his adopted sister, Franziska von Karma.

"Foolish little brother, you forget that I had promised to watch at the cinema with Lang? If you want to join us, just come here." Edgeworth smiled slightly and replied, "No, Franziska. Have fun with your boyfriend. Have a nice day. Send my regards to Lang." Yeah, he thinks it isn't a good idea if he join in his sister and her boyfriend's date. Maybe he even just going to watch the two of them kissing and hugging in the cinema. Edgeworth then opens the last message from Detective Gumshoe.

"Mr. Edgeworth, pal! Very nice if I could come, but Maggey were ill. Sorry, Mr. Edgeworth!"

Smiling a little, Edgeworth turn off his cell phone and immerse himself on the couch. For the first time in his life, he felt lonely. He was not the type to invite his friends for dinner. He just wants to refreshing, chat, and forget for a moment all of his burden and his pressure as a Chief Prosecutor in the city as big as Los Angeles. But he forgot, all of his friends now have a spouse. They have a love life outside of their work, not like him. Wright has engaged to Maya. Franziska has been dated with Lang for almost a year. Detective Gumshoe even has married to Maggey.

Ah, how stupid he is. Sure, they will pay more attention to their spouses than a dinner invitation from him. Could it be that after all of them getting married and have families, they will forget about him? He didn't know what it's like to be in a relationship. He never have a girlfriend before, even until now when he's already 34 years old. Of course, a lot of women try to seduce him, and try to catch his interest, but none of them interested him. Not because he is asexual or because he is a gay. Many people speculated that he is a gay and has feelings for Wright. But, no, he admitted in his heart that he loves Wright, but no more than a brother. He just doesn't understand love.

In times of loneliness like this, it might be very wonderful if you have a girlfriend ... Edgeworth sipped his tea again, frowning. Crud. What the hell is wrong with me? I'm a Chief Prosecutor, and I envied my friends who have a spouse? Edgeworth winced. Hell, Edgeworth, you're 34 years old and you have a mind like a 17 year old high school student?

Edgeworth snapped out of his reverie when he heard a knock at his office door. "Come in," he said shortly. A woman who seems in her 23-25 years old, with long dark gray hair straggling, and wearing a blazer and light brown pants step inside. Edgeworth didn't recognize this woman, but in his heart he admitted that this woman is gorgeous.

"Please sit down, Miss," said Edgeworth, trying as friendly as possible. "Is there anything I can help you?"

The woman did not answer immediately, she saw Edgeworth from head to toe. "Mr. Edgeworth, is getting older make your memories deteriorate, eh?" said the woman with amused, then giggled. Although he didn't heard that laugh for a few years, but Edgeworth still recognizes the laughter.

"Kay ...?!" He said nervously. "God, you're growing so fast, I really didn't recognize you! You're very different, Kay. Uh, how are you, Kay?"

"Very good, Mr. Edgeworth! I heard you are the Chief Prosecutor in LA right now. I'm not surprised. You deserve it." Kay replied cheerfully.

"Well, um, thanks, eh hehe. Ah, how many years since the last time we met?"

"8 years, Mr. Edgeworth! Can you believe it? Time passed so fast, huh? I'm 25 years old now, Mr. Edgeworth! And guess what, I just passed the bar exam!" said Kay again while showing prosecutor's badge on her chest with pride.

"Wow. I'm so glad to hear that, Kay," said Edgeworth clumsy. Somehow, he felt a strange sensation in his chest to see Kay again after many years. His heart like…pounding.

"And for that, I come to here, Mr. Edgeworth! I want…..I want you to be my mentor, and I would like to apply as your assistant! Well, of course, only if you want to and if you don't mind, of course.. I can't think of any other suitable prosecutor who can be my mentor," Kay said with a rush.

Having an assistant and became Kay's mentor? Well, he thinks it's not a bad idea. Kay will help him, he won't feel lonely in the office again, he can help Kay fulfill her dream to follow her late father's footsteps, Byrne Faraday. He already knew Kay for a very long time, and he believes Kay won't let him down. Edgeworth smiled, then replied, "All right, Kay. Welcome to my office."

A month has passed since Kay came to his office and became his assistant. As he had guessed, Kay helped him very much and not let him down. Kay also a very fast learner, so Edgeworth sure this girl will be a great prosecutor someday.

The more time passes, the more Edgeworth close to Kay. They did everything together. They sort the case files together, investigating the crime scene together, and also working as a team together in the court. When Kay handles cases, Edgeworth acting as her co-council. He was very proud to see Kay's progress that so rapidly day by day. Because Kay and Edgeworth always do everything together and seemed inseparable, reappear rumors that they are dating.

One day, Edgeworth came early to his office. He felt unwell and his head always feels dizzy in a sudden lately. But he ignores it, because he thought this is just due to stress of his job. He then brews the tea as he usually did, sipping his tea, began to read the case files piled on the table, but he couldn't concentrate. He felt more dazed than before. His eyes then turned to the newspaper lying on the couch. He then read the newspaper. He almost spits his tea while reading the news about him and Kay.

Kay Faraday and Chief Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth are dating?

Kay Faraday, 25, and Chief Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth, 34 years old, reportedly dating. This is justified by the Chief Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth's closest friend, Phoenix Wright (34 years old) who will marry his fiancée soon, Maya Fey. Here are excerpts of our interview when meeting with Mr. Wright in Courthouse Lobby.

"Yes, Edgeworth and Kay are dating. Although they never admit, or at least, not yet admitted it. Kay is Edgeworth's assistant and student since a few months ago, and they always did everything together. If I look, Edgeworth almost never takes his eyes off from Kay. And, since Kay became his assistant, Edgeworth smile more often now. He's not as cold as him in the past. As his good friend, of course I am very happy, he finally found the right woman to fill his heart."

Edgeworth stop reading, sipping his tea faster, and vowed to kill Wright if he meet him. Damn media people who don't have a life. Harass the private lives of others like this. He muttered in disgust. He reread the words spoken by Wright.

If I look, Edgeworth almost never takes his eyes off from Kay.

Edgeworth's brows furrowed deeper and deeper. Is that true? I never takes my eyes off from Kay? Damn you, Wright. Why do you pay attention to me until such detail? But Edgeworth admitted, he did feel very happy every time Kay was nearby him. The happy feeling that he'd never felt before Kay became his assistant.

Did I finally fall in love, after 34 years I am in this world? Have I really fallen in love with Kay Faraday?

Edgeworth winced again, and shook his head. No. It's certainly no more than a sense of pride of a mentor to his students. Moreover ... Kay 9 years younger than me!

"Morning, Mr. Edgeworth!" says Kay cheerful. Edgeworth did not answer.

That damn feeling again. Why do my heart palpitations just because she calls my name?

"Hellooooo? Earth to Mr. Edgeworth? Are you okay? You're so pale, Mr. Edgeworth ... are you sick?" asked Kay while pressing Edgeworth's forehead with her palm.

Gulp. Edgeworth swallowed. His heart beat faster. Is this girl didn't realize her body very close to me right now?

"Mr. Edgeworth! Gee, you're burning up, you're really sick! Do you want me to drive you home, Mr. Edgeworth?" said Kay again with worry tone.

"No, Kay, I'm fine, really," said Edgeworth, and after he finished speaking, he coughed very loud. The cough were harsh and dry, making Kay increasingly frantic.

"No, Mr. Edgeworth! You're not fine. Lie down on the couch, Mr. Edgeworth. I'll be right back, I'm going to the pharmacy," said Kay. But Edgeworth held Kay's hands. For a few seconds, there was an awkward silence between them. Edgeworth then withdraws his hands from Kay's hands, and said awkwardly, "Sorry Kay, I mean, you don't need to bother, eh..."

Kay, blushing, replied, "It's okay, Mr. Edgeworth. Wait here, I won't be long," muttered Kay clumsy and out of the office with half running.

Foolish Fool, Edgeworth. You're a foolish fool. What the hell am I thinking, held her hands just like that? She looks very uncomfortable.

Damn it.

Have I really fallen in love with a woman who I have known since she was 10 years old?

Fool.

Why I can't understand my own feelings?

I need an answer. To whom I should ask?

Wright? No. He will tease me to death.

Franziska? No. She will hit me with a whip and say how stupid I am that I can't understand my own feelings.

Ah. Of course. Lang. He won't tease me and he will give me good advice.

The office door burst open again, made Edgeworth jump. Kay has returned from pharmacy, bring some medicine packs and compresses.

"Lie down, Mr. Edgeworth," said Kay. Edgeworth didn't answer anything and lie on the couch. Kay then began to compress his forehead. Edgeworth swallows several times. Kay's face so close to him while she compress his forehead. Make Edgeworth difficult to concentrate. Jesus Christ, did she realize she's in a very intimate position right now?

After done compress Edgeworth, Kay pours cough medicine and feeding Edgeworth the medicine.

"How are you feeling now, Mr. Edgeworth?"

"Much better, Kay. Thank you." answer Edgeworth with gratitude.

"Ah, it's nothing, Mr. Edgeworth. I think you'd better go home now, Mr. Edgeworth! Take a break. Let me handle all the work today."

Edgeworth nodded, stood up slowly, and intends to give Kay a thank you kiss on the cheek. At first he hesitant to do it, but heck, she deserves it. She helps him a lot in these last few months. A thank you kiss on the cheek, it's all he could do to Kay after she helps him so much. Edgeworth feels his heart will jump out from his chest. He tilted his head, his lips almost touching Kay's cheek. Kay, who were clearing the drug package scattered on the table, turned around quickly. As a result, by accident, Edgeworth's lips and her lips touching each other for a few seconds. Edgeworth glares, and step back. While Kay gasped.

"Kay ...! Really, I didn't mean ... .I accidentally ... .I ... I ..." said Edgeworth stumbling. Before he could continue, Kay stood up and slapped his cheek. Then she angrily shouted, "Do you think what kind of woman am I, Mr. Edgeworth?!" Then Kay ran out and slammed the office door.

"LANG!" shouted Edgeworth upset. "I came here because I wanted to confide to you and not to hear you laughing at me constantly!"

"Sorry, Edgey-boy," Lang said as he sipped his drink, still laughing. "But, Jesus Christ! You're 34 years old, and you are a Chief Prosecutor, Edgey-boy! And you're acting like a 17 year old high school student!"

"I told you, I didn't do it on purpose! I just want to give her a thank you kiss on the cheek, and then she turned around, and, and ... "

Lang rubbed his eyes. "Edgey-boy. Admit it. Admit it with honesty. You fell in love with Miss Faraday, isn't it?"

"That's why I want to talk to you, Lang! Honestly, I don't understand." said Edgeworth, while scratching his nose.

"Hmph. You don't understand with your own feelings, okay. Now, answer my questions. Honestly. What do you feel when Miss Faraday nearby you?"

"My heart pounding. And well ... I don't know, but I really love to look at her face."

"Have you ever felt like that to another woman? You've worked with many women before, isn't it?"

Edgeworth frowned, then shook his head. "No."

Lang snapped his fingers. "100%, Edgey-boy. You fell in love with Miss Faraday. Because that's what I feel to your sister Franziska before we were dating."

Edgeworth raised his eyebrows. "But, Lang! Kay 9 years younger than me! I knew her since she was 10 years old, don't you think this is….wrong? You could say I'm a pedhopile?"

"Gosh, Edgey-boy. Of course not. Mr. Wright and Miss Fey also have an age gap almost the same as both of you. So, what are you waiting for, Edgey-boy? Express your feelings towards Miss Faraday."

"What?" said Edgeworth. "Lang, she slapped me because I accidentally kissed her lips for a few seconds. If I told her I fell in love with her, she'll throw me into an elevator!"

Lang laughed again. "Heh, heh, heh, heh. Gosh, Chief Prosecutor asked me to teach about love, hffft. You want answers, right? Don't be a coward, Edgey-boy! I think Miss Faraday loves you too!"

After his conversation with Lang, Edgeworth falls into deep thinking in his home. He wants to make sure. He guess Lang is right. Even when he's in his home, he can't throw Kay out of his mind. He still thinks about Kay. Who the hell am I kidding? He never thinks a lot of one person except his late father like this.

So, he really fall in love with Kay. But what if she's not feel the same way to him? What if she fall in love with another man? He remembers when he idly asked Kay if she has boyfriend. And the answer is no. Well, she's a single woman. But that doesn't mean she will return his feelings. She's young, energetic, smart, and..beautiful. And I'm old. I don't even know how to communicate well.

What will I feel if she interested with another man?

Broken heart?

He never feel that way. He's the man who married with his job. He feels of broken heart if criminals go free. Not because an unrequited love.

He rolled in his bed, and close his eyes. The first thing appears in his mind after he close his eyes is Kay's face, and Kay's smile, that he liked so much. But what if that smile belong to another man eventually, not him?

Love hurts.

Christ. So this is how it feels to hold your feeling for someone who you doesn't even know whether she love you or not. I think I will apologize to Wright for laughs at him when he cries a lot after see Maya holding another man's hands.

Thank goodness, Wright can't read my mind right now.

I need an answer. I have to know. And I must know.

Kay now standing at Edgeworth's front desk. Edgeworth busy typing on his laptop, completely unaware of her arrival until Kay cleared her throat. Edgeworth looked away from his laptop and looked at Kay deeply.

"Morning, Mr. Edgeworth," Kay said quietly.

"Hello, Kay, good morning too," said Edgeworth in a very low voice too, then turned back toward his laptop.

"About yesterday...I sincerely apologize, Mr. Edgeworth. I ... I was surprised once you suddenly kissed me like that, I lost control, and I know you didn't mean it, I know you won't do it on purpose, I know you're not that kind of man, I… I ... If you want to fire me, it's completely okay, Mr. Edgeworth! But really, I hope you'll forgive me for my rude attitude!"

Edgeworth smiled and got up from his chair.

"It's okay, Kay. I can understand. I would have done the same thing if I were you," Edgeworth said softly, and then he took a step forward so the distance where he and Kay stood became closer. His whole body shaking and his heart beating faster. He opened his mouth, then closed his mouth again.

Don't be a coward, Edgeworth! You're a Chief Prosecutor, and you even have no courage to express your feelings to the girl who nine years younger than you? Lame!

"Mr. Edgeworth?" asked Kay worried. "Are you sick again?" Kay's feeling became increasingly uneasy as Edgeworth goes one step further, making their bodies nearly touching.

"Kay," said Edgeworth, trying desperately to consolidate his voice, "I….. I…want to say something to you. I…I… like you." Gee, so cheesy, Mr. Chief Prosecutor! You should say you love her!

Kay looked at Edgeworth with confusion. What did Mr. Edgeworth mean? Why Edgeworth suddenly says it? He never spoke or acted like this before!

"Uh ... thanks, Mr. Edgeworth. I'm happy if there is one person who like me, well, I tried hard to be a good person to make people like me," said Kay, and laughing awkwardly.

That's not what I mean! Way to go, Miles Edgeworth!

"Uh ... That's not what I mean, Kay. I like you not because you're a good person… I like you because…." Edgeworth swallowed. Just spit it out, Edgeworth! "Because I'm in love with you."

Silence for a few moments. Kay stared at Edgeworth in disbelief. Is it a dream? Chief Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth, the most handsome prosecutor in the United States, never interested in any woman, says that he fell in love with her? Kay raised her hand and slapped her cheeks several times.

Ouch. It really hurts. This is not a dream.

She also fell in love with Edgeworth since she worked with Edgeworth and became Edgeworth's disciples. But never, in her craziest mind, that Edgeworth will fall in love with her too. Outside there, there are so many beautiful women are certainly much more appropriate for the Chief Prosecutor! Actually, what Edgeworth see through her?

Kay looked at Edgeworth, who now looked down at his shoes, and his face turns red. He can't be serious, right? Kay waits until Edgeworth raises his head, back cold as usual, and said that he just make a joke as a punishment for Kay because she slapped him. She waited and waited, and Edgeworth still bowed his head.

He's really serious?!

"Prove it," said Kay short. Edgeworth looked up quickly.

"What are you suggesting, Kay?" asked Edgeworth nervously.

"Prove it that you really love me. Give me the evidence, Chief Prosecutor." Kay replied with a wink, make Edgeworth felt his heart sank up to his feet. Edgeworth swallowed. He swore he nearly died right there.

Come on, Miles Edgeworth! You're not going to leave a case unresolved, isn't it?

"I have strong evidence, Miss Faraday."

Edgeworth then jumped forward, cocked his head, and locked his mouth with Kay's mouth. Kay kissed back, Edgeworth's lips tasted like a mix between the tea and a sweet sugar, and she really liked it.

Edgeworth never kissed a woman before. Kiss he had ever felt was a kiss from Wendy Oldbag who was drunk, and he doesn't want to remember one of the most horrible thing that ever happened in his life after the DL-6 event. According to him, Kay is a professional kisser. They continued kissing hungrily, until finally stopped for air.

Kay giggled. "Gosh, Mr. Edgeworth, for a Chief Prosecutor who admired by many people, you're really a bad kisser."

Edgeworth cheeks flushed instantly. "I've never kissed a woman before, Kay. And, will you stop calling me Mr. Edgeworth? How many women who call their boyfriend mister?"

Kay giggled again, and said, "Okay, then, Miles."

They both then kissed again before being startled by the sound of the flash and the sound of 'click' from outside the office window. Startled, they both stopped kissing and looked toward the window. Some journalists took pictures of them from outside the window, and one of the reporters shouted, "What I told you! They both are dating! Chief Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth finally found love too!"

"And I think the Chief Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth is an asexual."

"Well, I thought he is a gay."

Edgeworth snorted. "Even in my own office, I could not have any privacy. I'm so sorry, Kay."

"Heh, heh, heh, Miles. I don't care. And I don't mind."

Then the two of them kissing again after the reporters left. Kay pinches her arm several times to make sure once again that this isn't a dream. But a reality. A wonderful reality.

But, she isn't aware, this wonderful reality will turn into a bitter reality later.

Three months have passed since Edgeworth and Kay officially dating. They became one of the most popular couple in Los Angeles and in America, just like a pair of Hollywood celebrities. Many people happy with their relationship, but many are not happy and envy with their relationship too. Almost every day, if Kay takes a walk around the city with Edgeworth, Kay must receive cynical looks from Edgeworth's fan girl who thought she isn't pretty enough and didn't deserve to have Edgeworth. But Kay did not care. She loves Edgeworth. And Edgeworth loves her. Edgeworth not the type of boyfriend who always said 'I love you' or give flowers and chocolates all the time, but he's a very attentive and nice boyfriend. And it's more than enough for Kay.

Her friends, like Maya, Phoenix, Lang, Franziska, also very happy with their relationship. They never fight, and always understand each other. Phoenix and Franziska endlessly advised to Kay to take care of Edgeworth well, and Kay vowed she won't disappoint them. Since the loss of her father, Byrne Faraday, who died in court, Kay never felt such a perfect life. A great career, make more than enough money, have such a loving and handsome boyfriend. Ah, she never even dreamed of a beautiful and perfect life like this.

However, one day, the day on Edgeworth's birthday, her perfect life was changed upside down.

"Okay, Miles, this is the last file you have to sign. After that, we can go home and celebrate your birthday!" Kay said as she put some files onto Edgeworth's work desk. Edgeworth doesn't reply. His back to Kay, and his body trembling so violently.

"Miles?" Kay called softly. This time Edgeworth turned around his chair, and he clutched his chest tightly.

"K-kay ... M-my c-chest. I-it hurts.," Edgeworth answer weakly. Then suddenly, his knees bent, and he fell from his chair.

"MILES!" shouted Kay in panic, then she knelt beside Edgeworth. She raised Edgeworth's head carefully into her lap to prevent Edgeworth's head crack with the floor. Edgeworth gritted his teeth, clutching his chest tighter. "Ahn -!" said Edgeworth again.

For a moment, Kay's mind became empty and she didn't know what to do. She could only cry as she looked at her lover cry in pain while clutching his chest on her lap.

Call an ambulance, idiot! whispered a voice in her head.

Correct. Kay frantically groped her pocket, and she remembered that she put her cell phone inside her bag. Cursed softly, Kay raised Edgeworth's head carefully and ran to get her bag.

"Miles, honey, hang on, I'll call an ambulance, please, hang on!" shouted Kay. She pulled out her phone and pressed 911 number quickly. No answer. Kay tried several times, still no answer. In desperation, she finally called Phoenix.

"MR WRIIIIGHTTT ! MR. WRIGHTTTTTTTT!" Kay cried uncontrollably.

"Kay?! Kay, what is it? Are you okay?!"

"Please come to Miles office now, Mr. Wright, he clutched his chest and almost fainted, I beg for your help, I called an ambulance and no answer ... "

"All right, Kay. Stay calm, okay? I'll be there soon."

Kay hung up and ran back towards Edgeworth. Edgeworth' s face very pale now, and the rest of his face covered in a cold sweat. Kay stroking Edgeworth's hair, tears running down her cheeks and her tears fell down on Edgeworth's face.

"Help is coming soon, Miles, I beg you, hang on.. please… you'll be fine…" sobbed Kay. Shortly afterward, Edgeworth fell unconscious on Kay's lap.

"MILES!" shouted Kay, and she shake Edgeworth's body harshly. "MILES!"

To be continued ...