Hey, so as the title suggests this is a collection of pairings that aren't included in the official manga, purely imagination because some character would make cute couples... and because I really need this okay :D starting with Kir and Shuichi. Hope you enjoy :)

Summary: Kir did something horrible, and who else she got to tell but Akai.

It was a little past midnight, Shuichi stood in front of the bathroom mirror brushing his teeth. His lids were heavy from sleepiness but the mystery book he was reading was too thrilling that he couldn't stop reading.

Despite the sleepiness, Akai stood there longer than he had to, staring at his reflection. It was one of the rare times he looked in the mirror and found his real face, that face with the sharp features and the dark circled green eyes with the piercing look. Sometimes, he felt like he'd forgotten the details to it, and it sure did scare him.

His last expectation –at that time, was for the door to be knocked. Green eyes grew wide in surprise almost dismissing what was just heard as imagination, but the door was knocked again, this time more violently.

Shuichi quickly put on the wig and glasses that were placed on the Countertop, he then rushed downstairs without getting time to apply the powder that usually covers his oddly attractive dark circles.

The person knocking was very insisting and with every second passing, his knocks got louder.

Finally reaching the front door, Akai took a deep breath moving his hand slowly towards the doorknob, thinking that these could be his last seconds of life, that he can just open the door to receive a bullet to the head. He checked the gun in his sweatpants one last time, concealed it with his shirt then opened the door.

It was Kir! Shuichi's brows took a trip up his forehead.

"What took you so long?" she asked nervously, then went on without waiting for an answer "can I come in?"

"Umm… yeah" Shuichi answered, taking a step back and allowing her to step inside.

He's never seen Rena ever since she pretended to kill him that day on Reiha pass. And except for the short, straight to the point, few messages she sent him, there was no communication between them. So having her show up at his doorstep past midnight was confusing for Akai who wasn't sure whether he should act as himself, or continue acting as Subaru. For all he knows, she could be sent by Gin who's watching everything from some hidden camera she has on.

Kir finally turned to face him and with the lights inside, Shuichi was able to distinguish her features. Her blue eyes were open wide sending an anxious gaze towards him, her hands were out of control, shaking in an odd trembling rhythm as small drops of cold sweat ran down her face that looked drained from color.

"Is everything okay, Miss?" he finally broke the silence, deciding to go on as Subaru.

"Nobody knows I'm here. Don't worry, I made sure no one follows me"

Examining her with a look from where he stood, Shuichi thought that if Gin did send her, Kir wouldn't possibly say such thing to mislead him and encourage him to show his true identity. So she really did come alone.

"Did something happen?"

"I want out, I-I want to get out of the organization" she took in a shaky breath then continued "but then my father… his death would be for nothing! I Can't leave now c-can't I? I'm gonna have to-"

"Hey… hey" Shuichi repeated, finally dragging her attention from the internal thoughts she was blurting out loud "calm down, you want to come inside?" he gently asked pointing at the kitchen.

Kir nodded, following his path to the kitchen where she took a seat on one of the stools. The agent buried her face in her hand for a second before looking up again at Akai who took a seat next to her.

"Did something happen, kir?"

"Don't call me that!" she suddenly yelled "My name is Hondou… I'm not Kir"

"Okay, Hondou san" Shuichi continued calmly "did someone hurt you?"

Kir shook her head moving her gaze away, that's when Shuichi stood from his seat and moved to the fridge taking out the milk "then why the sudden decision?"

"It's because…" she hesitated for a while before continuing " because I'm tired, having to battle them from the inside is different from what other agents do, it's exhausting… I-I can't sleep, I can't feel safe, not even for a little while... I'm not even allowed to talk about it to anyone… Not even my brother…Do you know how hard it is to live without having anyone close? Anyone, to listen to you? To know who you truly are?"

Proceeding to place the cup of milk he'd filed in the microwave, Shuichi turned to face her "I know. That feeling of being constantly on the verge of death, it's nerve-wracking! But then these people need to stop, and it's our duty to ensure that happens. Otherwise, why would we choose this path in the first place?"

"I didn't choose! I was just following my father's steps to protect him… But I failed"

"You didn't fail, you did what you had to do"

Kir moved her gaze away spacing out to the nostalgic memory of her father.

"Your father died for a good cause, you should be proud of him just as I'm sure he is proud of you now" his deep voice interrupted her thoughts, Rena lifted her eyes to look at him again.

"He can't be proud of me! I ruined his plans and caused his death"

"No, you didn't! It's the organization that caused his death. And he is proud of you because what you did back then, and what you're still doing know requires strength, a lot of it that not everyone can handle…I'm not sure I can handle it myself"

"But, didn't you infiltrate the organization before?"

"Yeah, but it was different" Shuichi said, reaching for the wig and glasses and taking them off.

"How?"

He sighed turning to the microwave again, he took out the warm milk pouring it in another cup filled with cocoa and sugar and started blending everything thoughtlessly "back then I had a friend whom I could meet every day, and he'd always made everything better… Sometimes, I even forgot that I was infiltrating a criminal organization, everything was just okay with him around"

"Oh, you mean the girl you dated? I heard them talking about her once"

Shuichi nodded, sliding the cup of hot chocolate he'd made to Kir.

"Hot chocolate!" she said with a weak smile, she's always loved it and seeing the state she was in, she didn't even realize he was making her a cup.

"A cup of hot chocolate makes everything better" Shuichi mumbled with his face suddenly reflecting the gloominess of the weather outside. She was a friend who'd always brought him comfort back then, but ever since she died, her mention only brought him pain.

"I'm sorry for your loss" Kir said right after taking a long sip of her cup.

"I'm sorry for your loss too"

"Give me a mug," she said, feeling a bit guilty for bringing him down. Shuichi looked at her in surprise "you seem like a person who needs to make everything better, so give me a mug and let's share this"

"Does it taste that bad?"

She grinned "it tastes perfect"

After sharing the hot chocolate and some random conversations, Akai suggested they move to the living room where the temporary painkilling effect of the hot chocolate was abolished. Soon as they passed the corridor that led to the main door, Kir remembered why she came here. And once inside the living room, she started "It was really nice talking to you today… I haven't felt this safe ever since my father was alive! …I don't wanna go back there Shuichi, but I want to get his revenge"

"You can leave to the US if you want, I promise I will get your father revenge. We both have the same enemy after all"

Kir shook her head "I have to stay and help. I won't rest while infiltrating, but I'm sure that I won't rest if I give up either… it's like there's nothing I can do to help"

"Maybe you just need a leave"

"I can't take a leave you know. What can I possibly tell them? They already suspect me for everything I do, I need to keep working" She sighed as she went on contradicting herself once again "but I'm tired!"

"It's all going to be over. You just need to be strong for a bit more," Shuichi thought for a moment before continuing "Do you know Bourbon?"

"Yeah, I see him sometimes, he shows up whenever vermouth comes"

"He's a PSB"

"What!"

"Yeah, he's a good guy, so now you know that you have a friend and that you're not alone there. And whenever you feel scared, be sure that he's going to be there to provide you with protection"

"You sure you're not making this up?"

"Its true, I swear"

Her blue eyes met his greens, it was too late and she was supposed to leave but she didn't want to. She didn't want to take her eyes away from his. she felt like The connection had to be held and that if it broke, she will lose every feeling of safety "Do you know why I really came here?" Kir asked, voice breaking mid-sentence.

"Why?"

"It's because I killed a five years old girl this morning" tears started bursting from her eyes, warm and salty, invading her pink cheeks like water from a dam "she was on her way to school and, and Gin ordered me to… and I just did"

Not knowing what to say, Akai took a step forward encircling her with his arms. He gently patted her back before moving his hand to cup the back of her head, running his fingers through her dark curly hair.

"It's not your fault, you did what you had to do" he softly said. It's what he'd always said to reassure himself whenever guilt started pestering him from the similar acts he committed when he was infiltrating. It never worked on him, nevertheless he continued "you did it to protect your position, and that position will get you information that'll help break them thus preventing such things from happening... What you did today will save tens of five year olds in the future"

"I had to do horrible things Shuichi" Kir sobbed with her face buried in his wide chest.

"I know, I know" he whispered. Akai didn't know what to say, he was going through her same problem and he couldn't find any medicine to ease his guilt. Still, he managed to mumble what everyone else tells him in such times "once we break them, this will be all over, and everything will be okay"

Both agents stood in the middle of the living room supporting each other with a hug that none of them knew how long it lasted. By the time they pulled away, Kir's tears were fully dry.

"Thank you for today" she softly said, reaching for her purse on the sofa "I feel better… and sorry for invading your house in the middle of the night"

"Anytime" Shuichi's lips quirked slightly at the sides.

Proceeding to the main door, Kir stopped there, stealing a last look at her only friend, at the man who had to risk his life to ensure she lives, and the only person that managed to send her a feeling of safety.

"About the leave thing!" Shuichi started "what about you spend the night here. I'll watch over you so you can be sure that they won't hurt you. And you can sleep well. Consider it a one day off"

With a grin on her face, Kir took a step to where he was standing "thanks" she whispered before she found herself standing on her tiptoes, printing her lips on his. Her good-looking tall savior's hand swept down to press against the small of her back. It felt like a perfect leave to her, a leave to a whole other universe, one she wished it never ends. That's when Shuichi pulled back painting, hands on her shoulders pushing her away. She could've sworn she saw a glimmer of guilt in his green eyes.

"C'mon, I'll get you something to wear" he said.

Despite her disappointment, Kir smiled weakly as she followed him upstairs. Guess he's not over that "friend" yet, she thought to herself.

I really hope you liked this you guys. I'm thinking about writing about Bourbon and Vermouth the next time, or maybe Shinichi and Sera, or Heiji and Ran... AAAh couple overload :D

Feel free to lemme know if you have any couple in mind.^^