Silent understanding
„Hattori! "
„What!?"
„Tell me again…" Conan looked over his shoulder to make sure everyone was still occupied with the inspection of the crime scene, „…do you really think I don't realize you are following me? "
Heiji's face froze within seconds while his cheeks started to redden slightly.
"Oi, Kudo…can't I just visit a friend? Thought you might have a new case and need some help…"
The deep blue eyes of the boy were shining with amusement.
"Of course. You're just helping…" Heiji, who was getting more agitated by second, punched him lightly in the shoulder.
"Shut up! What do you think about the case… -"I already told you. And you agreed."
The Osaka Detective let out a sigh. "If I'm not needed, I will go…" he said but stopped in his tracks as a little hand suddenly grabbed his wrist.
"Don't stop." Heiji immediately kneeled down to look in Shinichi's eyes again. His friend's expression was serious.
"What?" he asked.
"Don't stop following me. You…" Conan looked to the ground making his friend even more worried. "…you are helping. More than you know. Sometimes…"
Shinichi felt the weight of Heiji's hand on his shoulder steadying him somehow. "I know." He gently ran his hand over his friend's back. "Always."