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Genre:

Romance/Friendship.

A/N

Well, I know I was not supposed to begin a new fic. unless I end up 'Better Late than Never' but anyway here is another one for Ai/Conan-Shin/Shih pairings.

Obscure Love

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Chapter 1

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Shiho's POV

I have never seen Kudou in this state before. He seems too feeble and literally, a living dead walking around. His face is so bony as though he hadn't eaten for a decade. He reminds me of famine. All these changes has happened to him since that date between him and... Mouri-san.

Anyhow, I stabbed my heart with thousands of knifes and gave him his demanded antidote after the Black Organization was thoroughly brought down. I can't explain the feeling when it was defeated but it was something I rarely feel. It is a feeling of lightness as though a great load was pulled away from my shoulders. Nevertheless, my tentative relief was crashed into many pieces at the thought of him. With the downfall of the Black Organization, there's nothing I can do but give him the cure. It will not be fair if I do not. I will just be too selfish. My stinging relationship with Kudou remained as it is. I accepted the fact that watching his happy face is something I can't sacrifice for my own happiness despite the detail that enfolds his happiness with Mouri-san. I will always love him not only as a close friend but more. I decided that I can still be his best friend and supporter if it will leave me by his side.

Returning back to the astounding facts, Kudou is not Kudou anymore. He is obviously not himself.. not the one I've known my whole life. He seems too broken and dejected as though he was shattered into pieces. It hurts me so much watching him in this critical condition. I tried many times to ask him what's wrong with him but he always just replies with his expected answer like 'I'm fine' 'It's nothing' and every thing akin of that with his trademark faint smile which teared my heart into pieces.

The question kept resonating in my mind trying to find a good answer 'What happened to him?'

'What happened to you, Kudo?' I have never seen him in this state even when we were at the points of the Syndicate's guns and when we were on the run. Through many difficulties we've been through together I didn't see him in this state. He was always cohesive with those determined orbs of his.

'Is it about to Mouri-san?' My heart twinged at the thought. Yes, she is the only one who has this extreme effect on his turnings.

You will not keep it from me Kudou. I will find out and get you back. It disgusts me seeing you in this state. Really!

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1:15 A.M.

Shinichi's eyes were still gazing at the Sherlock Holmes novel before him 'Study In Scarlet' which he had already read about six times before. He was looking at the pages...? Yes... Reading it...? No...

Sighing again for the fifth time along this time, he closed the book wearily and placed his hand on his chin staring blankly ahead. 'I've never felt so bored like this ever.'

He left the library and ascended the stairs heading to his bedroom upstairs. As he reached his room and switched on the lights. The place felt oddly bleak and sombre to him. Since so long time he was never alone. Always surrounded either by Ran while he was still Conan or the Detective Boys or... Haibar— No... Miyano.

Collapsing on his cozy bed, Shinichi closed his eyes recalling back the image of the strawberry blonde girl with her icy eyes then suddenly the image turned to be a strawberry blonde yet a teenager one not a kid anymore. Her turquoise-colored eyes filled in with concern and anxiety. She cared about him. He could see it in her gaze.

"Haibara..." He found himself calling her while he was actually alone in his mansion.

'I should tell her. She is my friend after all'

'I can not sleep here!' Shinichi got out of his bed abruptly when sleep didn't slip within his eyes after half an hour of tossing and turning in his bed. He found himself getting out of his mansion heading towards Hakase residence.

Getting to the back door of the house, Shinichi got onto his tips cautiously trying not to make a single sound to wake anybody or disturb them. After Shinichi had closed the door behind him, he narrowed his eyes getting it used to the dim-lighted basement.

"I don't know how Haibara managed to work in this dreary place!" Shinichi said in an almost audible tone.

As Shinichi ascended the stairs, he opened the door of the basement swiftly careful not to make a sound. But before he could get his leg into the house, he found a hand grabbing his hand behind his back and putting her other arm around his neck ready to suffocate him. He couldn't see the face but he recognized the voice which said sternly, "Who are you? And what are you doing here?"

He couldn't help but stifle a chuckle. The person holding him was confused... not until he.. No ... She recognized him too.

"Really.. you almost broke my arm... Calm down!" Shinichi said in between his chuckles.

Shiho stared at him confusedly and crossed her arms against her chest, "Kudo! What are you doing here now?" she asked him stressing the word now.

Realizing his odd behavior, Shinichi scratched the back of his head embarrassingly.

"Err.. I... You know... I couldn't sleep... So..Umm" he stammered, avoiding her penetrating gaze not knowing if his excuse was really this lame.

"Oh.. Your arm is dislocated. I'm sorry." Shiho looked at his arm.

Shinichi stared back at her, 'What the... She is saying sorry for that! I'm the one she should blame'

"Nah... You ar—Ouch!" he couldn't complete his words as he found her pushing his arm hardly which caused a severe pain crossing it.

"What the.. What have you done?" he cried out.

"If it's not obvious, I put your arm back to its place... if you don't mind." she informed then left him to the living room leaving him staring at her amazed. 'Wow, she really knows what to do.'

"Oi... Miyano... Wait!" Shinichi yelled back at her. Shiho turned to him with an infuriated face and yelled at him back but in a whispers, "Are you insane? Hakase is asleep!"

"Oops! Sorry" he grinned sheepishly and looked at her embarrassingly... It was the first time to realize how she looked like. She was in her sleeping clothes; an over-sized shirt and shorts. He hid his blushing face as much as he could.

Shiho lied on the couch setting in the living room, closing her eyes smoothly as though she was trying to sleep. Shinichi lied on the other couch as well gazing at her comfy position.

"So why haven't you slept till now?" he spoke out of the blue in spite of her closed eyes. Shiho opened her eyes and took a glimpse of him. "Just thinking... You?"

"Thinking about what?" he asked in curiosity. He wanted to know what Miyano would think about in the middle of the night.

"Everything.." As usual, he didn't answer her question. She finally gave up.

"Mmm.." An eerie silence surrounded them. However, neither of them got into sleep.

"I want to tell you some thing, Ha—Miyano." he spoke suddenly, sitting upright.

"What?" Shiho didn't open her eyes waiting for his reply.

"Me and Ran... We... broke up." Shiho opened her eyes abruptly turning to him.

"What?" she erected in her seat and looked upon his eyes. She saw a glint of sadness.

'So that's why he was so depressed.'

Shiho flinched as pain overwhelmed her heart when she knew the reason beneath his dejected eyes.

"I'm sorry for that." she said.

"Yea.. me too." Shiho lowered her gaze then pushed the words neatly, "Do you mind telling me why?"

Shinichi looked at her surprisingly, "Sure. You are my friend... my best friend" then smiled sadly. "She said that she waited for me enough time and I didn't ask about her when she needed me the most and..." he paused for a second causing Shiho to look through his eyes. She saw it... She saw that feeling on her eyes whenever she thought about his love for Ran. "... And she said that she found already the real love of her life hoping that we still remain friends."

Shinichi sighed as he closed his eyes as the reminiscence of his conversation with Ran... His first childhood crush was brought back.

Shiho looked at him compassionately. She hated seeing him like this.

"I'm very sorry, Kudou." Shiho said as her bangs covered her teary eyes.

"What are you apologizing for?" Shinichi opened his eyes confusedly as he furrowed his brows looking at her.

"If it wasn't for me... You would have been happy with.. her."

Shinichi looked at her in awe and blurted, "What are you talking about?..."

"Of course not. It's not like that! You know what happened happened and you have nothing to do with it. You were forced to do what you've done.."

"Come on, Miyano.. Stop blaming everything on yourself!" he said sincerely.

"Thanks." Shiho looked at him back, her eyes shining brightly.

"For what?" Shinichi asked perplexedly as Shiho rested back to her comfy position setting her arms behind her head. She smiled her rare smile and shut her eyes softly.

"You've relieved me from my burden."

"I am glad." Shinichi grinned at the scene of her lovely smile and lied back like her not noticing that he has totally forgot the painful topic they were talking about.

Realization hit him as he found the couch a very small one as his legs were hanging in the air while Shiho lied herself at the larger one.

"Oi... Miyano.. Can we exchange positions? You are taking the larger one!"

"No!"

"Not fair!"

"Let me think again?"

"Yes?"

"No." Shinichi frowned then couldn't help but smile at the sound of her cute chuckles.

Maybe continued, maybe not.. Depends on your reviews.

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