Author's Note: Hello sexy people! This is my first ever full-length Ace Attorney fanfic, so please do let me know if you have any suggestions, comments, etc.! I intend for this story to be several chapters long and don't want to rush things, because I'm hoping to keep the characters as in-character as possible. I plan to update this every few days, so do bear with me. Thanks for all your support!

Chapter 1 - Phoenix Stares at Edgeworth's Cravat

"I'm pleased to declare the defendant, Jamie Bakerie, NOT GUILTY," the judge sounded his gavel against the polished wood. "I don't know how you managed to do it again, Mr. Wright. You really have been on a roll recently!"

"Actually, I don't know how I managed to do it either!" Phoenix rubbed the back of his neck and let out a nervous laugh. From across the courtroom, a sullen Miles Edgeworth rolled his eyes.

"And speaking of rolls… Mr. Bakerie, I could do with one of those cinnamon rolls now. Actually I wouldn't mind a sugar roll, but I'm afraid of getting sugar stuck in my beard…" the judge continued, stroking his beard thoughtfully.

"Err, yes, yes, Your Honour, of course!" the old gentleman replied. He reached under his apron and pulled out a cinnamon roll as if by magic. He tossed it to the judge.

"Ooh, how very nutritious!" the judge munched loudly. "Alright, court dismissed!"

Phoenix hurriedly packed up his belonging and took a quick glance at the empty space beside him which used to be occupied by a certain bouncy, burger munching, spirit medium. He sighed. As much as he was enjoying his sudden bit of recent success with court cases, he wished Maya was with him. And Pearls too. Unfortunately, those two were still busy training at Kurain, and would only be back the following summer.

As Phoenix wandered aimlessly through the Defendant's Lobby, he couldn't help but wonder if Maya was doing alright. After the traumatic experience of discovering the truth behind her mother's death a few months back, she had put up a strong front, mainly for Pearls' sake. But still, he knew she wasn't completely alright. She didn't have time to grieve. The poor girl. First Mia, and then her mother. Phoenix sighed as he dragged his feet across the marble flooring.

"Wright," a voice startled him.

"Edgeworth! Oh… err... hi! Err, good job back there by the way!" Phoenix mumbled.

"I lost," replied Edgeworth.

"Oh, err, yes, but still… good job anyway…" Phoenix stuttered. Bloody Edgeworth. Why does he have to make things so awkward all the time, Phoenix thought.

"Thank you. You were good as well. You won, obviously," Edgeworth said as he stared at the wall beside him as if it was the most interesting thing in the world.

"Oh… ha ha… thanks…," Phoenix rubbed the back of his neck.

An awkward, uncomfortable silence floated between them, and in order to avoid having to stare at Edgeworth's face, Phoenix somehow decided that staring at his cravat was a better idea.

"Wright."

Phoenix glanced up at him, "Err, yes?"

"Stop staring at my cravat."

"Oh. Ah, yes. Okay, no problem."

Edgeworth let out a dramatic sigh which made Phoenix feel about an inch tall. "Stop mumbling. It's very uncharacteristic of an attorney to behave in such a way."

Phoenix grinned sheepishly. "Oh, err, yes okay." Grr, bloody Edgeworth.

Edgeworth returned his glance to the wall once again before continuing, "Would you like to accompany me for a meal?"

"WHAT?" Phoenix gasped.

"What? Is it so difficult to believe that the Demon Prosecutor eats too?" Edgeworth shot back, annoyed.

"No, no… I mean yes…" Phoenix blabbered.

Edgeworth immediately spun around angrily and began walking away hurriedly. After Phoenix had realised how stupid he had just sounded, he chased after Edgeworth.

"Hey, Edgeworth, wait! I was just…"

Edgeworth turned around, eyes narrowed.

"I meant, to say… no, I know you eat…" Phoenix began and quickly continued before Edgeworth had a chance to roll his eyes again. "I was just sorta shocked that you want to go hang out with me, that's all! But yes, sure, let's go! I could eat a cow!"

"Good. I hope you mean that figuratively."

"Err... come again?" Phoenix frowned.

Edgeworth shrugged then motioned for Phoenix to follow him to the carpark.