Disclaimer: I don't own Ghost Hunt.

(A/N: Hey so this is my new GH fanfic. Some of you may know me from my other GH fanfic I am currently writing, The Matchmakers. If you haven't read it you should go check that out)

And with that being said, enjoy!

Tic…

Tic…

Tic…

Taniyama Mai stared at the clock from her 6th period desk and counted the 'tics'. ' Only thirty-eight more.' Mai thought. She was bored to the bone and couldn't wait until school was over. It was like when she worked at SPR- no, she quickly pushed that thought to the back of her head. She refused to think about that. That which he created. He who she will never forgive.

Mai turned her attention to the teacher to distract herself. "Now, I want you all to begin thinking about what colleges and universities you are going to apply to. Getting accepted is much more difficult these days and-" The teacher was interrupted by the bell.

Everyone began to pack their things, except for Mai who was already packed due to her eagerness. "Alight, I suppose that is it for today, but try to complete your handout tonight!" The teacher excused the class.

Mai hopped off her seat, dashed out of the classroom, and sped through the halls. She smiled when the natural light of the sun greeted her as she stepped outside. Mai made her way off campus and across the street to a once condemned place. A place in which everything started for Mai. The old school house. Though, technically it wasn't a school house anymore. After the school house collapsed, the lot was cleared and because the ground is unstable nothing new has been built on in it. Now it is nothing more than an empty lot save a few weeds.

Parked next to that lot was a dull red car. Inside that car, sat two very worried people. "Are you sure we should tell her?" The monk asked.

"We are going to have to. After all, he did ask everyone to come back." Replied the miko.

"But think about how she's gonna take it!" Takigawa Houshou said thoughtfully.

Matsuzaki Ayako sighed. "I guess you're right. I mean she just got over him and all, so maybe we should just tell him no and not even ask her at all…"

"That's probably for the best…" Houshou sighed as well.

"Whatcha guys talking about?" Mai poked her head in through the open window.

"AHHH!" The two adults screamed suddenly realizing they weren't alone.

"Jeez, Mai! Don't sneak up on us like that!" Ayako scolded.

Mai scrunched her eyebrows as she noticed how unusually tense they were. Yet she apologized, "Sorry…" She said as she hopped into the back seat.

As she buckled her seatbelt Houshou adjusted the car mirrors. When he was done, he looked at Mai through the front mirror. "So uh…how much did you hear?" He scratched his nose.

"If I had heard what you were saying, I wouldn't have asked what you two were talking about." Mai said truthfully. Then Mai's eyes narrowed with suspicion. "Why? Are you two hiding something?"

"NO!" They nearly shouted in unison.

Mai clamped her mouth shut beginning to fear the tense atmosphere they've created. Houshou started the engine and pulled away from the curb. The ride was unusually quiet. Ever since the miko and monk started dating a few weeks ago, Mai was used to being left in the dark about things. However, Mai knew whatever they were hiding wasn't normal, but she knew they weren't going to tell her. At least anytime soon.

It wasn't long before the little red car pulled up to Mai's apartment building. Mai got out, slamming the car door behind her. "Thanks, Bou-san! Ayako!"

"No problem. See ya later, kid!" Houshou said and with that they were gone.

Mai ran up the stairs to her apartment. Once inside, Mai tossed her backpack on the small rectangular kitchen table. She unzipped her backpack and pulled out her homework for the night. It was a habit of Mai's to do her homework first thing, so she didn't have to worry about it later.

About two hours passed when Mai finally made it to her 6th period homework. She was already exhausted. Luckily, all she had to is fill out a handout about college. This handout's main purpose was to let her teachers know what she plans to do after high school so they can help her prepare for it.

For Mai, it was hard to believe that this fall she would be going to college. Time has certainly flown by since she was sixteen.

Mai placed the dull orange handout in front of her and began to fill it out. First, it asked for her name. Taniyama Mai She wrote. Then it asked for her student number, she filled that in as well. Mai continued to fill out the handout writing about her hobbies, skills etc. until she came across this: 'Past Occupations:', it read.

Not wanting to think about it, Mai moved on the next one and said, "I'll skip that one for now."

However, the next and last one wasn't any better. 'Occupation of Choice:' it read.

Mai's mind went completely blank. She had no idea what to write. She knew what college she wanted to go to, but after that it was a big blank. She didn't know what classes she wanted to take, let alone what she was going to do after she graduates from college. It shocked her to just only realize she had no clue about what she wanted to do for a living. She tried her best to think of something to write, but nothing came to mind.

Mai groaned. "I guess I'll finish that later." She mumbled to herself. She had some soul searching to do. Mai decided to call it a night, so she ate, showered, and went to bed.

The next morning started off like any other. Mai's alarm went off at 6:00 a.m., but she didn't get up until 6:30 a.m. After that, She got dressed, had breakfast and was out the door by 7: 20 am.

Mai walked casually down the street towards her school. Occasionally either Houshou or Ayako would give her a ride to or from school. However, Mai actually prefers walking to and from school, especially this time of year. The Sakura trees were in bloom and the air was nice and fresh. It seemed like the perfect day to Mai. Oh, but how soon that would change!

Once at school, Mai made her way to her first class. She sat down at her regular seat just as the bell rang. The teacher began his lecture. Mai listened and took notes like any good student would.

However, twenty minutes into class, a voice spoke through the school's intercom. "Taniyama Mai, please report to the principal's office immediately."

"Ooooh!" Mai's classmates snickered suspecting she was in trouble.

"Quiet!" The teacher hushed. "Go on, Taniyama-san. You can leave your stuff here."

Mai nodded, stood, and left the classroom. Walking down the halls, Mai wondered for what reason was she being called to the principal's office. Her grades were more than fine, and as far as she knew, she hasn't done anything wrong. So…then what?

"Now, I am still hesitant to believe that the school is in fact haunted. However, the students are reporting more and more of their 'sightings' and even the teachers and other faculty members are becoming uneasy." The principal, Nakamura Aoi, told the almost resurrected SPR.

Hara Masako, a medium, sat on the green plush sofa across from the principal's desk. John Brown, an Australian priest, sat next to her. To their left, Ayako sat on the sofa's arm and Houshou stood beside her. Both very fearful as what is about to happen. Lin Koujo, an onmyouji, stood at the opposite end of room. Last but certainly not least, Oliver Davis, a renowned ghost hunter, stood in the center of the room in front of the principal's desk.

"What I am trying to say is…" The principal began speak again. 'The school must have change principals since I was last here.' Oliver mentally noted. He did not like the new one. "I personally don't believe the school is haunted. The only reason I am hiring you and your team is because one of the school's best students used to work for you."

'One of the school's best students?' Oliver repeated to himself. 'Who is he talking about?' His eyes narrowed. It couldn't have been Mai, he knew Mai wasn't one to do well in school. But then who else could it be?

Knock…Knock…

"Ah, here she is now." The principal said. "Come in."

The door opened to reveal Oliver's former assistant. 'Mai.' He nearly breathed. She didn't look the same as he remembered. Her light brown hair now went slightly past her shoulders. She might have grown and inch or two and has defiantly grown into her figure. She had a lot more curves and bust than before. In Oliver's opinion, time has done her well.

"Nakamura-sensei, is there something…" Mai's smile faded as she spotted the blue eyed narcissist. Her heart seemed to shatter into a thousand pieces.

Oliver turned to face her. "Hello, Mai."

Mai stood there frozen. She couldn't take this, so she did the only thing she could, run. She bolted out of the office as fast as she could. "Mai!" Ayako and Houshou shout after her.

Mai found herself in the middle of the concrete courtyard. It was mainly used as an outside eating area. Even after she stopped running, she couldn't seem to stop panting-no, it more like hyperventilating. She sat down on a bench trying to calm herself. She couldn't believe this was happening!

"There you are, Mai." A voice said.

Mai looked up. "Masako!" She said relived.

"Are you alright?" Masako sat down beside her in her traditional Japanese kimono.

"I guess, it's just- I can't believe this! I mean, what is he doing here!" Mai exclaimed as tears threatened to fall.

Masako lightly patted her back, trying to comfort Mai. To those who haven't seen these two in a long time, might think their behavior towards each other is odd. After all, they were love rivals. However, when Oliver left for England, Masako realized that she didn't truly love Oliver and the one who did was Mai. Since then the two bonded and even became close friends. Even more surprising, Masako has developed a crush for John, but the only one she has told was Mai.

Masako looked at her friend with a curious thought. "But, did Bou-san and Ayako not tell you he was coming back?"

Mai looked at Masako. "Huh? You mean they knew!"

Masako nodded.

Anger sparked in Mai. "Oh, when I get my hands on them-!"

Someone cleared their throat. The two girls turned their heads to see the one and only Oliver Davis. "Hara-san, I'd like to speak Mai. Alone."

Masako glared at Oliver. She actually glared at him. Oliver was shocked to say the least. For as long as Oliver remember Masako had always had a crush on him. She would even go out of her way to show him that. Honestly, Oliver was almost frightened that she was acting the exact opposite of that. However, he was glad she wasn't crushing over him like before. Now it is just one last thing he has to deal with.

Despite her glare, Masako stood and walked past Oliver to the principal's office. All the while, Mai's puppy-dog eyes begged her not to go. Now Mai sat, refusing to look at the man before her. "Mai." He said but she still didn't look at him. Oliver inwardly sighed. "It is common courtesy to look at people when they are trying to speak to you. Mai."

Mai scoffed. "Is that why you're here? To lecture me on my manners?" Mai abruptly turned her head to look at him and it took all her strength to do so. "Why are you here anyway?"

Oliver smirked, now satisfied. "I want to reopen SPR and that also means getting my troublesome assistant back." He stated simply.

"Thanks, but no thanks." Mai retorted almost snippily.

This was yet another thing that shocked Oliver. He truly believed Mai would come running back to him and SPR as soon as she could. That was the main reason why he didn't believe the monk and the miko when they told him she didn't want to come back. "Listen Mai, SPR's current case needs you specifically-"

"Well, I'm sorry, Davis-san." Mai refused to call him 'Naru'. That name held too much unwanted memories for her. "But my answer still is 'no'."

Oliver shifted his gaze for a moment to see if anyone had heard her. "I would prefer you to not use that name in public."

"Fine then, Shibuya-san!" Mai stood and crossed her arms.

'I would prefer you not to use that name either' Oliver thought. He didn't like being called anything other than 'Naru' at least by Mai. But fine if she wanted to play games… "No need to yell, Taniyama-san." He smirked.

Mai was a bit baffled by this. She was never not called 'Mai' by him and truth be told, she didn't like being called 'Taniyama-san' by him. "I wasn't yelling." Mai said just as the bell rang. "Look, I got to go back to class. Goodbye, Shibuya-san." She said and walked off.

Oliver felt sick to his stomach. He didn't expect their 'reunion' to go so badly, let alone his attempt to get Mai to rejoin SPR. Naru's eyes narrowed as he realized what he now must do. It seems like he will have to go with plan B.

"I just can't believe him! He even pulled me out of class to talk! Has he no respect! It should be more than obvious I don't want to see him!" Mai continued her rant about this morning events, though it was a good ten hours later. She paced up and down her living room.

"I know." Ayako said trying to calm her. She grabbed Mai's shoulders to hold her still. Ayako looked her in the eyes. "I also knew this was how you were going to react. That's why we told him you said you didn't want to rejoin. But you know Naru, he can sniff out a lie just as well as Bou-san, here, can sniff out a ramen stand from ten blocks away." Ayako pointed behind her at the monk lounging on the couch watching TV.

"Huh? What?" Houshou turned his head when he heard himself being mentioned.

"I know. Thanks for that though." Mai in an almost depressed tone.

"But look at the bright side, you don't have to see him again." Ayako said.

Mai smiled. "You're right. I don't have to see him ever again."

It was the next day, and Mai was already twenty minutes into her fist class. The teacher had assigned the class to self-study. Mai was in the middle of jotting down notes from her text book when she heard a knock at the classroom door. She looked up to see the teacher get up from his desk and go to the door. He opened it and peeked his head to talk to whoever was outside. The teacher then turned to face the class. "Attention class, it appears we have a new student." Then a boy with jet-black hair and icy blue eyes walked in. "Say hello to your new classmate, Shibuya Kazuya."

Mai stared wide-eyed.

"Eh!"

(A/N: So I hope I didn't make Mai or Naru too OC…Anyway what did you all think?)

I guess the only thing left to say is…

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