Author's Note

The anime series / manga is not owned by me, but I adore this story so much my heart won't stop bugging me to write a story so, enjoy ;3 don't forget to READ AND REVIEW ;3

[It's been a while since I write one]

Chapter 1 a Ghost or…

Mai arrived in the office 10 minutes late today; she went inside the room and immediately turns on the light and the aircon. She went to her desk to put down her bag and changed to office slippers. She was about to go to the kitchen to get some tea ready when she saw how messy her hair was in the mirror

'Hmm, should I cut it short? It's really starting to annoy me as it always gets messy on my way here'

She tried brushing some of her hair with her fingers but after some failure attempt to fix it she finally gave up and went to kitchen

''I really should start buying that hair spray Masako is talking about'' she said mumbling to herself as she went to the office kitchen

Meanwhile at one of the rooms, faint rustling sounds can be heard and the door opened and closed silently

Mai's P.O.V

I went to the kitchen to get some tea ready for my boss, oh wait, did Madoka arrived yet? I doubt it. When I'm late, her time is triple times late than me. Hehehe, I bet she will come running again with lame excuses like the train is full when in fact she always drives her way here.

'If Naru is here he'll scold me because I'm late and he will deduct it in my salary. But knowing Naru, he'll never do that; well at least he never did that to me'

I opened the jar for the tea only to see it empty

''huh? That's weird I was pretty sure there were some more left here last night'' then I went to reach for the cupboard and get a new pact of oolong tea and the tea set out.

Lin hates it when things are not in order; As for Naru well, he doesn't say it but he also doesn't like things when it is organized, especially when it related to work. [I sigh] Who would want a messy room anyway? So I always keep the tea set in the cupboard when no one is using. I guess even if they are no longer here I'm doing it as a habit.

I saw the animal printed cups and can't help but smile. I'm talking about the cups we bought during our last case of forgotten children in that old school house near the dam. I remembered we bought different animal to labeled the owner for each one. The triceratops is for Bou san, Lin san's cup is the twin bull, John got the penguins, and Yasuhara kun's are the crab. I got the frog design while Ayako and Masako got the fish and kitten design

''wait a minute, I thought we always have 8 cups, did Madoka managed to break one last time she made some tea?'' I said sighing 'and it was the fox cup too…Naru's…'

I sigh once again and look at the plain almost empty kitchen

"If Naru is here, he will probably scold me for not bringing him hot tea on time and how forgetful I am on all the obvious things." I smiled to myself thinking

'yeah, if Naru is here; but he is not. He is millions and millions of miles away from here…from everyone…from me with zero clues on when he will come back. all its 3 years already. Not even a single phone call for me or an e-mail. He always talks to Madoka san though and when I tried calling London Lin is always answering the phone and say things like sorry Naru is out at the moment or he is busy with the client '

I heard the kettle whistling and realized I am day dreaming again. I took the teapot and pour some dry leaves tea and hot water on it. I pour some over my cup and smelled the sweet aroma and carried my cup to my desk

''Oolong tea is still the best'' I said with a smile

I sat on my chair and put my cup down for a moment. I looked at the file of folders on top of my desk. Even if Naru and Lin is not here, we still get some request and Ms. Madoka is in charge if we will accept the case or not

The last case we had was 3 weeks ago, and it was really not that terrifying. Whenever we have a case, I always phone call Bou-san and Ayako san since they are the most accessible person on the job.

John is currently in Australia at the moment as he was summon to do some more intensive training about exorcism; but I heard he will be arriving within this week and said to let him know if we have new cases that needs attention.

Masako on the other hand is busy being a famous TV star; she got lots of invites from here and there but mostly celebrity talk, etc. well I rarely get in touched with her but one time I received an e-mail saying she is in London and currently with Naru eating lunch. Like I care… okay I do care… I'm fuming with jealousy back then. She even sent a photo of them [Masako, Naru and Lin] that woman, she really wanted me to get pissed.

I leaned back on my chair and drank my tea and notice the two picture frames on my table. The one on the right is the picture of our group during Naru and Lin's farewell party. Even though Naru is not fond of parties, he was there present and shooting everyone cold stare, grunts, and heavy cold mean replies. He is being the usual Naru quiet and all. The other one is the picture Naru gave me the last time we saw each other. The picture of him and Gene when they were still a little boy. I never really thought Naru had a twin brother, Gene; the boy is completely an opposite of him.

Looking at the empty cup in my hand, I sigh and went back to the kitchen to get some more

"Wow it's already 9:30 and Ms. Madoka isn't here yet" then that is when I started to notice the strange things happening in the office

I looked at the tea container, the cups, even the sink is a bit wet but I didn't used the sink yet. And those file of folders, I was pretty sure there was nothing there when I arrived earlier. Putting the empty cup down, I peaked inside the office from the kitchen door.

'No one' I muttered then I heard something rustle coming from one of the rooms. I stared at the two doors waiting for another sound and there it was again. 'It's coming from Naru's room'

It's like someone is inside the room

'Is it a burglar?'

I slowly walk inside the office with my eyes glued to Naru's room

'Maybe it's a ghost that followed us from work? Nah impossible, this room is protected by Lin's charm and Ayako's paper seal'

Anyway, even if it's a ghost I can protect myself my friends taught me a long time ago, and not to brag but with all the experiences I had I somehow got to master 80% of it

*rustles* *rustles* *typing* *chair bending*

It's really coming from Naru's room, so I slowly tried to turn the knob. The moment the door open, I peaked inside but it was pitch black; but I did noticed that Naru's laptop is switched on; I swallowed hard, and cold sweats starts to form in my forehead

'I don't think I can do this' I said hesitating but 'but if I don't do this, what will the other's think; it'll ruin my reputation as a ghost hunter'

And so I bravely open the door wider and crawl inside

"? are you here?" I whisper tone but there is no reply. I swallowed hard again and continue to crawl inside towards the laptop. I noticed the room is cold maybe a poltergeist. Then I heard it again

*rustles* *rustles* *foot steps*

'footsteps? Oh no. it's… it's coming towards me… damn it I should have opened the li-''

"HEY WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?"

"KYAAAAAAAHHHH!''

Then someone slammed the door open which caused me to jump off the floor and looked at the doorway, and there I saw a tall man's figure… it's...Lin san

"L-Lin san? Wh-why are you he-here? Aren't yo-you s-supposed to be in L-London w-with Na-Naru?'' I said in a shaky voice. I saw him look above me and instantly I looked up as well

Long legs, wearing black pants, coat and black polo holding a folder in his hand. Jet black hair that's fixed perfectly in his head. And those cold stare like if it could just kill she will be long dead by now

I tried to open my mouth but no words came out. I just stared at him afraid that if I remove my eyes from him he will be gone

"Mai you're late, where is my tea?'' he asked. But I didn't move an inch and just stared at him like an idiot. I saw him walk away from me but out of nowhere I suddenly grab his left leg

"N-Naru?''

I saw him look back at me and then it finally kick in 'he's back'

TO BE CONTINUE…

Author's note How was it? Is it awful? hope not xD hahahah wonder if what's going to happen next… maybe I should sleep and let Gene guide me hehehe… don't forget to RXR [read and review]