Chapter 1

August 2

Day 1

"Mai tea" Naru called from his office at SPR .

"Yeah , yeah I got your damn tea" I muttered walking into his office carrying a cup of tea .

"Here you go" I said sickingly sweet .

"Now get back to work" he stated simply .

"Stupid narcissistic jerk" I muttered as I walked out .

"But you love me" Naru said smirking .

"Yeah I do" I said shaking my head as I closed the door to his office .

We had been dating for more that a year now . When I had told everybody that we were going out Masako gave me a death glare . Ayako was proud of me and Monk was enthusiatic .

Just then the door opened to reveal a client . I went back over to Naru's office door and knocked on it .

"Naru the clients here" I told him

"Alright" he said opening the door .

I watched him as he went over and sat on the couch oppisite the client . The client was a woman about Ayako's age . She looked exhuasted and distrute .

"Would you like some tea ma'ma ?" I asked her .

"Yes please that would be lovely" she said smiling .

I went into the kitchen right as Naru began asking the questions . Leave it to him to jump the gun . When I came back into the room she was going into detail about what had been hapening .

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Here you go" I said as I handed her the tea

"Thank you" she said " As I was saying the lights will flicker and objectes will move without anyone touching them . Also some of the staff had disapeared and then the next day they turn up dead . Please consider this . I am very woried about my childeren" she pleded .

"I will think it over . My assistant will call you when I have decided" Naru said with an emotionless voice .

"Thank you " she said as she made her way over to the door . When I heard the click the door made as it shut I turned to face Naru .

"We have to take it . She really needs us" I begged him .

"I am considering taking it" Naru said with his hand on his chin "It sounded interesting"

"Oh thank you Naru" I said giving him a hug . I could tell that he was shocked but then his arms found there way around my waist .

"Your welcome" he whispered into my ear . His hot breath making the hair on my neck stand on end .

Then he slowly unwound his arms and took my arms off of him . I pouted . Sure we were dating but he sure didn't act like it .

"Now call the others and then call Mrs. Okiwana . Tell her that we will need a base room and rooms to stay in" he said before turning his back on her and walking back to his office "Please"

I stood there shocked at what I had just heard . There was no way that he had just said what I think he did .

"Now" he said .

"Right" I said going to my desk and picking up the phone .

After everyone was at the office Naru started expaining the case details .

"I want everyone here tomorrow moring at 7:30 . You should pack for at least 4 or 5 days" he said closing that black book that he always had with him "And Mai you had better not be late"

"Hai" I said nervously . Oh boy this is not good .

"You all are free to leave now to prepare for tomorrow" Naru said going to his office .

"Well see you guys tomorrow !" I said getting my bag and walking out of the room .

When I got home I was in a rush trying to find things to wear . Then I had to finish my homework . By the time I was done it was 11:20 pm .

"Crap I need to get to bed or I won't make it on time tomorrow" I said .

After I finally got into bed and turned the light out i fell into a deep sleep ,

"Gene" I said as he appeared in front of me .

"Hello Mai" he said smililing . Man I wished that Naru was more like this . But then again he wouldn't be Naru anymore so .

"How is that idiot scientist treating you ?" he asked walking to stand next to me .

"Same as usually I guess" I sighed " He still doesn't like to show that he like me"

"Well thats Noll for you but you think that he would soften up when he's around you" Gene said running a hand thourgh his black hair .

"Yeah I know what you mean" I said for some reason I heard a faint beeping noise like an alarm clock .

"You better go" he said .

"Why ?"

"Do you want to be late to work ?" he asked smirking .

"Crap" I muttered "Well I'll see you later"

"Be safe Mai" I heard him say as I was pulled back to my body .

I looked over at my clock and it read 7:15 am .

"Shit" I cursed runnig in a panic trying to get dressed in a hurry . I was falling all over the place trying to do several things at once .

Finally I was already , grabbed my stuff and flew out the door trying not to be late . But I arrived ten minutes late . Not too bad but Naru would be mad . When I got there everybody was gathered outside and Naru was leaning againgst the van . It made he look even hotter . Wait where did that come from ?

"Mai" he started .

"I know I'm ten minutes late and I made us late on getting there now" I said "Right"

"Your getting smarter everyday" he smirkered .

"Why you" I shrieked . I tried to go and kick his ass but Bou - san held me back .

"Mai you will ride with Lin and I" Naru said getting into the van

"Great " I said getting in to site next to Naru .

"Hey Naru"

"Yes Mai?"

"How long is the drive?" I said praying it wasn't to long .

"4 hours"

"Oh" wonderful . 4 hours stuck next to Naru . This day couldn't get any lovelier .

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