Hello everyone, I'm back! Actually I wrote this chapter along with chapter 1, but I decide to put this 'date' segment on different chapter, otherwise I won't know how to put end on chapter 1. Here Conan realized his true feelings for her.
Chapter 2
They walked together for some time still holding hand. "Ehm, Kudo-kun, could you release my hand now?" Ai said.
Conan didn't realize what she meant first, but as he saw he was holding her hand, he releases it. "Sorry" He apologized awkwardly.
'How I hope that moment lasted longer' Conan thought to himself. 'You fool, Shiho. Why do you have to ask him to remove his hand? I kinda like it though' Ai regret her words earlier, she want to hold his hand again but she is too damn shy to ask him. Same goes for Conan.
'Why am I feeling like this? I never feel something like this, even when I'm with Ran. Ran is someone I loved, right? But i don't know, I just feel that when I'm with Haibara, i feel more relaxed, have more excitement, and sometimes I feel nervous too. Oh my God, help me solve my heart-' Conan was deep in thought when Haibara tapped his shoulder, snapped him back to reality.
"Hey Kudo-kun? Are you okay? We've arrived." Ai asked, her hands waving in front of Conan's face.
"Eh? Nothing, Haibara. It's alright, I'm okay." Conan answered her.
"Don't tell me- you're thinking about them?" Ai asked again, fear could be sensed in her voice, as she glared at him.
"Baro, I am NOT thinking about them. It's okay really, don't worry." Conan reassures her and flashing his dazzling smile. Ai could only nodded, she blushes a little, lucky that her bangs hid the blush.
"Also, i promise that as long as I am here, you won't be in any danger. I'm not gonna let them harm you in any way." Conan said again, this time he embraced her.
Ai feels like so special as Conan said this, but she decides to keep her usual sarcastic self this time. "Baka, who would need help from death magnet like you?" Ai answered him in sarcastic tone, flashing him a smirk as she pushed him back.
'At least now she's back to normal' Conan thought. "Oi oi, I'm not a death magnet, you know? It's just that murder occurs in place and time that we didn't expect to." Conan said a little annoyed, rolling his eye.
"Well, we've arrived right? What are we waiting for? Let's go, Haibara" Conan said, smiled
"Okay, meitantei-san." Ai replied as she complied him to the cinema. 'Arigatou, Kudo-kun' Ai thank him in her heart.
In the Cinema
"So let's see, new released movie here are 'Red in Rome', 'Last Summer Breeze', 'Mystery of My Heart'. Which one do you want to see?" Conan asked Ai, pointing his finger at the ticket counter.
"It's up to you. I'll follow." Ai answered "Now, now, I am not very good at picking a movie, you know?"
"Neither am I"
They argued for a moment, and then Conan has an idea. "Okay, how about we decide this in classic style?"
"What do you mean?" Ai asked, slightly confused.
"La la la la la la, which movie shall we watch now?" Conan spelled some sort of short phrase while pointing at three movie posters repeatedly. His finger ends in posters 'Mystery of My Heart'.
"Alright, then it's settled. We will watch 'Mystery of My Heart'." Conan said, but as he looked to Ai who's giggling, he asked her.
"What? Something's wrong?"
"No, i just can't believe that you, The Great Detective of East would use that old method" Ai said, and then she continue giggling.
"Oi oi, i can't think of any way, it just popped to my mind" Conan replied.
"After we got our tickets, we'll look for snacks here. Okay?" Conan said, and Ai just simply nodded.
After they got their tickets and snacks, they enter the cinema room, look for their seats, and fortunately they get the best seats and best views too. The movie was interesting, as Conan thought in his heart. 'He is just like me. Confused about whom did he really love.' And Ai was having thought too. 'She is just like me. She liked him but she didn't want to break their friendship so she didn't tell'.
The movie were about to end, when Conan suddenly felt something on his shoulder, only to find Ai was leaning her head to his, and fell asleep. Conan sighed, but after he saw her peacefully sleeping face, his eyes softened, and he let her be. 'Her face when she's sleeping are cute, oh God am i just adoring Haibara again?' Was Conan's inner thought when she suddenly woke up due to the credits of movie and the lights turned on.
"Sorry, i fell asleep" Ai said. "Did i miss something?" She asked.
"Its okay, Haibara, you only misses some ending scene." Conan said as he get up and so does Ai.
"Are you hungry? How about we have lunch at restaurant nearby?" Conan asked Ai when they're out from cinema. Ai nodded and they started walking to nearest restaurant.
They arrived at local Teppanyaki restaurant. Conan and Ai ordered Beef Teppanyaki, while for drinks Conan picked a glass of iced tea; while Ai ordered iced lemon tea.
They sure enjoy their meal today. Besides the food which is really good (Beef Teppanyaki they ordered is considered as the best Teppanyaki in Beika district), Conan and Ai are stealing glances at each other when they're not looking. 'Kudo-kun sure is cute when he's eating like this' 'Damn she's hot, even when she's eating' they thought in their mind separately. When their eyes met each other, they looked away immediately and blushing.
'Oh God, am i really falling for Haibara?' Conan thought to himself again.
Clock shows 1 PM when they finished eating. Surely they enjoyed every moment in 'we can call it date'. Then Conan asked Ai.
"You want to go to the park? We can sit there while eating ice cream and ... watching birds, maybe?"
"Well, not a bad idea, though. I don't feel like returning home for now." Ai answered him, smiling.
'Sure her mood is good now, I'm glad' Conan thought.
In the Park
Weather today is in good condition, it feels like God knows that Conan and Ai want to spend time at park. The temperature is just good, and the wind is breezing fairly creates a comfortable situation for everyone there, also for Conan and Ai. They seems enjoy this day very much; walking through grassy field, lay down on it, playing with some cats found near them, laughing at each other. Only joy and happiness could be seen in their face. As they bought ice cream and walked to sit on nearest bench, Ai talked to Conan.
"Arigatou, Kudo-kun, I feel so happy today" Ai thanked him as they found a bench that face a small lake.
"Nah, don't mention it." Conan answered
"Ne, Kudo-kun, can I ask you something?"
"What is it?"
"Why are you doing this to me? I was the one who ruin your perfect life by creating that stupid poison." Ai asked as her hand trembling.
"Oi oi, now, don't feel so guilty like that. I'm not mad again because of that silly thing, you know. It's not your fault, you didn't want to create that poison; you were forced to create them." Conan answered, holding her hand to calm her.
"But, because of the Black Organization that I was been there, you have to face them and get your body shrunk as the result! Your perfect life was ruined by that, and the poison I created caused more suffers to you!" Ai cried out her feeling and sobbing, which surprised Conan for a bit.
Conan was silent for a moment, but then he did something he never expects to do. He hugged Ai and caressed her strawberry blonde hair, Ai was shocked by his action, trying to pull her mask back by trying to release herself, but Conan still hugged and say everything to calm her down. As her mask shattered by his caring action, she let her emotions out, and started to cry on his shoulder.
"Shhhshhh don't cry, relax Haibara" Conan said as he tries to comfort her.
After some time passed and Ai stop crying, Conan put his hand on her face, gesturing her to face him, and speak.
"Now, once again I told you, it's not your fault that my body shrunk. Okay maybe you're the creator of this poison, but you were forced to, moreover Gin was the one who made me drink that poison. YOU ARE NOT THEM, HAIBARA. You're different from them. You still have your feelings, but you're not used to show it, because The Black Organization taught you to hide your emotions, right?" – Ai nodded.
"On top of that, didn't I tell you before, to not run away from your destiny?" – Ai nodded as she remembers what happened in hijacking bus case.
"I won't run away from my destiny. Maybe it's destiny that unite us here. You and I, with help from Police, FBI, CIA, PSB, and Interpol, are destined to bring that devil organization down, forever."
Ai felt so touched by his words and his act, she has never found anyone as optimistic as Conan. He had been her light of hope. In him she found her first friend. Because of him, she could felt more optimistic to face everything. And, last but not least, in him she found her true love.
She put her face to his chest, enjoying his caring act. Conan's eyes softened, as he saw her true self for the first time. Conan caressed her strawberry blond hair; let her head lean on his chest.
"Also…" Conan stopped for a moment, and then he continued.
"As long as we face it together, there's nothing to worry about." Conan said.
And suddenly, he could feel heat rising up through his cheek; his heart beat increasing; as blush started to form on his cheek. 'Damn, I really am falling for Haibara. Why didn't I realize this sooner?' Conan thought.
Ai heard what he said, and she's now also in the same state as Conan; blush in her face, and her heart pounding like crazy. Luckily, her face was covered in Conan's chest so he didn't see it. She could also hear his heartbeat too. '
Are he nervous? He just said that thing and he's nervous. Could it be? - Ah, don't get your hope up, Shiho. He already has Mouri. It's just impossible that he would return my feelings. It's too good to be true.' Ai thought to herself.
After some inner thought, it is Ai who breaks the silence.
"Arigatou, Kudo-kun. I'm so glad, for everything that I've done to you, and yet you still forgive me." Ai smiled, sincerity and gratefulness could be seen in her smile.
"Nah, don't mention it. I'm glad you're happy too." Conan answered, smiling.
"Look, Haibara. The scenery is very good today, isn't it?" Conan said, pointing his fingers towards lake. Sunset, coloring the sky in warm orange color, and the reflection of sunset could be seen on the lake; warming every people that see it.
Ai could only look the scenery in front of her in awe. While she adores the view, Conan brought out his phone, and asked Ai. "Hey, since the scenery is very good, why don't we take a selfie here? I will send it later to your phone via Bluetooth or e-mail." And Ai just complied.
After some selfie shots and transferring photos, they continue watching the sunset. Ai lean her head on Conan's shoulder and Conan hold her hand. They were absorbed by the view and the atmosphere there that they didn't realize what they're doing, and many people watched the two teenagers. But it doesn't matter anymore. 'This is the best date ever' were their thought before they fall asleep.
Yeaay finally chapter 2 is done! I'm now working for chapter 3. And I will update ASAP. I'm waiting for your review guys! Happy reading! Feel free to comment at review column! This chapter has been edited for better viewing.
