Here's the next chapter! Sorry that it took longer for me to update, I first sick..then had a whole bunch of testes to study for and wasn't allowed to use the computer^^ I have exams now so updates may take longer~

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Chapter 1: Just the Beginning! Part 1

For the first time in my life, I sat in the same car as Naru. Of course Lin-san was here and so was Mori-san.

But. . .

The front seat of the black car is taken by Lin-san (who is driving the car) and Madoka-san (who is speaking to him non-stop). So I sat at the back, where I am always placed,

with. . .

Naru.

Yes, an unexpected thing. Something that never happens to me or him. In fact, this was because of Mori-san, again.

This was how it went:

When we were all ready to leave, Bou-san and Lin-san took our luggages to their car boots. I was just about to turn to Bou-san's car when I was stopped by a hand on my shoulder.

"Mai-chan, why don't you ride with us?" Mori-san smiled kindly. I knew for sure that I was unable to turn down her offer.

"Alright." I smiled back and saw Lin-san take my backpack.

She then guided me to Lin-san's car; it wasn't the usual black van for once. Naru was right beside us and was just about to reach for the front seats door, when Mori-san intervened and grasped the doors handle in an elegant manner.

"My, my, are you not offering your kind elder the front seat?" Madoka-san's smile shone brightly in a powerful manner.

Naru slightly narrowed his eyes and then turned to the backseat door and got inside.

He reluctantly agreed? I raised my one eyebrow.

Well, it was rude of him to not ask if anyone wanted to sit in the front seat.

"Would you like the front seat, Mai-chan?"

I shook my head, knowing that she was the adult here and should be offered the front seat. But also secretly wanting to sit next to Naru.

So, through the long ride to our unknown vacation spot. The only noise was the radio and Mori-san's voice. Naru was busy reading his book, which left Lin-san and I to listen to Madoka-san.

This ride is suppose to be a 5 hour long drive and only an hour had gone by. I didn't have anything to do, other than listen to Madoka-san, although she was mainly speaking to Lin-san. So I absentmindedly stared off into space for a bit. But soon got bored of it and turned to Naru, consciously fighting away my regret.

"Hey Naru, do you think that we might encounter a spirit during our vacation?" I decided to ask, knowing that if I don't ask questions related to work, he'll never answer.

Especially at a time like this. . .

"Not that I'm aware of, so it should be safe."

We still didn't know where we were going to; it was still kept as a surprise. And because we didn't know where we were going, Bou-san had to drive behind Lin-san's car.

I really wonder what they are talking about now, maybe I shouldn't have accepted Mori-san's offer. . .

I sighed, even Masako didn't seem to say or do anything about me sitting in the same car as Naru.

Wait. . . Knowing her. . .

She's going to get me later. . .

I sighed again and hunched my shoulders. "This is so unlucky. . ." I mumbled.

"To have you here is what you call 'unlucky'." said Naru, coldly.

I narrowed my eyes at him and then turned my head away from him with my arms folded.

"Yeah yeah, I know I'm boring. At least I tried to make a conversation!"

A while later, silence took over in the car. Another hour had past and we decided to stop by a nearby petrol station to get something to eat.

"So, Mai-chan." grinned Bou-san, "How was the ride with Naru?"

Most of us had just gotten out of the bathroom and were making our way towards the fast-food restaurant.

I sighed.

Please Bou-san, don't mention about the ride.

But being the kind me, I replied. "Apart from Madoka-san, it was really quite and boring!"

"Hmph that is because you're too poor to understand the meaning of silence." retorted Masako.

Why you~ I growled at her, which she ignored by turning away.

"Don't mind her, Mai. What matters now is that for this vacation, you'll be able to be with Naru." Ayako patted me on the back to cheer me up.

I smiled, she's right after all. I should cheer up and try not to get mad. Because Naru is finally not doing something work-related.

When we had finished eating, we were back in the car and on the way to our unknown destination.

Back at the fast-food restaurant the girls sat together in their own table, while the guys sat in another, exclude Naru and Lin.

We were chatting happily with Madoka, the question about our vacation spot not even entering our minds. Even though I really wanted to know where we were going.

Meanwhile, not even an hour later, a yawn had escaped my lips, I was just that bored. We were all doing the exact same thing in the beginning. Madoka speaking to Lin-san happily, Naru reading his book and I was just observing the view outside.

I can't take this anymore! I've got to talk!

I faced Naru and was just about to open my mouth when he stopped me.

"Mai."

"Y-yes?" I answered, surprised.

"Stop it."

"W-what! I didn't do anything!" I fumed.

"You were about to annoy me." he replied, coolly.

This. . . JERK! I just wanted to have a conversation!

I sighed.

I've got to calm down, I shouldn't be mad at an egotistical workaholic.

Even though Naru had told me to not disturb him, I decided to talk to him anyway.

Just to annoy him, that is. I grinned.

"Naru, do you never read any fiction books? Or any non-fiction books that aren't related to the paranormal?"

He shook his head, while still reading his book. This guy is really a mystery, even after everything I still don't know much about him.

"What are you reading?" I asked.

"Something that you'll never read."

I'm so very sorry! My eye was twitching in annoyance.

When will this vacation start? Staying in this car is already killing me. Even though I got to sit next to Naru-

Ahhh! Stop thinking of him! Stop thinking of him! Stop thinking of him!

I used both my hands to ruffle my hair, wanting to get rid of that thought.

"What are you doing?" Naru looked at me with his one eyebrow lifted.

Madoka-san then turned to face us and with a hand placed on her cheek, "My, my. Is Naru-chan worrying about Mai-chan?"

Naru narrowed his eyes at her, which then turned into a glare as Madoka-san kept smiling gleefully. He then turned his head away and looked outside the window.

A small chuckle escaped my lips from watching Naru's childish behaviour.

He really does act his age. . .

"This vacation is sure going to be fun, right?" Madoka-san asked me.

Smiling happily I replied, "It sure is."

~o0o~

"Amazing!" I awed at our vacation spot. This place is massive and it wasn't just one building, it was a whole bunch of them!

It's exactly like a trip to Disneyland, except this place is more of a city of its own. I couldn't tell what was exactly there, but what I could tell, is that we'll have many things to do.

Everyone was pretty much dumb struck by this place, apart from the 3 mysterious people.

"You sure have outdone yourself with this vacation spot. . ." praised Ayako.

"Who chose this place?" inquired Bou-san.

Yasuhara-san had tilted his glasses, causing the sun to reflect on it. "That would be me."

. . . . . . .

We were all silent for a while. Before. . .

"WHAAAT!" both Ayako and I yelled.

"How could you Yasuhara! You were with us the whole time!" whined Bou-san.

"Couldn't you have at least told me?" questioned Ayako.

There's no way he would, Ayako. . .

"We've been duped!" Bou-san cried out loud.

We stopped our wailing when Masako made a sound.

"You idiots, can't you tell that he was lying?" she pointed at Yasuhara's grinning face.

"Ah I've been caught."

"My, my." smiled Madoka, who placed a hand on her cheek.

We were all silent. . .

"We've been duped." Bou-san and I mumbled, as we stood in our own depressed circle.

"I knew that he was lying all along." shrugged Ayako.

Liar!

John-san chuckled, "Let's not worry about that now."

"Hmph, only idiots would have fallen for that after all."

"Oh really Masako?" I faked a grin, "I bet at first you fell for it too!"

She turned away with an 'hmph', covering her mouth with the sleeves of her kimono.

Hah! I was right!

Naru sighed before cutting us from our argument, "Let's get going, we're wasting time standing here like complete fools." he said and already started walking towards the gate.

Ouch. . . Naru sure knows how to shut us up. I smiled at his figure and then just remembered that Bou-sans question was left unanswered.

"Hey Madoka-san, who was the one that chose this place?" I decided to ask her, getting everyone to listen too.

She looked over at Naru and I noticed that he had slightly stopped walking.

Madoka grinned brightly when she saw that I noticed it. My eyes widened when I understood the answer.

"Ehhh! No way!" I gasped in surprise.

Everyone must have understood too and gave their comments.

"He's beginning to know us so well." Yasuhara fake sniffled.

Ayako folded her arms with a smirk, "He surely must have wanted to impress us."

"He's going to be such a caring father one day, better than me."

What do you mean by better than you, Bou-san! I raised an eyebrow at him.

"It's only natural that he'd choose it, he's the boss." Masako tried to back up Naru.

"He's too selfish to normally do such a thing!" I placed my hands on my hip and stuck my nose in the air. "Like a certain someone."

We glared at each other.

"Now, now." John-san tried to stop us, "Naru is just being Naru, right?"

We all stood silently and thought about it.

We then all agreed with him.

"Hurry up already!" yelled Naru.

Whoops. . . We must've stopped walking. . .

"Sorry Naru!" I gave him an apologetic smile. He ignored it by glaring at me and then turned around to keep walking.

Hm? What did I do? I thought, scratching my head cluelessly.

"Don't worry Mai-chan." Madoka placed a hand on my shoulder. "He's like that when he's upset, especially by what you said."

At what I said. . .? I let that thought enter the back of my mind as I followed behind her and the rest, dragging our luggages along.

~o0o~

We were put into our own rooms, as Naru decided that we would want our own privacy. Our rooms were all on the same floor, so Naru led the way to it and held all the keys in his hand.

This hotel, the only hotel here, is a hot spring spa. But this hotel is the size of a castle! The hot spring's here are natural and outdoor. The lady at the counter had told us about it and had also said that there was a humongous amusement park. She said that it was like walking in a maze itself.

When we reached the first room, Naru handed the keys to whoever was behind him, which was John.

"See you all later."

Then on the opposite sides of John-san's room was given to Masako.

". . . . ."

I don't think we expect her to say anything. . .

Further ahead, on the same side of Masako's room, Ayako decided to take the room.

"I can't stand waiting."

On the opposite side. . .

"This old man can't keep walking for too long! This room will be mine." Bou-san grabbed the keys from Naru.

"Oh don't worry, dear. If you want me to massage you, I'll be next door." grinned Yasuhara-san. Bou-san quickly shut the door to his room, leaving Yasuhara-san, Madoka-san and I laughing.

"Well, as I just said, I'll take the room next door." he took the keys from the ever quiet Naru.

I was about to say that I'll take the opposite side, when Madoka-san beat me to it.

"Mai-chan, make sure that you take the room next door to mine." she waved and then entered her room.

I stood there, surprised by Mori-san's cheerful behaviour.

I faced Naru and Lin-san, "Um, I'll take the next room then."

Naru nodded and we then silently walked to the next room.

. . Why am I left with them again? Maybe I shouldn't have walked so slowly!

We stopped when we reached the next room and I took the keys from Naru.

Aa. Normally it would be him giving me the monitors and boxes. . . Or me giving him tea. . .

I mentally smiled happily, excited about this vacation.

Naru faced Lin-san to give him the keys for the room across mine, but instead he took the other key from Naru's other hand. Then put down Naru's luggage by him, which he was carrying for him, and with his long legs, he strode to the other room, next door to the room he was suppose to take.

I watched, utterly shocked, as Lin-san opened the door and entered inside.

Why did he do that! He doesn't hate me does he? He said he didn't!

I got dizzy from my thoughts and shook my head to shake them away. I then turned to Naru and decided to say something.

"I-I wonder what that was all about?" I stuttered out.

Naru just glared at me, grabbed his luggage closer to his room's door and opened it. Before I knew it, he slammed the door and I stood outside alone.

I sighed, confused. I don't get it. . . What happened? Our vacation hardly started. . .

I happen to always get sad whenever I didn't understand Naru. With another sigh, I opened the door and entered into the room.

Dumping my backpack by the bed, I layed onto it and stretched out my arms and legs. A minute later, I checked my watch; it was already 3:00pm. We had left at 9:30am, and stopped to eat about an hour and a half later, when we arrived here we had chatted for a while before going in. Time had flown by rather quickly.

I checked the pamphlet that we had all gotten, supper was at 6:30pm. . . So for the rest of the hour I decided to sleep, not forgetting to set the alarm in case I slept too long.


Okay I didn't really edit this... so there might be some weird parts and unsure parts that I've written. . .I'll edit it some other time though^^; but meanwhile I hope you enjoyed it.

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