Chapter One: Scared and Curiosity.
"Mai! Mai! Wake up!" that male voice called out to me. It was an authoritative voice. I know whose voice is that. But something was different.
"Mai! Mai!" It shouted.
It was so loud that I opened my eyes instantly. I saw the light coming from the window. Then I smiled. "I am still alive." I thought. Then, I felt something wrapped around me. I turned my head slightly to meet Naru's worried eyes. Yes, not his face because he always control it but it shows in his eyes. And he is holding me in his lap.
When I realized that we are in the not-so-awkward position. I suddenly blushed. "Hey, I am all right." I said.
"No, you're not." He firmly said. His deep blue eyes were focused on mine. Then he said, "You were gasping for air as if someone was strangling you, idiot." He was angry because of that.
I looked at him. Now his poker face was gone and I can see that he is really worried about me.
"I-" I started to say that I am okay but he interrupted.
"Your pulse began to race as I touched it before you screamed my name at my face!" he said angrily, losing his composure totally. "What happened to you in your dreams?" He asked with so much concern.
"A... hmm. I was in a dark place…" I started and then I told him the whole story. As I relate my dreams to him, I started to cry because of the pain and the fear that I felt.
After I tell him all the details, he looked at my eyes and smiled. "You are okay now. I am here." He hugged me tightly and as I landed my head into his bare and firm chest, I felt secured and protected. Suddenly, I realized something. "Bare? Firm?" I thought panicky.
I lifted my head and looked around only to see that I was in Naru's room. And we are both naked under the sheets. My eyes widen and I blushed as I realized what just happened the other night.
He was confused at first when he saw my eyes widened but then he let out his oh-so-precious smile and said the sweetest words that ever came out of his lips. "I love you Mai. I love you so much." And before I can say anything, his lips were already on mine in a passionate kiss. I forgot my one-of- a-hell dream and all that matters now is that I am with Naru, the narcissistic, tea addicted jerk that I love.
He lay me down (again) on his bed and said, "This is your punishment for screaming at my face awhile ago."
I giggled and just smiled at what he said. He kissed me again….
Well, I really don't know what time we got up but it doesn't matter. It wasn't really that bad.
Naru's POV
As Mai and I drove my car to SPR, my mind was drifting away. I was thinking about what happened between us the other night. It was, well I don't want to sound like a maniac or more of a pervert, but it was wonderful. She has been so beautiful ever since I came back here four years ago. Still she thinks innocently and remained as the sweet and loving girl that I loved.
But I really am worried about her. After "that" happened, she had a nightmare that really shook my core. I sensed that she was having a nightmare that is why I woke up and shook her gently. But then, she screamed my name and started gasping for air. Her hands went to her waist and she was pushing an invisible thing downward. She acted as if something was wrapped around her and she has to put it away from her. I was really worried. Yes, and also scared to death. I impulsively reached for her hand. I felt her pulse. It was very fast. The kind you feel after running for 10 meters or so without stopping.
My thought was cut off when Mai spoke. "Hey are you alright?" she asked. Her face suggests that she was worried about me. "What are you thinking, Naru?"
I shook my head. "Nothing."
"Well, the narcissist is back." She remarked. She rolled her eyes, an indication that she was annoyed.
I turned over to the Shibuya District and in a matter of minutes, we reached SPR. We walked side by side, not saying a word to each other. It has always been like that.
When we reached the office, I opened the door to let Mai in. I walked inside after her. We took off our coats and I put it in the rack. After that I turned to Lin's office to see if he is already there. As usual, he sat there with his first wife, computer. He sensed my presence and acknowledged it with a nod.
I went out of the room and turned to go to my office. I passed by on Mai's desk. She was busy on filing the papers when she looked up and meet my gaze.
"Mai, Tea." I said.
"Okay. As usual." She replied with a smile.
I turned to go to my office. She went to the kitchen to fix my tea.
General POV
After an hour, Ayako and Houshou had appeared. "Good morning!" the couple greeted Mai. Ayako still has that red hair and Bou-san has a wide grin on his face.
Mai noticed Houshou's happiness. "Well, Bou-san. Why are you so happy?" She asked inquiringly.
Ayako and Houshou stared at each other and gave a suspicious smile to Mai.
Mai frowned and asks again. "Hey, I am asking you two." She demanded.
Ayako giggled. "We'll tell it when everyone is here." She replied excitedly. Houshou winked at Mai and that made Mai so curious.
"Mai. Tea!" shouted Naru from his office.
"Coming!" she shouted too. As she was pouring tea to Naru's cup, Masako and John came in.
"Good morning Masako-san, John-san." She greeted happily.
"Good morning Mai." John also greeted. Masako just nod to say that she was going to say the same thing. But Masako has a mysterious smile, like Bou-san awhile ago.
"Masako, why are you-?" she was interrupted by Naru's voice.
"Mai! Tea!" Naru shouted again.
Mai sighed. "Well, you two sit there while I give this tea to the narcissist." She said as she rolled her eyes.
Masako giggled on her statement which made Mai's curiosity to rise up again. "What is happening with this people? " she asked herself.
She made her way to Naru's office. She knocked twice on the door before coming in. Naru was reading a file from his notebook. She walked towards his table and placed his tea on it. Naru hasn't lost his concentration.
She stood there for a minute. Naru knows what she wants. Still, he looked up and asked. "What do you want?" he asked with that emotionless voice.
"A little thank you would not harm you at all." She said annoyingly.
He just smirked and looked down again on his file. "Maybe."
This made Mai furious on his boss-slash-boyfriend Naru. "You-" she was about to retort back when Naru stood up and gave her a quick kiss.
When he pulled back, she spoke. "What was that for?"
Naru gave out a smirk.
Mai sighed. "You'll never change."
His smirk got wider. "That's why you love me."
Mai's face reddened. "You stupid, tea-hollic, narcissist!" she yelled. She stomped her feet while walking out. She slammed the door shut making Naru chuckle a bit. He really liked teasing Mai. It would make his day incomplete if Mai would not do those things.
