Lin couldn't help but give a small smirk at the look on their faces.

"Well" Lin said standing up "I better get you two home so you can pack"

Mai stood up followed by Naru who glared at Lin. Lin shrugged the glare off and headed to the door, slowly followed by the two teenagers. Lin locked the door to SPR and got into the van. The ride to the houses was quiet although Lin could sense the glares Naru was sending him. Once Naru and Lin got to their house Naru turned to Lin. "Why did you think this was a good idea?" Naru asked frowning and crossing his arms.

Lin walked up to the dark haired teen and towered over him. "Because you both need this...I understand that the team has been stressed lately but there is no need to take it out on each other" Lin replied glaring at the smaller male.

Naru rolled his eyes and went to his room to pack. "So...what will I have to do?" Naru asked.

"Everything that Mai has to do and vice versa" Lin said leaning against the doorframe to Naru's room.

"So she will have to run SPR as well as write out all the files...this I've got to see" Naru smirked.

"That also means she has the right to boss you around" Lin said with his own smirk.

Frowning at the comment Naru continued to pack his suitcase. Lin went to the phone and dialled a number. Naru couldn't hear what he was saying. He waited until the conversation was over before speaking to his guardian who appeared back in the doorway.

"What are you going to do Lin...about my protection?" Naru questioned.

"I'll have my Shiki to guard you" Lin said plainly.

Naru packed the rest of his things and stood up before turning to Lin. "Let's just get this over with" Naru said walking past Lin.

"Oh and one other thing Naru..." Lin said.

Naru turned to the older man "What?"

"You will have to attend school for a few days as well as take some exams"

"But they are in the middle of exams"

"I have arranged a couple of special days for you"

"Surely they didn't agree"

"I told them that you had a solitary behaviour problem and that this was a test to see if you can get use to people again"

Naru scowled at Lin who shrugged. "It's not completely wrong" Lin muttered to himself.

The pair got into the van and drove down to Mai's house who was waiting for them in her living room. Upon hearing the door she stood up and let the two men in.

"Are you ready to go Mai?" Lin said ignoring the look from Naru.

Mai nodded nervously "Yeah...oh and Naru" She said.

Naru turned to her "What is it?"

"I've left some notes in a journal to tell you how things work in the house" She said quietly.

Naru went to say a sarcastic comment but was stopped by Lin giving him a icy glare.

Naru sighed and nodded his thanks before sitting down on the sofa and watched as Lin and Mai made their way to the van.

The journey to thdeir destination was quiet, Mai then realised she didn't know where Naru actual lived. She turned to Lin.

"So where does Naru live...I mean does he live near you?" She questioned.

"He lives with me" Lin replied pulling into a parking space outside a house.

He led Mai to the house and opened the door. He stood aside to allow her to go in first. She looked around the house and noticed that it was very neat and professional looking. Lin opened a door to the left of the living room.

"This one is Naru's room, you'll be sleeping here" Lin said.

Mai cautiously walked into the room and noticed that there were several bookshelves completely full of books on paranormal and psychic research. Her attention was then turned to the window which had the curtains drawn shut. She frowned and opened up the curtains to let some light in. It was then she noticed the colour of the walls; they were a dark blue colour with a wooden floor. The furniture was all dark wood making the room seem smaller than it was.

Yep this is defiantly Naru's room...but something about it feels lonely. She thought as she took in all of the room.

Naru had walked up to Mai's room and opened the door, he saw that the room was surprisingly organised. Three of the walls were a cream colour while one wall was a light purple colour. The floor was a darker cream colour and the furniture was all light wood. As he looked around he saw a bookshelf and next to it was a small cupboard. He tilted his head slightly. Is this a Butsudan? Naru questioned as he cautiously opened it. His eyes widens slightly as he saw a picture of who guessed to be Mai's parents. He knelt in front of it and bowed his head; paying his respects. After he stood up and noticed some purple flowers above the shrine. He felt something in his chest tighten as he closed the doors to the shrine. He sat down on the bed and looked around the room. He saw that on her desk were some pictures; he stood up once more and walked over to the desk. He noticed that the pictures were of SPR. There were several two of which were a group photo. He could help but smile as he looked at the photos. We really are important to her... He thought.

Mai was looking at the books on Naru's shelves when there was a knock on the door. She turned around and opened the door to reveal Lin. "Are you hungry yet?" He asked. Mai's stomached growled causing her to scratch her head nervously.

"I'll take that as a yes" Lin said smiling slightly as he turned to walk into the kitchen.

"Do you want any help?" Mai asked.

"It's okay Mai I usually cook for Naru anyway"

"But it wouldn't feel right if I didn't help you cook the dinner"

Lin turned to her "Alright you can help...is there anything in particular you want to eat?" He asked.

Mai followed him to the kitchen. "I'm not sure"

"Well we will see what we have in and decide from there"

Mai nodded and smiled Maybe this wouldn't be so bad after all... She thought.

A/N - I hope you are enjoying the story so far.

Naru: This was a stupid idea.

Dragonprotector: Hey! Don't complain!

Lin: She's right Naru don't complain you'll regret it

Naru: How so?

Mai: She's in charge of the story and your fate in it

Naru: Oh...