Past comes forth

I do not own ghost hunt nor do I own the characters

There is going to be dramatic scenes in this chapter…but I hope you all like it. Also some characters may be oc but no worries.

Chapter 2 Patience

Sitting in the van Naru gazed out of the window, ignoring Masako, and the fact that she was all over him. Naru had only one thing on his mind and that was how badly he hurt Mai with his stupid comment. Masako looked up at Naru, who was clearly in deep thought. She sighed to her self, wishing he would look at her just once. She tightened the grip around his arm and received no reaction. Lin looked at Masako and just shook his head at the desperate girl. Mai sat in the backseat of Bou-san's car with John and Madoka, just thinking about how she felt towards Naru. 'That narcissistic jerk! I know he loves Masako but he didn't have to say that! He should just go be with her instead of sending me mixed feelings.' Mai thought to herself not realizing her face was turning completely red with anger. Ayako and Madoka both couldn't take it anymore and asked Mai what happened. Mai was reluctant to tell them at first but did so, to lift the burden off her shoulders.

"That bastard! How dare he talk to our sweet little Mai like that!" Ayako and Madoka said as they fumed .

"Mai, do you really believe Naru loves Masako?" Bou-san asked looking back in his rearview mirror.

"I don't know… but at this point I don't really care. A person can only take so much…" Mai trailed off, realizing she couldn't go on with these mixed feelings between her and Naru. 'I can't do it anymore… I'm done.' Mai thought as she drifted into a dreamless sleep. She woke up an hour later as they pulled into the parking lot of the inn. Naru, Masako, and Lin got out of the van looking around at the enormous building.

"Masako, do you feel anything?" Naru asked without looking at the girl.

"I feel faint spirits, but nothing really strong yet." Naru nodded his head and looked over to see Mai rubbing her sleepy eyes. Naru was greeted by Mr. Saito who looked unusually pale.

"I just came to greet you all, but sadly I have an emergency I need to attend to."

"That's fine." Naru said in his steady voice.

"Feel free to roam around, here's the keys to your rooms, if you need anything ask my assistant Hana." Mr. Saito handed Naru the keys and quickly walked away. Naru turned his head to see Mai walking towards him, but then quickly realized that she was coming to unload the van. Once inside and everything set up at base, Mai began to walk towards the door.

"Mai," Naru said colder than usual. Mai stopped in front off the door but did not turn around.

"I thought i told you to stay by my side while we're here," Naru said as though talking to a disobedient child.

"I'm going to the room, you can follow me if you want," Mai said coldly in a voice that even surprised her. She waited a few seconds before heading out the door, passing the group of friends. Naru followed Mai all the way to the room and once inside, slammed, and locked the door behind him. Mai sat on the bed with her back towards Naru, who was leaning on the door.

"I understand if your mad at me but don't let it affect your job."

Mai felt a nerve twitch in her head, she wanted to scream, but stayed silent. She was passed her breaking point, filled with anger and sorrow, she didn't know what to do. How could she love someone who treated her like a dog sometimes, ordering her around with such ease. She felt shivers going down her spine knowing she had to say something at some point, but what?

"Mai, did you hear what I sa-"

"Yes. I heard you, and I'm not doing anything to affect my work."

"How about you fix your attitude while talking to your boss."

'That's it' , Mai just couldn't take it anymore. She stood up and looked Naru in the eyes. Feeling so many emotions overwhelm her.

"I wouldn't have an attitude if it wasn't for a certain someone!"

"I'm sorry for what I said but this attitude has gone on long enough."

"Your not sorry! You don't even care about how I feel, do you know how much those words broke my heart? Did you even bother to think before you spoke?" Mai couldn't hold in her feeling anymore, the hurt she let it out, the anger she let it out, and the tears she let them out. Naru saw Mai crying and walked toward her. He began to put his arms around her but she pushed him away.

"Stop! Don't think everything can be solved by embracing me! I love you but your to wrapped around Masako to notice it!"

"Mai… I-"

"No, don't say anything else. Im done with this, with hurting, with crying, and with loving you!"

"Mai, please calm down."

She couldn't calm down. She couldn't just smile and let him embrace her. She couldn't say 'I forgive you' . She just couldn't do it. She looked at him with tears running down her checks like a stream. She began to walk towards the door, but Naru grabbed her hand.

"Let me go!" She yelled, her voice mixed with so much sorrow.

"No Mai, I won't let you go." Mai took a deep breath before she said something unforgivable.

" I HATE YOU!" She yelled at the top of her lungs and ran out the door. Naru stood in the middle of the room shocked at the girl's words. They stung, more than stung, they cut deep into his heart.

Mai ran to Ayako's room and stood outside the room. She took a deep breath and knocked on the door. Bou-san answered the door to see a crying Mai. He just hugged the crying girl tight, not wanting to let her go. She was like a daughter to him, someone he wanted to keep out of harm's way and protect. He brought Mai into the room and sat her on the bed. Ayako walked over to Mai, who was know sitting on the bed sobbing. Ayako embraced Mai who was shaking and hyperventilating. Ayako was like a mother to Mai, someone who could make your problems go away with just a hug and a warm smile. Once Mai finished crying Ayako asked what happened and listened as Mai explained the painful event. About an hour later Mai was asleep and Ayako told Bou-san to watch over Mai for a few minutes. He didn't ask any questions because he had a pretty good idea where she was heading. A few minutes later Naru heard a loud bang on the door. He got up and opened it to see a very pissed off Ayako. Ayako walked into the room and shut the door. Naru walked back and sat on the bed.

"What the hell is your problem?"

"What happens to me and Mai is of no concern to you."

"The hell if it is! Mai is so heartbroken she cried herself to sleep!"

"Look Ayako I know you're concerned but this is our problem."

"Then you need to fix your problem now." With that Ayako stormed off back to her room. When she walked in Mai was awake. Ayako walked over to Mai and placed a hand on her shoulder.

"I need to handle something…I'll be back in a few. Mai walked out go the room and down the hall to Masako's room. Mai knocked on the door trying not to regret her next decision. Masako opened the door to see a very red eyed Mai.

"Masako…would you like to switch rooms with me?" Masako looked at Mai in total confusion now. However she let all the confusion go when she thought about how close her and Naru would be now. She put her sleeve in front of her face and began to blush. She then turned around and started to pack. Mai went to her own room to grab her things. 'If she wants to be with him so badly she can.' Mai thought to her self as she made her way to the room. She walked in and walked to the edge of the bed, trying her best not to look at Naru. She grabbed her bags,walked out, and silently closed the door behind her. A few minutes later Naru heard a light knock on the door and opened it to see a very red Masako.

"Mai wanted to switch rooms with me…I hope that's okay." Naru simply looked at Masako as she made her way in. She later walked out the room and headed to base.

Mai's Pov

I didn't know what to do. It took all my courage to go back to my room and get my things. I couldn't just sit around worrying everyone, and besides I had a job to do. I walked back to base praying Naru wasn't there. When I walked up to the door I questioned if he was in there…but I had to find out one way or another. As I walked in the room I was relieved to find him not there. Masako was sitting across from John reading a book. I walked over and sat next to John.

"Mai how are you?"

"I'm fine now."

"...Then why are you shaking?" I looked down at my hands not knowing that I was shaking. John kept looking at my hands than hesitantly grabbed my hands in his. I think his hands were shaking more than mine. I squeezed his hand lightly to reassure him. A few seconds later all I hear is the door slam.

Normal Pov

Mai turned to see a very angry Naru. He walked towards her snatched her away from John and brought her into the hallway. He was being irrational but he couldn't stop himself.

"What are you doing holding his hand?"

"What I chose to do is none of your business!" Naru just looked at Mai, without knowing what he was doing he pinned her against the wall. He moved closer to Mai inches away from her lips. Mai began to blush but pushed Naru back.

"Stop messing with me!"

"Mai, I'm not messing with you."

"Yes you are! Your only doing because you can't stand being ignored, your like a child! When are you going to realize you can't just keep messing with peoples feelings!" Mai walked back into the now silent room. Naru followed behind her and quietly shut the door.

"Kazuya we need to focus on the task that's ahead." Lin said not moving his eyes from the screen.

Night:

The SPR group were all heading for the door to retire for the night. Mai reached for the door but it wouldn't open. She pulled on the door harder but it wouldn't open. Masako then fainted suddenly John kneeled down and held her in his arms. Naru walked over and kneeled down beside John.

"Masako is something here?"

"Yes,but it doesn't feel like a spirit more like a demon."

"Demon?!"

"Yes."

"Where is-" Naru's sentence was cut short when Mai screamed. There was a middle aged man in a white doctors jacket standing before them. his hair as gray as a stormy sky he stood about 6'2 and wore glasses. He had his hands around Mai's throat, his grip getting tighter. Bou-san began to chant, but then the demon threw Mai into the wall and vanished. Mai hit the wall and as she slid down a trail of blood made a line on the wall. Mai heard everyone calling her name but their voices became muffled and began to fade.

Dream State

Mai awoke and found her self standing in the middle of an ocean.

"Mai." She heard a familiar voice call out to her.

"Gene?"

"Yes, it's me Mai." Mai threw her arms around Gene and hugged him tight. She felt as though all her worries faded away as she hugged stepped back to look Gene in his eyes.

"Gene what's going on?"

"Mai you need to know something very important."

"What is it?"

"While your here be very careful, don't be alone if you can help it, the demon here is after you."

"Why me?"

"Your connected to this place."

"I don't get it… how am I connected to this place?"

"You'll find out soon enough, but it's time for you to leave here and wake up."

"Gene! Gene!" Mai screamed as she saw Gene fading away, she didn't want him to go, not yet, she wanted him to hold her her tight and never let go.

End of dream

Mai felt her eyes flutter as she began to wake up. When her vision started to come back she saw the sun rising.

"Mai… " She slightly turned her head to the familiar voice.

"John..."