A/N- Sorry, haven't done any authors notes haha. Thanks for the reviews, they are greatly appreciated
I don't own Phoenix Wright... yet.
Chapter Four
I stormed into the Wright and Co Law Offices. "Phoenix!"
"In here." I opened the bathroom door to see him scrubbing away. That toilet is way too clean. "Well?"
"Well what?"
"Don't feign innocence with me, Mr Wright. What have you said?"
I could hear the smirk in his voice. "To whom?"
"To Jesus. Who do you think? To Miles, you idiot!"
"Oh... which Miles?"
"Phoenix!" *sob* He's killing me, right here.
He stood up slowly. "I merely mentioned the fact that he was being too harsh and maybe he should be a bit nicer, after all you are a good friend of his and-"
"Ugh!" I moaned. "Crap!"
Nick's eyebrows shot up. "What?"
"Don't you see? You're a lawyer, right? Use your head!" I looked him dead in the eye. "Now you have told Miles that he's being too harsh, he'll know I've spoken about him to you. Which means he knows that I care. And I didn't want him to know I care, because now I look desperate." Basically, you've ruined my life. Gotta love you.
His eye visibly twitched. He turned away. "Women..." he muttered under his breath. Then he turned back. "Look, Miles is as distraught as you are. He hates the thought of the DL-6 incident-"
"No, you don't get it!" I cried. I put my head in my hands and took deep breaths. Then I looked up and gave him a light hug. "I appreciate your help and that you care, but please, can you leave this to me?" I broke away and looked at him. "Matchmaking isn't your thing, frankly."
Phoenix broke out in an embarrassed grin, and scratched the back of his neck. "Heh... I guess you're right."
"No, I'm Gray." I winked. "Here's the papers you wanted. I got some information out of him, at least."
"Good. Oh, V?"
"Ya-huh?"
"The courts called up today. They need another bailiff for the trial tomorrow. Think you can handle it?"
"Sure," I nodded. I wasn't fully qualified as a bailiff, but I had a black belt and sometimes I was required for help at the courts. It didn't bother me too much, it was actually quite fun.
"Good. Come in your bailiff clothes tomorrow or whatever then. With all this information you got me... I think I'll be fine."
"Okay, but I'm there for supporting you anyway. "
He chuckled lightly. "That's what I like to hear."
"Morning, V! Hiya, Nick! Hey, Mr Edgeworth, sir!" Maya ran into the court lobby, making me jump. She looked me up and down. "Bailiff today, huh?"
"Yup." I was dressed in my smart trousers and lace up boots, with a blouse and tie on. My belt had handcuffs and a gun in a holster. My long hair was pulled back in a ponytail, and I had a bit of mascara on. "Raring to go!"
She looked at me sceptically. "Will you be able to run and stuff in that?"
"Well, yeah. Besides, I don't think Miles will run anywhere." I winked, nudging his side. He looked a bit startled, but smirked slightly.
"Miss Gray!" I turned to see another bailiff calling me. "It's time. Please escort the defendant into the courtroom.
"My pleasure." I walked towards the door, with Miles in tow. Then I turned around and called to Phoenix, "Good luck!"
"You too." I raised an eyebrow, confused, but I walked through the door anyway. I positioned myself by Miles. I'd been told to stay by him throughout the trial.
As we waited for the Judge, Miles cleared his throat to catch my attention. "So..."
I giggled slightly, watching him slowly turn red. "It's okay, I can make conversation if you want." He looked down, beet red. "You nervous?"
"Very."
"Why? Phoenix is a good lawyer. He'll get you off the hook."
He looked at me, his eyes looking like they would go through my soul. "How can you be so sure?"
"He beat you. You're amazing at your job. But if he can beat you..." I nodded towards Manfred von Karma, "He can beat that idiot over there."
Miles laughed slightly. I put my hand on his shoulder. "Have faith, yeah?"
He nodded just as the Judge came in. "The court will commence for the trial of Miles Edgeworth."
"This is it," I whispered to him. To my surprise, he gripped my hand slightly. I stroked his with my thumb, to comfort him. I watched the tension in his shoulders go down, and smiled. I can finally see the silver lining.
A/N- This is quite a short chapter I know, but the next chapter will definitely be longer. Also, the next chapter will probably be the last, and will finalize everything. I promise to try and get it up soon!
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