I'm just going to apologize in advance. I like it, but at the same time I don't. So I hope you try to enjoy this.

Ayame walked down the sidewalk, passing by the parked cars. She was very excited, as she was supposed to start her new job today. After all, she was an 18 year old living on ramen noodles. When she finally reached her destination, she opened the door and walked through the aisles till she found the desk. There was a guy facing his back towards her, organizing something. She tapped him on the shoulder.

"Hey, I'm here to start my first day of work. Can you help me?" Ayame asked in her most polite voice. The guy turned around, holding a bunch of games in his hands.

"Oh hey, I've been waiting on you. Come on with me to the back." Ayame followed him and listened to all of his instructions. Before she knew it, she had been checking out games for people for 6 hours and it was almost closing time. As she was cleaning the glass that held some games, she heard the bell ring, signaling someone came in.

"Hello, welcome to-" Ayame was about to continue, but she saw a gorgeous red head rushing in and looking directly at Xbox 360 games. Her shocked face quickly turned into a scowl. He was smoking. Not only that, but he was smoking in the store. This guy already pissed Ayame off.

"Hey, no smoking in the store, and we're about to close, so I don't think you have enough time to-" the red head grabbed the game he wanted from the shelf, ran to the counter, and slammed the game down. He then pulled up his goggles from his beautiful green eyes, and started to count the bills that he pulled from his pants pocket. Now Ayame had seen someone in a hurry before, but he looked like he needed the game before he forgot to breathe. She decided to help the guy and check out his game, even though he was smoking in the store.

"That will be $79.99. And cigarettes are bad for you, you know. "Ayame said grumpily. The man handed her four 20 dollar bills, and smirked at her.

"I know. That's why I do it" Then he walked out of the store, game in hand. Ayame looked down at the 20 dollar bills. But she noticed that one of them had something written on it. She took a closer look at it, and saw a number, and the words, "call me" on it. He must have written it down while she was staring at his eyes. As she closed up the store, all she could think about was that guy.

...

"So are you saying that Matt actually pulled a pickup line on you? Wow, I didn't know you had it in you, Matt." Mello said snickering. Matt glared at him.

"And a corny one at that." Near added in.

Ayame looked at the three of them and smiled.

"Yeah I know, but if you want to know he rest, I can't have any more interruptions. Okay?" All three nodded. Ayame continued.

...

Ayame called the man the next day, and found out his name was Matt, and he was a computer programmer and a video game addict. Ayame loved his quirky personality and his dedication to games, even if he did smoke. Matt loved Ayame sense of humor, and the fact that even if Matt made her angry, she would always bring him the game he said he wanted that previous day. Naturally, they hit it off, and they were suddenly an item. But after 2 years of this, something had happened. Ayame was going to her apartment after a long day of work. She opened her door to see Matt on her couch. When she saw his face, she knew there was something wrong.

"Hey Matt? What's wrong?" she asked as she walked over to him, and tried to kiss him, but was rejected.

"I have to leave Ayame. For a job. My friend called me about it this morning. It's in Japan. It will take about a year to complete it." Matt didn't want to tell her that Mello had contacted him, basically for a suicide mission. To kidnap Takada. Ayame was shocked. She knew that sometimes Matt would leave for a day or 2, but he never told her it would take this long.

"Is there…is there any way that I could come with you?" Ayame said on the verge of tears. Matt shook his head. There was no way that he would put her in danger like this.

"No. It's a pretty dangerous job." Matt looked like he was about to cry too. Ayame couldn't believe that this was happening. He had been by her side for the last 2 years. She couldn't imagine herself without him. But she knew it was his life. So she had to let go.

"Well it is your job. So I can't stop you from going." Ayame stated, a tear rolling down her cheek. They both knew that if Matt wasn't telling her the details of this job, it was a serious one. They also knew that Matt would do anything for this un-named best friend. So it was safe to say that it was best to give up this relationship now instead of taking it long distance. Matt sighed and stood up. He leaned in and kissed her forehead.

"Ayame. Take care of yourself." With that, Matt walked past her and out of her apartment and life.

...

"And that's how it ended. Peaceful and with closure. "Ayame finished. Matt looked at the table. Mello looked a bit constipated and like he was going to cry. Near had a thoughtful expression on his face.

"Well Jesus Matt, Why didn't you tell me that you had a girlfriend?" Mello asked.

"I didn't want you to take away the offer. Plus it was the first time you had contacted me since you left me at the orphanage." Matt expressed.

"Still Matt, it would have been wise to at least tell Mello what you were leaving behind." Near said.

"Well let's not dwell on the sad part of the past. Let's move on to one of my favorite time where I could be a child again. Near helped me do that. It all started in a toy store..."

Okay. So maybe I shouldn't promise anything next time. Because everytime I do that, it ends up being the total opposite. So this time I'm going to say it will be a one shot with Ayame and Near. Fair enough? Anyway, I hope you tried to enjoy this and please review!