It's been a while since the last update huh? Everyday becomes busier and busier but I always try to find time. Anyway here's Chapter 6 but it's not the date yet and I'm in the process of making another fic called 'Self-Control' but I don't know whether to make it Teen rated of M-rated.
Disclaimer: I do not own Detective Conan.
Chapter Six: Reasons Why
"Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry!" Akemi gasped at the two separated and blushing teens. She glanced over to her sister, "I didn't know that you were on a date, Shiho-chan." Her eyes glimmered with happiness. "You haven't been on a date since you'd dated Jonathan Evans!"
Shiho glared at her sister as Shinichi was surprised by this new information. 'Shiho had a boyfriend?' His thoughts processed while his mouth said, "For how long?"
"It's nothing to worry about Kudo-kun," Shiho whispered bitterly, "Goodnight." She turned and entered the house.
"But…but Shiho," Shinichi spoke but Akemi shook her head with a bitter smile. "I don't think she'll be coming back out. I'm sorry about that Kudo-san, if that's correct?"
The boy nodded, "I understand," his voice full of disappointment and regret, "Is it okay if I could walk her to school tomorrow?"
"I think that'll be a great idea. It'll get my sister's mind off of things. It was nice to meet you," she smiled, "and you look like a perfect match for Shiho-chan, don't rush it, okay?"
Shinichi blushed but managed to smile in return, "No problem, Miyano-san, and goodnight," he began to walk away as Akemi waved at him before going inside the house.
Shinichi only walked a block when an idea came into his mind. A smirk slowly spread across his lips and he sprinted back to the Miyano household. He ran in long strides, passing the familiar objects he'd seen moments ago and saw the yard up close. He reached the house and luckily saw a ladder underneath Shiho's window. Stealthily, Shinichi moved up the ladder and made his way up towards the dark window. After successfully not falling, he peered inside the window and saw Shiho with an unemotional yet troubled facial expression. Minutes passed by as he debated to knock or leave but finally he lightly tapped on the glass. She didn't budge. He tapped with a little more force. Shiho snapped out of her concentration when she heard a noise outside to see Shinichi waving at her.
'Why is he still here?' She approached him and lifted the window sill, "Are you trying to spy on me again pervert?"
Shinichi released an awkward laugh, "Nope not this time," he teased until Shiho fingers began to play with the ladder with small pushes, "I'm kidding!" She withdrew, "Actually I came back to see what was wrong. You seemed troubled when your sister mentioned your boyfriend. What happened?"
"Haven't your mother taught you to respect a person's privacy1" She snapped with unknown fury.
Shinichi jumped a little in shock, "Shiho," he said softly, "I want to help."
"Help what? I don't need or want your help Kudo." Her turquoise eyes were filled with tears and right then and there, Shinichi felt his heart break in two at the sight.
He wanted to reach and embrace her as he whispered caring words. And that's what he decided to do. As soon as Shiho backed away from the window, Shinichi carefully slipped inside and closed it back without any difficulty.
"You deserve better Shiho. That guy isn't worth your tears," he said as he came closer to the silent girl. "Hey, it's okay to let out your anger and pain. He lucked out by breaking up with you." Shinichi embraced her tightly as she buried her face in his chest.
"Break up? That bastard didn't break up with me. He cheated on me with one of my classmates and tried to take advantage of me after," Shiho hissed then sighed. "Why am I telling you this? I bet you already done this to hundreds of girls anyway."
The boy remained quiet while he registered what she said, 'No wonder she freaked out when I kissed her. Shiho, I promise you that I'll never hurt you. You became so much more than I wanted in a girl over the time we've spent together.' He lifted her chin with his thumb and wiped the still unshed tears from her eyes. "I don't want to see you like this anymore."
Shocked yet touched by his words, Shiho smiled tenderly, "Thank you Kudo-kun." Then she brought her face closer to his where she pressed her lips on his cheek.
A fiery red blush appeared on his face as she pulled back, "No-no problem," Shinichi stuttered with a genuine grin.
"So this is the real Kudo Shinichi behind that perverted playboy persona." Shiho smirked, "Personally, I like you like this, cute and innocent."
His blush grew darker. She pressed her hands against his lean chest and looked into his enticing blue eyes. "It makes me wonder what made you became a player."
"It's a long story," he chuckled, "I'm willing to tell you if you tell me about your past relationship," he pried with a pleading look.
"I guess your past is going to stay a mystery for me then," Shiho moved away from him, "Let's change the subject."
Shinichi groaned in irritation, "Why do you insist on being so difficult?" He rubbed his temples and sighed again, "What do you want to talk about?"
Shiho sat down on her bed with a familiar expression on her face, "I want you out of my house."
Obviously Shinichi became highly confused, "Huh? Did I hear you right? You want me to leave?" He gaped at her for a while as she remained calm. Taking a step back towards the window, Shinichi didn't bother to say a word and took one last look at her. However she wasn't calm except this time she was giggling.
"I was kidding you know?"
Shinichi deadpanned, "Is that so?" He walked back over and sat next to her on the bed "You know what? In my freshman year in high school, I was a huge nerd. I read a lot, did extra school-work, was captain of the debate team and still straight 'A' honor roll. But that changed last year. There was this girl who I had a crush on; unfortunately I was too nervous to ask her out. Eventually Hattori and Kuroba gave me a pep talk and I wanted to ask her out." A solemn grin-like smirk was visible. "I asked her on a date and she immediately rejected me in front of her friends and humiliated me. Since that day, I changed my ways by quitting debate, changed my appearance from wearing my clothes neat and tucked to well like any normal teen, and I started not to care for feelings. When girls noticed me I dated them and over a couple of days I broke it off, therefore my nickname was the 'Heartbreaker'. To make it short, the girl I was crushing on gave me another chance because of the newfound popularity I gained and we dated for at least a week. I exacted my revenge and dumped her in front of the whole student body after my soccer game. That's when everybody called me a notorious playboy."
He turned his head towards Shiho, who had an 'I'm not interested in your past affairs' look on her. "I guess I wasted my time revealing that to you huh?"
"I'd say it's quite interesting," she replied, "to know how a school geek became a playboy over one girl. A shame isn't it?" Shiho said with a bit of sarcasm.
But Shinichi was offended, "Oi, oi! You say it like its bad thing."
Her legs crossed and she leaned back on her bed with her arms supporting her. "I would say that it is, Kudo Shinichi. Men or women shouldn't let anyone or their spouse change the way they are. You're basically degrading and downgrading yourself for others."
Shinichi grunted softly, "I assume my actions were useless then?" He looked over her rested form, "Shiho, may I ask you something?"
The girl gave him a spare glance, "What's bothering you this time Kudo? Exactly how many problems that you need to get out your chest?"
Shinichi merely smirked at the question, "Only one…you, Miyano Shiho."
Shiho gracefully sat upright, "I beg your pardon? Blaming me are you?"
He shook his head, "That's a definite no but my problem with you is that you're not mine. I really want to be your boyfriend and you as my girlfriend."
"Did you tell all the other girls you'd dated that same line?" Her eyes narrowed suspiciously as he didn't respond immediately. "I'll take that as a 'yes' since you're silent."
"That's not it," Shinichi spoke heavily; "I'm dead serious." Then slowly his voice began to rise, "Why can't you believe me damn it? Every time I say something to you, why does it always come to the conclusion that I'm lying or said that to other girls? I know that I WAS, yes I said WAS, a playboy because of YOU! Because of YOU, I changed my ways and stopped dating different girls. I don't care if it only took a couple of weeks or moths for you to affect me like that. Look at me when I say this," he gently cupped her cheek, forcing her to stare into his eyes, which ere a darker blue than normal, "I would go to Hell and back for you. It doesn't matter if you refuse to go out with me. I will come back again and again. I am yours."
As his words processed inside her mind, her barrier evaporated, "Then prove it yourself. If I'm going to be your girlfriend, then what's in it for me?"
Shinichi grinned toothily at her question, "All of the love, respect, and care I can give you," his thumb slid across her cheek to her lips, "I won't cheat, I won't lie."
A smirk formed, "Sounds more like a marriage proposal but I suppose a guy like you isn't ready for that step yet." Shiho brought her hand to stroke his tanned cheek. "However, how would I know that what you speak is the truth and not one of your jokes?"
The room was silent for a moment. Blue eyes clashed with turquoise. Shinichi wound his arm around her waist and drew closer. Shiho stood still and closed her eyes to prepare what was coming next until Shinichi whispered, "I love you, more than you ever know."
A gasp escaped from her to be only covered by his lips. A warm sensation enveloped their bodies as their lips melded together into the sweet and passionate kiss. Shiho twisted her torso to wrap her arms around his neck and released a soft sigh of content. Shinichi cautiously leaned back into the bed with his first love in his arms as he pulled away from the gentle kiss. A smile crept on them and Shiho rested her head against Shinichi's chest.
"Will you ever leave me?" She asked while listening to his rhythmic heartbeat.
Shinichi splayed his hand across her back and stroked it, "Never," he whispered into the night.
Oh my gosh, Shinichi finally revealed what he felt for Shiho! But what will happen afterward? What will happen when they return to school? I sense something bad coming up for the two or it might be good. On that note, guys you know what to do, REVIEW! Please do it, it will make me so happy. And thanks to all my reviewers who reviewed the last chapter. More to come!
