Sorry for not updating any sooner. Here it is, Chapter 7 of this story... Enjoy!
It's the afternoon at the Mouri's Agency.
"Conan-kun! You have company!" Ran yells as she lets the member of the Detective Boys in.
"Ano... how's Conan-kun doing?" Ayumi asks, worry for the young detective. When she heard of his sudden sickness, it been on her mind throughout the entire time in school.
"He's doing just fine. He's simply had an upset stomach. It might be because of the double date we had recently..." Ran said but fail to catch herself. "D-Date?! With who?!" Ayumi asks with everyone else also interested. Well everyone else but Haibara.
"...Ano...well..." Ran starts, knowing fully well of the consequences. Gomen Conan-kun...
Conan simply lay on his bed. Waiting for his friends to make their way to his room to talk about what he miss at school, although he is the one ahead of them.
"Conan-kun!" The trio yell as they storm into his room without knocking. Haibara slowly make her way on her own pace. "WAAA! Don't you guys knock?" Conan said in surprise and in annoyance.
"Nevermind about something so trivial, we want to know who this Hitomi-chan you were with?"
"H-Huh!?"
"Don't try to hide it, Ran-neechan told us about how you had a double date with her and Masudo-san's older brother and a girl named Hitomi-chan. She told us that Hitomi-chan is apparently a girl from our class but we don't have a girl name Hitomi at all. So who was this Hitomi-chan?!" Ayumi order as tears begins to form around her eyes. Genta and Mitsuhiko by her side although not as angry with Conan as Ayumi is.
I somehow knew this would happen...
Conan seeing Haibara, made a gesture toward her, indicating to her for some help. Haibara smile before opening her mouth but unfortunately for Conan, she was making him read her lips.
I DON'T FEEL LIKE IT DETECTIVE.
After she finish, a smirk is left on her face.
That little...
"Conan-kun!" Ayumi voice skyrocketing.
"Hai!" Conan replies like a good soldier.
"Answer my question this instant! Who is this Hitomi-chan!?"
Haibara seeing Kudo in a tight spot finally decides to give him a helping hand. Taking a big breathe before speaking, she prepares for what she's about to say.
"That girl you are referring to is my cousin Hitomi-chan. She came by to visit but I was busy so Edogawa-kun offers to take her around. She's extremely shy and not to fond of boys but she knows Edogawa-kun since they too are cousins but in a distant sense. I am the one that told her to tell anyone who asks, that she's a classmate of ours."
And so ends her brief explanation of what apparently occurred two days ago.
"Cousin! We should have made her a welcome party." Ayumi said, no longer angry at Conan.
"Yeah with cake and lots of snacks." Genta added, thinking of pretty much nothing more than his stomach.
"It would have been nice to meet this Hitomi-chan, and get to know her." Mitsuhiko said, wishing to meet this Hitomi.
"I didn't think you would have a cousin like that..." He adds with a slight blush forming around his cheeks.
"Sorry, it was really on short notice and Edogawa-kun was with me at the time of she sudden visit." Haibara said.
"When would she come and visit again? Do you know Ai-chan?" Ayumi asks, almost pleading to her.
Haibara merely shrugs her shoulder.
"Next time she comes, let us know so we can plan a huge party for her." Ayumi declares with Genta and Mitsuhiko agreeing with her.
Right on time, Ran voice is heard. "Everyone! I laid out some cookies and drinks to go with!"
"Cookies!" The trio yells, running out of Conan's room. "I hope it chocolate chip..."
"Genta, you are so..."
The voice of the children fade the farther they are from Conan and Haibara who stay behind. Conan sighing, looks at Haibara. "Thanks for helping me back there."
"You're welcome. I just felt that I at least owe you that much." Haibara said as she take a seat on the edge of his bed.
"So how was it?" Conan asks, curious about how things went for Haibara with Masudo-san's older brother.
Remembering that night very well, Haibara face suddenly turn red. "I-It was nice... We simply w-watch a movie is all..." Haibara said, losing her composure.
"Ah ha. Well although NICE doesn't really cover it, it sounds like you enjoy yourself. That's good..." Conan said as he laid down.
"Yeah... so now what?" Haibara asks peaking Conan's interest.
"What you mean?"
"I mean what should I do now? I went on a date with him so does that mean we are together?" Haibara asks turning away with a blush. Conan getting up to look at her. Haibara turns to see Conan giving her a ARE YOU SOME KIND OF IDIOT look.
"What?" She said. A mixture of anger and embarrassment look on her face.
"Did you honesty just ask me that?"
"I'm serious Kudo. What's wrong with askin you that question?"
"Haibara, just because you went on a date with the guy does not right away mean you are going steady with him."
"It doesn't."
"No! I mean haven't you read a shoujo manga before?"
"No..." Haibara reply flat-out.
"Well there's your problem. Due to your lack of common sense, I will assign you some homework. I want you to read some shoujo mangas at the library. Hopefully it's not too late for the likes of you."
"Hai?" Haibara reply confusingly.
Entering into the library, Haibara made her way to the section fill with mangas. Fortunately Kudo recommended her some mangas to read to start her off. Joy
Arriving to the section, Haibara notice a man picking out a book alone. After closer examination, she saw it was Subaru Okiya. Surprise and scare, Haibara begins to leave.
"Oh, Haibara-san? Fancy meeting you here." Okiya voices, causing Haibara to pause. Slowly walking up to her, Okiya place a hand on her shoulder which she replies back by sharply turning around to face him while taking a step back. "Ara ara, I see little red riding hood is frighten but I can assure you I am no big bad wolf."
Haibara said nothing as she remains stiff. I don't feel it from him but I know I did before...
"Perhaps you're here to pick out some mangas to read?" Okiya said. "Huh?" Haibara surprise by the sudden change topic. Nodding to his question, Haibara notice him pulling back. "In that case, be my guest. I already found what I was looking for." Okiya said as he held up a book in his hand. Walking away, Haibara turns to look at his back.
What is he planning... Returning to the shelves, Haibara looks around.
After picking out three mangas that Kudo suggested, Haibara sat down on a table to begin her research.
A half an hour later...
"So just dating doesn't actually mean a couple becoming official...but rather getting closer... Kinda slow and unoriginal to me"
Wait! Is Kudo suggesting I should wait to further develop my relationship with Masudo-san. If that so...what steps should I take to further increase our relationship...
"Haibara-chan?"
A voice in front of her said as she look up to see Masudo-san. "Masudo-kun?!"
Somehow calling that felt right, almost naturally as it flows out of her lips and left a tingling sensation behind.
"What are you doing today at the bookstore?" Masudo said as he looks around the table she sat.
"U-Um..." Haibara said. "Oh, so Haibara-chan does read those kinds of literature."
"W-Wait a minute! I'm merely doing research is all..." Haibara said to him.
"Research?"
Why did I have to tell him that!...Even if it is true, I don't want him to know what I'm up to. Not yet...
"Yeah... Kobayashi-sensei assign us to pick out a shougo manga and give a brief summary about it."
Please buy this excuse...
"I see... So how's that coming along?" Masudo said leaning forward and looking at the mangas.
"Well I just finish so I'm going to start writing my summaries right now...hehehehe" Haibara said a bit cheeky.
"I guess I shouldn't stop you from doing your work. I leave you to it then." He said as he's about to leave.
"Wait!" Stopping him from his tracks. He turns around and see a fluttering Haibara. "I really enjoy our d-ddate lassst time and I-III was wonder if you would like to go on another date with me this coming weekend...IF YOU DON'T WANT TO THEN THAT'S FINE... I MEAN IF YOU HAVE OTHER PLA-"
Haibara suddenly felt something soft touching her lips, preventing her to continue on with her rambling. Unfortunately for her, it's his index finger that is pressing on her lips.
"You can stop there and yes I would like to go on another date with you." He said. Pulling back, Masudo begins to take his leave. "I need to know my schedule for this week so I'll give you the actual time of date at a later time...'kay?"
Haibara overwhelm with joy, gave a smile while nodding.
Returning to her home at Dr. Agasa she begins to notice something. Judging from the sound, Haibara assume her home to be quite lively. Opening the door, a bunch of footsteps came rushing to her location.
"Haibara is back!" The trio yells.
"Ai-chan, where did you go?" Ayumi asks, holding her hands.
"Did you bring back any food?" Genta, of course ask.
"Hello Ayumi-chan, I went to the bookstore to buy some books and no I did not brought back any food." Haibara said to Ayumi and Genta respectively.
"You couldn't get me some fried eel?" Genta complain with Haibara ignoring his comment.
"Oh Ai-chan since you are here, we can finally tell you the big news!" Ayumi declares.
"Big News?" Haibara replys back.
"Hm hm" Ayumi nods her head. "We are going to Tropical Water-park this coming weekend. On a Saturday to be exact."
What?! But I alrea-
"Hm?" Ayumi said, tilting her head slightly.
"I-I...Nevermind..."
I can't tell them I going on a date with Masudo-kun this weekend. Haibara thought, feeling depress. Conan notices her silence as everyone continues to chat about their upcoming trip with glee.
The kids talk until the phone suddenly rings. Dr. Agasa walks up to the phone and pick it up. "Hello, this Dr. Agasa speaking... Oh ok, give me a moment." Agasa said as he covers the phone with his hand. "Haibara-chan, Masudo-san wishes to speak with you."
Upon hearing his name, Haibara quickly walk pass her friends and took the phone carefully out of Agasa's hand. "Hello?" She replys with a slight hint of excitement.
"Hey Haibara-chan, sorry for calling so late..." He starts out with. "No, it's fine. So what's happening?"
"Well, are you free this coming Saturday?" He said. Her eyes widen in realization. It's my chance for another date...but
"Ai-chan? What does Masudo-niisan want?" Ayumi asks worryingly.
Why do they have to be here and already made plans at such a crucial moment.
"Haibara-chan?" Masudo said on the phone.
"Gomen Masudo-san but I already made plans for Saturday." Haibara said, feeling like she betray her heart to conceal the truth from her friends.
"That's okay, maybe next time." Masudo said, his voice a tad lower than before. Gomen Masudo-kun, I'm not sure what to do at this point...
Suddenly Kudo took the phone out of Haibara's hands. "Wait Masudo-niisan!"
"Conan-kun?"
"Hai, look we are going to Tropical Water-Park this Saturday at 10 am. Why don't you and Rei-kun come with us.
"Wait just a-" Haibara attempts to say but Conan hush her up
"If it not too much of a trouble..."
"Nm, no trouble at all, we'll meet up at Dr. Agasa's place. Okay?" Conan said.
"Alright, I'm sure Rei-kun would be delighted. Tell everyone I said good night and thanks for the invite Conan-kun." And just like that Masudo hang up the phone, as the endless beep now takes the place of his voice.
"Oi Edogawa-kun. What was that all about!?" Haibara said, grabbing his collar shirt. "Baka, can't believe you would reject him like that after all that work we did for you to get closer to him." Conan said out loud.
"Huh?!" The kids known as Beauty, Brain, and Brawn yell in surprise.
"Haibara-san interested in Masudo-niisan!" Mitsuhiko exclaim in shock.
"Ai-chan is in love?!" Ayumi exclaim in excitement.
"So does this mean we are not going to have fried eels?!" Genta said, only really concern with his stomach.
Haibara, embarrassed turns to Kudo and gave an intimidating look. "Edogawa-kun..."
Conan, realizing what is about to happen, turns around and flee from her. "Edogawa-kun, come back here..." Haibara said as she chase him around the living room. Deja vu? Soon Ayumi and Mitsuhiko chase Haibara in order to question her with Genta sitting it out. Instead Genta sat on the couch and watch as everyone runs in circle.
After everyone calmed down, particular Haibara, the kids begins interrogating her.
Haibara sigh. "Well now that the cat is out of the bag, yes I'm interested in Masudo-niisan."
"I'm so happy for you Ai-chan! We must do everything we can to further help you with your relationship with him." Ayumi declares although there is one who not in accordance with that plan.
"Thank you Ayumi-chan, I appreciate that." Maybe I can ask her some questions about the concept of RELATIONSHIP. Haibara thought.
"Wait a minute." A voice said, surprising Haibara and everyone else. "Mitsuhiko-kun, what's wrong?" Ayumi asks.
"First thing first, why are you interested in Masudo-niisan to begin with?"
"Huh?" Haibara said in response to his question.
"I'm asking why do you suddenly love Masudo-niisan. We only met him just recently. Far to short to know him personally."
"Oi Mitushiko-kun.." Conan starts out.
"I- " Everyone turns to Haibara. Wait...why do I love Masudo-kun? Tsuburaya-kun is right about me meeting Masudo-kun just recently. Is it love at first sight? If so, then is my feelings for Masudo-kun faulty?
"Oi Haibara /Ai-chan?" Conan and Ayumi asks, approaching her. Haibara pulls back and runs upstairs. Closing her door loudly and locking it. Dr. Agasa came into the picture.
"W-What happen here?!"
Conan looks at Mitsuhiko who has a guilty look in his face.
"A few emotional outbursts."
"Huh?" Dr. Agasa reply back to Shinichi.
"Don't worry, I'm sure it will be resolves soon."
What should I do... I might hurt Masudo-kun in the long run. I don't want that to happen...but I have to know if this feelings is sincere.
What do I like about him anyway. His looks? His voice? His personally?
I don't really know anything about him but his name, his place, and his sibling. What's so special about him? Thinking, Haibara would only come up with more questions.
Eventually Haibara fell asleep with no real progress in finding out her feelings.
The school bell ring, indicating that class has just begun. "Okay kids, I'm going to pair you guys in a group of two. Let's see...:
Mimi-chan with Kei-kun
Suraka-chan with Taichi-kun
Takero-kun with Harshiro-kun
Sora-chan with Nagisa-chan
Sorato-kun with Orihime-chan
Genta-kun with Daisuke-kun
Ayumi-chan with Conan-kun
And lastly... Haibara-chan with Mitsuhiko-kun, you two will pair up.
Suddenly the air around the classroom becomes grim. Ever since that day where Mitsuhiko ask Haibara why she like Masudo-kun, they haven't spoken with each other. That was two days ago... and the tension between the two still lingers.
"Okay, now with that said, each group have to make a report on one of the states of the United States. Let me know beforehand so that no group would do the same state. I will hand you an outline of what I want to see in your report." Kobayashi-sensei said as she walks around the classroom, giving each group a piece of paper.
"Ano Sensei!" A boy raise his hand. The Sensei look to see it was Conan. "Oh Conan-kun, is there something the matter?"
"Well, I feel you should know that Mitsuhiko-kun and Haibara are not in speaking terms for the moment. Is it possible for me to switch with one of them?"
"I don't see any problem with that..." Kobayashi-sensei starts out until another of her student raise her hand.
"Sensei, I don't see any problem with working with Tsuburaya-kun." Haibara declares. Looking at Mitsuhiko for support, which he replies "Hai, I don't have any complaints."
That ends the argument so Haibara and Mitsuhiko remain a pair.
Eventually the school bell rings. A sign that school as ended for the day as the children left the classroom.
"Tsuburaya-kun."
Mitsuhiko turns around to see Haibara walking up to him in the hallway.
"Hai Haibara-san?"
"You left the classroom rather quickly. I almost couldn't catch up." Mitsuhiko simply gives her a simply a "Sorry." "Well since we are pair up as a group, lets go to the bookstore and get the report done in one shot. I brought my laptop along with me." Haibara suggests.
"Sure, that's fine. What about everyone else?" Mitsuhiko said, referring to the other members of the Detective Boys.
"I already spoken with them but they seem to already made plans to work on the project on different places. So it just us two. Is that a problem?" She asks.
"N-No, no problem at all...heheh" Mitsuhiko said a bit hesitatingly.
"Alright, let's go." And they walk outside of the school and begin to head to the bookstore.
"So what state are we doing anyway?"
"Delaware. I already confirm it with the teacher."
"Right..."
After arriving to the bookstore, they pick out some books and took a seat at one of the round tables.
Mitsuhiko skim read several books and tells Haibara which information is important or require based on the outline they received from the teacher. From that, she types up the information in her laptop.
About half an hour later...
"Ano Haibara-san?" Mitsuhiko said.
"Hm?" She replies back while continuing to type.
"I want to apologize about before..." He starts out, causing Haibara to cease typing.
"There is nothing to apologizes. You were right to ask me that question."
"Yes but..."
"But?" Haibara ask, turning to his direction and giving him her full attention.
"But...IS IT HOT HERE OR IS IT JUST ME?!"
"The temperature is slight above cool."
"I GOING TO GET SOME FRESH AIR, BE RIGHT BACK!" Mitsuhiko said, running to the nearest exist.
"Wait a min-" Haibara said but he already gone. Sighing, Haibara resume her typing.
"I can't tell her the actual reason why I ask her that question..." Not now that she seems interested in Masudo-niisan. Mitsuhiko thought as he stood by the entrance.
"Mitsuhiko-kun?" A voice said in front of him. Looking up, he saw Masudo standing there with a bag.
"MASUDO-NIISAN!"
"Hai?"
"W-WWhat are you doing here?"
"I work here today..."
"SINCE WHEN?!"
"Just recently... I told Haibara-chan and Conan-kun and figure they would tell you guys."
Wait a minute, did she choose this bookstore because Masudo-niisan works here?
"Ano Masudo-niisan, can I ask you a question?"
"Sure, I can spare a few minutes."
"What do you think about Haibara-san?" I have to know...
"Hm? Well if you are asking me this, then it must be of some important to you to know. If I have to guess, you like Haibara-chan don't you?"
Mitsuhiko face burst in embarrassment, like a cherry bomb. "I-III'm the o-ooone asking the questions h-hhereeee..."
"Right, well honestly I don't really know a lot about Haibara-chan. I mean I can tell she's mature for her age and by her perspective, everyone else is like a child..."
He got it right in the first try...
"But If I have to go more thoroughly, I see Haibara-chan as an adult trying to imitate a kid instead of the other way around." Mitsuhiko was surprise by Masudo response. Continuing on, "Even with that said, she's in some areas a child and because of her lack of experience, she place walls around herself in order to interact from a far.
"Wow... you got all that from the few times you met with her?"
"There is also something that I can't place my finger on about her..."
"What's this something?"
"I'm sure you will figure it out as well... well I have to start working. Later." Masudo said as he enter the bookstore.
"I wonder what he mean..." Mitsuhiko asks to no one in particular.
An adult trying to imitate a kid...
"HA! Haibara-san!" He realize he left her all by herself. Entering the store, he quickly made his way back to the tables.
"Ha Tsuburaya-kun, you're back."
"Yes, gomen for taking so long."
"Not at all, I already finish with the information we need. Now all we have to do is review it and add some pictures and we're done."
After they finish, the sun already begin to set. Haibara and Mitsuhiko walk along side by side, making their way to Dr. Agasa's place.
"Oi Haibara-san..."
"Hm?" Haibara said, continuing walking. Mitsuhiko didn't say nothing right away. Haibara was about to stop until he spoke.
"Could you be an adult?"
Haibara's surprises from his question turns into intense shock. "I mean... is it possible to be an adult and kid at the same time?"
Wait... does he know about what happened to me and Kudo?
"What do you mean Tsuburaya-kun?" I need to make sure of something... She thought as she stop with him doing the same. No one was nearby and that only cause Mitsuhiko to be even more nervous.
"I-I mean...h-how do say this..." Taking a breath. "Nevermind...Forget I say anything" Mitsuhiko finally said, giving up on the matter. There's no way I can tell her I ask Masudo-niisan what he thought of her.
Haibara stares at him for a moment before continuing walking and saying, "Alright.".
Mitsuhiko commence walking again although not proud with himself. After dropping off Haibara, Mitsuhiko receive a ride back to his place from Dr. Agasa.
Haibara stares out of her window, seeing Mitsuhiko leave in Agasa's car. When she could't see the car anymore, she pulls back.
I'm sure he was about to say something my me being an adult. Where did he get an idea like that I wonder...
End of Chapter
So what did you think? Also sorry roxifoxi for taking my time in this. I for some reason didn't like how it was turning out and made several revisions of this chapter. Please continue to comment and thanks for your support. Everyone please read and review this story. Until next time!
