Written for Ariana Taniyama

"Here you are" Mai said as she placed down a cup of tea. Masako nodded her head in thanks as she reached out and picked it up as she took a small sip.

"So, Mai, it's been how many weeks now?" Bou-san asked, as he leaned back on the couch, his arm laying across the back of it. Ayako, who was sitting next to him glared at him from the corner of her eyes before taking a sip of the tea Mai had placed down in front of her.

"Um…I think about four weeks now actually." Mai said as she thought of the answer. She pressed the empty tray against her chest as she thought about it.

Masako tried to drown out their conversation, not wanting to hear about Mai and Naru's love life. It has been four weeks since they have officially started dating, and in truth, Naru still treats her the same as he did before they started dating.

"Hello~" yelled Yasuhara as he walked into the door. He was wearing his school uniform and carrying his school bag that was full of books. He dropped his bag by the door and walked over to Mai, wrapping his arms around her and pulling her towards him. "How is my sweet Mai-chan~? Is Naru-chan treating you right? Do I have to teach him a lesson on to make love to a lady?"

"Yasu!" Mai said, her face going red.

"Hehe you look so cute when you are all flustered like that Mai-chan." Yasuhara said. Masako looked away from the scene in front of her, finding the plate of cookies on the table very interesting. "Where is Naru-chan? He should see this!" Yasuhara said as Masako took another sip of her tea. "Unless….you want me to keep it all for myself?" Yasuhara whispered in her ear, making her go even redder.

"I would ask that you let go of my employee to let her finish the work she has yet to start." said a voice from behind them. They all looked to find Naru standing in the doorway of his office, glaring at Yasuhara. Yasuhara immediately let go of Mai, but kept his playful smile on.

"Aww, is Naru-chan jealous?" Yasuhara asked. Naru remained silent. "Here, I'll give you a hug, so that you won't be jealous of me anymore!" Yasuhara began to walk over to Naru, but stopped when he sensed the death coming from him. "….John!" Yasuhara said as he spun around quickly and ran over to John, who was sitting on the couch across from Masako, who put down her tea.

"Ah-yes?" John asked, suddenly nervous. Yasuhara ran over to him and gave him a hug while saying, "Naru-chan is being a meanie!"

"Well…um…" John said, not sure what to say.

"Would stop acting like a five year old, and trying acting your own age for once?" Masako said as she held up her sleeve to cover her mouth. Yasuhara looked at her for a moment, before letting go of John and walking over to her. Masako watched him as he walked behind the couch and stopped behind her. "What do you think you-" before Masako could finish, Yasuhara wrapped his arms around her and gave her a hug from behind, surprising her.

"Aww you just need a hug!" he said. Masako's face went bright red as she tensed up. She did not like the fact that he was so closer to her. As he continued to hug her, she felt everyone's gaze on her.

"Would you-" Masako tried to get him off of her, but her body would not move and the words would not come to her. "Let go!" She said, finally getting control. She brushed her hands up, so that it brushed up against his, making him let go. "You are acting way to childish, and truthfully, it is very embarrassing!" Masako said as she tried to get her heart from beating so fast. She couldn't figure out why it was acting that way or why she was suddenly so nervous, but if she had to guess, it was from Naru being in the room and having to see that.

"I think Masako is the one who is more embarrassed." Bou-san pointed out. Everyone laughed as they saw her face go even redder then it was a moment ago.

"I don't have to take this." Masako said as she stomped her foot. Everyone went quiet. "We are here to work, not play around like kids in elementary school, so when you have decided that you want to work again, you know how to reach me." She said before she stormed out the door, slamming it in the process.

Everyone looked at the door, wondering if she was coming back.

"Do you think she is coming back?" John asked in the silence.

"I don't think so." Bou-san said. "But who cares, we don't need her. She just ruins the fun anyway."

Masako walked down the empty street, fuming about what had happened. How could hey all act so child like? It is ridiculous! They are all professionals, or at least two of them are, but they should at least act like some! And how dare Yasuhara touch me without my permission! I mean, he could've been dirty or had gotten something on his uniform on the way there or something! Either way, it was not right! Look, I am still shaking from it.

Masako stopped for a moment and looked down at her hands. They were shaking. I am shaking because of anger….right? Masako thought, doubting herself for a moment. Yes, they are shaking because I am mad. Masako unconsciously reached up and touched her neck where Yasuhara had touched her moments ago. She could feel the heat start to rise back up to her face for a moment, before she heard something behind her.

"Masako, wait up!" called a voice. Masako turned around to find Yasuhara running towards her. Masako just turned around and continued to walk away, pretending not to have seen him. "Hey" Yasuhara said as he caught up to her. "Why did you leave?"

"I told you, it was because they were all acting like children." Masako stated as she covered her mouth with her sleeve.

"But I was the only one acting childish." Yasuhara said in a serious voice. Masako stopped and thought about what he was saying, and it turned out it was true. She felt herself blush a little as she looked away.

"They encourage it, so it makes them at fault to." Why was her heart beating so fast?

"Well that was probably because we have been working on a lot of cases recently and it was just nice to have some fun for once." Yasuhara said. Why did he have to have an answer for everything? Masako still refused to look at him as he continued. "Does that bother you or something? You are jealous that I hugged Mai first aren't you?" Yasuhara took a step forward and held up his arms. "Here, I will give you a special hug!"

"I don't want a special hug!" Masako yelled as she took a step away. Yasuhara looked hurt for a moment, then quickly recovered and said. "Oh, then how about a special cookie?"

"You brought a cookie with you?" Masako asked, turning her eyes to face him.

"No." Yasuhara said plainly. "Why did you?"

"Why would you tell me you brought a cookie when you didn't?" Masako asked, turning to face him completely.

"I never said I had a cookie. I just asked if you wanted one. I mean really, Masako, you should pay attention more when people talk to you." Yasuhara said. Masako just stared at him, dumbfounded for a moment. "Well, I know it is kinda hard to pay attention when you have someone as handsome as me around, but I guess there is nothing I can do." Masako just watched Yasuhara go on and on about this. It confused her for a moment because she had no idea what to do. Did she just walk away and never look back, or run back to the office and ask for help to get away from him? "Even still, you should still be able to." Yasuhara looked at her and noticed that he had lost her somewhere in the conversation. "Are you paying attention?"

"No."

"Do I have to go through that entire explanation again?" Yasuhara asked as he put his hands on his hips.

"That is not necessary." Masako said, before turning to walk away. "I am taking my leave now."

"Hold up!" Yasuhara said as he reached out his hand and grabbed her hand. She turned around surprised by his actions, but before she could say anything, she found Yasuhara's lips on hers. Masako didn't know what to do or how to react to what was happening but before she could do anything, her body seemed to move on its own. Her eye lids slid closed as she returned the pressure and kissed him back.

Just as soon as it had started, it ended.

"You forgot your special kiss." Yasuhara whispered when he pulled back from her, keeping his face inches from hers. Masako opened her eyes, surprised be her reactions.

"Well see you later!" Yasuhara yelled as he pulled back and began to run back to the office.

Masako watched him for a while, even after he was out of sight, her finger tips on her lips where he had kissed her. She could still feel his lips on hers and she had no idea what to think of that. All she knew was that she could not, no matter how hard she tried, get her heart to stop beating so quickly.