Everyone was doing their own individual tasks around the office when they heard the door open. Naru turned his attention to the client before heading to Mai's office and knocking.

"Come in" Mai said.

Naru opened the door. "We have a client" He said.

"Okay I'll be out in a minute, could you inform Lin as well?"

Naru nodded before heading to Lin's office.

Mai grabbed the nearest notebook and pen before heading into the main office area. She saw a young woman standing with a young boy about 8 years old.

"Hello how can I help you?" Mai said sitting down on the sofa opposite the client.

"My name is Yuriki Tasaharu and this is my son Kenta; we think there may be something in our house."

"Okay can you please tell me what has been happening?" Mai said smiling.

Yuriki nodded. "Yes of course, it began three weeks ago when we moved into our new house; on the first night we heard banging on the walls. At first we thought it was just the house because it is quite old but..." A fearful expression washed over Yuriki's face.

Mai looked at Naru and Lin who were watching the client with interest. They waited for the client to continue.

Yuriki took a breath before continuing. "The unusual occurrences began to increase as we began to hear screams during the night, the walls sometimes turn red with blood and we have seen several dark figures walking around the house."

"Does anyone else live with you?" Mai questioned.

Yuriki shook her head. "No it's only me and Kenta."

"Has the figures ever harmed you or your son in anyway?"

Yuriki turned to her son who was clinging onto his mother's arm. "Kenta has several bruises on his back along with scratches."

Mai nodded and jotted some notes down along with Lin who was doing a electronic copy. The group heard a whimper as Kenta hid in his mother's side at memory; his mother pulled him into a hug. Mai turned to Naru with pleading eyes. Naru looked at the client before back to Mai; he nodded at her to take the case. She smiled at him before turning back to Yuriki.

"We will take the case, just leave your details with Lin and we will see you tomorrow at 9:00am" Mai said smiling.

Yuriki smiled back at her "Thank you so much...err..."

"Mai Taniyama"

After the client had left Lin with her details she left the office. Monk pulled Mai into a hug. "You did a great job Mai" He said.

She laughed "Thanks"

The others smiled before getting the equipment ready for the case the next day. Naru brought Mai some more tea.

"Thanks Naru" She said smiling. Naru nodded before heading out to help Lin pack the van.

"How has it been living Mai's life for a few days?" Lin asked placing a box in the van.

Naru didn't say anything.

"It's just us you can tell me" Lin said turning to the dark haired teenager.

"As much as I hate to admit it..." Naru started making Lin look at him curiously. "...harder than I thought..." He finished quietly.

Lin knew it was hard for his young boss to admit that he was wrong about something. He placed a hand on Naru's shoulder.

"If it calms your mind any...Mai thinks your life is pretty hard as well...especially the many case files in the morning. " Lin said before walking back to the office to get more equipment followed by Naru.

Case Start

The next day everyone gathered at the SPR office before they got in their vehicles and began to head down to the client's house. About half way there Mai began to fall asleep on Naru's shoulder. Naru turned his attention away from his file to look down at the sleeping girl. The dark haired teenager looked towards Lin who was smirking as he drove.

"Don't you say a word to anyone Lin" Naru threatened.

Lin chuckled "I won't...don't worry" He replied.

Naru closed his file before putting his attention back on Mai who had snuggled deeper into his shoulder. A rare smile graced his normally emotionless face at the sight of Mai sleeping. A wave of tiredness hit him after a few minutes; he slowly rested his head on top of Mai's before falling asleep.

The traffic came to a halt causing Lin to sigh in annoyance. He turned his head towards Naru and Mai to see them both sleeping peacefully. Lin smiled as he saw Mai flinch slightly which caused Naru to hold her closer to him. He turned his attention back to the road as the traffic began to move again.

When Lin and the others got to the clients house; Naru and Mai were still asleep. Monk and the others approached the van to see the sleeping pair; they all smiled other than Masako who hid behind the sleeve of her kimono. Lin gave Naru a gentle shake which caused him to wake up. Blinking a few times Naru turned to Lin who was smirking at him. Naru saw the others with the same expression as he realised that Mai was still sleeping on him. He gave the group a glare before shaking Mai awake. She rubbed her eyes and looked up at Naru; she blushed at how close he was. Naru got out of the van followed by Mai, after the group went to the front door and rang the doorbell to announce their arrival.

A/N - Thanks for reading this chapter sorry it took so long.

Naru: Lazy...

Dragonprotector: Hey! Anyway can you please tell the readers to review?

Naru: The truth hurts doesn't it and no I'm not saying that for you

Dragonprotector: Lin-san Naru's being mean...*sniffs*

Lin: Naru!

Naru: What?

Lin: Apologise

Naru: Why?

Lin: Because she can kill you when ever she wants.

Naru:...please review...and we will see you in the next chapter

Dragonprotector: *hugs Lin* Your the best Lin-San