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I stretched as my alarm clock beeped at me to wake up. It was a nice morning at seven o'clock and I knew I'd have to get into work before eight. With a quiet yawn I got out of bed and walked to my dresser. I sifted through my clothing, choosing a light blue tee-shirt and cargo khaki Capri's and then remembering that Lin had asked me out on a date. I wasn't sure if he meant later tonight or not so I grabbed a yellow sundress and yellow wedges and put it aside, wanting to be prepared.

I quickly headed to the shower and turned it on with a smile on my face. Then, while it was warming up, I went in search of a white thin strapped small purse that I would use in case Lin wanted to go on a date later that night. When that was found I headed into the shower and washed myself. I took my time on my hair and made sure I looked clean and got dressed while grabbing my bag full of things and gently placing my dress, shoes, and small purse in there.

Suddenly there was a knock at my door, making butterflies fill my stomach, and a smile lit my face. I gathered my things and hurried to the door, opening it to find Lin standing there, smiling lightly down at me. I stepped out and locked the door behind me before turning back to the tall Chinese man. We walked silently to his car and he held the door open for me before getting in himself.

"Did you sleep well?" Lin finally asked after a few minutes of silence. It was awkward in the car and when he asked that, the wall of awkwardness broke. I couldn't help but giggle at how cliché the question sounded and he chuckled along with me. I couldn't answer for a few moments as I caught my breath and then I gave him a large smile.

"That was the most cliché thing, ever." I said and he smiled and nodded slightly while driving. We were at the office and he parked, got out, and opened my door for me. I smiled up at him and we headed up to work together. When we got in the office I headed to my desk while he headed to his. Once I set my things down I went to make some tea for Naru.

Regular POV

Naru listened as his two assistants came into the office. It was a quiet entry so he got up to go see if something was the matter but nothing seemed out of place. He glanced out of his office toward where Mai was making tea before he had even asked for it. She was humming a tuneless song while making the tea and Naru just watched her for a bit.

The narcissist knew of Lin's feelings toward the younger woman and didn't begrudge him them. Because he too felt a love for her but he didn't act on it because he knew that his lack of affection would always hurt her more than anything and after Gene died, affection had been torn from him. But the love her felt for her wasn't as deep as Lin's seemed to be. No his love was more like the love a child would give; a confused sort of love. One that wanted to protect but was wary of the cooties a girl would give off. His emotions couldn't sustain a relationship of romance so he had little problem letting her go. And he had little problem with his assistant dating her either. He knew Lin would be a much better match for her than himself.

So the young man slid himself back into his office and sat down to start working, his mind sliding easily over all he had thought about. Suddenly his door creaked open and he looked up to find Lin in his office. It was an unexpected visit but he waited to see what the older man needed. The Chinese man's face gave off no signs of awkwardness, of hesitance, but the room seemed to be full of it.

"I need to take an early leave tonight." Koujo finally said. Naru nodded his head and turned back to his work. Just as Lin was about to open the door, Naru's voice stopped him.

"Will Mai be needed to take an early leave as well?" Naru's voice held a hint of teasing and Lin smirked, relieved that his ward wasn't angry.

"Based off of yesterday, I would assume so." Lin then opened the door and walked out of the office and back to his own. It was only moments later that Naru heard the whistle of the tea kettle. He knew his female assistant would be in soon to deliver his tea and probably ask to take the night off. A minute later he heard the door open and Mai walked in with a tray with tea cups. She walked to his desk and set one down, smiling at him. He just stared at her blankly as he took a sip of his tea.

"Oh, Naru, your bad mood won't put me in one today." She gave him a cheerful and kiddish wink and hopped out of his office. He just shook his head at the strange girl and sipped his tea, getting back to work.

Mai's POV

I couldn't help but feel giddy at the prospect of going on a date with Lin. I sat down at my desk and started to mindlessly file the paper work. I let my mind wander to where and when we might have our date when I came to a sudden realization. With a gasp, I dropped the stapler I had and jumped up from my seat. My smile was huge and I knocked on Lin's office door.

"Come in." His voice called and I opened the door and walked in to stand beside his desk. The tea I had made him was partly drunk and he looked to be busy but he looked up at me with a smile and pushed aside his work.

"Is everything alright, Mai?" Koujo asked me. I nodded my head and giggled lightly. He smiled happily and waited.

"Thank you, Koujo." It felt better to start off with a thank you instead of an explanation but it made the Chinese man quirk his eyebrow at me.

"May I ask why you're thanking me?" I nodded and felt my smile get brighter.

"Do you remember the conversation we had when you drove me to work? Not this morning but the other one." I asked him and waited while he thought back to it. After a few seconds he nodded his head, his eyes serious and a slight frown on his face. "Well, I did it!"

He thought for a moment, trying to understand what I meant, and then smiled at me. I felt so giddy knowing that I had moved on from Naru. I still cared for the man but it didn't hurt anymore. I felt so much weight was lifted off of me and I couldn't manage to stand still so I bounced on my toes, smiling widely.

"I'm very glad, Mai." Koujo stood from his desk and we walked out of his office and too the small couch in the lounge. Both of us sat down on it and lapsed into a short silence.

"Mai, would you care to come to dinner with me tonight?" The black haired man asked me. I smiled and nodded my head.

"Do you think Naru will mind being without tea for the end of the night?" I asked and giggled when Lin smirked and shook his head. I told him to wait there and I went and knocked on Naru's door. He told me to come in and I did and shut the door behind me.

"Naru…" I called out and he looked at me. I could have sworn there was a hint of a smirk on his face but for what I wasn't sure.

"Lin already asked for you." Now I was sure there was a smirk on his face and I blushed a bright red. I turned and went to open the door when his voice stopped me. "Mai…"

"Yes, Naru?" I turned back to look at him and he was facing his files.

"Before you both leave…" He let the words hang there for a moment and I waited in anticipation. "Be sure to make me some tea."

I growled lightly and stuck out my tongue at him and left the office. I could hear him chuckling and I just rolled my eyes and headed back over to the couch. Lin was smirking too and I blushed, remembering Naru said he had already asked for me. The Chinese man grasped my hand and gave it a gentle squeeze before standing up with me following suit.

"Would you like to finish your paper work in my office?" Lin asked me and I nodded my head. He went into his office and I gathered my things and followed him. He made some room for me and I sat down with him. We silently worked, not much conversation needed. Suddenly Lin stopped typing and turned to me.

"Since I'm not fully aware of your eating habits…" For some reason, his sentence made me giggle but he waited to continue, "Is there any type of cuisine you would prefer tonight?"

"I'm fine with pretty much anything." I shrugged my shoulders, smiling up at him.

"How would you feel about Italian?" He asked me. I nodded my head and he smiled faintly at me before turning back to his work. We spent a good hour working before I heard Naru call for more tea. I stood up and headed into the kitchen, boiling some water. I heard feet shuffle and the man I was going to go on a date with was behind me, watching me make tea.

"I wonder how Masako will take the news when she learns that she no longer has competition." I wondered out loud. I heard Koujo chuckle lightly and I smiled. Then the door to work opened and the office was greeted with an array of voices.

"Who would like tea?" I called loudly. I heard five different variations of yes. I poured the cups and turned with the tray in my hand. Lin stopped me for a second and put his hand on mine that was holding the tray. He gave a gentle squeeze and I blushed while smiling and then walked into Naru's office.

Here's your tea!" I chimed happily and placed it on his desk. He gave me a look of boredom and took a drink. I got the joy of seeing just the tiniest of changes in his face as he tasted the peppermint in the tea. I hadn't made that tea for a while now. I practically skipped out of his office and to the people who were sitting in the lounge. I handed out the tea to everyone and went to put the tray away. Then I headed back to the lounge and sat down beside Lin with my cup of tea.

"Hey, how are you guys?" I asked while taking a sip of my tea. Time flew by as everyone reconnected after the case. Looking around I knew I didn't plan on getting work done. Naru had come out a few times to complain that work needed to be done but that didn't bother anyone. We all just laughed at him. The tea cups gathered on the small table in the middle of the room and stories were thrown back and forth between everyone.

Masako had attempted to engage me in a battle of jealousy over Naru but I just laughed and brushed her off, much to everyone's (except for Koujo's) surprise. I could feel Ayako's gaze on Lin and I every once in a while but she didn't seem too bothered. The air was too happy to have a sour mood following it. Yasuhara teased about me, claiming I had a secret boyfriend. My blushing cheeks only made to fuel him farther.

"Oh now, Mai, won't you tell us who it is?" Monk poked and prodded me for answers but I just laughed and pushed him away. I didn't say anything about it and as the hours rolled on, the time got late and everyone had started to pack up and leave.

"Come on, Ayako!" Monk groaned form the door. The older woman held up a neatly manicured finger to him, indicating that he should be quiet.

"Go out to the car, I'll be there in a minute." Ayako stared me right in eyes while talking to him, "There's something I need to talk to Mai about."

Monk nodded his head, noting the seriousness in her voice, and shut the front door behind him. The brunette placed a hand on my lower back and guided me to my desk, pulling a chair up beside it. Lin had gone to his office, kindly shutting the door behind him so that we could have our conversation privately. It was almost a full minute of just Ayako staring at me and me looking a bit flustered before anything was said.

"Mai…are you dating Lin?" Her voice was quiet, serious, and wanted a fully honest answer. I twiddled with my thumbs, blushing before looking her in the eyes.

"I'm going on a date with him tonight." It was the only answer I could give. I didn't know when a relationship turned from going on dates to being called boyfriend and girlfriend. She nodded to my answer, thinking for a bit.

"So you thought about what I said?" I nodded my head and she gave a smile. "Well at least you thought about it. If he does anything to hurt you, even if he just says something mean, you come and tell me, alright?"

"Alright, I will Ayako." I giggled and leaned out and hugged the older woman. She gave me a tight squeeze back and then headed for the front door. Before she opened it, she turned back to me.

"Don't you two have too much fun tonight!" She gave a wink my way, causing my cheeks to flare, and then walked out of the office and to Monk who was waiting for her. I smiled and heard Lin's door open. He came over to me and gave a gentle smile.

"I'll be ready to leave in ten minutes." I nodded my head and quickly got out of my seat. The tall Chinese man headed back to his office and I grabbed my outfit and hurried into the office bathroom. It took me no time to change and I was checking over my make-up when a knock sounded at the door.

"Just a moment!" I called and hurried with my make-up before opening the door. It was Naru who had knocked and his eyes widened a fraction before settling into their usual stoic look. I giggled and hopped out of the bathroom.

"How do I look?" I twirled, delighting in the way my dress flared out like a bell. When I stopped Naru gave a ghost of a smile to me before going into the bathroom. I took his smile as a good answer and then gathered up my things and noticed Koujo's door was closed. I knocked and heard a faint come in. I hurried inside and got the pleasure of seeing Lin's eyes widen at my outfit. He gave me a small smile and I blushed in return.

"Are you ready?" He asked me and I nodded my head. He gave a few clicks to his computer and then shut it down. Then he quickly gathered his things and held out his arm, to which I gently grabbed as if we were headed to the ball. We were about to walk out the door when I gasped.

"Wait! I forgot to make Naru another pot of tea!" I hurried to the kitchen while Lin slowly followed me. It was a few minutes later when the tea kettle sounded and I made Naru's tea in a hurry, making sure not to spill any on myself. Then I walked quickly into his office and set down the cup. I was about to practically prance out the door when Naru's voice stopped me.

"Mai…" I turned to him and watched him take a sip of the tea. He set the cup down and gave that ghost of a smile again.

"Yes, Naru?" I asked quietly.

"Thank you."

Naru's POV

I smirked as I got to watch her eyes widen and she nodded her head frantically while quickly leaving my office. But I couldn't help but to roll my eyes when I heard her shout "Koujo, hell has frozen over!"

A/N: Guys I am so sorry for the super belated update. It took me quite literally forever to write this chapter but I like the way I ended it. I tried to make this one a longer chapter and hopefully I succeeded in that. Well I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter!