Privet, ! I'm Super Pumped Right Now, ! This Chapter Is Super Exciting, ! It's A MAJOR CliffHanger Thoughh, And Not Only That, But I Can't Update Next Week, which Is Why I Updated Twice This Week. So The Friday After The Next Is when A New Chapter Will Be Up, If Not Sooner, But Definitely Not Later.
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Masaya joined Conan on the porch as they both stared off into the sky. "You know, Conan, I don't think it's all about Shinichi. I think you have a little crush on Ran, too," Masaya said with a smile.
Conan's face turned a soft red, "No don't be ridiculous. Girls have cooties." Both Conan and Masaya laughed.
"Just to give you a head's up," Masaya began, "Ran's going to be pretty upset with you for running off like that. Don't worry about it though. I got your back, you won't get in any trouble, trust me," he said with a smirk.
"How are you planning to get her to loosen up? She's pretty hard headed."
"Pshh yeah, I know that," Masaya laughed, "Believe me; I know what I'm getting myself into. I'll try to calm her down. I'm a pretty mellow guy so I can get her to chill a little."
"Thanks," Conan paused, "You know, you're not all that bad of a guy."
Masaya smiled, "People tend to be better than you expect when you actually give them a chance. I don't plan on hurting anyone so you don't have to worry about me, I promise."
Loud panting was heard and they both quickly turned their heads in the direction of the sound. It was Ran leaning against the gate, catching her breathe. "I was worried. What took you both so long?"
"We're both fine, and we were just talking about things," Masaya assured her.
Ran, still breathing deeply, looked at the house that stood before her, "This is Shinichi's house." She stared at it, taking in the moment and smiling just a little, while remembering all the good times she had there. She shook her head, losing her trail of thought, "Conan, don't you ever scare me like that, and-"
"Leave him alone. I know you were worried, but I already gave him a long lecture, so I think he knows better now," Masaya said, and then turned around and gave Conan a smile that said, 'I got your back.'
Conan mouthed the word, 'thanks.' Conan then turned over to Ran, "I'm sorry, Ran-neechan. I knew where I was going."
Masaya looked over to Conan, "Didn't you say you were going home? So why are you at Shinichi's House?"
"I got tired while running so I came here to sit down for a bit."
"Wow, it's getting late," Ran started, and grabbed Conan's hand, "We should get going. I'll see you later Masaya and thanks for everything."
"No problem," he said with a smile, "I'll call you later."
She nodded and they both took off in opposite directions. On the way home, they walked along the side walk, hand in hand, and heard the sound of cars in the road, honks, and people walking in and out of the shops nearby. "Conan," Ran said softly, "Why did you really go to Shinichi's house?"
Conan looked to the floor, the real reason was to escape from everything. I was going to go back to America so I was kind of hoping my parents would be home visiting or something. That plan didn't work so I was just going to read until I started feeling better and I got my mind a little cleared, of course he couldn't tell Ran that so he said, "I was checking to see if Shinichi was home."
She gave a long sigh, "Was he?"
"I Doubt you care. You seem to despise him now," he said as he felt a small water droplet touch the back of his palm. He felt it and looked up at Ran only to see that there was a single tear rolling off her cheek.
"Conan, just tell me if he was there."
He stared at her for a moment and finally said, "No."
"Oh," she said looking the other way, "It doesn't matter. I'm with Masaya now. But Conan?"
"Yeah?" he asked.
"Why can't you be happy for me?"
In a soft soothing tone Conan said, "I am happy for you. It just takes time to get used to Masaya. I didn't mean to hurt you. I'm sorry."
She smiled and shook her head, "It's ok, but it's kind of funny. Shinichi's been calling often lately, and I've been ignoring him. Now of all times, I wish he would give me a ring," she paused, "I miss him."
"Maybe he just will give you a quick call," Conan said with a small smile. So there's still hope.
Eventually they both got home. As soon as the door was opened, Ran called out, "Dad? Are you home?"
"Nope but we are!" Heiji said, getting out from his hiding place, which was behind the door.
"We?" Conan asked.
"Yup!" exclaimed Kazuha, popping out her head from behind the door as well.
The girls both squealed and exchanged hugs. "Your dad left the door open so we just came in and waited for ya both to get home. Where were ya both anyway?"
Ran smiled, "With my new boyfriend."
Heiji heard this and immediately dragged Conan into the bedroom, and closed the door. "What is she talking about?"
Conan slowly shook his head, "I kept her waiting too long. I lost her."
"Kudo," Heiji muttered.
"It's ok. As long as she's happy with him, I've decided not to interfere. She deserves better than someone who's never there for her."
"Well it's not your fault."
"It kind of it," Conan sighed, "If I had never stuck my nose where it didn't belong, I wouldn't be in this situation. It's nothing but my fault. I put this on me," he paused, "I put this on her."
"I still don't blame ya. Ya were only trying to do the right thing."
"Well, now everything I do is the wrong thing. I lie to her, I hurt her," he breathed deeply, "I lost her. It affected my whole life. It might have been the right thing at the time, but now everything I do is wrong. Being Conan is killing me. I hate this, and now I'm suffering everyday when she calls her little Masaya."
"I have officially lost ya. Where is the old Shinichi Kudo I once know? He had an answer to everything and never gave up on anyone. Not himself, his friends, family, and especially not Ran. So why are ya giving up so quickly?"
"I'm not giving up," Conan defended, "I'm moving on. Besides, what should I do? Break them up? Make her wait for the one she once thought would never leave her? Make her suffer? Her feelings are fading, and I can't bring them back. I can't force her to feel the same again. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink."
Heiji waited a few seconds to think of something else to say or some kind of plan. He smiled, "Become Kudo for a day with that drug! Give her the best day ever, and by the end, confess your feelings for her."
Conan gave a half smile for his friend being so concerned and trying to help out, "Thanks, Hattori, but if I do go back to normal and confess my feelings, then once I leave, it would only make her miss me more."
"But then she would be yours for sure."
"It's not worth it, if I'm just going to keep hurting her."
"Wow, problems just keep getting bigger."
"I know, and not only does she hate Shinichi, but she's starting to hate Conan, too. He's ruining her relationship, but I'm done with that."
"I think you should tell her the truth."
"Are you nuts? That would put her life in danger with the Black Organization."
"She can keep it a secret. Don't let people know that she knows."
"All the lying… She'll never forgive me," he said looking to the floor.
Heiji put his hand to Conan's back trying to comfort him, "Trust can be regained, and she'll forgive you if you just explain it to her."
"What will Ai think? She hates the idea of more people knowing."
"Tell Ran your secret, not hers."
"So tell her that I had shrunken, but not Ai."
"Exactly," he said enthusiastically.
"I still don't know about this. What would you do if you were in my shoes and Kazuha was moving on?"
Heiji's eyes widen a bit and he softly blushes, "Don't be silly. Kazuha and I aren't like that."
Conan rolled his eyes, "You and I both know that's a lie."
"Fine," he paused, "I would tell her the truth, but I wouldn't let anyone know that she knows."
"You would know."
"Let me be the only exception," he said chuckling a bit.
"I'm still not-" Conan said but was interrupted by the door opening.
"Dad's staying over at a friend's. You and Heiji will sleep in here, okay?" Ran explained, cutting off Conan's previous sentence.
"Right. Thanks," Heiji replied blandly, but then a smirk slowly crept upon his face, "Actually, Ran, Conan has something to tell you. I'll be back in a bit," he said leaving the room, smiling widely as he closed the door.
"What was it that you wanted to tell me, Conan?" Ran asked Conan as soon as she heard the door slam behind her.
"Heiji lied. I don't have anything to say," he laughed awkwardly.
"Well I do," she sat on the bed while Conan joined her, "Shinichi never called, and I had a feeling he wouldn't. Do you think this is a sign that I'm doing the right thing?"
I was planning to call after dinner. "Actually Ran I still have hope in him. Just give him some time."
"Sure why not?" she said expressionless, "All I ever do is give him time." Conan sighed sadly, at the comment. "Conan, I'm glad I decided to do this. I'm feeling much better, especially with friends over. Everything is just falling into place. I don't feel as lonely as I used to," she gave a big smile, "but do you think I should tell shinichi about Masaya?"
Conan chuckled, "He already knows."
"You told him?" she said, furiously. "Conan you had no right to tell him that. Masaya and I are none of your concern."
Conan snapped, "Well for goodness sake, Ran, I feel as if you're cheating on me! You say things like you don't care, but I know for a fact you still have feelings for me! If you didn't you wouldn't be waiting for me for so long. Something as special as our connection does not go away over night. I'm sorry I hurt you for so long but it seems as if everything is getting out of hand."
She stared at him, confused, "Conan-kun, You are far to young for me. I'm sorry but I would never feel that way for you, Conan-kun."
Conan shook his head, "Stop calling me that! I love Sir Arthor Conan Doyle with a passion but that's not my name!" he took a long deep breathe and she looked at him with her heart about to beat out of her chest. Ran's throat became dry and her eyes got a bit teary, almost as if she already knew the next words that came from his mouth, "Ran," he paused, looking into her eyes and taking off his glasses, "I'm Kudo Shinichi."
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