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Chapter 10

Two weeks had passed since the end of the last case and Mai was finally free of her cast allowed to walk on her own. Her stitches were also removed, and Mai now sported a heart shaped scar on her shoulder. Some members of the team were sad, others thankful that she no longer had to be placed on pain medicine. Things seemed to be return to normal… well as normal as things were working as a ghost hunter.

Recently, the Davis twins put Mai through the ringer every time they met making sure that no one could ever infiltrate her spirit plane like the last case. She'd learned about mental barriers, permissions, and even how to sense auras. Noll practiced her with theories while Gene focused on implication. To say that the girl was overwhelmed would be a severe understatement. She was exhausted. Using her powers every night, going to school, going to work, doing her homework, studying with Naru, and the cycle would continue.

Lucky for Mai today was her day off and she and Masako were finally going to the amusement park Mai had given her tickets too. Spring was finally in its better half showing warmer weather with a lot more sunshine. Mai was sporting a sundress with white lace stockings and a jean's jacket. Her hair was in a cute ballerina bun with fly away hairs, and she also had on a bit of makeup, which was a lot more than what she normally wore. When Mai exited her bedroom Naru was at the table reading, and Mai tried to make a B line for the door.

"Mai."

'Crap,'

"Where are you off too?" Naru asked looking her up and down.

"Masako and I are hanging out today at the amusement park." She said cheerful, not hiding her excitement.

"Did you finish the material I gave you?"

"Yes, we can review when I get back."

"Did you bring your cellphone?"

"Yes."

"What time will you be back?"

Mai shrugged and Naru sighed.

"Make tea before you leave." Mai grunted and placed her purse down and quickly brewed him a large cup, and picked up her purse again attempting to exit only to be interrupted.

"Mai."

"UGH! What!"

"Text me when you get there and when you're on your way back. Don't stay out too late." Naru said never looking up from his book once.

"Yes Daddy." Mai said sarcastically in English and with that she was gone. Noll didn't know what was the matter; he hadn't stopped thinking about the girl's safety since the last case. It was a slight comfort that they now lived under the same roof, but when she went to school or out with friends he couldn't help, but count the moments until she was back. He'd even taken it upon himself to tutor her in the paranormal so she could become safer. After all knowledge is power that was something Oliver Davis knew very well. Today was no different, but he was at least relieved to know she'd be with Masako, who had bodyguards with her most everywhere she went.

'Knowing her she'll still find herself in trouble, even with all the proper precautions taken.' Naru sipped his tea which gave him some peace as he wished away his thoughts a buried himself into him book.

"Wow, I can't believe you went on that one! It's the largest on in the park." Mai said patting her on the back only to realize the poor mediums legs were shaking like a baby dear.

'She was scared but she went anyway.' Mai pieced together and decided to let Masako take the lead on their adventure.

"We've been doing what I want all day, why don't you take the reins for a bit." Mai suggested and the girl nodded. Masako lead them to the bummer cars, photo booth, tea cups, and now they stopped for lunch.

"How's your show going?" Mai asked sipping her milk shake.

"It's doing very well. The network has chosen to give us more air time." Masako said smiling and bit into her pizza.

"That's great congrats Masako!"

"Thank you, I'm also very happy, but I won't be able to cases as often though." Masako admitted sadly.

"Aww… when do you start?" Surprise and disappointment settled into Mai's expression.

"Actually today is my last day off for a while. I may be able to pop in here and there, but for the most part I'm booked." Masako said sadly pushing her straw around in her drink.

"Well that's just means we'll have to have that much more fun today because you'll be cooped up for a while." With that the girls enjoyed the park until closing, and the limo picked them up. Mai gave Masako a tear jerking 'see you later' since in truth Mai didn't know when she'd see the girl again. Tired of her day of play Mai entered in her shared apartment and was surprised by the smell of food. Naru was focused in front of the stove creating some kind of stir fried dish. His eyes rose to meet hers in momentary acknowledgement, and continued his work in the kitchen.

'What? No good evening? Jerk.' Mai thought blowing off his usual anti-social attitude.

Mai threw her bag on the couch, and walked into the kitchen area. She merely observed for a bit, then she grabbed a fork and took some of it out of the pot much to someone's annoyance.

"Wow, it's good."

"Of course it's good. I made it." Naru said smugly as she rolled her eyes.

"Just checking, last time Monk cooked for me it was a disaster." Mai left the kitchen to go tidy up for dinner. She took a brief shower, washed her hair, and came back out with a towel on her head and an oversized t-shirt. When Mai sat at the table she realized this was their first dinner without Lin. Naru placed two plates on the table with the proper utensils and two glasses of water down.

"Did you run into any trouble today?" Naru asked.

"Not really, just Masako almost threw up after when on this huge ride. She had lots of fun today, which made me happy. That reminds me, she won't be able to go on cases with us for a while since her show has another time slot. Today was her last day."

"I see." There was an awkward silence between the two that was filled only with the sounds of dishware.

'This feels a bit weird; maybe I should ask him about his day too?' Mai concocted.

"What'd you do today Naru?"

"I did so extensive research on psychic's with clairaudience and the role they played in Egyptian culture."

'How can such an interesting person enjoy such boring activities?' Mai wondered.

"Jeez, Naru don't you have a hobby? Something to get away from work when you're stressed."' Mai asked as she sweat dropped.

"Ghost hunting is my hobby."

"No, ghost hunting is your job. Like music, movies, or I don't know archeology."

"I don't have time for those types of things Mai. I'm running my own company. There's so much behind the scenes work I have to do that you and the other know nothing of." He countered condescendingly.

"All the more reason for you to have something to help you relax, or you'll go grey before you're thirty!" Mai exclaimed but he still paid her no mind and continued eating. Mai pinched her nose bridge and slouched back in her seat.

"Well how about we make a deal then. You let me show you a couple hobbies I think you'll enjoy and… well what do want in exchange?" Mai asked her finger on her lip thinking not realizing how cute she appeared in the moment.

'Her lips they look so soft, and eyes are so big and brown.' Noll observed and thought of what he could ask for in exchange.

"I don't think Mai will agree to a physical favor Noll." Gene interjected surprising his brother with his unannounced appearance.

'Stop barging into my thoughts, it's an invasion of privacy.' Noll thought back at his brother.

"On second thought, maybe Mai would be thrilled with the exchange, but I don't think as a gentleman you should proposed that to her." Gene replied chuckling at his brother's thoughts.

'I don't know what you're talking about. I was merely observing her traits since I've never been able assess them this close before.' Noll explained away as usual.

"Assessing, huh? Is that what they're calling it these days? Well, don't let me stop you, assess away."

"Well… Do you agree to the exchange or not? Or are you just going to sit there pushing food around your plate all night?" Mai asked annoyed huffing her cheeks and crossing her arms. Naru said nothing only placed three fingers up in front of the brunettes face.

"HUH? Three? Three what?"

"Three unconditional favors that I can ask you for whenever and wherever we are. Those are my terms." Noll said smirking.

"Do I look like a genie? How do I know you won't make me do anything embarrassing for your own amusement?"

"I could say the same for this so called hobby endeavor." Naru argued right back and Mai sighed heavily as she took her last bit.

"Fine, three stupid wishes. Just to let you know I trust you Naru, so don't disappoint me." Mai rose from the table and collected the dishes, and started washing up in the sink.

"Mai, tea." Mai felt a vein pop out in her forehead, but kept her mouth closed.

'Calm down, Mai. He made dinner so just do the dishes and make the stupid tea.' Mai proceeded to put the kettle on as she washed up. When she finished cleaning up she brewed the tea and turned around to see that Naru wasn't there. The apartment was an open floor plan so that only left the bathroom and bedrooms for a hiding place. Mai walked the tea over to see that the bathroom was occupied.

'I'll just leave it in his room then.' Mai opened his door and stood in awe for a second. She'd never entered his room before as long as she'd stayed there. It was neat and surprisingly not a dark bat cave she'd imagined it to be either. It was simple his bed was adorned in navy blue sheets and pillows, while the floor had a nude carpet under her toes. He had an oak desk and other wood furnishings like his dresser, bookshelf, and desk. Overall it was a normal room, and his desk was even a bit messy. Mai walked over to his desk and placed down her tea in time for the narcissist to walk in and she her movements.

"Well since you're here, let's review the material you supposedly read through this morning." Naru said still drying his hair with his towel. Mai's felt her face heat up as he was clad in a white t-shirt and a blue plaid pajama pant bottom. Mai nodded quickly and tried to cool her face by thinking over the paranormal theories they last discussed. Noll took a seat at his desk and organized the papers a bit before review with Mai who choose to sit on the bed. Right in the middle of his lecture he heard the girl begin to snore, and sighed not even bothering to lift his head knowing exactly what happened. He got up and eyed his assistant the towel she'd had on her head now served as a pillow as her hair cascaded around her in a halo of sorts. Her lips were slightly parted as she slowly breathed in and out dreaming of who knows what.

'Sweet dreams idiot.'

A boy walked into his home breathing hard and covered in sweat not even bothering to remove his shoes as he ran into the kitchen to see his mother there preparing dinner as usual. She turned around to see her son in such ruffled state she was going to ask him what was the matter, but he beat her to the punch.

"I SAW HER! I SAW MAI!" She dropped the bowl of meat she was handling and the raw blood spattered everywhere.