Authors note: So I got a really good comment! I understand it's such a long time for the story to really get moving, but I can't just throw the characters from place to another... So it will be a slow process but in about two more chapters I will probably have the staring of her singing. Also in response to the comment, there has been mentioning about her singing throughout.

For all you others, glad everyone is really happy with Mai and Naru kissing. Not that you had to wait long, but personally I hate it when in different stories they take so long to just kiss! Uhh! Anyway! Huhh... Enjoy the chapter... I'm gunna go die...

~SQ

Gene POV:

"So as I was saying! The photographer gave her his card and offered her a modeling career-" Modoka began gushing about her daughter.

Mai sat in her chair completely red-faced and unnerved from her encounter.

'Oh gosh. Noll and I... What's going to happen...' She thought, starring at Naru through the corner of her eyes.

He was quietly, taking small bites of the chocolate and raspberry roll cake, which was served only moments ago.

His eyes met Mais and she quickly looked away, looking back down to her piece of cake.

He smirked, placed down his fork and grabbed his tea sitting next to his plate. After taking a sip he set it back down and reclined in his seat a bit.

Mai sighed as the adults finished talking.

"Well, I do think it's time we start heading back." Mr. James said standing up and offering a hand to his wife. She reached up and kindly accepted his help. William stood up with them.

Shortly after, Modoka, Lin and my parents all stood as they walked them out, laughing and talking as they went.

Noll, Mai and I were the only ones left at the table.

"So?" I asked the two. "Why was the bathroom such a long time?" I questioned raising an eyebrow and smirking.

My brother went stiff and Mai's face changed from pale to strawberry red.

"Oh? What's this?" I said messing with them. "Something did happen? I was just messing with you at first." I got a little closer to the pair.

"We... ed..." Mai had mumbled out.

"What?" I said, a huge grin taking form.

'It must be good if Mai is blushing and mumbling.' I thought waiting for a reply.

"We kissed." Noll said knowing Mai would not answer. Her face was hid in her hands.

My jaw dropped. Then I grinned.

Running next to Noll I patted his shoulder.

"FINALLY!" I cheered out. Mai and Noll looked at me. One with a straight face, the other a horrified expression.(I'm sure you can figure out who has what expression.)

"I thought you two would act all stubborn forever!" I screamed out to excited that Yasuhara and I didn't need to keep locking the two in the closets at school.

"Yeah well now that that's out of the way, you two need to get to the door before your parents come back in here." Mai said getting up and pushing her chair in.

Noll and I followed suit and we all made our way to the door before my brother grabbed Mai's wrist. He cupped her cheek and gave her a quick kiss before we went to the door.

"Okay you guys... That's enough." I said pulling Noll away from Mai. They were both holding hands when I started to pull him away the got further apart until they finally let go.

Mother and Father were waiting for us right next to the door and our chauffeur was by the car door.

"Come one you two! The car is warm enough and it's getting late!" Mother said excitedly.

'What's she so happy about?' I questioned my arm still wrapped around my brother's shoulders. He and I stepped outside into the chilly air and our parents said goodbye to Mai and her parents.

"Bye you guys!" Mai called out to everyone.

My mother and I turned and waved back. The other two turned and watched her. One smiled the other smirked.

The ride back to our house was long and the only two people keeping conversation was my Mother and I. Noll just stared out the window and Father just watched us talking.

When we were finally home Noll went straight into his room without even uttering a 'goodnight'. Honestly the nerve of that brother of mine...

Naru's POV:

As I slammed my door, I sat down on my bed. Opening my hand I looked down at the light pink colored paper, innocently folded in my hand. Mai had shoved it in my hand as we were ripped apart.

Unfolding the little piece of paper, I couldn't help but smile at the writing.

'Naru, meet me at The Blackbirds Nest at 10.
-Mai'

I quickly turned to the clock looking back at me through mechanical eyes.

'9:34'

I went to my closet, pulling out my black trench coat. It was already rather late. So, I had assumed that everyone was asleep.

I stepped out into the hall way. The maroon carpets were illuminated by the moon through the huge windows at the end of each side.

Shifting my weight and walking down the stairs, I didn't notice Gene's head pocking out of his door.

I reached the front door and turned around to make sure I wasn't followed. Not seeing anyone I proceeded to open the door quietly and stepped out into the bitter cold. The cold dry air pushed against my face and chilled my body.

Ignoring the stares of strangers on the street, I moved me feet quickly down the sidewalk and passed many buildings. I could understand why some people were staring. To see a young kid out on the streets dressed in all black clothing and then a trench coat, must be a bit unsettling.

I looked around to see where I was at and noticed a huge sign that said 'Blackbirds Nest' in pink lights.

Outside the bar there was a well-kept entry way and a velvet rope going to the end of the building. On the side closest to the wall, a huge line of people stretch a little ways past the end of the building and was filled with people of every kind. Young men, women and occasionally an adult, dressed in revealing outfits or rather expensive outfits, all for one night.

'I never will understand why people are just so dumb.' I thought walking on the other side of the velvet rope and to the very front where the bouncer was standing, arms crossed.

He is a tall man with pasty white skin and a bald head. He looked angry, with his eyebrows knitted together and a frown upon his face. His tight black shirt showing of his muscles and black jeans didn't make him look any friendlier.

I walked up to him and he uncrossed his arms and unhooked the smaller velvet rope with a hook and let me in. People in the front of the line began to complain as I quickly stepped through and the bouncer hooked the chain together and began telling people to step back.

I walked through the dimly lit hallway covered in carpet as the sound of music got louder and the walls seemed to rattle.

Soon the hallway opened up to a huge dark room with flashing lights, loud music and sweating bodies. Some even had drinks in their hands, curtesy of the bar located at the opposite side of the hallway opening. A stage sat quietly at the front of the room, curtain down and a few lights on.

I sighed for the hundredth time that day as the pounding music already started to give me a headache. I moved over to one of the many tables located around the perimeter of the dance floor. The one I was at had two chairs and a small table between them. Each table elegantly decorated with maroon colored napkins, shiny silverware, crystal glasses and a candle in the middle.

I push me sleeve back in order to see the time on my Rolex watch.

'9:54. Well, I'm on time.' I thought sighing and moving my sleeve back into place.

Resting my head in one of my palms I shut my eyes trying to relieve my head ache. My thoughts and I were cut close when a waitress approached my table.

"Hello sir. Welcome to the Blackbirds Nest, what can I start you off with to drink?" She had set down a dark red and manila colored menu in front of me and had quickly pulled out a small notebook with a pen attached to the top.

Clicking it a couple times, she looked at me expectedly and her hand was in a position ready to write.

I glared at her. Her dress was skin tight, bright hot pink, short, and squeezed her chest a little too tight. She had blond and brown ombré hair down to her shoulder blades and dark green eyes. Her overly sugary sweet smile showed the little dimples she had.

All in all, she was rather pretty. However, her outfit did nothing but make her look unappealing.

'Mai is much more strikingly beautiful.' I thought unexpectedly.

I focused on the female; I wanted to leave, in front of me again and sighed.

"Just a cold water." My voice was clear and icy against the free flowing music.

She nodded and wrote down my order. She was about to walk away when I held up the menu.

"I will not be needing this." I said not looking at her and instead at the stage that had a curtain rising.

She walked away while I watched a woman with bright red hair, a black dress and gold high heels approach the microphone at the upper middle of the stage. My eyes widened a bit.

"Ayako."

Enjoy the update! Sorry I took so long! Sorry, sorry, and sorry! I hope to update, again, soon! Let me know what you think!

~SQ