Hey there it's me again. Here is the next chapter. For all of you who have read and are waiting for me to update 'Decisions Aren't Always Easy' I'm sorry, but I wont be updating until this story is over. So please be patient.

~Recap~

"Nar-Shibuya-san?"

~Back to normal~ Still Naru's POV~

Shibuya-san? Why is she calling me that? Did I really hurt her that bad? Damn I'm such an ass. If only I had believed that is was me that she loved and not Gene.

You got that right little brother.

Go away I'm not in the mood to talk to you.

Ahhhh! You're sulking because Mai called you by your false last name and didn't call you by your nickname.

Maybe. Anyways go away so I can deal with this situation.

Fine, fine. I'll go, but don't forget to make up for the mistake that you caused.

I will you perfect medium.

Idiot scientist.

Turning my attention back to Mai I noticed that she had a half blank stare while looking at Jared.

Is it because of her memory loss?

"Who are you?" she asked him.

Jared sighed a little gave a warm smile that hid the hurt within which resembled Mai's.

"Mai that hurts you've forgotten me already!" he cried out playfully, but I could tell he was truly hurt and determined too.

"Huh?" was all she replied before it dawned on her. "JARED!"

"Ah so now you remember silly goof." he replied with a true smile which also resembled Mai's.

"I'm sorry I don't mean to be rude, but are you Norwegian?" she asked looking away with a blush dusting her cheeks. I don't know why, but it made me a tad jealous.

Jared looked a little surprised that Mai would ask something like that, but soon broke out in laughter.

"No, no I'm not Norwegian. You're not the first to ask though so don't worry. My sisters would always tease me about it. I look exactly like my dad, but I have my mom's hair and eye color. Where as my sisters look exactly like our mom, but have our dad's hair and eye color."

"Oh I'm sorry for the mistake you must be upset that I asked, but if you're not Norwegian then..."

"I'm half English, half Japanese. My mom was English while my dad was Japanese." he answered looking into the distance. I noticed he had a far off look in his eyes like he was reminiscing the past.

"Oh that's cool!" Mai replied with a wide smile.

I was getting irritated at the fact that I haven't been able to talk to Mai yet. I really wanted to talk to her in private so I could apologize.

"I have to go now. See you later everyone. Bye Mai see ya soon." Jared stated getting up and walking out the door.

"Okay so how long was I out this time?" she asked still not looking at me, but at everyone else which hurt me a little.

"A little over six hours." Madoka answered giving me a look that stated 'say something'.

"Oh sorry about that. What happened anyway? I don't remember much. Other than I fell asleep at your place Madoka then I woke up because I felt as if something bad was going to happen then nothing. By the way Shibuya-san why are you here?" she said before I could say anything.

"I am here to help you in your situation. Madoka called shortly after you got out of the hospital the first time. It sounded serious so I decided that I would come out and help solve the problem." I replied watching as her eyes widened and a blush crept up her cheeks.

"Oh all right then." was all she said while looking the other way.

"Um well I'm going to be taking Lin to a hotel where he can get some rest. I need Monk, Ayako, and Yasu to open SPR up and manage it until I'm free." Madoka piped up before the others could start their usual banter. Earning groans and nods from the three that were mentioned. I noticed how Lin blushed at the thought of Madoka taking him to a hotel. Lin looked in my direction and glared at me when he finally realised that I was smirking.

"John could you please escort me to the tv station where I will be filming today." Masako asked hiding her blush behind a sleeve of her kimono.

I'm glad she's over me and has found someone else. Wonder when and if John has told her that he no longer is a priest, but has special permission to do exorcisms.

"I would be honored to Miss Hara. Besides I have something to talk to you about." John replied with a blush plastered on his face.

Well that answers that question.

I looked towards Mai and saw a little disbelief in her eyes at the fact that everyone, but me was leaving.

"Um when can I get out of the hospital?" Mai asked before Madoka left.

She turned around and smirked at the two of us. "I'll get a doctor and he'll tell you when you can leave. Besides Noll will be staying with you at your apartment until this mystery is solved." She then happily bounced out of the room.

"WHAT!" Mai cried out, but it was to late.

I couldn't blame her shock because I was just as shocked as she was. I knew Madoka was planning something, but I never expected this.

"Soooo um Shibuya-san..." she never finished the sentence.

I sighed and walked over to sit next to her she blushed looking the other way.

"Mai." I said, but she still didn't look at me. "Mai, look at me. I have something I want to say."

When she looked at me I took a breath and started to say "Mai, I..." before I was interrupted by the doctor coming in.

"Okay Miss Taniyama I'm going to do a couple of tests then we'll see if you can go home." the doctor said totally missing the atmosphere in the room.

"All right." she replied ending my chance of talking to her.

"Okie dokie Miss Taniyama you can leave today. Just go to the front desk to sign some paper work and you're good to go."

"Thank you ,doctor." I said before helping Mai out of the bed.

We walked towards the lobby in a comfortable silence. I wanted to talk to her and tell her that I loved her then and still do, but something kept me from telling her. Maybe it was because this wasn't the right time and place. Besides another thing was bugging me too. Why didn't Jared just tell her that she lost her memories? Why all the secrecy?

"Um, thank you for doing this." Mai said breaking me away from my critical thinking. I was so absorbed in my thoughts that I didn't realise that we left the hospital and were now standing in front of her apartment.

"No problem." I replied.

~Mai's POV~

I opened the door to my apartment and watched as Naru stepped in. I kept sending him glances out of the corner of my eyes while I led him to my living room. I was confused as to why he was here. I mean he hasn't even said one word since we left the hospital room. During our walk from the hospital room to the lobby he was quiet. He didn't even say anything when the nurse at the desk said something about how Naru was a nice boyfriend for coming to pick me up from the hospital. I know he wants to say something, but he's probably trying to find the right words. I decided that was something I would ask him about, but first I made tea while he was sitting on my couch contemplating.

"Um Naru is there something wrong? I mean you haven't said a single word since we left and it looks like you have something that's bugging you." I asked once we were seated and had tea in our hands.

"Yes, there is something that is bugging me, but first I want to tell you something." he said with a serious expression.

This caught my attention, making me wonder what it was that he had to tell me. I leaned forward just a little saying "Okay I'm listening."

"It's about what happened before I left." he stated looking straight into my eyes.

His statement made me stiffen. All I could think of was the 'me or Gene' comment. Regardless of what I felt I nodded my head encouraging him to go on and that I was still listening.

He let out a sigh before continuing. "I... I'm sorry for what I said."

Muhahahaha cliff hanger! Hope you enjoyed. Please review!