Hi guys... Sorry this is super late. I have a really big excuse though. I took off some days to reflect on who I am. I think as a person, learning the answer to that question is the most important thing one can do. Oh, and then last night I was too busy watching Soul Eater... Crona's the best! But I decided I'm going to do this A.S.A.P. since I've held it off WAY too much. So, without further edu, Chapter 2-3.

Chapter 10: The second, and third chapter: Lin

I glare at the brightly lit screen of my laptop, indulging myself in an old list of missing children I need to print out and give to Mai to later file. After thinking half the night away, I decided I'd ask her today what all of that was about. Naru had called last night right after I dropped him off. He had frantically screamed into the phone that Mai didn't trust him and she was sad. Then, he started yelling about how he'll kill her.

Ah, young children these days. They're so... blinded by love. Sure, love would be nice, if Ma- the one I loved would look at me as less of a brother and more of a lover. (A.N.: Just incase I never said this, I AM all for Madoka and Lin. I think they're nice together. Also, in the beginning of the Bloody labrynth case in the manga, Mai notes of Lin's blush when he sees Madoka, and how he acts shy as if he likes her. I like backing up my thoughts with evidence.) But when you say you're happy, life just says 'bitch, be patient.' Oh cruel fate, deeming me a loner. Sometimes I just want to stand up and say "I love you." to my special someone... Wait! What am I thinking!? I shake my head. Focus. This is important work.

And, over the next few hours before going to pick Naru up, I debate whether or not to confess to the woman I see perfect in my eyes.

When we get to the office, Naru creeps slowly into his domain, whilst I walk into my room, sulking.

Then I make up my mind. I'll call her and tell her. Right now.

I walk in, determined, pulling out my cold silver cell, watching it for any signs of movement. I don't know if I can do this.

No I can't.

Yes I can.

No, I can't.

I sigh and put my phone down. Perhaps later.

I stare at the computer screen, putting on my poker face.

I don't remember falling asleep, but I awake to Miss Taniyama's voice, echoing throughout the office. "H-hai?"

What was that boy doing to her now? I creep out of my office to see Naru walking out of the kitchen, looking like the most evil, narcissistic man I'd ever laid my eyes upon. Was he always this evil as a kid? Ah... I remember the day when Madoka, Gene, Naru, and I were in a sandbox when Gene had poured sand down Naru's back. He had thought it was me, so he had hit me in the head with a shovel... then Madoka had slapped Naru silly and yelled at Gene for ten minutes... Yeah... those two WERE evil.

"This is your job. You do it. Have fun. I'll be in my office." Naru smirks as he exits and walks towards me.

"Can I help you, Lin?" Oh, how badly I want to pick up a book and hit him with it. But I won't... yet.

"Tell Mai I want to speak with her in my office." I say, dissolving back into my office.

I sit down and notice my phone. I'll do it now.

I slowly pick up the thing, like it was a vicious snake prepared to eat me bit by bit.

I open it and dial Madoka's number.

"Hello. Madoka speaking."

"Madoka?"

"Lin?"

"I... I.. Wanted to ask you something." I start.

"What is it Lin? You can ask me anything."

"Well... you see... I uh..."

There is a knock at me door.

"Gotta go." I say quickly, snapping my phone shut.

"Lin?" Miss Taniyama asks.

"Come in, Miss Taniyama." I mentally scream when I say this. I hung up on her!

"Naru said you wanted to speak with me, Lin?" I stare at Mai, trying not to show my emotions.

"That is correct, Miss Taniyama. I wish to ask you about that rather... erm... strange and confusing call I received yesterday."

"I... uh.. What did you hear?"

"I heard this." I reply, holding out my phone for Mai to listen to.

There was a long silence, extending past the end of the call. Mai was clutching the phone with a now pale hand, staring at the ground. I wait for a response, forgetting my problem for the moment.

"Mai Taniyama, are you going to sit there and stare at my rug, or are you actually going to answer my question? I'm growing impatient." I say, rather impatiently.

"Gomen, Lin. I-it was... a movie I was watching?" Mai says, questioningly. But you CAN'T fool mLin Koujo.

"Was that a question, or an answer?"

"An answer?"

I sigh. Why is she lying? What really happened? "Mai, I'm not stupid. What really happened?"

Then, the most shocking thing today happens, Mai starts to cry.

She falls to the floor, sitting on her knees, and cries, her arms twisting onto her knees as she buries her face in them.

I walk up to her and kneel down, placing my hand on the small of Mai's back. My other hand rubs her hand. She's shaking.

He then launches her body towards mine, and as much as I hate the Japanese, I can't help but hug the poor child.

"Mai, it's okay. You can tell me later. For now, try to calm down."

I slowly stand up and guide Mai out of my office and onto the couch in the main room. Then I leave her there alone only to return with a warm cup of tea.

"Drink this. It will help you calm down." I tell her.

She nods weakly and takes a few sips.

But she looks tired, and soon falls asleep. Holding my phone. My phone. I need that... What if Madoka calls to confess her undying love for me... ha... like that'll happen. Ever.

I walk back to my office, depressed.

A while later hear the door open, but I don't care. Not my job.

But I get up to check on Mai. Yet when I walk into sight, everyone looks at me like they're expecting something.

"And how are you feeling Mai?" I ask, just wanting my phone.

"F-fine..." She stutters.

She puts her hand to her forehead, showing my phone off the the world.

I walk over and grab my phone, only to walk back to where I was earlier. My phone. Mine.

Everyone then turns their attention towards Yasu, as if waiting for something.

"What?" Yasu asks the men watching him, "Lin's not worth it. For one, I think he'd kill me if I tried. For another, I prefer the helpless and cute ones," He walks over and touches monk's face in a flirtatious way.

"Or the dominant and sexy." He winks at Naru before walking over to me and grabbing Mai's hands, "or you, Mai."

Naru hits Yasu on the head again, looking pissed off.

Then I speak my mind, asking something I've always wondered about him, "are you sure you're straight?"

"Do you want to find out?" Yasu says, a smirk on his lips.

Naru hits him on the head again.

"Abuse!" Yasu yells out, running behind Mai."Mai! Help me!"

She stands up, looking tired of something, probably Yasu."I'll go get some tea."

"Nooo! Mai!" Yasu calls, grabbing her wrist.

She flinches in pain and whimperst before tugging out of his grasp and walking to the kitchen to be alone.

We stand in silence, until we hear the whistle of the kettle. Then a yelp of pain.

I run to the kitchen and slide the door open, running to Mai's side.

"Are you okay, Mai? What happened?" Lin ask.

Bou-san grabs her hand and she yelps in pain again.

Naru looks over, "she burnt her hand on the kettle, dumbasses."

I pull her up by the waist, yanking her to the sink and sticking her hand under the cool spray.

The rest is a blur as I order the others around, treating her burn.

"Arigato." Mai smiles at me.

"Mai, how about you go sit down for a while. It's already 22.30 and Lin and I will be leaving the office for the night in about 30 minutes, so we can give you a lift home." Naru sighs. (A.N.: 10:30pm)

"Arigato." She says, moving to the sofa to sleep. This is going to be a long day.

I later walk towards the van, lurking behind Naru so I can listen th his conversation with Mai.

"I didn't mean to wake you. Gomen." He says.

"It's alright. You didn't wake me..." She says as she puts her hand on the car door, pulling it open.

"Why are there two of you?"She giggles, the pain killers making her crazy.

Naru looks confused fo a moment before she falls, Naru swiftly grabbing her before she hits the ground.

"Let's get you in the van now." He says, genuinely concerned.

"No... not the van." She says, eyes widening.

She starts to cry.

"Lin! She's going crazy over here!" Naru calls to me.

I appear in front of Mai, bending down on one knee, grabbing her un-injures hand. It was cold.

"Why not the van, Mai?" I ask.

"They... they..." She gulps, her eyes wide. She doesn't want Naru to know. I turn to him, silently signalling for him to back off. He does so, without hesitation.

"They what Mai?"

She leans in, her lips almost kissing my ear as she whispers the worst thing I've ver heard. I almost passed out when I heard her explanation of why she was acting wierdly.

"A black van is where the bad men raped me."

I'm sorry this is so late, and I wish I had worked on it sooner... Honestly, it's starting to feel like homework (and I hardly ever do that crap). But I'm not one of those "20 reviews and I'll update". Next chapter is either a Mai or a Lin. Probably a Lin. I want him and Naru to have a conversation in the van about Mai. But if I do Lin, it will probably be short.

Yasu: I wish I could "do" Lin.

Me: *bitch slap* he's Madoka's!

Madoka: What..?

Lin: *kills bubbles and Yasu" Nothing.

Lin and Madoka: Please review!

Lin: I love you...

Madoka: What?

Lin: Nothing! *jumps out of window*