Summary: It all started with a petty fight that led Mai and Naru to be like oil and water – a hard mix of tears, laughter and idiocy. But the odd thing is, Naru couldn't stop himself from falling in love even more to Mai. Will the two ever blend together?

Disclaimer: Sad thing is, I don't own Ghost Hunt. And never will, but if I was the one who made it, it won't be a piece of 25-episode anime.

Oil and Water

A Ghost Hunt fan fiction

sushidreams

Chapter Ten: We're on this together

It was particularly a cold at his office that one, dreamful night. He stared at the cup of tea she prepared earlier. He hasn't laid a finger in the holder, even though it was prepared that morning. It's evening now and still, he kept an intent look at the cup of tea. How long must he keep his feelings for Mai? When he's already ready? But when will he be ready when every time he is about to tell it, he hurts Mai unexpectedly? He closed his eyes. For the first time of his life, he felt afraid to tell his feelings. He felt this feeling when his twin brother, Eugene, was killed. Everything seems to go on slow motion when she's around. She's the woman who made his days mostly, idiotic and fun. The woman who changed him to a better person. He learned how to linger with other people completely different. She's someone he can't ever let go.

But why do I hurt her?

His words were like a doused of cold water on him. He touched the holder of the cup and furrowed his brows. This thing, his feelings, is far more difficult than working into paranormal cases. Although he's a great guy, he still keeps his real self inside. He stared at the cup of tea for sometime, not noticing Masako, who's entering now his office. She looked the same with her kimono, except that she's now looking elegant with her blushing cheeks and red lips. She looks like a human doll for the eyes of the others. Someone whose perfectness cannot be matched. She smiled at Naru, whose mind has been flying a little farther from his office.

"Naru?" her sweet voice said, making Naru to look at her. She blushed harder. "What seems to be the problem?"

"Huh?" Naru asked.

"It's like something or someone is bothering your thoughts right now. Should I leave now for you to think?"

"No, not really. You can stay. I want companionship." his words made her blushed even harder. Was she hearing the right words?

Do Naru really want me to stay with him for the rest of the night? I can't believe it. She thought as she sat down to the vacant chair, watching how Naru's face turned a little better. But she noticed the flimsy look of Naru. Something or someone is bothering him but she can't really tell what it is. It's not a case since cases for him is a small matter when he's with them. They stayed idle for sometime since Naru's thoughts were still intact to Mai and Masako's thoughts is intact with Naru, whose pale face can be traced with annoyance. She was worried that maybe something might happened to him if he continues to be like this. She coughed and Naru looked at her. He seems to be indolent to keep his eyes on her.

"I sensed problems, Naru." Masako started as she smiled.

"Problems?" Naru asked.

"You can always tell me what's your problem and I'll try to find a way to resolve it."

Naru sighed. "I don't have any problems."

"But with heavy sighs and unreadable eyes, I can clearly tell something's bothering you." Masako insisted.

It annoys Naru but he said nothing.

"Would you like a cup of tea? I will change that cold cup of tea beside you." Masako said when she took the cup. But before she could throw its content, Naru grabbed her by the hand and took the tea.

"I didn't tell you to throw it." Naru said, his eyes were unreadable. Mai made that to me. He thought as he placed the cup of tea beside him again.

"I-I'm sorry, Naru." Masako apologized. That cup of tea was made by Mai earlier this morning. Could he be…?

Naru stayed quiet.

"Naru?" Masako said.

"Yes?" Naru answered.

"I… I actually want to tell you something. It's been with me for such a long time and I can't find a way to tell it you." she said. "But right now, I think this is the best time to tell it."

Naru looked at him, she was melting. "What?"

"I-I… I like you."

He didn't move a muscle.

"Ever since I started working under you, I've like you since then. I was hoping that you also like me but every time I'm with you, you're always busy." she said, her voice strangled with words. I was hoping and hoping but sometimes, it's like you don't like me."

"I do like you."

Masako was surprised. "R-really?"

"As a friend."

The shocking revelation made Masako's heart a little crushed. Am I hearing this right? He only likes me as his friend? She thought as she looked at him, enigmatically. "As a friend?" she repeated his words.

"Yes."

"But you said, you like me."

"When it comes to friendship, you don't expect two individuals to suddenly fall in love with each other. One will love but one will not love." Naru said, his words made Masako felt an earning of tears.

Masako bowed down, she felt like crying. "I love you."

Naru stared at her, a little bit surprised. "Excuse me?"

"I love you all this time! You are the one who kept my feet on the ground. There was nothing like you, Naru." Masako finally said, her words were mixing up with her sobs. "I want you to return my love."

"I'm sorry but I can't return your love." Naru answered as he stood up and walked towards her. "There is someone who's keeping me from answering your feelings."

It's Mai, I know it. She thought as she cried. "Can't you even reject me in a better way where I could still smile?"

"You don't expect rejected human beings to be happy after hearing harsh words from the person they love. I'm being the same." Naru said as he looked at her.

There was long pause. Silence invaded their ears for sometime before Naru could go back to his senses. Masako looked at him; there was ire in his heart. "I love you Naru and I'm still hoping you can return my love."

"It'll never happen."

"You found her already?"

"I think I do. I'm sorry."

Masako looked at him as she slapped him. "If things can be fixed with a single sorry, then everything will be fine but it's different! We're on this together for such a long time but you still can't understand a woman's heart! That's why Mai felt this too!"

Naru looked at her. "Mai is completely different from you."

Masako just shook hear head and finally went out of the room, carrying burdens she couldn't even carry. I'm not mistaken; he's indeed in love with Mai. How foolish I am to notice it so quickly. She thought as she wiped her tears and ran away.

Next Chapter: To see the invisible you

A/N: okay, you must be wondering why on earth I entitled this chapter, "We're on this together" when Mai didn't appear in the whole chapter. Simple, Masako wanted to remind Naru she's been there by his side all the time but he didn't even notice her. Woohoo! I'm turning into an evil woman right now. In the next chapter, Mai will talk to Naru since she is damn confused about Naru's feelings towards her. Folks, this is the chapter where Naru will finally confess! Be sure to watch out for this chapter, haha! Will Mai accept him after all those tears, idiocy and stupidity Naru showed her? Find out in the next chapter!