I am so sorry guys! I know its been so long, but hopefully this really long chapter will make you love me again? No? Oh ok then... BTW GUYS! There is an omake at the end, and it is not part of the actual story! Its for stardust, since it was her birthday a while back... hehe please R&R! Love you guys! I do not own ghost hunt!
Mai strolled through the entrance, her friends behind her, looking rather nerves. Mai felt like smirking. She didn't, knowing it would look unprofessional.
"Miss Taniyama!" A man greets, kissing Mai's hand. Mai smiled politely, as was expected of her.
"Morning Mr Hideyoshi, how are you?" While Mai didn't have any interest in idle chit-chat, she knew to be nice to the man who writes the checks. This wasn't like when she was working for Naru, so she wanted to keep a distance.
"I'm fine, and I hope you are well too" Hideyoshi then turns his attention to the four who followed her in. "You must be friends of Miss Taniyama's. Its a pleasure to meet you all, I really do hope you all feel welcome" And with that, he lead the way. They stepped into the lift, and Yasu, Masako, Ayako, and Madoka noticed how everyone else waited for the next one, even though there was plenty of space. One terrified looking girl even stepped out when she saw them approaching, despite only getting there.
Mai sighed, more then use to this. She didn't like it, it felt wrong to her. She knew better then to say anything though.
Getting to the top floor, Mai was greeted to about ten women all half naked. Mai raised a brow, looking back at her friends. Yasu's glasses had started to steam up. Mai had to stop herself from laughing at him.
"Ok, great shoot guys! You are all dismissed" A man told them, sounded very dismissive. Mai and Mr Hideyoshi walked up to him, with everyone else not far behind. Yasu watched as the girls walked passed him. They winked and waved, some blowing kisses, and one even took his hand, and started pulling him with her. The girls watched, sniggering and chuckling. Mai bit her lip, holding back a grin. She had to be professional, even if the other girls weren't.
"Miss Taniyama!" The man exclaimed, kissing each of her cheeks. Mai held a soft smile, even when the rest of her was cringing. "Mr Hideyoshi"
"Morning, sorry I'm so early" Mai apologised, seeing as he had only just finished his last shoot.
Yasu frowned. "Not early enough" he muttered, seeing as the last girl shut the changing room behind them. Mai had to cover her mouth, to stop herself laughing at him.
"No, your guys weren't early; just on time really. This shoot over ran. Because half of the models are working at the newest building we built in the UK, we are running low, and had to hire some who aren't nearly as trained" The man admitted, bowing his head in apology. Mai bowed back.
"It's fine" Mai assured him, having worked with the newer models. They weren't as effective as herself and the trained. "May I see the clothes I need to wear?"
An apologetic look crossed his face once again. "Before that, I must tell you... there is about twenty odd. As I said, we are really runny low on staff" The man then pointed to a full rack of clothing. Mai sighed, use to only having to wear about 5 outfits at the most. She knew how long one would take, but he was asking for four times as much. Mai walked to the rack, seeing as they hadn't been fitted for her yet. A smile on her lips, she called everyone over.
"Well, I think I have a way to fix this" Mai then pick out the three kimonos, handing them to Masako.
"Mai, what are you doing?" Madoka asked, trying to contain her excitement.
"Well twenty changes would take too long, so you guys can help" Mai smiled innocently, passing some summer dresses to Ayako, and Madoka. Mai looked to her employers, who nodded obediently.
"Wait! What about me? I want to be a model too" Yasu whined, pouting. Mai's boss looked deep in thought, then walked away to a different room. He came back a few minutes later with three suits.
"I had a male model to pose with Miss Taniyama, but he is running late and so" He held out the black one first. "Please change into this" Yasu beamed at his words. Not only was he modelling, but he was modelling with Mai. Big boss was going to be so jealous. Mai rolled her eyes, watching the light reflect of his glasses. Sighing, Mai picked out the matching dress (Which she knew, even though they all looked the same to any normal person) and lead the way to some changing room. Yasu was shown the way to the other one by Mr Hideyoshi, before he took his leave.
A few minutes later, they all came out, ready in the selected clothing. While they were gone, the set had been put down, so a new one could replace it, and so Mai lead them all to make up and hair.
Mai watched them re-do her friends hairs, and add a little make up. Masako looked quite at home all things considered. Mai guessed she had this before her shows. Yasu didn't show any sighs of nervousness, but Mai doubted he had done this too many times. Madoka and Ayako showed a little bit of hesitation, but they didn't complain. Mai then saw a girl, who honestly looked scared, walk up to her. The girl, gave Mai some eye shadow and eye liner, and nothing more. Mai smiled at her, and the girl bowed, backing away.
Once done, the five walked to the newly formed shoot. There was a green screen, and posh chairs were set up. It looked like a garden party. Mai looked over all the costumes, and then her eyes landed on Masako, who was currently sporting a light pink kimono covered in Sakaru. Mai knew she would be up first, and so placed a hand on her back, and nudged her forward. Masako hesitated, but walked to the middle of the set.
"Now, for this first shot, I want modest! Shy maybe" The director called. Masako looked at Mai, feeling a little lost. Mai held her hand over her mouth, in a very Masako like manner, and Masako copied her, not taking her eyes off of Mai. The director took a picture, and then another. "Now, blow me a kiss" Masako hesitated still, before doing what she was asked. A pink blush graced her cheeks, making the shot more endearing. "Love it! Now this is something I will do with all new models, even one timers. Pose anyway you like, and I will give you a copy of it." Masako thought for a second, then put a hand on her hip, and her other behind her head. A smile on her lips. "Perfect!" And three shots were taken. "Great shoot! Can you get into your next outfit, we will be at the next set" Masako nodded and left for the changing room. The directed get some people to change the set. They worked quickly, but Mai saw the glances they were receiving. How she hated the side-glances. She was use to them, and normally didn't notice, but in a place like this, she wasn't doing herself any favours.
The four followed the director, just to the other side of the room. While it was a big room, a lot of sets were set up. It didn't look crowded, it just looked as though nothing in there was for show. Even the set, looked as though it had a use, but not to look pretty. Even though some of the sets were very elegant and beautiful, nothing could look nice in such as professional place.
The next set looked nicer then the first. Sand had been put down, and deck chairs. Mai looked at Madoka and Ayako, knowing they were wearing the corresponding outfits. She was right. The directer called them both forward, and asked them to sit on the deck chairs, and cross their legs, with a faraway look. Mai stood behind the camera man, and to the left, to draw their gazes. It worked, and the picture was perfect. They also did individual glamour shots, and so on. Then when asked to do their own, Madoka had a hand on her hip, her body turned to the right, and she looked at the camera was slightly narrowed eyes and pouted lips, going for a seductive look. Mai nodded, seeing as Madoka nailed it. For Ayako's shot, she sat on the sand, lags facing left, her hand down to keep her upright, and the other behind her head. Then the two did one back to back. Mai didn't think she could have done a better job herself. Those dresses wouldn't have suited her for starters.
Masako came out with her second outfit when the others when the two were done, and they were sent to change. Instead of changing set, Masako was directed to do this one on the beach as well. It was a yellow kimono, with light pink flowers, and looked very beach appropriate anyway. And having been allowed to pick another one for their scrap book. Masako lay in the sand, facing the camera, with one of her feet in the air. It was a much quicker shoot, but Mai had guessed they would get use to it very fast.
Masako joined Madoka and Ayako in the changing room, and they three moved onto the next set. It was like a ballroom with the polished wooden floorboards. Mai guessed it was her and Yasu's turn. Unsurprisingly, she was correct. It made sense since Yasu was in a black suit, and Mai was in a black ballroom dress, that curved with her body and flew out at the hips. It had an open back, and lace keeping it up, joining the top to the back.
For their first pose, Mai had to wrap her arms around Yasu's neck, and in turn, Yasu had to hug Mai's middle. They both looked at the camera, no emotion on their face. The directer had repeatedly exclaimed his love for that pose. Then they had to do the same, but with Mai in front facing camera, still having her arms around Yasu's neck, who was standing behind her. Yasu then had to hug her still, and place his chin on her shoulder. This time they smiled softly. For the last couple shot, Mai was asked to place her hands on Yasu's chest, and for Yasu to lean in as if they were just about to kiss. They did as they were asked, Yasu trying his best not to look intimidated. Mai on the other hand looked completely comfortable. None of them realised that Masako, Madoka and Ayako had all finished changing and were watching in amusement. The directer then told them to take their own pictures, and even said that Mai could be part of the scrap book too. And have her own copy of course. Yasu did one by himself, standing in a strong stance, looking at the camera, a smirk on his lips. He held his hands to his left, making a gun with his fingers. Mai could have laughed at him. For hers, she did something a little different. Instead of trying to look good, she just placed a hand on her hip, no emotion crossed her face. Instead of just taking the picture, the directer called for a fan to be turned on, and it made Mai's hair sweep to her right. Her hair curled in the wind, looking rather beautiful. The directer smiled as Mai turned her head to face the fan, and while she wasn't looking, he took the picture. Mai rolled her eyes, before calling Yasu over.
Mai wrapped her arm around his middle, and smiled up at the camera. A picture was taken, and Mai's smile dropped off as if it was never there.
It took another hour to finish the shoot, and after Mai offered to take them all out for lunch. As a thank you of sorts.
Ok so this is an Omake for Stardust, as a very very late birthday present... I still own stories for others too... OMG wish me luck!
"Wait! What about me? I want to be a model too" Yasu whined, pouting. Mai's boss looked deep in thought, then walked away to a different room. He came back a few minutes later with three suits.
"I had a male model to pose with Miss Taniyama, but he is running late and so" He held out the black one first.
"Wait, you need a model to pose with Mai? Why don't we ask Naru to do it?" Yasu sung, a smirk on his lips. "Hes much sexier then I am... don't tell him I said that"
"That sounds like a great idea!" Madoka cheered, seeing Mai's eyes darken.
"You really think he would come and model? Don't you think that is a little too out of his comfort zone" Mai pointed out, trying to make them see sense.
"Well Mai, you did save his life... I am sure he would do anything to pay you back" Yasu pleased. Mai frowned, wondering who told him such a think. True or not, Naru had saved Mai's life more times then she had saved his.
"Well there is nothing wrong with asking!" Madoka pointed out, already dialling the formidable Naru. After a few rings, he picked up, and Madoka put her phone on speaker.
"What?" Naru answered, sounding clearly bored.
"Naru! You have to get down here as fast as you can! Mai needs your help!" Madoka cried, sounding genuinely distraught. Mai tried to inform Naru of Madoka's lie, but was stopped when Madoka placed her hand firmly on Mai's mouth.
"Where are you guys, we will be there as soon as possible" Naru promised. Madoka gave him the address and Naru hung up.
"Why? Why would you do that?" Mai asked, feeling a headache already forming. She just knew she would be on defuse Naru duty.
"Mai's right" Masako defended. Yasu looked at her with a arched brow, at which point she added "We should have gotten John to come too"
Mai rolled her eyes, recognising that she was the only sane one left.
"Ooh, and Monk!" Ayako added.
Yeah, they were all insane...
A few minutes later Naru and Lin arrived, looking a little wore out from running by the looks of it. They were shown the way up, and in that time had composed themselves.
"Mai!" Naru called, much to everyone's amusement.
"Naru! Thank goodness!" Madoka called dramatically. She was already in her first outfit, and the skin baring, light material was quickly making Naru regret coming. Lin on the other hand, rather loved Madoka in little to nothing. Madoka pulled Naru and Lin into the main area. All the SPR girls were dressed in tight, skin baring clothing. More so Mai, who was displaying a little too much cleavage for his liking. Other people could see her, and he didn't want that.
"What the hells going on here?" Naru demanded, seeing a man looking at him like he was a piece of meat.
"Oh my, what an improvement on the last model! He will do just perfectly!" The director cried, handing Naru a suit and pushing him to the changing room. Naru turned scared eyes on Mai, who mouthed an apology, before looking away.
Naru came out of the dressing room a few minutes later, dressed in the suit, with a scowl on his perfectly handsome face. He looked Yasu and Madoka, knowing this was their idea. Both were use to the glare, but mocked fear and hid behind Mai. Mai didn't look at all fazed, but Naru's eyes turned a little softer when they gazed into hers. "Why am I here?" he asked, looking at Mai, knowing she was the only one who would give him an answer.
"The two behind me thought it was funny. I tried warn you over the phone, but some ambitious pinkette put her hand over my mouth" Mai then proceeded to move aside, and join Naru in the glaring game. While Yasu and Madoka were quite fearless, both of them glaring like that was a little unnerving. And Lin even joined in, before the director pulled the tall assistant away. Lin turned betrayed eyes on Madoka, who just smirked at his pain.
It took ten minutes to get everyone in costume, and they even found something for the ever smiling Cheshire cat known as Yasu. Masako posed first, trying not to blush with the extra audience. It was a little unnerving having Naru and Lin there. It wasn't just her and the girls (and Yasu), but it wasn't like the stoic men were even paying her any attention.
Madoka and Ayako were next, on the beach like set. They didn't seem too fazed by the presence of Naru or Lin. While Naru didn't seem to care less, Lin did seem to lift his gaze to Madoka, seeing her pose and show off her 'better side'. Lin had to reframe from scolding Yasu, who looked like he was about to start drooling.
Then, being far too much impromptu for Lin's liking, he was dragged onto the next set. Madoka had to run and change, but when she came back she was paired with him.
"Now, lean into each other" The director called out. Lin leant in, so they were a rulers length away. "Closer" Half a rulers length. "Little closer" Ten centimetres. "Even closer" Madoka rolled her eyes, and leant in herself, so they gazed into each others eyes, lips mere inches away. Lin had to stop himself from blushing. He wasn't use to open displays of affection, even if Madoka and himself had been dating for a while now.
After a few more shots, each as embarrassing as the last, they were momentary excused. Mai and Naru however, were next.
"Now, place your hand on his tie and give it a playful tug" The director, living very much up to his name sake, directed. Mai took a deep and calming breath, before putting a half playful and half seductive look on beautiful face, and leaning close to tug Naru's tie. Naru tried not to blush, but this look she was giving him was making him lose all sense of control. He kept a blank face, and raised a brow. The director took the picture, more then happy with it. As soon as two shots were taken, the look Mai wore dropped, and she let do of his tie like her hand had been set on fire. She looked away as a very light pink dusted her cheeks. "Now! Hold her in your arms like a lover would". Well that wasn't helping her blush at all. Naru didn't move, and the director was about to question why but-.
"If you can't hack it big boss, I can hold Mai like my lover" Yasu offered, trying his best not to laugh at the cold look Naru shot him. Sighing, Naru did as he was told, and placed an arm around her waist, and his other on her cheek. Mai's eyes were wide for a split second, and her cheeks started to heat up. The director took about five shoots, loving this pose too much. "Now kiss!" Yasu called, trying to sound like the director. Mai and Naru turned to face him, both raising a brow. Yasu just shrugged "Can't blame me for trying... although I think you can stop that now... you don't have to though, but the director stopped taking pictures" Yasu pointed out, making the two pull away from each other, and avoid their eyes meeting.
"Stop playing around you guys! Its time for the swim suit shoot" The director called, clapping his hands like he was trying to gain the attention of children. Everyone nodded, then did a double take.
"Swim suits?" They all echoed, looking at the director as if he was crazy. That hadn't been mentioned beforehand.
"Calm down, not all of you. Just you two" The director announced, pointing at Mai and Naru.
"No, not happening. I have a reputation to uphold" Naru reminded, turning to walk away. The director stopped him. Pulling him back.
"Fine, just topless shots!" The director tried to compromise. Naru wasn't having any of it. As he was about to leave again, a man walked in. He wasn't nearly as handsome as Naru, but no one was, yet he was still tall, lean and very muscular. "Ah, your finally here Hayate. I need you to pose with Mai, since your replacement is leaving" The director ordered. Hayate looked at Mai, his eyes full of lust and excitement. Mai cringed, seeing that look yet again.
"Yes sir, always a pleasure to work with this divine beauty" Hayate purred, removing his shirt and approaching a terrified looking Mai. Naru looked like he was about to explode with anger.
"I have changed my mind. Why would a man such as you settle for less then the best?" Naru questioned, walking into the creeps path. There was no way in hell Mai was posing with this pervert, and in so little clothing as well. While he didn't partially love the idea, there was no other way.
"Oh, and I suppose your the best are you? Your just a punk who runs his mouth! A woman like her needs a real man?" Hayate called bitterly. Naru gave him the dirties look he could muster. He had always though Mai deserved more then himself, but this man in front of him wasn't him.
"Oh, and are meant to be the real man? I hardly think so. I was here first and your help isn't needed, so go home. Maybe next time work on your punctuality" Naru suggested, seeing the anger bubble up inside this man who slightly towered over Naru. He throw a punch which Naru easily blocked. He then went for a jab, which stepped to the side of. The man didn't give up, and went for get another punch, aiming for Naru's face. Before Naru could dodge it, Mai appeared to the side of them, and caught the punch with ease. She then dropped low, and swung her foot in an arch. She tripped him, still holding his closed fist, and then twisted his arm behind his back, and restrained him, her knee in his back. Naru stood down, slightly taken back. Mai's movements were so swift, and so quick.
"Did you forget that I am still an officer? You tried, and failed, to fight someone right in front of me?" Mai questioned, feeling Hayate struggle to break the hold. "Lin, would you pass me by handcuffs, there in my bag over there?" Mai requested, taking said item from Lin once he found them and brought them to her. She cuffed the man to a pipe across the wall, and then called the police.
"Well that was unexpected" Yasu muttered, breaking the silence. "You need to teach me that though Mai, that was really cool!" Mai rolled her eyes, ignoring him.
After about ten minutes, Hayate was taken away. Mai had talked to the police and told them what happened, before returning and having her next outfit pushed into her arms. While it wasn't the swim suit, it may have been seen as worse. A maids outfit... it was a sexy maids outfit.
"You can't be serious" Mai muttered, looking a little put off.
"Well this or the swim suit?" The director asked. While a swim suit bared more skin, it was still a little more... modest? The maids outfit, didn't even reach her mid-thighs, and barely covered her cleavage. It came with a garter, stockings, boots, and a headdress. It was that or a bright red swim suit. They both made her uncomfortable, to be wearing in front of her ex-boss and everyone else. She looked at the others for help.
"Pick the maid outfit!" Yasu yelled, smiling encouragingly. Madoka nodded in agreement. Lin just faced the window and didn't comment. Mai sighed, and pointed to the maids outfit. The took it and went to change.
"For your outfit, you need to wear this" The director informed Naru, holding out a neck collar and bowtie. "This without the top" Naru sighed, talking the collar and walking to the changing room. He didn't want to do this, and so wasn't going to make it worse by disrobing in front of everyone.
A few minutes later both a very topless Naru, and a very exposed Mai, shuffled out of their respected changing rooms. Mai had her hair down, and was looking at her hands. Naru tried to look like he wasn't fazed, but he clearly was. He saw Mai, and gulped. She looked stunning. Mai felt his eyes on her, and turned, their eyes locking for a few blissful moments, before they both turned.
"Perfect! Now come on, stop being modest and start posing!" The director ordered, ushering them to the first set. Yasu wolf whistled, as if Mai wasn't embarrassed enough. "I want you both facing the camera, Mai stand in front. Now Mai, place your hands behind you, and around his neck" Mai did as she was told, feeling Naru's bare chest against her back. They faced each other, their hearts racing. Mai bit her lip, feeling Naru lean into her. Their lips mere inches apart, before a flash of light bran them back to earth. Mai blushed, pulling away a little. Three more shots were taken, and more poses were chosen, and before they knew it, it was over...
WOW this chapter is SO long! I think I did a good job on length, but its only fair since I took so long to update! I'm so sorry! And I hope you liked it Stardust! Please tell me what you think in a review, I would love to hear from you! Love you guys!