Author's Note:

Okay, here is the catch; it's my first time writing this pairing. When fellow writers (Sw33t-soft-m3lody and MidnightShinobi) introduced me to this pairing, I instantly liked the idea, especially in that silly brain of mine; it screams 'WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT! COME ON GIVE IT A TRY!'

Warning:

You've been warn, this is not a cannon pairing.

Disclaimers:

Sadly, I don't and would never own GHOST HUNT.

Start of something new

(Yasuhara Osamu and Kasai Chiaki fiction story)

Yasuhara Osamu didn't believe in cyber relationship. He thinks it won't work out, how someone can fall in love with a complete stranger. Most cyber relationships are form from lies and more lies.

Until they met, in one internet site he encountered while researching for Shibuya Kazuya it was called Darker Shade where people talk about their negativities and misfortunes.

She's the loner type, both of them exchange mails, and sometimes if lucky enough, they catch each other on line and have a chat. With all those encounters Osamu can't possibly deny the attraction, he feels towards her.

Her username… PsychicBender. She gave a completely different image to cyber chatting. Her mails are full of emotions, truth and believe it or not, her mails brighten Osamu's day.

She practically lightens up his researching hobbies and probably his cyber outlook.

Living in my own world, Didn't understand
That anything can happen, When you take a chance

Kasai Chiaki is tired of being alone. She's fed up with the non-stop teasing she receives from the people around her in school. And her sanctuary is her home laptop.

She never thought that on line conversation could get so interesting, before, when she talks to one of the chatters they would lose interest in her in no time.

However, she happened to catch this 'Echigoya' person. Their instant messaging and e-mails became a routine in their everyday life.

He's intelligent and funny for a guy; he seems to understand her anxiety.

I never believed in, What I couldn't see
I never opened my heart yeah! To all the possibilities

To say that he is in love is obvious. Mai can practically see hearts and stars in Osamu's eyes when he walked in the SPR office carrying his researches for Shibuya Kazuya their young boss.

Naru's more than delighted for the arrival of Yasuhara, it only means more work to do which he obviously adores than chatting with non-sense people.

Mai gave the college student a big warm smile. "Tea? Yasuhara-kun?" she asked.

"Thank you Mai-san, you're really an angel. I would love some" he said, Mai shook her head. Clearly, Yasuhara Osamu is in a very good mood.

After a few minutes, Mai place a steaming hot cup of tea in front of Osamu's table across hers. "What are you so happy about Yasuhara-kun?" she asked curiously.

"You can tell?" Osamu asked quite shocked that Mai can tell his 'good' mood.

"Well, you're practically beaming since you arrive." She answered.

"I am?!" Yasuhara replied with a smile. "My… my… I didn't realized it." He murmured.

"Spill it!" Mai said with a smile, she leaned on Osamu's table. Osamu sat straight on his chair.

"I can't Mai-san…" he said to Mai.

"Why not?" Mai asked.

"Because, you are not being paid by me to gossip during office hours and a man's business is his alone, and not some nosy little girl to pry on." An icy voice said behind Mai.

Mai sighed. "What do you want Naru?" she asked facing their boss.

He glared at Mai. He slams the stack of papers on her table. "I want this filed alphabetically before sundown. Clear?" he said before retreating to his office.

Mai move to her table, but before she could sit on her chair, Naru's door opened again. "Mai, tea" he said before slamming it shut once again.

Mai made a face. "Tell me Yasuhara-kun… would the word 'please' kill a man?" she complained to him.

Yasuhara smiled at her. "If you are referring to Shochou then… it's a possibility"

Mai laughed heading to the kitchenette to make Naru's tea.

While Mai was making Naru's tea, Osamu flipped open his mobile phone to send 'his mysterious' chat mate a good morning message.

To: PsychicBender

Good Morning! I'm at my part-time job right now, so far no interesting cases. I hope you'll have a good day. Take care

From: Echigoya

Osamu smiled after sending the mail. He closed his mobile phone to find Mai staring at him with amused look; she just came out of Naru's office.

Yasuhara fought the blush that threatens to appear on his face. He went back to his paper works given by their young employer.

Mai giggled. "Yasuhara-kun… you might not admit it, but I KNOW… you're in love" she said and went to her table to start filing their past case's file

I know that something has changed
Never felt this way

Yasuhara Osamu ran as fast as he could, he lost track of time doing his filing and now, he's late.

'She's probably online now!' he thought as he aboard the bus running to their house…or I should say sprinting.

Upon arriving, he immediately remove his school shoes and ran to his room, his parents are still out so it's not a problem. Reaching his room in a record time, he booted his laptop and starts dressing his house clothes. After the setting up of his laptop, he immediately logged in his messenger.

An instant messaging box appeared as soon as he logged in.

PsychicBender: Hi! You're late

Osamu typed fast on his keyboard.

Echigoya: Sorry, I lost track of time. It's been a busy day at my part-time job.

PsychicBender: It's alright. I have just signed in too. Finals are coming soon so school is somewhat busy right now, so do with university tests.

Echigoya: If you need tutoring, I'll make myself available for you.

PsychicBender: You will… really? That's so sweet. Thank you

Osamu smiled then typed.

Echigoya: For you I will. Free of charge.

PsychicBender: (smiles) Okay.

Echigoya: How about we meet in person? Let say Saturday night? Are you free?

PsychicBender: …well, let's see…

Echigoya: It's okay if you're busy. I know how hectic seniors could be…

PsychicBender: (laughs) I'm just playing with you idiot! (smiles) it would be a pleasure to, finally meet you in person.

Yasuhara's heart beats faster, his smile is wide, and his eyes were shining.

"Yes!" he murmured.

Echigoya: (smiles) Thank you! The feeling is mutual. Let's meet at the Half Moon café at 7pm.

PsychicBender: Sure. Half Moon Café it is. I'll be there.

Echigoya: (smiles) Yeah. See you!

PsychicBender: Bye! Till tomorrow!

Echigoya: Tomorrow! Good night.

PsychicBender has signed out.

Osamu reread and reread the conversation over and over again.

'Finally, I get to meet her… in person!' he thought happily.

And right here tonight
This could be the start
Of something new

Saturday arrived, during the morning. Yasuhara asked Naru if he want something to be research on for he's going to the city's public library. Naru of course wouldn't pass the chance for more work. He gave Yasuhara a handful of list to research on.

Arriving at the public library, Osamu went to the paranormal and psychic bookshelves. He saw a girl around Mai's age or a year older struggling to reach for a particular physic phenomena book.

Being a gentleman, he is. Yasuhara approached her. "May I help you?" he said softly as not to scare the girl, she turn to his direction.

"Oh… if you could help me get that book at that shelf." She said her onyx eyes boring on his orbs.

He smiled at her "No problem… I see you like paranormal books." He said getting the book out of the shelf and handling it to her, she smiled.

"Well, kind of… thank you" she said.

Yasuhara smiled. He can feel his heartbeat faster and his breath hitched when she smiled at him.

"I got to go now; I still have to find a seat where I can read my stuff." She said.

Osamu nodded and watch her leave, he remembered the reason why he is here and went to look for the books he needed in his research for SPR files.

After almost thirty minutes of looking, he was able to gather all the books he needed. Now, looking for a place to seat is now his agenda. Spotting the girl he helped earlier, he decided to sit across her. He approached her seat.

"Hi! Can I sit across you?" Osamu asked in a hushed tone.

The girl looked up and smiled at him recognizing him. "Sure" she said moving her bag to her side.

Yasuhara took a sit across her. He places the different paranormal books he'd gotten on the table. He's starting to flip each page open when she asked looked at him again noticing the type of books he'd gathered.

"You study paranormal activities?" she asked.

"No, not study actually… it's my part-time job" he replied.

"I see… looks really interesting" she said.

"It is…" Yasuhara said smiling.

Silence reigned. As both of them were engrossed with their own researches.

It feels so right
To be here with you

Glancing at his watch. It's almost time to leave. Finishing his final sentence. Osamu closed the book with a soft thud. He looked at the girl sitting across him.

"I'll be going now… thank you for the seat." He said with a smile.

She looked up from her book and stared at him, she smiled "No problem… thanks for your help too." She said. She too began fixing her things. "I get to move too… it's getting late" she said

"By the way, my name is Yasuhara Osamu." He said lending a hand.

"Kasai Chiaki, nice to meet you Yasuhara-san" she said giving his hand a firm handshake.

Both teenagers felt a jolt of electricity ran along their hands when it touched, they let go immediately.

Yasuhara left, upon riding the bus home to freshen up before his big date. He mailed his 'date' for tonight.

To: PsychicBender

I'll see you at Half Moon Café.

Take care! Love lots.

From: Echigoya

Kasai felt her heartbeat faster as she read his message. She closed her eyes and held her mobile phone at hand, after a few seconds; she opened them and typed her reply.

To: Echigoya

I'm looking forward to tonight.

See you.

From: PsychicBender

Osamu put on his best polo shirt and brushed his hair for the nth time, he looked at himself at the mirror behind his door. Satisfied with how he looks he went out of his room and headed towards the front door.

His mobile signaled him that he just receive a mail. Ecstatic. He flipped his phone open and read his date's message. His smile couldn't get wider. He went his way to Half Moon Café.

Osamu arrived 20 minutes earlier from the time of their meeting. He sat on the best table with the most attractive view. He checked his watch. 'Yep, 20 minutes earlier.' He thought.

Chiaki is nervous as hell! She had never done eyeballing ever since the beginning of time. Her knees were shaking badly. 'Oh my, I can't stop shaking, what I am going to do now?' she thought miserably.

A tap on he shoulders brought her back to reality, she turn and look at her 'assailant' to find Taniyama Mai standing in front of her with a bag of groceries and standing beside her is her young boss, why they are together at a time like this is a mystery to her.

"Taniyama-san, Shibuya-san" she acknowledges the two.

Mai smiled at her. "I knew it! See Naru, I am right! It was Kasai-san. How are you doing?" she asked.

"I'm doing fine. Thank you for asking. However… I got to run, I have an engagement at this very minute and I am fashionably late now…" she said and gave the two a smile and went ahead of them, Mai gave her a high wave of hand.

"Good luck on your date! Have fun!" She said. Chiaki gave her a nod.

Osamu checked his watch. "She's five minutes late… I wonder what happened to her. Ahhh… I remember Ayako-san saying something about girls usually arrive late during dates… it's called 'Fashionably late' it's excusable.' He thought, remembering the retort the ex-monk gave that earned him a black eye.

Chiaki arrived at the café 10 minutes late. She stabilizes her breathing before she entered the café. Her eyes immediately scan the area for any sign of 'Echigoya'. She mentally slapped herself. 'I don't know what he looks like. Stupid' she thought.

Yasuhara looked up when he heard the café bell chimed signaling for a newcomer. He saw the girl in the library enter the café and she seems to be looking for someone, he smiled. His date might be a little late, so it won't hurt to act a good Samaritan at times.

Chiaki roams her eyes around the café and recognize no one, until her eyes met a familiar face. He waved at her. She shyly made her way to him.

"Hi" she greeted.

"Kasai-san, it must be faith that we both meet in this place again" he said.

Chiaki smiled "Yeah, I have to agree" she starts looking around.

And now looking in your eyes
I feel in my heart
The start of something new

"Waiting for your boyfriend?" Yasuhara asked. Chiaki blushed.

"No, nothing like that. He's just a friend." She said in defense.

Osamu gave her a smile. "My date is running a little late too" he admitted.

"Your girlfriend must be caught in the traffic." Chiaki offered.

Yasuhara smiled. "Maybe... so tell me about this friend of yours…" he said with a smile.

Chiaki glared a little at him "You're being nosy Yasuhara-san" she said.

"Just curious" he replied.

"Well…" Chiaki sighed. "Don't laugh okay! And don't think it's cheap because its NOT" she said.

Yasuhara nodded with a smile. 'To hell with his date… I have the perfect one right here in front of me… what more can a guy asks for' he thought evilly.

"Well, we met in a website." She said.

Yasuhara nodded. "A cyber friend… it was popular these days." He said.

Chiaki nodded "Well, he's nicer… than those jerks on the net" Chiaki defended him.

"Nicer than me?" Yasuhara teased. Chiaki seriously thought of saying 'NO' but caught herself in time when he spoke.

"Kidding… then?" Yasuhara added.

"Well, he kinda hit it off in the net, we jive at everything. He seems to understand me" she said.

This time Yasuhara is 900 sure, that this girl sitting in front of him is his mystery date. His 'favorite' PsychicBender.

"How about you? How long have you been with your girlfriend?" she asked.

Osamu smiled "No long… we also met in an online site. We, I quote you 'hit it off' and decided to meet" he said.

Chiaki dropped her jaw, her eyes wide and her face red.

Osamu simply adore her look. "Yeah right PsychicBender… I am Echigoya. Your date for tonight" he said as he lean down to give Chiaki's lips a soft peck.

Now who'd of ever thought that
We'd both be here tonight

After the shocking revelation, the waitress gets their order and as if they are long time friends, they chatted till their order arrived.

"Surely, fate works in mysterious ways right?" Osamu said drinking his frappe

"It sure is…" Chiaki agreed. They held their gaze together.

"I enjoyed tonight Yasuhara-san" Chiaki said.

"With a company like yours, I believe this wont be the last time. After all, you are 'my' girlfriend according to yourself." He said.

"You never corrected me! I assumed!" she replied blushing furiously.

"I don't mind at all" he said. "The question is are you okay with it?" he asked.

Chiaki smiled and nodded.

"So, stop being formal Chiaki-chan…" he said.

"Sure, Osamu-kun" she said blushing.

And the world looks so much brighter
With you by my side

Three months had passed since they first met, their relationship is as normal as a relationship can go. Petty quarrels and Making up. Dates and more dates.

I know that something has changed
Never felt this way
I know it for real

Yasuhara hummed his way to SPR office. He heard Mai's screeching voice. He shook his head. 'What did Shibuya-san did this time?' he thought with a wicked smile.

When he entered the office, he had to dodge a flying vase and kettle before safely settling on his table. He knew the fight would take hours before it lies low. He decided to send Chiaki a message.

To: Chiaki

Hi! Today is like any other day, office is full of action. My boss and his assistant are in quite a heated argument. It's fun to watch them fight.

Take care, I love you

From: Osamu

He look up to find Mai staring at him, her smile is wide and her eyes were shining, Osamu gulped. "What can I do for you Mai-san?" he asked.

"I am disappointed at you Yasuhara-kun… until now you haven't introduced us to your mystery girlfriend. I am hurt" she said dramatically.

'Speaking of mood swings' Yasuhara thought.

This could be the start
Of something new

SPR door opened and in walks the irregulars, Bou-san favoring his side. 'Another whacking from Ayako-san I presume' Osamu thought.

John and Masako quietly sat on the living room.

Shibuya-san went of his office to slam the door immediately as Mai-san aimed a whole box of tea at him.

"I want tea, Mai" he said behind his door. Mai gritted her teeth. "Say PLEASE first!" she demanded.

"In your dreams" he replied. That is when hell breaks loose.

The SPR door opened again. Lin walked in. "Why is everyone here?" he asked. I shrugged my shoulders. He went to Mai and ask for a cup of tea 'with' a please. Mai gratefully gave him.

Lin was about to enter his room, when the SPR door opened again. This time Shibuya-san chose come out of his office.

I dropped the folders I am holding. The entire room went silent, as the woman standing at the door stares at everyone inside the room.

"Kasai-san!" Mai said happily. "What are you doing here?" she asked.

Kasai blushed. I tried not to laugh. 'I knew this would happen… I just didn't expect it to be today' Osamu thought.

"E-er…" she began to stutter when Ayako, Mai and Masako starts to bombard her with questions.

"Excuse me! She's here to see me" I said with a pleasing smile.

"Why would she see you?" Shibuya-Shochou asked.

"Oh, well, simply because she's my girl" I said as-a-matter-of-factly.

Everyone gaped at us. Lin-san almost dropped his tea. Bou-san fell of his chair. John-san choked on his coffee.

"She's the mystery girl!" Mai exclaimed.

"and he is the mystery date" Naru and Mai said in unison.

Everyone looked from Yasuhara to Kasai to Mai and to Naru.

"Is there something we need to know?" Lin-san asked looking at Naru and Mai.

Both teens blushed.

Yasuhara smiled. "Shochou… I'll take my break earlier okay… guys, see you in the afternoon" Yasuhara said tugging Chiaki's hand.

Before they left Osamu called to Shibuya-san "Shochou! Good luck in explaining!" he said closing the door.

It feels so right
To be here with you

Osamu led Chiaki to the nearest restaurant they find. "What would you like?" he asked.

"A time with you" she answered.

"Granted" he said.

And now looking in your eyes
I feel in my heart, The start of something new