Another Major Cliff Hanger At The End Of This One. Sorry About It, It's Just I'm Unsure Of Where To Stop These Chapters. O.o Anyway, Try To Enjoy, !

Ai and Conan walked downstairs where they knew no one would be able to hear them. Noises heard were the footsteps they made, and Conan's heavy breathing, caused by his prior knowledge of Ran's location. Ai had finally turned around to face Conan, and looked behind him to make sure none of the Detective Boys had secretly followed them. "Do you know what Mouri-chan's doing right now?"

"Yeah," he answered in a disappointed tone, "she's with Masaya."

"Really? You knew? She had told me, you didn't. She seemed nervous and was speaking in such a defensive manner. How did you find out?"

"I called her and he answered. Wait, when did you talk to her?" he wondered, as he began to pace back and forth, unable to keep calm or stay still.

"Hakase and I had a little disagreement, and I went to the park to cool off and read a book. I saw her there, and then he showed up."

"It's no big deal. I'm sure it's just two friends out having a walk."

"That's what she told me, until this happened," she paused and took out her phone, looking for the picture she had sent herself, and showed it to Conan, "The guy had told me to take a picture of the both of them."

Conan looked at it from the corner of his eye, trying his hardest to pretend as if he didn't care, "Friends kiss on the cheek all the time. You're making a bigger deal out of this than I am."

Ai sighed, and put her hand on his shoulder, in comfort, then looked directly into his eyes, "Who are you trying to convince, Kudo-kun: me or yourself?" He looked at her, and tried to talk, but words weren't coming out. Ai kept looking at him, examining and reading his expression. "You don't have to come with us. I think it'd be better if you go talk to her, because someone's confused, and it's not just you." He nodded and headed to the Mouri residence.

-With Ran

Ran stepped out of the restroom and patted her dress to keep it from flying up with the wind. She looked over at Masaya and smiled, "Thank you," she said, thanking him for holding her purse.

"No problem, but I need to tell you something, Conan called."

Her eyes widened, and she felt herself shake, "Did you answer?"

"Yeah, but he told me to just forget he called. I think whatever he was going to tell you, he didn't need anymore. Just in case, though, I think you should call him back," Masaya suggested, giving her back her bag and phone.

Ran felt her heart thumping, but tried to act natural, "I'll just see what he needs later."

After several laps around the park, and some small talk, Ran eventually remember that she was supposed to be home and Conan will be looking for her. "Masaya, it's getting pretty late, so I think I should go."

He frowned and looked into her eyes, "I want to spend more time with you, how about just 10 more minutes?" he asked, beginning to hold her hand.

She jerked it away and said, "I'm sorry, but I have to go."

"I understand. When will I see you again? Hopefully soon?"

She gave a soft smile, "Yeah, probably. For now though, I need to leave."

He was about to walk off, but then he paused and turned around, "Do you need me to walk you home?"

She shook her head, "I'm fine."

He began to step closer to her, until their faces were inches apart, "Are you sure? I don't want anything bad to happen to you."

She turned red and looked away, trying to avoid eye contact, "I'll be fine. Thanks, though." Masaya then grabs Ran's chin, and makes her face him, at that moment he stole a kiss. Ran pulls away quickly, "Bye," she says, as she runs off in the opposite direction, ignoring his confused look, and hiding her ashamed one. After a block or two, she slows down, and turns into an alley, where she sat against a wall, What is wrong with me? She thought as she buried her face into her knees, and silently sobbed against her thighs. Seconds later, she felt water against her skin, and she looked up to see that it had begun to rain. She shrugged, not caring whether she got sick or not, then buried her face into her legs again.

What seemed like ten minutes later, she hears the splatter of water, and jerks her head up. "Get up," said Conan, giving her an umbrella and a jacket, "and don't catch cold."

"Shinichi I-"

"Don't call me that in public, please," he said blandly, and looking the other way.

"But you deserve an explanation, and-"

"That can wait until later," he interrupted again, and held out his hand to help her get up off the floor. He looked at her red eyes and puffy cheeks, "Why were you crying?" he asked, opening her umbrella for her, "Aren't I the one in pain?"

She changed the subject, "How did you know where to find me?"

"I knew you were at the park, and after you took too long, I came to get you. It was only coincidence that I went down this alley as a short cut," he replied, as they began their walk towards home.

"Are you mad at me?" she asked looking at his face so she can try and guess his feelings. There were none, he had a strong poker face.

"Words can't describe, but I can't help but feel I shouldn't be so upset. Especially after you let me off so easy with the whole shrinking thing," he paused and looked to the sky, "Though, I am disappointed," then he looked back to the ground, "I sort of thought you and I," he trailed off, not really knowing where he was going with the sentence.

"Well you never actually-"

"Ran," he interrupted, "Be completely honest. This is important, but what are your exact feelings toward Masaya?"

"I don't- I mean we're just friends."

He peeked at her from the corner of his eye, "You're lying."

"What are you talking about? I felt sorry for him, that's the only reason I came to the park with him."

"Then why did you keep it a secret? There's more to the story. I know when you're lying, Ran."

"Of course you do," she said under her breath, "You're a professional at it," she commented louder.

Conan's back stiffened and he looked the other way. That statement felt as if she had just stabbed a dagger into his chest. They walked the rest of the way home, in silence.

When they got back to the Mouri residence, Conan looked around the house, Oh yeah, I forgot. Kogoro's staying over at a friend's house for the weekend, he thought as he looked over to Ran, who was putting up her sweater on a coat rack.

"Shinichi," Ran said, getting his attention, and making him lose his trail of thought, "there's something else I need to tell you."

"Yeah? What is it?" he asked sitting on the couch.

Ran sat at the one across from him, "Masaya and I-," she paused, "now it wasn't my fault," Ran pointed out, before sighing, "Masaya kissed me."

Anime Lady PIMP; I Know Right? I Feel Sorry For Him. D: [;

Conan-kun143; I Bet After Reading this Chapter You REALLY Want to Kill Masaya. And Lol Ai Is On Our Side. [: And Ahaa Thanks, Although The Genre Says "Drama/Romance" I Still Like To Throw In Some Funny Moments. Aww Thanks, I'm Ready For Your Long Reviews [;

Detective Kid; Ahaa Sorry I Didn't Know Where Else To stop It, [;

Jazzmonkey; What Does "Out Of The Woods" Mean ? And Lol Ayumi's Cute [;

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Loverofanimes; Thanks, And I Did Check It Out. It Seems Like A Good Idea For A Plot, But Not Really My Kind Of Story. Mostly Because I Find It Difficult To Read English Names. They're Just So Horrible. "Jimmy Kudo", Really ? Lol [;

DC Reader; Conan Doesn't Really Like It, Lol And Ai Is ON Team ShinRan [: Lol I Think It's Cute The Way He Tries To Defend Her. ;3 Ahaa Thanks [;

Supremekikay24; Sorry About That ;D I'll Make Upcoming Chapters A Little Longer [;