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Title: Catch Me When I Fall

Written by: snowqueen13 ______________________________________________________________________

Chapter 12: The Bomb

"Thanks for helping me in my homework," said Scott, smiling gratefully at Shiho.

"No big," replied Shiho, eating her chocolate sundae.

They had just finish Scott's homework and had settled down to some sundaes. It was not as bad as Shiho thought it would be. Scott is a nice friendly and funny guy. Not to mention good-looking. So all in all, Shiho had quite a good time.

"Listen, the sundaes are my treat okay? It's a thank you for helping me," said Scott as he got up to go to the counter to pay the bill. Shiho nodded and started to get up to follow Scott. After paying the bill, they went outside.

"I'll give you a ride home okay?" he asked.

"Alright," said Shiho.

As they were walking towards the car, they bumped into David Roker (Author's note: He's one of the new transfer students. If you have forgotten, go to chapter 10)

"Hello," he greeted Scott and Shiho, glancing at Shiho.

"Hi David. David, Shiho. Shiho, David," introduced Scott.

"Nice to meet you," said David staring at Shiho.

Shiho began to feel uncomfortable. David's blue eyes seem to be boring into her.

"I was going to bring Shiho home. I guess we have to go first. See you at school, David," said Scott giving a small smile.

"Yeah. See you around," said David smirking and he walked off.

Scott and Shiho continued to walk to the car. The streets were getting quite crowded. Finally, they managed to reach the car.

"You know, I've been meaning to ask you... oops"

Scott accidentally dropped his wallet. As he bent down to pick it up, something made him looked underneath the car. He saw a medium size box.

"Oh my god," he said as he heard ticking from the box.

"Shiho, get back quick!"

Luckily there weren't many people any more.

"Quick! Get away!"

Shiho was confused. Scott ran towards her and pulled her down as a shrill ringing sound was heard and the box exploded with the car. Scott's body shielded Shiho from the flaming debris. They slowly got up. There was chaos all around them. Some people were screaming and little children were crying.

"W..what happened?" asked Shiho shakily, still a bit dazed.

"Bomb," that was all Scott said as he looked around grimly.

Polices and detectives were slowly filling the area, including Shinichi. When he saw Shiho and Scott, he immediately rushed to them.

"Are you alright?" he asked Shiho anxiously. Before Shiho could reply, Scott suddenly dropped to his knees with a painful groan. Shiho immediately got down to her knees.

"Dislocated his arm. Shinichi?" said Shiho looking at Shinichi.

Shinichi nodded and started to push Scott's arm that was in an awkward position. Finally a pop was heard as the dislocated joint was put back in place. Scott winced as the pain reduced with a dull throb.

"Thanks," he said.

"No problem," replied Shinichi who turned his attention to Shiho. She was looking at the smoking debris that used to be Scott's car.

"Think they did it?" he asked quietly.

"They know we are here"

Shinichi turned to Shiho whose face had gone pale.

"The Black Organization knows that we are here," she repeated before passing out.

Luckily, Shinichi manage to catch hold of her before she hit the ground.

"Damn," he growled angrily.

*Shinichi's house*

Shinichi easily carried Shiho up to her room and tucked her in bed. Shiho stirred and finally woke up.

"We must be more cautious now"

She turned to look at Shinichi who was sitting the chair.

"I know"

*Next Day*

"Hi Shiho, Shinichi," said Scott cheerfully as he walked towards them.

"Hi Scott. You seem cheerful even though.." trailed of Shinichi as he glanced at Scott's arm which was in a sling.

"Oh, you mean this? Nah, it's okay. I just do not want to strain it, that's all," grinned Scott.

"Thanks for .. Um.. saving me," said Shiho softly.

"No problem. Now we're even. You helped me in my homework, I save your life," laughed Scott.

"Did you meet anybody suspicious as you were going to the car?" ask Shinichi questioningly.

"Uh.. Let's see, nope. But we did bumped into David," said Scott.

"David?"

Shinichi looked questioningly at Shiho who nodded and then shuddered as she remembered how cold David's blue eyes were.

"Come to think of it..."

Somebody's cell phone rang.

"Oh, it's mine," said Shinichi.

"Hello?"

"Shinichi? Hi, Heiji here. I'm coming over to your house with Kazuha at around lunch time. It's that okay with you?"

"Yeah, sure,"

"Alright then. See ya there"

Heiji hung up. Shinichi turned to Shiho.

"Heiji's coming"

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