The next morning I had entered my office feeling a bit anxious. I had yet another dream with Kaiko. Only this time, we were very close, hand in hand walking towards my home. We were planning on watching some anime she really wanted to share with me. But of course, we did the exact opposite of that.

Ugh.

My mind was utterly disgusting. Though, there was no way to even begin to deny what I really felt. I had such an interminable desire to make her mine. I wanted to be the one who would walk by her side, who would sleep by her side and be the one to ignite that flame of passion with her in bed. I am but a man, but I couldn`t get over the fact of how low I really could go. I`m a dignified man, part of the police force and admired by others of course. I`m not some lowly dog, who snoops around...

But Kaiko...

Kaiko completely changed everything that I ever knew about myself. She`s blessed me with her revered companionship and I couldn`t be ever more thankful for at least getting to know her... Even if I could never be the one who holds the key to her heart, at least I was close to her, friend wise. I felt my heart pound with a sharp pain again... Shaking my head, I let my thoughts go and took out another case file to review. A few mintues in, I knew that something was terribly off.

Kaiko wasn`t here.

I held my breath and glanced at the front door. She should have been here by now. I don`t get what`s the hold up. After about 10 minutes I got up and decided to search for her. I couldn`t find her in any of the other offices, the conference room or any of the break rooms. I waltzed down to the front entrance where I spotted her. My face immediately contorted. She was across the street all right, but was also in the company of someone else. It was Neuro of course. I don`t know what the whole situtation was, but it was obvious he was more important than I for her not to show up in my office. There was Neuro, standing as tall as a tree over her. He seemed to smile a lot and laugh at whatever the heck she was talking about. Kaiko likewise.

I felt the steam in my ears and high-tailed my ass back to my office. What-ever. If she was all that interested in Neuro she could have just stayed with him all day for all I care. It`s not like the jealousy was killing me or anything. She`s so dumb, how can she not see that I`m a thousand times better than him? He wasn`t even anything remotely close to human. I`ve seen him get shot in the face and bounce right back. How does one go about explaining that?

Neuro.

He was dumb, too. He and Yako always seem to appear right at the scene of a crime. It was business of us, the police, but somehow they always know right when to show up. Ugh. What was so special about him anyway? Just because he`s taller and possibly younger than me? Why does she have to be more interested in him than me? Why am I so pathetically in love with her? She should just go with him and leave me alone. Why does she come bother me everyday and make me fall even more for her if she likes Neuro? Does she enjoy torturing me with the fact that I can`t ever be more to her than just "Sasazuka-sama." Am I not good enough to be her boyfriend or something? I was more than qualified to protect her, to care for her and give her all that she needed.

I fell forward and let my head hit the desk.

(Why are you doing this to me, Kaiko? Don`t you understand how much I adore you? How much I yearn to have you in my arms. You make me feel like the happiest man in the world... Why am I me? Why couldn`t I be someone else... Why can`t I make you mine...)

I was knocked from my moment of agony when my door swung open. It was Kaiko.

"Hello, Sasazuka-sama! I`m sooooorrryyy I`m late!" She began to tear up. "Neuro was walking outside and I chatted with him. I gave him some cakes to give to Yako to eat since he doesn`t like sweet things. I wish he did though because I`m sure he`d love my pastries!"

I lifted my head and glared at her.

"Kaiko, go away..." I growled.

She paused, seemingly a bit hurt. I bit my lip as I felt another sharp twist in my chest.

"You`re a bother. A Pest. Why don`t you just go away and leave me alone...?"

"S-Sasazuka-sama...? Are you upset...?" She let out.

"No! I was completely fine until you showed up. You always ruin my day, Kaiko. I am very busy and I don`t care for anything you have to say to me, just go."

I lowered my head, ignoring the now throbbing pain. If she cared more for Neuro then she could just go bother him for the rest of the day, or better, forever. I didn`t want to see her at all, not now, later, tomorrow or ever. I shuffled the papers in front of my face and heard a loud clunk. She must`ve dropped her containers on the ground.

"I-I`m sorry, Sasazuka-sama..." She whimpered as she quickly left my presence.

I smacked my lips and tediously tried concentrating on my work. There was so much stuff to be done, I didn`t need her there to pester me. Slowly calming down, I took my time reading over and reviewing the files I had. There was an overwhelming amount of paperwork, but without any distractions, I was able to finish it all in a reasonable amount of time.

A few hours later, I felt like I had accomplished enough and decided to take a break and grab a bite to eat. As I was walking out, I picked up the containers that Kaiko had dropped earlier. They were tied together with a pink ribbon and had a note attached.

"Thank you for always being so kind to me, Sasazuka-sama."

There was a little blushing face drawn next to her note. I clutched the containers in my hand and fell to my knees.

"Thank you for always being so kind to me." I read aloud.

I placed my hand over my face as I was officially the biggest ignoramus on the face of the planet. How could I just yell at her like that? Why did I get so angry? I got up and clutched the container next to my chest. Kaiko was gone now. I hadn`t the slightest idea as to where she could have gone. I decided to try and find her, to apologize for my exorbitant behavior.