~Mai's P.O.V.~
I woke up at six and noticed Naru was still there. No one else was there. I think Ayako is at my apartment picking out clothes I should wear (like always~!), Monk is probably there with her watching T.V, John maybe at Naru's talking to Blaze and Lin at his laptop in his room. I sighed and noticed something warm holding my hand while the right side of the bed was a little heavier than before. I opened my eyes and saw Naru, sleeping there on a chair while resting his head on the bed. I smiled at first and blushed so hard it was stinging again. I sighed as I heard Ayako's voice. "Monk when we get in there, put Mai's small bag on the table next to her."
"Okay but if I put it wrong don't yell she's probably sleeping." Monk said. I heard the door open and something being placed at the side of me. Again, the door opened and closed and I noticed Monk left with Ayako. I sighed and heard a moan. I opened my eyes and looked at Naru. He was still sleeping but the grip on my hand was tighter. I removed the hair that was covering his face and kept staring out the window.
"psst Naru." I whispered. I saw he was waking up and he let go of my hand. I think he's blushing! Oh~!
I saw that his eyes were soft like I've never seen this before. I sighed before the awkward silence went on. My phone rang causing Naru to jump a little. I tok it and answered it. "Moshi Moshi?"
"MAI,MAI GIVE THE PHONE TO NARU!" I heard Blaze say more like yell. I handed the phone to Naru and listened to their conversation cause he put it on speaker.
"What is it Blaze?" Naru asked coldly.
"*sigh* I found out the beach we are going to has some paranormal activity. Oh and I will make Lin do the work while you go have fun with Mai. Anyway I am going to tell Lin~! Hmm... maybe I should count Yasu in it~! Anyway Bye~~!" Blaze replied while singing the last sentence.
"Well, I'll rely on her for now." Naru said stretching. The nurse came in and informed us I can leave now. I went to the bathroom quickly to change into the clothes Ayako picked out for me. When I came out, I saw Naru. He was writing something in his black book and I tried peeking until he closed it. "Lets get going." Was all he said. We met Ayako and Monk at the entrance. Since Naru had to ride with us, we all remained silent until we reached SPR. Naru told me before we go to the beach, we have to secretly pack the equipment. When we all entered, everyone was there, carrying their bags and wearing their beach clothes (Except for Lin and the girls were wearing home clothes but their beach clothes were under).
"Hai,Hai! Oni-san, Lin-kun and Mai-chan can we talk in the kitchen?" Blaze asked. I noticed that she was wearing home clothes for now too. We all nodded and she went in the kitchen, carrying papers. She got serious and gave us each papers. "John knows about it but he promised he wouldn't tell. Pushing that to the side, read the first paragraph while I the beach, the only people targeted there are couples. I have gone with the pair so I know which is which. Apparently, Madoka will come later this day. If you will go look under the first paragraph, you will see the pairs. Oh and Masako will not be participating in this."
She put an 'x' between them.
John x Blaze
Allen x Bryan
Madoka x Lin
Monk x Ayako
Yasu x Wakana
Mai x Naru
I nearly screamed when I saw Naru and I were paired together. "Now, the rest of the paragraphs tell on how they were killed. Naru, if I can tell you your luggage is in your office. Lin and I packed the van early with the help of John. I also got us beach houses because that is where most of the couples go missing there." For Naru's sister, she is one step ahead. "Can we go to the beach now? Ayako-chan already packed Mai's things while I packed most of Naru's clothes for him." Naru sighed while me and Blaze squealed. We all went to the beach. Ayako, Wakana, Yasu,Bryan and Allen rode in Monk's car. Naru, John Blaze and I were in Lin's van. John and Blaze are at the back, sitting with the luggage and equipment. I feel bad for them... Once we got there, I let John and Blaze out. Blaze was asleep on John's shoulder. John woke her up and she woke up with a jump.
"Blaze, let's go, the beach is waiting for us~!" I said getting my bag. Naru and Lin would take care of setting up base and when done, Naru has to be with me because of bait. We all changed out of our house wear to swim wear. Blaze wore a purple bikini with two anime characters. Ayako wore a pink bikini with a beach just wore a plain black bikini. Wakana wore a green Bikini with flower design. Allen wore a brown bikini with a banana design. Me? I wore a yellow bikini with a beach design while shells are mostly there for design. John wore blue shorts and no shirt. Blaze seemed to have hearts in her eyes. She hugged John and kissed his cheek. I saw John kinda blush. Monk wore purple shorts and no shirt. I think I saw Ayako squeal and stare at Monk. Yasu wore dark green shorts with no shirt. I saw Wakana squeal and kind of held back fan girl screeching. Bryan wore sky blue shorts with no shirt. Allen hugged him and kissed Bryan's cheek. Now both brothers are blushing~! What made me blush and squeal was Naru. He wore dark blue shorts and what made me squeal he had no shirt. Eat that Masako~! Yes! Mai=100 Masako=108.
"Mai, Oni-san, join John and I so we can go there~!" Blaze stated happily pointing at a small island. She then whispered the second sentence. "That is where they find most of the paranormal activity." Blaze went into the water first and swam fast.
"B-Blaze, Wait up!" John yelled as he swam after Blaze.
Naru was walking in the water while I wasn't. I don't know how to swim... Naru faced me. "You can't swim?" He asked.
"Yes..." I admitted.
He smirked and said, " For this case, you will have to take courage and try to swim." I nearly blushed cause he used a voice I've never heard.
"But... I don't know how..." I argued. I closed my eyes for a second.
"I can teach you on the way or I can just let you give you a ride there." He said doing some actions. I didn't want to risk being a student of Naru. I chose the second one. I had to lay my stomach on his back while holding onto his shoulders. I was blushing hard as he swam there. I saw Blaze with her phone taking pictures while John sat on the sand. I'm serious, how did she get that phone with her? Once we got there, I moved away from Naru for a while.
"Can you hear it?" Blaze asked while putting a hand on her chest.
"What do you mean?" I asked. Naru and John weren't there. We were in groups. The guys in one group and us two girls in the other.
"The song. It sounds sweet but sad..." Blaze said closing her eyes. " The sound of the melody is saddening. If you be quiet, listen to the quiet air, slow your breathing a little and you will hear a melody." She continued. I heard it. It was so gentle... The next thing I knew Naru and John were there. Blaze was about to sing.
"Ne,Ima. Mitsumeteiruyo hanereteitemo.
Love for you, Kokoro wa zutto soba ni iru yo.
Mou namida wo nugette waratte.
Hitori jyanai donna toki datte.
Yumemiru koto wa ikuru kotto.
Kanashimi wo koeru chikara.
ARUKOU!
Hatenai michi!
UTAOU!
Sora wo koete!
Omoi ga todoku you ni!
Yakusoku shiyou!
Mae wo muku koto!
Thank you for smile!"
She stopped for a moment and faced us. She had the happiest look on her face with some tears.
"Ne, me wo.
Tojireba mieru.
Kimi no egao.
Love fore me.
sotto watashi wo terasu hikari.
Kikoteryuyo kimi no sono koe ga.
Egao misete kagayaite itteta.
Itami wo itsuka yuuki he to.
Omoide wo ai ni kaete."
Again, she stopped and turned to us she was kind of crying a little. I mean, who wouldn't?
"ARUKOU!
Modorenu michi!
UTAOU!
Nakama to ima!
Inori wo hibikasu you ni!
Yakusoku suru yo!
Yume wo kanaeru!
Thank you for LOVE!
Ano negai ano hi no you ni.
Ryoute wo tsunagi hiroge.
Yume oikakete yuku mada shiranu.
Mirai he!" She closed her eyes as the melody went on. She opened her eyes and noticed that she was possessed.
"ARUKAOU!
Hanetani michi!
UTAUO!
Sora wo koete!
Omoi ga todoku you ni.
Yakusoku shiyou!
Mae wo muku koto.
Naritakuite.
Aruite yukou.
Kimeta michi!
Utatteikou!
Inori wo!
Hibikasu you ni!
Sotto chikau yo!
Yume wo kanaeru!
Kimi to nakama ni!
Yakusoku..."
She stopped singing and held her forehead. She was still possessed and she's fighting for control. Finally, she had control of herself. "Mai, what happened?" Naru was the first to ask.
"Eto... She heard a melody, started singing and was possessed in the middle of the song." I replied as Blaze was looking around.
"There!" She yelled. She pointed at a dark figure up there.
"I think we should retreat for now. We need to get the proper equipment so later on after everyone is asleep, we will come back here." Naru said as he guided us back to the beach part of the island. John and Blaze swam back first but again, I didn't know how to swim and I'm stuck here.
"Gosh, I wish I knew how to swim~!" I said to myself. I wasn't expecting any reply but I got one.
"Why don't you just ask someone to teach you. You have a brain right?" I heard an icy voice say.
"I know but it feels weird and I feel embarrassed." I replied. I felt something hold my wrist. I turned around and saw Naru. I feel like this is a good time to confess. *sigh* what if he rejects? Never mind about rejection Mai just hurry up and say it! "N-Naru..." Wow Mai, you can only say his name.
"What is it Mai?" He asked in another tone I never heard him in before.
I took a deep breath and was going to say it. "Naru I-" I couldn't finish the sentence He just kissed me. Oh Kami, tell me this isn't a dream! I kissed back. I felt him smirk. We broke up because of our lack of air.
"Mai Taniyama, I am afraid to say this but I. Like. No more like love. You." He said. I felt tears of joy come down my cheeks and I hugged him.
"That was what I was going to tell you, you jerk!" I exclaimed while I felt him hug back. I kissed his cheek and giggled. "How am I supposed to do this?" I asked myself.
"I can help." Naru said. Wait! This is the first time he offered help. Am I dead? Did I hit my head on something? Naru swam us back to the other beach and once we got to the shallow water, we were greeted by a joke.
"EH~! Naru and Mai together?" Yasu teased.
"She couldn't swim and I can't risk on having to get another assistant and teaching her more and more things she needs to know." Naru said as I just sat in the shallow water.
"Blaze! Don't go in there yet!" I heard John's voice yell. We face Blaze who was about to walk in a beach house.
"Why~?" She asked/complained.
"Because." John said scratching the back of his head like he was going to do a surprise.
"Fine" Blaze said and kissed John's cheek.
"Ne,ne,ne, Mai-chan." Blaze whispered.
"What?" I whispered back.
"Did Naru confess to you?" She whispered. That got me shocked but I nodded. "Good."
"Why did you need to ask?" I whispered/asked.
She smirked and turn to John who was five feet away. "Hai, Hai~! John-kun! Let's go, Let's go~!" She ran to John who mysteriously went into a beach house.
"Odd..." I muttered.
"Mai, if you want I can teach you how to swim." I heard Naru mutter quiet enough for me to hear. I nodded and we went of to the kind of deep part. He taught me the back float after teaching me how to swim a little. He swam five meters away from me and I had to swim towards him. After 3 hours of being a student of Naru, I feel like something else that's good is going to I took a bath and got dressed, I went to our secret base.
I saw that Lin fell asleep while Naru wasn't here yet. I smiled and put his coat over his shoulders and sat on one of the chairs. Once everyone who knows it's a case comes, we would start to investigate quietly. I sighed as I was getting bored. I closed my eyes and fell asleep.
I opened my eyes and quickly saw a dream Naru. Orbs were flying up slowly. I like this dream~! "Mai." I heard dream Naru say.
"Yes?"
"Wake up and tell your reality Naru. If he goes on that island now, he would end up in a hospital for a moth or two."
My jaw nearly dropped. "Can you at least tell me some info?" I asked him. He stayed quiet at first.
"Go to Google on Lin's lap top and search a name."
"What's the name then?" I asked.
"Kaze Yu and Kane Yu." He said and the dream began to fade.
I woke up and noticed Naru was there. I sat up and a black coat fell onto my lap. Wait! This is Naru's... Oh yeah! "Naru." I said
"Yes Mai-chan?" He replied. Wait he called me Mai-chan! So that confession wasn't a dream! Score!
"I had a dream. If you go to that island at night, you will die. Also, can you search the names Kaze Yu and Kane Yu?" I said. He nodded at the first sentence and started to search the names I told him. Blaze and John came in.
"Oni-san~! You can go ahead and rest. John-kun and I will help Lin here." Blaze said. Naru nodded and we went to our beach house. As he went in, I was surprised.
He was in stiff while he pulled out a rose. Kami is he really going to do this? "Mai, will you go on a date with me?" He said. I couldn't help but cry tears of joy. I hugged him.
I whispered, " Of course you Narcissist Jerk~!" I wiped my tears and went into the bed. "Night Naru~!"
"Night Mai." I heard him reply.