He could hear her laughter behind the door.

Lucy must have received his latest gift, a fluffy brown bear. Sure, it was a cheesy present, but a present nonetheless, something special he picked out for her.

Blaine always kept the gifts anonymous, so one day she could use her amazing detective skills to seek him out.

Today was not that day, but Blaine knew it would be soon.

The next day, he laid a bouquet of flowers in front of the 'Mystery Room' and stared at the card. "To Lucy, the light of my world." Blaine always wished he knew better way to win women over.

A gentleman gave his life to the one he loved, right? All he would value was the one who held his heart.

After it was about time to leave, he waited. Just like that arrogant monster to keep the lady from leaving when she should. He was probably tiring her out.

Then he saw her orange hat, her brunette hair curling cutely underneath, and those excitable red eyes head out the room.

How beautiful she looked, as he followed. Blaine's motives, while seemingly creepy, were, in his mind, precautions. If Lucy ever got into trouble while heading home, Blaine would be her knight, ready to protect her at whatever cost.

Lucy was the girl he loved.

The next day, and he put out a small box of chocolates, just for her. Still, he kept the gifts a secret, waiting for the day.

Or the hour.

Blaine had no choice but to enter the den of the monster at some point. A case was assigned to this division and he had no choice but to hand it in.

Ringing the bell, he walked in on the strangest conversation.

"You did so, silly!" Lucy was hugging that vile man, Layton. For what reason, Blaine was a bit worried of.

"Fine! If I admit that the presents were from me, will you quit asking me all these idiotic questions?"

Admit what?

"I know you did it! Who else would get them?" Only then did they remember that Blaine had walked in. "Oh! Mr Dartwright! You 'ad summat to give us?" Lucy held out her hand, finally done kidding around with him.

With little but a nod, he pushed the file toward her and left, glaring at his rival before leaving.

Lucy thought Alfendi was sending all the gifts! Great! As if Blaine didn't pour all his money onto her. As if there could be no other but him.

Damn that man. Damn him to whatever hell he spawned from. Alfendi always ruined everything. Always.

And Lucy still loved that demon more than him.