Ch3
"Speeches"
'Thoughts'
"…"
The food had come and the two girls ate as they stared secretly toward the two tiny couple. It was awkward to see such young children going out and to a place like this. It was as though they were both adults. Yet, because both of them were so formal in the way they acted, they seemed like a perfect couple. Haibara sat with her legs together and back straight, taking small sips of her water which the waiter brought out in two triangular wine glasses to imitate white wine just out of his own will. Conan, stood with his chest slightly out and back straight in a similar fashion, careful with every detail such as the knife always goes on the left and the spoon and fork to the right. The other guests has gotten use to the scene, though they still gave occasional glances once in a while, but mostly talked amongst themselves about their own matters.
Through the dimly lit diner, the two stunned teens could see occasional light laughter that was exchanged between the two all the while the professor still writing things into his little booklet. They noticed him but didn't care; their main focus was upon the tiny shapes.
"Wow, those two are quite something," said Sonoko, breaking the silence that was going on at their table.
"Huh, yea!" Ran snapped to attention and smiled, 'So that's why he was so excited when he went out tonight,' she snickered to herself, 'Those two make a cute couple' she stared nostalgically at the two.
"Oh, if only that could be Shinichi and I… the pain, the sorrow, oh woe!" Sonoko taunted.
"I wasn't thinking about that!" Ran spat giving slight blushes on her cheeks.
"Oh please, it's written all over your face," Sonoko slid her eyes down mockingly.
"Shut up…" Ran pouted and watched Sonoko give her a big smile, showing all her teeth.
"Say Ran, you wanna make a bet?" Sonoko said in a sly voice.
"What sort?" Ran leaned her ear toward her.
The dates have finished their meal and was getting ready to leave. Conan, after turning his head and saying something to the professor, got off his chair and extended his hand to help his date from her chair. Haibara accepted his offer and took his hand with a graceful gesture as she stood from her seat. The two locked arms once more then turned their heads to the professor, said a few words, and then motioned to leave. Ran and Sonoko had finished their dinner some time ago and had called a taxi to wait outside. They followed the three not far behind and got into their waiting taxi the moment their pursuers entered their vehicle.
Conan had arrived back at Agasa's home where they stood at the front door chatting. Through the bush at the fence, 4 eyes peeped out.
The professor stepped in and turned back and said, "Remember Conan, do not tell this to anyone yet!" strictly and went inside.
"I never knew you knew so much about being a gentleman," Haibara said, smiling through her poker face.
"I could say the same to you. I always thought you never had any friends growing up," Conan mocked.
"Well that's just the nicest thing you could say to your girlfriend at the end of a date isn't it. Then again, it's you," she shot him an evil grin.
"Shut up," Conan huffed.
"Common, kiss her, kiss her, kiss her!" Sonoko chanted behind the bush. A sweat drop rolled down Ran's head as she watched her excited friend shaking her fists up and down with suspense.
"That's a bit early, even if they are mature for their age," Ran laughed.
"Anyways, I had a wonderful time tonight," Ai said and leaned forward, pushing her face slowly up against his. "Right…?"
"Yea, huh…wait a sec…what are you!" Conan raised his eyebrow. He wanted to run away but his legs didn't move. He was in panic at her sudden approach and his usual sharp mind went blank.
"Oh My God! I think they're actually going to do it!" Sonoko focused her vision.
"What!" Ran spun around. From their angle, they could see Conan's back and the young girl that leaned ever so slightly more each passing second. They both blushed and stuck their necks further out to get a better look, not like it made much difference.
"You were a wonderful date tonight and I'm giving you your thank you," Ai whispered, narrowing her eyes that seemed to glimmer in the late setting sun.
Conan leaned back slightly, sweat poured from his head. "Wait, I…You…," he stuttered. He wondered to himself, why wasn't he running, what was making him stay. Was it his "Man Wants" for the opposite sex or was it actually something much deeper?
Haibara put her arms around his neck and leaned her lips closer to his. Their breath tangled in the empty vacuole between the two. Sonoko and Ran gasped at the romantic scene. To them, they were kissing. "Oh wow, they're hardcore!" Sonoko blushed with excitement, "You owe me a dollar!" Sonoko snickered.
"Fine…you win, I'll give you it later," Ran pouted.
The two stood in their position for about a minute. She gazed gently into his nervous eyes while the light of the sun radiated from her face. Then she drifted her face to the side of his face and whispered, "Gotcha again!" and went into the house and shut the door behind her.
Conan stood on his spot, laughing weakly through his speechless face and the half open eyes at the humiliation he suffered. 'Man, what's going on in that woman's mind everyday…' he thought sheepishly to himself. He gave a few slaps to his face and screamed in his mind, 'Damn Women!'
Conan walked away from the door with his hands stuck in his pocket. As he turned from the driveway a sweat drop rolled down the back of his head when he noticed two girls staring mockingly at his face.
"Well if it isn't the little love bird. You little player, I had no idea" Sonoko said in a sly voice.
"How long have you two been together Conan-kun?" Ran asked, following Sonoko's style.
"We weren't…Wait a sec, how long have you been following us?" Conan pouted.
"Ever since we saw you at the restaurant," Sonoko replied pinching his cheeks and let it go with a snap. "You little brat, I always thought you were more mature than the other kids but boy, I never thought this much," she snickered.
Conan turned his face in annoyance. "Shut up!" he huffed.
"But Ran…I must say that you're kind of sad," Sonoko shook her head with a sigh.
"Huh?" Ran replied confused about her words.
"Even Conan-kun has had his first kiss and yet, you're still waiting for your dear husband's return," she taunted.
"What are you talking about…what fi… 'Crap'" Conan cut himself off with his thought.
"That's right, we were watching you two through the bushes there the entire time!" Sonoko squeezed the sides of his cheek, forcing him to puck his lips and shook his head from side to side.
Conan blushed slightly. Not knowing what to say, he decided to just let them have their moments of fun. They gotta get bored of the topic sometime…right?
1 hour later
Sonoko's laughter sounded the nearly darkened night. It was closing to 10:00 as she continued to taunt and tease the young lad. Conan stood with a mixed feeling between annoyance and astonishment at the length of the time the girls could continue to laugh at him. Checking the time, Ran gave a nudge to Sonoko. "It's getting late now, I think we better head home," she said.
"I guess you're right," her friend replied, messing the young lad's hair, "We'll continue this another day," she winked.
'Heh..Heh..Heh… what a woman' he thought.
"Conan-kun, I thought it might be too early to tell you this, seeing as how you're still so young…but judging from what I've seen tonight…I think I should tell you about…it" Ran kneeled down in front of him with a difficult expression on her face and blushed slightly.
Conan shifted his eyes. 'Oh crap…don't tell me…is she?'
"You see…how should I put this…when a boy likes a girl um…" Ran searched in her mind for any euphemism she could find.
'Oh god…she is!' Conan took a step back.
Ran flipped her eyes, "um…ket's start again. When a boy begins to like a girl…it's like they are going to a big ice cream shop."
Conan sweat dropped. 'Oioi, an ice cream shop? What kind of relation is that,'
"There are so many…flavors to choose from and things he wishes to try that sometimes he tends to get..over excited about it," she raised her brow to see if he under stood.
'heh..heh..heh..indeed,' Conan sweat drop plopped further down.
Sonoko snickered then bursted out in laughter. "You know what, I'll leave things to you from here. As much as how funny this may turn out, I don't think I want to stick around to hear it. I may not be able to get up tomorrow morning cause you tore my abs apart." She giggled.
"Shut up…" Ran pouted, "This is harder than it looks you know." Turning her glance back to the tiny boy that stood before her, laughing weakly through his fake smile, she patted him on his head. "Conan-kun, I'm glad today is a Friday. You don't have to get up early tomorrow so I'm going to stay up all night if I have to, to tell you about….my story," she smiled.
Three sweat drops came upon the three individual's heads. 'All night!' The thought of him listening to his "Girl friend" teaching him about sexuality spun his head in wild dances of humiliation. Conan quivered, "The professor had a date!" he bursted out randomly.
Sonoko held in her steps and spun around with a confused look. "What the heck are you talking about?" she asked.
'Crap! Did I just say that out loud? I guess there's no turning back now…' he gave a long sigh and began, "The professor has a date tomorrow and he asked me and Ai-chan to show him what to do. That's why we went to that restaurant, it's where his going tomorrow."
A moment of silent blinking occurred between the two. Then a sudden outburst of laughter came roaring upon the darkened street. "That geezer's got a date? Oh this is too funny. I guess the old saying is true. There is someone in the world for everyone," Sonoko broke out in tears.
"Common Sonoko-neechan, it's not nice to laugh so hard," 'Even though I did too,' he chuckled.
"But why would he ask you two?" Sonoko leaned her face down to the boy and poked his forehead. "Haibara-san seems mature and all but she's still in grade one. (Pushes with her finger) Plus this guy here."
"But I saw you kiss her," Ran ejaculated.
"We never kissed! She just gave me a hug and said good night," Conan explained with a half lie.
"If that's true, then why didn't you say something earlier when we were teasing you," Sonoko questioned.
"I thought you two would stop soon so I never bothered. But you just kept going and going…." He lowered his eyelids halfway down.
A vein popped in Sonoko's forehead, "Stupid know-it-all brat," she hmphed. Looking at Ran, the shorthaired teen shot a smile. "Common Ran!" she called.
"Come where?" Ran asked.
"Where do you think? To the professor's house!" she giggled.
End…
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