Chapter 2: A Gift For Rachel

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Case Closed, in this chapter that includes Amy, Mitch, George and Conan. I do own this version of Mitch's Mother though.

A Few Notes:

1. I've never read the books. I've only seen the show. They took it off air and I bought some of the DVDs. So there's a big gap between the episodes I've seen, but I have done my research.

2. This is my fic written the way I want it. If it's inaccurate I'm sorry. You can give suggestions, but I'll choose if I want to add them or not.

3. I'm not planning this to be long or good. This is my first romance so it may suck.

4. There will be no Japanese in the making of this fic. Let's move on to the story now.

5. Italics will be used for when people are thinking.

They were all in art class at school. Today they had free time. George was working with clay to make a sculpture of a hamburger. Mitch was making a Popsicle stick house. Amy was painting a picture of the cherry blossoms in the springtime.

"Hey Conan. What are you making," Amy asked as she looked over his shoulder.

"It's a present for Rachel. Her birthday is coming up," Conan informed without pause.

"Will there be cake," George questioned anxiously.

"I don't know."

George looked disappointed. The three of them looked over Conan's shoulder curiously.

"So, what exactly are you making," Mitch pondered.

"It's a pillow. On the pillow is going to be a teddy bear in the snow with a band aide on its head. I think Rachel'll love it!"

"Wow Conan! I've never heard you so excited!"-Amy

Well that's because I haven't gotten excited over that kiddy stuff since I was eight. Conan thought for a second.

"Well it's just its Rachel's birthday. I want her to know I care."

"Whatever. We're all going to Mitch's house after school, right?"-George

"Well of course! The special comes on today!"-Amy

"Yeah, but why my house?"

"Oh stop complaining! So Conan, you're still coming right?"-Amy

"Yeah," Conan said plainly. That's only because Rachel's making me. I swear sometimes it is karma. Other times I think it's just the world turning against me.

Conan finished his pillow. Then it was time for science. After school the Junior Detective League (JDL) met each other by the door to wait for Mitch's mom. She was picking them up.

"So Conan? Aren't you going to wrap that up," Amy asked while she felt its softness.

"I would, but I don't have any wrapping paper."

"Don't worry honey," Mitch's mom said sweetly, "we have plenty of wrapping paper at the house."

"Thanks."

"Oh you're welcome."

For the rest of the car ride Conan was silent. The rest of them were talking about how cool the special was going to be.

"We're here," Mitch announced when they stopped at a huge house.

Conan's eyes grew in amazement. He had never seen such a big house. It was a western style house. It was a white Victorian house with a blue door and blue shades.

When Mitch's mom opened the door Amy and George ran in making sure they took off their shoes. Mitch followed walking calmly in. Then Conan entered walking slowly in fascination.

"Hey, do you have any snacks? I'm hungry," George yelled while heading for the kitchen.

"George," Amy scolded with her hands on her hips.

"Sorry," he tilted his head down looking ashamed.

The four of them walked into the living room and sat down on the couch. It was an off white leather couch that matched the room. Amy picked up the remote and turned on the flat screen TV.

Wow. I never suspected that Mitch had so much money. Conan thought. I could get used to this. Conan made himself comfortable. Just then Mitch's mother came out with a tray. On the tray were nachos, cheese, and some cream soda.

"Awesome! Thanks," Conan responded quickly. He loved cream soda.

"Well you're welcome," she responded cheerily.

"Thank you Mrs. Tsuburaya," Amy and George cried out.

Mrs. Tsuburaya left the room for the time being. She came back a couple of minutes later with wrapping paper. She sat the wrapping paper down next to Conan and turned to him with a smile on her face.

"Would you like me to wrap that for you," she asked in a sweet voice.

"Um, no thanks. I can do it myself."

"Okay."

Mrs. Tsuburaya left the room again. Conan took out Rachel's gift and some scissors. After carefully measuring the wrapping paper he cut it precisely. Then he put the pillow in the middle of the piece of wrapping paper. He took some tape and begun to wrap the gift.

"Wow Conan! I didn't know you could wrap gifts," Amy exclaimed in amazement.

Anything will amaze you I guess. Conan thought.

"Aw, that's not really that special. Hurry up, the special is about to start," George informed.

Amy sat up and looked at the TV. Conan got up and sat down on the couch. He held the gift close to him. I can't wait to see Rachel's expression when she opens my gift. Then he watched the excited children next to him. Oh boy.

Yes!! I've finally finished it!! Sorry it took me so long. I had a slight case of writers block. It was hard getting my full concentration into this chapter of the fic. Now to respond to the reviews.

StunGun Millie- I like Milly too. Thanks for your review. Kibasgirl24- How can I get better at something I've never done before, but I will be better than you. Just Kidding. I know a lot hasn't happened, just bare with me here. SISTER LOVE!! Southpaw- Well I'm gonna skip the first part of your review. The reason it switched tenses is because it went from the narrator telling the story to Rachel telling a different story. So the narrator is saying what's going on now and Rachel was looking back. See? Anyways, what are you? A language arts teacher? IrisJean- You're asking for something, aren't you? Cut up and choppy, please. If it's such a chore to read my stuff then, why do you? Naw, I'm just playing. PyroDragon2006- Uh thanks for your review. ElizabethShaoblane- Well if you don't see it, obviously it's not there. So here it is where you can see it. Also, that would be cute, but that's not what's gonna happen. Kuramagirl44- Um…I don't know what to say. Does your head hurt? I don't think I would want to own Case Closed. It would be really weird if I owned it. I don't think it would make a difference if you owned Yuyu Hakusho. It would still be a stupid show. Bradybunch4529- The show doesn't come on Cartoon Network anymore. They cancelled the show. That's what I was talking about. I used to watch it, but then they took it off. Those jerks.

Well that's it for now. I have to keep it rated G, which kinda sucks. Review again if you want me to update again. Until the next chapter, Sayonara.