Disclaimer:

I do not own Get Backers or the characters. They belong to HQA and ANBU Productions and A.D. Vision & Studio Deen. In any case I don't own them so please don't sue! I have enough problems paying bills!

Warning: Slight OOC!

Hevn walked briskly. She didn't understand why it hurt so much to hear that Midou Ban had finally asked Kudo Himiko out. Sure she knew Himiko liked Ban, it was women's intuition. It was easy to tell from the way she acted and behaved around him. But she thought Ban only cared for her like a brother does. Just like the way he treats Natsumi, though he doesn't show it.

Ban was so hard to explain. There was so many things he kept well hidden. Like his past. His many talents. She still couldn't believe that Ban had an appreciation for fine art and music! He was always so aloof, so guarded.

Why is she hurting then?

Wasn't it her and Natsumi who would encourage Himiko about Ban?

What had changed?

Surely it wasn't because of the kiss they shared however brief and wrong it was.

Hevn leaned against the wall. Her head down, her hair making her look anonymous to whom ever walked past. If people would stop and look they would see that there where tears that kept falling on the ground. The tears that belonged to the young woman who was leaning against the wall. Crying ever so softly.

That night, Ginji and Ban set out to do their work. It was trickier than they had expected. The security was far too superior. They only managed to get over the gates when they were surrounded by guard dogs and heavily armed men. Though they used their abilities, it was far too dangerous.

Both Ban and Ginji never wanted to hurt the men seriously after all they were just doing their jobs like they do. So it was best that they retreat for a while and study the Museum's security further. What they need was to get inside the museum and bypass security. Ban stayed up all night trying to think of possible ways to get in.

Natsumi was very happy to see her two favourite people enter the Café. Though Paul treated them with the same indifference since they never pay their tabs. Ban looked worst for wear while Ginji was positively glowing and cheerful as always.

Natsumi talked to Ginji while Ban just sipped his coffee from his favourite cup. Still preoccupied about making plans of the easiest way possible to get into the National Museum. He did notice when she entered the café and greeted everyone.

"Hey you two. " Hevn greeted them.

Ginji cheerfully greeted Hevn, while Ban grunted as a response.

Hevn bit down the reply she was going to give Ban. She has to forget what ever happened to them that night, since he certainly has.

"Well any luck with the Heart Diamond?" Asked Hevn as she seated next to Ban since Ginji and Natsumi sat across and him. It will look awkward if all three of them sat in the same seat while Ban sat across them by himself. Though Hevn really felt like she shouldn't sit next to him because of the feelings she felt for him.

Ginji just shook his head and looked at Ban. Which of course prompted Hevn to look at him as well.

"It's trickier than we first thought it will be. I need to get in contact with Clayman to see if she could help us get in so we can bypass the outside security." Ban answered her.

"I see." Replied Hevn before continuing.

"The client gave you guys a week to get back the Heart Diamond or they walk, along with your pay." Hevn informed them.

"Damn it Hevn! I know that!" Ban said as he slammed his fist against the table.

"Ban-chan!" Cried out Ginji in surprise.

"I'm sorry everyone. I haven't gotten any sleep last night trying to come up with a plan. Sorry if I surprised you all." Ban said as he rubbed the bridge of his nose, making his purple shades slide and giving Hevn a glimpse of his tired eyes.

Natsumi sensing the tension on the table decided to excuse herself. Telling everyone that she needed to do some stock inventory, in which Ginji began offering his help and services. Leaving the two alone in the table.

Paul seeing the two alone decided to go to the back room. Not really excusing himself or giving any other lame excuse. He could tell that the two seemed to need to talk. He can get the rest of the information later on Ban himself. Ban will eventually tell him what is wrong. But for now, he will leave the two alone.

Hevn sat there in silence. Not knowing what to make of his outburst. She had never seen him that annoyed at her before. She sat there with her head bowed as she fiddled with her fingers on her lap.

"I'm sorry Hevn." Ban found himself saying to her as he glanced at her.

"No problem Ban. You are tired. Stressed. I suppose I wasn't helping you any better when I said that." Hevn said not lifting her head.

Hevn was caught in surprise when she felt Ban take hold of her hand. It was then that she looked up at him and staring at his eyes.

His glasses was in danger of falling off his nose but she didn't care. She felt mesmerised by his blue eyes. She wondered if Ban was using the Jagan on her but found that she didn't care as long as he continued to look at her. Only her.

"I truly am sorry Hevn." He said as he looked at her amber eyes.

Suddenly she felt he wasn't apologising anymore about his earlier behaviour. She knew for an instant that he was apologising for something else. For what she didn't know.

Hevn found it was hard to talk, not when he held her hand and looked at her like that. Or that their bodies where a few inches away from each other. It was suddenly hard to breathe. Her pulse quickened and she would swear she could hear her heart pounding in her ears. She began to pray that Ban will not hear the pounding of her restless heart or feel her erratic pulse under his touch.

"This is madness!" her mind screamed at her. With as much sheer power and determination she managed to take her hand back away from his. She was blushing furiously.

"Listen Hevn, about yesterday. I just wanted to say…." But before Ban could even finish his sentence another person walked into the Café.

"There you are Ban!" Cried Himiko ecstatically.

"Himiko!" Ban cried out in surprise.

"Hi Hevn." Himiko added.

"Hello Himiko." Hevn greeted.

Himiko seated herself, right across Ban. Much to the dismay of Hevn.

"I was wondering what time we should meet tonight." Himiko said.

Ban felt awkward. Here he was in the company of two beautiful girls. Most men would be jealous of envy right now. But somehow he felt sick.

"How about at 8? Dinner and a play at the theatre." Ban suggested.

Himiko happily nodded her head. She couldn't wait until tonight. She will need to get a dress of course. Various preparation ideas ran through her head, unaware of Hevn's pained expression.

It hurt to hear them discuss their date as if she did not exist. It just made her think of her lost love Eiji and why men never took her seriously. It hurt to see them happy while she was miserable. It just stabbed Hevn.

"I think I need to go and meet the client and tell them of your developments Ban, say goodbye to Ginji for me." Hevn said as she began to stand up.

"Won't you stay and have coffee with us Hevn? Just for a little while?" asked Himiko.

Ban saw the look of pain in Hevn's eyes. He felt like such a creep. He knew what Hevn was probably feeling. He felt the need to put a stop to it. He was in love with Himiko. What they had was just attraction. Infatuation. Simple lust.

Ban reached across the table and took Himiko's hand. A gesture that went unnoticed by Hevn.

"Are you sure you don't want to join us Hevn?" asked Ban knowing exactly how Hevn must be feeling right about now.

"No… I have to go." Hevn managed to say before she left. Tears blurring her vision.

"I wonder what is wrong with Hevn? She has been really aloof lately." Himiko pointed out.

"I have no idea." Ban lied. He knew what was wrong. He knew Hevn might be falling for him. He didn't want to encourage her. Why? He doesn't really know.

He looked across the table and saw Himiko looking at him. This felt right somehow.

With the help of Clayman, Ban and Ginji had managed to get back the Heart Diamond. By the next night. It was delivered to the clients the very next day. Things remained to be normal. Other than Ban was dating Himiko and that Hevn remained more aloof than ever. Soon enough Hevn began to get back to her usual sassy self. Unknown to anyone that her heart kept breaking every time she saw Himiko and Ban together.

One and a half months later……

"Himiko I don't understand…" Ban pleaded to Himiko.

"I'm sorry Ban… I thought I could forget… I thought I could forgive what you done, but I can't… I simply can't…" Himiko told him as she cried.

"Himiko…" Ban said as he watched the woman who he gave his heart to turn around and walk away from him.

Ban walked out of her apartment. His heart breaking. He knew this would happen. Would eventually happen. But somehow he thought they could work it out. It seems that Himiko needed more time to deal with the past. The past in which he thought he had put behind him.

Ban regretted ever engaging the promise made to Yamato. It brought so much pain and burden. But it was his friend's wish. He had never asked anything from him. He only asked two things. To keep Himiko safe. The other was to end his suffering. To end the curse that courses in his veins that will eventually harm Himiko. The curse of the "Last Children".

Nothing ever came easy in life. But somehow in Ban's case nothing ever came easy. Ginji, now his best friend and partner stood beside him even though Ginji's friends disliked him. Maybe if he was as carefree and "naïve" as Ginji he would be happier. But somehow he doubted it. All his life, his life was shrouded in pain and misery. Nightmares haunted him in his sleep and the days don't seem a lot brighter.

He walked down the familiar street. Back to Charlie's bar. To drown his troubles yet again.

Hevn was at home, watching a movie but not really paying any attention to it. When her phone rang, releasing her from her musings.

"Hello Hevn-chan?" asked a familiar voice.

"Yes this is she. Who is calling please?" Hevn asked.

"This is Ginji." Ginji replied back.

"Hello Ginji. What seems to be the problem?" Hevn frowned detecting the wariness in his voice.

"It's Ban-chan." Ginji said worriedly.

"What about Ban?" Hevn frowned now worried.

"He and Himiko-chan broke up." Ginji said solemnly.

"What?! When?!" Hevn stood up in surprise. They seemed so happy together. What could have went wrong?

"Just a few hours ago. Me and Natsumi are with her now." Ginji said.

"I see." Hevn replied.

"No you don't understand Hevn, Ban-chan is missing! He won't pick up his phone! I have no idea where he is!" Ginji said panic stricken.

"Don't worry Ginji-kun. I think I may know where he is." Hevn said. Thinking of the Bar they saw each other.

"Could you please see him? I know he must be upset right now. I just want to make sure he is alright." Ginji pleaded.

Hevn smiled at sensing Ginji's concern for Ban's wellbeing. They really are true friends.

"Don't worry Ginji-kun, I'll check up on him." Hevn promised.

"Thanks a lot Hevn!" Ginji said more cheerfully before hanging up on her.

Hevn stared at the phone in her hand.

Now what?

Should she go and see if Ban was at that bar?

What if he's not there?

Hevn began to get worried. Ginji might be right about getting worried about Ban. She didn't know much about him but she knew he was probably hurting right now. She bit her lower lip. She had just gotten over him. Or at least she told herself that she was over him. But it seems fate was playing a nasty trick on her. She breathed in deeply and closed her eyes for a minute.

Despite of everything Ban was a friend. He was kind enough to take care of her in the moment of emotional need. It was now time to return the favour. She then quickly got changed and drove to Charlie's Bar.

Author's Notes:

I'm sorry if I took too long to update. I was still recovering from the holidays! Lol.

Well I hope you like this… This one is a bit longer than the others since I decided to make this story shorter so that I can avoid writer's block, which I continually have.

I threw in Himiko to stir some trouble and then later on faced writer's block. Lol. That is why this chapter was quite longer. I was trying to find a way for a confrontation between Hevn and Himiko but couldn't think of any. Somehow making Ban and Himiko Break up and get him together with Hevn again would be a much better confrontation setting for the two women! (Oh Crap! Just gave out teaser!) LOL!

Also to those who are disappointed about the "Job" in this chapter (The GETBACKERS Assignment "Get back the Heart Diamond" ) I would like to apologise for that since I'm not very skilled in action writing yet. Just give me time.

Well I think that is all for now. Hope you all like this.

Ja Ne,

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