Now fully dressed I followed Narumi into his office to find two cups and two plates already set out. Seeing me looking at them Narumi chuckled before he waved towards the table. A little unsure I walked over taking a seat on the couch as Narumi picked up the cups befire headed back into the kitchen, reappearing a few minutes later with both cups steaming. Balanced a little awkwardly on his arms were plates with toast lightly buttered on it and I quickly climbed to my feet, moving to help him in case he dropped something.
"Thanks, dollface. Thought I was going to drop them on the floor." Narumi thanked me, holding onto the cups as he walked over to the couch. Sitting he moved over so I could sit beside him and once I set the plates down he grabbed a piece of toast. "Thought we could use something to eat."
"You thought right, Narumi." I answered, about to take a bite of my own toast until I noticed Lilim hovering next to me. "Something wrong, Lilim?" I asked and she tilted her head to one side indicating the toast in my hand with a tiny hand.
"What is that? Food?" She asked and I nodded, offering it to her to try. "Are you sure?" Another nod from me and she grinned, taking it from my hands. Watching this exchange Narumi raised an eyebrow at me then the floating toast, his expression priceless when it vanished piece by piece.
Swallowing the bite of toast already in his mouth, Narumi turned to me as Lilim did a quick spin. "Okay what exactly was that?" Narumi asked and I grinned as Lilim giggled at my boyfriend.
"That's Lilim. She wanted to try the toast." I explained and he nodded still looking at the spot where the toast had vanished. "Better to take my word for it."
"Okay I guess I will." Narumi finally agreed, finishing his slice before he reached for another just as I did. Having our hands touch made me grin and he smiled at me, Lilim watching on with interest as I pushed the plate closer to him. "No, you first." He said and I giggled at him, taking a slice before he did.
"Aww that was so cute!" Lilim laughed and I felt my cheeks burn as she hovered closer. "Everything except that thing you did in his room."
"Lilim, could you stop mentioning that?" I pleaded, trying to focus on my toast and not her smile. Or Narumi's smile partially hidden by his own lunch though once he finished it he casually wrapped an arm around my waist, a movement that I hadn't even noticed.
Right until I felt a tug and with a tight grip on my lunch I turned my head finding myself now sitting squarely on Narumi's lap. For the detective's credit he continued to eat his own lunch as if nothing had happened and I lowered an eyebrow at him, giving the detective a stare.
"That's pretty funny! Your face right now, Jean." Lilim giggled as I tried to return my attention to grabbing another slice of the toast. Only to find that the grip on my waist had tightened and that made me blink before I turned my head meeting Narumi's eyes. He just grinned back at me not even reacting when I narrowed both of my eyes this time.
"You're not seriously thinking about doing that in here are you?" I asked, barely able to prevent a blush from spreading across my face. Acting completely innocent Narumi continued to eat his toast and I sighed, trying to reach for the toast just out of reach. It wasn't until I felt his warm mouth on the back of my neck that I jumped and Narumi snorted at me, chuckling softly when my head turned enough to glare at him.
With a much redder face I continued to stare with one eyebrow raised at the detective who just smirked at me. "You do realize that Lilim's watching us?" I pointed out and Narumi's eyes widened ever so slightly.
"You're not serious are you?" Narumi asked, looking from me to the table in front of us and beyond it. "How do I know you're kidding?"
"You really don't so you're going to have to trust me." I replied with a faint smile and Lilim giggled as Narumi narrowed his eyebrows at me. "Or you could just carry on doing whatever it is you have planned with me. It's totally up to you." I added with a faint smirk on my face and after a series of odd growling noises Narumi finally rolled his eyes with a sigh, taking his arm from around my waist so I could shift onto the couch beside him.
"Guess there's always next time." Narumi answered and I raised an eyebrow at him getting a slow smile from the detective that had my heart pounding. "Now let's finish lunch because I have some work for you to do."
"Hmph you had better not be thinking about making me file or something. Otherwise we may never have sex again." I responded so fast Narumi's eyes widen and his mouth actually hung open causing both Lilim and I to burst into a fit of giggling.
His cheeks turning pink ever so slightly Narumi returned his attention back to his own toast not even looking when my giggling stopped and my hiccups begin. "Hic...this is really...hic...annoying." I grimace as Narumi gave me a smirk that's hidden behind his coffee cup.
"Serves you right, dollface." Narumi answered and I crossed my arms still hiccuping as Lilim floated in midair, giggling even more when I stuck out my tongue. "You're even cuter when you're trying to stay angry at me." He added, leaning and once the shock wears off my eyes closed as his lips covered my own. Even I forget about Lilim in the room until she cleared her throat and I open my eyes discovering two major things; that Narumi now has me pinned to the sofa and that we have visitors.
Raidou fought off a grin, Gouto rolling his eyes as Narumi untangled himself from my arms. As he climbed from the sofa I couldn't help the slight frown on my face and as I crossed my arms Narumi sighed, running a hand through his hair.
"Dollface, don't give me that look. It's not my fault everyone thinks we need an audience." Narumi commented and I rolled my eyes, climbing from the couch only to wince. Seeing me hurriedly sit back Narumi knelt his eyes widening when I clutched my head between my hands. "Jean, talk to me. What's wrong?"
"My head feels...weird." I groaned, closing my eyes to eleviate the growing headache. Not that it really helped and I ended up lying back. "I thought I was cured."
"Not cured, Jean. It was a temporary fix until we catch the summoner who did this." Gouto pointed out as I rubbed the bridge of my nose. "Looks like we need to visit the Herald again."
"O...okay just give me a minute." I mumbled but when I tried to sit a wave of dizziness sent me to the floor. Narumi reacted by sitting beside me and with his arms around me he helped me back onto the sofa his eyes searching my face as I groaned again. both eyes now shut.
"There's no way that Jean can walk to the Nameless shrine in her condition." Narumi protested, frowning at Raidou and Gouto who started to walk towards me. "There's only one soultion; she's coming here." He added, both arms crossed when Raidou opened his mouth to protest.
"You know the Herald doesn't leave her shrine unless it's very important." Gouto growled and after Raidou translated Narumi just snorted, sitting beside me before he drapped an arm around my shoulders.
Still dizzy and feeling a little nauseaous now I leant my head against his shoulder trying to breathe through my nose. "Please...I don't think I can walk there. My head feels likes it's going to tear itself apart." I whimpered and Gouto sighed, softening when I winced.
"Alright fine but we're only doing this because it's for you, Jean." Gouto agreed and I gave him a slight nod which just made me feel even worse, my stomach rebelling. Seeing me leap off the couch Narumi just blinked until I raced for the bathroom barely making it to the toilet as my stomach churned.
Hearing me throwing up in the toilet Narumi sighed, climbing from the sofa before he followed me. Finding me gripping the toilet bowl for dear life he run a hand through his hair and once the convulsions subsided I sat back, trying to catch my breath.
"Feel better?" Narumi asked as he knelt beside me and I just groaned instead, rubbing at my eyes. "Yeah I didn't think so. Here, up you go." He said as he wrapped an arm around my shoulders. Lifting me off the bathroom floor he helped me towards the bath, gently setting me down on the brim before he went in search of a washcloth. Once he returned he found me barely able to keep my eyes open and he gave me a tiny smile, briefly washing the cloth.
"Just stay still okay? This'll make you feel better." Narumi offered as he carefully wiped my mouth and face noting how washed out my skin looked. Seeing me gripping the brim of the bathtub he raised an eyebrow. "Feeling sick again?"
"No just...light-headed." I whispered and he nodded, setting the cloth down so he could help me up. "Should have known I...wasn't cured but I was hoping..." I trailed off as Narumi lifted me up leading me towards the open bathroom door. I barely made it back to the sofa when my legs trembled and Narumi tightened his grip, setting me down.
"Take it easy, Jean." He said and I raised an eyebrow unwilling to open my eyes again. "I'll get you some headache pills and then you get some sleep until Raidou gets back with the Herald."
"Alright, Narumi." I muttered, resting my head on the sofa cushions as he left me to rummage through the drawers of his desk only to remember that he'd moved all of his medical supplies to the kitchen. Shaking his head he headed there returning with the tablets and a glass of water a few minutes later Narumi sat beside me and I cracked open my eyes to find him staring at me, a faint smile on his lips. "Here, take these. They'll help." He said as he offered me the tablets and the glass, raising both of his eyebrows when I dry-swallowed them. As soon as I coughed he pushed the glass of water into my shaking hands and I took a gulp, most of the water ending up soaking the front of my shirt.
Not caring I took another drink clearing the bitter taste from my mouth. Still trembling I gave the cup back and Narumi just kept staring at me until I sighed. "Relax, Narumi. I'll be alright." I whispered and he nodded not breaking eye contact until I rubbed the bridge of my nose. "If you really want to know the truth I'm...scared."
"Of what?" Narumi asked and I coughed, wiping at my eyes. Sighing he reached around wrapping an arm around my shoulders and I sniffed as he gave me a one-armed hug. "I know I'm getting repetitive but I know you'll be alright. Besides I'm going with you the next time you leave my agency. No arguments." He added when I sniffed again, my headache fading as he rubbed my arm.
"If you're sure." I whispered and with a grin he nodded, blinking when I buried my face in his shirt. "Jean?"
"Can you just hold me for a while?" I asked, feeling my cheeks burn and Narumi snorted, pulling me into a tight hug that I returned. "Thanks, Narumi."
"Anytime you want a hug just let me know, Jean." Narumi replied and I sniffed, grateful. "Or anything else for that matter. Just ask."