I know the last chapter was short and I'm hoping this one's longer. I'm writing them in word so they look longer than they are haha.

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Mai's POV

Finally, I was off work and getting ready to leave. I untied my apron and grabbed my jacket and bag, yawning and left after saying bye. I put in my headphones and started walking. Humming along to the music I stopped into a coffee shop, ordered and kept going on my way home.

But that's not where I ended up. I blinked and looked up at the building, a small tinge of sorrow pulled at my heart as I went to open the door. Only for a girl to run out crying. I tilted my head and went into the building I previously worked at. Looking around my eyes soften at how much nothing changed.

'I guess the girl that just left took my spot…' I thought as I looked at my old desk.

"What are you doing here." I heard the voice of my old boss, my heart stopped as I turned around.

Silence.

"Mai! It's been awhile!" I heard Madoka say as she came out of Lins office. I smiled at the tension breaker and hugged her.

"It has hasn't it? I missed you Madoka." I said and heard her giggle.

"You just saw me on a video call last week!" She sai- sorry, yelled.

"Yes, but I missed your hugs~" I said In a singsong voice, smiling. I heard the clearing of two throats. One being the tall Chinese Man named Lin, and the slightly shorter Black-haired teen, Naru. We looked at them, "O-Oh...I'm sorry for intruding. I was on my way home and apparently my feet said no and brought me here." I said, giggling a bit as I rubbed my head. Madoka giggled.

"You're always welcome Mai!" She yelled and kept hugging me, "Even if you did quit on me."

"Hehe…sorry but I had personal reasons for that…" I said, she only gave me a knowing look.

"We're closing. If you don't have a case, leave." I heard Naru's cold voice retort. I sighed.

"I see England didn't improve on your manners Oliver." I used his real name, which I am now glad I did. His reaction was priceless. Eyes wide and jaw open slightly, I snorted and tried not to laugh, "Well I'm leaving now~! Bye Bye Madoka, Lin" I smiled at him, he nodded, "Bye Oliver~" I decided to mess with him some more and patted his chest as I left. I didn't let my blush rise until outside. Then…I ran for my house, didn't stop, and fell on my bed in a heap of embarrassment. I guess I was tired…. Because I fell asleep…

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I was in the woods…a building in front of me. I walked forward against my own better judgment and went inside. I shivered.

"Man it's cold in here…" I muttered, and just to prove my point solid, i could see my breath in a cloud of mist. That's when I saw it…Eugene was standing beside a door. I followed his direction and went through the door.

"My room?... Why am I…" I looked around and didn't see anything that would make me have this type of dream. I continued to look around and into my living room…That's when I saw it.

A little boy in the corner, facing me but his knees were up, he was shaking, and I heard small sobs coming from him. I knelt down in front of him.

"What's wrong?... Why're you crying little one?..." I asked softly, and he looked up at me, my eyes widened at his state. He was missing an eye, his left cheek seemed to have been sliced off, he had a dent in his head and small burns all over his face and neck from what I could see.

"H…He's coming Mai….He's coming for you…You have to go! You have to leave here! He'll kill you!" He started to cry and scream, standing. I fell back as he suddenly stopped, looking behind me as fear overwhelmed his body. I slowly turned around to see the man that I remembered as my step-father. Fear and anger filled me. I ran back into my room, trying to get back into my body. Trying to wake up.

"Damnit nothing was working…" I felt tears run down my cheeks as the man walked into my room. Suddenly everything for me went black.

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I shot up awake, the man looking over me. I quickly backed away from him and screamed. I closed my eyes and waited for impact, but nothing hit me. I slowly opened my eyes to see no one there, panting from the scream I pulled my knees up.

"No way I'm going back to sleep now…"

Naru's POV

Damn it I missed my chance to talk to her after work. We had a last-minute client and he took longer than expected. Not to mention the new assistant completely fucked up the filing. I walked into my house after the run in with Mai at the office. Calling me by my actual name…Listening as it trailed so naturally out of her mouth…The very same mouth I wish I could kiss…The very same lips I wished to have around my di-

'No. Stop it Noll. Stop thinking that way! She was JUST your fucking assistant.' I thought and groaned.

"Cold shower should help." I muttered and went to do just that. Closing my eyes under the water I saw something in my head.

'Gene? What're you…' I started but he just pointed at a door. I looked at hime skeptically before walking forward and opening the door. I looked around. 'Gene why am I in Mai's apartment.' I asked. He just shook his head and pointed at her room. I sighed and walked in. I saw her curled up in a ball in the corner of the room. Furrowing ym brow I wondered what happened.

'Why isn't she asleep at this hour...?' I thought, but that's when I saw it. Something on her wall. Tilting my head, I made my way over to it and looked.

'You Are Mine.' It said. Written in bright red paint. Or was it...Blood?... I looked down at her as she was looking at the wall. Fear in her eyes. My heart ached to hold her. To make that fear disappear. But I couldn't…Not in this form. I heard her phone buzz and walked over to it. Seeing a message pop up.

Come to the park at 10am. -N

I glared at the phone. 'N? Who is N?' It's from an unknown number. I made a mental note of it as the room disappeared, and I opened my eyes again. Still standing in the shower.

"How the hell did I see all of that…I'm not holding anything of hers…" I muttered as I got out and dressed. I called Lin.

"I have a number I need you to track." I said, continuing to tell him the number and then head to bed after drink one final cup of tea.

Mai's POV

I woke up the next day with a message on my phone.

Come to the park at 10am. -N

I blinked at the message. It was from an unknown number and I sighed. Getting dressed and leaving. I made it to the park in exactly 30 minutes due to stopping for coffee and breakfast on the way. Sitting on the edge of the fountain I looked around at all the couples then back at my coffee cup.

"So you actually came huh?" I froze at the voice. Slowly turning around I saw my step-father…..Noriyuki…I stood up, dropping my cup.

"What do you want." I said, surprised my voice wanted to stay calm.

"To talk to my step-daughter, what else?" He said with a sickly-sweet smile.

I backed away more as he stepped closer. "Stay away from me Noriyuki." I said sternly. My composure wavering a tiny bit. He chuckled.

"Come on now Mai…You can't at least give me a hello or a hug?" He said.

"Hello." I said bitterly, and he sighed.

"I'm trying to be nice Mai." He said, sighing and getting a bit angry. I froze as he got closer this time. That when I saw him. Lin… watching from the side… I caught his eyes and silently pleaded. He nodded slightly but stayed where he was.

"Noriyuki…let's both calm down ok..." I said nervously with a small smile. He got closer, and closer, then grabbed my arm.

"Mai." I heard Naru say, at the entrance of the park, "What are you doing? You're late again." He said coldly. I silently thanked him as Lin came over.

"I'll call you later? Let's catch up." Noriyuki said. I didn't respond or look back but followed Lin.

When we got far enough I smiled softly at them, "Thank you…" I said and went to leave.

"Where do you think you're going? You have work." Naru said. I turned back.

"umm…Not today…no…?" It came out as a question, but he just sighed.

"Yes. You do. We have a case." He said an my eyes widened at his sudden decision.