Mai's POV

I had just gotten out of the shower and made my way to the kitchen to make Naru his morning tea. Yawning and leaning against the counter thoughts ran through my head as I waited for the water to boil. Did he really mean it? I mean it's Naru…he rejected me 4 years ago, then comes back and not long after helps me with everything…I hate how he had this hold where I felt like I just couldn't leave. And at the same time, I didn't want to leave him. I really didn't.

I snapped out of my little bubble and started making the tea. I got it done and setting it down on the table as he came out of the bathroom. I smiled.

"Morning…" I said softly at him and sat next to him to sip my own tea. I hummed softly and started flipping through a book I had in front of me.

"A romance hmm?" He asked. I shrugged.

"So?" I asked. "You let me buy what I wanted. I lost my copies, and these are my favorite books." I said, explaining, he only chuckled, which made me look up, "I'm sorry, did you just laugh?"

"Yes, Mai, I did just laugh. I am capable of the action." He said smartly. I huffed.

"Well I wouldn't know. You never have before." I said, yawning. He only smiled.

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I was sitting on the couch reading when Naru had come home from work. He wouldn't let me work considering I hadn't been out of the hospital but a few days. He sat next to me and groaned as he did. I had never heard or seen him act so…human, until I started living here. It was refreshing to be honest…

"Long day?" I asked. He laid down, his head landing in my lap as he nodded. I held my hands up as not to touch him. He seemed so calm…and I put my hands back down, one laying on his head, lightly petting his head.

"Mostly just dealing with morons whose cases had nothing to with the paranormal…" He said softly, his eyes closed. His hair was soft, I noted. I couldn't seem to stop petting his head as I read. I started to feel comfortable living here and smiling softly down at him.

He sat up after a minute and looked at me, "Mai…" he started softly, "I'm going to tell you something and I don't want you to think of the past or to call me a liar because everything I'm about to tell you is one hundred percent true." He said softly. I blinked and looked at him, nodding quietly, curious as to what he was gonna say.

"I know I hurt you, and for that I'm terribly sorry…I couldn't get you off my mind the whole time in England…but I've come to terms with the fact that I may never get your trust back, and I doubt you still feel for me what did then. But I can't lie to myself or you anymore…I love you." He said, and my eyes widened, gently covering my mouth, "I love you, Mai. I always have, since I first met you. I can't hide it anymore." He finished. Tears started to well and I was trembling. He grasped my hand

"Of course I still love you idiot…I love you…even though you hurt me…I couldn't let you go, or anything…I couldn't forget…I cou-" I had begun to just let everything out, but I felt his lips cover mine. My eyes widened considerably before kissing him back slowly. His hands went to my waist.

Parting all too soon he looked at me, "I'm sorry…" he said, I only looked at him and touched his cheek.

"What for?..." I asked but before he could say anything I was kissing him again, it's like I'm addicted to him. I only want him. Once again, his hands landed on my waist and I pressed up to him. But when I felt his hands move lower I froze. As did he.

"You alright..?" He asked softly, I nodded a bit and smiled apologetically.

"I think…the kiss is enough for now…" I said, he nodded.

"I understand. Did you think that'd upset me?" He asked. I gave him a look.

"No, but I know you probably want more…" I said quietly, looking away. He shook his head and kissed my temple.

"Not until you're ready" He said softly and held me to him. I smiled softly and nuzzled his neck.

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A month had passed, and I've slowly started sleeping in his room to my own surprise. I was in the kitchen around eleven at night, making one last cup of tea for the both of us, when I heard the phone ring and as I went to answer Naru had beaten me to it with an annoyed look on his face.

"Mother what in the world are you doing calling us at this hour." He said. I gave him a look of utter astonishment at his tone with his mother.

'It's normal Mai, he's always been snippy.' I heard Gene chuckle. I smiled inwardly since it'd been awhile since I heard from him.

"What." Naru said, "Mother I can't return to England right now…because I have cases that you and father have sent me to work on…Yes…" he sighed irritably, "Fine. I'll catch the first flight home. You too, mother…bye." He said finally and hung up, rubbing his temples ass I handed him his cup of tea.

Naru's POV

'Ha! You're giddy little brother!' My annoying older twin yelled inside my head.

'You're annoying.' I thought to him, 'I confessed, I'm happy. Now will you leave.' I said.

'You don't want that Noll. You know you won't know what to do without me in your head.' He said. I sighed, only because I knew he was right.

I was getting ready for bed as he continues to sing childish songs. I heard the phone ring and my eyes widened, I knew Mai would try and answer, but I knew who it was. Only one person would call this late. My mother. It was around 2pm there. I rushed into the living room and quickly grabbed the phone before Mai could. I didn't want my mother knowing I had a girlfriend just yet.

"Mother what in the world are you doing calling us at this hour." Shit…hopefully she'll think I meant Lin…

"Well, Noll I have family coming into town…Your father as well, and we'd like you to return home from the reunion." She said.

"What." I was happy the reunion had finally been planned. But now? "Mother I can't return to England now."

"Well why not?" She asked.

"Because I have cases that you and father have sent me to work on." I informed her.

"Well I know we haven't sent you any urgent ones. They can afford to wait, can't they?" She asked.

I paused for a second before sighing, "Yes." I agreed irritably.

"Then you'll be here at the reunion." She said happily.

"Fine I'll catch the first flight home" I said.

"Love you, Noll" She said.

"You too, mother, bye." I hung up and rubbed my eyes. Great…I can't leave Mai alone and Lin and Madoka would be returning with me.

"Naru? Everything alright?.." I heard her say and I looked at her.

"…How would you feel about going to England, Mai?" I asked. She blinked, and her eyes widened, brightening slightly.

"Really? Is this about my family?.." She asked. Well shit I forgot about that.

"No…but we can address that while we're there. My family's having a reunion and I don't want to leave you alone, especially with your step-father still on the streets looking for you." I explained, she nodded and smiled, hugging me. I wrapped my arms around her as well and held her. After drinking my tea of couse.

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Finally we have the full confession and a kiss! :3

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