Naru's P.O.V

At this point, there's nothing i can do but wait…I just continued going to classes and working in the office. Takigawa and Matsusaki stayed and made sure Mai was taken care of. My mother hovered but i couldn't blame her. I returned to staying with my parents because Mai had mentioned wanting us to stay in our own little bubble and we couldn't really do that while the others were here.

It was starting to get frustrating. I just wanted to stay by her side 24/7 until she woke up. But i couldn't. Things were getting out of hand…

"Naru." I heard Takigawa say as he walked into my office at work. "Ayakos going home, she can't be here when she has the baby since we've already made preparations. But John is staying in case she wakes up, he'll call us." He said. I looked at my book.

"I was wondering why you came in the first place." I said, maybe a little too rudely.

"Because we were worried sick? Ya know Naru, we're her only family. Why do you have to act like we can't be here?" He said, frustrated. I flipped the page in my book. "Forget it. You wouldn't understand. I don't even know what that child sees in you. You know she didn't eat for three months after you left? She didn't work. Barely went to school. Then you show back up and she's following you around like nothing happened. Hell, you brought her back to England of all places. You truly are the worst, Naru." He said before leaving. I closed my book and looked outside.

I know that. Madoka told me all of that. Rubbing my face i stood up and left to head back to the house we shared to check on her. He said John was still here but i know he wont say anything if i slip and let it show.

"Lin. Going to check on Mai." I said and he nodded, tossing me the keys. I got in the car, driving back.

John's P.O.V

I was replacing the rag on Mai's head when i heard the lock turn. Looking over i saw Naru walking in. I smiled.

"Hello, Naru." I greeted. I guess even he doesnt have a heart of Ice…

"John." He said, "How is she?" He asked.

"Still the same…Madoka said she'll take over the job of bathing her since Ayako had to leave." I said. He nodded and looked down at her.

"Mind making some tea?" He asked. I smiled and stood, heading to the kitchen. As soon as i turned the corner i heard it…The thud and a sigh as he dropped to his knees next to the couch.

Curious, i peeked back around the corner and my eyes widened. No way… There was Naru, on his knees, gripping Mai's hand that was draped on her stomach, his head on her chest. A look of complete despair and regret on his face.

I quickly retreated and went to make the tea. If they really are dating now then maybe he didn't want us knowing? Does Lin know? Surely he does. I'll give him some time alone then start heading back to the bedroom.

See i told Takigawa he had his own way of caring. Smiling softly i steeped the tea.

Naru's P.O.V

I dropped to my knees after he left the room. To be honest i couldn't care less if he looked back in. Sighing, I gripped Mai's hand and laid my head on her chest and looked up at her sleeping face. Guess she really is at peace like this…But i really…really need her to wake up.

I stood back up and sat next to her, brushing her hair from her face. Hearing footsteps as John came back in.

"Did you see?" I asked without looking at him. I could only look at Mai.

"I told them you cared in your own way…" He said, handing me a cup.

"Takigawa yelled at me for being cold hearted before i came here." I said quietly.

"If you want to talk, i'm here to listen. I won't tell the others if you really want to keep it secret from them" He said and sat in the chair by the bed. I messed with my cup a bit. I was all kinds of out of it. Normally i wouldn't even try to open up. I just don't care much. But…

"I don't care what they think of me. I never have. I never cared what Mai thought either until after i came back here a year ago. But…something changed. I went back like i had planned, found Mai again at the restaurant. I had no idea why i was so angry at her. Then everything started happening related to her family and here we are. I rejected her thinking she fell for my brother, who's dead, but no…I regretted it the whole time…I asked my father about it and he told me to see how i still felt if i saw her again." I just started rambling. I knew John wasn't used to this side of me, but i was really, really just wanting to get it out there.

"And? How did you feel?" He asked. I looked at Mai, my eyes softening as i touched her cheek gently.

"I love her. At the end of the day, even as narcissistic and full of myself as i am, i'd do anything for her. She wants to keep it a secret, i couldn't care less who knows." I said. I saw him smile in my peripheral vision and looked over.

"Then isn't that what matters? You love her, She still loves you. If you two are already together then hide it as long as you want to. Tell who you want to or don't tell anyone at all. It's not their business. But…If you do keep it a secret, they will continue to think you don't care." He mentioned. I nodded.

"Like i said in the beginning, i don't care what they think of me." I said and he chuckled.

"Well, then hold that close. And don't hurt her again." He warned. I looked back at Mai then looked up. Standing, i set the cup on the nightstand and went to the window. "What's the matter?" John asked, walking over.

"He's here for her." I said darkly.

"Who?" He asked quietly, the temperature falling and furniture shaking. I was losing control and fast. If he comes in here it'd be the end.

"Larny…the one helping the man after Mai" I said, trying to calm down.

"Stay in here. I'll distract him and make him leave." He said then left the room, closing the door quietly.

If i see him…I will. Kill him.