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Bold is for English, italics for Spanish and normal for Japanese!

Grumpily. Mai got up and followed Naru, they had successfully made it through the landing.

Madoka waved her hand and Lin managed to spot her right away... Mai cheerfully greeted her but just as soon her jetlag took a hold on her. She leaned on Lin's back to Madoka's amusement and Naru's irritation.

"Lin-san. I'm dying"

Lin had tensed but soon, just like in the Christmas case with Kenji. He knelt down and allowed her to piggy ride him. Generally, he would rather walk away and leave Naru to handle her, but it was really amusing to see the usually cold teen show rare emotions such as jelousy. So he couldn't help himself and tease him. Beside Mai had previously told him, he was her long lost uncle. When she nearly fainted and he had to carry her home. She told him that he shouldn't worry for misunderstandings. She knew very well that more than once, she may need his help and that she knew she could count on him.

Nevertheless while he was carrying her, he asked out loud for Madoka to enjoy "wouldn't Naru's back be more comfortable than mine?"

Naru sent him a murderous glare, as he took Mai's bags with him. He was about to walk away when he heard her drowsy reply.

"Yeah... But the jerk won't carry me" Mai was really honest when she was sleepy.

Naru just walked off with the bags but both noticed the hidden smile at the end of his lips.

Madoka squeeled in delight. Lin to humor her further narreted the hilarious accidents that took place 2 weeks prior the flight. Mai on the other hand was already sound asleep, unaware of both adults entertainment.

... Waking up took her great effort. But she managed it, just in time to see Naru's home. A normal house greeted her. It was a bit big, but only one floor. She sighed in relief, the thought of a mansion was scary due to the previous haunted ones...

Rubbing her eyes she straighten herself. She had noticed, she was leaning on someone but her mind had reasoned it was Madoka,

"Took you long to wake up"

She frowned as a blush made her cheeks red. "S... Shut up"

He smirked "is that the way you thank someone for letting you sleep on their shoulder?'

"I don't want to hear that from you. You don't even say thanks for the tea I make" she nearly bit her tongue but she managed it.

"I pay you for that"

She blushed even harder, from both anger and embarrassment. "Well then, you should had just push me away"

"I didn't want to" he shrugged and then smirk at her dumbfounded expression.

"Ne... Naru you ok? Are you sick?"

Madoka snorted while parking and Lin chuckled lightly. Both received glares from the teens.

Sighing, Naru stepped out of the car and the rest followed...

Luella and Martin, quickly made their way to them. His son greeted them followed by Lin and lastly Mai. They were talking on English and for once she regretted not studying hard enough before the trip.

Her accent was off and Naru smirked at her in amusement. Glaring, her eyes began to glow and soon a pop sounded on the back of her head. She winced in pain, leaning against the wall. Luella and Madoka concerned, quickly went to her aid, while Lin glared at Naru. He glare back in defense, but both women squeeled in delight making all men turn around.

"Do it again Mai" Madoka asked in English

"Do what? I don't understand... Did I said something out of place?" She answered back in perfect English. Eyes slightly glowing but turning back to normal.

Naru and Lin both glanced at each other before meeting Martin's eyes, a clear spark could be seen.

"Stay the night here, all of you seem exhausted" Luella commented while hugging Mai.

"We already rented an apartment, not far from the main office. We -" Naru began but was cut off by both parents.

"Just for tonight Noll. We need a lot to catch on" his mother pleaded, followed by his father "I agree son, we may not be able to spend quality time like this later"

Unwillingly he accepted...

Mai had answered as much as she could to both women, before Lin had intervened and send her to rest upstairs. Both turned to question him instead, on his sudden fatherly fashion. He answered honestly that he was scared he had to anchor her soul again. The girl was unpredictable and he didn't want to push his luck with Naru's murderous glare.

Naru who had just returned with his father, glared at that comment. To everyone's amusement, making them laugh and as a result he walked away to rest upstairs..

Both parents held each other in content. Their son was growing up.

Mai slowed her pace as a large building, opened his doors to her. "This place is scary" she whispered, nearly hiding behind Lin.

Naru's eyebrow twitched at Mai's preference for cover. He took her hand in his. Noticing how she instantly blushed as he guided her. It was a relief that his adversion to touch wasn't triggered and much more that her warm made wavelengths go up and down his hand. It was... Comforting.

He ignored Lin's wry smile, or the incredulous look he received from others. Mai was trying her best to keep up with him and calming her blush... On the inside she was scolding herself for being so weak to Naru's touch.

It didn't take long for her to retrieve her hand. As soon as they entered the elevator, she took her hand away and turned her face to the other side. He was smirking, clearly amused by her behavior.

The doors opened and a floor full of people wearing lab coats greeted her. Some carried papers while others had devices on their hands. Many were discussing matters while pointed at numbers on the white board and some quickly made their way to greet both Lin and Naru.

In the middle of that Mai stared in disbelief, they were given lab coats and many stuff for them to check. Annoyed Naru glanced at her and told her to follow, to not just stand there.

She managed to control her anger. After all she was surrounded by strangers.

"Oliver" an old man's voice, cleared away the people that surrounded them.

Smirking, Naru came closer and held out his hand to shake as he greeted him

"Sir, hope you're doing well" the man shook his hand eagerly.

"I am, I have told you countless of times to refer to me as Dorey only. My successor continues to be just as stubborn, isn't that right Kōujo?"

"I can't agree less, doctor" Lin shook his hand too.

"You too. I already retired a long time ago. For crying out loud I'm over 90 years old!" The old man quickly shook his head in denial.

"So who is the charming young lady?"

"I believe father has already spoken to you about her, otherwise you wouldn't be here"

"Still sharp as always young man. I'm glad my absence hasn't affected your judgement"

Naru cleared his throat and presented both to each other.

"Her name is Mai Taniyama, my assistant at the Japanese branch and growing medium as well as a psychic"

The noise suddenly died on the floor. Mai just stared at the floor while she bowed in greeting.

"... For you to claim it out loud, is a first. I take she hasn't fail any of your tests?"

"More than that, my resources are not enough to test her"

Lin pushed her lightly inside Naru's office. As both men continue their talk about her talents...

"... He made it on purpose, didn't he? He didn't want to have anyone else bothering him with extra work" Mai asked Lin as the door closed up.

Chuckling lightly Lin ruffled her hair and went to join them. Mai, just walked by and took a look at the books inside his office. More than once a sweat drop could be pictured behind her head. The contents we're completely complicated even if by some wierd reason she could read them.

"¿Mai, es verdad que puedes entender lo que te estoy diciendo?"(Mai, is it true that you can understand what I'm saying?)

A slight headache graced her before she could answer but when she did her eyes were glowing "si... ¿Hay alguna razon por la que no pueda?"(yes, is there a reason that I shouldn't?)

"Para nada, ¿porque no vas con Kōujo a dar una vuelta? Has de estar muy aburrida" (not at all, why don't you go around with Lin? You may be bored)

"¡Ok gracias!" (Ok thanks!)

Lin merely understood by signs that he needed to guide her around, and once outside, both scientist continued their discussion.

"I'm impressed... Her eyes changed color... "

"This was only discovered yesterday. As you can see, it is overwhelming"

"Well at least you find something that takes both of your hands to handle"

"... You have no idea how truthful that is"

"Can we buy something? I'm starving" Mai pointed to the cafeteria, her eyes were slowly getting back to her color. But her skin complexion was turning white.

He nodded and she quickly went to choose, much to her dislike. Lin had to pay because they didn't accept her card.

She was stuffing herself when Lin's phone rang. On merely seconds he hung up.

"Naru wants us to head to the lab"

Finishing her food, she cleaned herself and followed him out.

"Ne... He won't go to the extreme right?"

"He won't" Lin answered her, 'I won't let him' he promised to himself.

She finally smile with a real smile.

'perhaphs this wouldn't be so bad'

I wouldn't count on that, after all... I like drama xD see you soon