Hey everyone! Thx 2 those ppl who review! It really made moi's day! This chapter is for my experiment only. I was wondering what would happen if I put that in. I agree with Miro that it wasn't my best idea ever. I'm not crazy!!! I just agree with her and all. Not that I talk to her or anything. Here's chapter 3!!!!!!!!!!!

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Chapter 3: Celebration

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One word to describe New York City.

Wow.

Me being a small town girl who barely traveled out of country. City life seemed such a wonderful adventure for me. The lights stayed on all night and the buildings! Big huge TV screens everywhere! This is the life.

My cell phone rang as I got my luggage, our luggage. Satoshi went to check out a hotel. Wouldn't it make more sense if he got the luggage since he's the one with the muscles?

"Hello?" I asked.

"You are in big trouble Miro!" Saki's voice rang through my phone that I had to hold it away from me to avoid becoming deaf. I forgot to call her when I checked out of the previous hotel. "I was worried sick about you! Did you know I almost had a heart attack when I called the hotel and they told me you checked out?! What is the matter with you!!!?"

"I'm sorry Saki," I apologized. "It's just that something came up and I had to leave. Please don't tell mom and dad."

I heard a deep sigh. "Fine. Where are you?"

"New York."

"That's halfway across the country! And you didn't tell me?"

"I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" I kept on until Saki got annoyed.

"Okay okay, I forgive you. Calm down. Just call me when you get to the hotel."

I agreed and hung up. Satoshi came back then. "I found a place and made the reservations. It's next to Myler-san's apartment."

"What's the case about?" I asked as I put my cell phone away while trying to keep my eye on the baggage claim. I saw a little girl who strayed too far from her parents.

"Confidential business," Satoshi answered. He took a black suitcase ,mine, from the turning cycle.

I shrugged in understatement. "Let's-"

Normally, I hate interruptions but in this case, I'll make an exception. In lightning fast reflexes, Satoshi had tackled the screaming girl to the floor as a baggage came crashing down where she had just been. If you were in my place, you'd be surprised. Come on, one second he was right next to me and the next he's saving some girl's life.

As a crowd formed around them, Satoshi came over and said "Let's go."

"But-"

He kept on walking and I had no choice but to follow him.

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The hotel looked almost like mine in California except it was taller and…brighter. Seriously, the lights from the city made it shine as bright in the night as during the day. Satoshi had reserved two rooms right next to each other. Thank god for his decency.

I fell asleep from a) jet lag, b) tiredness from the jet. I hate planes and I'll keep saying it so deal. I woke up the late next morning and found a note by my door.

I'll be out until tonight. Do whatever you want. Satoshi

I can take care of myself thank you very much. Oh well, I thought it was sweet considering it came from the love of my life. Speaking of that, I'm not making much progress. I'll have to think of something.

I quickly dressed and went downstairs to the lobby. Since it was too late for breakfast, I went out to the city to eat.

The noise seemed to excite me. It's exciting seeing the liveliness of it all. The cars honking, the million people walking around, and the occasional siren. Fine, it may not be the best place on earth but its fun. I had a map of New York in my hand. I thought I'll look like an idiot going around with a map but it turned out that I'm not the only one. The traffic didn't seem that good so I decided to walk. I looked around at the dozens of shops. Maybe I really should update my wardrobe like Risa said.

Suddenly, all my instincts told me to get somewhere safe. You know how sometimes you just know when you're in danger and you have to get somewhere safe? Well, that's how I feel right now. But the spontaneous side of me said what would happen if you stayed out here in the street? What kind of trouble would you get into?

And of course, I always listen to that side.

Bad mistake.

Before I knew it, some dude had grabbed me from behind and dragged me into the empty alley. Hadn't one of those billion people seen him do that? Stupid people.

The guy is seriously bald. I took him to be about 30 or 40 with a body of a wrestler. He had two other friends with him. They look like two idiots who follow their boss for nothing.

"Give us all money you got missy," the guy demanded.

I got frightened seeing their guns in their hand. Then I notice a ladder next to me. (I was pressed against the wall.) Without thinking, I knocked it over. It wasn't to hurt them but to startle them enough so as to I can run away.

I did to the nearest store which turned out to be a book store. The lady looked at me. She looked nice enough.

"Can I help you miss?" she asked.

"You have to call the police," I gasped. "Men…outside with guns…money."

The woman just chuckled. "You're new right?" I nodded. "I thought so. Honey, here in New York, you have to learn how to rely on yourself. Stay clear of alleyways unless it's absolutely necessary. That's usually where they strike. Try to blend in with a crowd or something and it would be a good idea to carry a knife or some kind of pepper spray."

I nodded, "That's a good idea."

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When Satoshi got back, I was already waiting for him. I hadn't thought that this might be the best way for him to admit that he liked me but I guess it leaves me no choice. I already tried reasoning with him and I already tried to convince him but that hadn't work. This is my last-not to mention least favorite-option.

The dress I wore was scarlet red, a color I despise since it made me look like a hooker. I added some designer heels that hurt like hell and my face had some make up on. You might be wondering what an idiot I am of doing this. I already said it was my last option but I also was sort of experimenting. Like I said before, what if…I wanted to see if it'll work on him or not. It'll be fun.

Satoshi had called earlier that he had solved the case. I persuaded him into celebrating tonight. It took a while but in the end, he gave in.

I heard a knock on my door and I opened it. Satoshi stood there with a pair of nice pants and a tan collar shirt that had the top buttons opened. He looked surprise to see me all dressed up.

"Hey," I greeted smiling sweetly.

Satoshi blinked at me before saying, "hello Nataka-san."

"Can you stop calling me that?" I lost my sweet smile. "It's Miro."

"Miro then. Where do you want to do?"

"There's a restaurant near here called Cuisine. It's perfect for celebrating an achievement."

"All right then. Let's go."

I grabbed my jacket and purse before following him out of the hotel. The traffic had let up and we were able to grab a cab to the restaurant. I never liked fancy restaurant but this was perfect for my plan. I felt like one of those evil villains going "Muahaha" but that would be just plain weird.

As I suspected, the restaurant was almost full.

"There's a private booth available sir," the host said.

Satoshi nodded. We'll take it. The booth looked like the cabin we had on the plane. All away from the bustling noise. It actually was a booth. Not two chairs. Thank goodness for some casualness. I didn't think I could stand the fancy dancy any longer.

We ordered our food and waited for it.

"Cheers to your accomplishment," I toasted. We clinked glass and downed our drinks. "You know what would've been perfect," I drawled. "If we were 21 and could drink. But that's in 6 more years. I'm not even old enough to drive."

Satoshi half smiled. I knew that was as much emotion I can get out of him. "And you already aren't a virgin anymore," he remarked. I hadn't expected him to say something like this and almost choked on my drink.

"W-what?" I croaked.

"I heard you talking to Dark that night, how you were angered by his actions. According to me, you slept with him more than once."

"I bet you slept with other girls," was the only comeback I could think of.

Satoshi shrugged, "once."

"Ha! So you admit it."

"I never said I didn't. And you slept with Dark multiple times while I did it once."

I know that he doesn't get embarrassed by anything but I sure as hell am. Note to self: Never talk about sex with Satoshi. Our food came all hot and yummy. This is the best steak I ever tasted. The best.

"Did the case seem hard at all?" I asked to break the silence.

Satoshi dabbed his mouth with the napkin. "Not at all. It was one of the fairly easier cases I worked on."

Two words. Show off.

"Tell me about a case that's not confidential."

"There is this one time during Christmas, someone had claimed they were the soulful owner of this will estimated to be worth around 30 million dollars. The guy had claimed that he found the will in an atlas between the pages of 205 and 206. There is absolutely no way that's possible so he got arrested the next day."

"Smart. Doesn't the police and detective work sometimes seem lonely to you?"

"You get used to it after a while."

I smiled. We talked about other things before dessert came. I golfed down my chocolate mousse immediately while Satoshi took his time. We decided to split the bill even though this dinner was my idea.

Instead of a cab going back, a limo awaited us. I looked at Satoshi. He shrugged, "limos are more hygienic than public transportation."

He followed me in. The limo driver smiled cheerfully at us before closing the thing that separated us. I forgot what it's called.

Satoshi, as usual, had to be blunt by saying, "why did you dress up just for this. We could've celebrated at the hotel."

I grinned, "Celebrating a job well done is not a crime you know. You can't arrest me."

"I know, I'm not an idiot." He has no sense of humor. "It's just that, why is this case so important?" I knew that he knew and that he's just trying to get me to confirm it.

I confirmed it by turning my head to face him and pressing my lips against his.