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Chapter 4
They drove to Mai's cabin, which was bigger then they expected. Two floors, more modern looking then the school house. She invited them in and showed them to their rooms. After the team had lunch they sat with Mai in the living room
"So Mai what's this place like?" Bou-san asked
"It's great. I get payed a decent amount for teaching and cause I am a teacher they waved my fee for night classes. The whole town is like a close knit family." Mai replied. Naru then braved asking a question
"so do you live her alone or with someone" He asked.
"Oh well I have a house mate but she is away right now. She's with Hiroshi on a case" she answered
"Who's Hiroshi" Bou- san asked
"Oh no one" Mai said blushing " he went to school with me when I worked for Naru"
"Oh Mai you're blushing. You like him don't you" Bou-san started teasing her
" Hey Stop that" Mai said
" Mai's got a boy friend" Bou-san continued to tease her as she protested. White hot jealousy shot through Naru, but he tried his best to hide it.
"Not really Bou-san. We're not exactly dating anymore" Mai said
"Wait are you saying you broke up or are you engaged." Bou-san inquired
"Well...engaged" Mai said
"Way to go Mai. Congratulations on the engagement" Ayako chimed in.
Naru stood up and walked into the kitchen. Steaming with anger and jealousy he contemplated killing Mai. Mai chose then to see what was the matter.
" Is there a problem Naru? Cause you seem pretty angry about my being engaged." Mai said.
"Everything's fine" Naru said through his teeth
"Yea cause you normally say stuff through your teeth" Mai said in response.
" Don't be smart with me Mai. You disappear leaving very little word. I have every right to be angry with you" Naru said
"Why don't you think back on that last case. You'll find my reason for leaving."
At that moment a girl came into the kitchen. She was about Mai's height, black hair, tied back in a pony tail, green eyes, pale skin, and wore jeans and a tank top.
" Mai who are the people out there and who is this guy" the girl asked
" Their friends of mine. Gomen Sensei Aya, I didn't mean to confuse you." Mai apologized.
"Well Hiroshi wants to see you." Aya said. Mai lit up and ran out of the kitchen. Naru walked out as Mai almost tackle hugged her "fiance".
" I missed you so much!" Mai said to him.
" I missed you, too" Hiroshi said back to her
Hiroshi was about Naru's height, dirty blonde hair hung down to his ears, blue eyes looked at Mai lovingly. Dressed in his usual, according to Mai, blue jeans and formal shirt he hugged Mai tightly
"Mind explaining who all these people are Mai?" Aya asked joining everyone in the living room.
"Oh well they are the SPR team. I told you about them remember" Mai answered.
"Oh Mai why did you call them. I would have taken the case." Hiroshi said, apparently he was a spiritualist.
" You said you don't take personal cases" Mai said
"I would have taken it for you"
"aww Hiroshi you're making me feel bad for calling them."
"It's okay Mai"
" Well can you at least work with them since they are here"
" I'm always open to working with others on cases."
After that they all spent the afternoon talking. After everyone went to bed Naru sat up and contemplated what Mai had said
"think back on that last case. You'll find my reason for leaving" What could have caused her to leave
Flashback
1 ½ weeks after the first flashback
Mai made sure she was never alone. Bou-san walked her to and from her room. Yasuhara went ith her to collect data. Lin brought her to meals. She was kept very much safe.
One night around 10'o clock, however, she let her guard down.
She was alone with Naru. Bou-san was out with Ayako and couldn't walk her back to her room. So Mai decided to wait for someone to walk her back.
" Mai you should get some sleep" Naru said. Eyes not even wavering from he moniters
" You're the one who told me not to be alone." she replied
" You're room isn't that far. I'm sure you'll be fine"
"Fine I'm going" she said walking out of base. As she walked she felt someone following her. Before she could turn around hands grabbed her and she disappeared screaming.
Naru hearing the scream, ran out to find Mai, only finding an empty hallway.
Mai had be taken by the ghost.
~End Flashback~
Was it his little concern for her safety that cause her to leave. Naru couldn't decide. He need some air. When he walked down stairs he saw Mai and Hiroshi talking in the kitchen. He stood by the door out of sight to listen.
"Do you really have to leave soon Hiroshi" Mai whined
"Sorry Mai I just got this case about 20 minutes ago. It'll be alright. I know you're scared of the ghost in the school house but it looks like this SPR team can help." Hiroshi said
"it's not that, it's just I hardly get to see you."
" Mai I'll come back in a week okay. I wont' be gone long."
" Please stay."
" Mai knock it off with the whining." After he said that something seemed off about Hiroshi.
"Are you po-" before she could finish speaking Hiroshi smacked her across the face. Naru had to fight the urge to come tho her aid. She touched the cut she received her lip and looked at him. He seemed to have snapped out of it.
"I'm sorry Mai." Hiroshi said.
"Maybe you should go. I'll see you in a week."
With that Hiroshi left and Naru ran upstairs, shocked at what he had just saw