Disclaimer: I don't own Detective Conan.

Author's note: YAAAAAY~ Finally, I've taken my vacation. That's so great. :D Sorry guys for being too late about updating, but like I said before I had my exams those last weeks. I was about to forget what my story was talking about. LOL. Okay, I hope you enjoy this, and from now on, I'm going to update soon.

My Destined Girl

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The Substitute

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The next day has passed swiftly.

After the school day.

"Ran, sorry I have something to do. You can go home with Sonoko." Shinichi excused himself out of his daily routine, walking with her home.

"It's okay." Ran replied as her eyes kept following him. He left them, and completed his way straightly ahead.

"He has changed." she muttered.

"Yeah, I can see that, but don't worry. Sonoko will find out the matter!" Sonoko winked to her best friend, knowingly.

"Oi.. Sonoko, forget about it." Ran said as she knew how Sonoko manages to do reckless actions which embarrass them most of the time.

"Mouri-san," a voice called her from behind.

She turned around to face the rushing new handsome student towards her.

"Makoto-san,"

"Can you let me escort you home?" he asked gently.

"Yeah, sure." she smiled, and they left together.

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Shinichi arrived to Teitan elementary school, waiting for a certain strawberry blonde to come out.

Ai appeared in the view, walking along with the Detective Boys. He headed towards them, swiftly.

"How are you, kids?" he asked, his eyes only focused on Haibara.

"What are you doing here?" Ai asked nervously.

"Haibara-san, why are you treating Shinichi-niichan like this?" Mitsuhiku asked perplexedly at her behavior to someone they have just met.

Ai dragged Shinichi faraway from them.

"You're making us suspicious that way!" She exclaimed.

"Why?"

"You know that we are not supposed to know each other that well."

Shinichi silenced for a while, diving in his thoughts.

Why did I come here all along?

I don't know what brings me always to her...

"Err—Yeah. I am sorry about that." Scratching the back of his head, Shinichi turned away disappointed.

Ai noticed his frustrated look, and decided to head away with him.

"See you later, bye." She waved goodbyes to the Detective Boys, and rushed after Shinichi.

"What's wrong with you?" she frowned, unaware of the change in his attitude.

"Nothing; I've just forgotten that I shouldn't see you."

"Just.. forget about it." Ai responded.

"Anyway, when do you plan on turning back to Miyano Shiho? Remember you've promised me." he lowered his gaze to reach her short height.

"Do you think I want to return to an 84 year-old-granny?" She chuckled teasing him.

"Hey there, I am serious..."

"..And at least it will be better than having a spinal-column-ache every time I look at you." he laughed.

"Oi..oi. Just kidding." he receded after receiving a hard death glare from the Ice Queen.

"Fine, I will take the pill tomorrow." she sighed.

"Really? That's great!" He smiled happily.

Ai looked at him confusedly.

"Why are you so happy?"

"Umm, it's just that I won't have to take care of a little girl; I'm not planning to be a baby, you know." He answered, trying to manage his situation.

Ai didn't reply, "Why isn't he with her?" The question kept rolling in her head.

"Let me help you with your bag." his voice disrupted her thoughts.

"No, I can handle myself."

"Don't be so stubborn like this!" he exclaimed.

"Fine,"

Then she handed him her bag, and they returned together to Hakase's residence, unnoticing the figure which was sneaking out after them all the way.

To Be Continued...

Don't tell me it's so short, please 'cause I've just finished my exams, and I really need some rest. So just be a little lenient with me.

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