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My Destined Girl

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Start Over

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Beep. Beep.

I woke up the next morning at the sound of that disturbing invention called alarm clock. Strongly, I pressed the Snooze button, wishing I could return back to my peaceful sleep. I scrubbed my slumbering eyes, hoping for a better day in this life. Somehow, my temper isn't that bad today, and that seems rare to happen since long time ago.

After having my breakfast, and a little habitual conversation with Hakase, I decided to pass by Kudou's residence. Maybe, I should fix what had happened the day before, and pull back the fact that I couldn't manage to control my flowing words.

I arrived at his gate after about ten minutes. Fortunately, Hakase's place is in not that far away from his mansion. I hesitated for a while at what I was doing; however, I had my own decision and did ring up the bell.

I waited for some time which actually made me think of backing off from what I was , maybe, he had gone already to school without me, considering what had happened between us the last day. Eventually, whilst I'm in that state of confusion, the door was held open revealing Kudou Shinichi. He seemed like he has just woke up, and his hair was ruffled. I was sort of traumatized at his sight. Nonetheless, I tried to search for proper words instead.

"Well, aren't you coming to school today?" I found my way through some words finally.

"I think I will pass today."

I gave him a questioning gaze, however, he didn't respond. Instead, he let some space through the door so that I can come in.

"Would you like some coffee?" he asked me while getting directly to the kitchen.

"Okay."

"So why are you skipping your second day in school?" I asked him clueless-ly.

"Well, actually..." he hesitated, but I assured him to go on.

"I told Ran about us." he informed me.

"You told her about the whole Organization thing and you; being Edogawa Conan all along?" I asked him skeptically.

"Yeah." he replied. Anxiety appeared fully in his eyes. It seems like he hadn't slept well last night, judging by the bags under his eyes.

We remained in an uncomfortable silence for a while.

"Do you think she will forgive me?" he cut off the silence.

"If she truly loves you, I believe she will." I told him under my breath, trying to stab back the hurt part inside my heart.

Even though I know quite well that I will be hurt by this, but still I can't stand the idea of watching him suffering or being desperate without her. His own happiness is my own target, anyway.

"Hmm..." he muttered something which I couldn't really estimate.

"Hai—I mean Miyano..."

"What?" I was awakened from my desperate thoughts by his call.

"Can I ask you a question?" he demanded.

"Depends." I smirked, returning back the usual spirit of mine. I was looking forward to amend the awkward situation.

"C'mon, don't be like that." he struggled.

"Fine," I said, wondering what kind of question he will inquire this time.

"Have you ever…" he looked perplexed. I couldn't figure out why, but I got worried of his upcoming question.

On the other hand, my curiosity took over encouraging him to continue.

"Go on. It's not like I'm gonna hurt you for it." I smirked.

"Have you ever... loved someone ?" he finished his question as he looked directly into my eyes with those azure eyes of his filled with curiosity, and if I could estimate right; kind of hope.

I was taken aback by his unexpected question. I felt bewildered not exactly for the question, rather for the reason why he did so. Did I show him something? Or were my words yesterday so relevant to that topic. I face palmed myself , on the outside I managed to control myself. Or so I thought.

"Why are you asking all of a sudden?" I said, evading the direct answer.

"Just a mere question," he retorted defensively.

The whole condition was staggering to me. I tried to push the words but they ain't getting out. They seemed to be stuck in my throat, somehow as he was still gazing at me with those expecting eyes.

"I…well, I—"

Ding. Dong.

Thanks to the ringing door, my attempt to answer back was interrupted.

"Just a second," Shinichi said as he headed for the door, wondering who it would be. He wasn't expecting someone to come by now unless it is—

"Ran," he noticed her red eyes, obviously due to lack of sleep, thinking about his confession of the whole case. Or maybe, crying.

"Shinichi, why aren't you dressed yet?" she asked him confusedly.

"You are coming to school, aren't you?"

It seemed like a déjà vu to him, anyhow.

"Well, after thinking, I think I will." he smiled, then let her go in.

"It's Ran." Shinichi whispered to me, gesturing with his eyes.

"Hi." I greeted, trying to behave nicely to his Angel.

"Hey." Ran smiled.

"I will get dressed if it is okay with you." Shinichi smiled, leaving us together.

"Well, I think I will have to go now."

"Why? We can go together." Ran suggested.

"It's okay with me." I smiled, recalling the image of my elder sister, Akemi. Somehow, that smile on Angel's face did resemble hers in a way or another.

"No, I don't." Ran said pleasantly.

"You know? We can be friends." I suggested. My good temper getting to some weird actions, unlike me at all.

"My pleasure," she replied, shaking hands with me as her new friend.

"Here we go." Shinichi was stunned by the scene of Ran and me together, obviously.

"Did I miss something?"

"No tantei-san, Just go ahead." I gave him my trademark smirk and there, we headed for school simultaneously.

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It was about the end of the day. The school day has ended rapidly today, just like an ordinary teenager life. No tales to mention.
I was sitting all alone on a bench in the nearby street gazing, as the color of the sky was going reddish yellow. It was such a beautiful scene.

I enjoyed watching the sun descending down to earth covered with these countless clouds which wandered aimlessly in the sky above. I remembered once as Haibara Ai saying if I would see this scenery again one day. Here I am; but as Miyano Shiho back again. I have never imagined in my sweetest dreams that I could survive from the clutches of them. Well, I think all the life I'm leading now is all because of him. It is like in a way or another he was always there for me. Somehow, he always has his ways to bring me back to life.

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End of POV

It was when Ran noticed Shiho's existence on her way going to buy some ingredients for the food she was going to prepare that night for her careless father; Kogoro.
Ran hesitated firstly, however, made her decision for checking out on her recently new friend.

"Hey," Ran greeted cheekily.

Shiho was surprised by her new company, but she calmed down after seeing that it was just Mouri-san.

"Hey." Shiho responded.

"Wonderful scene, isn't it?" Ran added as she figured out what Shiho was gazing at.

"Yeah, it is." Shiho nodded in agreement.

"Can I sit?" Ran inquired, looking back at Shiho.

"Sure."

Shiho budged, leaving for her a space to sit beside her.

Thenceforth, they stayed in complete silence, just watching the mesmerizing scenery.

"Well, I guess Shinichi informed you that he had already told me about the whole issue surrounding that Organization..." Ran broke the silence as the sun was no longer in the scene replacing it with gloomy darkness.

"Yes, he did."

They were about to keep quiet again when Shiho was the one who spoke this time.

"You know, Kudou didn't want to lie to you but... it was like his duty to do so. You have no idea what those men could do just to keep their Organization's secrets safe." She paused a little, then continued.

"I know you hate me deep inside yourself, however, I want you to know the current condition I was in when I was with them. My parents were dead, actually killed by them and so was my sister. They forced me to create that drug which shrunk Kudou and later, me. I know there is no excuse for a murderer, but I just wanted to relieve Kudou of the entire burden he would take from you, and him being apart with you for along time." Shiho didn't know if she had done the right thing just now.

She knew it wasn't like her character at all to set apologies and excuses for all her deeds but she felt it. She felt that her conscience will never let her forgive herself if she just shrugged it off. Now that she had removed all the burdens that were overloaded on her shoulders. She can breathe lightly without it, knowing that she is not the reason of their breaking anymore.

"I don't blame you for what happened to Shinichi. Honestly, I did at first, but I had to think further more since I don't know if I and Shinichi could return back together or not…" Her gaze fell beneath as she stopped for a moment feeling the offending words she had just said.

" ..But all I know is that I gained a new great friend." Ran completed her statement cheerfully, bringing back her jovial nature.

"Thank you." Shiho smiled softly, feeling the warmth of the conversation. Ran reminded her of her deceased sister. She looked at her and saw how kind-hearted she was.

I know now why you are so in love with her, Kudou-kun. She's a real angel, indeed.

"Well then, I have to go buy some ingredients for dinner now. Why not come with me?" Ran suggested as she arose from her seat.

"Okay." Shiho joined.

To be Continued..

I hope you like it. I don't know why it came this way, but it is just the way it was in my head at that time. Shinichi didn't appear in this chapter a lot. And I really wish that I didn't make it worse. Nevertheless, don't worry it will get better the next chapter, I promise!

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