And now for the second day of the 30 Day Prompt Challenge. I'll admit, I had some problems with this prompt simply because a) I'm not a pet name kind of person and b) I've never been in a relationship, so it was hard trying to figure out how they would act why did I write all of these prompts then.

Day two: Pet names

"Hey Sherlock, get over here and help me out."

"Mozart, you got number six on your homework wrong again."

"Boston, your tea water is heated up. Go take care of it so I can finish mastering this piece."

"Princess, your books are scattered all over the dining room table. Would you please move them so I can have space to work while we eat?"

"Oh, Romeo, you do have a way with words. But if you could go ahead and stick your tea in another cup so I can have that cup for my coffee that would be sweet."

Aoko and Kaito watched the couple with intensity. This was becoming a constant thing for them to do together as a couple- they would go to their house (either Taylor or Hakuba's, all depending on where they were at at the moment, which Kaito somehow always managed to find out, which was just as strange as him always knowing when they did this certain activity of theirs) and write down all of the names the blondes would call each other. It was fun, in it's own odd little way.

"Boston?" Aoko asked.

"Boston tea party in America, where the Americans threw tea into the Boston Harbor in protest of high taxes. Considering she was talking about tea when she used it I think it's pretty creative." Kaito answered.

No one had any idea when they started this pet name thing, but as soon as anyone witnessed it they would love to see it again. Aoko especially, who would always drag Kaito along with her to see it again whenever he told her that they were doing it.

"My sweet assistant, I believe your cousin called you earlier today. Have you got back to that yet?"

"No, my dear detective, but I'll call them as soon as you manage to catch Kaitou Kid."

Kaito let out a laugh and Aoko's hand clamped over his mouth. The two looked at them in surprise.

"What?" Taylor asked in confusion.

"Nothing, nothing." Aoko waved them off. "Just continue doing what you were doing and we'll continue what we're doing."

Taylor and Hakuba shared a look. "You two are in my house." Hakuba said as they sat down in front of them. "So it should be customary for me to serve you."

Kaito moved Aoko's hand of of his mouth. "No, no, we're all friends, right?" Aoko continued. "So it's okay if we just sit here and enjoy each other's company without doing anything!"

"Alright." Taylor said slowly. "But would you like anything anyway?"

"Some popcorn would be nice." Kaito grinned.

"Popcorn." Hakuba repeated. Kaito nodded and he sighed.

"Alright. Golden, would you make them some before you get back to the piano? I have to run these papers upstairs real quick."

"Sure, Redcoat. (American History, Kaito explained once more). They shared a smile and Taylor left the room. Hakuba, however, didn't move an inch, instead choosing to cross his arms and lean backwards. However Kaito didn't miss a beat, ignoring the annoyance on the Brit's face.

"So," He said, leaning forwards. "When are ya going to tie the knot and get married?"

Hakuba's face turned a little pink. "I'm sorry?"

"I mean, it makes sense, doesn't it?" He turned to Aoko. "She helps out entertaining your guests and you have a piano for her to play."

"The piano was a gift from my father," Hakuba objected. "And she helps out with the guests because she knows how busy I can get."

"Not busy enough to ignore your guests, though." Kaito shot back.

The annoyance that was on his face returned. "I don't know what game you two are playing," He said, and Kaito didn't know if it was directed at watching them play their nickname game or the marriage comment. It was probably both. "But it's this close to becoming annoying." Aoko stiffened next to him and he was pretty sure that Hakuba could tell how nervous he was, whether he had a poker face on or not. He had the knack for figuring that sort of thing out.

"What game?" He asked in a steady voice.

"You think we wouldn't notice that you two would show up every time we do this nickname thing?" Hakuba asked. Kaito knew that he would notice, but he also knew that it was unlikely that Taylor noticed. Hakuba probably told her after awhile.

"Do we? I haven't noticed- it must be subconscious or something." Aoko let out a nervous laugh and Kaito gave her a warning jab in her side. She hissed something at him that he didn't catch but he was positive she called him an idiot.

"Right," Hakuba drawled, standing up with a stack of papers in hand. "Then it should also be subconscious to know when you should leave. Sweetie?" He called out.

That was their cue. Creative pet names were fun to watch, but once it turned into sweet, loving pet names it got awkward and it wasn't fun for anybody- especially when they started getting into cleverly hidden flirtatious pet names. "Well, this was fun but I think we have to go now." Kaito said, practically jumping to his feet and pulling Aoko behind him towards the door.

"Bye Hakuba-kun, Amaya-chan!" She called out before she closed the door. The house was silent once more.

"They left rather fast that time," Taylor said, leaning against the doorway. "One pet name and they're gone?"

"They had some encouraging words beforehand, mind you." Saguru sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. He felt a headache coming on. She only laughed.

"I love them, but I'm glad they're gone." She said. "I have work that I need to do."

"Yeah, me too." He looked down at her. "Care to take a break at four and start making dinner?"

"Sounds good to me, sweetie." She smiled. "But you're keeping track of the time."

"Of course," He scoffed. "You'll forget to watch the time."

"Now, now." She said. "If you keep that up then you will cook dinner all alone."

Saguru bit the inside of his cheek, remembering the last time he attempted to cook dinner alone. "Alright, honey."

Taylor laughed again. "I'm only kidding. Come get me in two hours."

"It's one right now, Taylor." It was his turn to laugh as she bit her lip. "I'll get you in three hours, got it?"

She sighed. "Yes, dear."

I've decided that Saguru can't cook (since he was always too busy on cases and classes to learn how) and Taylor can't tell the time very well (because that's a thing that happens). Jeez, she can't tell time and she can't remember directions- she would probably die if she tried to do anything involving the two without Saguru. But he would probably burn the house down. Equal trade?

Pet names are weird.