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Title: The Shrunken Ran Mouri

"I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! Can't I be forgiven already? Please!" Seven years old Conan apologizes for the nth time without bothering to raise his head while a newly shrunken seven year old Ran is comfortably eating her tenth cup of ice cream.

Where are they you ask?

They're right in front of Sherlock Holmes museum.

They're currently staying in London, of course after illegally getting there with the help of some trusted FBI officers and some friends of Yusaku Kudo. For the mean time, Kogoro Mouri and Eri Kisaki are made to believe that Yukiko Kudo, their good friend who is also the canonical future mother in law of their only daughter, needed Ran for some sudden errands. Who knows what would happen if they learn she's actually in London, living in the same house with Kogoro's greatest rival, Shinichi Kudo ater being shrunken?

Then again, the story's not about them. Let's focus on Shinichi and Ran, shall we?

In Shinichi's case, he's actually the guilty party.

It is already a capital mistake to lie about being busy dealing with cases while the truth is you actually never leave the side of that one person you care for the most. It is already a capital mistake to make her wait, to see her cry non-stop because she's stupid enough to miss you so much. It is also a capital mistake to make her father's head bigger and bigger, believing that he's actually who the world considers a great detective while in truth it is actually you who does the trick with gadgets invented by your good friend, Dr. Agasa. While it is true that it took Ran less than a day to forgive him for all these (which I think is to be mentioned in the incoming chapters hopefully if ever), how can she live knowing about the rest of what he's done?

Number one on the list is that he heard her confess that he is in fact a very antisocial yet very reliable kind of guy, and he also heard her confess that she likes him.

Secondly, he didn't even object in taking a bath with her. It's definitely NOT an excuse that he's in the form of a seven year old brat.

Thirdly, they slept together. And that happened without her realizing the kid has the soul of a 17 year old mystery detective pervert.

Also, he just happened to be her first kiss. Though, this part is forgivable since he did save her life.

These sorts of things, total embarrassments and humiliations that a girl will remember for the rest of her life, and so with the rest of the entire story are what Conan is apologizing for the time being.

"I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" he went on, non-stop since that morning. Well actually, it started after a friendly hug Ran gave her, implying that he's forgiven for the Conan issue. It took her seconds to recall all that happened, that is after Conan got distracted by being hugged by a shrunken body. So to say, for the Shinichi issue, it's kind of not going well, is it?

"What? I can't hear you!"

"Seriously Ran, how long do you want me to continue apologizing just so you'll forgive me?" Finally he got tired and started complaining.

"I don't know. It's not like I can just hit you in the head and make you forget that you saw me na-." –ked is the second half of it but she just left it at that. "Ughh! Just, just forget it. I'm taking a stroll and definitely you're not allowed to follow me, is that clear?" She yelled, assuring him he's dead if he dare blazing glares that are directly intended for him sure brought him goosebumps.

"But you might get lost! You're not even familiar with London!"

"What's the use the map, huh Shinichi? I have a map with me of course!"

"You sure you don't want me to come?"

"POSITIVE!"

"Okay then."

And when she's already five meters away…

"You know if you change your mind, it's fine with me…"

"You're still not coming!" she said from a distance.

"Okay. I'm just saying."

And at last, when she's no longer in his sight…

"Shinichi?"

"Yes?"

"What's the use of arguing when you don't even plan to listen to her?" Dr. Agasa asked, wiping his glasses.

"Don't worry. She'll never know I'm following her." He grinned, already on his very useful skateboard, his tracker in the form of glasses set, and his mind, definitely to what she could possibly be doing at the moment. The detective badges really comes in handy in this kind of scenario, not to mention he placed it in her coat without her knowledge last night when she's busy attacking him with flying kicks and he on the other hand, busy with defense.

"Take care Dr. Agasa, I'm off!"

The moment he's gone, Haibara returned from the toilet.

"So he really has no intentions of leaving her this time." The doctor commented.

"I'm afraid that's not the case. That guy..." she sighed, eyes serious as his face came in mind. "...never had the courage to leave that girl's side. Ever since, till now..."

A/N: Thank you for reading! One question please, do you want some more or is that enough? Perhaps, this could be a prologue. As for the story, where do you want me to begin (SURVEY PLEASE)?^^ You know, based on my experience, reviewsssss are always very encouraging. Thanks again & God bless!

Sincerely,

Hayella

(Sigh)

It sure has been a while since I last updated/wrote a fanfic.