Disclaimer: - I do not own Ghost Hunt but I wish somebody smart enough to put Mai and Naru together did :D
Thank you reviewers! Have a cookie :D freshly made, still warm, they have smarties in them . . . yum yum!
* NARU POV *
I wasn't sure what had happened with Mai but it had me worried. That was the only activity we've had in the past three days that we've been at the Theatre. It would seem that the activity only happens when Mai is at the Theatre.
That's just great.
Why is it always Mai?
She hasn't spoken to me since our confessions either and that has me worried.
She's been asleep for over a day now and she hasn't made any signs of waking up, again I'm worried.
It seems that all I ever do is worry lately. It was funny though seeing the hotel staffs faces when we came in a second time with Mai unconscious. I told the others to go back to the Theatre and to check the cameras and temperatures before coming back.
So here we all were waiting for Mai to wake up. It was a tiring job just sitting there and waiting. I had never felt so impatient in my life. I was pretending to read my files but every so often I couldn't help but glance at Mai to check if she was waking up.
I sighed and looked at everyone else. Ayako and Bou-san were arguing quietly whilst John tried to get them to stop, Yasuhara had somehow dragged my Mother and Madoka into a game of cards, Lin was as usual typing on his laptop and my Father was reading a book.
Just as I was about to tell everyone to go get something to eat Mai let out a little moan. Everyone tensed then when Mai started to move we all got up and went closer to the bad.
She was slowly opening her eyes, blinking a few times at the light. She didn't sit up though once she had opened her eyes. We all looked at each other concerned then panicked when Mai started sobbing whilst staring at the ceiling.
I hesitantly stepped closer "Mai". She blinked and turned to me, my heart constricted when I saw the tears in her eyes.
"Naru" she looked back up at the ceiling and continued speaking "he's a monster, we need to get rid of his ghost" She took in a deep breath and I sat next to her pulling her to me.
I didn't care that everyone was there "Mai what are you talking about?" she pushed herself up and sniffled.
"He's a monster"
I glanced confusedly at everyone else but they all appeared as confused as I did. My Father had his thinking face on and my Mother looked worried for Mai.
Mai seemed to stare off into the distance, and then she suddenly glared at nothing we could see. I frowned at her as she mumbled something I couldn't hear but she was closer to my Mother and what ever Mai had said made my Mother glance at her sharply.
"Mai?" Mai looked at my Mother before blinking and frowning.
"Luella?" she blinked again and glanced around at every one "why are you all staring at me?"
Everyone looked at each other before taking steps back to give Mai space. I cleared my throat and Mai looked at me. I smirked as I noticed the slight blush on her cheeks "Mai what was your dream about?"
Her face changed then and it became expressionless. She took a deep breath before talking "it was horrible, we were in the woods somewhere and I could hear crying at first I didn't know who it was but then I realised it was Akemi" she started crying and my Mother rushed forward to hug her, Madoka sat on her other side and they both soothed her so she carried on "Tsuyoshi . . . he came through some trees, he looked livid" I stood up and walked so I was stood in front of her so I could see her face, she looked so sad that I just wished I could take her pain away. "It was horrible, he . . . he was looking for Akemi, she . . . she was hiding from him, she was terrified, she couldn't hold in her crying so he heard her and pulled her out of the bush she was hiding in" she was crying silently all through telling me her dream, she stared at me as she spoke "he stabbed her and threw her away like she was only a doll" she looked at the ceiling again then back at me "he's a monster, I know he did something to Yuna after that but I don't know what".
She didn't say a word after that and I glanced at Lin who nodded to say yes he had typed it all down. I nodded then looked at my Father who nodded slightly back.
"Is anyone hungry?" Yasuhara and Bou-san perked up at the mention of food and reply yes to my Fathers question. "well then I think we should all go and get some food, I think it would be best if Mai and Naru stay here until Mai is more . . . calm". She smiled gratefully at him and once again it relaxes every one to see her smile.
Every one said they would meet us downstairs when Mai was ready. I nodded and Mai smiled slightly at them in acknowledgment.
It was quiet for a few minutes while Mai sat on the bed and I stood in middle of the room then we both started talking at the same time.
"so . . ."
"well . . ."
We both looked at each other and Mai burst out laughing, I smiled at the musical sound and sat next to her on the bed pulling her towards me.
She looked up at me shocked and I smirked while trailing my fingers along her jaw. I noticed her gulp and blush and leaned in closer. "What were you going to say?"
She looked at me blankly "I . . . I can't remember, you?"
I chuckled at her reaction and whispered "just this" I brushed my lips against hers and her blush deepened "I like it when u blush". She blushed yet another shade of red and pouted.
"Naru if you're . . ." I cut her sentence off by kissing her and she soon started kissing me back.
When we finally pulled apart she leaned her head on my shoulder "feel better now?" She sighed and moved her head so she was looking up at me.
"yep" she gave a cheeky smile and stood up just before falling over "owww".
I sighed shaking my head "idiot, be careful" she pouted whilst looking up at me before glaring.
"You're so mean!" I rolled my eyes and helped her stand up. I scanned her up and down to make sure that she didn't have any injuries and noticed her blush and quickly look away from me.
"Na . . . Naru, don't look at me like that" I smirked and grabbed her hand.
"Come on Mai it wouldn't do anyone any good if you died of hunger now".
She snickered and I glanced down at her beside me raising an eyebrow in question, she grinned up at me as I closed our door "well of course it wouldn't do you any good because you would become cranky without your daily tea intake and there is the fact that you all love me too much". I blinked down at her as she gave my hand a squeeze before running off to the elevator.
"Who's supposed to be the Narcissist here?" I grumbled as I walked to meet her. She was practically jumping up and down in the elevator and I sighed again.
"Naru you sigh too much" I frown at her and she looked back at me innocently.
What an odd thing to say. I don't reply but she doesn't seem to care. She smiles as the elevator stops and we both exit.
I glare at a group of teenage boys ogling at Mai who seems to be oblivious to their attention and just looking around the hotel lobby in awe. I roll my eyes at her excited expression then continue glaring at the teenage boys. They shouldn't stare at teenage girls or at least they shouldn't stare at this particular teenage girl. I look at Mai and realise that she must get a lot of looks from guys because she's beautiful.
Her long brown hair was slightly wavy because she just woke up and her big cinnamon brown eyes are lit with joy, her porcelain skin seemed to glow in the lobby light. She was wearing skinny jeans, black boots and a fitted blue blouse. I wondered if she picked the colour blue because of me and then shook my head to get rid of the ridiculous thoughts from my mind.
I nearly jumped when Mai turned to me and grabbed my hand then smirked when I realised that the group of guys were now glaring at me. Well tough look guys this one is most definitely taken!
Mai smiled at up at me and pulled me along to the hotel restaurant where Ayako and Bou-san were currently arguing over which table to have whilst John was once again trying to settle them down. I exchanged a tired look with Lin as we came closer and Mai ran to Bou-san and Ayako which immediately got them to stop arguing. John sagged in relief and laughed nervously at something Mai said.
* MAI POV *
Having dinner with everyone was fun, it took my mind off all the bad things running through my mind. It was also fun to watch Naru glare at any male person who dared to look at me. I'm sure he didn't know I noticed but I couldn't help giggle every now and then at his face.
John-san left early so that he could call Masako. Cute! Still can't believe that he had proposed to her. Did I forget to say that they were the ones getting married, he left the priesthood just for her. It's really romantic to think about it. The rest of us were in mine and Naru's room whilst John-san had gone to his own for a 'private' conversation.
Bou-san and Yasuhara laughed as soon as he left "what do you think them two will be up to over the phone?" I frowned at them the glared slightly.
"Whatever it is it has nothing to do with either of you two so you're staying here until he's back" Ayako taking charge over them yet again.
I smiled at her then sighed wistfully "it's so romantic" I frowned whilst staring of into the distance "I can't believe I wasn't here for it" I pouted and thought over what I had been doing that day when Masako had called.
I was broke from my thoughts as Yasuhara whispered something to Bou-san and they both fell to the floor laughing. I glanced at Ayako and she shrugged back "what are you two laughing at?"
"Well . . . it's just that I bet it will be yours and Naru's wedding next" Bou-san giggled then yelped "Ow" as Ayako's bag met his head.
I stood there shocked opening and closing my mouth and trying to breath as my face heated and turned bright red. Then a thought crossed my mind and smirked whilst folding my arms across my chest.
"But Bou-san does that mean you're not going to propose to Ayako anytime soon, I do believe it's your turn next" I fluttered my eyelashes and smiled innocently at him as he tried to find words.
They were both bright red and avoiding looking at each other. I laughed at them and everyone joined in even Lin and Naru were smirking, though I noticed a faint blush on Naru's cheeks as well.
I giggled and sat on the bed "don't worry Bou-san no pressure or anything I'm just hoping to get over 27 dresses so I can beat that woman on the film" I grinned as he looked flabbergast.
I saw Naru roll his eyes "how do you plan on doing that Mai do you know 27 people who are getting married".
I pouted at him whilst saying "well it's a good thing I easily make friends then isn't it" everyone chuckled in the background as one of Naru's eyebrows went up in question and I smiled back "so . . . what are we doing?"
Luella stepped forward "should we be getting back to the Theatre?" I paled slightly and glanced at Naru who was nodding.
"Yes I suppose we should because the sooner we get this done the sooner Monk can propose to Ayako" we all stared at him shocked as he left the room then we turned to Ayako and Bou-san who seemed to have died of shock. We laughed and I stood up walking quietly over to Bou-san.
I patted his shoulder and whispered "no pressure or anything" then skipped out of the room after Naru. Everyone followed slowly and soon we were piling into cars and on out way to the Theatre.
John-san was a bit confused as to why everyone was still giggling at a very red Bou-san and Ayako so I perked up "oh it's just that well . . ." I leaned in closer to whisper in his ear "Bou-san is thinking of asking Ayako to marry him, he's just shy and embarrassed" I smiled at John-san as he smiled in realisation "you know what John-san maybe you should give him some pointers" I grinned as he nodded his head then turned to talk to Bou-san.
I giggled evilly to myself and noticed Naru watching me "what?" I said innocently.
He shook his head and smirked "who knew you could be so evil Mai".
I pouted whilst saying "it's not being evil it's just giving guys who are too clueless a little push" I smiled at him before looking out of the window.
Naru started giving orders to everyone "alright I want Yasuhara and Madoka to look up anything about the Theatre, Yuna, Akemi and Tsuyoshi" they nodded and started talking to each other about where to look "Lin look over the footage of last night check if anything happened" he nodded but kept his eyes on the road "John and Monk you will check the tapes and temperatures in the back of the theatre, make sure to check all the dressing rooms" they nodded and I grinned at Naru when he smirked, looks like I wasn't the only one giving Bou-san a little push "Mai you will stay with Ayako at all times and check temperatures and tapes at the front of the theatre" he looked pointedly at me and I nodded "Mother, Father you can both stay in the base and keep on eye on the team through the cameras" they both nodded but looked slightly disappointed that they weren't really doing anything.
I smiled back at them "you have the most important job you know" they both glanced at me questioning "well you will be the ones who will see if any of the team need help, so you will be the reason we get saved if we do, your job is really important" I felt like I was talking to moody children instead of Naru's parents but they both looked slightly better and Luella saluted to Naru.
"We won't let you down Noll" I smiled at Naru's slightly shocked face.
He just nodded at his Mother and looked back out of the window screen "now that you all have your jobs get straight to work as soon as we get there, I want this case over". We nodded and as soon as the car stopped we went off to complete our assigned jobs.
I hope this wasn't too boring for you, I'm hoping to finish this case either next chapter or the one after that. Then we can go onto more of Mai's past :D
Please R+R
Please R+R
Please R+R
Please R+R
Please R+R
Please R+R
Please R+R
Please R+R
Please R+R
Please R+R
Please R+R
PLEASE!