A/N: Sorry for the long wait! And sorry for the lack of a kiss but it's funny... right?
Disclaimer: Oh, the things I'd do if I owned Ghost Hunt... but, alas, I don't.
Theme: 58. Voices
Pairing: Mai and Naru
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Why does her face haunt me? Naru wondered absently as he studied the paper in front of him containing figures of how badly their business was doing this month. Only one request and it was easily explained through science. No ghosts at all. But he was only thinking of one thing... or person.
"Naru, I've got your tea!" Mai smiled brightly as she let herself into Naru's office. She placed the small cup in front of Naru, who was doing his best to try to appear indifferent.
It's not just her face that haunts you.
...
It's her smile. The beauti-
Shut up.
-ful thing in life that-
Shut. Up.
-keeps you going. It's that gorgeous smile that-
I'm not listening. So shut it!
-keeps you alive! Admit it!
... This is pointless. I'm arguing with myself.
Not exactly. You're arguing with your... alternate personality.
"Naru, do you want anything else?" Mai's voice broke him out of his argument long enough for him to respond.
"No."
Liar. You want her-
Go away.
-in your bed.
What?!
You heard me.
... Not. A. Chance.
Then why's your face all red?
"Naru! There's a guest for you in the lounge." Mai poked her head in and happily informed her boss.
"Thank you. And Mai, make me some more tea." Naru closed his eyes and stood.
"What? I just made you..." Mai started to protest until an empty cup was shoved at her.
"Tea-a-holic." Her mutterings didn't go unheard and a small voice in the back of Naru's head chuckled.
She's right you know. You drink entirely too much tea.
...
Oh dear, are you trying to ignore me? Sorry but I'm here to stay.
Oh really? You're nothing a therapist won't fix.
But you aren't going to see a therapist. You're so much better than that.
...
I'll only go away until you tell you-know-who how you feel.
I have no idea what or who you're talking about.
I'll give you a hint: She's the only girl you've ever wanted in your bed.
S-Shut up!
Was that a stutter right there?!
"Good afternoon. This is a ghost exterminating place, correct?" A man in his mid-forties with a slightly balding head and large glasses sat on the couch across from Naru's office door.
"In a way. We're ghost hunters." Naru corrected as he sat opposite the man.
"Oh, my bad. Well, m-my house is haunted and I was hoping that maybe you could perhaps exterminate the ghosts so my family and I can sleep peacefully again." The man's speech sounded well rehearsed and he looked so hopeful, Mai gave him a bright smile.
"Don't worry we'll-"
"I'm sorry but are sure it's ghosts?" Naru interrupted, sounding anything but sorry.
"Things disappear, doors open and close, at night there is this tapping sound that never goes away. It's becoming too much for me to bear." The man got down on his knees and pleaded his case to Naru.
"N-Naru, we should-"
"You aren't the one in charge Mai. Now where is my tea?" He said impassively.
You can't be serious! This man is begging you for you to simply check his house for ghosts and you're ignoring him?!
... I need not to explain myself to the likes of you.
Dumbass! I AM you!
"Naru, you tea." Mai put the cup none too gently on the table and angrily walked back to the kitchen.
She'll hate you if you don't take this case.
...
She'll hate you if you continue to ignore this man!
"Can we come by tomorrow to check things?" Naru asked after he took a long sip from his tea.
"Yes! Of course!" The man looked close to tears as he stood and hurried to write down his address.
"We shall see you tomorrow." Naru said as he took the paper from the man. He nodded and looked as though he was going to hug Naru. But Naru slammed the door before he could even try.
Happy?
Immensely. Now confess your undying love-
"Naru." He turned at the sound of his voice and was met with a thankful smile from Mai. She turned and walked into the kitchen without saying anything.
...
...
You love her.
Shut up.