A/N: I was reading a fanfiction and I stumbled upon the most awesome line ever. Cookies to who can guess what the line is.

Disclaimer: It's been said over a billion times before… Would the actual owner really be on a FAN FICTION site?

Pairing: Mai and Naru (as usual... sorry?)

Theme: Jerk

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Tempers were flaring as the door to SRP opened. John, ever the pacifist, was trying to calm the two arguing people with no results.

"I can't believe you! How could you even think that I poisoned your tea! If I really wanted to I would have done so a LONG time ago!" Mai exclaimed, throwing her arms in the air.

"I never said that you 'poisoned' my tea. I was just commenting that it tasted odd. It would be logical to blame you because you're the only one who makes my tea." Naru glared at her through narrowed eyes.

Masako took John's arm as he tried to hold Mai back from throwing punches at Naru. John looked at her and Masako whispered something in his ear before disappearing into the kitchenette.

"Naru, I make your tea every stinkin' day! I didn't do anything today that I haven't done before! You egoistical jerk!" Mai screamed and broke free of John's grasp. She nearly hit Naru if it wasn't for the sudden door in her face.

"…" Mai fell back, her anger disappearing for a moment as she tried to understand why there was a door there instead of Naru.

"Did he just close the door in my face?" Mai asked, lowering her head and speaking with a dangerous tone. John took a terrified step back.

"Yes, he did." Masako reappeared holding a tea canister. "And he's right. The tea would have tasted funny because it's expired." Masako held out the container for Mai to inspect.

"Oh." Mai took the container and read the label. "Heh, heh. Naru, uh, I'm sorry for serving you expired tea." Mai called out through the door. They heard a sound that sounded suspiciously like someone spitting out tea and Naru appeared, looking paler than normal.

"It was expired? Damn it, Mai! Why didn't you read the label?" Naru almost ran to the kitchenette and got himself a glass of water. Mai rubbed the back of her head nervously.

"Because… uh… I forgot?" The atmosphere turned cold.

"You forgot."

"Yup…"

"Mai…"

"Y-Yes?"

"Why don't you take a little… break? Go buy some fresh tea and then take the day off. I think I can manage without you." Naru said as calmly and coldly as he could. Mai ran faster than she ever had before.

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"Masako, I wish you never pointed that out." Mai groaned as she walked to the convince store. Masako followed, not wishing to be alone with Naru seeing as John had a mass to attend to.

"Sorry, but you brought that upon yourself. Always check the label." Masako scolded lightly. Mai smiled.

"You're right. So, do you need anything?" The door to the store opened with a tingle of an overhead bell. Masako gave a slight nod. Mai opened her mouth but then closed it. There was no point in trying to the medium to speak if she didn't want to.

"W-Whoa! What's with all this tea?!" Mai exclaimed as she turned into the tea aisle. Masako walked right past her and took several containers off the shelf.

"Here. Naru likes this kind." She said, trying to be nonchalant. Mai gaped at her but accepted the tea anyway.

"You know, I never thought of myself of much of an arguer but Naru brings out the best in me." Mai muttered sarcastically. Masako chuckled and covered her mouth with her kimono sleeve.

"It's hard to believe at time like these that I really like the jerk." Mai placed the tea in the shopping basket and walked towards the food. She pulled a couple bags of chips and a jar of dip and placed them next to the tea.

"I don't understand why he has to irritate me like that. I'm positive he knows I like him too." Mai continued pulling various snack items into her basket. Masako followed silently.

"Sometimes he can be such an egotistical jerk." Mai frowned at the gallon of milk she held. Masako took the milk and put it back before Mai squeezed it to death.

"Have you ever heard that sometimes guys pick on the girls they like? Maybe Naru has a crush on you so he teases you." Masako closed her eyes and let the information sink in. Mai started laughing several seconds later.

"Yeah right! The day Naru likes me is the day… is the day John quits the church!" Mai fumbled for a seemingly 'impossible' event. Masako stiffened but Mai didn't notice.

"Humph. Fine, don't believe me." Masako walked towards the checkout and Mai, not wanting to be left behind, followed with an apology.

"Mai… Think about what I said. Naru may seem emotionless, but even he can't deny all his feelings." Masako and Mai parted ways as they left the store. Mai carried her shopping bags whistling a merry tune.

'I really should apologize to Naru properly for my mistake today…' Mai looked at the cloudy sky before sighing and turning into a random bookstore.

"Excuse me?" She called out as she opened the door. A middle-aged man appeared behind the counter.

"Yes miss? Can I help you with something?"

"Yeah… I need a gift for a… friend. He's kind of a jerk but I need to apologize. He likes ghosts and science and stuff." Mai explained and the man nodded and pulled two books out from under the counter.

"Here I have 'The Idiot's Guide to Ghosts' and this is 'Denial: The First Step to Love'. Perhaps you want both?" The man chuckled at seeing Mai's expression.

'What's with this guy?! Nobody would EVER give those books as a present! Naru would HATE them!' Mai had an expression of disbelief, surprise, and doubt.

"Come now, don't be shy. Buy one and I'll give you the other for free." The man gave her a creepy smile and Mai stumbled back, trying to find the door.

"Um… No, thanks. Maybe another time." Mai forced a smile and ran out before the man could say another word. 'Why do I always attract weirdos?!' She ran as fast as she could but was suddenly stopped by a large wall. A large black wall. A large, black, and warm wall.

"Ow… I'm sorry I wasn't really paying attention…" Mai started to apologize until she saw who she ran into.

"Apology accepted." Naru held out a hand to help Mai up. As she reached for it he seemed to think better of it and withdrew his hand.

"Hey! Can't you be just a little nicer?" Mai glared but picked herself up off the concrete sidewalk anyway.

"What were you doing?" Naru asked, ignoring Mai's previous statement completely. Mai turned away quickly.

"I don't believe that's any of your business."

"Hey, miss! Please, buy a book or two! If you buy one I'll give you two for free!" The bookstore man called out to Mai as he huffed up the street with several books in his arms. Mai glanced from the man to Naru. He had a slight frown on his face but otherwise looked indifferent.

"Listen, I already said no thanks. I-I don't think I need a present any more." Mai tried to back away again but Naru stood there like a stone wall, refusing to let her pass.

"If you're short on cash, I'll let you pay with your body!" The man smiled creepily once more and reached for Mai, forgetting the books and letting them fall to the ground. Mai winced as his hand came closer to her. She shut her eyes tight but never felt any contact. She heard an 'oof!' and quickly opened her eyes.

"Never speak to her again." Naru stood over the man, with a deathly look. The man was clutching his cheek and whimpering under the pressure of Naru's fierce glare.

"My goodness! Naru!" Mai yelled, surprised at Naru's quick resort to violence. She had never really seen him get violent over something so small.

"Mai. Go. Now." His icy voice scared her and she tugged at his sleeve.

"Please, Naru, don't leave me." She softly pleaded, scared for the man's life. Naru's death glare seemed all too real.

"…" He didn't bother with a reply as he hesitantly took Mai's hand and led her away. They reached the office in a stifling silence.

"S-So, would you like some tea?" Mai held up her forgotten shopping bag containing the new tea. Naru scowled and slammed his office door without a confirmation or deny. Mai decided to make some anyway to calm his nerves. Within a few minutes it was ready, and after a quick taste-test, Mai placed it on the small silver tray and opened Naru's door.

"Naru, I brought you some tea. And I tried it first to make sure it was okay." Mai smiled weakly but her efforts were in vain. Naru ignored her. Without trying to seem angry, Mai placed the cup on his desk and hesitated before leaving.

"Tested it? Finally, you do something sensible." His soft remark did not go unheard as Mai froze half-way through a pivot.

"Excuse me? What did you say?" Her smile held nothing but fury and she dared him with her eyes to repeat himself.

"You finally did something sensible and logical." He said, his cold eyes meeting her angry ones.

"And here I thought I would be nice and make you some unspoiled tea! Some assistant I am!" She yelled, furiously throwing the tray at the ground. Naru stood and started to maneuver around his desk towards her.

"Y-You egoistical jerk!" She repeated her little 'nickname' again as he quickly closed the distance between them.

"Yes, but I'm your egoistical jerk." He whispered into her ear and Mai could hear the smirk in his voice. She was speechless for a moment and let him envelop her in his warm arms. He held her for a few moments before Mai slowly brought her arms up and gently held him closer.

"I… I really hate you, you know?" She whispered into his black sweater. He chuckled softly.

"Too bad. I'm quite fond of you, you know." He muttered and Mai felt the blush creep over her cheeks.

"I-I really should get back to… work." Mai fumbled for an excuse but made no movement to release herself from Naru.

"'Should' being the key word." He laughed again softly and tightened his grip. Suddenly he pulled back and Mai stared at him before her vision was obstructed and something soft was covering her lips.

She responded automatically, moving her lips with him. Naru flicked is tongue against her lower lip and responded with a small moan. Taking advantage of her weakness, Naru deepened the kiss. They continued on for a few more heated minutes before Mai pulled back, gasping for air. She looked back at Naru with her flushed face and saw a triumphant smirk.

"… Jerk."

A/N: ... Never wrote anything like that before… Although I have read quite a few fanfic's with heated kissing… Writing it seems different. (blush)

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