Thanks for waiting. because i'm sort of busy this week, this 2 chapters are the update for this week. Thanks for the patience. Keep reading and giving me reviews.

Chapter 9

-Ran's POV-

What? What did he mean by that? Did he love me? He asked whether I loved him or not? Of course I loved him. But what did it mean.

- Back to the story-

"I love you Shinichi. I've loved you for a long time. I've said it before, right?", said Ran shyly.

"Then stop loving me, Ran.", said Shinichi.

"What? What do you mean by that? Don't you know that I've been waiting you for along time and now you come back, just to say that?", said Ran in angry yet disappointed voice.

"Ran. I don't want you to wait for me. I want you to move on. I want you to live happily with your friends. And maybe, another man.", said Shinichi.

"What do you mean?", she cried.

"Actually, I'm working in a big case, very big case. It's very dangerous and there is a big chance that I'll lose my life.", said Shinichi.

"Eh? Then stop. I don't want to lose you Shinichi.", said Ran in teary eyes.

"I can't. You know me well. I won't give up no matter how difficult or dangerous the case is. If I stop what will happen to the client? They need me.", said Conan.

"That's sounded just like you, Shinichi. But can you tell me the case at least?", said Ran.

"I must protect a queen.", said Shinichi.

"A, A QUEEN.", said Ran.

"Actually that was her nickname. She is a young genius scientist. She is chased by some dangerous people for her skill and knowledge.", said Shinichi.

"Have you met her? Is she beautiful?", Ran said that with a bit of jealousy, after she heard that she is a young girl.

"Yes, I have. She is around our age. And she's beautiful. But that isn't the problem. Ran you must swear that you'll never tell this to anyone, including Hakase, Your dad, police, Hattori, anyone. You understand right?, said Shinichi.

"Y, Yes. I'll not tell anyone about it.", said Ran.

"Then I'll go tomorrow. Have a good sleep, Ran. Oyasumi.", said Shinichi.

"Ano, Shinichi. Can I ask you something?", said Ran.

"What is it?", said Shinichi.

"C, can you kiss me?", said Ran nervously.

He walked to Ran. Ran closed her eyes when she felt something warm on her forehead. Then she opened her eyes.

"Good night Ran.", said Shinichi. Then he disappeared in the night's cold wind.

"Good night Shinichi.", said Ran.