Kono's phone rang, it was Adam. Fortunately, she was in her office alone, since the other team's members were out for a case, and she could answer.
«Hey babe».
«Hey», she smiled. Every time they talked she couldn't help but smile.
They had been dating for several weeks now and although they only saw each other in person a few times, they chatted by text all the time. They had gone out out for dinner once or twice, but he preferred inviting her at his place.
«What are you doing?», he asked as he really cared.
«Some research, it's actually pretty boring. What about you?». The case Five-0 were working about that time was much more theoretical than the others, so Kono was trying to hack the suspect's profile while the others were searching for his traces in the real world.
«My meeting has just been cancelled, I'll be free until late afternoon. What about having lunch together?».
«I'd like to, you know, but I can't go too far, have to take care of the office».
«Tell me where the office is, we can find a place near it».
I took him a while, but he finally convinced her to have lunch together. Fortunately, her office was just near one of his favourite restaurants so they decided to hang out there.
Adam waited several minutes before Kono showed up. As she saw him, she smiled at him.
«Sorry for the delay, I had to close a file before leaving», she apologised kissing him. He embraced her and kissed her once again.
«You don't have to apologise, never».
It was incredible how they looked like a long time couple but actually know each other so little.
«Are you hungry, then?», he asked accompanying her at the entrance of the restaurant.
«You don't know how much», she laughed. He loved that manly side of her, she used to say just what she thought and that made her even more beautiful.
Once inside, Kono was amazed by all that luxury. The maitre recognised Adam and showed them their table. The menu was full of haute cuisine dishes and Kono felt embarrassed not knowing most of them.
«So, have you decided what you want?», he asked closing his menu.
«Actually, I'm uncertain. I'll let you order for me», she responded hiding her inexperience with high level food.
Adam called the waiter who immediately showed up, smiling.
«A swordfish's carpaccio for me, and a duck breast for the lady», Adam said handing the menus to the waiter.
«Would you like something to drink? Would you like me to call the sommelier?».
Adam looked at Kono asking for her opinion with a look.
«Sorry, I can't drink. I'm working», she said timidly.
Adam denied the waiter's offer and opted for a bottle of water. When he was gone, Adam took Kono's hand, holding it between his.
«You shouldn't be scared by all of this, it's just another way to appear. Inside, we're all human. A dustman, a salesman, a CEO and they all, it's all the same».
It took a while for Kono to feel conformable in that environment, but with Adam at her side she started relaxing. The duck he ordered for her was actually really good and they were having a great time. Although reluctant for fear of boring her, he was talking about his job and how his companies where increasing their value as never before. Kono seemed to be very interested, especially in his surf products factory, but her phone started vibrate. This time, it was McGarret.
«Would you excuse me for a minute?», she asked getting up. When she was outside she responded to the call. They may had found out where the suspect was living and needed Kono to check that place. She was going to go back at the table to apologise with Adam but she met him half way.
«Is everything ok?», he asked with his hands on her hips. He looked at her trying to understand what was going on.
«Yes, I'm just needed at work. I'm sorry». Adam kissed her.
«I don't want to repeat myself, but you don't have to apologise. I can give you a drive if you need to get there faster».
«I'd appreciate it».
Heading to his Ferrari, Adam greeted the maitre at the entrance.
«Put everything on my bill», he said without stopping walking.
«Of course, Mr. Noshimuri», the maitre replied.
Hearing that surname, Kono's heart stopped beating for a second. It couldn't be, just couldn't be as she was thinking. He was so kind, and so perfect. He couldn't be a Yakuza member.
«Noshimuri? As Kouij Noshimuri?», she asked with a serious expression. Adam smiled thinking that his uncle's and father's names where pretty known around the island. They were governor's friends and great philanthropists.
«He was my uncle».
«So, you're Hiro's…?».
«… son. Yes, I'm his son».
Although she never met him, Kono knew that Hiro's son persecuted McGarret and Joe. He had kinapped them, tried to shoot at them, all things that she couldn't imagine Adam doing.
He saw the confused and scared look in her eyes and tried to embrace her. She rejected him.
«Do you have any problem with it?», he asked.
She slightly raised her shirt, showing the Hawaiian Police department badge.
«Officer Kono Kalakaua, Five-0», she claimed looking on the ground.
Adam immediately understood what was going on: she though he was still a Yakuza man.
«Kono, I can explain. I'm not like my father, I'm different, I'm clean», he said putting a hand on her arm as to caress her.
«I have to go», she replied walking away.