Ai-chan: Hello people! Sorry for the long wait. I just came back from vacation and unfortunately, I'm not allowed to bring my laptop. TT_TT I'm really, really extremely, super-dee-duper, sorry! *bows repeatedly*
Italic – Thoughts
Italic + Underline – Gene talking to Naru
Mai's POV
I was cooking dinner when the doorbell rang so I turned off the stove and opened the door. "Welcome back! I've cooked dinner!" I said to Naru and Lin-san. "You didn't burn yourself?" Naru asked with a lifted eyebrow. "No why?" I enquired curious to his question. "Knowing you, who often trips on thin air, an accident is very likely to happen," Naru replied smoothly with a smirk. W-Why he-!
My face turned red in fury and shouted, "Why you-! Jerk! How do you think I manage myself all this time huh?!" I stomped back to the kitchen muttering something about Naru the tea addicted, slave driver, jerk. I saw Lin-san sighed out of the corner of my eyes as I serve them dinner.
"For an idiot like you, you seem to cook well," Naru complimented and insulted me at the same time. "I've had lots of practice," I shrugged off the insult.
THAT NIGHT
I bid goodnight to the two men and went to bed.
Mai's Dream
I look around the dark space calling for Gene. "Gene! Where are you?" But silence answered me. I decided to wander around when I saw a light. I ran toward it. Before I know it, I stood on a road. Forest is on my right and a lake is on my left. Suddenly, I heard a honk and turned around to face the source of sound. A car is speeding toward me. I tried to run away but due to fear, my feet remained frozen to the ground. The car hit me head on.
Pain engulfs me as I fell to the ground. A woman came out of the car and look at me. She went back to the car and hit me once more before wrapping me with a blue sheet. I felt myself being moved around by her and then finally thrown into the lake. Cold, icy water burned at my wounds as I slowly sink. I started to gasp for air but water just enters my lungs.
I felt my lungs burned with an intense pain. Am I going to die? Is this real? I enquired to myself before the world gone black.
I woke up drenched in sweat as my heart pounded loudly. Oh my God… what is that? I stood up and my feet unconsciously brought me to a room. I knocked on the door and heard the rustling of sheets before the door opened and revealed Naru. I started to tear up and he asked me what's wrong but I just buried my face on his shirt, sobbing uncontrollably.
Naru's POV
I woke up to the sound of knocking on the door and opened it to see Mai. Her face is still as emotionless as ever but something tells me that there is something wrong with her. She started to tear up and I questioned, "What's the matter?" I tried to sound as soft as I could. However she just flung herself on me and cried even harder. "I-I d-don't w-wa-want t-to d-die…" she said.
Die? Gene.
Yeah?
What happened?
I don't know. I think she had a death experience…
Aren't you her spirit guide?
Yes but I deserve a break right brother?
Gene…
I can't reach her just now…
... Hn.
Don't just 'hn' me! Go comfort her! Hug her or something!
I did as I was told and wrapped my arms around her.
How long do you think it'll take for her to calm down?
I don't know. Find out for yourself. I'll count the time.
After about five minutes, Mai started to calm down. We are now sitting on my bed. I stroked her silky brown hair to sooth her fears. "What happened?" I asked. "I died…" Mai replied. "Can you explain?" I enquired. She nodded and started explaining.
She experienced your death.
Yeah she did… I'm sorry
Say that to her now me.
"Shh… it's okay, it's just a nightmare," I whispered to Mai. She nodded slightly and before I know it, she has drifted to sleep. I carried her to her room and place her down but her hands have somehow clung to my shirt. For her petite body, she sure has a strong grip. I laid myself next to her and closed my eyes. She is going to be angry… I shouldn't do this, after all she loves Gene. I'm just a replacement for him… but I guess just this once is okay. With that I drifted off to sleep with my crush in my arm.
Lin's POV
I watched Noll and Mai-san quietly from the shadows. I woke up when I heard Mai-san cry and decided to check it out. The scene that greets me isn't that surprising. Noll decided to comfort her himself. Well he does have feelings for her… they both do but I wonder when one of them will confess… They are too stubborn for their own good. I better leave them alone. I left the two couple with a small smile on my lips.
Ai-chan: So there you go! It's done! I'm going to deal with Mai's problem soon but not now. And of course, you all know the usual drill. See the box below? Now then please comment on this chappie and I'll be happy! Please R&R!