Ai-chan: Konnichiwa! Minna genki desuka? Well fortunately, I am able to post this chapter today as I am quite these days. *pouts* damn school project… Well anyway… I present you all the eighth… wait is it ninth? Oh whatever… Here you go!

Italic – Thoughts

Italic + Underline – Gene talking to Naru

Bold + Italic + Underline – Gene talking to Mai

Mai's POV

IN THE ASTRAL PLANE

I crouched on the unseen ground as I tried to sort my jumbled thoughts. Why did he say that? "Why did he say that?" a voice which I soon recognized at HIS twin said. Damn that Gene… "Damn that Gene…" the voice repeated again. I am such an idiot… "I am such an idiot… Wait what?! Oh come on Mai, do you have to say that?" Gene whined as he materialized in front of me. "Serve you right for reading my thought," I grumbled as I stared with cold hard eyes that could make Naru's glare paled in comparison.

"Whoa there… glaring doesn't suite you Mai! Anyway, I did read your mind since it is an emergency situation…" Gene broke off as his lips curled into a lopsided grin. "And WHAT is this emergency situation?" I demanded as Gene suddenly frowned. "You aren't showing emotions my dear Mai," he said solemnly. Liar… "I am not lying. Well actually, you are showing emotions only, you don't smile anymore. You only show negative emotions now…" Gene explained with a sad smile.

"I… see… I don't really believe that but I know that there is no use for you to lie to me so okay…" I trailed unsure for what to say. It will only hurt me to stay here… Naru is also leaving… Maybe… just maybe… I should… yeah I should just do that… "Gene… I'm going to run away… Before you asked why, I'll tell you. Naru is leaving and I will be alone. With the SPR here, I will only hurt myself… I need a break and I am not sure how long it will be… please do not tell anyone. I beg you not to tell anyone. I need to heal myself," I informed Gene with a straight face.

"Mai… you shouldn't leave… he loves you!" Gene exclaimed. "If he does, he won't say that. If he does, he won't leave me that day. If he does, he should have just said his feelings instead of saying that I love his dead twin brother instead!" I yelled. "Fine… I will not tell… Please think about this once more…" Gene begged.

I nodded before waking up in my temporary room. I collected my things and crept out of the apartment as silent as I could. However, it seems that my effort is futile. "Where are you going?" a voice asked which make me froze on the spot. Please not him… "It is none of your business," I stated coldly. "Yes it is," 'he' said. "You are not leaving."

"You are not my family or anyone close to me. So why should I listen to you?" I enquired without turning around to face 'him'.

"I am your boss."

"So? Why should I listen to you? I am not working now… I am tired of you and your insult."

"Mai, look at me."

"Why should I?"

"Just do it!"

"No. I am leaving now, Davis-san or whatever you are called."

With that, I stride over to the door only to find a hand slamming it shut after I opened it. Just leave me alone. I don't want to see you anymore. I stare into sapphire orbs emotionlessly as I tried to keep up my façade. "Mai, please don't leave me," he said as I spotted a certain emotion in his cerulean blue eyes. Oh…? So you are begging me to stay after abandoning me?

"Why should I?" I questioned. Leave me alone… please… Let me just heal myself… "I am sorry for what I had said that day…" he apologized. I lifted an eyebrow and queried sarcastically, "So… you are sorry now… Well know what? I really thank you for doing that that day! You made me wake up from my stupid idiotic dream!" I shouted as tears of frustration started to build up.

"You didn't know how much it hurt! I felt like my heart was ripped from my chest and tore into two pieces! I should that a common, stupid, clumsy, idiotic girl like me shouldn't have dreamed of you returning my feelings!" I continued as my voice grew even louder.

"I should know by now that the Great Oliver Davis will not love someone like me! I should have known that from your attitude!" I took a deep breath and calm myself. "You are right… I do love Gene. But I love just as a damn BROTHER!" I shrieked. "I hate you! I HATE YOU! I HATE YOU!"

Suddenly, strong arms enveloped me which resulted in me trying to break free. "Mai, I am sorry. I am sorry… I can't help it if you hate me. I will accept it. Just let me tell you something Mai. I love you. It took me awhile to realize it. Please try to understand. Many girls before had chosen me thinking that I am Gene. Everyone expects me to act like Gene after he disappeared," he explained.

Mai please forgive. Give him a second chance.

It hurts Gene! You didn't what I feel!

Please Mai, do this as a favor for me. I know that deep inside you still love him.

I do love him… I do not want to get hurt anymore… I am tired of this…

Mai, by now you should now that Noll is not someone who shows his feelings freely…

I know… that…

Then do you think it is fair to not give him one more chance?

But…

Ai-chan: *smiled widely* okay… I know you all will be annoyed as I leave this as a cliffy but can't help but do this! So then since this is getting interesting (well at least this is what I am thinking), I need at least 15 reviews for this chapter before I upload the next one.*smirks* I know! That is a lot! But if it took a really long time before I reached the goal, I might as well post two chapters in a day. I am currently trying to achieve that 100 reviews goal. Well please review! That really make my day. Till next time!