A/N: Suggestive (and there's more coming). You've been warned! Thanks for reading, and hopefully people will leave reviews this time! TT_TT

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Naru didn't bother stifling back a yawn. He gave a little stretch and craned his neck side to side before settling into his seat and preparing to resume the work that his conversation with Lin had temporarily derailed.

It had been somewhat difficult for him to focus earlier due to the presence of the irregular SPR members, who, for some reason, made an irritating habit of turning his office into a cafe despite how many times he's made it clear that their presence were strictly unwanted unless he needed them on a case. It had been very distracting (their voices often got loud and it didn't help that his door wasn't sound-proof) as he overheard them speaking of foolish topics such as the state of Yasuhara-san's love-life, the nature of Bou-san and Matsuzaki-san's most recent argument, how the tea they were drinking was exceptionally good today (Naru glared at the door at this and wondered if Mai served them his special tea blend), and so and and so forth, but eventually they started filtering out one by one and the noise returned to more tolerable levels once again. Aside from Mai's frequent tinkling laughter elicited from whatever ridiculous thing came out of Yasuhara's mouth, the office remained relatively quiet afterward but even so, thinking it now unlikely for there to be any more potential client coming by since it was already nearing the end of the day anyway, Naru also decided to excuse his two part-timers an hour early so as to provide him near total silence. That had been an hour ago and the amount of work he had managed to accomplish in such a small amount of time was astounding, even to him. Unfortunately the recent conversation with Lin had broken his sheer concentration, but now with even Lin and Madoka gone he could finally resume drafting out his next paper without any more interruptions.

He looked at the empty tea cup in front of him and pursed his lips. He would have to brew himself a large batch. In a swift move he stood up and grabbed the empty cup and saucer, winding around his office table, but suddenly froze when his office door suddenly opened.

"Mai," he stated more than asked, though he was certainly confused. "What are you still doing here? Haven't I excused you over an hour ago?" he asked, but she only fidgeted and started tugging at the hem of her shirt without answering him. A concerned frown marred his face.

"Is there something you needed?" he prodded again, taking a few steps in front of his desk and setting his cup back down.

He watched her curiously as she furrowed her brows and bit her lip in obvious contemplation, heavily considering her next step. Then she suddenly looked up with a determined look and made her way toward him, hastily grabbed him by the front of his shirt, and locked her lips against his in a heated kiss. The force and passion in which she kissed him took him entirely by surprise and he fell back a step, the lower part of his buttocks hitting against the desk behind him and nudging it, causing the cup on the table to tip over. Without looking so as to not break their kiss, Naru reached out his right hand and fumbled a bit trying to right the cup back up.

When they finally broke apart for a breath, he placed his hands on her shoulder and immediately asked, "Mai, is something wrong?"

She initially shook her head no, but then suddenly decided to nod. "I mean, I think, yes, kind of. I don't know how to explain exactly?"

He raised his brow and replied sarcastically, "Well that made sense."

"Well what can I do, I already said I don't know how to explain it... Or actually, I don't know how to explain it without being weird. Ugh," she groaned. "Never mind. I don't know, it's nothing."

Naru sighed in mild irritation. "If it was nothing you wouldn't have returned here after being dismissed and telling me these nonsensical things. Did you forget something?"

"No... but I... an opportunity presented itself and I thought I couldn't let it pass."

"Do enlighten me."

She reddened. "Well okay. I didn't immediately head home after you excused us for the day, I just kind of walked around and then decided to go grocery shopping. After that I just happened to pass by Lin-san and Madoka-san and they mentioned that you were still in the office. By the way, I initially thought they were on their way to a date, but strangely Lin-san invited me along. What was that about?"

Naru snorted. "Lin's an idiot."

Mai smiled. "Anyway of course I said no since I don't get paid until next week. And then I realized that meant you'd be alone in the office so I stopped by."

"If you're implying I'd get lonely or scared staying at the office by myself-" Naru began irritably, but Mai only rolled her eyes.

"No, you idiot. I am saying... the opportunity..."

"What opportunity?" he insisted.

She let out a 'tsk' before pulling him down again for another kiss, this time using her tongue to beg him for permission to be let in, and Naru suddenly found himself unable to think. The thought of refusing her never even crossed his mind; his body only responded by instinct as he pulled her in closer, hungry for more. When she pulled away, she whispered huskily, "You. Me. Here. Alone."

At this, Naru's head instantly cleared and he straightened himself up. "No. It is inappropriate. This is neither the time, nor the place. The consequence if Madoka and Lin were to suddenly return while..." and the thought made him internally cringe.

"They're going on a date! They won't be back for hours. And besides, I locked the front door when I came in."

Naru only raised his brow.

"I did! You want to check? It's perfectly locked. If they returned sooner, we'll still have plenty of time to get situated, but I don't really think that will be any issue." She said all these in her typical, cheerful way that it was strange for Naru to accept the underlying provocativeness of her words. "Go outside and check!"

He sighed and decided to step outside his office, even if to just humor her. Besides, it would give him some time to formulate a plan to get out of the situation without hurting her feelings. It wasn't that he didn't find sex with her appealing, but she already knew that he had intimacy issues that often gave him trouble getting in the proper mood, and the thought of doing the deed in the office where there was an extremely high chance of being caught definitely helped matters none.

He studied the door lock for longer than was necessary but eventually he spun back around on his heels and made his way back into his office. "It certainly is locked," he paused when he realized Mai wasn't where he left her.

"Told you," came from behind him. She was standing right beside his office door with a naughty grin on her face and slowly closed it, making a point of locking it as well. "So?"

Naru heaved a sigh and semi-sat down on the edge of his desk, rubbing the side of his temple with his thumb. On one hand it seemed interesting, but on the other hand it was terrifying-- and Oliver Davis wasn't one to use that word lightly. The consequences of getting caught could forever ruin both of their reputation. And besides, if he was so worried about getting caught, could he even perform properly? It may not even be enjoyable for either of them, so what point would there be to risking it? He looked at her. "Tell me why you're suddenly acting like this."

Mai frowned. "What do you mean, 'like this'?"

"You think you're acting normal? Suddenly attacking me with kisses, locking me in my office, and suggesting I bend you over my desk-"

"-I never said you should bend me over your desk -" Mai cut in, but Naru simply talked over her.

"-These are not the things you would usually do, Mai."

She crossed her arms and huffed. "Well I am frustrated, Oliver Davis!"

"Frustrated?" Naru echoed.

"Yes. For one, we haven't been spending much time together this entire month, not counting our time in the office."

He gave that some thought. He'd always been a workaholic, that was never a secret, and he thought Mai had already come to accept that as part of who he is. But he supposes even Mai would have her limit as to what she could tolerate so it's understandable she would eventually become frustrated with him. It was actually a wonder she put up with it for so long.

"Two, my apartment got fumigated some weeks ago."

That didn't make sense to him. How could that be his fault? Although now that she brought that up, he pointed out, "You stayed at my place for two days because of it, meaning I was able to spend time with you outside of work hours within this month."

"Yes, but Lin-san was always around!"

"He does live with me, so naturally."

"You gave me your room."

"Are you complaining? Shall I make sure to insist you sleep on the sofa next time, then?"

Mai rolled her eyes. "We could have slept together on the same bed, in the same room."

Naru shook his head and simply said, "Improper."

"I don't understand you. We've slept together many times before!"

"In your apartment where it was just the two of us."

"Right, as long as no one knew you were going to be staying over alone, with me," Mai scoffed. "Because it always has to be a secret with you."

"It always has to be not indiscreet," he corrected.

"You and your strict adherence to propriety and privacy is so ridiculous sometimes."

Okay, so perhaps his want of privacy tended to be on the obsessive side. Memories of the past when he had to pose as Shibuya Kazuya and lie to his team for the entire year flitted through his mind. He had to admit he felt somewhat guilty for tricking them, especially how gracious and understanding everyone had been once the truth came out. He expected them all to shun him, to be angry at the deception, but nothing of the sort ever came. They'd all been very patient and understanding, especially Mai. It was understandable she'd be frustrated with him over this.

"Three," she continued, "I had my period last week."

Naru stood up and sighed in irritation. "Don't be silly, Mai. You know that is not something I can help."

"What? I know that. I mean, my apartment had been unavailable for use, then we couldn't be alone at your place, and when my apartment finally became habitable again, my damn uterus had to go bleed."

"Again, I don't understand how that is my fault."

"Why would it be your fault?" she asked incredulously.

"Mai, this conversation is getting ridiculous. You were the one who said I was frustrating you. The other two I admit, I'll have to work on, but it's ridiculous to blame me for your menstrual cycle."

Mai barked a laughter. "No, no you misunderstood. I said I am frustrated, but not at you, Naru! I understand completely that you love your work and you heavily value your stupid privacy. I mean I am... I am..." she fumbled with her skirt once again, but Naru's pointed look made her swallow up her embarrassment as she squealed out, "I'm sexually... frustrated..."

A look of comprehension came about Naru's face.

"I haven't had any outlet! You know, sometimes you just want a release... oh wait. You don't really get that feeling, do you."

Naru's lips were set in a grim line as he replied, "Not often, as you already know."

"Oh I know, I know! I'm sorry," Mai groaned. "I don't mean to make you so uncomfortable. What am I even thinking. I'm sorry, Naru. I don't want to force you to do something you don't want."

When Naru made to walk up to her, she held up her hand and shook her head. "No, it's okay. I understand, really. The last thing I want to do is make you feel bad for refusing me."

There it was again, that feeling of being torn. On one hand he was terrified. On the other hand, seeing her this agitated about sex stirred something within him. "Mai. I'm willing to try." Her head snapped up immediately, but he added, "I don't know if we'll get far, however."

Mai gave him a smile, but he was once again taken aback in surprise when she quickly rushed over to him and kissed him passionately. Her hands began un-tucking his shirt and unbuttoning the top few buttons, but halfway through she changed target and instead began roaming down his pants and unbuckling his belt. She reached inside his trousers and smirked slyly against his lips when he began groaning softly. "I don't feel any problems down here," she cooed.

As she stroked the bulge in between his legs, he snaked his hands up underneath her shirt and deftly unhooked her bra. He slid his hands back to her chest and began softly pinching the tender skin of her breasts, trailing hot kisses along her neck.

In the stillness of the office, their little moans sounded unbelievably loud in their ears. That was, until the phone rang. They immediately pushed off from each other and hastily began to straighten out their garments.

Mai shot Naru a nasty, angry scowl before walking away towards the phone. As if the interruption had been his doing. Why was she so incredibly moody at the moment?

"H-hello! Good evening, this is the SPR office, Taniyama Mai speaking. How can I help you?" she recited automatically. Then after hearing the reply from the other line, her eyes bulged as she looked at Naru in a panic. "Yasuhara-kun!"

That sound of that name never bode well for Naru. He sighed as he fiddled with the cuff of his sleeves.

"Oh um, I had to go back to the office because I forgot something. Oh, you-you did, too? I see. Will you be coming to pick it up?" she paused to listen to his reply, then paled. "Oh you're already nearby then?" She then turned a curious shade of green. "Oh, you're already outside? I see, okay, I'll open the door for you!" Mai quickly hung up and rushed toward the door, but not before getting caught by Naru, who straightened out the collar of her shirt with mild annoyance.

"You don't have to look so panicked," he said.

"Right, right." Mai nodded absentmindedly, mentally preparing herself to deal with Yasuhara's inquiries. When she opened the door, she offered him a squeaky, "Hello!"

"Hello again, Mai! What's the matter? You look kind of frazzled."

"N-no, no, I just feel terrible for not answering the door right away." She squinted her eye a bit and low-key tried to pry out some information from the boy. "How long did I keep you waiting?"

The young man laughed and waved nonchalantly. "No worries, Mai, not a big deal. I wasn't waiting long." At this, Mai heaved a sigh. Then Yasuhara finished, "Probably five minutes before I decided to call you."

"F-five minutes? Why did it take you five minutes to make a call?"

"Well I did knock several times before that, but no one came."

"Hah... so... so how'd you know there were still people here?"

Yasuhara stepped inside and shrugged. "The lights were on. Boss never leaves the light on." He gave a small, innocent, friendly nod to said Boss, who was currently leaning on his office doorway, silently watching the exchange. He then made his way toward his desk and picked up a folder, opened it to check to make sure it was the one he'd been looking for, and closed it shut. With a squeak of his heel against the hardwood floor he turned around and explained, "My application for that firm I wanted to intern in. Thanks again for agreeing to put in a recommendation for me, Boss."

Naru merely grunted.

"Well then I'll be going now! See you both tomorrow."

At this, Mai heaved a relieved sigh. For once Yasuhara was not being insufferably nosy.

"Oh, by the way, I was just wondering. How come you weren't able to hear my knocks, Mai?"

Mai paled again. She had relaxed too soon. "Uhm that was because... because..." Should she say she was in the kitchen making tea? But then, where was the tea? The kettle had even been put away. That would have been too obvious a lie. But before she could think of what to say, Naru cut in.

"We both did not hear the knock because we were both in my office."

Yasuhara and Mai both raised their brows. "Oh, you were together in your office?" he asked.

"Yes. We were engaged in conversation and therefore had been preoccupied." The best lies, as Naru read from one of his psychology books back in university, were always the ones with a hint of truth.

"Preoccupied? Wow, what about?"

"The topic of our conversation does not concern you."

"Ah, is that so?" Yasuhara mentally clicked his tongue. Now he wasn't sure if Naru was lying. If he had indulged in answering his question then he would have known for sure something was up, but the Boss only responded in his typical way. But maybe the Boss knew he'd think like that?

The two men locked eyes, but neither was able to gain much information from the other. Eventually, Yasuhara sighed. "Well I must take my leave now then!"

"Okay, see you tomorrow, Yasuhara-kun!" Mai cheerfully cried out, unaware of the mini-mental chess battle that just went on before her.

Before she could close the door behind him, however, he turned back to them once more and commented, "You've been very red the whole time, Mai." He gave her a sly smile and then finally walked away.

Naru was left to wonder if Yasuhara had confirmed his suspicions after all.