Hmm well sorry for the slow update, but I've been working on another story (a bit of fluff really) but I think its adorable haha. I'll post it soon, so look out for it!

Mai scurried off to the kitchen to grab some more tea and tissues, giggling like a little girl. Well, everyone was after seeing what John had bought Naru. A bra to match the g-string. Who would have known John and Lin spent time outside of work together? Mai wondered. It was a pretty big bra too... so maybe Lin and John like women with big assets? Mai giggled some more.

After finishing up with the tea, and drying her own eyes, she made her way back into the office. She laid the tea on the desk, and everyone reached for one and took long gulps.

"Man, I needed one of those," Monk said in between sips.

Masako put her empty cup back on the desk, and looked at Mai.

"So Mai, now it's your turn."

The others laid their cups back down, and all looked at Mai with eager faces. Naru glanced up from his pile of presents, and met her gaze.

"Um... well," Mai started. What could she say?

"...Well... I was planning on giving Naru my present after lunch."

The others groaned.

"Mai!" John complained. "We're all having a blast, come on, one more present"

"Yeah Mai!" Ayako said.

Masako stood there grinning slyly at Mai. Geez that girl annoys me. She thinks she can get away with anything! Mai thought. She looked at Naru. He looked back, expressionless.

"No, my present is going to be saved until after lunch." she replied.

More groans from the others.

"Well, we better get this lunch over and done with," Naru said quickly, and leaving his presents on his chair, got up and left the office, with the others following.

It was getting nearer the end of lunch, and the gang were beginning to stack plates and dishes and pay for their meal. Mai was getting restless. She had do something in the next few minutes or Naru would be offended. Masako, Ayako and Bou-san were off somewhere reminiscing about the earlier events of the day, while Lin had gone to pay the bill. It was just her and Naru sat there at the table in silence. Naru yawned, and covered his hand with his mouth. Mai could feel some kind of tension between them.

"Um, Naru?"

He looked at her out of the corner of his eyes, "Yes, Mai?"

"You know how I said I'll give you your present later?"

"Yes."

"Well..." Mai said blushing. "I... never really got you a present."

*Silence*

Mai went redder.

"Look, Naru," she started, "I never got you a present because..."

"It's no problem Mai, you know I hate birthdays." he replied calmly.

"No, you don't understand, Naru," she continued.

"Mai, I said it doesn't matter, I'm grateful you didn't get me one... after seeing what the others bought for me," Naru scowled. He got up from the table, and headed towards the diner door.

"Naru!" Mai called after him, before getting up and running towards him. She wasn't going to let him think she didn't care. After all, she did have the perfect present for him... just... she was scared of his reaction. She'd wanted to give him this ever since she fell for him.

Naru had opened the door, and leaned against the diner wall outside. Mai caught up with him, and grabbed his arm.

"Naru, listen."

He looked at her straight in the eyes. Mai felt weak. He was her boss, her colleague, her Naru. If she didn't do this now... someone else probably would. She grumbled at the thought of Masako with Naru. Mai gulped. Naru was still looking her in the eyes. He furrowed his eyebrows, but still kept her gaze. Mai lifted her hands and placed them on Naru's shoulders. He didn't take his eyes off her. She raised herself on her tiptoes, and moved in closer to Naru. Their faces were only inches apart. Naru raised his eyebrows, but still didn't move. Mai leaned in closer. Their lips brushed slightly...

Naru turned away. Mai let go of him and turned bright red. Mai, how could you? He's your boss, and he clearly doesn't like you! How could you be so stupid!

"Mai," he started.

"I'm so sorry Naru!" Mai whispered, almost on the verge of tears.

He grabbed her by the shoulders and made her face him.

"Mai, Mai, it's not you. There is nothing wrong with you at all."

Mai held back her tears. She looked at him.

"Mai," Naru raised his hand, and lifted her chin so they were facing each other. "You... you deserve better."

Mai gasped. How could he say that?

"Naru! What are you saying? Why... what?"

He glanced away for a second. For a second, it looked like he was going to burst into tears. He turned back to face Mai.

"Mai... I'm a self-centred, cold hearted... well... narcissist. You even said it yourself."

Mai looked into Naru's eyes.

"Naru, I like you for who you are. Even if you are a narcissist. It's why I like you silly!" she smiled at him.

Naru looked a little taken aback. Mai noticed his cheeks go a little rosy. She took this opportunity to reach her arms around his neck, and pull him close into a hug, resting her head on his chest. Naru's arms slid down to her lower back, and pulled her in even closer. Mai's heart began beating like crazy; Naru had that affect on her. She was going to try this again. She lifted her head to face his. He leaned down so that they were millimetres away. She reached up, and pressed her lips against his. The first kiss was gentle and delicate, but when they pulled away, Mai could see the desperation in his eyes. He pulled her in closer for a deeper kiss, both of them coming up for breath occasionally. Mai had never felt this happy in her whole life. Naru's arms tightened around her, if that was possible, and pulled her into his chest.

"Happy Birthday Naru," she breathed.

OMG corn ending. But yeah, like I said, I'm working on another story (fluff most likely) so I kinda forgot about this one bahaha. And also WHAT WAS WITH JOHN'S PRESENTTTTT. (It's like 1am here so I'm kinda getting a little low on ideas, but I want this posted asap) so yaaaaah. Sorry

Grr Masako. Just leave Mai alone would you _

Anyway, thankyou all for reading and reviewing, it was a pleasure, my first ff in a very very long time! Thankyou sooo much, and I'll see you all soon!

-b