Title: The New Guy
Author:SicilianMaiden
Pairing: Narumi Ayumu/Yuizaki Hiyono
Fandom: Spiral: Suiri no Kizuna
Theme: #2—news; letter
Rating: PG (minor language: the word is 'man-whore')
Disclaimer:All characters of Spiral are the property of Kyou Shirodaira; I allege no possession of said characters. I only request to take them to over-rowdy soccer games and force them to play at gunpoint.
Summary: Um, I think you've just been dumped.

What's up? :D Here's number fourteen. Just so you know, the IM-talk will only be in the messages. I don't really speak like that. :P

-o-

Narumi Ayumu could only think of his semi-psychotic girlfriend at home. As the sparse Greyhound bus sped past barren hillsides, the detective rested his head against the cool windowpane and sighed deeply. A deep feeling of rage was coursing through his veins when he thought of Yuizaki Hiyono. Over the past few weeks, he had been receiving letters and text messages from his friends and family back home, encouraging him with his work and promising him a warm meal when he returned. For the most part, he was content with knowing that those he'd left behind were still thinking of him. However, a string of messages that began a week and a half ago made the twenty-two-year-old man's blood boil.

New Message: 10:14 AM
Just checking up. Hope ur having fun. (: Aishiteru.
- Yuizaki Hiyono

That was the last message she had sent him for two weeks. It was uncharacteristically odd for Hiyono to notpester him while he was gone. Nevertheless, it was the messages he got from the others that caused Ayumu to feel wary.

New Message: 1:45 PM
Narumi, u better head home soon. Something's up.
- Takamachi Ryoko

This was last Tuesday. As much as the man wished he could pack up and leave, he had a duty to the Japanese police force to follow through with his work—a string of counterfeit-related purchases were sending the banks into a tizzy. Wataya immediately sent Ayumu out to investigate. At that point, he only had a few vague leads.

While at a hotel in Osaka, a bellhop had brought a letter up for the detective. It was addressed, "Little Narumi" so he knew exactly who it was from. Ripping open the note, his eyes scanned the chicken-like penmanship, eyes widening as he reached the end.

Narumi,
You obviously don't have your phone with you. Geez, I thought you were supposed to be prepared for anything. Ryo-chan and I tried to call you but, whatever. The point is, there's some odd stuff going on here. Ryo-chan and I were trying to get Jou-chan to come with us for the weekend. You know, to hang out. Anyways she said that she'd rather hang out with this Akio guy. Narumi-baka, I think you've been dumped. Best of luck. XD
Ja!

Ayumu dropped the letter into the trash bin before grabbing for his phone. Turning it on, he was greeted by the smiling picture of his girlfriend. True enough, the cell was blinking with new messages and missed calls.

Missed Call - 9:00 PM: Asazuki Kosuke
Missed Call - 9:15 PM: Takamachi Ryoko

New Message: 9:23 PM
Don't answer, it's cool. Just so u know, Jou-chan's got a new bf. :P K, ja.
- Asazuki Kosuke

Ayumu finished up the case as quick as he could and jumped onto the first bus home. His mind was reeling with the idea that Hiyono had found herself a new boyfriend already. It had only been two weeks! As he reached his stop, his phone vibrated.

New Message: 2:30 PM
Hi! Heard ur heading home. Akio and I are waiting here. Aishiteru.
- Yuizaki Hiyono

Really? She was waiting with her 'new boyfriend' at home for him? What kind of audacity did she have?! Ayumu snatched his bag from the overhead compartment, threw it over his shoulder, and stomped off the bus. The driver watched with something akin to fear as the man left. An older woman sitting behind the driver only muttered, "Uh oh."

The detective was practically speed-walking to their shared apartment. As he began ascending the steps to the door, he heard giggling coming from an open window. Recognizing it as Hiyono's laugh, Ayumu turned towards their floor and paused. After the quite laughter, he heard her coo, "Akio, you're so cute. I just love you!"

Not being able to take anymore, Ayumu jammed the key into the door and, once unlocking said door, threw it open with great dramatization. His cheeks were flushed with anger and he quickly shouted, "Get away from my girlfriend!"

From behind the couch, a caramel-head popped up and she spun to face Ayumu. Her face was red from laughing but her eyes were wide with fear. Not allowing her to say anything, Ayumu continued, "I know you're here! Show yourself okay?!"

"Narumi...-kun," she spoke trying to find her voice.

"I've already heard about him so there's no point in hiding. Where's this Akio?" Ayumu tossed his bag aside and stormed to the tan couch. Hiyono nearly jumped back to rest on the arm of the chair as her boyfriend rounded on the other male. His mouth flew open to yell at this 'man-whore.'

...

His entire countenance froze. He opened and closed his mouth like a fish gasping for air before he cleared his throat and looked at Hiyono—who was no longer upon the couch but, rather, on the floor... rolling around and openly laughing.

Ayumu's gaze bounced back between Hiyono and Akio. The caramel-haired woman rose from the floor to wrap her arms around Ayumu. Burying her face in his chest, she mumbled, "Surprise."

Oh, Ayumu was surprised alright.

Sitting on a cushion, staring innocently at the once-raging man was Akio. Green-eyes were taking in Ayumu carefully. The inspected man found himself at a loss for words, settling with, "He's definitely smaller than I expected."

Akio turned to Hiyono and then back to Ayumu before meowing in protest at the lack of attention. He then bounded from the couch and scampered off to the bowl of milk Hiyono had placed in the kitchen, his tail wiggling behind him.

"Um...?"

Hiyono giggled once again, her finger coming to rest on Ayumu's lips, and then spoke the only excuse she could: "I got lonely." She stepped up on her tiptoes, removed her finger, and placed a chaste kiss on his lips. He responded, though it was half-heartedly, and pulled away a few moments later.

Ayumu shook his head trying to clear his mind. For the past two weeks, he had been fuming over the idea that Hiyono had dumped him for someone else. 'Well, I guess you could kind of look at it like that.'

"I-I... You know, you could have at least gotten a dog. They're more loyal."

"But," she retorted, "they also eat things."

"Touche."

The end. You know what to do, lovely people. :D