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After what happened at the detective agency last night, the next day Conan went straight towards Hakase's house. He entered to be greeted by Hakase.
"Good morning Shinichi-kun. What brings you here? Hakase asked.
"Oh, I'm here to see Haibara." Conan replied while looking around.
"Huh, why? Hakase wondered with a worried expression.
"Don't worry about it Hakase."
"So where is she?"
"Are you talking about me?" Haibara appeared out of nowhere rubbing her eyes then yawning,
"You look tired." Conan pointed out.
"So, what of it?" Haibara said sounding cranky.
"What do you want anyway?" Haibara asked.
"I need to talk to you."
"Why?" Haibara asked.
"I just need to talk to you!" Conan shouted.
"Alone." He said staring at Hakase. Hakase clearly got the message.
Haibara's eyes then widened as if she was fully awake now.
"Very well then."
"Meet me in the lab." Haibara said.
"No need for that." Hakase interrupted. "I have a few errands to run , so I'll be leaving." Hakase said as he heads for the door. "Bye" Hakase said closing the door behind him.
"Okay, we can talk hear then." Haibara said.
They both headed for the couch sitting on opposite sides.
"So what did you want to talk about?" Haibara asked sounding almost interested.
It grew silent. Conan seemed to be putting his words together.
"Well?" Haibara said sounding impatient.
"I need a temporary antidote."
"Huh, what for?" Haibara asked sounding surprised.
"It's time I stopped hurting Ran." He said lowering his head.
"And to do that I need to let her go."
"So, I need see her as my real self!" He exclaimed raising his head.
There was more silence. Haibara then closed her eyes and crossed her arms. "I see." That was all she said. There was further silence. Conan desperately waited for her reply.
"Haibara sighed. "Are you sure that is what you want?" Haibara asked.
"Yes." Conan replied.
Haibara stared at Conan for a while. "You should know once you do this there is no turning back. You may never be able to return to her again." Haibara pointed out.
"I'm well aware of that." Conan looking unsure of himself.
Haibara squinted her eyes then stood up. "Maybe you should think about it more Kudo-kun."
"Huh?" Conan seemed confused.
"Your being swayed by emotions." Haibara said. "Your in no position to pass judgement on such an important decision like this." Haibara turned away from Conan and walked toward the stairway. She stopped at the entrance turning her head towards Conan. "Come back when you're completely sure of yourself."
Conan grew angry and suddenly stood up. "I am sure of myself! I've never been more sure in my life." Conan shouted in anger.
Haibara turned back around. "Kudo-kun calm down."
"No I will not calm down!" Conan exclaimed.
Conan lowered his head. "Can't you see I'm hurting her! I can't bare to see her like that again!" Conan shouted while clenching his fists.
"I want to make things right. So why won't you support my decision Haibara?"
Silence filled the room, no one said anything.
"I..." Haibara hesitated.
"...I just don't want you to make the wrong decision."
Conan froze for a moment. After hearing that he had finally calmed down.
"What do you mean?" Conan asked.
Haibara sighed. "Think about it Kudo-kun. You're talking about ending your relationship between a girl you loved since your childhood."
Haibara looked away. "I don't want you to have any regrets."
Conan stared at Haibara. "Why do you care so much about me Haibara?" Conan asked.
Haibara looked back at Conan then turned away. "I just worry about you Kudo-kun." Haibara said blushing a little.
"But why?" Conan asked.
Haibara hesitated a little. Conan had rarely seen her like this before.
"I don't know. It's just whenever I'm around you I feel safe."
Haibara faced Conan. "I just want you to be happy."
Conan never saw her like this before. She rarely shows any weakness to anyone, but it seems she only speaks her mind to Conan.
Conan laughed a little. "Hmph, you don't have to worry about that now."
"I don't want Ran to wait for me anymore. I just want her to move on with her life." Conan said smiling. "If that happens then I'll be happy."
"So can I have a temporary antidote?" Conan asked.
Haibara is still doubting his judgement. "Are you sure Kudo-kun?" Haibara asked.
"Yes, I'm sure." Conan replied.
Haibara stared at Conan. "Fine."
"So you already had one ready?" Conan asked.
Haibara turned around. "Yeah." Haibara then made her way down the stairway. "I'll be right back."
Conan stood there waiting. "Haibara." Conan thought to himself. "I wonder what is going through that head of yours." He wondered.
Conan was still in thought until Haibara returned with the antidote.
"Here." Haibara said as he handed him the antidote.
"Thank you." Conan said putting the antidote in his pocket.
Haibara stared at Conan. "Are you really sure you want to do this? It's not too late to change your mind." Haibara said sounding concerned.
"Would you stop worrying?" Conan replied sounding annoyed. "I'll be fine."
Haibara believed he knew what he was doing then she smiled. "So when are you going to tell her." She asked.
"Today." Conan answered. "I'll just call her to meet me at the coffee shop under the detective agency."
"But, I have to go get my clothes back at my house then I'll take the antidote there."
"What about that suspicious individual in your house?" Haibara asked sounding as if she was afraid.
"You mean Subaru-san. Don't worry I'm pretty sure he's not there right now." Conan replied.
"Pretty sure?" Haibara restated.
"Don't worry he isn't there. He had official business to attend to, so he isn't home." Conan headed toward the door. "Geez I don't know what your deal is, but don't worry about him."
Conan opened the door, but then he stopped there not moving at all.
"Is there something wrong Kudo-kun?" Haibara asked.
"No...nothing at all." He said still standing by the door.
"You're not having second thoughts are you?" Haibara asked.
He turned his head around looking at Haibara. "No, I'm fine." He turned back around. "Well I'll see you later Haibara." He said on his way out.
"Good-bye Kudo-kun..."
Haibara didn't want to see the young detective leave. Haibara was alone again, but she was use to it.
Haibara then made her way to the lab. "I wonder if you realize how I feel about you, Kudo-kun?" She said smiling closing the door behind her.
End of Chapter 2
To be continued...