A/N: Sorry for the late update everyone. I've been super busy with everything. Finals are coming up for my school, and it's been hectic. And I've been worrying about my crush and his actions and other stuff. And we've been having many tests and stuff. (Noel, I know you know how I feel!) Anyway, here's the chapter I've been working on. And since I've updated so late, I give you THREE quotes! WHAT NOW?….*crickets*… Alrighty…well, enjoy.
Quote #1: "I am terrible sorry to say this after everyone has gathered...but I wish to cancel tonight's magic show. Though I wish to exhibit my magic, without an audience of TV cameras, a lonely situation like this discourages me... Well then, farewell everyone..."
Quote #2: "Before the moon reappears from the darkness I will come for the important treasure in the stomach of the Tanuki..."
Quote #3: "Seeing Lupin imprisoned in such a dark cage it's impossible not to help, right?"
Tsukiko sat on the end of the couch, twiddling with her hands. On the other side of the couch, Kaito sat, rubbing his cheek. The two had sat in silence for some time now, ever since Tsukiko woke up that morning and found herself in the awkward position.
"I-I'm sorry again, Kuroba-kun…" Tsukiko muttered. She gave a sheepish smile and looked at Kaito.
Kaito smiled at Tsukiko, still rubbing the red hand mark on his cheek. "Oh it's fine, I deserved it." I guess… he thought. Truth was, Tsukiko had woken up to find herself in Kaito's arms. Not remembering how she got there, she figured he was being a pervert. Her normal reaction carried out and she slapped him across the face-waking him. The two then began shouting, and that led to now.
Tsukiko laughed. "I don't think rubbing it will help any…" she said, smirking.
Kaito glared at the young detective sitting nest to him. "Shut up…"
Tsukiko glared at Kaito, sticking her tongue out at him. He did the same and they stayed that way for a moment.
Tsukiko soon got up and walked into the kitchen. She opened many cupboards and looked through each one. But she still couldn't find what she was looking for, until she reached the bottom shelf. She then pulled out two glasses and set them on the counter.
Kaito still sat on the couch, wondering where Hakuba was. He had said that he would be there by morning, but still there was no sign of the man. Did something happen?
Kaito heard the doorbell ring and he looked to the door. The words that Hakuba said then ran through his head. "Don't open the door for anyone and do not leave the room!" Kaito felt a cross between worriment and just curiosity.
Tsukiko looked out from the kitchen and said, "Kuroba-kun, can you see who's at the door?"
Kaito gave a small nod. He got up and ran over to the door-there his curiosity stopped when he looked through the peephole. Standing at the door was the boy detective, the one he hoped to never run into.
Kaito's face went scarce and he jumped when he heard Tsukiko ask who it was. But he simply said, "The brat…"
Tsukiko walked out from the kitchen and opened the door, completely ignoring Hakuba's words of warning to her earlier. Tsukiko smiled brightly as she saw her small cousin standing in front of her.
"Well," she said, "if it isn't Conan-kun!"
Conan gave his childish smile and skipped into the room, glancing at Kaito from the corner of his eye. It seemed that he still hadn't caught on to Kaito being Kaitou Kid, his worst enemy.
"Morning, Tsukiko-nee-chan!" four other voices said.
Tsukiko looked over her shoulder and saw the others she wasn't expecting. Ayumi, Mitsuhiko, Genta, and none other then Haibara Ai, stood at her door.
Tsukiko gave a small smile and watched as the children walked in. "W-What are you guys doing here…?" she said, trying not to sound impolite. Truthfully in her mind she wished to say 'What the hell are you doing here?'. But saying such things to small kids wouldn't be right.
Ayumi turned around with a bright smile. "We decided to follow Conan-kun!"
"We over heard what had happened," Mitsuhiko said, holding up a finger. "So as a group decision…"
"WE decided to become your body guards!" the three children said.
Haibara and Conan rolled their eyes. Tsukiko knew that they had nothing to do with this, but she had to admit-the three children had some intelligence level.
Tsukiko shut the door, and went to her knees. "Well, that's very sweet… But you see, I already have a body guard!"
The three children dropped their jaws and looked stunned. "WHO?" they shouted.
Conan crossed his arms and sighed. "What would be the logical conclusion to that question…?" He pointed a thumb at Kaito, who was standing right behind him.
The three children glared at Kaito, but soon their glare softened and they went into a normal gaze.
"You're the Onee-chan that we meet last time…" Ayumi said, a small blush to her cheeks.
Ai crossed her arms. "It seems that we came here for nothing…we should just leave the two alone and be-" Ai was cut off by a glare from Mitsuhiko and Conan.
"We're not leaving…" they said.
Tsukiko gave a small laugh. She knew Mitsuhiko had a small crush on her, which was kind of cute. But she knew nothing would ever happen. And she knew the reason Conan was getting angry was because he didn't want to admit defeat, or he either was worried for her and wanted to make sure she was safe.
Ayumi blinked at Kaito, looking at the facial features that resembled a high school detective she hadn't seen for awhile.
"You kind of look like Shinichi-nii-san…" she muttered.
Everyone looked up at Kaito and saw the worried expression. "R-Really?" he said, his voice a bit shaky.
Tsukiko stood to her feet and crossed her arms, just noticing the resemblance between Kaito and her cousin. "Now that I look carefully," she said, "you kind of do…Kuroba-kun…"
Kaito gave a sheepish smile, scratching the back of his head while laughing. This isn't going to well… he thought.
Tsukiko put her hand to her chin and glanced up to the ceiling. "Now that I think about it, so does someone else… But I can't put my finger on it…"
Kaito froze in place, knowing who she was thinking about. It was only a matter of time before she pieced everything together.
"Ne…" Ayumi said, to Tsukiko. Tsukiko had broken from her questions and thoughts. "Are you sure he's not your boyfriend, Tsukiko-nee-san?"
Tsukiko laughed. "I'm pretty sure, Ayumi-chan."
Kaito gave a small laugh, feeling the glare from Conan and Mitsuhiko.
"Alright," Tsukiko said, putting her hands on her hips, "I need the Detective Boys' help." Ayumi, Mitsuhiko, and Genta all looked up at Tsukiko. "It seems I lost my glasses cleaner, think you guys can find it?"
The three children's faces brightened instantly. They then ran to the hall to begin looking.
Tsukiko smiled at Kaito. "Think you can watch them for me…?"
Kaito bit his lip and nodded. He then disappeared to the hall.
Tsukiko sighed and went to her knees, making herself Conan's and Haibara's height. She then glared at the two, with the same glare returned.
"Why are you here?"
"Why is he hear?"
Both sentences were said at the same time, causing both parties to just continue glaring at each other.
"You answer first!" Conan and Tsukiko said to each other.
Tsukiko sighed and looked to the floor, admitting defeat. "Hakuba got caught in a case and he asked Kuroba-kun to fill his place…" She looked at Conan again. "Now answer my question."
Conan crossed his arms, wondering if she was telling the truth or not.
Haibara looked at him, noticing him not saying anything. She gave a small sigh and looked at Tsukiko.
"He was worried…" she said.
Conan glared at Haibara, who just gave a shrug and walked away.
Tsukiko smirked and chuckled. "Figures…"
Conan looked at his cousin, seeing the serious look she was giving him now. Conan looked to the ground. "It wasn't just that," he said. "After you left yesterday, I noticed you and the guy were getting followed by someone. When I came today I found him standing across the street."
"The killer?" Tsukiko asked.
Conan nodded, looking at her. "So," he said, "it's a good thing you aren't alone. But I don't see why you have to keep him here…"
Tsukiko gave a smile. "Why do you hate Kuroba-kun?" she asked. "Even though I dislike him too, but I don't see a reason for you to hate him."
Conan looked over his shoulder, looking toward the hall. "There's just something unnerving about him… I don't know what, but you need to be careful around him…"
Tsukiko laughed off Conan's anonymous warning. "Oh quite worrying! All I need to worry about is him being a pervert! I'm sure you're just getting suspicious for no reason!"
Conan looked at Tsukiko and smiled. "Maybe… But still, be careful."
Tsukiko smiled, not even knowing Kaito had overheard everything from the hall.
Well, the next chapter is still getting some thought put into it. So it might take awhile to get up. Plus finals are next week, so I might not get any writing done. Anyway, thank you for reading. Please comment NICELY. And I mean NICELY! XD thank you!