A/N: Okay. First and foremost, this story is COMPLETE. And I cry every time I read it so you will need tissues. Again, this was originally a role play with Zelda so half the credit to her! I hope you enjoy this and try not to cry too hard. I'll post a chapter a day.

Here's chapter two!

Chapter Two

A few days later, Naru was heading to the beach with Mai. Lin didn't know, he had to head off to China for a week.

Mai was practically bouncing in excitement. "Have you been to the beach Naru? I've never been! I mean…I've been to some lakes but never the ocean!"

He stiffened when she said lake. He then carefully answered her. "Yes… I've been to a few beaches in Europe."

Mai noticed his change. "Did…did I say something wrong?"

He shook his head. "No… just… You just reminded me of something, that's all."

Mai frowned but nodded. She bit her lip. "Naru? What are your parents like?"

His eyes dulled slightly.

"Depends… My real parents… I can't even remember them. However, the couple that adopted me, they are decent people."

Mai's eyes widened. "You were an orphan? Like me? Is that why you hired me?"

She wasn't upset. If he did originally hire her to be nice then she was glad he did. She met so many wonderful people because of him.

"That was one reason," Naru said. He glanced at her as he pulled into the parking lot of the beach side hotel they would be staying at.

Mai's eyes widened. "What a pretty hotel! You got us a room there?"

Mai knew they would be sharing a room. It was convenient.

"No Mai, we're just going to be sleeping in the sand." He deadpanned, before smirking slightly.

"I'll get your things, and then check in."

Mai nodded, not even fighting back about the comment. Soon she was slipping into the room with him and blushed when she saw the single bed.

But there was also a couch.

She bit her lip. "Naru…can you sleep with me while we are here? Please?"

About to volunteer to take the couch, Naru looked at Mai before nodding his head. "Alright."

He set their bags by the sofa before walking out onto the balcony. He leaned on the railing, looking out for a moment. Gene would have commented on how lovely the sunset was… He expected Mai to do the same. They were so similar.

Mai followed him outside and gasped. "It's so pretty! The sun on the water…could we go for a walk on the beach when the moon is out?"

She looked at him, a small blush on her cheeks. That would be so romantic.

Nailed it.

He turned his head and offered her a small smile that wasn't quite there, but he was trying.

"We could go now."

"Are you sure?" She asked, her eyes shining in happiness.

She was so happy and she was having such a great time already. She knew then. She wanted to spend the rest of her life with Naru…no matter how much time she had.

He placed his hand on Mai's before pulling her out of the room. After walking through the hotel, he stepped back outside with Mai and then onto the beach.

Mai bit her lip, suddenly having a very childish idea. She grinned at Naru, ditched her shoes and ran for the birds pecking at the sand, laughter trailing behind her as the took off for the sky.

Oliver didn't follow after Mai, rather, he watched her, amused. His eyes twinkled in mirth as Mai scared off some of the birds while running along the beach.

Mai had run back up to Naru and pulled him down on the sand, laying next to him and staring at the stars. She frowned.

"Naru? When I die, will I be a star?" She asked softly, "because then I could watch over you after I'm gone."

No… Realistically, Mai wouldn't be a star. She must have picked the idea up from some fairy tail. But… Naru couldn't find it in him to tell her she was mistaken.

"Perhaps." Was all he said.

Mai smiled, laying her head against his chest. "I'd like that…I want to see you grow to be happy. Maybe your eyes will smile too one day."

Laying in silence with Mai, just gazing at the sky, he shifted closer to her. He eventually turned on his side and stroked through her hair while he just looked at her face, taking in each detail carefully.

Mai tilted her head. "What is it?"

She reached for him, but hesitated before running her own hands through his hair.

"I had always wondered how soft it was…"

Naru's lips twitched up for a moment. Mai was so amusing.

He bent his head down and kissed her softly, savoring what he knew would be one of his most fond memories in life.

Mai kissed him back and when he pulled away, she smiled. "Naru…I'm glad I told you I love you. And I'm glad you have feelings for me too. I-I've been so lonely…my apartment is so quiet."

"You don't have to ever be alone again," he promised, cupping her face with his palm. He had to tell her who he really was eventually, so… inviting her to stay in the hotel room he had been using during his stay in Japan should be no problem. If Lin asked… he would come up with some excuse.

Mai smiled. "Thank you Naru…but even you can't make my apartment less lonely. I mean…I miss my mom. Do you think she will be there for me when I die?"

He nodded, "I'm sure she will be there." And Gene… Something told Noll his brother would help Mai find her mother once she passed.

Mai felt tears again. "N-Naru…I'm so scared. I-I don't want to die yet!"

She clung to him tightly, squeezing her eyes shut, wishing time would stop just for them.

Holding Mai, Naru whispered to her, "You still have time Mai… And we're going to make the most of it."

Mai sniffled and nodded. "I'm sorry…I'm just scared…"

She wiped her tears and looked at the waves crashing on the sand, closer to their bodies.

"It's only natural," he said.

"Can we go back now? I'm getting cold," Mai whispered, pressing against Naru's body for warmth.

Nodding, Naru stood, and then helped Mai to her feet.

When they were back in the hotel room, he began to change. He didn't care if Mai was there, watching. Naru was quite comfortable with his body.

Mai looked up at Naru one moment and the next she was the reddest she had ever been. Why was he changing in front of her! She almost had a nosebleed!

"N-Naru! Don't change in front of me!" Mai gasped, burying her face in the pillow of the bed.

Pulling his shirt over his head, Naru shook his head. "There isn't anything unnatural about my body, I don't see what the problem is."

"B-But I'm practically seeing you naked!" Mai said, turning away and patting her red cheeks.

She so wasn't ready for this!

"You don't have to stare," he turned to look at her and smirked.

Mai turned and glared. "I wasn't! I've never seen anyone undress in front of me before! Not even on cases with the girls."

Shaking his head, Naru moved over to the bed and sat down next to Mai.

Mai bit her lip. "Now I'll always be picturing you with your clothes off…"

She knew she was setting herself up…but she wasn't going to admit that she had already done that…and that real life definitely surpassed her fantasies.

Oliver snorted. "Imagining perfection, hmm?" He leaned a little closer to her while he teased.

Mai sighed. "No one is perfect. But I like you all the same…too bad my body isn't much to look at."

She looked down at her nonexistent boobs.

"You give yourself too little credit," Naru said smoothly. He personally found Mai very attractive.

Mai blushed. "You think I'm pretty?"

She bit her lip. He already said he had feelings for her so it was practically a given that he was attracted to her.

He looked at Mai with with his typical expression before saying, "Yes."

Mai smiled. She was happy that he thought she really was pretty. She leaned against him, her head on his shoulder.

"You'll sleep next to me, right? I'd like that," Mai whispered.

Naru nodded. "I would like that as well."

Mai smiled and pulled him back with her so she could spoon close to his body. She sighed in contentment. She loved how his body felt against hers.

"Naru? Thank you," Mai said seriously, "For bringing me. It's fun. You'll go swimming with me tomorrow, right?"

"Yes," he said, enjoying simply how close Mai was.

The next morning, Mai was the first to wake up. She was curled around Naru's body and quite warm and comfortable. But she did need to use the bathroom.

She managed to disentangle herself and made her way into the bathroom for a shower and stuff.

Oliver woke without Mai by his side and frowned. When he heard the shower going, he sighed before sitting up. He would have rather just laid with her in bed most of the morning…

As he got up and went through his bags for a change of clothes, he looked out the glass door leading to the balcony, and at the glistening blue ocean waters.

Mai finished her shower and then blushed when she realized she forgot clothes to change into.

"Maybe he's still asleep…" Mai whispered.

She opened the door, only having a very small towel wrapped around her body and stepped out.

"I f-forgot my clothes," she stammered, blushing.

Noll turned his head, and a very small, almost undetectable blush worked it's way onto his cheeks.

"Idiot…" he said teasingly as his picked up her bag and walked it across the room.

Mai took it…her cheeks turning a little more red. "S-Sorry…"

She turned and slip back into the bathroom, closing the door.

When Mai emerged form the bathroom, dressed, he headed in with a change of clothes and quickly took a shower himself. When he came out of the bathroom, he glanced at Mai and then the clock next to the bed.

"We should go and get breakfast."

MAi nodded. "Where to? Just here in the hotel?"

Noll shrugged. "Wherever you'd like."

Mai frowned. "I don't even know what is around here…so we can just eat here in the hotel."

Nodding, Naru took Mai's hand and lead her down to the lobby of the hotel, then the dining area. He took a seat after pulling out Mai's chair and having her sit down.

Mai was looking down at the chopsticks and napkins. "It's been a while since I have eaten out…my mother and I used to go out every sunday."

Oliver glanced at Mai before looking down. He hadn't meant to remind her of anything that might pain her to think about.

MAi gave him a smile, thinking that he may have taken her words wrongly. "Its okay Naru! It's nice…and it helps me remember the good memories too."

He looked up before nodding. While they ate, he remained quiet. He wasn't a good at starting conversation.

Mai glanced at him. "Can you…tell me about your mom? Who adopted you?"

She was curious. She also wondered if she would ever meet the people who raised him and his brother.

Gazing at Mai, Oliver nodded. "Her name is Luella… She's rather… energetic, but she always means well."

Mai nodded. "Do you think…will I ever meet your parents? I mean…I don't know how much time I have and I'd like to meet the people who helped you become who you are."

"It's very possible…" He said. Perhaps he could call Martin and Luella. They might allow him to take Mai on a trip to a few different countries.

Mai smiled. Then frowned. "You said that your mother's name is Luella…that's English and you're Japanese. Or are you only part Japanese? I mean…you were adopted…does she live in Japan?"

Naru glanced at Mai and shook his head. "No, she doesn't live in Japan, nor does my father… They both live in England."

Mai frowned. "Then…why are you in Japan? Wouldn't they have come with you?"

"They have other obligations. And, the only reason I'm here.. Well, I'm actually looking for my brother."

Mai's eyes widened. "Looking for…but…didn't you say that he was…well…deceased?"

"Yes, but his body has yet to be found."

Mai's eyes turned sad. "That's…really sad. I hope you find him so you can go back home. I'm sure your parents miss you a lot."

She tried not to think about what it would be like if he left. She'd be alone again, somehow Mai knew that. And if the others don't find out about her sickness, which she wants to keep from them, she will probably die alone too.

Noll looked away, "I can wait. There are some more important matters at hand currently." He then looked back at her and smiled softly.

Mai frowned. "But…he's still your brother. Maybe I could talk to him? See if he knows where his body is?"

"I doubt he knows. And Mai, he would rather me spend time with you."

Mai frowned. "Okay…but don't stop looking on my account. He is the main reason you are in Japan so you should still look for him."

Soon they finished their food and Mai was practically skipping up to their room to change into bathing clothes. She could finally go swimming at the beach!

Following Mai Naru smirked. After strolling into the room after her, he saw Mai diving for her suitcase.

He chuckled silently as the door closed and as he leaned back against the wall.

Mai changed into her two piece bikini quickly and pulled the cover all over her head before leaving the room.

"Ready!"

Taking Mai's hand, Noll walked her out of the hotel, and onto the beach.

Mai pulled him to a spot of sand unoccupied and laid out her towel. Then she tripped in front of him, laying down her cover. She smiled at him.

"Should we put on sunscreen first?"

Sitting in front of Mai, Naru rolled up his sleeves. He raised a a brow before looking at Mai, sprawled out before him.

Taking the bottle of sunscreen, he shifted closer to Mai. After squirting a bit of the sunscreen in his hand he rubbed it on Mai's back.

Mai really wanted to make a sound that showed how good his hands felt, but decided it would be embarrassing. So she but her tongue.

When she felt him move away, Mai glanced at him. "Would you like me to put some on you?"

The blush was very prominent on her cheeks now.

"Well," Naru said, glancing down. "I am still wearing a shirt."

He rubbed the remaining lotion into his hands. He rather enjoyed putting it on Mai. While his hands moved along her back, he couldn't stop but think about how nice her skin felt. And how wonderfully soft it was.

Mai's eyes widened. "R-right…so of course not. I just thought…that you'd take it off."

As her words ended, Mai's face turned a little red.

Mai's eyes widened. "R-right…so of course not. I just thought…that you'd take it off."

As her words ended, Mai's face turned a little red.

Naru raised a brow. "Well, if you would like… I might discard it for the time being."

His lips twisted upwards into a playful smile.

Mai's eyes got a playful glint in them. "I don't know…you're really pale. I may be blinded by the sight of the sun on your skin."

"So don't stare," He teased.

"It would be hard to miss. Just like any glare from the light."

"I see then. Well, I guess I'll just keep all my clothes on then." He smirked.

"But Naru! You promised to swim with me! I can't have fun by myself!" Mai gasped.

She wrapped her arms around his middle. She sighed happily.

"Your body feels nice," she said innocently.

"Oh does it?" He couldn't help but make her blush again.

Finally, after a moment, Naru tugged his shirt off, leaving him in his dark colored swim trunks.

Mai smiled brightly and grabbed the sunscreen. She quickly and thoroughly put it on him before taking his hand and pulling him towards the water. The moment her feet touched it, she squealed and jumped back.

"It's cold!"

The moment where Mai's hands were touching him, Oliver wanted it to last for an eternity, but, soon, Mai had dragged him out to the water.

"Of course it's cold, dummy."

Mai spent the rest of the day playing in the water. She even managed to get Naru to have some fun with her, and it meant the world to her. Soon the sun was setting and they had a quick dinner before Mai collapsed on the bed.

A/N: Review if you'd like!