Okay, 3. Chapter finally done. It's a lot longer than the others but it was really hard to make a cut. And I wanted to upload that before the next week.

I hope you like it. It's a more HeijixKazuha now and also a tiny bit ShinichixRan, but not much. I'm not good in writing ShinichixRan fanfic, even though I also love them as a couple. :)

It will take more time to do the next because I have a lot of work to do now. But I do my best.

Kazuha stood in front of the huge building, a queasy feeling in the stomach. People passing her, piled inside like a swarm of bees. Seems like I'm the only one hesitating, she sighed heavily. Okay, get a grip! This is what you want, what you dreamed about over the past years. GO INSIDE!

Taking a step foward, she slowly began to move, finally entering the building. Taking a glance around, it looked as great and impressive from the inside as from the outside. The University of Toyko. She really did it. Studying at one of the best universities in the country. It was her first day. But Kazuha couldn't believe that she was here now. The last weeks and months, she learned hard for the acceptance tests. Actually, there wasn't so much more to learn since she made nothing else in prison. After graduation with correspondence school, it was her lifebuoy, an anchor who helped her surviving when homesickness or desperation had overcame her. Thinking about what you want to do when you're out. She learned very fast that everyone in there needed that. They talked about it most of the time. Like Yuki-san, who had a four-years-old son. She dreamed about playing with him in the park, cooking his favourite food or visiting the cherry blossom festival together. Sadly, when she will be out, her boy gonna be a grown up man. But that was something you never say. Destroying the dreams of someone meant also destroying their will to live. Within theses walls, Kazuha was the lucky one. She knew that and was grateful. Besides, she had so much to live for: her father and mother, her friends and of course Heiji. To be reunited with him made her so incredibly happy. But she had no idea what was going on between him and Mio-san.

He liked her, obviously. When they talked on the phone, he often mentioned her. Too often for Kazuha's liking. When he had left for Toyko, they agreed to phone frequently and try to build up their friendship again. And it was great to be informed about his life and also let him know about hers. But this Mio bugged her. Heiji was never the type of having friendships with girls. Honestly, Kazuha had been his only real female friend. Otherwise, he just hung out with guys. But what really made her blood boil was his behaviour to her. As his long-life female friend, she knew how he usually treats them, or better just Kazuha since there wasn't anyone else before. He yelled at her, insulted her and often forgot their dates. Once, he told some foreign guys she was his penalty. But to Mio, he was really kind. And also spoke really kind of. Mio-chan was so nice and smart and funny… blah, blah, blah. Kazuha was so relieved they just talked on the phone so he couldn't see her annoyed face.

She tried to find out what was between them from different directions. For example his mother. Kazuha was anyway often at the Hattori's. Always felt like a second home and also since her mother was away, Shizuha insisted that she had to come over for dinner or breakfast or lunch or brunch or just a snack. Sometimes all in one day. In the end, she gained twelve pounds over the last two months. But Shizuha couldn't tell her anything important according to Heiji and Mio. Just friends, she always said.

Then, she tried Ran which wasn't that easy. Like Heiji and Shinichi, she was busy studying for the exams and also with preparing her wedding. In the end, Kazuha decided to investigate when she gonna be in Tokyo, too.

Now, she lived in the city for three days. Got a small appartment a bit far from the campus but it was hers. Felt soooo great. And yesterday, they made a welcome party for her in a students bar. Unfortunately with Mio, too. But it was still good. Kazuha also found out that an old classmate from her and Heiji also studied here and was a member of the detective club: Sousuke-kun. At first, she didn't recognize him. In school, he was extremely chubby but lost a lot of weight now. She had to admit he looked really handsome now. And also told him that. He blushed a bit and told her that Heiji and Shinichi helped him. Went to the gym with him, jogging in the morning and Heiji took him to Kendo. That's why Heiji also looked more muscular, she had assumed. With a chuckle, she thought about baking a thank-you-cake for Sousuke.

Also, Sonoko appeared. She didn't change a bit since Kazuha saw her last. She studied at Tokyo University too but rather to be with Ran and also killing time until Makoto will come back. He still travelled around the world and Sonoko waited for him to propose. Finally. Two year ago, he overcame his shyness and confessed his feelings for her. After that, Sonoko hoped their relationship would take the next step.

„Like what?" Ran and Kazuha asked in unison.

„Like SEX!" Sonoko yelled, throwing her head and hands in a desperate gesture on the table.

„Sonoko! Please, stop yelling something like that in public," Ran hissed, looking around if someone glanced over to them. They sat sligtly away from the others who positioned themselves on another table, dicussing a case which came up just a few hours ago.

„But I will die as a virgin," she lifted her head, tears shimmering in her eyes.

„No, you won't," Ran smiled soothing. „Maokoto is just a bit shy. He needs more time than other but he loves you."

„A bit shy," Sonoko laughed derisive. „You know what he said shortly? Or better what I forced him to admit. He wants to wait 'til marriage."

„Really?!" Ran and Kazuha asked again at the same time.

„That's really sweet somehow," Ran said, still a bit surprised.

„Maybe," Sonoko crossed her arms and leaned back in her seat. „But you know how long he needed to say 'I love you'. How long will he take to propose? I will die as a virgin. I will never have kids."

„Sonoko, I think you overdramatize the whole situation. I'm certain it won't take much time 'til he put a ring on your finger," Ran replied encouraging.

Suddenly, Sonoko put a smug grin on her face. „You can talk well. Shinichi can't keep his hands from you since he got his old body back. And since you're engaged it even got worse."

„SONOKO!" Ran's face turned as red as a beet. „Stop talking nonsense!"

„Pah! It's more than true," She sighed heavily. „I never have any luck. I mean even the Osaka-guy got his arse in gear. And seriously, I always thought that would never happen. So oblivious to love, it was really funny sometimes."

„What do you mean?" Kazuha asked astonished.

„You know exactly what I mean," Sonoko smirked filthy. „You also got horizontal with him. Don't even try to deny. Ran told me."

„Ran!" Kazuha yelled accusing with a bright red face.

Her friend looked very guilty. „I'm so sorry, Kazuha-chan. You know how annoying Sonoko can be. She had bugged me constantly and on day, I accidently blabbed it. But I told no one else, I swear."

„And, how was he?" Sonoko asked openly.

„Ran!" Kazuha yelled again, this time with a help seeking glance.

„I know Shinichi from Ran. But it would be interesting to know how the other detective-freak is doing."

„Sonoko, for god's sake! Would you stop embarrassing us!" Ran shouted in a pissy mood.

Again, Sonoko smashed her upper body on the table. „I'm so dumb, I know. That's why Makoto will never ask!" she sobbed very noicy.

„Oh my god!" Ran sighed in resignation.

„Sonoko, that's not true," Kazuha said softly.

„It is! I will die lonely. And as virgin!" came the muffled answer from the table.

Ran and Kazuha looked at each other, unsure what to do while Sonoko complained into the table surface.

Kazuha sighed resigned. „Fine!"

Sonoko's head shot up, curiosity flashing in her eyes and even Ran tilted her head.

„It was…," she paused and looked to the other table where Heiji sat together with his club members. Suddenly, her face put a dreamy expression on. She turned back, smiling," …really, really good."

Ran returned the smile, a slight blush on her face.

„That's what I figured. He's a hothead but that might be a pro in bed. And I beg he has stamina because of his aikido and other sport stuff," Sonoko concluded with a serious expression.

„Sonoko!" both yelled again in embarrassment.

„But what you gonna do with her?" Sonoko pointed at Mio who seemed to be in a very intimacy discussion with Heiji, leaning very close to him with her breasts brushing his arm.

That view nearly forced Kazuha to vomit. Suddenly she felt sick.

„They're just friends, Sonoko," Ran replied firm.

„Does she know that?" she perked her eyebrows up. „I don't like her. She's too…perfect. That's too ominous. And when she talks, I'd like to punsh her in the face."

„Really, Sonoko. You're exhausting today."

„If that bitch ever comes close to Makoto-san…."

„It wouldn't matter. In Japan, a man can't be married to several women at the same time," Kazuha commented with a straight face, nipping on her drink. Ran tried to suppress a chuckle.

Sonoko looked at Kazuha with an undefined expression, then she smirked. „Good one, Toyama," she said acknowledging, then going back to their topic. „But seriously, Ran. Do you like her?"

„I have nothing against her. She is always kind to me."

„Of course, you're Shinichi's woman and the nicest person on earth. There's no one who doesn't like you!"

„You're talking nonsense!"

„Do you two really know her?" Kazuha asked.

Both thought for a minute. „Not really, actually," Ran admitted. „She's always with the guys, never with us. We never had a real girl-talk or so…"

„See! That's strange," Sonoko nodded with a knowing expression.

„It's not," Ran shaked her head. „ She prefers male acquaintances. That's not a crime. And she's also the only girl in the club. Not her fault."

„Pah! Why would she prefer them for us?" Sonoko asked offended.

„Maybe less embarrassment," Ran replied blaming.

„Whatever her reasons are, I'm pretty sure they include Heiji," Kazuha said with a sad expression, looking into their direction.

„Kazuha, it's really not…" Ran stopped when she felt a hand on her shoulder. Shinichi came over, leaning forward. „I think we should stop for today. Tomorrow are classes and I think, Kazuha wants to start her first day without bags under her eyes," he winked into her direction. She smiled and nodded in agreement.

When everybody started to leave, Heiji insisted to bring Kazuha home.

„So, how was it?" he asked while turning his car on the main road.

„Good! Seeing Sonoko-chan again and also Sousuke-kun. Unbelievable how he looks now."

„Was a tough job but nothing that's worth having comes easy, right?" he looked at her with a specific glance that made her heart beating faster.

„Y-You're right," she replied husky.

Heiji turned his eyes back on the road, smiling.

„You know," Kazuha started, trying to find the right words." It would also be great, um…i-if we would do something only together. You know like we used to in Osaka."

„Yeah, that would be. Um..you know, wednesday evening would be perfect. And I don't have classes the next day and you too. So, we gonna have plenty of time. What do you think?"

„Great! That's settled. And what?"

„Leave it to me since I'm living in Tokyo much longer than you," he smiled.

„Oh, but it has to be something special," she insisted.

„Of course," Heiji replied a bit indignant.

„As long as you at least show up…," Kazuha smirked.

„Oh come on, it wasn't that often and I also apologized every time."

„Doesn't bring my wasted lifetime back," she commented dryly.

„Maybe I couldn't overcome my fear of a certain person who never stops bugging me and rather stayed at home," he replied cheeky and looked challenging at her.

„Shinichi of course," she said in a serious tone without any muscle twitching in her face.

Heiji laughed out loud. „God, what have I done to deserve you, really?" He parked in front of her appartment.

„Asked me the same question about how lucky you are," Kazuha answered self-satisfied and got off of the car. She turned and lowered her head to get eye-contact. „And don't forget to tell me time and place for the date. Good night!" and shut the door.

„Night!" he yelled into her direction, while she already headed to the entrance of the building. He couldn't help but looking after her, smiling wide.

Ran sat on her vanity table, brushing her hair and preparing for bed. Officially, she still lived with her father but long before their engagement, she moved into Shinichi's home. Mori yelled and stormed but she had already made her decision. After the whole Conan-story, she refused to talk to Shinichi for months, but he never gave up. In the end, she realized that she never wanted to be seperated from him again in her whole life. And after her proclamation, Eri decided to move back to Kogoro. Only because someone had to look after that drunkard before he will drink himself to death and never meet his grandchildren, she declared. Ran had just nodded in response and chuckled to herself.

Shinichi entered their bedroom, just wearing some pyjama pants which hung casually under his hip bones. A few water drops from facial cleaning shimmered on his bare, well-developed chest. She cursed silently because she had something important to discuss and his outfit always made her forget everything. She was pretty certain he knew that. Of course, he was a detective. Slowly, he headed in her way.

„Hey," he simply said, pulling his arms around her and burying his face in her neck. Shinichi started kissing the soft skin. His hands wandered over her lace nightgown, pulling her up to press her body against his. When he gently bit her neck, Ran couldn't suppress a moan.

„Shinichi," she uttered breathless.

„Hmm," he replied absentminded, taking her earlobe between his teeth to nip lightly, his hands already searching for a way under the nightgown.

„You need to talk with Heiji."

„Now?" he yelled, lifting his head to look at her in confusion. His expression made her chuckle.

„No, not now. But real soon." She turned in his embrace. „Because of Kazuha."

„Is something wrong with her?" concern showed in his eyes. For this, she simply loved him. His unrestricted caring for others.

„No, she's fine. It's just…I think she might have a wrong image of Heiji's and Mio's relationship. I mean I'm not even sure what relationship that is exactly but Heiji should make it clear what he wants from which women."

„He wants Kazuha, that's for sure," Shinichi simply replied.

„That's great but does Kazuha know that? Look at Heiji and Mio. They're very close. Like the way he and Kazuha used to be and that's bothering Kazuha, I can see it. He needs to tell Kazuha that he just wants her or stop flirting with Mio in front of her."

He cratched his head, reflecting. „I know what you mean. I also noticed it and talk to him before he screws up, okay? But not now," he smiled wolfish, claiming her lips.

„Hey man, do you have a moment?" Shinichi waited outside of the lecture hall, nearly the whole students passing him before Heiji walked out.

„Kudo?" he looked surprised. „Sure, but my next class starts in 15, soo…"

„Won't take that long. Just want to draw your intension on something: You know, your friendship with Mio-chan might, for some outsiders, not look as clear as it is for you."

Heiji' expression showed more than unintelligible. „Huh?!" he frowned moronic at Shinichi.

„For example, Kazuha-chan," his pal continued. „For her, it might look like you're interested in Mio-chan."

Heiji laughed doubting. „Nonsense! I never did anything like that. And I have no interests in Mio-chan. Never had. I mean, she's pretty but Kazuha too, so…"

„Sometimes, it's hard to tell. Like yesterday evening, you two sat together and acted all lovey-dovey."

„NO, we didn't!" Heiji shouted embarrassed. „Bullshit!"

„And why didn't you sit together with Kazuha-chan?"

„Because of the case we talked about, remember? And she also talked with Ran-chan and Sonoko-chan about girl stuff and other nonsense. No, thanks!"

„Charming!" Shinichi commented dryly. „So you prefered spending the evening rather with a female friend than with the women you actually want to be with. Makes a lot of sense."

„You didn't sit with Ran-chan, too!"

„Yeah, because we live and study together, dork. There's no need to stick 24/7. Look, I just try give you a friendly advice. Minimize your activities and change your behaviour to Mio-chan into a more friendship way when you're really serious with Kazuha-chan."

„Listen, I know Kazuha a lot better than you and she said she likes Mio-chan. And I told her that we're just friends, so she knows it. Case closed!"

„Yeah, and women never say one thing and mean something completely different. Or make the wildest speculations about something instead of just asking what's really going on. They're like an open book, right?" Shinichi commented with dry sarcasm.

„You're an expert since your engagement, right?" he replied sniffy.

Shinichi sighed. „Just be cautious, okay. I mean, Mio-chan is a really, really pretty girl. Maybe Kazuha-chan gets jealousy or feels insecure in her presence. That won't help your relationship."

„But Kazuha has no reason to be jealous. Mio-chan cannot compete with her, in any way," he showed real blankness regarding Shinichi comment.

His friend grinned, slapping him on the back. „I think, you should tell that someone else," he winked.

„She knows that." Heiji was offhand about it.. His friend doubted it but couldn't do more than advising. „Oh, and we go on a date tomorrow. Her idea," he smiled smugly. „But I'm still searching for a suitable place. Any suggestion, you woman whisperer?"

The young detective raised an eyebrow, then smiling cheeky. „Your bedroom!"

Heiji's jaw dropped open, blushing. „I said: suitable."

„Then her's." Obviously, Shinichi got his rocks off at the moment. Seeing his friend struggle with embarrassment and still remaining some dignity. He saw that Heiji imagined the scenario and seemed anything but unwilling though he wouldn't admit. „God, you're such a douchebag," he replied husky, avoiding his pal's glance.

Shinichi leaned forward, whispering in his ears. „You know, I know what Kazuha-chan bought in the lingerie shop back then in Osaka 'cause Ran got the same. You should really, really consider the bedroom idea." His smile became even brighter while Heiji's eyes widened, his cheeks grew more red. He swallowed hard.

„So, I have to go now. Umm, you know, umm…c-classes, yeah right, classes," he tried to get his mind back together.

„Sure, but please think about the whole situation with Mio and Kazuha and act with caution, okay?" Shinichi said and added silently, you mindless numbskill.

„I will. Promise," Heiji replied. You arrogant smartass, he adressed in Shinichi's direction and walked away.

„Oh and don't forget about the papers we have to fill out for administration. You promised me!" Shinichi yelled into his direction.

„I won't!" He shouted without turning around.

Holy shit, I forgot, Heiji cursed silenty. He stood in their club room, bent over a lot of papers. He promised Shinichi to do that for him because he had to got to dance classes with Ran. For the wedding. But he really forgot. And they have to throw the papers into the letter box by 6 p.m. It was the same stuff, every club at university has to fill out every year. Otherwise, they will be dissolved. But it was possible. He had three hours until them. The only problem was that he also had his date with Kazuha today. In two hours. And he had to drive there, too. He already skip the hope of changing his clothes at home before. Luckily, Mio-chan agreed to help but she couldn't go the work because only the president or his substitute were authorized to sign.

„Heiji-kun, stop making that face. We'll handle it," Mio said encouraging.

„I hope so," he sighed. „I can't let Kazuha wait. She'll never forgive me."

„Kazuha-chan?" she asked astonished.

„Yeah, we have a date at five. I thought about Kasai Rinkai Park. There's Japan's biggest ferris wheel. She loves them. And also snack stands. You wouldn't believe but she is a real chowhound," he chuckled.

„Sounds really great. Hope you have fun together," she tried hardly to remain the smile on her face.

„Thanks," Heiji smiled, not noticing the small change in her behaviour. „Oh shit. Got the wrong paper here. I'll be right back, just head over to administration for the right one." He left the room.

Mio stood there, thinking. She looked over to the wall clock, to be torn between doing it or not. With a sense of guilt, she turned back the time of the display.

Kazuha stood in front of the park's entry, waiting. There were still seven minutes until 5 o'clock. But she hoped, Heiji would come earlier. She didn't feel too well, actually. Yesterday, she had to walk home in the rain. She forgot her umbrella and the metro line in her direction got a blackout on the way. Today, she woke up with a cold and a heavy feeling in head. She thought about canceling the date with Heiji but refused in the end because she wanted it to much. And I think I'm feeling much better, she lied to herself. Actually, she only wanted her bed. And some tea. Unfortunately, the entrance was on a windy place and she already froze. „I hope he will arrive soon,"she murmered jittering.

Shit! Shit, shit, shit"! Heiji cursed while driving like a maniac. How could this stupid clock break today. Of all days. Holy shit! He looked to the clock at his dashboard. 6:22, great! Really great. She's gonna kill me. Finally, he arrived at the park. After searching for a parking spot, he run to the entrance.

„I'm soo sooo sorry," he said when he headed to her. But instead of an outburst of rage like he knew from her so well, Kazuha looked at him with glazed eyes. „I'm not feeling so good," she simply replied, leaning on him.

„Kazuha?" he looked down on her, confusion showing in his eyes. He put on arm around her, the other went to her cheek. „God, you're burning hot." He cursed himself. She's sick and l let her wait in the cold, Heiji realized guilt-laden. „I'll drive to the hospital with you."

„No," Kazuha murmered, leaning the head into his neck's crook. „I want my bed."

He sighed heavily, placing his lips against her forehead. „Okay, but I will stay on your couch tonight and if you just get a little bit more sick, I'll drive you to a doctor, okay?"

She simply nodded against his neck.

Finally, he managed to get her to bed. On the way back, they came into traffic and then he couldn't find a parking spot in front of Kazuha's appartment. It was nearly 8 o'clock when they walked in the flat. He guided her straight to the bedroom where she immediately fell on the bed.

„Do you want to put nightclothes on," Heiji asked.

She just murmered something but he thought he heard approval. He went to her closet and picked a big t-shirt which he recognized as one of his old's. Memories flashed in his mind about the last time he saw her in that. Focus, man, he shoke his head. Gonna work as a nightgown for the moment, he decided.

Laying it beside her on the bed, he looked to her. „Are you able to change alone?"

She nodded, struggling a bit to sit up. He left the room while she changed, not knowing if he was either glad or sad that she wanted to do it on her own. After a few minute, he came back in, finding her already under the blanket.

„Do you still need something?"

She shook her head slightly, eyes already closed.

„Okay. But just in case, I'm right there in the living room." He was about to leave the room, when Kazuha murmured something. Heiji walked back to her, kneeled down to bring his face close to her's. „Did you say something?" he asked softly.

She opened her eyes, glancing at him. „Could you stay a bit longer here with me?"

„Sure." He replied, sitting down on the floor in front of her bed.

„No," Kazuha said. „I mean here." She lifted her blanket a bit. „Until I fell asleep."

„Umm, okay," Heiji replied astonished. Slowly, he crawled into her bed. When he laid down, she snuggled against him, placing her hands on his chest and her head under his chin while he encircled her.

„Thank you," Kazuha murmured drowsy.

„No problem," he whispered. His hands stroked comforting over her back. That was indeed an outcome of the evening he had never expected. Made his way into Kazuha's bedroom, but not the way Shinichi suggested. But he wouldn't stay that long, he said to himself. Kazuha just needed a bit comfort. When she fell asleep, he had to go on the couch. Was the only right thing to do. Even when it was so comy in bed with her. He bent down, inhaling the scent of her hair. God, I missed that so much. She still smells the same.

Suddenly, Kazuha turned her gaze to him, a hooded look in her eyes. She leaned forward and placed a soft kiss on Heiji's lips until turning back to her former position as if nothing had happened. Unlike Heiji who froze in astonishment, then smiled dreamily, closing the eyes and placing his lips on her parting, remaining like that for some time. „I love you," he whispered in her hair but Kazuha was already fallen asleep. Just staying here for only five minutes, he supressed a yawn.

The next morning, Heiji woke up by a sudden movement against his front. Kazuha had changed her position. Previously, they lied close to each other, her back against his chest with his arm loose around her waist. Now, she turned to face him, snuggling again against his body. Half-sleeping, he pulled her closer until his nose brushed against hers. Noticing the familiar scent, he realizied subliminal Kazuha's presence in his arms. Slowly, his lips wandered from over her cheek to the lips, kissing them softly. After a few minutes, the kiss became more intensive. Heiji nibbled on her lower lips before his tongue slipped into her mouth, savoring the feel and taste of her. The dizzyness from the not fully awakened state and the sensation, which caused the feeling of Kazuha's body against his own, made him act more on his primary instincts. His hands glided down her back over the bottom to her thighs. Pulling them around his waist, the hands wandered back upwards, gliding under her long shirt to her bottom again. He squeezed the buns, pressing her core hard against his groin. The movement mad him moan in her mouth. Buring the face in her neck, he started to nibble hard on the skin while using the hands on her backside to move her against his growing erection. Hearing her heavy breathing, he moved his lips upward to her cheek. Suddenly, he noticed the heat radiating from them. Suddenly, the dizzyness in his head vanished. He put both hands on her cheeks. She still has a high temperture, Heiji realized. She laid in front of him with closed eyes and a heavy breathing.

„Kazuha?" he asked softly, trying to get some reaction. The only response was an undefinable murmbling, but no real awareness of her environment and also of his presence. Heiji felt like someone throwing a bucket with icy water in his face. Immediately, he got out of the bed and tried to keep his thoughts in order. At first, bring the fever down. He managed to give her some water, actually a lot of. She seemed to be very thursty. Then, he put a damp cloth on her forehead and also made leg compress. Like his mother always did when he had high temperature. Hope it will work. After that, he took a cold shower, really cold. To wake up fully and also to punish himself. He couldn't believe what he actually did. Forcing himself on Kazuha while she was ill. Heiji never felt more embarrassed and more like a complete idiot.

After showering, he decided to order some food and also get his laptop out of the car. Trying to distract himself with work for his classes, but his mind requently moved back to events of this morning. Seriously, can't you keep your hormons under control? What if Kazuha remembers? In that case, he wouldn't be able to look into her eyes anymore. God, what would she think of him? But I didn't do it on purpose, he tried to defeat himself. I was only half-awake. And it was somehow a continuation of my former dream which I can't control. It was all about the t-shirt that reminded me of the beginning of our relationship. The one month before everything went wrong.

**************************FLASHBACK***********************************

It was one evening when Kazuha suddenly appeared in his room. When they were younger, it tried to figure out the easiest way to climb upwards. At Kazuha's home, it wasn't really difficult because of a tree on front of her bedroom. Heiji's was tricky so they needed a lot of time and a lot of injuires. They did it because of fun but never thought that, a few years later, it might also be very helpful. On that evening, she was completely soaked because of the rain. So much that someone else might easily missed the tears which tropped down her face. He had been surprised why she sneaked into the house but she didn't want his parents to be informed of her presence. She had run away from home. Her parents had a fight again. A bad one. Her mom had gambled again and her father found out. They were so loud that she had heared every single word. Ginshiro had threatened his wife with divorce if she wouldn't stop. Kazuha hadn't been able to stand their fight any longer.

He still remembered how she looked back then: so fragil and lost. At first, he gave her a towel to dry herself and one of his long t-shirt. While she changes in his room, he sneaked into the kitchen and stole some of the imagawayaki's, his mother made for the next day: Kazuha's favourite snack. To cheer her up. When he came back, she sat on his bed, flipping halfhearted through one of his book. He placed the imagawayaki in front of her and indeed, her face lightened up a bit. Heiji sat on his bed, back against the headboard and pulled Kazuha between his leg so she could rest against his chest. He pulled the blanket over their legs so Kazuha might not freeze. They ate the snack while she told him about the fight. After a while, they changed the position and laid down, facing each other while talking.

It was close to three in the morning when Heiji woke up, realizing that they both fall asleep. The bedside light was still on, flooded the room in a dimly lit. His gaze fell on the person next to him. She looked so peaceful, her hair was slightly curled from the rain before, framing her face. She had looked so beautiful back then. He was really tempted to kiss her. Just once. She wouldn't even notice. Slowly, he draw closer to her, placing his lips on hers. It felt really good, he had to admit. But suddenly, Kazuha opened her eyes, looking at him in astonishment. He felt like caught with his hand in the cookie jar. Blushing but kept looking in her eyes, an unsecure smile on his face. Suddenly, she moved forward, took his head into her hands and kissed him fully on the mouth. He was surprised first but then returned the kiss eagerly. They laid like that for the next hours, cuddling and kissing until dawn. Kazuha had to leave until her or his parents found out that she stayed here overnight. She kept on his shirt and just put her jeans back on. That was the last time he saw that t-shirt again. For now.

When they saw each other again in the morning for their regular way to school, no one said a word about the night. They just walked side by side, her hand in his. After that, the night time visits became regulary. Mostly at Kazuha's place, also because Heiji didn't want her to walk outside in the night. Sometimes, they just cuddled. But after two week, things got more heated between them. Still, Kazuha didn't want to do the last step that early and Heiji understood. But sometimes, it had been really hard to understand.

Like a very special night. Heiji already laid in her bed, reading one of his Ellery Queen books when Kazuha walked out of the bathroom. He looked up shortly and focused back on the page. But then he paused, looking up again, eyes wide opened. She wore nothing but a small babydoll gown for the night. It was dark green satin with a shiny ribbon bow under the breasts. The material ended shortly under her hips, swirling around them and showed with every step more glimpses of her well formed thighs. The cups were made of lace and, wait a minute, were they transparent? Heiji hadn't more time to find out because she already crawled under the blanket.

„Do you still need light? For your book," she asked innocent.

„Umm…no, I-I'm good," Heiji had replied, clearly confused.

„Okay," Kazuha turned off the bedside light, then paused a moment as if she wanted to say something more. But she seemed to change her mind „Good night," she simply said and placed a kiss on his lips, laying down and turning her back to him.

„Night," he said, sitting in the darkness, the book still in hands. Finally, he threw it behind him, where it touched the ground with a hollowed bang. Then, he also lied down, his body against her back while his arm encircling her waist. Though they cuddled against each other in a tender way, Heiji was really pissed. She can't be serious! She was the one who wanted to wait! Which is absolute okay with me but why does she wear such an outfit? To what?! Provoke me, play with me?! This is more than unfair! How should I sleep with her beside me with nothing more than a bit fabric on her body? He already felt uncomfortable. His bare arm was under her breasts, feeling them through the transparent garment. So, it was indeed transparent, he concluded, not very happy with the awareness. In the meantime, her backside was pressed against his groin, which wasn't new but the babydoll was ride up so there wasn't much material between her butt and his groin. Just his boxers and her slip. And the last one hadn't much material, too. Although the attempt on concentrating his mind on something else, it took more than an hour for him to finally fall asleep.

When Heiji woke up, he felt a heavy weight on his chest. Now, he laid on the back with Kazuha on top, covering him like a blanket. How did she manage that now? he frowned. But looking down in her sleeping face with a slightly opened mouth, his features softened. She looks so inredibly cute, he had to admit. He shifted a bit, tryin' to see the time on the alarm clock without waking the human blanket. Hm, already 6. I have to go soon. Looking down, he suddenly faced a slowly awakening Kazuha.

„Mmh?" she murmered with drowsy eyes.

„It's nearly time for me to go," he whispered, placing a butterly kiss on the tip of her nose.

„No, not now," she replied with a bit panic in her voice, suddenly fully awaked.

Heiji looked at her in surprise. „I have to go, Kazuha. As usual. Before your father gets his hands on me and beats the shit out of me. And when I come home, my dad will carry on," he smirked.

„Umm…yeah, you're right. I-I just thought you might stay a bit longer, so we.." she avoided his gaze, her cheeks started to blush," umm, we…c-could take, you know, the…n-next… step." Her face went even more red while she twiddled with the bow on her nightgown.

Finally, Heiji realizied. She wanted to sleep with him. That's why she wore such a revealing outfit. God, she was so adorable, he smiled wide.

„B-But you don't have to if you don't want. I-It was just a suggestion," she said hastily since he didn't respond. „M-Maybe…"

Suddenly, Heiji rolled them over so he was on top and kissed her long and passionately, exploring her mouth with his tongue. When he finally let go of her lips, she gasped for air. He bent down, whispering in her ear," Of course, I want to. Don't be silly! But not now in a rush but rather with enough time to fully enjoy it, don't you think?"

„Umm, yeah," Kazuha nodded, still red as a beet. „You know, my parents want to visit my uncle tonight. They said I can stay at home if I want to."

„Perfect! We have a date," Heiji smirked, giving her a long, hot kiss until he stood up and put his clothes on.

But they never managed to stick to their date. Just hours later, Kazuha's mother tried to kill herself.

*****************************END FLASHBACK***************************************************

Heij shook his head, thinking about this morning where he had thought how extraordinary the day for him and Kazuha will be. Back then, he never imagined how right he was. In a complete different way.

He sighed. Do your work and stop summing about the past. It's nearly 5 o'clock. Get cracking! Again, he tried to focus on the text on his laptop when a giant marshmallow appeared in the living room. Kazuha came in, completely wrapped in her white downy feathers blanket with just her head looked out. She slumped on the sofa beside him.

„Are you feeling better, now?" he asked.

She turned her head, facing him with an expression which made his blood run cold. He knew this look way too good.

„Where have you been yesterday evening?" she asked suspiciously calm.

Oh, shit! I'm so screwed! On the one hand, he was glad that she seemed to feel well enough to start a fight with him, on the other hand, she felt well enough to start a fight with him and he was pretty sure she's gonna kick his ass. He frantically searched for a good way to explain yesterday's situation which might soothe her.

„You know, Kazuha. I didn't forget our date, really. It was….I had to do paper work for Shinichi for the detective club. I promised him. We had to give up by 6. Seriously, I always looked at the clock on the wall but that fucking shit seemed to be possessed by a demon or something…"

„A demon?" she looked more than sceptical.

God, what am I talking about? A demon? Seriously?!, Heiji started to sweat.

„I mean it was really crazy. The clock moved but also seemed to stood still. The whole time I thought I still have enough time. But after I put the paper in the mail box I looked at my phone and suddenly it was nearly six. I drove as fast as I could, really."

„And you never thought about looking on your phone earlier."

„No, the clock wall is always on time. I have no idea why not this time. It wasn't my fault, really!"

Kazuha took a deep breath. „ Wasn't your fault, hmm? Of course, the demonic clock was it. Have you any idea…"

„You know, if you're hungry, I ordered some food. Pizza with jalapeño and extra cheese," Heiji run to the kitchen and came back with a pizza box, placing it in front of her. If her mouth is full, she can't yell at me.

Kazuha frowned. She was indeed very hungry. Finally, she took a slice. „I'm still angry at you," she murmured with a full mouth.

„I know." For that case, I also ordered some chocolate ice cream.

Finally, Kazuha laid full and satisfied on the sofa, watching the show Heiji puts on earlier.

„Do we have to see that?"

„Yeah, it's a real good thriller."

„Of course, you like that. But I prefer less death," she commented dryly.

„It's rather less taste."

„Give me the remote!"

„No."

„Give it to me."

„Nooooo."

„It's my TV."

„But I'm your guest."

„Intruder fits better. Besides, I'm very ill."

„You ate a whole pizza and an ice cream box. Yeah, you're very ill, but more inside your head."

„Remote!" she hold out the hand into his direction in a demanding gesture.

He put the remote on his side of the sofa, between his thigh and the armrest. „Nope," he grined cheeky, crossing the arms in front of his chest.

„Do you really think that's gonna stop me?" Kazuha jumped on his lap, putting her hands under his thigh.

„God, are you nuts?! You're jumpin' on me with your full weight!" Heiji groaned.

Kazuha stopped. „What do you mean? Are you saying I'm fat?"

„What? No! I just…I mean you're not a feather or something like that."

„Oh, thanks! It's all the fault of your mom. She fed me up while I was in Osaka," she replied defending.

„Yeah, I already noticed that you gained weight."

Now, Kazuha looked deeply offended. „I'm so sorry for insulting your eyes. I should probably get of your lap ASAP before I squash you to death."

„Come on, don't be mad. You're not fat, stop pouting!"

„I'm going back to bed. I'm tired." She wanted to stand up but Heiji hold her on his lap.

„Wait! You're not even slightly overweight, I swear. Stay here and we will watch what you want, okay?" He shifted to lay his legs on the sofa and put Kazuha between the sofa cushion and himself so she could snuggle against him. And indeed, she laid her head on his chest and pulled the blanket over them. With one arm around her, He used the other to zap from on channel to the other.

„Wait! That looks good," Kazuha yelled.

„What's that?"

„Oh, it's very romantic. She's diagnosed as beyond recovery but he, as a doctor, managed to cure her and they marry in the end."

„Seriously! Sounds so uncreative and silly!"

„But you promised we're watching what I want," she shouted, pouting.

„Yeah, okay! Let's watch that masterpiece," he sighed. When looking down, she smiled happily at him which also softened his expressions. As long as she's happy. While she watched that nonsense, Heiji let his mind wander. Hmm, she really gained weight. But not in a bad way. Comparing to her figure when she was released, she looks healtier now. And she gained weight on the right spots. Breasts and hips. And also on her butt comparing to what I had in hands this morning. Felt more than good, he smirked. She has very femine curves now. Also more than with seventeen. He felt his body heat increasing rapide. God, start thinking about something else. Or better watch that stupid movie.

But in the end, it was very hard to stand the movie. It was way too silly, even Kazuha had to admit that. „I saw it five years ago. But it was way better in my imagination, I guess," she admitted.

„It's okay. You had forced me to watch even stupider movies," he chuckled.

„And you always complained. The whole time!"

„Yeah, you're right," he admitted peaceable.

There was a long pause between them.

„By the way, thank you for taking care of me. I mean, you know, leg compress and so.." she murmured into his shirt.

„No problem," he answered. „You know, it was really funny to find my old shirt in your wardrobe."

„Oh, yeah. Was still in my old room when I returned. And I thought, umm, I couldn't give back to you since you're living in Toyko now and it's still too good for throwing away," she said off-handedly. Actually, she took it with her when she was in prison, often wear it in the night when somesickness had overcame her. But she didn't want to admit that to Heiji.

„Hmm," he commented. „Just remembered me on the last time I saw it." He smiled softly, looking down to her. Her heart started beating faster, the memories also flashed in her mind, creating a slight blush on her cheeks. His eyes darkened. Slowly, Heiji stroked a whisp of hair out of her face while brushing slightly over the skin until he tugged the hair behind her ear. His hand wandered back to her cheek, caressing with the fingertips. They stared into each other's eyes.

Sorry for such an unfair cliffhanger but the chapter became much longer than I expected and I I needed a cut to finish the chapter. I'm not sure, when the next chapter will come because of my studies but I'll do my best.

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