A/N:- So, I'm back! I am going to be completely unapologetic for my absence as it was truly not my fault, but I am unwilling to discuss my reason for not being back sooner! Those of you whom I discussed the problem with will know what I'm talking about though! Anyway, 1 review in 2 1/2 weeks, very disappointing!

seshomaru94 thank you for not only taking the time and effort in working with me on the last chapter but reviewing it also! (It was funny and I enjoyed writing it with you! It seems he is, you're right! I believe you are also correct on that, he did use the L-word twice! I think if he were to be put in the hospital he would go after James and break a few more of his bones for ogling his his girl! I hope this satisfies your craving for more!) Thanks also go to anyone who favorited or alerted!

This chapter Naru most likely is OOC, but wouldn't you be?

This is dedicated to seshomaru94 for being the only reviewer last chapter and for providing the title for this chapter, lici910 for just being a great friend and xSapphirexRosesxFanx for her idea for this chapter! I hope this satisfies your NaruxMai craving!

Disclaimer:- Don't own most of it! Simple as!

Mai's POV

So, Kit, I mean Gene…oh, I don't know what I mean anymore! This is so confusing!

Apparently Kitai is Gene undercover who miraculously survived the hit and run which supposedly killed him and he was then rescued by Magnolia from the lake he was dumped in before it was too late, but wound up in a coma for a year. Upon waking it was decided he fake amnesia and stay with the family that helped rescue him. In order to keep his survival a secret he used his Japanese name and assumed the surname of the family he was with to throw people off further. Like I said, confusing!

I was currently watching the two brothers hug it out after their bizarre reunion. It kinda brings a tear to the eye, watching something so emotional. Naru had all kinds of emotions crossing his face. I guess this made him let his guard down considerably. Clearing his throat, he backed away from his other half and tried to regain some of his normal stuck-up composure.

"Now that's settled, I would like for you…uh…" He stuttered to a stop, an unsure look crossing his face again.

"What's wrong Brother?" Gene asked. The words sounded so natural coming out of his mouth, like we'd always heard him call Naru that.

"I'm just not sure what to call you anymore. I feel like I don't know you any longer." Naru admitted quietly.

"Noll, no matter what I'm still and always have been your brother. Call me what you want." The older twin replied reassuringly.

"Okay, Gene I want you and Ms Gray to go meet up with Takigawa and Yasuhara and investigate the hill. Report your findings to me upon your return. John I would like you to go with them, take a car." The younger twin ordered. 'Man he's sexy when he orders people about! Except for me, it's not so great when he orders me about!'

The trio left and Naru let out a long sigh. I went over to him and wrapped my arms around him as comfortingly as possible.

"Naru, are you alright? Do you want to go get some air?" I said quietly in his ear. He gave me a look that said he was about to object as he had to work when I interjected before he could open his mouth. "I'm sure Ayako, Lin and your parents can hold down the fort while we're gone." I flashed him a smile that said 'you know I'm right so just accept defeat for once' and held out a hand to him. Sighing again, he took my offered hand and mumbled to the others that we were going in the garden for some air and would be back in a little while.

It was about 7pm England time so the sun was starting to set creating beautiful patterns in the sky. Back home it would've been about 3 tomorrow morning. 'The new time zone sure has taken some getting used to!' We settled side by side on the grass, watching the sun disappear and saying nothing. I decided to break the silence between us.

"Naru, is everything okay?"

"Everything is just peachy Mai." He replied with bitterness. I knew he didn't mean to speak to me the way he was doing, he was probably just frustrated and overwhelmed.

"Naru, if you need to cry or shout or whatever just do it; it's why I brought you out here." I said sympathetically, knowing some of what he was probably feeling.

"I'm fine Mai." He spat harshly.

"No, Naru, you're not! I can see it in your eyes even though you're trying to hide it. You're hurting and that's understandable. I just want you to be honest with yourself even if you can't be honest with me about your feelings." Naru let out a shuddering sigh at my words as though defeated by them.

"Why?" He muttered. I could see a tear trying to make a break for it from ones of his eyes.

"Why what, Naru?" I probed gently, trying to get him to open up.

"Why did he have to come back? I had finally accepted he was gone so why?" Naru continued to question, tears finally running freely down his cheeks. I wrapped my arms around him and rested his head on my chest, gently running my fingers through his hair. 'How the hell does he get it so soft and nice smelling?'

"Naru, do you know how lucky you are to have that kind of second chance?" I asked softly, continuing to stroke his hair. "I would give anything to have my parents walk through the door again, but I know that won't happen. Make the most of this as I have made the most of the new family I have created with you and the others." I advised, soothing him some more as his head slipped into my lap. We stayed like that until his tears had stopped and he was hiccupping from his little outburst of emotion. I rubbed his back gently and kissed the top of his head.

"Do you want to go inside now and have some tea? It's getting kinda chilly out here." I stated, shivering a little. He carefully lifted himself from my lap and shrugged his jacket off, draping it around my shoulders.

"Just a little longer." He mumbled, rubbing his eyes a little.

"Okay Naru, but won't you be cold like that?" I asked, noticing that Naru had only been wearing a shirt under his jacket.

"I'm used to it. Don't tell the others about this, they'd have a field day with the fact I cried." He warned, hugging his knees and smirking a little. It was only a tiny lift of one corner of his mouth, but it showed that he was clearly feeling better for letting it out.

"I wouldn't dream of it Naru. Unlike your Mother I have the common decency to not embarrass others deliberately in front of people." I said smiling back at him.

"I wouldn't say that Mai. You have, on quite a few occasions, embarrassed me by either being unable to keep your mouth shut or taking your revenge upon me too far." Naru informed.

"Ah, yeah, guess you're right. Sorry. I promise I won't tell anyone about this though." I stated firmly, shivering again. "Come on; let's go get that tea I promised you." I said, getting up. Naru gracefully rose from his position on the grass and followed after me. 'Seriously, how the hell does he do that so effortlessly?' We entered the kitchen and I filled and switched the kettle on; Naru taking a place at the table. I dampened a piece of kitchen paper and held it out to him. He stared at it blankly and lifted an eyebrow.

"It's for the evidence." I spoke, emphasizing the last word in case of eavesdroppers. Naru still didn't seem to get what it was for. Leaning in slightly, I gently wiped his cheeks and just under his eyes with the wet tissue. He flinched slightly at the cold, wet contact of the tissue, but didn't move away or insist he do it himself, he just let me get on with my work. The kettle finished boiling and turned itself off with a loud click. We stared into each other's eyes for a moment before Naru pulled me closer and kissed me with great passion. I dazedly pulled away muttering about making the tea. I quickly searched the cabinets for the items I required, deciding on a spearmint and camomile tea to help soothe Naru's nerves some more. I finished making the two required cups of tea and offered one to my boss, sitting as near to him as possible. He gently grabbed one of my hands and before I knew it we were kissing again, our tea completely forgotten.

A/N:- So that's it for this time! Tell me what you think!

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