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Lin's p.o.v.*********

I had just kissed Mai goodnight and was heading to my apartment for a much-needed shower and some sleep. After moving Yasu out of his old place and into his new apartment. All I wanted was thoughts two things but when I opened the door and saw Noll in a kitchen chair staring at me. I knew my night had just begun.

"What is it, Noll?" I asked. "Where the hell has everyone been?" Noll snapped. "Well, I left the office at lunch to help Yasu move to the new place Mai and Luella helped him find. While we were moving him your mother could have been kidnapped and Mai killed but Mai scared the shit out of him and chased him down. Claude watched him till the cops came for him. Then Yasu ordered dinner for us to thank us.

Now Yasu is at home Mai and Luella are probably getting showers then heading to bed and I'm standing here telling you what we all did today. Does that answer your question?" "Yes but why did you all do this. He could have just stayed here." Noll yelled at me. "Well, it's not my fault that Yasu is questioning if he should continue your relationship or not. You treat him like dirt. You can't even embrace the fact that you love him. So all you've done is make him feel used."

"Have you every told him (I love you) yet?" I asked him. "No, not even once. I know this is my fault but I have no clue how to fix it." Noll actually started to cry. "How do I fix it?" I put a hand on Noll's shoulder and said. "You start by apologizing to him then you call the others in for a meeting and tell them the next case and you slip in at the end that Yasu's your boyfriend. Yes, Masako may have a heart attack. But at least Ayako will be there to resuscitate her."

Noll wiped tears off his face and said, "Thanks, Koujo." I was floored that was the first time Noll used my first name ever. "You're welcome." I stammered out then added "I'm going to shower. You should get some sleep." Noll listened to me and headed to bed. While I went for a much-needed shower.

Naru's p.o.v.*********

I headed to the office early and finished the work I left the night before. At eight I heard the bell above the door chime. Telling me that the others had arrived. I slipped my head out my office door and saw Mai and Yasu putting their stuff away while talking to each other. Yasu smiled at Mai. Then she went into the kitchen to make tea and Lin's coffee.

"Yasu can we talk for a minute?" I asked while opening the door the rest of the way. Yasu came into my office. Yasu stood there thinking he was about to be fired. I looked right into his eyes. "Yasu I'm sorry. I know I haven't told you my feelings for you and I hurt you. But you have to understand that I'm not good with emotions. Yasu I love you. I don't want to lose you or get hurt myself. But when you stopped talking to me I thought it was over and it killed me." "Noll I love you too. I don't want to break up but if you're going to be ashamed of our relationship then I can't do this anymore. I don't want to hide my love for you from our friends."

"You don't have to Yasu. I have to call the others in for a meeting and I want to tell them after we talk about the new case. But I need your support and I need to know if you want me." I said holding back tears. Yasu wrapped his arms around me and held me close. "You have it and yes I want you all of you." He kissed my neck then my lips. It was a sweet kiss. Yasu kissed away my tears. I whispered, "I love you Yasuhara. Please don't leave me." Yasu kissed me one more time and told me "I love you, Noll. I'm not going any wear." He held me and rubbed my back till my tears stopped. I look up at Yasu's face and I kissed Yasu with every ounce of love I had for him. Yasu kissed me back. We pulled apart and Yasu said. "I'll call the others and tell Mai you're ready for your tea." "Ok," I said back to him.

Mai knocked on my door. I said "Enter." She came in and sat my tea down. Then walked around my desk and hugged me around the shoulders. "I'm proud of you Noll and I'm happy for you and Yasu." She said with her bright smile. I turned and hugged her back. "Mai thanks for the threat. Can we be friends?" She hugged me tighter.

"We already are Noll." I smiled at her. Then she went back to her desk and I had to sit down out of all the things I expected her to do that was not one of them. I had to admit she was the little sister I never had and I cared for her deeply. Her approval was important to me. 'Well, we have Koujo, Mai, and my parents on our side. But what about the others?' I thought to myself as I started to make the new case its own folder.

General p.o.v.*********

The irregulars started to pile in. John and Masako had bet Ayako and Monk by five minutes. Monk couldn't believe John had beat him. He asked. "How did you do it, John?" "I left after Yasu called me and Masako was ready when I got there." "So Masako was eager to see Naru again hu." Ayako teased. Mai just smiled inside. 'I hope Ayako cares her shock paddles in her purse.

Masako will need her to restart her heart after Noll tells them about Yasu and his relationship.' Mai asked, Sebastian to make the tea for everyone. He smiled with delight. "Is anyone hungry I can make some lunch?" Sebastian asked. "Sure your cooking is better than any restaurant," Monk said which made Sebastian smile as he headed to the kitchen.

Everyone started to find seats Mai ended up on Yasu's lap when Masako stool her seat. Lin didn't sweat it. 'Their friends and it may encourage Noll a little. Because Yasu does still like girls.'

Noll came out and saw the display. He shrugged it off and took his usual seat. "Mai, I'm surprised to see you sitting on my boyfriend's lap and not you fiance's." Yasu grinned at Noll. Mai smiled and went to Lin. Lin whisper low so only Mai would hear. "I was a bit mad but I see what you were up too." He kissed her check. Everyone was silent and still except Lin's whispers to Mai and Luella arm sliding around Noll's shoulder in a side hug. Masako fainted.

Monk and Ayako final said. "So your gay?" "Yes, I'm gay and Yasu's my boyfriend." "When did this start?" Ayako asked. "My first day back," Yasu answered. "So are we going to have any problems?" Naru asked. Monk said, "It's all good with me." "Me too. But don't hurt Yasu or I'll whack you with my purse." Ayako says with an evil smile.

"You can't help who you falling love with," said John. "So were all fine but one," Mai said looking at Masako. Who was still passed out. "She just needs time to process it." Lin ushered Noll and Yasu.

"Alright, now the next case is a farm with a huge woodland next to it. That no one has come back from alive. The owner Noka that lives next door to these woods said. That two groups of campers have been missing since last summer. No one has seen them except his daughter Yumi is six years old and she might have ESP. She said the missing people keep telling her there's something coming and that they need to leave. The father's now getting scared because he's had some livestock eaten. He said all that was left was bones. He really does not want to leave the farm but if we find proof he will."

Monk shook his head. "Well, the farms his lively hood. So I can't blame him for wanting to be sure." "But this sounds really dangerous. There could be a demon in those woods." John added. "That's why were going. Even if it is to only tell them to leave." Naru added.

"Where is this farm?" Ayako asked. Lin said. "It's a ten-hour drive from here. I have it saved into the GPS's for monk and I to follow. So sorry Luella none will be here to see you off." Luella smiled. "Actually, I got a flight back tonight so no one has to worry about me getting lost." "You're leaving so soon," Ayako said with a frown. "Oh, don't worry dear you'll see me again when we take Mai dress shopping in a few months," Ayako said. "That's right. Once you have a dress the rest just falls into place."

Mai's p.o.v.

"But we still have a year and a good eleven month till the wedding. Should I really be looking for a dress that soon?" I asked them. "Yes, the sooner you get the dress the better." They reply. I sighed and said, "Okay."

"Okay, who wants to see me off?" Luella asked. Everyone but Masako who was still passed out raised their hands. "So who wants to buy me dinner before I go?" Sebastian and Claude appeared serving everyone's lunch. Sebastian turned to Luella. "Why go somewhere when we can make. If my lady doesn't mind everyone can come to her place for dinner. Created by Sebastian and me." Claude stated. "That is a wonderful idea," I said. "That way we can all send you home together with a nice dinner." "Perfect. Claude and I well get started right away." "When is your flight?" Yasu asked Luella. "Nine thirty tonight." She replied in her chirpy voice. "Dinner will be at seven then." Sebastian said then disappeared into thin air.

Masako p.o.v.

The team started to pack up the equipment. Half way through I woke up. I looked around and saw some of the group packing up equipment then I saw Yasu. "Yasu!" I screamed. He turned around only to be smack in the face by my hand.

Noll jumped in. "Masako what the hell are you going?" He yelled at me. "You! You son of a bitch! Why? Why are you GAY? We've dated! I'm in love with you! But you pick him!" I yelled pointing to Yasu. "What can he give you? I could give you a family! HE CAN'T! WHY OLIVER?! WHY?!" "Because I love him Masako!" Noll screamed back at me.

"Your going to regret this Oliver. Just you wait." I said stormed out the door.

Naru's p.o.v.

I was shaking after the argument. Yasu held me tight. "She's going to ruin my name." "No, she won't son," Luella told me. "Your gay not a murderer Naru. It's going to be fine." Mai said rubbing my back with one hand and Yasu's with her other. "It's going to be fine Noll. No one can object to any of the things you wrote or can do. She can try to take you down but it won't work." Lin told me in his serious smooth deep voice.

"Even if she tries were here for the both of you," Ayako said. "She's right mate," John added. "We wouldn't turn and run when our lives were on the line why would we do it now," Monk commented.

"Your right thanks, guys," I said trying to hide tears. "Come on its almost six thirty, let's all head to my place," Mai told the group. Everyone nodded and headed for the door. But Luella and Noll hung back for a minute.

Well, son, I see why you wanted to come back. You have a whole little family right here and they love you and would stand with you through thick and thin." "Yeah, mom but even I didn't know till now how much they do care." Luella kissed her my check and gave me a smile. "Now let's go catch up with the other's." I nodded and we headed out to my car.