Naru began to act strangely when they got back from their last case, and Mai was getting worried. While they did in fact stop at a beach on the way home from the lake town, he was acting strange even then, talking quietly to Lin when he thought she wasn't watching. Once back in Tokyo he would disappear for hours at a time, and seemed to collapse onto the couch when he did in fact get home. Plus now, she wasn't allowed to leave the house without him, of course there was school, but still. She guessed it was her own fault. Having her powers go crazy and try to kill two people was, truly, unacceptable.

"Isn't graduation today?" Naru asked and she looked up her cup of coffee, the two sitting around her table. It was sunny today, the showers hadn't made it up to Tokyo, and the spring breeze was nice enough that Naru opened the sliding door to her porch, setting out the futons. She glanced over at the calendar, and yes, it was. Mai was now considered an adult, though she of course she wasn't legally one till she turned twenty-one, but still. She would be heading to college next year; Yasu had gotten her enough friends in the system that she was getting a full ride from the college down the street. Of course, her high test scores might have helped that a bit too.

"Oh, I guess so. I had forgotten" She laughed

"Did you invite the gang?" He said, sipping his coffee, the buzz of the weatherman on the TV adding sound to the apartment.

"Yes, a while ago"

"Do you want anything special for your graduation?" He asked and Mai paused for a moment, a bit surprised at the question. She knew if she didn't ask for something he would take it on himself, and that result in something expensive.

"I want a stuffed animal" She mumbled and she heard him chuckle "Don't laugh!"

"I'm not"

"Yes you are" Mai grumbled then looked over at the clock, she had to leave soon.

"Come on, you have to leave soon" Naru said, standing up, he took their bowls and set them in the sink. Mai went to go grab her bag pack but Naru looked over at her with a look of warning and came back with the BMI. While the activity had been postponed because of the case, it was resumed once they were alone again the apartment. He reached over and wrapped it around her arm tightly, the two sitting quietly as it squeezed her. Once it was off she stood up and got her stuff for school, the man writing down the numbers.

"Why do you have to write those down?" She asked

"Because Pk create blood clots from the pressure and I want to be able to see the signs" He muttered, the small woman looking at him after a few seconds of silence, hunched over the table writing down the numbers. Naru was truly taking care of her like the good man he was, she knew he rude and uncaring sometimes but Naru was breaking his back over her. It made her feel a bit touched, and she walked over to hug the man from behind as soon as he had stood up. He tensed for a moment, and then relaxed, letting her arms squeeze his stomach, seeming almost to appreciate her attention.

"Sorry I'm so much trouble" She said into his shirt and he sighed, reaching out he patted her hands with his own.

"I've grown use to it" Naru said with some humor yet the two stood there for a moment longer before she pulled away and headed for the door.

"I should buy a bike over the summer" She chimed, the spring breeze hitting her face as the two walked down the apartment stairs and headed for the school. They kept walking, chattering about what they were going to do for summer. Naru scolded for almost walking into the street twice before they made it to the school. All the seniors were, as expected, excited to graduate and her friends waved at her with glee.

"I'll be there with your stuffed animal"

"I'd rather you not" She pouted, and he chuckled, pausing for a moment as if it was questioning something before he spoke, much more quietly now.

"I need to talk to you about something after your graduation" He said and she looked up at him with a confused expression yet could tell it had great meaning to him.

"Alright" Mai answered meekly before running off to her friends, too afraid to look back at Naru. He was hiding something and she didn't want think about it. The school day went by very quickly for Mai, since half of it was seniors preparing for graduation. They had to practice walking half the day so the nervous people could get their tripping out the way, she ended up acting completely natural, though her friends insisted that she looked like an old Japanese geisha walking up on the stage, bowing so politely. They laughed, but she just swore revenge.

"You know, you've looked worried all day Mai" Mimi said as they ate their lunches out by the cherry blossoms, the young woman tried to smile then frowned again.

"I'm just thinking about Naru said to me" She sighed, and they were instantly interested, poking and teasing her till she finally came out with it. "He said he had something to talk to me about after graduation, he looked so serious. Maybe he wants to fire me"

"Or marry you" Her other friend whispered but Mai quickly shook her head no and they dropped the subject since they were getting called in for last-minute check overs. Everyone else was waiting outside of gym when they ran up, and once they made in line they set out, all the graduates sitting together. She could see the gang sitting together, all waving like mad men. She grinned and waved back before it started. No one tripped though Mimi did seem almost to stumble for a moment in the high heels she had worn against her mother's will. Mai got her paper and waited patiently till the end of the ceremony which had them all take pictures before she headed to find the gang.

"Mai, over here" Monk shouted and she looked over to see the tall head of Lin standing awkwardly in the crowd. She laughed to herself as she ran to them, they all gave her congrats. Masako and her hugged, making fun of her blue graduation gown and Monk said he would take her to dinner for the night, any place she wanted. She requested ramen. Lin congratulated her before she got to Naru who was holding a large stuffed hamster in his arms. She looked up at him embarrassed, knowing that he would harass her if she didn't take it. So she looked around to see if her friends were watching before slowly taking it from him and hiding her face in its fur.

"Do you like it?" He asked smugly

"Mh-hm" She said into the fur and waving goodbye to her friends they all left the school, the sun was just beginning to set. The rest of the gang seemed almost to group up and walk ahead of Mai, and eventually, Naru. The young woman looked down at her hamster with its big eyes and tiny arms, actually very pleased with Naru's purchase. She had always wanted to buy stuffed animals when she was a young girl, and while she had gotten a collection while still in her mother's care, she had sold them when she died so she could prepare for a move into a smaller house. Perhaps now with her rather large apartment bedroom she could find a nice corner to begin putting her favorite furry creatures in.

"You seemed to enjoy your graduation quiet a lot" Naru said and she nodded politely

"I'm glad I got to do it with the entire gang here" She grinned up at him and he looked down, before glancing up at the gang who was walking away. He seemed like he had something to say, and it reminded her that he had intended on telling her something after graduation.

"Yes?" Mai asked weakly but he shook his head.

"Nothing, let's just go the restaurant" He assured her, wrapping his arm her as the two crossed an intersection. She looked to her left at the cars which gradually stopped in front of her and Naru. Naru's face was so stern, so set on something, the lights of the car letting her examine them, and just as they crossed those expressions were lost. While she managed a calm composure, her heart pumped, rising with the questions of what Naru had planned for her. He seemed almost to sense this, and looked down at her.

"Are you nervous about something Mai?" He asked, reaching over and put his finger on her neck though she shook her head quiet quickly.

"No not at all, I was just thinking about ramen, about what kind I want"

"And that makes your heart race"

"Yes" She lied, then seeing that everyone else was entering the ramen restaurant ran forward. "Come on, we're going to be made fun of if we're late" The young woman said and Naru jogged after her, the two walking in a few minutes after everyone else. That still didn't give them the excuse from getting poked at by everyone else, and while it was happening she saw Lin look at Naru and he shook his head. So Lin knew.

"I want a huge bowl of ramen!" Mai said to Monk who laughed and he ordered a large bowl for her, the two knowing she wouldn't get half of it done. Still, it was nice to admire when it came and the gang made sure to take pictures of her in front of it with her hamster's head poking out from her lap. They finished and by then most of them were drunk expect for John who was sitting there with an embarrassed smile as Masako cooed over him, giggling, and of course Lin. Even Mai was slumped over a bit with a small cup, letting out a chuckle every once in a while. They finally decided it was time to head home and everyone else packed up into the Monk's car, John saying his goodbyes. Mai stumbled after Naru, holding her stomach from the laughter that escaped after he stumbled off the street curb.

"You're going to run out of air" Naru said, and while it was meant to show annoyance she could tell even he was a bit drunk. Lin managed to herd the two into the car, Mai squealing when Naru forced her seatbelt onto her.

"That tickles!"

"I don't why Takiyawa-san let everyone drink" Lin huffed and Mai shrugged floppily in response. They made it to her apartment by then and instead of trying to get her up the stairs Lin carried her, seeing that even Naru had to take a good while to walk up the steps. He set her down at the door and she gave him the key to open the door before laughing at Naru once he finally made it up the steps. She flounced in and was the couch, face down when she heard Lin talking to Naru, though it was very muddled, and she heard only pieces of it throughout the entire conversation.

"I expect you not to let the alcohol cloud your mind"

"I know."

"I have let you stay here, but you will not do anything inappropriate"

"Yes."

"You also have to talk to Taniyama-san about the situation"

"Tonight?" Naru asked, an edge of hesitation

"Yes" Lin said sternly and she heard Naru walk in, taking off his shoes before coming to the couch where Mai was sprawled out. He seemed almost to be contemplating what to do with her before finally sitting down at the end of the couch, letting her feet lay over his legs. The two stayed that way for a while, the silence almost putting the drunken Mai to sleep before Naru spoke up.

"You're not asleep yet are you Mai?" Naru asked, running his hand over her feet which made her squirm and she giggled.

"Nope"

"Here-you should-go to your own bed" He said, and slowly standing up he helped her up from the couch and she walked behind him slowly, grumbling about how she didn't want to get up at all. She flopped into her own bed this time, and Naru pulled up a chair from her desk. She glanced over at him for a moment, and closed her eyes, letting out a small laugh. By the time she opened them again he was leaned over her, and she looked up with glazed eyes. His hand was just barely hovering over her face and she felt his breath on her skin, heavily tainted. He drew closer, and other hand went under her back, bringing Mai's own body up to meet his own. She opened her mouth slightly to let out a small breath before finding the ability to speak.

"What did you talk to Lin about?" She mumbled and he paused, his face just inches from her jaw line, before moving his face away from her and instead slowly laid her back on the bed, an expression of guilt on his face like he was reminded of something.

"I suppose alcohol even affects me" He sighed, and the young woman watched him sit back into his chair, a bit dazed and out of breath.

"You aren't some god who doesn't get drunk after all"

"I didn't think I was"

"Then what?"

"I thought I had better control of myself"

"I won't tell"

"Come to England with me"

petragirl987, thank you for the review! I feel like the man killed his brother because was truly, a physcopath, they are people who have no feelings. His siblings are probably scared of him or believed it was just an accident, either way they didn't know, and as time goes by Ghost became much darker characters, whether they were kind in their real life or not. Remember the Christmas special in Ghost Hunt? I believed they explained something along those lines in it, thanks for the review!

red queen 831, haha, I try my best but this chapter really got me. I had to edge it between being naughty and...teasing. I revised this a lot to get the point across without it being too bad, hope you enjoy it! I think I will update the next chapter much faster

Naruisawesome, oh goodness she did! She always goes back and forth between being mature and being child, which I hope is ok. ekkkkk, my pro was nice, very...tiring, but I enjoyed the break, now for exams. D;

Sibylei13, sorry I don't update very fast! At least I don't take as long as some stories I read, they sometimes take a year. Hehe, I will try to update sonner next time!

Ellabellaboo124, oh thank you! I really want to think up another story and I actually did put up a beauty and beast ghost hunt story but it doesn't...sit right with me. You know? I'm going to try another story soon. Hopefully it'll have better success.

dancingfingers, oh how you hit the target! I know it is ever cliche but I promise that they will go...other places after England, I just feel like they need to go and take care of their feelings when it comes to Gene. Without this intervention I don't see how I can put them together, hehe, so look forward to it

Musical Teardrops, oh I didn't know you were a little baby freshman (fresh meat in my school) you are pretty...calm for one. Hehe, yup, a visit to England, and maybe some other places, we'll see it. I mean...you wouldn't fly all the way from Japan to England...just to see England.

darkladyviolence09, oh yes sir! I'm sorry I'm such a cliffhanger, I even left thisw one as one too! Ek! Well I'll update soon!

RaixBishop Oh I know, she gets into so much trouble, but without that, Mai and Naru can't grow closer!

thearitoscrat, Oh I'm blushing! I'm so happy that you feel like I write good for my age, but I know I have a long ways to go. Oh let is procrastinate together, this time, exams! Wheeeeee! Ugh, gonna just go...die in a corner.

So many reviews! It makes me so happy when you write to me! Make sure to support other writers on fanfiction too, even the smallest reviews really make my day and I'm sure it makes their's!

Oh oh oh, and...almost 100 subscribers! EKKKKKKKKKKKKKK. Anyone have a idea for a prize they would like? I draw a lot of fanart for ghost hunt...If you guys would like that, or your own fanfiction of Mai and Naru? Hm, I don't know...