It was a very cold , rainy morning . The clouds were dark grey and blocking the warm sun rays , everyone is hiding in their houses , running in the streets with their umbrellas , trying to not get wet .
She was just sitting there , on that small wooden bench in Hakase's backyard . Shiho was placing her palms on her sides , looking down . She was completely wet under the heavy raindrops , her hair looked darker and almost covering her face . The thin shirt that Hakase gave to her was soaked and sticked to her skinny body .
The area around her eyes looked so red and puffy , like she'd been crying all night , she closed her eyes , thinking ..
A few minutes later she noticed that it stopped raining around her , the feeling of the raindrops falling on her body is gone . She opened her eyes , there was an umbrella . She looked at the one who was holding it , wearing his pajamas and still putting on his slippers , he was completely soaked by the rain . Shinichi took a seat next to her , still holding the umbrella on top of her , he just sat there quietly .
"What should I do now ?" Her voice was quiet , but Shinichi heard her clearly , he could feel the pain in her voice . He decided to not open his mouth , just wanted her to talk .
"I have no one left .." She smiled weakly "She died because of me .."
Shinichi looked at her , he opened his mouth to say something but shut it and looked down .
"And you're in danger because of me .." She clenched her fists , looking at her white knees closed together .
"Shi.."
"The antidote will be ready , soon ." She put that cool mask again "When it's done , I will be gone so don't worry , I will disappear.."
"What are you saying Shiho .." He looked at her "We are friends right ? Partners ! We helped each other .. I don't want you to 'disappear' , No one will be in danger .."
"You don't get it , you will never get it .." She kept her hands on her knees and whispered "Gin will never stop , he will never give up until, he finds and kills me , with that dirty smirk on his face , he won't stop until he enjoys splashing my blood out of my body .." She sighed "that is my destiny.."
Shinichi slowly placed his hand on hers , she turned her head towards him surprised by the sudden move .
"I will say this once so listen carefully ." He looked straight in her sparkling turquoise eyes "I will protect you , I promise ."
She was just looking at his eyes 'what is this weird feeling ..' He gently squeezed her hand and was close to her , that serious look on his face .
"You should go inside , you'll catch a cold ." She said pulling her hand away and pushed the umbrella to his side .
"I'm not going in without you , you'll catch a cold too .. Taku , what were you thinking , sitting under the rain with this thin shirt .." He got up still holding the umbrella on top of her "Come on , let's go in and drink something warm."
She looked up at him , his wet raven hair hiding his eyes , all she could see was that smile on his face , that smile of warmth .
Shiho smiled a small smile and got up , she wrapped her fingers around the umbrella's handle , below his hand .
They walked heading to the house , together holding the umbrella .
Hours later, the rain had finally stopped to let the colorful bright rainbow shine in the sky. It was a quiet afternoon , as usual Shinichi had left to visit Ran.
Shiho was sitting in front of the large computer screen , her fingertips typing on the keyboard . She was wearing Hakase's dark blue turtleneck sweater , that showed her white milky legs .
*Knock Knock*
The door opened slowly .
"Shiho-kun ?"
She turned at the old man who just opened the door "Hakase ."
"Dinner is ready ." He smiled warmly at the little girl sitting in the dark , she nodded "I will be there in minutes ."
The door closed slowly , the sound of his footsteps getting away as he climbed up the stairs .
'Sigh'
She looked at the bright screen , let out another sigh . She got off her seat , suddenly everything around her turned black and pain hit the center of her head . She leaned to the computer desk , closing her eyes .
'What the..'
She tried to open her eyes slowly .
The room started to spin fast around Shiho . Her heart was racing , and pounding so hard , she placed her hand slowly on her chest , it hurts . Her eyelids too heavy to open and everything was blurry .
'I need .. To take a nap ..' She whispered to herself and took small steps toward the door . She was feeling dizzy and lightheaded that she couldn't stand on her legs , she felt numb and started to see black circles growing bigger and bigger until everything around her went black , as if she was blindfolded ..
She fell on the hard ground as her trembling knees went weak .
"Shiho-kun ! Hurry the chicken soup is getting cold !" Hakase called her from upstairs but there wasn't a reply ..
"Tadaima!" Shinichi took off his shoes and put on the slippers . The place was quiet , too quiet .
"Eh? Where are they ?" He took off his jacket and walked to the kitchen "Hakase ! Oi Hakase!"
"Ushshh..." The professor stepped out of Shiho's room , closing the door gently behind him "Shiho's sleeping .."
"Sleeping ? It's eight .."
"Shiho-kun is very tired Shinichi .." His eyes looked so worried .
Shinichi's eyes slowly widened "W..what ?" His heart stopped that moment "What happened ?!"
Hakase let out a sigh "I saw her lying on the ground , unconscious .. She was sweating and shivering , her body was too hot . The doctor said she doesn't get enough sleep and food , and she has high fever for staying hours under the rain .."
Shinichi looked down , concerned about her ..
"How's she now ?"
"She's sleeping , but seems like she's having nightmares , she keeps calling her sister.."
"It's ok , I will be watching her . You should get some rest Hakase .." Shinichi was heading to Shiho's room .
"Yea I will , good night Shinichi-kun."
"Night Hakase ."
Shinichi gently closed the door behind him , not making any sound . He slowly walked in the dark room . Shiho was laying on the small bed , covered well with two blankets . He stepped really close to her and sat on the chair beside the bed .
He looked at her , worried . Her wet bangs stuck to her sweaty forehead and her cheeks flushing red .
"Sigh .. I told you , you will get sick .." He whispered , covering her tight.
"Baka .."
He sat there for hours , wiping her face with cold , wet towel and making sure she's well covered . He slowly moved her bangs aside and touched her forehead "You're too hot .." He whispered "Your temperature isn't going down .." He sighed dipping the towel in the cold water and twisted it , he gently placed it on her forehead .
"You have to get well soon , ok..?" He kept looking at her tired sleeping face , staring at her while brushing his fingers gently in her wet hair.
Shiho gently moved her body and let out a grunt , she slowly opened her heavy eyelids .
"K..Kudo .."
Shinichi jumped off his seat as he heard her calling his name , her voice sounded tired . He looked at her in worry , brushing her bangs away softly .
She looked at him with her half-lidded eyes "Whe-re am I .."
"You're in your room , don't worry .." He sat on the chair , pulled his hand to his side "How do you feel now ..?"
She tried hardly to pull herself up , but her head fell back on the pillow "Awful .." She whispered removing the wet towel of her forehead .
"You should stay in bed for a while .."
She let out a small hopeless sigh "What happened to me ..?"
"You don't remember ?"
"I .. I remember feeling dizzy .. And then everything went black and I heard the sound of my body falling to the ground.." She placed her hand on her forehead , rubbing her temples slowly .
Shinichi nodded "You've been sleeping for hours , I thought u won't wake up .." He whispered looking down .
"You know , the doctor said that you need to eat well and sleep , your body is being weak and you're overworking .. And you have fever for staying under the rain with those thin pieces of fabric .."
She let out another small sigh closing her eyes "How long have you been here ..?"
"Five minutes ago .." He replied softly , with that warm smile curved on his face .
She then coughed , soft coughs with her hand covering her mouth . Shinichi handed her a glass of water .
She drank a little , giving him back the glass .
"Looks like the great detective is taking care of the evil scientist .." A small smirk was playing on her sweaty face .
"Shiho .." He placed the glass on the small table beside the bed , looking at her seriously "You should take care of your health .."
"It's none of your business .."
"What ..? I don't want to see you laying supine on the bed moveless again !"
"I didn't plan to get sick you know ." She replied colder than ever "And again it's none of your business ."
"God !" He got off his seat and walked away "Is it hard to eat and sleep well ? Is it so hard for you ?!"
"I told you I didn't plan to get sick , so stop raising your voic-" she covered her mouth coughing . Shinichi turned at her , the sound of her raspy coughs changed his angry face , to more like sad-worried .
"You're ok ..?" He handed her the glass again but she didn't take it , she didn't look at him .
"Shiho .. Gomen , I'm just .. I don't want too see you like this .. I .." He sighed sitting on the chair , still holding the glass for her "Come on .."
She slowly pulled herself up and took the glass , started drinking slowly .
"Um.." He stood up "I should let you sleep now , I will be in the living room if you need something just call me , I will leave the door open ." He took the glass from her hand and placed it close to her on the table "Take some rest .."
He placed the backside of his hand on her forehead gently , she looked up at him with those tired blue eyes . He couldn't take his eyes off hers , looking at him innocently . He smiled a small smile not breaking the eyes contact .
"W-what .." She blushed feeling the heat running up her body .
"You look adorable .." He laughed softly still staring into her eyes . She turned her head away , her cheeks flushed even more "Shut up .."
He pulled his hand to his side still smiling "Good night 'evil scientist' .." He walked away .
Shiho looked at his back "W-wait Kudo-kun..." She whispered , Shinichi stopped and turned at her .
"Did you say something ?"
She shook her head looking down "N..no .."
He smiled walking towards the door "Sleep well .." He stepped out leaving the door opened.
Hours later,
Shinichi was standing in front of the door , peeking at the sleeping girl .
"She's sleeping .." He sighed in relief and walked back to the couch he was laying on when suddenly he heard a noise coming from the basement .
"Eh?" He turned back 'Thief ?!'
He walked downstairs quietly , the lab's door was opened . Shinichi took a deep breath 'A thief or a ghost ..?' His heart started to beat faster 'Should I wake Hakase ? No no .. I can do it alone .. Ok ..' He swallowed hard .
He slowly stepped in the dark lab , it was quiet .. He reached his hand to the switch and turned the lights on to see ...
'No one .. Weird ...'
He looked around him 'I'm sure I heard something ..'
He was about to leave when he heard another noise , like scratching and scrabbling .
"Show yourself !" He rushed to the small shelf and grabbed a bottle "I have a ..." He glanced at the label
"Ah .. Hydro...chloric acid ! I'll pour that in your throat so come out !"
He stepped small steps backward , when suddenly something came out really fast .
"A .. A mice .." He opened his mouth as he saw a small white mice passing really fast .
He stood for seconds , and then burst out laughing at himself .
"I can't believe what just happened .. Thanks god I didn't wake Hakase ." He put back the bottle .
"Good night micezilla .." He chuckled turning the lights off . When he noticed the light , the light coming from behind him , he turned back .
"Hakase must forgot to turn it off .."
He got closer to the computer and sat on the seat "I will turn you off now , get some rest since Shiho is resting too , it's your chance buddy .."
He started to minimize the tabs , when his eyes caught something.
"O.. Mailbox ?"
There was a mailbox opened , Shinichi was curious , so curious .
'Who's she contacting with ...'
He couldn't stop himself from clicking the inbox . There were over fifty e-mails , and all of them were sent from the same person.
'Who's this ..?'
He clicked on one email .
Day : Tuesday .
Date : 19/November/2013
Time : 11:45 PM
From : masami_hirota ***********
Dear Shiho ,
I'm sorry for the late reply , I'm planning to get you out of there but don't worry , it's a successful plan and I'm sure I will be able to be with you again . Please Shiho stop worrying about me , everything will be fine and we will be together again , we will run away , so far away that no one will ever know anything about us .
Don't tell me to forget about it , I can't leave you there anymore , not with that silver-haired demon .. Just wait for me , ok ?
Did he touch you again ..? You can't hide anymore you have to tell me , I will kill him as soon as I arrive to Tokyo , And you will be free ..
Just , take a good care of yourself .. I love you , ok ?
And try to make some friends in high school , try to have fun *wink* .
I have to go to sleep now , don't overwork on that drug you should get some rest ..
Good night !
"November nineteen ? That's two or three weeks from now .." Shinichi whispered to himself wondering "And who is Masami Hirota? Is he a friend ..? A boyfriend ..?"
He had to click on the outbox, is she really contacting with someone? Why she didn't tell them..?
He clicked on the first email on the top .
Day : Monday
Date : 9/December/2013
Time : 3:00 AM
To : masami_hirota ***********
Onee-san...
'Oh.. Onee-san?'
What should I do without you ..? I warned you but you never listened , you got yourself killed...
I can't believe that you're dead .. You left me alone in this world ..
Every time I close my eyes I see you in front of me , calling my name , but when I open them you are gone..
I feel so weak and I have no strength to move on ..
But I have to stop my tears.
Soon I will be there with you onee-san , I promise ..
Shinichi sighed 'So , it's her sister .. That's really sad...'
He scrolled through the emails , reading .
Day : Monday
Date : 9/December/2013
Time : 4:35
To : masami_hirota ***********
Onee-san ,
Today I visited Ran at the hospital , I had a really weird feeling , looking at her laying on that white bed , because of me ..
You know , Kudo-kun is really kind with me .. He said we can be friends but , I don't know if I can trust him , he's a man after all .. But for some reason , I feel safe when he's around ..
It's been three weeks and still you didn't reply , you're fine right ? I miss you , please reply , I'm worried ..
'She feels safe with me ..' He smiled and continued reading the next thirty mails , with that smile on his face , as if he was reading one of his favorite books . The way she talks with her sister , that's not Shiho , not that icy queen , but an innocent little sister .
Day : Sunday
Date : 12/December/2009
Time : 11:13
To : masami_hirota ***********
Onee-san ,
I received the picture you've sent . Your friends looks nice and I was happy to see your beautiful smile .
It's really cold in Tokyo , I'm freezing .. How's the weather in New York ?
Last week a new guy joined the organization , Shuichi Akai . I think he's the same age as you're .. He's really tall and his hair is wavy , he has those bags underneath his eyes that makes him look , different . He doesn't talk much , luckily . He is sharing the room with me , it's so uncomfortable ..
Ne, Onee-san .. I will tell you something , I thought I can keep it to myself but , I'm scared..
A while ago , when I was working on that drug in the lab , something happened . It was midnight and I was all by myself in the lab . I heard footsteps and when I turned , it was Gin... I was so scared , he was smirking and getting really close to me . He got so close and I was moveless , I couldn't move .
He pinned me so hard to the counter I was working on , and I really tried to push him away.. But he was too strong.
Shinichi's heart suddenly started to beat fast .
He was grabbing me so hard that my bones were about to crack .. I screamed as loud as I can but no one came to help me , I thought he would kill me or beat me.. I didn't know..
When he started to touch my body, I realized .. The dirty look on his face..
He ripped off my clothes , it was useless to resist . He started to... And then he... I hated it so much and wanted it to stop..
When I tried to kick him he slapped me and he gone so aggressive ... He started to beat me while he... It was so painful..
Shinichi was looking at the screen shocked , his mouth opened. He quickly closed the mail and minimized all the windows .
"What... I can't believe this..." He whispered to himself , eyes wide opened . He placed his hand on his forehead and rested his head back 'He raped her .. That man...She .. She was only fourteen ... I can't believe this .. God.. ' He placed his hand on his chest , feeling his heart beats racing .
Shinichi got off his seat after putting the computer on the sleep mode , and climbed up the stairs.
He found himself standing next to her bed , looking at her . Remembering every word she used to describe what that monster did to her .
'How can you act so cool when actually you're so broken..' He sat on the chair , admiring her innocent sleeping face 'Why do you have to keep all this to yourself .. I will always be there for you , talk to me , I'll listen to you ..' Slowly he touched her wet bangs , his mouth curved in a frown 'I won't let anything happen to you , trust me ..'
"Kudo-kun..?"
Shiho placed her hand on his shoulder , whispering "Kudo-kun.." She shook him gently , trying to wake him up. Shinichi slowly tried to open his eyelids .
"Finally .. I thought you were dead .." She sat on the edge of her bed , crossing her arms in front of her chest "What are you doing here ?"
Shinichi yawned stretching , he had a horrible sleep on this hard wooden chair . He slowly tried to move his neck "Ah it hurts .. What do you mean by that.. I was watching yo-"
"Don't ever do that again , please."
He looked at her massaging his neck "What?"
"I don't like it .. Being watched while sleeping , please.." She whispered .
"Yes ma'am ." He got off the chair stretching "How are you today ?" He stepped closer to her smiling .
"Better."
"Let's see.." He got closer and moved her bangs aside , still wearing that smile . Shiho looked down , avoiding his eyes . He gently rested his hand on her forehead .
"O , you're temperature still high .." He pulled his hand away . Shiho looked up at him , her eyes still looking tired and her cheeks were still flushing .
"You know , when I was younger and my temperature won't go down ike you now , my mother would help me take a warm bath . It really helps and makes you feel a bit better , want to try ?"
"No thank you ."
"Don't be like that .." He frowned like a little kid "Please? Don't you want to feel better?"
"No."
"Ah .. You're so stubborn ! Fine.." He mumbled walking towards the door "I will wash up .."
Shiho laid herself on the bed as Shinichi closed the door behind him , she covered herself well looking at the chair he was sleeping on "Arigatou , Kudo-kun .." She whispered closing her tired eyes ..
Time passed really fast . The sun sat and the sky started to get darker . Shiho , after taking her medicines had been asleep all the day . Shinichi was checking on her every five minutes , making sure she was well covered .
"Are you sure you will be fine ..?" Agasa Hakase was putting on his coat , with that worried look on his face he asked Shinichi .
"Hakase I told you don't worry.. Go out and have fun!"
"I won't be late .." He walked towards the front door , took off his slippers to put on his shoes .
"Have fun." Shinichi waved at him .
"I'm going now ." Hakase stepped out the house closing the door behind him .
Shinichi turned on the television to kill the time , but he ended up staring off into space, thinking about everything happened those past days , everything happened in a blink . His mind was loaded and he didn't know what to do. He shoved his hand in his pocket to pull out his cellphone , he needed someone to talk to .
"Hey Hattori!"
"O Kudo ! How are you doin'?"
"Well.."
"Don't tell me , you confessed to her again ?! You idiot I told you stop embarrassing yourself why don't yo-"
"Oi ! My eardrum !" Shinichi moved the cellphone away from his ear "I didn't do it .."
"Did you guys argue again ?"
".. Do you think you can come over ..? It's a really long -" he paused looking down "nightmare .." He whispered .
"Alright .. I will be there tomorrow with Kazuha ."
"Okay then .. Oh right did you watch the match yesterd-" he stopped as he felt someone sitting next to him , he looked at her surprised "Shiho ! You scared me.."
"Shiho ? Who's Shiho ?"
"Ah .. I have to go now , Ja-ne!"
"Kudo ! Wait Kudo-"
Shinichi hung up looking at her "You're ok ? Why did you get off your bed..? You still look.."
"Awful ?" She covered her mouth coughing .
"Kind of.."
"I will do it , the warm bath .." She mumbled looking away .
Shiho opened her eyes slowly , looking at the well designed spacious bathroom . The wallpapers were painted in nice pale colors , the bathtub she was relaxing in looked like a smaller version of a swimming pool with vintage designs .
She never felt so relaxed like now , the warm water hugging every spot in her tired body .
She closed her eyes again .
"Darkness .." She whispered "What are you doing here Shiho ? This isn't right .." Her lips pressed tightly together "You're a creature of darkness , You don't belong to this world of light .. You're living with a victim of your own crime.." She let out a sigh .
"You're a demon and he's .. An angel .."
She got out the tub to wrap the white towel around her milky skin . She got closer to the oval shaped mirror , there was the reflection of the person she always hated . She gently placed her fingertips on the mirror where her dull , emotionless face was.
Looking straight into her eyes , she was feeling guilty , shame..
Shiho stepped out the bathroom , she took slow steps towards the small simple bed where two folded clothes and a piece of paper were laid on .
She picked up the paper and unfolded it .
Choose what you like the most , both of them will keep you warm . Don't be late I'm waiting you downstairs , icy queen.
"That kid.." She smiled slightly .
The clock was ticking 'Tick-tock' in the quiet living room where Shinichi was . He was sitting on the white three-cushions sofa , resting his cheeks on his palm .
"What's taking her so long.." He mumbled burying his face in his palms . He then heard soft footsteps on the stairs and the sound of that girl calling his name quietly .
"Kudo-kun ..?"
"Aa.. Over here !" He turned his head back looking at the entrance , where she slowly stepped through it . Shinichi looked at her surprised , that light green thick woolen sweater fitted her perfectly and the black short leggings made her legs look even skinnier .
"So , you chose this ?"
"Yea , that dull brown sweater with the loose-cut white trousers is so old-fashioned.." She yawned sitting besides him .
Shinichi laughed at her tone , she sounded like a famous fashion designer .
"That was mom's.. But did you like this sweater you're wearing ?"
Shiho nodded "It's warm .. I should thank your mother later."
"No , this belongs to Ran."
She suddenly coughed , placing her hand on her mouth. Shinichi handed her the glass of water , he had everything placed on that small coffee table .
She drank a little . Giving the glass back to him she asked , with her uninterested tone "Mouri-san?"
"Yea, she left this last time when she was staying here . But, it's not like how you think! She does spends some days in my house when her father goes out of town because of his work." He blushed , with that babyish smile on his face "Her father is a really famous detective."
"What a father , letting his daughter staying at some guy's place." She smirked .
"Kogoro-san doesn't even know , he never calls to check on her while he's away.. He doesn't even know about her condition now.." A pained expression came over his face , his sad eyes looking down at the off-white carpet .
Shiho felt that again , that feeling of guilt.
"Then , I should thank Mouri-san when she wakes up."
He looked at her..
"Soon .." She smiled , a smile of warmth that he never thought he would ever see through her mask .
Staring at her in surprise with his sparkling navy-blue eyes made her realize what she just did. She looked away quickly .
"Were you just... Trying to make me feel good?" Shinichi bit his lower lip smiling .
"What?" She crossed her arms in front of her chest "I was enjoying seeing you like that."
"Too bad , I feel much better now." He rested his back to the sofa , smirking .
"Too bad. ." She looked away "I want to go back to Hakase's.."
"No no , let's watch a movie.."
"Not interested .. I need to go back to work."
"Comeon , it's just one night.." He frowned childishly .
"No, thank you."
"Don't be like that.. My house isn't haunted I swear!"
She sighed "Fine.."
Shinichi smiled joyfully , he's finally spending sometime with her, again. He jumped to play on the movie and turned off the lights.
The movie started and they sat there watching , quietly . Shinichi was hugging a large bowl of popcorn , watching that horror movie with chills racing down his spines . While Shiho was yawning , probably bored. Shinichi noticed that he was the only one who's having fun , he looked at her.
"What?" She yawned again.
"Nothing.." He looked down at the bowl in his hands , thinking .
"Ne, Shiho.." He said , almost whispering .
Shiho turned her face towards him .
"Can I ask you something?"
"No." She turned her eyes back to the television screen.
"Why did you join the black organization ?"
The word 'black organization' stung her. She's now looking into nothing , her thoughts were mixed.
"I mean.. You're only a teenager.."
"I was forced to."
"Forced..?"
"I don't expect someone who lived his life normally like you to understand." She crossed her arms in front of her chest , using her usual cold tone.
"Try me." He turned his face towards her . She looked at him for few seconds . The way he looks at her eyes, the way he warmly smiles and the way he talks. She hated it , she hated how he takes the iron mask off her face and she simply does not resist .
She turned her eyes back at the television screen ".. My parents were scientists in the organization." She paused , inside her there was a war. She wanted to stop, but she also wanted to tell him.
Shinichi was just waiting quietly to listen.
"And.. For some reason , they were killed . Pisco, the boss of this organization , had killed them and took me and my sister with him. He took care of us, or not. But he took us to somewhere we can live in. And there where we grew up . After a while , they sent my sister to New York . They said she was useless, unlike me. Because I was genius for my age so, they forced me to work on the project my parents were working on ."
She smirked and looked at him "Pathetic, right?"
Shinichi felt sorry for her, he was just looking at her. He knew there wouldn't be any word can describe how he felt. He wanted to hold her hand and tell her that she can finally live her life normally , with him. After seconds of quietness , he opened his mouth to talk.
"I -" he stopped as the doorbell rang .
"Who's that?!" Shiho gasped.
"Relax.. I ordered Chinese food.." He smiled and got up. She sighed in relief and rested her head back to the soft cushions .
Shinichi closed the door after taking the food bags from the delivery man.
"Wah it smells good.." He was on his way to the kitchen when the phone rang. He placed the food on the counters and rushed to pick up.
"Moshi-moshi?"
"Shin-chan!"
"Oka-san ?"
"My little sweet boy! How are you baby?"
"I'm fine, what about you and dad ?"
"We miss you so much! Are you eating well?"
"Yea..."
"Is it your sleeping time?"
"No , but we were just about to eat our dinner.. Can I call later ?"
"We?"
"Yea.. Mum comeon she's waiting.."
"Alright sweetie , say hi to Ran-kun!"
"I'll call you later!" He hung up wiping his forehead "If I told her it's not Ran she would never hang up till she knows the whole story .." He whispered heading to the kitchen .
He placed the small noodles boxes on the tray with the wooden chopsticks and walked carefully to the living room.
"Gomen , mum calle-" he stopped .
Shinichi gently placed the tray on the small table and got closer to her , without making any sound. She was sleeping deeply like a little cold kitten on the couch , hugging her legs together and her hair was falling perfectly on her sleeping eyes. He sat on his knees in front of her , resting his chin on the backside of his hands. He moved her bangs aside and smiled , staring at her face.
"I was wrong.. You're so beautiful.." He whispered smiling "I should take you to my room.." He got up and bowed to slid his left arm under her back , while the right under her legs. He lifted her up gently close to his body , her head softly rested on his chest.
"Alright .." He whispered holding her well , he looked at her face one more time and smiled "Innocence .."
Shiho knitted her eyebrows , she slowly tried to open her eyes.
"Hey.. Go back to sleep .." He whispered .
She suddenly struggled to put herself down "Put me down!"
Shinichi carefully put her down "Alright alright .." He stepped few steps backward. Shiho was breathing heavily , looking at him scared "What are you doing!"
"W..what.. I was carrying you to bed.." He was looking at her shocked.
"Don't ever touch me!" She stepped back.
"Ok.. I'm sorry..." He got closer to her "Let's go, I'll take you back to Hakase's"
"Don't get closer !"
"Hey.. Comeon what did I do.."
"I don't like being touched by a man while sleeping !" She pushed him out the way and was about to run when he grabbed her arm.
"I said don't touch me !" She pulled her arm but he tightened .
"What's wrong with you !" His voice was loud .
She looked up at him.
"It's not like ill rape you like he did!"
Her eyes slowly widened "W-what..?"
'Shit..' He bit on his lips , his heart beats were racing "I.."
"W..what did you just say?" Her shocked eyes started to fill up with tears.
He floundered for words , something to explain.. But nothing came. He was just looking at her tearful angry eyes.
"You.. You read the emails , didn't you?" She whispered , hoping that his answer will be no. But Shinichi looked down , wordless.
"I can't believe this..." She pulled her arm back "Who.. Who gave you the right to ?!"
"I'm sorry... I wasn't , I mean I didn't..." He sighed.
"Stay out of my life." She glared at him and turned to leave. And he was just standing watching her walking away.
"I messed up..." He sighed , running his fingers through his hair as he heard the front door slam.
"Great.." He rushed out the front door "Shiho wait!"
He grabbed her arm but she didn't resist , she was frozen in her place staring at someone , who was staring back at her. There was something wrong , who's that..?
"Shiho.." He whispered , he wanted to drag her in. Why was that man staring at her ? It was hard to see his face , the black hat and coat made him look even more suspicious .
"Shiho.. Let's go back in.." He whispered , trying to pull her to his side gently but she did not move , and kept staring at that man . She tried but couldn't recognize him in the dark night.
Seconds later , that man walked away.
"Who the hell was that..."
"No one." She replied pulling her arm to her side, and walked away.
"Shiho comeon .." He sighed . Trying to explain things to her was completely useless. He turned around and headed back to the house.
In the meantime , somewhere behind the street light. There was someone hiding, wearing that black hat and the long black coat. In his hand was a picture , of a young girl wearing a lab coat.
"Caught you.." He smirked.
Hey :3 it's been a while xD but yay I finally updated ! I was really busy in school, actually it really takes all my free time so, forgive me for being always late.. I think no one is reading this anymore , right ? :( ugh..
So this is the seventh chapter, not as perfect as I wanted but not that bad also xD forgive me for any mistakes . Please leave some nice comments :3 and I was recently thinking about Shuichi akai and he's just , I actually became Shu&Shiho fan and was thinking about it for the next fic, what do you think?
Anyways , enjoy ! C:
Ps:
Gomen / Sorry
Taku / More Like (Shit)
Tadaima / I'm home
Moshi-moshi / Hello?