Disclaimer: I do not own Ghost Hunt or its characters. I do not own the Song "All I need" done by the band Within Temptation. (lyrics may differ from what has been found on the internet due to the version of the song I listen to)

A/N: Say something was intended to be a oneshot and the first chapter can still be read as such. This second chapter is for those who requested a next chapter.

He was shocked and hadn't actually expected her to sign a letter of resignation. If he were honest, the genius thought she had been being dramatic and would come back tomorrow but when she set that piece of paper on his desk, Oliver knew the seriousness of the situation. Of course he had heard her crying and got the lecture of a lifetime from the monk and miko but it all seemed like it would blow over. Clearly he was wrong.

I'm dying to catch my breath
Oh why don't I ever learn?
I've lost all my trust,
though I've surely tried to turn it around

Mai stared him in the eyes and he didn't bother to look at the paper that was on his desk though he knew just what it was. Her eyes, red from crying, told him all of how she felt. The tear trails on her cheeks let him know just how hurt she was. Her stance was practically screaming at him the emotional anguish she was suffering…yet he found himself unable to say anything. The narcissist could only stare back into her eyes until she broke the contact and turned, stepping out of his office.

Can you still see the heart of me?
All my agony fades away
when you hold me in your embrace

It was strange. Oliver felt as if he were no longer controlling himself as he had before. The raven haired man knew that if he didn't do something now, Mai was never coming back. Hell, she may not come back even if he did do something but he knew that if he just sat there and let her get away, there would only be himself to blame. So he stood up quickly from his chair and walked around his desk, his intention to follow his assistant clear.

Don't tear me down for all I need
Make my heart a better place
Give me something I can believe
Don't tear me down
You've opened the door now, don't let it close

The time between her stepping foot out of his office and him following her was so small that his reaction was most definitely done on instinct. There was no calculation in his movements anymore but there was distinct purpose. His footsteps fell quickly and when the scientist's hand reached out and grasped the wrist of his female assistant, everyone seemed to pause. No one expected him to do anything about her leaving but they didn't want to stop him from keeping her there.

I'm here on the edge again
I wish I could let it go
I know that I'm only one step away
from turning around

Mai's shoulders tensed upon contact and she didn't turn around. To Naru, it was as if the world had ceased to move. If anyone were to ever ask the SPR owner why he had treated the young woman the way he had for all those years, he would have provided no answer except to glance in her direction before changing topics. It was a child's game to him, love, and it was one he only played with Mai. And he had never expected it to be anything more than a game either. Yet here he was, stopping her from ending that game.

Can you still see the heart of me?
All my agony fades away
when you hold me in your embrace

"Mai…" Oliver wasn't sure what he was going to say but he knew that he had to say something to the woman. She still did not move but he took that as a good sign. Though she didn't move closer to him, she also did not pull away and that meant she was listening. He could feel her heart thrumming from the veins in her wrist and he knew his was beating hard as well.

Don't tear me down for all I need
Make my heart a better place
Give me something I can believe

"I do care." His voice was soft and quiet and he could feel her heart beat quicken but she didn't look over at him. He swallowed his pride, knowing all eyes were on him, and decided to say something that he would usually say in private. "I'm sorry."

Don't tear it down, what's left of me
Make my heart a better place

Naru gently tugged her wrist and pulled her to him, ignoring those who were watching, and wrapped his arms around her. She didn't respond for a few moments but suddenly he felt movement and her arms were wrapped tightly around his torso. He could hear quiet sniffles coming from her and so the scientist just held her closer and rested his chin on the brunette's head. He was sure that the others would more than likely say nothing of how serious the moment was but would tease their boss relentlessly later. Oliver found it odd that he did not care one bit.

I tried many times but nothing was real
Make it fade away, don't tear me down

Finally he pulled back from Mai and looked down to find tears trailing down her cheeks again and the sight made his heart clench. These were feelings he hadn't ever expected when he started playing the game of love with Mai. He though it was just a simple thing between the two of them but now he realized it was more than that. It wasn't as easy as picking on her anymore and it would only get more complicated from there on out but the scientist welcomed the challenge it brought and the foreign feelings it forced upon him.

Don't tear me down for all I need
Make my heart a better place

Naru unwrapped his arms from around her and placed his hands on both sides of her face. Gently he used his thumbs to wipe the tears from her cheeks and he smiled faintly at the look of surprise she held. He knew of her feelings for him. Not only did she tell him when he left for England but she had made it painfully obvious every day of how much she loved him. So, keeping that in mind to help calm his racing heart, the great Oliver Davis leaned down and gently placed a kiss on Mai's lips, mentally groaning at the collective gasps that their small office audience gave.

Don't tear it down, what's left of me
Make my heart a better place
Make my heart a better place