I Don't Own Ghost Hunt

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Mai placed down the tea and sighed. Ayako was just too obsessed "Oh my god! He's so cute!" Ayako squealed referring to the new 'teen sensation' Takumi Yamomoto. Honestly, how could she believe everything they say in the magazines? They were pure crap, Mai thought

She held up a picture of him. His dark brown hair was dishevelled and his light brown eyes half-lidded, as if he just woke up. Adding to that was because he was in a bed, topless with white sheets all around him. Mai sighed again. Why Takumi would allow people to take such pictures of him, she had no idea.

"Ayako would you stop obsessing? It's annoying" she said tonelessly, annoyed. She knew Takumi didn't like people obsessing like Ayako was. Ayako glared at her "Why should I? You're just jealous that he would like me more if he ever met the both of us. Face it Mai, teens take the mature older women now a days" she said and Mai bit her lip to stop herself from laughing. Takumi and older women, as if!

"Whatever you say Ayako. Just don't believe everything you read. The media would say anything to make money" she warned and Ayako rolled her eyes

"Hah! As if you know anything about the entertaining business" Mai glared at her

"I obviously know more than you. Come on, you believe that crap? Just because it says in the magazines that he likes older women doesn't mean he actually likes older women" she said earning a glare "I don't think he wants to date in general" she muttered, making Ayako's eyebrow rise up

"What did you just say?" she asked and Mai sighed

"Nothing. Ayako but just a piece of advice- if you want to fall in love with someone, do it with someone that you can reach or that's at least in your age. Come on Takumi Yamomoto is 18! You're like a hundred years older than him!" she exclaimed, earing chuckles from Monk

"She's right, old hag. That kid is too young for you. I never knew you were such a paedophile" he said "Well, I should have guessed with the way you were acting with Naru when we first met" His snickers were followed by a loud thump

"What did you just call me, stupid monk?!" she shouted, hitting him again with her purse

"Come on, it's true! You are a paedophile!" he said, making Ayako hit him where the lights don't shine. He dropped to the floor, groaning

"Call me that again and you'll get much more than that, stupid monk" Ayako spat and Mai sighed. If these two didn't shut up, she would get scolded by Naru again. And no one wanted that.

"Ayako would you shut up. Naru's going to get mad" she hissed and Ayako glared at her and went back to her magazine

"Oh my god! He's an orphan!" she exclaimed, earning glares from everyone. The rest of the gang were here just sipping their tea and watching Ayako and Monk fight. The usual.

Masako glared at Ayako "You're too loud, old hag. And I wouldn't want to fall with that guy. You don't even know him" she said matter-of-factly and Mai glared at her

"And you do?" she said and Masako smirked "Yes, I have. Being a celebrity, I get to meet a lot of famous people" she said and Mai rolled her eyes

"As if I'd believe you, Taku would've told me if he met you" she muttered, not loud enough for everyone to hear.

"I never knew his parents abandoned him" Ayako said, her tone sounding pity. Mai glared at her. How did the press come out with that crap? Obviously lies…

"Oh my god he's British!" she exclaimed and Mai glared her, but she silently wondered how they found out about that. They must be as good as researching than they are making up lies. She should give them some credit "I told you Ayako, don't believe everything you read. The paparazzi know nothing about that kid's life. All of those are just lies to make people buy it. Don't believe it for a second" she said and Ayako rolled her eyes

"Why are you defending him so much? I bet you've fallen for him too" she said and a door slammed open. Naru stepped out of him office and glared at Ayako

"Would you keep quiet? Unlike you, some people are trying to be productive and work" he said coldly and glared at Mai, who was blushing. He narrowed his eyes "Mai, get back to work. I don't pay you to gossip" he barked and she glared at him

"I'm not gossiping! Ayako just wont shut up about her magazine!" she said and he looked at her for a moment then at Ayako

"Matsuzaki-san, I do not appreciate you distracting my assistant from doing her job. If you have nothing useful to contribute by being here, you are free to leave. Now" he said. Ayako glared at him and opened her mouth to retaliate back, but a sound of a phone ringing spread through the office walls cutting her off. It was the voice of someone they couldn't recognize. Mai blushed and sprinted to her bag, hoping they wouldn't recognize her voice. Naru looked questioningly at her

"Mai, I didn't know you had a phone" he stated and she glared at him "What? Do I have to tell you everything now?" she said and Naru sighed

"I did not say that. I was just surprised. I didn't think you could afford such a luxury" he said and she blushed

"Well, umm" she stammered and Ayako raised her brow

"I never knew you had a phone too, Mai. I've never seen if before, anyone buy it for you? A boyfriend maybe?" she asked and Mai blushed. Naru glared at the phone

'Mai has a boyfriend?' He thought, glaring at the phone. Was he jealous? He didn't know. All he knew was that feeling that bubble up his chest whenever he thought of Mai having a boyfriend. It always seemed to come up whenever Yasuhara or Takigawa latched themselves onto her. Weird...

Mai's loud voice brought him back. Why did she have to speak louder whenever she was on the phone? It was useless. She was practically shouting.

"They said what?" she exclaimed, her eyes burning in anger. Naru looked at her carefully

"Wait, what happened?" she asked, her voice softer. She nodded, her eyes blazing more and more with every second. "He's what?! Give him the phone. I'll try to calm him down" she said, tapping her foot impatiently

"Hello? Hello, Taku? Taku, calm down it's okay. They don't know anything. Don't get so affected. You might get hurt if you keep this up. Please calm down" she pleaded softly, making Naru's curiosity spike. Who was she talking to?

Mai sighed "Ko, he isn't listening. Try calming him down" she said nervously

"Wait, what? No, don't come here! He'll blow the car up before you even get in!" she shouted, making everyone tune in to what she was saying. She gave out an angry huff "Fine, fine. Only if he can do it" she said "I have to calm him down before something bad happens. Hurry up" She hung up and leant back on her desk, her face in her hands

"Please be alright" she whispered to no one. Ayako approached her and put her hand on Mai's shoulder

"Mai, are you alright? Who was that?" Ayako asked and Mai looked up. Ayako gasped at the tears that were falling down her face "Mai, are you alright? What happened?" she asked again. Mai didn't respong

Naru took it as the time to approach her. He put his hand on her shoulder and she looked up. "Mai, are you alright?" he asked, concern in his voice. Mai had no time to get surprised. She just lunged at him and hugged him tightly. Naru froze for a second. He made no move to hug her back

What do I do?

"Taku could get hurt. He could- could" she hiccupped. Naru raised his brow

"Who's Taku, Mai?" he asked and she sobbed

"Those damn paparazzi! How could they say that to him? Those bastards! I hate them!" she said, anger overwhelming her. She pulled away from Naru and tightened her jaw, trying to keep her anger in place.

'Now's not the time to lose control' she thought 'Naru's here. I have to stay calm'. She fisted her hands and evened her breaths. Nar watched her quietly, wondering what could get Mai so worked up.

The door opened and a man in a suit came in. He had a big built and his eyes were sharp. There was a boy behind him. He was smaller than the man and had dark brown hair. He was looking down so you couldn't see his eyes, but it was evident that he was angry. His shoulders were shaking and you could see blood dripping from his fists.

The picture frame from Mai's desk flew out and hit the wall, making a clashing sound. Everyone gasped and Mai ran to the boy. He was about as tall as Naru. Mai lunged at him and hugged him tightly, burying his face in the crook of her neck. She looked extremely relived and the others just watched them. Even Lin came out of his office when he heard the noise

Mai moved the shaking boy, who was a lot taller than her to the couch. His face was still on her neck and she was rubbing his back "Taku, calm down. They don't know anything. They had no right to say that." She soothed, rubbing his back. Everyone looked at her questioningly.

"Shh, Taku it's alright, I'm here. Please calm down. I hate seeing you like this. Please calm down" she pleaded and after a few moments he stopped shaking and looked up. Nobody could see the boy's face, but his voice was angelic "Mai?" he said and she smiled

"Taku, are you alright?" she asked softly and Taku nodded

"Yes. I'm sorry I lost control, Mai. What they said- it just, could you believe them? They talk as if they know everything about me!" he said and the group noticed his accent. He sounded British but they couldn't tell. It was exotic.

She nodded, agreeing with him "Yes, they had no right to say that. And it's okay that you lost it, I would have too if I were you. They were being insensitive, cold-hearted bastards. If I were there I would have kicked their butts" she said and he chuckled

"I doubt you could, Mai" he joked and she glared at him

"Of course I could! Remember those kick boxing lessons I got when we were younger? I am very capable of beating their sorry asses. I just never got the chance yet" she said and he chuckled, his voice was so angelic. It was indescribable- it was masculine and soft at the same time. All the girls in the room were mesmerized

"Taku, are you sure you're alright now?" she asked and he nodded

"Yeah, but can I stay here for a while? You're so warm" He snuggled to her neck. Mai noticed his arms were around her and he was practically straddling her

"Sure, Taku but your kind of heavy. How about you just stay beside me and I sit on your lap? I think that would be better" she said and he chuckled

"Sure, my love" he said and everyone gasped to themselves

Naru's eyes narrowed. This feeling again

"Taku, stop calling me that" she said

"But I like calling you that! Can't I? I do love you" he said and everyone stared at Mai, who just smiled

"I love you too, Taku but I don't think that's a nice name to call me" she said and Naru felt an aching somewhere in his chest.

Why am I...

"Alright, Mai" he said and stood up. Everyone gasped, except Naru and Lin of course. It was that guy from Ayako's magazine!

Ayako gaped at Mai, wide eyed. He was even more handsome than he was in the magazine. Not even, the magazine didn't even give him any justice! His face was heart shaped and his chin was defined. His eyes were light brown, almost yellow. His skin was lightly tanned but not too dark. His hair was medium length and he had bangs that were messily combed. His hair, if you looked closely, had red and light brown streaks on it.

He just kept staring at Mai until he leaned in and gently placed his lips gently on hers. Everyone's jaw dropped. "I love you, Mai" he said and she smiled "Love you too, Taku but you should stop kissing me you know" she said, oblivious to the glares of a certain pissed off narcissist

He pouted "Aww, Mai but I like doing that You don't mind don't you?" he said and Mai smiled

"'Course I don't Taku, just don't do it a lot" she said and he smiled, making his face look even more angelic. He pecked her lips one more time before pacing his arms around her waist and lifting her to his lap.

His arms were around her securely and his face was buried in her hair

"Mai?" Ayako said, breaking the silence

"Yeah, Ayako?" she asked

"How the hell do you know him?" she shouted, earning a glare from Takumi

"Don't be so loud, old lady" he said coldly, his tone changing completely. Ayako gasped slightly and glared at him. Mai giggled before turning to face him

"Taku, that wasn't nice. Be kind to them" she said softly and he looked sceptically at the group, who were just staring at him

"If you say so, Mai" he said and she smiled and kissed his forehead

"Mai" Ayako said dangerously and Mai just giggled

"Yeah, Ayako?" she said and Ayako sighed, glaring at her

"How and why do you know Takumi Yamomoto?" she demanded and Mai grinned

"Well, he's my best friend first of all" she said and Ayako glared at her

"Yeah right! What's with the 'I love you's' and kissing?" she asked, glaring

"We're just like that" she said simply and Ayako glared at her

"So, he isn't your boyfriend?" Monk asked and Mai shook her head "Nope, we're just extremely close friends" she said

Monk let out a sigh of relief "Thank god. I wouldn't want to have the 'talk' with him" he said and Taku raised his brow

"'The talk'?" he said and Monk smiled nervously

"Yeah, if you were her boyfriend I would have to threaten you and tell you not to hurt her. You know, those kinds of things" he said

"So, Mai how did you meet him? I mean, no offence but I never knew you to be the one who became friends with celebrities" Ayako said

"He was my best friend since we were children. He helped me ever since you know, my mom died. He is the best friend you could ever wish for." She said and Ayako raised her brow

"How did he help you exactly?" she asked and Mai smiled

"He let me live in his house" she said and Ayako's jaw dropped

"You l-live w-with h-him?" she shuttered and Mai smiled

"Yeah, I do. It's really cool actually. We're the only ones in that giant house of his. I still don't get why he won't get any maids" she said and he shrugged

"I don't really need the help we're only two in the mansion so we don't need anybody to help us"

"Mai, I thought you lived by yourself" Monk said and Mai smiled

"I used to but Taku made me live in his house with him. It was pretty lonely when I wasn't there" she said and Taku nodded

"So, Mai why have you been keeping this secret for such a long time?" Ayako asked, irritated. She really wanted to meet Takumi.

"It's not really a secret, I just never thought you would need to know. If you asked I would have told you" she said and Ayako glared

"What, do you want me to ask like 'Hey, Mai do you like with that celebrity kid Takumi Yamomoto? I don't know, just asking. And by the way were you childhood friends by any chance?' I don't think so Mai" she said and Mai smiled sheepishly

"Sorry, Ayako I never knew you actually wanted to meet him" she said

"So that's why you were defending him a lot" she said and Mai nodded "Yeah" she said

"So, anything else you want to say for yourself Mai?" she said and the man in the suit walked to them. His jet black hair was cut into a short Mohawk, his green eyes popped out from his fair, almost white skin. He was looking at Mai and Taku in amusement, his eyes soft. He sat down beside them and faced the group

"Hey there Ko, I almost forgot about you" Mai said and he smiled

"Hello to you too, Mai. Thank you for calming Taku down" he said

Mai smiled "No problem" she said and looked up at Taku, who smiled at her.

"Yeah, thanks a lot Mai" he said and pecked her lips, gaining glares and dreamy sighs from Naru and Ayako. Ko cleared his throat

"Takumi, are you ready to leave" he asked. Takumi shook his head

"No," he said "Not really"

Naru cleared his throat "Not to be rude, but I think it would be best for you to leave Yamooto-san. Mai has work to do" Takumi glared at him

"But I have a case for you" he said and Mai looked at him

"You do?" she asked skeptically

"There's a ghost in our house" he said and Mai looked at him weirdly

"I think I would have noticed, Taku" she said and he shook his head

"Most of the things that are happening are in the afternoon or morning and since you're either at school or work so you don't see it" he said and Mai raised her brow

"What kind of things, Taku?" she asked and he looked at her sheepishly

Takumi told them about the weird scrapings that would appear on the wall, but would disappear after just a few second. He would hear voices at night, but he was sure that no one else was there. It sounded like a little girl, he said. The lights would flicker and then shut off completely. Naru motioned Lin to take down notes as they listened to his story

"I am their guardian so I will be the one paying you if you ever take this case" Ko spoke up and everyone stared at him

"You're their what?" they exclaimed and he rolled his eyes

"I said I am their guardian- someone who is legally responsible for them. I'm basically their father so to speak" he said "So, will you take the case?"

Naru looked skeptical for a moment. He took a glance at Mai who was giving him her 'puppy dog eyes' He tried to contain his chckle. She looked ridiculous.

He sighed, "Yes. It seems interesting enough" he said "Have us 3 rooms ready by tomorrow. 2 are going to be bedrooms for my staff, so make sure there is enough space for about 4 people each"

Ko nodded and then looked at Taku "Taku, you're handling that" he said

"So that means SPR is going to be going to out house?" Mai said. Naru rolled his eyes,

"We just established that Mai" he said coolly. Mai and Taki glared at him

"Hey! I was just asking yo a question!"

"It was a stupid question" Naru retorted

"Don't talk to Mai like that, jerk!" Taku said. Naru sighed, inwardly rolling his eyes

"Mai, tea"

Mai huffed and stalked to the kitchen. "Anyone else want any?" she called out

"No! I'm good!" Monk was the only one to reply. Mai rolled her eyes and prepared at pot. The lounge was silent. Naru and Taku wee silently glaring at ach other, while Ayako was staring at Taku. Masako was staring at Naru, while Monk just looked very uncomfortable.

Ko cleared his throat "Well, if that's all. I think Taku and I should take our leave" he said. Takumi nodded

"I think so too," he said. Mai entered back to the lounge and Taku took the tray from her. He set it down on the middle table.

"Mai, we have to go. I'll see you later, okay?" He grinned and kissed her lips

"Alright" Mai said "Be careful!"

"I'll see you all tomorrow" Taku bowed to SPR, and he and Ko left.

Mai looked back at the group, who were just watching her "What?" she asked

"You let him kiss you like that?" Monk asked and she looked at him like he was dumbest person in the world

"'Course I do!" she said and everyone stared at her, even Lin and Naru.

"Taku and I were really close when we were growing up. He was like a twin that attached themselves to me. We were always together!"

"Was he always like that when you were kids? Like always kissing you?" Ayako bit back her jealous tone

"Well, he always kissed me out of the blue. As I said, we were really close. Inseparable. We even took baths together! We ate what the other ate. We fed each other. We slept beside each other - everything! And since our parents were friends, it was easy to meet up. They even tried to match make us!" Ayako nodded her head, eager to hear more

"So, what happened?" she asked

"Well at first I didn't want to, but after mom died we dated" she said and all hell broke loose.

"You dated! And you still act like that with each other?" Monk said

Naru glared at the cup. It looked like the tea was going to boil soon if he didn't stop. "Oh my god! You guys dated? What happened? Tell me every single detail!" she demanded and Mai looked at her cautiously

"Well, he was my first everything. He was really sweet and nice" she said and Ayako started at her

"Then why are you still, I don't know together? Best friends? You're living together for goodness sakes!" Ayako said and Mai shrugged lightly

"Well, he's like a brother to me now. He knows me more than anyone else" she said and everyone stared at her and sighed

"Well, Mai he still obviously still loves you- romantically" Ayako said and her eyes saddened

"Yeah, I know. I really wish he didn't..." There was a silence

"Mai, are you taking birth control?" Ayako asked suddenly.

"No! Of course not, Ayako! It's not like we're sleeping together! I just told you he was like a brother to me!" Mai said and Ayako rolled her eyes

"I was just asking. No need to be so defensive" she said and Mai was about to protest when she put up her hand, stopping her

"Mai, I was just asking. I don't want you getting you know…" she trailed off and Mai blushed

"Ayako! I am not sleeping with Taku! Would you stop?" she said and Ayako sighed

"Whatever you say Mai, but I'll just send you some along with some other stuff just in case" she said and Mai groaned and fell back on the couch

"Why me?" she moaned. Ayako rolled her eyes at her

Everyone had left. It was only her, Lin and Naru in the office. But she was all alone in the lounge. Naru wouldn't come out of his office.

"Mai, tea!"

Finally! I was beginning to think that he was dead in there

She went to the kitchen to prepare the tea. She filled the kettle with water, then reached out for the box of Earl Grey tea bags. Someone came behind her and she froze. Two hands came on her sides and she whipped around and came face to face with Naru. Her cheeks flamed. He was so close.

She blushed "N-naru?" she stammered

"Why would do you let him do that?" he asked her quietly. Mai's brows furrowed

"What do you mean?" she asked. Naru sighed audibly

"Nevermind" he said, pushing himself off of her. He started to question why he did it in the firstplace

Mai was still rooted in her spot "N-naru?" she squeaked

"Bring the tea to my office" was all he said

Naru walked around his desk and sat down. He put his face in his hands. Why did he do that?

'Because you like her' an annoyingly familiar voice told him and he sighed, irritated

"Gene, I do not like her" he hissed and Mai came in, his tea in her hands. She was still flustered, but he couldn't blame her.

"Naru, here's your tea" she said softly and he nodded, not even looking up. She sighed and walked out

I wonder what's wrong with him

Naru sighed and ran his hand through his hair. He still couldn't wrap his mind around why he just did that

'Because you like her' the voice repeated and Naru growled

"I do not like her Gene. She's my assistant" he said and Gene sighed

'Oh yeah you don't like her, you love her. Thanks for pointing that out´ he said and Naru growled

"Would you shut up Gene. I do not love Mai" he said, but Gene was gone

He sighed frustratedly and ran his hand through his hair. He didn't love Mai. No way he did.

Right?

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~MagicalMagician