[HIATUS] The Scarlet Memories [Detective Conan OC] (English)

Chapter 30

I return to the kitchen with a small blanket for Zero. I move slowly so in order not to wake him up. I gently begin to put the blanket over his shoulders, but he moans and slowly sit up.

- Oh sorry, I woke you up...

He stretches and turns to me.

- It's nothing... How are you feeling?

- ...I'm...Fine...

He looks at the cover.

- What are you doing with that...?

- Well... You looked like you were cold... So I...

- It's useless. Don't worry about me, I'm fine.

- Take it anyway, I didn't take it for nothing...

- No thanks.

- Did something happen...?

- What makes you say that ?

- ...You look more sullen than usual...

He looks at me for a moment, surprised, then puts his hand on his face.

- Do I ?

I sit down, facing him.

- Are you sure everything is fine?

- Yes, it's nothing.

- What ? What's nothing?

He looks away.

- It annoys me not to find anything on your brother...

I smile at him.

- Don't worry, take your time! I'm not going anywhere, you know?

- Unfortunately, you won't be able to stay here indefinitely... The person from the organization who called me earlier has decided to stay around for a while looking for you.

- What? For real..?

- Yes, let's say that... You're not her favorite person...

His face darkened slightly at those words.

- ...And she wants to find you as soon as possible.

- Is that so? Why? Did I do something to her?

He looks away.

- I think once again that it would be better if you don't remember...

I sigh. I don't like the fact that he deliberately hides things from me, but I don't feel like debating that with him right now.

- ...Anyway, don't stress too much about your research... If you don't find anything before your "colleague" comes, I'll find a place to go...

- Ah, don't worry about that, I've already thought about it.

- ...Why do you care so much then?

- ...My ego refuses to accept failure...

I burst out laughing.

- Seriously?

He laughs in turn and I resume.

- What have you planned then?

- Well, you see the young girl from Izu who asked you a lot of questions? I told her that in your job search, you were interested in his father who is a detective. They can accommodate you if needed.

- I see, you've thought of everything...

But there is something that bothers me about his way of doing things.

- And when did you ask for my opinion?

- Eh ?

- You allow yourself to decide for me, but did you ask me if I was okay with living with people to whom I lie?