From Paris with Love || Detective Conan

Chapter 45

"Why do you have to wake up so early," Shiori mumbled her complaint as Shuichi turned on the light of their room. 

"It's not because of my agenda but yours," His husky voice was near and she felt his tight hug and a quick peck on her temple before pulling away, "You have to wake up now and have your breakfast before you go out with Ethan."

"What?!" She sat up. When she realized what was happening, "I don't want to." Shiori covered herself with the blanket and returned to sleep.

The woman felt him sitting down beside her and placed a hand on her hip, "Shiori. Please understand. You sorely wanted this but I won't allow you until you're fully trained." Shuichi's voice was soft and emotional. "Please? For your family and me." 

They already had a talk last night about her responsibilities if she agrees to become a part of their operation, as much as Shuichi refuses, Shiori kept on saying that she wants to join since she is already a close associate of a high-ranking member of the mysterious organization.

"I understand." She mumbled and pushed down the blanket, her arms open wide, "Hug me first."

Shuichi smiled and leaned down to give her a hug.

...

All-day, Ethan kept on yelling and pushing Shiori to the limit. They were in the backyard with Shiori fighting for her life since Ethan wasn't being kind to a beginner. 

"I told you to use your elbow and knuckle. I thought that FBI guy already taught you," Ethan heaved as Shiori fell down the on the grass after he literally swept her feet with a kick. "I'll give you enough time. Water break." He said before leaving to drink inside the house.

"Shio-chan!" Yukiko cried and went to the woman who was already rolling around yelling in the complaint.

"I hate Ethan." Shiori was punching the ground, and throwing tantrum. "He's not even teaching me, he's just being mean."

"Just try to understand him, Shio-chan." The aunt placed a hand on her niece's head and then patted her back, "It's because we want you to be safe. That kid already lost his brother to the organization, he wouldn't want you to be on the same spot."

"But he's being too mean." Shiori quickly sat up, "Look, I got this black eye because of him. I'm a model, Yukiko."

"The gangster wouldn't be so kind to you. You are lucky that the man they hate likes you or else you'd be dead by now." Yukiko seemed to realize something before chuckling, "It looks like you are being so childish because you want Shu-chan to comfort you."

Shiori quickly blushed and stood up, "Ethan! Get out! I'm ready to fight again, let's go!" Wanting to change the subject and run away from her aunt.