The Black Fox (Shinichi X Reader)

Severed Ties

"Has he called yet?" You asked. 

"He hasn't called since you asked five minutes ago." Haibara sighed. 

You rubbed your hands down your face. "Dammit." You cursed. "I should have gone with him!"

"You're still recovering from your illness." Dr. Agasa protested.

"Keeping an eye out for one type of killer is hard enough. We don't need to be looking for two in the same place." Haibara added.

You felt deflated by her words. You knew she was right. Conan's job right now was to watch the Black Organization, while yours was watching for the Butcher. Knowing that didn't make you feel any less useless. 

"He's got a whole host of FBI agents watching his back. I'm sure he's alright." Dr. Agasa soothed.

The phone rang. You leapt to your feet and picked it up. "Hello?"

The line was silent, save for the barely audible sound of breathing.

Your heart skipped a beat. It was him. You knew it was. He'd done this to you before, many times. You grit your teeth as the fear was replaced with anger. "What, are you from some B rate slasher film? Stop wasting my time you rat bastard." You snarled into the phone. "This line needs to stay open, so fuck off!" Without waiting for a response, you slammed the phone down, ending the call. It only took a moment for you flash of bravery to fade, and a stone settled into your stomach.

"(Y/N)?" 

You tore your eyes from the phone. Agasa and Haibara were watching you worriedly. "It... um..." Your heart started to race. What did I just do? He'll be furious. He won't let that slide...

The phone rang again, but you made no move to answer it. Agasa stepped past you and picked it up. "Hello?... Yes. Alright." He hung up the phone. "That was Shinichi. He's on his way back now. He's safe."

You slumped down onto the sofa. "Good."

"The call you answered, was it him?" Haibara asked in her usual placid tone.

You swallowed past the lump in your throat and nodded. "There'll be hell to pay for it..." You muttered.

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When Conan returned, he gave you the rundown of the situation. The Black Organization had infiltrated the hospital where Rena was being kept. When everything was said and done, Eisuke knew Rena was his sister, Rena was confirmed to be a CIA agent, and Rena went back undercover with the Black Organization.

"Are you sure that's a good idea?" Dr. Agasa asked worriedly. 

"I think she's trustworthy." Conan nodded.

"And Eisuke? Is he going into WITSEC?" You asked.

"No, Jodie said he turned her down." 

"WITSEC?" Agasa asked.

"Witness protection." Haibara replied.

"Honestly, I hope he sticks around and joins our side. He's a klutz, but he's pretty sharp." Conan shrugged. "Did anything happen here while I was gone?"

"Yeah... um..." You hesitated, the words catching in your throat.

Conan tensed. "What happened?"

"He called." Haibara stated when she noticed your hesitation.

Conan's eyes widened. "What did he say?"

"Nothing." You shook your head. "He just wanted to scare me."