Enemies in Love

Chapter 1

Another day of hunting contractors was the usual routine for Misaki Kirihara. As the chief of the Public Security Bureau there were hardly any breaks. Lately the crimes and investigations have been piling up, leaving Misaki to work for long hours through the night at home. The place that was supposed to be her sanctuary ended up being yet another place to imprison her.

At times Misaki wished that life could grant her more leisure and time to pursue some form of happiness that didn't come from work. As a workaholic, the mountains of paper didn't faze her, but when she came across her long time friend Kanami, she always started to wonder. Never in her life did Misaki have a relationship, she believed that they were a waste of time and no guy had ever caught her interest.

That is...until she met a Chinese exchange student named Li. He wasn't necessarily the type of person Misaki believed she would come to like, but something about him attracted her. His face was one factor – God only knows how many girls have fallen for his looks alone. His personality was also another factor - very genuine and appealing. The way he would freeze up at times when he made some kind of mistake made Misaki smile, something she ordinarily wouldn't do.

Just thinking about the young college student made her heart skip a beat. Luckily no one was in her small apartment to see the redness on her face. If only she could get to know Li better...Would something be able to grow between them? At this thought, Misaki quickly shook her head.

"What on Earth are you thinking Misaki?" This wasn't like her. She never gushed over any man, so why now? She was supposed to be more focused on her major case – the one that revolved around BK-201. For months now Misaki hasn't been able to capture the contractor. He was very swift with his movements and made it impossible for her to bring him down. After every failed attempt Misaki felt hopeless. At times she wondered if she was really capable of taking on the job.

I'm starting to doubt myself again...Maybe I should go for a walk and grab something to eat.

Fast food was Misaki's escape from a life of turmoil. Since she was a young girl she loved to eat the greasy food that delighted her taste buds with joy. Getting off the couch and putting on her jacket, Misaki made her way out of her small lonely apartment.

"I should probably think about getting a cat..." The words slipped out of her mouth as she gently closed the door and left.

-xxxxxx-

It was already close to eight o'clock as Hei soundlessly sat in his partly empty apartment. The mission earlier went well; at least that's what Huang told him. Now there was nothing else to do but sit in his crummy little apartment for the rest of the night and think about a certain police chief.

Misaki Kirihara. The name was one that he couldn't manage to forget even if he tried to. He had encountered her a few times as his persona Li, but also as BK-201. Every time he saw her he couldn't help but inwardly smile...something he didn't do too often. Her fighting spirit, her beauty and her persistence were enough to make him feel things he hadn't felt in a long time.

Amber was his first love, but that was in the past. Hei hated remembering the times with her and his little sister. They only brought back the pain he felt when we couldn't see them again. Since then, his life's purpose had been dedicated to hunting contractors. At least with that he was able to move around and not dwell too deep into his thoughts.

Thinking it through, Hei decided to go out and grab a bite to eat. There was nothing in his home that screamed delicious or eat me. He had worked all day with little food in his system. So it was about time that he filled up his stomach.

-xxxxxx-

Misaki was waiting in line at her favorite fast food place. She had already decided that she'd order a burger with some large fries and a soda. It was a shame that Kanami couldn't join her. She had a date with some guy she met. So Misaki was left to eat dinner alone. She was used to it, but sometimes she wished she had someone to talk and laugh with.

"Kirihara-san?"

Misaki wasn't expecting to hear her name nor was she expecting to see a familiar face once she turned around. "Li-kun!"

"It's a surprise bumping into you here. How have you been?" Hei asked with his innocent persona voice and smile to match.

"I've been fine, just busy. H-How about you?" Misaki felt her heart beating rapidly within her chest. She wasn't prepared to face Li after a while of not seeing him.

"I've been fine too. Classes and my part-time have me busy."

Misaki smiled, "I remember that life. It wasn't too long ago so it still feels like it was only yesterday."

The person in front of Misaki was next to order. The line had gone down rather quickly. Then again Misaki was too busy sulking that she hadn't noticed. Hei, on the other hand, noticed that Misaki was alone – the perfect opportunity to sit down and talk with her.

"Umm, Kirihara-san, are you going to eat here or take your food home?"

The clumsily innocent tone of voice made Misaki's heart skip in joy. "I was planning on eating here. I wanted to get away from my apartment for a while."

"I have the same reason for coming here," Hei replied.

This was Misaki's chance to talk more with Li and she knew another chance like this would probably never happen again. "Li, would you mind sitting with me? It would be nice to have someone to talk to while I'm here."

"Of course."

Hei liked the way things were going. Here he was with the woman he had been thinking about non-stop. He would be able to learn more about her and see who she really was when she wasn't on the line of duty.

Food and a pretty face...Just my luck, he thought.