The Romantic Turnabout [EdgeworthxOC]

7. The Romantic Offer

During the trial...something amazing happened. I was able to recall minding what happened that day...at Edgeworth's apartment. It was the wine, the wine that the enemy decided to poison. It was used in court today as my testimony, and we won! The man after all who did it was Redd White. The one that Phoenix can't stand and I likewise dislike that guy very much for trying to hurt Miles.

But something more amazing happened after that crazy trial.

"Rachael." Edgeworth came to me outside the courtroom. Phoenix watched along with Gumshoe, quietly by the coach.

"Y-Yes Edgeworth?"

Miles stood firm in his posture and turned away. Clearing his throat, he looked at me once more. "I just want to thank you."

"F-For what?" I stuttered, beginning to blush right away."

"For everything, you've been a big help."

"Oh, haha." I giggled, looking down at the ground. "It was nothing, really. Just...doing what a jury girl gotta do."

"Just kiss her already..." Phoenix grumbled.

My ears twitched, hearing such an embarrassing statement. I believe Miles heard him too because he reacted also.

"What?!" We shouted in sync.

"N-Nothing! I wasn't talking to you guys! I was talking to Gumshoe!" Phoenix fought back and turned to Gumshoe for help. "Right?!"

"R-Right pal! He was talking to me the whole time!"

"Gosh, you guys are bad at lying." I sighed, face palming myself.

Phoenix and Gumshoe then pretended that we weren't there and walked out the room.

Turning back to Edgeworth, I smiled. "That's Nick for ya."

My smile ceased, seeing that Edgeworth stared intently into my eyes. I wanted to say something, but his stare...it was so, eye-catching, how could I not look?"

Edgeworth took a step forward, spreading his arms. Before I knew it, I felt his masculinity surround me. He hugged me. I blushed profusely, slowly wrapping my arms around his larger torso.

"Edgeworth..." I exhaled romantically without realizing.

Edgeworth flinched, hearing my voice.

I opened my eyes, and rejected his hug right away. "Uh, sorry!" I laughed reluctantly, rubbing the back of my head.

"Well then, um..." Edgeworth turned away. "Thank you again." Mile's eyes frantically looked around.

"Mhm..."

"Hey!" Phoenix barged through the door. "We're gonna go get something to bite, wanna come?"

"Sure!" I cheerfully replied.

"Not you, Rachael, I already know you're coming."

"----H-Hey!-"

"What about you Miles?"

I blinked and turned around to face Miles. An innocent glow beamed from me, and I glanced at him.

He stared at me, but then quickly broke eye contact. "I can't...I uh...need to go home and uh..."

"Oh no, not today bud!" Phoenix marched over to Edgeworth, tucking his arm under his and then took my arm under his. "You're coming with us and that's final."

"B-But you can't force me to come!" Miles yelped.

"Oh yes we can." Phoenix yanked us along.