Stay! By My Side

Chapter 9

Agasa's POV

I'm getting even more worried about Ai-kun these days. But when Shinichi's around, I feel that she had a better sleep and she also eats well. I wish I could keep Shinichi here longer, but it's not mine to decide. But looking at his intentions for now, I could presume he wouldn't leave her anytime soon.

I was lost in thought when I heard a footstep from behind my back.

"Ai-kun, you're awake. Do you want something to eat? Or tea, maybe?"

She doesn't seem in a good shape, but at least her skin color isn't as pale as before. Maybe some toast with peanut butter would brighten her a little. It's her favorite food while she was in America. She didn't answer my question, so I think I'd just prepare it. She silently sat down on one of the round chair and coughing a few times.

"Here, Ai-kun. You've been sleeping since noon. Eat something and regain your energy."

"Thanks." She said weakly.

"Anyway, Professor. I don't see any nosy detective around. Has he back to the agency today?"

Despite her cold words towards Shinichi, I know deep down she's relying on him so much. I can't help but chuckle.

"Oohh.. Shinichi? He's in n.." Oops, I almost slipped my tounge. I'm not supposed to tell her about his little meeting next door.

"Umm I mean.. I think he's in Poirot cafe with Heiji-kun. He was going outside with him to find something to eat a few moments ago." I can't see her eyes while talking. I hope she buys it.

"Ah? The Osaka friend? He's here?"

I think she buys it. Fiiiuuuh. It was close.

"Yes, Looks like Heiji-kun needs some third people view on his current case. So when he can't find Shinichi in the agency, he came here at once."

"I see." She answered and going back to her silent attitude. While suddenly, she's up and walking towards the lab. Oh no, Shinichi's going to kill me.

"Aaah.. Ai-kun. Where are you going?" I choke on my tea, put down the cup and in rush I grabbed her shoulder.

"Say Professor, is Kudo-kun asking you to spy on me and report to him immediately?" She turn her figure to face me right away. And I laughed nervously.

"Aaah.. it's not specifically like that. It's just that I agree with him to keep you from overworking yourself anymore."

"I can presume he wouldn't be back soon. So I will take this precious time while he's gone to make any further progress with the antidote. Do me a favor this time, professor, I will go back to bed when he's back. How about that? It's a win win for all of us"

She is that kind of person that makes you couldn't say no to her. She gives me a reasonable solution. Win win it is.

"Alright, Ai-kun. But please do have a rest while you feel unwell. Shinichi would kill me right away when I allow you to be in any bad condition again."

"That's very alluring of him. It's a pity that I'm not the one he settled his eyes of"

She walk to the lab leaving me gasped on her words. Did I hear it right? Did she really mean what she said? Is she.... towards Shinichi...

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Heiji's POV

I currently am inside Kudo's house right now. Will she be alright, the little miss?

"Hey, Kudo. Are you sure she wouldn't just tracking you like she used to?"

Last time she tracked Kudo with the spare tracking glasses when he confronted the shapeshifter organization lady, Vermouth.