Hey guys sorry for the late update. Regarding some reasons with my other fanfic, I had put off writing for a while... but now I'm back and I sincerly apologize for the late update and not putting up a A/N.
I reread some of my stories to remember where I am and I noticed in the first chapter that I said Mai was 20 years old... and in chapter two and three I said she was 18. Sorry for that mistake but just to clearify, Mai is 18 years old.
Also I don't ever edit my stories because I'm not publishing this as a novel... so I dont see a point in correcting grammar mistakes. I think my grammar is well enough and easy for people to catch any mistakes and correct it themselves. This was one of the issues with my other stories, so yeah.

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I hope you enjoy this chapter XD

I DONT OWN GHOST HUNT

Never Ending Loneliness

Chapter 4

Honestly, I didn't feel like waking up but I know I had to. I had to stop Misoka before she kills me or any of my friends. So I forcefully open my eyes, only to wince when it met with bright light.

"Mai", I heard someone call as slowly tried to adjust to the light.

"Lin?", I asked as I turned my head to the side where the voice had came from; trying to make out the shadow next to my bed.

"Yeah, it's me", he said in a gentle voice as if he didn't want me to break from the case that we have just gotten. "are you feeling any better?".

Moaning as I tried to sit up, I clutched my head in pain. "I'm alright I guess, but I couldn't say I have had better days… Where am I?", I asked as I glanced around the room and notice I wasn't in my own bed.

"You're currently in my room that I'm sharing with Naru". He replied as he watched me swing me legs over the side of the bed. " Once we get to the base, Naru's going to ask you some questions. Think you can handle them?"

"If I'm being attacked by a ghost of my childhood friend and I'm handling it somehow, I think being questioned wont be much compared to that", I whispered and if it wasn't for the silent room, I don't think Lin would have heard me. He gave me a nod of conformation before he helped me get out of bed since my legs were still kind of weak.

Walking down the hallway towards the base had been awkward and embarrassing. At first I had my arm around his neck as we walked down the hall but due to the height difference, Lin was slouched in a awkward position. We stumbled a few times, but we somehow caught ourselves before we fell. Then due to my unluckiness, or luck, I tripped over a carpet, pulling Lin down with me. He somehow pivot our positions and I landed on top of him instead. He grunted in pain as I landed on top, making his fall a lot harder.

I quickly sat up, not really caring about our position, I yelled " Lin! Are you alright!?".

"Yes Mai. I'm fine…", he replied slowly. "but do you think you can get off of me… Our positions could cause a misunderstanding".

Looking down I noticed I was straddled on his waist and to my embarrassment, my skirt was hitching up a little. I made a little sound sounding like a 'eep', before I quickly climbed off of him and sat down with my legs tucked underneath me, while I tugged at my skirt to make it lower.

"Y-you d-didn't see anything d-did you?", I asked quietly as I felt my face burning from the blush that must be on it now. I glanced up from my bangs and looked at Lin.

He had sat up with one of his long legs pulled up to his chest. His left arm rested on it as his palm was pulled up to his face, covering his mouth. "No I didn't", he replied and gave me a quick side glance before he quickly stood up. "We should get going", he said as he came over to me.

At first I thought he was going to help me off the floor, but instead he picked me up princess style, making me let out an undignified 'eep' once again. "This would be a lot easier and faster than having to stumble and stop every few seconds", he said when he saw me gave him a questioning glance.

Nodding my head, unable to form any words due to my embarrassment, I wrapped my arms around his neck as we made our way to the base.

Lin's POV

As I walked down the hallway leading to the base, the only thought that occurred to me was, 'I better start making her wear jeans or a longer skirt… if we ever start dating'.

When we entered the base, everyone gave us odd stares. Naru didn't have a expression on his face but I saw the slight twitch of his lips and one of his eyebrows wiggling at me. I sighed and walked over to the couch and placed Mai down as I got her a cup of glass water. Right when I placed her down and walked away, I heard Bou-san tackle her in a hug before everyone one else tackled her with worried questions. I felt a small smile reach my face as I knew she had a lot of people worrying for her and I also felt a little triumph when no one dared to approach me.

"Mai! Are you feeling better?", asked Ayako in a motherly voice.

"Are you feeling mentally, physically, spiritually and what ever the hell better?", Shouted Bou-san. "DO YOU NEED A DOCTOR!?", he shouted as he started shaking her for answers when she wasn't replying fast enough.

Ayako quickly smacked his head and started yelling at him. "Stop that you BRUTE! If you haven't notice, I am a doctor and as a doctor I suggest you to stop shaking her before you give her a damn concussion!".

'What's that you old hag!?", Bou-san yelled back.

"Hey guys…", John stepped in. "I think you guys should stop fighting. Mai-chan isn't feeling well…".

When I came back to the couch and placed the glass of water in front of Mai, I saw her give me a grateful glance. Taking a few sips, she told Naru that she was ready for questioning. When I was about to go back to my laptop, I felt a tug on my shirt. Glancing behind me, she blushed and looked down shyly. "u-uhm can you stay next to me?"

I smiled and nodded. "But I need to get my laptop first to record everything. I'll be right back".

Quickly walking over to the computers, I grabbed my laptop and strode back to the couch and plop down right next to Mai. I saw everyone else giving us side glances before snickering or giggling to once another. I sighed, knowing what they were talking about. There was no way Mai could have the same amount of feelings I have for her. She probably only sees me as a brother figure or a uncle or a dad… despite the 8 years difference between us, I still feel pretty old. I sighed once again and concentrate on typing once I heard Naru start asking questions.

Normal POV

"How are you connect to this case, Mai?", Naru asked bluntly.

"When… I was a little girl… after my parents died, I was sent to an orphanage", Mai said quietly. "Ever since the day my parents passed away, I have always felt alone. Even at the orphanage I felt unwanted since I knew the caretakers were only doing their jobs. They didn't really care for us and I know because I have always felt it. Moving from a loving atmosphere of my own family to a house full of strangers…."

"We're here for you now Mai", Said John.

Mai sent him a small smile before she turned her attention back to her hands clasp tightly on her lap before continuing. "I… I was scared. I was scared of being alone and being at the orphanage reminded me of the family I had lost. I felt abandoned when I was placed in a house full of strangers and kids filled with sadness. At first I tried to befriend them, to start anew, but they didn't't care. They were all too caught up in their grief and wanted to be left alone. So I ran away".

"What!? Ran away from the orphanage!?", Exclaimed Bou-san. "do you know how dangerous that could have been?".

"Stop it", Said Masako. "She was just a child at the time and you cant change what she had done. Continue on Mai".

Mai just nodded. Ever since Masako found out Mai love someone else other than Naru, their friendship have been gradually building and now most could say their best friends, if not for the few occasional fights here and then.

"I know it was dangerous. But I…. Don't know. At that time I was so afraid of being alone… I got scared and ran away to a place where I could meet someone that could care for me. I was suffocating in that house and I had to escape, so I did. I don't know how many days I had wondered in the city or slept in the park but it was when I met a young girl my age", Mai Smiled sadly. "Her name was Misoka Kato"

"Was she the one who attacked you and is currently the one haunting this house?", Asked Naru.

Mai nodded once again on confirmation. "She was also the one that saved me from suicide and -".

"Wait! Hold up!", Yelled Ayako. "SUICIDE!?".

Lin had even stopped typing to look at the brunette sitting next to her. A look of worry flashed in his eyes and his lips turned down in a disapproving frown.

"Yeah, and I'm sorry I don't know what I was thinking at the time", Mai apologized. "Everything became too much to handle at one point and I had attempted to kill my self by throwing myself in front of a on coming car. Luckily they had stopped before they had collided with me. The driver was Misoka's family personal driver. Misoka, took to her home and tried to take care of me. I didn't let her get near me though and had actually put up a fight", Mai laughed.

"But didn't you want to have someone care for you?" asked Lin. "why would you push someone away when you finally found someone?".

"That was because of the time I spent on the streets through harsh weathers and because of my situation… I've developed a fear of being alone. Haven't you noticed how persistent I am when you guys want to leave me behind on a case?", Mai laugh nervously. "But back to the story at hand…. I eventually opened up to Misoka and we became the best of friends. I had even started to live with her after her parents grew fond of me. They were about to adopt me but… a few things happened.".

"A few things?", Naru raised an eyebrow.

"Yeah… Misoka started telling me about how her house is haunted and how the spirits we're after her. Of course I didn't believe her and she kept trying to prove it to me. She would show me how messy her room is and she would tell me that she cleaned it before we went out of play in the garden or something. I told her that she must have forgotten to put stuff away. She got angry and yelled at me for not believing her. That same day, at dinner, when a maid was serving us…. The maid suddenly flew across the room and smashed out the window. We quickly check the maid to see if she was okay but after when we found her still alive… the glass suddenly flew up and stabbed her to death. The Kato family had gotten scared and laid of the adoption to handle the police, news, and work responsibilities.".

"Was it really a ghost at that time?", asked Masako.

Mai shook her head. "I don't know… I don't believe so".

"What do you mean?", asked Naru.

"Even though after the maid's accident and many deaths following after that, nothing really paranormal happened. Eventually Misoka parents were next. Misoka and I had came home after playing outside and we found the Kato couple dead. Misoka started screaming and panicking that the spirits were after her. Next thing I knew was seeing Misoka flying around the living room, I saw the light slowly leave her eyes as she kept getting impale by the objects hanging on the wall.", A chocked sob broke past Mai lips as she started crying into her hands.

Lin had quickly wrapped a comforting arm around her and pulled her into a side hug as Masako sat next to Mai and started rubbing smoothing circles around her back.

"Even if there was a spirit haunting the house… don't you think it would be the spirit who killed the maid and not Misoka? Why would it only be Misoka?", Mai said quietly"

"People change after death Mai", Spoke Masako.

"I know… and I know Misoka had changed after all the attacks… but where are the other evil spirits? Have you guys ever thought of that?", Mai questioned once again.

"What are you getting at Mai?", asked Naru as he stared at the brunette with calculating eyes.

Mai glance up at him and then quickly looked back down at her lap as he hands gripped the side of her head. "I… I'm the one responsible for her death…".

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~Kamigoshi