Hey guys. This story is going to be sort of like Soulmates. It's the same idea, but a different plot. It's still a GeneXMai story, just in case any of you were worrying about that.

I always thought of Mai as an ambivert. I found her mature and smart (like an introvert) at times, and only immature and loud (being more of an extrovert) when provoked (by Naru, of course). But when surrounded with calm people, she seemed calm.

Mai is 18, by the way. She has known Naru for 2 years now. He still hasn't found Gene's body *cries* He's a bit softer and more mature. But still the same, old Naru. I will not make him as OC as he was in Soulmates.

Anyway, please review and tell me what you think

A heavy weight was pressing onto her chest. Mai's breaths came in short, desperate gasps as her lungs fought for oxygen. Tears stung her eyes. Her hands were around her neck painfully, and her nails were scraping her skin. But she did not flinch, even though the pain was enough to make her bleed. She needed to feel alive somehow, even if she was hurting herself

She felt the world around her. Cold and quiet. Her eyes saw black and she was sure she was dead.

Mai!

Then suddenly, the weight lifted itself and Mai's eyes bolted open. Her chest lifted and she was gasping for oxygen. Her long breaths were desperate, like a hungry animal taking in its first bite of food in days. Desperate. Selfish. The fire that was eating up her lungs was slowly melting away

"Mai, thank God!"

Her body was lifted and crushed in someone's arms. Still in pain, she pushed away the person blindly. Her body was moved, and arms wove around her again, but gentler

She rested her head against his shoulder and his mouth whispered against her skin. "I'm so sorry, Mai. I'm here. Everything's alright" Mai smiled slightly.

He's finally talking

"I can't believe I let that happen. You…you just. This is all my fault! I'm sorry, Mai" She couldn't understand what he was talking about

"Mai," he urged, "say something. Are you alright? I'm sorry I couldn't stop it. I saw you…but then there was no time. I can't believe I let it happen. Mai, please say something"

Mai's head lifted and she stared at his eyes. "I-I" Her voice was croaky and hoarse "I'm okay…"

He stared at her and sighed. "I-" Mai started with a blush. He raised his brow internally "You finally talked to me"

Gene laughed. It was a rich and throaty laugh. Mai felt her cheeks darken

"You really are something, aren't you?" He said "I would think that you would be more concerned about experiencing my death rather than hearing me talk"

Mai stared at him "Your…death?" she repeated. Gene cursed himself of his slip of tongue. But he knew he didn't have a deep care if Mai knew about who he really was at this point. He gave her a tiny grin

"I'm dead" He said. Mai's eyes narrowed and she paused,

"Your dead…" she repeated, "So that must mean you aren't Naru"

Naru. He's probably at the office right now buried in his work

Gene gave her a dry look "Well, wasn't that so hard?" he said "How could I be Naru if I am in your dreams"

"Well, you're sarcastic like him" she said. Gene grinned,

"It runs in the family"

"So you're related? Are you his brother?" Mai asked. Her exhaustion gave her no time to be in shock with the situation. But she knew she had this coming. Dream Naru was obviously not the real Naru. It was impossible. They weren't the same person. Mai wasn't so stupid to think they were.

Gene nodded, also surprised by her calmness. "Yes, his twin to be exact" he corrected, "I'm dead. I died 2 years ago. A couple months before No-Naru came to Japan and met you"

"Before he came to Japan?" Mai questioned. She did have a feeling Naru was a bit different, but she didn't think that he was a foreigner.

Gene nodded, "Yes. We're from England" he said "Eugene Davis is my name. And Naru's is Oliver Davis."

Mai's eyes widened "Eugene Davis… and Oliver Davis" she said out-loud. She stared at Gene with shocked eyes. She did not see that coming

Gene smiled "Yes, we're the famous Davis twins" he said with slight conceit. "And yep, Naru's name isn't Shibuya Kazuya. He lied about that"

Mai's face flushed "H-he lied…?!" She exclaimed. Her body felt alive again and she glared at Gene. The words he had said just gave effect to her now "And you, you lied too! Both of you! Liars! I can't believe I-"

"Mai, no" Gene said, panicking slightly. "Naru only lied so he would be safe. He had all good reasons for going under a fake name. The press would be around him all the time and if whoever killed me saw him on the news, they'd come after him"

Mai stopped, taking a second to take in what he was saying

"Y-you were murdered!?" Mai exclaimed, her mouth hanging

Gene nodded sadly, looking away "Yes, but Naru still believes it was just a hit and run" he said "But let's not talk about that. It's depressing"

"So…Naru, isn't Naru?" Mai said slowly

"Y-yeah. I just told you, didn't I?

Mai was quiet "A-alright…" she said "B-but how about you? How do I fit in this? Why are you in my dreams?" Whatever question she had seemed to slip out

Gene sighed, "I'm not quite sure about why you fit into this. Everything just came into place. I was…attracted to your soul" he stopped "I was drawn to your soul. It felt like it was calling me,"

"And at the same time, Naru hired you. So it must be meant to be" he said, winking

"You have some vital role in Naru and I's lives, or at least his life and my afterlife" Gene said "I don't know why yet, but I was brought to you for a reason. We still have yet to see. So, please stick around. Even though Naru seems really mean, he's a softy in the inside. Just give him some time"

"Some time?" Mai snorted "I've known him for two years now!"

Gene sighed, "Well, as I said, he's very focused on finding my body right now. Cut him some slack" he said

"Wait- what you said about being attracted to my soul," Mai blushed lightly "What did you mean?"

Gene shrugged "I was as if it was calling me. Out of all the souls, yours seemed to shine brightest in my eyes" he said, making Mai blush. It was a weird compliment, but it was still a compliment. And Mai didn't get those often.

"O-oh, okay…" Mai said. Gene laughed

"You're adorable" he teased, pinching her cheek. Mai slapped his hand away,

"H-hey!"

Gene smiled, then sighed "You have to wake up soon, Mai" he said, sounding sad "Tell Naru about this dream okay? I want him to investigate as to why you had to experience…that"

Mai nodded "O-okay" Her hand came to her neck consciously and she flinched. Gene's eyes narrowed

"Tsk. Those look bad," he said, eyeing the long, red lines that scratched her skin

"Let me…" he whispered. Mai's face flushed as his face leaned down and went to the crook of her neck. Her eyes widened as she felt his lips press against the wounds lightly

"G-gene" she stuttered "W-what are you doing?!"

Gene pulled away after a few moments "Just trying to make it better" he winked "Don't forget to tell Naru, okay? Tell him that you know who he really is too. Everything"

Mai nodded "Yes, sir!" she said, grinning. Gene laughed, looking at her with a glint Mai couldn't recognize

"Cute…" he mumbled "Bye now. Here's for the road, so you don't forget about me-"

Mai raised her brow "What do you-"

Gene smiled charmingly and pressed his lips to her cheek. Mai's face turned red. His mouth moved to her ear "I'm sorry, again. I'll make it up to you somehow" he said "Stay safe, okay?"

I always thought of Gene as a more flirty version of Naru, so watch out for that.

Don't forget to review and tell me what you think! Be free to comment on whatever I need to work on, but please, be respectful.