It wasn't supposed to go this deep, his feelings for him should remain the same but day by day all he thinks about is him. His dear Metantei. At first, he was only fascinated by his intelligence, to be able to see through the heart of others and solve even one of the most impossible case, now that he can't see him anymore? His feelings for him grew deeper, that smile of his when he finally figured things out, his irritated gaze when he fails to catch him, as well as the genuine smile he had shown the magician for the first and last time.
"You should quickly find what you're looking for, Kid."
"Heh~, this is new! Has Metantei finally grown tired of me? That-"
"It's not that. I know behind that mask lies an innocent person who's trapped with Kaitou Kid's duty. I don't know why you have to go to this extent to find it but I do wish you'll find it soon. Maybe we can meet outside of a heist for once? Hangout, talk to each other without the need to hide any personal information. Just.. us. No more secrets."
"...You sound like you're in love with me Metantei~! Ahhh, I nearly fell for that, you really have to be careful especially when you're still in a child's body or I might try to steal your heart instead."
"...Do as you wish."
It took him aback when he heard those words, not to mentioned giving him such a smile that for the first time in awhile he let his poker face down. Who knew that it'll also be the last time he'll see that kind of expression on the detective before he suddenly gone missing.
"Where are you, Metantei.." He whispered in the air of the lonely night while sitting on top of a skyscraper, looking at the beautiful view of Tokyo with a jewel in hand.
Glancing at the jewel, he wonders. He already got Pandora but why doesn't he feel like celebrating? Oh right, he did get the jewel but he still didn't get that. Laughing, he stands up then spread his arms.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, Kaitou Kid's show has finally come to an end. The curtains shall now be closed, for eternity."
***
"You're really going to Tokyo University? But I thought you'll be going somewhere in Osaka?"
"Well It's too far away and I know that you'll miss me so why not stay somewhere close- Ouch! I was just kidding geez!"
2 years had already passed ever since he had retired as Kaitou Kid and at the same time his Metantei's disappearance. He tried everything to know his whereabouts but to no avail, there is no information that states where he is. It's like he had disappeared in thin air without a trace, he already suspect that the Organization that he's been hiding from finally caught him but it was taken down a week before Con- no, Before Shinichi disappeared. In the end, he had to give up the search and wait for a miracle to happen.
"You Alright, Kaito?" Aoko's voice snapped him back to reality quickly grinning widely at her. Poker face, poker face-
"Is there something that's been bothering you for awhile?"
"Kuso(Shit).."
"I'm just starvinggg, anyway are we there yet?"
Aoko said that she'll be treating Kaito when she found out that a cafe opened up not far away from the Ekoda train station. For some reason the name of the cafe is Bourbon & Rye, which is weird for a cafe to have an alcohol based name.
Up ahead, he finally saw the sign of the cafe which made his stomach growl for real this time when he smelled the freshly baked lemon pie. How ironic to smell his metantei's favorite dessert when he's trying so hard not to think of him. Aoko got excited when she saw the cafe that she grabbed the magician's arm dragging him in, upon entering the bell chime.
"Irasshaimase!" A man with dark skinned and blonde hair greeted them with a gentle smile.
"Yikes! It's that guy from the Bell Tree Express Train! "
Tooru Amuro or his real name, Furuya Rei. After taking down the Black Organization, he decided to resigned from the PSB (Public Security Bureau) and lived a normal life with Akai Shuuichi (who continued being in the FBI) who finally revealed himself to be alived. It was quite shocking when their relationship was revealed since they never really get along well.
Seeing the observant gaze Amuro is giving him, he suddenly got nervous but of course his poker face never failed him before(except when a certain someone is mentioned) as he grinned at Amuro, making a red rose appear in hand. Rei only hummed as a respond then took the rose before smiling at them again.
"I see you're a magician. Hmmm, then you must be Kuroba Kaito?"
"Wow how did you know?!"
"And you must be, Nakamori Aoko."
Kaito is starting to be suspicious of Amuro, knowing who they are and seeing how dangerous he is during their first encounter while fulfilling Shinichi's favor is making him cautious. As he continues to stare at the blonde haired guy in front of him, he suddenly senses a very dangerous vibe behind him causing him to turn around to see a black haired guy with pale skin.
"You're blocking the way, take a seat if you're going to order something."
"Akai don't be rude to our customer! And we just opened so they're our first customer."
"Hoooo~ So they're the owner huh?"
***
It wasn't so bad after all. After talking with Amuro and Akai they seemed nice, maybe because they never really had a great first impression that he thought he was a bad guy but now he can rest assure that they're safe to be around with. Not only that but based from the way they interact with each other, they surely are in a relationship.
"Ahh I'm full! Let's head back there sometimes~"
"Ugh I think I rather not if I'm the one paying, you nearly ate everything that's on the menu!"
Kaito only snickered at her protest while they continue to walked back to their home. It was already getting dark and they still had to walked for 15 minutes until they can reach their district. The comfortable silent around them was broke when Aoko suddenly asked him something that he thought she'll never ask again.
"Do you still like him?" Aoko asked as she looked at Kaito who didn't seemed to be taken aback from her question. It's been on her mind for quite a long time ever since Kaito admitted that he likes someone else.
"Aoko I don't want to get your hopes up so I'm gonna say it, I.. don't like you. Not anymore. I found someone else, he's.. really one of a kind. He's someone who's prepare to take any risk even if it means risking his life just to protect the people around him, someone who wouldn't hesitate and bring the truth out to light-"
"H-He?.."
"...Yeah, I'm sure that I used to be straight but... when I met him I know for a fact that he's the one."
It took awhile before Aoko could accept it but in the end, she fully supports Kaito with his feelings for the guy he had fallen in love with. However, he had never really mentioned who the guy is, whether is it someone they know or Kaito just really didn't want to tell about the guy's identity.
"Of course I still do, in fact as time goes by I think I'm falling for him even more. Even though it's been 2 years since the last time I saw him, my feelings never really change."
His words were full of love and the way he says it is really gentle, which is really a surprised for Aoko. For a guy who likes to fool around and mess with her all the time, this side of his is really new to her. So this is how he's like when he's in love huh? Aoko thought. She only smiled as the comfortable silent surrounds them again, guess she really needs to move on from him completely or she'll just end up hurting herself.
"You better make him happy once you two meet again, Bakaito."
***
"Is it true?! You really saw Kudou Shinichi around here?!"
"Y-yeah, at first I wasn't sure since he was wearing a cap but when I said his name without thinking he turned to my direction so I'm positive that it's him"
While Kaito was busy moving in his new apartment in Beika City, he overheard two girls talking about seeing the detective of the east while he was moving some boxes. Despite the detective not being around, he's still well known especially when the media found out that he helped taking down the Black Organization. According to the girls, they saw him around the area, as if trying to find something since he's been glancing around here and there.
"Is it possible that he's being pursued by someone? But who and why? Is that the reason why he suddenly disappeared in 2 years?"
After thanking the girls, Kaito resumed to lift his stuffed back inside but before he could stepped inside, he suddenly felt a pain on the back of his neck taking him by surprised.
"What the-"
Turning around, there was a man pointing some sort of gun at him but he couldn't clearly tell what it is since his vision has started to blurred. Trying to think of a way to escaped, everything went black as he felt someone's arms catching him.
***
"Don't blame me! Yer the one who told me to do it!"
"Mattaku (Really now),I only told you to bring him here and didn't I clearly stated to only use that watch if it didn't went according to plan?"
"Ahh urusai (shut up)! I ain't gonna act friendly around him so I used it to make things easier!"
The loud noises around slowly woked the sleeping magician on the couch causing the people in the room to stopped arguing and focus their gazed on the person they once know as 'The Magician Under The Moonlight', Kaitou Kid. They really don't have a reason to meet and talked to him but since it's about their beloved detective friend, his fated rival has the right to know about Shinichi's current condition.
Kaito slowly sat up while rubbing his aching neck from sleeping the wrong way, looking around the room he finally saw the detective of the west, Hattori Heiji, and the scientist who's still in the body of a child, Haibara Ai.
"W-what's going on?" Kaito asked, confused on what business they had with him when he long stopped being the phantom thief- wait, how did they even found out about his identity?
Haibara seems to noticed the confused gaze Kaito is giving to them so she did the honor of explaining everything to the magician.
"Before we get to the point, we are not here to hand you over to the police nor to even reveal your identity to them, all we want is for you to listen to our request in hopes that you'll help us." The serious tone in her voice made Kaito had a really bad feeling about this. Something he never once imagine nor even want to hear from someone's mouth, he must've been dreaming but.. the loud thumping of his heart is enough to confirmed that this is reality.
"Kudo-kun lost his memories."
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A/N: Part II will be uploaded soon!