Author's Note: I am apologizing for having to put the story on hold. I had a lot of personal issues going on, not to mention I have no access to a computer. I want to start off by letting you know that chapter 9 is only one to two weeks away. YIPEE! The story will be rolling again in no time.

I want to explain the situation with my other matters: First of all, my website. It's being retarded so there has been no updating and I am trying to get a different server (if possible). So yeah, don't waste your time with it. 2.) My stories: Liar Liar will be frequently updated (every one to two weeks). A Fairy's Tale is on hold. Then There Was Yuu is on hold, but will be updated after Liar Liar is complete. Yeah so, there is the scoop.

I want to thank everyone who has been reviewing my fanfiction. Every review helps me to see how to improve my story. They give me the inspiration I need to write. I picked some very good reviews to respond to. First of all, Mr. Kato will be the antagonist in the story. There will be another introduced shortly, muahahaha! 2.) Thanks for everyone who encouraged me to keep writing! 3.) About lemons: as I said before too early to tell. 4.) Hiroshi will be a huge factor that hinders Miki and Yuu's relationship. 5.) About Yuu saying his thoughts out loud in earlier chapters: Yes, he did say some, NOT ALL, of his thoughts out loud. I would just like to point out that what he did say out loud was his thoughts about Miki. For example, thoughts that provoke strong emotion. Yuu can't lie, and that is one of the reasons his customers trust him so much. The curse is not gone! MUAHAHAHAHAH!

Enough of me talking…

Liar Liar

Chapter 8: Not Falling in Love Again

Miki walked over to her mailbox that was located around the corner to Mrs. Yato's desk. She searched for her name and slowly slipped her hand into the thin opening. She pulled out a wad of papers and envelopes. Miki never failed to get new mail; she always had new paperwork to do. She still faced the mailboxes as she heard the familiar talking of the group of girls in front of the receptionist's desk. They were there every morning talking about the latest gossip-

"He's sending her chocolates today,"

"I wish he'd send me chocolates,"

"I heard he's going to ask her to become his personal secretary,"

"Isn't she Matsurra's secretary?"

"I always see Matsurra-san looking at her,"

"That's odd, I always see Koshikawa-san looking at him,"

"Are they seeing each other?"

"Does that matter? Kato-san has his eye on her. He is the hottest guy in the company,"

"I don't know about that, Matsurra-san is pretty hot to,"

"She's right-"

Miki still faced the mailboxes as she felt that familiar burning feeling in her throat, but this time it was really bad. She felt as is her face was on fire and could almost see steam come off of her face when a tear escaped her moist eye. She wiped it away and began to walk for her office.

"Quiet!"

"She's coming!"

"Konnichiwa, Kashikawa-san!" One of the girls called out.

Miki didn't stop, but increased her pace as she made her way to her office. She brutally beat back her tears, but she couldn't hold them in any longer. She felt them as they rolled down her cheeks as if they were babbling brooks that led away from her heart.

She suddenly stopped walking all together when she saw Yuu talking to another employee. She was stuck, she couldn't move her eyes off the back of his head, she couldn't move her feet in the direction she screamed at herself to go, and she couldn't forget that she still felt something for him.

I was over him. I've been over him. Why now?

Yuu realized he did not have the attention of the employee anymore. Naturally, he turned around to see what was causing this to be so. He caught Miki's stare, and when she snapped her head in the other direction a tear came off her face into his open view. She then began her trek to her office.

She didn't dare look behind her, but she could feel his eyes on her back, as if he was burning a hole to her heart. "Miki!" Yuu called out. She didn't stop. She dare not stop.

"Did he just call Koshikawa-san by her birth name?"

"I knew there was something going on between them,"

"Wait until Kato-san finds out,"

Yuu heard these responses from behind his shoulder. Note to self: Never discuss personal stuff unless in the privacy of one's own office. Yuu headed in the opposite direction of his office, he couldn't deal with this right now. No, wait, he didn't know how to deal with this. He felt as if every time he tried to get closer to Miki he ended up pushing them further apart. Besides, recently he has been finding himself saying things out loud, especially around Miki. He knew he couldn't continue to be around Miki unless he wanted something to come out. Now he had three things to juggle around: the curse, Miki, and Kato-san.

He stood there as he thought over the situation. What does he want? What will he do? He didn't know, but deep down he knew he had to lay it all out on the table. He then decided he had to go to Miki and tell her.

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She ripped another tissue from out of the box and gently dabbed her face to get the last evidence of tears off her face. He saw you cry. Miki stared at the computer mouse and ran her slender fingers over it, thinking, pondering. What were her true feelings towards Yuu? What do I feel for him? She then closed her eyes and repeated the question over and over in her head. She had found the answer long ago, but it had been so long since she truly admitted it to herself. It was as if she took the answer, dug a whole to the center of the earth and buried it. Just when she finally thought she go rid of that feeling forever, there it was again, just as strong as ever.

What do I feel for him? What do I feel for him? What are my true feeling towards Yuu? The more she thought about this the more she remembered. All the years of the hurt and the burying were being undone as she sat there and began to realize the reality behind her pride.

I'm in lo-

"Knock, knock,"

Miki quickly opened her eyes and looked towards the door. That voice caused her thought to be cut off. Prevented her from admitting the truth to herself. Prevented her from unburying her feelings. Prevented her from falling back in love with Yuu, perhaps forever.

"Please, come in," Miki said, as she stood from her office chair in order not to be rude. The man studied Miki's desk and took into account the small pile of tissues in a vacant corner. His eyes then returned to her face and became away of the slight redness of the young woman's eyes. He smiled.

"Koshikawa-san, I hope things are going well for you,"

Miki sniffled. "Yes, things couldn't be better," she lied as she showed him a smile.

"Ah, I see," Hiroshi said. He walked towards her. He placed his hand under her chin and lifted her face to see his. "Then why do you hide your tears with a smile?"

Miki smiled once again as another tear escaped her eye. Hiroshi wiped it away with his available thumb. His other hand was still behind his back, as if he were holding something.

"I have something for you," he said as he pulled his hidden arm out from behind his back. He revealed a small black box with a rose tied to the top. Miki's smile widened as she realized what was in the box.

"Chocolate!" she said with a genuine smile.

"Ah, I see you like chocolate," Hiroshi said as he handed her the box. "I'm glad,"

"How did you know that Godiva is my favorite chocolate?" Miki questioned as she looked over the small black box.

"Lucky guess," Hiroshi said as he looked over her facial expression.

Miki's smile faded as she stumbled upon the red rose. "How beautiful," she commented. Hiroshi smiled. He knew how to play his cards. "Ah, yes," Hiroshi said as he reached into his suit pocket. He pulled out an envelope and held it out in her direction. "An employment envelope," he said as he watched her look it over. She looked up at him with a questioning look.

"Incase you ever consider getting a new job," he said, "Please consider becoming my secretary first. I guarantee you that you will not go unrewarded,"

"Now, please excuse me, I must be on my way," he said as he left Miki standing in her office dumbfounded.

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Miki had read the letter over and over. She was amazed by all the benefits. Not including that she would be earning ten dollars an hour more than she was making currently. It was very tempting. She wanted to give in so badly. The temptation grew as she picked up pen and paper and began to write a letter.

She licked the envelope, closed it, and firmly pressed it together with her fingers. Yuu would be so disappointed when he found out she were to quit her job, only to go work for another. She wouldn't give it to him now, no, she would wait until the end of the day.

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Miki flipped the light switch off like she did every night. She was ready to go until she remembered she had forgotten to lock the door to Yuu's office. She placed the keys in the keyhole and was about ready to turn it when she realized his office light was still on. It was her opportunity to give him the letter. She stood there for several minutes thinking about what she should do. With her mind made up, she boldly opened the door and stepped inside his office.

Yuu looked up from the various files on his desk. "Miss Koshikawa," he said, "is there something you need?"

Miki shut the door behind her and approached his desk with the letter in her left hand placed behind her back. She vigorously ran her fingers against its sides not wanting to let it leave her safe grip. She opened her mouth to speak, but was cut short by Yuu.

"Miki,"

She hadn't realized that the entire time she had been starring intensely into his warm eyes. She had become so distracted that she forgot time was passing her by. Before she knew it Yuu was standing a few mere inches away from her.

Miki continued to fidget with the envelope between her chilled fingers. She was beginning to rethink her motives for wanting to give Yuu the letter. "Is there something I can help you with," Yuu repeated. Miki glanced to the side, "No, Mr. Matsurra. I was locking up and I noticed your office light was still on, but I see you are still busy working. I shall leave you to your-"

"Wait," Yuu said abruptly, "I was just finishing. I shall escort you outside." Yuu walked back to his desk, closed up his briefcase and made his way to the door. Miki followed closely behind him. He placed his hand on the door knob and turned it, but it stopped. He tried agina, but the door had been locked from the outside. Miki chewed on her bottom lip. The keys. She thought.

"I accidentally left the keys in the door," Miki said as Yuu still held his hand to the door knob. "No problem," Yuu said, "Do you have a credit card with you?" Miki shook her head no. Yuu reached into his back pocket and pulled out his wallet. He removed his card and slid it through the door. He tried several more times, but the door would not unlock. The keys on the other side were preventing the latch from retracting into the door.

After Yuu realized the door would not open he slowly turned around to face Miki. Her eyes glared at the floor and were moist with new tears.

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Kato-san continued his evening walk downtown. All of the buildings were darkened. Every few minutes a lonely car would pass by. He tightened his grip around his coat as the cold wind invaded his body heat.

He paused at the corner across from the familiar office building. All of the building was darkened, all except the light in the corner office on the 17th floor. He looked down at his watch, 12:23.

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"…it took her ten minutes to realize that her sunglasses were still on her face," Miki said as the two laughed together for the eleventh time that evening, or shall we say early morning? Miki watched as Yuu's glance shifted to the clock, she matched his line of vision.

"4:20," Miki stated, "it's been late for quite some time now." She stretched her arms over her head and yawned. Her blouse became untucked from her formal skirt and caused her small waist to come into open view. Yuu's eyes involuntarily glanced to the exposed skin. She caught his stare and he quickly adverted his eyes to the side. A light pink shaded his face giving him away. Miki quickly tugged her blouse down and gave a nervous cough.

The room's atmosphere was no longer clear and carefree. It was suddenly replaced with a torrent of unwanted emotions: confusion, anger, shame, rejection, hurt, and lust. There was a certain tension about the room. Part of it familiar, part of it a whole new concept to explore. Their silence only added to the situation, as the two suddenly felt their closeness, or rather distance, on the couch. The way Yuu's eyes darted at particularly nothing across the room. The way Miki constantly shifted her legs and fidgeted with her hands. This all added to the continued silence.

Miki was becoming restless; she couldn't bear to just be sitting there in silence. She quickly made up her mind and abruptly stood up. Much to her dismay she failed to remove her leg from the crevice of the couch. Because she stood up so quickly she lost her balance and fell into Yuu. Her arms fell perfectly around his neck and his shock-stricken eyes were double their normal size.

She blushed and quickly stood up, but before she could Yuu had a firm grasp on her wrist. He stared into her eyes with an intensity she had never seen before. She remained there in stunned silence as she stared over his facial expression. If she didn't know any better she saw that Yuu's eyes held just as much pain as hers, if not more. It was those eyes that told her it was okay, and that she had nothing to worry about. It was those eyes that she felt safest looking into.

Not being able to handle the intimacy of the moment he shared with Miki, Yuu pulled her back into his lap. His lips met hers as he slid his hands to her back. Miki's eyes widened in shock. Oh my God. She thought. I don't understand. Yuu hates me. He left me there all alone when I needed him most. Why? Why now? Don't kiss him back! Don't kiss him back! You don't need him anymore! You moved on! But I feel… Miki gave in and kissed him back, closing her eyes.

That kiss sent a shock up Miki's back; as if there was a magic button that had suddenly been pushed. To Yuu's surprise Miki deepened the kiss which led to a new level of intensity. Her hands were entwined in his hair and her small body shook in his arms. There was a certain hunger that drove her that she had never experienced before. Yuu's blood was pulsing throughout his body and his lungs heaved up in down in an uncivilized manner. Yuu's hands were twitching as he forced them to remain on her back. It was getting harder for him to breath as he found himself thinking about touching her in other places. Damn it! He thought. Not like this. I don't want it to all come out like this! He fought with himself: his hands, his mind, and his tongue.

To both of their surprise, Yuu pulled away from her fiery kisses and greedily sucked in the air. Yuu could feel the curse pulsing through his mouth. He didn't think he could hold the words in much longer. He began to speak against his will, but Miki cut him off.

"Why!" she sobbed as her face buried itself into his chest. She continued to cry as Yuu cradled her in his embrace. "I don't understand," she cried, "I don't understand." Yuu wanted to answer her so badly, but unless he wanted something else coming out he had to keep his mouth shut. He didn't want to tell it to her like this. The situation had to change fast or he would be in deep water. Yuu bit his tongue to prevent himself from saying anything. Only when he was around Miki did he spill out his most hidden thoughts. But not now, he couldn't. He bit down on his tongue harder. He had hurt her enough and he would only make things worse if he said anything. He was now biting on it so hard he could taste blood in his mouth. He held her there, silently, listening to her sobs.

After five minutes or so her sobs calmed down and she was down to merely sniffling. Her eyes were beginning to close in a sleep deprived manner. Her eyes and nose were red from crying. What came out of her mouth next surprised Yuu.

"I thought you hated me," she said as she further pushed her head into his arms crook.

Yuu felt as if something had just stabbed him in the heart; salt in the wound. He looked down upon her head lovingly. These words came from his heart: "I never hated you," he said, "I've always loved you, Miki." Yuu could feel the curse pulsing throughout him. "You have never been far from my thoughts, my dreams, or my heart. I'm sorry for hurting you. Please forgive me. If you don't I don't know what I'll do with myself." He stroked her hair. "I've always been madly in love with you. More than you'll ever know. Please give me a second chance," after Yuu finished saying these words he glanced down at Miki's face. She was asleep. She hadn't heard a single word he said.

Careful as to not disturb her sleep, Yuu slowly placed her to the side. He quietly sat up from the couch and stretched his arms over his heard. He glanced at the clock, 6:01. It would only be two more hours until people would begin returning to the office. He walked over to the light switch and flicked them off. Outside, the first rays of the sun could be seen reflecting on the tall buildings windows. Yuu rubbed his eyes as he made his way to the couch. He carefully sat down on the opposite end of Miki. He closed his eyes and immediately fell asleep.

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Kitty-corner to the office, another light was still on. Hiroshi finally noticed the final light in the office building had been turned off. He looked down at his watch, 6:02, much later than he had expected. He then reached to the wall and shut the light.

Author's Note: Please review. I need some input on this chapter. It's a little over 3,000 words. Pats self on back. How will this affect their relationship!

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