Swapsies and Quandaries - An 'alternate' ghost hunt story

Chapter 7 - Case 1

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Goddamnit Fuyumi why didn't Naru and Mai get together?

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Still Saturday Afternoon

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"What was what about?" I ask him, attempting to sound as innocent as possible. God I really need to work on my lying skills.

Naru stares at me blank faced. "That conversation you had with Miss Kuroda only a few moments ago."

"Ohhh, thaaat!" I say, faking realisation. "We were just discussing facts about the case, nothing interesting." I wave away, hoping he'll leave it at that.

"Really?" He said, intrigued. "And that's why she left the room looking rather... dispirited."

"Oh, uh.." I stutter, racking my brain to find a valid excuse. "That's probably because I..."

Oh God Bex, think!

"She probably looked dispirited because..."

She looked... Dispirited?

Who the hell even uses the word 'dispirited' anyway?

"I told her I don't believe that there are any spirits here."

A plausible enough excuse - just look natural and don't look away, don't make him think you're lying. Could be a little late for that considering I'm such a bad liar and he's incredibly smart but nevertheless, backing down would definitely make me look really guilty and suspicious.

"No spirits..." Naru murmured, as if contemplating this thought. "Then tell me," he continued, "what do you think is causing this phenomena?"

Thank the Lord it seems he's dropped the subject. Haaallelujah! Cor, since when did my thoughts start sounding like John?

Actually, now that I think about it, where is John? And Ayako and Monk? Shouldn't they have been with Naru?

"Where're John and the others?"

"You haven't answered my question." He states plainly. Why can't he answer one of my questions for once?

"Why do you always get to ask questions but never answer mine?" I ask, repeating my thoughts.

"Answer mine and I answer yours." He said simply. Jesus, I only asked where the others were...

"Ok fine." I snap. "I thought it could be land subsidence." No harm in telling the truth right? Besides, it could hurry this case along. "So where are the others?"

"Downstairs whilst Ayako carries out an exorcism." He remarks, now seemingly satisfied with my answer. "The principal should be here by now so he's probably observing."

The principal? Watching Ayako perform an exorcism? Isn't that when...

Oh no.

Without thinking any further I sprint past a very surprised looking Naru - well, about as surprised as Naru could ever look - and venture to find my way to where Ayako is performing her exorcism, hoping that I arrive before anyone gets hurt. Although, whether I make it in time is debatable. My navigation skills are almost as bad as my mother's.

After what felt like an eternity, I finally find a staircase, which I run down and then along a long, dark corridor, until I spot some figures in the distance.

"Hey!" I shout, but no one reacts. Damn it.

I keep running and see Ayako walking towards the principal and another man. Crap! I pick up the pace and shout again.