Declaimer: I don't own anything
A/N: This fic is co-plotted by Midori-chan89, even though we had started it for a while now it is still not finished. So give her some love aswell. ;D
It is a sunny Sunday in Fuuka, clouds hanging high above the blue sky, birds humming tunes of contentment and happiness, plants green with life and passion. It is a truly beautiful day.
In Fuuka National Gallery, where its interior walls are covered by different paintings on display, various statues standing on different corners, vases in glass cases are also exhibited and many more. A tan haired woman with crimson eyes glides gracefully along the northern wing of the famous gallery soaking the view of different kinds of arts. She is a beauty; people would gaze upon her with predatory eyes, for she is like Venus that decided to grace her presence on mortals.
She continues walking around the corridor until someone called her.
"Good morning Shizuru-san"
The woman name Shizuru turned around to the sound of the voice, greeted by a tall, black haired guy with a pair of golden eyes wearing a formal suite smiled at her and bowed.
"Ara, Reito-san" she said
Shizuru gave him a smile and bowed as well. She glanced around before turning her attention back to the person in front of her.
"I must say I'm impressed with what you have today."
Reito smiled and scratched the back of his head sheepishly. Fujino Shizuru is one if not his best costumer; she is a famous art collector purchasing various things ranging from painting to sculptures anything that would catch her eyes. She is a person born into riches and wealth, having inherited her parents company after they died.
"Do you want me to guide you?" he asked motioning to his hand toward the east "We have quite a number of new arrivals today and I am sure it would please you."
Shizurus' eyes lit up like a child that entered a candy store for the first time, but even before anyone could notice it, it was gone replaced by a polite smile.
"That would be nice."
Reito smiled at her and motioned her to follow; they continue walking the halls complementing various works and artists. Shizuru would glance around looking at different painting every once in a while before answering back. They entered the east wing which is where the new arrivals are displayed.
To say she is impressed would be an understatement; she wandered around forgetting the presence of her companion. For her art is a give from god, its beauty never falters, trapping it for eternity.
Shizuru smiled with contentment when she saw them they are indeed beautiful. She continued walking and suddenly stopped when she saw a painting. It is a painting of a raven haired woman wearing a white cloth, she is standing in a snow covered field under the radiating essence of the moon looking at the viewer with intense emerald green eyes next to her is a picture of a wolf looking at the opposite direction as if guarding her from unknown enemies, making her look like the Greek goddess Artemist on a hunt.
Shizuru was speechless, mouth opened slightly. Right then and there she fell in love.
"A beautiful painting, is it not?"
Shizuru was startled when she heard the voice.
"Ara, Reito-san it's not polite to startle me like that." She said in a teasing manner
"So is leaving your tour behind." The other teased back.
Shizuru nodded and continue to stare at the beauty in front of her; she then noticed that there is no name plate underneath it so she turned to the art director on her side. As if sensing the up coming question Reito chuckled.
"We don't have a name for her."
Shizuru raised one of her elegant eyebrows asking for him to elaborate his answer. Reito shrugged before explaining.
"You see, the artist of this picture didn't give me a name she merely referred to it as 'The wolf-pup', she seems shock when I gave my offer to her though, like it was the first time someone bought her art such a shame though she's seems like an amateur artist but one that has a lot of potential."
Shizuru nodded accepting his explanation.
"I want it." She said it in a way that no arguments can be said.
Reito smiled and nodded.
"Then you shall have it."
He smiled and motioned her to follow him through his office where they can discuss the price of the painting. Shizuru nodded and let Reito walk ahead of her first; she cast one final glance at the painting before following Reito to his office.
Transaction went smoothly, both parties satisfied with the result, one with profit and another with art. Shizuru stood up her chair as Reito offered his hand for a handshake; she took it and shook hands with him.
"It's always a pleasure doing business with you Shizuru-san"
"No the pleasure is all mine."
As Shizuru was about to go out his office, she turned around and walk back towards Reito surprising the other. She smiled sweetly before asking.
"Before I go, may I know where I can contact the artist of the painting?"
Reito in trance with goddess smile took out the business card of the said artist and gave it to Shizuru never once leaving his gaze away from her. Shizuru took the card gracefully and headed towards the door once again.
"Ookini" she said, leaving the man in a daze.
Shizuru is sitting down on a café shop, thinking of the call she had yesterday. She had called the artist and ask her if they can meet, all regarding to the painting that she drew.
She once again sip her tea waiting patiently until a figure over shadowed her.
"Fujino Shizuru?" said the person
"Ara, you must be Yuuki-san"
"Nao would be fine."
Shizuru motioned Nao to take a seat and Nao obliged to the request. A few minutes later Nao was served some coffee.
"So…," Nao began "you wanted to know about my painting?"
Shizuru nodded. Nao laughed.
"Why?" Nao asked between laughs
"Because it's beautiful." Shizuru replied seriously.
Nao stopped laughing and stared at Shizuru with a surprise look on her while Shizuru merely continue sipping her tea.
Nao sighted.
"I'll tell you what you want to know for a price."
"Quite a business woman aren't we Nao-san?"
Nao smirked.
"Alright, don't worry Nao-san money is not an issue for me." Shizuru said as she continued sipping.
"So what do you want to know?"
Shizuru pondered for a while before asking.
"How long had you been painting?"
"Ever since I am little, you can say it's a hobby."
Other standard questions were thrown at Nao for a while asking her about her art, styles, other drawings, etc.
"Why don't you have a name for your painting."
"Because, naming it wolf breath isn't artistic enough" Nao said smirking
Shizuru raised an eyebrow and Nao merely shrugged.
"Who's your model?" Shizuru finally asked.
Nao grinned.
"So that's how it is," Nao said in an amused voice "instead of asking that why don't I take you to her? Thought this is going to cost you double."
Shizuru stared at the grinning woman and agreed.
"Sure, why not."
The drive was quiet for both women. Nao's eyes were glued to the road but every once in a while she would smirk and chuckle. Shizuru on the other hand didn't even noticed her compainion she has thousands of different thoughts coming to her mind.
They stop at a old apartment, causing Shizuru to give Nao a questioning gaze, she imagined that her goddess live in a mansion where servants are scattered doing various task for their master. Nao merely shrugged and continued her way towards the elevator. She looked at her and followed when she got inside, Nao pressed a number.
A 'ding' sound was heard and Nao marched towards the corridor only stopping once she got in front of a door.
Nao looked at her and smirked before knocking loudly. Sounds of someone stumbling and crashes were heard on the other side of the door. The door opened and someone spoke.
"Nao." The person growled.
Nao smirked.
"Sup, pup!"
So? Good? Bad? What do you guys think? Read and review, some constructive criticism would be nice.
