A/N: Hi there people :) This is my very first FanFiction story so please bear with me if there are still a lot of grammatical errors in it. English isn't my mother tongue people! I'm freakin Asian! Haha. If anyone would like to BETA-ed this story of mine, please feel free to tell me! Hope you enjoy this one :)
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Mai-Hime and I've got the title of this story in a song so I don't own the title either :) The song is A Twist in My Story by Secondhand Serenade. You can Google it if you want. It's one of my favorites and I find it suitable for Natsuki's character that's why I've borrowed it for the title :) That's all! Happy reading everyone!
CHAPTER 1
PEEP PEEP ! PEEEEEP !
The sound of a honking car can be heard through the neighborhood..
"CRAP !", and the sound of an angry girl can be heard inside that car.
"Geez ! Where is that fido?! I bet she's still sleeping!", Nao said angrily. The red-haired girl is totally pissed off right now. She didn't even ate her breakfast just to be so fucking early but look, they've been waiting outside their friend's house for God-knows how long. She reached on one of her cellphones, and for the Nth time, she dials a certain number, but still no one answers on the other line.
"I'm trying to call her but she's not picking up her phone!", her eyebrows furrowed, creating dents on her forehead. "Chie! What shall we do?", she turns her gaze to the charming girl beside her.
The girl on the driver seat sighed. "First, I think you should chill the fuck out. You are freaking me out god dammit!" Chie complained which earns a roll of eyeballs from Nao. "And yes, we are gonna be so late. Our first class will start at 7am and it's already 6:30. Maybe we should go and check her inside." Chie suggested. She doesn't want to be late too, but this charcoal-haired girl is definitely more patient than Nao. Chie maneuvered her Grey BMW closer to the front lawn of their friend's house.
Nao stepped out of the car first. She examines her surrounding as she inhales fresh morning air. Their friend have such a nice place to live. The neighborhood is quite peaceful and she can even hear birds chirping on nearby trees. Obviously, Nao doesn't want to ruin this beautiful morning by being late on their first day of school. It is a new feeling for her, to be excited about school, for they never really attend classes in their previous school. Well, school is boring for Nao. But today, she's willing to give it a try. She's excited at the fact that she'll be meeting a lot of fresh cute faces there, and that means, there will be a lot of persons to flirt with. BWAHAHA~, she mentally performed an evil laugh with a smirk dancing on her lips. This will be a great day for us! Well, especially for me! HOHO~ But that smug is ruining it by sleeping a lot! We can't be late! Damn it!
Chie noticed the weird expression on Nao's face. "What are you smirking at ?", she asked, raising an eyebrow. She's all pissed off just a few seconds ago and now, look at her, smirking like a fucking retard. Gaad. is she high?
"Uhm.. Nothing.. I'm just excited about this new school." Nao said, trying to get her face back to normal.
"Oh? Yeah, me too. I've heard that there are a lot of pretty girls- OH SHIT ! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?!", Chie exclaimed after she had stepped on something soft and mushy on the ground.
Nao turned quickly to Chie and laughed when she saw what Chie is talking about. "Oh? You should not be pissed Chie! You should atleast be grateful!", Nao grins as she pats Chie on the shoulder.
The not-so-grateful-looking Chie raised an eyebrow. "And why should I? I've stepped on a bird's poop and I should at least be grateful for that?!" Chie said while trying to get rid of the dirt by brushing her shoe vigorously on the grass.
Nao laughed. "Well yeah! Of course! It's a blessing from above if you know what I mean!" Nao grinned widely, wider than before. Chie's facial expression was priceless she can't help but laugh.
Chie rolled her eyes to her friend's joke, not finding any humour in it. Hell yeah. My friend must've been taking illegal drugs for breakfast every morning. How can a bird's poop be a blessing?!
"You're full of shit you little demon." Chie said nonchalantly.
"Well, it's your shoes that's full of shit! HAHA!" Nao countered like she was just stating the obvious.
"Whatever Nao, let's just get inside and wake her up.", she walks toward the door and immediately push the doorbell button. After about four tries without anyone answering the door, Chie decided to turn the door knob and the two are surprised that the door isn't even locked. "Geez, she can't even lock her door." Chie muttered as she steps inside.
"Yeah. It's like she's calling Robin Hood to come in and rob her house." Nao chuckled. Chie just simply grinned to her friend's comment and the two head for the stairs.
-o-o-o-o
10 minutes ago ..
Natsuki is lying peacefully on her bed. She's awake but she's sleepy. She didn't slept all night just to finish a mission on God of War that's why her eyelids are now getting heavy. Her phone on her bedside table keeps on ringing but she's too lazy to answer it, much more to raise her hand and reach for it. A smirk was formed on her lips as she imagines Nao's irritated face for not answering her calls. Yes, Natsuki knows it is Nao who is calling. She doesn't need to look on her phone's home screen just to know. Instead of getting up and prepare herself for today's school, the navy-haired beauty snuggled closer to her pillow. She covers her whole body with the comfy blanket and doze off to sleep, not minding that she have classes to attend to.
-o-o-o-o
"Hey Natsuki .. Wake up ! We're gonna be late for school !", Chie said as she gently shakes the sleeping body. Geez, once this girl fell asleep, it is hard to wake her up. I wonder what she's been dreaming by now. Maybe some random naked girl.. or boy? Whatever. You naughty naughty Natsuki!
"KUGA! Get up!" Nao yelled as she removes Natsuki's blanket, revealing a girl in a boxer's shorts and a black tank top. Unfortunately, their shaking was no use. Natsuki won't even move an inch.
Nao exchange glances with Chie. "You're thinking what I'm thinking Chie?", the little demon winks at her friend with a mischievous smile on her face.
"That's totally insane.", Chie said knowing that Natsuki won't be very happy with that way of waking her up.
"Exactly." Nao grinned, thinking her plan will definitely work out.
They mentally counted to three and together, two evil forces combined, the two girls screamed at the top of their lungs, causing the resting birds on the nearby trees to flew away.
"NATSUKI! WAA! YOUR HOUSE IS ON FIRE! WAAA!" Chie is cupping her two hands together, imitating a megaphone to enhance the volume of her voice, while Nao simply shouts directly on Natsuki's ear.
An alarmed-looking Natsuki shot up on her soft bed with eyes wide open, looking everywhere in search of the said fire. "HOLY MOTHER OF CHRIST! WHERE?! LET'S GET OUT OF HERE!", and she's ready to run for her dear life, not caring if she's wearing a bra or not.
Chie and Nao looked at each other for a second then burst out in laughter. Natsuki suddenly realizes what's going on. She had been a victim of a prank, and it is Nao's plan, she's pretty sure of it. Natsuki glared at the mastermind who is now clutching her tummy, trying to calm herself down from laughing hysterically, then she turns to Chie, who is now on the floor, cracking up.
"Oh my Gad, HAHA! oh my.. wait .. HAHA! Let me breathe.. oh.. i can't breathe! HAHAHA!", Nao said between her fits of laughter.
"You should have seen your face man ! It was priceless !" Chie added. She managed to record a video of a startled Natsuki for future entertainment.
"What the hell ?!", Natsuki barked. "FUCK YOU GUYS! I'm sleeping! Damn it!", she let her body fall again to the soft matress. All she wanted to do now is to sleep.
"Yeah, obviously. Would we wake you up if your not? Enough with your beauty rest fido, we have to be in school on time. Come on, get your ass up!", Nao said as she pulls Natsuki out of the bed.
"Natsuki, don't tell me you have forgotten about it?" Chie asked, she helps Nao on pulling the navy-haired girl.
Natsuki stood up sluggishly, her shoulders are slumped. "I know.", she answered shortly as she gets her towel and heads to the bathroom of her spacious room. Her emerald eyes are slightly closed, wanting more sleep. "I'll just take a quick shower. Wait for me downstairs.", she said lazily. Damn it! I've just slept for a few minutes! I'm so sleepy. I guess I'll just take my nap in our classroom later. Yeah. That's a brilliant idea.
Before Natsuki could close the bathroom door, "Hey Natsuki!", Chie called.
"What?"
"Uhm.. Can I borrow one of your shoes?", Chie asked, scratching the back of her head thinking: Please don't ask why. It's fucking embarassing!
"Why ?", Natsuki asked curiously.
Oh great. I don't want to bring that up again!, Chie thought, blushing slightly at the memory of that scenario.
"Well, she had stepped on something on your lawn a while ago.", Nao answered for Chie.
Natsuki smirked when she realized what Nao meant. "Oh ? Yeah, sure. I'll let you borrow my shoes if you'll delete that stupid video of me on your phone.", Natsuki offered.
Chie's eyebrows twitched. She didn't know that she was caught. "Aaaaw.. But you're so cute in that video Natsuki-chan!", Chie protested as she adorably pouts to her friend.
"Well then, you have to go to school with you stinky shoes, or you could just go there with your bare feet." Natsuki raised an eyebrow with a smirk plastered on her face like an antagonist in a movie.
"Fine!", Chie surrenders. She digs for her cellphone in her pocket and immediately deletes the video. "Happy ?"
"HOLY HELL! WAIT!", Natsuki suddenly blurted out.
Nao and Chie raised their eyebrows. "What?", they asked simultaneously. "And Kuga, Holy and Hell doesn't even match." Nao mocked.
"You entered my house with your stinky shoes on!", Natsuki pointed to Chie's feet, her sleepy eyes widening with pure horror, realizing Chie had walked with that shoes on all the way to her room.
Nao ang Chie followed Natsuki's index finger. "Goddamn Chie! Clean it!", Natsuki ordered like a master. "Wipe the floor and be sure to clean it thoroughly !", she added. I'll kill you Chie if my room still smells nasty when I'm done with my shower! Arrgh." Natsuki slammed the bathroom door close.
"I'm out of here. Happy cleaning Chie !", Nao said cheerfully as she walks towards the door, waving her hand over her shoulder. No way that she'll be involve with the cleaning thing.
"Wait Nao!", Chie called after the red-head. "You're not going to help me ?", she asked with a puppy pleading eyes. Although she knew Nao wouldn't buy that look, she needs to try.
"Nah. Like the hell I'm gonna help you. My nails will get dirty. You can do it by yourself and if I were you, I'm gonna start cleaning now, you don't want to be late right?", Nao said smugly, her left hand is holding the doorknob, ready to leave.
"Thank you very much ! You're such a very good friend !", Chie said rolling her eyes, arms across her chest.
"My pleasure !", Nao smirked. She turns her back and opens the door. "I'll be downstairs.", and the red-head disappeared.
"HOLY HELL indeed.", Chie sighs and starts cleaning.
-o-o-o-o
After 10 minutes, at Natsuki's living room ..
"So what's the plan? We will ride my car and Natsuki will follow us behind by her bike?", Chie asked as she descends the stairs. She sits beside Nao on the couch and reached for a Sports Magazine under the center table.
"Yeah.", Nao answered shortly while filing her beloved nails. She can't stand an hour without checking it. Those nails are her babies. Anyways, Nao was too lazy to bring her car that's why she's riding with Chie.
"Geez ! We only have 15 minutes left to be there ! Have you texted Mai ?", Chie glanced at her wrist watch. I hope that we can make it on time. I want to make a good impression on the pretty girls there :) "Yeah. She said that she already reserved seats for us in case we won't make it on time.. and thanks to Kuga, we will not be able to make it on time.", Nao said rolling her lime green orbs.
Chie just shrugged as she reached for another magazine.
-o-o-o-o
Natsuki just finished her shower and is now preparing her things. She doesn't have much things to take with her. One notebook and a pen is enough. Bringing a lot of school-related stuffs is a very Mai-thing-to-do. All that is important to Natsuki is her wallet and bike keys. Yes, her bike keys which is missing right now. Great. "Damn It!", the raven-haired girl cursed loudly. Natsuki's morning is now filled with curses. What a nice way to start the day.
Her room was like it was devastated by a cyclone by now. She flips and turns and moves and throws everything her hand can reach just to look for her beloved keys. She's not going anywhere without it. Crap! Where is it? Damn it!, Natsuki thought. In the cabinet ? Nope. Not here. In my bag? No, not here too. Under the pillow.. not here either! What the fuck? Then where is it?! Under the bed.., Natsuki lay on her chest and peeks under her bed. Oh? There you are!, Natsuki grinned widely as she reached for the key.
"KUGA !", Nao suddenly entered Natsuki's room. "What's taking you so long ?!"
Natsuki was startled by Nao's loud voice causing her to bump her head under the bed. "Ouch !", she grunted.
"What are doing under there? Seriously Kuga, can you move slower than that? Hurry up!", Nao yelled.
Natsuki managed to stand up, rubbing the part where she bumped her head. "I'm coming, impatient moron. Let's go.", and she quickly grabs her hoodie, put her earphone on and followed Nao.
Fuua Academy is a 20-minute drive academy from Natsuki's place. For Nao and Chie, they will be there for about 30 minutes from their respective houses. The three girls are bestfriends since their childhood. Their parents are business partners on one of the biggest company in Japan, but technically, the company is owned by Natsuki's father himself. Yes, they are well-known individuals in their place, that's why Natsuki was so stubborn when they are still studying in their former school.. Well, not really studying cause they're not attending classes at all. Despite of too much absences, the three still managed to have good grades, thanks to the teachers there who can easily be bribe by money. Natsuki's father, Mr. Kazuki Kuga, discovered the flaws in the school's services that's why he forced Natsuki's mom to convinced their daughter to transfer to Fuuka Academy this school year, wherein students are treated equally. No special treatments from the staffs of the school.
This is gonna be hell., Natsuki thought as she rides her bike. She recalls her conversation wit her mom about attending this new school.
-FLASHBACK-
Natsuki is seating on the couch of their family house somewhere in Tokyo, playing a PSP game when a certain woman, who looks exactly like Natsuki descend the stairs. She's wearing a doctor's coat and a stethoscope is hanging around her neck. Her dark navy blue locks that frames her beautiful face and her wild forest-colored eyes are very much exactly a carbon copy of Natsuki's, must say, Natsuki is definitely a carbon copy of this lady. If you don't know this two personally, you would have mistaken them as sisters.
Dr. Saeko approached her daughter who's sitting lazily on the couch.
"Hey mom.", Natsuki puts down her PSP down and stands up to kiss her mother on the cheek.
"Hi baby!", her mom greeted cheerfully as she hugs her daughter tight that Natsuki cannot breathe anymore.
"Uh.. Mom? You can let go now..", Natsuki said.
"Ow! Sorry! I just missed my baby.", her mom lets her go from the bear hug but still holding her shoulders so that they are still 1 foot close to each other. "And don't call me baby mom, I am a grown up now!", Natsuki protested as she spreads her arms to show that she is indeed a grown up girl.
Her mom pouted slightly. "But you're still my baby Nat-chan. You cannot change that fact.", her mom stated as they both sit down on the sofa.
Natsuki is still not use to this treatment of her mother. Even though she is now an 18-year old girl, her mom still treats her like she's 5 years old. Sometimes, she enjoys it when her mom do that to her. She can feel her mom's affection, she feels that she is loved, but she hates it so much when her mom treats her like that in public. She wants to bury herself under the ground for so much embarassment. The Ever Famous Badass Queen Natsuki Kuga is a Mama's Girl ? No way. No fucking way. No way that the public will know it, it's just a secret between her and her bestfriends.
"What brings you here dear? Is there a problem in your house?", her mom asked with a curious face. When
Natsuki turned 18, she was allowed by her parents to live on her own. It was their birthday gift to Natsuki. Much more like her father just wants her to move out of their home because he didn't want to be involved with Natsuki's deliquency.
"Seriously? You called me remember? You said you want to talk about something with me.", Natsuki said as she lifted a brow. And I already have a fucking clue on what is it.
"Oh? Yes yes. I want to talk about something dear.", her mom said, looking straight to Natsuki's emerald eyes.
"Then what is it ?", Natsuki asked as she leans on her back on the soft furniture. I've got a very bad feeling about this.,she thought.
"Actually, I have mentioned this already to you weeks ago. You remember about this school-",
"MOM !", Natsuki cuts what her mother was about to say. "I've told you.. I'm not going to transfer.", Natsuki said stubbornly as she crossed her arms over her chest.
"But Nat-chan, this is for you. You're not even learning anything on your current school. I'm just concern about your future.", her mother explained.
"I don't need to learn something! I know the lessons too well!", Natsuki reasoned.
"Yes my dear, I know you are a smart girl, but I won't let you waste your money on those stupid teachers. They don't care about their students' studies, all that is important to them are money.", Dr. Saeko said. "Nat-chan dear, you are a graduating student, and Fuuka Academy offers a lot of opportunity for College", her mom added while trying to hold Natsuki's hand but Natsuki moved it away just before her mom could touch it.
Natsuki reached for the remote control to turn on the T.V. "Where's Yuji?", Natsuki asked, trying to change the topic. She can't believe her mom is doing this to her. Garderobe High is already her home, that's where most of her clients are. Well, clients for her semi-illegal stuffs.
"He's out of town with your dad, and Nat-chan, don't change the topic, I'm being serious here.", her mom took the remote on Natsuki's hand and turned the T.V off again.
"I SAID. I'M. NOT. GOING. TO. TRANSFER.", Natsuki said firmly, emphasizing every word so that her mom could understand in case she's not. How can I ditch my classes without getting low grades ? It's not going to be fun anymore. No way. Not without Chie. Not without Nao. Yeah, I know Mai studies there, but it is still fun without Chie and Nao around. And even if mom tries to convince them, I know they'll not agree. I'm still the boss. And heck, I don't want to be near Mai so that she won't be involved with my business. Natsuki thought.
"I've talked to Chie and Nao and they've agreed.", her mother said as if she can read Natsuki's mind.
"WHAT?! How come?", Natsuki asked, surprised was evident on her face. "What did you do to make them say yes?", she asked curiously.
"Nothing. I think they just can't resist their Auntie Saeko.", her mom answered with a smile, lighting up her beautiful feature.
Natsuki crossed her arms again, thinking of a way to win this conversation. "But still, my decision is final. I'm going to tell Nao and Chie to change their minds.", Natsuki said with a pouty lips and knitted eyebrows. Then suddenly, something hit Natsuki's mind .. "Is it really your idea? or is it Dad's?", If it's Dad's, then like the hell I'm going to agree!, Natsuki told herself in her mind. Her mom looks away, and with that, Natsuki knew the answer.
"I knew it.", Nasuki said, not believing that her mother is making her do things by her dad's order.
"Please honey.. This is for you.", her mom pleaded. "If you'll not agree on this, your dad will . . ", Dr. Saeko faltered, she didn't want to continue her sentence.
"He will what ?", Natsuki asked angrily.
"He'll send you to a school for delinquents. And it's far far away Nat-chan.. and I.. I don't want that to happen.. I don't want you to be far away from me. Ever since 'that' incident happened, ever since that, you've become so distant, so aloof. You are here but your soul is always somewhere. I can't blame you for that. I understand why you're acting like this cause I know how you feel, but I don't want you to be more distant by sending you away.", her mother said with so much emotion that Natsuki went silent and speechless.
She can feel the sadness in her mom's eyes. Her mom was somehow right. But the anger inside Natsuki overcomes the feeling of understanding the situation. Her fists are now clenched that her nails dugs her palm and her teeth are gritted.
"Then do something !", she practically yelled. "I've tried honey, I've tried. But I can't win over your father for now. I'm sorry.", her mom apologizes.
"Nothing can make me agree with Dad's ideas.", the raven-haired girl said. Dr. Saeko sighed. I'm sorry Nat-chan, but I have to do everything just to change your mind. I guess I just need to tempt you. I have to try., the doctor thought. "Okay.", the older lady sighed again, pretending that she's giving up.
"Okay?", Natsuki asked curiously, not believing her mom gave up so easily.
"Yes. I guess you'll never listen to me. No matter what I'll say, you've just made up your mind.", the doctor sighed. "I was just planning to buy your new bike if you'd agree to attend Fuuka Academy, but unfortunately, my Natchan is so hard-headed.", Dr. Saeko bowed her head, wearing a fake frown on her face.
Natsuki's clenched fists loosened and her eyes widen upon hearing the word 'bike'. "Mom, you're trying to bribe me aren't you ?", Oh man.. She knows that I can't refuse if she says that!
"No I'm not.", said Dr. Saeko.
"Yes you are.", said Natsuki.
"Well, a little?" her mom shrugged her shoulders. "Oh, what's the name of that bike again ? Ducati 620 Sport it is?", Dr. Saeko taps her index finger on her temples as if she was thinking.
Natsuki's jaw dropped. That is her dream bike. The one she always wanted to have for over a year. "What can you say about it honey ?", the older Kuga winks at her daughter.
Natsuki thinks about this for a while.. I can have the bike that I wanted at last, but, it also means that I'm obeying Dad.. Ugh! Resist the temptation Natsuki! .. Okay. That's the right thing to do. Don't take the bike. You can always save money for that even it'll take a long time. Disobey your Dad. Natsuki inhaled deeply. She made up her mind.
"Fine. I agree.",
What the fuck Natsuki?, her inner voice scolded.
"Pardon ?", her mom asked, wanting to confirm Natsuki's final decision.
It's your chance to take back what you've just said!, Natsuki's mind told her.
"I'm attending Fuuka Academy"
Holy shit Natsuki, you're the worst., her mind said.
Dr. Saeko instantly wrapped her arms around Natsuki. "Thank you honey !", she whispered to Natsuki's ear. "I'm so happy.", she added.
Natsuki hesitantly hugs her mother back. She sighs again. "Mom, I'm just doing this for you.. and uhm.. for the bike of course. But not for Dad.", Natsuki stated, convincing her mom, or she's convincing herself? Cause no matter what she says, she's still agreeing to her dad's plan.
"Whatever you say Nat~chan. What's important is your not going anywhere far from me. Promise me that you'll be always safe okay? No ditching of classes on this new school.", her mom said.
Be always safe? That place is the god damn nest of my mortal enemies, how can I actually be safe? But her mom will never know that. "I'm still gonna ditch classes.", said the usual stubborn Natsuki.
"Not too much Nat-chan otherwise I'll take your bike back.", her mom warned. "And I have eyes on you. Remember Mai is there."
Natsuki rolled her eyes. "Okay. Fine. But, send the bike right away okay?", Natsuki said, suddenly getting all excited. All the anger is now gone.
Dr. Saeko chuckled, "I'll send it the day before your first day of school. But for now, I have to go dear, I have tons of works to do.", she lets go of Natsuki and kissed her daughter on the forehead. "Call me if you have any problem, okay?", she said as she walks toward the door.
"Sure." Natsuki muttered under her breathe as she digs her pocket for her phone and immediately dials Nao's number.
"Kuga, what's up?", said the voice on the other line.
"Why the fuck did you two agree with my mom about Fuuka Academy without my consent?! The last time I check, I'm still the boss!", she barked at her friend.
"Woah. Yes Boss, chill! Can you blame us? How can we actually turn down your mom when your dad was there and practically shooting us dark glares?" Nao explained.
"Ugh I hate him!"
"We know. You don't want to move at Fuuka because you are concern with Mai right? Because you yourself is trouble."
Natsuki sighed. "Right."
"But think about this, you can watch over Mai if you are near her. You can easily protect her from harm with you being close to her.
"I think you're right. But wait, are you taking drugs? Your talking with sense when you usually doesn't."
"Shut up. What I'm trying to say is, I think moving there is a good decision. Remember there's a saying, 'keep your friends close and your enemy closer'. I think that's what you have to do.
"Thanks. Meet me at the hide out. Bring Chie. We have to plan this things out." Natsuki hanged up.
-END OF FLASHBACK-
Natsuki was snapped back to the present by a loud 'PEEEEEP !' of a Grey BMW.
"Watch the road dude !", Chie shouts at her.
Before she could notice, they are now about to enter a large gate with an arch above it. She reads the words on the arch and sighed heavily. "Hello Fuuka Academy.", she whisphered under her helmet.
END OF CHAPTER 1.
Yeah so that's it! I hope you enjoyed this one! There's no Shizuru here yet! I want the story to go slow cause I'm not into Love-at-first-sight-thingy :)
Feel free to review :)
-Ackire