A/N I looked through most of the Mai Hime fanfics and didn't see many triangles, and to many Natsuki Shizuru (not that I hate it) So I made this. Please Enjoy.
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Mai Hime.
Mai stared out the window of her room, with a little smile on her face. She glanced over at a grumbling lump in her bed. The orange haired teen went back to the stover where her pot of ramen she was making for Mikoto, was boiling. She stirred it and walked back to the now moving lump in her bed. She sat down and gently ran her hand over Mikoto's head. Her small smile grew as the child wrapped her thin arms around Mai's waist. Her brother had broken from her care, as he went away to America, with Akira. I hope they're alright. They should be back soon. But Mikoto was here, and she needed her. It made Mai feel good, that someone needed her, it was devastating when she knew she wouldn't be able to take care of Takumi as much.
Mai pushed back some of the girl's hair that covered very little of her forehead, as she softly kissed it. "I love you, Mikoto."
The girl nodded in her sleep. "I..love you too." she muttered in her sleep.
Mai smiled gently down at the wild girl and pulled away from her grip. She adjusted her apron as she went back to the stove, turning it off. She took the pot off the stove and put it into a bowl, setting it on the table. She looked up at the girl, who was not crushing a pillow in between her arms, bitting it. Mia giggled a bit, watching her sniff the air.
With a small sigh, Mai took off her apron and walked into the bathroom, running the water for a bath. She walked back out, to see Mikoto, sitting at the table, her head almost hidden behind the bowl. Mai almost broke out into a laugh, but was able to suppress it into a chuckle. "That didn't take very long."
The other girl sat down the bowl, with a huge grin on her face. "Mai food is good. Yup! I'll always wake up for it." She picked it back up, shoveling it into her mouth.
The dark haired girl, finished her meal, as Mai started to the bathroom. She looked back, pulling up her shirt. "Mikoto, since you're done. Why don't you take a bath with me."
She shook her head. "No! I..I don't like taking bathes."
The shirtless teen, grinned and grabbed a hold of the wild one, as she squirmed. "Come on, it's not that bad, and as much running and playing outside as you do, you need to take one."
After a short while, Mai and Mikoto sat in the bath together. Mai started washing Mikoto's back, as she leaned over the edge, trying to keep from getting dizzy. Mai looked over at Mikoto's arm, where her hime mark use to be. "Mikoto?"
"Hm?" She looked back at a frowning Mai. "What's wrong Mai?" She turned around.
"Do you..miss being a Hime?" She looked down at the cloth in her hand.
Mikoto shook her head. "Nope. Mai is more happy that we aren't. That's why I'm not." She gave a nod, jumping at Mai, hugging her and burying her face in her chest.
Mai's face turned bright red. "Mi..Mi..Mikoto! Sto..stop.." She laughed a little, and Mikoto smiled as she pulled away.
Mai closed her eyes, feeling Mikoto's body against hers. She wrapped her arms around her petite roommate. Mai's feeling had never really changed towards Mikoto, she knew how much she cared for, and how protective she was, but she was in love with Tate. When her mind wondered to Tate, her eyes shot open. "Tate's match!!" Mikoto looked back at Mai, who had launched her self up, into a sitting position, and began washing her hair quickly. Taking no time to wash Mikoto's back, she jumped out of the bath, followed by Mikoto who instead of grabbing a towel decided to shake off the water to get to dry. Mai on the other hand grabbed a towel and dried as quickly as possible and changed into some clothes. Mikoto grabbed a dress that she could just throw over herself, it was something one of Mai's friends had given her.
"Come on." Mai threw clothes around in the closet looking for exactly what she wanted. Mikoto watched in interest as she sat on the bed, a smile growing on her face. Her eyes wondered around the room, and her ears picking up someone moving outside the door of their room. She sneaked over to the door and pressed her up against it.
The noise on the other side, were two female voices, both laughing and talking. Every once in a while, Mia's name could be caught in their conversation. Mikoto opened the door, and saw Chie and Aoi standing at the door, Chie's hand raised, ready to knock on the door. "Ah..ah..Mikoto." She gave a soft smile. "You watching the place?"
Mikoto shook her head and stepped aside. "Mai's getting ready."
chie's smile grew into a smirk as she stepped inside. "Mai!" Mai turned around and clutched her chest. She gave a deep sigh when she saw Chie laughing.
"Chie..you about gave me a heart attack!" She slipped on a shirt she had found she wanted.
Mai's blue haired friend sat down the bed. Aoi came up behind Chie, and lovingly wrapped her arms around her neck. "You didn't hear Mikoto talking to us?"
Mai shook her head as she started looking for a skirt. "No..I'm sorry. I was just busy looking for something to wear..because.."
"Because of Tate's match. Right?" Chie finished for her as she pulled out her cell phone, taking a picture of her and Aoi.
"Yeah." She found a decent skirt and put it on. "Why did you two stop over?"
Aoi decided to answer this time. "To make sure you had left."
"Huh?" Mai gave a confused look.
Chie started messing with her phone, looking through some old photos. "His team's matched started a little bit ago."
"Yeah, about right when we walked in." Aoi finished, taking the phone from Chie after seeing a few 'privet' photos of herself.
Mai's eyes widen. "Wha...what!? Oh shoot!" She rushed over to the door, slipping on her shoes. Mikoto followed her example. "I'll see you two later." She didn't take the time to turn to them, to see, Chie kissing Aoi as she fumbled around trying to retrieve her phone, as she rushed out the door, Mikoto following behind, closing the door behind her.
Shioh sat with her hands, clutched into fist, against her legs. Her eyes narrowed watching the side door, watching for that busty boyfriend stealer. The match had began a little while ago, but it hadn't been Tate's turn yet. Shioh had hoped that his first, when she saw that Mai had not been there at the beginning, but it hadn't. Now his match was coming up. The pink hair cheerer didn't care about anyone else but her onii-kun. She decided to turn away from the door for a little bit, to see a somber expression on his face, making her frown along with him. 'That Mai, why is she so important to him' She saw his face lighten up. Her eyes followed his, to see Mai standing at the entrance, out of breath. Shioh turned back to Tate. His name was called, as Mai started walking to where everyone was. Mikoto spotted the pink haired girl among everyone, and ran over to her. "Shioh!" Mikoto jumped on her, and pulled her into a hug.
"Mi..Mikoto. Don't do that to her." Mai walked up, pushing back some of her hair. Mikoto got off of Shioh and attached herself to Mai, who put her hand on her head. Shioh didn't pay much attention as Tate got in his stance against his opponent.
"Good luck Tate!" They shouted together. Tate heard them, but didn't acknowledge them, his face was a serious one, as he stared at his opponent.
Mai did not turn during the whole match, but Shioh glanced over at Mai every once in a while, trying to see what Tate saw in such a woman. 'It must be her boobs. It has to be.' She glanced down at her own. 'I can't help it.' She crossed her arms as Tate finished his match. By Mai's cheers, she could tell Tate had won, she should be cheering as well, but the pink haired girl just couldn't.
Mai sat down and looked over at Shioh. "Something the matter. I thought you would be happy for him."
"I just don't feel well right now." She tightened her arms around her stomach.
"Oh?" The orange haired girl, reached her hand over to Shioh's forehead. "You do feel a little hot. You should probably go back to the dorms and get some rest. Mikoto can go with you. I'll tell Tate you were here."
'He knows I was here' Shioh thought hatefully. "Oh, it's alright. I can walk there myself." She plastered a fake smile on her face and walked out.
The other team had been defeated and began walking away. Mai, with an attached Mikoto, walked down to where Tate was gathered around his friends in the club. "Ah.." one of his friends pushed Tate around to face Mai.
"Ah..Hey Mai. What are you doing down here?"
"I came to congratulate you, and to ask you something."
"Oh?" Tate folded his arms across his chest.
"Yeah." She gently pried Mikoto away from her, and sent her a little ways away. "I was going to have Mikoto join the kendo club this year. Well if you'd watch over her, and help her while she's there. I would be really happy."
Tate smiled. "Sure, I can do that."
Mai blushed a bit and looked down. "Thank you."
"If you can do something for me." his smiled turned into a smirk.
She looked up a little bit. "What?"
"If I can take you on a date."
Mia looked up, with a smirk on her face as well. "I think I can handle that. As long as you pay for everything."
"Of course. How about tomorrow?"
"Sounds great. See you then." She waved as she walked over to Mikoto, who instantly clinged to her. They walked out together.
I hope you enjoyed this beginning chapter. Next chapter will Tate and Mai's date. I'm sure plenty of things will happen. P Review please!!!