My Eyes For You

Pairing: Mai x Athena

Genre: Romance/Drama

Disclaimer: I do not own King of Fighters or any of its characters.

Author's Note: Hello, everyone! My name is Yuri! So…this is completely separate from my other two stories. And…well…now that i have a new loyal reader now, this mostly dedicates to Rex Madison-san, as his favorite is Athena. So is mine as well. Ehehe!

So, please enjoy this everyone!

What does Athena see in Kensou? He is madly in love with her, though, why doesn't she accept him? Surely, he's tried and tried to confess to her a bunch of times, at any given moment. However, no matter how many times he tried, she turned him down. Now that she thinks about it, why would she turn him down? He has his reasons, and she feels so bad for doing this to him. But what IS her reason for turning him down? Is there someone else she is in love with? For her, she doesn't think so, yet why does she still feel that way? As far as she knows, there is no one she can think of that she has a crush on.

She thinks about all of this as she is walking alone. Nearly everyone else has a crush on someone, including Mai Shiranui. Well…if you can call it a crush. She's madly in love with Andy Bogard, but she downright knows he's fully dense and cannot see the light within her. Sure he has fought by her side from time to time, but despite that, he will never return his feelings to her. Athena is sure of it. She wonders if the sexy kunoichi is able to finally realize that it's all pointless. Who will she turn to now? Who will she love next? It'll be heartbreaking if she realizes the meaningless one-sided love. Then again, in her situation, she never returned her affections to Kensou either.

She lets out a soft sigh as she stops and looks up at the sky. Love is such a difficult thing, especially for an idol like her. Between battles and singing, will she ever find her one true love?

"Athena?" a familiar voice calls. "Hellooooo? Earth to Athena?"

"Eh? What, what?" the violet haired girl snaps out of her thoughts to see a familiar bubbly brunette waving to her.

"Ehehe! You were kinda spacing out," Mai says. "Something going on?"

"Oh, n-nothing really. I'm just out on a walk, that's all."

Mai leans in, grinning. "You sure? Is it about this Kensou guy again? He should really stop and think about what he's doing. He's obsessing over someone who can't return his feelings-"

"What about you?" Athena frowns, cutting her off.

"Eh? What?" Mai asks, tilting her head in confusion.

Athena sighs. "N-never mind. I sort of rudely blurted it out. Please excuse me." She bows and walks past the dumbfounded kunoichi. Was she about to lash out at her just from how she mentioned him? There shouldn't be a reason to. She just asked a simple question. But then again, her situation is the same as his. Someday, she SHOULD know the truth. Maybe now's not the time. "M-Mai?" She turns around and thankfully the brunette is still there.

"Yes?"

The violet haired girl trots over to her and hands her a flyer. "You've seen this right?"

"Ehehe! How could I not? I see these all over the place!" Mai giggles.

"Well…let's just say I'm letting you have the best seat in the house for my next concert tomorrow," Athena says. "You think you can make it?"

"Of course, of course!" the brunette nods happily. "Wow! The VERY front row!? I feel so honored!" She spreads her arms out and hugs her tightly. "Ohhhhh, Athena! How could I ever repay you!?"

"Mmmph….mmph…by letting me breathe!" Athena cries, flailing her arms wildly.

"Oops! Sowwy! Ehehehe!" Mai lets go and Athena puts her hand on her chest while the other on her knee to catch her breath.

"Haaaah….haaah…are you TRYING to kill me!?"

"I just love hugging, that's all!"

"You should make your hugs a bit more gentle, wouldn't you say?"

"I can't do that."

"Mou…" Athena face palms herself while shaking her head in dismay. Sometimes, this kunoichi is hard to deal with, especially when she's an airhead and a bit too cheerful. "Anyways, this is my invitation to you. I'll see you tomorrow."

"I'll definitely make it," Mai says as she gives a thumbs up with a wink. "You can count on me!"

Athena smiles and starts to walk away. She suddenly starts to feel her heart beating rapidly as she raises her hand to her chest. Her face also goes red. Why is she feeling this way after talking with Mai? She just invited her to her concert. But now that she thinks about it, she very rarely invites people to get the very front row, the best seat in the house to get full view of her singing. Why invite her instead of Kensou? Was it just quick thinking? Maybe it's more than that. Shaking her head roughly and keeps on walking.

**Next Day**

It's the day of the concert. She is dressed in her idol outfit and looks in the mirror, taking long and deep breaths, trying to get her nervousness out. This is a big concert, well, just like any other concert she has performed. But she's singing in front of millions of people, plus she's being live on television. She is sure she can do this…because she will see Mai in the front row. The thought of it makes her excited a little. Just seeing her as she sings? It'll make her more motivated for sure. Wait, more motivated when seeing Mai? Why not Kensou? She knows he'll be there, too, but where?

"Almost time!" someone calls.

"Okay!" she calls back. She looks back in the mirror, slaps both of her cheeks to get her act together and stands up from her chair. Time to get the show started!

Once she gets on stage, the curtains open and the lights flicker on with the crowd cheering loudly, waving their glow sticks.

"Hello, everyone!" Athena says cheerfully into the mic. "I'm Athena Asamiya! Let's have a great night tonight, so please enjoy!"

The crowd roars and give a thunderous applause. Athena looks down at the front row to see Mai Shiranui, waving her glow stick with a smile. She has made it after all. And it makes her smile, almost cry tears of joy. But she has a concert to do, so there's no time for that. Taking a deep breath, the music starts playing and the idol sings. She has such a beautiful voice it reaches the hearts of everyone who is listening to her, including Mai's. The bubbly brunette just swoons at how she sings and dances to the best of her ability. It makes her very happy to see her in full view because SHE invited her to get the best seat in the house.

The concert goes very well, her sining and dancing entertained millions, getting a lot of views to add on television as well. When she's done, she takes a bow and the curtain closes. She takes a few deep breaths, feeling very accomplished that she sang with her heart, and it reached those who watched and listened to her. That's what she always wants when entertaining her viewers. A sweetheart like her should always sing to make others smile.

She sits down in her chair, fixing her hair and looking at the mirror. She gives a small smile and closes her eyes, thinking back on how her fans supported and cheered for her the whole time throughout the concert, including the one and only Mai. Why is it that the kunoichi herself is the one who motivated her the most? Was it because she's right there where she can see her, where she can look at her occasionally while she sings? It makes her heart beat rapidly again. She raises her hand to touch where her heart is beating. She can feel it.

"Why am I feeling this way?" she asks herself.

She has been asking herself this many times, yet she can't get her thoughts off of her. Then…it comes to her: she's falling in love with her. She's in love with Mai Shiranui, the Pride and Joy of Shiranui Ryu. But why fall in love with another girl? What has made her decide on that? That question remains to be unanswered as she packs her things to leave for the day.

Leaving backstage, she waves good-bye to her manager and makes her way home, happy, but exhausted. However, just when she walks about 10 feet away, a pair of arms gently wrap around her.

"Why don't we walk together, Athena?" Mai coos.

"Whoa! M-Mai!?" The violet haired girl jumps back while turning around.

"That's me!"

"What are you doing here?" Athena asks.

"Didn't I tell you? I'm going to walk with you."

"Maybe…not tonight. I'm feeling very tired at the moment," Athena slightly looks away.

"Awww, come on!" Mai pouts adorably, just for a moment before she brightens, hitting a fist on her palm. "Oh! I know! Why don't you come to my place and sleepover~?"

"Huh?" Athena did not expect that offer. Sure, it WOULD be nice just to sleep with the sexy kunoichi…if she doesn't have other plans. "But…are you sure? You don't want to invite other people to sleep over?"

"Hmmmm…" The brunette tilts her head, putting a finger on her chin. "I would've invited Andy, but…he told me no. Everyone else has plans tonight. So, that has you remaining."

Athena hesitates for a moment. Maybe it wouldn't hurt to spend more time with her…and find out if she has realized the truth yet. "Sure. I'll go sleepover with you."

"Yay, yaaaay!" Mai cheers, pumping up a fist while jumping up and down. "Thank you so much, Athena!" She goes and hugs her again, putting Athena's face in her massive jugs.

"Mmmmmph….mmmmph…what did I tell you…TO STOP!"

**Later**

After bathing, Athena comes out of the bathroom to see Mai setting up the futons. She's wearing nothing but her red underwear. To Athena, her thoughts are "Sexy…" She's too nervous to say it out loud though. Mai IS the bustiest out of all the girls she knows.

"Athena?" Mai says, looking up. "You want to borrow my clothes? Or do you want to sleep naked? I don't mind doing that, honestly. Hehe!"

"S-Sleeping naked is kind of going overboard," Athena says, sweat dropping.

"We're both girls, so it's fine! By the way, looking at you wrapped in a towel like that is very nice~"

"Eep!" Athena covers her chest and looks away. "Stop looking!"

"You're just so cute, you know that?"

The idol whimpers, slightly turning her head towards the kunoichi. She is all smiles, kneeled on her futon just waiting for her to sleep next to her. She doesn't have any choice, does she?

"D-do you have any extra pairs of underwear?"

**10 minutes Later**

With the lights out, the two girls climb into their futons and get to sleep. Or at least Athena tried to. She finds herself staring at the ceiling, eyes wide open. Maybe now's the time to talk to Mai since no one else is around.

"Mai?" she calls. "Mai, are you still awake?"

"Hmmmm?" the brunette shuffles over to turn to her friend. "What is it, Athena?"

"I've been thinking about this…since our talk yesterday," Athena says. "I kind of lashed out at you about being obsessed over the guy who's so oblivious to your feelings."

"Oh, that's right. I remember," Mai says. "What makes you say that? Because of what I said to you about Kensou?"

"You two are so dense," Athena says. "Don't you see that it's so pointless just to chase after someone who doesn't love you the same way you do, no matter how hard you try?"

Mai says nothing as she slightly looks down.

"I talked with him on the phone the other day," Athena continues. "I let him know the truth. I turned him down and put him in his place. It was the only way to get him to realize that his mission to reach my heart is meaningless. Then…I thought about you and Andy. I can tell that this guy is so confused about your countless times you declared you love him. He just doesn't see that in you."

"I see." Mai says.

"Do you understand? I feel that both of us need to find new love. Someone who can REALLY understand how we feel. Move on with our lives instead of going on this same empty path."

"Then…why don't I go out with you?" Mai says.

This surprises Athena. "Ehhhhh!? Wait, what?"

"You said for us to move on. So I am." The brunette scoots toward Athena's futon and takes her hands in hers. "Besides…I already knew that a while ago. Andy doesn't love me. The moment I realized that, yes, I WAS heartbroken, yes. But on the other hand, I realized that all this time, this was pointless. So…I didn't tell anyone that Andy and I were going out nor loved each other. They just know my obsession with him."

"M-Mai…I don't know what to say…" Athena is close to tears. Mai has had feelings for her too?

"Then, don't say anything~" Mai whispers, leaning closer. "Kiss me."

Athena blushes with a small gasp. Mai is leaning closer and closer, puckering her lips. The idol then closes her eyes and leans the rest of the way, pressing her lips against Mai's. This feeling…the feeling of Mai's lips…so soft and moist. On top of that, it's her First Kiss…with another girl. But Athena doesn't mind at all. She and Mai love each other very much. The brunette wraps her arms around her waist to pull her closer, deepening the kiss. Athena slightly opens her mouth as a means of giving permission to slide her tongue inside it, caressing hers with soft moans being heard from both of them. Athena can't get enough of Mai's lips already. They're so addictive. Happy tears fall as she wraps her arms around the kunoichi's neck, continuing the kiss.

"Mmm…haaah…chu…Athena…I love you…" Mai whispers as she slightly pulls away.

"I love you, too, Mai…" the idol replies. "I love you so much."

The two lean in to kiss again, pressing their breasts against each other in the process.

Sometime later, they are naked under the covers as they are exhausted from making love for the very first time. First a kiss and then having sex with one another. This night can't get any better than this for Athena. She is resting on Mai's chest while the kunoichi gently strokes her hair.

"Mai…" the violet haired girl whispers. "Let's be together forever…"

"Of course we will," Mai replies. "We're both moving on with our lives. We chose different paths and THIS is the path we choose. No one will tell us otherwise."

"Yes…exactly…" Athena lets out a sigh with bliss.

"Ehehe! You make good use of my breasts after complaining about them," Mai teases.

"Quiet you. This is an exception."

"Fair enough." The brunette kisses her on the forehead. "Good night, my love~"

"Good night."

The two fall fast asleep with Athena all snuggled up in Mai's arms.

A/N: Hope that's a good reason for them to get together. I don't know. I don't really care about the guys all that much, so I'm just throwing in stuff. Maybe some stuff that shouldn't be in there, but who knows. I'm just new to this series. XD

So, ummm…uhhhhh…(fiddles with her fingers). Hope you enjoyed the first chapter of this, especially you, Rex-san. There WILL be more to come.

Also, these "~". I use them a lot just to represent cheerfulness and happiness. That's all. Though, in here, I should be more careful about using them. So…s-so sorry about that. (bows in shame)

Long and detailed reviews as always.

Have a nice day~!