Ride off with me

"Shizuru… Please wait for me…" I said. I'm on my bike reaching 270km/h to Kyoto. I couldn't believe what Shizuru said last week was real. I though she was just teasing me like she always do. I don't want to lose Shizuru like this… Just because it's her parents wish… I still can't lose her. Anyhow, I need to get to Kyoto before the day after tomorrow.

The weather is really bad… Just now it was shining bright. Now the weather seems gloomy as if it's going to cry any second. I'm somewhere about 8 more hours to Kyoto. The traffic is starting to get heavy. 'Shizuru…' I call out her name in my heart.

After a few minutes, I saw cars stopped at the highway.. 'Please don't let it be like what I think it is..' I thought. Unfortunately it is what I think it is..

'ARGHH!' I scream in my heart as I got stuck in a traffic jam in the middle of the highway? How come there are traffic jams in the highway.. and better yet.. Its worst! Police is everywhere. This is just… just.. not possible! Why! Why at times when I'm in a rush to Kyoto. I wanted to get to Kyoto today to convince Shizuru to follow me. I didn't want to lose her for the rest of my life!

I closed my eyes as I waited in patient and hoped for the traffic to flow faster. "Shizuru.." I call out her name countless times.

Flash back….

I was resting my body against my bike and Shizuru standing just a few steps away from me enjoying the sea and the wind. I watch her as she's looking at the sea. Her hair was soft as the wind blow. I close my eyes then to enjoy the wind together with Shizuru.

"Natsuki..?" I heard my name being called out. I open my eyes slowly and look at Shizuru's smiling face. I felt more like a boiling water about to explode. She looked so… so… beautiful and it really suits her calm personality.

"Yes? Anything wrong?" I asked. Shizuru smiled and turned back to face the sea. We were both silence.. I can't find the suitable words why she ask me to bring her to my favorite place.

"Ne.. Natsuki.. You want to know why I ask you to bring me to your favorite place?" Shizuru broke the silence. I shook my head to get some answer.

Shizuru turned to look at me and smile. "I wanted to know what type of person you are and what is your favorite place to hang out." I was surprised and I place a smile. I walk towards the sea and I turn to face Shiruzu.

"My mother.. She died in a car accident. Her car crashed and fell from the road and straight to the rocky sea… I survived but my mom didn't.. That's why I come to sea.. It reminds me of my mom." Tears started to build up as I closed my eyes to avoid the tears from dropping.

I turn to face the sea again as Shizuru's hand took me in a tight embrace. I felt a warm glow from Shizuru's embrace which later spread all over my body and kept me warm and safe. "Ookini Natsuki." Shizuru said.

"For?.. Thank me for what? Telling you about why I like to come here?" I asked. Turning to look at her she said "No.. Thank you for telling me about your mom and why you come to this place. It makes me feel that I'm special.".

"Shizuru.. Your always special for me. No one can replace you in my heart." After saying that word Shizuru's eyes were wide open and she smiled before pressing her lips towards mine. I closed my eyes and enjoy the kiss.

End flash back…

I open my eyes and look at the time displayed on my bike. Its already eight- thirty in the evening. "Damn it! For god sake please let me reach Fujino estate in time." How I hope Duran is here to help me. After the Hime festival every Hime, Mai, Mikoto, Shizuru, me, Yukino, Nao, Midori, Akira, Sister Yukariko, Akane, Shiho lost our powers.

It really feel uncomfortable without my powers since I based on it too much. I really hoped Duran is here now.. This traffic.. Why at this time.. It seems to last forever and impossible get myself free from the traffic. "That's it! I can't afford to waste my time here.. I need to find another way out from the god damn traffic jam!.. one way or another." Then my I looked at my surrounding and the forest by the side of the highway took my attention.

With out hesitating I took off and went into the forest. Luckily no one seen me going into the forest. I brought my bike slowly not to attract any one especially the police. It was an accident that causes the traffic. "Yuak!" I whispered to myself. The bus ran over a car together with a motorbike been trapped in the middle. Blood is shattered everywhere. This is just so disgusting.

When I'm far enough not to attract any cops, I rode back to the highway. Everyone was looking at me as I suddenly come out from the forest and speed up. 'Luckily I found a way out..' I thought. I don't even give a damn about the people staring at me.

I continue to speed up when suddenly rain drops started to fall. This is really not my day.. Just a few minutes, The weather was pouring like mad. I slow down to 200km/h to avoid danger while switching on the hi beam. I didn't bother to wear any rain coats but the weather started to get colder, I look down to my bike and to my surprise the weather have dropped to five degree celcius.

Luckily my leader suit could kept me warm enough. 'Shizuru.. Please don't do anything stupid.. Your always calm in making decision… This time please… I hope you don't make a mistake..' I prayed in my heart.

After a few hours, I reach somewhere near Osaka. To my relive the rain have stopped but my stomach is already playing drums. I stopped in one of the 24 hours shop, grab some buns, paid the bill and eat the bun just outside of the shop.

I sigh heavily when I realize that the time is already three in the morning. I got on to my bike again continue my way to Kyoto. The trees by the highway is dancing because of the wind.. The highway was more like a haunted road.. There are just a few cars and motorbikes running.

Few hours after that, I passed a signboard saying "Welcome to Kyoto." I am indeed happy. I stopped at one of the café to have some proper food. The buns just now doesn't help much. I ordered some light breakfast and some coffee.. After eating, I saw a poster about a hotel which is located somewhere near Fujino Estate if I'm not wrong about the road name.

With out wasting anytime I dialed the number to register the hotel for 2 days.

"Hello? This is The Westin Miyako Kyoto Hotel reservation counter. How may I help you?" A girl answered my call. "Hi, I'm Kuga Natsuki. I want to make a room reservation for two days if there is any more rooms available?.. Err starting from today that is." "Please wait for a while Kuga-sama. I'll check it for you." After saying that she put me thru the wait line. While waiting, they put up a song as I wait. The song's really calming and soft.. I closed my eyes to enjoy it.. I have been rushing and pushing myself hard just to reach Kyoto as fast as possible, I might as well take this advantage to rest.

Flash back…

Shizuru was sitting beside me on the crouch concentrating on the book she is holding. She looked so soft, the way she looked at the book smiling its just something I never could get bored looking at.

Shizuru seems to notice me when she turn towards me and smile. "Are you bored, Natsuki?" She asked in her Kyoto assent. Looking at her.. I am bored, sitting there and doing nothing then watching Shizuru reading her book.

"Ye… Yeah something like that. I don't have anything to do.. except…" Then I stop looking down to the floor. I was about to embarrass myself by saying '.. except looking at you..' . "Except looking at me reading the book?" She said. I quickly look at to her..

"You.. you read people's mind?" I said in quite a high tone. I just couldn't believe it. My eyes were wide open and my mouth dropped.

Shizuru looked surprised and started to smile, "Ne.. Natsuki, I don't have to read your mind, its all written all over your face." 'What? Written all over my face?' I quickly place my hands on my face and started to rub almost every part of it.

Shizuru laughed out loud before saying "No.. No.. Not that kind of 'Written all over your face..' I meant I know you were looking at me just by looking at you" Then she continued to giggle. I felt boiling water rush up to my face.

"I never knew Natsuki will actually though about something like that" She said while giggling its hard to hear but I understand it. I stood up and tried to walk away but I couldn't as Shizuru is holding tight on my wrist. "Angry?" She asked me but it seems more like teasing me. I didn't answer but instead I looked at her red and mysterious eyes.

Shizuru stood up and throw her arms around me and pull me into a firm embrace. I didn't struggle to free myself as I felt comfortable with her hands around me. I closed my eyes and enjoy Shizuru's tight embrace. "I love you, Natsuki" She whispered into my ears and kissed my ears softly sending shivers down my spine.

"I love you too, Shizuru" I said pulling her closer to me as our chest touched each other. Shizuru didn't seems to mind what I'm doing as she continued to kiss my ears and later kissing and biting my neck as I give out a small moan. We clung to each other for quite sometime before she released me and leaving a red hicky on my neck.

"Natsuki…" She called out. I cubed her face with my hands giving her a kiss. "Hmm? What is it" I answered her back. She looked at me and smile. "How about I play some songs for you since your bored." I smiled at her answer and said " I'll like to… Err wait, since when did you start playing musical instrument? I never seen you playing anyone of it." Shizuru laughed wiping out her tears which was form by the side of her eyes.

"Natsuki.. if what you say is true then why do I even bother bringing the piano to our apartment?" She gave a straight but acceptable answer. I looked at her blankly placing my finger at my chin while looking up trying to figured why didn't I notice about the piano she brought to our apartment.

"I though its for decoration" I said stupidly. Shizuru's eyes were wide open the she answered "Like I'll believe you think about that." Shizuru then started laughing whispering something. I notice about her whispering but couldn't hear it.

"What did you say?" I asked. She looked at me and walked to the piano refusing to answer my question. I walked towards her and embrace her from behind, lowering down I whispered "Please tell me… I wanted to know" I said in a seducing voice which is really rare for me. "I said someone's a bit playful today and its so not Natsuki." She said. I smiled and place some kisses on her neck. After awhile she started playing a music called "Chikane no theme". It was really calm and nice. It really suits her personality and the way she play it.. I was really impressed.

End flash back…

"Kuga-sama?" I open my eyes as my name was called out. "Yes? Is there any rooms left?" I asked her about the room reservation. "Yes kuga-sama. There's a room which you can stay but its at the highest floor if you don't mind" she said in a deep Kyoto accent. Its really hard for me to figure what she said.

"Excuse me, can you repeat it again?" I asked as I couldn't really understand what she said just now.

"There's a room on the highest floor which you can stay in Kuga-sama. I hope you don't really mind about the floor. Other rooms are fully booked." She repeated what she said just now but this time it was slower. I got what she meant and answered "I'll take it thanks. I'll be there in 30 minutes". 'Sure is lucky I get a place to stay for two days' I thought .

"I'll put in under Kuga reservation then. Thank you for your service Kuga-sama." She said then I hug up the phone. Jumping on to my bike I dash to the hotel I just reserve just now. After checking in and so, I place my bag on the bed and take a hot shower. I'm so damn tired as I can doze off for a long time if I sleep. I bring out a present in my bag and place it inside my pocket.

Resting myself on the bed.. I closed my eyes for a while. Humming the song that Shizuru played the other day.. Tears already form as I continue to hum. Opening my eyes, I feel so lonely without Shizuru.. We stayed together in a apartment for quite some time.. And she just left because of her parents wish.. This is just unfair. Setting the my hand phone alarm at 7 which is only 1hour and 15 minutes, I closed my eyes again letting my tears flow out..

TO BE CONTINUED…

I really really not good in writing stories.. Hope all of you don't mind. I'll upload the second and hopefully the last chapter for this story as soon as I can find some time. I'm really busy with school now.. I apologized for that. Please tell me if its ok for me to continue this story thx!