Hiratsuka took a step closer to me. He put his hand around the back of my neck and drew my face nearer to his. His golden eyes were relaxed.

"Hirastuka-kun!" I exclaimed, in shock.

"Michiru-sama," he whispered in a sultry voice, slowly shrinking the distance between us.

Just when I thought our lips were about to touch, he stopped and said, "I've been wanting to do this for so long."

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"He's your new student, Michiru-san," Professor Shion said to me. I glanced at the boy with pitch-black hair and golden eyes. He peered up at me in a daze. He wore minimal clothing, since that concept was new to him, and still retained some of his cat-like mannerisms.

"What will you call him?" Professor Shion asked.

"Hiratsuka," I replied.

"Alright, Michiru-san. Meet Hiratsuka."

The boy cocked his head. "That's my name?" he asked.

"Yes, and this is your new teacher, Michiru," the professor said motioning to me. "Her job is to teach you how to be human."

Paws & Tails Academy was a "school" for those who were magically inclined to teach animals newly transformed into human form how to behave like proper humans. These former-animals could either take the path of becoming a familiar or a normal human depending on how well they blend in.

Hiratsuka approached me. "I'm ready to become the best human I can be, Michiru-sama," he said to me with a smile.

"I'm glad to hear that, Hiratsuka-san," I said, also smiling.

We walked out of the school together and hopped into the car. I had the driver, who was a courtesy of the school, bring us to my flat in another part of Tokyo. When we arrived, I decided to show Hiratsuka around.

"This is the kitchen. And this is the dining room, the living room and the entrance to my room." I let him examine the rooms, as he needed to. His cat-like instincts must have kicked in. "And here is where you will sleep," I said as I opened the door to an average size bedroom. I decided to furnish it before he got there and I was hoping that he would like it. To my assurance, he smiled calmly and thanked me.

"May I start studying now?" he asked me.

"Already? You just got here and you want to start in on your studies right away? You're very dedicated!" I exclaimed.

"What shall I study first?" he asked.

"Maybe try this." I held out a book titled The Rules of a Gentleman.

"Thank you, Michiru-sama," he said gratefully as he took the book. He sat down in his new desk and immediately opened it and started to read. I let him be so he could study without distractions, but I couldn't help but wish we had spent the first day or so getting to know each other. But I figured we would have a lot of time for that later.

That night, Hiratsuka was still studying and I was getting tired. I took a warm bath and turned off the light in the hall. I figured I would read in bed until he was ready to sleep so I could say goodnight. As I was reading, I became more and more tired. Without realizing it, I had fallen asleep.

I woke up with a hazy mind to Hiratsuka leaning over me. He had slightly worried and slightly puzzled look on his face. He didn't say anything at first. I sat up in bed and asked him what was wrong.

"I'm sorry did I wake you?" he apologized.

"No it's okay. Did you need help with something?"

"Uh, yes. Aren't you going to teach me how to take a bath? A human bath, that is. I could lick myself clean, but I don't think that's what you'd want." He laughed a little. It was pleasant to see him laughing.

"Um, sure. I guess."

"Isn't that what you're job is?" He looked at me worriedly.

"Yes, of course. I'm just surprised you asked me."

"Should I not have?" he asked, his face expression becoming slightly alarmed that he had dome something he shouldn't have.

"No, no! It's okay!" I said.

I led him into the bathroom and showed him how to turn on the tub and explained what to do. When I turned around he had already unbuttoned his shirt and was starting to slip off his pants. Soon he was down to his boxers and my face blushed. I knew that inside his soul was still a feline, but it still shocked me that he was almost completely nude in front of me. My heart quickened.
"I'll let you be," I said quickly, and tired to hurry out of the room.

"Wait! What if I need help?" He looked at me, terrified.

"It's okay. It's just a bath. It's hard to go wrong," I reassured him. "I can wait outside if you want. And if something happens, I'll be right here."

He relaxed a little. "Okay."

I closed the door and got a blanket from my room quickly. It was a little chilly and if I was going to be sitting on the wood floor outside the bathroom I might as well get comfortable. After a while, I heard the drain unplug and the sound of a towel being used.

"Michiru-sama," he called from inside the bathroom. "How do I tie the towel around my waist?"

I blushed a little. Maybe I wasn't cut out for being a teacher, if this is the type of things I had to teach everyday. I stood up and cautiously stepped into the bathroom.

He had it wrapped around his waist, thankfully, but didn't know how to get it to stay.

"Here, you just tuck the end in the top." I showed him how to do it. As I tucked in the corner of the towel, my fingertips brushed his warm body. I blushed again and stood up. He must have noticed that I was turning red.

"Why are you all pink?" he asked.

"Uh, no reason. I'm just a little nervous."

He laughed. "Because you're teaching me? I should be the one who is nervous."

"Are you nervous?" I wondered aloud.

He blushed a little too. "Maybe just a little bit. But only because I don't was to disappoint you in any way."

I smiled. "You know how to get dressed by yourself right? Professor Shion must have taught you since you were wearing clothes when I got there."

"Yes, I think I can figure it out," he said. Then he stepped closer to me. He came up right in front of me until there were only a few inches in between us and put his hands on my shoulders. His face was serious, but pleasant. "Michiru-sama, I'm very glad that I became you're student." Then he pulled me closer into a hug and held me tight for a few moments. His warm body made my face turn bright red, but it was very pleasant.

When he let his arms relax, he looked down at me and smiled.

"I will get dressed now." A laugh crept into his voice. "I don't know what it is about humans and nakedness, but it always makes them uncomfortable."

"No, it's not that I'm uncomfortable, it's just—"

But I didn't have time to finish before he left the room. As he was leaving, he turned his head around slightly and gave me a wry smile.

I went back into my bedroom as he changed in his own room. When he was done, he came into mine and stood in the doorway.

"I say goodnight now, right?" he asked.

"Yes, goodnight Hiratsuka-san," I said and smiled.

"Goodnight, Michiru-sama," he said and gazed at me with pleasant eyes. Then he turned and went into his own room.

Author's Note:

I just want to mention that yes, I do know that "Hiratsuka" is traditionally a girl's name. But whatever.

And I know this is a very innocent chapter, but it will get progressively more M-Rated. So just bare that in mind.

Thanks! I hope you enjoy!