Disclaimer: Kannazuki, totally not mine.

Pair: ChikanexHimeko

A/N:An alternate reality with no mecha. I thought it would be fun to write a story where Chikane and Himeko, a total opposite, have to live under one roof for two weeks. And Himeko is a little OOC, she's not the shy girl we know when it comes to Chikane. She will do anything to get the girl to be her friend, or in this case, more than friend. How long can Chikane's barrier holds up against an attack as cute as Himeko. Read to find out.

::Chapter 1:: Two weeks

" What! " Chikane angrily screamed as she paced back and forth.

" Calm down, it will only be two weeks, " the guilty older woman pleased, trying hard to make sense of the whole situation to her frustrated daughter.

"Who?" the agitated young woman questioned as she tried to relieve her anger with a cup of hot tea on a nearby table.

" Himeko...Himeko Kurusugawa, " the older woman hesitantly answered, finding the wall rather interesting to look at then her daughter's glaring eyes.

With a heavy sigh, Chikane swallowed down the rest of her tea and took a sit opposite her mother.

"Well, if she's going to be living here. Can you at least tell me the reason behind her staying here in the first place? " Ayako Himemiya excitedly nodded and carefully considered her answer, making sure to emphasize on the girl's misfortune to her stubborn daughter.

" Himeko's mother died in a car accident yesterday on her way home from work. She and I have known each other since the day we gave birth to both you and Himeko. As I was lying there in the hospital bed waiting for them to relieve me from the pain that comes with labor, a woman in the same condition as me was brought in. The nurses told me that it was an emergency and that there was not a single room left in the crowed hospital.

When our eyes met, she gave me a genuine smile, telling me how grateful she was for letting her stay that's basically how we became friend. After an hour later, we both felt a kick in the stomach at the same time and heard the doctor said it was time. That was the happiest moment of my life, Chikane, to know that you're finally going to be with your father and me. We exchanged good luck wishes, and the last thing I remembered was your big blue eyes looking up at me with that smile of yours plastering over an adorable face..."

Chikane coughed to interrupt the motherly woman back to the story.

" Fine, I don't see why you're so embarrass. Anyway, as I was holding you, Kurusugawa-san came by with her daughter, Himeko, to greet us. We began talking and found out that we have lots in common. We became immediate friend and have been friend for the last sixteen years..." The woman's voice shoke slightly as she continued to relive the past. Chikane noticed the change in attitude and got up. Walking over to her mother's side, she sat down and held her hand to reassure the woman that she's there.

" I received a phone car from the police yesterday while on my way home that she was severely injured and won't last the night. Some drunker ran his car against hers and was reported missing. They're doing a search for him right at this moment, and I'm going to do everything in my power to put him behind bar..."

Chikane hesitantly interrupted, " Why haven't I met this Himeko before? "

" Well, after she gave birth to Himeko. Her husband wanted to move to America. They lived together for ten years before she called me and told me that they were going to get a divorce. It seemed like he was the money hungry type and forgot that he even had a wife and a daughter. It took her five years with the help of your mother's encouragement for her to agree to move back to Japan. She had been living here for a year now, and I have been visiting her every week since her arrival."

" You still haven't answered my question, mom."

" Relax, I would've figured that the two of you already met. I mean, she literally goes to the same school as you." Chikane frowned. Ayaka chuckled at the face her daughter was making. " Let me guess, you hate your school. You don't give a damn about your so call wanna-be-friend or in this matter, fans, so you put on that cold exterior to keep people from getting close to you? "

" Mom, you know that all they want is the money. They don't care how I feel. "

" I see, well, that's what you get for being my daughter. Anyway, where am I before I was rudely interrupted. Oh, after hearing the news, I hastily drove over to her place and found little Himeko curling up against the wall sobbing. Poor child, the police must've called her and told her what happened." Chikane's expression saddened at the thought of losing her own mother. " When she saw me, she ran as fast as her little legs can let her and grabbed me tightly as tears began flooding out of the already red swollen eyes. I can't just leave, Chikane, so without any thought, I informed the polices that I'll take care of her for now before someone can adopt her. Are you still mad at my decision? "

Chikane angrily cursed at herself for jumping into conclusion and shook her head. " I just wish you would've told me earlier."

" You didn't let me with that fowl mouth of yours. Sometime, I wish there was someone who can keep you in check when I'm not around. While we're at it, how was the date with Ogami Souma. I've heard he's a lady's man and a very gentleman, too. "

Letting her mother's hand goes, she groaned remembering yesterday's disaster. " Let just said that he's not my type. "

" Chikane, that's the one hundred suitors your father have chosen that you've turned down. "

" He might as well give up, I'm tired of him pushing me into this when I just want to let it comes naturally to me. "

" You know what, I'm gonna have a little talk with him tomorrow when I head back to Kyoto. "

" Good luck... Mom, did you just said you're heading back to Kyoto tomorrow ?"

" Yeah..."

" And isn't Himeko arriving here tomorrow, also...? "

" yeeeass... "

" MOM! You're going to leave me with her for two weeks, alone in this house! What are you thinking! Her and me...ALONE?"

" Chikane, I could've sworn there's two sides to you. One is the elegant, calm, and respectful girl who I've given birth to, and the other, a total opposite. " Ayaka teased while getting up and heading out the door with a dismay Chikane following behind. " It's only two weeks, I know you're not pleased with having someone around, but you must understand that the poor girl needs you. She just lost her only mother who loves her dearly. I don't think she can survive in an orphanage alone with no one to talk. "

" Fine, but I'm not going to promise you that she'll be happy here with me. The final is next week, and I'm not going to let anything or anyone stop me from... "

" Yeah, yeah, yeah. You never know, if her mom and me can become friend and have been friend for all of these years than I can see you and her..."

" Have a nice trip mom, " Chikane pushed her mother out of the doorway. A black limousine patiently waited for its passenger to get on. " I love you, hon, and don't let Himeko gets the best of you. Actually, I'm worry about leaving you alone with her now that I think about it. From what I can tell, she has a huge crush on you. Oh, one more thing, don't let her seduce you while I'm gone, okie? " It was more of a statement rather than a question. Chikane didn't understand what her mother's last statement means, but before she could ask the meaning behind it, she was off and heading toward the airport.

The young girl clasped in a simple elegant blue dress slowly climbed onto her bed. As much as she wanted to doze off, her mind kept wandering to what her mother have told her earlier. Why in the world would Himeko wants to seduce her. Chikane began to blush at the thought but mentally told herself that her mom was only teasing her.

Whoever this Himeko was, she was going to have to live with her for two weeks long. Rolling back and forth, Chikane began to worry about what the girl was like. Is she nice, mean, or just an annoyance, What if Himeko's scared of her from all of the rumors she'd heard from school.

Chikane didn't understand why she was so anxious to meet this Himeko in person. There was this voice inside, telling her that ''she's'' near. Chikane angrily tightened her grip on the blanket as she tried to figure out the meaning to all of this emotion she was feeling. She had never even met this girl and already she's feeling giddy about it.

It was midnight when sleep finally took over. The moon was full outside as it illuminated over the restless girl.

-o-

Waking up an hour ago from a horrible nightmare, Himeko lifted her head off from under the protection of her arm and stared up at the moon through the glass window as the car continued to hum its engine through a midnight street empty of any human being.

Himeko let out a smile as she continued to look up at the moon. No matter where she was, it was always there by her side letting her know that she's not alone.

Himeko was really scared when she found out that her mother had died in a car accident leaving her behind. If it wasn't for Ayako Himemiya's soothing words, she would've cried all night not knowing what to do. Carefully digging into her pocket, the blond pulled out a locket Himemiya-sama had given to her a long time ago. Gently opening it, Himeko ran her finger over the picture.

A smile made its way across her lips. It was a picture of Chikane's smiling face. She didn't understand why when she looks at this, it eased her heart of all the pain that's dwelling inside of her.

The first time that she had ever laid eyes on Chikane, which was a year ago. That was when she can't seem to keep her eyes off of her. She later found out it was her mother's best friend's daughter. On her birthday, she asked the woman if she can have a picture of Chikane to keep but quickly explained that so she can recognizes her if she ever meets Chikane in person.

The blond began to frown, remembering how all of her schemes to befriend with the tall girl have crumbled up. Every time she was close to her, there was always somebody in the way blocking their meeting. At first, Himeko thought that Chikane hated her since she never took notice in her but later found out that her mother never told Chikane about her.

Hugging the picture, Himeko peacefully closed her eyes. She was anxious to meet Chikane but that can't keep her from getting a few hours of sleep before the meeting. Before returning to her dreamland, the girl mentally noted that first impression goes a long way.

-o-

oMaKe

Me: Come on Chikane, go to sleep. Himeko will be arriving soon.

Chikane: `mumble some colorful words`

Me: Seriously, Himeko is not gonna like the fact that I can't get you to sleep.

Chikane: `mumble some more colorful words`

Me: `sigh` pick up the phone and dial Himeko's phone number.

Himeko: Konichiwa...

Me: HIMEKO-SAN! Please, make Chikane go to sleep. She had been kicking and screaming, and oh, choking me to dead. She even tore up the whole house trying to find this pretty dress she bought last year so she can look pretty for you. After she found it, she began mumbling some colorful words and saying that she can't go to sleep even for a night without you. She wants me to stop writing fan fiction so she can be with you again.

Himeko: 'giggle' Put her on the phone.

Chikane: Hime-chan, is that really you?

Himeko: Chikane-chan, go to sleep. I don't want to see dark circle under your eyes tomorrow, okay. It won't be long, I'm at the airport now if it's any help.

Chikane: You just arrived at the airport. 'pouting' Well, will you promise me something?

Himeko: Of course, anything for Chikane-chan.

Chikane: Would you bake me that chocolate cake with white frosting. Don't forget the cherry.

Himeko: It seems you've taken a liking to my new creation.

Chikane: 'grin' Night Hime-chan.

Himeko: Night, Chikane-chan 'smile'

Me: Hello, I don't know what you did Himeko, but she's sound asleep. So, how did you do it?

Himeko: It's my little secret. Now get back to work with the story.

Me: Yes ma'am!