Mai Hime fanfic.I just want to be with you.ch 1
Summary: The Hime carnival maybe over but the emotions and memories still remain. All the characters try to continue their lives but the carnival has such a big impact that they can't move from the memory. Natsuki tries to come clean on her emotions towards Shizuru. Shizuru stands behind her mask. She still teases Natsuki but the memory of what happened agonizes her. She harbours such strong emotions towards Natsuki but she cannot face Natsuki. They are distant. Mai and Tate date. Mai is also still close with Mikoto who now stays with Reito. Shiznat, MaiMikotoTatesShiho, YukinoHaruka, AkiraTakumi,
A/N: From time to time, I'll give a general view to what's going on. Then I'll change to a different POV.
Disclaimer: I don't own Mai Hime. Sunrise does.
Chapter 1.
It has been 2 months since the Ikusahime carnival ended. Life has started to become normal for the ex-himes. Or so it seems.
"What exactly is the definition of a normal life?"
This was the thought that had been disturbing the mind of a certain blue haired girl called Natsuki Kuga since the carnival ended. Natsuki was in her class in Fuka Gakuen daydreaming while staring at the window. Life had been boring since the carnival ended for the young girl. She had to repeat her final year at the school since her attendance last year did not achieve the compulsory limit.
To Natsuki, her normal life was about finding out the truth behind her mother's life, visits to shady looking bars to find information and battles with orphans and also himes. Those were a thing of the past. Her life had seemed so dull since her vendetta with the First District had been settled by a certain brunette girl with crimson eyes. No longer did she have a chain of revenge connected to her life. No longer did she have that lonely look in her eyes since she knew the truth behind her life story. No longer did she have a mission in her life. All of this made the green eyed girl feel her life had become a bit empty. The absence of that certain crimson eyed girl did not help at all. She sighed loudly and continued to stare at the window.
Natsuki's sigh had been noticed by two people. The first of which was Natsuki's classmate and roommate, Tokiha Mai. Mai being the closest person to Natsuki at the moment had noticed the subtle changes in Natsuki. Natsuki seemed to have lost her icy cold attitude and seemed to be lying low. For god's sake, Natsuki was attending class on her own willpower. This alone had scared Mai. The ice princess was renowned for skipping classes. Natsuki seemed to have lost her spirit and this worried Mai greatly. Mai suddenly noticed that she had stopped writing the notes on her notebook because she was staring at Natsuki and cursed herself. She quickly scribbled notes before the teacher could rub it off the blackboard.
The other person was Midori sensei. She had been watching Natsuki for a while, noticing the young lady staring at the window instead of copying what was on the blackboard. Midori carefully aimed a piece of chalk at Natsuki before throwing it. The chalk hit Natsuki exactly on her forehead waking the young girl out of her dreamy state.
"Ouch, What was that about?" shrieked Natsuki standing up abruptly. She looked around to find the culprit. By now, the whole class was laughing. This only makes Natsuki more agitated. She looked down and saw the chalk on the table. She glared at Midori.
"Hahaha! Serves you right for daydreaming in my class, Natsuki-chan. Now pay attention, will ya! This is gonna be on the test next week!"
Fuming, Natsuki sits down and starts copying what is written on the blackboard.
Finally, the bell rings signalling that class is over. The students clutter out of the classroom. Midori clears up her books before calling out to Natsuki and Mai.
"Don't forget that tonight we're meeting up at the karaoke bar. It's been quite a while since the hime-sentai has gathered. It's gonna be fun"
"It's a waste of time! We know that your gonna be drunk as hell and doing weird stuff. I'm not going! The last time I went you groped all over me. I would have hit you to death if Mai didn't stop me," shouted Natsuki.
"Oh, come on! I was just trying to see how much you have grown Natsuki-chan. No ill intentions Natsuki, I swear!
"Please come Natsuki, It'll be fun. I've been wanting to release some steam myself. If you come, I'll put extra mayonnaise in your bento for a week," said Mai.
"Really? I..I guess it can't be helped then, I'll go then." Natsuki blushes slightly, embarrassed how food had managed to make her go to the karaoke bar. I wonder if I'm becoming like Mikoto. What the hell, a night of karaoke hell for a week of Mai's bento with extra mayonnaise is such a bargain.
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Despite Natsuki's predictions earlier, she enjoyed the reunion at the karaoke bar. Most of the Hime-sentai managed to show up with their respective partners. Even Nao had a date; she managed to get Reito to join as her date. Mai came with Tate and was the centre of attention as a quarrel broke out between Mikoto, Tate and Shiho. Haruka was chugging down sake in a competition with Midori, Yukino could only watch with worried eyes as Haruka became more and more drunk as time passed. Akira and Takumi were singing a duet. Shizuru was watching the whole fiasco calmly while sipping her green tea.
Somehow Natsuki found herself staring at a certain Kyoto-ben sipping tea with a calm face. Natsuki had not seen Shizuru since graduation. Shizuru had gone to Fuka University and was quite busy as the student council there. The time apart had affected them both and they had become distant. Natsuki could hardly look Shizuru in the eye since what had happened during the carnival.
I wonder how Shizuru's doing. I bet she's having fun at Fuka University. After all, wherever she goes, her fangirls follow.
She looks as elegant as ever.
Shizuru notices Natsuki staring at her and decides to tease the younger girl.
"Ara, ara. Natsuki is staring so intently at me. Does she see something she likes? I would gladly give it to her if she wishes"
"Baka, I wasn't staring at you!" Natsuki's face immediately becomes red and she looks away. Damn, she still hasn't changed at all. She still loves to tease me.
"Really? Too bad then." Shizuru stops teasing Natsuki and looks away sadly.
Why does Shizuru look so sad? Did I do something? Wild thoughts pass through Natsuki mind trying to think of a reason.
I don't like it when she looks like that.
Shizuru's POV
It's been so long since I've seen Natsuki. She looks more beautiful than usual. I wonder how she's doing without me.
I wonder if she misses me. No, that is impossible. If she misses me, she would have come to see me by now. Just like the old days. What am I thinking? I hold no place in her heart. I am the one who is deeply in love with her, not the other way round.
She only came to me to use the PC. Nothing more. Hmm..why is she staring at me? Fu fu fu , I think I'll tease her.
"Ara, ara. Natsuki is staring so intently at me. Does she see something she likes? I would gladly give it to her if she wishes"
I would give anything and everything for you. Just like before, I'd do it again if that is your desire.
"Baka, I wasn't staring at you!" Natsuki's face immediately becomes red and she looks away.
"Really? Too bad then." I had my hopes up. I knew it would be too good to be true. Then again, it is not wrong to dream is it?
A day where she would say she loves me. How I yearn for it.
Shizuru was wrapped so deep in her thoughts that she did not see the pain in Natsuki's face. The rest of the party was in silence for the both of them.
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The karaoke party would have gone on longer if not for the fact Midori tried to grope at Natsuki again. An angry Natsuki was throwing anything she could get her hands on at Midori. Mai decided to call it a night before things got out hand. After paying with most of the money in Midori's wallet, everyone said their goodbyes. A half drunken Natsuki was staggering towards her bike when a hand touched her shoulders. Natsuki turns her face to see Shizuru with a worried expression on her face.
"Yes?"
"Are you going to drive home in that state?"
"I've done worse. I'll be fine, don't worry. How about you? I've never seen you drunk."
"I'm fine. I had tea all night. Maybe one day you'll see a drunken Shizuru, but not tonight."
"Yeah, maybe one day we'll have a sake chugging competition of our own. Can't wait to see a drunken Shizuru."
With that, Natsuki turned her body and tried to walk away. But in her half drunken state, she nearly tripped. Nearly, because before she could trip, a pair of strong, soft arms caught her. Green eyes met crimson eyes as a puzzled Natsuki gazed at Shizuru.
"Ara, ara. I think I just made my point. You're in no condition to ride at the moment. I think it's better if we take a walk. Come Natsuki. Can you walk by yourself? Maybe, it's better if I carried you. You never were that heavy anyway unless you've been living on that really unhealthy mayonnaise diet," teased Shizuru.
"SHIZURU! I can walk by myself, there's no need for you to carry me." Natsuki blushed and her face became as red as a tomato.
"If you say so. Ara, ara. What a beautiful full moon we have tonight. A beautiful full moon ,Natsuki by my side. That sounds familiar. This reminds me of that night…when I killed Haruka…
Natsuki notices the sudden change in Shizuru's movements. Shizuru walks a bit slowly, her eyes blank, her face void of any emotion.
"Shizuru? Shizuru, hey, are you okay?" Natsuki holds Shizuru's hands. They were ice cold "Shizuru, why are your hands so cold? Shizuru!"
To be Continued.
First fanfic. Please review
