Disclaimer: I don't own Mai Hime.
Heh. I can't believe I'm actually updated this. Well, eight out of ten of you wanted a continuation, so I guess I'll continue. That and I want a long fic featuring my favorite couple.
Someone asked for there to be cameos of other characters in this, but seeing as how I made Midori and Youko younger, that means I also have to make the other characters younger. But they will be making appearances, only chibi-fied! XD But going back and seeing how old some of the characters really are, some of them surprised me! I really thought Fumi was much older! o-o;;
o-o;; I tricked all you people? XD;; I'm sorry. But at least you got to see a cute piece of fluff, even if it wasn't Shiznat, right? (Hehe...) But what surprised me was that fact that this got more reviews then a lot of the first chapters I post up. XP;; Oi, that probably says something about my writing...
Oh, and seeing as how there's no interpretation of Midori or Youko as they were when they were younger, I kinda had to make it off from how they are when they are adults:
I see Midori as being full of charisma -mischievous at times-, adventurous and generally fun-loving. Of course, Midori has proven that she can get quite deep when talking about something important and takes responsibility seriously (... Mostly.) And I see Youko as someone's who's down to Earth, level-headed and thinks logically, but likes to have fun every now and then. (If not, how could she stand to be around Midori? XD)
Warning: Midori's mind is 'all over the place' in this chapter... But she'll settle down a little later on. Her mind's just in over-drive right now.
Shazu: oO; MidorixNatsuki?... Er, no. XD;; As for the one-shot deal, more people wanted a continuation, so what can I say? -shrugs-
RandomPerson: (anon.) Yay! Long review! -jumps for joy- o-o ... Now that that's out of the way, onto the reply. Lol, mature Tomoyo/Sakura? Could you point out how you got to this conclusion? XD And thank you for not bashing how I portrayed the characters, although, I don't know if you'll keep your view (hopefully you do). ;P And about cameos - why not? It'll keep this story rolling! That's be so cool if this could bring the YoukoxMidori couple a little more into the light! X33
AppleFlavoredPie: Here you go! ;D Of course, this chapter is centered around a hyperactive Midori. XP;; Er... yeah.
lykoi: You're welcome. :3
aeon.s403: Yep, they met in collage. It's in one of the after-epsiode specials. I don't know which number though.
WolfNightwind: Ha! For once a Midori that's actually the age she says! XD
Blue Lone Wolf: The other way around? XD That'd be interesting.
f.s.mercredi: I love those pairings! X3 Heh, those are good words for describing her. X3 o-o Don't squish them! I need 'em for this fanfic in perfect condition!
kingdomheartsgirl77: That's why this is an AU. ;P
Nimara: Thanks! I always hated the idea of Midori going off for the professor. XP
Thepillows93: Lol, yeah. MidorixYouko isn't as well known as I would like it to be. XD;;
Midori POV
When was it that I started to notice her lips, their movements as she speaks? The rise and fall of her chest as she breaths? The way her body moves as it walked away from me?
When did I start to notice little details about her like how she brings her hand to cover her mouth when she laughs or how she bites the bottom of her lip when she's frustrated? The way she taps her pencil on her desk when she's thinking or the way she crosses her legs when she sits down.
"God…" I stared dully at the dark ceiling of my dorm room as I laid in bed. Luckily, we're in a fairly new school so there aren't as many people to share dorm rooms with. I'm one of the lucky ones that doesn't have to.
I grumbled slightly before shifting onto my side, green eyes staring at (more like through) the lamp on the table beside the bed. Normally, I wouldn't let anyone see this side of me, but being alone, I can afford to look concerned.
And concerned I was. I mean, who wouldn't be if they just kissed their best friend?! It's almost like me waving a giant banner saying, 'Marry me, Youko!'
I blinked before shaking my head, "Okay, maybe it doesn't say that much, but it's pretty damn close." I sighed, leaning back up in bed and pulling my pillow up with me to lean against. It was obvious by now that I wasn't going to get to sleep any time soon, so why bother trying?
"But I can't be feeling this way, right? It's not normal," I said, glaring ahead as I crossed my arms under my chest.
When has 'normal' ever applied to you? A little voice in my head nagged (it sounded a lot like Youko, for some reason).
"It does too!" I argued back, huffing childishly.
Remember that time back in middle school when you climbed up the outside of the glass hall? Remember getting stuck up there like a cat and it took two hours for the firefighters to get you down?
"B-But Natoshi-san dared me! I can't back away from a dare!"
The Director gave you two weeks of suspension!
I smirked, nodding my head, "Ah, the look on Maria-sensei's face was priceless!"
That's not the point! The voice that sounded like Youko exclaimed and I found myself apologizing like I normally do with her. The point is that you've always done things no one else has dared to try. You always have to prove yourself by never backing down from a challenge, no matter how hard or dumb it might be! That's always been your way. Why should you stop being yourself just because it's not the same as the others?
My eyes widened. A broad smiled formed on my face, "You're right, voice that oddly sounds like Youko! I shouldn't not be myself just because it's not like other people." I said, not aware of the double negative in my last sentence. "That wouldn't be like me at all!" I grinned proudly at my conclusion.
"Thanks, voice that sounds like Youko!"
…
"Er… conscience? Hellooo?..." I blinked, confused when I didn't get an answer. I then frowned, "Wait, why does my conscience sound like Youko in the first place?" My frown furrowed when I realized I was having a deep discussion with myself, "Note to self: quit talking to ones self."
I shrugged it off, stifling a yawn before stretching. But what if she doesn't except my feelings? I worried for about a second or two before smirking, my green eyes full of life.
I guess I'll never find out unless I ask her or subtly hit on it over and over, now will I? I can't do option A, so that just means I'll have to play it cool from now on! Alright then, Midori! Show'er what you've got!
"MIDORI BANZAI!" I yelled loudly in my enthusiasm, throwing my hands up, getting myself pumped for tomorrow.
Banging came from the wall that my bed's headboard leaned against, "Shut up, Midori!" A frustrated yelled came from the other side.
"Hehe, sorry, Itsumi-san…" I apologized, grinning nervously as I scratched the back of my head.
I laid back down in my bed, pulling my pillow down with me and folding my hands under my head as I stared at the ceiling once more. I closed my eyes in hopes of falling asleep sooner, but thoughts kept popping up into my head.
In the end, I didn't fall asleep until three AM…
Ha. Hyperactive Midori. o.O;; She'll calm down a little as chapters go by. Her mind's just going at hyper-speed right now. (Whose wouldn't if they just kissed the person they like?) Hopefully, this chapter didn't steer people away. XP;;;
Next chapter is Youko's POV. I don't know why, but this is turning into a first person story. XP
Omake:
Demon: -on her knees- Youko-san, now that in this story you're my age... -takes out a ring- Will you marry me?
Youko: o-o I.. uhm...
Midori: -devastated- Nuu! ToT
Youko: :) Why not?
Demon: Yes! Time to elope! -picks up Youko and starts to run away-
Midori: Wait! Come back! -starts to chase after them, but slowly looses sight of them-
Midori: -wakes up breathing heavily, sweating-
Youko: -wakes up from the noise (she was having a sleep-over in Midori's dorm)- What's wrong, Midori? -wipes sleep from her eyes-
Midori: I was having a nightmare. T-T
Demon: -stuck in dreamland, alone- TxT It might have been her nightmare, but it was my dream! Why'd she have to wake up?!
Omake 2:
Natsuki: Wait, so we're going to be young in this just because Midori-sensei and Youko-sensei are?!
Demon: Yep.
Nao: -.- Why?
Demon: Because I can't make you guys the same age! Besides, this way you get to read about chibi Shizuru!
Natsuki: -huffs childishly- Fine.
Nao: What about me? That won't work for me; I could care less about Fujino.
Demon: -stares blankly for a couple seconds- I'm forcing you to do it.
Nao: What the fuck!
