AN: O.O Wow. I really didn't expect to get so many reviews so quickly! Thanks heaps guys! :D *gives out pocky to everyone*
I don't know how fast I can get chapters up, but I'll do my best! (Keep in mind that at the moment I work three jobs)
As for the rental thingy, okay, let's NOT get bogged down in small details *sweatdrops* When ever you go to a real estate place they always say how much it is per week, but you do usually pay by fortnight or monthly. Small stuff like that isn't going to effect the story that much.
Moving on! I'm still have some trouble with the layout of the story, it's been years since I've used this system. Once again please be pateint and I'll figure that out soon. Ish. Maybe...
I should probably say that, no I don't own Mai HiME, Natsuki, Shizuru or anything.
Dedicated to my Shizuru. A thankyou to my Onee-sama for supporting me and putting up with my random outbursts with this story. You know who you are ;)
Natsuki drove up to the driveway of the address that Mai had given her. It had been two weeks since Mai had given Natsuki her offer. Natsuki had time to give her workplace notice of the her leave. She was able to transfer to a store in the suburb of where she was now going to live.
Natsuki went to cut the engine of her motorbike and removed her black helmet, brushing a strand of her blue hair out of her eyes.
The bluenette looked to the house she drove up to, a removal van was already blocking half of the driveway.
'So this is home now?' she thought, as she dismounted her bike and tucked the helmet under her arm.
"She's a girl. She's nice. You'd get along with her well I think"
Once again, Mai's words ran through Natsuki's head, she was curious about the girl Mai had mentioned.
"Natsuki!" A loud shout broke Natsuki's thoughts.
Her emerald eyes looked over to who had caused the shout.
A red headed girl started to run towards Natsuki and hugged her when she came in reach.
"Natsuki, it's been too long" Mai said, pulling back.
"Hello to you too" joked Natsuki as she looked back at Mai.
Nothing had changed from how Natsuki had remembered the energetic girl. Her hair was still the same style, she might have grown a few cms taller. But that was about wore a red tank top and a short pair of denim shorts.
"How was your drive up?" Mai asked, walking with Natsuki to the enterance of their new house.
"Pretty good" Natsuki tucked a strand of hair behind her ear with her right hand "The traffic wasn't bad"
"You still love riding that thing?" Mai nodded to the motorbike which out at the front.
"That thing is a Ducati DRIII. But yes, I still ride it" Natsuki said as they reached the threshold of the house.
Mai laughed, "I was kidding. But in any case, welcome home!" She opened the door to the house.
"The removal guys have already been loading stuff into your room. I hope you don't mind me telling me it's okay for them to go ahead" Mai said apologetically.
Natsuki waved a hand "It's fine. Thank you"
Natsuki looked around as the pair walked through the hall to then reach the open plan kitchen come dining room, leading into the lounge room. Mai then guided Natsuki to her room.
"And here's where you sleep. My room is the opposite side of the house with Yuuichi's-"
"How convenient" Natsuki smirked.
Mai blushed slightly but continued "And Shizuru's room is next to yours" As she pointed to the closed door opposite Natsuki's room.
"Shizuru?" The name rolled off her tongue with ease.
"Yeah, the girl I mentioned on the phone. She'll be back later tonight. She's at work at the moment."Mai explained.
Natsuki nodded, her emerald eyes gazing over her new room.
"I'll let you get settled then" Mai smiled. Leaving Natsuki to her new room.
Natsuki had started to unpack the boxes that awaited her, trying to put everything into some sort of order. She had changed from her motorbike attire into something more casual. A simple white shirt with an unzipped blue hooded jumper. She wore a light brown pair of cargo pants to complete her carefree look.
Overall it looked like a bomb had gone off in her room. With some help of Mai, the pair managed to get her bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers in a good position. Her bed now lied beneath the window, chest of drawers on the opposite side of the wall. Her wardrobe was against the wall facing her bed.
Natsuki had an annoyed look on her face. Her bedroom floor was covered in clothes, the boxes were blocking the open door, literally boxing her in. She was kneeling on the floor amongst her lingerie.
"My, my" came an unfamiliar voice from the door way. Natsuki's head snapped up, her eyes widened in surprise to see the most beautiful woman she had seen in her life.
"Um, hi" Natsuki managed to say, completely smitten by the woman's beauty. She was a brunette, white pale skin, with gorgeous crimson eyes. A beautiful small smile completed picture perfectly. She was wearing long lilac skirt with a white blouse.
She had an air of mystery, elegance and maturity rolled into one.
"That's quite a collection you have there" the stranger said, nodding to the bras and underwear surrounding Natsuki.
Natsuki tore her eyes away from the woman standing in front of her to the covered floor and blushed as she realised that she girl had just seen every piece of her underwear she owned.
"T-Thank you" Natsuki stuttered as the girl stood by the door.
"You must be Natsuki, correct?" she said in the sexiest accent Natsuki had ever heard.
"That's right. You're S-Shizuru?" Natsuki asked, looking up to the brunette, still sitting cross legged on the floor.
"Correct." Shizuru giggled. "Your stutter is cute" she said as she walked off, opening the door to her own room.
Natsuki's jaw dropped slightly, not realising that she had been stuttering, suddenly feeling very stupid.
She gazed back to the job ahead of her.
'So that's Shizuru...'
Half an hour later and Natsuki had finally managed to get all her clothes off the floor and into their new home. She looked down at her watch.
7:30pm.
As if on cue, Shizuru knocked on the opened door.
"Natsuki, dinner is ready."
Natsuki couldn't help but notice the way Shizuru had said her name. It just sounded... so sexy. In fact anything out of the brunette's mouth sounded sexy. Yup, she was completely smitten.
"Oh. Right. Um, thanks" Natsuki replied gruffly, not wanting to make a fool of herself again.
Natsuki felt awkward as Shizuru watched her get off the floor in an ungraceful way. Natsuki faced Shizuru as she faced her in the doorway.
"Care to tell me about yourself?" Shizuru said sweetly, as the pair walked into the dining room.
"Uh, I work in the Deli at Woolworths*. I like motorbike riding. And I collect lingirie, as you've already noticed" Natsuki blushed slightly at her last statement.
"And it's a lovely collection" Shizuru smiled sweetly at her. "You must take me for a ride on your motorbike sometime. I've never been on one before" she continued.
"I'd love to" Natsuki said immediately, giving a goofy grin.
"I'm glad" There was that sweet smile again on the brunette's face.
"So what about you?" The pair had reached the dining room where a delicious smell had reached the pair's nostrils.
"Smells lovely Mai" Shizuru said, looking over to Mai and Tate, leaving Natsuki's question unanswered.
"Thanks!" Mai put two plates on the table, she turned back to the kitchen to retrieve the other two plates.
"Yo Natsuki" Tate said, leaning against the wall of the open dining room/kitchen area.
"Hey Tate. Long time no see." Natsuki replied.
"You too" he replied gruffly, ruffling up his blonde hair. He still had his brunette sideburns...
"Everything's done" Mai announced as she placed the remaining plates on the table and sat down at the table.
Tate took a seat next to her, as Shizuru sat opposite Tate, leaving Natsuki to sit opposite of Mai and next to Shizuru...
Natsuki looked down at her plate. For dinner was spaghetti bolaganise.
"Wow Mai, looks fantastic"
Mai beamed "Thankyou. And just before we start I want to say that I'm glad you're here Natsuki. Welcome to the house!"
"Yeah. Welcome" Tate nodded.
Natsuki looked to the pair, embarrassed a little by the attention.
"Thanks..." she muttered, trying not to catch Shizuru's eye as she looked back down to her plate.
"Welcome Natsuki. I look forward to getting to know you" Shizuru had placed a hand on Natsuki's shoulder.
Natsuki tried not to jump as she felt like elecrtical currents were running through her body from Shizuru's touch. Natsuki looked into Shizuru's crimson eyes.
"Yeah, you too" she said softly.
"Okay, everyone dig in" Mai said as she started to eat.
It was a few minutes into their meal before anyone spoke.
"So what are your plans for this weekend Shizuru?" Mai asked the brunette.
"I plan to go out to dinner on the Saturday night with my girlfriend" she replied, setting down her knife and fork to wipe her mouth with a napkin.
Natsuki dropped her knife and fork.
"What?!" Her emerald eyes widened as it felt like a lead ball had been dropped in her stomach.
The others turned to look at her, surprised by her outburst...
* Woolworths was the first big chain supermarket that came into my head. XD It'll do for now. Let's not get bogged down in the small things...
AN: So three hours and a box of pocky later and this is the result. XD
Heh, a cliffhanger already! Aren't I evil? *grins* Feel free to guess who Shizuru's girlfriend is, bonus points go to the one who guesses correctly (and yes, it's a character from Mai HiME still)
I reckon the next chapter will be up round about Saturday or Sunday. I work a lot... *sweatdrops* In the meantime feel free to leave a review! Thanks to all the ones who have done already ^_~