A/N: Hello! Thank you for reading my first story. Since this is my first, I have to be honest. I am still learning a lot of things about the stuff. Please bear with me.

I changed some characters' personalities. (Please don't hate me about Mai's role)

I want to know how you guys feel about my work... Pls. Review my story... It would mean a lot.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Mai Hime

Natsuki walked with Nao to their first class. Since Mai started seeing Yuuchi Tate, Natsuki almost became reluctant of going to school. It served as a live torture seeing Mai with a great guy. But this day is different, she's excited to be in class and see Shizuru Fujino. [1]

Nao opened her mouth to ask juicy details about how the other night went between Natsuki and Shizuru. "So, Natsuki, about yesterday…"

"It's okay." Natsuki calmly interrupted the redhead. "You were on a hot date with God knows who so you left me in charge with the 'touring-Ms. New-girl-around-the-city job'. You obviously planned that to have me alone with Shizuru." Nao furrowed her brow. She wasn't gonna apologize but she liked how Natsuki almost told her she had fun with Shizuru.

"You like her, do you?" Nao asked teasingly. Over the past few months, Nao had already paired Natsuki up with seven girls and a guy for a series of dates. After each date, Nao would have to face the wolf's wrath complaining about how awful Imogen from Biology class' breath was, how dirty Riiku's toes from History were, and the list goes on. Nothing was just good enough for Natsuki. Except maybe Mai or maybe finally, Shizuru. "So I guess, you are now under shizuru's spell.", she said smiling at Natsuki.

"Yeah. I mean, No. She's a friend, Nao. Anyone with half a conscience won't allow someone like her to walk alone around this town. She just moved in, she looks like a princess, she shouldn't walk around alone." Natsuki fronted a lame excuse to cover up her first reply. [2]

"Since when did you learn how to care for someone else's security?" Nao asked, smirking at her friend who didn't answer her question.

"Knock it off!" Natsuki said blushing.

The two best friends reached their classroom. The sight of Shizuru giggling with a group of what resembles like fan girls made the raven haired girl remember that kiss from last night which, automatically made her blush. Nao continued walking while Natsuki was glued to the floor dumbfounded. Suddenly, hands hugged her from behind.

"Goodmorning, Mai." 'I'd recognize the feel of those boobs anywhere.' Natsuki mumbled. This was an unusual greeting from Mai but she enjoyed it anyway.

"I miss you." Mai whispered to the other girl's ear, consciously stirring Natsuki's sexual desire.

Whether or not Natsuki really saw Shizuru looked at their direction for a glimpse was hard to tell when Mai is this close to her [3]. Mai walked Natsuki to her seat while holding her hand.

"Swig by the dorm later?" Mai whispered seductively.

'Your breath tickles me.' "Sure." Natsuki answered.

"Be there at eight." Mai commanded massaging Natsuki's cheek with her index finger before turning to her seat.

Natsuki sat herself down on her usual spot. She was still on the cloud nine due to Mai's unusual morning greetings when Nao interrupted her journey in the sea of lustful thoughts.

"What was that?" Nao asked with a slight annoyance on her tone. 'Don't fall for it moron! The bitch was just trying to assure herself she owns you!' Nao thought looking at the raven haired girl.

"What was what?" Natsuki answered smiling. "That was just a greeting, A very normal greeting." Natsuki answered smirking. 'damn, that a was hot way to start my morning…'

"Alright then, why don't you go tell Shizuru what you said you were going to tell her?" Nao raised her voice on purpose so that the chestnut haired beauty seated in front of Natsuki would hear her. Shizuru who was apparently too busy talking to a group of girls turned to Natsuki upon hearing her name.

Natsuki felt chills on her spine when the Shizuru's eyes locked hers.

"Good Morning, ladies. I thought I just heard my name. Is there something you wanted to tell me?" Shizuru asked politely, showing one of her most innocent smiles which made Natsuki blush again.

"No. We weren't talking about y.." Natsuki defended.

"Actually, Natsuki was just waiting for a chance to invite you to her birthday party this Saturday." Nao butted in.

"Really? That's so sweet, Natsuki chan." The brunette smiled again.

"It's not really a party, Shizuru..." Natsuki said. "We're just planning to hang out with a very few friends at a local karaoke bar. It might not be your thing." Truth be told, Natsuki wants to be with Shizuru on her birthday. But since Mai will be there to organize the small event, the raven haired is a bit reluctant about the idea.

"Nats, don't assuming things! Let us hear what Shizuru thinks about it." Nao butted in again before Shizuru could even agree with Natsuki. She then turned to Shizuru and winked. "Fujino-san, her birthday will be unforgettable if you're there."

"Is that so?" Shizuru asked raising her eyebrows while turning to the emerald eyed teen.

"You should come." Natsuki mumbled.

Shizuru smiled then nodded in response.

The bell suddenly rang signaling the start of another lesson as Ms. Midori Seguira entered the classroom. Nao smiled naughtily at a confused Natsuki.

'Damn… Mai will be there… Shizuru will also be there… This is a disaster!' [4]

Now, i know that i really sucked in this one. although I really tried not to.. :'c My apologies...

Here are some notes to help you better understand this chapter:

[1] Natsuki is not flirting with Shizuru because she is still hoping to be with Mai. She's extremely fond of Shizuru, though.

[2] Shizuru may just have moved in but isn't all ignorant about the new town she lives in. She can even ask their family driver to tour her around but she just grabbed the chance to be alone with Natsuki.

[3] Natsuki wasn't imagining things. Shizuru really looked at Natsuki to greet her but she turned away when she saw Mai wrapping her arms around Natsuki.

Mai hugged Natsuki to psychologically show Shizuru that she owns the other girl's heart (it was some sorta move telling Shizuru to back off and stop flirting with Natsuki).

[4] Natsuki wasn't actually assuming that there will be two girls fighting over her on her birthday. However, she calls it a disaster. This is just a representation of Natsuki's confused feelings towards the two girls. Natsuki doesn't want Mai to be jealous of Shizuru (because Mai is easily irritated by other girls who draw themselves closer her) so she opposes the idea of bringing Shizuru to her birthday. On the other hand, Natsuki really wants Shizuru's presence on a special day like her birthday.

She also wants to know how Mai will react upon seing Shizuru on that particular day. on the other hand again, She doesn't want to use Shizuru to make Mai jealous.

:'c i'm sorry. my limited vocabulary range pulls me from being clear... my apologies...

I promise to update this story very soon. Please continue reading. Also, pls. keep the reviews coming. I need them. I really want to know how you guys feel about my first story... your opinions matter.

The next chapter will be about the party.

Take care always, everyone.