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WK

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Chapter 3

Shizuru's P.O.V

She froze and I walked towards her, with a friendly smile on my face. "Say, Nat~su~ki?"

She then unfroze, and she turned to face me. "Ah, Y-Yes Shizuru. I was needed in the detention-"

"Don't lie. Now Natsuki? Are you going to answer my other question?" When I find things like this that I can use to my advantage, it makes doing this to her even better. Which means more fun. I wrapped my arms around her waist and brought her close, making sure that she can't escape from my grip.

"Ney, Na~stu~ki." I softly whispered into her ear, making her shiver slightly.

"O-of course. H-How about we speak somewhere private?" Natsuki asked, her voice slightly quivering. I smirked as whispered into her ear.

"No, right here is just fine. Besides, where you park you bike is always never visible by most people." I knew that I got her. She always parks her bike all the way out here just so no one can see her, especially when she changes into her leather outfit.

"So?" I said, still not letting go of her.

"I swear! There is nothing and there will be nothing between me and him!"

"I wasn't asking about that." I softly said, this time pulling her close. I felt her shiver a bit, but I was enjoying every single minute of this.

"T-Then what are you talking about?"

I smirked even more as I pulled her closer to my body, making her moan slightly. "Oh come on now, what I mean is why did you ditch me for him? I did hear what Takeda said, but I wanna hear it from you."

"I-I would never ditch you for him! It was all sister!"

"Sister? Why? How did you tempt her?" I whispered in her ear, softly blowing on her neck, making her shiver as she tried to pry away from my grip.

"Tempt is such a harsh word. H-How about dared?" She said shakily, turning away from me.

I lightly chuckled and pressed her body into mine, making her softly moan out. "Isn't that making it sound a bit harsh?"

"You are not making any sense."

"Let's keep it that way." I said to her before letting her go. She got out of my grip, confused on what to say. I walked up and cupped her chin. "How about explaining now? It's only a little story, unless something really did happen. Eh, Nat~su~ki?"

I said and she then sighed in defeat. I don't know what took her long, I mean after all I am only asking what happened, right?

"W-Well, I was only telling Sister that I didn't w-want to sit by him, so she then found out my disliking to him. And that's how it all got started."

"Is that all? I do recall Takeda saying more." She looked down and let herself out of my grip. "Of course it's all! There was nothing else important!"

How I love doing this. I only then sighed and turned away from her, burning my face in my hands as I heaved my shoulders. "Natsuki... You are so mean to me."

I said in between fake sobs. I looked with one eye to see her reaching out one hand but then stopping. I turned away from her, and then I felt her arms around my waist as she pulled me close.

"Forgive me Shizuru. You know that I would never lie to you. I will never lie to you. So, please forgive me." She said to me. I dropped my hands from my face and turned to face her. I smiled and hugged her.

Then my phone rang. Come on!

"Excuse me." I said while taking a look at the caller I.D. It was Haruka. I stepped out of Natsuki's embrace and flipped open the phone, not holding it up to my face. What did I forget now?

"BUBEZUKE! YOU FORGET THAT YOU ARE TO BE AT MY HOME! DEALING WITH YOUR MESS!"

"Haruka! It's forgot!"

I heard Yukino's soft voice in the background. And I just sighed as I turned to face Natsuki. "Duty calls." I told her while I closed it and looked at her. I waved goodbye to her and she did as I went back to my own car.

I walked back and when I took a look around, everyone was practically gone. At least there isn't a lot of people around. I pulled out my keys. Luckily Tomoe isn't around. I unlocked the car and opened the door as I got in. I put it in reverse as I backed up and switched to drive and drove out of there. I swear, I was having a good time with Natsuki, now she just had to go and ruin it. I turned and went up a rather large hill and there her house was.

Might as well get this over with. Again. I stopped before the gates and it slowly opened up, and I went in. I parked and turned off my car as I walked up to her front door. Just to think, I used to live in a house like this before I gave up the rights to my name. But it was worth it.

I knocked on the door and Haruka opened the door herself and led me inside. She still had Yukino by her side, and if it weren't for her, who knows how Haruka might be? She led me inside to her room, where she locked the door. I cocked an eyebrow at this.

"Wouldn't it be best if we went into your father's study?"

"No, he is in there right now. So we have to finish it in here Bunezuke. Now getting down to business." She stopped and looked at me. Before she always had this strong feeling of commitment and her motivation to out best me, but now. She was acting sincere. Something must be up.

"I know that it may seem like it was wrapped up earlier, but it seems that your father called, and he wants you back." She told me, and I was just shocked.

"What? No. I thought I specifically told him that I want nothing what-so-ever with my family, regarding any personal business. He made me cut the ties with them. And that is how it's going to stay."

"I knew that you were going to say that, so you can choke out know."

"It's come." Haruka ignored her and looked past me, when I turned around, I saw my father step out from nowhere. I felt my heart sank as he walked up to me. He came up and sat down next to me, wearing an apologetic look. I narrowed my eyes at him.

"Shizuru look," he started off, "I know that after that harsh last meeting, and I know you don't want to see me, but I am your father."

"No, you were. Now excuse me but I have to be leaving." I said with nothing but pure hate in my voice as I stood up. I was ready to run for the door when I felt him grab my wrist.

"No, we need to talk this out."

"I thought that we already did. That you no longer want to see your only heir to the Fujino name only because I loved Natsuki."

"But listen. That girl is not for you! She has no title behind her name, and she cannot support you even if! ! I can't have that!"

"That is why I cut my ties. Now good day and good bye." I said coldly and snaked my way out of his grip and ran out to the door, unlocking it and running out to my own car. I got out of there as fast as I could.

I never wanted that talk. It was only about coming back and taking his place after I graduate. But the only problem, was that I was to marry into the Ishigami corporation. He may seem like a painter, but that is only just an act to cover his corporation. But god no! I am never going to give in.

Finally I was back to my small apartment and I went straight to my desk. I went looking for that letter that showed proof that he never wants me back. I pulled out the horrid paper.

Dear Shizuru,

I can't help how you feel, but you have an entire industries behind the Fujino name. But if you really want to give up on everything, your family, your name and your future, then who am I to stop you. But know this; once you cut the ties of your name, then you are no longer my daughter. Never return home. Never come back.

Your once father

I felt tears sliding down my face as I threw the letter down and went to the Kleenex box on the coffee table and wiped my eyes. I already gave it all up, so why is he pushing so much to get me back? The note was the last I heard from him in the last few months. But now? Now he wants me back? It's too late.

Then my phone rang and I looked to see that it was Natsuki. I answered it."Hello?"

"Ah, um yes! Shizuru!"

"Yes Natsuki?"

"I was wondering, I got locked out of my house right now, and somehow I left my key, so could I come over to your place until my mom comes back?"

"Sure." I answered her and then the phone was cut off. I don't need her finding out about all of this. I quickly stashed the envelope in the drawer.

Then I cleaned up what little mess I had before I heard knocking. I walked up and opened the door. There Natsuki was, waiting for me. "Oh, sorry. Please, come in."

She nodded her head and came in. She sat down on the couch as I closed the door behind her.

"So, what did Haruka want?" I almost froze but then I quickly got back into posture.

"Nothing important. Just some old things from before." It was a complete lie. I sat down next to her.

"Oh. Well did that work out?" She asked, and I just nodded my head.

"Do you want something to drink?"

"No, I'm good thanks though."

Then it got quiet but she broke the silence. "So, are we good over that Takeda problem? I-I mean, that, y-you know, you know the truth behind it a-and-"

"Yes, it should be over, unless there is something else you're hiding from me." I softly told her, and she froze up again. Please don't tell me something else came up. I can't handle anything more that has to deal with him of all people.

"Uh, w-well... S-Something d-did come up. A-and well..." She was really nervous, and I leaned in as she was trying to talk. "Um, I somehow... ended up getting, um..."

She started the trail off, and her eyes wavered away from me. I eyed her in curiosity, I have a real bad feeling about this. I moved closer to her, making her move back and look at me.

"Ara, what are you talking about?" I calmly asked her and soon she was getting more nervous, and soon she closed her eyes and took in a shallow breath.

"Ah, well... W-When I was getting ready to leave, um, T-Takeda came by and he..." This cannot be getting any better. She turned away, not meeting my gaze.

"He what? You can tell me." I tried to calmly tell her, but then I finally got a hold of what happened. "Let me guess, Takeda came around, asked you out and sister was there?"

She nodded and I sighed before leaning back into the couch. "Ara, why is it that she comes at the most worst times?"

"Who knows? But I have to go out with him after spring break. And Kami I don't want that." She said before loosening up. At least she's not avoiding me like before.

"Ara, and was there any way out?" I tried to start a little talk with her, but she didn't answer back. I swear Takeda, you are gonna pay, and big time. And I know the best way on how to do so.

"Shizuru stop." I looked to Natsuki, who had a serious look on her face.

"What?"

"I know you. You were thinking of doing something horrible to Takeda weren't you?" Okay, so she did know me, and good.

"Ara, ara. Why do you say that?" She sighed and then looked at me.

"You have that weird look on your eyes when you think of something like that." She said, narrowing her eyes down.

"Ara, does this mean that you're actually defending him?" I asked smugly, which made her blush and look away. Which also got me envious.

"N-No! N-Never!" She stuttered a bit and I just smiled more.

"Ara, then why are you blushing?" I whispered into her ear, making her softly shiver.

"I-It's not that!" She said as she turned away from me. I just slightly chuckled before wrapping my arms around her waist, bringing her close to me.

"Ara, you know I don't like people lying to me, so..." I whispered into her ear, but I stopped and leaned forward and licked her neck, making her moan out in pleasure.

"S-Shizuru. N-Not t-there!" She moaned out as I let my teeth graze her skin as I started to plant kisses, trying to get her out of her jacket. She brought me face to face, before she leaned in and kissed me. She wrapped her arms around my neck, pulling me down with her on the couch. I broke the kiss, and continued my assault on her neck.

"S-Shizuru." Natsuki moaned out. She pushed me away, making me look at her.

"Ara, what is it that you need?" I asked, and she looked at me. She pushed me away, and she sat up. I do not like where this is going. She had a serious look, and I always hate these types of conversations.

"Say, what are we?"

"Ara, what do you mean?" I asked.

"You always say that." She spat back, keeping a distance between us.

"Fine. Then what do you want to talk about?" I asked, and this time I crossed my legs and arms.

"What I'm trying to say is, what are we? Are we friends or something more?" She asked while staring hard at me. I leaned back and in her emerald eyes I knew she was looking for an answer.

"I-I don't know." I stuttered, and when I stuttered, I knew it was not good. How am I to answer that question? I just really don't know. I felt my anger begin to boil. She sighed and looked away from me.

"So that's it? Are we just friends with benefits?" She asked sadly, with a sigh.

"Well, what do you want us to be?" I asked, but my voice found anger. I then tried to keep myself under control, and I turned away from her. I took in a deep breath.

"I don't know." She said and I turned to face her. She then closed her eyes and gripped the helm of her jacket as tears slowly came from her face. I reached out and wiped a stray tear away from her face, making her look at me.

"Natsuki-"

"Don't." She said and she jerked her head away from my grasp. I reached out for her again, but this time she stood up. "Don't." She said again, hate in her eyes.

"Why?" I asked while more tears fell from her face.

"Don't! Everything, everything is-" She stopped and then gave me a hard glare. No, no! This can't be happening right? No! I never wanted this day to happen, not ever!

"Natsuki, we can talk it out or-" She just started laughing.

"That's always your answer isn't it? Talking things out but the outcome is that you never tell me the truth. Why didn't you tell me you cut ties with your family?" She held a strong gaze, filled with confusion.

"I-I never wanted to tell you because-" I can't tell her the truth. No, not yet. Not until I got this all done and over with.

"Because of what?! Huh! What is the main reason you let go of your family?!"

"Why would you need to know?!" I couldn't stop myself from saying that. I looked at her, and she was just in shock. Then she lowered her head and then she started to laugh again.

"So that's it. That's why."

"Natsuki, I didn't mean-"

"That's what they all said. Don't you remember? The way so many people acted like my friends just for-"

"No! It's not what you think!" I yelled, tears falling down my face as I looked at the distraught girl. Why is she acting like this? Who told her about my family problems?

"Then tell me, why did you cut ties with your family?"

"But why would you need to know? It has nothing to do with you."

"Yeah right Shizuru! I know it has to do with me! You wanna know how? Well it took me a while, but I over heard Haruka talking about part of it!" She yelled, and I was taken back. She saw the small glimpse of weakness in my eyes, I knew it. She had that snug look on her face, even though she was mad at me.

"You really want to know the real reason why?" I said through gritted teeth, and I saw her flinch slightly. I couldn't hold it in no more. She's pushing me far, too far. I tried to clam myself down, take in a few breaths and then I closed my eyes. In, and out. In, and out. In, and out! Kami! I can't! No! I must not tell her! Calm down, calm down, calm down. I opened my eyes and there she was, still looking at me. That smug smile of hers wiped clean off and replaced with a frown.

"I'm waiting." She said as hate clouded her emerald eyes. How could this just turn out like that? With only one stupid question, all this drama happened. I need to stay calm, stay calm.

"So you really want to know." Yes! I regained my calm side, regaining my posture. I sat down, my arms crossed and I looked up to her. "If you really want to know, then who am I to stop you." I said as she started to calm down, and at least that worked. I hope.

"The main reason why I left my family is because they would not allow me to love. I was forced to marry into the Ishigami company, and I didn't want that. My father didn't like that. But it wasn't just because of that, it was also because..." I trailed off, trying to calm myself.

"Because I love you Natsuki." I said it. After so long, I finally said it. I looked up to Natsuki. Her emerald eyes showed one emotion I knew very well, fear. "You wanted to know right? I gave up my family name just so I could be near you." I said as I looked down.

"So that's it huh? All that wasn't just your needs. It was something more." She said as I looked back to her. She wiped the tears with the back of her hand before turning around and walking away. "I have to go." She said as she left.

So was that it? That was fucking it? I tell her the truth for once and she just leaves like that! Then why the hell did I give up millions just to be with her? I love her, but now she won't even fucking come near me. She's pissed at me now. She's fucking pissed and now, what else can I do? I slumped into the couch, the love of my life just fucking left out of the fucking door, and I have to fucking suffer the rest. What else can I do? No, there is one way left. I picked up the phone, dialed a single number and waited until the phone picked up.

"Hello?" Came the deep voice I recognized. A soft smile came upon my lips as I spoke.

"You were right about it all. She don't love me back. So, will you take me back father?"

Preview:

I should have never left. No, if I would have known this would have happened to me. But before I say anything else, let me skip back a few pages. I ran out of her apartment. I just can;t take in everything that just happened. Yes, I wanted to know because Yamada brought up a document before he lost connection. But i knew I saw my name, i just knew it. I stopped running and I looked up,the sky turning dark. How typical. I need to get out of here. I need to get out of here. It screamed continuously to me, I don't know if it was my mind telling me, or my heart.I just don't know. All I could do was run, run away. I hid in the classrooms after lunch, and if I saw her in the hallways, I just hid from her sight. Why was I acting like a fucking idiot? Didn't I love her too? Or was it an empty feeling?

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