Hey everyone! I would like to thank everyone who read and wrote a review. Again I would like to apologize in advance for all the grammatical errors and misspelling.
Also, unfortunately…. just like everybody here… I do not own Mai-Hime. .
Now here's the next chapter.
Chapter 4 - Emotions
"Kyaaaaaa! She's so cool!" A loud cheers and screams echoed the school gym as one of the freshman made a three pointer.
"Show off!" stated by a certain red haired while tapping the freshman's shoulder.
"Am not!" defended by the ashes haired freshman. "Aren't you the one who's been trying to show off?"
"Well at least mine's here… yours probably in the arms of that kendo jerk."
"Hey Nao! Chie! back in defense!"
"Hai!" two duo said in perfect harmony.
While most students are attending their respective clubs. A certain being is currently hiding above the tree. At first, the tree only serves as her hiding ground from those crazy fans that keeps on following and messing with her. However, this tree also provides her the greatest view of all… the student council president. Ever since that day, she can't keep her mind off her. She often thinks about her during class or even at lunch. Worst, ever her dreams are full of Shizuru. 'What the hell… I feel like a stalker… However, she seems bothering her today.' Natsuki then release a deep sigh. She's really confuse on what she's feeling. But one thing is sure… she's being drawn by the student council president. Unbeknown to her, her secret hiding place is not so secret at all… as the Kaichou is also stealing glances at her from time to time.
So?
So?
So?
"Spill it out spider!" Chie demanded.
"What?" asked by an angry Nao.
"You said it yourself earlier! You're trying to impress someone at the gym!" Chie replied.
"Aha… so the spider's crushing on someone!" Added by Natuski.
"Shut up you two!" Nao growled. "It's none of your business!"
"Hora.. hora… don't trash the place." Mai said as she placed the group's drinks in the table. "Here drink up and cool down." Mai now works part time at the Hime Cafe… not that she needed the extra money, she just got a weird hobby of doing different kinds of job. She gave Nao a soda, iced coffee for Chie, green tea for Natsuki and an extra large serving of banana split for Mikoto.
"Green tea?" asked by a confused Chie. "Since when did you start drinking tea? Especially green tea which you actually call Moss juice!
Natsuki almost spit the tea that she sipped due to her friend's inquiry but manage to control herself. "Just recently… I heard somewhere that it's good for the body." Natsuki said with confidence so she would sound like making an excuse. Well she did tell the truth. She's just withholding some information.
"I see that your friends came to visit you Mai." said by an unfamiliar voice.
Mai turned around and saw a girl with brown ponytailed hair and green eyes. "Mako-san!" She said. "Why are you dressed like that?" Mai asked as she saw Mako-san dressed in waitress uniform just like hers.
"Well… Nina called and she said she's not feeling well. We are short on staff so I'm helping out." Nao's eye widened as she heard Nina's name. And her expression wasn't left unnoticed by the sharp eyes of Chie.
"Guys… this is Kino Makoto. The owner of Hime cafe." Mai introduced. "She's also the genius behind those sweets that we are selling." she added.
"You're giving me too much credit Mai. I'm not a genius." Makoto said while scratching her hair.
The group was shocked when Nao suddenly stoop up. "Can I also work here?" she asked.
Natsuki parked the car in front of the Fuuka Theater. "Mai, what exactly are we doing here on a Saturday night wearing formal attire?" she asked deadpanned.
"Well… Mako-san gave me this ticket and it's such a waste if we don't come." Mai explained.
"And what exactly are we going to watch?" Nao sarcastically asked.
"A viloin concert!" Mai said with excitement in her voice. "Of the genius Michiru Kaioh!"
Everyone's jaw dropped as they heard the name of the famous violinist. At the young age, this girl has already gained international awards. Not that they all like classical music, but aside for being a genius in playing the violin, she is also one of the most beautiful faces in the country. Upon hearing this, Natsuki immediately unlocked the doors and they all headed towards the theater.
Upon entering the theater, they were shocked to find that their seats were located in the fifth row from the stage. And they knew that the nearer you are from the stage, the more expensive the ticket is. They all wandered how Mako-san manage to get her hands on those expensive tickets.
After about thirty minutes of waiting, the lights were turned off. It marks the start of the concert. The first performer is a boy, around five years of age, the next one is also a boy who looks only older than the first performer. The third one was a twin. They played their violin as if they were one one person. Really amazing skill and talent. Even though the group does not have any idea on what the performers are playing, they still enjoyed the relaxing sound of the string instrument. Even Mikoto got awed to the twins. After the fifth performer, there was a short break.
"Hmm… based on what I heard, there should be four more performances before Kaioh-san." Mai said. "So anyone wants to go to the ladies room?" Mai asked but everyone just gestured 'None."
After a few minutes of waiting, the closed are turned off and the six performer went up the stage. The group got excited as the eight performer finished her piece. At last! only one more and they can see Michiru Kaioh in person. And maybe they can get an autograph later. However, they were not expecting the ninth performer. Under the spotlight, dress in an elegant lavender gown, a familiar face shocked the group.
"Shizuru?" Natsuki uttered, jaw dropped, her emeralds widen as a sign of surprise.
FLASHBACK
Natsuki stumbled on the forest as she tries to outrun her pursuers. Her breath came is a low, small, harsh pants as she scrambled back up to her feet. She kept running until she could not feel or sense her pursuer. She lean towards the large tree in order to support herself as she was already out of breath. As soon as she recovered, she observed her surroundings and she found herself at the middle of nowhere in the forest. 'I can't believe this. I'm lost! In the forest! Of the school! Just how big is this school anyway?' Without any knowledge on where to go, she climbed tree in order to get a view of the direction that she needs to go. However, not far for her position, she saw an old style japanese house. 'Great! maybe I can get directions from there.' She carefully descend from the tree and ran towards the house.
Natsuki slowly approached the house. "Hello?" No response. She look around and saw smoke coming from the chimney. Someone is definitely there.
She knocked on the door. "Hello?" Still no response. Due to her curiosity, she proceeds to intrude the house. She slowly opened one sliding door and another until she reached the last room. As she was about to grab the door, she suddenly felt a presence on the other side of the room. She took a deep breath but as soon as she's about to grab the handle, the door opened.
Natsuki was shocked at the sight of the Student Council President wearing a lavender kimono with floral design. Shizuru on the other hand was also shocked at the sight of Natsuki. Silence and tension filled the room as the two ladies was not able to move a muscle.
"Ara… what a pleasant surprise…" Shiruzu said, breaking the ice.
The still stunned Natsuki started to step backwards. "W-what are you doing here?" she finally said.
Assured that the presence Shizuru felt is Natuski, she turned around and walk to the center of the room. "Would Natsuki care to join me for tea?" she humbly offered with her trademark smile on her face pointing her hands towards the tea set.
Natsuki brought herself back from Hades and entered the room. She gently closed the door as she walked slowly towards Shizuru.
"Please have a seat." Shiruzu said.
Natuski sat in in front of Shizuru as she watched the latter prepare tea. She watched as how the student council president prepare the tea and pour it into tea bowl. Shizuru then handed her one of the tea bowl that she humbly accepted. But instead of drinking it, she just stared at it. Shizuru on the other hand noticed Natsuki's hesitation. "Ara.. is Natsuki thinking that the tea maybe drugged." She teased.
"No!" Natsuki yelled. "It's just that.. it's just… I don't drink teas… especially green tea?"
"Ara… is that so… then I shall not force Natsuki to drink the tea." Shizuru said.
"Natsuki?"
"Yes?"
"Why are you here?"
"None of your business!"
"Perharps, Natsuki just wants me all by herself, ne?"
"NO!"
"Oh… does that mean Natsuki doesn't like me?"
"NO!"
"Then that means Natsuki like me!"
"NO! Baka! I'!" Natsuki screamed while leaning towards Shizuru.
"Natsuki? There's really no need to yell… it's the two of us here, you know." And with that, Natuski lost her balance and stumble on Shizuru. The next thing she knows is she's on top of the Student Council President. As they recovered from the fall, their orbs met. They gazed at each other's orbs like there's no tomorrow. Again silence filled the place. Shizuru put her hands on Natsuki's neck an pull the later into a kiss. When Natsuki slightly opened her mouth, Shizuru used the opportunity gain her tongue entry towards the biker's mouth. To her surprise, her tongue was greeted by Natsuki's. The two shared a deep long passionate kiss until the time they needed to get some air. As Natsuki slowly pulled herself back, Shizuru gave her a teasing smile.
"So Natsuki did really want me all by herself!" Shizuru teased. Turning Natsuki's face into deep red.
"Baka! I'm out of here!" Natsuki then pulled herself up and walked towards the door.
Shizuru also pulled herself back up. "Ara.. but Natsuki?"
"What?" Another yell came from Natsuki as she opened the door.
"Do you know the way out?" Shizuru asked while giggling. The expression of amusement from Natsuki's reaction is shown in her face.
END OF FLASHBACK
Natsuki was brought back to reality when she heard the sound of applause marking the end of Shizuru's performance. She also clapped her hands so her friends would not notice that she got distracted.
"Excuse me… I need to go to the ladies room."
"But - … " Mai said.
"I'll be quick!" Natsuki interrupted.
On her way out from the ladies room, while Natsuki is still buried in her thoughts, she bum into a familiar being.
"You!" she uttered!