Chapter 4
Natsuki's POV
Our food came, and I thanked the waitress. We begin eating in a comfortable silence, when Shizuru comments on how delicious her bagel and tea are. I agree and tell her we should come here more often together.
"Okay, so I was thinking we could go shopping first, and then we can walk around the town a bit and we can go back to my place last," I told her.
"Sounds good," she replies finishing off her food. We both pay for our meal and head back to my car.
"Thanks again for taking me out Natsuki, I really appreciate it," Shizuru says lightly touching my hand that's resting on the gear stick. I take her hand and hold it softly.
"Your welcome, are we still going to the festival next Saturday?" I ask her hoping her answer is still yes.
"Of course, I can wait to go with you, maybe we can find an outfit to wear when we go shopping", she responds.
"Yeah, good idea, were almost there."
I drive into the mall parking lot and park my car. We walk to the entrance of the mall and I let her choose which store we should go to first. And guess which one that would be, Victoria Secret. Of course, women are all the same.
So here I am waiting for her to choose which set she wants to buy, when suddenly I am grabbed from behind and dragged into the changing room.
"Pink or white," my kidnapper asked me.
"White, Shizuru why I am in the changing room with you?" I ask her confused.
"I need you to help me hook my bra," she replies 'innocently'. I'm not stupid so I can tell when a girl wants me. And boy does she want me.
I turn around so that I don't openly stare at her sexy body, no matter how much I want to. "Just tell me when you're ready," I say trying not to sound flustered.
Suddenly she turns me around and shoves me against the wall of the changing room. She grabs my collar and kissed me, I don't know what's happening but I kissed her back. The kiss turns more passionate and hard, our tongues start moving together. There is so much sexual tension in the air, she started unbuttoning my shirt and moaning into our heated make out.
My shirt is off, and soon so is my bra. We brake off our kiss for air and I wrap my arms around her waist tightly and hers are around my neck. I kiss her neck and she moan as I grab her ass and give it a tight squeeze. Her hands around my neck move to my pants as she unbuttons and unzips it. We move back into another kiss and right when I was going for my prize, I hear her calling my name.
"Natsuki, Natsuki," she calls.
I am so caught up in our kiss I didn't even respond. She just continued to moan and call my name.
"NATSUKI!" I just startled and realize I am still in the store, and I am starting at a wall filled with bras. I turn around to see Shizuru standing there looking at me slightly angry.
"Hey Shizuru," I stated calmly.
"Natsuki I have been trying to call you for the past 10 minutes, I went to try on some clothes but when I came out you were gone. I called your phone and you never answered, and then I find you here staring at a wall of bras for 5 minutes." Did I just imagine all of that?
"Sorry about that, I couldn't decide which bra was better," I say trying to play off my weird behavior.
Shizuru giggles and wrapped her arms around my left arm and led me into the direction of the cashier. "This way I won't lose you again." She says tightening her hold slightly.
She's touching me! When we arrived she paid her for items and walk around the mall for another 2-3 hours just wandering.
"Want to walk around the town now?" I asked her. My arms are starting to hurt a little since I was holding all of Shizuru's shopping bags in my right hand and she was occupying my left (not that I mind).
She nods her head and I take her back to my car and put her bags in the trunk. We both get in and I drive to a dinner I'm familiar with.
"Let's have lunch here." We walk up to dinner and upon entering a cheerful waitress greets me.
"Natsuki! I haven't seen you here in a while."
"Hey Aoi, how are you?" I ask my cousin whom I haven't seen since I started working with old man Kato.
"Good, I missed you," she said giving me a hug.
"Aoi?" I hear Shizuru say from behind me.
"Shizuru! I didn't know you and Natsuki were dating," she looked at me confused. I was shocked when she said that so I blurted out the first thing that came to my mind.
"Nope were just friends." When I said that, I was looking at Aoi only.
"Yes were only friends Aoi, I didn't know you knew Natsuki as well though." Shizuru said.
"Natsuki is my cousin." Aoi said smiling at me.
"Yeah I used to come here all the time until I got a new job," I say trying to give Shizuru more information about my self.
"Hey why don't we all hangout tonight? Natsuki, Chie is coming today; she should be here in an hour or so," Aoi tells me excitedly.
"What do you think Shizuru? It sounds like fun," I really wanted her to go but I don't want to force her if she doesn't.
"Sure sounds good, where are we going," Shizuru asked Aoi.
"Let's go to the new club that just opened up." Aoi, Chie and I usually go out to new places when were all together.
Chie goes to another university that's about 3 hours away from us, so it's not that bad. The three of us went to the same high school, and I met Chie through the track team. I introduced her to Aoi one day and they became really close friends.
"That sounds like a good idea," Shizuru agrees and we both sit at a table for two and order.
"How do you know Aoi?" I asked Shizuru.
"Aoi is my roommate, when we first met she really helped me out." Shizuru tells me.
"I see, hey Shizuru do you still want to walk around town now? Since were going to meet up with Aoi later, do you want to meet Hercules after we finish eating?" My feet are tired from walking around the mall, but I don't want to disappoint her.
"Your right Natsuki, I would love to meet Hercules," She said smiling at me.
We finished eating and left the diner. As I was driving back to my apartment I was starting to feel nervous. Shizuru is going to my home! I should be happy not paranoid, what's wrong with me? She's the one that's supposed to be nervous. When I turned to look at Shizuru she seemed…..perfectly fine? What is she so happy for?
I parked my car, and walked with Shizuru to the door. Right after I opened the door I was tackled by Hercules.
"What a cute puppy you are!" Shizuru exclaimed.
"Hercules: Dog Warrior, meet Shizuru." I say introducing them.
He runs up to her and started sniffing and licking her foot. She giggles and lifts him up in her arms like a baby.
"Such a big name, for a little puppy." Shizuru says playing with Hercules.
We played with Hercules and for a little and just talked about so many things I can't even remember them all. Shizuru is just so easy to talk to; I feel like I could just tell her my whole life story and be okay with it. We have known each other for about three weeks now and I feel like I have known her my whole life.
"Would you like a tour of the house?" I asked her as she rubs Hercules's tummy.
"Sure," she said smiling at me. I love that smile.
"Okay my bedroom is just down that hall on the left, you can go ahead first I want to get something to drink," I tell her as I walk towards the kitchen.
Shizuru's POV
When I entered Natsuki's bedroom, I noticed a beautiful piano in the corner near her bed. I was surprised because I didn't know she could play, maybe I can get her to play a song for me. That would be so romantic; I would sit with her on the piano bench as she plays a beautiful piece for me.
Speak of the devil Natsuki then walks through the door and closes it slightly. She walks over to me, as I stand near the piano.
"I didn't know you could play an instrument Natsuki", I say to her.
"Yeah I never mentioned it before in class because the professor might make me play in front of everyone" she replies.
"Can you play a song for me?" I ask her pouting slightly
"Sure" she smiled and grabbed a black case that was resting on the wall near the piano. I didn't notice that before.
She then motions me to sit next to her on the piano bench. Natsuki breaths in deeply and has a very serious and focused look on her face. She moved her hand with so much grace and elegance, I was blown away.
*ting* *ting*
"So what do you think?" Natsuki looked at me with so much hope in her eyes.
"Huh? Aren't you going to play a song on the piano?" I asked her confused
"Oh! You thought I played the piano?" She laughs and then shows me another instrument that she took out of the black case.
"I play the triangle!" Natsuki then shows me the small triangle shaped instrument in her hand.
"Then why do you have a piano in your room?" I ask her astonished.
I got up off the piano bench, and she followed. She then sits on her bed and motions me to sit next to her.
"The piano belongs to Hercules silly." Right after she says that, the bedroom door dramatically opens and slams into the wall.
Hercules then enters the room with a cape tied to his neck. He hops onto the piano bench and begins to play Beethoven's Für Elise. When the song is finished Natsuki once again taps her triangle with a *ting*.
"Wow that was beautiful" I exclaimed clapping.
"Thanks I've been practicing really hard, its not easy playing the triangle you know." Natsuki says excitedly. Hercules forgotten, along with his amazing performance, just leaves the room shaking his head.
Natsuki showed me around the rest of her apartment including the guest room. She said she uses it to store her books and supplies for her classes. We were walking back to the living room when Natsuki's phone started ringing. Who dares interrupt my Natsuki time?!
"Hey Aoi." Natsuki says into the phone.
"Okay, we'll be there soon." She hangs up and tells me Aoi wants us to go now.
I give Hercules a big hug and walk out the door as Natsuki locks it. She opens the door for me, such a sweetheart.
As she drives Natsuki tells me about Chie and how they all know each other. I'm glad she tells me these things; it makes me feel closer to her.
When we reached our destination Natsuki and I walked side by side, which made me want to hold her hand, but stopped myself from doing so. The club was filled with too many people so I changed me mind and held onto her left arm, so we don't lose each other *evil smile*.
Natsuki found Chie and Aoi instantly, and brought us both over to them. She didn't make an attempt to remove my arm away from hers so I just kept them there.
"Chie, long time no talk." Natsuki said as we approached the two.
"Natsuki, it's been a while." Chie was about to give Natsuki a hug when she noticed me clinging to Natsuki's arm.
"Hi, you must be Shizuru," she walks over to shake my hand.
I shake her hand and didn't go back to holding Natsuki. I didn't want to impose on her when she is with her friends.
"Guys I booked a room for us upstairs," Aoi says motioning us to follow her.
I was about to follow them when Natsuki gently held my right hand in her left. When I turned to give her a shocked look, she just smiled and said "So we don't get lost".
Oh Natsuki, you are so cute. I shake my head and intertwined our fingers together. I'm on cloud 9 right now.
We entered a room on the second floor, which had a nice view of dance floor. You can see the bar and pretty much everything on the first floor. The room had a long L shaped couch with a table in front of it.
Natsuki sat on when the curve was, and I sat next to here on the left near the end of the couch. Chie and Aoi sat near Natsuki.
Natsuki's POV
This day just keeps getting better for me. I got to hold Shizuru's hand, and he was holding onto me like I'm her girlfriend! I hope by the end of the night we become closer and maybe I can tell her how I feel; actually that's not a good idea. I don't want to move too fast for her.
We stayed at the club for a few hours, and had a few drinks. Chie told us about the university she attends and said she's staying the weekend here. She's leaving on Monday, since she doesn't have any classes that day and neither does Aoi.
Aoi wanted to dance so we all went to the dance floor. Chie and Aoi were over in the corner dancing together, I wonder if there dating. They haven't mentioned anything to me yet but for some reason they seem pretty intimate.
Shizuru was dancing with me, until a nice romantic song came on for the end of the night. That means the club is probably closing soon. She wraps her arms around my shoulder and I put mine on her waist.
She leans in to my ear and asks if she can spend the night at my place because she doesn't want to disturb Chie and Aoi. I think she noticed too, she's so kind.
"Yeah sure no problem, do you want to go back to your dorm to pick up some clothes?" I asked her, even though I wanted her to wear mine. That would be so hot!
"I think that would be best, we should tell them." Shizuru then removes her hands from me and we were about to walk over to Chie and Aoi when, we saw them kissing.
"Hey you know what, I can just let you wear mine, if that's okay?" I say to her not wanting to interrupt the couple.
"Yeah that's a good idea, thanks, we should probably leave now," Shizuru says to me.
We left the club and I sent Aoi a text telling her we left and Shizuru would be staying with me tonight. Yay Shizuru and I are going to cuddle!
Ha, I wish that was true *sad face*
As were walking I had the urge to mess with her, she's just too cute for her own good. I Raise up my right arm and brace my arm on top of her left shoulder, pretending to use her as a resting place since she's so short.
She looks at me and proceeds to remove my arm, but when she grabs my hand to pull it off of her shoulder; I slide my palm down to hers and hold her hand. She just giggled and laces our fingers together and swings our hands as we walk to my car.
"You know, this feels right," I say to her in honesty.
"What does," Shizuru asks as she looks at me in curiosity.
"This." I say pointing to our hands being held by each other. "It feels like I was meant to hold your hand." She might think it's the alcohol talking but I'm being honest with her right now.
"Well actually, you're the first person to hold my hand, well other than my parents," She says shyly.
"Really, you've never had a boyfriend before?" I ask her surprised.
"No, I don't like men, and I never had a girlfriend before. Does that bother you that I like women, or that I've never been in a relationship?" Shizuru asks as she stops walking to look me in the eye.
"Believe it or not, I know exactly how you feel. I prefer women too," I say shyly, not letting go of her hand.
"Really?" Shizuru looks at me with wide eyes as though I have three heads and a baboon butt.
"Yeah, and you know your actually the first to hold my hand too. I was surprised when you told me, because you're really pretty so I thought you had a boyfriend," I say feeling awkward talking about this in the parking lot of a club.
I noticed a bunch of drunken men leaving the club and walking towards us so I decided to stop or conversation. I am still holding Shizuru's hand so as I started walk towards my car she follows by the pull of my hand in hers.
"We should get going, we can talk about this later." I say help Shizuru into my car and proceed to drive back to my apartment.
The ride home was quiet, neither one of us spoke. When we walked through the door everything was quiet so I figured Hercules was sleeping already.
I give Shizuru some of my clothes to wear and a towel if she wants to shower. I told her she can stay in the guest room for the night and she thanked me.
When I walked into my bedroom, Hercules was on his side of the bed, sound asleep. I took a quick shower and went to see Shizuru.
*knock* *knock*
Shizuru opens the door for me and I ask her if wants anything to drink. She says no and I bid her good night. As I was about to leave she grabbed my arm and pulled me back.
"Thank you for taking me out today. I had fun being with you." Shizuru says still holding my arm.
"Your welcome, I had a good time too." I say looking at her and smiling.
She smiles back and gives me a quick kiss on the cheek. I was shocked at first, but smiled and we said out good nights.
I return to my room and tell my puppy good night and give him a kiss on his forehead. I lay awake that night think about my day with Shizuru and what we spoke about.
She's single, and she likes women. I have a chance!
*A/N: Hello everyone, thank you all for your wonderful reviews! I want to thank those of you who took the time to read my boring and cliché story. Many of you may not like it and I'm okay with that. Thank you for at least giving it a chance. Your reviews mean so much to me, and I really appreciate it. They really make me want to continue writing and updating my story faster. Its not easy to write a story and do your own corrections. One again thank you all so much *bow*
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