Thanks for all your comments, I know this story have a lot of drama and there will be more…and some want more ShizNat, but we need time to build a relationship. It will be too easy if Shizuru fall instantly in Natsuki arms.


Chapter 03: complicity


Flash-back

10 years ago…

Why are you so sad Natsuki...?

I'm not, it just...I'm always like that...

That true...even the first I meet you were...

I was what?

...Nothing...

...

No matter what Suki, I will always stay in your side…

Don't make that kind of promise Shizuru, because I will believe it…me too…


Shizuru and Natsuki in their respective place stayed silence appreciating her breakfast and each other presence. Both of them felt her relationship had change since college. They are less close than before… but the fault wasn't only in Shizuru side. Natsuki tried to avoid her…but she never refused to meet her…she can't avoid her…even if she wanted desperately.

"How many years do we know each other Natsuki?" Shizuru suddenly asked to her friend who only blinked in response.

"I don't know Shizuru, perhaps ten years…even a little more…since high school."

"You right… You are probably my only best friend…"

"And you also are my only best friend…" The brunette said trying to smile, but it was bitter. Probably because her coffee was cold; when she took a sip it was unpleasant, as the conversation. Natsuki's face was a mask of emotion; she learned long time ago to hide her feelings but her heart still aching.

"Do you think about your future?"

"Sometimes...and you? I mean I know you will marry Reito, you are director of this luxury hotel that belongs to your family and-."

"I always want a family… a daughter and son…even a dog and cat. I never have a real family...so I want to build my own. Did you think about that Suki?"

"No…not really…"

"Why?" Fujino asked worried about the cold tone of her friend voice.

"I don't know…I'm not interested…" Because I only want you, a family with you, with a cat, dog and daughter or son who looks like you…all you want…is what I want to give you… Natsuki don't be stubborn! Shizuru is just of friend and nothing…more…but instead I learned loneliness, to don't give my heart…but sometimes be alone is stronger…

Shizuru ordered them two more coffees and Natsuki looked at her sceptical.

"What?"

"You didn't order tea."

"And?" The ruby eyed goodness responded arching sceptically a brow.

"It's weird…"

"It's not."

"Yes it is."

"I can drink other stuff than tea. Coffee, orange juice, water, wine, beer."

"Beer? Are you kidding me?"

"No, why it's so incredible?"

"Who are you? You are not my Shizuru. I remember a time you drink almost each hour."

"That not true! I have class; and-ok, I hate you. You are so mean…Ikezu…"

"Yeah I know…" Shizuru and Natsuki smiled to each other and burst into laughter.

Natsuki took a huge, sloppy bite out of cheese cake and groaned.

"Good, huh?" The ruby eyed beauty said proudly.

"Yes, the food here is absolutely delicious, thank you so much."

"I'm glad you like; we can come here another time?"

"Yes that will be great with Kanzaki." Kuga said trying to hide her bitterness. But she couldn't contain the anger that coiled in her stomach.

"No, I mean only you and me."

"Why?"

"Because I want to spend time with you, is it bad?"

"No but…"

"There is no but. Accept it; you have no chance against me."

"Alright, you won." Natsuki answered nonchalantly but in the inside she was so happy.

"So Natsuki, what do you want to do today?" Shizuru asked biting a strawberry. Emeralds were watching attentively pink lips. Surprised, Natsuki coughed to distract herself from friend temptress lips.

"Err, we don't have to buy dresses?" For your weeding with your stupid fiancé…The brunette wanted to add but don't do it, she didn't hurt her friend's feelings.

"You want to do shopping with me! And buying a dress without I force you? We have to go now before you change your mind!" The tea drinker exclaimed clapping in delight her hands.

"What! Are we having the same conversation?"

"Of course! I know a fabulous shop in the city center. You will look incredible! Hmm...red and blue will be perfect for you. And we have to buy some shoes and not sneakers." Fujino pondered a moment.

"Wait! We won't buy a weeding dress?"

"You want a weeding dress? Ok…but…I never imagined you want one…"

"No I mean for you...for your...wedding?"

"Another day."

"Shizuru I know what you are trying to do, I glad you are concerned about me and our friendship. But I'm fine. You don't have to force you do that."

"I'm not forcing myself; I want to spend time with you…I will think it's You who didn't want..."

"No, I like be with you...It just I'm not sure it's a great idea, your wedding is soon…" Kuga groaned, and slouched a little in her seat.

"Please…" The chestnut haired woman begged with a puppy face. Her friend rolled her eyes but couldn't suppress a smirk.

"Alright, but after that...we will find you a wedding dress."

"Thank you so much!" Shizuru giggled like a little girl. And poor Natsuki, she continued to fall so deeply for her. Suddenly, fingers brushed delicately her face, and the brunette stopped breath when her friend came up so close to her face. She felts her sweet perfume, peach, and her warm breath caress softly her skin. Shivers ran up thought the brunette body.

"Shi-shi-zuru? What are yo-"

"Shh…don't move…. "Shizuru removed the chocolate with her warm finger lingering slowly in Natsuki lips who took her wrist firmly. She sucked sensually Shizuru's finger that let escape a low moan when hot and wet tongue skimmed her finger. Realizing her action, Natsuki released Fujino wrist.

"Oh god! I'm so sorry Zuru." Kuga stammered, she was into a full-fledged blush.

"I'm fine; I never imagined you were gifted with your tongue." Shizuru joked trying to breathe normally. Even if she was always confuse by the brunette behaviour but decided to hide it.

"You have no idea." She said, her voice still teasing but slightly huskier than usual.

"Now you flirt back? Interesting~ I know the reason you are so popular with women."

"…yeah…I suppose…" But not with the one I really want.

"Wow that was hot." An unknown voice interrupted our friends who were startled and distant themselves.


So who is this mysterious person ?