I just want to be with you.ch4

A/N: My, my. I'm updating quite quick lately. I blame on my insomnia and those mosquitoes keeping my up at night. I'm so happy you readers like my story. In this chapter I couldn't think up of any anime characters to insert. Maybe next time. The characters in the last episode was Ranma, Syampoo, Musu and grandma from Ranma ½.(I hope I got their names right, I read a translated version). Don't expect the Natsuki to say 'I love you' yet though. She really is dense.

Disclaimer: I don't own Mai Hime or any anime characters used in the fanfic. If I did, there would always be Yuri scenes and more fluff.

After paying the bill, Natsuki and Shizuru stood outside the restaurant. Shizuru was looking Natsuki up and down. Natsuki was starting to feel weird. She felt as through Shizuru was checking her out.

"Okay Shizuru, you're starting to freak me out. What do you think you're doing?"

"Ara, is Natsuki thinking of perverted things?"

The younger girl's face became a light red.

"Mou, Shizuru, don't tease me like that. Why are you looking at me like that?"

"I was only looking at that orange juice stain at your shirt. It's such a big stain. I wonder why you're so unlucky today. Earlier that child ran into you, now this. You must have done something bad to make 'someone' up there annoyed at you."

"What are you saying? I've been a good girl lately. Yeah, I've changed my ways so much, it's boring." Natsuki sighed.

"I see. Anyway, I don't want to be walking around with your clothes in that condition. I propose we buy you some new clothes before we do anything else."

"Buy new clothes? That's just a waste of money. I don't mind walking around like this." Natsuki shook her head. "I hate shopping for clothes. It's such a hassle. Finding a design I like, the right colour, size, etc. No way!"

"I thought we were here to buy clothes for you anyway. I see I was tricked." Shizuru pretended to cry. Natsuki started to become distressed.

"Shizuru! Don't cry! I didn't trick you. We are here to shop for…err..books, wait…I don't need books. I hate reading. Well, definitely not clothes…"

Seeing Natsuki flustered trying to thinking up of something to shop for while trying to stop Shizuru from 'crying' made Shizuru chuckle silently. Natsuki really is cute. Deciding to take the initiative, Shizuru stop crying and took Natsuki's hand and dragged her to the nearest clothes shop.

"Shizuru! What are you doing?"

"I can't stand to see my cute Natsuki in those stained clothes anymore. By hook or by crook, I'm going to make you change into something clean. I'll pay, so stop protesting."

Natsuki's face turned tomato red.

"Mou Shizuru! You're treating me like a child who got really dirty playing in the mud or something like that. It's only a small stain, I barely notice it. You're over-reacting."

By now Shizuru was busy looking through the selection of clothes on sale. Natsuki was wondering if she could slip out without being noticed by Shizuru.

"Natsuki, when I say 'by hook or by crook', I really mean it" Shizuru said with an evil glint in her eyes. "Even if I have to strip you naked myself to make you try the clothes out." Shizuru smiled. "That really is a good idea, maybe I will."

Hearing that and looking at the scary atmosphere around Shizuru, Natsuki could feel the hair on her neck standing. She decided to give in to Shizuru, avoiding the service Shizuru was willing to offer.

"By the way Natsuki how do you feel about one piece dresses and skirts?"

"I don't mind them but why wear skirts when you can wear pants? I prefer the flexibility that comes with pants. I also don't have to worry about any peeping toms."

"So you won't mind if I make you try out this nice blue one piece dress?" said Shizuru while holding up a blue one piece dress that looked like it was Natsuki's size.

"Sure, why not. I don't think you'd take no as an answer anyway."

"Ara, Natsuki makes it sound like I'm forcing her." Shizuru pouted.

"Well, aren't you?" replied Natsuki folding her arms.

Shizuru simply smiled. "Here take these and try it on." Shizuru handed Natsuki a handful of clothes. "Or would you like me to help you put them on?" said Shizuru edging closer to Natsuki in a seductive manner. Natsuki's face turned to the brightest yet and stepped a few steps back

"Shizuru, you're being really daring. What's wrong with you?"

"Ara, Natsuki you already know how I feel for you. Is there something wrong with showing my affection for you?" Shizuru blushed. "I haven't seen you for quite a while, you look really good now."

Shizuru stretched her hands out and cupped Natsuki's face. "Good enough to eat." She slowly moved her face closer to Natsuki's as if she was going to kiss her.

Natsuki blushed extra red now. "I..I'LL TRY OUT THESE CLOTHES ON NOW! BY..BY MYSELF!!" Natsuki stuttered and ran as fast as she could to an empty changing room.

Shizuru watched as Natsuki slammed the changing room door close. She chuckled softly and walked towards the changing room. "Maybe I went a bit too far, but the look on Natsuki is priceless. She really is too cute." As expected she reacted that way, but I was serious. Natsuki looks really beautiful today. I'm trying my best to stop myself from jumping on her and doing 'this' and 'that'. I wonder if I really should do 'this' and 'that' to her. My body feels kinda hot. Shizuru stood outside Natsuki's stall and called out to Natsuki.

"Natsuki, don't forget to let me see in the new clothes."

"Sure, hold on."

Natsuki opened the door and Shizuru peeked inside. Natsuki was wearing the blue one-piece dress. The dress hugged Natsuki's figure nicely as if it was made exclusively for her. It made Natsuki look feminine and peaceful. To Shizuru, Natsuki was already beautiful but the dress made her look more heavenly. Shizuru was staring for so long that Natsuki felt as through Shizuru was staring past the fabric and looking at her naked body. Her face was already tomato red.

"Shizuru, please stop staring. It's embarrassing."

Shizuru did not realize she had been staring. For her time had stop moving the moment she saw Natsuki wear the dress. I didn't think the dress will look that good on her. This is bad, I can feel I'm losing my self-restraint. She mustered all her strength to regain her composure.

"It looks good on you. I'm definitely buying that for you. Can you pass me the tag? I'll go pay for it."

"What!? I'm wearing this right now?"

"You don't want to?"

"No. The weather is a bit windy. I think it may rain later."

Shizuru was a bit disappointed but did not show it.

"I see. Try out a t-shirt or a long sleeve shirt then. I'm still gonna buy that dress though, it really suits you."

"What, I can't burden you that much Shizuru."

Shizuru put a finger to Natsuki's lips to silence her. "Shh, just think of it as a gift. Now, hurry up and try out something else. I want to see."

Natsuki tried a few more pieces of clothing but finally settled on a green plain long sleeve shirt.

"Are you sure you're okay with that? I can bring you some more shirts if you want."

"This is enough. I'm tired of changing clothes. Thank you Shizuru.'"

"My pleasure. Please wait here while I pay for these."

Natsuki stood near the exit and watched as Shizuru paid for the items. I wonder why she's making me change my clothes. To tease me? She certainly looked as if she had fun .Hmm, how am I going face Shizuru? She declared that she loved me during the carnival. I've been avoiding this issue. It's giving me a headache. Shizuru. You are important to me. But how important? You are my…

"Natsuki, I'm done"

Suddenly Natsuki realised Shizuru's face was a few inches away from her own face. She blushed noticing how close they were and distanced herself from Shizuru.

"What… okay. Let's go. Where to now?"

"I think we really need to go first."

"Where? Oh there. Yes, I guess we do. I'm sorry that I came late, Shizuru."

"The nerve of this girl. Only now do you apologise after all that has happened," laughed Shizuru. "Let's go there.

To be continued.

Omake:

Natsuki is trying out the other clothes.

Natsuki: How does this look Shizuru? (Natsuki is wearing a strapless blouse)

Shizuru: (Nose bleeds) Good.

Natsuki: Shizuru your nose is bleeding.

Shizuru: It is, isn't it? Natsuki, you look too delicious I can't hold back any longer.

I'm getting in there with you.

Natsuki: Eh? No you can't!

Shizuru: Too late I'm already in. (locks the door)

Natsuki: Somebody save me!

Moans and weird noises can be heard from the stall.