It was just another normal evening, with Fujino Shizuru sitting on the couch, reading a magazine, while waiting for her lover to be back home, relaxing herself after preparing dinner. Even though the day teaching at pre-school had worn her out, just looking at children cheerfulness and adorable faces ceases her backache.

The thought of remembering the days lecturing in high school, gave Shizuru a nightmare. Every single day, variety of flowers, cards and love letters from the students covered her desk ,leaving no vacant space for books, every single day when she stepped into the classroom, student would only stared at her instead of their books, every single day wherever she goes, even the lavatory, she was being stalked. This result in not only jealousy within the female teachers but also barking from Natsuki. About two weeks later, she quitted. Ever since Shizuru found a job which suits her, instead of sitting in an office, dealing with paperwork, her life was filled with colors.

As Shizuru was flipping through the pages of the magazine, she found a page with a written bold in letters which said ' Do you believe love at first sight?" The brunette smiled at the question.

Flashback

"I'm sorry Shizuru, I got a meeting even on Saturday," said Reito and kissed the brunette on the lip before stepping out the apartment.

"I understand," said Shizuru, giving Reito a smile before closing the door.

Turning around, she faced a vacant environment, as though the whole apartment had not filled with single furniture, even though it was three storeys high, only buzzing bees that covered the silence. She loved her husband for Christ sake, they had been dating for at least two years, understanding his hustle and bustle job, but somehow, she felt the marriage was emptiness. Leaning against the door and sighed. The sudden phone rang awoke her thoughts. Rushing toward the dining table where her cellphone was left.

"Hello, Fujino speaking,"

"Fujino? Mrs Kanzaki would be the right choice of word,"

"Nao-san!"

"Well, meet me at Tokiha noodle restaurant, "

"Sure, see you in fifteen minutes," Answered Shizuru.

Once the phone was hung up, without bothering to dress up properly, Shizuru locked the door with a hand holding on to the car key. In front of her stood her favorite red convertible, which was bought by her own saving money. The car was driven out with the house gate closed behind. What Shizuru enjoyed the most during the ride was the strong zephyr blew through her face . How fresh, how comfortable. Ignoring the smooching sound and cat calls from other drivers, she finally reached the restaurant.

Once she stepped into the restaurant, Shizuru could feel her stomach stirring. The brunette smiled as she found her friend sitting at the corner beside the window, taking a good view of Nao while ambling toward her.

"Eh? Not even going to shag or hug your old friend?"

Shizuru shook her head, smiling while settling herself down.

"Whatever happened to you Nao? One day, just found a letter left on my desk," said Shizuru

"Long story, well, how your marriage?,"

"Ineffable, you?:

"I want woman not man, you broke my heart, Shizuru," A smirk appeared on the red haired girl' face.

"I'm sorry that I can't fix the pieces back, Nao," said Shizuru honestly.

"Forget about that, I'm hungry, wher-God I didn't know I could find gay couple in here," said Nao whose eyes was looking elsewhere.

Shizuru turned around, and found a blue-haired girl was crushed rather than embraced by her friend in front of the entrance, who nearly fell on the back. Shizuru squinted her eyes and later her brows rose.

Natsuki

The brunette saw the blue-haired girl gave her friend a last hug and left the restaurant. Automatically, Shizuru stood up and said, "Nao, I got something on, I promise I'll make it up."

Before Nao could say anything, Shizuru hurriedly left. Fortunately, the street was not crowded, able to see the back of the blue-haired girl. Shizuru quickly stepped into the convertible and drove a little faster, trying to catch up with the girl. As the distance was closed up,

"Natsuki." Called Shizuru, while pressing once on the car horn.

The blue-haired turned her head and took surprised by the sudden acquaintance, especially the red convertible struck Natsuki with awe.

"Come on in, I'll give you a ride," said Shizuru

"It's o-okay Fujino-san, I'm-I'm fine by walking myself," stuttered Natsuki.

"Please, I insisted,"

Natsuki hesitated for awhile and nodded, regardless of feeling a little uncomfortable.

"Where is Natsuki off to?" asked Shizuru.

Just by driving down straight a few shops away, the convertible stopped beside a photo shop. It was quite small by looking at the outer appearance.

"Thanks for the ride, Fujino-san,"

Before the car door swung opened, Natsuki was stopped by the brunette. "Is that how Natsuki thanked me?"

"Eh? What do you suggest? Tips?"

"At least give the driver a kiss. It's rare to have a beauty in my car," teased the brunette.

The blue-haired girl glared at Shizuru miraculously. "You wish."

Shizuru giggled at the response from Natsuki. " Well, invite me into your shop instead."

"Why not?"

Just as what Shizuru thought, the photo shop was small, at the right side stood a glass shelf which contained films and different type of camera for sale.

"Kuga-san glad you're- Oh my, is that your girlfriend?" asked a raven haired girl while taking the chance of taking photo of the two girls.

" Very funny, Harada-san, excuse us," said Natsuki and pushed her way through.

"Mai-san gonna be thrilled, praise the Lord, Kuga-san finally had a love life," smirked Chie

Curiously, Shizuru wondered where Natsuki was taking her. Both of them walked up on the stairs and reached a gloomy room. As Natsuki switched the lights on, a large studio appeared in front of them, which eventually stunned the brunette.

"You didn't think I had a studio, did you?"

Shizuru shook her head, while looking around the place. "You worked as a freelancer?"

"It's lot better to work for yourself than having a boss, bossing around,"

Shizuru laughed and said, "I agreed. So why being a photographer?"

"I find it amazing how photos can show the real personalities in oneself, even though ones wore a mask," said Natsuki with a smile.

Shizuru looked at Natsuki who was busying with her digital camera, while walking around the studio, as though the girl knew something. Something that people would plainly look at a doll. When the brunette took in front of a large sheet of white paper, she felt a sudden flash and half of the studio darkened

"Ara, I didn't know Natsuki want a picture of me for admiring,"

"You think too highly of yourself, Fujino-san. Would you mind facing me?"

With the help of the digital bridge camera placed on the tripod stand, Natsuki concentrate on the zooming of the lens and taking a role as a director, instructing the brunette posture. Totally absorbed by the picture shooting, both of them not only spent the whole hour in the studio, but also having fun. Laughter and grumbling filled the room.

"Does Natsuki next want me to strip naked?"

" Shut up!"

She is absolutely stunning thought Natsuki unconsciously.

"Knowing Natsuki wants to keep me here, but I have go,"

"Oh, yeah, you have to go," said Natsuki nodding her head

"Is that a sulk I see on Natsuki's face?" asked Shizuru.

The photographer gave Shizuru an exasperated look, who later giggled and waved a hand goodbye. Walking down the stairs, the brunette felt happiness, a feeling of desiring to walk into the studio once again.

Was it me or my heart starts to waver?

End Flashback

Shizuru let out a laugh and placed the magazine on the table. Glancing at the clock, wondering what took her lover so long. A trump freeze Shizuru halfway standing up from the couch. A moment she thought it was an earthquake, but was not assured after noticed the door slammed wide opened by a fuming blue-haired girl.

"Ara?"

"Fujino Shizuru! What is the meaning of this?!" bellowed Natsuki while thrusting some paperworks to Shizuru.

Pieces of papers were from medical reports of Shizuru's blood test, proving no pregnancy, just a mere health check up. Apart of them, were from the adopting agency for approval of adopting two twins, and their personal details.

"Ara, I was found guilty,"

"You're not only guilty, Shizuru, it's the first crime for lying to me!"

"I've done it out of love, Natsuki,"

Wanting to speak out, but Natsuki only found her mouth opened with no voice projecting out. Throwing herself onto the couch and let out a sigh.

"Besides, Natsuki have to keep her words," said Shizuru while holding up her cellphone, receiving a frown from her lover. Pressing the play button of the recorder section from her cell,

"Well then, Natsuki, are you convinced?"

"Ye-yes,"

"Is Natsuki going to accept children?"

"Yes…"

This time Natsuki's mouth looked as if she was going to eat up the brunette. Her hands went through her hair, speechless and stunned. Stunned by Shizuru's cleverness and trickiness.

"Well then Natsuki," clapped Shizuru and continued, "we will have to escort the twins back this weekend."

"THIS WEEKEND!"

I found Shizuru and Reito quite a match when I watch Mai Hime. Therefore, why not put them together? But of course, we all love Shiz/Nat. Everyone wants to be loved. Hence, when a husband neglected his wife, things changed. Well, hope you enjoy this chapter!!