Me: It's two days late! Sorry!!
Yaya: Who cares? Amane's shirtless at the end!
Me: I don't go into detail though…
Yaya: Yes but think about my imagination…
Me: ……… its dirty up there! Pervert!
Chapter 4 - Date Problems
"T-Tamao-chan, not so tight." Nagisa gasped, clutching her waist as her bluenette friend was tightening her dress. She was wearing a one of Tamao's dresses. It was a dark blue gown with a rounded neckline and a few ruffles here and there. Her hair was up in a loose pony tail with red and blue ribbons.
Tamao sighed and loosened the dress and a bit and finally zipped it up. "Don't you want to look good for Amane on your date?"
Looking at her hair and putting a clip on, Nagisa glared at her friend, "I want to look nice like she told me, not anorexic. And I thought that we had established this is not a date!"
"Date shmate whatever, you want Amane, I know you do!"
"Tamao!" the girl yelled in frustration, turning and glaring death at her friend.
The other girl put on an innocent face and quickly looked out the window, gazing at the clock tower. "You know it's almost time for her to pick you up. What do you think will happen? A little dinner, a little dancing, a little hugging, and little kissing, a making lo-"
"Tamao!"
Letting out a strong laugh, Tamao doubled over and eventually fell back onto her bed. The two girls calmed down after a bit and were waiting patiently for Nagisa's da- ... for Amane to show up. Tamao turned on her side and looked at Nagisa, who was right beside her on her back. "Maybe she bailed. I bet Hikari has her chained up in the dungeon."
After a few moments of silence, mostly of Nagisa completely ignoring what Tamao had said, there was a knock at the door. Nagisa shot up and grinned, walking towards the door. "Chiyo, is that you? Is Amane here?"
Nagisa gasped while opening the door, seeing the Prince of Spica herself behind it. She was wearing what she had to the Etoile election, but different. A white, very fitting suit with a red shirt under and the jacket open. Amane smiled sheepishly and chuckled, "Sorry, but no one was down stairs so I figured that I would come up here myself. And as for Chiyo, did you know she had a date with Kagome tonight? I saw them heading to Lulium. I heard from a group of girls that they were planning a picnic since its firefly season."
Nagisa blinked and nodded, moving aside so that Amane could walk in. Tamao quickly stood up and bowed. "Good evening, Etoile-sama."
"How long have we been friends, Tamao-chan?" Amane grinned.
Tamao grinned back and straightened up, looking at Nagisa. "You have my blessing." Nagisa blushed a bright scarlet as Amane covered her mouth with her hand to stop herself from laughing. Tamao smirked at both girls and shooed them out the door. "Amane, have her back by midnight. Nagisa, remember what I told you about your hair and humidity. Have fun you two kids, don't get arrested."
And with that, Tamao promptly shut the door on the two girls. Amane wrapped her arm around Nagisa's shoulders and started walking down the hall. "Do you think Tamao has a girlfriend?"
"Amane, isn't that a bit... random?" Nagisa asked, leaning her head on the taller girl's shoulder. The Prince shrugged and opened the front door for the other girl. "You have to admit," Amane started, closing the door and wrapping her arm around Nagisa again, "she's cute. I wouldn't be surprised if Miyuki and She had a thing together."
Nagisa tapped her chin and looked up with Amane with wide eyes. "You know, they always hang out after school in the President's Counsel room. And they E-mail each other everyday."
"I told you. And every meeting Tamao's in there, I don't know why though. She just listens to us sitting next to Miyuki."
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Shizuma sighed deeply to control her anger as she watched her girlfriend and her date walk out of the school from her place next to her window. "Naughty Naughty Nagisa. You should know better. Play with a fire, and you're gonna get burned. And you Etoile-sama," she spat, venom dripping from every word, "should know better than to touch what doesn't belong to you."
The bright eyed goddess fished out her phone and dialed a very well known number. "Etoile-sama... Yes this is Shizuma... I know we haven't spoke in a while, so I was hoping we could maybe hang out sometime?... Yes, I'd love that, I'll be right over. Thank you, Hikari-chin."
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Nagisa gaped at the girl in front of her. Amane had taken her to a French restaurant, had spoken to the man in perfect French to the point of where he complimented both girls (she wasn't sure...sounded like it), and had ordered a steak for her and fish fillet for herself. "Amane, isn't this a bit much? I mean this place just opened and all..."
Shaking her head, Amane smiled at Nagisa and quickly swallowed her food, "Of course not, Nagisa-chan. After all it is a special occasion." Nagisa quickly agreed and took a sip of her wine. She wasn't sure if it was legal yet, but Amane looked old enough. "Nagisa-chan, how close would you say you and Hanazono-san are?"
Nagisa raised her brows and took a large gulp of her wine, preparing for what could come next, "Well yes. Of course, we love each other. Why do you ask?"
Pink color raised to the girl's cheeks as Amane chuckled nervously. "I don't think she likes you tutoring me... at all. I walked by her and Miyuki having lunch and decided to say 'Hi'. Miyuki did, but Shizuma glared at me."
The red head laughed; loudly. The tables around them stopped and stared as the girl continued to laugh. Amane sat there awkwardly, apologizing to the people around them. Nagisa wiped her eyes clear of tears and smiled at the Etoile, "You know, she has been colder whenever I talk about you. I think you got her jealous, Amane-kun."
"Jealous? The great Shizuma Hanazono – heart breaker – is jealous of me? And more importantly," Amane grinned and placed her hand atop of Nagisa's, "you talk about me?"
Nagisa blushed with wide eyes and mumbled a bunch of incoherent words. She finally stopped, blushed harder and hung her head, "Yes, I guess I do."
Amane blushed herself from the other girl's honesty. She quickly removed her hand, but before either girl could talk a waiter came over with two glasses of bubbling champagne, "Excuse me, ladies, but the man from a few tables over ordered these for you."
Both girls accepted the glasses and looked over at the man that had bought them drinks. He was young – very – and looked like he was only in his early 20s. He was scruffy enough, and looked out of place in his tux. He winked at both girls and waved slightly before getting up and walking towards them.
Amane panicked and quickly got Nagisa's attention, "Nagisa, let me handle this. Don't tell him anything, please. I need you to do this for me, okay?"
Nagisa quickly nodded as the man approached the table, "Hello ladies, enjoy my drinks?"
Amane nodded and placed her hand over Nagisa's once more, squeezing it. The man noticed the small gesture and grinned widely, "Lesbians, huh? I've never had a threesome... how about we head back to my apartment and make some magic?"
Nagisa winced at the harsh tone of his words and shifted away from him. Glaring fiercely at the man, Amane stood up and motioned to the red head across the table, "This it a private date, in case you didn't notice. Now please leave, or I will ask the owner the call the police."
"Ooooo calm down babe, you know you want some of this!" he smirked, grabbing her arm and forcing Amane against him. Nagisa stood up and swiftly kicked the man's shin, causing the man to stumble back and hold his leg up. "You bitch!"
"Ol! Vat is goin' oun ouvr 'ere?" a man shouted, his voice thick with a heavy French accent.
Amane pointed accusingly, "This man interrupted our date and was rude."
"And he hurt my Amane!" Nagisa added in. She immediately blushed and backed away, letting the 'adults' talk. After a few minutes a large man in a white chef outfit came and restrained the man. The French man glared at him but spoke to Amane instead. The girl nodded and glared at the man also, "He said that you are to leave. And that you are not to ever enter this establishment again."
The man and let and go scoffed. "You'll see me again, I swear it."
He then turned and stormed out of the restaurant.
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Nagisa clung to Amane on the walk home that night. After they had left the restaurant, Nagisa was terrified that they could run into the scruffy man again. Her 'date' assured her that if he even came near them, she would take care of it. And Nagisa trusted the girl with her life.
The Prince chuckled as Nagisa stared down an alley when a loud crash was heard, "Nagisa-chan, please, it was probably just a cat. I assure you that you are safe."
The other girl sighed and rested her head on the taller one's shoulder. "I know. I trust you Amane-kun, with my life. Thank you for the wonderful night."
"Of course, Anything for you Nagisa-chan." The taller girl smiled. "But Nagisa... If you don't mind me asking... Does Hikari seem a little distant to you?"
Nagisa mulled over the topic for bit, "Well. I don't know exactly. She never pays attention at the tea party's and she's always with Yaya n-AHHH!"
Amane gasped as Nagisa was ripped from her grasp. She spun and glared at the dark, but similar eyes in front of her. "You..."
The scruffy man from before stood there. One of his arms was wrapped around Nagisa's neck while the other clutched a short blade; probably a small pocket knife. He grinned at Amane and turned his attention to Nagisa. "Told you I'd see you again, girly. Now I'm gonna get you back for kicking me earlier."
Amane took a step forward, "Don't touch her!"
The man snorted and shot the blade up so that it was on Nagisa's stomach, "Come any closer and I swear I'll cut her open."
The prince stopped short and glared at the man. Nagisa had fear stuck all over her face. The man kept tightening his grip on her neck every second and it was getting harder to breath. Not only that, but looking over at Amane, she looked pissed. Not "She took my boyfriend away from me" pissed, it was the "I'm going to rip his f***ing head off pissed."
Taking a deep breath (as best as she could) she lowered her head and dung her teeth into the offending arm in front of her.
"Gahhh!" the man cried out, dropping Nagisa for a split moment so she landed on her knees. Amane acted fast and sprinted forward, lifting her leg and kicking the man's jaw. He groaned again but kept his balance. Amane quickly pushed Nagisa out of the way as the man swung his blade around.
Nagisa got up and watched as Amane dodged the blade again and again. Amane ducked and hit the man's gut, making him double over. Nagisa saw her chance to help and took it, slamming her elbow onto the guy's neck.
Amane panted, watching the man on the sidewalk. He lay there, unmoving and lifeless. She quickly went over to Nagisa and pulled the other girl into an embrace. "Nagisa, Nagisa-chan shhhhh it's okay, I've got you."
The Price continued to hush the crying girl. Nagisa gripped her protector's shirt and closed her eyes.
After a few minutes, Amane looked down at the red head... and smiled softly, placing a kiss the sleeping girl's head. "Sweet dreams, Nagisa-chan." She whispered, picking up the girl and walking towards Astrea Hill.
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"Amane-kun......"
Said woman looked down at the girl in her arms and smiled. The Nagisa was either sleep talking, or waking up. "Amane-kun... please..." Yup, sleep talking.
"Nagisa-chan," Amane whispered, shaking the girl's shoulder, "wake up. Wake up Nagisa-chan."
Slowly the eyes opened to reveal two pools of crimson. Nagisa looked up and the smiling Etoile. She rested her head against the 'pillow' under her and smiled contently, "Amane-sama, am I dreaming?"
The woman chuckled, but kept on walking through the silent halls of the Strawberry Dorms. "No, Nagisa, you're in my arms on my way to my room for the night." She spoke honestly.
Nagisa's eyes snapped open at that line. She quickly jumped out of Amane's arms and bowed to the woman, "Amane, I'm so sorry! I-I didn't…… wait what happened?"
"That man came back and attacked you. Don't worry you weren't hurt. Nagisa, my room is just at the end of this hall, it's a room all to myself, so we can talk in there." Amane spoke, leading the way and walking down the dark halls with the red head right behind her.
Entering the room, Amane took off her jacket and threw it on the only bed. Nagisa closed the door behind her and looked around the dark room. It was very clean. The desk was all in order and had two pictures on it; one of Hikari, the other of Star Bright. "Nice room." She commented.
"Thank you." Amane said, unbuttoning the top button of her shirt, causing the red head to blush. Not catching it, the bluenette turned and dug through her drawers, pulling out very baggy pants and a tank top. "Nagisa, these may be a bit small but you can wear them tonight." She said, walking towards the girl and holding out the clothes. "They're Hikari's; she left them here one night."
Nagisa nodded and accepted the clothes. Amane smiled at the girl, but it didn't look right. The smile was... off. It wasn't as bright as it usually was; this one looked pained. Nagisa looked around the room for a clue and found it sitting atop the bed. There was a red stain on the sleeve of the white jacket. "He didn't!"
"Who didn't?" the Etoile asked, obviously confused. Nagisa quickly unbuttoned Amane's entire shirt and began pulling it off. "H-Hey! N-Nagisa, w-what are you d-OW!" she winced as Nagisa poked the area near the gash on her arm. "What are you doing?"
Nagisa winced at the sight before her. The cut on the woman's arm wasn't that bad, but it was deep. And the blood around it was all dried and ew. "Amane, you should go in the bathroom, I'll clean this up for you."
The woman nodded silently and withdrew to the bathroom, Nagisa right behind her.
Amane sat on the edge of the tub while Nagisa sat behind her, cleaning the wound and dressing it up. After all was said and done – and Amane had a shirt back on – the two girls prepared for bed.
Amane held up her jacket and examined the cut in the sleeve and the red strain around it, "Well, I'll never wear this again." Nagisa sat quietly on the bed next to her, looked at her lap. She had changed and looked comfortable, but Amane could still tell she was anything but. "Nagisa-chan, what's wrong? Are you hurt in anyway? Did you hurt your ankle, or an elbow maybe?" she asked, sitting beside the girl and wrapping a comforting arm around her.
Nagisa flung herself at the older woman, once again crying into her shirt. "Amane, I'm so sorry! You shouldn't have ever gotten hurt like that! He wanted to hurt me! And I should have let him! I'm so sorry!"
Amane smiled. She reached over and turned off her lamp, the room getting dark instantly. She laid down and help Nagisa to lay right on her. She pulled the bed covers over both of them and started rubbing Nagisa's back soothingly. "It's not your fault. I wanted to help. I couldn't let that bastard hurt my Nagisa-chan."
Sniffling, the red head buried her face in the woman's neck and sighed, "Y-Your... N-Nagisa?"
The bluenette looked down at her and smiled, "Yes, my Nagisa-chan." she said. Her answer was the smaller girl nodding into her neck and shuffling closer to her. She chuckled buried her face in the rose colored hair under her. "I will protect what's mine."
Nagisa looked up at her and smiled softly. 'I never thought I could be so close to anyone but Shizuma before... this is nice.' She thought. Her mind felt heavy when Amane smiled back. The nights events were starting to take its toll on her. 'Shizuma...' she thought again, her eye lids feelings heavy as she fought to stay awake.
Amane sighed contently while she watched Nagisa fall asleep. Her smiled started to fade when Nagisa leaned towards her more. "Nagisa... what-" she stopped there. Nagisa's lips on her own were making it harder for her to talk. She stared with wide eyes, not knowing that to do as Nagisa kissed her. But after only a few seconds, she returned the sudden kiss, moving her lips in sync with Nagisa's.
Nagisa broke it of a few seconds later and reburied her face in the woman's neck. "I love you..." she muttered before fallings asleep. 'Shizuma... kisses different.... from before...'
Amane sighed deeply and closed her eyes, choosing to question what had just happened the next morning. 'She... kissed me. And said she loved me... she must have been half asleep I know it. But...I know that but it makes me feel disappointed. Do I want her to love me that way? Hikari......'
Me: :)
Nagisa: -gaping at me-
Amane: I was cut?
Me: Oh yea… hehe sorry about that…
Nagisa: I kissed her?!
Me: … -looks up- …… yes it says that!
Nagisa: -flushes-
Shizuma: I'm back now -smirks-
Amane: Where'd you go?
Shizuma: Hik-
Me: IT'S A SECRET FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER!!! SHHHH ;D