i dont own mai-hime...if i would, tsk! other authors will surely kill me!


"Not You're Typical Idol"

CHAPTER IX: Totally not NAO!

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-4 days had passed so quickly that Natsuki didn't noticed until her team mates talked about the tournament that would take place tomorrow. It was going to be held in one of the illustrious place here in Naha. One that will completely pack with people in no time due to the competition that would take place.

-Though the awaited match will be tomorrow, dread feeling looming over her entire body, here she was, killing herself in practicing with her team mates… but this time no idol was cheering for her.

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Flashback early in the morning……

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-The household of Kuga's residence been livelier since the tawny haired idol had unexpectedly invited herself to stay with them…..more teases here and there…..the poor puppy was…hmm so poor due to some mischief of her beloved cousin, of course with the side dish Mai but more importantly….because of Fujino. The girlfriends were so much comfortable with each other now, used to each others presence but a simple of affection would make the raven haired girl blushing……..still coping up in actions like this, actions such as kisses and light touches. It's just days had passed but they were already into each other……wouldn't we take this relationship slow first--Natsuki ponders.

"Why is my Natsuki leaving me behind today?" Shizuru asked

"Don't you like me being there?" she continued, pouting her lips to emphasize that she really wants to go with her girlfriend.

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-The athlete was preparing her things, already in her tennis attire, her back facing the idol.

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"That's not it….." she trailed off, facing her girlfriend.

"Then what?" the idol still pouting which made Natsuki smile. She thought how cute Shizuru was.

"It's my last day of practice, tomorrow's the big day…..so." she trailed off again, rubbing her cheek cutely.

"So? Is my Natsuki hiding something from me?"

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-She walks towards the athlete and look at her emerald orbs seriously. This made Natsuki feel edgy.

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"Ano….no particular reason Shizuru, it's just that, I want my last practice to be perfect with no distractions at all." She explained sheepishly that it turned out not quite right.

"Ikezu! I'm not distracting Natsuki while she's practicing. I've been a good girl, just sitting in the bench, watching how gracefully she play." The idol said, her voice like a child complaining to her mother.

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-This statement made the younger girl flushed…..and quickly replied.

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"Your not distracting me…..I just can't concentrate well… if you're there" she looked away from the idol as her cheeks becomes redder.

"…..with those brutes also there, looking at you as if they're planning something-" she continued but didn't finished her sentence as she was enveloped in Shizuru's strong but gentle arms.

"Hmm….Natsuki's shampoo was so intoxicating." The idol teased as she picked some raven locks near her nose, smelling them in a sensual way that made Natsuki's heart beats faster.

"Shizuru……"

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-The athlete relaxed and hugged her girlfriend back. It'd feel awkward but this feeling made her happy, so comfortable that made her think of just bringing the idol with her.

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"Natsuki….." she murmured as she snuggles in Natsuki's neck, giving light kisses at the sensitive skin of her girlfriend.

-The raven haired girl tightened her hold as Shizuru pecking at her neck. It was still early in the morning and they were already making out in her garage. And believe it or not, even though how the idol was a teaser, nothing happened between them. They respect each other too much but of course they still do this and that……but not that much.

"Ahem! Ahem!"

-The couple looked at the source of voice…..lately Nao and Mai would catch them in situations like this. Shizuru would act like nothing happened at all and would just give her so innocent smile while Natsuki …..Well, we know how the poor puppy would react. She would bark at them, pretending that she was angry while blushing furiously. And of course, it would make Nao's day complete, laughing her head off and the unending teasing game followed suit.

"I say, I caught you again."

'CLICK'

"And this time with evidence in hand." She said slyly, smiling evilly at the pair as she waved her camera phone, showing the captured photo of the two hugging intimately.

"NAO! Why you….." Natsuki yelled as she detached herself from her girlfriend, walking towards the red head.

"Yes, yes, I know, that's my beautiful name." she winked at the athlete and quickly dashed off inside the house.

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-The raven haired was about to chased her evil cousin when same strong and gentle arms stops her from doing so. She felt Shizuru's front pressed against her back while her hands rested in Natsuki's flat-toned abdomen. This made her shiver and sends some tingling sensation all over her body.

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"Natsuki……." The idol's voice muffled a little.

"Hmm……?"

'This feeling again, feels so great…..I'll never get tired of this--running in her mind'

"You're going to be late……"

-This snapped out the younger girl in her la la la land.

"Gah! That idiot Tate would kill me now for sure."

-The idol released her and she faces the most beautiful woman she'd ever known once again. Their eyes met, the brunette tilting her head at the right side, giving her famous smile ever but not the fake ones she used from the others. Not from Natsuki, not at all. The athlete smiled back and they just stared at each other…….

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-From inside the house, Mai was running to catch up Natsuki before she leaves. She forgot something and the mother like woman wants to hand that certain object to the master.

"Natsu-…" she called while running but Nao grabbed her and covered her mouth too suddenly that made her squeaked.

-Mai removes Nao's hand from her mouth and looked at her with confused eyes.

"What are you doing Nao-chan?!" she asked while wiping her mouth.

"Shh…..keep your voice down."

"What are you say-"

"Ah, I see…." she finishes all too knowingly seeing the devilish expression in the younger girl's face.

-Nao using her index finger pointed outside, and Mai understands what the red head meant to convey. It's her way of saying not to disturb her beloved cousin flirting with her girlfriend…….she's too cool to admit she's a good person after all.

"Why, I never believed you let Natsuki off the hook right now?" Mai asked, looking at the couple outside who's enchanted with each other.

"What?! I'm not letting her off the hook as you say, I just want that mutt to have a quality time with Fujino." She said, raising her eyebrow at Mai's comment.

"Yah right! But I want to give this to master, she left it in the dining room." Showing Natsuki's phone.

"Tsk! Let them be…..just put the stupid phone back in mutt's room. Geez Mai, you don't have a romantic sense at all, you'll just ruined the mood." She replied all to knowing…..

'What the heck did I just said…..it was like I'm saying I'm a romantic person….-Nao's thoughts.

-Mai looked at her with mouth slightly hang open. This irritated the red head a little, so using her index finger again; she lifted the busty girl's jaw to close its mouth.

"Smells like a rotten egg." She said jokingly at Mai who quickly smell her own breath.

"It's not……mou, Nao-chan….."

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"Is Natsuki going to stare at me the whole day?" the idol asked, teasing the poor puppy.

-As a reflex, Natsuki blushed and looked away.

"Baka! Who would do such thing?!" she replied.

"I'm going now." she continued, walking to her car, hiding her blushing face from the idol.

"Ku-ga Na-tsu-ki….." Shizuru called in a strict voice and to accentuate her bossy tone she put her arms in her waist, her eyebrow raised.

-The athlete looks back before she could open her door car. She saw the serious face of her girlfriend looking at her……she feel silent for a moment, thinking why Shizuru was acting…….acting that made her scared a little.

"Yes?" she asked nervously

"Come back here." The still strict voice of the tawny haired woman.

-Natsuki scampered back though she can't meet the idol's ruby orbs.

"Natsuki forgot something important." She stated, her strict voice gone which made the younger girl feel at ease again. It was like escaping death.

-The raven haired pondered what the thing she forgot was. Surely, Mai did put all her tennis stuffs in her duffle bag. She was really thinking hard that she didn't noticed she made some funny expressions…….Shizuru smiled, thinking how cute and adorable her girlfriend is.

"Ah, my cellpho-"

-That's it……the idol thought Natsuki is too cute that she cannot hold herself anymore so she silenced her with a kiss. It was not long neither a short kiss but definitely a mind blowing one.

"This is…..what you….forgot, Na-tsu-ki." Shizuru said in a husky voice as she was kissing her girlfriend.

-They pulled away, both flushing……neither of them said anything. The idol rested her head in Natsuki's shoulder, her breath uneven.

"Shizuru…….I'm not go-going to forget something i-important like this again." she muster to admit shyly.

"Hmm….that's good then."

-She looked at her better half whose still flushing; she smiled and gives Natsuki a quick peck at the lips.

"Go now before my Natsuki's going to be really late." She said, turning Natsuki towards her car and lightly pushing her.

-End of flashback-

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-The sweating Natsuki blushed upon remembering the scene early this morning…..too good to be true. Her life is perfect, and she has a perfect girlfriend. She smiled at the thought……

"Why are you smiling like that, Natsuki?" the feral girl asked.

-The raven beauty was startled; she was too wrapped up in her own thoughts that she did not noticed Mikoto at her side.

"Huh?! I'm not smiling….." she denied even if she was already caught smiling.

"Leave the in love girl Mikoto…." Teased Chie behind them.

"I'm not in love……would you just leave me alone?" The ice princess snarled at her two team mates. -Inlove? maybe i am after all-she thought

"Alrigh! I'll stop now."

"So, Natsuki….ready for the big day tomorrow?" Aoi asked who was walking towards them.

"Ah…" was her short reply.

"Nervous?" Akane asked.

"A little but it's the day I've been waiting……and I can't wait." She stated, smiling at them.

-Natsuki's team mates noticed that their ace player had changed. Changed in a good way. She's been socializing more now, not like before. All the more, you can see her smiling and not frowning as always nor scowling at them.

"If you're that excited for tomorrow, why don't you get yourself on court right now and start practicing again." Tate said energetically.

"Tsk! Of course……"

-He didn't reprimanded Natsuki for being late this morning which to the raven haired's delight. After receiving a whole bunch of nagging from Mai for being strict at Natsuki…..he was holding himself from doing so again…..he loves the busty woman so much he would do anything for her.


Tokyo, Japan.

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-Reito was sitting in his swivel chair inside his office. Pondering about what happened days ago. Haruka, barging in his office, demanding answers with regards to his fiancée. Whereabouts the idol, where is she, and what happened? He found out that the idol was missing and that Shizuru's friends still doesn't know about his sin. That very day, he hired a detective to find where the idol was hiding. And this day, he received his reports.

-The handsome man still thinking if he would go after her and asked her forgiveness or just let her be for a while. He loves Shizuru but the thing he did to her was unforgivable.

-Shaking his head and dropping the file on his desk...he muttered- "I will wait for your return Shizuru."

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Fujino's Mansion….

-Ayase was watching a show in the television in their living room when Haruka and Yukino emerged from the entrance door.

"It really pisses me off, that bastard." Haruka cursed as she slumped at the couch beside the younger Fujino.

"Haruka-chan……" Yukino settled herself gracefully at the opposite couch.

-Haruka waved a hand to dismiss whatever Yukino was going to tell her.

"Yukino…saved it. Just let me be for a while. I'm too tired to discuss anything with regards to that running away bubuzuke onna.

-Ayase turned off the television and gives her attention fully to the women who just arrived.

"How is going with the press? Are they still questioning about the sudden disappearance of Shizu-nee?" Aya asked, calm and collected as expected for a Fujino but inside, it was eating her, she was really worried about her sister.

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"I told them for the nth time that she was in Kyoto, visiting your sick grandmother." Yukino replied, rubbing the bridge of her nose.

"I see…..I'm gland that oba-sama was not the type of person to watch a television." The younger Fujino sighed.

"Aya-chan, I'm sorry for using your grandmother as an alibi for Shizuru-san's-"

"We don't have a choice…..it's better than telling the press the truth." The blonde cut the manager off.

"Because if we did, they'd just spread bad rumors about that bubuzuke onna's disappearance." She continued.

"I know that Haruka-chan…..but the thing worries me much was that, Reito-san…."

"I know something bad happen between them, that sly bastard, he was just playing his cards right that's why we can't corner him." She aguishly said, biting her knuckles to prevent herself from bursting out of frustrations.

"I'm also worried because anytime, otou-sama and oka-sama would be returning from their business trip from China. And I don't know how to tell them that Shizu-nee was missing." Aya said, leaning backwards and looking to her cell phone, wishing that the older Fujino would call her.

"That's another thing…..God, I would strangle to death that bubuzuke onna when she returns." Haruka said, letting out a heavy sigh.

"Haruka-chan……"


Kuga's Abode…..

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-Shizuru was still in dazed; smiling sweetly; she was thinking that she and Natsuki are like a newly wed couple. Her, as the wife, sending off her husband to his work while she would do the house chores and prepare the meals before her loved one comes back. But Natsuki was not a guy; she's like me, a woman, a delicate one, so I should take care of her- her thoughts.

-She walks inside the house to be only greeted by Nao blocking her path.

"Yuuki-san…..good day to you." She smiled at the red haired.

"Fujino……" she said, not greeting the idol nor returning the smile.

"Yuuki-san, is there someth-"

"We need to talk…." She abruptly interrupted Shizuru.

"Of course if that's what Yuuki-san wants. What is it about?" she asked.

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-Shizuru noticed that Nao was not in her playful mode right now. It was like a different person at all. It was like, it wasn't Nao. This one was a serious type, her emerald orbs like Natsuki's was blazing. It dawned to the idol that the woman in front of her wants something from her……

"I think it's better if we talk outside, in the garden maybe. Out from Mai's prying out." Nao said, walking past at Shizuru.

-The idol nodded and followed the younger woman. Their walk towards the garden was silent and when they arrived they sat at the opposite chairs, facing each other with serious expression in their faces.

"So, what is-"

"It's about Natsuki." Nao cut her off again.

"You know Yuuki-san, it's rude to interrupt when someone was talking." Shizuru said without blinking….

"But since it's about Natsuki….it okay." She continued and smiled.

"Tsk! You sure have a soft spot when it comes to that mutt." Nao chuckled.

"Before you start, I want you to know that I know your little dark secret." Shizuru said.

-The idol mused upon seeing the somewhat shocked expression of the younger woman.

"Little dark secret huh?! I guess so, but I never expected you would figured that out to soon." The red head folded her arms.

-Glad that the idol was not angry about deceiving her.

"It's quite obvious since the day I arrived here."

"So, what made you continue to act like you never knew?"

"Natsuki….she was so kind and gentle that time." Shizuru said in a soft voice, averting her gaze to the lilacs that were dancing when the wind blows.

"Have you watched the news about you? It says about Fujino Shizuru went to visit her sick grandmother in Kyoto." Nao grins at the idol.

"But I heard some side comments or rather rumors that….you run away due to some certain reasons….." she continued, getting serious at the moment.

"I know for the fact that you have a fiancé, I'm not like that idiotic cousin of mine who doesn't have time to watch some news……" the red haired unfolded her arms but crosses her leg.

"It's so unlikely for a big star like you to come and meet your so called girlfriend in the internet so suddenly…unless something happened." Nao was tapping her fingers to the table that separated her from the idol.

"So, I want to make things clear Fujino. I don't want to see Natsuki being aloof again, withdrawn and not socializing to anyone. Stop using her to forget your own problem whatever it was……." The once playful Nao stated in a calm but piercing tone.

-Shizuru was unfazed to Nao's accusations to her. She just listens to her, her crimson eyes meeting the emerald ones. True! She was guilty about it, for using Natsuki; it was unintended though she would never admit it because if she would, Nao would practically throw her off the house that very moment.

"Yuuki-san, I admit something happened that's why I'm here and to correct you…. I had a fiancé." The brunette woman said, emphasizing the word had.

"Had?"

"Yes, 'had'. I shouldn't tell you this but to ease your mind, I will." She paused.

"Reito, my fiancé, I caught him with other girl. But as you said, using Natsuki to forget him……." She paused again.

"….that I cannot do. I like her very much. And I don't want to see her hurt too." She finishes, her eyes gazing softly, trying to convince Nao it was the truth.

-The younger girl smirked upon hearing what the idol had said…..

"See? You're telling me you're not using mutt to forget your asshole fiancé but that's what you're doing right now, Fujino." Replied Nao a little loud, surprising herself for bursting.

"I like Natsuki very much, Yuuki-san. I hope you understand that." Shizuru retorted in a calm way, yelling at the younger girl would not resolve anything thus making the situation worse-she thought.

"You like her but for sure you still love that ex-fiancé of yours." Nao said, standing up. Her emerald eyes are in enraged.

"You said it yourself, Yuuki-san. My 'ex-fiance'. Yes! I still harbor some feelings to him but it's not the same as before. I'm breaking off our engagement." The brunette woman replied, still in a calm way.

"But breaking off your engagement with him doesn't mean your going to be with Natsuki. You're a famous star, an idol, how would your parents, friends and fans would react if they'd know your having an affair with another woman?" the red head stop for a moment to inhale some oxygen.

"Can't you see Fujino? It's not that easy even you say that you like her. And I hate to say this…… but she's falling for you." Nao admitted dejectedly as she wiltedly sank back in her chair, looking up at the sky.

-Silence. It was silence that enveloped them. Silence that keeps growing which irritates Nao. She was about to leave the idol when she spoke……

"Yuuki-san, I assure you that my feelings toward Natsuki are true. I really like her very much. Could you please…trust me?"

-It's so not like her to beg to anyone, since it's for Natsuki, she would do it. Her crimson orbs say it too.

"Letting you stay here, does that not enough telling you that we trust you?" her emerald orbs look at Shizuru.

"Thank you for the trust….I will tell Natsuki about this, of course after the match."

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-This saddened the idol, thinking she would tell Natsuki everything. What if her raven beauty would not understand her; drove her away or worse hates her. The idol looked at her hands in her lap, it's sweating a little……………..she heard a rustle but did not look up, she thought that the younger woman left her to contemplate but……she heard a soft laugh.

"Cheer up, Fujino. I'm not gonna break you and mutt off. I'm just concerned about that pup's well-being. But don't tell her that, okay." Nao said, smirking at the idol.

-Shizuru upon hearing the soft laugh snapped her head towards the person laughing. The serious Nao was gone; it was replaced by the playful Nao again. It relieved her somehow and smiled when she heard what the younger woman said to her.

"Thank you, Yuuki-san." She smiled, the unnerving feeling she felt had slowly fade.

"Don't get cheesy on me, Fujino. Save it for mutt, okay?" Nao said, smiling widely.

"I'm getting hungry for all that crap I started….common let's eat." Standing, she motioned to the older woman to do so.

"That's a good idea……" the idol stood but then…..

"Ara….Yuuki-san, I'm thinking about giving Natsuki a gift. As her cousin, what do you think the best gift for her?" the idol asked, tilting her head at the side as if thinking something.

-Nao, her back already facing the idol turned abruptly to face her. Her eyes glistening, a grin slowly forming at the corner of her lips.

"Of course, a gift." Nao laughs evilly, remembering something important.

-The idol looked at the red haired confusingly. Somewhat it occurred to her that Natsuki's cousin has a mental defect.

"That mutt really needs one, a gift. You should give it after the match so it would be her consolation prize when she looses the match." Nao said, and then again she laughs.

"My Natsuki won't loose the match. I'm one-hundred percent sure." The idol shot back at the laughing Nao.

"Whatever! Let's eat later, let's go to the mall now and get the perfect gift for that mutt." She said, not laughing anymore but then the thought of getting the certain gift for her cousin made her laugh again.

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-It was already afternoon, the sun was setting, cold wind brushing her skin while her raven locks was swaying, some covering her beautiful face.

"Kuga, head straight home, relax and take a long rest. I don't want you collapsing in your big day." Tate stated, he's been saying same sentence since the practiced ended hour ago.

"Yes, father. I will do so." Natsuki replied, rolling her eyes. The others snorted at the athletes sarcastically response.

"This not just apply to Kuga but to all of you, especially you, Harada." The blonde playing coach pointed at the tall woman with glasses.

-Aoi giggled as well as Akane while the feral cat-girl just listens attentively at the conversation.

"I'll go ahead now….." Natsuki said, walking off towards her car, waving at her team mates.

"Don't worry about Natsuki, coach; she would surely go home directly. Eager to see her lovely Shizuru." Kazuya said, noticing Tate still looking at the retreating back of his ace player.

"I heard that, Kazuya……." The raven heard shouted before slipping inside her sports car……..

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"I'm home." the master shouted as she arrived.

-Natsuki looked around, the kitchen, living room, the lounge room on second floor and to 'their room' but no sign of her lovely idol.

"Shizuru……."

- She called, her heart beating faster. Thoughts running in her mind, bad thoughts like the idol returning to Tokyo, leaving her behind.

-She dropped her duffel bag making a bluuuggg noise at the entire silent house.

"Shizuru……." She said the name of her girlfriend in a low voice.

"Natsuki…….welcome home." Shizuru said, startling the raven beauty and engulfing the young Kuga in a tight embraced.

"SHIZURU……" she said, faking an irritated voice for startling her. All the bad thoughts fly away in an instant she felt her girlfriend hugged her at the back.

-Facing the older woman, she gave her a smile which was gladly return.

"Where were you?" Natsuki asked worriedly which the idol noticed immediately.

"Oi, mutt. Your girlfriend and I including Mai, we were just playing around at the garden, so stop worrying already!." Nao interrupted before the idol.

-Kuga blushed upon hearing her cousin's remark.

"Baka! I'm not that worr-"

-Natsuki stops talking when she heard something.

"You heard that?" she asked, looking at Mai who just entered the house from the back door.

"Hear what, Natsuki?" the idol asked innocently.

"A bark, I heard barking of a dog…..no, a puppy." Natsuki said, started to walk towards the backdoor of the house.

-Nao looked at Mai as if conveying a message to her.

"Ah, Natsuki…..i know your hungry that's why I already prepared your most favorite food in the world." Mai exaggerate a little, trying to shift her master's attention.

"Right, Shizuru-san?" she added, asking a support from the idol.

"Mai-san's right, Natsuki. Let's go to the dining room now and I'll feed you." The idol winked at the younger girl which made the latter's cheeks colored.

"But, but, Shizuru….." She protested but…..

"Natsuki doesn't want to be feed by me?" the idol asked, pouting at the raven beauty.

"No, that's not what I mean….."

"So, let's go to the dining room now" said the idol with finality as she dragged her girlfriend off towards the said area of the house.

-As the area was clear, safe from Natsuki, Mai and Nao let out a relieved sigh.

"Let's not ruined the surprised for that mutt, okay?" Nao said, chuckling at Mai. Putting her hands in her hips while looking at the couple, shaking her head and then smiled at the sight, evil thoughts running in her mind as she decided to make fun of her cousin again….

tsuzuku?!


hmmm...