Chapter 9
Buzz Off
Naotora is inside the bathroom, washing her face. It's during lunch period and she's the first to finish her food, so she decided to wash up for a moment before heading back to see her girlfriend again. After washing up, she dries herself and looks in the mirror. She sees her cute face from her reflection. Mai has called her cute lots of times, but in some instances, she doesn't believe that herself. Now that she sees this for herself, she's a bit relieved. Naotora smiles a small smile, thinking that Mai is right about her. Though she has a cute face, her behavior needs some work. Her bad habit keeps on happening and that's why she barely makes any friends. She can't help herself, really. Due to her extreme shyness, she constantly apologizes over mostly nothing.
Feeling a bit confident now, she starts to head back when she notices a girl that's a bit taller with long violet hair and golden beautiful eyes walks in before she opens the door. The girl tilts her head as if she suddenly knows Naotora. But to the shy samurai, she knows nothing about this girl.
"You're…Naotora Ii aren't you? The apologetic one?" the girl says.
"Y-yes….n-now if you please…sorry, but let me pass," Naotora stutters as she makes her way toward the door, but a hand grabs her wrist and pulls her back.
"Hey, hey, hold on," the girl says, facing the shy girl. "We haven't properly gotten to know each other. My name is Akira. I'm in your class."
"O-oh….I see." Naotora nods slowly, turning her head away. "I….really didn't notice you."
"That's okay. I'm quite popular though," Akira says. "However, I noticed you, cutie." She tips her chin to her level. "I mean, look at you. Despite your bad habit, I think you're pretty cute. A slender body, snow white skin. Who can ask for more?"
Naotora pushes her away. "I-I'm sorry, but…I have to meet someone right now. I can't keep-"
"You mean that annoying brunette?"
Naotora frowns. "She's not annoying. She's always happy and cheerful. That's who she is."
"You deserve someone better," Akira says. "How about going out with me?" She gently pushes her away from the door, next to a window and pins her against the wall. "You in?"
"N-no. I don't want to," Naotora shakes her head roughly and tries to push her away again. "Let me go already!"
"Don't wanna~" Akira says. She starts to trace her finger on the shy girl's uniform, down to her exposed thighs. "I'll do whatever it takes to make you mine."
What's this girl's problem? It's like she's being so possessive all of a sudden. This can't be happening.
"Forget Mai Shiranui," Akira says. "Go out with me. It'll be way better for you."
"No! Forget it! I don't want to!" Naotora shakes her head roughly again.
"One kiss…" All of a sudden, before she can even press her lips against Naotora's, she can feel something hot on her behind. "What's that smell? Something's…burning." A spark of light begins to glow brighter and flames grow bigger to reveal itself. Akira's eyes widen as she looks over to see that her behind is on fire. "AHHHHH! Why is my butt on fire!? Someone help!" She has no choice but to run around and get into one of the stalls, slam her butt inside of the toilet to cool it off. Fortunately, the fire is extinguished, but her behind is already covered in ashes, plus her uniform is partially ruined. She runs off and out the door she goes without another word.
Naotora is standing there, frozen, unable to comprehend what just happened there. And then, out comes Mai from one of the stalls, two fingers held up toward her chest and then she lowers her arm.
"M-Mai-chan…" Naotora stutters. "You…did this?"
"That's what pyrokinesis is for," Mai says. "And I'm a ninja, so I was able to sneak in without being noticed."
"Oh, Mai-chan!" Naotora plunges herself into Mai's large chest, crying. "I was so scared, I…!"
"Shhhhh, it's okay," the brunette says softly. "I'm here. She's gone. It's all over now."
The two remain in each other's arms until it's just a few minutes before lunch is over. Naotora pulls away and sniffles while wiping some tears off her face.
"S-so sorry," she whispers. "I, ummm…I should've ran away, but I was really scared."
"Glad I came here when I could," Mai says, stroking her girlfriend's hair. "I sensed something was up since you were taking a bit longer to get out of the bathroom."
"Thank you for saving me," Naotora says. "I'm really glad."
"No problem," Mai says. "I'm your girlfriend after all."
The two embrace each other and then lean in to kiss each other.
A/N: Not many Nao-chan supporters except for me, Mike and that guest reviewer, Max. Ummm…I dunno. Just I really want Naotora to be loved more and these stories are the perfect example of that. I dunno why people don't like her.
A-anyways, please continue enjoying this. I know I am as I'm writing.
Have a nice day~!
