"Shizuru, you can't just keep ignoring me! Call me back when you get this..."
"Hello? I know you have your phone, you never go anywhere without the damn thing. Look... We need to talk about this, Shizuru!"
"You're getting these messages, I know you are... Why are you ignoring me? I know things have been a little rough lately but nothing can be solved by running away. Shizuru please call me back."
"Alright... I guess you really have given up on me. I can't say I blame you. Looking back I should have figured you wouldn't wait forever. Shizuru, please don't do this.. I'm sorry, please call me.."
"........"
Shizuru ended the phone call to her voicemail after the last message had been nothing more than dead air. Inside her chest her heart was clenched... With a mind of their own her fingers dialed Natsuki's number and she waited in silence as it rang through. The answer was immediate. "Hello, Shizuru?" Natsuki's voice seemed both panicked as well as relieved.
Shizuru had to admit it felt good to hear Natsuki's voice other than on a recording. "Hello.. Natsuki." She said quietly, not really sure a good way to begin a conversation right now. Normally she wasn't so lost for words...
On the other end Natsuki sighed in relief and sat down on her bed, the phone tightly pressed to her ear. "I missed your voice..." She admitted softly, her bottom lip being bitten into right after the words left her mouth.
Shizuru's heart clenched again. "What are we doing, Natsuki?" She asked suddenly, unable to restrain herself from the question. She bites the edge of her thumb, her eyes now closed.
The blue haired Hime rubbed her head. "I don't know what you're doing, but it seems I'm doing what I always do best... Fucking everything up." Natsuki groaned inwardly.
For some reason the profanity brought a little smile to Shizuru's face. "You really shouldn't curse so much..." She chided something that instantly brought a smile to Natsuki's face, too bad Shizuru couldn't see that.
"Looks like there are a lot of things I need to work on." Natsuki said with a sigh. "But Shizuru... I want to work on my faults. There are a lot I know but please don't give up on me..." Her voice sounded pleading and it made Shizuru's heart ache even more so.
"Natsuki..." Shizuru said so softly it wasn't even a whisper. "I don't know if I can believe you..." She regretted saying the words even as they left her mouth but it was the truth.
The words had hit Natsuki like a ton of bricks and she fell back on her bed, her head bashing off of the headboard. The pain hadn't registered though because right now it was all centered in her chest. What could she say to that? Her brain instantly went into high gear and she sat back up, her back rigid. "Shizuru, don't say that.. I promise.. I will do better." She muttered, tears being fought back as she jerked the phone from her ear and hit the 'end' button.
Shizuru dropped her phone onto the bed and turned on her side. That night she slept curled in a little ball, tears having dried on her cheeks and across the sea in Fuka Natsuki didn't sleep at all.
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Time seemed to go by incredibly slow. Hours turned to days... Days turned to weeks... All during this time Shizuru wandered silently through, a mere shadow in an otherwise colorful world. There was a glow in Shizuru's eyes that had faded; they weren't nearly as brilliant as they once were.
Throughout class she merely made her appearance and then collected her things to leave. For the most part Emi had been ignored, and she hadn't seen Kaori besides in passing. Words were not exchanged between the two, despite Kaori trying very hard to instigate conversations when they saw one another. Shizuru would simply continue walking as if she'd not heard a thing. The act in itself caused several fan girls to gawk in disbelief.
Her dorm room had been her haven. She didn't bother to leave unless it was absolutely necessary, and that was rare. Thoughts swirled about her mind but were never actually clear, leaving her in an unsettled state most all of the time. A while back her heart had finally stopped aching but the cold melancholy that settled in its place was much more painful. It seemed in the end she'd lost anyway.
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Today should have been a happy occasion but for Shizuru it was simply another day. That morning she had gone to class as usual and continued to keep to herself throughout the day. However when she arrived in her dorm room that evening something was there waiting for her that completely took her by surprise.
"Happy Birthday, Shizuru-san!"
Cry several students when she opens the door, throwing their hands into the air and blowing on noise makers. She blinks and takes a step back, those crimson eyes mirroring confusion. That's right, today was her birthday. She'd completely forgotten. From the small crowd Emi rushes up and pulls Shizuru into the room, smiling broadly as she does so.
'Shizuru-san! We're all here to see that you have a happy birthday, please come in and have a seat! We've brought cake and other sweets plus Aria made this great punch with ice cream... And don't think we forgot about gifts!" At the moment Emi could rival the sun with the amount her cheeks were beaming. She was quite proud of herself for organizing this little get together. It seemed her friend definitely was in need of a pick me up, and what better way to get her smiling again than with a party!
The tawny haired Hime was still in slight disbelief even as she was drug into the midst of the people and wished a happy birthday again and again. This was quite surprising to say the very least, she'd not even thought that her friend might be organizing something like a party. She was to say the least... Flattered but at the same time it was still hard for her to feel anything but sadness in the recesses of her heart. "Come on you should try this punch!" Emi cries out while dragging Shizuru to the kitchen and pouring her a cup of the reddish drink. She sips, licking her lips as some of the ice cream froth settles there.
It was delicious she thought and the cool refreshing flavor brings a ghost of a smile to her lips. "Mm,.." Shizuru comments and Emi nods in agreement, pouring herself a cup as well.
"So you did all of this?" Shizuru questions while waving toward the throng of people in her living room.
Emi smiles sheepishly and rubs the back of her head with a grin. "Uh, well yeah... You have just seemed so down lately and you wouldn't talk to me so I figured maybe getting some of the people that like you so much together might bring you out of the funk you've fallen into."
No one had ever really gone to so much trouble for her birthday and the thought alone causes a more vibrant smile to appear on Shizuru's lips. Emi's eyes widen a bit when she finds herself suddenly on the receiving end of a hug... "Wow, Shizuru-san.." She murmurs, a bit flustered now as the other girl pulls away after a brief moment.
"Thank you, Emi-san." Shizuru bows her head just slightly causing the other girl to smile warmly before leading her into the living room to mingle with her guests. It seemed for the moment Shizuru's mind would be entertained by something besides sadness...
--
Natsuki eyed Mai while being pulled into yet another tight fitting white button up. The carrot top fidgeted with the collar momentarily before she decided against this one and it was tossed into the pile that had accumulated on the dressing room floor.
"Are you sure about this? It seems rather.. Odd" Mai grabbed another shirt while she talked and pulled it over the white wife-beater Natsuki had been wearing under her uniform shirt. She stepped back from Natsuki and gave a nod of approval. "This one is definitely the right one though."
Natsuki looked down over the front of the shirt. It was a plain white button up with a low cut neckline, the collar laid open along with the top button to show just a small hint of cleavage. The front hugged her curves nicely but wasn't too snug to be uncomfortable, and the long sleeves where cuffed at the end instead of buttoned. It was actually quite nice and Natsuki agreed she looked pretty good in it. "I... Guess so.." Was her only reply.
"Now for the jacket... I think you should go with this one." Mai said while she slid a somewhat tight black suit jacket over the button up, it was left unbuttoned and it hung nicely on the girl's frame. "Oh yes... That one looks the best for sure." Mai nodded her head hastily and rubbed her chin. "Now those pants look good but then again the ones with the dark blue trim really looked good with your hair. Which did you like better?"
Natsuki looked down to the fitted suit pants that covered her lower half. They fit nice but so did the others and the others hung a bit looser as well. "I think you're right about those..." and she nodded toward the pants with the blue trim on the sides. Mai smiles and gives her final nod of approval but inside she felt rather stupid shopping for such clothing..
"I think we might be done then, is there anything else you wanted to look for?" Mai asked while she helped Natsuki gather up the discarded clothes. Natsuki thought for a long moment before giving a nod.
She shooed Mai out of the dressing room so she could change back into her uniform and once done they moved along to another portion of the shopping district. When Mai saw where they were headed she immediately swooned and cuddled up to Natsuki. Hearts were beating in her eyes causing bystanders to snicker. Natsuki shoved Mai away and walked into one of the stores, thankful to be away from the carrot top for a moment.
Once inside Natsuki's eyes widened, she hadn't known there would be such a wide selection. She gulped silently and began looking around, just then a saleswoman appeared from the back to greet her. "Good evening! Are you looking for anything in particular?" The woman asked cheerily. She was an older woman with grey eyes, her hair pulled up into a tight bun.
Natsuki blinked while she eyed the woman nervously. "Uh.. I need something for someone...Something they will look at and always think of me." The blue haired girl's little explanation was cute, at least the saleslady thought so!
"Alright miss, and what type of young man are we talking about?" She asked politely, knowing a little about the person would aid her in helping point this young lady in the right direction.
Natsuki blushed slightly and rubbed her neck while stammering "Well.. It's for a girl.. Actually....." The saleslady raised a brow but didn't make any type of fuss. Rather she took Natsuki by the hand and led her over to a counter while they talked of what type of woman this gift was going to be for. Mai joined in a little while later and began to swoon again. Natsuki suddenly had wanted nothing more than call Duran to carry the annoying girl off but then again... Mai was helping her.
Once back in her dorm room alone, Natsuki had taken the suit out of the box and looked it over. The jacket was put on and she looked herself over in the mirror... A sigh passed her lips and the jacket was allowed to crumple on the floor. That wasn't her. Her brows suddenly furrowed as realization finally dawned on her. "I don't need a damn suit... And I don't need to wine and dine her."
Natsuki rubbed her temples feverishly. "That's not what she wants; it's never been about that. No wonder that asshole Kaori didn't get anywhere with Shizuru! She doesn't care about things like that!" Natsuki suddenly realized that soccer star had never stood a chance at taking Shizuru away from her. The only person who was going to cause her to lose Shizuru was... Herself. "Stupid!" Her head is whacked and she rushed into her closet to rummage around for something.
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"Shizuru-san, by the way this was taped to your door when I arrived earlier..." Emi says while reaching onto the bar and grabbing a folded note, handing it over to Shizuru. The tawny haired Hime raises her brows and opens the note...
"Shizuru,
Come to the gardens at eight o'clock this evening. Please wear something comfortable..."
There was no named signed at the bottom of the letter which Shizuru thought was odd. Her brows knit together in contemplation but then those crimson eyes narrow. Emi watches with pursed lips, wondering what was going on. "So who was it from?" Emi finally asks, unable to just stand by in silence any longer.
"There was no name signed... But I have an idea who might be behind it." Shizuru says coldly, her blood beginning to boil. In her minds eye all she could see was Kaori and she wondered how the girl could have the nerve to set up such a meeting. Briefly she glances to the clock on her microwave. It read seven fifteen... "Emi, I'm going to have to go for a little while. Thank you for this wonderful party, I have had such a good time. It was just what I needed." She offers an apologetic smile to Emi who merely waves it off.
"It's what friends do, I'll see you later." Emi smiles and gives a little bow of her head before Shizuru exits the kitchen for her bedroom. Once the door is closed Shizuru lets out a little growl, her eyes sliding shut and her fists clenching at her sides. So Kaori needed to be told a little firmer to leave her alone... Fine. Shizuru was going to show this girl just how cold she could really be.
Needing to cool down just a bit or else risk beheading Kaori out right, Shizuru takes quick shower. It helped but her blood was still boiling through her veins as she got out and changed into a knee length violet skirt and a white long sleeve shirt that 'V's' in the front. Her hair is left down, still slightly wet at the ends causing it to curl somewhat around her face. Without another moment wasted on getting ready she makes her way through the crowd in her living room and out the door.
The air was cool, but it was doing nothing to cool her heated body. Several students passing by give her sweet looks but she pays them no mind as she trudges on toward her destination.
Crimson eyes were burning...
Finally she was walking the short pathway that would lead her into the gardens, however once she arrives she suddenly stops. Her heart began to thud inside her chest and a hand goes there to rest just above it. Shizuru's mouth goes a bit slack as she stares wide-eyed in front of her. Emerald eyes were again watching her from the shadows...
Standing just a few short feet in front of her was none other than Natsuki Kuga. She was dressed in a pair of loose fitting cargo khakis and a light blue hoodie with some type of darker blue tribal design on the arms. Her hands were laced behind her back and she was intently watching Shizuru...
The blue haired girl couldn't believe her eyes. Shizuru had actually showed up but she couldn't help notice how mad she'd looked upon arriving. Thankfully that anger had seemed to dissipate as they stood with their eyes locked..
Silently she reminds herself that tonight was not the night to act so dumbfounded. She clears her throat and seeing as how Shizuru had stopped advancing she begins walking toward her. "Shizuru..." She says softly, licking her suddenly dry lips. "You look beautiful.." Natsuki stops a couple of feet away from the other girl and meets her eyes once more, offering a small smile.
Shizuru blinks slowly, she was trying to register the fact that Natsuki was here and standing in front of her. A pang of desire rushes through her body causing her to shiver internally. Any anger she had felt toward the girl in front of her had immediately disappeared. She couldn't breathe, let alone think enough to be mad at her. "You're... Here" Shizuru breathes out her words slowly; they came out as a mere whisper. Natsuki's smile widens, that was just the reaction she was hoping for. Shizuru had thought for sure after that last conversation that anything that could have been between them was over... She hadn't expected to see Natsuki here again.
"Would you come with me tonight, Shizuru?" Natsuki offers a hand out to the other girl who without hesitation slides her own into it. The blue haired Hime leads Shizuru through the gardens and to an awaiting cab. The driver was already standing by the back door and opens it when he sees the two women approaching. Natsuki smiles warmly to Shizuru who looks at her, shocked. She helps Shizuru in and then slides inside right behind her.
The ride was mostly silent but that didn't bother Natsuki. She simply sat with Shizuru's hand still held in her own and wore her little smile. Shizuru on the other hand still had that shocked expression on her face. It seemed neither really needed to say much right now. Thankfully the ride was a short one and they're let out at the entrance gate to the annual Kyoto Spring Festival. Shizuru blinks and looks to Natsuki. "I know how much you love these things.." Was all Natsuki said before wrapping her hand once again into Shizuru's and leading them in.
There were people everywhere enjoying the many vendors, games and other interesting activities being held at the festival. Either side of the street was packed with all sorts of different booths advertising a variety of things from food to crafts for sale. Shizuru gazes around at everything, a little sparkle in her eye. She hadn't been out to a festival since her high school days and even then she hadn't the pleasure of being able to go with Natsuki. The blue haired girl walks beside Shizuru, casting sideways glances when the other girl wasn't looking.
"So what do you want to do first, Shizuru? Are you hungry?" She asks while nodding toward the upcoming vending stations. A ghost of a smile passes Shizuru's lips which causes Natsuki to blush for some reason.
"Actually, I am a little hungry now that you mention it.." Shizuru replies while placing a hand over her stomach. Natsuki smiles and leads them over where they could place their orders and then they take a seat at a nearby picnic table. Natsuki immediately digs into her fried noodles, not going easy on the mayo. That is until she sees Shizuru eyeing her with a clear look of disapproval. The bottle containing the white substance is pushed away and Natsuki smiles sheepishly. "Old habits..." She chuckles.
The tawny haired Hime just smiles as she begins to eat her own food, a choice of white rice with steamed dumplings. It was quite good but then again Kyoto food was normally always quite delicious. The meal was rather quiet but Natsuki was determined to get Shizuru more into the festival spirit. "Hey look at that!" Natsuki says while pointing to a game booth that seemed to have a lot of people trying their luck. The pair make their way over to see people trying to scoop goldfish with little paper nets. Pretty much everyone's was breaking when they managed to catch one of the fish in them. Natsuki twitches her nose and pays for herself as well as Shizuru to have a go.
Natsuki kneels down and begins stalking a little fish. She goes for it but of course the little paper net breaks. She grimaces but pays for another go... Shizuru hadn't even tried her luck yet, she was having fun watching Natsuki curse the fish and the nets that kept breaking. "Natsuki, perhaps you should go a little easier..." She says with a little chuckle as Natsuki's third net breaks in the center, freeing the fish. The blue haired girl stands and tosses the net into a nearby trash can.
"That game is rigged!" She shouts, narrowing her eyes toward the person running the scam game. He blinks as she approaches him but before damage can be done Shizuru pulls Natsuki away by one of her hands. She was laughing under her breath though; Natsuki was so very cute when she couldn't do something...
The pair roam around a while longer, snacking on various things much to the delight of the blue haired Hime. She pops another rice ball into her mouth and purrs her approval. "Man... You Kyoto people sure can cook!" She mutters her mouth still very full. Shizuru covers her own and giggles, reaching out and wiping a bit of rice from the corners of Natsuki's mouth.
"So messy..." Shizuru comments, making Natsuki blush yet again. She shoves her hands into her pockets, her eyes widen slightly though when Shizuru wraps her arm through one of hers and leans her head on her shoulder. Natsuki licks her lips and smiles contently as they stroll through the streets. There was a parade going on up ahead so they stop to watch, Shizuru keeping her head on Natsuki's shoulder.
After a little while of watching various dragons, dancers, and acrobats go by Natsuki turns her head and looks over at Shizuru who had her eyes closed. Her brows furrow... "Shizuru, are you bored?" She asks, fearing this little "date" wasn't such a good idea now.
Crimson eyes flutter open and Shizuru smiles up to Natsuki. "On the contrary, I am having a great time with Natsuki." The blue haired girl smiles in relief and leads them away from the parade. Suddenly Natsuki stops, causing Shizuru's brows to furrow slightly. "What is it?" She looks in the direction Natsuki was staring off in and raises a brow. There was some sort of game up ahead.
Natsuki suddenly leads them toward it, pulling Shizuru excitedly along. She takes a seat on one of the stools and grins toward the tawny haired girl. "I love this game! It's one of my best..." She smirks causing Shizuru to smile with curiousness.
"Watch and see just how skilled I am..." Natsuki's voice drops slightly, her eyes narrow competitively and she hands over some funds to the game operator. A few other people show up to place the round as well and Natsuki sizes them up with a smirk. Clearly she was confident about her skills. Shizuru watches slightly wide eyed as a buzzer sounds and a little gun begins spraying water at a moving target. While other competitors seemed to be having trouble keeping up with the target Natsuki was always a step ahead of it, anticipating the next move. Shizuru was impressed to say the very least, Natsuki was leading everyone...
The game ends with Natsuki of course being named the winner and she jumps up, grinning like a little kid. The game operator smiles and congratulates her, handing over a medium sized purple bear that was her prize. Sheepishly Natsuki smiles and with a hint of a blush on her cheeks she hands the bear over to Shizuru. "For you..."
Shizuru looks at the bear and then back to Natsuki, butterflies assaulting her stomach. She leaps forward and hugs the blue haired girl, causing her blush to intensify. "Sh.. zuru.." Natsuki stammers as a couple people stare at them while walking by. Shizuru didn't seem to mind though but after a moment she breaks away, still beaming. Natsuki rolls her eyes slightly but there was a smile evident on her lips as she takes Shizuru by the hand and they continue on down the busy street.
"Natsuki..." Shizuru finally says as they near a couple rides. Emerald eyes look down to match crimson ones. "This is... Wonderful." She continues, looking away almost as if she was a bit bashful. Natsuki smirks thinking of the girl holding her hand as ever being bashful.. It was funny.
"I missed you..." Natsuki suddenly says, stopping momentarily to match eyes with Shizuru. "Besides, I couldn't very well not come and see you on your birthday... What type of girlfriend would that make me?" She smiles and leans down stealing a kiss from the very shocked Shizuru and then tugs her along toward one of the rides. "Two please.." She asks the operator and then helps Shizuru up into one of the carts of the Ferris wheel. It wasn't nearly as big as some of the ones at the local amusement parks in Fuka, but it was nice and Natsuki had always heard Ferris wheels were romantic, for whatever reason.
Shizuru looks over the edge of the cart as it begins moving upward and then snuggles a bit closer to Natsuki. The blue haired girl simply smiles and wraps a protective arm around her. She couldn't help but notice Shizuru's hold on the bear had tightened as well... It was cute. A gentle breeze was blowing, it was a nice night and right now Natsuki felt the mood was just right so she turns to Shizuru and offers a soft smile. Shizuru, sensing eyes on her, looks up into emerald ones and smiles sweetly. "Natsuki, you being here..."
Natsuki licks her lips and cuts Shizuru off. "Isn't nearly enough to be able to make up for all the time I have missed out on with you but I needed to start somewhere. I know this isn't some fancy restaurant and probably not that romantic at all..."
Shizuru shakes her head and smiles. "You know that stuff doesn't mean anything to me. I'm just happy to be here with you.." She lays her head back down on Natsuki's shoulder and allows her eyes to close. There was so much that Natsuki wanted to say but right now she simply lays her head atop Shizuru's and enjoys the ride. This would definitely be one of the best Ferris wheel encounters she'd ever had.
The tawny haired Hime was quiet for the remainder of the ride. Her mind was spinning on what Natsuki had said to her just moments before. She'd called herself Shizuru's girlfriend. Remembering just hearing that causes her skin to tingle. She sighs happily, what an evening this was turning out to be..
The Ferris wheel had been a fun ride for both girls but now they were sitting on the sidelines watching a live band play toward the end of the festival grounds. It was a beautiful middle-aged woman singing lulling tales of Kyoto and how it came to be what it was today. Her voice was soothing and it had Shizuru's full attention. Natsuki was silently watching her with a content smile on her lips. Suddenly a little light bulb goes off and she stands, offering a hand out to the tawny haired beauty. Shizuru raises her brows but doesn't hesitate in taking the hand. Once on her feet she's guided to the small crowd of people that had gathered to dance. When she feels herself pressed against Natsuki's body all breath leaves her and she shivers against the other girl. Natsuki smiles at the reaction and slides an arm around Shizuru's waist, grasping her hand gently and leading her in a slow, melodic dance.
After a moment Shizuru's body relaxes and she leans into Natsuki more, one hand coming up to the back of the girl's head and running long fingers through the shimmering blue hair. The band along with the singer continues on into another composition and Natsuki changes up their stance with one another. Now both of her arms slip around Shizuru's waist after reaching down to wrap Shizuru's around her shoulders. They were pressed so tightly together and Shizuru was now laying her head on Natsuki's chest, her eyes closed peacefully. There were no words to describe the feelings coursing through her but right now none were needed.
Natsuki breathes out slowly. Inside butterflies were assaulting her stomach but she was doing her best not to let it show. Tonight she wanted to be strong for Shizuru, to show her that she could be everything she wanted, no.. Everything she needed. All of the things that had happened in the past no longer mattered to the dark haired girl. She was where she wanted to be and she hoped that Shizuru still wanted to be with her as well. As the music slows in the background Natsuki parts from Shizuru, but only enough so they can look into one another's eyes.
"I have been such a fool..." She begins, her eyes not wavering from the crimson ones in front of her. "Shizuru, you are the most important person in my life. I don't think that I could continue another day without knowing you're mine, and that I am yours." She pauses for a brief moment to lift her hand and tenderly caress Shizuru's cheek. "You're everything I have ever wanted, and so much more. Because of my own stupidity you have been made to endure silent suffering you never deserved. I can never apologize enough for putting you through the heartache... But please, don't shut me out of your life."
Natsuki clenches her jaw slightly at the thought but her gaze again softens when a tear begin to roll down Shizuru's cheeks, grazing over her hand and dripping to the floor below. "Shizuru, I Love You." Her own heart was beating incredibly fast at her confession. She could only hope that it wasn't too late for such a realization.
Shizuru's eyes close slowly, causing a few more tears to fall. She sniffles softly before falling forward into Natsuki's arms, surprising the other girl and almost sending them toppling backwards. Natsuki manages to keep them upright and slides her arms back around Shizuru, cradling her while running her fingers through her hair. "Oh Natsuki..." Shizuru says softly through her quiet sobs.
They remained like this for a long moment. Natsuki was content holding onto the other girl as she cried softly against her chest. The music was still quietly playing in the background, adding an even more romantic element. Slowly Shizuru lifts her head from Natsuki's chest, her eyes glistening from the tears. She leans up and captures those lips for her own and to her surprise Natsuki presses back into her, sending a jolt of happiness throughout her entire being.
Only when they both needed to breath did the kiss end and they both stood with hands entwined at their sides, foreheads touching slightly as their eyes met... There was a new look they were both mirroring and Natsuki was filled with a deep desire that causes her heart to skip a beat. "Shizuru... Let's go." She says, pulling away from the other girl but still holding onto her hand, leading her out of the festival all together. She quickly hails them a cab and offers a hand to help Shizuru inside, following right after her. Inside, they situate as close as possible to one another and Natsuki surprises Shizuru yet again by instigating another passionate kiss.
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"I don't know, Natsuki, Emi-san had thrown a party for me before I left..." Shizuru says softly while unlocking the door to her dorm room. Pushing it open she's surprised to find the place was completely empty and every decoration from the party was cleaned up. Shizuru's brows furrow but Natsuki was wearing a knowing grin as they both step inside and the door is shut behind them. The blue haired Hime leans against it, popping the lock which causes Shizuru to turn slightly, her brows raised.
Those beautiful emerald eyes were cloudy, overridden with a look that Shizuru didn't quite recognize. "Natsuki..." She says slowly in barely a whisper, turning fully around now to face the other woman. "Are you..." Her words are silenced when the other girl pushes suddenly off of the door and envelops her in strong arms, pressing their lips together in a searing kiss. Shizuru could only whimper against those lips, her mouth being parted and then dominated by the other girls tongue.
The sensation was almost too much to handle, Shizuru's knees were going a bit weak. She wouldn't be allowed to crumple to the floor though because Natsuki scoops her up bridal style after breaking the kiss and leads them both into the bedroom. Shizuru is placed gently on the bed with Natsuki slipping atop her, pressing her hips between the other girl's thighs causing a muffled groan of pleasure. Their lips were meeting again, this kiss even deeper than the previous. Natsuki was being rather possessive of her mouth but Shizuru wasn't daring to complain.
"Shizuru..." Natsuki breathes out slowly after again breaking their kiss. Her lips were hovering just above the tawny haired Hime's ear, causing a shiver to go down her spine. Shizuru's heart was racing, thudding hard in her chest. She'd never seen, felt, and heard Natsuki in this manner... It was enough to make her head spin but the words that came next sent an explosion of butterflies throughout her stomach. "I want you to be mine...So there is never any doubt what you mean to me."
Scarlet appears over Shizuru's cheeks and her eyes widen slightly. Natsuki was looking down into her eyes now, a lazy little smile curling the corners of her lips. She'd never been able to make Shizuru blush before tonight...
"Natsuki..." Shizuru says again, her voice cracking slightly. Before anything else can be said though Natsuki places a finger over the girl's lips and just as quickly replaces the finger with her lips. Shizuru moans softly into that kiss, her body catching fire the second she felt Natsuki's hands trailing down her sides and squeezing her hips tenderly. This was too much, surely... This was nothing more than a cruel dream.
The tawny haired girl's breath hitches when the violet skirt is pushed up her thighs, revealing cute little black panties underneath. Natsuki lifts up some to admire the choice of underwear, her smile reappearing. She sits back on her knees and tugs Shizuru up gently, pulling the white long sleeved shirt gently from her body the rest of the way up and off of Shizuru. She's laid back down on the bed and the skirt is slowly worked down and dropped to the floor. Shizuru's chest was rising and falling so rapidly... Here she was lying in front of Natsuki in only a matching panty and bra set.
Emerald eyes sparkle while dancing over Shizuru's body. It was perfection... Creamy pale flesh outlined by slight muscle lines along her abdomen and along the length of her long legs and arms. She was breathtakingly beautiful and that fact left Natsuki staring in silence. She snaps out of her reverie though and remembers she needed to continue where she'd left off, not wanting to disappoint her princess.
Starting from the bottom, Natsuki begins trailing kisses along Shizuru's smooth legs. Those kisses trail up the length of both legs to inner thighs, eliciting moans of pleasure from above. The sweet center is ignored for now though and Natsuki's lips roam up and over Shizuru's stomach while her hands slip under the girl and unclasp the bra that was hindering her mouth from reaching her first prize. Alarm bells were ringing in Shizuru's ears.. She'd dreamed of this moment for so long but never had she actually thought her longing would come to fruition.
Her thoughts cease, as does her heart when the blue haired girl captures one of the already hardened buds between her teeth and gently laps at it with the tip of her tongue. A long groan passes from Shizuru and her hands lift, running into blue, silken tresses. Natsuki was grinning, a look of pure desire masking it though. She savors the sweet, heady taste of Shizuru's flesh before switching to the twin on the left side. They were savory but this was not what she desired...
Lifting up, Natsuki seals her lips once again against Shizuru's, meanwhile her hand travels between them and dips down between panties and flesh. Shizuru gasps into her love's mouth and pulls her hips back slightly at the first touch. Natsuki's brows furrow and she slowly brings the kiss to and end, emerald and crimson now sharing an intense meeting. "What's wrong?" She asks softly, licking her lips.
Shizuru was blushing again, and slowly her eyes turn from Natsuki's own. Her bottom lip is taken between her teeth and she shivers softly.. "Natsuki I.." The blue haired girl blinks, not sure what to make of this sudden change. Her hand retreats and she places both of them on either side of Shizuru, holding herself up as blue silk surrounds them, shielding them from the rest of the world..."I've never.."
Suddenly realization falls on Natsuki like a ton of bricks and her face turns violent red. There was a jolt of butterflies in her stomach and that entire macho attitude that she had been forcing out was suddenly retreating... She stammers slightly at the confession, not sure what to do or say now. 'Oh shit, Natsuki, think!' she says to herself frantically but suddenly there was a hand in her own, squeezing tenderly. Her eyes meet once more with Shizuru's and the girl smiles shyly. "Please, it's alright... You're the only one I would want to have this.."
It felt like someone had stabbed Natsuki right through the heart the way it lurched forward in her chest. She does the only thing she could think to do at that moment and presses her lips against those of her tawny haired Hime. There's a slight moan from Shizuru and slowly she leads Natsuki's hand back between the two of them. The dark haired girl takes the cue and with a seconds hesitation her hand once again slips between panties and flesh and into the soft patch of fur just above her true prize...
The first thing she noticed after the cute little patch of fur was the heat coming from that area just below it. She shivers against Shizuru's body as slowly her long fingers slide down and encircle the girl's lower lips. At the first touch Shizuru's hand clenches the back of Natsuki's hoodie and that's when the dark haired girl realizes she was much too dressed for this. Retreating momentarily she sits back up on her knees and pulls the item off, tossing it aside. When her fingers go to work open the laces of her undershirt she's pleasantly surprised to have her hands brushed aside and Shizuru take up the job...
Natsuki eyes the girl sitting up in front of her. She was beautiful in the dim light of the room... Her creamy flesh exposed and those delicious mounds swaying lightly with each movement she made. It was enough to drive Natsuki mad just watching... She was blushing, but then again she noticed Shizuru was too.
Shizuru's crimson eyes watch each lace as it's undone, slow and methodical was her movements but she craved what was underneath... The shirt is pushed off of her lover and tossed aside; there was no undershirt to get through just the thin fabric of a dark blue bra. With a quick snap of her wrist that is out of the way though and her lips are free to roam the area... They begin at the collarbone first and work their way down the valley between Natsuki's breasts before one is tenderly fondled in her hand, and the other is taken into Shizuru's mouth.
Natsuki takes in a sharp breath at the first assault from Shizuru's lips, guiding one of her hands up to run into chestnut colored hair, pressing the other girl into her chest a little more. Natsuki licks her lips, her breathing a little labored at the moment... But her senses come to her and she grabs Shizuru gently by her wrists and pulls her hands above her head while forcing her back down onto her back gently. Shizuru was wearing a shocked expression but didn't struggle against Natsuki's hold... Then she does something that causes Natsuki to blush... Shizuru puts on a pouting face.
"Ah.. Shizuru... You're mine tonight." Natsuki says in a low, provocative tone, fighting the urge to give into the other girl. With those words she notices Shizuru's blush comes back full force and a feeling of accomplishment floods her. She leans down and resumes a kiss that had been broken before while her hand returns to the warmth down below. Shizuru gasps, but this time her hips lift into Natsuki's hand and the blue haired girl starts a slow grind against her.
Shizuru's hands come down after being released and clench onto Natsuki's sides, those nails digging deliciously into her flesh. Natsuki hisses softly into Shizuru's ear and then spreads her lover open to relish the wetness that had accumulated. "Mm,.." Natsuki purrs upon realizing it and lifts her fingers from down below, licking them like a curious pup. Shizuru's face beams a brilliant red but Natsuki merely grins at the reaction before returning her hand to where it had been seconds before.
She was circling around Shizuru's entrance now, biting into her lip while peering down into crimson eyes that seem unsure, yet pleading.. Slowly she slips inside, meeting instant resistance that for the moment is left alone. Shizuru gasps, arching her back slightly at the new sensation filling her body. Natsuki smiles softly, leaning down into Shizuru and kissing her ear before whispering.. "I Love You.." Then those fingers press against and through the resistance, shattering the little barrier. Shizuru whimpers in momentary discomfort but the flood of pleasure coursing through her was enough to eradicate it from her memory.
Natsuki was on cloud nine.. Never before had she been apart of something that seemed to complete her in such a way. To feel another person... No... To feel Shizuru in this way was more than anything she'd ever dreamed about. She wanted to bring such pleasure to her lover, and that was her goal tonight. Those fingers press deeper, causing Shizuru's nails to dig deeper as well but the slight pain meant nothing to Natsuki. Her thrusts are slow, methodic... She didn't want to rush a thing but her mouth was salivating now.
Slowly her fingers retreat, causing a whimper from a much disheveled Shizuru who was panting slightly. Natsuki smiles reassuringly before blazing a trail of kisses down her lover's abdomen. The tawny haired girl immediately knew what was coming and the blush on her cheeks again returns. "Nat..." She goes to say but before the name could be uttered in question, Shizuru groans and her back arches, hips lifting forward. Her body shivers, muscles cording as she grabs hold of the sheets beneath her. "God.." She cries... Natsuki's tongue was beginning its assault and she had no choice but to surrender after the first stroke.
Natsuki was hooked after the first taste of Shizuru. The woman had a flowery, sweet taste that danced across Natsuki's tongue, sending shivers down her body. Her tongue slides down those lower lips before parting them and beginning a slow lap against the hardened bunch of nerves a little above Shizuru's entrance. Her lover's body tenses up and she groans, closing her eyes as the sheets bunch up in her hands. Natsuki spends a few moments massaging that sensitive area before want gets the better of her..
Shizuru's hips lift as Natsuki's tongue invades her inner core. She bites hard into her lower lip to muffle the cries spilling from her throat... It didn't help much. Natsuki's name was reverberating off of the walls as Shizuru was brought higher and higher toward the peaks of ecstasy.
Natsuki's arm snakes around Shizuru's right thigh, keeping it spread open so her access couldn't be impeded. Still she needing more contact than just this so she reaches up blindly with a free hand and grasps onto Shizuru's, freeing it from the sheet. Shizuru instantly squeezes that hand, grinding her hips down into the intruding tongue of her lover. Her chest heaves, a thin sheen of sweat now covering her body... She was so very close; one more lap was all it took...
Shizuru's sight goes white and she arches her back off of the bed, Natsuki's name rolling off of her tongue, each syllable said separately as pleasure washes over her. Her muscles tense and cord up, her hand squeezing the one in hers tightly. Down below Natsuki was eagerly devouring the sticky warmth now covering her face...
After a brief moment of reoccurring pleasurable waves rolling across Shizuru she falls back onto the bed, panting, and one hand coming up into her hair which was damp from sweat. Natsuki cleans up the mess she'd made below before rising from between her lovers thighs and coming up beside Shizuru, pulling the girl into her arms and holding her tightly.
"Shizuru..." Natsuki says while closing her eyes, tears beginning to brim at the corners. Shizuru looks up to Natsuki, her cheeks already damp from the tears she'd shed during her climax. The look of pure uninhibited love shown on Natsuki's face causes Shizuru's heart to thud... She leans up and takes Natsuki by the cheek, kissing her tenderly. Natsuki kisses back just the same, not breaking until both of them were in need of air.
When they did break Natsuki had a most adorable, goofy smile on her face that Shizuru thought was fitting. "Natsuki how.." Shizuru bites into her lower lip and then smiles; there was no need to ask how her Natsuki knew such pleasurable things... She was sure it was one of the many secrets the other girl would never divulge. Natsuki places a soft kiss upon Shizuru's temple and then extricates herself from her lovers hold, grabbing her pants from the floor.
For a moment she rummages around the side cargo pocket and then pulls out a long box wrapped in crimson paper. Shizuru slowly sits up; her body still a bit shaky from their encounter. Pulling the sheets over her nude form she curiously looks to Natsuki who was holding the box out to her. "This is for you..." Natsuki says with a little smile on her lips. Shizuru hesitates but then takes the box and begins to unwrap it. It's opened and Shizuru's breath catches in her throat. Inside was a beautiful silver necklace with two pendants wrapped around each other to form a silver heart, situated inside were two gems, one amethyst and one sapphire. She looks up to Natsuki, fresh tears falling but her blue haired Hime merely smiles and lifts a hand to brush them away. "Happy Birthday,..."
Natsuki takes the necklace from the box and slips behind Shizuru, instructing the girl to hold her hair up while the new piece of jewelry is latched around her neck. It looked beautiful on her Natsuki thought when she slid back around to sit in front of Shizuru. "Now you have something to look at to remind you of us when I can't be here... To always remind you how much I truly do love you, Shizuru." Their lips meet in a kiss, but not one of searing passion like before. No, this kiss was one of sweet love that was radiating from both girls.
The tawny haired Hime was the first to pull away, a hand coming up to caress Natsuki's cheek. Natsuki leans into that hand, closing her eyes as a smile settles on her lips. "I Love You too Natsuki, so very much." She says softly, her bottom lip quivering just slightly. "How could I have ever doubted you..?" Suddenly her heart was filled with remorse at the actions taken place just a while back.
Natsuki sensing the uneasy feeling overcoming her lover leans forward and pulls the girl into her arms. "Don't do that.. I was an idiot Shizuru; I shouldn't have kept you waiting for so long. It doesn't matter now though, because you and I are finally right where we need to be." She pulls back slightly and smiles as her eyes lock onto Shizuru's. "In each other's arms."
Whatever remorse Shizuru was feeling is erased by a sensation of butterflies as she leans up and catches Natsuki's lips with her own but it was only a brief gesture. She pulls back and smiles coyly, raising a hand to her cheek and cradling it as a soft blush appears. Natsuki's brows furrow slightly and she raises a brow. "What's with that look?" She asks but then the other girl's hands begin roaming her still half naked body. The blue haired Hime was instantly reminded of her near naked state and blushes, immediately pulling the covers over herself. That didn't stop Shizuru who was snaking her arms around Natsuki and forcing her back down onto the bed. "Shiz..uru..." Natsuki stammers and then her face drains of color as her panties snap... "Shizuru!!" She cries out... It was going to be quite a long night.
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A/N
-Grins-
Well that's it... From the beginning I knew I didn't want to drag this story out more than ten chapters. However there will be an epilog to come shortly! To all of those who have commented and kept up with this story since the beginning... You have all of my appreciation. You guys kept me going, and made me want to keep up with the updates in a timely manner. More stories will come, probably a lot more with Natsuki and Shizuru, but other characters from different anime as well. Thanks again guys, I hope the ending was to your liking!