Okay guys, I am totally planning on making up for the last chapter. Which was very short, but it was just a transitional chapter. Just to let you guys know, this is the chapter that is the beginning of the next story arc, the Post Road Trip series.
Strawberry Panic-Episode 10:
It has been two months since the road trip and the whole Tanya-Amber incident. Nagisa has finally gotten accustomed to staying at home while Shizuma works. But the red head is starting to become bored while her girlfriend is away during the day. Sex won't work because when her girlfriend comes home after work she is too tired to do anything, which leaves Nagisa unhappy when she is in the mood. So the redhead has come to the conclusion that she needs to find some hobbies before she goes insane. But the question was; what would she do to kill the time?
["I'm off to work honey,"] Shizuma said as she popped her head in their bedroom.
["Okay, have a nice day Shi-chan,"] Nagisa said as she rolled over in bed, her eyes still closed.
Nagisa sighed as she heard Shizuma walk down the stairs, the sound of the front door closing following it. The redhead then sat up, scratching the mess of wild hair that sat on her head. She then slid out of the bed and dragged her way to the bathroom, not even bothering to look in the mirror knowing that she looked horrible in the morning.
Well, Shizuma doesn't think so, she thought.
Nagisa then frowned remembering that when ever she thought of Shizuma, she imagined them in bed together. The poor girl was really going through a sexual withdrawal.
I really have to think of something else right now. Hm, what I'm going to do today? Yeah, I need a hobby...bad.
Nagisa walked over to the tub to turn on the shower, but stopped grimacing at the ring that was forming in the tub.
Ew, when was the last time anyone has cleaned this thing?
Nagisa narrowed her eyes at the tub and put her hands on her hips. She then turned around, reaching in the bathroom cabinets pulling out various cleaning supplies. Once the items were piled onto the sink she grabbed a pair of latex cleaning gloves. As she put on the last glove she smiled.
["It's showtime!"]
After an hour of cleaning the bathroom the redhead stood triumphantly in the doorway, proud of her work. As she thought of the many other things around the house that needed cleaning, she realized what was going to be her new hobby...for the time being.
At work, Shizuma sat at her desk, staring blankly at her laptop. The silver-haired woman's mind was so far away that she didn't even realize the small nose bleed that was beginning to occur. Tanya who was passing by waved at her friend but did a double-take when she realized that Shizuma's nose was bleeding. She walked backwards blinking at her friend. The brunette then walked over to her, tapping her on the shoulder.
"Ah, Shizuma...your nose..."
Shizuma blinked and put her hand up to her nose and a slight blush formed on her cheeks. Tanya sighed handing her a tissue.
"Geez Shi, can't you keep you mind off of those dirty fantasies? I didn't know that not having sex for two and a half weeks would leave you in such bad shape."
Shizuma took the tissue and sighed, wiping her nose. "Yeah I didn't think so either, but I've been too tired to do anything and I can tell that Nagisa is becoming restless."
Tanya foled her arms across her chest and smiled.
"Yeah that's what happens when a girl has sex for the first time, whether the first was good or bad...we still go asking for more."
Shizuma lifted an eyebrow, "I didn't act like that!"
Shizuma looked down as many of her coworkers turned in her direction, hearing her loud outburst. Her face, that was already a nice shade of pink was darkening to an almost crimson color. Tanya shook her head, the devious grin on her face widening.
"Shizuma, I never said that you acted like that, I was just making a generalization. It must be your guilty conscious talking."
Shizuma rolled her eyes and put her hand up to her forehead.
"Shut up Tani..."
Tanya giggled and she stared at Shizuma for a moment before walking off. There was a look in Tanya's eyes that Shizuma caught, but she took it as nothing.
She always has that look though...eversince Amber.
Shizuma's teeth clenched together and she closed her eyes; it hurt her to think of what happened two months ago. Seeing Tanya like that really hurt the silver-haired woman and a deep hatred grew for the blonde that her best friend cared for so much.
No use having my mind on these things now...I have a summary of the month's capital gain due today.
Nagisa plopped on the couch, sighing happily as she glanced around the living room. The redhead had finally finished cleaning the whole house. She felt proud that she was not only able to do that, but have enough energy to take a shower afterwards. As the redhead lazily flipped through the channels on TV, she came across the Food Network. She felt her stomach growl as she watched as show called Paula Dean's Home Cooking. Then she nearly had a heart attack as she watched the woman throw a whole stick of butter into almost every dish.
Whoa, no wonder America has such a problem with obesity...did she just add some more butter to it?
After watching another episode of Paula Dean's cooking she got to thinking. Maybe she could cook for Shizuma...it was beginning to annoy her that all they ate was take-out and delivered pizza. Her taste buds were begging for something new, and why not try her hand a cooking some new dishes.
The redhead looked over into the dining room noticing that there was a desktop computer in there, then she realized that Shizuma bought it for her as a welcome present. Nagisa blinked, realizing that she haddn't used it yet, and began pondering why she hadn't thought about the computer until now.
"Visit to find more tasty dinner ideas."
Nagisa smiled and almost ran over to the computer, repeating the website over and over in her head. Her eyes lit up as she saw all the recipes that popped up on the screen. As her eyes scanned across the pages she realized something very important.
The store...
Nagisa picked up the phone and dialed Shizuma's number.
["Uh, hi Nagisa-chan. What's wrong?"]
Nagisa laughed, ["Ah nothing ShiShi-chan, I just wanted to know if you left your card here."]
Shizuma was silent for a moment, ["Uh, yeah, but why-"]
["Thanks, Oh and don't order any take-out, we're having something homemade!"]
["Okay honey...well see you when I get home."]
["Bye."]
On the other side, Shizuma closed her flip phone with a look surprise and fear.
What in the world could she be doing?
Later on Nagisa found herself strolling over to the grocery store with a hand-written list in her hands, and Shizuma's debit card securely in her pocket. The red-head had a excited look on her face as she entered the grocery store, knowing that she could finally use her perfect English skills. After obtaining a basket she headed for the first thing that was on her list. She walked down the aisles realizing that most of food was placed in easy to find areas, unlike the other store she visited. Nagisa felt proud that she was shopping for Shizuma, instead of the other way around. The redhead was staring to become tired of depending on her girlfriend because she felt that she burdened Shizuma with her issues.
Nagisa sighed to herself as she checked somethings off of her list.
It's about time that I do something to help her out!
Once she had checked off everything on her list she headed over to the checkout lanes. She paused at the register, frowning as her stomach growled.
Ah, maybe I should hurry up and head home...
"Um, you gonna put your food up here lady?"
Nagisa looked up to see a fatigued female employee that was glancing at her in a disgruntled manner. Nagisa smiled apologetically and loaded her things onto the counter, watching as the woman waved the items over the scanner with such skill that all her items were bagged with in minutes.
"Um miss, you total will be $34.89."
Nagisa pulled put the debit card, "I'll be paying with my card."
The woman extended her hand and Nagisa handed her the card. "Debit or credit ma'am?"
"Debit."
The employee swiped the card on a machine and passed it over to the redhead.
"Type in the pin please."
Nagisa noded and did just that, remembering that the pin was her birthday. The two of the waited for a moment when the device beeped and "accepted" flashed across the screen. After the receipt was printed signed Nagisa was on her way home to cook Shizuma a nice dinner. She had tried her best to get home as fast as she could because it seemed like her time was running short.
Shizuma pulled into the driveway about two hours later, her facial expression reading anticipation of what her girlfriend had waiting for her. On her way back she had prepared to taste the food, under any circumstances. The silver-haired woman had felt bad about thinking these things but the last time she tasted Nagisa's cooking was back in school...and let's just say it was just as bad as it looked. Shizuma shook her head and took a deep breath before unlocking the door. The ex-Etoile stepped in slowly, taking off her shoes.
She did noticed that as she started to walk further into that house that a pleasant smell was in the air.
Well the food smells good...
["Hi ShiShi-chan, welcome home."]
Shizuma turned around to see Nagisa standing in the living room entrance with a warm smile on her face. The silver-haired woman then blinked noticing how clean it was in the house.
["Wow Nagisa-chan...this is what you have been doing while I was at work."]
Nagisa nodded, ["but that's not all..."]
The redhead took Shizuma's hand and lead her unto the dining room, where it was decorated and candle lit. Shizuma's eyes widened, a noise escaping her lips that couldn't be explained in words.
Nagisa looked her, her smile beginning to change as she started to speaking in a nervous tone.
["You think I did too much don't you? I'm sorry-"]
["You did all of this for me?"]
Nagisa's eyes lit up, ["yes, you just seemed so tired after work."] Nagisa looked down frowning. ["I felt like I wasn't doing enough..."]
Shizuma bit her lip, ["Nagisa....don't say those things! You don't have to do anything for me-"]
Nagisa put her finger up against Shizuma's lips and then replaced her finger with her lips. ["It's okay, I want to ShiShi-chan."]
Shizuma smiled and nodded, ["well then...what's for dinner?"]
The redhead took Shizuma's hand once again and lead her over to her seat. ["One moment."]
Within five minutes Nagisa emerged holding two plates of spaghetti that were hot and fresh. She sighed she sat the tray down, setting a plate infront of Shizuma.
["I chose to make something simple because I was afraid that I would burn the house down."]
Shizuma giggled as she took her fork and tasted the spaghetti, almost immediately taking another fork full after the first. Nagisa's eyes widened as she sat down next to Shizuma.
["Um, is it good?"]
Shizuma stopped chewing and nodded, ["Yes!"]
Nagisa grabbed her own fork and began to eat, a content facial expression on her face.
["I'm so glad."]
Shizuma smiled before taking in another fork-full.
When they finished Nagisa took the plates and forks into the kitchen while Shizuma leaned back, putting her hands behind her head.
["So Nagisa-chan, what's for desert?"]
Nagisa laughed form the kitchen, "I'm sorry, it was supposed to be strawberry shortcake, but I didn't have enough time to make it."
Shizuma got up silently as the red-haired girl reached into the fridge pulling out a package of strawberries. Nagisa then turned to the sink, rinsing off some of them.
["Well you can have some strawberries if you'd like."]
["Hm,"] Shizuma said as she wrapped her arms around the unsuspecting Nagisa, beginning to nibble softly on her ear. ["Um, sweetie...I have a btter idea."]
Nagisa blushed as Shizuma slipped her hands under her shirt, feeling the soft skin. Shizuma stopped nibbling on Nagisa's ear for a moment to whisper in her ear, er warm breath sending chills up the redhead's spine.
["Ah...Nagisa-chan, did you buy some whipped cream?"]
Nagisa's face turned completely red as she nodded. ["Uh, yeah."]
["Okay...good...how about you take those strawberries upstairs while I get the whipped cream okay? We can make our own strawberry shortcake."]
Nagisa turned around to see that devious grin that she had been missing for almost three weeks. After exchanging a hot passionate kiss Nagisa walked upstairs hearing the fridge being opened.
Oh I've been waiting for this...
Hey guys, I'm sorry that I haven't updated in a while but well....my grandmother was found dead on January 28th, six days after her 59th birthday and I have been taking it really hard because I called her "mama" before my own mother lol. Anyway it didn't take me long to finish the chapter...it was just re reading the part about the Food Network show "Paula Dean's Home Cooking" hurt a little...me and my grandmother used to watch it all the time and talk about the "whole stick"of butter thing...I will miss her a lot but she died in her sleep and it was peaceful death. She's in a better place now....ah, forgive my personal rant. But I'm back and gained my will to write again.^^
I hoped you guys like this chapter, I've tried to make it was kawaii as possible^^ I thought that having Nagisa cleaning and cooking for Shizuma was really nice. Be sure to review, the more I get the happier I am...and more chapters will be written. The story depends on you! lol
-NEKO-