A/N - Yes! I return to IM. As requested it has been updated. Make sure you reread whatever you need to. It's short, but it's sweet.
IM by kara papas
CH 11 – Unspoken
Cheerful as she was the sounds of delight that echoed in and out of the cafeteria made Shizuru feel a dull emptiness that made realizing how much she wanted to be outside of that bubble. The chestnut haired woman masked her emotions so well no one could ever tell what was really going on. Haruka was suspicious that her peer was capable of being deceptive, but the level of deceit Shizuru could do upon herself was something else no one could see.
Shizuru ate the last of her sushi and looked at her watch as if she had somewhere to go with urgency. The bossy blonde who was ravenously consuming her food just waved at Shizuru with a hand giving her the okay. So the chestnut brunette smiled politely, and the smile was truly the most earnest one she had which opened her mask up showing that concealed hurt. The blonde stopped her devouring and reached out catching Shizuru's wrist. Shizuru was extremely startled by this action, but looked keenly at Haruka with her piercing crimson eyes.
"You know, I say get over it, and I mean well…" Haruka struggled to say while swallowing a large piece of food. "…Life has it's ups and downs. I'm having a party tonight. Please try and come." Haruka said as sweetly as the rough voice girl could.
"I will because you asked." Shizuru said with a sigh of relief. "What should I wear?" Haruka grinned.
"Anything you want. Lots of single men and women while be there. You should have no problem getting anyone's attention there with what you're wearing now, but you could make them worship you…if you catch my drift." Haruka winked.
With a sudden burst of cockiness the chestnut brunette grinned with pride nodding. Haruka released her grip on her friend's wrist and Shizuru went off heading straight toward the sounds of laughter. She would never know how close she was to Natsuki as she kept her mind focused and her eyes fixed on the door. She had an exit from misery and she was going to take it.
Midori's eyes locked on the approach of a beautiful tawny haired college student heading out of the cafeteria. The carefree karaoke junkie eyes looked over the lithe form walking with a determination that screamed "get ready". Midori grinned and looked back at Akane who was eagerly awaiting an answer to question that left Midori's brain when that tawny haired woman caught her attention.
"Ah, I'm sorry Akane-chan, what was the question again?" Midori said as her arm went around Mai pulling her closer letting her hand rest just below Mai's ample chest. Akane giggled at the interaction between her friends and leaned forward grinning.
"I was asking, what the story is between you two, but I think I can guess." Akane whispered in a teasing tone. Mai blushed looking at Midori and the redhead just grinned like an idiot.
"Well, I can elaborate so you don't assume anything too awful." Midori said cheerfully. "Me and Mai-chan here are karaoke partners. We can get a little carried away with drinks." Midori paused as foot crashed down on hers. "I can get a little carried away with drink and get a little too friendly." The foot stomped again. "Okay I practically molest the poor fool by me. However, she actually kissed me back and that sobered me up. So, that happened the second time we went out for karaoke." Akane and Natsuki's jaws were slack because Midori and Mai had been going to karaoke things since the second day of the previous semester. Those two were good at hiding the obvious and finally decided on letting people know.
As the shock wore off Natsuki's eyes locked onto a familiar frame pushing open the door to the outside in front of her that haunting form that crushed her heart, but a confession. Natsuki stood and tried to walk out after her, but her legs would not obey. The biker's mouth would not open again even though she wanted so to say her name. The tables turned on the two in a instant.
Now the story set a new tune for a melody not so tragic. The shifting of the sands had made itself known, and now the choice to disrupt what could be seen and unseen was up to one player. The girls had to enter a dance again. The dance was afoot as Akane slapped Natsuki leg jarring the girl back into reality.
"There is a party tonight. It's a big party. We should all go." Akane said looking hardly at Midori and Mai as if to tell them something. The two stared for a moment and it hit them.
"Yeah!" Mai and Midori both chirped.
"Why?" Natsuki huffed as she sat down.
"Hot available people go to parties looking for other hot and available people. Besides, get with the program and think outside of technology and try the old fashion methodology to dating. Taking chances is what it's all about….come on. Say yes?" Akane pleaded. "Kazu-kun and I are going to be there. And those two." Akane said tritely.
"Now that's rude, but yes we are definitely going now." Mai said bitingly back. It was all for play the strong exchange between Mai and Akane. Natsuki knew those two were trying to get her to laugh and it worked. The biker giggled making the three look at her.
"I'll do it and I'll dress in a fashion that no one could turn me down."
Mini Feed
Natsuki: -stares at Kara- Something is up with you.
Kara: -Stares back- No...
Natsuki: -glares- Yes there is you stupid author
Kara: -grins-