Me : It'd been a quite long time, yes?

Readers : Grrrrr *growls*

Me : *sweatdropped* Sorry?

Readers : *shakes head*

Me : Ugh. Please? *gives double combo puppy eyes*

Readers : Mmm... Okay *sighs in unison*

Me : Hoorayy! *Cheers inwardly*

This chapter was beta-ed by Aria-sun. She is a great sensei XD Thanks to her great helps, my work became so much better, and readable. Thank you Aria-chan! :D

Thank you for all your kind supports *gives 100 kisses* I won't disturb you anymore with my words, just enjoy the story, I hope it will meet your expectation ;)

Disclaimer : *sighs* Mai HiME, Strawberry Panic!, 'Be with you' by Shimizu Shota, and 'Call me maybe' by Carly Rae Jepsen ARE NOT MINE :'(


Chapter 11

Fuuka School Festival

"NATSUKI YOU ASS! All of this drama was started by you! It was Y.O.U.R fault!" Nao yelled in anger at her cousin.

Natsuki was exhausted, and Nao's yelling was adding to her exhaution. She had planned to rest before Fuuka's main festival. However, apparently she wasn't going to have such luck. Her friends had suddenly barged in, followed by her cousin's shout.

"What the hell?", was the only question which she could utter.

The fiery haired girl slapped the shorter girl's head. "Nao calm down! You should explain everything before you start shouting at her."

"Shall we sit down first? So then we can talk in a proper way." Chie said, while walking to the armchairs in the dining room. The others followed her gesture.

After she had taken a seat, and calmed herself down, Nao began her story, "You know Mutt, Fujino never forgot her promise to you."

Emerald eyes gave her a perplexed look, "Pardon?"

Chie decided to chime in. She started her explanation, "Everything was a misunderstanding on Kaichou's part. She heard you shout to us that you didn't love her, and that your promise was just made for her sake. In summary, all this time she thought the promise never existed. It was partly your fault, like Nao said."

The rebel gaped at the clarificationwhich she had gotten from her friends, "But but that just—"

"We know Nats, that had been just a way for you to release all your anger, and disappointment. However you did it at the wrong time. Kaichou-san heard it, and thought you never loved her." The amethyst eyes sparkled with sadness. "We were also wrong to think that she neglected you for her own happiness, without knowing what she did was always for your sake, really yours alone Nats. It was her plan to create a distance between you and her to make you comfortable."

"Where did you get this information?" Natsuki inquired incredulously while thinking about what her friends had said.

"Kaichou-san was the one who told us." Mai answered while looking at the clock. "Nats..." She looked at Natsuki and continued, "Why don't you meet her? I think both of you need to talk about all these things."

Natsuki sighed, and smiled softly. "Your right Mai. This is so funny. Just when I decided to give up on her..." She lifted her head to look at her friends who were smiling at her.

"Maybe she truly is your destiny Mutt." Nao said flatly. "That's why I prefer not to have a perfect girlfriend." She directed her green eyes towards her cousin, and gave her a toothy smile, "Sucks to be you." Nao's words made her friends laugh together.

Natsuki nodded while laughing. She wiped her tears, and said. "I couldn't agree more."

-IH-

"Kannin na Reito-kun." The tawny haired girl bowed her head.

The black haired man took a sip of his coffee. He had gotten a message from his girlfriend to meet in the Student Council Room. However, he hadn't known that Shizuru would end their relationship.

"I had suspected that you had been forced to accept my feelings. But a guy can hope, right? I didn't estimate that you would fall in love with Kuga-san." He sighed, "I guess I have no chance anymore. From what you told me, anyone could guess, that the both of you were made for each other." Reito said calmly.

Shizuru raised her head, "Ookini Reito-kun. You are nice guy, I'm sure you can get many girls who are better than me."

The brunette was wearing a white sphagetti-strap gown, which made her resemble a bride. There was also a tiara decorating her beautiful face. Her white sparkling heels completed her 'princess' outfit. Both of them, as the most popular couple in Fuuka Academy, were going to appear in bridal clothes for the closing ceremony. Students who had been idolizing them were the ones who had requested it.

"Please, don't say that Zu-chan. There's no other girl better than you in this world. Lucky for Kuga-san to have your devoted love. " Quite similar with his partner who was wearing white clothes, Reito had put on a silver tuxedo,along with a white tucked-in shirt, and a glossy silver necktie.

"Many girls are better than me." She said softly, her eyes on the tea which she had been holding. "I have my own flaws Reito-kun, and Natsuki was the one who helped me to be honest, and open to the others."

Reito laughed, "Do you believe in the red string of fate?" He continued after he saw Shizuru nod, "After you telling me about your love story with Kuga-san, I think I will believe it too from now on." The air in their surroundings felt lighter. "Even though I'm not your boyfriend anymore,I believe I'm your best friend Zu-chan. "

The brown haired girl turned her head to see her ex-boyfriend's eyes, "Thank you very much Reito-kun." She said, and her smile became more carefree, "You should tell me if you find the 'right one' ne?" Shizuru winked playfully. Her sudden tease made Reito laugh louder. However her attention was brought to the sound of her ringing phone.

She took it out, and looked at the display which showed the one who was calling. It was her Natsuki. Shizuru excused herself to pick up her phone outside the room.

"Hello, Natsuki?"

"Shizuru, do you have time to talk?"

"Talk? Of course Natsuki. I have free time after the festival."

"Then, I will wait for you in our first meeting place. See you later, Shizuru."

"Hai."

"Oh yeah, one more thing. I'm sorry Shizuru." The line went dead.

'Ara? What happened to Natsuki?' Shizuru thought while walking back to the room.

"What's the matter Zu-chan?" Reito asked when he saw his friend walk in.

"Natsuki wanted to meet me later." The brunette walked to her chair, and sat down.

"You don't have to think hard. Sometimes reality is easier than our imagination." He said flatly while standing up. "Well then Zu-chan, I will excuse myself. See you at closing ceremony, yes?"

Shizuru nodded while giving him her real smile. After her ex-boyfriend left the room, she took a sip of her tea to calm her mind. "I hope everything is alright, my Natsuki..."

-IH-

"Mai, are you sure? I don't think this will work."

"It will work Nats, just believe me." Mai winked. "See yourself." She said and pulled her friend to the one-body mirror. The two of them were in a changing room, where Mai was helping her rebel friend to change her usual attire to something incredible for that night's event. Why? Other participants had more knowledge about how to dress up than the lonely wolf. It was fair, as long as Mai didn't help Natsuki in the event.

Natsuki was flabbergasted by her own appearance. She was wearing a long sleeved button-up shirt which was folded to her elbow. There was a wolf symbol down one side of her shirt, and the black vest she was wearing was decorated by crystal beads along the line of buttons complementing the raven haired girl's masculine appearance. Long black leather pants accentuated her long legs. The shirt was un-tucked except in the center area which was tucked in to reveal a silver belt with a metallic wolf shape. There also was a silver chain hanging on her left waist to display a badass look, which also made her look sexier. White sneakers with a black wolf shape motive completed her astounding fashion. "Wow."

"See?" Mai asked while grinning proudly, "I told you so. Being your friend from God knows when, I know this style will make girls woo you."

The masculine girl rolled her eyes, but gave her a grateful smile, "Thank you Mai."

Mai blushed, 'Remember Mai you have Mikoto.' She repeated the mantra in her head like a broken played CD.

"Mai?" The raven haired girl waved her right hand in front of Mai's face. "Mai!" She exclaimed.

The called girl acted surprised. Her face blushed as she asked, "What?"

"Nothing. I called you to wake you up from your daydreaming." She laughed.

"Mouu!" Mai yelled. Then she remembered her conversation with her friends.

-Flashback-

"Are you sure Mutt?" Nao asked while she took a sip of her coke.

The raven haired girl nodded. "Yes. I am sure about it. Chikaru helped me so much, so this is the right time to repay her kindness."

"But Nats... You will be her girlfriend you know, and face her parents." Mai said while shaking her head. "Sometimes you need to think before doing something."

"Mai is right Mutt. Not to mention you will confess to her in front of many people, include Fujino. Even if this is fake. Still... I can't imagine what Fujino will think about it." Her voice was softer than usual, and there was a hint of worry there. Maybe other people wouldn't know this about her, but but her friendsknew different.

Natsuki smiled, "If she truly loves me like you guys said, then I'm sure she will know it's just an act. I know I'm selfish to think like that, but I have no other choice. Moreover Shizuru's still Kanzaki's girlfriend." To be honest she was beyond happy, when she got news from her friends, that Shizuru hadn't accepted Reito'sproposal, and that Shizuru had misunderstood their relationship all this time. That her Shizuru loved her. However she still owed her Kaichou, so she had to repay Chikaru's kindness. Whether Chikaru would've accepted it or not. Fortunately, the older girl had accepted her offer. Plus the other reason for this plan being acceptable in her mind was that Shizuru still was in a relationship with another person.

"By the way, where is ChikaruNat-kun?" Chie asked while scanning her surroundings. She caught sight of a trio from Lulim, who had just excused themselves to get ready for that night's festival in their room.

"Chikaru is spending her time in Mikoto's room. She told me that she was going to help her sister get ready for the festival tonight." Mai said from the kitchen. She was washing the dishes which had been used for the snacks earlier.

The raven haired girl sighed suddenly. "I never thought that I would sing in front of so many people. It will be so embarrassing!" She confessed with a red face.

Nao laughed, "Hahaha just wait Mutt. You are going to lose and become my slave!"

She rolled her emerald eyes, "Yeah, in your dream spider."

-End Flashback-

-IH-

"Mikoto-chan, are you happy with your life now?"

The twin-braided girl nodded happily, "Yup."

Chikaru giggled while buttoning her sister's yellow button up shirt. "I'm glad to hear that. Does Mikoto-chan want to go back to home after graduating?

Mikoto shook her head, "Mikoto will live with Mai. That's what Mai said."

"Do you love Mai-san?" Maybe it sounded like a simple question, but it would decide the future decision Chikaru would take.

"Yup. Mikoto has become happier since Mikoto met Mai. Mikoto loves Mai." The younger girl chirped happily.

The quick response and honest answer from her sister made Chikaru smile. 'I'm happy for you Mikoto-chan. At least there's one among us who can be free.'

"Onee-chan? Your phone." Mikoto said while pointing at Chikaru's phone above the drawer which was vibrating.

Chikaru turned to see her phone. "Oh my, you are right Mikoto-chan." She stood up, and walked to pick up the phone.

"Hello, Chikaru speaking."

"Yo Chikaru."

"Natsuki?" The voice of her junior brought a smile to her lips. Natsuki knew how to make her comfortable. It had been a long time since she had felt what she was feeling right now. Her encounter with the younger girl surely had affected her in positive ways. 'Too bad I didn't meet her sooner. Fujino-san is fortunate to have someone devoted like Natsuki.'

"Can we meet before the singing contest?"

"Of course."

"Thanks. See you later then."

"Hai..." The phone disconnected.

-IH-

"Before 'Confess your love through a song' contest begins, I will explain the rules. The participants can show their love in their own way. We have prepared musical instruments behind the stage. There is piano in the center of platform. One more thing, every contestant can also give anything they want to their loved one. Many stalls from other clubs are selling your needs to convey your love. So, everyone... ARE YOU READY?" Midori yelled through her microphone.

"YES." The spectators cheered happily below the stage.

"Okay! The first contestant is Harada Chie!"The sound of the speaker echoed around the park.

"I'm sorry Natsuki. Did you wait long?"

Natsuki had sat on one of benches far from the commotion. However, there were several speakers around to inform students about the ongoing festival. She stood up, and looked up at the source of the intrusion. Emerald eyes went wide, and no words could come out from the raven haired girl's mouth.

The perperator was wearing a black cocktail dress which complemented her long silky black hair. The plunging v-neckline bodice was edged in a fashionable illusion fabric, and decorated with twinkling iridescent rhinestones for a lavish look. The middle section of the gown was pleated and crossed at the waist with sexy cutout detailing. Her black silver Steve Madden Bridgite heels complemented her glamourous appearance. She hadn't worn her usual ribbons, instead she had tied the end of her long hair with a black glossy ribbon. She stopped right before the 'statue', "Natsuki?"

The closeness between the two of them startled the younger girl, "Chikaru?"

"What happened Natsuki?"

"No-nothing. By the way, you look so pretty tonight." Natsuki stuttered while scratching her head. 'She is so beautiful like a goddess.' She thought inwardly and tried hard not to show her nervousness.

Chikaru giggled, "Thank you Natsuki. You are handsome too. Oh my, so Natsuki was nervous because of me?"

Natsuki's face became redder, "Baka!" She turned her head, and folded her arms over her chest.

The older girl giggled harder and said "Sorry Natsuki."

"You don't sound sorry. " Natsuki frowned then burst into laughter as well.

After their laugh subsided, Chikaru asked, "Did something good happen?"

Emerald eyes opened wider before looking at the golden eyes filled with mirth, "How do you know about it?"

The younger girl's look of pure disbelief made Lulim Kaichou's giggle more, "Your cute face is like a open book Natsuki."

Natsuki felt her face burning up, "Mouuu, can you stop teasing me?!" Her words made her senpai laugh harder.

"That was a great performance from Harada Chie for Senoh Aoi. Now to the next contestant, Minagi Mikoto."

'I'm sure Mai is going to be an octopus after this.' Natsuki smirked evilly in her thought. Unbeknownst to the rebel, her senpai wasn't laughing anymore.

"I hope Mikoto-chan can convey her feelings smoothly. She really loves Mai-san." Chikaru said as looked at the speaker.

"Yes, she does. How about you? Will you still sacrifice yourself?" Before Chikaru could said anything, Natsuki shook her head and turned to gaze at the full moon. A beautiful night with a gentle wind complemented soft spoken words, "Sometimes we can be selfish you know. Mikoto is a strong child. Even then there will be times when she can't defend herself, I'm sure Mai will be there for her, and help her through those hard times. We just have one life. What's wrong if we try to use it to the fullest? I won't go anywhere. Both of us will go through these trials together. When everything is resolved, we can consider these times as nightmares to forget about or memories to keep always in our heart. So, can you think for yourself more now?" The member of council looked her president who was on the verge of tears. She held out both her arms, which were slowly accepted by the older girl. They softly embraced each other.

"Thank you Natsuki..." Chikaru smiled sincerely even though the other girl couldn't see her. Tears which she had tried so hard to hold finally flowed out. "Why are you so kind to me?"

The taller girl chuckled a little as she rubbed her friend's back, "Do you believe in Karma?" She continued after she felt her senpai nod on her shoulder. "Then you must be know why I do this. You were there when my world turned upside down for the umpteenth time. Tirelessly assisted me out of my problems. Also, you invited me to join the Council, and your club for my own sake. Even though we just met, I feel really comfortable around you. I consider you as one of my best friends. You are one of us. Does anything forbid friends from helping each other?"

Chikaru shook her head, "I'm glad that I met you Natsuki..." She broke away from hug, and stared the pretty emerald eyes before her. There was no malice in those mesmerizing orbs. Just pure sincerity. 'My encounter with you is the best thing which happened in my life. And I'm grateful for that.'

"Me too." Natsuki winked playfully.

The older girl burst into giggles, "I might end up falling in love with you Natsuki."

"What!" The raven haired girl stood with opened mouth.

"I'm kidding Natsuki-chan." Chikaru said and slapped Natsuki shoulder softly, "You were right. We have one life, and I don't want to make it shorter." Her quip made the younger girl tilt her head, like a confuse puppy. 'Cute!' She squealed inwardly. "So, is there some good news that you want to tell me Natsuki?"

Natsuki awoke from her puzzled thoughts. An air of happiness came back to surround her, "Yep. My friends said that Shizuru always loved me. She never forgot about our promise. That was just a big misunderstanding which happened to us. I'm so happy."

"That's great Natsuki. So, do you want to confess to her in the contest?"

"No." came the short answer from the taller girl. "I want us to proceed with our plan. I will confess to you."

"But-"

A hand rose up to stop Chikaru from her saying the words, "There's no but. Even though she loves me, she has a boyfriend. There's no way I would confess to someone's girl right? And I know how wealthy people seek information. I'm sure your parents will try to find out the gossip about us. It won't be good for our plan if I confess to Shizuru, because it will be too easy to find out about our plans. I want other students to look at us as a real couple, not just pretending to be one."

"What about Fujino-san?" The Minamoto heiress inquired. She was happy that her kouhai wanted to help her so much to overcome her problems. However if the younger girl would be the one who would suffer then what was the point in continuing the plan? Sacrificing her own friend just for her sake was big no no for the Lulim Kaichou.

"I will tell her about our plans after the school festival. Love is about forgiving, forgetting, and understanding. Even we care about each other, it's still not enough. If there is undertanding, people can trust, and care, then the relationship will last till the end of time." Her own words brought a smile to her lips, 'Yeah, if I weren't being a coward, everything wouldn't be so complex now. We would be together Shizuru. Howeve, I will learn to understand what you say or do. Because now I know that you love me, and always think of me, Shizuru.'

"Okay everyone. Our contest will come to end soon. I'm happy this event could unite many young couples. Even though many other hearts were broken because of rejection. But hey, this is not the end of the world yet. They aren't the one for you, so keep doing your best to find your true love. Now, I will call the twelfth contestant. The next participant is... Yuuki Nao!"

Before Chikaru could say anything, the younger girl excused herself for the contest preparation. "You have to be there, kay?"

"Yes." The Kaichou replied with more enthusiasm. Even though there were so many things she wanted to talk with her junior, but those could wait. They still had so much time to be together. 'Maybe if we had not fallen in love with them, our lives could have been easier...' Chikaru sighed softly.

-IH-

Before you came into my life

I missed you so bad

I missed you so bad

I missed you so, so bad

Before you came into my life

I missed you so bad

And you should know that

So call me maybe!

Nao ended her singing with her favorite winks. Than she walked down from the platform, and went straight to the raven haired girl. She gave her a piece of paper, and gestured a call sign. After that, she walked back backstage.

"Naoooo-chaaann! I didn't know you had a thing for that two goody shoes! I guess you get your own karma." The black haired tomboy exclaimed while grinning mischievously.

"Shut up Chie! Wang Nina is not a two goody shoes. She is just a kind girl who wants to meet her father's expectations!" Nao barked.

Chie chuckled, "Yeah, whatever. You must tell me if she accepts your confession."

"Of course she will accept me. I'm the most sexiest girl in this school." Nao smiled proudly, before asking, "By the way, where are the others?"

"I guess Mai and Mikoto are making out somewhere. I don't even know Mikoto could sing Mariah Carey songs." Chie said with hint of disbelief in her eyes.

"Me too. It surprised me a lot when she sang 'Always be my baby' And honestly it's kinda out of character." Nao agreed. They looked each other for a little while, and burst into laughter, "Where's Mutt?" She asked through her neverending laughs.

"She said that she was going to prepare everything before the contest." The taller girl said while trying to stop her laughter.

"The last singer is... Kuga Natsuki!"

"Speaking of the devil." Red haired girl said, than continued, "Come on, we should watch her embarrassing moment."

"And record it." Answered her partner in crime.

-IH -

'Ara, Natsuki is going to sing. I have to listen to her beautiful voice.' Shizuru said in her mind while trying to get free from her admirers. 'Who will she confess to?' The only question which was bringing her a joy, and an uneasy feeling at same time.

-IH -

Many spectators were clapping when the raven haired girl entered the platform. Applauses and shouts became more hysterical when the viewers got to see the last participant. The short haired girl walked to the piano in the center of stage, and sat down. She pressed the keys, and began to sing.

I wanna tell you now that baby I miss you
Another day is gone
Wish I was coming home to see you
Girl I wanna show you how much I adore you
I can't imagine me being close to someone else
Cuz you're all I need

The emeralds scanned through the packed people who were watching her performance just wanting to find her beloved crimson eyes. 'I hope my feelings can be conveyed to you, Shizuru'

I gotta see you
I gotta feel you
I desperately need your touch

Everyone lost themselves in tranquility and tried to understand what's the meaning of the lovely song which had moved their heart. One that they knew perfectly that the song portrayed how much the singer was yearning for her lover.

And I, I wish I could be with you right now
I wanna hold you close
But you're so far away
Hold you all night long baby
Like every single day
And even if it's just for a moment
I'd be good cuz I don't want no one else

The tawny haired girl heard the melodious song in the center of the crowded place. She decided to wear long coat to cover herself. So that her fans won't disturb her anymore. The crimson orbs met dazzling emeralds. Shizuru gave her smile. 'I also don't want anyone else except my Natsuki.'

While I'm on a subway
On a bus, on a plane
I'm always thinking of you
And why you're not here right next to me
My mind is telling me I need to be strong, but
I feel like crying
Never know when I can feel you next
It's hard for me

Even though many people surrounded her childhood friend. She would always find her Shizuru. Just one smile made her heart flutter, and happy. Her friends could say that she was being naive. But that's love, she couldn't control her feelings. 'There's no time I didn't think of you. I need you Shizuru...'

I gotta talk to you
While I wasn't there
Tell me how your days were

The world seemed to stop for a moment. And they were in a world where they were gazing longingly to each other. Just the two of them. 'How are your days Shizuru? I want to know like in the past.'

Baby, I wish I could be with you right now

Baby, right now
I wanna hold you close
But you're so far away
Hold you all night long baby
Like every single day
And even if it's just for a moment
I'd be good cuz I don't want no one else

The sad tunes from the piano made most of viewers feel what the singer was conveying. Longing, and yearning feelings to be with her love. Just one simple wish. Yet, it was so hard to make it true.

I'll wait for you
If you wait for me
Just show me you care
For nobody else

Natsuki shook her head while smiling softly. 'We can't be together just yet. I have a mission to accomplished. Just like you my precious... Will you wait for me? Wait for us to be one? Because as you know, that I will wait for you.'

Baby please please wait

'What are you trying to say my Natsuki? What should we waiting for? I'm here. I can be yours now, as you can be mine.' There was a hint of confusion in the Fuuka Kaichou's eyes.

We'll be together soon
Just keep your love strong
And pray that
We hold on I pray
That we hold on
Cuz you're the one for me

The cold air was flowing around them. It was similar to what the pianist was feeling. The only one who could made her warm, was just her love. But at same time, she couldn't do it. Many reasons forced her to be like that. There were other people's futures which would be sacrificed. Chikaru's, Reito's, and even Shizuru's. 'Please let my feelings get through your heart Shizuru.' She turned to look on the keys, and exhaled her breath slowly. Natsuki stopped playing the piano, and stood up. She was singing without any music to support her beautiful voice. There was a commotion among the students about what happened. The rebel walked down the stage straight to her friend, Mai. Her best friend nodded, and gave her a bouquet of rose flowers.

Uh Baby I wish I could be with you right now
I wanna hold you close
But you're so far away
Hold you all night long baby
Like every single day
And even if it's just for a moment
I'd be good cuz I don't want no one else

The midnight haired girl continued her walk towards the long haired girl. She looked into golden eyes till her song was finished. The younger girl knelt down, and gave the roses as she spoke, "I'm sorry to make you wait long for me. Now, can you give me permission to have your heart?"

Everyone cheered and shouted for the Lulim Kaichou to accept the singer's love confession. 'Natsuki, you are so sweet. I wish there was someone who would truly sing a song to me. Not just for a fake theatrical like this.' However she tried to smile nonetheless. "Of course you can."

"Now, now now, wow you can hear so many cheers for the last participant. I guess that's decided who the winner is, right?" Midori's voice came out from the speakers. She stood up in the middle of stage, while holding the microphone.

"Kuga Natsuki!" Every student cheered them. Many of them were enchanted with the gorgeous couple who could be compared on the same level with their own popular Fuuka couple.

Unbeknownst to other students, the Fuuka Kaichou was trying to hold back her tears.

-IH -

The raven haired girl walked to the promised place, Fuuka Garden. There was a girl who was standing in the center of gazebo, where she had spent most of time reading her books in her younger days. "Shizuru..." She called softly.

The said girl turned around, "Please... Don't say that you choose Minamoto-san?" Her crimson eyes were puffed with all crying she had done after festival. The truth was that she had held back her tears through the festival. She didn't even smile properly through the closing ceremony, where she should have. Fortunately, the pupils hadn't seemed to realize something wrong with their Kaichou.

"What?" Natsuki walked fast to Shizuru, and hugged her. "Why do you say that?" She asked while patting Shizuru's back.

Shizuru continued to cry, "You confessed to her at the festival." She felt the person who was hugging her tremble. Her curiousness made her look at her beloved, just to find Natsuki trying to contain her laughter. "Ara, what's funny?"

"You believed that?" She burst into laughter. "It was just a fake confession."

"Mind explaining it?" Shizuru asked with mixed feelings, her watery crimson eyes showing confusion.

"Come here." Natsuki said whilst walking toward the stairs. When they reached she sat there. The confused girl followed her gesture. Then the younger girl continued, "I plan to be Chikaru's girlfriend."

"A-Ara?" The older girl was surprised by what her Natsuki had said. 'I thought she said it was just a fake confession. But now she wants to be Minamoto-san's girlfriend?' Her thought made her frown. It was just like her Natsuki to make her fly to the Heaven, then pull her down to the deepest Hell.

"Yes Shizuru, I plan to be Chikaru's fake girlfriend to help her." Natsuki repeated her sentence more clearly, so the older girl would catch it right.

'Oh, she meant a fake girlfriend. You almost made my heart stop beating Natsuki...' Shizuru wiped her tears, and tried to calm herself. She asked, "Help her?"

Emerald eyes suddenly filled with sadness, "Her parents plan to arrange a marriage for her. The worst thing is that her marriage will be for money to help her father's company." She turned her eyes to look into crimson eyes, "She helped me so much Shizuru. I can't abandon her when she needs someone the most."

The beautiful light from the full moon seemed to add a romantic effect from their surroundings. Soft light from it made everything appear warm. Shizuru's heart was also filled with those feelings, 'You are so kind Natsuki...' She gave Natsuki a loving smile to indicate that it was not a problem, but to make it clear, she voiced it out, "It must be hard for her. I understand what she has been feeling. That's why I won't forbid you to help her. As long as you won't do anything naughty with her." Her speech was finished with a wink.

The emerald snapped open, "Of course not. You will be the only one who I let to do naughty things with me!" Natsuki shouted, and realized that she had given an opportunity to Shizuru to tease her.

"Ara ara, so my Natsuki wants to do ecchi things with me." her sing song voice surprising the younger girl.

"Of course not! I won't do anything to upset you. You are my friend-" She started to yell, and then stopped when she realized that she could make the older girl sad. She suddenly stood up and bowed her head. "I'm sorry Shizuru for all the misunderstanding that I have caused."

Shizuru shook her head, "Natsuki doesn't have to apologize. I also committed many mistakes. One of them is forcing my feelings on you."

"No Shizuru, the truth is I love you. I always loved you ever since our childhood days. Sorry, I didn't convey my feeling sooner."

Crimson eyes widened, "Really?"

"Yes."

Shizuru started shedding soft tears, "Are you sure? This isn't a dream?"

"No Shizuru, this is reality. I even tried to convey it from the song which I sang earlier." She said sofly while pulling Shizuru to stand up. The raven haired girl lifted her beloved hands, and placed them on her face. Emerald eyes was staring the crimson eyes lovingly. "I have been in love with you. But I was a coward, so I failed to say it to you."

"You sang it for me?" She knew it was a foolish question, but she had to make it sure. Shizuru was so happy when she got a nod from the younger girl, "This is too wonderful Natsuki. So Natsuki will be my Natsuki, yes?" She tried to tease, but Natsuki could catch a hint of worry in Shizuru's voice.

"Yes, Natsuki will be Shizuru's Natsuki."

"Ookini my Natsuki. I love you too. Always and Forever."

Natsuki raised her right hand to touch Shizuru's chin tenderly and kissed her passionately.

"Ara, Natsuki is so bold tonight. Is there any other suggestive plan after festival?" Shizuru decided to tease the younger girl. She missed it very much. The red face Natsuki. And she couldn't get enough of her addiction.

As Shizuru predicted, Natsuki's face became red, "Mouu Shizuru baka!"

The brunette giggled, "I missed my red Natsuki." Shizuru embraced her Natsuki again.

"I missed your warmth too Shizuru." She smiled, 'This is the warmth I had been seeking.' Her thought made her smile wider. The thought of Shizuru's boyfriend made her frowned, "What about Kanzaki?"

The expected question finally being asked by her beloved, "We broke up earlier. Reito-kun and I decided to stay friends."

"That's good." Natsuki pulled herself from Shizuru embrace. She immediately missed the warmth which her love gave. "Will you wait for me?"

Shizuru smiled tenderly, her crimson eyes filled with unlimited love just for her dear one, "I will wait forever if you want me to. I never thought that what I had dreamt for so long would become reality. The day you would say that you love me."

"I love you. You are the only one who I need and long for. There was no time that I didn't think about you. Even in my dreams, you're always there." Natsuki spoke every words with certainty.

"I love you too, my rebel."


You get your ShizNat and ChiNat time, right? Satisfy? *sighs* It's harder than I imagined to make a threesome story. But I will do my best. Fight! *releases Son Goku power* XD

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ShadowCub : Aha~ You're so right. Chikaru baka! Just snatch Nat-kun from Shizuru! XD

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Me : *show tongue* You want to work me like a slave? Never! Even in your dream! Serves your right! Hahaha! *laugh evilly*

RTV : *chase the balloons* No! My salary! Please return those balloons! Please!

Me : What will I get? *smiles smugly*

RTV : *shout* I will be the one who become your slave! Just please return them!

Me : Mmm... Great offer *grins Nagi-like* *hold a pillar**go down*Here your balloons... *hand them to RTV* So... Your first task is spy on Shizuru, and take her Naginata. 'If Shizuru doesn't have her Naginata... I can pair Natsuki with Chikaru' HAHAHAHAHA

RTV : I feel that I shouldn't beg my salary back .

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