AN: Hey you guys well I'm back I had to do something now that I'm recharged lets get on to the story. on and marriage won't be until later people.

PS: I DON'T CONDONE BULLYING

Disclaimer: I don't own Mai-hime.

Warnings: light petting/ heavy petting

"TALKING"

"THINKING OR P.O.V"


From the glowing embers of your spirit came a little warmth of your love. Together we set it in a cozy little spot. Safe from the world up above, a soothing breath from your lungs; helped to ignite the flame in the lonely candle in the core of my soul.

Natsuki and Shizuru slept peacefully in each others arms. Soon morning came and Shizuru woke up to find a missing Natsuki, panic spread through out Shizuru's mind. It wasn't till Shizuru could smell the fresh makings of breakfast and her panic soon calmed down. "Morning zuru how did you sleep," asked Natsuki with a joyful smile while walking up to Shizuru to give her a deep kiss on her lips.

"Ara now that's one way to wake up," said Shizuru with a smile. "I made your favorite toast and tea, I hope I made your tea right I had to recollect my thoughts and remember how you made it when I was at your house," said Natsuki sheepishly. The two sat down and enjoyed breakfast Shizuru calmly sipped her tea while Natsuki waited with an apprehensive look on her face. "S-so how is your tea," asked Natsuki with an excited look on her face. "Ara Natsuki this is the best tea I have tasted even after my years in tea ceremony class I have never tasted tea of this caliber, I cant wait to marry you," said Shizuru hugging Natsuki tightly. "Thank you and I know I c-cant wait ether," said Natsuki trying to hide behind her glasses.

"Ara did I ever mention how beautiful my suki looks in glasses, and no to mention wearing one of my over sized button down shirts. I do believe we might need to act out last night's actions, to remind me how beautiful my Natsuki is to me," said Shizuru carrying Natsuki bridal style to the bathroom. "W-wait S-shizuru what about the dishes also we have to go back to your parents house to pick up the rest of your stuff zuru!" giggled Natsuki while being carried into the white titled bathroom.

Shizuru placed Natsuki on the bathroom sink but not before slipping her body between Natsuki's legs to give Natsuki a sweet and loving kiss. Shizuru slipped her head slowly down in between Natsuki's legs and placing a soft kiss on Natsuki's once again saturated underwear earning a moan for Natsuki. Shizuru reluctantly left Natsuki's sweet soaking core and left Natsuki to sit on the bathroom sink. Shizuru went to the other side of the bathroom where the tub was and began to fill it. It wasn't till Shizuru felt two strong yet soft arms encircle her waist; Shizuru was caught off guard by Natsuki now rubbing her left breast in a circular motion.

"Ara how does my zuru like it," said Natsuki in a mock Kyoto-ben accent. "Ara you need some work on your Kyoto Ben my suki but otherwise it feels great here let me help you more" said Shizuru unbuttoning her blouse and taking off along with her bra. Natsuki began to slowly rub both of her hands against Shizuru's now erect nipples while lightly nibbling and sucking on Shizuru's neck. Shizuru's body was enchanted by fire and soon she felt her knees being to give out on her Natsuki quickly caught Shizuru before she could fall and gently took off the remainder of Shizuru's clothing and slowly setting Shizuru in the hot bath Natsuki soon striped her clothes and joined Shizuru. Shizuru was now placed in between Natsuki's legs Natsuki began lathering soap and began to slowly and softly scrub Shizuru's body. Shizuru's body felt a wave of pleasure as Natsuki gently reached down to Shizuru's source of heat and gently rubbed earning a moan from as soon as Shizuru was clean Shizuru took the time to return the favor to Natsuki.

The two got out of the bath and dried off and quickly jumped in Natsuki's 2010 Camaro that she got for her high school graduation and drove Shizuru's parents house.

"So after this last pick up are you sure you got everything," asked Natsuki behind the wheel while stopping at a stop light. "Ara yes after this then we will go back to the dorms and maybe even go out to dinner," said Shizuru. Natsuki took a deep breath and collaborated her thoughts before turning to ask Shizuru the one question that was on her mind. "S-shizuru what does your mother think of me I mean I know I met her once but did she like me," asked Natsuki nervously before turning onto the block that Shizuru's house and catching Shizuru off guard. "What should I tell her?"

Natsuki made a stop in front of Shizuru's house and noticed the silence after she asked the question; before Natsuki could unbuckle her seat belt she felt a warm hand cover her wrist. Shizuru's bangs shadowed her eyes in an attempt to hide them. "Ara Natsuki if you are worried you can always leave me I never want to put any pressure with you," said Shizuru before kissing Natsuki tenderly.

"No you could never put pressure on me zuru I love you too much. You are someone I want to spend the rest of my life with there is no denying that zuru. I'm not quitting on you and nor are you quitting me n-not unless you want to," said Natsuki boldly before putting her head down and pushing up her glasses. "Ara I will never quit on my Natsuki I'm sorry for doubting you" said Shizuru giving Natsuki a hug and a kiss on the lips. Little did they know that someone was watching them from the kitchen window with malice raging in her eyes.

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The Natsuki and Shizuru made their way up the stairs and Natsuki watched as Shizuru unlocked the key to her parents home. Once the couple got inside Shizuru and Natsuki saw both Shizuru's mother and father on the couch having tea.

"uh hel-"

"Oh Shizuru dear I'm happy you came back for your stuff so is this the last of it," said Shizuka walking past Natsuki before she could say hello this did not go unnoticed by Shizuru.

"Hello mother and yes I am here to get the last of my stuff, Natsuki there is someone I want you to meet this is my father Akimitsu Fujino," said Shizuru. Natsuki froze in her spot at the tall muscular build man. Akimitsu looked like he was in his late forties. Natsuki couldn't help but notice Akimitsu's red glowing eyes hovering over her and inspecting Natsuki like she was an insect, Natsuki backed away a little until Shizuru whispered in her ear.

"Ara do not be afraid he doesn't bite nor dose he talk much unless, you perk his interest with a subject her likes," said Shizuru before giving Natsuki a light push towards her father.

"H-hello S-sir Fujino I-it's an h-honor to f-finally meet you, stuttered Natsuki before holding out her hand to shake. Akimitsu shook Natsuki's hand, before Natsuki could blink she saw a fist coming towards her way Natsuki quickly blocked it with her wrist. Akimitsu came with a low kick almost knocking Natsuki off balance but Natsuki quickly recovered by flipping on to her feet Natsuki was already shocked at the power and strength that Akimitsu had. Natsuki charged in towards Akimitsu and caught his right arm and threw him over her right shoulder slamming him on to the ground. Before Natsuki could make the final blow she was stopped by laughter that the older man created.

"You're just like her alright reflexes stronger then ever," said Akimitsu while getting up.

"I-I don't understand are you saying that you fought my mother Saeko Kuga," asked Natsuki in shock. "Ah yes I did and oh boy your mother was no push over I remember you mostly cause you look like her little mini me. What caught me the most is that I remembered when she would go to the tournaments you would cling to her leg and cry a lot cause you didn't want her to fight," said Akimitsu with a chuckle.

"Y-yea that would be me," said Natsuki rubbing the back of her head while blushing.

"Shizuka why don't you help Shizuru pack up the rest of her stuff while I have a talk with Natsuki," said Akimitsu pulling Natsuki into the living room.

"So you're Thee tiger of Kyoto it's an honor to meet you Mr. Fujino," said Natsuki bowing deeply. "It's alright call me Akimitsu or Aki for short titles are so boring, I heard a lot about you through my daughter she doesn't talk to her mother much about things I wonder why," said Akimitsu with a sigh.

Meanwhile Shizuru was up stairs with her mother packing the rest of her things they both packed in silence.

"So Shizuru has there been any handsome young men in college, what about Reito I recall he liked you in high school," said Shizuka. "No mother there hasn't been anyone; I don't think there ever be. Besides Reito was not the one for me," said Shizuru.

As soon as the wind could blow Shizuka's tone changed this didn't surprise Shizuru.

"So you think that piece of trash down there is good for you! Think about the Fujino name and how you are bringing shame to it i saw you two outside so don't think you can fool me," screamed Shizuka.

"So now being in love brings shame, mother you have never took an interest of how I feel and guess what after our first year of college I'm going to marry Natsuki," said Shizuru calmly. Shizuka chuckled venom in her voice as Shizuru closed up her bag and headed for the doors but not before stopping. "What do you think she can do for you, she can't provide for you and she can't touch you the way a man would," said Shizuka smugly.

"Well mother me and Natsuki can take care of each other and she may not be able to touch me in places that a man would but she can do one thing a man can't she could never fall out of love with me," said Shizuru walking out and down stairs leaving a shocked Shizuka.

She will fall out of love with you I'll make sure of it!!

Shizuru rushed down stairs and went into the living room to see that her father and her lover were both laughing and carrying on. Shizuru was glad that they didn't hear the conversation up stairs this brought relief to Shizuru's heart. "Ara it's nice to see Natsuki and papa getting along," said Shizuru with a smile while taking her seat in the living room along with them. Natsuki could notice the turmoil in Shizuru's eyes but decided to question it later. Natsuki and Akimitsu sat and talked about tournaments past and up coming ones Shizuru was filled with pride on how much her girlfriend knew; Shizuru's joy was cut short by her mother joining in the living room.

"So what's all the ruckus here," asked Shizuka to her husband smiling. "Ara Natsuki-chan and I were talking about Shizuru when she was little and exchanging scientific information. Ara Natsuki-chan did you do all of that in High School I mean predicting ions that's work that scientist have studied for years and you found a way to predict them amazing," said Akimitsu. "It's nothing Akimitsu sir I mean I was still off by a number, if it would have not been for the scientist before my time I wouldn't be able to come this close," said Natsuki with a blush.

"Well now a young woman such as your self shouldn't be lonely now I'm sure you have crushes or at least a boyfriend," said Shizuka with a smile. Natsuki took a short moment to think before she answered. "I know that smile it's the smile that Shizuru had earlier when she came down stairs but accept my loves kai was sad almost weeping. Her mom has the same thing except under that smile her kai is menacing I have to answer carefully unless Shizuru wants me to tell her."

"So how about it Natsuki I'm sure with your beauty you have someone," asked Shizuka in suspicious voice that was laced under a soft tone.

"Actually I do have someone and they are very dear to me and I plan on staying with them till my last breath leaves my body and beyond that Mrs. Fujino," said Natsuki returning equal power when saying Shizuka's last name.

"Ara well mother and father we have to get back to our dorms we still have food to put in the fridge right Natsuki-chan," said Shizuru standing up to take her leave, sensing the tension between the two.

As the two walked out of the door Akimitsu handed Natsuki a card with his number on it. "Ara daddy your passing numbers to my roommate mom will not take this lightly," said Shizuru with playfulness in her voice.

"Ara I'm not, well Natsuki I have a chemistry branch that is apart of the company I love to see you whip that branch into shape so give me a call as soon as you can," said Akimitsu with a wink. The two drove off and Akimitsu was left alone with Shizuka.

"Dear I think there is something we should talk about and it's concerning Shizuru," said Shizuka with a smile on her face but venom laced behind her soft voice.

Can you solve for me a mystery of why things have to change? Why is the essence of life so complicated why can't things stay the same? I understand that people grow and often grow apart, I cannot grow apart from you your lust draws me into you and your love embraces me. My heart is so full from the wonderful things you are I such a rare feeling.


AN: Sorry this is a little late I'm in so much pain right now. But thank you for the reviews and thank you guys for helping me reach 100 now I shall continue to write but much slowly cause my chest hurts forgive me for the grammar I can barely keep my eyes open to check it to the best of my abilities. Maybe tonight if the pain pills kick in I'll write be writing my fourth installment to War Within a Breath yay make sure to give that story some love too its my first army story yay.

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