Title: Long distance
Chapter: 2
Author's note: First chapter went well, let's see if the second chapter does good too. Have fun reading.
Disclaimer: I do not own Mai-Hime or the characters.
Warnings: FUTA!NATSUKI! Sex, alcohol, long distance, etc.
(1 week later)
Natsuki groaned, rubbing her stiff shoulders and rolling her neck side to side to try and ease the built up tension. She heard her neck crack and sighed in contentment.
"That's gross, Natsuki." Mai said, pulling on her heals and arranging the straps.
"Whatever." Natsuki mumbled, rolling her eyes before standing from the edge of the bed and straightening out her clothes.
"Seriously, it's not good for you." Mai continued. "Anyway, this is the first chance we've had at getting out and I can't wait to see the nightlife of Windbloom!" She exclaimed, smiling.
"I'd rather stay in and chill." Natsuki said, pulling on a white Armani button up shirt with black buttons on over a plain white t-shirt. She left the shirt untucked over her black jeans and leant down to tie her black and white Nike air max shoelaces.
Mai stood up, smoothing out her strapless blue dress. "Jeez Natsuki, it's one fucking night out! This is the only chance we're gonna get to go out and we need to take it." She ranted, waving her hands around as she spoke.
"Who's even going?" Natsuki growled, Mai's attitude annoying her.
"Most of our group and some of the Garderobe students." Mai said, checking her purse.
"Is Shizuru coming?" Natsuki asked, putting her wallet in her back pocket.
Mai grinned. "Maybe." She said, looking up at Natsuki shoving things into her pockets. "You totally dig her and you can't even deny it!"
Natsuki blushed, ready to scream at Mai about how wrong she was when there was a knock on their hotel room door. Natsuki sighed, letting her shoulders slump.
Mai giggled as she rushed to the door, throwing it open. "Tate!" She shouted, jumping onto the blonde guy and kissing his cheek.
Natsuki gagged, shoving her phone into her pocket and shoving past the cringey couple. She nodded her head at a few guys and girls in acknowledgment and walked ahead of the chatting group as they left the hotel.
The teachers had all gone out for the night to a restaurant to mingle with Garderobe teachers, so this was the only chance that the students could sneak out to party. They would head to a bar since it was only 8pm and have a couple drinks and then at around 9pm they were gonna head to a club not too far from the hotel. They were meeting up with the Garderobe students at the bar since they frequented the place.
"Let's have a good night!" Mai cheered, laughing as she skipped hand in hand with Tate.
The group met up with the rest of Fuuka students and then walked to the pub down the road where they had been for half an hour with Garderobe students. They all had a few light drinks to get started before the club.
Natsuki finished her third beer, leaving the empty bottle on the counter and made her way outside. She reached into her pocket and pulled out a packet of cigs and her lighter, quickly sparking one up before pushing the objects back into her pocket.
She leaned back agaisnt the wall, exhaling the smoke from her mouth and watching it disappear into the night air. She sighed, not having as much fun as she thought she would.
"Ara-ara," An amused voice said next to her.
"Shit!" Natsuki shouted, jumping in surprise and turning wide eyes to look at the person next to her. "What the fuck Shizuru?!" She growled.
Shizuru blinked, looking as though she was completely innocent and hadn't done a single thing. "What does Natsuki mean?" She asked, but Natsuki could hear the amusement in her voice.
Natsuki just shook her head, inhaling another mouthful of smoke and leaned back agaisnt the wall.
"You smoke?" Shizuru asked, smiling as she took in Natsuki's outfit which was certainly well fitting.
Natsuki nodded, throwing a sideways glance at Shizuru. "You don't?" She asked.
Shizuru smiled. "Once upon a time I did, yes, but not anymore." She said.
Natsuki's eyes shot open. "You, the highest ranking Pearl, used to smoke?"
Shizuru giggled. "I have done many things that you do not know about." She winked.
Natsuki laughed, knowing that statement was more true than false. She went back to smoking, but turned to give Shizuru her full attention. "You came out tonight, I didn't think you'd do that either."
Shizuru hummed, holding her purse in one hand and running her other hand through her locks of hair. "Natsuki believes I am a very strict girl that can't have fun, yes?"
Natsuki's eyes followed the movement, watching Shizuru's hair fall perfectly into place and flushing when Shizuru's crimson eyes met her own. "N-No! Of c-course not!"
Shizuru laughed and Natsuki slightly swooned at hearing it. "I'm merely teasing." She said after calming her laughing down.
Natsuki clenched her jaw, ready to snap, but looking into the crimson eyes left her speechless so she relaxed and shook her head with a smile. "You're one of a kind, Shizuru."
Shizuru's eyes opened slightly in shock and if it wasn't dark Natsuki would have seen the blush on her cheeks. She cleared her throat. "I've never met anyone like Natsuki either."
Humming, Natsuki finished her smoke just as their whole group walked out, Mai still skipping. "Come on guys, it's time to go to the club!" She shouted.
Natsuki rolled her eyes and sighed, pushing off of the wall and walking with the group, but right at the back with Shizuru next to her. They made idle chatter at first before joking and teasing one another as they walked to the club with large smiles.
To say Natsuki was buzzed was extremely true, having had quite a few drinks. She had needed something strong to help calm her down with the club being really busy and numerous guys and girls had come up to her trying to flirt, but she got really pissed off when she saw anyone approaching Shizuru who was with a small group of girls on the dance floor.
Natsuki knew it was stupid, but she couldn't help but like the girl. There was just something about Shizuru and they just clicked. She knew she shouldn't be jealous of those people trying to get Shizuru's attention, or how she stared when Shizuru did little things like smiling or running a hand through her hair or when their eyes locked and she felt a whirlwind of emotions.
Once the week was over, she would go back to Fuuka and Shizuru would stay at Garderobe and it seriously bothered her that she might never see the girl anymore.
Natsuki took a swig from her glass and sat it down, breathing out through her mouth and turning in her chair. Immediately she noticed Shizuru's crimson eyes staring at her, she could see Shizuru staring at her and she could feel it too.
They both locked eyes and Shizuru curled her finger at her in a come hither motion and Natsuki shrugged, standing and making her way over to the girl that just seems to draw her in.
They both stood in front of each other, dancing bodies around them and music blasting. Shizuru stepped forward and instead of turning to grind on Natsuki like she thought she would, Natsuki found the girl wrapping her arms around her neck and slowly swaying with her, as if Shizuru knew exactly what she was feeling and needed the reassurance.
Almost tearing up, Natsuki wrapped her arms around Shizuru's waist and moved in time with her, light slow dancing. She squeezed Shizuru's hips just so she knew Shizuru was actually there.
They slow danced for a few minutes, just swaying side to side before Natsuki took Shizuru's hand and led her off of the dance floor and out of the club. Shizuru didn't question anything.
"Wherever could Natsuki be taking me?" Shizuru giggled in glee, squeezing Natsuki's hand.
Natsuki looked back and grinned, slowing down to walk next to Shizuru, never letting go of her hand. "First night I was here I snuck out and just walked, I ended up at this great cafe that's 24 hours and you might have already been, but I would rather have a hot chocolate and some peace and quiet with you than being in that club all night."
Shizuru hummed, trying to recall such a cafe but she came up empty. "Ara, I've never heard of such a cafe."
"Well I'm gonna show you it and it's my treat so get whatever you want." Natsuki winked, turning a corner and stopping in front of a small cafe with a neon light above it.
"You spoil me, Natsuki." Shizuru said, walking through the door after Natsuki held it open.
Natsuki shrugged. "Enjoy it while I'm doing it coz I don't do it often, or for anyone."
Shizuru's heart skipped a beat. "I must be truly special then."
Natsuki blushed, looking around the cafe. "You are."
Shizuru smiled, lightly smacking Natsuki's stomach. "I will have a green tea, please?"
Natsuki raised an eyebrow at Shizuru's hand still touching her stomach, but nodded and headed off to the counter to grab a green tea and a hot chocolate with whip cream and mini marshmallows while Shizuru sat in a booth by the back wall for privacy.
Shizuru couldn't help the smile that lit up her face as she watched Natsuki walking towards her with the two hot drinks in each hand and her wallet stuffed into her mouth.
Natsuki sat the drinks down and shoved the wallet into her pocket before looking up and grinning at Shizuru.
They both sat for a while and talked the night away; sharing personal and private information about themselves to the other, making jokes and laughing, sneaking glances here and there before they finished their drinks and realised it was 2am.
"I should get you back to Garderobe," Natsuki started, leaving a tip on the table. "Miss Maria will skin me alive if she found out I kept her star Pearl out after curfew."
Shizuru nodded. "Miss Maria has never caught me before, I doubt she will now. I am rather good at what I do."
Natsuki laughed. "I bet you are." She said, nodding her head to the door. "I'll walk you back so I know that you're safe."
"Natsuki is very sweet." Shizuru winked.
Natsuki blushed, groaning. "Let's go."
Natsuki and Shizuru made the walk to Garderobe in silence, but somewhere along the way they ended up holding hands again, like it was the most natural thing for them to do. It was a comfortable silence, one that wasn't awkward or weird, it was actually quite nice.
They did jokingly and affectionately bump into each other a few times along the way which ended up in them both laughing along the way. Neither of them wanted the walk to end.
Eventually they ended up at Garderobe Academy stairs which Shizuru would walk up and Natsuki would head back to the hotel. They both sighed once they stopped walking, knowing they would be saying goodnight.
"So I guess we're calling it a night then, huh?" Natsuki said, breaking the silence.
Shizuru nodded her head. "It would appear so."
Natsuki, although still holding Shizuru's hand, really didn't want Shizuru to go. However, she knew they both had to go their own ways, but they would see each other Monday since it was Friday night now.
"You should head in and get some sleep, I'll see you Monday Shizuru." Natsuki said smiling.
"Thank you for walking me home. Goodnight, Natsuki." Shizuru said, kissing Natsuki's cheek and walking away.
Natsuki's stomach dropped, knowing that she had to watch Shizuru walk away for now. "Goodnight, Shizuru." She whispered, turning to walk to her hotel.
(Last day)
"Alright everyone you have a few minutes to relax before we get on the coach and head back to Fuuka! Please make sure you all have everything you brought with you." A teacher yelled to the Fuuka students stood around with their luggage.
Natsuki sighed, her mood down in the dumps. The day she had been dreading was here; she was leaving and going back to Garderobe. She didn't think she'd actually enjoy this trip, but Shizuru had made the whole thing worth the bother. She was just confused on why she was feeling so sad about leaving and what she was feeling for Shizuru.
"You have everything, Natsuki?" Mai asked, scrolling through her snapchat feed on her phone. She paused and looked up at Natsuki before her eyes went back to her screen.
"Yeah, even the souvenirs I bought, you?" Natsuki answered, balancing on her left foot before changing to her right.
Mai looked up and rolled her eyes. "Go to her."
Natsuki startled, looking up and blushing. "What?!" She squeaked.
Mai just looked at her like she was stupid. "Shizuru you idiot! Go and see her before we leave."
Natsuki felt a jump in her chest; she didn't need to be told twice. "Watch my stuff! I'll be back so don't let them leave without me!" She shouted, running past the students and teachers stood in the hotel lobby.
Mai just waved, smiling. "Off she goes like a lovestruck puppy."
Natsuki ran to Garderobe, rushing up the steps and quickly made her way into the school. She quickly walked up to the reception desk where a middle aged woman sat typing away on a computer.
"Shizuru Viola, 1st ranked Pearl, what class does she have?" Natsuki asked, panting.
The woman looked up startled and confused, not knowing what to do. She opened her mouth to say something, but Natsuki was impatient.
"Shizuru Viola! What class is she in?!" Natsuki demanded, slapping her hand onto the desk.
The woman jumped and quickly set about typing into the computer. "Classroom 1A; up the stairs and down the corridor. It's the classroom at the end of the hall." She said.
Natsuki thanked her before following the directions, ignoring the pull in her legs from running and her chest constricting. She got to the room and pulled open the door, startling all the students inside.
"I need to speak with Shizuru Viola please!" She said, looking at the teacher with a pleading look.
"Ara-ara," Shizuru spoke up. "Natsuki certainly knows how to make an entrance." She smiled, standing from her seat gracefully and walking towards the door. "I will be but a moment." She said to the teacher, smiling at the woman.
Natsuki pulled Shizuru out of the door and slammed it closed behind her. She quickly wrapped her arms around Shizuru's waist and pulled the girl into her. "I didn't want to leave without seeing you first." She mumbled into Shizuru's neck, her voice desperate.
Shizuru fought the wave of tears threatening to spill over. "I wanted to see you too." She whispered, bunching Natsuki's black Nike hoodie up in her hands.
They stood holding each other for a minute before Natsuki pulled back, smiling. "Give me your phone." She said.
Shizuru blinked and pulled out her white Iphone 5s, passing it to Natsuki after she unlocked it.
Natsuki put her number in Shizuru's phone and rang her own phone, saved Shizuru's number and then passed it back to the girl. "Now we have each other's number so we can talk whenever." She said, blushing.
Shizuru blushed too, a pink tint to her cheeks. "Natsuki may miss her coach and flight back home all so she could give me her number?" She said, feeling flattered.
"Yeah." Natsuki mumbled, looking around the hall in interest.
"That's cute." Shizuru giggled.
Natsuki balked. "It's not."
"It is."
"Is not."
"Natsuki does not believe me?"
"I'm not cute so no."
They both stood still, looking at each other before laughing.
Shizuru twirled a strand of Natsuki's hair. "You should head back before your school leaves without you."
Natsuki sighed, her shoulders sagging. "I know," She said. "I don't want to go." She admitted.
Shizuru felt like crying; Natsuki leaving was not what she wanted. "I don't want you too, but you need to."
Natsuki was quite. She stood back and pulled off her hoodie, passing it to Shizuru who took it. "To remember me by."
"Thank you, Natsuki." Shizuru said, smiling. She moved forward and hugged Natsuki. "Have a safe journey."
Natsuki gently squeezed before pulling back. She smiled at Shizuru, giving her a wave as she turned and made her way back to the hotel.