Disclaimer: I don't own Mai-HiME, Sunrise does. So don't sue, mmmkay?

Author's Note:I'm glad you guys are liking the story so far. Hopefully I can continue punch out chapters that you'd all enjoy. So, here's chapter 2.

I Got You
Chapter 2: Warming Up

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Sulking on her way home, Natsuki wasn't very happy with the decision to receive a partner. She preferred to work alone and would like to keep it that way. As soon as she reached her apartment she gave into the fatigue and collapsed on the couch. Sleep was the only thing she was thinking of but then the doorbell rang. Ugh. She took her time getting up to further annoy the one bothering her. Opening the door, she was greeted by a friendly face.

"Natsuki!"

"Hmm, Mai."

Stepping aside, Mai walked into the apartment. Suddenly smelling the familiar sent of decent home cooked meals, Natsuki couldn't help but smile. Same old Mai, always caring for others. She makes a great teacher. After Mai had settled out the food, Natsuki walked to the fridge to grab the necessity for every dish she eats. Upon examining the contents of the fridge, however, Natsuki wasn't very pleased.

Shit!I forgot to bring home the pack I bought earlier.

"Natsuki?"

Walking over to where her friend was, Mai peeked in the fridge to see what was wrong. She let out a small chuckle as she saw what was wrong.

"Don't worry, I have some small packets of mayo."

"But..."

An hour later, Mai tried her hardest to suppress her laughter at the sight of Natsuki squeezing the life out of the small packet of it's mayo contents. Like a little kid with a pack of pudding.

"So, how's your job?"

Natsuki made sure to suck the packet dry of mayo before answering "They gave me a partner."

"Really? Do I know him? Is he cute?"

Not sure where the conversation is going, Natsuki hesitated to answer. Looking at the empty packets of mayo on the table and at the person who provided them, she answered anyways.

"No. It's a woman named Fujino Shizuru."

"A woman? Well I have always thought you'd fall for a girl."

Natsuki gave a glare at her friend "What!?"

"Nothing!" Mai quickly said and raised her hands in defense.

Giving the evil eye at Mai, Natsuki opened another packet of mayo. Mai sighed in relief, disaster avoided.

"Well at least you'll have someone looking out for you when you're out."

"I guess" Was the respond given. After all she was preoccupied with mayonnaise.

Mai decided to push her luck and ask more questions.

"How did you two meet?"

"She was transferred to my station a few months back. She started talking to me, you know how I am, no small talk. One time I had to stay late and finish up paper work, her too. She started to talk to me again and ended up helping out with the work. Got to know each other like that."

Mai smirked "Paperwork, so that's what you guys call it."

It took a while for Natsuki to register Mai's comment. But when it did...

"Mai!"

"Oh, would you look at the time! It's so late and I need to get home to Mikoto!"

Mai moved like the speed of light to avoid an angry Natsuki. The last person to provoke Natsuki in such a way was Nao and she ended up in the hospital with a concussion. Once Mai walked out the door, Natsuki locked and leaned on it. After giving out a sigh she let out a small smile that betrayed her anger. She went up to her room to retire for the night.

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The next day at the station Shizuru was examining Chie's latest product. A purse rigged with a tiny camera which was giving feeds to a watch. Instead of the regular face of a watch it was the monitor that displays whatever the camera was pointed to. Shizuru tried on the watch and smiled. Perfect. The sound of Natsuki's motorcycle can be heard and not long after the blue haired beauty sped through the station towards her office. Wonder what that was about. Suppressing a smirk, Shizuru turned to Chie.

"Would you mind if I borrow this for a while? I would like to try it out."

"Uh, sure."

Receiving the purse from Chie, Shizuru walked towards the office she shared with Natsuki. They were just announced partners yesterday but the arrangements to share an office seems to have been made in advance. Walking towards her desk, Shizuru greeted her new partner.

"Good morning, Natsuki."

With a mayonnaise covered bagel in her mouth, Natsuki just waved at her new partner. Shizuru placed the purse on her desk and faced the camera towards the girl across the room. She pulled out a file from her desk and pretended to read the contents while occasionally looking at her watch. Oh my, how cute.

Minutes later, Natsuki had finished her breakfast and was now reading over her own set of files. She noticed something about the woman across the room. She's been reading that file since she walked in and why does she keep looking at her watch? Wondering more about her chestnut haired partner she wasn't aware that she was now staring directly at woman. Beautiful.

"I believe it is rude to stare at others."

Natsuki shook herself out of her reverie upon hearing the voice of her partner.

"So- sorry."

Shizuru giggled "It's fine. No need for an apology" Believe me.

A knock came on the door and the department chief walked in with an assignment for the duo. Natsuki quickly eyed the folder in his hands and looked back at the pile of unfinished files. She slowly sank in her chair at the thought of more paper work.

"Don't worry, it's not paper work. I got an assignment for the both of you!"

Natsuki sat up from the chair feeling relieved. Upon hearing a barely audible giggle from Shizuru, she stole a quick glance at her partner and still couldn't help but wonder. Just what is so fascinating about that damn watch?

"Kuga, listen up. Both of you are on guard duty for some corporate wedding tomorrow."

"Wedding?"

"Yes. Dress up and blend in with the party. Here are the orders."

After giving each of them a folder, the chief left the room. The pout on Natsuki's face never left as soon as she heard 'dress up'. She never liked the idea. The skirt or dress would limit the mobility of the legs. This is unacceptable!

"If you keep that pout it would ruin your beautiful face."

"Huh?"

Natsuki had been too absorbed in her thoughts and failed to hear what Shizuru had just said.

"I believe that a pout can also make oneself look sexually attractive."

As if the temperature in the room was rising, Natsuki's face turns a bright shade of red by the second. Getting up from her chair, Shizuru walked to the front of her desk and leaned on it in a seductive manor. Quickly noticing the complexion change in her partner. Time to press.

"Would you like me to lock the door, OFFICER Kuga?"

This time around Natsuki's complexion is equal to that of a stop light. Look away!Look away, damn it?Why am I not looking away? Seeing the Kyoto beauty make a move to slowly remove her tie, Natsuki's eyes grew wider. Why am I still not looking away? Why is she taking off her tie? Why is she unbuttoning her shirt? What's with that smile? And those legs, oh my ga- NO!Ahhh, I can't stand this! Standing up from her chair, Natsuki made a sprint for the door.

"I'm going out for air!"

Opening the door Shizuru called out again in a sultry tone.

"I'll be waiting, Officer." If only you had let me lock the door.

Thinking about giving the evil eye to the woman, Natsuki turned around only to find Shizuru blowing a kiss at her. Natsuki shook her head to try and get herself together and ran out. Nao passing by saw Natsuki leave with haste and decided to peek into office. She was greeted by the scene of Shizuru placing her tie back on and fixing the collar of her shirt.

Woha. Mai is so going to hear about this.

Author's Note: Be honest. Let me know what you think, greatly appreciate if you do. If you guys like it i'll be more then happy to continue it