A/N: I am a believe that alcohol makes everything better. But I'm an alcoholic so don't listen to me! I quit, but this story makes me want to start again. Damn story. Damn Poopy chapter...damn the word damn.

Disclaimer: I do not own Mai Hime.

The hostess at the restaurant's door about jumped when she saw me and Shizuru walking towards the entrance. She immediately ran out from behind her podium and made us stop.

"Excuse me, ladies, you cannot come into this restaurant. We don't let people of your caliber in anyways." The hostess said with smug pride. I smiled smugly back as I pulled my wallet out pulling out my military ID and presented it to her.

"I'm so sorry Colonel Kuga. Please come this way." The hostess started to apologize. "I will let Mr. Kanzaki know you are here."

Shizuru and I sat down at the same table we had the last time we were here. Shizuru waited for the hostess to go away and smiled raising her eye brow. I sighed about the entire thing. I hate pushing rank anywhere. I was becoming annoyed with the way my life was turning out. This was not fair. I'm happy for once, but in order to have this happiness I've killed, lied, almost been killed, and now I have to kill some more. However before all this I want to enjoy myself on my way out. Things like this; a sniper and an assassin trying to escape the bonds of their country could never happen without a major consequence. I leaned across the table and kissed Shizuru on the lips. How could I've missed out on something like this? As our lips parted I heard a coughing sound off to our side; poor Reito.

"Hello ladies. Dressed down today I see. I really don't care how people dress but my sponsors are weird about that kind of thing. If I don't tell them they won't know." Reito said. "Now what can I get you? Or shall I make something that isn't on my menu, Natsuki?"

"You'd do that! Really, oh Reito, that's so generous of you." I said with glee blushing. Shizuru looked at me and then Reito who was smiling a sweet smile.

"So, that must be a yes. Good! I've wanted to make that dish for long time now. Now what do you ladies want to drink. Remember everything is on the house." Reito said to me with his piercing eyes. I was feeling a bit out of place. Reito is flirting with me and I'm actually reacting. I looked at Shizuru who had crossed her arms under her chest and was looking away as if to give us privacy. I'm such an ass.

"Reito, I will have a glass of red wine, and Shizuru will have tea." I said quietly.

"What a marvelous choice. We have a wonderful selection of teas I'll be right back with our tea box." Reito said noticing the change in my mood. Shizuru looked back at me with a lonesome look that pained my heart, but she smiled.

"Natsuki, I…" Shizuru was about say something but stopped sensing Reito's approach.

"Well here we are Ms. Fujino." Reito said and was about to continue until I quickly corrected him.

"Mrs. Kuga…" I simply said as I felt my heart beat everywhere in body. I thought to myself, "Shizuru you are mine. You belong to me. I have killed for you."

Reito cleared his throat and shot a glance me and went back to talking to Shizuru.

"I suggest the orange herbal, it's very relaxing." Reito said; his tone was completely different. Adding to the insult Shizuru decided against his choice.

"Thank you, but I prefer the green tea. It's good for the heart." Shizuru said.

"Very well, Mrs. Kuga." Reito said shooting a glare at me this time.

I sighed as he walked away and looked at Shizuru who had both of her hands on her face. She fixed her red eyes on my green eyes and I smiled.

"You belong to me, Shizuru. I hope you don't mine me claiming you." I teased.

Shizuru sighed a happy sigh. "No, not at all Natsuki, I'm happy to be yours; to be your wife." Shizuru was glowing. I've made her happy and I'm turning red.

"I'm not certain if I want to drink tonight or not." I laughed and so did Shizuru.

The evening proceeded as planned. The dinner Reito had brought us was something he made for Mai's birthday. The dinner was so wonderful Reito said that he'd only save it for very special occasions. He made it for my birthday too even though that night wasn't as special as he had wanted it to be. So I guess tonight he was being generous. I was on my third glass of wine. The problem I had with drinking alcohol is that it never hit me fast so I could visually stay sober to an observer. Reito wasn't helping me either. He would fill my cup to the top when I was looking away. I have no idea how much I've had to drink, but I think he is up to something. Or waiting for something to happen. We finished our meal and discussed whether we should have dessert or not.

"Natsuki, do think we should have dessert here or do one at home?" Shizuru teased.

"Whatever you want love." I said almost melodically. No I'm drunk. This isn't good. I have to excuse myself. Damn diuretic. "Excuse me Shizuru, be right back." I stood slowly knowing all my alcohol would be settled nicely in my legs making it difficult for me to walk. I do not want Shizuru to know I'm that far gone. Once I got my bearings I headed off to my destination. I've always notice strange things when I'm drunk. For instance, I start sizing everyone up in my head and listing them on how long it would take me to kill them based off the environment that surrounded us. No one is in the bathroom, thankful. Drinking alcoholic beverages and going to the bathroom are such a hand in hand marriage. I washed my hands and splash water on face. It's hitting me fast now that I've started to move. Damn circulatory system. I walked out and as soon as I did Reito was there.

"Reito? Why are you standing outside of the women's bathroom? I hope you are cooking in there." I tried to joke. I looked in his eyes. Oh no, he's got that look.

"Natsuki, did I tell you I'm single still?" He said placing his hands on the wall on either side of me.

"No, I'm sorry for you." I said. He's doing this on purpose. He's making me nervous so my blood will pump faster. I'm getting light headed. I can still push him away. I think I can.

"You know, I think you're drunk." He said leaning closer to my face. I tried to push him away. My strength where did it go? "Oh, I see you forgot about that. I know you can beat me up, but you're drunk right now." He's placing his hands on my shoulders now. What is he doing? I'm suppose to be the one defending the girl tonight, not the girl needing defense.

"Reito stop!" I said a little louder until grabbed my throat forcefully. No, I'm going to kick his ass again. I tried to punch him. My fists hit him in the gut over and over. Nothing. Damn the alcohol and damn the jealous ex-boyfriend who is a rat bastard.

"You're very beautiful, Natsuki, and I hate you so much at the same time. I want make you feel disgusted with yourself." He said with a spitting tone. He got closer and went to kiss me I tried to turn my head but squeezed his hand on my throat making me open my mouth for air. He placed his mouth over mine. I'm getting sick. I hear foot steps behind him. He stopped kissing me. "Do you mind? I'm a bit busy at the m-m-moment…" Reito stuttered towards the end.

"I do mind. Get your hands of my Natsuki!" Shizuru said strongly but in very cold voice.

"You're just another woman. What can you do? I know Ms. Natsuki here is a military soldier, but she drunk off her rockers. What can you do against me!?" Reito said trying to throw a punch at her. Shizuru dodge his fist faster than she did mine meaning she's fighting using some skill. Shizuru grabbed one of his wrists as she dodged it and tossed him into the women's bathroom. I was still leaning against wall letting Shizuru do her own thing. I heard a cry come from the bathroom. I'm not really feeling sorry Reito he deserves getting his ass kicked. Shizuru came out and grabbed my hand.

"We're going home now." She said dragging me along. I feel like a child and not a very impressive pro sniper.

Shizuru didn't ask me any questions as we drove home, she didn't say anything, and I felt as if I wanted to wash my mouth out. I have a bottle of Scotch on my desk at home. I think Reito was successful. I feel disgusted. Shizuru parked car got out and I was just sitting there. I'm a deadly killer damn it. Why do I have to become a stereotypical woman when drunk? I'm not weak! Shizuru opened my door and pulled me out dragging me into the apartment. Why isn't she speaking to me? I didn't do it willingly. I'm still drunk and I want to just drown myself in my scotch. Shizuru sat me on the couch and grabbed my scotch off my desk. She's must be a mind reader. She opened it, took a swig, and sat on the couch by me. It doesn't seem that she's swallowed the scotch. That lonesome look is on her eyes again. She pulled me into a kiss. The scotch is still in her mouth and now it's in mine. The scotch drizzled from our connected lips. She laid me against the couch letting me take all the scotch. We parted our lips and I swallowed the strong liquor watching Shizuru take a couple more drinks for herself.

I didn't know why she was doing this. I've never seen this side of her. Those eyes they have so much pain, hate, depression, and loneliness. Shizuru kissed me again, her mouth tastes like the scotch. She's breaking the kiss again and going for more scotch. She's drinking a lot more this time. I reached out for the bottle and she handed it to me as I saw the redness appear on her cheeks. Why are you drinking Shizuru? I had the bottle. I must be feeling what she's feeling. I opened my mouth and pour the scotch in. Shizuru isn't smiling and she's pulling the bottle away placing it down against the ground. She's lost. Where are you? I pulled her against me.

"What's wrong, Shizuru?" I said in a dazed voice. No reply. She's kissing my neck. "Shizuru, stop. Tell me, what's wrong?" Shizuru tried to push away from me, but I wrapped my arms around her tighter. "Fine, I will hold you here until you tell me what's wrong." I feel tears against my throat. She's not going to tell me. I wonder if she ever will.

Mini Feed

Natsuki: Gah! I think I'm going to be sick.

Shizuru: Ara, I'm becoming a lush.

Chuckabutt: Me too.

Tell me it sucks.