A/N: Well it seems like this story was very well accepted so i decided to get to work immediatly on a second chapter jsut to keep you guys interested. I am sory to say that the end of this chapter is very rushed but the next one should be better. I would like to thank EVERYONE for their reviews i got some of the longest ones i have ever recieved last chapter. I hope you enjoy this one as well :)

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"YOU WHAT

"YOU WHAT!" Birds took flight from trees and people stopped to stare as Mai yelled at the top of her lungs.

Gripping the back of her head Natsuki looked down at the sidewalk. "I know I know… I've screwed up haven't I? She was just beginning to be happy again too." It sounded like she was talking to her self more than Mai.

"I knew you two got closer after that Hime Party but…" Glancing around from side to side to make sure no one was listening she lowered her voice. "You kissed her!?"

Natsuki flinched slightly while slowly raising her head, just barely catching Mai's eyes she nodded.

The red head just stood there with her mouth open for a few seconds. "So that's why she's been coming here for the past week?"

Natsuki's gaze was once again focused on the sidewalk. "Yeah…"

"Don't you think you should talk to her about it?"

"And say what!?" Natsuki's eyes were beginning to tear up and her voice crack. "It was an accident? I had no idea what the hell I was doing? No." Her hair whipped from side to side as she shook her head. "All I do is hurt her."

Mai just stood there looking at her friend not quite sure what to say. It had been a little over a month since the Hime Party where Shizuru had fallen asleep and she had had to drive her and Natsuki home. She had been surprised when Natsuki told her to leave but in a way she had sort of expected it. She really didn't know what all occurred during the Festival between the two and after Natsuki's reaction when she asked once she wasn't about to again. All she knew was that Shizuru felt guilty over something that had happened between them. It was odd but she didn't seem to feel all that sorry for her actions towards the rest of them but when it came to Natsuki she was wounded deeply.

Mai always knew that Natsuki and Shizuru had a close friendship, even before her and Natsuki became friends it was obvious that they were extremely close. Well, as close as anyone can get to Natsuki…

During the few months prior to the last party, when Natsuki had not been seeing Shizuru, she clamped up, avoiding any and all contact with others. She threw her self into her school work, trying to avoid facing her emotions was Mai's guess. But when she was told about the party and to invite Shizuru her face lit up for the first time in month's and surprised Mai by acting like a giddy girl. It was at that time that Mai's suspicions about the twos relationship took a new form.

After the party Natsuki changed again, scaring everyone who knew her with smiles and laughs. She began to spend more time with Shizuru and it was obvious to everyone else that this was the reason for her "cheerier" attitude. Every time the "group" would go out Natsuki would ask if she could invite Shizuru, usually with a slight blush on her face. Nao of course always teased her about this but instead of withdrawing like she usually would when it came to such things, Natsuki stood her ground.

It seemed to Mai that Natsuki was going out of her way to spend time with the ex-Kaichou. All in all she was happy to see her friend so happy but couldn't help but wonder why the brunette had such an affect on her.

Now however all the suspicions that had once floated in the back of her mind came to the surface with this development.

"Did-" Mai gulped before continuing. "Did you mean to?"

Natsuki looked up at Mai with tears streaming down her face. "I- I don't know."

Mai opened her mouth about to speak when something caught her eye. A group of girls were crowded around someone who was headed in their direction. "Natsuki… Shizuru's coming."

Terror filled Natsuki's eyes. "What! Where-" Turning around she saw the crowd approaching and immediately dove into the bushes off the path.

"Natsuki! What are you doing?" Mai angrily whispered.

"Hiding, tell her you haven't seen me." Came the blue haired girl's voice from the now disheveled plant."

Looking up Mai saw that Shizuru was politely dismissing her fan-club and was now heading towards her. "You can't avoid her fore- Hi Shizuru-san!" Mai quickly covered.

"Good morning Mai-san, have you seen Natsuki?"

Mai was surprised by the hint of desperation in Shizuru's voice as well as her slightly disheveled appearance.

"No I haven't Kaichou." She lied, mentally wincing.

"Oh, ok." Again, Mai was surprised to hear disappointment in her voice. "Um-" Mai's jaw dropped. Did she just say "um?" Wow, Natsuki… "Could you please tell her that I am sorry? And that-" Shizuru seemed to be fighting with her self. "That is if she will see me, I would like to talk to her."

It took all of Mai's self control not to drop her jaw and just stare at Shizuru. Wow Natsuki you have quite an effect on her don't you. Forcing a cheerful smile on her face Mai said, "Of course, I'll let her know the next time I see her. I hope nothing is really wrong?"

"No" Shizuru shook her head. "Thank you Mai-san."

With that she turned and walked away and was almost immediately swarmed by her fan club. Sighing Mai looked at the bush her friend was hiding in. "You really should see her…"

Natsuki slowly emerged from the now heavily damaged plant with a guilty expression on her face. "I know… I can't believe she blames herself…" Her fists tightened and she began to shake slightly

"Natsuki…" Not knowing how to help her friend Mai merely put a consoling hand on her shoulder. "Go see her. For her sake if for anything."

The biker nodded before slowly walking away, shoulders slumped and feet dragging. And for yours…


This is ridiculous!

Natsuki mentally berated herself as she sped down city streets on her bike. I said I wouldn't leave her anymore and that's just what I've done. Damn it!" The bike roared as she pulled back on the throttle and accelerated. This is the last damn time I do this to her!

Coming to a halt in the dorm parking lot Natsuki ripped off her helmet and purposefully marched up the stairs towards Shizuru's room. This is the last time. Stopping in front of Shizuru's door she raised her hand and knocked. Wait a minute… Oh crap what the hell am I going to say to her? Gah! Grabbing her head she began to shake it. I am so freakin stupid!

After a few moments of waiting the door still hadn't opened. Maybe she's not here? Natsuki thought with equal parts relief and disappointment. Turning her back to the door she began to walk away. I guess I'll just have to catch her the next time she comes to the-

"Natsuki?"

Said girl stopped in her tracks and slowly turned to see Shizuru standing there, disbelief and panic in her eyes.

Don't look like that please. Natsuki mentally pleaded. This was the last time. Nodding to herself Natsuki took a step toward her friend raising a hand in greeting.