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Strawberry Panic-Episode 12:

["Have a nice day at work honey,"] Nagisa said cheerfully as Shizuma approached the front door.

The silver haired woman smiled at her as she finished buttoning up her black blouse. She walked over to her red-haired girlfriend and kissed her softly on the cheek.

["You too,"] she said as they shared an Eskimo kiss.

Nagisa giggled and a smiled graced Shizuma's features. Their eyes locked, and they become lost in each other's gaze as brown met gold. Shizuma blinked and sighed in disappointment.

["God, why do you have to be so irresistible, you know I have to go to work."]

Nagisa narrowed her eyes with mock anger.

["Oh so it's my fault now? You're the one who came over here and kissed me."]

Shizuma shook her head and chuckled.

["Okay, okay it's my fault I'm going to be late, but can you really blame me for having such a beautiful girl next to me every morning I wake up?"]

Nagisa rolled her eyes, ["Oh ShiShi-chan you're so cheesy."]

["But I'm telling the truth!"]

["Just go to work."]

["Okay, I'm going."]

Nagisa grabbed Shizuma's laptop bag and jacket before she started to push her out of the door.

["Love you, bye."]

Before the silver-haired woman could retaliate the front door was closed. She turned around and shook her head at the door before getting in her car. When she sat down in her car she felt a weird sensation that caused her to put her hand over her stomach. She blinked, her other hand, which was on the ignition, was frozen. The silver-haired woman had this feeling before and her body was telling her that something was going to go wrong. Though she had the want to call in and take the day off but she knew that she had a presentation today and that wouldn't look good on her record.

She swallowed her suspicions and started her car, passing the feeling in her stomach as nervousness. Shizuma pulled off and silent prayed that it was only that.

She'll be so surprised!

Nagisa zipped around the kitchen, glancing every so often at the microwave clock. She was packing the contents of Shizuma's surprise lunch, which the redhead was really proud off. She had taken her time and cooked everything herself. The redhead had chosen to pack a Japanese lunch, trying her hand as making her native cuisine. She carefully placed each food item in the container carefully, making sure that no piece of sushi came undone or no rice cake crumbled.

Once she had placed everything inside the plastic container she closed it, standing above it was a victorious smile on her face.

Oh yeah I totally rock at cooking now.

The redhead wrapped it up as she sung a song she heard on the radio.

"I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing, just prayin' to a god that I don't believe in..."

She bobbed her head as she walked into the next room.

"Cuz, I got time while she got freedom…"

The redhead stopped singing and looked at her cell phone, her eyes widening as she observed the time. She quickly closed it and ran back into the kitchen, taking the neatly packaged lunch in to her arms as she headed out the door. Nagisa then paused, checking her jean pockets for her keys and wallet. When she had made she had those items she continued on her way out.

She finished singing where she left off as she closed the door behind her.

"Cuz when a heart breaks no it don't break even."

An applause sounded in the board room as Shizuma finished her presentation. She smiled slightly as she thanked the business women and men in front of her.

Tanya walked up to her and slapped her on the shoulder, her unprofessional gestures causing some of the leaving people to lift their eyebrows or shake their heads.

"Hey Shi, you did really well!"

Shizuma looked at her friend chuckling, "Thanks."

Tanya looked at her watch and sighed. "Though it was good, I wished you could have dragged on a little longer. We still have a half hour until lunch."

The silver-haired woman rolled her eyes as she retrieved her laptop, putting it in its carrying case.

"Stop wining, you hang out in the break room before lunch anyway."

Tanya shrugged as the two of them exited the room.

"What the boss doesn't know won't hurt him. Which is why you'll be hanging out in the break room too…won't you?"

Shizuma smiled, "Well of course."

Tanya shook her head as she moved some black strands of hair from her eyes.

"You are such a hypocrite."

Shizuma laughed and Tanya joined in.

The two of them stepped in the elevator and Tanya fell silent suddenly, her eyes on Shizuma. Her stare was unnoticed by the silver-haired woman though, her attention on the floors they passed as the elevator descended. Tanya bit her lip slightly as she looked at the woman, her gray eyes conveying her inner turmoil.

As the elevator stopped on their designated floor the brunette snapped out of her gaze and followed Shizuma out of the elevator. Shizuma glanced over at the other woman, a small frown on her face.

"Hey, you okay Tani?"

Tanya nodded, making sure that she never met the silver-haired woman's eyes. She instead fidgeted with her hands as they walked. There was an awkward silence between them that lingered heavily upon them.

What's wrong with her, Shizuma thought. She usually doesn't act a fidgety like this. I'm starting feel a little worried about her…

Nagisa had missed her bus and had to wait another twenty minutes before the next came. She sighed to herself as she glanced at her watch.

I only have thirty minutes before she goes on lunch break; I hope this bus is fast.

The redhead took a seat that was in the front part of the large vehicle, setting Shizuma's lunch on her lap. She smelled the food and heard her stomach growl. She blushed from embarrassment as she put her hand over her tummy. The redhead was relieved that the sound of the roaring engine blocked out the noise, which saved her from further embarrassment.

Nagisa leaned back in her seat, watching as the buildings and homes pass by, wondering why the clouds overhead were becoming dark and stormy. She frowned, now regretting the fact that she left her umbrella at home.

Oh well, a little water won't hurt me.

After about a ten minute ride she had gotten off at a stop that wasn't too far away from Shizuma's job. The redhead smiled as she looked up at the large building, craning her neck to see the top. She took a glance at her watch before briskly walking over to the main entrance.

I need to hurry.

When she stepped inside, her eyes widened at the beautiful lobby. Nagisa looked up spotting the help desk from the entrance, feeling that it was miles away. She stepped cautiously on the marble floors, her eyes looking around every so often at the men and women who crowded the halls. She walked over to the help desk with a nervous facial expression on her face.

"Hello," The man at the desk greeted.

Nagisa smiled politely, "Hi, I would like to know what floor Shizuma Hanazono is on."

The man blinked, "Um Miss, I cannot disclose that information without conscent from the person in question."

Nagisa frowns and made a pouty expression. "Oh, but sir, I was just bringing her some lunch."

The man eyed the carefully packaged lunch and sighed.

"Okay Miss, I could get in trouble for this, but they should be in the eighth floor break room. Just take the elevator to you right and the break room is right there."

Nagisa smiled and thanked him before hurrying over to the elevator. The man shook his head.

"I hope that lunch isn't a bomb or something," he muttered to himself. "Because if it is…my boss is going to want my head on a platter…"

Shizuma settled in the break room with Tanya, talking about trivial things as they sat. Tanya was eyeing Shizuma and the silver-haired woman was taking notice. Shizuma stood and walked over to a counter to fix herself some coffee. She turned her back almost immediately regretting it as she did it.

She gasped as she felt arms wrap around her waist and she pushed them off, turning around.

"T-Tanya, what are you doing?"

The russet skinned woman didn't reply but instead pushed Shizuma up against the counter. The silver-haired woman's eyes widened in shock as the woman moved even closer to her.

No! No! NO! This is wrong! What the hell is she doing?

Tanya's eyes flickered to Shizuma's before she suddenly crushed her lips against the other woman's. Shizuma had tried to retaliate but the brunette had her arms pinned behind her, which stopped her.

Shizuma tried not to respond to the kiss, but her mind was in a confused blur, her body acting of its own. She searched her mind to find a justification for her actions as her lips moved with Tanya's.

Maybe if I respond to her she'll stop…or let up so I can push her away.

Shizuma closed her eyes tight, trying to fight the urge to deepen the kiss. She knew it was horribly wrong but the kiss was so forceful and tempting. It took all of her mental energy to push back that dark lustful side that wanted this to escalate.

I have Nagisa, she's everything to me!

"Hey Shizuma I-"

Shizuma's eyes shot open as she heard the sound of the voice she feared yet wanted to hear. Tanya pulled away as they both stared at the shaking frame of Nagisa. Her eyes were wide with horror and disgust as a container dropped fro her hands and onto the floor. Shizuma watched dumbly as the container fell and its once neat contents spilled onto the white tile.

Oh god…

Tanya's grip on her weakened and Shizuma pushed her away, not caring about the fact that she collided with a table. Shizuma went over to Nagisa quickly reaching out for her.

"N-Nagisa…"

The redhead looked up at her with watery eyes as she slapped her across the face. Tanya who was standing back up watched with a guilty expression.

["S-Stay away from me!"]

Shizuma held her face with wide eyes as Nagisa ran off. She regained her composure and ran after the girl who had already taking the elevator. Shizuma slammed her fist up against the elevator doors as they closed on her, cursing under her breath. She looked around and weighed her options.

She could take the stairs and run eight floors down or wait for the next elevator to come, which could take up too much time. She sighed as the light above her lit up signaling an elevator. She ran into it and pressed the button for the main floor.

What am I going to do? This is so wrong…why did she…?

She flinched as an image of Tanya flashed in her mind.

Ugh…

The ride on the elevator seemed like it dragged on forever, but in reality it was only about a minute and a half. As soon as the doors opened she rushed out of them, looking around the lobby with panic in hr eyes.

"Um Ma'am are you looking for the red-haired girl that just ran through here?"

Shizuma pivoted on the spot, looking at the man with pleading eyes.

"You've seen her?"

He nodded and pointed at the double doors that lead outside.

"She ran outside."

Shizuma gave him a quick thank you before dashing outside. She looked around and she was no where to be found. The silver-haired woman looked up at the sky as the gray clouds above began to release heavy rain. Her eyes were blank and empty as the rain cascaded down upon her. She stood there letting drench her skin and clothes, not caring anymore.

What have I done?

Not too far away from the building Nagisa entered a cab and crawled into the back seat, her eyes devoid of all the happiness and joy they held earlier that day. Tears were streaming from her puffy eyes as she buried her face in her hands.

Oh my! Poor Nagisa, she walked into Shizuma's job to see her kissing another and that other was Tanya. The poor thing just wanted to make her girlfriend lunch. Tanya how could you do such a thing? She knew that Shizuma had Nagisa, what was going though her mind?

All those will be answered in the next chapter, in which we will have a change of view lol. Of course not as many that were in this one but there will be some XD As you all know this is the turning point in the story…well of this arc lol. I hope you enjoyed this and stay tuned. I seem to have the will to update faster lol.