Hello all, so glad to be back again. I would just like to say thank you for all the reviews I got. I apologize for my lack of grammar and punctuation as I'm only a beginner writer and I'm still learning but rest assure that the story will get better. Also as for the title, I got the idea from the commercial of the movie 'The switch' starting Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman. Mind you I have never seen this movie my readers, I just think that the title was funny because I heard it while watching TV.

Disclaimer: I don't own Mai-hime.

"Thinking"

Warning: Mild and heavy themes of profanity.

I felt a bitter taste in my mouth as I wondered the streets of Tokyo like a dog with its tail between its legs. My heart was crashing against my ribs, the cold crisp of night did nothing to help as I found it hard to push air back into my lungs as I ran.

I awoke from my thoughts to the sound of my phone ringing, hoping it wasn't Ahn with one of her cheery stories of life, but sadly it was someone much worse. Mai knew of my current disposition with Shizuru had… let's just say seen me at my worst. So, in the spirit of friendship, Mai and my over eccentric cousin Nao decided to offer me a chance to go out that night to loosen up or in my cousin Nao's words; get shit faced.

As I waited in line outside the club, the strong smell of sex and vomit laced with the over powering traces of alcohol hit my nose. As my nose turned up with disgust, my mind played over the events earlier in the day as to how I got into the position that I was currently standing in right now.

Earlier that day…

"I said no!"

"I said yes!"

"No!"

"Yes!"

"No!"

"Fine Natsuki be stubborn, but this is not healthy I'm telling you. You can't spend the rest of your days in bed Natsuki. I know it hurts not being able to have a chance with Shizuru, but you have to clear your head. So, what do you say you go out with us tonight?" pleaded the voice on the other side of the phone.

"Look Mai, I know you mean well what you're trying to do, but… I'm still not ready yet," pain was written all over her face as Natsuki pulled the covers of her bed over her shoulder. Letting out a huge sigh, Natsuki could sense Mai's frustration radiating through the phone.

"Alright Natsuki, you win this time. But the offer is still always open if you change your mind. Call me when you're ready," the orange-haired woman sighed in defeat before quickly changing to a more positive tone.

Natsuki took a deep breath as she shook her head in discomfort. "I know Mai, I know,"

"Alright I'm going to go now grouchy puppy, I know you need your sleep," Mai couldn't help but giggle at the sound of a Natsuki growling on the other side of the phone.

"I'm not a puppy! But, for what its worth have fun tonight" Natsuki replied with a smile before hanging up. Tossing the phone lightly onto the ground, she pulled the bed covers up further over her head to block out the light as she hid herself away from reality.

I know Mai is right, but I can't just get over Shizuru like that. Why am I such a stubborn jackass? I'm sorry Mai….

Later that day…

"Ara, what a surprise Natsuki, did you come for more food?" Shizuru joked upon opening the door with smile.

"As tempting as you know I love your food since I can't cook, I'm not here for that" Natsuki replied with a smile at the feel of her heart leap at the object of Shizuru's smile, but soon her smile was melted by the presence of Ahn.

"Hey Natsuki, back here for my girlfriends cooking are we?" Ahn asked as she played along with the joke whilst wrapping her arms around Shizuru's waist. I'm here for more then that you cocky son of a-.

"Natsuki are you alright? Your zoning out," Shizuru called out worryingly as the young woman's jaded eyes spaced out.

Natsuki snapped out of her trance at the sound of her friend's voice. "Huh…oh sorry and hi Ahn," Natsuki felt her voice thin out at mentioning Ahn's name as it brought a discomfort to her.

"Whoa are you feeling alright Natsuki, Shizuru must have called your name three times," Ahn asked with a concerned look on her face.

"Yeah I'm fine, just a little tried I guess."

"Perhaps Natsuki needs to be getting more sleep, you haven't been looking to well lately" breaking away from Ahn's arms, Shizuru brought her hand up against Natsuki's cheek cupping the soft mound of skin against her palm.

"I'm fine Shizuru, just been busy with work," Natsuki savored the touch of Shizuru's hand as she did her best to convince her friend with a smile.

"I can understand that Natsuki, we've been going through the same thing. I mean Shizuru practically begged me to stay home today from University so we could start," a mischievous grin grew along Ahn's lips as Shizuru was also smiling to the comment leaving Natsuki confused.

Natsuki looked at Ahn with confusion engraved deep in her emerald pools. "Shizuru, what the hell is Ahn talking about?" Natsuki almost threatened for an answer in her tone as she looked to her friend for answers.

"Ara, don't tell me Natsuki forgot today is the day that I start the gene therapy for the baby?" Shizuru felt rush of happiness flow through her body at the thought followed with a girl-like giggle.

Natsuki stared in shock as all the air in her lungs just left her body. Doing her best to compose her emotions the cobalt-haired woman forced herself to speak. "Oh really, so how is this gene therapy suppose to work?" Natsuki asked with a fake smile.

"Well you see the doctor gave us this kit to use. Its simple, Shizuru and I take our own blood or urine samples and then put it into these little test tubes. Then the rest is looked over in the lab and then the rest is history so they say," Ahn replied with a smile as she looked over at Shizuru.

"Oh, I see" Natsuki mumbled.

"We haven't gotten started on the kit that the doctor gave us, but I figure that we will get started after I'm done with my check up at the doctors," Shizuru with a smile. The cobalt-haired woman could feel a bile of vomit almost rise up in her throat, fighting this urge Natsuki abruptly hurried out earning a look of curiosity from Shizuru and Ahn.

"I'm happy for you two, oh look at the time I have to get to going" said Natsuki with a smile before making her way out.

"Wait Natsuki, don't you want any breakfast?" Shizuru asked in a worried tone.

"No I'm fine, save it for me and I'll pick it up tonight," Natsuki called back as she rushed out the door heading for her.

Once in her car Natsuki banged her hand hard against the unmoving steering wheel in an attempt to release her anger. I have lost her! I have lost Shizuru and she's not coming back! Regaining her composer, Natsuki flipped her cell phone to dial a familiar number.

"Yo Mai its Natsuki, and I'm going to take you up on that offer for tonight"

Present…

"How long do we have to wait in this line Nao?"

"Relax Natsuki, here let me get you a drink" Nao suggested with a sly smile.

Natsuki just narrowed her eyes at the red-haired woman as if she had grown two heads before speaking. "Right, and how are we supposed to get a drink when we're standing outside waiting to get into the club," Natsuki felt she had proven her point well enough only Nao didn't look convinced.

"Now who said that you have to be in a club to drink?" slyly appearing from nowhere, Mai pointed the cobalt-haired woman's direction to see two bottles of an unknown alcohol being pulled out of Nao's purse.

"So, which one will you have Natsuki?" Nao asked with a cocky smile plastered upon her face. Natsuki looked at the bottles with nervousness in her eyes and a twist in her gut. It's now or never, this is the best way to forget Shizuru I guess…

"Well? We're waiting Natsuki" Mai asked, eager to see if Natsuki would take her up on Nao's offer.

"I don't care, give me something that's going to fuck me up."

AN: Sorry it took me so long to update as I have been busy with life so far. Thank you to all of the wonderful reviews that you reviewers have sent, I was trying to make this work as much as possible with the pregnancy thing and with Shizuru and Ahn since two women can't make baby's of there own *pouts* oh well if there's any confusion about this chapter feel free to pm me.

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