AN: On with the story! Sorry for the long wait I'll explain everything in the ending authors notes. Sorry if there is any mistakes by beta has been put on hold and I have to get in contact with them again to restart this story.
Disclaimer: I do not own Mai Hime or any characters
Warning: Mild and heavy themes of profanity as well as limes.
The small group made their way to the living room as Natsuki looked at the TV Ruka sat and talked with the older adults who were cuddled her over her cuteness. Shizuru looked over and shook her head in mock shame as she looked at the cobalt-haired woman as she glared at the television screen.
"Ara Natsuki come join in your missing the story of how Ruka met a cute little boy at the event," said Shizuru with a smile.
"She did what!" Natsuki rushed over to where the four were. Shizuru smiled inwardly as Natsuki took a seat in the kitchen sporting her famous death glare. Using this as an opportunity to tease her cousin Nao decided to speak earning the cobalt-haired woman's attention.
"Oh are we going to start planning for a wedding here soon," said Nao in a teasing tone.
"Shut it Nao my Ruka's not getting married to any snot nose boy!"
"What about a girl Natsuki can Ruka marry a girl?"
All heads at the table turned to the small girl in the tawny-haired woman's lap. Soon, an eruption of laughter the small table leaving Ruka clueless about her announcement.
"Did Ruka say something funny?"
"Y-Yes you did baby," said Shizuru with a small giggle.
Soon, after the laughter died down and the group learned more about Ruka and her mysterious playmate. Anger came from the cobalt-haired woman as she succumbed to more of the red-haired woman's teasing. Once again the adult talked and Ruka politely asked if she could watch TV. Natsuki went with the younger girl to help her pick out a channel that she liked while the cobalt-haired mother and daughter were preoccupied in the other room Chie decided to ask the million dollar question on everyone's mind.
"So, what happened exactly between you two?"
Memories from last night flooded into Shizuru's mind as she thought of the kiss shared between her and the cobalt-haired woman in addition, to the endless snuggling right after. Letting her emotions show on her face Nao decided to speak again earning Shizuru a shocked look.
"So, did you two get it on?"
"Nao why are you asking Shizuru something like that," said Mai grabbing her girlfriend's ear.
"Ouch I-I just w-wanted to know ouch m-my ear b-babe!"
"I'll let go when you apologize."
"Ara no need to be so harsh Mai-san, but if you want me to answer your question no me and Natsuki did not have sex. As for Ruka's birth I have yet to figure out how and why Natsuki got me pregnant I know that maybe some of her DNA got into the test tube, but that's just about it."
"Well, I would say some of her DNA got in that test tube I mean look at your daughter she's a spitting image of Natsuki," said Chie with a small flip of her hair.
"I agree with you Chie-san, but it seems like Natsuki is the only one with the answers to the question of how I got pregnant with Ruka," said Shizuru looking down at her Luke-warm tea.
"If it helps any can you tell us what happened that night because I don't remember to much myself; accept that pups constant whining of she wanted to see you," said Nao who was rubbing her sore ear.
"When did occur?"
"It was right after she found out that you and Ahn were going to have a baby together. Look Shizuru I don't know much when it comes to this love stuff, but my cousin in there feels something for you she went through a lot so she can get to this level just to see you."
"I know Nao I have always knew about Natsuki and her love for me I…j-just don't know how to pick up where we left off."
"Well, make new memories with her Fujino-san," said Aoi from the end of the table.
"Aoi's right make new memories with Natsuki I think it's fair considering what she's been through," said Chie with a small sad smile.
"What do you mean what happened to Natsuki," said Shizuru with worry laced in her voice.
"As you know my cousin was diagnosed with sever dyslexia."
"Yes I know she was," said Shizuru hanging her head in shame.
"As you know some people still don't understand what that is yet so, my cousin had to go through a lot of teasing and bullying. She worked on her own to try to reverse the effects of her learning disability so, when college came and she made the choice to move to America even though she had corrected her problem it still wasn't enough. Natsuki still under went bullying and other forms of hurtful stereotypes she went through a depression since then she has been seeing a therapist for help."
"I didn't know Nao, how do you know all of this?"
"Well, Chie over here did some research Natsuki is the type of person to not tell her full emotions. Right now I can tell Natsuki's hurting when it comes to Ruka, but because of Natsuki's condition with dyslexia she made me want to go out there and help."
"Ookini Nao you have been a huge help to my child and Natsuki," said Shizuru with tears in her eyes. Soon, Natsuki could hear the patter of small feet against the wooden floor the small group looked over to see the cobalt-haired girl with a video game remote control in her hands.
"Mommy come look what Natsuki taught me," said the small girl crawling into her mother's lap.
"Ara what did my baby learn?"
"I learned how to shoot zombies," said Ruka with a smile.
"You did my baby now where is Natsuki now?"
"She's in the game room holding down the fort I just came here to tell you mommy," said Ruka before jumping down from the older woman's lap.
"Ok baby I'll see you later," said Shizuru.
Shortly after the adults talked and Shizuru looked up to that it was now noon soon, the group went up to the game room to say their good byes to the mother and daughter. They looked too see Ruka nestled in Natsuki's lap with controller in hand as well as Natsuki with game controller shooting the three dimensional characters. Noticing the door opening Natsuki and Ruka set the game on pause to see the group staring with smiling faces.
"Aye pup we are about to leave," said Nao.
"Ok it was nice seeing you all," answered Ruka before walking up to hug Nao's leg.
"Huh Natsuki what's going on," answered Nao.
"Oh I call Ruka pup now," said Natsuki looking at Ruka with a warm smile.
"Yeah Natsuki calls me pup all the time Yuuki-sensei," said Ruka with smile.
"Oh I get it," said Nao lifting the younger girl up earning a giggle. After spinning around the small girl and gently putting her down. Nao bent down to look into the cobalt-haired girl's eyes before speaking.
"Well, since you're the new pup now that's what I'll call you," said Nao with a smile.
Soon after the small family waved off their visitors and went inside lightly laughing Natsuki looked over to Shizuru who now had Ruka in her arms. Looking down at their attire Natsuki and Shizuru laughed once again Ruka who looked clueless at the adults stared in curiosity.
"Ara that was some morning, right you two?"
"Yea I forgot that Nao was coming over," said Natsuki scratching the back of her head.
"How quick Natsuki is to forget can she remember last night," said the vice president with a convincing tone. A quick blush came to the face of Natsuki as she replayed the events in her mind from last night and the enchanted kiss that they shared.
Oh yea last night...Shizuru and I kissed, but what does that make us really?
"Natsuki why is your face so red are you hot," asked Ruka snapping Natsuki out of her stupor.
"N-Nothing's wrong Ruka how about we get you changed so you can get some of your clothes ne?"
"Yay…but I wanna stay in these pajamas Natsuki they feel so comfortable."
"Baby it's not appropriate to walk out in pajamas and they are Natsuki's."
"But, they smell like Natsuki and they helped me when the monster tried to get me," said Ruka with a smile. Having an idea Natsuki signaled Shizuru to hand over Ruka which Shizuru gladly accepted.
"What's wrong pup?"
"I wanna stay in these pajamas that you gave me this is the first gift I got from Natsuki and I really like these," said the girl making a pouting face.
"Oh I see well how about you stay with me while mommy goes and gets the rest of your clothes," said Natsuki smiling at the older woman. Shizuru threw a look of shock at the cobalt-haired woman who had a smirk plastered on her face in a smug attempt to mock the tawny-haired woman.
"Don't worry I'll have Watari our driver take care of the necessary items that you need," whispered the cobalt-haired woman in Shizuru's ear. Feeling a shiver go up her spine and her soul withering in seduction Shizuru closed her eyes as she let Natsuki breathe hit her ear.
"H-Hai"
"Ruka and I are counting on you Shi-zu-ru."
"I-I will t-try my best," stuttered Shizuru while slowly backing away before heading up the stairs. "Oh your free to use whatever clothes I have," shouted the vice president of Kuga Inc.
Meanwhile…
"Reports indicate that Shizuru and the child have stayed over Kuga's house for the remainder of the night," said a man in a black and white suit.
"So, what are we to do about this problem Ahn? We cannot let your father know of this plan inside sources have told us that old man Kuga is reconsidering the position that he gave his daughter," said one man whom was hiding in the shadows.
"We do what is necessary and we proceed with the plan. I want one of you here too look at the marketing plan for Kuga Inc. and when you find their suppliers and if so buy them from under them, said Ahn raising her glass of wine before drowning it down her slender throat.
Meanwhile
"You sure this is all you need do you not want to carry anything else Fujino-sama?"
"Hai I'm sure this is all I need Watari if there's anything additional I'll have someone bring it over," said Shizuru with a Kyoto born smile.
"Yes my lady," said Watari with a bow before taking the stuff to the car.
Why am I doing this? I have never made any hasty decisions like this ever since Ruka was born why… do I seem happy like a… b-bride?
"Fujino-sama your mobile is ringing," said the driver pointing to the back pocket of Shizuru's jeans.
"Ara ookini Watari," said Shizuru before pressing the bottom to speak.
"Hello this is Shizuru Fujino speaking."
"Why do you always answer the phone like that Shizuru?"
"Your one to talk Natsuki you sound so manly on the phone when answering. Must I pinch your cheeks to remind you of how bad you are?"
The cobalt-haired woman stayed in shock as she couldn't believe what she was hearing. For once the Kyoto-born woman was actually hitting on her not wanting to miss this opportunity the emerald-eyed woman responded back with a passion of her own.
"You can pinch more than that," said Natsuki n a seductive voice.
"Ara bad puppy so, what did you call for besides to tease me?"
"Of yea I called to see if you w-were alright and if you wanted to go to dinner t-tonight just the two of us."
"I would love to go to dinner, but who will watch Ruka?"
"I suppose Mai can, but my father came over after you left which is strange and he volunteered to watch Ruka they are waiting on you so you can bring Ruka's clothes."
"Ara I suppose, but I'm worried that Ruka will get bored," said Shizuru in a worried tone.
"No she won't trust me Sumi the head maid will entertain her as well as the other maids as we-"
"I'm taking my granddaughter to the zoo I don't want her in there bored!"
"Ara your father can be a loud one on the other end of the line."
"I know he's been acting different even since I introduced Ruka to him it like… he's trying to make up for something," said Natsuki in a soft tone.
"I think so too, but I'm glad that he is trying with Ruka and in time he will try with you to I promise."
"Thank you Shizuru now get your ass over here so we can plan this dinner right," shouted the cobalt-haired woman in excitement.
Ara what an interesting extended family I have…
Making her way back to the house Shizuru and Watari unloaded the trunk and carried the items to the front door in which Natsuki who was sitting on the porch along with Setusuna.
"Well, it's nice to see you again Setusuna I see that you're going to baby sit your granddaughter?"
"Yeah I am since I have the free time now I figured why not." Shizuru smiled at the older man as she handed him a small colorful back pack. "In there contains some of Ruka's clothes and her favorite book for when she goes to sleep. Also my number is in there as well as any other emergency numbers."
"I see well don't worry Fujino-san Ruka is in the best care in town." Natsuki remained quite as she watched the whole scene unfold before her.
"Oh yes I forgot to mention I have a document that you two should go inside and look over." Setusuna dug in his black briefcase as he placed a manila folder into Shizuru's waiting hands. Looking over towards Natsuki Shizuru smiled before speaking to the vice president.
"Natsuki, do you have free time to look over these documents with me?"
"Sure I'll look over them with you. Father please make yourself comfortable and Shizuru follow me to the study."
"Ara I will, but where's Ruka at?"
"Oh she's in the library its right next to my office we will check on her as soon as we get up there."
Leaving the older man to enjoy his coffee Shizuru and Natsuki made their way up stairs. After passing two large Oakwood doors that Shizuru assumed was Natsuki's office. The two of females peeked in to see Ruka sound asleep within the pages of a magazine. After lightly closing the door shut the two turned towards Natsuki's office doors holding open the door for Shizuru emerald-eyed woman slipped in after her.
"Let's see what father has that's so important," said the cobalt-haired woman before sitting back in her business styled chair. Shizuru took a seat of her own across the glass desk. Opening the contents and reading what was inside Natsuki looked in shock before handing the document towards her lifelong love.
"H-How did your father get his hands on Ruka's birth certificate," said Shizuru in an indifferent tone.
"I don't know, but if I'm guessing something he wants me to sign," said Natsuki resting her hand on her chin. As though they were thinking the same thing their eyes met.
"I-If you still don't think Ruka is yours then we can do a DNA test I mean it onl-"
"No I know Ruka is mine there's no mistaking it, but I have a question do you w-want me to sign t-this?" looking at the sable-haired woman Shizuru smiled fondly before speaking.
"I would like nothing more for you to sign Natsuki."
Grabbing a pen from the vacant cup that sat on her desk Shizuru handled over the manila folder. After flipping a couple of pages over Natsuki found the line where Shizuru's signature had been neatly placed three years ago. Placing her signature on the bottom the cobalt-haired woman's soul felt complete. A short happy silence was cased over the two until the pair drifted towards their own thoughts.
Should I ask Natsuki about last night? Will she want to talk about it?
"Shizuru are you alright?" the crimson-eyed woman snapped out of her stupor. She found Natsuki had slipped out of her chair and was now bent down towards her eye level. "Zuru are you alright a-are you having second thoughts about something," asked the cobalt-haired woman in a concerned tone.
Catching the younger woman in a strong hug Natsuki felt herself being taken away by the tawny-haired woman's scent. Wanting nothing more to show her undying love the vice president was the first to pull back. Desiring to let out a whimper Natsuki held back from the emitting the sound to stare up into Shizuru's wine colored eyes.
"Kannin na Natsuki I didn't mean to scare you like that I… was just thinking…a-about some things."
"Like what may I ask?"
"Well, about Ruka and my family but mostly you," said Shizuru looking up into Natsuki's emerald-irises. Moving closer to try to close the gap between the two Shizuru looked deeply into her secrete loves eyes. Swallowing a lump Natsuki proceeded to move closer just as the pair's lips were about to set in on each other the sable-haired woman pulled away.
Catching her breath Natsuki stood up and leaned back on the desk that was stationed behind her. The vice president looked up to see a look of shock plastered on Shizuru's face. "Please Shizuru don't give me that look I'm not rejecting you in anyway shape or form… it's just that if I'm going to do this I'm going to do it right," said Natsuki putting a rest towards Shizuru's fears.
"Ara and what way is the right way."
"Well, you know its things li-"
Soon Natsuki's eyes widened in shock interrupting her sentence she tried to still her heart at the sensation that she felt.
AN: I'm so sorry folks for the late update you see my internet got turned off and I have been trying to pay it. So now that I got it paid I'll be updating as much as I can as soon as I get rid of tis small writers block that I have due to inactivity on this story. I'm sorry well please enjoy this preview.
Preview: "Shizuru what are you doing?"
"What does it look and feel like Natsuki?"
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