Heeey~ it's been a long time hasn't it? Sorry, I've been busy with finals and...fine I'll admit it--I've been really addicted to this fanfic I've been reading. It was GOOD. Anyways, can't believe winter break is finally here!!
Mindless flipping through the pages of the almost 150 pages takeover documents, the heir of Fujino Corporation found herself constantly glancing at her Blackberry on her mahogany desk for a certain stubborn emerald eyed mechanic to call her. Shizuru sign inwardly and chastened herself for not asking for the bluenette's number, but the brunette had been sure that Nasuki would call her. After all, Natsuki is the one who was dead set on challenging her. Shaking her head, Shizuru didn't understand why she was so bothered by Natsuki's negligence. If it were anyone else ignoring her, the brunette doubted that she'd be fazed… but this was her cute green-eyed angel. Sighing inwardly, Shizuru gave up on the documents and rested her head against the back of the expensive leather seat.
From the outside of her glass office, a certain dark, forest haired assistant stole frequent glances at the obviously frustrated heir. Well, obvious to her, but to anyone else, Tomoe was certain they'd miss the slightly drawn brows of her honey sweet boss. Ever since Tomoe had heard tale of Shizuru returning to the corporation indefinitely, the girl had been constantly fidgeting in her seat to restrain herself from squirming in unexplainable excitement and joy. Sighing, as she leans back from her cubicle to steal another longing glance at the brunette, Tomoe silently praises herself for her relentless accomplishments that had quickly gained her an assistant position of one of the managers directly under Shizuru. When the young assistant first started off, she had only a minor accountant position on the 14th floor of the corporate headquarters, but through steadfast commitment and, of course, her gentle and innocent façade Tomoe quickly climbed the corporate ladder all the way to the 59th floor where Shizuru's office resided. Though, granted, Tomoe had been extremely disappointed and vexed at the time to find out that Shizuru was rarely in her office and that one of the other managers was usually in charge in her absence. At the time, Tomoe gathered her resolve and decided to replace said manager herself because only she was worthy enough to take care of Shizuru's business in her absence. Only she.
However a week ago, to the forest haired girl's surprise and great pleasure, Shizuru actually came to the office followed by a rumor that the heir was there to stay upon her father's insistence. Oh, the electrifying jolt that surged through Tomoe after hearing the news and seeing Shizuru again in person! It had been so long…Tomoe sighed again as she recalled the conversation they had when Tomoe took it upon herself to welcome Shizuru back.
"Fujino-sama," Tomoe bowed after she closed the office door behind her. Her heart threatened to flutter out of her chest as she dared to look up into those crimson eyes again.
Genuinely startled and secretly apprehensive as she instantly recognized those overly-obsessive tin colored eyes, Shizuru smiled politely from her seat and said, "Ara, what a surprise. How long has it been, Tomoe-san?"
Delighted that the heir remembered her name, Tomoe stepped closer to the desk and confidently responded, "It's has been 2 years , 3 months and exactly a week since we last saw each other at the university graduation."
Resisting the urge to raise an eyebrow at the exactness of Tomoe's response, Shizuru allowed a polite chuckle before musing, "Has it been so long? Why, it feels like it was just yesterday when I threw my graduation cap in the air. How have you been?"
A graduation cap that Tomoe had fought many, many Shizuru-fans to claim and had since kept snuggled next to her pillow. "I've been well, thank you. And yourself, Fujino-sama? By the way, welcome back to Fujino Corp. I'm glad you're back." Tomoe said genuinely.
"Thank you, Tomoe-san. I have been quite well myself. I enjoyed myself very much during this 2 year break that father graciously offered me, but I'm afraid I have a lot of catching up to do." Shizuru said, pointedly eyeing the pile of manila folders and binders stacked dangerously high on her desk.
See her chance, Tomoe eagerly offered, "I'd be more than happy to assist you in any way. If you need anything, I'm just right outside in that third cubicle to the right. Please call me if you want anything." Sensing her own desperation in her words, Tomoe embarrassingly coughed into her hands to hide her sudden rush of heat to her face.
Tilting her head to find said cubicle which was right in front of her friend's smaller office, Shizuru jested, "I see you are working for Chie-san. I hope you do not find her too intrusive. After all, I'm sure you have figured out by now her weak-spot for the latest…news."
Smiling knowingly, Tomoe shook her head and said, "Chie-san is very…resourceful and I have enjoyed working for her. Truly, a good boss." Her innocent smile belied the thoughts that she silently added to herself: But even so, she won't be my boss for long. No, I will only accept you, Shizuru. I am the only one worthy enough to work by your side.
Tomoe grinned wickedly upon remembering the silent promise to herself. Out of the corner of her tin colored eyes she saw the subject of her fondness elegantly sip from her tea cup before almost hastily setting it down in favor of her blackberry. However, before she set it to her ear, Tomoe could almost swear the heir smiled in the most uncharacteristic fashion. It looked almost…giddy… But Tomoe could not be sure, for Shizuru turned her leather seat around to face her massive window that looked out toward a landscape of skyscrapers. I wonder who called…who would have her number anyways!? Even I don't have her number! MUST be a business partner. But the smile…no. I just imagined it. Yeah. Imagination. Satisfied with her conclusion, Tomoe looked back to the brunette but all she could see was the back of the leather seat and part of the skyscrapers outside.
Instantly gratified by the benefits of caller ID, Shizuru couldn't help but grin foolishly when she read "Natsuki Kuga" on her phone as it beeped and vibrated politely to signal an incoming call. Turning her seat around to enjoy the full luxury of dropping her deep-seated social mask, the brunette continued to smile widely at the city scene before her as she readily answered her phone.
"My Natsuki, how wonderful it is to hear from you again."
"…Hello...Shizuru," the familiar husky voice on the other line sounded slightly surprised at the greeting.
"Ara? Natsuki does not seem all too eager to hear from me." Shizuru jokingly said.
"Wha? No, that's not true. I was… I was just surprised. That's all." the other line frantically answered.
"So Natsuki is eager to hear from me?" Shizuru ventured hopefully.
"….." the brunette can almost hear the blood that must be coursing the other's face right now. "Ahem. I-I wanted to talk to you about something. Something important."
Smiling slyly, Shizuru said, "I would be glad to discuss any sort of matter with Natsuki; however, I'm afraid my stomach is getting the best of me. Would Natsuki be so kind as to take me out to lunch today or maybe dinner and discuss matters then?"
"Uh…I guess that's better than talking over the phone." The voice allowed before adding, "but I'm busy tonight so lunch is better. Where do you want to eat?"
Silently curious as to what can be keeping the bluenette busy tonight, Shizuru answered sweetly, "I think Natsuki should surprise me. How about picking me up when you are ready? I can go on break any time now."
"P-pick you up? Whatever happened to your driver?" the bluenette inquired suspiciously.
"Ara, well I do not know where Natsuki wishes to take me, for one. And two, I thought that Natsuki had something of grave importance to discuss; therefore, I do not wish to prolong that important discussion by waiting on my driver to arrive. Thirdly… I would like to ride on that handsome Ducati of Natsuki's." Shizuru finished mischievously, fully aware of how the situation would be dangerously similar to a date between couples.
The other line huffed before saying, "Fine. I'm assuming you're at the Fujino headquarters? I'll be there in 45 then."
Amused by the woman's curt manner, Shizuru teased, "I'll be looking forward to your dashing arrival, Natsuki."
The other line remained speechless for a few seconds before stuttering a bye.
The brunette ended the connection with, "See you soon."
Outside her office, the forest haired assistant continued to stare at the back of Shizuru's chair, willing her to turn around again.
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