Disclamier: I do not own anything of Mai-Hime (expect my own personal items XD)
Clamier: I do own this Story (and other items XD)
Copyright 2011 by IceDragonMist
Deicated to Major Mike Powell III by Request :)
(I watch her every day, she's graceful and elegant. I aspire to be like her in every aspect but I can only "be" and "do" so much. I lack a lot of qualities she has, yet at the same time I have more of an over baring duty to do my job as I see fit. Something she will never do, so I'll have to tolerate it for now… it's the only way I can be close to her.)
"Haruka, there you are. I need some help with these forms. Ah, is that President Fujino?" Yukino said as she quickly observed Shizuru who was talking with none-other than Natsuki.
"Yes! There she goes again running off with that DELIENT Natsuki Kuga! I should expel that girl! She barely shows up for school!"
"That's Deli-NQUENT Haruka." Haruka quickly turned to her long time friend Yukino. She raised her fist high in the air striking it down in the palm of her other hand.
"Sometimes I really can't STAND her! She's arrogant, lazy, airheaded, and all she does is sip tea all day while I run around trying to keep everyone in check. I have to always delegate what goes on here… I swear I should be running things around here since I DO EVERYTHING!" Yukino smiled at Haruka, giving her a nod as to reassure her.
"Thanks Yukino. I know I can always count on you!" She spoke proudly as she grabbed Yukino's sleeve and began pulling her along the road.
"Hey Haruka! Relax. What's the big rush?"
"We have to rush! If we don't get these things done who will? And we can't rely on our useless President, now can we?"
"Don't you think that's a bit mean? Fujino is trying her best and everyone loves her." Haruka suddenly halted. She turned around swiftly facing Yukino.
"That's just it! She has everyone under her spell."
"Under, her spell?"
"Yes! She's so smart yet so dumb she gets away with it. That silly smile of hers those eyes too and don't forget that accent. Oh yes she's clever she knows how to charm everyone, that's why she has those gaggle of fan-girls always following her around!" Yukino cocked her head to the side while straightening her glasses.
"Is it possible…" Haruka raised her eyebrow as she listened to her long-time friend. She knew she probably wasn't going to say anything helpful to the situation.
"…that you feel jealous of Fujino?" Haruka let out a loud obnoxious laugh.
"Why would I be jealous of an idiot like that?" She said in a crude manner.
"Well—
"MUAHAHWHAHWHAHA! "
"Haruka are you okay?" Yukino asked wide eyed with worry; figuring that Haruka finally lost it.
"Come Yukino! We have much work to do!"
"All right." She replied reluctantly, following behind Suzushiro.
(The truth is Yukino… I' am jealous. But not in the way you think. I inspire to be more like her; I want to be her in some ways. If I was more like her, would she pay attention to me the way she does Kuga? I feel invisible to her as if she doesn't take me seriously. What must I do for you to pay a little attention to me for a change Fujino? It's more than that. I just want… you)
The day continued on as usual Suzushiro yelling her head off and Yukino behind her every (correcting) word. Of course things got interesting whenever Haruka would get a chance to butt-head's with her long-time rival. As the day dragged on and the school day ended Suzushiro was left staying late again. Yukino asked if she wanted her to stay but she dismissed her saying she would be fine. Haruka didn't realize she wasn't the only one left at school.
Unaware to Haruka, she had fallen asleep at her desk, with still a pile of paperwork she was supposed to fill out. But she would soon be awakened (rather rudely) by an unexpected fellow student.
"Um… Haruka?" She poked at her cheek.
"Uhh…"
"Haruka wake up." She placed her hand on her shoulder shaking her gently.
"Ughgh" (grumbles) (Hehe I know what will wake her)
She leaned over inching her face closer and closer to Haruka's. She gently blew on Haruka's nose and cheek, and then she blew on her lips. Suzushiro lazily opened her eyes, but once focused she yelped and nearly fell out of her seat. She stepped back all the way to the blackboard, her back flat up against it.
"FUJINO! WHAT THE HELL TO DO THINK YOU'RE DOING! AND WHY ARE YOU HERE!"
"Hehe, relax. What did you think I was doing?" She slyly smirked and spoke so innocently. Haruka's face crinkled and her cheeks turned a light shade of pink.
"Get that stupid smile off your face! What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be in your room, sleeping?" Shizuru's face softened as she walked over to the desk and sat down on the edge of it.
"No I'm afraid not. I couldn't sleep you see." Shizuru put her hands up to her cheeks. "I had a horrible dream that something back happened to Natsuki. I was so terrified."
"Is that all you think about?" Haruka groaned as she torn herself away from the blackboard.
"I mean what's your fascination with that stupid girl? She's never on time for anything; she rarely shows up for school, she thinks she's the King of England or something."
"You mean Queen. And well that may be so but it doesn't change how I feel."
"Is that why you excuse her all the time? Well why can't you feel that way about someone else?" As soon as Haruka said those words she quickly put her hands over her mouth. She saw the suspicious way Fujino was now looking at her. Shizuru looked down and smiled. She got up from the desk slowly walking toward Haruka.
"So tell me. Who should I have those feelings for?"
"STOP LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT!"
"Like what?"
"DON'T PLAY DUMB! AND STOP! Don't come any closer, you hear!"
"Haruka stop shouting. Why do you hate me so much?" Shizuru playfully asked as she was finally near Haruka. She closed the distance between them, putting her arms up on either side of Suzushiro. Shizuru raised an eyebrow as she noticed Haruka's face turn a bright red.
"What's wrong? Not going to put up a fight? Have you lost your will? I have you pinned to the wall, defenseless and you're not going to stop me?"
"What would you have me do Fujino?"
"Answer my question first."
"I don't… I don't hate you. I loathed you." Shizuru smiled and pulled away. She shook her head.
"That's more or less the same thing wouldn't you agree?" She said through her laughter.
"No it isn't! I CAN'T STAND YOU! YOU THINK YOU'RE BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE! AND YOU NEVER EVEN DO THE JOB YOU WERE APPOINTED FOR!"
"That's what I have you for Haruka. I do what is only expected of me and you handle the rest. Is there something wrong with that?"
"YES PLENTLY! BECAUSE ALL YOU DO IS HANG AROUND WITH THAT NATSUKI KUGA GIRL!"
"And what business is that of yours?" Shizuru's voice sounded bitter as she spoke. Haruka tightened her fist taking a few steps toward Shizuru.
"IT IS MY BUSINESS… if you aren't doing your job." She said through gritted teeth. Shizuru folded her arms and chuckled. Haruka stood there gaping, so taken aback by Fujino's attitude.
"How dare—Uhh!"
Before Haruka could finish speaking she felt herself being forcefully pushed back up against the blackboard. Her eyes widened as she felt Shizuru's breath on her lips. Frozen, she stayed there as she felt Shizuru's soft moisten lips pressed up against her own.
(Wh-what the hell? Fujino is actually kissing me! But… why don't I hate this? Could I really like this sort of thing… with another woman? I don't hate this but… Fujino) Haruka shook her thoughts that swung in her head. She snapped herself out of her daze and pushed Shizuru back.
"UGH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!" She shouted before wiping her lips with the back of her hand.
"What's wrong Haruka? I thought you wanted that."
"I—I didn't! That's wrong… why would I—
"You're so simple Suzurshiro. Well goodnight. I think I could get some sleep now." Shizuru spoke softly, waving her hand as she exited the room. A small smile tugged at her lips thinking how fun it was messing with the loud-mouthed Haruka, at the same time Shizuru found it very enjoyable.
(DAMMIT! That Fujino! She got me again!) Haruka slammed her fist into wall, leaving a crack in it.