Hello my readers! I'm back with the long waited third chapter. I've been so happy seeing that my story is appreciated by so many and the reviews I've gotten have really brightened my day. So now I bring you the next chapter. Enjoy!
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-"Talking"
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(Natsuki's thoughts)
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Natsuki held her breath, hoping that it would not hurt too much. Suddenly she felt a couple of arms
wrapping themselves around her. She opened her eyes in shock and saw...nothing. Shizuru had her
wrapped tightly in her embrace trying to shield from whatever coming. With her back turned against the
fast car she was extremely...calm. The situation was dangerous and her emotions were bizarre. She was
currently seconds from a possible death and she was in peace. For the first time in three years she
finally allowed herself to follow her own feelings. But the most wonderful thing was the fact that the
last thing she would accomplish was something that felt so right. Perhaps it was rather foolish and
maybe a bit rash but she had never before felt so alive. All the while waiting for the blow she was
smiling and hugged Natsuki tighter, simply enjoying the body contact. Natsuki on the other hand was
anything but calm. Millions of thoughts were fighting for her attention. It has been so long since she
last received a hug, from anyone and from Shizuru it felt too long ago. Faintly she could hear the
screeching from the car tires but it was drowned by Shizuru's heartbeat. It was strong with a steady
beat. Natsuki was fighting with the blush that was threatening to come.
(Dammit, we're almost getting killed and I'm blushing. This is ridiculous!)
The car was approaching but ever since Shizuru stepped in front of Natsuki it seemed to desperately
trying to stop. Instead of gaining more speed it was decreasing and right before it hit the
soon-to-become-couple it turned sharply left. Barely evading it missed them and quickly disappeared
from the scene. Somehow sensing that the danger was over Natsuki detangled herself from the clasp and
hastily checked the surrounding area, hoping to catch a glimpse of the car. Seeing it was already long
gone she focused on Shizuru.
-"What the hell are you doing? You could've gotten yourself killed! I'm supposed to protect you!
How am I supposed to do that when you literally jump in front of danger!?"
-"And how is Natsuki supposed to accomplish such a mission...dead?"
It was a battle of wits and frankly Natsuki was too tired to play.
-"Why...why did you do that?"
-"I was merely trying to protect myself."
-"By jumping in front of a car?"
-"That is correct."
-"I don't think I follow."
-"I will protect my heart which currently is with you...and always will."
Natsuki was doing her best to process everything that had been said...which was quite difficult at the moment.
-"You...you haven't fallen for anyone since?"
-"You cannot give what you do not have, quite simply really."
Shizuru smiled a very warm smile. Even the sun could not compare with the warmth Shizuru seemed to be
radiating with such a simply gesture.
-"I haven't forgiven you yet."
The smile slowly turned painful and Shizuru's heart sank.
-"But it's a good start."
This time it was Natsuki who offered a smile. Shizuru responded to the smile along with a few happy
tears that fell.
-"Yes, it is indeed."
This was their moment. Time stood still for them in this moment. They never noticed that the rest of
the world was still moving. Because right then there was many cars that wished for the couple to move,
out of the way that is.
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Finally managing to move from the street so that the poor cars could continue their journey to
wherever, the couple stood while facing each other too nervous to turn away.
-"So...we almost got killed. Whatcha wanna do now?"
Natsuki were trying to lighten the mood, and...well I guess you can tell.
-"Actually, I wanted to go shopping."
Putting her index finger under her chin and pretended to be thinking.
-"Excuse me?! Is shopping some kind of everything-therapy?"
-"Not really. It is necessarily that I have a dress for the ball and-"
-"Stop stop stop! Hold it! What did you say? What ball? Nobody said anything about a ball!"
Natsuki was starting to flap her arms up and down like crazy. Which got Shizuru worried that too much
flapping might end up with Natsuki flying away or injure someone.
-"Ara, it must have slipped my mind."
She then proceeded to give Natsuki one of her most innocent smiles ever and tilted her head slightly
to the left. She even put her hands together in front of her and if Shizuru was using many different
pleadings made Natsuki really worried.
-"What?"
-"You do realize that wherever I go...your presence is automatically required."
Natsuki went pale. (Damn, I forgot that part.)
-"I refuse to wear a dress and...Shizuru battering with your eyelashes won't change my mind!"
Shizuru merely pouted.
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This ball that was spoken of was held in an old castle that before belonged to a former lord. After
his death it became a facility you could rent for parties, weddings, conferences and balls. The ball
was held to Shizuru's honor, or so it was said officially. In truth it was a gathering with many
successful businessmen who wished to be a part of the famous T-corporation, which was managed by our
graceful Fujino-sama. Who would complain about getting a flourishing company and a gorgeous wife? It
was a big gathering and the castle was nicely decorated. There were two big doors which the guest who
recently arrived would come through and proceeding to walk down stairs on each side of the door. In
the middle of the gigantic room there was hanging a lamp made of many crystal. It was like a fairytale
ball...only with many plotting guests.
The door was opened and a man was announcing the arrival of Fujino Shizuru, accompanied by Kuga
Natsuki. Every man in the room was staring at Shizuru. She was wearing a red dress who matched her
eyes. It was a halter-neck dress with a slit to reveal her gorgeous legs; it was open in the back
revealing smooth skin. She was wearing black high-heels and her hair was nicely done. However every
man must have a date and they were busy drooling over Natsuki to notice what their escorts were doing.
Natsuki was wearing a black tux and had her hair in a ponytail, almost reminds you of the old time
samurai. She possessed the eyes of one; she was busy giving death glares after seeing every man's
dirty looks. The thought of why it was necessarily never came...at the moment. Natsuki slowly escorted
Shizuru down the stairs not really keen on guiding her down where all the perverts where. Shizuru were
calmly walking alongside Natsuki and was giving silent warnings to every female who dared go near,
while smiling. Basically they were each busy with protecting the other.
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The evening proceeded in the same manner. Shizuru were politely socializing with everyone and Natsuki
was silently following at a safe distance, all the while dodging the many women that seemed almost too
friendly. Natsuki was also steadily beginning to lose her temper. These sleazy men were obviously
saying hello to Shizuru's chest before bothering with her face and it annoyed her, as hell. One time
she even whistled and said "Up here" which earned a giggle from Shizuru while the man was standing
there confused over the source of the mysterious voice. Many times Shizuru were asked to dance and out
of courtesy she was forced to accept. The dances ended quickly when all the men felt as if being
pierced or constantly watched, which made them fearful of their life. So yes, the evening was floating
on pleasantly.
There was still some rather dense man who wanted to dance and so they danced and after a while it
ended, just as every other one had. Shizuru never had the time leaving and was standing in the middle
when suddenly the lights went off. People started to panic and Shizuru was left in the middle since
she did not know which way to go. Natsuki hurried over to Shizuru and her eyes had adjusted to the
darkness. In all the chaos somebody cut the strings which held Shizuru's dress. Shizuru felt the dress
slowly sliding downwards and suddenly the spotlights were directed at her.
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Everybody's attention involuntarily shifted to the middle. To the culprits disappointment it was not a
exposed Shizuru standing there, like it was hoped to be. Instead you could distinguish two figures.
Natsuki had managed to press herself closely to Shizuru in an attempt to prevent the dress from
sliding further down. You could spot one of her hands tightly pressed against Shizuru's back where the
fabric was. In the years Natsuki had grown slightly taller and Shizuru's head was perfectly placed on
Natsuki's shoulder. Shizuru had hard time breathing. She was intoxicated by Natsuki's smell, touch and
her breath which made Shizuru shiver when she felt it by her ear. Natsuki was finding it hard to keep
her hands still and was blushing; she could swear she was looking like a traffic light only without
the yellow and green colors. Unexpectedly a soft melody was heard and everyone thought it was a part
of the event and soon the dance floor was once again filled with dancing couples. They were also
starting to move with the music. Shizuru was trying to appear unfazed.
-"I presume this means you will be attached to me for the rest of the evening."
She was trying greatly to keep a stable voice and to keep her heart from beating itself out of her
chest.
-"I don't mind."
Natsuki answered in a husky voice and this time it was Shizuru who blushed furiously. Natsuki noticed
and smiled triumphantly, all the while pressing their bodies strongly together. Shizuru snuggled
herself into the secure embrace and gave a contented sigh. Everything was forgotten; the past, the
pain and the fear. It was just them right now, just like it once was. All the problems could wait and
even if they could not they would be forced to do so, cause at the moment neither cared.
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You could not say the next few days passed serenely. While dancing they forgot about the time and it
was soon time for the ball to end. That was when they both realized they had one last problem. How was
Shizuru supposed to exit the ball without dropping her dress or drawing too much attention? Whispering
it in Natsuki's ear you could see the bodyguard open her eyes in horror. But afterwards a smile could
be seen and Natsuki simply lifted up Shizuru in bridal-style and walked out of the doors. You could
imagine they made the front page of every newspaper that exists the next day and the days after.
Gossips were started and theories were made about how Shizuru instead of choosing some of the
bachelors present she ended up with her bodyguard. Speculations were made about them and the next day
it was impossible for the two of them to leave the apartment. The phone was ringing nonstop at the
T-Corporation driving our vice president nuts. She was yelling and stomping around; she managed to
scare every single reporter who attempted to even enter the building. So you might say it was very
helpful having her around and many co-workers thought so, even though they one time or more feared
Haruka. Thankfully the reporters were too afraid to actually wait outside of Shizuru's apartment when
the police finally realized that regulations were required and they were positioned outside.
Otherwise between our two lovebirds situation were quite tense. Natsuki had always insisted that she
would sleep on the floor and while Shizuru offered the couch it was declined. The reason given to
Shizuru was that if something happen she would already be there. There is a door leading to the beach
outside of Shizuru's room and if somebody chooses to enter from there Natsuki would not be there. But
then when they came home from the ball Shizuru begged Natsuki to simply lay there beside her. While
Natsuki was uncertain, in the end she agreed and they both quickly fell asleep. The dilemma happened
the following morning when Natsuki was comfortable snuggled under the covers and hugging a nice and
warm "pillow". Then the cursed pillow started to wiggle and being in her half-awake state Natsuki
naturally squeezed even tighter. As a result the pillow started to talk.
-"I believe Natsuki has misunderstood or taken the word "bodyguard" a bit too literally."
(Pillow...talk...huh!?)
Natsuki quickly opened her eyes and she saw a very amused Shizuru. Afterwards she saw that somehow
during the night had decided to press Shizuru as close as possible, in a very overprotective way. To
say that Natsuki was embarrassed is an understatement.
(This is bad.)
She quickly jumped apart from her and she discovered that even though it was a king-size bed, it was
not that wide. Consequently Natsuki landed on the floor with a loud "thud" and a curious Shizuru
peeked down from the bed.
-"Ara, Natsuki is blending with my carpet...oh, now Natsuki is too red for the carpet."
Natsuki was trying her best to give Shizuru one of her famous glares but she seemed to be unfazed and
it only seemed to fuel her, for some reason. It all ended with a grumpy Natsuki stomping to the
bathroom while cursing Shizuru for her outstanding ways of always embarrassing her. Let us say that
from that day on Natsuki did not sleep in the bed anymore.
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The third day Shizuru was forced to attend a special meeting and had to leave the apartment despite
the crowd that was situated outside. She was accompanied by Natsuki who was puzzled over how anyone
had the chance at the ball to approach Shizuru even when she was so close by. So they both had the
police escort them to the T-corporations headquarters where the meeting was held.
While inside Shizuru needed to prepare for the meeting and went inside her office. Meanwhile Natsuki
was busy wrestling with her thoughts and spotted Haruka, of course along with Yukino.
-"Oi, Suzushiro-san!"
She waved them over and looked around to make sure Shizuru still was in her office.
-"Today is Shizuru's birthday right? What should I get her?"
Natsuki blushed and was feeling very insecure. Haruka merely shrugged. Yukino looked puzzled and then
looked like she was analyzing the problem.
-"It would be wise to acquire something she desires."
-"Then what's the thing she wants then?"
-"Well, that is another difficulty. Has she implied anything about what she wishes for lately?"
-"No, but she did tell me...eh...before we...like...broke up that she wanted to be able to see the
sunset with me on her birthday and...I never had the chance to fulfill it...really."
Suddenly Natsuki looked very sad but then smiled and was almost jumping with excitement.
-"I know! I'll do it today!"
Smiling to herself and celebrating her cleverness in her head all the while feeling proud of her
brilliant idea. Yukino however had some bad news.
-"There is a problem with your idea. This meeting is supposed to ensue until late in the night."
-"Will it be past midnight?"
-"Eh, no I do not believe so."
-"Then it won't be a problem. Just that I need to take the day off, could you tell Shizuru that?
Don't mention anything about what I said today, okay? See ya!"
Natsuki quickly walked away before the duo even had the chance to react, leaving both Yukino and
Haruka perplexed. Now they where petrified, neither wanted to be the one breaking this news to
Shizuru. As if on cue Shizuru choose that moment to come outside of her office with a smile. She
stopped when she did not see Natsuki anywhere.
-"Where is Natsuki?"
-"Eh...yes...about that...you see Shizuru...she...help me Yukino...-"
-"Kuga-san seemed to have some unfinished business and requested the day off."
-"Oh...I see. Well shall we proceed to the meeting room then?"
Shizuru smiled and walked away. The frightened duo released the breath neither knew they were holding
and made their way to the meeting, also praying this day would end somewhat peacefully.
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Shizuru was not pleased. In fact she was annoyed, irritated and very upset. Yet a smile was plastered
on her face and was supposed to stay this way for another couple of hours. Inside she was fuming.
Today was meant to be one of the happiest days where you celebrate with whomever you wish and simply
have a nice time. Despite this she was in an office with a lot of old men, piles of paper and
absolutely nothing to admire. Otherwise Natsuki would be there and things would be just fine. Natsuki
was obviously not present and this was a very disturbing fact. Shizuru had hoped for the chance to
spend time with the raven-haired bodyguard on her own birthday but even that seemed to be too much of
a request. It was already dark outside and soon her birthday would be over. Natsuki's unfinished
business took a lot more time than Shizuru had anticipated and she was a bit disappointed that she had
not remember this special day. Then Shizuru could not really blame her if she had forgotten, Natsuki
did not have any reason to actually remember it. Shizuru sighed and tried once again to focus on the
meeting, it was rather important just not...for the moment.
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When Shizuru finally arrived at home it was almost midnight, it was half past eleven. The meeting took
longer than expected and yet it resulted in nothing. Not a single decision was made and it would
continue in another opportunity, which would be some time from now. This did not make Shizuru happier
when she now felt it was a complete waste of time sitting there and listening to some old men
bickering for several hours. Now she only sought a pleasant sleep to forget today's discontent and
start a new day which with a bit of luck would be more satisfying than it currently is. With a
troubled mind she walked towards her apartment. Suddenly she saw how the curtains flickered and she
could almost swear that she saw a figure. Alarmed by the unexpected presence currently lingered in her
apartment she became worried. Slowly she made her way up towards the door and opened it bit by bit.
She carefully peeked inside with her head and only to see...candles, lots and lots of candles. They
were two lines building a small walking path. It was leaded to the bedroom. Confounded over what she
has found she considered whether to follow or not. Curiosity got the best of her and she silently
walked towards the destination pinpointed by the mysterious one. When she reached the door she
stretched out her hand to open the door but hesitated. Her adrenalin was rushing inside of her and she
was afraid what or whom she might find, dead or living. She closed her eyes and tried to calm herself
down, regain her composure. When they opened they were filled with determination and she resolutely
opened the door.
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She gasped at the sight before her. There were candles surrounding the bed and the curtains were
closed. There were also candles alongside the wall on the left side where you enter and on the wall
there was a painting. The wall was no longer white; it was painted like a sunset. Red, orange and
yellow colors filled the whole wall and it was a nice sunset view giving the room a warm glow. It made
the room look warmer and if you looked closely you would notice the detailed painted ocean reflecting
the sun. It was truly a sight to behold and did Shizuru watch with amazement. Then a couple of arm
encircled her, a breath warm breath tickled her neck and the most beautiful voice carefully whispered.
-"Happy birthday, Shizuru."
Shizuru did not know if it was the "Happy birthday" that touched her or that voice once again
calling her "Shizuru" and nothing more. But something touched her and she cried. Tears were rolling
down her cheeks all the while her body stood frozen at the spot. She was too afraid to move, fearing
that it might break this magical moment.
-"I still remember. I remember you telling me that you wanted to watch the sunset with me on your
birthday but I never had the chance to make it come true. Will you give me the honor to see it with
you?"
-"I...I...-"
-"What's wrong?"
Natsuki was starting to panic.
-" I'm sorry I should have asked your permission first before I remade anything in your room but it
was supposed to be a surprise and it wouldn't be if you knew and I really wanted you to like it...-"
-"I love it."
-"You do?"
-"Yes."
-"Thank god. I was so nervous."
A pleasant silence occurred.
-"Well, are you going to bed or do you prefer standing here all night?"
-"Ara, is Natsuki suggesting something in particular?"
Shizuru did not need to turn around facing Natsuki to know that a blush already was there. So she
smiled and was feeling content in the embrace. Natsuki's blood felt like it all had rushed up to her
head and she felt like the room suddenly turned redder. Things did not get better when these dirty
thoughts somehow managed to enter her mind. When Natsuki did not attempt to object to Shizuru's
teasing she got worried. She turned herself around and looked into Natsuki's eyes with concern written
in her face. Natsuki stood there in shock, Shizuru was so beautiful. She was home from a hard days
work and her hair was a mess but never had she looked more...sexy than now. Her hair was freely
hanging down alongside her shoulders which made her look wild...and it drove Natsuki wild. Slowly but
hesitantly leaning herself closer to Shizuru mesmerized by her beauty and addicted to her scent. When
their lips touched it felt like they were on fire. Natsuki became more forceful in kisses and Shizuru,
who for the moment did not really understand what was happening, could only succumb to the wonderful
sensations surging through her body. Her knees became weak and she had to hold onto Natsuki to prevent
herself from falling. Natsuki pressed her mouth hard against Shizuru's and her hand cupped the chin
to keep her head tilted upwards. Feeling overwhelmed Shizuru had a hard time thinking clearly. She
felt how Natsuki gradually push her backwards and due to the lack of response from Shizuru soon she
felt herself falling on the bed followed by Natsuki. They both landed softly on the bed and Natsuki
used her arms to make sure Shizuru did not need to take on all of her body weight. Natsuki stopped
kissing Shizuru and once again emerald eyes met crimson. Putting her forehead against Shizuru's and
sighing.
-"What are you doing to me?"
Shizuru was trying to regain her regular breathing and was at the same time convincing herself that it
was indeed not a dream, which was very difficult when she could feel the heat radiating from the
blue-haired woman.
-"Please stay here with me tonight. No more sleeping on the floor, just stay."
Natsuki was about to protest when she saw the pleading in the red orbs which hypnotized her, how could
anyone deny anything to the owner of such eyes? So she replied with a hint of teasing.
-"You're the boss."
-"Ara, then as the boss I question you ability and skills."
-"Haha...you're what?!"
Seeing as Natsuki's pride was starting to ruin the mood Shizuru tried another approach. She put on her
most innocent face, sweetest voice and teasingly drew circles with her fingers across the protector's
collarbone.
-"I believe I must test your condition. As a top bodyguard you are required to be in excellent shape
and have a tremendous stamina."
Natsuki was finding it hard to concentrate on what Shizuru was saying and was absently replying with
an "uhuh". Smirking at the effect Shizuru was causing she leaned in closer to Natsuki's ear. Letting
herself linger with her hot breath against her ear a bit longer than intended and then with a low
voice coming to her point.
-"Then you will just have to prove it. Don't you?"
Natsuki was finally catching the point which made her smile and replied with a husky voice.
-"Oh, I will...I will."
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I'm sorry but this will be as far as I go. I feel that as a writer I'm not "mature" enough to
attempt on a lemon, if that makes any sense. This means that you, my wonderful reader, will have to
use your vivid imagination for the rest. Furthermore I am aware that Natsuki is shorter than Shizuru but for the story's sake I am making Natsuki taller. Now I apologize for the late update and I have my reasons. Summarized you could say I was for the first time in my life threatened with a gun while being in the middle of an armed robbery, great huh? So please review and I'll start with the next chapter as soon as possible okay?