Hello everybody! I am proud to present the next chapter which will be containing more of Shizuru's thoughts, the reason for this will with a bit of luck be clear after reading it. So many thanks to my readers and especially my reviewers you have really brightening my day with your opinions.And one more thing;I apologize for any grammar and spelling errors present. I do wish that it wouldn't affect your reading experience too much. Thank you!
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Third person's perspective
-"Talking"
Shizuru's thoughts
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The birds were chirping as an announcement to the beginning of a new day, full of possibilities.
Bursting with energy they sang to their hearts content like they were performing on a stage and with
supporting light from the sun itself. The audience was supposed to be our two resting lovers, who for
the moment did not consist of two but one. A chestnut-haired goddess were laying in a king-size bed
obviously sleeping and even in her sleep she still remained as dazzling as ever. With her face towards
the window where her lover should be but currently was not, this Shizuru did not know...yet. The birds
seemed to care less about letting this divinity carry on sleeping. She had a slight smile that graced
her face and one would guess that it was a pleasant dream she found herself in. The feathery creatures
were now disturbing instead of being welcomed, for the goddess wished for more time. Grunting in a very
un-ladylike manner she gave up this particular fight by opening her eyes, finding nothing but blinding
light and nowhere to be seen was her protector. Feeling disappointment washing over herself she thought
to herself how she did not enjoy waking up in this manner. She pushed away the quilt and proceeded to
the shower to rinse from the inadequate rise.
Feeling in a much better spirit than before she composedly dressed in her casual wear which was a pair
of blue jeans and a top in pale purple. Humming to herself while calmly making her way towards the
kitchen for her daily cup of morning tea and giggling at the thought of demanding a good morning kiss
from a special someone, it would only seem fair when she did not receive such a gesture in the morning
correct? While in the kitchen she prepared the hot water, tea cup, some sugar and the only thing left
are her favorite flavored special imported tea leaves. Walking over to one of the cupboards where she
kept her tea she opened the cupboard and was preparing to seize it when she discovered that the insides
were empty! Shaking her head and blinking some extra times she tried as coolly as possible come up with
a reasonable explanation.
What is going on?
-"Natsuki?"
A head popped in through the kitchen door revealing a recently showered Natsuki whose hair was still
dripping a little with water running down to her neck and progressed downwards her cleavage. Usually
Shizuru would stand there with a smile and admire every curve and attribute however a more urgent matter
was first to be resolved.
-"Have you any idea of where my tea is? I cannot seem to find it on its usual place."
-"Oh...that's because I hid it."
Natsuki answered along with a shrug with her shoulders as if it was an insignificant matter which made
Shizuru's eyes darken with somewhat hidden fury. Natsuki walked inside the kitchen with no fear of
Shizuru. Opened the fridge and poured her some juice.
-"And what, may I ask, made you decide on this issue?"
Shizuru's red orbs narrowed even more and a dangerous smile was directed to our protector who seemed
unaware of what her words along with actions were causing.
-"Simple, you call me a cuddler and now I'll say you're a tea-addict."
-"There is no such thing as an addiction to tea."
-"Well, apparently there is. You drink morning tea, lunch tea, afternoon tea, snacks tea, midnight tea,
meeting tea...there aren't even enough names! That's quite a lot and those are the types you drink
when I'm around! It's not normal and it can't be very healthy either."
And with that she was planning to walk away when Shizuru interrupted.
-"Do you really believe you can conceal it well enough for me not to find?"
I cannot help but find her incredibly slow and yet so very tempting.
-"Now shall we end this "game" of yours? Be so kind and tell me where you hid it."
With her back against Shizuru she turned around her head just as much as needed to look straight into
her eyes with a smile.
-"You're smart, right? So...figure it out...or is the witty president asking me for help?"
-"I beg your pardon?"
-"Revenge is sweet neh, Shizuru?"
With that Natsuki simply strolled out and away from a very surprised Shizuru.
Did she just taunt me? Did my Natsuki effectively taunt me
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Now most people would start thinking logically about where this object would most likely be hidden
however our president of a multimillionaire company did not think in this direction. She found it a
waste of time running around and searching, based on merely theories. No, the most efficient way would
be to somehow deceive the source into accidently reveal information. For the highest success possibility
you have to somehow catch this source off-guard. So our president took a trip to the mall, in disguise
of course, and purchased a Playstation 3 along with a racing game. When she arrived back home a curious
Natsuki was waiting and very mad. She was about to yell at Shizuru when she caught sight of the big and
mysterious bag from a game store she knew. Almost immediately you could witness the change from a
ferocious wolf to a cute little puppy with a wagging tail trying to explore the bag with its contents.
It made Shizuru almost chuckle.
She is adorable.
-"Neh, Shizuru? What's in the bag?"
-"It is a secret."
Giving Natsuki a smile which was resulted with a big pout.
-"You can't even tell me?"
-"Then it would not remain a secret anymore, is that not so?
If Natsuki possessed any doggy-ears they would point downwards in disappointment. Natsuki gave the bag a
longing gaze and then turned her attention to Shizuru with a full-blown puppy eyes attack, involuntarily
of course.
-"Natsuki is being unfair."
-"Huh...why?"
-"For Natsuki knows that I cannot bear seeing Natsuki sad."
I admit defeat. It is impossible when she utilizes the puppy eyes tactic. I am always effortless swayed
when it's regarding her.
Handing Natsuki the bag, who quickly dashed into the living room, Shizuru quietly followed her bouncy
lover.
Distracting object is in attendance, now for the questioning.
When she arrived in the living room her excited enthusiast had already plugged it in and started the
game. Experienced fingers seemed to dance over the buttons and deadly focused on the screen while from
time to time shout some coarse language at her computer opponents. Seeing her chance Shizuru slowly made
her way over and teasingly slipped a hand under the shirt Natsuki was wearing, to feel the smooth skin.
This made our victim yelp in surprise and temporarily loose concentration on the game which almost made
her crash her vehicle. With skilled hand she managed to maneuver the motor vehicle and avoid colliding
with any form of blockage.
-"Sh-Shizuru! You made me almost lose!"
-"Ara, my apologies Natsuki. I assumed you could handle two matters at the same time."
-"I-I-I can do two things at the same thing...what do you think? That I'm a man?"
Natsuki then snorted as if insulted by the assumption.
-"Wonderful then! I've only got a few questions for you and afterwards I will leave you with your
game, deal?"
-"Mhmm...ask away."
Natsuki replied with her eyes still glued to the TV. Shizuru raised an eyebrow at the sight.
-"Neh Natsuki-chan, do you love me?"
-"Uh-huh...yeah...sure."
Now I am certain she is not listening, which suits my purpose.
-"We agreed no secrets, correct?"
-"Yeah, whatever you say."
-"Then it would be incorrect if you withhold certain information from me, yes?"
-"You're right, like always my love."
My love? I may get used to that.
-"Then it would not be immoral for me to demand my tea back."
-"No, of course n-HEY! This isn't fair! You can't...you can't just...ARGH!"
I almost succeeded. It seems Natsuki has improved slightly.
-"Sorry Shizuru, Nice try but you'll have to look for yourself."
And with that Natsuki gave a minor "humph" and continued playing. Shizuru was trying to keep her
composure however it proved to be a difficult task now that her every attempt seemed to fail.
-"Very well if that is how you want it."
Our very upset president then extended her tongue and gave Natsuki's sensitive earlobe a playful lick
which made our concentrated player jump in surprise. She then proceeded with a sensible breath right
beside it followed by trailing kisses alongside her neck making Natsuki involuntarily moan. While making
her girlfriend loose her focus Shizuru still kept an eye on the screen and saw the bike crash into
another vehicle causing it to overturn several times. With a smile Shizuru basically left the room with
a flustered Natsuki and a TV blinking "Game over".
-"Shizuru!!!!"
I still have not lost it, it is somewhat soothing.
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Gracefully stomping away from failure in an offended manner our president decided that she did not need
her tea to survive. No, she will continue as if nothing happened which was partly true.
I am fully capable of handling this situation. A strong willed and determined woman as myself will not
be bound to some silly leaves. There is no such thing as tea-addicted and I will prove it. Now for the
paperwork that has to be done.
In the stillness of her office room Shizuru sat behind her wooden desk and progressively went through
every single paper that needed her attention. Once in a while her hand would stretch out and as if
wanting to grip something, a cup perhaps? When she could not feel it in its usual spot on the desk her
hand, as if possessing a mind of itself, began to search all over the table. Once the hand had searched
all over the desk Shizuru raised an eyebrow in confusion and looked up from the current paper.
I do miss my tea...
With a deep sigh she continued with her work and infrequently the same thing would occur yet again. It
was bit by bit tearing on our usually very tolerant president; it seemed like only a matter of time.
Looking at the spot where her tea should be her thought flowed with memories of her life before Natsuki,
which included reasons of why tea was such an importance to her. She was born to a decent family,
meaning prestigious, and with a somewhat caring family who never were present. She had some
acquaintances that she could socialize with, if obligated. Mostly her life was dull and colorless. She
found herself cold. Not referring to body temperature or anything similar but generally her soul, it was
empty. When drinking tea she could feel the warm liquid flow inside and the warmth would still remain
for a while, then she would simply take another sip. Others resorted to extreme sports or would situate
themselves under pressure just to feel the blood boiling, adrenalin pumping and their heart beating. The
feeling that parts them from the dead and made them living, this was Shizuru's way of coping. Like a
constant reminder for her existence and her way of feeling, something she did only for herself...and no
one else.
Then she came in-flying in my life or rather barging into my office to deliver complains. Her green orbs
were flashing with raw emotions that overwhelmed me. She displayed such emotions, passion and
primitiveness that I have never experienced before in my controlled environment. She offered me access
to a whole other world beyond my comprehension; such things I on no account knew existed. Which I am
forever grateful to have been given the opportunity to meet her and why I was willing to sacrifice
everything and go against any authorities, such as my parents, to stay with her.
While deep in thoughts her eyes drifted off to the photo which since a long time ago always had a
special spot on her desk, at all times visible. It was a picture of her and of course Natsuki, it was
their first date which was a trip to the amusement park and in one of the stalls they took a picture.
While it took some time to persuade her stubborn girlfriend to pose in front of a "camera" in the end
she succeeded, as always. Then of course something unexpected happened and somehow they ended up in a
very interesting position which caused our shy puppy to blush furiously.
I should have cherished those times all the more. I will treasure it this time. No more mistakes and
interruptions. I will protect it, at all costs.
-"Oi. Shizuru, you there? Have you found it yet? Time's running out!"
Shizuru smiles at the voice of her lover which brightens her mood. All the depressing thoughts seemed to
immediately fade away and left were the feeling of warmth.
Now we shall end this game. It is not a matter of tea anymore; it is a matter of questioning my
intelligence hence I cannot fail.
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After the most unpleasant incident Natsuki made sure to answer her lover with as short answers as
possible to avoid from further disclosing anything about "The tea". Preventing our president from
effectively getting any closer to the answer than she was this morning and you could say she was not
pleased. This was not supposed to happen to Fujino Shizuru who always maintained in control regardless
of what situation, person or matter it was concerning. She could almost taste the feel of defeat, which
made her even more upset. Slowly she was becoming more desperate and the lack of tea-drinking made her
agitated. Since her persuasion-tactic was failing she resorted to the classic method: searching. Making
sure that Natsuki was occupied with something else and checking that the coast was clear she gradually
rummage around everywhere in the house that had the possibility of hiding her precious tea. She looked
in their bedroom since Natsuki was lazy it may be possible if she hid it somewhere close. Explored the
kitchen once more and even finding some out-dated goods in the fridge, disgusting. Looked in every
cupboard in the kitchen, she even managed to find Natsuki's hiding spot for her beloved mayonnaise and
the sight of the distasteful and extra-sized bottle made her cringe in disgust. She even made sure that
Natsuki did not have any silly ideas of burrowing it beneath one of the pot plants that was in the
apartment. Then a horrible realization struck her. What if she had decided to simply throw it away? Her
prized, special-imported, expensive, exceptional, delightful, flavorsome and simply wonderful tea! All
of a sudden Shizuru was feeling lightheaded and then noting else.
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Mmm there is a pleasant scent.
Slowly opening her eyes and taking in her surroundings she could distinguish herself being in the living
room. At the couch with a blanket covering her but where did this aroma come from? Looking everywhere
and sniffing some more her eyes opened in realizations.
My beloved herbal tea!
She made a quick sprint towards the kitchen where Natsuki currently was positioned by the kitchen
counter. She was just about to turn around when Shizuru spotted the tea-tray and the tea-cup, with tea.
She pounced making Natsuki yelp in surprise. With much skill she snatched the tea-cup and took a sip.
The familiar aroma, taste and warmth made our president sigh in satisfaction. Then someone cleared their
throat.
-"Excuse me but...mind if you move?"
Confused red orbs met a pair of amused emerald ones and then realizing where she currently was seated
made our embarrassed president quickly stand up.
"It is not considered elegant to use other people as seat places, you should know that Shizuru." I can
almost hear my mother's reprimand.
-"I apologize."
-"It's okay. I'm kinda used to taking the fall for everyone anyways."
Natsuki chuckled and flashed a smile, a rare sight but a breathtaking one. Making our mesmerized lady
forget what she was about to say.
-"Shizuru? Are you okay? Are you feeling dizzy?"
-"N-no...I am fine, no need to worry. I was merely...distracted...for a moment..."
...or two. "One should never stare, young lady!" I know...mother. I cannot seem to help myself. She is
so stunningly handsome. Although not many can accomplish what Natsuki is doing, by coincidence none the
less.
-"Natsuki, our "agreement" is not completed yet why am I sitting and drinking the tea I am challenged to find?"
-"It's not that serious."
-"Of course it is important!"
-"Shizuru...love...it was only a game. Nothing serious, so don't sweat it."
-"I am going to...hm...sw-sweat it?"
What a bizarre phrase.
Natsuki who was not used to Shizuru using the more informal way only sweat-dropped, it did not suit her
proper lover. She chuckled at Shizuru's confused face which earned her a glare.
-"C'mon don't be like that. It's not that important.
-"Yes, it is."
-"Shizuru, you fainted! I think that's enough."
-"Very well, I see your point however at least reveal where you hid it. I wish to know where I have not
already turned upside-down in my quest. It feels as if there is not a corner I have not yet rummaged
around."
-"You went that far?!"
-"Of course, I never do things halfhearted."
Shizuru then continued to sip her tea while Natsuki were a state of shock.
-"Uh...it was right...here."
Our astonished protector then pointed to her jar of mayo or more precisely, behind it. She then closed
her eyes and waited for the explosion.
-"You cannot be serious?! Why would you put it there?"
-"Because you always shiver whenever you just see my mayonnaise so I thought that you would never touch
it to see what's behind."
-"Ah, indeed it was a well planned and calculated position depending on my character and behavior-"
-"Eh...no it wasn't."
-"Pardon? You did not foresee this and then deliberate execute your plan with precise care? Why there
of all places?"
-"Maybe it was laziness combined with pure coincidence?"
-"That is all? You based it all on luck? No plans, thoughts or any calculations at all?!"
-"Why do you always complicate things? It's simple. That's it."
Natsuki just shake her head and walked away while mumbling something about "too much thinking" and
"exploding head". Left in the kitchen was a completely defeated and utterly speechless Fujino Shizuru.
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Okay, so maybe it didn't turn out as people expected...and maybe some don't even like the outcome but I feel like if there's anything that will be Shizuru's downfall it will be her intelligence and complicated thinking. So perhaps it's just me but anyway I would be happy to hear your opinions about it. Just don't be too harsh, neh?
Next chapter the drama and action will start cause they've had their little peaceful time. So stay tuned!