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Shizuru's Gluttony

Her hand slips gently into mine - intertwining our fingers delicately, whilst she continued to act nonchalant.

I let slip a heartfelt grin as I returned the affection with a squeeze - her face remained turned away from me - staring at the frosted glass of the door watching blurred colours walk by - but still her ear turned red in response.

We were at the company of Mai-san and Mikoto-san - chatting as we settled into the small karaoke room, with the music system playing in the background - seducing the red-head to its embrace.

Natsuki and I sat together on one side of the table that shielded our entwined hands, Mai-san sat opposite us with a vacant seat beside her as Mikoto-san was busy by the phone ordering food with familiarity.

"I'm glad to hear you're settling into Fuuka university well, Shizuru-san. And yes, I'm doing fine, thank you. Though my life would be easier if someone goes to class everyday - our teacher keeps telling me to drag Natsuki to class." Mai-san replied, continuing in our conversation.

I giggled at her misfortune since I knew personally how difficult her endeavour was and gave my secret girlfriend's hand a playful pinch of reproach.

"Well, she's better than she used to be." She continued. "Hey, Natsuki, since you invited us all here, maybe you should have the first song." Mai suggested - the eagerness to sing shining in her eyes.

"Actually Mai, there something I need to tell you." Natsuki announced, her gaze staring determinedly into Mai's.

Yes, there was a reason that we are here today - today we are taking a leap of faith and rounding our courage for this - for us.

"I'm moving out." Natsuki spoke in that tell-tale voice she uses when she's trying to force herself to be serious and brave.

"Huh? I thought you sold your apartment." Our friend queried innocently.

"I did, I'm moving into Shizuru's." Natsuki replied, slowly evolving into a mumble - I caressed her hand in support.

I was filled with both joy and fear when she proposed this – I was ecstatic that she wanted to take the next step, but fearful of the consequences too.

"Why? Isn't it easier to stay in the dorm for school?" Mai countered again.

"It's just that-" My love began to stutter as she begun to lose her nerve.

"And what about your meals? You don't expect Shizuru-san to cook for you, do you?"

"It's because we're going out! Shizuru's my girlfriend and we want to move in together, ok?" My love spoke through grit teeth.

My heart jumped at her declaration, Mikoto turned to attention and Mai's eyes widened in shock, and soon turned to a gleeful and knowing look that was accompanied by a mischievous grin.

"I knew it! Especially after that hickey incident! Oh my gosh! Congratulations! When did you two start going out? Wait, are you two public yet? Can I tell Chie?"

And just as Natsuki had warned the bombardment had began but I couldn't care less. I just felt happy that Natsuki was comfortable enough to share our relationship with our friends, and how we were received with such positivity.

"Er… No, not yet…" My girlfriend mumbled.

My heart was further set a fluttered.

This happiness, I just can't get enough – I am a glutton for it.

A/N: I was going over my word limit so I cut a lot of internal dialogue out - making the happiness Shizuru is a glutton for a lot less subtle than I had hoped but hopefully it was still enough! That's the update for this week, see you next weekend!