Mai HiME

Lost & Found

Chapter VI

Notes: Okay, I'm confused. Since when did I said that Natsuki is related to Mikoto in anyway? They were talking about Nao… Yes, the relationship was really rushed headfirst into sex… why? I don't know, ask Mai. And yes, someone is having a Nao obsession!! Of course, there's no way I could leave her out, not unless I want to get entangled in her web.

I wonder if she thinks I'm easy for rushing things with her, not like we really know each other that well. Did I really lose my mind or am I just sexually frustrated? Mai's mind wondered as she lay there trying to get some sleep but her thoughts of how rushed she was to get Mikoto to have sex with her kept her from sleeping. While Mikoto was happily getting her sleep resting her head on Mai's chest, she had dreamt of this moment for five years but the real thing was way better than a dream.

Meanwhile, Haruka took the barely conscious Yukino back to the front door where a bag full of books lay, after getting the top secured and carefully get Yukino inside the apartment. The young doctor finally come to when Haruka went to put a wet town on her forehead. "Hey, sorry you intrude but you were out cold so I have to unlock the door and take you inside. Um, your friend…" Haruka paused as she flopped down onto a chair across from Yukino. "Mikoto come in time to save you from whatever else they're planning to do to you, and I came late so we talked and we traded car. So now I don't have a car to drive back," Haruka let out a chuckled of her own lie. "I'm sure they just want to extort money out of her again," Yukino nodded looking quite serious. "This happened over a dozen times already, I wonder why they would think that Mikoto and I are related in anyway." Yukino sighed leaning back against the chair.

"You two seemed really close," Haruka tried not to pry but she really wanted to know the true relation between the two. "Yes, I've known her since she was born. She's a strong person and her family is really strict on her, pushing her over a normal person's limit. She's strong but have a good nature, and I think I spent so much time with her that people starting to think that we're related." Yukino giggled at the thought. "She's pretty nice and a bit too trusty if you ask me, letting me take you home when we only meet for the first time today." Haruka said letting out a throaty laugh. "It's late, so I'm going to catch a taxi and head home. Make sure to lock your door, I'll see you tomorrow." Haruka inhaled and got up leaving Yukino there.

"Thank you for coming for me," Yukino said as she walked out with Haruka. "It would be bad if you're not home when I pick you up for lunch tomorrow, now won't it?" Haruka laughed genuinely. As soon as she heard Yukino locking the door, Haruka reached into her pocket and pulled out a carton of Marborol. She took one out and lit it with a lighter, taking a long drag out of it before releasing a puff of smoke into the night's air. "Guess I just lost a chunk of money, can't kill the brat when my Yukino was being well taken care of like that." Haruka murmured taking another drag out of the cigarette. "Oh shit, I'm so fucking hungry." Haruka growled as her stomach rumbled telling her it needed some food. "Wonder if any place still open at eleven at night," Haruka pondered as she crossed the quiet street. She found a vending machine and bought some junk foods before walking back to her tiny apartment, which was only looking across from Yukino's place.

By morning, Mai was still soundly asleep but Mikoto was already up and having guests visiting. Presently, there were Nao looking tired and having a hangover, a frowning Yukino and an irritated Haruka, a tea-drinking Shizuru, a pissy Natsuki, a happy Reito and his moody pregnant wife. Mikoto sitting in her own chair comfortably while the maids served drinks and munchies to the guests, dressing in black slacks and tucked white shirt minus the tie as she nodded at the maids thankfully.

"Yo, why I have to be here? This look like a damn business function," Nao said rubbing her temple and stifled a yawn. "Stop bitching you little brat," Natsuki smacked the red head on the back of her head pretty hard. "Ow, what the fuck?! You didn't have to smack me, dog." Nao raised her voice. "Guys…" Yukino tried to calm the two women. "Ara, ara…" Shizuru mused but didn't do anything to stop the escalating shouting match between the cousins. "I'm not drunk, yet I'm getting a headache from you two already." Mikoto said calmly as she rested her head on the palm of her hand that's resting on the armchair. Her words caused all noises to went dead immediately, and Reito just smiled while rubbing his wife's tummy gently.

"This will be a family meeting," Mikoto started. "I'm not part of this family," Natsuki grumbled. "You're Nao's cousin, so consider yourself as one. Besides that, Funjino-san and I are in a partnership also. Moving on, I would like to introduce everyone to Suzushiro Haruka-san. She will be helping Yukino-chan out and she can be a good addition to you, Natsuki-san." Mikoto smiled warmly and Natsuki knew immediately what the blonde was made out of. "I don't remember agreeing to anything," Haruka said grumpily as she thought that she would be having lunch alone with Yukino, not being stuck here with all these crazy people. "Remember what we discuss last night Suzushiro-san," Mikoto said with a half-smile. The only time she shown that smile of hers was when she just bluntly blackmailed the person she's talking to in front of everyone and no one knew except for the person she's talking to.

"Fine," Haruka murmured under her breath. "Good," Mikoto smiled warmly yet again. "Oh, how is she?" Yukino suddenly remembered about Mai. "She's still sleeping," Mikoto nodded giving her best friend a very warm smile. "Oh, did you do this and that to her?" Nao grinned at her friend. "Hmm… I think I might have taking it too fast for her," Mikoto replied thoughtfully. "Mikoto-chan, you didn't…" Yukino trailed off as a light blush braced her cheeks. "Mm," Mikoto nodded to confirm to the other girl that she indeed did what Yukino didn't followed through when she asked her question.

"Mikoto, doesn't your service ended when your two months of vacation end?" Reito finally asked his cousin. "Oh yes, I've completely forgotten about that." Mikoto answered looking slightly wide-eyed. "Man, you're just losing kid." Nao said before laughing loudly at the feral girl. "Shut up spider," Natsuki said as she's about to smack Nao again. "Hey, keep your hands away from my head. I need it for another date," Nao said just as her phone ring and she stepped out to take the call. "Wow, she actually going steady now?" Natsuki asked with a raised brow. "I doubt it," Yukino said with her arms crossed leaning into Haruka slightly.

When Mai got up, the room was empty and Mikoto was nowhere around. It seemed that not even a soul as in the penthouse, the time was past three in the afternoon and Mikoto walked her guests out and bid them goodbye. Mai felt refreshed and light, and she noticed a set of new clothes were place on the empty side of the bed. She took it and put them on, the undergarments seemed to be her size and the clothes fit her nicely causing Mai to wonder if Mikoto had had other women in her room to have spare clothes in this size.

"Good afternoon, I hope you have a good night rest." Mikoto smiled as she opened the door to her room and found Mai sitting on the bed in the new outfit she picked out for the older woman. "I did, thank you. Um… about last night…" Mai paused feeling the pulses beating against her ears. "Are you regretting?" Mikoto asked gently. "No," Mai shook her head. "Well, a little…" Mai rephrased herself. "I just feel that we kind of rushed things a little too fast, that and I haven't have… you know…" Mai said looking down at her hands because she didn't dare to look into those golden eyes fearing the feral girl might be angry with her.

"Mai," Mikoto said softly reaching out and tilted Mai's chin upward so they would look into each other's eyes. "Don't blame yourself, I could've stopped you but I didn't. So I'm at fault as much as you are," Mikoto smiled a gentle smile at the older woman. "Either way, it's a bit awkward to suggest this after what we did last night." Mikoto chuckled while speaking to the other woman. "How about you stay here with me, of course we'll have to move back to my house so that you will get your own room. Let's take it slow or am I suggesting a bad idea?" Mikoto laughed as she could no longer contain her chuckling of her own suggestion. "No, it's not a bad idea at all. In fact, I would like that very much." Mai blushed a deep shade of red.

"Hello, I'm Minagi Mikoto, a soon to be ex-pilot fighter. I'm Reito's cousin, and an acquaintance to Fujino-san and Kuga, best friend to Nao and Yukino. Oh, and now adding Haruka-san into the group also." Mikoto grinned. "Now I'm just waiting for someone to come along and put a leash on Nao, then we would have a complete family." Mikoto chuckled yet again. "I'm Tohkiha Mai, I have a brother studying oversea with his girlfriend. I once dated a man but things didn't work out and I'm now homeless, and I knew Yukino and Natsuki back when I attended Fuuka High and graduated with them. It's very nice to meet you," Mai said with a bright smile. "It's very nice to meet you, Mai-san." Mikoto said taking the other girl's hand and held onto it lightly. "Same here," Mai blushed yet again as she looked into the girl's golden eyes that seemed to smiled at her just as the smile played out across the feral girl's face.

Author's Notes: Woot, another chapter done. Geezus… this thing is stretching itself out, I so did not expected this story to be longer than four chapters. And talk about going backward, but I hope this would give me more room to work with and I need to do something about Nao/Shiho!! 'cry' This is hard when I put them on opposite end instead of putting them together at the get-go, but oh well.. more challenge and headache for moi! Hope y'all enjoy!!