Mai HiME
Lost & Found
Chapter XVI
"That movie was good wasn't it?" Mai asked as they walked up the steps together and Mikoto nodded with a smile on her face. They were supposed to see a romantic movie, but Mai changed her mind and wanted to watch a movie about talking dogs instead. Mikoto reached out and opened the door, but as soon as the couple entered the mansion there they witness a scene that they wished they didn't have to see it.
Nao was busy with Shiho's breasts that she didn't hear the door opened and closed, and Shiho's light moaning doesn't really help that much either. Nao was still fully clothed while Shiho's shirt and bra lay silently on the floor as the two were making out on the couch. Mikoto was glad that Yukino had the night shift tonight or there would be blood, because Haruka would've beaten Nao up for getting it on in the living room so openly like this.
"Ahem…" Mikoto cleared her throat as the get the red head's attention and it worked. Mai blushed deeply as she looked down on the floor as Shiho let out a surprised yelp and hid herself behind Nao. "You know that there's a room for you right?" Mikoto started rather calmly, maybe a bit too calm for the situation. "So?" Nao glared at her friend noticing something really wrong as Mikoto normally would be dragging her into her room on the east side of the living room. "I'm not trying to ruin the mood for you two, but go to your room if you wanted some actions. I seriously don't think you want Haruka and Yukino to walk in on you two," Mikoto said deadpanned. "Ah! You have a point there," Nao said thoughtfully.
"I can't believe they're doing that in the living room," Mai said as her face turned beet red. "Nao is pretty adventurous," Mikoto explained. "Though I think that Shiho-san really keep a leash on her, she hasn't been bed hopping or renting room out in the back of the bar anymore." Mikoto said thoughtfully as they walked to Mai's room. "You know all that?" Mai was impressed with how much the feral girl knows about Nao. "Of course, I asked her to keep tap on a lot of things, but I also have to keep tap on her to make sure she doesn't get herself killed." Mikoto smiled warmly at the older woman. "Anyway, thank you for the movie, I have a great time." Mai said softly as they stopped in front of Mai's room. "It's my pleasure, and I'm glad that you enjoy the movie." Mikoto grinned at the strawberry orange top. They leaned in to share a very passionate good night kiss, Mikoto was leaving Mai breathless when she left for her room just at the end of the hallway on the second floor.
At the clinic, Yukino and Chie worked side-by-side in the operation room. Yukino being the general surgeon land Chie a hand because her assistance was out for the night due to family emergency. Haruka got nothing to do but sit outside the operation room and waited along with the patient's family. Minutes ticked into hours and Haruka's patient slowly dwindled, she had never been the patient person and this really drove her insane. She raked her blonde locks and felt the urge of stepping outside for a cigarette, but she realized that she hasn't smoked in a few weeks and had no cigarette with her either. She got up and left the clinic, and went to the nearest bookstore and bough a dozen of books ranging from weapons to mystery and murder to romance. By the time the surgery was over, Haruka already went through all of the books and was about to rip her hair out from waiting for Yukino.
Chie talked to the patient's family about the successful surgery as Yukino excused herself and Haruka, together the two headed for her office with Haruka hauling a bag full of books. "God, I can't believe how boring it is to wait for the surgery to be done." Haruka groaned as she dropped the bag on the floor as she flopped down on the chair by the door. "Haruka-chan," Yukino called to the blonde softly as she closed the door behind her. "Hm?" Haruka looked up at the young doctor only to get her lips captured by another pair of soft lips that belonged to Yukino. "Thank you for waiting," Yukino said after they pulled apart with a shade of hue tinted on her cheeks. "W-well, it's my job…" Haruka stuttered for the first time in her life. "And I'm just anxious to see you again," she finished with a blush graced her feature and Yukino giggled inwardly.
It is very rare that Haruka would ever say such mushy words, to her actions always speaks louder than words. But sometimes she had to use words because she learned that you can't always used actions in everything, Yukino's upbringing dealt mainly with words that would express emotions and not actions. Haruka had to delicate her feelings for the young doctor with words instead of actions. Yukino seemed pleased whenever Haruka tried to convey her feelings with words and not actions, though Haruka also noticed that Yukino seemed to enjoyed Haruka's actions sometimes too.
"I wonder if Mikoto would win the fight," Yukino said suddenly pulling Haruka out of her thoughts. "I could always fight for her, but she insisted on doing it herself. I just fear that the wound isn't completely healed and could cause problem for her," Haruka nodded her head. "Either way, we should be there tomorrow to support her." Yukino said as she put on a brave face and a soft smile graced her lips. It is moment like this that Haruka realized that she's falling deeper and deeper in love with the young doctor.
At last, the day of the showdown between Tate Yuuichi and Minagi Mikoto arrived, the papers were signed by both party as Mikoto's supporter come to cheer for her. She stood quietly in the wooden platform, looking striking her in suit as always. Mai was still in her working uniform from the bakery shop as the others were still in their work clothes. Tate glared at Mai before looking fiercely at his opponent, and Mai made no sign of distraught over the event as she looked on with a bright smile on her face. The others seemed to have a serious look on their face, even Shiho looked on hoping for a better outcome but this is a fight to the death after all.
"It's your fault that she's happy," Tate started. "You think so?" Mikoto asked with a raised brow as her hands tucked in her pants' pockets. "I can't wait to see how she would look after I kill you," he said with a smirk spreading across his face. "I'm starting to think that there's nothing inside that skull of yours," Mikoto spoke calmly as she used her right hand to loosen her tie a bit. "Don't you insult me…" Tate shouted as he furiously rushed right at Mikoto with his right fist pulled back.
Author's Notes: love it more and more? Maybe because it's long and boring? 'laughs' Hmm… back to the story, things really moving all over now. I think I'm losing my mind now, but we'll have to see what happens to the casts. And the more I write, the more typos I get, and I blame Microsoft for not picking it up 'laughs'. Enjoy!