After I had gotten out of the shower, I walked into the bedroom and noticed that on the bed was an outfit that had been placed and picked out for me. Man, when that woman plans something she really plans it thru. (Even if that involves her practically dressing me.) Nao walked into the bedroom, I was still in my towel I hadn't gotten dressed yet so she yelled at me.

"Hey! Get dressed already! Do you know you're wasting time!"

"Ok, ok but listen Nao. This skirt . . . don't you think it's a little I don't know . . . short." Nao had picked out for me a short sleeved rose-colored shirt with a light brown skirt. The skirt in question was actually hers.

"Oh don't worry about you'll look fine."

"Yeah but Nao it's too short for me, I don't want to look like a hooker." (Damn I just stuck my foot in my mouth. I shouldn't have said that knowing that the skirt she wanted me to wear was actually hers.)

"Are you calling me a hooker now?"

"No, no, no! Of course not, I just said I might look like one." I walked closer to her and put my hands on her hips. I looked at her gazing into her eyes and said to her softly

"Besides you look incredibly sexy in that skirt, way more then I could ever look in it." I thought I was saved by that when she had smiled at me but instead found her hand upside my head.

"Hey! You didn't have to hit me you know!"

"Stop wining, just get ready." With that she left the room while I recovered from that blow to my head. I quickly got dressed. I looked myself over in the full-length mirror, I thought to myself I look pretty damn good. (Maybe I should borrow clothes from Nao more often.) I still felt awkward though because of how short this skirt was, so I put on a pair of black shorts underneath and wore my white sneakers.

I walked into the livingroom and Nao walked over and examined me she looked me up and down making sure I looked okay. She looked happy after checking me over twice. I then went over into the kitchen to use the telephone to call this girl so that I could get the address. When I called, it wasn't Shizuru herself but her maid, confirming that I was coming over today but really she was interrogating me trying to see if I was who I said I was. After that she told me the address and I said to her that I would be on my way shortly. I hung up the phone and grabbed my keys and kissed Nao good-bye telling her that I shouldn't be gone for more than an hour. I got down stairs put on my helmet hopped on my bike and raced off. I still felt funny wearing this skirt even with the shorts on underneath but I managed, I'm just not that used to wearing skirts or dresses much. Before I knew it, I was at her house. It felt like it took me a lot longer then it did to get here. (I must've gotten lost along the way somehow.)

I parked my bike out front took off my helmet and carried it in with me but not before I was stopped by these so-called bodyguards. (I could take them down in just a few seconds!) One patted me down and the other informed them over the intercom that I was heading inside. I was getting nervous for some reason, either that or I was feeling guilty that in just a week's time I would be robbing this poor girl blind. Maybe I felt sorry because she was just a teenager I'm not sure, but what I did know is what I had to do Nao made it very clear last night with what she said to me. (All you have to do is gain her trust, become her friend get to know her and before you know it she'll be spilling the beans . . . in a manner of speaking. Nao are you sure I don't think she's going to be that naive. Don't worry just stick to the plan just pretend to be her friend.) All I could do is worry, but all I had to do was pretend right? Right!. I walked passed the gate into the front yard my jaw just dropped completely. (Oh My Gah! Look at the size of this freaking place! It's unbelievable it's so huge! I wish Nao could see this.) I hadn't noticed that their maid was standing in front of me asking what my name was because I was gawking at the house like an idiot. She tapped me on the shoulder finally snapping me out of my gawking.

"Excuse, excuse me madam?"

"Oh what? Oh hi! I'm sorry I didn't see you there, I'm just stunned at what an amazing house this is. I never seen a house this huge before."

"Well yes it is rather large. I could see why you would be amazed at it's size. Well come now don't dawdle, we shouldn't keep Ms. Viola waiting."

"Ms. Viola? You mean Shizuru right?" Oh man I shouldn't of said that. I know I just so ticked her off. She turned her head around so fast to look at me (with an dirty look I might add) I thought she got whiplash.

"I beg your pardon! How dare you! You will address Miss by her last name, unless she tells you to do otherwise! Is that clear?!"

"Y-yeah crystal, n-no problem. It won't happen again." I was sticking with fear, BY A MAID!

"Excellent now follow me." All I could do was nod. I was afraid to even open up my mouth again, while I was around her that is if I could help it. We walked in and I couldn't believe it the inside looked bigger than it did from the outside. (Oh man! This place is so cool!!) I thought secretly to myself still afraid to open my mouth. She lead me into the livingroom and told me to take a seat. I sat in this weird looking old fashioned (puke) green chair near the window. It was set next to this old fashioned oak wood table, it had a nice shine to it though.

"Do you wish for anything to drink? We have Bottled Water, Sparkling Water, an assortment of Sodas, Hot Tea, Iced Tea, Coffee, Iced Coffee or maybe you'd feel more comfortable with an alcoholic beverage perhaps?" I knew she was making a snide remark at me but it's better if I didn't say anything for all I know she would kick me out on my butt before I even had a chance to meet the girl.

"N-no thank you. I'm fine for now."

"Well if you need anything just call for me. My name is Fumi."

"Right I'll keep that in mind. Oh and my name's Natsuki Kuga, by the way." I smiled but she looked me up and down telling me she would go get Shizuru. Fumi then walked away.( I'm sure I heard her say the word "Delinquent" I'm almost positive. I fine that offensive! I'm a thief, not a delinquent!) I just let it go after a while it took a while for me to finally meet Shizuru I was becoming very impatient with all this waiting. I placed my helmet down finally on the table even though I know Fumi will probably yell at me. (Damn! It's almost been half an hour already and promised Nao I would be back within an hour! Damn this girl I swear she better have gotten stuck in the bathroom or something! Making me wait all this time! She– – ) I couldn't finish my thought because just then Fumi walked in to the livingroom.

"This is Ms. Natsuki Kuga madam. She's here to claim that she is the one who saved you." Fumi said snickering slightly. (Why you little son of a b– – )

"Hello. It's a pleasure to meet you Ms. Kuga." I was cut off in mid-thought again by Shizuru herself. She had an unique voice very elegant and she looked so radiant in her long flowing purple dress she had on. She's so beautiful and her eyes, the color of her eyes are stunning I didn't even realize. They're red but not quite I couldn't place the color. At that moment I was beginning to feel something I shouldn't be feeling, but my heart kept racing and I found it hard to breath and think I didn't even know what to say. I walked up to her though and shook her hand, she had really soft delicate hands. I was just so taken by her. . .but I was already taken.

"Ahem!" Fumi cleared her throat snapping me out of my trance. If she hadn't I probably would have said or done something stupid.

"I-it's nice to meet you Shi-uh Ms. Viola." (Whew, that was a close one.)

"It's fine you can call me Shizuru. No need to be all formal now do we?"

"I guess not, then you can just call me Natsuki." I smiled at her and she smile back for some reason I felt that she knew I was the real deal, for the simple reason of how she took a liking to me so quickly.

"Should we get started then Miss?" Damn Fumi! Annoying pain in the ass that she was (and still is) as she cut in between mine and Shizuru's conversation. (Which seemed to be going pretty well.)

"Yes Fumi, I guess we should. . .but if you don't mind I would like to talk to her myself."

"What? But MissI – – Shizuru cut off Fumi which was a shocker too me.

"Please Fumi. It'll be fine. Don't worry." Fumi glanced at me (there's that dirty look again) and looked back at Shizuru and nodded, she turned around to leave but quickly looked back and said to me

"Don't you try anything funny. Or steal anything either for that matter. I have my eye on you." Geez she gives me the creeps damn her. To my surprise though Shizuru had stuck up for me. A complete stranger (back then) had my back.

"Fumi! Please don't insult my guest! It's rude and ill-mannered. It's also embarrassing for me when you do that."

"Yes Miss. Forgive me it won't happen again." Fumi took her leave. (Finally) (I couldn't help but smile it was just too, much Fumi got scolded by a teenager. Ok, ok she has to listen to Shizuru and obey her but still. . .she a freaking teenager. A teenager scolding an adult.) I couldn't get over it. (And still can't.)Shizuru turned to me and said.

"I'm so sorry about that. I apologize, I have no idea what she was thinking." I smiled and simply said

"I know what she was thinking. She was just thinking of making sure she didn't leave you alone with a delinquent." She smiled and then laughed, the expression she had on her face was priceless (also very cute) but when she laughed it sounded so wonderful to listen too. (Ah! Come on Natsuki what's gotten into you just concentrate . All I have to do is pretend to be her friend and gain her trust.) But before long, it had become more than just pretend for me.