A/N: The leading lady finally makes an appearance.
Since it was dreary and downcast, the next day started off slow. Once again Nagisa rose slowly without the drama of the other day. She repeatedly stated to Tamao that it was a weekend privilege, to all young people of sleeping in late. How much she convinced her she didn't know, but considering the head shaking and sighs she received, very little. So with all the quickness Nagisa could muster, she changed and they both went to breakfast, meeting up with Yaya and Hikari on the way. Yesterday they had all agreed to meet in the same salon and figure what to do then. Limited options in this weather.
As they were talking about everything and nothing, Nagisa spotted a lonely looking goldilocks with baby bear, standing by the door. 'She looks so cute and scared, I wonder if she'll like to join us.' So Nagisa walked over to her and smiled.
"Morning Kagome-chan. Who's this?" indicating her furry friend. When all she got was silence and seeing her uncomfortable, Nagisa wondered what to do next. Until two balls of energy came to the little girl's side.
"Kagome-chan there you are. We wondered where you were." A girl with glasses asked
"We were worried." The other girl added noticing Nagisa she introduced them "Oh hello, you must the new transfer student Chikaru-oneesama talks about. I'm Kizuna and the other one is Remon-chan."
"It's nice to meet you Kizuna-chan, Remon-chan." Liking the two already. "I was about to ask if Kagome-chan would like to come play with us, you're both welcome too." 'Probably easier for her, to have her friends by her side. Kagome-chan's either shy or just quiet'
"We'll play! We'll play!" bursted Kizuna all excited whilst Remon calmly nodded her head yet still eager.
"Come on then, were still waiting for two of our group." Nagisa smiled leading them to the table.
It wasn't long before the two first years came in and got acquainted with the three Lulim girls. Getting along fine they decided what to do. Suggestions were tossed around and more often than not, thrown away due to the fact they would be indoors and some were plain silly. It was the little voice of Kagome who suggested the game of 'Hide and Seek', and all the girls agreed. Drawing lots, Yaya drew the short straw and then the game commenced. It was going along fine; the young girls were having a blast and the older ones trying to hide the fact. They did have an image of mature young women to maintain, though surely lacking at the moment. Then Nagisa's turn came; they were situated in a corridor with rooms a plenty, she just forgot one thing. One very important thing.
"READY OR NOT HERE I COME!" Nagisa shouted as she flung the room's door wide open. Then hell froze over in a flash, as she realized where she was. The meeting room of the three Presidents and Etoile, at this point she didn't know whether she struck gold or not, since all four of them were in there.
'Damn! Wrong bloody door! Now I'm in for it. Crap!' Nagisa thought as she stood there. Her blush slowly became a full faced blush, turning near the color of her hair. As she started to bow, a musical giggle echoed in the room. Nagisa brought her head back up and focused on the sound, it came from the one person she didn't know, yet saw at a distance.
The elder girl was in all honesty gorgeous. A mane of silver hair tied loosely, flowed down her back, contrasting with her dark Miator uniform. Her skin was pale, large eyes, twinkling with humor at the moment, framed by long eyelashes, an overall look of intelligence and maturity. 'She's gorgeous! I know now why so many girls are falling for her. Oh boy! And I had to look like a right twit running in here just now.' Hanging her head a little Nagisa gave a bow and started to apologize.
"I'm very sorry to burst in here like that" rising from her bow, she looked at the council members, mistaking their honest shock for disappointment "I'm truly very sorry. I guess saying it's the wrong room won't help any." A nervous giggle came out.
It was hard apologizing for Nagisa, since nobody had said anything yet apart from the étoile who just giggled. Thankfully Miator's schooling kicked in and Miyuki came to her defense, well kind of.
"Nagisa-chan, it's not very ladylike to barge into rooms without knocking first. Not to mention screaming like that." scolded Miyuki. Chastened, Nagisa kept her head down.
"Miyuki don't be too harsh, it was an honest mistake." Shizuma said as she rose from her seat and moved towards the troublemaker. She stopped just arm lengths away, her hand cupped Nagisa's chin and tilted her head so she could gaze at her properly. "Such a cute girl, may I know your name?"
"I'm sorry Shizuma, allow me" Miyuki came around, whilst Shizuma reluctantly let go of the little red head. "Shizuma, this is Aoi-Nagisa the new transfer student. Nagisa-chan this is Hanazono Shizuma the Etoile." Still in a bit of a daze, from the close contact of the older girl, Nagisa bowed and decided to scarper, she really didn't want to get on Miyuki's bad side any more than she already was.
Shizuma herself bowed a little and saw it as the perfect opportunity to get out of the meeting. Any chance and she took it. Whilst admiring the cute girl, she nearly missed the brooch. 'Huh. That's strange; she has a brooch like Miyuki and the rest. I wonder?'
"Nagisa-chan, what a cute name for such a cute girl" flirted Shizuma enjoying the little blush yet a small smirk appeared and her eyes seems to go a deeper hue. Shizuma's eyesight was fine.
"Thank you. I may be cute but it's nothing compared to your beauty Shizuma-sama" Nagisa replied impishly.
Miyuki's eyes widened at the response, no-one had ever flirted this openly with Shizuma before, they all went to goo the moment she started to talk them. Glancing a little at the other Presidents, Chikaru was giggling and Shion just rolled her eyes. Shizuma smiled, still locking eyes with the red head. 'A rare find, cute and playful, makes such a change'
"I'd better go. It's nice meeting you Shizuma-sama" Nagisa remarked as she started to go out the door.
"Nagisa-chan won't you join me at my table for dinner?" Shizuma asked
"Will it be dangerous at all?" an innocent face asked, yet her eyes sparkled with mischief. Shizuma was puzzled to say the least. She had mentioned it was a dinner didn't she? What could be dangerous about that? Nevertheless before she could ask Nagisa to explain, the girl in question answered on her own.
"Yes, I imagine it will be. Between your fan girls and yourself I don't stand a chance." Giving Shizuma a full out smirk, she left the somewhat stunned Etoile to the Presidents. All of which were having a good yet quiet laugh. 'That was new. Hmm, I'll see her at dinner.' Shizuma thought returning to her seat in silence, thinking of the red head throughout the meeting.
Dinner came round all too quick for Nagisa, who was pacing in her room, nervous and excited at the same time. Since she stormed the meeting of the Student Council, got Shizuma's attention and herself flirting too, teased and laughed at by her friends and altogether just one thing after another. 'What a day! And it isn't over yet. More attention when I don't need it. I have to admit Shizuma-sama is beautiful yet something seems off about her. I'd say lonely but she's got all those fan girls and not to mention Miyuki who's her best friend. Enough! Get thru dinner is number one. Argh! I'm late!'
Realizing the time she ran out the door and off to the dinner hall. Nagisa was a fast runner, so when she picked up speed and ran down the stairs; she forgot to put on the brakes. Nearing the room she saw Shizuma and tried to stop. She honestly did, but this is Nagisa after all. Colliding hard with the elder girl, with strong arms wrapped around her they fell in a heap. Nagisa straddling Shizuma, whose arms were around the redhead. They weren't the only ones in shock; stares of envy, disbelief and even humor were focused on the two. However Nagisa and Shizuma didn't seem to notice, they just stared at one another until a cough caught there attention. Knowing that they weren't as alone as they thought they both slowly got up, Nagisa blushing heavily and Shizuma with no hints of embarrassment, most likely disappointed.
"I'm very sorry Shizuma-sama."
"No harm Nagisa-chan, though I must admit you certainly know how to make an entrance" Shizuma smirked.
"Nagisa-chan, I'll remind you this once. No running in the halls." And with that Miyuki went into the hall, prodding others to do the same.
"Shall we Nagisa-chan?" Shizuma motioned for her to enter first, and then taking her hand into her own guided her to their seats.
Shizuma still holding onto the warm hand led Nagisa to the head table and pulled out a chair for Nagisa to sit in then did the same for herself. Noticing a little of the stares and mutterings of the others. 'Don't they have anything better to do? Nagisa looks a little uncomfortable, oh well hopefully she will open up in a bit. That's the second time she's made an impact on me' When everyone was settled down and Etoile had said grace, the noise level had again risen and dinner was served. After a little while, along with sideways glances at Nagisa, Shizuma had to admit she did find the girl cute and intriguing.
"So Nagisa, still find me dangerous?" leaving off the honorifics. With a look of surprise Nagisa faced Shizuma and delicately blushed. With a small smile gracing her face.
"Quite dangerous I think."
"How so?"
"You're like a rare rose surrounded by daisies, drawing butterflies to you each day. Not one can resist and one by one, they are chosen and then left alone. Dangerous you are." Nagisa then sipped her juice looking at Shizuma all the while.
Shizuma was stunned. Her face as calm as always, showing no outward sign of her turmoil within. 'How did she come up with that? Am I that easy to read? No she probably had Tamao talk to her about me.'
"You have a way with words Nagisa; will you be in the poetry club like your friend Suzumi-san? Must have heard a lot about me in the short time you've been here." A little sharper than she intended.
"I don't listen to gossip Shizuma-sama. True I have heard of you since the Etoile is well thought of around here. But your name was all. I merely deduced the rest. A reputation of a 'playgirl and a looker' as my friend Yaya-chan pointed out." Nagisa shrugged and stared at her plate, which was quite empty. Nerves made her appetite bigger. "I agree on the latter" eyes twinkled.
A helpless laugh bubbled out and soon Nagisa joined in as well. Stares were drawn their way, since it was a rare sight to see the silver haired girl laugh. Not long after, they were closely chatting away, talking about small things. Dessert was mentioned and Nagisa got all happy at the sight, with a bright smile and a hum of pleasure. 'A sweet lover she must be with that expression. I haven't had a good conversation with a cute girl in a long while. She definitely made an impression on me. Dangerous should be her, too damn cute. Oh dear, please tell I'm not falling for her.'
'You must like sweet things Nagisa" Shizuma pointed out.
"I sure do, since I like the company I'm keeping" with a wink and smile. Shizuma couldn't help but blush a little. This earned her a little laugh from the red imp.
About to give Nagisa the full force of her flirting skills, Miyuki interrupted, leaning into Nagisa and whispered. The young girl's face fell, and nodded her head to Miyuki who abruptly headed for the door. Shizuma noticed out the corner of her eye that five others were departing, knowing one factor that bound them all. The brooch. Pulling her attention back to Nagisa who was out of her seat and standing facing her.
"Thank you for the great company Shizuma-sama. Sorry I have to leave. Goodbye" And with that she fast paced out of the hall. 'I'll see you again Nagisa. I think you're what I've been waiting for'
A/N: I hope you liked Nagisa's enterance, i like that part in the anime. Action in the next chapter, finally lol. Things are heating up a little.