Gender Bender Chapter 3, a mai hime fanfic

Okay, it's finally here, presenting Chapter 3 of Gender Bender

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There was a phone ringing somewhere but Chie didn't really want to get and answer it, she was comfy and warm and still more than a bit sleepy. The phone carried on ringing and Chie forced her gummed up eyes open and scowled in it's direction, hoping the caller could feel her ire at being woken. It was then she realised her head was on Aoi's lap and her fingers intertwined in her hair. She smiled before heaving herself up, being careful no to wake her young lover up.

Glancing at her watch, she grimaced. Five o'clock in the morning. Who rung at five a clock in the fucking morning? It was still dark for god's sake. Sighing she tore the phone of the hook.

"What?" she demanded into it, vowing that if it was a salesman, she'd hunt him down. The person on the other end of the line giggled, making her contemplate murder.

"Ara, is that how you greet people, Ms. Hallard?" Chie froze at the voice and winced, knowing she would have to be extra careful around this person. If she wasn't she may end up staying a male, or worse.

"Sorry, it's early. How my I help you, Ms. Viola?" she asked with a false cheer.

"Actually, I was calling about some concerns your girlfriend expressed. You have been granted a weeks leave from your place of work and your neighbours will not notice or care that the apartment is being inhabited by a male rather than a female. Also, as to her second question the change is absolute so tell her yes," Came Shizuru's voice, clearly fatigued and Chie couldn't but feel guilty. The woman had probably been up all night, she didn't need to be yelled at by the very person she was trying to help.

"Thank you, Ms. Viola, though if you don't mind me asking, what was the second question?" she sighed, rubbing her eyes with her free hand. Viola giggled again.

"That's a secret Ms. Hallard, good day," there was click and Chie realised that Viola had put the phone down. Sighing again, she headed for the bathroom, intending to take a shower.

The warm water pounded over her head, relaxing her and allowing her to almost forget about everything, except there was still the uncomfortable reminder in between her legs. She glanced down and winced, finding it somehow obscene. Sighing she reached for the shampoo.

Aoi awoke to the delicious smell of eggs and bacon being cooked. She also became aware that Chie was no longer using her lap for a pillow. Sitting up she twisted her head, grimacing slightly as pain shot through her neck. Great. She glanced up, wincing, as Chie lowered a plate full of food in front of her.

"Ms. Viola has asked me to tell you that the change was absolute and the answer to your question was yes," Announced Chie, carefully gauging Aoi's reaction. Aoi merely smiled, knowing that her girlfriend was dying to know what the question had been, and sipped her orange juice. Chie sighed and threw herself back onto the sofa, leaning her head back and closing her eyes.

"Are you going to work?" asked Aoi after she'd eaten about half the food. Chie opened an eye and smiled but shook her head. Aoi frowned but left it at that. Ms. Viola had probably worked something out for Chie, Aoi trusted the women.

"I'll have to be going for school soon," Said Aoi putting her knife and fork down. Chie groaned.

"Can't you skip out or call in sick?" she asked, her chocolate brown eyes seeking out Aoi's baby blue ones. Aoi froze at the look in Chie's eyes, she had never seen that look before. A sort of hopelessness that made Aoi instantly think, Chie needs me today. She nodded smiling reassuringly. Getting up she wrapped her arms around her girlfriend and the two snuggled together for a while, just ignoring the world and the fact that Aoi needed to phone her parents and school. They were about to doze off when Aoi's mobile rung.

"Hello," She sat down, relaxing once again into Chie's embrace.

"Aoi, hey, It's me, Mai. Are you coming into school today?" she asked, sounding concerned.

"Ah, no, I have some things to do," she lied.

"Oh, ok then. What about tomorrow?" asked Mai, Aoi glanced at Chie and sighed.

"I honestly don't know Mai," she replied finally.

"Ah right, is everything OK?" asked Mai.

"Eh, yes, just a bit distracted," she lied, praying Mai wouldn't call her bluff. Mai obviously sensed she was lying but also sensed Aoi didn't want to talk about it.

"Well, OK, remember, I'm here if you need to talk about anything," Mai sounded concerned and Aoi couldn't help but smile a little.

"Anything, huh," she murmured, quietly.

"Anything," confirmed Mai, having heard her. Aoi's smile grew.

"What if I told you I killed someone?" she asked, teasing the girl. Down the line she heard Mai laugh and couldn't help but chuckle herself.

"Have you?" asked Mai, still giggling. Aoi smirked.

"No," replied Aoi, her smile dying a bit.

"Well that's good," stated Mai, and hissed something to someone, probably Tate.

"Mai, I will tell you what is bothering me, I just need time," she murmured.

"Ok, when you're ready. Whoops got to go, Sugiura just came in,"

After whispering goodbyes to each other, Aoi snapped her phone shut and stared at the wall until Chie pulled her into a hug, burying her face into Aoi's neck. Aoi leaned into the embrace, her hand stroking Chie's stomach. Suddenly Chie went white, throwing Aoi off her she raced away into the bathroom. Aoi picked herself up before following her, frowning.

"Chie, what is it? Are you OK?" she asked before putting two and two together. Then she felt herself go crimson.

"Ah, um, Just fine," came Chie's reply. Aoi shook her head, knowing that no matter how horny they both got they weren't going to have sex. A) She could get pregnant B) She just couldn't imagine doing it with a guy even if it was Chie and C) Chie would freak out anyway.

"Take a cold shower Chie," she sighed before heading into the living room again. The sound of the shower being turned on caused Aoi to smile and wonder whether taking a cold shower was just a saying or whether it actually worked. Apparently, it did for Chie as she reappeared twenty minutes later, hair still wet and shirt undone. Aoi coughed, embarrassed. Chie got the message and buttoned up the shirt quickly, her own cheeks flushed.

"What are we going to do today, anyway?" asked Chie, not looking at Aoi, her cheeks still red. Aoi smiled gently.

"Maybe go for a walk, we need to do some shopping anyway. I noticed your running low on everything in general," yawned Aoi, stretching. Chie sighed and threw herself down on the sofa, still slightly flushed.

"I suppose…," she murmured. Aoi got up.

"Then it's decided, let's go shopping," She grabbed hold of Chie's hand and pulled her up. Chie groaned, not wishing to spend her day traipsing around the supermarket. Dragging her reluctant girlfriend to the door, they both slipped their shoes on.

Chie groaned and shifted her grip on the heavy shopping bags in her hands. Ahead Aoi was pointing out things she would like to buy if she had the money. Chie had often wondered why she did that, because all she had to do was ask and Chie would them for her. Oh well, at least she knew what Aoi wanted for her birthday, or just random gifts.

"Hey Chie let's head back now," she said, breaking off. Chie could have cried in happiness, but refrained from doing so as Aoi would probably be offended.

"Right, let's go back," agreed Chie, trying not to sound to eager. Aoi chuckled, accurately guessing her girlfriend had been wanting to go ever since they had arrived. The trip, however, had accomplished three things; They'd killed a lot of time; Chie seemed to be a lot more comfortable now and; They weren't going to run out of food anytime soon. Nodding to herself, Aoi set course for Chie's car.

After helping her load the car, they left. Chie relaxing as they sped away from the over-crowded market and towards home.

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