Thanx again to those who read and reviewed. I'm glad to see that some like the idea of Yumi and Motoko being together. I was originally going to pair her with Shinobu, but I thought that Motoko would be more interesting, especially considering how Tsuroko is the killer of Yumi's mother. I still plan on doing some scenes where Yumi interacts with the other girls a little. Here it is, chapter 3.

Chapter 3) Realizations

Shinobu tossed uneasily in her bed. She had woken up early in the morning and could not get back to sleep. Her mind was plagued with thoughts. Thoughts of her recent encounters with Yumi. She knew she was attracted to the older girl. But she had no way of knowing if it was curiosity or something more.

Then there was the other thing. Twice she had nearly been kissed by Yumi. The second time she had actually wanted it. The young girl brushed her fingertips over her lips, wondering what it would feel like to kiss Yumi. She had kissed Keitaro once, but wanted to know if kissing a girl would feel any different than that had.

Shinobu shook her head, breaking off from her train of thought. Sitting around and imagining what it would feel like wasn't going to get her anywhere. She came to the conclusion that what she needed to do was ask someone who had experience. She got up and went to Naru's room.

She arrived at her destination and knocked. Naru answered and invited Shinobu in. The two sat down and Shinobu told Naru about her problem. After she finished Naru sighed.

"Shinobu, I'm flattered you came to ask me for advice, but I don't really know what to tell you."

"I…I just want to know what it feels like. To kiss another girl, I mean."

"What makes you think I would know?"

Shinobu fiddled with her fingers, "Well didn't you kiss Mutsumi-san once?"

Naru sweatdropped, "How did you know that?"

"Sempai told me."

Naru's eye twitched slightly. 'Note to self: kill Keitaro for that'

"To be honest I don't really remember it all that well."

"Do you at least remember what it felt like?"

Naru thought a moment, "Her lips were soft… and warm. But that's all I can remember."

"Was it different than kissing a boy?"

Naru let out a sigh. She didn't want to keep talking about this. It was making her feel a little uncomfortable. She stood up and helped Shinobu to her feet as well. She nudged the younger girl out of her room as politely as she could.

"It's almost time for breakfast. You should get started. If you like I can help you. I just need to get my laundry really quick. Then I'll meet you in the kitchen okay?"

Shinobu didn't argue. She nodded and made her way down stair. Maybe while Naru was helping her make breakfast she could continue their conversation where they had left off.

Shinobu entered the kitchen and couldn't help but smile. She had spent so much time in this one room. Preparing breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. She loved to cook. It made her happy, and because she always cooked in the kitchen (for obvious reasons) just being in the kitchen made her happy.

Feeling content she set to work preparing breakfast for everyone. As she cooked she hummed a tune to herself. She heard the sound of footsteps approaching and turned to meet with who she thought was Naru. Instead she came face to face with Yumi. She greeted the older girl with a smile.

"Oh, good morning Yumi-san."

Yumi smiled back, "Morning cutie"

She took a seat at the table as Shinobu finished cooking. The young cook began to set the plates and dish out portions of the still hot meal onto each plate. Yumi eyed the food and immediately likened it to that of the kind you would find in the best restaurants of Japan.

"You really made this all by yourself?"

Shinobu nodded, "I do it almost everyday."

Yumi was impressed to say the least. She inhaled the aroma of the food in front of her and savored it. It smelled even better than it looked if that was possible. Shinobu sat next to her and was about to take a bite of food when she noticed Yumi staring at her.

Shinobu's thoughts went back to earlier that morning when she had been wondering what it was like to kiss Yumi. Maybe now was her chance.

"Yumi, may I ask you something?"

Yumi snapped out of her daze, "Hmm? Oh, sorry. I kinda zoned out for a second. What do you need?"

Shinobu could feel her face heat up and knew she was blushing. She swallowed the lump in her throat.

"C-Could I kiss you?"

Yumi blinked, "You actually want to? I thought that maybe after I tired to kiss you again last night you would be uncomfortable around me."

The younger girl shook her head, "No not at all! To be honest I kind of want to know what it feels like.."

A mischievous grin spread across Yumi's face. She leaned forward.

"Here. Let me show you."

Shinobu closed her eyes. She felt Yumi's lips press gently against hers in a chaste kiss. Shinobu noticed how different if felt from when she had kissed Keitaro. Yumi's lips were soft and warm, just like Naru had said when she described her kiss with Mutsumi.

The kiss lasted only a second. Yumi pulled away. Much to her surprise Shinobu closed the distance between them and their lips met once more. Yumi let the kiss linger a little longer than the previous one did.

Shinobu didn't know what came over her. She had reacted on an impulse and had kissed Yumi again. Not that the older girl seemed to mind. Shinobu took this as a good sign and savored the feeling of the other girl's lips on her own. Nothing could possibly ruin this moment.

Or so she thought.

"What the hell are you doing?!"

TBC

Okay so I left you with a cliff hanger. I thought it would be a good way to end the chapter. Once again I hope you liked it and appreciate any and all reviews I get. I think that this is going well and I just might have the next chapter up soon.