Author: A thing I notice in the stories I write. As the chapters become longer the reviews become smaller, perhaps I need to learn from that. Thank you to those who reviewed anyway, your comments is what keeps me going. Thanx to Ume sama and Angel1678 for their beta-ing, you girls are the best. Enjoy chapter 4!
Chapter 4
This place feels so creepy when school lets out.
Her eyes stared down the empty halls; there was no one here except her.
Only the student council stays here after school, poor people having to waste their afternoon at a boring meeting. Oh wait Shizuru's probably there too, poor sister…
Her footsteps echoed through the halls along the white tiles. There were very few pieces of rubbish that was getting blown along the floor, something Natsuki decided to take notice in.
After endless silence she finally arrived at her destination. Her hand curled up into a ball as she raised it high- knocking quietly against the door.
Damn, the silence has gotten to me now I'm acting like a-
The door opened unexpectedly which caught the girl off guard. Taking a step back, she looked to see a bright glimpse of a pair of glasses. "Come in" the girl whispered stepping to the side allowing Natsuki to enter.
Closing the door behind her, Natsuki's unsteady eyes caught sight of two chairs seated in the room. "So, what did you need me for?"
Earlier…
Sliding her finger under the envelope's fold, she opened the slip and pulled out the piece of paper.
Natsuki, I need your help with a certain matter as you're the only one I know who can relate to my problem. I know all about your feelings for a certain someone and rest assure, your secret is safe with me. If you wish to know more, meet at the Student Council storage room at 4pm..
-Yukino
Folding the letter in half, she slipped it in her bag before throwing her bag over shoulder. She could feel the fear racing through her body; all the while trying to hold still her trembling hands.
Someone knows?! Oh shit I'm in a whole lot of trouble….
"So what is it Onee-chan?" Alyssa noticed the older girl shaking unsteadily.
Quick, act natural!
"Yukino-san just needed me to help her with something, so I'll be home a little late today. Can you tell mother that?" Natsuki replied, switching personalities in order to cover up her lie. Alyssa tilted her head to the side at Natsuki's sheepish grin.
"Hai!" Alyssa smiled in joy wrapping her arms around Natsuki. The blunette was a little surprised by this, but noticing the stares she was getting, she quickly hugged her little sister and walked off. "Cya Onee-chan" Alyssa ran off happily.
Hm, she can be a handful at times, but shouldn't focus on her right now. Whatever Yukino wants, it must be big. If she's going to blackmail me, then I'll give her a taste of my fist.
Now…
Yukino took a seat facing Natsuki who already made herself comfortable. "Well?" Natsuki waited for the girl to respond.
She's wasting my time, maybe she's just fooling around.
"I need your help with something" Yukino replied. Natsuki, by now, was waiting impatiently for a better answer.
"And that is?" Natsuki tapped her foot impatiently on the floor. Yukino held her hands tightly, looking rather nervous.
"It's about love" The brunette blurted out causing Natsuki to raise an eyebrow.
"Love? You blackmailed me just for that?!" yelled loudly causing the smaller girl to cower back.
"I didn't blackmail you, I just needed to get your attention is all..."
Natsuki detected a glint of sadness in the girl's eyes causing her to settle down.
Oh geez, I guess I was a bit rough on her. Imagine what her sister would say…
"I'm sorry for yelling, but explain to me why you need me?" Natsuki was getting a positive reaction from the brunette after her voice settled.
"I-it's okay, I'm used to it. Natsuki, I'm worried about not only Shizuru, but Haruka as well"
Worried, since when does she care about Shizuru and what's her sister got to do with all this?
"What about them?" Natsuki bluntly replied.
"I've noticed a change in Haruka's attitude against Shizuru and I know it's because of 'that'…" Yukino paused.
She must mean of Shizuru and that bastard. Keep going mousy…
"…because of Shizuru's relationship, Haruka has shown a distaste about it, and I fear that she'll do something horrible."
This is not all. There must be something else…
"Why does Haruka hate it? I thought she already hates my sister." Natsuki's fingers began to play with her shirt in boredom.
"I'm afraid it's more complicated than that. As far as I've known, Haruka has always loved Shizuru." Natsuki felt her eyes about to pop out of her eye sockets at hearing that.
No ****ing way! Haruka in love with Shizuru?! This sounds like a joke by some dumb writer.
"Haruka's someone that doesn't go down without a fight, and if she succeeds in winning Shizuru over then…" Yukino paused in silence. Natsuki understood what it would mean.
"What can we do?" Natsuki lifted her head up hoping for some good news.
"There might be a way to avoid this, but that's why I called you here for." Natsuki nodded in understanding.
"So, what's the plan exactly?" The raven haired girl slummed back into her chair, folded her arms eagerly waiting for answer.
"The first thing we need to do is too separate Shizuru and Reito from being with each other."
"And how do we do that?"
"I'll give errand to Reito so he can't spend time with Shizuru. Here's where you come in, Shizuru will feel lonely but you'll be there to cheer her up."
"But what about loud mouth?" Yukino raised in eyebrow in anger causing Natsuki to retract her statement. "Eh sorry"
"My sister will see that as an opportunity to be with Shizuru, but since you'll be with her most of the time she'll understand it as a family matter and won't bother you two."
Hm, it does sound like a good plan. We both benefit and that jerk won't be touching my sister.
"It sounds risky, but I'll give it a try" Natsuki smiled giving hope to Yukino's eyes.
"Thank you so much" Yukino bowed her head happily before continuing shyly. "Um, if you're not busy, do you think you'll be able to give me some advice?"
Natsuki looked at the girl confusingly before gaping her mouth and nodding her head. "Sure, but can you answer me this?"
"Um what is it?" Yukino suddenly went back to be quiet which Natsuki made a note of.
"Of all the people, why Haruka? I mean she's your step sister and all but…"
"Ever since we were little, she's protected me. I didn't care that we were sisters, I loved her for the person she is on the inside, not what people see on the out" Natsuki could see the truth in what Yukino was saying.
She really means it; I guess we have something in common.
The buzzing at her side pocket alerted Natsuki's senses. Reaching in her checked to see a message flashing on her screen.
It's Shizuru.
Clicking the answer button a text popped up on her screen.
Hey Natsuki, I'm just about finished here; want to wait for me outside? –Shizuru xoxo
Natsuki chuckled sliding her phone back inside. "Who was that?" Natsuki was a little startled by the girl's voice.
"Just my sister, well I best be going" Natsuki headed for the door before stopping as she opened it. "Remember the plan, okay?" she got a nod from Yukino satisfying her.
Outside:
Natsuki's foot tapped impatiently against the ground. The flying buzzing around was making her left eye twitched.
Bloody fly, I'll show you!
Shooting her hand from the side she grabbed the fly before it could take off. Clenching her fist hard, she focused her anger into the little insect.
Natsuki: 478, bugs: zero. Uh huh, go me!
She opened her hand to find the squashed bug and a small mess lay out on her palm. "Gross"
"Did Natsuki catch another?" Natsuki shot around to find Shizuru standing gracefully before her.
"Uh, n-nope" Natsuki spun around wiping the bug off on her bag.
"Hm, shall we?" Shizuru signaled for the blunette to follow after, which she did eagerly. The two walked side by side along the path. "So how was school?"
"Oh, it was okay but was a real bummer" Natsuki replied crossing her arms.
"And why is that?" Shizuru reached over poking Natsuki's cheeks in delight causing the girl to scrunch her face up in annoyance.
She enjoys teasing me doesn't she?
"Takeda was at my locker again, he just doesn't know when to quit does he?" Shizuru held her hand covering her smile.
"I'm sure he really likes you, why don't you give him a chance?" Natsuki by now felt her nerves edging to kick Takeda in the head.
"Because…" Natsuki paused trying to find a possible answer.
"..Because…?"
"…Because…" Natsuki muttered again.
Come on; think of something before she influences you to give the guy a chance. I've got it!
"Because I already like someone" Natsuki replied proudly. It was only seconds later that Natsuki realized what had just come out of her mouth that caused her to blush furiously.
Abandon ship, abandon ship!
"Natsuki likes someone?" Shizuru's curiosity took over as she looked over at the glowing red girl. "Who is it?"
"It's no one!" Natsuki yelled on the spot causing the honey brunette to back away.
"Is Natsuki not going to tell me? That just means she doesn't trust me, I'm so hurt" Shizuru began to cry turning her back to Natsuki.
Oh great she's crying again. Resist girl, resist!
Natsuki approach the girl resting a hand on her shoulder.
It's all an act, don't be fooled Natsuki, don't be-
"I'm sorry Shizuru, I do trust you and all but…"
…Dammit, you caved in.
"But…?" Shizuru managed to speak out above her sobs.
"I'm just not ready to tell you who it is okay? You're my sister Shizuru, I trust you with my life" Natsuki smiled warmly at the girl only to be replaced by a surprised look. Turning her head around Shizuru's eyes glint of mischief as her smile widened in pleasure.
Dammit she got to you again, why do you always fall for her act?
"Natsuki trusts me with her life, that's so romantic of her" Natsuki's blood began to rush to her head turning a dark shade of red. "I'm sure whoever this person is will be happy to have you as a lover"
Hm, would she be happy with me as a lover I wonder?
"So Natsuki, what's the first letter of his name?" Natsuki's right eye twitched in anger.
"I'm not telling you anything!"
"Pretty please Natsuki, with a bottle of mayonnaise on top?" Natsuki's mouth began to drool at the mentioning of Mayonnaise.
"Fine!" Natsuki crossed her arms causing Shizuru to smile in joy.
"So what's the first letter of his name?"
"First of all it's a she not a he and second-"
"She?" Shizuru stopped on the spot causing Natsuki to tense up.
Oh crap, did I just say what I think I just said? This can't be good…
To be continued…
Omake:
Natsuki: HiME channel!
(Sign falls down)
Natsuki: Hiya HiME's, or however Shizuru says that. Welcome to HiME channel, I'm Shizuru's assistant Kuga Natsuki pleasure to see you all again
Shizuru: (calls out) Hey what about me?!
Natsuki: Eh heh, Shizuru what a um surprise (nervously backs away)
Shizuru: (walks out on stage wearing a small tight black leather two piece with a long black leather strap coming down her neck covering her chests)
Natsuki: (covers nose) S-Shizuru, you look… um stunning (bloods bursts out)
Shizuru: Why Natsuki, do you think so? I guess Natsuki does have good fashion sense (sits down)
Natsuki: (Natsuki's head wonder's back) *whoops, forgot to fully cover down there*
Shizuru: What Natsuki kindly stop staring at my backside so we can get on with the show?
Natsuki: Oh um yes of course! Okay, today we're introducing (looks around)
Shizuru: Here (hands Natsuki the photo)
Natsuki: Thanks (looks down at the photo) Whoa! (Nose pours out blood)
Shizuru: Oops, wrong one (snatches photo) that's for you later, here we go, ta daa!
Natsuki: (tissues stuck up her nose) Okay today we're introducing Yukino Chrysant
Shizuru: According to our sources, Miss Yukino is step sister to Haruka Chrysant. Works as an assistant to Haruka for the student council, she tends to be quiet and lonely at times. She also appears to have a crush on her sister
Natsuki: Whoa, whoa, whoa, hold the show. Yukino's in love with her step sister?
Shizuru: Ara, but Natsuki in the story we're sisters and you have crush on me
Natsuki: Yeah, but I was adopted into the family
Shizuru: True, but we are still sisters, same blood or not
Natsuki: Ok fine, but why are they twins, they have not similarities!
Shizuru: Natsuki is so judgemental, just because their sisters doesn't mean they have can't share the same love like we do. This is like the time when…
(Fanfare)
Shizuru: Oh it seems we're out of time, it was nice seeing you again and remember to tune in next time for another exciting episode, byee!
Natsuki: Byee!
(Sign pops up)
Shizuru: By the way Natsuki, where did you get this costume from?
Natsuki: Oh that, courtesy of Nao Yuuki
Shizuru: My the young girl's kinky these days, but I think it may be a bit small on them (top part snaps)
Natsuki: Mother…(falls of the chair)
Shizuru: Natsuki, why are you bleeding out of your nose (looks down at her chest) Natsuki, please stay with me, Natsukiiiiiii!-
End of Omake
Author: Thankfully this update was quicker then the last due to more free time. It may be awhile till the next chapter comes out as I've got to figure out what shall happen next. If at any point the story seems to be going slow, please tell me so I can fix it.
I'll be opening a poll as too who Natsuki will say she likes as the person will play a role in this story. Read and review if you enjoyed the chapter and remember to stay tuned!