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Shizuru sipped her jasmine tea as she went over some paperwork for the upcoming First Chance Dance. She proficiently looked over the preparations double checking that everything was set up perfectly. She heard the soft 'click' of the student council door being opened and looked up to be greeted by the sight of her Natsuki leaning against the door frame. Ara, that's a very nice pose. Shizuru took her time ogling the other girl before opening her mouth. "Ara, hello Natsuki. You're early today." The said girl didn't reply as she took a step into the room locking the door behind her. Shizuru's heart thumped loudly in her chest once she heard the lock turn. Natsuki confidently strode across the room over to the president's chair, Shizuru swore her hips had a little more sway than they usually did. The emerald eyed beauty smiled mischievously as she slowly straddled the older girl, her hands lightly gliding over the tan student council jacket causing Shizuru to shudder.
"Na-Natsuki," Shizuru breathed trying to think clearly with the bluenettes body pressed so closely to her own.
"Yes?" Natsuki purred before nipping Shizuru's ear.
The even huskier tone of the girl's voice sent shivers down Shizuru's spine. "Wha-what are you d-doing?" Shizuru gasped as Natsuki hands reached under her jacket and caressed her sides through the thin material of her school uniform.
Natsuki's left hand ceased its ministrations and cupped Shizuru's chin bringing her to look directly into burning emerald. "I'm doing," she leaned even closer to the older girl, "what I should have done," she was now whispering directly above Shizuru's plump lips, "when I first met you." She finished the statement by pressing her lips firmly against the brunettes. Crimson eyes widened in surprise before fluttering closed as she surrendered herself to the wonderful sensation of Natsuk's lips on her own. She kissed the younger girl back fervently feeling the bluenette smirk into the kiss. Shizuru lost herself in the feeling until she felt Natsuki's moist tongue trace her bottom lip. She gasped giving the prodding muscle the opening it was looking for. Natsuki wasted no time exploring the warm depths before rubbing up against Shizuru's own. Shizuru moaned into the kiss as their tongues danced sensuously. Natsuki hand apparently unsatisfied with caressing through the uniform made its way the hem of the garment. It was hovering over the overheated flesh-
"BUBUZUKE!" Shizuru's eyes opened instantly peering frantically around the student council room. "Yukino and I are heading back now." Haruka said as she stood by the door.
"We'll see you at the dorms." Yukino said softly as they headed out.
"Ookini, I'll be there soon." Shizuru replied trying to calm her erratic heartbeat. She groaned to herself as soon as her two friends were safely out of earshot. It seems like I've gotten caught up in my daydreams once again. Shizuru looked at her incomplete pile of paperwork. She never had a problem doing her required tasks until a certain rebel came into her life. She was a Fujino, which meant that she must always be the epitome of grace and responsibility. There was no time for foolishness, though she developed a habit of flirting to help ease the grind of her station these uncontrollable lovesick and often inappropriate thoughts were quite a distraction. No matter what the Kyoto born was trying to accomplish her mind always returned to Natsuki.
Ara, I believe Haruka was correct, I do seem to have 'got it bad'.
She twirled her pen in her hand and tried to finish her business until she gave into temptation and gazed out the window. The scene caused genuine smile to grace her elegant features. Natsuki was quickly walking from the practice field, her cobalt ponytail bouncing up and down, a light sheen of sweat making her look all the more attractive. Instead of her usual scowl she had an amused smile on her face which only grew as she came closer to the school itself. Shizuru let her eyes roam over the bluenettes very athletic body, truly appreciating the short shorts of the soccer club which allowed her to take in her crushes' creamy toned legs. The sight had become quite familiar in the past week but it always captured Shizuru's utmost attention. A slight pink blush crept up her cheeks as she remembered the feel of those legs wrapped tightly around her.
Ara, I really need to control these thoughts. At least it seems my Natsuki is in a good mood today. I wonder what it could be about.
Shizuru quickly gathered up her things and waited patiently for her favorite part of the day. When Natsuki would walk her back to the dorms from their afterschool activities was the only time where she could be truly alone with the younger girl. Either her club of fan-girls or Natsuki's rapidly growing fan-base always seemed to interrupt when they were in school which irritated the her to no end, though she would never outwardly show it.
"Hey Shizuru-" Her thoughts were interrupted by the very person she was thinking of, opening the door and peering into the student council room. "You done here?"
"Hello Na-tsu-ki," she picked up her bag while running a hand through her chestnut curls. "Now I am." She smiled at her companion as she made her way gracefully to the door. "Shall we go?"
"Hell yeah!" Natsuki quipped, expertly dodging the light smack that was aimed for the back of her head.
"Ara, language Natsuki."
"Tch, trying to hit me? I thought we established that I'm the one who is supposed to do the ass kicking." Shizuru sent her a disapproving look. The younger girl chuckled as she opened the door for Shizuru and followed her outside.
"Natsuki knows how I feel about profanity. If she chooses to ignore it then any 'ass kicking' as she puts it is quite deserved." This was mostly a tease, but it was true that Shizuru didn't appreciate swearing, well most of the time. Other times she found the indecent language of the other girl to be very appealing.
"Oh what would your fans think? The mighty Kaichou-sama dipping down to the level of us commoners? Oh the scandal!" Natsuki dramatically replied placing a hand over her heart and faking a look of total shock.
Shizuru smacked her arm while trying to stifle the laugher the absurd action caused. Not many people knew that the girl who has been deemed the 'Ice Princess' was a complete goof ball underneath her rough rebel exterior. Natsuki grinned at the older girl who was trying to contain her mirth, very pleased with herself. Yeah point for Natsuki! Maybe I should take up acting! The sparkle of amusement in those crimson eyes and her brilliant genuine smile was a rare sight to behold and Natsuki was damn proud to be the one to have caused it.
Shizuru's laughter slowly dissipated as they finally came up to the dorms. She looked at the girl that she knew she was falling head over heels for. It had only been a little over a week and Natsuki already knew her better than her closest friends. She had never felt so at ease with another person and it also was interesting how the younger girl could see through her mask so easily. She had years of Fujino training to 'never show what you feel' as her father and mother would put it. Because of her father's position as a business tycoon and politician she had been brought up to be the ideal traditional daughter and never give any indication of what she was really thinking. Growing up like this, no one ever got under her mask, no one until Natsuki.
"Shizuru? Hello? Earth to Shizuru!" Her internal musings were cut short by Natsuki impatiently waving her hand in front of her face.
"Yes Natsuki?" Her tone was neutral trying to cover up her thoughts.
"What's up with you? You were spacing out pretty hardcore right there." Natsuki looked at the older girl warmly letting her concern show through her eyes, something that she was definitely not used to. Natsuki was an expert at shielding her emotions also, I'd never let that bastard Wang know what I was really thinking. That would have only made things worse. She shuddered at the dark memories that started to creep up but pushed them back down. She figured if she could see through the other girl's mask it was only fair that she should be mostly honest with her in return. Mostly, because she NOT going to tell Shizuru that she liked her as more than a friend, and was NOT going to tell her about her life in America. She did not want this girl that she had grown so attached to anywhere near that mess. Plus, she didn't even know if the brunette liked girls. She was still fairly new to the whole high school scene but she was pretty sure that lesbians were a minority.
"Ara, it seems like Natsuki is the one spacing out now." The bluentte shook herself out of her daze and looked at Shizuru sheepishly. Due to her background, Shizuru was an expert at reading people and she definitely noticed the dark look than seemed to envelop her Natsuki from time to time. I wonder if she'll ever open up to me. She recalled the time when Natsuki was arguing with Tomoe and the same coldness crept into those emeralds that she had come to love so much. Natsuki was breathtakingly beautiful but when that coldness takes over, her Natsuki looks extremely dangerous. Beautifully Dangerous. That seems to describe my Natsuki very well.
"Yeah sorry, looks like we're both distracted today." The rebel replied as she rubbed the back of her neck apologetically. She again opened the door for Shizuru as they walked into the dorms.
"Ara, I wonder what has taken up the space in Natsuki's head today?" Shizuru teased to ease the awkwardness between the two of them. "Something naughty perhaps?"
"Oi!" Blood rushed to younger girls face as she sputtered. "N-no why would you think that!" She looked at the completely amused Shizuru before yelling "Woman, must you always tease me like that?"
"As long as Natsuki's reactions continue to be so adorable then I must." Natsuki face palmed as they came to Shizuru's door.
"This was a very interesting walk my Natsuki, I hope we can continue tomorrow?" Shizuru winked earning another blush from the bluenette as she slowly opened the door.
"BUBUZUKE!" Haruka's loud bellow resounded through the corridor. "Is that delinquent with you?"
Crimson met emerald playfully. "Ara, yes Natsuki is here." Her answer was followed by some clumsy clatter and Haruka yelling. "Don't you dare sleeve Kuga! I know what you did to the cafeteria walls!"
Shizuru raised a perfectly sculpted eyebrow and looked at the younger girl questioningly. Natsuki smirked at her counterpart before suddenly sprinting off down the hall. Once she was a sizable distance from the dorm she yelled "Prove it loudspeaker!"
The blond plowed out of the room almost knocking Shizuru over, still trying to put on her shoes as she gave chase yelling "Stop right now! Delinquent!" The Kyoto girl laughed at the sight, Ara my Natsuki, you definitely make things interesting.
Natsuki easily outran Haruka to her dorm chuckling the whole time. She came to her room and paused, Why is it so quiet? Those three are always making some sort of noise… She slowly opened the door to find it completely dark. Okaay… This is getting kinda weird. They're all usually here by now. Her training kicked in as she crouched into a more defensive position. She inched into the dim room listening intently for any sign of movement. Wang wouldn't have done anything so soon right? Natsuki's breathing accelerated as she searched for any signs of a struggle or forced entry into their messy dorm. Mid-inspection she heard a noise coming from her left and immediately lashed out grabbing the intruder and wrapping them in a quick but strong headlock. Another attacker came at her from the left and jumped on her back, maintaining her hold on the other one she rammed the perpetrator on her back into the wall trying to reduce the grip on her neck. She was about to punch the face of the one in the headlock when the light suddenly turned on.
"Whoa, easy mutt! How bout you don't kill our roommates today!" Nao's voice sounded, thoroughly confusing Natsuki. Natsuki glanced towards the door to see Nao leaning against it looking more than a little annoyed. Wait roommates? She looked at the person she had captured and noticed Chie's face was going blue from lack of oxygen. The one clinging her back was Mai. The redhead was cringing, bracing herself for another assault with the wall. She released Chie who gasped for much needed air.
"Geez, Natsuki that kick boxing really worked out for ya huh?" Chie wheezed.
"What the hell? What are you guys doing jumping me like that? Do you know what coulda happened?" Natsuki growled. "Mai why are you still on my back?"
"I'm not letting go until you answer our question's Nat!" The redhead said as she squeezed the bluenette's neck even harder. "Nao the secret weapon!"
The lime eyed girl grinned wickedly before pulling out a very familiar mayo sandwich. Natsuki's eye twitched slightly as she glared at the girl holding her mayo deliciousness hostage. "Nao, what are you doing with my sandwich?"
"Well mutt, we have some questions that need to be answered." Nao spoke as Chie latched herself to Natsuki's right side. Natsuki glowered at her three friends before answering, "Like I'm gonna answer, we've already seen that I can beat these two easily. So it would be to their benefit to let me go, like right now."
"Hmmm, it seems like you misjudged your situation Kuga." She waved the sandwich in front of the green eyed girl. "Mai and Chie were plan A, but it seems like you want to be difficult. If you choose to not cooperate I wonder what will happen to this poor innocent mayo sandwich."
"Don't you dare," Natsuki snarled. No not my mayo! She wouldn't. She saw the evil glint in her friend's eye. Alright, maybe she would. She tried to pry off Mai and Chie's death grip without hurting them and make a dash for her favorite food, but the two dead weights stayed firm.
"Take it easy Natsuki, we just wanna know what's going on with you and the Kaichou." Chie's statement certainly caught Natsuki's attention.
"What do you mean?"
"Well, you've been walking back with her every day for more than a week. You have like three classes with her and at lunch we catch you looking in her direction. We're not blind you know." Chie continued.
"I don't know what you're talking about." Natsuki denied firmly.
"Oh no, it looks like Mr. Sandwich is gonna take a ride down the sewer." Nao started walking towards the bathroom.
"No!" Natsuki panicked. Not the mayo!
"So are you gonna talk?" Nao turned and faced the held back Natsuki.
"I'm going to kill you all with a rusty spork." Natsuki grumbled.
"What was that?" Nao sneered while playing around with the sandwich.
"Come on Natsuki, just tell us! We've tried to bring it up but you always shut us down before we can get started." Mai pleaded. "This is what friends do Natsuki, they tell each other stuff."
Natuski shrugged. "Fine, but I don't know what to tell you. I think I like her but I don't even know if she likes girls, let alone me." Natsuki sadly looked at the floor. "I mean she's the student council president that everyone loves, why would she like me?"
Whoa someone needs a confidence boost. Nao thought as she looked at the dejected Natsuki. "Take it easy on the self pity mutt. No one likes a downer." She started to explain. "And why wouldn't she like you?"
Natsuki looked at her friends gloomily. "You know you can let me go now. We're already on the topic." Chie and Mai looked at their friend with concern as they released her. "Hell, where to start? She's freakin' gorgeous, from a high class family, super smart, and the head of student council. Plus she's probably not even gay."
Chie jumped up at this conclusion. "Ok Nat, I've known I was gay since I was a kid and believe me, when I see you two together my gaydar is going off like crazy!" The ashen haired girl threw her hands up for emphasis. "Plus Kaichou-san doesn't take interest in just anyone, you've seen all her fans right? And she chooses to spend her time with you."
Natsuki started to look a little more hopeful after this revelation. Mai spoke up, "Yeah, she totally looks like she's into you Natsuki. She is a flirt and stuff but she's never spent much time with anyone except those other two on the council besides you."
"How can you guys tell that she's 'into me'?" Natsuki questioned.
"Intuition mutt." Nao replied. "And you said that you can't be with her cause everyone loves her right? Have you seen your own fanclub recently? It's getting so big it's really startin to creep me out."
"But I just don't know." Natsuki shook her head. "Shit, I suck at this kinda stuff." She nervously inspected her hair for split ends.
"It's ok Nat, that's what we're here for." Mai smiled and patted Natsuki on the back. "You don't have to face everything yourself."
Natsuki laughed a little. "Hmph, sorry bad habit." Mai's right, I have friends here. Why didn't I just talk to them in the first place? Oh yeah, cause it's freakin awkward.
"I've got it!" Chi shouted out of the blue. Everyone looked at the excited girl. Well that's new, Chie doesn't usually have ideas, Natsuki thought as she eyed the girl with glasses warily. "What's something people feel when they like someone?"
"Love, adoration, joy, devotion, tenderness, glee" Mai started to gush.
"No, not the good ones!" Chie stopped the rant that could've lasted for hours.
"There's angst, possessiveness, confusion, jealousy," Nao began.
"That's the one!" Chie cheered. "We should see if Kaichou get's jealous and then we'll know for sure!"
Mai, Nao, and Natsuki looked at Chie in a new light. "Chie that actually sounds like a decent idea." Nao said while smirking. "And it could be fun too."
"What do you mean by that that?" Natsuki cautiously looked at the impish redhead.
"Nothin' mutt. Don't worry about it, just show up at the usual spot for lunch and we'll take care of it." Nao looked very pleased with herself.
"Yeah, we got you covered!" Chie added eagerly.
"Okay, but if you guys embarrass me I'll kill you all in your sleep." Natsuki said menacingly. "But in the mean time…" She launched herself at Nao. "Give me my sandwich dammit!"
Meanwhile in a huge mansion across the ocean a call was being made to a very sketchy bar on the far side of Fuuka. "This is Smith." A gruff burly man picked up the phone in the back of the bar.
"Ah hello John it's Sergay Wang." A refined voice answered. "I'm calling in a favor."
"Sergay, it's been years! What can I do for ya?"
"I'm going to email you a picture of my niece. You see she's set to inherit Kuga Industries when she turns eighteen and I just can't have that." Wang spoke calmly. "I'm going to need her taken care of but I don't need anything too imposing yet. We still have time, I'm just saying that if she happens to turn up in a compromising situation I will pay whoever takes care of the little she-devil very well."
"Speak plain to me Wang, you know I don't take very well to your rambling." John Smith growled into the phone.
"I apologize, I forgot to take you lack of sophistication into account. I'll say it clearly, don't go storming into Fuuka Academy and murder the girl, in fact don't go looking for her at all. The girl's a trouble maker and she'll soon leave the campus to satisfy her rebellious nature. Because of this she has the potential to end up in your vicinity. When she does, whoever does the job will get paid by me got it?" Wang sneered into the phone. "If you can't accomplish this then I'll have to take matters into my own hands and then no one else will profit."
"Alright I got you. Once she steps into our side of town it will all be taken care of."
"I certainly hope so Smith, goodnight." The call ended and Smith walked into the backroom and booted up the computer.
"Oh she's a pretty little thing ain't she. Well Natsuki, we'll be watching for you."
Dun dun dun! So Wang's getting a little more involved and Natsuki and her friends have a plan! Thanks for reading:)
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