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Natsuki glared icily at her closet. She stood in her dorm room clad only in her favorite navy blue limited edition matching bra and panty set. Her arms where crossed over her toned torso as she huffed in annoyance. What the hell is business casual? The blue haired girl stared at her wardrobe vehemently. Damn Shizuru, damn parents, damn friggin outfits. She thought to herself as she riffled through the clothing. She wasn't used to trying to make a good impression, usually she didn't care what other people thought about her clothes, but this was Shizuru's parents! She didn't want to disappoint Shizuru and she really hoped that her parents would like her. This was a pivotal moment and she intended to be as prepared as possible. Shizuru had told her earlier to be ready at seven and be dressed in business casual attire for dinner. She groaned in frustration at her lack of fashion knowledge. Time to call in the big guns… She decided as she reached for her phone and dialed the number quickly. "Hey Mai, I kinda need your help."
Shizuru walked briskly down the dorm hallway. She had just called the cab company and they said they'd send a car right away. Usually, she would have called on one of the limo companies that her family used but she thought that might be a little much for her beloved right now. She smiled as she thought of her Natsuki. After her overall shock and anger over the suddenness of the plan the younger girl had actually been very sweet. She chuckled as she remembered the green eyed girl timidly asking her what she should plan on because she had never done anything thing like this before. It warmed Shizuru's heart that Natsuki was willing to do this for her and for their relationship. Really such a sweet girl under that tough exterior. As the Kaichou approached the desired dorm she heard some loud voices that she instantly recognized.
"Come on Natsuki! You've gotta practice!" Chie's voice sounded through the thick door.
Ara, practice for what I wonder? Shizuru thought as she paused outside the door to get a better understanding of the conversation.
"No freakin' way. I refuse to pretend that you and Nao are Shizuru's parents!" Natsuki's husky voice boomed causing Shizuru to stifle a laugh.
"Ara, is that anyway to speak to your future in laws?" Chie mimicked a high pitched Kyoto accent.
"Hey why do I have to be the man?" Nao growled loudly.
"Shut it honey, now why don't you ask this girl what her intentions are for our darling angel Shizuru." Chie continued the role play.
"Chie I swear I'm going to kill you!" Natsuki yelled.
"Don't you move Nat. I'm almost done!" Mai reprimanded.
"But Mai, they're…"
"Shush, now sit still."
"Argh, fine."
Shizuru finally took pity on her most precious person and knocked on the door loudly.
"I got it!" Chie yelled. The door opened quickly revealing the ashen haired girl. "Hiya Kaichou, looking good." She winked as she ushered Shizuru inside.
"Ara, well thank you Chie-san. " Shizuru answered politely as she scanned the room for Natsuki.
"She's in the bathroom with Mai." Nao explained as she filed her nails. "She'll be out in a sec."
"Ookini Nao-san." Shizuru gracefully sat on the small couch and started a conversation with Nao about the best files to use for the best results.
"Damn mutt," Nao stopped mid sentence and gave a low whistle. Shizuru was so intrigued by Nao's knowledge on the subject of nail care she didn't even hear Natsuki approach. She turned around and nearly gasped at the sight.
There stood her Natsuki, her hands on her hips smirking at Shizuru. She was wearing black skinny dress pants, a dark grey fitted suit coat with the sleeves rolled up, and a white button up shirt underneath. The outfit was snug enough to show off the younger girl's killer figure while still remaining classy. Part of her midnight hair was pulled back in a small silver clip showing off her perfect skin and stunning jade eyes. It looked like Mai had even talked her into wearing a little bit of eyeliner like she had at the dance. There were even some diamond stud earrings to add to the whole look. Ara, Natsuki looks so sexy right now.
When Shizuru didn't say anything Natsuki gave up the confident pose and started to get nervous. "Is this okay Shizuru? I didn't know what business casual was so I asked Mai to help! I can go change if this doesn't work. Yeah I'll get something else." Natsuki rambled and headed toward the closet only to be stopped by a firm grip on her wrist. The younger girl looked down and was caught by a smoldering crimson gaze.
"No, what you are wearing is perfect. Shall we go then?" Shizuru said trying to focus on something other than the way those pants accentuated Natsuki's backside. She stood, moving her grip from the wrist to interlock her fingers with Natsuki's.
"Yeah sure, see you guys later." Natsuki bid goodbye to her friends. "Oh and thanks for the help Mai."
"No problem Nat. Just remember, be nice!" The motherly redhead joked.
"Oi! Of course I'll be nice." Natsuki said defensively.
"Have fun with the parents!" Chie said called out as they were leaving.
"Ara, I'm sure we will." Shizuru answered. "Oh and by the way Chie, you have a lovely Kyoto-ben." She added before closing the door quickly.
Nao and Mai burst out laughing while Chie stared at the door dumbstruck before eventually saying in the same high pitched voice. "Ara well ookini Kaichou!"
Shizuru gave Natsuki's hand a squeeze as they headed to the front of the dorms. "Natsuki looks very handsome tonight."
Natsuki blushed heavily. "Thanks," Natsuki gave her escort a good once over and her blush intensified. "You- uh- look r-really good too." She managed to stutter out, after fully appreciating the sleek black dress with red accents and the red scarf wrapped loosely around Shizuru's slender neck. The red high heels were a plus as well. Her usually curly locks were tied up in a loose bun with a few strands framing her gorgeous features. Damn, Shizuru's especially smoking tonight. Maybe it's the heels.
Natsuki opened the door for Shizuru and definitely appreciated the affect of the heels as Shizuru sauntered through the doorway. She took a deep breath and followed the brunette towards the cab, looking up into the already dimming sky. Even though Shizuru had cleared this through Mashiro and taken all necessary precautions she was still nervous about putting Shizuru in harm's way. Add that on to meeting her girlfriend's parents and Natsuki was about ready to have a heart attack. She opened the door again for her love, too wrapped up in her thoughts to notice the concerned look Shizuru was giving her.
Once safely in the cab, Shizuru gave the driver the address and turned her full attention to Natsuki. The girl was twiddling her thumbs biting her lip nervously. The sight was rather adorable and caused inner Shizuru to squeal a bit. She's so cute. Shizuru placed a hand on Natsuki's thigh which caused the bluenette to look at her curiously. She said nothing but leaned forward and gave her love a comforting kiss. "Everything will be fine Natsuki. Nothing will happen and my parents will love you." She said as she leaned her forehead against Natsuki's.
Natsuki visibly relaxed and breathed in the soothing scent of Shizuru. This is for Shizuru. I can do this for her. It's not so bad. You're going to eat with a gorgeous girl and her parents. Wang doesn't know anything about this so we'll be safe. Plus, there's gonna be free food. She hummed contently before looking back at Shizuru feeling much better. "Well I guess you're right. But you do owe me you know, this is pretty damn sudden and not to mention what happened at school today."
The look in Shizuru red eye's shifted from comforting to something much darker. "Ara, whatever can I do to repay my Natsuki for my misconduct?" Shizuru's accent became thicker and a little husky.
"I have a few ideas." Natsuki leaned forward pinning Shizuru against the side of the cab with her athletic body. She lightly brushed her lips against Shizuru's. "Like this." She kissed Shizuru's jawbone. "Or this." She nibbled the older girl's ear which made Shizuru gasp. "Or maybe this." Natsuki's fingers ran up Shizuru's side and grazed teasingly over one of her breasts.
"Mngh." Shizuru's moan made Natsuki cease her ministrations and look up at the driver. His eyes were firmly planted on the road but the flush of his skin made it clear he heard what was happening.
"Damn hentai, you'll have to repay me another time." She whispered, releasing Shizuru from her grasp and giving her a quick peck on the check which was quite warm. What the… She looked up and saw the Kyoto born sporting a full-fledged blush. Damn I'm good. She reveled in her victory as she watched Shizuru try to straighten herself.
"Ikezu." Shizuru slapped Natsuki on the shoulder once everything was in order. Natsuki stuck her tongue out at the older girl which made Shizuru giggle.
A loud cough interrupted their moment. "Ah, Fujino-sama we are here." The driver said awkwardly.
"Ookini." Shizuru handed the man his fee along with some extra. "Come Natsuki, let's go meet Mama and Papa."
"Whoop-de-freakin- doo." Natsuki muttered under her breath before exiting the cab. The restaurant was nice up definitely on the pricey side. It looked like one of those places that only served traditional Japanese dishes. "So I'm guessing they don't have any mayo?"
"Nope, not in the least." Natsuki groaned but just Shizuru smiled coyly before linking their arms together and pulling the slightly shorter girl along. "Hurry up, we don't want to be late."
As soon as they entered the eatery a waiter immediately approached Shizuru. "Fujino-sama, your usual booth is prepared. You parents are yet to arrive." He said, oozing politeness.
"Ookini," Shizuru said brightly. "We'll follow you." Shizuru assured him. She chuckled at her beloved who was already glaring down all customers who were looking in their direction. "Ara, Natsuki is such a bad date! Ogling other girls while she's with me." Shizuru said, feigning distress.
"Wha?" Natsuki broke her death glare and looked at Shizuru questioningly. "Shizuru don't be upset. I wasn't looking at them like that. Honest!"
Shizuru started to sniffle morosely. "Then why is Natsuki looking at them and not me?"
Natsuki rubbed the back of her neck sheepishly. "I'm sorry Shizuru! I just hate it when people look at you like that! They don't look at you like a person, they look at you like some freakin' piece of meat or something!" Natsuki ended indignantly.
Shizuru laughed lightly squeezing Natsuki's arm adoringly. "Ara, ookini love, but doesn't Natsuki know that half of those stares were directed at her as well?"
Natsuki cursed under her breath. "Bunch of hentai's."
They finally reached a private booth, overlooking the patio providing a wonderful view of the city. "Is this to your liking Fujino-sama?" The waiter asked.
"Yes, this will do." Shizuru said as she slid into one side of the booth, signaling for Natsuki to sit at her side. Shizuru ordered a green tea while Natsuki opted for just water. The waiter brought their drinks seconds after they were seated.
Natsuki nervously twirled her straw in the glass. Well, maybe her parents forgot? Yeah right, they're related to Shizuru which means they probably remember everything all the time. They are only a couple minutes late anyways.
"Is that my Shi-chan?" A deep voice interrupted her musings. She lifted her eyes to see a burly man in a black business suit making his way towards them. The man had dark brown hair that was graying at the tips and his eyes were the same shade of crimson as his daughters. At his side was basically a Shizuru clone but a couple years older with golden eyes.
"Papa! Mama! It's so good to see you!" Shizuru exclaimed. Natsuki stood up allowing Shizuru to shimmy past her and hug her parents tightly.
"Ara, Shi-chan it's always good to see my baby girl." Shizuru's mother spoke. Aw hell, she has a sexy accent too! Gah- why does this happen to me? Natsuki could feel a slight blush work its way up her face and wanted to pound her head into the table. Yeah that'd be a great first impression. She thought sarcastically. Apparently the Fujino's were accustomed to showing affection because they showed no sign of breaking up the group hug. Natsuki chuckled to herself as she watched Mrs. Fujino pinch Shizuru's cheek.
"And who might you be?" The gruff Kyoto-ben of Mr. Fujino finally pulled them from their reunion and they turned their attention towards the bluenette.
Natsuki took as a deep breath and stepped forward as confidently as possible. "Hi Mr. and Mrs. Fujino, I'm Natsuki Kuga." She reached out and shook Mr. Fujino's rather large hand. "It's a good to meet you sir."
Mr. Fujino shook her hand firmly. "The pleasure is all mine, Kuga-san."
Natsuki turned to Mrs. Fujino to shake her hand as well but was stopped by the older woman reaching out and pinching her cheek like she had done to Shizuru earlier. "Ara, Shi-chan you found yourself quite a cutie." She said with a genuine grin.
Natsuki's face began to heat up. "Uh-er…um thanks?" How the hell do you respond to something like that!
"Ara, and look at that blush!" Mama Fujino teased pinching her other cheek.
"Mama, stop torturing my Natsuki." Shizuru pouted, crossing her arms like an upset toddler.
"Oh stop it. You shouldn't hog something so adorable. A blush like that is meant to be shared." Mrs. Fujino quipped, causing Natsuki's face to flush further and a nice shade of pink to cross Shizuru's as well. "It's nice to meet you darling. We've heard a lot about you." She added with a wink. Gawd…Well it's safe to say Shizuru takes after her mother.
Natsuki looked at Shizuru curiously, cocking her head to side. She heard Mrs. Fujino laugh and whisper something to Mr. Fujino. This caused Natsuki to raise an eyebrow at Shizuru questioningly.
"Ara, don't worry my Natsuki, its only good things." Her beloved reassured her as they took a seat. They all sat and made polite conversation until the waiter came and took their orders. As soon as the waiter left, Mr. Fujino turned to Natsuki.
"So Kuga-san, tell me why I should let you date my daughter?" He said seriously.
Natsuki definitely felt her heart palpitate. "Um, well sir." She began, casting Shizuru a 'help me' look. Damn I suck at talking about this kinda stuff. "I- uhm…" It wasn't that she didn't have reasons it was just she couldn't put all the things she felt into words.
"Naoto! Be nice!" It was Mrs. Fujino who came to her rescue. "It's okay honey, I know some people have a hard time when they are put on the spot like that."
"Arigato, that was forward of me." Mr. Fujino smiled at Natsuki. "I just want to know more about the girl who has our Shi-chan so enchanted." Natsuki peeked at Shizuru out of the corner of her eye and saw the girl blushing faintly.
"Papa!" Shizuru chastised. Okay, so she takes after both of her parents. Natsuki concluded as she watched the family interact.
"Ara, I have an idea that might satisfy your curiosity dear." Mrs. Fujino said with very familiar look on her face. That was the face Shizuru would make before a particularly embarrassing tease. Oh shiiitttt! Natsuki tensed, ready for her impending doom. "Why don't we ask you some questions and you answer, all right?" The oldest Fujino woman said with a sickly sweet smile.
"Uh, sure." Natsuki answered hesitantly. Shit! Didn't Shizuru say her mother has a degree in psychology? She paled a little but Shizuru sent her an encouraging grin.
Shizuru turned back and gave her mother a knowing look. So this is their plan, they use this approach in many of the business transactions I sat in on. Mama can tell a lot about a person from a few rather absurd questions. I hope my Natsuki can handle this. Her mother acknowledged the look with a wicked grin. Ara, oh dear.
"So Kuga-san…" Naoto Fujino began.
"Excuse me sir." Natsuki interjected bravely. "Since we are going to be talking a lot you can call me Natsuki, no san or chan or anything like that. I'm not much for formalities and I think it will make this go quicker for both of us."
Mr. Fujino nodded appreciatively. "Thank you for your consideration Natsuki. So tell me, what is your favorite hobby?"
"Honestly, I like riding my Ducati." Natsuki paused as she remembered her bike's sad demise. "But I can't do that much anymore so it's probably playing soccer, video games, or hanging out with Shizuru."
"Hmmm alright, what was your first thought when you met Shizuru?" Shizuru's mom asked.
"I think it was something like 'How did I miss her when I came in?'" Natsuki answered with complete honesty. She looked around to see Shizuru gazing at her adoringly, and the parents looking at her questioningly. Gah I better explain… "It was my first day of class and when I walked in the sensei assigned me to a study group with this other girl. Me and her don't get along so I argued with him for a bit. I didn't even see Shizuru until she came up to me afterwards and said she was in the group and that she was going to be my study partner."
"Interesting." Mama Fujino said, her lips curving into a devious smile.
"Wait, you are in the same class as Shi-chan?" Mr. Fujino asked.
Natsuki nodded. "We have three classes together sir."
"But aren't you a year younger than her?"
This time it was Shizuru who spoke up. "Ara, I didn't tell you Papa? My Natsuki is very intelligent. She is in some of the most advanced classes at Fuuka." Shizuru said proudly, reaching over and giving Natsuki's hand a squeeze. "She even taught me some English."
"Well, that is certainly impressive." Mr. Fujino said approvingly.
"Ara, last question and then we can enjoy the food and end this interrogation." Mrs. Fujino stated. "Natsuki, do you see yourself as more of a lover or a fighter?"
Ara, I would certainly say Natsuki is a fighter but that is not what Mama would want to hear. Such a cruel question really. Shizuru thought as she watched Natsuki gather her thoughts.
"Hmmm. I would say both." Natsuki said, shocking Shizuru and her parents. "I love what I fight for and I fight for what I love. So I'm saying both."
It was silent for a moment. "So did my Natsuki pass your assessment?" Shizuru asked finally, very impressed with her girlfriend.
The two adults exchanged a glance before then both smiled at the girls brilliantly. "With flying colors." Papa Fujino answered happily.
"What?" Natsuki was really confused. What did I just pass?
"Let me explain Natsuki dear." Mrs. Fujino looked at Natsuki warmly. "I majored in psychology so we asked some very specific questions to gain insight into what kind of a person you are."
"Oh." Natsuki couldn't help but feel a little bit violated. "So, uh, what did you find out?" She asked sheepishly.
"Ara, quite a lot actually but I'll just give you the basics. The first question was to assess your honesty. Any girl who admits that playing video games is a favorite hobby to her girlfriend's parents is definitely answering truthfully." Natsuki blushed at Mrs. Fujino's use of the word 'girlfriend'. "The next was to see if you are just after Shizuru's looks. Because your first thought was berating yourself for not noticing someone like her implies that you weren't focused on Shizuru an object but as a person. It also implies that you are too hard on yourself so watch that dear." Shizuru grasped Natsuki's hand a little tighter at that point as if to say 'told you so'. "The last question was by far the hardest because if you said you were a fighter I would have concluded that you are too rough for our Shi-chan but if you said you were a lover we would doubt your ability to care for her. Your answer was actually the most perfect one I could ever hear from a potential suitor for our baby girl." Mrs. Fujino explained.
Mr. Fujino reached over and clapped Natsuki on the shoulder. "You've passed my girl. I'm happy that Shi-chan picked a winner. Now we can eat and you can tell me more about your soccer."
The rest of the meal was spent pleasantly making conversation and enjoying the delicious cuisine. They talked about the last soccer match, school, Natsuki's plans for the future, and there was definitely lots and lots of teasing. I'm going to die from blushing overload. Natsuki thought as Mr. and Mrs. Fujino asked for the check. But at least I passed the test. Now I hope they still like me after what I have to tell them.
"Mama, Papa." Shizuru stopped them as they were about to leave the table. "Natsuki and I have something we'd like to discuss with you before you leave."
"Shi-chan, with that look I'm inclined to think that you are pregnant or something. Good thing I don't have to worry about that ne?" Shizuru's father teased.
If Natsuki wasn't comfortable before she definitely wasn't know. She exploded into a full body blush and groaned unceremoniously. Shizuru was in a similar state of shock. "Papa!" She exclaimed loudly while Mrs. Fujino laughed loudly clutching her sides.
"Wow, Naoto dear. I think you win the best tease of the night." Mrs. Fujino said as she finally calmed down.
"Well I learned from the best." He leaned over and kissed his wife on the forehead. "Sorry about that, girls. I just couldn't help myself." He said with a roguish grin. "In all seriousness what did you want to say?"
Natsuki was shell shocked. How was she supposed to tell them about Wang after that? She looked to Shizuru for help.
Shizuru understood her unspoken message and took the lead. "Well, we wanted to ask you something but Natsuki feels like you should know the whole story before you make any decisions."
"A noble thought. Now, Natsuki honey what would you like to tell us." Mrs. Fujino said tenderly.
"Erm… I guess I should start from the beginning." Natsuki retold the story of her parents accident, talked about her Uncle Wang and her time in America with him in America, her parents will, and some of the more recent events. The Fujino's listened respectfully and didn't interrupt once, allowing Natsuki to get out all that she needed to say.
"So…" Shizuru's dad began. "You are the heir to Kuga Industries?" Natsuki nodded. "The multi-million dollar international company?" Natsuki nodded again. "And this Wang fellow, will receive all that money if something happens to you?"
"Yep. That pretty much sums it up." Natsuki said frankly.
"So do you think you could help us?" Shizuru asked pleadingly. "We've already taken so many precautionary measures but I just want to be thorough and I feel like with your connections you could help somehow."
"Shi-chan dear, forgive me for being skeptical but this story sounds a bit far-fetched." Mrs. Fujino said while looking at her husband. "We do have a lot of connections but we can't employ them unless we have some sort of evidence. I'm sorry Natsuki, you just know how things are in the world of business."
"Mother how could you?!" Shizuru's voice started to rise. "How can you do nothing, it's immoral its-" Her rant was cut short by Natsuki grasping her chin and kissing her on the nose.
"It's okay Shizuru." She whispered lovingly. A protective one aren't you babe? Natsuki got Shizuru to calm down and then turned to the two Fujino's. "What if I could provide proof to support my allegations?" She said calmly.
"Then we would do all we can. We like you Natsuki, and we can see how happy you've made our Shizuru. If you have some sort of evidence we'll be at beck and call." Mr. Fujino replied.
"Alright, I can show you something but Shizuru can't be there." Natsuki said quickly.
"Done." Both of Shizuru's parents said before Shizuru could complain.
"Natsuki I-"
"Can we go somewhere private?" Natsuki cut her beloved off. Sorry Shizuru, I don't want you to see this.
"Satomi and I have to catch a flight in an hour but I know the owner of this place has a private room for parties. Will that do?" Mr. Fujino leapt into action when Natsuki nodded. "I'll go ask him for a key."
Natsuki felt Shizuru pull her hand away from her. "Natsuki why can't I be there?" She asked haughtily, crimson eye's pleading for an answer.
"I just don't want you to see okay." Natsuki said sadly as Naoto returned with the said key. He, Natsuki, and Mama Fujino stood and up and made their way toward the room with Shizuru hot on their heels.
"But why Natsuki? I love you. You can tell me anything." Shizuru said, tears starting to form in the corner of her eyes.
Natsuki took both of Shizuru's hands and held them tightly. "I love you too. But just wait here alright?" She kissed Shizuru on the cheek before leaving her at the door and walking into the room with both Fujino's.
As soon as Mr. Fujino shut the door Mrs. Fujino looked at Natsuki expectantly. "So what do you have to show us dear?"
Natsuki's face flushed a bit. This was way out of her comfort zone, but it was for Shizuru. "I, erm… well." She paused to steel her nerves. "You know how I told you about Wang being a jerk?" Both of the adults nodded. "Well, I wasn't completely honest about how big of a jerk. He was a jackass to put it plain and simple. He wasn't just verbally abusive and paying people to take me out." As she was saying this she slipped of her suit coat started to unbutton her top.
"Natsuki honey, what are you doing?" Mrs. Fujino eyed the younger girl suspiciously.
"I don't want to make you uncomfortable or anything but I just wanted you to see what he is capable of." Natsuki turned her back to them and started to take off her shirt. Soon she was standing in front of her girlfriends parents in her navy blue bra. God this is probably the most embarrassing thing I've ever done. But this is for Shizuru. Just remember that. "Here's your evidence." Natsuki pointed to a long one that went from her hipbone to the bottom of her ribcage. "This one was on my first night in the mansion. I was eleven." She switched hands to gesture to the smiley face shaped one further up her back. "This one I left the mansion and got caught sneaking back in. He was really into those gangster movies at the time so he used a lock and chain to make it look like a smiley face." She turned around to show them her still healing scar from her fight outside the café/bar. "This one was from some of his hit men. These are the only one that left scars, I did have some broken bones but usually I was more bruised than anything. Until I learned kickboxing at least, you should have seen the look on his face when he went to punch me and I countered with a roundhouse kick to the jaw. Priceless." Natsuki tried to lighten the mood because the horrified facial expressions on both Fujino's were downright uncomfortable. Damn I hate pity. That's why I don't tell anybody.
She started to redress when she heard a choked "Oh my Natsuki" from the back of the room." Shit. She looked up from her shirt and caught sight of teary crimson from across in the room.
"Shizuru? How long have you been in here?" Natsuki accused. "I asked you to stay out!" She said angrily. Her tone did nothing to deter the brunette because she quickly crossed the space and enveloped Natsuki in a fierce embrace.
"My Natsuki." Shizuru was sobbing now. "I had no idea it was so bad. I'm so sorry love." Shizuru cried into Natsuki's neck. "How could somebody do that?"
The older Fujino's were finally shaken out of their state of shock. Almost as fast as Shizuru they bridged the gap and caught the two school girls in the second group hug of the night. "Natsuki, you are truly a diamond in the rough to have turned out so well." Mrs. Fujino wiped some of her own tears out of her eyes. "You have our full support."
"How could someone to that to a child!" Mr. Fujino said angrily as they pulled out from the hug. "It disgusts me!" The large man clenched his fist. "I assure Natsuki, this Wang fellow will be stopped." He grabbed Natsuki by the shoulders. "I'm sorry we doubted you."
"It's okay. I wouldn't believe it either if it hadn't happened to me." Natsuki said truthfully. Shizuru was clinging to her but that was okay. It was nice to feel so cared for.
Just then Mr. Fujino glanced down at his watch. "I'm sorry my dears, I know this is terrible timing but we really have to go catch our flight. As soon as this business trip is over we'll come stay in Fuuka and get everything sorted out." He promised as they all exited the private room and made their way to the front of the restaurant.
"It was lovely to meet you Natsuki dear. Know that we're behind you." Mrs. Fujino gave Natsuki and Shizuru a quick hug and pinched their cheeks once more. "Be careful alright? Love you Shi-chan!" The older woman called as she and her husband walked out the door.
Natsuki looked over at the still teary Shizuru. "We will!" She called out.
"Love you too!" Shizuru managed to shout, her voice hoarse from the crying.
Once the limo pulled away the two girls looked at each other lovingly. "Well I think that went well." Natsuki joked.
"Ara, I agree. Though, I'm still mad at Natsuki for not wanting to tell me!" Shizuru slapped her on the arm. "But I'm sorry I snuck in against your wishes. Anything about you seems to cloud my judgment. I'll forgive you if you forgive me?"
"Deal." Natsuki said sweetly before calling a cab. They both crawled into the small vehicle before Natsuki gave him the directions to Fuuka Academy. She thought about the night, and looked over fondly at the brunette who was leaning on her shoulder. She lightly pressed her lips to the top of Shizuru's head. "Thank you Shizuru." She found herself whispering.
"For what?" Shizuru asked tiredly.
"For everything."
Hey guys! So what did you think? I really wanted to portray how Shizuru's parents do care about her, but business is usually first. I mean who leaves on a business trip after hearing something like that? Well thanks for reading!