Hello guys I am back again. Wait, Wait! Put down the pitch forks and knives. Don't kill me! I promised I would never abandon a story and I am trying my best to keep that promise. Yes, I know took me long enough. I know I know. But here I am making it up with an early Valentine's Day gift for you all. See don't you feel the love :)? No? Ok then fine, maybe after this chapter you guys will love me again. Any who see you guys at the bottom.
I don't own SP! (And no I still haven't found a way to own Shizuma but I am close I tell you!)
Chapter 12. Hot Cocoa and Lucida's Plan
The rain crashed down on the ground as if thrown by force, the bullet like drops pounded against the window pane of apt 7B. The aggressive sound of thunder filled the room as lighting flashed. Nagisa shuttered a bit, she has never been a fan of thunderstorms. Ever since she was a little girl, she would always run into her mother's room and hop into bed with her, only calming down when her mom would stroke her hair tenderly. Often times, while she was with Shizuma during thunderstorms she wouldn't have time to be afraid since the silver beauty always thought it was the perfect moment for sex. Actually, Nagisa thought, with Shizuma there was never a wrong time for sex. Nagisa stared at the rain some more as she heard a gentle voice start to speak. "It's beautiful, isn't it?" the red head nodded in response, still watching the rain fall. She hadn't even noticed that the thunder had seized and all that was left is the pitter patter of the rain, she felt so calm, relaxed. How nice, she thought, being here with Lilliana makes everything so calm, there's no awkwardness, no tricks…just pure sincerity. I can't remember the last time I had that. One brick of Nagisa's bricks from her wall had fallen and shattered and she welcomed it. Just then the ruby felt a soft hand on her shoulder, "are you hungry?"
The breathing was heavy and moans filled the room as lust between Shizuma and Lucida grew stronger. Clothes were being removed at fast speeds, both wanting to get to that feeling of release, neither trying to take their time. Lucida moaned in delight as Shizuma pushed her down on the bed roughly, climbing on top of her forcefully spreading her legs and settling in between them. The silver beauty thrusted her body against the female form that was beneath her harshly, trying to quickly get to her peak. It has been only about a week since the last time she had sex, but for someone who was used to getting it every other day it felt like an eternity.
"Ahh, Shizuma more…please don't stop," Lucida moaned in desperation bucking her hips in rhythm with the emerald over her. The silver haired woman picked up her pace grinding harder and faster against the lilac. Letting her mind leave her body as she continued to do what she was used to. Getting off without a true purpose of being content; her feelings on auto pilot as she waits. Waits for the release and then pretend like she cared enough to be present the entire time. That was her shield, her safety net; that's how she got away with having sex with countless women and not getting caught up in emotional play. That's how she stayed in control, how she was able to manipulate and use other women for her own selfish needs. She didn't deserve to get off physically and emotionally. Due to her bed hopping days Shizuma has come to the conclusion that she deserves what she gives others…nothing. Nothing to give and nothing in return. The one time she tried proved to do nothing but cause disaster and embarrassment.
Shizuma bucked her hips harshly against the woman beneath her at her angry thoughts. Receiving a loud moan from Lucida as the lilacs legs began to shake warning the emerald of her soon approaching release. The silver beauty began to feel her own body reach its peak, but just for a moment as her mind began to retract again; letting autopilot take over for a second time. Here it is again…just sex, she thought to herself. No emotion, no strings, no pain…that's what I need…no pain. The emeralds body slowly decreased its movements as she climaxed onto the woman and rolled off of her; taking a moment to compose herself then exiting the room, leaving a breathless Lucida behind.
Nagisa sat at the kitchen table as she watched Lilliana prepare a meal for them. "I really appreciate you being so nice to me Lilly."
Said woman turned around with a smile, "oh don't mention it Nagisa. I can't offer you to stay and then not feed you." The two chuckled at that statement. Then Lilliana reached up into the cabinet pulling out a pair of plates and dividing the food she prepared between the two.
"Is there something I can help you with?" asked Nagisa, who really wanted to be of assistance. She wasn't really used to someone going through all this trouble for her. Normally it's the other way around and she was always glad to do it. The ruby was relieved when the beautiful blonde told her she could get the drinks for the two of them. She walked over to the refrigerator and found a pitcher of fruit punch, then proceeded to grab two cups that were sitting on out on a drying rack. Next she motioned over to the kitchen table and placed them onto it the same time Lilly was setting the plates of food. They sat down together and smiled, causing Nagisa to blush just a little.
Lilliana placed a napkin over her lap and raised her glass at Nagisa who did the same as she began to eat.
"This is really good Lilly, thank you,"
"Why thank you, my father was a chef so I learned a thing or two from him."
"Makes me wish my father was a chef too, this is really is fantastic. I wish there was something I could do for you." The red head began to take another bite of food.
"Actually," started Lilliana, "there is something I would like."
Oh no here it comes, Thought Nagisa, I knew it was too good to be true. No one is ever that nice for nothing. She's probably going to ask me to sleep with her. I mean I am in her house, what else could it possibly be. I know she's going to say it, I know it…
Lilliana took a sip of her punch before continuing. "I would like some help with the dishes." The blonde let out a little chuckle.
Nagisa let a huge smile escape from her lips, feeling relieved and a bit silly for letting her thoughts get the best of her. She nodded in response as she ate a little more, welcoming the at ease feeling Lilliana was providing for her and chewed contently as two more bricks of her wall fell; shattering beneath her as just a trace of happiness the size of a mustard seed reported back to her heart.
After the duo finished dinner, Nagisa went ahead and began to wash the dishes as Lilliana wiped down the table.
"You know this will be my first sleep over, I've always wanted to have one as a little girl in England." Said the blonde.
"Really?" answered Nagisa as she turned towards her with a plate in her hand drying it, "well why haven't you ever had one?"
"My mother…she was never the type for things like that. She always told me a lady should be more concerned about her success than worrying about how many friends she has." Lilliana looked slightly sad at that statement, remembering her disappointment time and time again from her mother. She looked over at Nagisa, who had obviously caught onto the sullen feeling that had washed over her. So she quickly put on a happy smile, not wanting to ruin to the time they were having together. Truth is she was having a lot more fun then she expected. Nagisa was someone who she needed to have in her life right to help the things she has troubling her pass by with little attention to how they make her feel. "But that was a long time ago," she smiled again.
"I don't think any woman should go through their life without having had some type of slumber party. So I'm going to make sure this is your best one yet."
"You're so sweet Nagisa, thank you."
Said girl blushed at the compliment and hid her face into the sink. Once the two were done cleaning the kitchen Lilliana decided to bring 3 big blankets into the living room along with quite a few pillows. She placed them onto the floor making sure it was nice and soft before placing the pillows down. Once everything was to her liking she quickly disappeared into the kitchen and returned with two mugs of hot cocoa and lots of marshmallows; sitting down slowly as not to spill any on her blankets or the cute girl next to her. The sweet blonde handed a mug over to the red head that happily took a sip and sighed in bliss.
"Don't tell me your father thought you how to make hot cocoa too!"
Lilliana smiled, "well not exactly. This is just a regular packet of hot cocoa the only difference is that I used hot milk instead of hot water. Makes a big change doesn't it?"
The ruby just nodded and continued to sip the lovely hot cocoa. She was so happy that this evening didn't turn out to be an awkward one. Nagisa was always so used to having to keep her guard up to fend off women who figured just because they were the same in species the rules of waiting didn't apply. But not this time, this was different...this was…just…nice. The first time in a long time where she was at ease and was with someone genuine in nature. This turned out to be such a lovely…date? Nagisa was still confused on what exactly this evening meant. Should I ask? No, if it's not then I may ruin things. Maybe she was just helping me out. And I guess…that's ok too. "Did you hear me, Nagisa?"
Nagisa popped out her mind and turned to Lilliana who was staring at her, "I'm sorry, what?"
"I asked which movie you wanted to see The Lion King or Beauty and the Beast." Lilly giggled at her own childish selection.
"Beauty and the beast is my favorite, we must watch that." Answered the ruby in excitement.
"It's my favorite too, so Beauty and the Beast it is." The blonde put on the movie and sat comfortably next to Nagisa. They sat and looked at the screen as the opening white castle showed itself and Lilliana decided it was an appropriate moment to pull the blanket over them and sweetly wrap an arm around the younger girl's neck and smiling as if to ask if it was ok.
The ruby rested her head against Lilliana's chest approving the very subtle move. A date it is then, thought Nagisa with a smile.
Shizuma sauntered into her office lobby smiling at the security men and entering the elevator. Once it got to her floor she stepped out and scanned her ID card and pulled the glass door open by its circular chrome pipe handles.
"Good morning Trace," she said to the receptionist who still blushed from the nickname she was given. The silver beauty gave her a flirty wink as she walked to her office to put her things down. Just then Jackie walked by her office.
"Knock knock," she mimicked.
"No need to knock, you are always welcomed in my office," Shizuma said in a somewhat flirty tone.
"You see, there you go. I haven't even said hi yet and you're already flirting with me." Jackie pretended to shake her head in shame.
The emerald chuckled, "I will get you eventually."
"Oh no the hell you not, not with all them filthy heifers you've been with." Jackie joked, "Besides, you couldn't handle all these curves." The chocolate skinned woman slid her hands from her chest down to her waist for emphasis.
"You know something Jackie," Shizuma thought, "I have never been with a black woman. I'll be sure to put that on my to DO list."
Jackie shook her head, "nasty."
"You love it."
"Don't flatter yourself honey. Anyway, I'm going to go get some coffee so I'll see you in an hour when I need another cup."
They both laughed.
"Actually," started Shizuma, "I think I may be eating with you this morning."
"Oh lawd girl what happened now?"
"Why do you always assume something is wrong when I want to have breakfast with you?" Jackie replied by giving her the I-know-you face. "Ok fine, so there is something I want to talk about."
"Of course you do. Come on lets go."
The duo walked into the break room. Jackie motioned over to the coffee machine and grabbed a mug from the cabinet above to start preparing her morning drink. Shizuma was on the other side of the room fixing herself some oatmeal along with a glass of orange juice. Once they were both done fixing their breakfast they sat down together at their usual table.
Jackie began the conversation, "you're actually eating here this morning. I don't remember the last time I've seen you eat breakfast here. Well except during the time you were with all those fast girls. So I'm assuming what you have to talk about has to do with that."
The emerald played with her food a little before taking a bite, "yea...it has been a long time since I've done this." She paused, "That's because Nagisa used to always make me breakfast in the morning." Shizuma looked sad for a moment and then quickly changed her features. "But that's not what I wanted to talk about."
"I see."
"Lucida came by last night."
"I knew this had something to do with her. I'm telling you I don't trust the skank. And wasn't it like a mini hurricane last night, how the hell did she get to your house. Who does that!?"
The silver beauty laughed a little, "She does apparently. Actually we did a few things when she came over."
"T.M.I, get to the point."
"Well she brought up an interesting thing to me this morning. She asked if she could come by today and see how things go. Apparently her boss is interested in merging with us."
"Hmm…"
"Hmm?"
"I don't trust it. But like I always say you're going to do what you want anyway."
"You don't know that."
"Oh indeed I do, in fact I would bet money on it, cause the little heifer is right over there" the emerald began to get a whiff of the familiar smell of peaches in the air. At the same time Jackie pointed towards the break room door where Lucida was standing wearing a very sexy black business suit. Her hair was up in a bun and she wore black square framed glasses that sat seductively at the edge of her nose.
Shizuma's attention instantly went to the lilacs chest whose button up shirt was left open almost completely at the top. She already mentally had sex with Lucida three times.
Lucida smiled a sexy smile at Shizuma and then turned toward Jackie, "oh Jackie, you've always had a way with words." She said in a fake happy tone.
"Oh Lucida, you've always been a skank," said the woman as she retaliated with an equal sense of fake happiness followed by a very sarcastic smile and then proceeded to walk out of the break room.
The lilac looked as if she wanted to say something but thought otherwise when Shizuma came up to her planting a kiss on her lips. "You look sexy." The emerald eyed her up and down, showing the lust in her face.
"Why thank you, I thought I would play the role of your sexy temp assistant today. Maybe if I work hard enough I can get a permanent position."
A grin escaped the silver beauty's lips, "just maybe…you can go ahead to my office I'm just going to clean my bowl here and I will meet you there."
Lucida smiled at Shizuma before walking out of the break room and into her office. She scanned the area around admiring the great taste in furniture. "My Shizuma has always had an eye for things that look good." She smirked at her own statement and walked over to the large window looking out at all the cars and people. They all resembled ants and toy cars. As the lilac continued to gaze out the window at the view her phone rang.
"Lucida speaking."
"Are we clear to speak?" spoke a very deep voice.
Lucida took a moment to look around, "yes."
"Are you in the office?"
"Of course I am. I told you I could get her to do whatever I want."
"Indeed you did; what have you found out so far?"
"Nothing yet but I will soon, you can trust me."
"Make sure you do, I want that company and I need anything you can find that will make our take over much easier."
"Never pictured you as the blackmail type, sir."
The man on the phone let out an amused sigh, "blackmail is such a harsh word. I prefer to call it an opportunity of exposition. And I hope you will get that opportunity for me."
"Of course sir, as long as I become head of operations as you promised."
"You do this for me and you can have whatever you want."
Just then Lucida heard someone coming down the hall way. "Someone is coming I have to go."
Shizuma walked in just as Lucida was closing her phone. "Personal calls on the job already?"
The lilac turned around and walked towards her pretend boss, "oh I'm sure there is something I can do to prevent me from getting fired." She said in a seductive tone as she tilted her head upwards to bite softly on the emeralds ear lobe . Her victim let out a sigh in response as she slowly wrapped her arms around the other girl's waist and closed her office door behind them.
Nagisa grabbed her things as Lilliana held the door open for her. She nodded in thanks and waited for the blonde to lock her door as they headed downstairs together. After reaching the car Nagisa put her things inside and then turned to face Lilliana.
"Thanks for letting me stay with you." Nagisa started.
"Oh don't mention it, I had a great time."
"I did too." The ruby smiled as she opened the driver's door and turned to get it inside.
"Nagisa wait!" said girl stopped and looked over at the blonde who had an unreadable face. Almost a cross between embarrassment and uncertainty. "I…" she stammered a bit, "I hope to see you at rehearsal today."
The ruby smiled, "yes, of course you will."
The blonde smiled as she watched Nagisa get into her car and drive off.
Lucida watched as Shizuma re-buttoned her shirt and put on her work blazer. She smiled as she walked over to help the emerald tie her long silver tresses back into its usual way. After making sure both their appearances were up to par, the two made their way down the hall. Shizuma began to show her around the office. Bringing her to the board rooms, copy room and all of the other places of the office.
"And here is the most important room," the emerald started, "this is where all the magic happens."
"The file cabinet?" stated Lucida
"Well yea. You see this is where we get all our information on the other companies that want to sign with us. Along with all the information on our competition, which almost ensures that we will remain the best for as long as we all live and manage this information correctly."
"And what happens if you lose this information?"
"Then we're in a lot of trouble." Shizuma chuckled at her own statement and continued to talk about the files there. But Lucida didn't hear anything else she was saying, for she had just discovered a major development in her plan.
Nagisa walked leisurely through the halls of the rehearsal building. It has only been two weeks and she was still slightly new to everything so she was trying to remember where exactly the practice room was. The building was very big and almost maze like, so it would take some time before she is able to master all the dips and turns. She wandered around a bit more until she saw a familiar figure standing near a water fountain. The ruby watched as the figure leaned down towards the water placing her pouty lips lightly against the soft stream of water that spouted from the fountain. Nagisa walked a bit closer and casually tapped the figure on the shoulder.
The figure looked her way and smiled while pulling a few stray strands of blonde hair away from her face. "Good evening, Nagisa"
"Good evening Lilly." She smiled back
"What brings you down this way, the rehearsal room is down the opposite hall. Don't tell me you're lost again." the red head let out a slight blush. "You know Nagisa; I'm beginning to think you're doing this on purpose." The blonde chuckled, "if you want to walk together every rehearsal you can just tell me."
Nagisa let out a giggle as she blushed and placed her hand on the back of her head, "no, no I'm just still new. This place has lots of turns, so I just need more help."
"Of course," Lilliana flashed a knowing smile and extended her hand to the red head who happily accepted the gesture. The duo walked to the rehearsal room then quickly separated before anyone noticed. They walked inside and took their proper seats.
Just as Nagisa was removing her violin from its case, Mr. Likshaw entered the room. "Ok my bright and talented musicians; let's practice some scales and arpeggios to warm up." The man then raised his arm and watched as everyone got their instruments into position. He then gently gestured and the group began to play. The middle aged man closed his eyes as he listened to make sure all instruments were tuned properly. After about 10 minutes of warm ups Mr. Likshaw made his hand into a slow fist, signaling the musicians to slowly come to a stop.
"Very well done. But that was just the easy part." The man's audience chuckled, "today I would like to start with one of our harder pieces. That is if our lead violinist Aoi, Nagisa is up to it."
Said girl looked up at the instructor and then at Lilliana who gave her a thumbs up. The red head then smiled and nodded at the instructor who the placed his hand up signaling for the instruments to get into position once again. He took one last glance at Nagisa who had a focus look on her face and began to quickly move his hand up and down. The orchestra began to play loudly as the piece started off abrupt and strong. The middle aged man closed his eyes and his features began to intensify as he moved his hand faster as the musical piece became stronger and louder. All of the musicians moved their fingers swiftly keeping up with the piece and feeling the music.
The instructor began to use two hands now as the music began to reach its peak...then...stop. He closed his fists as the instruments stopped their playing abruptly…all except for one. A lone violin began to play, sweet and sad. Nagisa closed her eyes and let her violin shine on its own. Everyone disappeared in the room it was just her and noir amour singing its heart out. It sounded as if her violin wept for her. All the long beautiful notes floated out of the violin caressing the souls of all who love music.
As the violin started to pick up a sound in the distance appeared. Almost taking Nagisa out of her trance. What was that sound? It's so beautiful. She concentrated more on the sound as she began to come out of her trance. It was the flute, but not just any flute. It was Lilliana's; she could recognize that sweet sound anywhere. She continued to play as the flute complimented the violin, almost as if it was picking up the sullen sounds; bringing up the spirit of the violin that began to play more happily. It was like the violin wasn't alone anymore; there was someone there that understood. They were alone…but together and everything was ok again. Slowly all the other instruments began to level their way in. First the trumpets than the clarinets and then all following instruments.
The music was smooth, calm and happy. They all played together until the last few bars. One by one the instruments faded out until it was just the violin and flute who played their last note together in harmony.
Mr. Likshaw folded his hands slowly into fists signaling the end of the song and gradually opened his eyes and focused them onto Nagisa. The red head looked back with a smile as the instructor began to clap his hands and the rest of the musicians joined in the applause. The very proud man motioned for Nagisa to stand and bow. He then lifted his hand to Lilliana who also stood and bowed.
As the applause began to fade the instructor spoke, "very good job everyone. And Nagisa," he brought his glance to said girl, "that was beautifully done. And Lilliana that was also a magnificent accompaniment. I tip my hat to you both." Applause erupted once again. Both ladies bowed and took their seats.
….
After the orchestra was done practicing their pieces the musicians started to pack up. Lilliana was the first to finish and walked over to Nagisa. "You did a very good job today."
The red head blushed, "thank you, but I really should give you the credit. If it wasn't for you helping me learn to read I would have still been struggling."
"Well I suppose you are right about that," Lilliana joked. Receiving a smile from the red head.
"Yes, well I wish there was a way for me to pay you back."
"Well there is something I have wanted to ask you."
"Oh?" stated Nagisa. I wonder what she wants. Maybe she wants to hang out again. That would really be nice. She looked into the face of the blonde, not really hearing what she was saying due to being stuck in her own thoughts and watched as Lilly seemed to be babbling and tripping over her words. She's so beautiful... look at her pouty pink lips and those beautiful bluish green eyes. And I love her long curly blonde hair… "So what do you say?"
Nagisa popped out of her own mind and tried to quickly think of an answer. She really didn't want to be rude and let Lilly think that she wasn't listening. "yes." She answered, hoping that was the right response.
Before Lilliana could reply Ms. Langheart walked into the room, "just the two I was looking for." Lilliana and Nagisa smiled and bowed at the older woman. "I just received a very good review about you two and I came to share me congrats." The women thanked her in unison. "I also wanted to tell you about our annual fantasmic recital coming up in a couple weeks. Normally we don't have new comers join our performing group but your skills are simply phenomenal." Nagisa blushed from the compliment. "I'm sure Lilliana here can tell you what a wonderful experience it is to perform in front of a live audience."
The blonde nodded her head in agreement, "yes it's fantastic."
Ms. Langheart continued, "So Ms. Aoi, would you like to join our performing group?"
Nagisa answered quickly, "Yes of course."
"Good choice my dear, I will see you at rehearsal tomorrow. Have a good night ladies." Ms. Langheart bowed before leaving the two.
"Good night Ms. Langheart," they said in unison.
"Now what were you saying," asked Lilly.
"About what?"
"About you possibly going out with me on Friday?" the blonde blushed at her own boldness.
Nagisa smiled and saw her blushing as sense of vulnerability. Something Shizuma never dared to show her. Actually…Lilliana did a lot of things Shizuma wouldn't. In fact they were complete opposites, why should she say no? "Yes Lilly, I would love to go out with you."
The two smiled at each other and began to walk out of the building hand in hand.
So what do you guys think? Do you love me again? Please say you do :(. Well whether you do or don't please, please review. Corrections, comments, concerns are all welcome. See you guys next time.
Ja ne for now ")