Chapter 7
Fuuka Academy.
Shizuru attentively watched the door. She was waiting for someone specifically. When her childhood friend appeared, she smiled widely.
"Hello Natsuki." Natsuki frowned, and looked behind her. She caught her best friend by her hand, led her away from the crowd and whispered:
"Shizuru?"
"Yes, it's me?"
"Who's the lucky guy?"
"What?"
"Don't take my comment in the wrong way… I'm glad you came to see me, and all. But I'm not stupid. I know you came to see someone else, and ah... unfortunately, it's not me. So, tell me the truth or… I have to extract it… and I have a lot of ideas."
"I have no idea what are you talking about."
"I remember you are ticklish."
"That's so untrue! Don't you dare!" the chestnut beauty warned, pointing a finger.
"I'm so afraid of you, little girl."
"Hey, hi Shizuru!" A voice interrupted the bickering.
"Hello, Haruto." A tall and handsome man, with green eyes came up to the duo.
"How are you?" Shizuru asked politely. She noticed the smile on her friend's face, and tried her hardest to not push her.
"Fine. Thank you. And you?"
"Fine."
"I hope I will be able to help you with science."
Natsui couldn't deny that Haruto was a good guy. He didn't have a bad reputation like Kanzaki, flirting with all the girls in their school. He had good grades, and liked sports and studying. But despite all of his qualities, she didn't like him for her Shizuru; he was too old for her.
"He helps you with science? Really? It's weird since you have good grades… so he is the lucky guy?" In return, Natsuki received an elbow in the stomach, and she moaned in pain.
"You are such a brat when you are in love." The bluenette added. She avoided another attack.
"Is there a problem?" Haruto asked, not noticing their interaction.
"No! Absolutely not!" Shizuru said, glaring at her friend, who could only chuckle.
Natsuki moved aside and watched the duo talk. Although it bothered her to admit, they were cute together, but she would not admit to more.
"Someone is jealous…" A voice remarked. The bluenette turned around, and noticed the seito-kaichou, her classmate Mai Tohika. They weren't friends. They only talked to each other when there was a need to.
"Really? Who?"
"I have been watching you."
"Oh, the most popular student was watching me? I'm flattered. Or should I be afraid for not noticing I have a stalker?"
"It depends on you, Natsuki. What did you prefer? " The green-eyed woman smirked, she never imagined that this person was so bold.
"I don't know."
"Do you love her?" Mai asked, with concern. The bluenette sighed. It was always the same question: a lot of people thought they were a couple. Kuga brushed her hair with her hand, a sign of her anxiousness.
"She's like my little sister; I care a lot about her. I don't want her to get hurt. She has had a difficult time, so I'm pretty protective"
"You are a good person, Natsuki."
"I'm not sure, but I'm trying my best."
"You know, Haruto, he looks like you." Kuga made a face, and the redhead student laughed freely.
"Yeah…totally…we are twins."
"I'm not kidding. It's just your male version. He has dark hair, green eyes, and he's good in sports, but not like you, of course. He has been studying a lot, even though you are always first in our class. He is kind, and you are. But I think you are better than him."
"Is it your way to tell me you are attracted to me?" the bluenette joked.
"Yes." Natsuki laughed, and approached Tokiha, who remained calm.
"Wow, I'm surprised."
"I'm serious."
"Well, I won't take your words seriously. I saw you a week ago, with that kendo boy... What was his name? He had green hair, with a stupid face. Ah Takeda. You were kissing… and not innocently."
"I had no choice. We weren't together, we are not…" Natsuki frowned, but she didn't want to listen any more, it wasn't her business.
"But that didn't answer my question, Natsuki. Do you love Shizuru? Not only in sisterly way?"
"That doesn't matter, but even if you want to know, that's none of your business."
"You are right…I'm sorry. But you didn't deny it."
"Hum..."
"And I really like you," Mai added seriously. Natsuki hummed, and Mai tried to kiss her. But the bluenette moved her head to the side. And she said:
"You can't win my heart so easily. And you are right, I have somebody else in my mind and heart. Goodbye Miss Seito-kaichou."
Mai smiled. She didn't like Natsuki, she loved her. Far from them was Shizuru, who witnessed the whole scene. Although she had not heard their words, she felt a deep jealousy. Since when was her Natsuki so close to that woman? But she couldn't think like that, she had to bury her feelings for her friend. She loved her so much, but she didn't want her pity, or to be a burden to her.