She is my Master!
Chapter 17
"Did Shizuru say where she was going?" Natsuki asked as she did part of her homework on the kitchen table.
Both women had finished cleaning the house, and Mai was doing the lunch dishes. They had had sandwiches and a light soup, and there wasn't much mess.
"She was doing lunch with her friends, then going out to drink, she said," Mai replied briskly, rinsing then putting plates in the drying rack.
"Ah, I see," Natsuki nodded. "Do we need to make dinner for her?" she checked.
"She said to put something aside for when she gets back," Mai said. She dried her hands as she observed, "I bet she's on a mission to get laid."
Natsuki frowned, "What?"
"Well, she's a grown adult. If she wants to, why not?" Mai shrugged.
"I never get how casual you are about that," Natsuki noted.
"Don't knock it until you've tried it," Mai said cheerfully.
"Yeah, pass," Natsuki scoffed.
"One of these days, you're going to fall for someone, and then you'll get it," Mai said cheerfully. "There's rumours she's a lesbian... do you think they're true?" she mused.
"Even if she is, it's none of our business," Natsuki pointed out.
"You're no fun at all," Mai sighed dramatically. Changing the subject she asked, "Split the homework for maths?"
"If you'll help me with the socials stuff," Natsuki said willingly, "I don't bullshit well on that kind of thing."
Mai returned with her share of the books, "Aren't you planning on college? That whole thing is piling bullshit higher and deeper."
Natsuki snorted, "Don't remind me."
"Thank goodness I just plan to be a cook," Mai added, smiling.
"Still have cooking school," Natsuki pointed out.
"But at least I'm not going to be reporting on the Hisei era etc etc," Mai shrugged.
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Anh Lu smiled charmingly at Shizuru. "Come here often?" she asked.
Shizuru gave the busty brown haired woman a amused look. "Do you use that line often?" she asked teasingly.
"It works better than 'what's your sign?' though," Anh teased back.
Shizuru had to chuckle. "I know this is also cliche," she admitted as she asked, "but are you new in town?"
Anh nodded, "Yes, actually. My client is re-organizing her finances and I'm here to help her liquidate some assets."
"You work in finances?" Shizuru asked, interested.
"Auctioneer, actually," Anh admitted.
"So... fast talker and skilled with your tongue?" Shizuru asked archly.
"Ha!" Anh laughed. "I should put that on my business cards."
The two were sitting at the bar, the only 'lesbian' bar in Fuka. And yes, technically it was a gay bar having a ladies night. It was rather telling that before sitting ANYWHERE in the place, women carefully wiped down surfaces with a napkin.
"Well, hello," an amused voice noted.
Shizuru looked over and smiled as two friends approached, "Rena, Elliot. I'd like you to meet my new friend, Anh Lu."
"Hi," Elliot looked intrigued to see a new woman around.
"Charmed," Anh batted her eyes at the two women.
Rena smiled, "Mind if we join you? We'll get the next round of drinks."
"Sure," Anh agreed.
"You don't need to bribe us with drinks, though," Shizuru added as her friends sat and waved down a server.
"Speak for yourself," Anh chuckled.
"Hello, what can I get you?" the perky goth asked. Everyone ordered, then she hurried off.
"I haven't seen you around," Rena noted, "and I'm sure I'd remember a pretty face like yours."
Shizuru fought back a chuckle, but Anh was clearly charmed. The conversation continued, and eventually...
"You don't mind if I...?' Anh asked Shizuru after both women invited her home with them.
"Go on," Shizuru smiled warmly, "I promise you'll have a good time."
"Thanks," Anh smiled.
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Mikoto Minagi was torn. On one hand, she REALLY wanted to call Mai and suggest they go on another date. On the other, she didn't want to seem overly pushy.
"What are you fretting over?" Reito, her older brother, asked.
Mikoto had mixed feelings about asking her brother about this. Reito was a very, very pretty man, and he got a lot of ladies. She tended to worry that he might end up scooping her up...
"Hmm?" Reito asked.
"There's someone... uhm, I like her. A lot," Mikoto said sheepishly.
"Uh huh," Reito prompted, apparently taking that it was another girl in stride. On the other hand, he knew Mikoto.
"Well, we had our first date, and it was fun, and I want to ask her out again," Mikoto admitted.
"But you're worried you might be pushing," Reito nodded, "or seem pushy."
"Exactly!" Mikoto agreed.
Reito continued, "I think you'll be fine, she likes you right?"
"I think so...," Mikoto admitted.
"I would say give it a day or two," Reito added, "but not too much longer. You don't want her thinking you're uninterested too."
"Right," Mikoto nodded.
As Reito moved off he asked her, "So, have you thought about what you want to do for the second date?"
Mikoto froze, eyes widening. "No..." she realized.
"Better get to it," Reito teased.
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Shizuru woke up with a hangover, and thankfully in her own bed.
"Damn it Rena, did you have to order that last round?" Shizuru muttered, clutching her head.
Shizuru sat up, deeply glad that it was a Sunday. She'd have some time to recover before having work tomorrow.
There was a brisk knocking on the door, making Shizuru wince. "Should we put breakfast on?" Natsuki asked.
"I'm dead," Shizuru croaked, "leave me alone."
Natsuki opened the door a bit and peeked in. "You look reasonably lively," she offered. "I have tea and Aspirin..."
Shizuru sighed as she said, "Bring it in."
Natsuki was wearing the butler outfit, and looked pleasantly yummy. She gracefully walked over to the bed, setting the tea and pills on the bedside table. "Do you want breakfast a bit later this morning?" she asked, looking a little amused.
"Yes, please," Shizuru took the pills then tossed it back with tea.
Natsuki was very pointedly looking away, which Shizuru sleepily wondered what was wrong. She looked down, realized she was in very skimpy bra and panties, and covered up with her sheet.
"Sorry," Shizuru smiled wryly.
"Mai says I'm a prude," Natsuki shrugged slightly.
"Anyway, thank you for the tea," Shizuru added, "did you brew it, or Mai?"
"Mai," Natsuki admitted, "mine tastes awful."
Shizuru chuckled as Natsuki left. She finished her tea, got up and went to shower. Once that was done, she got dressed and headed out to get breakfast.
"Morning!" Mai chirped, dressed in one of the skimpier maid outfits.
"Morning," Shizuru nodded. She added, "You should wear that for Mikoto at one point..."
Mai smirked and twirled, making the little skirt fly up. She asked, "You don't think it would be too much?"
Shizuru smiled, "I bet you she'd love it."
"Hmm," Mai nodded.
To be continued...