Mai Otome Fan Fiction ❯ Yearbook ❯ Chapter 6: Firsts ( Chapter 6 )

(Fuka Palace, Windbloom)

 

A young girl stood at the gates of the palace wearing a dark gray suit with a dark red tie on, she had short black hair. She looked towards the palace then down at her watch. “Hey boy there is no loitering here move on before we have to arrest you.” A guard said stopping near her on his patrol mistaking her for a boy.

 

“It's alright guard Chie's waiting for me.” A girl wearing a simple blue dress with a short jacket over it said. Her long brown hair was down and she was wearing one gold bracelet on her right wrist.

 

The guard nodded then stepped back starting his rounds again. “Hai, Lady Aoi.”

 

“You look beautiful.” Chie said as she held her arm out for Aoi.

 

“No flower?” Aoi asked. For the last year every single time Chie came to visit she always had a blue rose in her hand. The coral had been chasing after her ever since they had met but Aoi had resisted until now. She wasn't exactly sure why she finally gave into Chie and agreed to go on a date with her.

 

“I wasn't sure if it was appropriate.” Chie said with a smirk as she twirled her hand then blew on it a blue rose appearing in it, she then handed it to Aoi her hand lingering when it touched the other girl's hand.

 

“Oh so your a magician now? Aoi giggled then blushed pulling her hand away.

 

“I have a few tricks up my sleeve.” Chie said dropping her arms to her side as she stared at the ground wondering why she was so nervous she had been out with so many girls and never once felt like this. What was it about Aoi that did this to her?

 

Aoi smiled and then held her hand out, “Shall we?”

 

“Yes, we shall.” Chie said pulling her gaze up from the ground then linked her arm through Aoi's arm.

 

“So who did you get to watch Mashiro-sama?” Aoi said remembering that it was one of the clauses of this date. Before Aoi agreed to go out with Chie she had to find someone to cover for her.

 

“Akane-chan, Kayla-chan and Hyoni-chan,” Chie said she had spent several hours convincing the three girls to help her out. It had cost her three weekends of chores but hopefully would be well worth it.

 

“That Akane-chan is so cute. I've seen her with a young man I think his name as Kazuya?” Aoi said they had arrived earlier telling Mashiro that it was an extra credit project. Mashiro had wondered why it wasn't cleared through her but Aoi managed to explain that she had approved it thinking that Mashiro wouldn't mind and had forgotten to tell her having been busy with planning the spring ball that was only a couple of nights ago.

 

“Hai, one of Cardair's princes he's studying at the university. I fear Akane-chan may care too much for him it will only hurt her in the long run.” Chie said knowing full well that being an Otome meant that you couldn't have a normal relationship with men.

 

“Is this because he's a male? Chie you shouldn't say such things.” Aoi said she had heard a little about Otome but honestly didn't know much. The last Otome assigned to Windbloom had been when she was just a small child and she didn't remember much about Rena Sayers.

 

“No, it's because someday she'll have to choice being loving him or being an Otome. She's wanted to be an Otome since she was a child or so she tells me.” Chie said.

 

“Well, let's not concern ourselves. Speaking of, Chie, I've heard a rather nasty rumor.” Aoi said glancing over at Chie.

 

“Such as?” Chie asked arching her eye brow.

 

“That you're involved in something big over at Garderobe.” Aoi said hearing stories about Chie being a playgirl and she had seen her several times in town each time with a different girl.

 

“Aoi about that…..” Chie said trailing off and looking away ashamed.

 

“Chie?” Aoi said trying to pull Chie back.

 

“Hai?” Chie asked still looking away.

 

Aoi reached up and touched Chie's cheek turning her to look at her, “Just promise me that you'll lay off the booze and not get caught in a situations like that anymore.”

 

“I think I can lay off the drinking but you mean I have to be faithful to just one girl?” Chie said with a smirk her cockiness coming back to her.

 

“Chie!” Aoi said getting ready to slap her but stopped centimeters before strikening and held her side laughing.

 

“I'm kidding Aoi; if you want me to be a one woman gal then I think I can try.” Chie said grabbing Aoi from behind holding her around the waist enjoying the feeling of being so close.

 

“There will be no trying Chie Hallard, either you are or your not.” Aoi said struggling to get out at first then stopped leaning back into Chie realizing she was enjoying being held like this.

 

“So does this mean we are officially going out then?” Chie said leaning towards Aoi's neck speaking into her ear causing the hair on Aoi's neck to rise and her to shiver in her arms.

 

“Well, I think I could do better but, I think you disserve a chance. I can't help thinking if that skin is just as tan underneath.” Aoi said blushing as she realized what she just said and quickly covered her mouth.

 

“Could be I know a few places at Garderobe where one can sunbath in private. But then again there is only one way to find out.” Chie said nibbling on Aoi's ear causing her to shiver even more.

 

“We'll see about that. You still have to pass your date exam. And even then I'm not easy.” Aoi said slipping out of Chie's arms and running down the street. “Anyway where are we going? I'm a little hungry.”

 

“I figured you would be I reserved a table at Imperial Rose.” Chie said chasing after Aoi.

 

“Chie, you don't have to go broke. I wouldn't want you to have to take a second job because of me.” Aoi said taking Chie's hand again.

 

“You would be amazed at all the connections I have.” Chie said still wondering what Shizuru Viola was thinking when she gave Chie a town pass and reservations at the Imperial Rose saying whatever they ordered was to be put on her tab.

 

“Let's go then.” Aoi said as they both headed to the restaurant, “Chie this is so pretty, only the rich families can get in here. How did you do it?”

 

“Honestly Meister Viola has table always reserved here for her it's her favorite restaurant or so I hear. She let me borrow it.” Chie said just as puzzled as Aoi she really didn't know why Shizuru was doing this.

 

“You're in with Meister Viola, those are some connections.” Aoi said having met Shizuru Viola a few times in her various dealing for Princess Mashiro.

 

“Yeah, do just we'll just say she owed me a favor.” Chie said stopping at the counter, “Reservations for Hallard.”

 

“This is so beautiful Chie!” Aoi said as they were lead to a table.

 

“Yes it is,” Chie said pulling Aoi's chair out then sitting down as the waiter came back with a bottle of wine pouring two glasses then handing Chie the bottle, “Zipang wine vintage fifty years ago?”

 

“It's a real light wine almost like drinking a sweet fruit drink.” Aoi said taking a sip then looking up hearing what Chie said, “One of those cost a month of my salary. And I'm not cheap.”

 

“Complements of Meister Viola,” The waiter said before he bowed then left the couple alone.

 

“Chie, just exactly did you do for the Graceful amethyst? You didn't did you? I thought she was with the principal of Garderobe.” Aoi said her mind racing with thoughts of Chie's flirtations knowing that Shizuru Viola was just as big of a flirt but totally devoted to the Principal of Garderobe.

 

“She had a little matter that needed taken care of so I helped her out.” Chie lied wondering what she would owe Shizuru after this.

 

“Chie, you sound like you're into something…shady.” Aoi said reaching across the table taking Chie's hand.

 

“Nothing to worry about,” Chie blushed.

 

“I should hope not. One thing I will not be the flavor of the week.” Aoi said stroking Chie's hand.

 

“Oh no Aoi you are something far more then that.” Chie said as she stood up and held her hand out, “Care to dance?”

 

“It's been so long, I think I may have forgotten.” Aoi said with a blush thinking of the last time she danced it must have been at least two years ago.

 

“Nonsense dancing is something you can never forget especially if you have the right partner.” Chie said still holding her hand out as Aoi took it. Chie pulled her close and twirled her around with the music.

 

(Other side of the restaurant)

 

Off in another end of the restaurant two women sat at a table. One of them a woman with long brown was facing the dance floor whereas the other woman had long blue hair was facing her. The first was dressed in a gown with her hair up while second was dressed in a dark blue suit. “Look Puppy, they are so cute,” The brown haired woman said pointing to Chie and Aoi though the other woman seemed more occupied with her dinner, “Natsuki.”

 

“Eh?” Natsuki said looking up not following what she was pointing at, “Shizuru?”

 

Shizuru pointed again, “I like watching you eat but you need to pay more attention.”

 

Natsuki glanced where Shizuru pointed seeing Chie and Aoi, “Did we come here for a romantic dinner or to spy on the number two coral and her girlfriend? I don't understand why you had to give our table to Hallard.” They were seated at another table further from the dance floor. Their normal table was right next to it. Shizuru loved watching people dance and on occasion could even drag Natsuki out to dance with her.

 

“I hardly call this romantic.” Shizuru reached across the table wiping Natsuki's face with a nearby napkin, “And it was your idea to hook the two of them up.”

 

“What the food here is good.” Natsuki said taking the napkin from her wiping her own face. “Wait a minute, my idea? It was your idea I merely agreed, anything to keep her hormones under control.” Over the last year Natsuki had quelled more fights over Chie Hallard then she could remember ever doing with any girl at Garderobe. Sure there had been other playgirl's but none quite like Chie Hallard. The girl could charm anyone and never could stay happy with just one girl. “Would you rather be dancing?”

 

“Too good, for a second I thought Haruka had died her hair blue.” Shizuru giggled thinking of Natsuki quickly eating her food even though it had a generous helping of mayo on it. “Plus you have two left feet Puppy.” Shizuru said remembering when Natsuki was a coral and she had tried to teach her to dance.

 

“About that I've been taking lessons with Yukariko. I was planning on waiting until your birthday to surprise you but it's only a month away.” Natsuki said reaching across the table taking Shizuru's hand kissing it.

 

“Poor woman, I praise her patience if she could teach you to dance. I remember when I tried to teach you to waltz when you were a coral as part of the requirements. My foot still aches where you broke two of my toes with your lead foot.” Shizuru teased.

 

“I've apologized a hundred times for that already and I waited on you hand and foot until it got better!” Natsuki said turning bright red.

 

“Fu fu Puppy, well let's see what you can do. Try not to alert them to our presence. You probably still loose your distance perception and bump into people.” Shizuru said then held her hand out.

 

“You would be surprised.” Natsuki said taking her and leading her to the dance floor.

 

(Dance Floor)

 

Chie held Aoi tight to her rocking slowly as Aoi's head dug into Chie's shoulder. “Chie, I like this.”

 

“It's nice isn't it?” Chie said with a smile stroking her hand in Aoi's hair.

 

“Thank you Chie ... Thank you for trying so hard.” Aoi said burying her face into Chie's chest.

 

“My mother always said if you are going to anything do it right.” Chie said.

 

“She was a smart woman,” Aoi said as she slid her hands down to Chie's rear cupping it.

 

“No fair I was given orders that I can't touch you there but you can touch me there?” Chie said jumping a little. She had found it hard all night to control herself especially on the dance floor so close to her.

 

Aoi let out a giggle then said, “Good things come to those that wait.”

 

“I suppose I'll have to wait then. Tell me is this too forward?” Chie said leaning down and kissing Aoi's check. It wasn't the first time she had kissed Aoi but it was the first time since the riverfront several months ago. That night had been amazing; she had snuck into the palace to wish Aoi a happy birthday and they ended up walking along the river. Chie couldn't help herself she had kissed Aoi. But after that it seemed like Aoi was avoiding her. Chie had asked if she had done something wrong but Aoi wouldn't even talk to her. It had taken a few weeks before she could even get that. Chie was truly surprised when Aoi agreed to go out with her tonight.

 

“More.” Aoi said her voice just barely above a whisper.

 

“Like this?” Chie said with a smile then kissed her lips.

 

Aoi returned the kiss sighing into Chie, “That's more like it,” Aoi said as someone bumped into Chie.

 

“That's three Puppy, you know what happens if you get to five.” Shizuru said smirking. Natsuki was doing a lot better then she was a coral but still had bumped into a few people. Shizuru teased her saying that if Natsuki could go the whole night without bumping into five people she would be her slave tonight but if she did then Natsuki would have to be her slave.

 

“Principal?” Chie said seeing the two of them standing there and realizing that Natsuki had been the one to bump into her.

 

“Way to give us away Shizuru!” Natsuki growled, she hated when Shizuru used that nickname in public especially in front of one of her students.

 

“I didn't do anything. Enjoying yourselves?” Shizuru gracefully said.

 

“Puppy?” Chie snickered getting a glare from Natsuki and decided to drop it.

 

“Hai we are, Chie told me this was a gift from you. Thank you Meister Viola.” Aoi said nodding to Shizuru then leaned close to Chie whispering, “It's cute, she does kinda look like a puppy.”

 

Shizuru giggled, “See, I knew I wasn't the only one that thought you were a cuddly puppy. And you're welcome.”

 

“Shizuru don't call me that in public especially in front of one of my students!” Natsuki snarled.

 

“She barks too.” Chie said causing Aoi to giggle.

 

“Hallard I suggest you go enjoy your meal and your evening out or all I have to say is number fifty.” Natsuki said glaring at the younger girl.

 

“All I have to say is couch.” Shizuru cooed into Natsuki's ear causing the principal to jerk bumping into someone. “Four.”

 

Natsuki started to complain that it shouldn't count then stopped looking sweetly at Shizuru, “My pretty little cobra I do believe the waiter is bringing our desert.” Natsuki said looking over to their table.

 

“Let's go then, enjoy the evening girls.” Shizuru said as Natsuki lead her back to the table.

 

Chie lead Aoi back to the table and then called over a waiter, “Order whatever you want dinner is on the Archmeister.”

 

“I already feel like I'm rich. I don't know really.” Aoi said glancing over the menu.

 

“Mind if I order for you then?” Chie said as she glanced over the menu as well.

 

“Hai, go ahead.” Aoi said folding the menu and looking up at Chie as she ordered in Arian. She had noticed when they first sat down that the waiter had a similar accent as Chie. “My Arian is a little rusty.”

 

“Well then you will be surprised then.” Chie said reaching over holding Aoi's hand again.

 

“I guess I will.” Aoi said blushing they sat together in silence for while staring at each other.

 

“You meal is here,” The waiter said as he came back and set a lobster plate down in front of both of them along with another bottle.

 

“Chie this looks amazing.” Aoi said.

 

“Meister Viola recommended it. The drink though was my idea, a crisp apple cider popular in my homeland.

 

“Chie Hallard, Are you tying to get me into your bed?” Aoi said smiling.

 

“I promised you a good time. As far as it goes is up to you.” Chie said.

 

(Fuka Palace)

 

“I had a good time tonight Chie.” Aoi said standing before her bedroom door.

 

“I promised that you would.” Chie said stroking Aoi's cheek.

 

Aoi leaned forward and kissed Chie on the cheek, “Thank you” she said before she started to open her door. Chie reached out and put her hand on Aoi's shoulder causing Aoi to stop. She then turned her around then leaned her against the door pressing herself into Aoi as she kissed her. Aoi reached down and open the door and then slipped inside pulling Chie with her then pushed Chie against it to close it.

 

“Mmmm Aoi” Chie said as she flipped them around so Aoi was against the door her hand traveling up Aoi's leg.

 

Aoi blushed a little then started whimpering, “Don't stop.” Chie pushed her further against the door as she lowered her kisses to Aoi's neck and chest pushing her light jacket off onto the floor. Aoi whimpered even more and then held Chie's head whispering, “The bed…”

 

“Hai,” Chie said and then picked her up and carried her over to the bed laying her down stroking her hand over Aoi's cheek the hunger apparent in her eyes. Aoi pushed Chie's jacket off and pulled her shirt out before ripping it open. “That was a new shirt.” She said as she slid the straps down Aoi's shoulders.

 

Aoi held her arms up allowing Chie to slide it down and off of her exposing her breasts as she reached up and stroked Chie's cheek pulling Chie into a kiss, “I'll mend it later.”

 

“A fair trade,” Chie said breaking the kiss and leaned down taking one of Aoi's nipples in her mouth.

 

Aoi seemed to be enjoying it closing her eyes images running in her mind but it wasn't Chie. It was a young man with light blonde hair, her fiancée making love to her. The images in her mind changed to her standing before a different man in uniform holding tight as she cried. Her eyes flew open and she screamed, “No!” Aoi after screaming her lungs out proceeded to kick Chie off of her with a surprise amount of force causing her to fly back into the wall behind her. “No! No! No!” Aoi cried and curled into a ball, “No! No!”

 

Chie sat up then ran over to Aoi pulling her into her lap and gently stroking her hair wondering what the heck just happened. “Aoi! Aoi!”

 

“No! No! Please don't leave me! I don't want to be alone! It's so cold! I don't want to be alone! Don't want to! ... Don't want to! Aoi said as she rocked back and forth crying seemingly unaware of Chie.

 

“Shh it's alright Aoi you're not alone I'm here for you. I'm not leaving and we don't have to do it.” Chie said holding her still gently rubbing her shoulders. Aoi slouched forward crying even more not realizing she was clutching to Chie. The young coral pulled the blanket up around Aoi holding her close still as she started to sing an old Arian lullaby that she used to sing to her sister Shie when the younger girl had nightmares.

 

“Mmmm ... Who are you? And what are you doing in my room?” Aoi said looking up at Chie.

 

“Aoi, it's me Chie. Chie Hallard.” Chie said still stroking her hair.

 

“Chie?” Aoi said then snapped back and started to cry again, “I'm so sorry! It happened again didn't it? I'm so sorry!”

 

“Aoi are you alright?” Chie said kissing her forehead.

 

“What happened? The last I remember was were here on the bed and…” Aoi said.

 

“Aoi, we were here about to make love but then you screamed and pushed me away. You started crying the only thing I could do was hold you.” Chie said.

 

“I'm so sorry Chie.” Aoi said hugging Chie deeply.

 

“No, I'm sorry Aoi maybe it was too soon.” Chie said kissing her forehead again.

 

“Chie?” Aoi said her voice quivering.

 

“Yes?” Chie asked.

 

“There is something I have to tell you.” Aoi said pausing, “There is a reason why I was hesitant to go out with you. I was engaged two years ago.”

 

“Engaged? What happened?” Chie said stroking Aoi's hair.

 

“Hai, to a soldier,” Aoi said looking down and sniffling, “He died in a border conflict.”

 

“Aoi, I'm sorry I didn't know. I wouldn't have pushed so hard if I did.” Chie said loosing her hold on Aoi but she didn't move.

 

“No, I'm glad you did. He's gone. I need to move on.” Aoi said hugging tighter to Chie. “Stay with me please?”

 

“Of course,” Chie said then pulled Aoi close to her then pulled the covers over them. Aoi leans on Chie's shoulder and pushed herself up against Chie.

 

The End