Hey guys! I'm really really sorry for the late update, but I've been stuck with school, homework and such, so that didn't leave me much time to write. I apologize beforehand for the spelling mistakes since I don't have a beta.

Disclaimer: Nop, not mine.

Chapter 5: Returning home.

Shizuru woke up and the first thing she saw was a very exited Natsuki. "Shizuru, we found it, Duran found the snowboard and it's in perfect conditions!"

"Really?" she asked, still a little sleepy.

"Yeah, we can go now" the brunette was very happy at first. She would be able to eat something, 'cause she was starving. She would be able to sleep in her comfortable and warm bed and… then she noticed something, would she still be able to see Natsuki? Her façade never faltered, but the blunette noticed a change in her companion. "Hey, is there something wrong?"

"N…nothing" Shizuru stuttered and looked down, something that didn't happen quiet often.

"Don't worry, you can tell me" the blunette said with concern. Through this experience they had lived together, even if it was for two days, Natsuki had grown to like Shizuru and she didn't want to see her sad.

"I…I can still see Natsuki after we're back?"

"Of course you can, it's safe to assume we're friends after this, isn't it?" Shizuru smiled, one of her real smiles, and Natsuki thought she had never seen anything prettier in her whole life.

Natsuki went to say goodbye to the wolves and promised Duran to visit him, apparently the wolf understood. Shizuru thought it was very cute. Then the blunette turned around and asked our red eye friend if she was ready, she just nodded but she didn't expect what came next. Natsuki, with her snowboard on, went to where Shizuru was and lifted her, bridal style. The blunette's heart started beating faster, but she ignored it.

"Natsuki! What are you doing?"

"You can't walk"

"Oh… right"

"Hold on tight, I'll try to get us to the 'Lone Wolf' as fast as I can, you need to see a doctor" She nodded again. After a few minutes the brunette noticed it was going to be a while before they got to their destination, so she decided to ask a few questions that were bugging her.

"Natsuki?"

"Yeah?"

"Why is the 'Lone Wolf' named like that?"

"Well, because its owner is a friend of mine and she asked me if she could name it after me or my nickname, I really didn't want to, but I couldn't refuse"

"Oh...what were you doing the other day, when you were smiling, towards your fan girls, what was that for?"

"Oh that…" Natsuki blushed a little but continued "You probably have your own fans, don't you?" Shizuru nodded "Then you must know how bothersome it gets, Reito was just teaching me how to make them faint, so I can escape from parties and such"

Shizuru digested all the new information, so Natsuki wasn't carving for attention? She was doing the exact opposite thing. Again the warm she felt the other day returned. No, she couldn't, she shouldn't be falling for the blunette, they were both girls, and probably Reito was Natsuki's boyfriend, she didn't want to be a nuisance. But still she wanted to know if she had a chance at least. She was about to ask about Reito, when Natsuki spoke. "We made it! The 'Lone Wolf' is there!"

Shizuru turned her head, from Natsuki's chest and indeed they've made it. The 'Lone Wolf' was surrounded with rescue teams, two ambulances, the press and a lot of people. Suddenly a blonde girl turned around and surprise, surprise, it was Haruka, who didn't waste much time in shouting Shizuru's surname. "FUJINO!" Instantly, Yukino, Reito, Mai and Nao, that were with her turned to look in their direction. Nao disappeared in search of an ambulance, Reito went to distract the people, which was a very difficult task, since almost everyone had heard Haruka's yell and the remaining three went to receive the duo.

When they were near enough to see that Shizuru was wounded they decided it wasn't the brightest idea to tackle them and instead they decided to wait for them. Natsuki was smiling broadly, but quickly excused herself, saying Shizuru needed to be attended and went towards the place where Nao was waiting for them with the paramedics.

"Mutt, are you ok?" Nao asked

"Is concern what I hear spider?" Natsuki smirked

"Ha, you wish it was" Before they could continue arguing one of the paramedics interrupted them.

"Excuse me ladies, but is there anyone who needs medical attention?"

"Yes, this lady here" Natsuki said, raising Shizuru a little, the guy nodded and went to look for a gurney. When he was back, the blunette put Shizuru on the gurney and smiled. "I'll see you later, Haruka and Yukino will go with you"

"Wait… can't you come with me?"

"Believe me, I wish I could, but someone has to deal with the press, so they won't bother you in the hospital, besides Reito is having a hard time there, I promise I'll be there later" Shizuru nodded and waited patiently for Haruka and Yukino to enter the ambulance that took them to the hospital. Through the trip there Haruka and Yukino noticed there was something wrong with their friend, but decided to ask later.

Natsuki, on the other side was lead to the 'Lone Wolf' where she would be answering questions. She really didn't want to, but with her friend's help she was able to finish quickly, grab something to eat and then went to visit Shizuru.

When she arrived at the hospital, her newfound friend had been moved to a room, where she was reading a book. When she saw who had arrived she marked the page and signaled Natsuki to sit on the chair near the bed. When she got near the brunette her heart started beating faster, it had happened before, but she assumed it was just because of the happiness of being able to return home. Now she didn't understand what was happening, so she decided to put it aside for a while.

"How are you feeling?" The blunette asked.

"Tired, but nevertheless good, they gave me some painkillers for my leg"

"Are you going to recover?"

"Yes, but I'll have to wait at least a month to compete again" Natsuki nodded, suddenly feeling a little uncomfortable with the silence, she started fidgeting. Shizuru, who noticed this, was unable to stop her giggling.

"Oi! Why are you laughing?"

"Kannina Natsuki, but you're just too cute"

"Am not!" The blunette said completely flushed, why this girl had such an effect on her? This comment only made Shizuru laugh harder. Natsuki huffed, but after a while smiled, happy that her friend was having a good time. They talked for an hour about random stuff, until Shizuru noticed it was getting late and Natsuki needed to return home. She voiced this thought and Natsuki had to agree, since she was getting sleepy. She was about to leave when Shizuru asked something "Will you come tomorrow?"

"Yes of course" They both smiled, and locked gazes, for what seemed an eternity, until Haruka interrupted saying she had Shizuru's 'goddamn tea' in her words. The blunette laughed and waved goodbye, returning to her house for a hot shower and a good night sleep.

Well, how was it? I hope you've enjoyed it. Review if you feel like it and if you want to ask anything just send me a PMs or if you just want to talk send me one too.

Mary.