A/N: ShizNao. ShizNao. SHIZNAO. Enough said. :D

'I hate her.'

Glaring across the room of the night club I was in from a booth in the corner, I watched as her body surrendered it's will to the music.

'I'm supposed to hate her, damn it!'

The way she moved was sucking me in. It's no surprise she was getting ogled by every guy on that dance floor… even women were throwing glances her way as well.

'Why, why can't I stop staring at her?'

My eyes flicked up to those luscious lips that moved softly as she sung along with the lyrics of the song that was currently playing.

'This is killing me. She's killing me.'

I was relieved when I looked up higher and found her eyes shut, a content expression plastered across her face instead of the placid and mysterious one that I always saw and hated.

'Of course I hated it. Because I could never tell what she's thinking every time she has that damned serene smile on her face. She's such a pain in the ass to read.'

I got lucky. That woman didn't know I was in this club, or at least seemed to… and I happened to stumble upon her dancing. I finally got to see her with her mask down. Or so that's what I thought… because when I looked back at her eyes, my heart started to sink rapidly as I found a pair of crimson staring right back at me and a smirk adorned her lips.

Baby, can't you see
I'm calling

Even though fear gripped at my lungs and my stomach churned, I managed to stare back defiantly and return the smirk. I'll be damned if I was going to let her have the upper hand again.

A guy like you should wear a warning
It's dangerous

Unfortunately she seemed unfazed by my reaction and continued to stare at me as her hips swayed to the music. With a subtle wink the woman turned away just as the song reached its end, applauding the band on stage along with everyone else. I let out a low growl and gripped my drink with white knuckles, 'How dare she. She wasn't even surprised! Unless she knew I was watching her the entire time. God damn it…' My eyes narrowed at her back.

I'm falling

I didn't care about my reputation anymore.

There's no escape
I can't wait

I wanted her. I wanted to make her beg for mercy.

I need a hit
Baby, give me it

My eyes followed the slender figure moving over to the bar and settling on a stool at the end of the bar. I was beginning to get frustrated that she hadn't looked back at me yet. What was she playing?

You're dangerous
I'm loving it

I started to wonder to myself, how did this woman capture my attention? I knew it wasn't just her looks. Perhaps it was because behind that mask, there's something primal dying to be freed. Lord knows that damn pup wasn't giving her anything...

Too high
Can't come down

Speaking of looks, for a casual dresser, she was dressed incredibly striking. I couldn't stop staring at how hot she looked in that pair of ripped denims. It hugged her curves perfectly till the bottom where they flared out, nearly hiding the black boots she was wearing. Not to mention that white button-up blouse… it was tight enough I could almost see the outline of the bra she wore underneath it. It was way different from the usual kaichou outfit she wore, but then again I only saw her at school, never out in public. Couldn't say I was complaining though.

Losin' my head
Spinning 'round and 'round

Her hair was pulled up in a messy bun, wisps of honey hair framing that flawless face. I managed to catch a glimpse of the milky length of her neck before the woman's hand obstructed it from my view, seeming to massage the kinks out of her neck. Arousing thoughts of nibbling and suckling on that neck and leaving marks ran rampant in my mind. She still wasn't looking back at me and I could feel my patience crumbling.

Do you feel me now?

Making my final decision, I picked up the glass in my hand and threw my head back, gulping the rest of the bitter liquid and ignored the burn in my throat. As soon I slammed my glass back down and looked at her again, I found devilish crimson staring at me once more.

With the taste of your lips I'm on a ride
You're toxic I'm slippin' under

With a gentle smirk plastered across her face, she nodded her head towards the back of the club as if saying, 'follow me.'

With the taste of poison paradise
I'm addicted to you, don't you know that you're toxic?

I could only sit there dumbfounded as I watched her leave her seat and disappear in the crowd, towards the VIP section of the club. My emotions were in turmoil. I wasn't sure if I should follow her or not. My body was screaming hell yes while the more logical part of me was waving some serious red flags. Why the hell did the woman take interest in me all of sudden anyway?

And I love what you do, don't you know that you're toxic?

'Screw it.'

I got up from my seat and moved through the crowd, nudging people out of the way so I could get to the VIP section. I froze as soon I got there and frowned. There was a security guard posted at the entrance. Great, now what? 'Hmmm… maybe I can flirt my way in. He is a man after all.'

It's getting' late
To give you up

Adjusting my shirt to show the little bit of cleavage I had I sauntered over to him, ready to work my usual charms. He showed no interest and demanded a VIP pass from me with a shake of his head. Fantastic. I knew I was screwed. 'Damn that Fujin- ah.' I stiffened when I felt a warm arm slink its way around my waist and pulled me close.

"She's with me," came the accented voice and I couldn't help but smirk as the man looked at the temptress with mild surprise and nodded, moving aside.

"My apologies, Fujino-sama. Have a nice evening."

I took a sip
From my devil's cup

I was surprised the guard had known Fujino, let alone addressing her in the most formal way. I didn't think she'd be the type of girl that's a regular in a place like this. 'She's certainly full of surprises… not that I'm complaining anyway.'

Slowly, it's taking over me

Glancing over at the woman with a questioning look after we entered the VIP room, she only chuckled in answer and moved to the mini-bar that was in the room. Yet again, my eyes were glued on the lower half of her body. 'God, she doesn't even have to try to be sexy. Hell, she is the definition of sexy. Oh, what the hell… listen to me. Friggin' hormones.'

Too high
Can't come down

I let out a quiet cough and looked away quickly before the woman could catch my lingering gaze and made myself comfortable on the couch, crossing my arms across my chest. After reigning control over my libido with a few deep breaths I looked back up at the woman nonchalantly.

It's in the air and it's all around
Can you feel it now?

"Did you think I'd leave you hanging?" I could've sworn I heard the teasing tone in the question when Fujino turned back to face me, a shot of Sake in hand and that damned impish grin on her face again.

With the taste of your lips I'm on a ride
You're toxic I'm slippin' under

I snorted softly and glared at her, "Knowing you, it's a possibility. Considering our track record at school." I smirked triumphantly when I saw the slight shock flash over her face but I wasn't surprised that she was quick to hide it again. Although, it did worry me a little. I had a nagging feeling…

With the taste of the poison paradise
I'm addicted to you, don't you know that you're toxic?

Like she knew something that I didn't.

And I love what you do, don't you know that you're toxic?
Don't you know that you're toxic?

"Mou, ikezu… I'm not that cruel," I could feel my eye teetering towards the impulse to twitch as I watched her smirk and move towards me in a composed manner. My heart hammered within my ribcage when she sat down next to me, I could almost feel the heat radiating from her body. It was then I realized she was sitting way too close for my liking.

Taste of your lips I'm on a ride
You're toxic I'm slippin' under

'But why aren't I moving away?' Inwardly shrugging it off, I glanced over at her when she spoke yet again.

"You're lucky though. Whoever did your ID did a fantastic job on making it look realistic enough. The bouncers in this place were trained to have a keen eye for these things. You shouldn't be drinking."

I only could scoff at that and smirked, "Look who's talking, Miss Underage." I eyed the Sake in her hand.

With the taste of poison paradise
I'm addicted to you, don't you know that you're toxic?

After a moment or so, silence seethed into the atmosphere and I started to get a bit anxious. 'Why wasn't she talking? Don't tell me the infamous Fujino Shizuru ran out of teasing remarks? And why the hell haven't I moved yet?' Finally, after what seemed to be an eternity, the woman threw her head back as she downed her shot and put the glass down on the coffee table across from us.

With the taste of your lips I'm on a ride
You're toxic I'm slippin' under (Toxic)

What she did next threw me off guard and I held my breath as she moved to sit on the coffee table directly in front of me. The soft look in her eyes along with the serious expression on her face was making my heart beat wildly.

"Why didn't you give it to me?"

'…Uh, what?' I blinked confusedly, trying to remember whatever it was that I was supposed to give her.

With the taste of the poison paradise
I'm addicted to you, don't you know that you're toxic?

"What crazy talk are you-"

"The letter."

My heart stopped for one long moment before beating once more, so rapidly that it could break through my chest cavity if it wanted to.

'Ohmygodno.'

"W-what're going on about?" Well, that was a huge fail at acting like I didn't know what she was talking about. But then again, even if I lied, she wouldn't believe me anyway.

Earlier in the day…

Pacing back and forth in the empty clinic, I chewed gently on my lower lip as my thoughts were thrown into a chaotic debate.

'This is crazy. I'm crazy. I don't think I can do it. The woman's so hung up on that mutt anyway! I have no chance. I'd just be another 'fan girl' to her… I'll just get rid of this letter and it'll never be seen again.' I clutched at the envelope in my hand and let out a frustrated growl. I cursed at whoever came up with this thing called 'love'… it's evil and nothing but an utter waste of time.

And yet… I couldn't evade the fact that I fell in love with her. Sure, she went psychotic on my ass during the carnival, but not like she could help it anyway. I did unforgivable things as well. I wasn't thinking clearly and so wasn't she. We were fighting for the ones we loved dearly. Anyone would do anything to protect their precious ones, even if it meant turning into a bloodthirsty demon.

But in time, I started to find out that she was no different from me. We both secretly wanted to love and to be loved back in the same way. Natsuki, on the other hand, was clearly confused and scared.

I also failed to not notice the little things about her…

The way she smiles politely for all of her fan girls (which was sickening, by the way) but her genuine smile made my heart melt, even though it was directed towards Natsuki instead of me.

The way her face took on a content look whenever she drank her tea, as if no one else existed and that she was off in her own world.

The way her eyes would sparkle when she teases.

The way her laughs sounded… they were like gentle melodies.

Lastly, her lips, my god, her lips… they always looked so soft and kissable.

I wanted to run my fingers through her hair and tangle my hand in it as I pull her head back just so I could… 'Oh god, hentai thoughts.'

Shaking my head furiously in an attempt to rid of the blush that rose in my face, I let out a defeated groan and chucked the letter in the trash can on my way out. Unfortunately, too lost in my thoughts, I hadn't noticed the letter didn't exactly land in the can but on the floor instead.

"L-look… I don't know why I wrote that, but it was supposed to be gone," I inwardly kicked myself for the stutter as I stood up. I had to get out of here. My head was spinning and my stomach was clenched tightly but it felt like butterflies were tearing around in there.

Fujino, on the other hand, clearly had other plans for me when she grabbed my hand and tugged, forcing me to sit back down.

"Yuuki."

"Ugh! Just forget about it… I know you're head over heels in love with Kuga and I'm sorry for even writing it in the first place."

"Nao!"

"I know I'm just another fan girl to you now, so just ignore me-" 'Wait a minute, did she just call me-'

Time seemed to stop as my thoughts zoned out into one thing.

Her lips.

Her lips were on mine.

She was kissing me. It was surprisingly gentle and I felt like I collapsed into a pile of jelly. I almost let out a whine of protest when she finally pulled away after a moment and stared in my eyes, her crimson gaze piercing my soul.

As I inhaled sharply, I could smell faint traces of lavender from her and it made me slightly dizzy.

Intoxicate me now
With your lovin' now

Her right hand came up to rest on my cheek, gently caressing her fingertips against it, sending pleasant chills down my spine.

I think I'm ready now
(I think I'm ready now)

"I'm glad I found the letter," I managed to make out as I watched her lips through half-hooded eyes and gulped slowly. 'Wha? Oh, the letter...yea…'

Intoxicate me now
With your lovin' now

"…Shizuru." That tone surprised the hell out of me. I almost didn't recognize my own voice when I said her first name for the first time ever. It sounded husky, guttural, dripping with want.

I think I'm ready now

"I didn't think anyone would understand me… not even Natsuki." Another chill tore its way down my spine when I felt her thumb gently trace over my lower lip, "…Especially you."

My prayers were answered, even though I gave up a while ago. The woman of my dreams was within my reach and returning my feelings. My heart leapt in joy as I watched Shizuru's head come closer and I realized she was going to kiss me again.

'Finally.' I thought after what seemed to take forever before her lips touched mine for the second time that night. Only this time her lips parted as her tongue traced along my lower lip, silently requesting permission to enter.

That was when something primal inside me snapped and compelled me to take action. I relished the soft gasp from her when I moved forward, pushing her onto her back on the table and hovered above her. My hands slapped down on the table by either side of her head and I gazed down at her. I knew that my eyes were mirroring the seductive gleam in hers as she stared back at me. I let my gaze linger downwards to her moistened lips, the hunger in me growing steadily at the sight of her hair in slight disarray not helping any. I guess it was the wild look she had that had done me in.

'What am I waiting for?'

Sweeping in to claim my prize yet again, I pried her lips open with my tongue and let it dance with hers in her mouth languidly. I could taste the Sake she drank earlier but also a hint of something sweet. It was addictive.

I shivered when I felt her fingers threading through my hair, her nails lightly scraping at my scalp down to the back of my neck. Her grip tightened as if to hold me in place so she could return the kiss properly. I wasn't surprised that she'd fight for dominance, the feeling of her tongue claiming every inch of my mouth made my stomach clench pleasantly. A moan escaped from my throat and I didn't care if she heard it, or rather felt it within the kiss.

As much I didn't want to break the kiss, we were reaching the point where we needed to breathe and I reluctantly pulled back, subconsciously licking my lips and opened my eyes to look at her. My heart stopped as I quietly watched her eyes slowly open, her crimson hues cloudy with desire, peering at me from under half-hooded lids. I could tell she enjoyed the kiss just as much as I from the slightly ragged breaths she took and flushed cheeks. It was a priceless vision.

As her lips parted to speak, I held my breath so I could hear her sweet voice… but instead, she lifted her head up and kissed my lips once more softly before whispering against them, "You're toxic to me as well." I smirked as I remembered mentioning something similar in my letter.

TBC