The Amazon and the Fairy

The song is by Hadouken! called Wait For You

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Numb that’s how she felt when she glanced from behind the curtain at the dancing crowd. She had insisted to her brother she could play tonight. Reluctantly the band trusted her. Earlier practices she proved to them that she could perform and visually pleased the crowd if she desired. Yet exactly one month ago her composure shattered once again. They said they could find a replacement guitarist, but Shizuka knew that the time before the show was not enough for someone to learn their songs.

She jumped when a hand was placed on her shoulder, “Ah!”

“Hey chica,” Ootogi smiled softly, “Jumpy much?”

Shizuka nodded as she twiddled her fingers, “This is an important show. If I screw up…”

The pretty boy sighed, “Doubts? You were fine until a month ago.”

She briefly thought of Nao and bowed her head, “I…I…just went through a lot that’s all.”

Ootogi folded his arms, “Shizuka, you never told us why you stopped seeing that girl.”

She flinched as soon as she was reminded of her old teacher, “Some things happened.”

“Some things my ass!”

Otoogi just had it up to here with this mopey girl. All she had done these past weeks was keep her mouth shut, not allowing anyone to pry inside her mind and try to fix what was broken. He grabbed her arm and dragged her into one of the back rooms. There he stood back firmly against the door to ruin any escape attempts. Shizuka shrunk back under the man’s gaze.

“Something is up,” Ootogi tried to keep his normally even voice stable, “Tell me.”

“I shouldn’t burden you with my problems.”

“You ‘burden’ us regardless. We’re trying to help you Shizuka especially your brother,” He gently placed his hands upon her shoulders trying his best to reassure her, “If you talk to me maybe you’ll feel better about what…”

“She kissed me!” She blurted and covered her mouth immediately.

“Now we’re getting somewhere,” He thought, “Did you like it?”

The shy girl made a choking noise, “Ye…I mean no!”

“Maybe you should start from the beginning,” He twisted the tiny tab in the knob and tug the door to test the lock.

“But the show!”

He took out his cell phone, checked the time, and a text from a certain small duelist, “We have an hour so start talking.”

Defeated she began to tell Otoogi about the first time she saw the Goth girl. She told him about the kung fu lessons, the talks, and the performance she made her do at the restaurant. All the while the man nodded making mental notes here and there for latter use. Approaching the timeframe of the kiss the timid girl began to blush a light pink which gradually turned into a deep red almost purple hue. A declaration of love came to a surprise to the pretty boy. The light caught the girl’s eyes revealing tears about to be split. The oddity however was that Shizuka seemed to be more remorseful than disgusted about the situation. Her gentle voice dripped with regret and a hint of longing.

“Shizuka”, I’m going to ask you some questions and I want you to think about before you answer,” Otoogi instructed, “Do you have a problem with me being gay?”

“No,” The twiddling of her fingers resumed.

“How about your brother?”

“Of course not!” Shizuka nearly shouted in surprised, “I’d love him not matter!”

“Now would you have a problem with yourself if you found out you were attracted to women?”

“But…I’m not.”

He sighed running this hand through his thick black locks, “You didn’t answer my question chica. Would you have a problem if you like women?”

“Mom would…”

Otoogi wrapped his arm around her and started the rub her back in small circles, “I take it she doesn’t like homosexuals?”

Though his touch was comforting she still trembled, “I remembered the day Jou told our mom that he was dating a man. She gave him the coldest stare I’ve ever seen. The way she treated him almost made him cry! It was like she had all the ire in the worlds directed towards him after he told her.”

“She must’ve hated the idea of you living with him.”

She sniffled as she recalled the memory, “She was furious and told me not to pickup any of his ‘bad habits’.”

“Sounds like a wonderful woman,” The man sneered but continued softly, “Shizuka, would you like some advice?”

“Yes please.”

“It’s obvious that you consider Nao more than a friend,” He noticed her still for a moment, “Your mother can’t control the way you feel. She’s going to have to learn to accept you for who you are or else she’s going to die an old and lonely woman. Now from what I heard about the girl, she’s a great catch. It would be a shame to throw that away just because someone thinks feelings like this towards the same sex is wrong.”

“You’re right, but Nao… she probably hates me,” Tears streamed down her face.

“I don’t think she does,” He chuckled and reached over to unlock the door, “If she really does love you I think she’d be able to forgive you especially with the promise of sex!”

“Otoogi!”

“Let’s get you on the dance floor to loosen up before the set.”

……………………

“Three lemon drops,” Nao ordered, “Oh can I get a large glass of water with that?”

“Of course,” The bartender nodded and turned to get her order.

“You think that’s a good idea?” Yugi sipped his soda.

“It’ll only get me tipsy,” She shrugged nonchalantly, “At least grant me that tonight.”

Yugi nodded, “I feel like dancing tonight. When you going to be sufficiently liquored up?”

“Give me ten minutes,” She thanked the bartender and handed him a few yen.

He nodded and texted something on his phone. The plan should work if he and Otoogi timed it right. Hypothetically it should go more smoothly with the martial artist slightly buzzed since she wouldn’t be as aware of her surroundings.

“So when is their set?” Nao sucked on her sugar covered lemon slice.

“In forty five minutes.”

She downed another shot of vodka, “Enough time to get wasted so I don’t break down crying when I see her.”

“You’re not getting wasted,” Yugi ordered snatching the last shot away, “I don’t need to be the one to hold your hair while you throw up in the toilet.”

“That was only one time,” Nao licked a stray grain of sugar that had fallen on her hand.

She glanced further down the table to see an attractive man observing her actions. The tipsy girl smiled darkly. He would be the one that would temporarily take her pain away tonight. Her tongue made sensually movements on the outside of her hand cleaning the skin of sweet crystals. The wet appendage trailed to her index finger which tip was then slowly pushed past her lips. She sucked on the slender finger and winked at the guy.

“I like the new piercings by the way,” The short one commented, “Especially the eyebrow one.”

“Hmm glad you like it,” The dark hair woman smiled seductively towards the handsome man.

“This might put a dent in my plans,” Yugi watched as a tall dark haired stranger took a place next to Nao.

“So what’s your name beautiful?” The man asked as he placed his hands on her black nailed ones.

“Naomi,” She purred grasping his fingers gently. “Yours?”

“Shinji,” He stroked her cheek with his fingertips, “Can I buy you a drink?”

“Actually,” Yugi interrupted, “We were about to hit the dance floor.”

“Ah yes,” Nao stood up and tugged at Shinji’s fingers, “Join me…”

“I’d love you,” Shinji followed the dark goddess onto the dance floor.

“For the love of God,” The duelist began to furiously text on his phone.

……………….

(Lalalalalalalalalalalala….)
And I will wait for you
And I will wait for you

As the new band began to sing their song Nao began dancing to the slow haunting beat. Shinji placed his hand on her hips and grinded against her ass. She herself was not able to feel anything the stranger was doing. The words of the songs weighed too heavily on her mind. She was numb.

I don’t wanna be the boy who’s always on he’s own
I don’t wanna wake you up so I’ll sit here to dawn
I’m on my own……. Its all gone wrong

Otoogi darted into the crowd in such of his target. There were too many dark haired women dancing. He had to hurry it took him five minutes to ditch Shizuka with Yugi. He’s already mistaken several girls for the Goth. Finding one punk girl in a black light lit club was harder than finding bacon at a vegan restaurant.

“Watch it buddy!”

Bingo.

And I’m waiting here but you’re walking on
But you’re walking on your stepping on
And I’m waiting here but you’re walking on
But you’re walking on your stepping on

It took Yugi eons to get Shizuka onto the dance floor and even when he finally accomplished his tasks he found it to be a more difficult job to get her to loosen up. Every bush every touch sent the poor girl ten feet into the air. She was an absolute wreck. Everything that Nao had seemed to fix in the bashful girl was unraveling further.

And now when our paths they cross you try and walk on
And now when I call you on the phone you hang up
I saw you from the car I saw you walk in the door
It hasn’t been the same since you tried ending it all

“I need you to come with me now!” Otoogi grabbed the man by the wrist and hauled him away from Nao.

“Hey what the hell…” Shinji roared, but was yanked away from the dark hair beauty regardless.

Now where’ve you gone, your bedroom light aint on,
I don’t wanna stay too long
With my head in my palms and the handbrake on
Tell myself that it’s all gone wrong
Now where’ve you gone, it’s all gone wrong

Without her partner she was now alone of the dance floor among those of her kind. Side to side her hips swayed to the heavy bass, the sorrowful voices, and the eccentric synth. As she danced her hair came undone, long dark locks swayed above her waist. She felt alone on that dance floor. Beads of sweat made pathways down her neck only to be absorbed by the mesh of her tank top. Their haunting voices filled her and she became the song’s avatar.

And I’m waiting here but you’re walking on
But you’re walking on your stepping on
And I’m waiting here but you’re walking on
But you’re walking on your stepping on

Even with his short stature he was able to find the Goth girl dancing like a ghost to the slow song. Shizuka, who had been right behind the petite boy, froze. Her heart was caught in her throat. Yet still Nao danced unaware of who was watching her.

And now when our paths they cross you try and walk on
And now when I call you on the phone you hang up
I saw you from the car I saw you walk in the door
It hasn’t been the same since you tried ending it all

The dance floor was her private stage and for those who cared and didn’t she provided the show. She danced for the lights, the ignorant masses, and for the beat that called for her. The curve of her hips, the swell of her breast, was moving to that heavy bass.

And I will wait for you
And I will wait for you

“Go to her,” Yugi gave Shizuka a gentle push, “Tell her what you feel.”

“I can’t…”

“If you won’t do it for yourself, do it for her.”

She closed her eyes.

(Sorry the person you have called is unavailable)
And now when our paths they cross you try and walk on
And now when I call you on the phone you hang up
I saw you from the car I saw you walk in the door
It hasn’t been the same since you tried ending it all

It was a simple touch, but it was a gentle one. It was the kind of touch that brought you into a dream. It was the type of touch that can bring you back to reality. Nao melted into that touch.

And now when our paths they cross you try and walk on
And now when I call you on the phone you hang up
I saw you from the car I saw you walk in the door
It hasn’t been the same since you tried ending it all

Fingertips graced her cheek tracing the scar the sword had given her when she was younger. The hands were cool against her hot sweating skin. The calloused fingertips traveled to her soft lips and grazed a silky throat. Nao moaned lifting her head and exposing more of the skin. Feeling braver Shizuka other hand skimmed her collarbone eliciting another delicious sound from the dark haired woman.

And I will wait for you (lalalalalala…)
And I will wait for you (lalalalalala…)

“Nao,” Shizuka reached up and rested her palms just above her breasts.

“Great now I’m hallucinating. I knew there was something funky in that drink,” The dancer opened her dull eyes, “Illusion, please don’t go,” Her voiced cracked as she lowered her lips near the girl’s.

“I…” Shizuka whispered nuzzling her cheek, “I want to be with you.”

“Prove it please,” Nao’s hands slid to her hips, “Show me. Let me feel how real you are.”

Well I don’t know what I’m doing here
Well I don’t know what I’m doing here
I don’t know why I’m here
I will wait for you

Shizuka looked at her nervously trying to gauge what she needed to do next to keep her there. Nao sighed and began to turn away with every intention to leave the dance floor, to leave the club. She panicked, grabbed the Goth’s shoulder, and turned her. With a deep breath she pressed her lips hard against hers. It was an unpleasant kiss. Shizuka’s lips were too stiff against her’s and Nao was too thunderstruck that her illusion was kissing her. Making the best of this situation Nao softened the kiss, sucking the timid girl’s lower lip. The response was automatic. She relaxed and allowed her ministrations.

“You’re not a dream are you?” Nao whispered cupping her face.

“Last time I checked I wasn’t,” Shizuka smiled nervously.

“Why? Why did you do…”

“Let’s go backstage, it’s quieter there.”

……………………….

The backroom where Otoogi spoke to her earlier was still empty. She settled next to Nao on one of the many crates strewn around in the small space. With an arm around her fairy she hung upon every word that fell from her lips. She listened to her speak about how she felt and how her mother wouldn’t condone such feelings. The Goth stayed silent. When Shizuka was done pouring out her heart she glanced at the other wondering what was stewing in her mind.

“Please forgive me…” Shizuka lowered her eyes tears clung to her delicate lashes, “I was so confused.”

Nao chuckled the affects of alcohol still tainting her mind, “Everyone goes through something like that some sooner than latter.”

“Did you?”

Nao combed her fingers through her sweaty hair, “Yeah, I did.”

“What happened?”

“Well,” She shut her eyes trying to envision the memory she had locked away, “I was fourteen when I came to the conclusion that I was bisexual. I didn’t want to hide what I was. So I sat both my parents down one day and told them.”

“Just like that?”

“Just like that.”

“You were very brave,” Shizuka nuzzled against her, “Were they angry?”

“My dad didn’t react, but mom went ballistic. There was yelling a lot of it. We said a lot of hurtful things that day.” Nao’s shoulders slumped, “It didn’t help that I shouted back. I just kept on pushing her to do something about it….”

“Then what?” Her fairy asked eyes wide.

“She raised her hand to slap me but my dad caught it and told me to go my room. I heard them arguing from where I was. Dad came into my room later,” Nao’s voice started to crack, “He hugged me and told me not to believe what mom said. I was still his daughter his pride and joy. And that he loved me. My mom would have to tolerate who I was. ”

Nao felt tears being wiped from her eyes. She didn’t realize she’d been crying. The storyteller smiled, “It took a while for me and mom to be civil with each other, but we’re okay now. She’s accepted it even though it took more than five years.”

“Five years?”

“If you’re mom really love you the hope is she’ll learn to cope with it,” Nao gave her a sad smile, “It’s going to be hard though, but you’re a tough little cookie.”
“I thought you said I was a fairy.”

“You’re that too pretty and sweet,” She kissed her forehead.

“So can you ever forgive me?” Shizuka inquired softly feeling the need to cry once more.

Nao lifted the tearful girl’s chin and smirked, “I don’t know…I mean maybe I should’ve sought you out. Maybe I shouldn’t have been the one who ran.”

“But I…”

“Hey,” The martial artist drew light circles on Shizuka’s cheeks, “it’s like they say ‘It takes two to tango’. Both of us did some stupid shit. What matter now is what we intend to do.”

“So where do we go from here?”

“That’s for you to decide. I won’t take this further than you’re willing to carry it,” She licked her lips, “In the mean time….May I kiss you, my fairy?”

Shizuka nodded mutely as she watched that wet tongue slide back between her lips. With a light laugh Nao leaned forwarded and captured her lips again. Her fairy’s lips were soft without any traces of lipstick. Too often the pasty taste of lipstick ruined a kiss. Feeling confident she traced the fairy’s bottom lip with her tongue once again begging for permission to enter. Shizuka gasped in surprise and she dove right in. Nao tasted of vodka and lemons, but underneath it all there was a hint of mint.

“Shizuka, are you in there?!” A series of bangs rained on the back room door.

“Damn,” Nao groaned and hid her face in her hair.

Shizuka face’s flushed even a deeper red and muttered something similar, “Yes?”

“We’re on in five!” Otoogi hissed, “Get your ass out before Jou comes looking for us!”

“But…”

“We can finish this later,” Nao added innocently, “I might need someone to take me back to Yugi’s place.”
“Nao!” Shizuka looked at her in shock.

“Too soon?” The Goth’s heart dropped, “I’m sorry. I was only kidding.”

“Actually, I was hoping you weren’t,” She replied turning deep red again.

“Ladies…make kissy faces later,” The pretty boy growled, “We need you now Shizuka!”

“Go on. I’ll be watching you performing like the perfect nymph you are.”

“Thanks,” Shizuka gave her a quick chaste kiss and rushed out.