A/N: Hello everyone! This is the beginning of my first fan fiction. I only worked on it for maybe 2 hours so sorry if it isn't that great, I will try and improve it as I go. This story is about Nagisa and Shizuma's life after they are done with Astrea Hill and just one of the big issues they have to deal with. I would love if you could tell me where I need improvements and what you think so far. I am pretty new to writing but have found great joys in it and if people like what I'm doing here I have no doubts in my mind that i will continue not only with this couple but my other favorite one which is Sachiko and Yumi.

I quickly read through an edited this one a tiny bit where I saw missing words and spelling errors. I will continue fixing this up as I get told whats wrong with it and when I see it. I would like to apologize in advance for accidentally using the name Sakura (if i do) I have been writing my own side story that is currently about 80k words and that is one of the characters. I noticed the other day I referred to a friend as Sakura so I realize now that it's just become habit haha.

I want to apologize right now for anyone who likes Kaori. I do not mind her but I don't like the idea that Shizuma will never love anyone the same as Kaori. I do touch on Kaori a little and that is really all I will say about her in this story quite honestly. I have seen her used in others stories once or twice where I actually didn't mind her. I just dislike how Nagisa and Shizuma's relationship never seems real because Nagisa can never replace Kaori. I think you get my point...

This was a pretty long note but I wanted to get that out there I will post more with the rest of the story as I go. I don't have any idea of how long this one will be, I am just going to go till it's done :) I hope you enjoy it!

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Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters.

It had been a year since Nagisa had graduated from Astrea Hill and life was going as planned for once. After she graduated she had only gone home for a week or two before moving into an apartment near the university she would be attending. It happened be the same one that her room mate and love of her life, Shizuma Hanazono was also attending.

Shizuma was already living in the apartment when Nagisa graduated so it didn't take long for her to be able to move in, though Nagisa still felt guilty that Shizuma did not want her to get a job. Nagisa always worried about that, she didn't feel right that Shizuma payed for everything even though money was not an issue for her.

When the first Christmas of them living together approached Nagisa's guilt got the best of her and she had secretly picked up a part time job so she could buy something for Shizuma. That month was hard on both of them, Nagisa was gone a lot and Shizuma was so worried about Nagisa's late outings that she had started to slip in school a little. Only once Christmas morning came and Shizuma woke up to a lovely breakfast with a small gift box next to the plate did Shizuma realize what Nagisa had been up to.

Shizuma had been brought to tears that day, never in her life had someone done something like that for her. The fact that it was her girlfriend Nagisa made it all the more emotional. The two spent that Christmas together cuddling and eventually making a romantic dinner for two. It was also the day that Shizuma gave Nagisa a present that at first made her feel even more guilty, but Shizuma would not take no for an answer. The gift was a generous monthly allowance for Nagisa.

That was really the only issue that Nagisa and Shizuma ever really had in their relationship and it soon became something that Nagisa stopped fighting and just accepted, because Shizuma would not hear her argument. After all Nagisa was her girlfriend and she wanted to make sure she had everything that she wanted.

A few months later...

Nagisa was studying while Shizuma was out buying something to eat for the two. They both were preparing for finals at school and had decided it would be easier just to do take out for a few days, until they had more free time to go shopping. Nagisa had already been at it for an hour or two and was feeling rather burnt out as the door opened and the smell of food invaded the room.

"Ooh, that smells good." Nagisa said sniffing the air as she stood and made her way over to where Shizuma was setting the food on the table.

Shizuma couldn't help herself but smile, she always thought it was cute how responsive Nagisa was when she smelt something good. "You're like a dog, always sniffing out the good stuff." Shizuma teased as she felt two arms reach around her stomach from behind her, followed by a soft loving kiss on the back of her neck.

Nagisa giggled seductively as she whispered in Shizuma's ear. "You're right Shizuma, I really do love the way your smell intoxicates me."

Shizuma grinned as she placed her hands over Nagisa's, it was not often that Nagisa was like this and when she was it drove Shizuma mad. "When did you become so seductive, Nagisa?" Shizuma playfully questioned. Nagisa giggled a little, taking one of her hands and turning Shizuma's head a little so that she could give her the first of many passionate kisses that would happen that night.

After their lips separated Nagisa smiled and that was all Shizuma needed to let her inner desires take control. She turned around facing Nagisa as she placed her hands on Nagisa's waist and pressed a firm kiss on her lips. Shizuma felt Nagisa start pulling a little bit on her own waist as the two started making there way towards the bedroom lip locked.

Nagisa had been wearing a button up shirt and by the time she was pushed onto the bed and straddled by Shizuma all the buttons had been undone exposing her bare chest. Shizuma smirked as she took in the sight of her beautiful girlfriend below her exposed and blushing. "Well this is a treat, especially since I remember you putting on a bra this morning." Shizuma teased. "Did you have this all planned out, Nagisa?"

Nagisa's turned her face blushing face away from Shizuma a little embarrassed. Shizuma just chuckled before leaning in and nibbling on Nagisa's ear a little. "I love how you get embarrassed after being so bold. There is no turning back now though, your mine." Shizuma said as she trailed kisses from Nagisa's neck down to her shoulder, making her way further down. Nagisa would let out small moans when Shizuma would kiss a sensitive spot and that only drove Shizuma to explore Nagisa's body with her lips more and more as they both became lost in each other.

The next morning...

Nagisa was stirred from her sleep by the sound of her phone vibrating against the wooden surface of the night stand next to her and Shizuma's bed. She turned carefully and detached herself from Shizuma as she picked up the phone and stepped outside of their bedroom. "Hello?" She said as she put on one of Shizuma's baggy shirts that covered her enough to walk around the house.

"Hello dear, did I wake you?" The voice said over the phone.

Nagisa silently sighed looking back at Shizuma was still asleep in bed looking so inviting. "No, mom. You didn't wake me."

"Oh, good. I know you have been busy studying for finals." Nagisa smirked a little thinking about how her study session went last night. She was making her way to the kitchen to get something to eat started as she listened to her mom continue. "I called this, morning because me and your father wanted to know when you are going to visit. We haven't seen you since around Christmas time."

"I know mom, I'm sorry I've just been busy with school." Nagisa said while she grabbed some eggs and bacon from the fridge.

"It's fine dear, we were just wondering if you had any plans over your break? You could certainly come visit then right?" Nagisa's mom was a sweet lady and always tried to stay out of Nagisa's hair as much as possible, but she always wanted to see Nagisa every chance she could.

Nagisa knew that her and Shizuma had nothing in particular planned except for the few dates they would go on every week. "I think that would be alright, I don't have anything in particular planned. I should be able to make it out by next weekend. My finals are over with on Monday." She said as she continued cooking the eggs and bacon.

"Great! Why don't you bring that boy you have been seeing?" Nagisa froze for a second realizing that she still had not told her parents that the 'boy' she had been seeing was actually Shizuma. She was scared how her parents would react so she decided just to tell her mom that she was seeing someone and left it at that. Shizuma knew this and was alright with it because she had also told her father something similar.

"Nagisa, are you still there?" Mrs. Aoi asked.

Nagisa snapped back to reality. "Uh, Y—yes I'm here, sorry. I think that would be fine." She said a little worried. Nagisa and Shizuma both knew this day would come eventually but they were afraid of it and decided to avoid it and not think about it.

"Oh, good I will tell your father. We will see you next Friday then?"

"Yea, next Friday, mom I will see you then." Nagisa said a little uneasy as she ended the phone call with her mother.

Nagisa kept to her thoughts as she put the food she had prepared on two plates and set them on a tray that she carried into the bedroom. Shizuma opened her eyes slowly as the footsteps echoing off the wooden floor of their bedroom became louder. Shizuma couldn't help but smile when she saw Nagisa wearing only Shizuma's shirt, approaching the bed with a tray full of food.

Shizuma rolled over and sat up covering her still bare body with the duvet. "The beginning to a perfect day, Nagisa wearing my shirt and sharing breakfast in bed with me. Especially after what you did to me last night." Shizuma said with a playful smirk causing Nagisa to blush as she crawled into bed with Shizuma and cuddled up close to her setting the tray on their laps. Shizuma looked down at the food and turned kissing Nagisa on the forehead. "Thank you, Nagisa. I can't tell you how much I love you."

Nagisa put her worries aside for a second and gave Shizuma a soft kiss on the lips for a moment. "I love you too." She said as she grabbed her fork and raised it up to Shizuma's mouth. Shizuma was a little surprised for a second but gladly accepted it. After breakfast they went and took a shower together reliving some of the past night's experiences. It was Saturday after all and they both had the day off.

Shizuma and Nagisa had decided to spend their Saturday together by going out and getting some lunch at a local restaurant. They usually had a few dates throughout the week whether they went out or not decided on how much time they had. Saturday though they were both free and usually always went out except for the few occasional ones were they would lay in bed all day together and watch movies.

Shizuma could tell after they had gotten out of the shower that something was bothering Nagisa, but she decided that she would let Nagisa tell her when she was ready. She had thought going getting out of the house and doing something might cheer Nagisa up a little. That was until she noticed Nagisa was just poking at her food lost in thought. "Nagisa, is everything alright? You seem kind of out of it."

Nagisa glanced up at Shizuma and took a deep breath, knowing that she would eventually had to tell her, so why not just get it over with. "I'm supposed to go visit my parents next weekend and they want me to introduce you to them." Nagisa said with a sigh as Shizuma grabbed Nagisa's hand which was resting on the small table they were sharing.

"Do they know about me yet?" Shizuma asked even though she knew the answer. This was something the two of them had talked about a lot and mutually agreed on. Nagisa just shook her head as Shizuma tightened her grip on Nagisa's hand. "We knew this day would come. Just like I promised though, Nagisa. I will be right by your side no matter what happens." Shizuma said reassuringly as Nagisa smiled and squeezed Shizuma's hand back.

"I know, and I really do want to tell them. I love you so much and I hate having to hide it from our parents. I am just afraid how they will react." Nagisa said trying to suppress the worried look that still inhabited her eyes.

"I am afraid also." Shizuma said as she looked down at her food.

"You are afraid of how my parents will react?" Nagisa questioned.

"Yes, I'm afraid that if they react badly they will try and separate us. I don't know what I would do if I lost you also." Shizuma said thinking back to Kaori a little. Kaori had been a struggle for Shizuma when her and Nagisa first met and for a little while Nagisa felt that she would never be able to replace Kaori. Shizuma realized what Nagisa was feeling after she graduated. She also realized around that time that Nagisa meant more to her that anyone else she had ever met, including Kaori. She was able to put Kaori behind her and keep her in pictures and memories where she belonged at that point.

Nagisa knew that Shizuma was true when she said that Kaori was now just a good memory. Shizuma had not mentioned her for a very long time and when she did, she would never dwell on it. Nagisa squeezed Shizuma's hand a little tighter to get her attention as she gave her a loving smile. "Shizuma, no matter what happens I will always be with you. Nothing will change that, I am now and always will be, yours." Nagisa said matter-of-factly.

Shizuma smiled as a tear came to her eye. Nagisa leaned over the table and gave her a loving but soft kiss on her forehead. "I love you, Shizuma. I love only you, and that will never change."

Shizuma was overwhelmed with joy and love for the wonderful girl in front of her as she wiped the tear from her eye. "I love you too, Nagisa. I only wish I could find the words to tell you how much."

Nagisa was usually the one to cry and right now she was struggling to hold back her tears. She had cried so many times because of Shizuma but within the last year those tears were only tears of joy and this time would be no different. She felt it in her heart and knew that this was what she truly wanted. "Shizuma, I am going to tell them. I don't want to hide you anymore, I want to be with you forever and I also want my parents to know. I hate lying to them especially because it feels like I'm betraying you when I do."

Shizuma smiled when she noticed Nagisa wiping her eyes. "I feel the same way when I tell my father. Don't worry though, we will tell them next weekend, together."

A/N: So that was the first chapter! I was thinking about reworking the the lunch scene a little because I felt things seems kind of odd and a little rushed but at the same time I'm not sure. I didn't have anyone read this over before I posted it except for myself obviously. I told you guys Kaori was mentioned but not very much! I know Kaori should be a part of Shizuma but i strongly believe that she should be just a memory at this point.

You probably noticed that there were no other characters involved from Strawberry Panic. This was intentional. I honestly don't have many plans for them in this story, seeing as though this is heavily revolving around Nagisa and Shizuma. Don't worry though I do want to include Tamao a little atleast (as a friend not an overly obsessive love rival who thinks she owns Nagisa. I really don't like that Tamao, even though in my head I still can't dismiss it as somewhat true.)