Vivio patiently watched the time display in her classroom as it came closer to dismissal time. The rest of her class was still writing their tests, but Vivio had finished writing hers long ago. The moment the bell rang, school would be out and she could head to the Infinity Library and see Yuuno. She played with the glass rabbit under her uniform, the present he had given her the previous week right before he revealed that he was in love with her as well.
She couldn’t help but grin at the memory, overjoyed that the man she had longed for all those years finally returned her feelings. She was truly euphoric and it felt like nothing could lower her mood.
“Vivio Takamachi.” Her name was announced over the PA system. “Please report to the principal’s office after class.”
Vivio blinked and wondered what they wanted to see her about.
After the students were dismissed, Vivio made her way to the principal’s office as instructed. The secretary quickly waved her through and Vivio excused herself as she opened the door with the principal’s name on it. She was shocked to see not only the principal and vice-principal in the room, but Nanoha as well.
“Nanoha-mama? What are you doing here?”
“Please, have a seat Vivio.” The principal instructed.
“What is this about?” Vivio asked warily as she sat next to her mother. “Did something happen?”
“Vivio,” The vice-principal sighed. “I’m sure you’re aware of the rumours going around about you.”
“About me being a gold digger?” Vivo growled slightly. “Don’t tell me you believe that.”
“We honestly didn’t want to.” The principal admitted. “That our brightest student could be involved in such activities was not a pleasant possibility to consider. But since these rumours were just rumours, we gave you the benefit of the doubt for a while, but recently some proof has come to our attention.”
“What exactly are you accusing my daughter of doing?” Nanoha asked sternly.
“Do you know what ‘compensated dating’ is, Mrs Takamachi?” The vice-principal asked.
“Yes, where I come from it’s called ‘enjo kosai’.” Nanoha answered. “It’s when teenage girls offer themselves as escorts to older men in return for favours.”
“That’s right.” The principal reached into her pocket and withdrew a picture she then slid across her desk. “This was sent to us anonymously. The contents and their implications are clear.” The picture in question showed a girl who was unmistakably Vivio, clinging to the arm of a man whose face was out of the frame.
“So what?” Vivio shot up. “The man I’m with there is my boyfriend! What’s wrong with that?! I’m not whoring myself out!”
“I’m afraid we cannot take your word for it.” The principal sighed. “This photo has already spread around campus and some are demanding we take action. I have no choice but to suspend you from school for the time being. If this issue is raised again after this, I’m afraid I would have to expel you.”
“But…!”
“I understand, Ms Principal.” Nanoha said flatly as she rose. “Let’s go home, Vivio.”
“What? Nanoha-mama! Say something to them! Tell them they’re not being fair!”
“It’s not something we have control over, Vivio.” Nanoha sighed. “Let’s go.”
Vivio knew arguing was pointless so she silently followed her mother out of the room.
---
Yuuno hummed softly as he made his way back to his office. The meeting he was attending had dragged on a little too long, and he was looking forward to seeing Vivio. Knowing her, she would be waiting in his office when he entered.
Some one was indeed waiting, but it was not who he expected.
“Good day, professor.” A uniform clad man greeted. “How are you?”
“I’m well, thanks.” Yuuno warily returned the greeting. “You don’t come here too often, Mr Ainsworth. It’s usually Chrono who acts as the liaison with the Bureau.”
“Yes, but our superiors deemed me more suitable for this task than Admiral Harlaown.” He explained, gingerly crossing his legs as he sat on the guest sofa.
“What task would that be?” Yuuno asked, taking his seat at his desk.
“I don’t believe you’ve grasped what kind of position you’re in, professor. You may not know it, but you’re actually on thin ice right now.”
“And why is that?”
“People have been asking… questions.” Ainsworth stated. “They’ve raised doubts about your character and your abilities to do your job.”
“What?” Yuuno glared. “I’ve held this position for twenty years. My worth ethic should speak for itself.”
“Yes, and the Bureau does appreciate all your hard work, and it is precisely because of that that it’s overlooked your relationship with a minor.”
“… So that’s what you’re playing at.” Yuuno whispered.
“It would be such a shame to lose a fine mind like yours, so the higher ups were willing to let it slide so long as it did not interfere with your work. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case. People don’t want to do business with a ‘pedophile’ and are subsequently seeking other individuals to work with. On top of that, there was that incident when you cancelled a large number of appointments just so you could go play around with her.”
“T-That’s…”
“You have two choices before you right now, professor.” Ainsworth said. “Either cease your relationship with that girl, or you may have to face severe consequences such as severing some jail time.”
“I haven’t done anything with Vivio that could result in me being arrested.” Yuuno insisted.
“That may be, but the fact remains that you may soon find yourself out of employment. You are a representative of this library, and the Bureau, so I’m sure you understand that you must uphold the proper image.” Ainsworth rose and headed to the door. “I’m sure you’ll make the correct choice.” He smiled slightly as he closed the door.
Yuuno sat in silence a moment before he slammed his fists onto his desk. “So you’re telling me to choose between my job and my heart? DAMNIT!”
---
It was silent in the car as Nanoha drove Vivio home. The girl just stared out the window and watched the passing street lights as her mother concentrated on the road before her.
When they arrived home, Vivio immediately headed up the stairs to her room.
“Vivio, wait. We need to talk.” Vivio paused and stared back at Nanoha.
“Why didn’t you help me back there, mama?” She demanded to know. “They were accusing me of selling myself off but you said nothing!”
“I know you would never do something like that, Vivio.” Nanoha assured her. “But there wasn’t much we could have done in that situation.”
“That’s a lie!” Vivio shouted. “You know that was Yuuno in that picture! If you had told them…”
“Since his face was not shown, people will believe whatever they want.” Nanoha explained calmly. “’Suspending you was something the principal had to do to keep the situation peaceful.”
“So I’m supposed to accept being suspended on false charges? What the hell?!”
“Vivio, watch your mouth.” Nanoha sighed. “I’m afraid it’s worse than that.”
“What could be worse than this?” She growled.
“… Vivio, you’re going to have to stop seeing Yuuno-kun.”
“WHAT?! WHY!?” Vivio erupted.
“You heard the principal.” Nanoha remained calm. “If some one reports seeing you together with him again, you’ll have to be expelled.”
“So what? Why do I have to break up with Yuuno for something like that?!”
“Vivio, being expelled puts a mark on your record that can rob you of so many opportunities in the future.”
“Why…” Vivio trembled as tears began to fall down her face. “Why can’t Yuuno and I be together?!” She demanded. “Why is it so wrong?! I love him and he loves me, but why is there a problem with this?!”
“I know how you feel…”
“How could you possibly know how I feel?!” Vivio yelled. “Everyone was so happy when you and Fate-mama got together! No one had a problem with it at all! No one said you two couldn’t be together, no one said it was wrong for you two to be together… Why is it so different for me? Why can’t I be happy together with the person I love?”
“I think you were just too young for this kind of relationship.”
“Too young?” Vivio laughed fiercely. “I was told you and Fate-mama started sleeping together when you were only fifteen! How dare you preach to me about being too young?!”
“Vivio, I know you’re upset but think this through carefully and you’ll see that this is what’s best for you. I said it back when this started, remember? If this relationship was causing more harm than good, I would put my foot down.”
“What the hell, mama?! You’re supposed to be on my side! Why do you want to destroy my happiness?!”
“Vivio, listen, I…”
“Shut up, you traitor!” Vivo snapped. “I HATE YOU!” She screamed before running up the rest of the stairs and slamming the door to her room shut.
Nanoha stumbled back and leaned against the wall. “… I should have expected that…” She sighed. She really didn’t want to have to say that, but Nanoha knew she had to become the villain in order to protect her daughter’s future. She just hoped Yuuno would understand.
After a few moments of nursing her temples, Nanoha heard a knock on the door.
“Coming!” She called as she opened it. “Oh… Good evening, Yuuno-kun.”
“Good evening, Nanoha.” He managed a small smile. “Is Vivio home?”
“She’s in her room.” Nanoha answered, letting him inside. “But before you go see her, I need to tell you something.”
---
“Go away!” Vivio shouted in response to the knock on her door. “I don’t want to talk to you!”
“Vivio, it’s me.”
“Yuuno!” She jumped off her bed and opened the door to let him in. When he was inside she quickly latched onto him. “You won’t believe this, but…”
“Nanoha’s already told me everything.” He said as he led her to the bed where they both sat down.
“It’s not fair!” She moaned. “Why do we have to break up for something like that?!”
“I know, it’s not fair.” Yuuno sighed. “But there isn’t much we can do about it.”
“Don’t tell me you agree with her!” Vivio reeled away from him.
“What she said was right, though. Being expelled puts a lot of limitations on the courses your future could take.”
“I don’t care about school!” She insisted. “I’m a lot smarter than most of the teachers, anyways! I could just come work full time for you at the library! I have been a registered employee there since I was nine, so…”
“I’m afraid that’s no longer an option.” Yuuno sighed.
“… What do you mean?”
“My character has come into question due to my relationship with a minor.” He said. “If I continue this relationship, I’ll be removed from my position as head librarian.”
“… Why? Why is everyone so against us being together?!” Vivio wailed. “I know! Yuuno, let’s run off together somewhere! We’ll get eloped and go to some uninhabited world where no one will get in our way!”
“Vivio, calm down.” He placed his hands on her shoulders and made sure she looked him in the eyes. “You’re getting so worked up that you’re getting crazy ideas.”
“But I don’t want to break up with you!” She cried. “Why can’t things turn out well for us?”
“I hate this as much as you do, Vivio.” Yuuno sighed. “But this is just the way it is in the world of adults. I love you and don’t want to be separated from you either, but I also want you to finish school properly and be able to have many opportunities open to you.”
“But…”
“And you told me before that you don’t want me to get fired because of you, right?”
“Yeah…” Vivio sniffled.
“I know it will be hard, but for both our sakes we can’t see each other anymore.”
“… How can you say that so easily…?” She whispered. “Don’t you…”
“One year.” He said.
“Huh?” Vivio blinked at him.
“We won’t see each other for one year.” He clarified. “In a year you will be eighteen and no longer a minor. You’ll also graduate from high school so you won’t have to worry about being expelled. After this year, nothing will prevent us from being together.”
Vivio wiped at her tears as she thought it over. That was definitely the best solution to the current problem.
“Ok, Yuuno.” She said. “I can wait a year.”
“I’m glad.” Yuuno smiled, leaning over and kissing her softly. “Until next year, then.”
Vivio blushed as she smiled back. “Until next year.”
---
When Yuuno left the room, he found Nanoha waiting for him.
“How is she?” She asked.
“She’ll be fine.” He assured her. “We’re going to take a break for a year, and see what happens after that.”
“I see.” Nanoha nodded in understanding before glancing at the door. “I bet she doesn’t want to see my face right now…”
“Not at all.” Yuuno smiled, gently placing his hand on her shoulder. “Go in, she wants to talk to you.”
Nanoha nodded before opening the door. “Vivi…” She didn’t have the chance to finish before her daughter hugged her fiercely.
“I’m sorry mama. I’m so, so sorry!” She sobbed “I said all those horrible things...”
“It’s ok, Vivio.” Nanoha gently rubbed her back. “I understand.”
Yuuno silently made his way out of the house and took one last look at the structure that held so many people and memories that were important to him. He knew that he would have to avoid the neighbourhood for quite some time, but it was a small price to pay. Before he turned to go, he softly muttered to the wind.
“Until next year.”
And that's all I got right now. Again, I hope at least one of the above is any good. That's certainly a load off my mind, though. Now I should be able to concentrate on my finals and that paper that's due Tuesday I haven't started yet
Syn jumped at Vivio, reaching for teh magazine. "Gimme that!"
"No way!" Vivio danced away from her and giggled, looking at the image happily. "Wow! In white too! How did they manage to get you in white!?"
"Gimme!" Syn tackled her girlfriend and rolled on the floor with her a bit before snatching the magazine. "You're not supposed to stare!"
"Awww, but I like staring~" Vivio cooed up at the blushing girl. "You look gorgeous."
"...Really?"
"Yes, really."
"I don't look like a tramp?"
Vivio smiled and pulled Syn down close so she could kiss her. "Its a pretty picture..." She kissed Syn contently and pulled her close, the other hand slowly taking the magazine back. "that's why... I'm ordering prints."
Syn's eyes went wide. "NO!"
Spoiler for NSFW Playmate!Syn (Christmas censored edition!):
Spoiler for Really, its a NSFW picture in here, look at your own disgression.:
Spoiler for My thoughts...:
I thought she was flat! Where did those melons come from. 0_o
I thought she was flat! Where did those melons come from. 0_o
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheShinySword
She is flat that picture is wrong, wrong and more wrong.
Syn: It'd be nice if people didn't photoshop my face on other's bodies.
Vivio: *innocent whistle*
She's flat in my world, Keroko actually has her at a B-cup I think it was? It was done by one of my friends who redrew a picture he already had for Syn :3 He did a few of Syn and a few of Vivio
"Syn is flat chested, even in adult mode. Much to her annoyance."
Under the Notes. :3
Oops my bad Guess she ran with it (Sorry Syn!)
Syn: At least I'm shopped with boobs...
Satashi: *flips through the other Syn pics* You're not in this one.
Vivio:*snatches* WHOA! How'd you do that!?
Syn:*grabs!* They're not real!!!!!
Syn: ... *looks at the images* ... * looks at her own chest* ... *sigh*
Syn: Moooooooooooooom!
Elena:*walks into living room* Syn, you're sixteen, stop yelling across the house for me.
Syn:I need a favor.
Elena: Yes dear?
Syn: Know how you always like dressing me up?
Elena:*eyes sparkle* yes?
Syn:Well... I think... I'd be a lot easier to dress up...if I had implants.
Elena: Implants?
Syn: you know... Like maybe a C-cup?
Elena:*places hands on Syn's shoulders* ... Syn, there's nothing wrong with being DFC.
Syn: DFC?
Elena: Delicious Flat Chest
Syn: Ugh! *storms out*
2009-12-13, 18:13
Author
Guess she ran with it (Sorry Syn!)
And thanks for putting in those jokes we had here about Archaeology. XD
