Love Is A Magical Thing (Natsuki x Yuri Fanfic, Side Sayonika)

Chapter 8: Unwanted Attention, Much Needed Affection

Yuri's POV

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"I'm not sure what I expected to happen.." I said looking at the paper. Someone heard when Natsuki said I had a crush and decided to tell the school's newspaper crew, and the newspaper crew launched a special operation for everyone on campus to join. "Operation Kitty Crush?" Natsuki read off the paper. I nodded. "People around campus are going to be stalking me, watching my every move, questioning me, getting all into my personal space, just for some entertainment." I whimpered. Natsuki began to pet the top of my head, that feels, really nice. Too bad I couldn't enjoy it much, too focused on trying not to purr. I can see Sayori's smug smirk without even looking at her. Anyways, today, and the next few days are going to be hellish for me, I'm not a fan of people, no less having them attack me with questions.

"It's Saturday too, so everyone has nothing but time to try and figure it out." Monika sighed. "I feel bad for you Yuri, people shouldn't exploit others for their own entertainment, let alone something as personal as a crush." She said, patting my back with a small hum. "Don't worry though, we'll help you through it!" Sayori added coming up from the other side with a bright smile. Natsuki pulled me away from the two girls, which as much I was appreciate their reassurance and help, I was feeling a bit weird with them just standing there like that.

I set my hand on the doorknob. I have to be prepared for, anything really. People go crazy for stuff like this, I won't be surprised if someone tries getting into the dorm and go through my stuff. Natsuki is right by me, her hands hot and ready to shut the door again and start calming my down. I take a deep breath before opening the door.

There was about fifteen to twenty people outside waiting, all being extremely respectful though. Too respectful even... One stood up first, seemingly leading this pack of "crush finders". She was around Sayori's height, long jet black hair tied into twin buns. wearing her uniform as proper as can be. "Hel-lo miss Yuri! I'm Mynx, me and my group of friends, wanna get to know you better." She paused turning behind herself. "Zoe-  That's your cue." She then said pulling a girl with dark brown hair, loosely tied into a pony tail out from the crowd. She wore baggy work-class pants with a mass amount of pockets underneath her skirt, her blazer was open, her ribbon sloppily put on, and her cardigan had disappeared completely. She was, I'm assuming Mynx's familiar due to the fluffy pair of cat ears and the Maine Coon looking tail. 

The Maine Coon looked up from itching her thigh. "Hihi! I'm Zoey, and oh my god your fur looks so silky! What do you use?" She said running her hands through her hair. This is, weird, but at least they're being nice. "N- nice to meet you both. I don't use anything, I'm a Chausie cat." I explained to best of my ability. Mynx was completely lost at this point, and I'm sure Zoey would be too if she wasn't a familiar herself. "A Chausie huh? I haven't seen one of those in a while. Explains why you're so tall though!" She said, making note of my height. The rest of the people in the background took note of the fact I'm a Chausie, they're getting way too into this.

"Well, would you mind if me and my special ed over here joined you guys at lunch?" Mynx then said grabbing the hand of Zoey. I turned back at my friends, who didn't really seem to mind. "Sure.. I guess you could." I said, this moment is rather awkward. "Great, see you then!" Mynx waved before dragging her friend, along with the rest of her posse down the hallway. Natsuki let out a huff. "Weird, I was ready to fight a bitch for coming to close to you." She said shutting the dorm door. "It was pleasant you didn't have to, though." I said, setting my hand on Natsuki's shoulder. She gave me a smile, which looked rather cute with that little fang she has. With that my peaceful Saturday was interrupted yet again, as the headmistress came on to the speakers.

"Hello students! If you haven't already, put on your uniform and head to the field outback, I know it's Saturday and you want to break all the rules and sleep upside down but this will be worth it!" She hummed over the speaker, commanding every student to the field. Sayori let out a happy squeal, running out of the door. "Field dayyyy!" She cried out. Monika let out a huff. "Let's go catch up to her." She said gesturing to me and Natsuki before running after Sayori.

Ohhh hell no. The hoop, I'm not doing that, feels so fucking weird. Natsuki noticed my distaste for the large metal, magic imbued hoop in the middle of the field. "You know what that is?" She asked, pointing to it. "It's a transfer hoop." I said, staring it down with extreme hatred. "That, doesn't sound so bad.." Natsuki mumbled, confused as to why I hated this hoop. "What it's supposed to do is assist familiars with turning into their cat counterpart, it feels violating when you go through it though.. I'll just let them explain since that's what the headmistress is about to do." I dismissed it, while the headmistress stepped onto a podium next to the hoop.

"Alrighty kids! I'm sure the familiars know what this is, but the witches don't, and so I will explain.." She said before taking a breath. "This is a Transfer Hoop, the magic inside the hoop forces familiars into their cat counterpart, throughout their life this will happen three times in their own realm, and once here, after that they can change between form at will." She began. "The hoop and the power to transform between their normal self and their counterpart is extremely important, as some people aren't to found of witches, and walking around with a cat is much less suspicious then walking around with a person that has functioning animal parts. The power can also be used to sneak around, squeeze into tight areas, and as defense or escape." She continued on. "The size of your familiar's cat form depends on what breed of cat they are, but I can confirm they will be much larger then an average domestic cat." She paused. "Plus, let's be honest, I know half of you would jump at the chance to pet your familiars." She then said with a grin. "Without further ado, we will be going through this two at a time, dorm by dorm, from block A to block C." 

My stomach dropped. We're in block A, to specify, block A room 34, but at least Sayori will be there to help me out a bit. Natsuki patted my back. "Hey, you'll be fine. Besides, headmistress Kali is right, I one hundred percent want to pet you." She deadpanned. I let out a soft giggle, she was being serious, but it made me feel a tad bit better. 

"Whelp! Let's get ready Yuri!" Sayori cheered, grabbing my hand and leading me away.