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Mae pulled her jeans up but still bagged at her ankles. 'Short people problem.' She pouted but continued to dress placing a red shirt on.

"Mae? You're up pretty early for a weekend." Haruhi appeared rubbing her eyes and placing the beat up tea kettle on the stove.

While tying her shoes she looked up. "Yeah, I'm going to Takashi's house. You know for training."

"You're really doing that, huh?"

"Yup, I think it's a step closer for me." She pulled the last lace tight. "Well I'm off. If you see dad tell him where I'm at." With one wave she was out leaving Haruhi to stare at the door.

Swinging her key around her finger Mae walked down a side walk. 'I wonder where it is-' she paused and looked up to an old Japanese style home. 'Wow, thought to fast.'

Admiring every portions of the home as she walked up the path. She was speechless. She couldn't find the heart to knock.

After her gawking finally came to an end she slowly knocked on the door. A few minutes later a women in a black kimono came.

She bowes and gestures for me to come in. "Oh, uh thank you." Mae quickly bowed back.

"Young master Morinozuka will be right will you." She bowed once more before slowly walking down a hallway.

While she was gone Mae took the time to gawk at everything in her vision. It wasn't long before she heard someone running down the opposite hallway. Slowly turning her head she met the eyes of a younger Mori.

"Uh are you Takashi's brother?" She gave a small smile before she saw him gleam and blush on his face.

"Yeah! I'm Satoshi."he ran to her and shook her hand. "So are you and Taka-kun a couple?" He closed his eyes and smiled.

"Oh...I-I don't think so." Mae frantically waved her hands.

"Satoshi." A deep voice called. Spinning on her heels Mae turned to the tall brother and the silent maid beside him.

"Sorry Taka-kun." Satoshi sung before jumping in front of Mae. "Bye Mae chan." He snickered before running down a hall and the maid going after him.

Mae rubbed her head. "I don't remember saying my name."

Mori only nodded and sighed. "He must have been eavesdropping again." Mae moved her head up an down.

"So where are we-."

"Dojo." He said as if he could read her mind.

"Right but where?"

"Here." He pointed down a hallway and began walking down it.

"W-wait! You have a dojo in your house?!"

Mori lower and raised his head. "That's amazing." She trailed next to him. He only shrugged.

Entering the large room Mae fell into a state of awe. Next to her stood Mori slightly grinning.

"W-what?" She blushed realizing he was looking at her.

"Nothing." He said lowly before turning to a closet and pulling out a pile. "Here." He handed it to her. "They should fit."

Mae looked at the stack. She began thinking how cool this really was. "We change." He explained and walked to another door.

"Do-" he didn't respond he only stepping into the room. "I guess I change now." She nervously took off the same cloths she had prepared earlier that day.

The white cross over top was placed as well as baggy white pants. To finish it off a white belt. Pulling her hair up to a ponytail Mae looked more at the large Dojo. 'They must teach here or something.' She pondered at the size.

A knock sounded from the door Mori had gone into. "Oh, it's okay now." She was slightly embarrassed she'd forgotten he was there to begin with. He wore the same as her except for the black belt and the shirt reveled a bit of his chest due to his broad shoulders. A blush formed on Mae's face. 'I'm such a pervert!' She screamed in her head.

Mori stood before her and gestured for them both to bow to each other. Mae quickly did so. And so they began.

Throughout the first day Mae realized it was going to be hard but there was no way she was giving up. She was happy Mori didn't go easy for her. For a second she thought he'd be quiet. This was the first time she saw just how tough and serious he really was. Most of all he was dedicated, she could see it in his eye.

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After a long first practice Mae was lying on the floor sweating. Mori sat next to her handing a water to her and her graciously taking it before gulping it down.

"That was a lot harder than I thought." She sighed but still smiled. She could tell Mori realized he'd gone a little tougher than usual.

"Sorry, Mitskuni usually teaches." He looked at the ground.

"No, you were good. At this rate I'm sure I'll be able to take care of myself." She gently patted his back. There was a moment of silence till Mae realized something. "So if Honey teaches why did you take me on as a student ."

Mae saw Mori give a boyish smile she never saw before. "I wanted to try."

"Well I'm glad to be your first student sensei." She giggled and patted his back. "So why do you have such a big dojo?"

"Teaching, and practicing."

"I thought you didn't teach." She sat up more.

"yes, Mitskuni does." He repeated.

"But-" Mae paused and thought for second before a lightbulb went off. "You live together?!"

He nodded which wasn't much of a surprise. "No wonder this house is so big." She muttered.

Mori smiled a bit and rubbed her head. He must have thought her reaction was funny.

"I can't believe I never knew this." She sighed but began smiling. "Guess there's a lot I have to learn about you hosts."

"Mae chan!" She heard the familiar voice call out. As the realization hit it was already to late. Honey hugged Mae. "Looks like Takashi didn't go easy on you." He pouted and turned to Mori.

"Oh no. Really it's fine. It makes me feel like I'm learning more." She gleamed.

"Awe Mae chan!" Honey hugged her again. "Soo cute~"

Mae began blushing. "Thanks." She awkwardly said.

"Mae-chan you're staying for dinner right?"

"Dinner?" She tilted her head.

"It's almost five, and that our dinner time!" Honey closed his eyes while he smiled and hummed some kind of song.

"Was it really that long-my day!" She explained.

"It's okay Mae-chan. We already called your dad he said you could stay but just for dinner."

Mae let out a breather she had been holding. "Thank god. Thank you." She bowed to him.

Honey giggled. "No problem Mae-chan. I guess you and Takahi were really having fun." He spun around.

Mae's face softened. "Yeah." Then it hit her. She hadn't thought about it before but her stomach was beginning to growl. It let out one loud noise that left the two staring at her. "Uh, I guess I forgot I was hungry." She chuckled.

"We got to get her food fast!" Honey said dragging Mae out.

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A/N
Training has begun! Thank you for reading. Your the best!-love Maybe