I awoke at Mio's house, she had invited me to sleep over. It wasn't the first time i had slept over but i felt nervous when she asked me.
"hay Ritsu, its about time you woke up." I heard Mio's voice from beside me, she spoke with a hint of laughter as if teasing me.
"W-What time is it?" i replied with a yawn, stretching out my arms.
"Its one, its a good thing we don't have school today otherwise you would have been late."
"you mean you wouldn't have woken me up?!"
"I was only kidding, I'm you beast friend of course i wouldn't let you be late"
Mio lunged at me and enclosed me in her arms, my face went red. There it is again, that feeling I don't know what it is but i always feel safe around Mio but its more than that... These thoughts have been confusing my thoughts for the last few weeks, i become really shy around Mio and i want to talk to her about it bu-
"Is something wrong?"
"w-what? Why would something be wrong... I-I'm great" I giggled a unconvincing laugh after this, I thing i was sure id be paying for.
"You cant hide it from me, you looked really worried for a second there."
"it's nothing. So, want you want to do today?"
"If you say so, want to hang out at the arcade for a wile?"
"sure thing, I'll go get ready" I got my clothes from may bag and went to leave to room until Mio stopped me.
"there's no need to go out of the room to get changed, you can get dressed in here. We're both girls after all and i've know you for so long." I couldn't resist the sense of innocence that came from her voice it would make me blush every time. Whilst trying to hide my body and red face i undressed into my underwear and threw on my favourite band shirt with some jeans as fast as i could to prevent things from getting awkward. When i turned back I saw Mio staring at me, lost in thought. I slowly walked up to her pushed her back onto the bed, she gave a small scream of shock. I climbed on top of her. Mio's face went bright red and she trembled as she said "W-what are you doing ritsu?"
"We need to go now. TO THE ARCADED!" I jumped of Mio and ran down stairs, put on my street shoes and waited for Mio to do the same. I was excited, more than i should have been but i couldn't help it. The thought of having MI to my self fort he day was amazing. I was practically jumping up and down smiling with joy and a bright pink face to go with it. We headed out together to the arcade, not talking much.

*Time skip- Mio point of view*

Me and ritsu arrived at the arcade about 30 minuets after we left, for some reason she has been acting really weird all morning. I'm not too sure why she is being so different but what ever the reason I don't mind, i think she's really cute like this. "wanna play the racing game first Mio?"
"Sure, just go easy on my you know how bad i am."
"I'll consider it" Ritsu winked at me and I blushed. I tried to hide my emotions when ever something like this happened... I don't want to think what could happen if i told her or she found out I like her...

As expected I lost the game but Ritsu actually gave me a little bit of a chance this time. Time flew in the arcade playing all sorts of games, the shooters, dancers and even a bit of air hockey. By the time we checked the time it was 4 o'clock. "hey risu, wanna grab a bit to eat? we have been here for almost 3 hours now."
"Sure Mio, I could go for some McDonadls around about now if you're up for it?"
"That sounds perfect"
Ritsu offered her hand and asked "shall we go?". I hesitantly took it and we walked out the arcade hand in hand. I was happy, i had spent some really nice time with Ritsu and were holding hands... I thought about what would happen if she liked...

No. i cant think about her like that... its not right she is my best friend, seriously Mio what sort of best friend would think like that...though on the other hand the thought is irresistible, her smooth skin was practically glowing in the light of the sun, her beautiful brown eyes reflected the light and it seemed like her entire soul was lit up...

I stopped dead in my tracks still holding on to Ritsu's hand. Tears started pouring from my eyes as i became confused with my emotions. Ritsu looked back confused at first but that quickly changed to panic when she noticed my tears. Ritsu hugged me in an attempt to calm me down, i cried into her shoulder as she patted my back whispering words like "there there" or "it's ok, you're safe with me". I am glad to have friend as caring as Ritsu... I really don't want to lose her. I soon stopped crying after forgetting why i was crying and wiped the water from underneath my eyes.
"Are you ok?" Ritsu said with a concerned tone.
"yeah, the truth isi think i only stopped because i forgot why i was crying" I replied, with a small smile across my face.
"still hungry?"
Now that she mentioned it i felt hungrier than before "yeah, lets hurry up i feel like i haven't eaten in days"

*time skip, back to ritsu point of view*

I wanted to ask Mio more about why she cried but I believe that she forgot, and since she was eating fine i guess its not bothering her too much either. We both had fries a burger and a strawberry milkshake each. Naturally i had finished mine before Mio.
"I'm tired" I said with a yawn as I laid my head on the table.
"well you cant sleep here, but if you like i can call my mom to see if you can stop over mine another night. If you would like." Mio had said this in a shy manner... it almost made me think that maybe... No that's a stupid thought. "sure i would like that, but im going to need a change of clothes first."
"don't worry about it, i have some old clothes that should fit you perfectly"