This is a story I wanted to write for quite some time, but somehow never did (until now, obviously).
I got the idea after rewatching a certain scene in DDPC and decided to roll with it.
Anyways, enjoy :)Disclaimer: As usual, I don't own Precure or any of the characters (wish I would though)
Something was not as usual when she woke up. She knew that before she even opened her eyes.
The light of the morning sun on her face felt a bit different. The bed was a bit softer. Even the bed sheets on her bare skin felt different.
That realization made her open her eyes.
Bare skin? She always wore pajamas for the night...
A quick peek under the blanket confirmed it: she wasn't wearing her pajamas. Nor was she wearing anything else, for that matter.
She was naked. Not just stripped down to her underwear, but completely naked, birthday suit and all.
It took a moment to calm down. Then she took a look around.
This was not her room. In fact, this was no room in the Aida residence, which she temporarily called home.
It seemed like the bedroom of a small apartment, decorated more functional than beautiful. The only decoration were a few potted plants at the window, which was framed by purple curtains.
A sweet smell drew her attention towards the door, which seemed to lead into the kitchen.
Wrapping herself in the blanket, she slowly stood up and went towards the door.
In the kitchen, a familiar girl wearing an apron -only an apron, as she noticed on second glance- was making delicious-looking pancakes.
When the girl noticed her, she gave her a warm smile.
"Good morning, my princess."
This short sentence was enough to wake her still sleepy brain, as the memories of the day before began to resurface in her hazy mind.
The day before
"...and that concludes today's lesson"
Just as the teacher finished his sentence the schoolbell rang, signaling everyone to go home.
Like almost every day,Regina was one of the first to leave the classroom, only to enter another one a few doors away.
"Hey, Mana! Let's go home~"
Her excited greeting provoked no real reaction aside from a few looks by the remaining students of Mana's class, who had already grown accostumed to the almost-daily ritual.
The adressed girl, however, was nowhere to be seen.
"She just left, so she should still be around"
With a short "Thanks, Nikaidou-kun", she was gone, looking for Mana elsewhere.
A few minutes later, after checking the student council's office, she stood in the schoolyard.
"Yashima-saaaan!" she called out to another of her friends "Do you know where I can find Mana?"
"Mana? I'm pretty sure I saw her heading towards the gym with Hishikawa-san.
"Thank you~" Once again, Regina dashed off, this time heading in the direction of the auxillary building to look for her best friend.
She found Mana and Rikka behind the gym. Mischievous as she was by nature, she decided to surprise them.
Quietly, taking care not to make a sound, she sneaked closer to her friends, before hiding behind a tree only a few meters away from them.
Just as she was about to jump out of her hiding place, Rikka spoke up, making her stop in her tracks.
Mana!" Rikka's voice was filled with determination, "I need to talk to you."
The pink-haired girl looked at her curiously "About what?"
Suddenly, all of her resolve seemed to disappear, her knees were getting weak.
No! I won't back down now!
Gathering all her strength, she took a deep breath "Mana...I like you."
"I know" Mana gave her a bright smile "And I like you too~"
Rikka let out a soft sigh. Her intention didn't get across to Mana. For someone who was once known as a Precure of love, this girl sure was dense.
But as her childhood friend, she had expected this.
"That's not what I meant." Mana gave her a puzzled look, which encouraged her to continue.
"What I meant..." She put her hands on the other girl's shoulders, "...is..." she leaned in, "...like this." Softly, she put her lips on Mana's, giving her first kiss to her friend.
She didn't know how long they stayed like this, but it seemed not enough when their faces parted.
"Mana, I love you. Please, be my girlfriend."
Mana was in a bit of a daze, a light blush across her face. After a few moments, her face got a shade redder, as she looked at her feet and uttered a single word, "Yes."
For Regina, who was still hiding behind the tree, a world started to crumble.