Hello and good day for all readers out there. Again with me and my new multichapter fanfic (Even though I still have one which is not finished). I don't want to let this idea slipped away, or worse, somebody got the same idea, so to prevent that from happening, I will just write another story. Anyway, welcome to the HonoMaki/MakiHono (Decide the seme by yourself) oneshots and drabbles.

Enjoy the story. (If you can't, please try harder *winks* )

DC: I don't own love live.

Title : Your existence is the reason

Rating : K+

Genres : Friendship and Romance (Sorry for mistaking this as 'ratings' on the last story)

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Honoka had been watching on Maki diligently since their first encounter.

She managed to found the red-head junior because she was playing a piano at that time. Even after a long time since she met Maki, and after they have been together on the group since it was created, Honoka still remembers the sound of piano which was played by Maki. She didn't know much about jazz music, or whatever the genre was. Up until know, she remains the same. But somehow, when Honoka heard Maki playing the piano, the melody of it was beautiful, soothing and comfortable. She always feels at peace whenever she hears Maki's way of play. And that was the reason why Honoka unknowingly attached to the music room's door and kept staring at Maki intensely. Until Maki finished and Honoka couldn't stop her urges to praise the young pianist from outside the room. The residence inside it was surprised to see a face on the small door's window. Honoka felt that she really needed to go in. She needed to see the pianist closer. As Honoka entered the room, Maki just stared at the second year, not knowing what to do with the stranger in front of her. And then, that was the time where they started to talked to each other for the first time.

Honoka found it always been interesting to be able to talk to Maki, even in the mean time. Her stubbornness, shyness, her high pride, her elegance, her mature side, Honoka found that all of them are adorable. And so, Honoka started to desire to be able to be close with Maki, as close as she could. But since she herself was an air-headed person, she didn't notice that Maki had succeed on hooking her.

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"Maki-chan..." I stated out.

"..What is it, Honoka?" Asked her quietly, the laziness was showing its existence on her sentence.

"I'm bored you know~" I cried out, hoping that my partner in talking would start to focus on me. I mean, we're together, alone in the clubroom and doing nothing. Well, for me, it was it. Not having a good idea on what to do to kill my boredom, I was sitting absent minded with flat face and was resting my head on the table which somehow felt comfy. But the other girl was different. She had been reading her book the whole time.

"So am I." She answered quickly, flipping the page with her slender right index finger. I could see her eyes were focused on the book, not even taking a slight glance to me, her only partner in the club room.

"Cheer me up?" I said with a cute tone.

"Can't you see that I'm reading?" She said coldy.

"Ugh-"

'And I'm the senior here...' I sighed to myself.

"You said that you're bored, but you don't look like that to me." I said to myself, but Maki heard it along the way. I scolded myself to made her stop reading.

'..Bad flag triggered?'

As she stopped reading at the book, she looked at me. I couldn't help but to smile at her in return. For me to be able to made her chose over me instead of one of her hobbies made me so proud with myself. The guilty feelings were gone and was replaced by the new warm feelings around my body.

"And why is it?" She asked curiously. Even tough I knew Maki was also bored, but at least, she was reading the book like very serious, enough to make people around her become stiff, so that she could read the book peacefully. But still, by watching her enjoying her own times, I was satisfied enough to watch her reading from nearby.

"No reason?" I chuckled lightly. Maki in response only gave me a face which could be interpreted: "Whatever."

She closed her book and start sighing.

"Isn't reading is fun for you, then why?" I tilted my head, still resting my head on the table.

"It is. But I can't concentrate on reading since you kept staring at me like that," she placed the book on the table. "You can go to the Archery club so that you can see Umi, or helping Kotori with the costumes. Those are better choices than being here with someone like me."

The reason why we were alone in this room was because the whole group was busy with their current work. Or maybe, it was because the Student Council piles of work, which held Eli and Nozomi from doing the practice. And thus, the rest of the members went to their business. Kotori who went to finished her works, Umi went to the other club activity, Rin and Hanayo who went home together, Nico was actually going to the clubroom, but she remembered that she had to buy dinner for their siblings. The stocks were empty, so she needed to grab things from the grocery store she said.

"We could've practice without Eli and Nozomi here. It's not like they're going to be in trouble on catching up." I said, puffing my cheeks with a pout.

"I do remember one of the most important quotes made by yourself." She smirked to me. The scene where μ's was already finished practicing on the roof and was gathering with me on the center came into my mind.

"μ's is not allowed to practice without the nice of us here! Because, the nine of us is μ's after all~"

"Ugh... nevermind then." I groaned in defeat. Maybe it should've been better if I didn't declare that ultimatum.

Looking at me, Maki gave a small smile. I widened my eyes at the same time. 'She.. smiled to me? I know it's only a small one but.. Oh wow..'

"You're hopeless as always eh, Honoka?" I hid my face under my arms right after I saw her muttering those words. Reason: I felt my face reddened by itself.

'Something is wrong with me. Seriously something is wrong with me!' I kept screaming on my head, not forgetting to curse myself for being weird in many ways. 'Calm down, if you keep this up how can you enjoy yourself to the fullest?' I convinced myself, hoping it would make my current situation become better.

Fun times always came whenever I was with my close friends, especially my childhood friends. But after entering the second year of high school, the source of my fun times increased. Along with them, now the three first years and the three third years also managed to make the atmosphere around me became lighter, warmer, and comfortable. And somehow, there's this one person who has been giving the warm feeling on my body which had never happened when I was with the others, even with my childhood ones except this one. And she was sitting in front of me, looking at me with unexplainable look on her face. What I knew was, she had been captivating until I couldn't take my eyes away from her lavender orbs. And I always easily notice her because of her bright scarlet hair. And that time, I couldn't understand what was happening to me.

Sighing, I answered her with a small voice. "I know I am.." I said, keeping my face hidden within my arms.

But I didn't know that my current state actually worried the red-head junior.

"Honoka?" She asked quietly. I still couldn't answer her at that time, since I knew I wasn't ready to face her yet.

'Don't look at her now, don't look at her now, don't look at her now..' I chanted the same words numerously. 'You will embarrass yourself if you dare to look at her now.'

Therefore, I didn't give any responses to her.

Having no answer from me, Maki said, "H- Honoka? I.. Uh- I'm sorry, alright?" with a worrying tone.

I snapped out from my low spirited soul.

'Could it be that-'

Hearing she asked me like that, I looked up to see my junior face. She was looking at me, with a concerned look on her face.

'Maki worries about me?' I asked to myself, hoping the answer would be the same like what I expected.

We were staring to each other eyes for a while. At that time, I couldn't believe Maki would make such a face, especially to me.

'...Cute.'

My thought was brushed by Maki's question. Not getting any answer, she became more worried than before.

"Honoka, are you there?" She asked, waving her hand in front of my face. "Nee, Honoka!"

"Huh? Ah! Yeah, sorry. What did you say again?" I answered, stammering due to my lack of concentration.

Maki gave a relief sigh, placing her right hand to her chest, "Seriously you are hopeless.. I thought you were angry or something like that."

I only laughed bitterly upon hearing the statement. "I'm sorry, Maki-chan. But to think that you are worrying me..." I said, stopping halfway to see Maki's reaction. Maki blinked at first, then after knowing what I was gonna say, she started twirling her scarlet hair, and looked away from me. I couldn't help but smile brightly to the other girl.

"You're so cuute~!" I jumped to her, hugging with our cheeks touching. Maki could only scream, surprised by the sudden approach and the boost of mood regarding I was being spiritless.

"H- Honokaaa... stop it." Maki cried out. She pushed me away lightly. I pulled myself away, placing myself back to my seat and stared at her for a while.

"Wh- What is it..?" She asked, averting her eyes from mine.

I grinned at her widely. "Noo~thing. you're cute when you're embarrassed, that's all."

Maki blushed hardly until it became noticeable, even from afar. Again she looked away from me, trying to hide her face to be seen by me.

'Seriously she's so cute until it becomes adorable.' I thought to myself while giggling.

"A- Anyway! What happened to you? I was afraid that you were angry or something because of me." Maki said, trying to change the subject.

"Ehh, nothing.. I guess? It just.." I stopped, trying to imagine if I were to say, "It's just because you were so beautiful."

'No way, right?'

I just praised her for being cute, but I couldn't tell her that she's beautiful. It was two different things to be said to someone.

"Just what? Hey, tell me already!"

"N- Nah, nevermind. Seriously it was nothing. And I would never be angry with Maki-chan because of small things, right? Ha.. ahaha.."

She narrowed her eyes, It felt like I was about to be sniped. "Maki-chan?"

"You're lying."

I flinched. 'Bulls eye.'

"I, I wouldn't-"

"Still making excuse? Why can't you just tell me the truth? I was worr- I mean, It's not like I'm worried or something but, at least tell the truth!" Maki complained, nearly yelled to me.

"But.."

"Honoka!"

"Okay, Okay, I was flustered! I panicked! My heart was beating so fast until I could feel my whole body was burning, like it was going to explode! And I thought steam was coming out from my head so I hid my face on purpose!" Feeling exhausted from ranting, I panted. Trying to get more air to my lungs.

'Great, what now.'

Silent fell upon us. It was an awkward one. And one of the situation I hate the most. I tried to break the silence by coughing.

"Ahemm... I know it was stupid. But I'm sorry if you were worried that much. But I couldn't let you.. see my... pathetic side-"

"No.."

"..Hm?"

"It's not pathetic.. rather it's.. cute." Maki said with a low tone.

'Damn..'

"Ah.. Thank you?" I chuckled.

'This girl..'

Maki nodded in response.

'Always amazes me..' The warm feelings started to swarm around my whole body. And I knew Maki was the one who triggered it.

I kept smiling until Maki opened her mouth and said, "Glad that you were alright." I could see a small smile curved on her lips and a faint blush.

"You know Maki-chan.." I said, moving to the other chair which was located beside Maki.

"Wh- What?" Maki stuttered her words.

"I have this warm feelings inside me every time I'm with you." I grabbed her hand, and held it tightly.

"E- Eh?" Maki surprised. She looked into our hand which was already locked and looked back to me.

I smiled to her and said, "And I remember no one who could make me feel like this except you." Remembering something, I added, "Wait, my parents are counted." With a dumb smile on my face.

"At first, I didn't know what's this feeling about. It feels funny, yet reassuring. I thought it happened when I was with μ's, but then, I started to notice that μ's is not the reason. But you, Maki-chan."

Maki widened her eyes and blushed.

'Cute? Damn, got no more words.' I blamed myself for not being able to find more words to describe Maki.

I continued my speech to her. "Your presence is enough to make me feel safe and comfortable. I feel happy whenever I'm with you. And during classes, I always look up for practice, so that I could feel content with the rest of members, especially you."

Maki's face was as red as her hair at that time. I blinked, amazed by her reaction. "I.. I get it already, so stop talking. It's.. it's.. embarrassing you know."

'I want to pounce at this adorable creature.'

"Didn't I said that you are cute when you are embarrassed? Don't use the same weapon Maki-chan, it's cheating."

"H- Hey Honoka.. enough-"

"Nope."

"Wh- Fueh-?" I flicked her forehead. And Maki made a cute reaction, which manage to fill me up with happiness. And I was proud of it.

"Then let's be clear about our first problem. You were worried for nothing Maki-chan. I always pleased and by being with you, I never feel unsatisfied enough. So for next the time, don't worry, alright?"

"Al..right"

I patted her head. "Good girl~" Maki looked down and said nothing. Looking at her like that, I felt like I own the world. If a tail were attached to her, maybe it would be swinging on that time. And that thought became an idea for me.

'I will ask her to wear animal outfit next time.'

"Hand?" I placed my right hand hanging in the air, waiting to be taken.

"...Are you kidding me?"

I pouted. And this time, it worked.

"F-Fine.. Here." She put her hand on mine and I grabbed it and held it. I pulled her closer and hugged her.

"H- Honoka?! What are you-"

"No fighting back, Maki-chan. Payback for making me flustered. You know I have my pride as a leader, right?" I hugged her tighter and rested my head on her shoulder. The position was seriously felt comfortable, I could stay like that forever if we could.

"Okay.." Maki stopped from fighting back, and let herself being hugged by me.

"Is it warm?"

"Mhmm.."

"Do you know the reason why?"

Maki didn't give a response right away, then she nodded.

"Do you accept it?"

I didn't manage to get an answer from Maki, but I could feel she her hands reached my back and started to hug me back.

I giggled. "Thanks Maki-chan." And I could feel Maki rested my head, nodding as an answer on my shoulder.

'Lucky I declared the ultimatum, eh?'

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Done! So, did you guys enjoy it? If not, I'm sorry, If yes, I'm thankful.

Yeyy~ Finished on the night before valentine's day! I'm planning on working for another story, considering the valentine's event. But if I couldn't do it, then take this one as my work for valentine (hehe). I want to thank you for those who favorites, follows (I don't know why since it's an one shot, but I'm grateful. Just wondering), and reviewing. I'm happy that you guys loved my fanfic. About 'The complicated love between us' I want to ask you guys whether I should continue it in Nico's POV, Maki's POV, or third person POV. I can't decide by myself and I can't start on making the story if I don't know who will be the center on the story. Pretty please, give me a/an answer(s) on this.

And lastly, thank you for reading. Hope your time is not wasted by reading my fanfic. Reviews will make me happy.

Stay tuned for more chapters.

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