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The first chapter of my first K-ON fanfic.

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"Come on, Yui. Let's go," Ritsu called out to their lead guitarist, which caught not only Yui's attention but Nodoka's as well. Classes just ended and the light music club is about to go their clubroom. "See you, Nodoka-chan," Yui cheerfully waved goodbye at her childhood friend sitting in front of her. "Good luck with practice," Nodoka just said smiling back at her friend. While watching Yui run towards her band mates, Nodoka can't help but think back on the last time she asked Yui to go somewhere with her. I wonder when was it; it's been so long I can't remember anymore. Her thoughts didn't last long when her responsibilities as student council president suddenly came to mind.

Work seems to be harder to do this time for the president, though the usual paper works and meetings weren't anything new. She wasn't feeling it and the summer heat isn't helping, but Nodoka didn't pay attention to it and just brushed it off. Hours later, work was done and the president felt more tired than before. She wanted to stay longer and help with cleaning up in the room, but Nodoka was too beat already. She gave out further instructions to her co-members, and then took her leave. Before she climbed down the stairs, a familiar voice and laughter echoed from the floor above her. She suddenly felt happy and relieved when she realized it was Yui; I guess they're done with practice.

"Ah! Nodoka-chan!" Yui yelled out upon spotting her friend from the stairs.

"So, how was practice?" Nodoka asked – happy to see her friend.

"It was fun! Mugi-chan's cake was super delicious!" Yui excitedly said while grinning at her friend.

"She asked about practice not Mugi-senpai's cake," Azusa let out a sigh afterwards.

"Well, you can tell how our club went today from what Yui said, Nodoka." Mio said feeling embarrassed at how lax the band members are.

"I pretty much have an idea," Nodoka gave a chuckle. "By the way Yui, you want to go home together? I'm done with student council."

"Sorry Nodoka-chan, I can't. We'll go over to Ricchan's today to do homework," Yui explained.

"But why do I have to come too?! What do I know about a third year's homework?!" Azusa complained.

"Because it'll be more fun if we're together," Yui said happily while hugging her junior.

"Oh…okay. Maybe next time then," Nodoka said. "Anyway, see you guys tomorrow," she waved goodbye and went on ahead.

While Yui and Azusa went on with their usual thing, Mio noticed Mugi looking a bit troubled and staring at the place where Nodoka was.

"What's wrong Mugi?" the concerned bassist asked.

"Just now, Nodoka-chan seemed…"

"Huh?"

"Never mind. I guess it was just imagination."

Nodoka walked out the school and took her normal route home. Passing by shops, strangers and other students like her – looking straight ahead and not paying any attention to any of them. She's been walking home alone ever since Yui joined the light music club and for three years Nodoka's used to it. But that day it's different, I guess it can't be helped if I miss walking home with her sometimes. I really miss her; maybe I'll ask her if we could hang out this weekend.

Along the way, she saw the playground they used to play in when they were kids. She couldn't help but smile at the memories she has with Yui in that playground. It feels just like yesterday, Nodoka thought as she recalled all their fun times. She sat on the swing and imagined both of them running around the playground, and then Yui would usually trip and cry. She faintly laughed at the memory, then she would always call me and look at me with those silly tearful eyes as if a stray puppy asking me to not to leave her behind…but she didn't have to look at me like that…because I'm always with her. I guess she is like that even now that we're in high school…well…until she joined a club that is. She rarely cling on to me and give me unnecessary hugs anymore. Nodoka's suddenly caught off guard by the sensation of something wet sliding down her cheek. Huh? Why am I crying? Her tears started flowing non-stop upon realizing what was happening. Do I really miss her that much?...What's wrong with me? I mean she found something she loves to do. She has more friends…she…she doesn't need me anymore when she's sad, when she needs help with homework or with anything else. In fact she became stronger when she joined the light music club. She's happier now, with her band mates and playing music, with Azusa-chan…without me…I should be happy. I am…then why? Why am I crying? Why do I feel this way? What is this pain I'm feeling?

Nodoka couldn't stop her tears from falling. She doesn't understand the reason behind them. She was indeed happy for her friend but those tears aren't because of joy. She knows it's because of something else, what it is exactly was her problem. Despite being considered one of the smartest girls in school, the simple reason why she's crying is something she couldn't figure out at that moment. It's so ironic, she thought. Her crying stopped when she heard some kids laughing. Then she saw two girls running around playing tag. Immediately Nodoka saw herself and Yui in them.

*giggle* "Tag! You're it!"

"I'll get you – AH!" the girl suddenly tripped and fell on the ground.

"Are you okay?" the other girl ran back to her fallen friend.

The girl looked up to her friend with teary eyes before crying.

"Ah, don't cry," she helped her friend up and brushed off the dirt on her dress. "Don't cry. It's alright. Here," she then offered her friend a piece of candy.

*sniff* "But…that's yours. It's your favorite."

"It's okay, you can have it. So don't cry anymore, okay?"

The girl wiped her tears and excitedly said, "Okay! Thank you, I love you!"

"Nodoka-chan I love you!"...a phrase that suddenly popped in Nodoka's head. Oh yeah, I used to give Yui candy too, then she'd say 'Nodoka-chan I love you!'. That Yui. "Nodoka-chan I love you!"… "I love you!"… "I love you!"… Yui's words echoed in Nodoka's mind as she stares in to the distance. "I love you!"…Love…Love?…Love?! Her eyes widened when she suddenly realized something. What? No way!…I just miss her…there's just no way that's possible…I just…Nodoka let out a breath and tried to calm herself. She saw that it was getting dark and decided to head home.

Nodoka arrived home and went straight to her room. She lay on the bed feeling exhausted. With an arm on her forehead she started to think about the matter at hand. Do I really feel that way? Her thoughts suddenly filled with Yui, the time they used to have together, the times she would get her out of trouble, the times Yui would have fun amidst anxiety or unfortunate circumstances and ending up being influenced by her, the times when Yui would just hug her whenever she's troubled, sad or happy, the time she said she wanted to go to the same university 'cause she wants to be with Nodoka and the times when Yui would say she loves her. Nodoka felt her face warm up from the last one she thought of. This is ridiculous! It can't be possible…it just can't…can it?

Nodoka took off her glasses and slightly massaged her nose bridge. She never thought she'd suddenly think about love that day – it's stressful. It's so sudden; to just realize it out of the blue?...But why didn't I feel anything until now? I mean we've been together since we were kids, when did I start feeling this way? I just don't get it…well it's not like that emotion is easily comprehendible. It's simple yet complicated…so…I love her? I love Yui…Nodoka turned to her side and hugged her pillow with her face redder than before. Yui...what should I do now? A knock on her door stopped her from thinking further.

"Nodoka-chan?" her mom called out after coming in her room.

"Yes, what is it mom?" Nodoka answered as she sat up.

"You came home later than usual today and you look tired. Did you hav – You're face is red, are you okay?!"

"Huh? Ah yeah I'm fine, sorry about that. I just stopped by somewhere before going home."

"Okay then. Dinner will be ready in 5 minutes so be sure to come down by then."

"Um…mom?"

"What is it honey?"

"Um…what do you do if you're in love with a childhood friend?"

"Eh?!" her mom was surprised by Nodoka's question. "Childhood fri – Nodoka-chan are you saying…you're in love with Yui-chan?"

"NO! It's not me…it's…a junior from school asked me and I don't know what to say," Nodoka said and looked away, hoping her mom wouldn't see the lie in her eyes.

"Oh if that's the case…well there are pros and cons to consider."

"Like what?"

"One disadvantage is she might lose the friendship especially if the feeling is one-sided. Another is the possibility of losing interest with one another; if ever they did end up together they might not last that long. Since they're childhood friends, they might not have anything new to explore or discover about each other."

"Oh…," Nodoka said sounding a bit sad. "So what are the advantages?"

"Well if all goes well, it's probably going to be the best relationship she'll have. She's well aware of each other's characters and can romance her childhood friend in the best possible way."

"Ro-Romance her friend?"

"Yup. Next is she knows everything about her friend, likes and dislikes, favorite food, music, etc. Obviously they even know each other's family. That makes it very easy for both of them to adjust with each other's family after marriage."

"Ma-Marriage?!"

"Yeah. Why are you flustered Nodoka-chan?"

"Huh?! Oh nothing it's just that she just realized her feelings for her friend and you're already talking about romancing and marrying and stuff."

"What's wrong with that? People who are in love go through those stuff eventually."

"W-Well what if…her friend is a g-girl?"

"Oh then it's still the same."

"What? But they're both girls…how's that possible?"

"I have no idea. Love is a very mysterious thing after all, it knows no gender, age nor race. It can make you feel a lot of things at an extreme level like happiness, sadness, pain and pleasure. It can also be the source of your strength and weakness."

"You make it sound so simple mom."

"It's both simple and complicated most of the time," she smiled happily at her daughter.

"I think so too."

"Well remember to consider the things I said before confessing to Yui-chan, okay?"

"Confess?! That's too soon, I don't think I can do that."

"Of course you can. I'm sure it won't end up very bad, it's Yui-chan after all."

"Yeah, you have a poi – " Nodoka suddenly stopped herself when she realized what's happening. She looked at her mom blushing and shocked.

"Teehee, got you."

"M-Mom how di – "

"Don't worry I won't tell your father…yet."

"Wha – "

"Anyway, dinner's almost done. See you in 5 minutes."

Nodoka just stared at the floor still dumbfounded. I slipped…mom knows, she doesn't know how to deal with it. She's not even done taking in the fact that she's in love with her childhood friend, and now this? Once again she let out a breath and tried her best to calm down. Mom seems to be okay with it, that's surprising. Still it made her smile that her mom would even be supportive about it. She saw right through me, she thought.

Nodoka started changing her clothes while her mind filled with Yui and her mother's advice, pros and cons huh? Anything can happen if ever she decides to confess, and the uncertainty scared her especially the possibility of losing her friend. But then again, mom has a point; this is Yui we're talking about. It won't probably be that bad in case she didn't feel the same way. After 5 minutes, Nodoka came down from her room to eat dinner with her parents.

"By the way Nodoka," her father started.

"Yes? What is it dad?"

"I'll be going to America for work a few days from now and I want you and your mother to fly there with me."

"What?!" How many times do I have to be surprised today?!

To be continued...

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Tune in for chapter 2 :)