Chapter 1:

I woke to the pleasant smell of bacon and eggs frying in the kitchen. I laid there in my bed, too exhausted to get up, due to the little to no sleep I had gotten. When I finally looked at the clock, I immediately got up to get ready for school, already wide wake. I hastily thrown on some clothes and ran into the bathroom to make myself look at least a little decent, before running down the stairs for the front door. On my way past the kitchen, I yelled out a greeting to my parents before putting on my shoes and running out the door. I made a mad sprint for the bus stop and when I was close enough, I yelled out to whoever was listening to stop the bus from leaving.

I breathed a sigh of relief when I finally got on the bus. During the whole ride to school, I just looked out the window, daydreaming about nothing in particular. Just as I was nodding off into a much needed nap, the intercom called that we are arriving at TSAB Academy, my school. I groaned and slowly made my way out of the bus.

As I slowly made my way toward the school entrance, I spotted something(or should I say someone) that made a huge grin appear on my face. There, at the school gates, stood a very nervous looking Fate Harlown. As I got close enough, I greeted her cheerfully, my past tiredness already gone,

" Yo Fate! How are you this fine morning?!" I flashed her my trade mark grin.

Fate answered with a quiet, " I'm alright." instead of the usual(and cheerful), "Great! How about you Lulu."

When I was about to ask her what was bothering her, I noticed the banquet of flowers being clutched tightly in her right hand. The wheels in my brain instantly started turning and a huge grin split across my face.

Noticing the grin I was currently sporting on my face and the knowing look I was giving her, she turned a dark shade of crimson.

"Who in the world is awesome enough be able to convince you to confess your feelings to you know who when I couldn't do it,even after...oh, I don't know...4 years!?"

Just as she was about to answer, we heard girls squealing and awing at something we can't see. Fate and I were so engrossed in our conversation that we didn't know the crowd that was gathering a few yards away from us.

Fate and I decided to finish our talk later and see what all the commotion was about. As we got closer, I could make out two people, one male and one female, at the center of a group of squealing girls. In the corner of my eye, I saw the group of girls that I we usually hang out with. I immediately grabbed Fate's hand and strolled quickly toward them. As we got close enough, I yelled out,

"HEY GUYS! WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!?"

Suzuka, Arisa, and Hayate turned toward my voice and motioned for us to go over to them. As we got closer to them, I finally understood what was happening. In the center of the circle was Fate's long time crush, Nanoha Takamachi, being confessed to by none other than Yunno Scrya, the most popular guy at school.

Before I could hear Nanoha's answer, Fate bolted from the scene. Without a second thought I ran after her, knowing that Hayate will me fill me in later. By the time I caught up with her, I was too out of breath to even speak. Coincidentally, we ended up on the roof, where Fate first fell in love with Nanoha.

Before I could get even a single word out, Fate burst out in laughter. I was confused, but before I could even ask, Fate spoke,

"How stupid of me to think that I even stood a chance! Nanoha is smart, athletic, beautiful, and kind. Of course she would have other people who liked her romantically other than me. I can't believe I let Alicia-nee talk me into this! Why did I think for even for a second that Nanoha would love me back! I am such a fuckin...!?"

Before Fate could finish her sentence, I closed the distance between us and slapped her. I was angry. How could she say this about herself!?

"Fate, you're not a fucking idiot! You are the kindest, sweetest, and most gentle girl I have ever met! Anyone can see that. If Nanoha isn't willing to love you, then there are others who are. You will meet girls just as wonderful or even more wonderful than Nanoha, so please don't cry. I promised your family I would take care of you and I don't plan on breaking that promise."

After I said all that, Fate gave me a small smile, a real smile that reached her eyes.

After Fate calmed down enough, we went to class. The rest of the day went by in a blur and before I knew it, I was back in my room. I changed and laid down on my bed, staring up at the ceiling wondering what I can do to help my best friend.

During dinner, I told my parents about what happened at school today and when I asked them if there was something I could do to help Fate, they sighed and said,

"Joyce, we know you really care about Fate and really wants to help her, but this time you will have to let Fate think for herself. She isn't the broken little 11-year-old girl we found in the park 7 years ago anymore, sweetie."

That night I laid in bed, wondering about what would happen to Fate and me in the future. Will we find love and happiness or will we have our hearts broken and live in despair?

Those were the questions I had, but the last thought I had before falling asleep was,

I wish that Fate, the kindest and most gentle girl I know, will find happiness because nobody in the world deserve it more than she does.

A.N. Please R&R. This is my first story so go easy on me with the criticizism. There will be many OC charcters in the future, so if you want to see in particular kind of charcter or name please PM me. Thank you so much for reading!

See Ya Next Time!