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Series: Spiral

Pairing: HiyonoSayoko

Prompt: #98-- Artist's Choice (Carpe Diem)

Jamarie: Well, I'm certainly not too confident when it comes to yuri, so I'll probably keep it light. However, there will be a bit more yuri in the later chapters, once I get used to writing it more. I'll definitely consider that threesome thing, too, but just probably not too graphic. Thanks for reviewing!

Untitled: XD, much fluff in these drabbles. It'll be a break from all that angst in Fickle Emotions, right? Thanks for reviewing!

Black Ice Phoenix Wolf: Yup, I believe yuri is going to be my fluff category, like yaoi and oneshots seem to be my angst x-x. Thanks for reviewing!

Duzie: Yes, I know... I don't even know why, but it's not so bad if I don't think too hard on it. And we keep missing each other badly x-x, this job is killing my time on the internet. Thanks for reviewing!

Solo Maxwell-Yamato: XDD, see? I told you I'd write more yuri so I could get your reviews. And now I get 100 of them, mwhahaha. XDDD, thanks for reviewing!

Sayoko was a quiet girl, for sure. She never participated much in anything and always kept to herself-- even when class projects were assigned, she always did her share, but never communicated much.

Hiyono began to become more and more concerned that Sayoko wasn't getting enough of her teenage life in, having been hindered by being a Blade Child for so long. Whenever she mentioned something to Ayumu (who was nearly as reclusive as Sayoko), he just waved her off and said that Sayoko was her own person and could lead her life how she wanted. Hiyono agreed, but just wasn't sure that this was what her friend (for Hiyono considered everyone her friend) wanted.

The concern and desire to help built up until she couldn't bear it anymore and one day, approached the fair-skinned girl, who was sitting quietly at her desk, like always.

Hiyono stopped in front of Sayoko's desk, a cheery smile on her face. The timid girl smiled up at her classmate, finding no reason to be impolite, "Can I help you?"

"I was thinking," Hiyono began, a secretive look on her face, "that maybe you could join Narumi-san and I for lunch today."

Sayoko blinked, a little taken back by the sudden offer, "Are you sure? I wouldn't want to interrupt..."

Hiyono nodded quickly, "I'm positive. And don't mind Narumi-san if he seems a little grouchy, he's always like that." After a small hesitation, Sayoko agreed and Hiyono left her to her business, happy that she had approached the girl.

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Lunchtime rolled around and Hiyono was the first one on the roof. She had stolen Ayumu's lunch, seeing as how he had fallen asleep in the newspaper room, and took her place on the school's roof. "I hope Shiranagatani-chan will realize that I'm up here," she muttered to herself, looking around the empty landing. It would be rude to start eating before Sayoko arrived, so Hiyono patiently waited, all of her will power going into not scarfing down the meal as quickly as possible.

Fortunately, she didn't have to wait too long as the roof door swung open to reveal a nervous-looking Sayoko. Hiyono had always thought she was timid, but for some reason, she looked even more fragile today. She beckoned her friend over and smiled as she took a seat, "I don't think Narumi-san's going to be joining us, he's asleep in the newspaper room. Lazy bum," she muttered under her breath.

"That's alright," Sayoko assured her, setting her own bento down and taking a seat across from Hiyono. The two began to eat, but soon after, Sayoko paused, "Yuizaki-chan?"

"Hm?" Hiyono wondered, looking up from another tempting bite of Ayumu's lunch.

A faint blush covered Sayoko's cheeks as she folded her hands in her lap, "I was wondering... do you know the meaning of the phrase 'carpe diem'?"

"Carpe diem?" Hiyono repeated, "Sure, I've heard it plenty of times, it means... seize the day, right?"

Sayoko nodded silently, "Have you ever...I mean... do you think it's wise to do that? Live in the moment and take opportunities as they come?"

"Of course," the honey-haired girl replied, "If you don't, then your life will just pass you by and that's how you get regrets." Hiyono tilted her head and studied her friend, "But why do you ask?"

"Because, I was thinking of...well..." and words escaped her as the timid, very un-rash Sayoko leaned forward and pressed her lips to Hiyono's. Now, Sayoko wasn't an impulsive girl at all, but she also wasn't one to regret. Sure, she might never be with Hiyono, who she admired for her personality and optimism, but she might also never be alone with Hiyono again, either. If that was the case, she certainly wanted to seize this moment and take it for all it was worth.

As the two parted, Sayoko immediately averted her gaze. Hiyono sat there for a moment, a hint of strawberry lip balm mixing poorly with her lunch. However, between the two tastes, she thought for a moment that perhaps she preferred Sayoko's to Ayumu's.

"I'm sorry," the pale-skinned girl finally whispered, "I just wanted to..."

"It's alright," Hiyono assured her before she flustered herself anymore, "I'm glad you did. Now you don't have any regrets about it, right?" A small nod confirmed this and Hiyono smiled, "Then I don't mind at all, and besides we're friends, nothing is going to change that."

Sayoko nodded again, a small smile lining her strawberry-flavored lips.

Yes, most of the yuri is going to be fluff. There will be some humor/angst/romance in here, but mostly fluff. Why? Well, because when I think yuri, I think pretty and soft things, not... dominatrixes and kinky toys. So, if that's your cup of tea x-x, sorry, I really doubt I'll be writing any of that. Hope you enjoyed!