Time Marches On, Chapter 2.

A/N: Italics are memories, while Italicized and underlined text is Setsuna imagining, or creating, thoughts inside her head, imagining various scenarios.

Setsuna finished her story, and Konoka grinned happily at her. "Well, I still have a lot of training left to do with Negi-kun, so what are you going to do?" She asked. Setsuna shrugged. "I might as well train with Eva-san." She said. Konoka shook her head. "Didn't you just get finished training?" She asked.

Setsuna nodded. "Yeah, but if there's one thing you can't get enough of, it's training!" She said happily. Konoka was silent for a second, then gave her another hug.

"Okay Se-chan, just don't get hurt." She said. Setsuna smiled. "I won't."

Konoka walked back to Negi's side, and asked him what they should work on next. Negi thought about it, and was about to answer, when Eva cut in. "Well, seeing as you did pass the test I just gave you, I think it's time to continue your healing magic training." She said.

Konoka looked around. "B-but no one is injured...?" She said. Eva grinned.

"Boya!"

"Ye-yes Master?" He asked, bowing.

"Lic Lac La Lac Lilac! 199 Arrows of Darkness!"

Negi didn't even have time to curse, or raise a shield, as he was hit by 199 arrows from five feet away. The impact picked the small boy up off his feet, and threw him into the air, before dropping him onto the ground. He lay there groaning, while Setsuna tried to figure out how he was still alive.

"Well, seems you have someone to heal!" Eva said, laughing. Konoka nodded, and ran over to Negi, worried.

"Not so fast!" Eva yelled, and Konoka halted, staring nervously at Negi.

"That damn 3 minute time limit is annoying as hell, so you're going to wait for five, then heal him." She said. Konoka looked at Setsuna worriedly. "I-I don't know if I can go that long!" She said.

Setsuna smiled at her. "Don't worry Ojou-Sama, you'll be fine." She said. Konoka returned the nervous smile, and waited, watching Negi roll around on the ground, gasping for air and clawing ineffectively at the space around him, looking for his staff.

"Umm..."

"Leave him, it's only been two minutes!" Eva said. "In fact, I think we shall have some tea. Chachamaru!"

Chachamaru came out of the building, carrying a tray laden with three tea cups, and a pot of tea. She didn't appear to notice Negi, instead, she placed the tea tray on the ground, and they were all forced to sit, as Chachamaru poured them tea.

"Mmm, this is delicious tea, Chachamaru!" Konoka said. Setsuna agreed, and Chachamaru thanked them. Eva said nothing, but continued to drink it, and that was all the praise Chachamaru needed. Her Master hardly ever drank tea that wasn't to her taste.

"Oh no! He's not moving anymore!" Konoka cried, looking to where Negi lay, about 15 feet away.

"Ahh leave him, I'm sure he's fine." Eva said. She poured herself another cup, and took a sip. "Well, looks like you're quite determined to become strong, and proficient in the arts of magic." Eva said, turning her gaze on Konoka.

Konoka nodded happily, forgetting about Negi.

"Yeah, I want to learn as much as I can, so that I can become useful!" She said. Setsuna glanced at her, eyebrow raised questioningly.

"Useful?" She asked. Konoka nodded. "Yeah! I mean, I love it that you came to my rescue many times during that Kyoto field trip, but I don't want to be a burden on you, and even if you keep having to come to my rescue, I want to be able to hold my own until you come to my side." She said.

"Konoka..."

"This resort is no place for your implied yuri!" Eva cried, hitting Setsuna in the head with her tea cup. Setsuna was about to respond, when Eva cut her off. "Anyway, it's time for your precious Konoka to go heal Boya." She said.

Konoka's head shot up as she remembered Negi, and she jumped up. "OH NO! NEGI!" She ran over to his side, and checked his wounds. His chest was badly bruised and cut by the impact, but that wasn't the worst of it. He had hit his head against the stone floor when he hit the ground, and he was bleeding badly. Konoka placed her hands on his chest, and tried to access the magical power she knew she had, but it wouldn't come.

"Damn, what to do?" She asked herself. She tried again, but the only thing she could think of was that it was two minutes past her limit.

"Damn limit...I wish there wasn't any limit on my powers!" She said. Then she got an idea. She had gotten so used to thinking that there was a limit on her powers, that there had actually become a limit. What if she thought the opposite?

There is no limit on my powers, I'm free to heal whatever damage is done, no matter how long ago it took place...

She kept that thought in her head, and a few seconds later, she felt the first tendrils of magical power escaping the nervous block. She grasped it, and used it, sending it into Negi's body, healing his wound. The magic rushed to his head, and the wound started closing, then fading. When it was gone, the magic centered around his chest, fading his bruises, and relieving the tender skin, healing a broken rib she didn't know he had.

When she was finished, she stood up, and sighed. Negi stirred at her feet, and when he opened his eyes, he saw Konoka's face.

"Did you do it?" He asked. "Did you manage to break the three minute barrier?"

She smiled. "Even when recovering from a wound, you're a teacher first, and a kid last." She said. "Yes, Negi-kun, I did it! Five minutes!"

Negi's eyes widened, and he jumped up. "Good job Konoka!" He exclaimed.

Konoka smiled happily, and Setsuna put her hand on her shoulder. "You did great, Konoka-Ojou-Sama!" She said, smiling at her. Konoka grinned happily. "Thanks Se-chan!" She said, hugging her. Setsuna hugged her back, then felt a deep blush darken her face. Since when had Konoka-Ojou-Sama's breasts been so large?

Setsuna released Konoka, and she caught a glimpse of Eva shaking her head.

"Okay, they still have a few more things to run through, so for now, I am your enemy, Setsuna Sakurazaki!" Evangeline said. Setsuna nodded, and tightened the ribbon holding her hair in place.

"Okay, I'll see how long I can last against you." She said, grinning.

"Oh, Se-chan, is that that ribbon!?" Konoka asked. Setsuna turned to her, and saw her pointing to her hair. "Huh?" Setsuna asked. "Oh, uh, yeah, the one you gave me...I still use it." She said. Konoka stared at Setsuna, then slowly smiled. "Your so sweet, Se-chan!"

"I-ah, Kono-"

"Enough! Attack, or I will!" Eva said, taking a sword from Chachamaru. Setsuna cast one more glance at Konoka, but she was facing Negi, so she merely dashed forward, drawing her sword.

"Finally, it was getting boring watching Negi train Konoka!" Eva said, parrying Setsuna's strikes.

Setsuna felt the sword in her hand shudder as it collided with, then slipped off, Eva's kodachi. Setsuna dodged backward, putting some distance between herself and Eva. If her long sword ever happened to be parried by Eva's kodachi, then she would have to get away as quickly as possible, for she would leave herself open for attack. True, her long sword kept Eva at bay, but once Eva managed to block an attack from Setsuna's Yuunagi, then it left Setsuna wide open for that tiny kodachi to do some real damage, for it would place Eva immediately inside her zone. And with her large sword, it would be impossible for her to manoevre it between herself and Eva, and she would be destroyed.

Setsuna thrust forward with her sword, but the tiny kodachi was there, parrying it off to the side. Before Setsuna could withdraw her sword, and form a block, Eva had dashed inside her zone, placing herself between Setsuna, and her sword. Eva sliced upward with her tiny kodachi, cutting a path through her clothing and cutting her skin from her right hip to her left shoulder. Setsuna retreated, and Eva allowed her to escape, putting Eva once again outside Setsuna's zone. Setsuna realized that Eva was serious, and she remembered that she was also undead, and wouldn't die too easily. Setsuna smirked, and crouched, holding her sword at shoulder level, ready to thrust it toward Eva. As she crouched, she stressed the seams of her shool uniform shirt, and instead of ripping at the buttons or seams, the few threads that had escaped Eva's slash broke, and the front of her shirt fluttered open, revealing her wrapped breasts. Eva smirked, and slowly, lazily, waved the kodachi around, it's tip slicing through the air, tracing deadly patterns as sunlight glinted off the blade.

Setsuna shrugged off her torn shirt, and the only thing that covered her was her wrap. Her skirt wasn't too ripped, and still covered her sufficiently, so her modesty was protected.

Setsuna dashed forward and thrust toward Eva. Eva parried it much the same as she had before, raising her kodachi so that it's point was toward the sky. As the sword sliced through the air toward her, Eva raised her sword, extending her arm upward. Setsuna's sword tip raced right by the sword blade, aimed for Eva's face. Just before the blade would have sliced through her face, the kodachi's handle guard caught the blade, and as Eva raised her arm, it pushed the sword thrust up and out of the way.

This time though, Setsuna was ready. As her sword thrust was pushed up and to the left, she ducked, bringing her sword around. She spun to the left, and felt Eva's kodachi slice past her face. Setsuna continued spinning, and as she completed her 360 degree spin, her sword tip sliced across Eva's stomach, her sword unable to guard against such a powerful slash.

Eva disregarded the hit, and took a step backward, knowing that Setsuna had just turned her blocked sword into a powerful attack.

"Well, seems you've gotten serious, Setsuna." Eva said, healing her wound. Setsuna cursed, and raised her sword. "Yeah, I have." She said, sweating slightly.

Eva grinned dangerously, and reversed her grip on her kodachi handle. "Perhaps I should, too..."

Setsuna didn't take the time to reply, instead, she dashed forward, slashing down from above...

Konoka released her from the hug, and Setsuna realized that she was leaving her new friend, and she didn't know when or if she would come back.

"See you soon, I hope." Setsuna said, bowing once more. Motoko was calling her name, so she turned, and started to walk away.

"Wait Se-chan!" Konoka called. Konoka ran up to Setsuna, and pulled her ribbon out of her hair. Her beautiful brown hair fell down, and curled around her shoulders and down her back.

"Take this!" Konoka said. "This is my favorite red ribbon, and I want you to have it, because you're my first best friend!" She said. Setsuna blushed, and thanked her, holding onto the ribbon tightly, so she wouldn't lose it. "Thank you Konoka." She said. With that, she turned, and walked away, following Motoko.

As she walked, she looked behind her. Konoka was there, waving goodbye to her. Setsuna waved back, and continued walking. She took a few more steps, and when she looked back again, Konoka was bouncing her ball against the ground, just like when she had met her.

A sharp command from Motoko, and Setsuna once again face forward, clutching her shinai and ribbon close to her. Once Motoko had resumed walking forward, Setsuna snuck one final peek back toward the royal house, but Konoka was nowhere in sight.

Setsuna finally faced forward for good, and as she walked, she kept her head down, for she didn't want Motoko to notice her tears.

Some time later...

"Hey, you guys almost done?" Negi called, staying a safe distance away from the slashing blades that were Setsuna and Evangeline. A few seconds later, they stopped, and lowered their swords. Eva realized that she was unable to make Setsuna give up, and that it was technically a draw, since they had been inturrupted by an outside force.

"Ahhh, I guess we can takea break for now." Eva said. She glanced at Setsuna, and was surprised that she had kept fighting after having been wounded so many times.

"Hmm, guess you did alright this time, Sakurazaki." Eva said. "But next time, I will crush you."

Sestuna nodded, and sheathed her sword. The fighting had gone on for about an hour after Negi and Konoka had given up training, and Setsuna was exhausted.

She flopped down on the ground, resting her head on the first step leading into the resort. She sighed, and closed her eyes, relaxing. She wondered if she could get away with going to sleep for a few minutes, then suddenly felt hands on her stomach. She opened her eyes, and came face to face with a worried Konoka.

"You okay Se-chan?" She asked. Setsuna smiled. "Yeah, I'm fine." She said. "Thanks Konoka." She said. Konoka smiled, and indicated her wounds. "Would you like me to heal your wounds?"

Setsuna nodded. "Yeah, sure, go right ahead."

Konoka nodded, and placed her hands on Setsuna's bare stomach. Seconds later, Setsuna felt the magical power flowing through her body, healing her wounds and easing the pain she felt. Setsuna closed her eyes, and took this time to enjoy Konoka's kindness and caring. A few seconds later, Konoka's hands slid from her stomach to her waist, to heal the cut of her hip, and Setsuna tried to keep her body from trembling underneath Konoka's soft hands. A second later, and the cut on her hip was healed, and then Konoka's hands slid up to her shoulders.

"Are you alright, Setsuna?" Konoka whispered, her mouth by Setsuna's ear. Setsuna slowly opened her eyes, and realized that Konoka was leaning over her, her hands still on her shoulders.

"Y-yeah, why?" Setsuna asked. Konoka shrugged gently. "I don't know, you were shaking when I was healing the wound on your hip, did it hurt?" She asked.

Setsuna shook her head, blushing lightly. "No, it was fine." She said.

Konoka nodded. "Okay." She got up, and reached down to help Setsuna up. Setsuna accepted her hand, and let Konoka help her up.

"Come on, we're all tired, so let's get some food and get some rest." Konoka said. "Negi and Eva are already in the resort, getting food." She said.

Setsuna nodded, and followed Konoka into the resort.

"How was your training?" Setsuna asked her as they walked. Konoka grinned. "It was excellent! I've learned so many new things while training with Negi-kun!" She said.

Setsuna smiled. "That's great!" She said. "Keep it up and you'll become the most powerful healing mage the world has ever seen!"

Konoka laughed. "Yeah, that would be so cool!"

They walked into the kitchen, and went straight for the fridge. They got some juice, and got some pizza from the fridge. No one questioned how a box of Pizza Hut pizza had gotten inside Evangeline's resort, they just took a couple pieces each, and headed for the pool, so they could be alone for a while.

"So, what are your plans for tomorrow?" Setsuna asked, sitting on the edge of the pool, and kicking her feet in the slightly warm water.

Konoka came and sat down beside her, staring at the sun as it sunk below the horizon.

"Hmm, well, I was planning on asking you out, if you weren't busy." She said.

Setsuna nearly choked on her pizza. "A-a-ask me out?" She asked. "Like, on a date?"

Konoka laughed. "No, silly, ask you out for the day, ask you to come spend the day with me." She said. "After all, it is the last day of summer, and the only day left before our first day of grade nine." She said. "I want it to be the best day of the summer, and I want to spend it all with you..." She trailed off, and looked at Setsuna. "If, of course, you don't have any plans."

Setsuna shook her head. "N-no, no plans at all!" She said. Konoka smiled. "So, will you hang with me all day tomorrow?" She asked.

Setsuna nodded. "Yes, I will Ojou-Sama." She said. Konoka smiled. "Well, now that we got that settled, theres only one thing left to do." She said. Setsuna looked at her. "And what's that?" She asked.

Konoka smiled. "To rest up tonight, especially after all that training, then hang out all day tomorrow!" She said.

Setsuna smiled. "Ahh, but I think you're forgetting something." She said.

Konoka looked at her. "What's that?" She asked, puzzled.

"Each day in here is only an hour outside." She said. "When we leave tomorrow, it'll be about nine o'clock in the morning, on the second last day of summer holiday." She said.

Konoka snapped her fingers. "Ahh, that's right!" She said. "Hmm, well, we'll figure out something!" She said. "Well, actually, it's sort of a good thing, we can use all day tomorrow to take care of everything, so that nothing pops up tomorrow to inturrupt our date!" She said.

Setsuna became embarrassed again. "D-d-date?" She stuttered. Konoka laughed. "It's so funny to watch you get flustered over stuff like that." She said. Konoka looked out toward the ocean, and the sun's last rays were streaking through the sky, signalling that nightfall was only minutes away.

"Ahh, Se-chan..." Konoka sighed. She slipped a bit closer to Setsuna, and leaned against her, resting her head on Setsuna's shoulder. Setsuna felt her heartbeat increase as Konoka moved closer to her, and she became inexplicably nervous as Konoka rested her head on her shoulder.

Setsuna felt excitement and nervousness course through her for almost ten minutes, before she started to calm down. She wondered if Konoka was asleep, but she didn't want to move to look, lest she disturb her.

A few minutes later, and Setsuna got up the nerve to put her arm around the shoulders of the beautiful girl next to her. When Konoka said and did nothing, Setsuna relaxed, thinking that she was definitely asleep.

"I didn't know you still had that ribbon, Setsuna." Konoka said softly, surprising Setsuna. Setsuna was about to move her arm, and Konoka knew it. She reached up, and took Setsuna's hand, holding on tight to it, and not letting go, forcing her to keep her arm around her shoulders.

"Uh, y-yeah, I've had it ever since you gave it to me." She said. "I took really good care of it, because it was your favorite." She said. "I wore it almost every day."

Konoka giggled, and slipped her arm around Setsuna's waist. "That's so sweet of you, Se-chan." She said.

Setsuna blushed lightly, but said nothing.

This is nice... Setsuna thought. Just being here like this with Konoka is so nice, in a place like this, where enemies aren't a reality, and it's always sunny, a place where we could live together forever, and not have to worry about a thing...I wouldn't have to train so hard, if we could just stay here. In here, enemies don't exist, Konoka would never be threatened again...

Setsuna watched as the sky slowly darkened, but neither of them were willing to move just yet.

"This is a great place, eh, Setsuna?" Konoka asked.

Setsuna nodded softly. "Yeah, a beautiful place, I wouldn't mind spending my life in here...with you..." She said.

Konoka giggled again, a sweet, soft sound, and she nuzzled Setsuna's cheek. "I wouldn't mind either." She whispered.

Behind them, watching from the doorway to the building, stood Negi, Eva, and Chachamaru.

"It's cute that they can finally have some time to themselves, eh Master?" Chachamaru said. Eva merely glared at her.

"I told that Sakurazaki that my resort wasn't the place for her nonsense yuri!"

Negi laughed. "Well, regardless, it is time alone for them, so let's make it time alone, and go to bed, leave them be." He said.

Chachamaru agreed, and Eva merely grumbled that she might as well, it was better than watching two girls together. Chachamaru remarked that Master seemed jealous of Sakurazaki, while Negi merely laughed.

An hour later, Setsuna and Konoka stood, stretching. They had talked a bit more, wondering what they were going to do for the last two days of summer vacation.

Neither of them had many ideas for the first day, and Konoka refused to tell Setsuna about what she had planned for the last day, so their conversation had come full circle back to what they should do tomorrow, something neither of them still had any idea about.

"Ahh, well, we should go to bed." Konoka had said, yawning. Setsuna had nodded, stood, and helped Konoka up. Setsuna was about to walk toward the rooms inside the resort, when Konoka seemed to lose her balance, falling toward Setsuna.

Setsuna caught her, and Konoka laughed, thanking her. "I stood up too fast again, damn low blood pressure." She said, smiling. Setsuna stared at Konoka's beautiful face, and she felt her heart skip a beat.

"K-Konoka, I...You're so beautiful, I..." She stopped, and slowly leaned down, her arms still around Konoka's waist.

Konoka looked up at her, and slowly closed her eyes, as Setsuna leaned down toward her. Setsuna closed her eyes, and her lips were inches from Konoka's, when she realized she was doing something she should not. She pulled away, and sighed, hating herself.

"Damn, I'm sorry Konoka." She said. "I shouldn't have..."

Konoka opened her eyes, face slightly red, and smiled up at Setsuna. "I-it's fine." She said. Setsuna's eyes widened as she realized that Konoka wasn't smiling her usual smile, the one she used to dispel Setsuna's feelings of despair or guilt. She looked hurt, and her smile was incredibly sad.

"Konoka, I-"
"Come on, time for bed." Konoka said, cutting her off. She pulled away from Setsuna, and started walking toward the resort.

"Damn..." Setsuna cursed one more time, before following Konoka inside.

Konoka laid down on one of the beds inside, and pulled the covers up over herself. "Goodnight Setsuna." She said softly.

"Goodnight Konoka." Setsuna responded sadly, dropping down onto her bed. She sighed, and didn't bother covering up; the warm night air was enough. She stared up at the ceiling, and thought about today. She had witnessed a lot of growth in Konoka's magical skills, and it was surprising even now, how much she had grown.

"Of course I'm surprised," She scoffed to herself. "I've been too busy training to really pay attention to what she was doing..."

"The training with Eva was good though, I learned some good stuff today..."

She tried to put the events of the last half hour out of her mind, and she rolled over onto her side, staring at the shape of Konoka under her blankets. Eventually, her mind stopped registering what she was seeing, as she blanked out, thinking about her sword training.

"That kodachi Eva was using, it sure is a fine weapon...I remember my first kodachi..."

Setsuna was excited. Today, she was going to trade her shinai for a real sword! She was going to trade her shinai for a small sword, called a kodachi. About a foot and a half long, almost two feet, it was better suited to her size, and it's weight and sharpness would get her used to having a real blade.

"I wonder if Konoka-Ojou-Sama will come with me when I get it..."

Motoko smiled at her. "Do you want to go see if she will come with you?" She asked. Setsuna smiled, and nodded. "Yes, please!!"

She had many reasons to be happy today, she knew. First, Motoko was back from the Hinata Inn, or wherever she was staying, for two weeks, and second, she was finally getting a new sword. Thirdly, but most importantly, she was going to see her friend, and see if her friend would come with her when she got her sword.

It wasn't long before they reached the Konoe house, and they were admitted immediately, and taken into the main hall. From there, it was a short wait, before Eishun and Konoka came to them, to inquire what they were there for today.

"Hi Konoka-Ojou-Sama!" Setsuna said, waving happily at her friend. Konoka smiled, and waved back, then got a confused look upon her features.

"Ojou-Sama?" She asked. Setsuna nodded. "Yes, Motoko told me that I have to be polite to you, and use your full title."

Motoko smiled. "It's only appropriate." She said. She then turned to Konoka's father.

"We would like to know if Konoka can come with Setsuna while she goes to get her kodachi." She said. Eishun smiled, and rubbed his chin, looking down at the two hopeful children.

"Well now, let's see." He said, kneeling down so he was eye to eye with Setsuna. "Do you like Konoka-Sama as a friend?" He asked her. Setsuna nodded, conscious of the status of the man she was talking to. "Y-Yes elder." She said. "I do, and I would wish that you would allow her to travel with us whilst I get my kodachi." She said.

Eishun smiled, and patted her head. "Well mannered, polite, and straightforward, that one. She'll be a wonderful friend for Konoka." He stood up, and nodded to Motoko.

"Yes, she may go with you if she wishes." He said. Konoka's eyes widened, and she nodded happily, stepping forward and hugging Setsuna. Setsuna, ten years old and coming into the idea that only guys and girls hugged, blushed furiously, but did not deny her friend's embrace. She instead returned the hug, not daring to look at Eishun.

When she let go of Konoka, Motoko took her hand and led Setsuna away, down the hall. Konoka took Setsuna's hand, and held on tight, smiling at her best friend.
They walked down to the temple where she was learning her sword skills, and entered, calling upon the temple master. He came out, and smiled at Setsuna.

"Hello there, Setsuna." He said. "Ahh, I see you've brought a friend today." He said. Setsuna nodded. "Y-yes, heaadmaster, this is Konoka Konoe, she came along to keep me company." She said. The headmaster nodded, and stroked his graying beard. "Now, if I remember correctly, you're here to exchange your shinai for a kodachi." He said. Setsuna nodded. "Yes, that is correct."

The headmaster nodded, and disappeared into the temple, returning a few minutes later with three kodachis of varying lengths. He laid them out on the ground in front of Setsuna, and told her to take a pick.

Setsuna knew what she was looking for, she had to find one that was easy for her to carry, was small enough that it wouldn't drag when she wore it, but was something she would be proud to wield. She took a few minutes trying out different blades, before settling on the shortest one.

"I like this one, headmaster." She said. The headmaster laughed, and gathered up the other two. "Indeed, then that is the one you will have." He said. Motoko smiled, and told Setsuna to take care of her sword, for it was a gift from the headmaster, and must be well appreciated.

Setsuna nodded, and turned to Konoka, showing her the sheathed sword. "Isn't it great, Konoka?" She asked. Konoka smiled. "Yes, it must be amazing to have your own sword!" She said.

Setsuna laughed. "It is pretty cool." She agreed.

Konoka once again hugged Setsuna, and congratulated her on getting her sword. "You did good Setsuna, you worked really hard to get it too, so you deserve it!"

Setsuna rolled over onto her back again, and wiped the tears out of her eyes. Just thinking about Konoka made her sad, they used to have a good relationship, but somewhere, Setsuna had gone awry, and now things were awkward between them. Even more so now that Setsuna had almost kissed her...

"Ahh, Konoka, did you know what you were getting your thirteen year old self into when you made that promise to me...?" She asked, thinking of another memory, this one more painful than the last.

She didn't expect an answer, so she rolled over, and closed her eyes, knowing that she needed to go to sleep. Perhaps, when they woke up, things would be back to normal, and Konoka would have forgotten about the almost-kiss.

Setsuna, finding it hard to sleep, got up and moved to another bunk, one further away from Konoka, Negi, Eva, and Chachamaru. She had her own way of going to sleep, but it was a bit awkward to do it near everyone else, even though they wouldn't know, no matter how close they were. After all, they couldn't read minds...

Setsuna dropped onto another bunk, and covered up, hating the thought of her body being visible while she thought of Konoka. She closed her eyes, and imagined herself and Konoka back in grade eight. She envisioned herself sitting at her desk, doing work, when suddenly, Konoka was standing in front of her.

"Hey, Se-chan!" She would say, while smiling that smile that always made her heart skip. Setsuna would not get nervous this time, she would instead act cool, and lean back, tossing her pen onto her desk.

"Hello Konoka-Ojou-Sama." She would say. "What's up?"

Konoka would run her fingers through her hair, and blush lightly. "Ahh, I was wondering if you would meet me by my dorm after class, I have something I want to talk to you about." She said. Setsuna would merely nod. "Okay, sure, no problem." She would say.

"Great! See you then!" Konoka would say, waving over her shoulder, and returning to her seat as the teacher came in.

Setsuna smiled, and decided to skip imagining how the rest of the class would go. She would skip directly to the part after class. She rolled over, her back facing her fellow sleeping friends, and continued to imagine what would happen.

Setsuna leaned casually against the wall, and waited. She had gotten here a few minutes ago, but Konoka should be here soon. No sooner had she thought that, than Konoka appeared around the corner, walking toward her. Setsuna waved, and Konoka stopped in front of her.

"Hey Konoka." She said. "What is it you wanted to talk to me about?" She asked. Konoka smiled. "Ahh, I was wondering if you would like to go out with me?" She asked.

Despite her intentions of being cool, Setsuna felt her heart skip a beat, and her hands get slightly sweaty. "Y-you want to go out with me?" Setsuna asked.

Konoka nodded. "Yeah, because the truth is, I've been in love with you for a long time now, and I..."

Setsuna decided to stop there, feeling sleepy. She didn't know why, but thinking of that kind of stuff always helped her relax and find sleep. Setsuna yawned, and pulled the covers up further around her shoulders, falling into a light sleep that would deepen as the night wore on.

A/N: That's the end of chapter two, chapter three will be a good one, because not only is it Konoka's 'date' with Setsuna, Setsuna and Konoka still have to deal with what almost happened the night before. Hope you enjoyed this one, I hope chapter three will be out around tomorrow afternoon, or tomorrow around midnight, at the latest, if things work out. Thanks for reading, please review!