Chapter 2: New Feelings

Morning struck as Mio slowly opened her eyes. A flash of her dream came back to her as she sat up on her bed. It was of Ritsu, looking desperate towards her...But then at some points she was sad. What was it about? Why was she sad? Mio thought as she started to dress into her school clothes. She quickly brushed her hair and went downstairs.

Mio grabbed a bowl of cereal, remembering last night with Ritsu. She has such beautiful eyes... she thought. She then caught herself. Why do I feel this way? Is it because...because...I...I like her?

Ritsu woke up as she turned to her side. Mio... she thought as she slowly got up. She couldn't get Mio's beautiful face out of her head. She's so beautiful... she thought changing into her school uniform. She sighed as she brushed her hair and made sure everything was worn the right way and went downstairs to eat a piece of bread and jam.

She couldn't keep in her glee, but there was a small part of her that felt stupidly guilty. Why did she have to trip? Why did she have to be so clumsy? But then again, if it weren't for her to be clumsy, she wouldn't have been able to see Mio's pretty face and kind black eyes.

Mio entered the schoolroom and looked over to Ritsu's empty desk. Good…She's not here yet. she thought as she set down her bag on top of her desk.

Yui looked back to Mio and smiled. "Morning Mio-chan!" she said cheerfully.

Mio looked up and gave her a small smile. "Morning Yui." The door slid open and Mio looked over to it. Right away her eyes widened as her face grew light pink as she looked to Ritsu. Ritsu then, almost automatically, looked over to Mio. Mio quickly looked away to her desk and sat down nervously.

Ritsu sighed. I knew it…She hates me… Ritsu thought, feeling a small pain in her chest. She slowly walked to her desk. Right when she was at Mio's desk, Mio looked up and smiled to her. This caught her off guard, and she automatically grew red.

"Morning Ritsu!" Mio said gleefully.

This is the side of Mio that only I can see. Ritsu thought as she smiled as well. "Morning!" She said, giving a piece sign to Mio. She then sat down and turned to Mio. "Thanks for last night! I feel like I can't fail this test!" she said, deciding not to talk about anything else.

Mio somewhat tilted her head and smiled. "No problem!" she chirped.

Class soon started as the teacher handed out the test and the day then seemed to fly by for the two. Ritsu hummed out of her last class. No band practice today… she thought as she left the school.

"Ritsu! Wait up!" Ritsu heard from behind her. She turned to see Mio running to her. Ritsu put her hand on her hip and waited for her. Mio then caught up and smiled. "Thanks for waiting." She then said.

"No problem...What's up?" Ritsu then replied.

"I was wondering…if you were free this weekend?" Mio said, somewhat nervous.

Ritsu thought for a second. What's going on…why does she - Wait. She thought, surveying Mio's face. Is she…blushing?! Ritsu was amazed. Mio was blushing! Was it because she liked her as well? Ritsu didn't know, but she answered quickly before Mio would become suspicious. "I'm free…Why?" she asked.

"Oh…I don't know. There's this movie I want to watch…and I was wondering if you wanted to tag…along?" Mio said, blushing a little more. What am I doing? This is crazy! Mio thought as she awaited an answer.

Ritsu thought again, reviewing her weekend schedule and then smiled. "Alright…what time is the best for you?" Ritsu then said.

"Let's go around lunch time…" Mio answered. The two agreed and walked home together. I can't believe I'm doing this…But I have to understand my feelings more clearer. Mio thought. When the two had to separate, they waved to each other. "Remember, noon!" Mio jokingly reminded Ritsu.

"Yeah, yeah." Ritsu said, somewhat cockily. She then smiled and waved Mio goodbye. "See you tomorrow!"