TWO
Pecking Maria's cheek in farewell, Tsubasa moves to return to her office. Maria snags her chin and brings Tsubasa in for a proper kiss.
"Maria," Tsubasa murmurs, a blush darkening her cheeks and ears. She glances meaningfully at Hibiki, who is still in the room, though she is preoccupied with her cellphone. Nonetheless, Tsubasa fiddles with Maria's tie, saying fondly, "Your tie is crooked again."
With that triumphant half-smirk she so likes to wield as a weapon, Maria teases, "Now who's the lovey-dovey one?"
Tsubasa's blush deepens.
Fortunately, Hibiki chooses that moment to put away her phone and notice them; she takes one look at Tsubasa's red face with her hands frozen on Maria's tie and startles giggling. "You guys are almost as bad as Miku and me," she says, grinning widely.
"Oh! I almost forgot," Hibiki slaps her forehead before the couple can reply, "Speaking of Miku, she wishes you good luck from the both of us—you know, for your interview today."
Maria stiffens at the reminder.
"Don't worry, Maria. It takes two to tango, and it will definitely take the two of us to raise a child," Tsubasa teases.
"Tsubasa!" It is not Maria, however, who yelps in embarrassment. Hibiki has her hands slapped over her ears as she scolds, "I don't need to know what you do in your alone time! See, Maria?! This is exactly why you're a bad influence!"
Maria laughs, hugging her wife. "Thank you," she whispers, and Tsubasa tightens her arms around Maria.
"I'll meet you at our car in a couple of hours, yes?"
"Yes." Maria gives a wave to Hibiki and leaves.
Gathering the rest of her things, Tsubasa says, "Let us go, Hibiki. Genjuurou will make you run laps again if you're late."
Hibiki groans. "I wish I had Miku's affinity with running," she laments, dragging herself to the door. Before leaving, she turns to Tsubasa. "You'll do well," Hibiki reassures her, brimming with her typical confidence.
"Thank you," Tsubasa nods her head, smiling faintly.
a/n: Reviews are always welcome. Next update tomorrow, probably 24 hours on the dot.