AN: Hey guys and thanks again for reading Fade To Black. I'm really excited about this chapter because it includes one of my favorite characters, if not my favorite character, though I must admit it's really short, but I thought it'd be a great way to introduce her, so enjoy!

Sumireko Hanabusa sat in a chair that she had specially built for the party. She sipped tea as she watched the other girl socialize. When she had received the invitation, she had no intention of going to Myojo Academy or anything that had to with it didn't interest her at all. But when she that about it, there was one person she did want to see again.

"Banba…" Sumireko said, now focused on the gray haired girl. A small smile appeared on her face. She enjoyed seeing her old roommate again.

It had been a few months since she had seen Banba, and for some reason, she had missed her presence. Of course, she had mixed feelings about some of her old classmates being here, but she could definitely say that she missed Banba.

But she knew it was something more than just missing her. Sumireko knew she longed to see Banba again, but she was afraid to admit it not only to Banba but herself as well.

After the accident that cost her mother's life, she promised to subdue any feelings she had towards anyone.

But Banba was different. Ever since her first day of Class Black, Sumireko knew there was something different about mahiru, besides the fact that she was the host of two different personalities. No, she didn't mind it at all. If anything, she found it really cute.

The blonde haired girl blushed at the fact that she used the word cute to describe something about Banba. Though, she couldn't deny it. She did find Banba really cute, both Mahiru and Shinya. They were both cute in their own way.

Mahiru was gentle and quiet. She always sat with Sumireko whenever she sat down. Shinya was tough and always wanted to protect Mahiru. An though Sumireko never really got to talk to Shinya sometimes, she usually fell asleep before she could, she found that she was quite enjoyable to talk to. But then again, that was her own opinion.

All of a sudden Banba turned and saw Sumireko. Their eyes met, sending tingles throughout Sumireko's body. Banba blushed immediately. The blonde haired girl immediately saw this and smiled at the gray haired girl. Banba returned it with small smile.

'Banba, you look so cute when you smile' Sumireko thought to herself, taking another sip of her tea. She set her cup down. She couldn't help it anymore, she couldn't hold back her feelings. Sumireko felt something she hadn't ever since the accident. A feeling that was foreign to her. "Banba…" she said under her breath. "I love you."

AN:Sorry it was so short, but i thought it was really cute. I really love the Sumireko X Banba ship. Anyway since this one was so short, I'll have the next chapter come out with this one (hopefully). Also, would you guys want to see me do the Angel Beats! one I had in mind? Oh and don't worry, I'll touch upon the accident Sumireko was talking about later