Notice IV

By Kanoko

[Nanoha]

I glanced up at the café that Hayate-chan had mentioned to me to meet her at. It never occurred to me why Hayate-chan would meet here when a few days ago we were here before and she said the things they serve is not as good as the one we usually hang out at. First thing I did was look around to see if she was arriving or something but to my surprise she was coming out from the café. I looked at her with a bit of surprise as she was usually the late one.

"You're early today, Hayate-chan." I said to her when she was close enough to hear me.

"Oh, it's nothing. I can't always be late now can I? Now come on and get in. There's something waiting for you." She said as she urged me inside the café.

I gave her a weird look and went in but I nearly came to a halt when I saw familiar blonde hair sticking out at the table in the back corner. I couldn't believe it but I don't know why I stopped but I was forced to walk again as Hayate-chan pushed me in the back. As we neared the table, the blonde haired person turned to look at us and I completely stopped even with Hayate-chan's urging. I stared at her and slowly walked in front of her and she whispered my name.

[Hayate]

"Okay now, break the staring contest! I kn-!" I started to say but Nanoha-chan suddenly lifted her hand and slapped Fate-chan.

I stared at them in disbelief but then I noticed Nanoha-chan had tears in her eyes while Fate-chan, whose head had moved along with the hit, stared at the floor. I didn't know what to say, but this hit would make Fate-chan misunderstand that's for sure.

"Na-Nanoha-chan wha-…" Why can't I ever finish my sentences? She ran out of the café before I even know what was going on! I could do nothing as I watch her disappear from sight so I turned to Fate-chan.

[Fate]

I stared at her and I couldn't help but whisper her name. Jumbles of thoughts were running through my mind. I wanted to glare at Hayate but suddenly I felt a flash of pain and realized that Nanoha had slapped me. I couldn't think of anything as I stared at the floor as if it was the most interesting thing in the world. Then she ran it briefly occurred to me that Hayate never finished her sentences.

A hand went to rub the spot where Nanoha had slapped me and I lifted my head to Hayate who had sat down again and was staring at me. Smiling lightly at her, I took a finished my cappuccino, paid the bill and nearly dragged Hayate out of the café.

"I knew she hated me. At least there's a good side to it." I said when we finally stopped at the local park.

"You know it's not true, she might have been just shocked. You did appear out of nowhere after a few weeks Fate-chan." Hayate said quietly to me.

"It's getting late. Let's go home Hayate."

"Yeah… You'll go home for sure right? Don't make me go search for you like last time okay?"

I nodded and left. I didn't want Hayate to see me crying so I ran. Ran out of sight and broke down as I slowed to a walk.

[Hayate]

I wonder why it had to be like this. I wanted to do something so that Nanoha-chan can meet Fate-chan again and this happened. At this rate everything between them would break if no one fixes it and I would be the one to fix it. I don't know where to start but going to Nanoha-chan would probably be a start. With that in mind, I started walking to Midori-ya.

It was dark by the time I reached the family run café by Nanoha-chan's parents and when I asked if she was there, Momoko-san had said she hadn't been home ever since leaving to meet with me. She looked at me worriedly and asked if something happened but I didn't know what to say other than there is nothing to worry about. I have to tell Fate-chan, I don't know Nanoha-chan as well as her and if I don't report back home soon Shamal would give me an earful.

"Hello?" I heard Fate-can say from the other side of the line.

"Fate-chan, this is urgent… Momoko-san had said that Nanoha-chan isn't home and she's kind of worried… Can you find her? I mean you know her a lot more than me and if I don't go home soon, Shamal would chew at me. Please Fate-chan!" I begged just in case she wouldn't agree to.

"Yeah, okay I'll go. I'll see you tomorrow then, be careful and bye." She didn't wait for me to reply and hung up.

"I hope you find her, Fate-chan." I whispered to myself and headed home.

[Nanoha]

I stared at the hand that I slapped Fate-chan with. I wasn't sure why I did it but I did and when I figured out what I did, I ran. Laughing bitterly, I realized that I'm always the cowardly one. Running is the only thing I do against things I'm not familiar with. I covered my eyes with my hand when I felt tears in my eyes again. I wonder how long I have been here. Always the same places for me, never really know where to go when I'm sad, confused or anything.

I tensed when I heard footsteps from next to me. It's her… I can just feel that it's her.

"Do you hate me?" She asked me.

[None]

"Do you hate me?" Fate asked as she was sure Nanoha can hear her.

Nanoha looked her way and for a brief moment, anger was shown in those blue eyes. The blonde kept her gaze on Nanoha, meeting her eyes and watch them go from anger to confusion.

"How… Why do you think I'd hate you? Did you read my letter to you? It clearly stated that I love you…" Nanoha said through gritted teeth.

"No reason. I just felt like asking."

Without warning, Nanoha flung herself as Fate and the blonde caught her. Nanoha then started to pound on Fate's shoulders but each blow became weaker than the last and finally stopped when Nanoha did nothing but sob on her taller friend's shoulder.

"I'm sorry, Nanoha." Fate said that repeatedly for the next few minutes in which Nanoha continued to cry.

Finally, when the brunette stopped, Fate thought of letting go but Nanoha stopped her by asking a question she never would have done because she didn't want to take advantage of Nanoha.

"Kiss me, Fate-chan?"

There was a blush on Nanoha's face when she looked up at Fate. Fate on the other hand seemed to be blushing from head to toe. She was staring at Nanoha with a face that screamed 'I can't take advantage of you' or something like that and it made Nanoha chuckle.

Releasing her hold on Fate's back, Nanoha hooked her arms around Fate's neck and placed her own lips on the blonde's lips. In the few seconds that this light kiss had started, Nanoha felt Fate move her hands to push Nanoha away but the brunette held Fate tighter and closer as if signaling that she was not going to let go anytime soon.

When the kiss broke, Nanoha hugged Fate and pulled her head down a little to whisper something in her ear.

"I love you, Fate-chan.

Ooookay… That was not romantic at all was it? I really don't have a romantic bone in me –laughs- Now that finishes this little story that came from an idea a few months ago. Boredom has gotten to me and thus provided you a super quick update. Thanks to all those that read it and really thank you to those who reviewed. Hopefully the grammar mistakes weren't that horrible since I don't have a beta for this. Next would be… I want to write a HayatexCarim AU story. It's been in my mind for a while now but never really knew how to write it. If I can get some idea on it, please look forward to it. –bows-