Kat: Hey everyone and welcome to chapter 4! I hope you like the story so far, and I would love it if you would review and tell me how I'm doing! I do not own K-On! or the characters! Thank you and I hope you enjoy!

Chapter 4: Start of the Relationship

Morning struck of the start of the weekend. Mio yawned as she sat up on her bed. Yesterday was great! she thought happily as she got dressed for the day. She went down the stairs and made breakfast eggs and toast. Then the phone rang and Mio answered it.

"Hello?" She answered.

"Hey Mio!" Mio widened her eyes as she noticed who it was.

"R-ritsu? What's up?" Mio asked, surprised.

"Just was wondering if you were free today! Maybe we could do some studying or homework. Something like that?" Ritsu said.

"Let me guess...You didn't finish your weekend homework yet." Mio said calmly.

"Yeeaah..." Ritsu confessed nervously.

"Some things never change." Mio smiled. "You can come over."

"Great! See you in a few minutes!" Ritsu said.

"Ritsu, wait!" Mio quickly said, but heard a click and the dial tone. Great...I didn't mean at this minute. she thought, quickly cleaning up some stuff. Before she knew it, the door bell rang. She went and opened the door to see Ritsu. "Hey! Come on in!" Mio greeted, leading Ritsu inside.

"Thanks!" Ritsu beamed. When inside she looked amazed at the nice clean area. "Whoa...did you clean up around here?"

"Yeah. Glad you noticed." Mio replied.

"It looks nice." Ritsu complimented as she took off her shoes. The two traveled up the stairs to Mio's room. Right when they got there, Ritsu plopped down on the floor next to the table, across where Mio sat. The two sighed as Mio opened a folder to get started.

"Alright. What do you want to do first?" Mio asked, looking up to Ritsu, who was looking straight back. Their eyes met and Mio slightly blushed. Ritsu then giggled. "Wha-what is it?" Mio stammered.

Ritsu stopped giggling and looked to her as she smiled. "It's just that...you look so cute when you blush!" Ritsu complimented.

Mio's eyes widened a little as she blushed more. She thinks I'm...cute? she thought as she smiled and tilted her head to the side. "Thanks." she then replied.

Ritsu gave Mio a big giddy smile. "You're welcome!" she beamed.

Mio froze for a second as looked to her and blushed. Man...she's so pretty. she thought. Ritsu then noticed, and tilted her head to the side to say 'what?'. Mio smiled nervously. "It's nothing." she giggled nervously. Ritsu then smirked and leaned in close. "R-ritsu?" Mio froze as Ritsu came closer. Mio felt her warm breath on her face as her heart pounded almost a mile a minute.

Ritsu then laughed and pulled away. "Jeez Mio...Did you really think I was going to kiss you?" Ritsu joked.

Mio looked scornfully apon Ritsu. "Why you..." She quickly grabbed her and lunged forward, as the two touched lips for the first time. The two didn't want to break apart, for the moment was too wonderful. This feeling...I can't describe it...But I like it. Mio thought as she then broke away, after around a minute later. The two looked at each others blushing faces and the two went back to studying.

The Next Day - At School:

Mio walked in to school, looking over to Ritsu's seat as she lightly blush. Last night was...amazing! she thought as she sat down her stuff and looked to Ritsu's empty desk. Minutes passed and it was soon time for the class to start, and Mio was getting worried. Where is she? she thought. Before she knew it, the teacher started class. Mio made sure to write down anything she could.

Soon, the school day ended and Mio went to the band room. "Good afternoon, Mio-senpai!" Azusa greeted when she entered.

"Oh, hey Azusa...Did you see Ritsu today?" Mio asked, seeming a little worried.

"Hm...No, I haven't." Azusa replied. "But, if your worried, why don't you call her?"

"Good idea." Mio said, grabbing her cell phone and called Ritsu's house number.

"Hello?" someone answered. Mio recognized the voice as Ritsu's mother.

"Good afternoon! This is Mio...and I was wondering if Ritsu was okay." Mio said.

"Oh, I see. It was nice of you to call Mio. You see, Ritsu came down with a fever." Ritsu's mother replied.

Mio was shocked. She seemed fine yesterday... she thought. "Okay, thanks for telling me. Is it alright if I come over after band practice?" Mio then asked.

"That would cheer her up...Just could you knock? Just in case she's sleeping."

"No problem!"

After Band Practice:

Mio walked to Ritsu's house. Band practice was so boring without her. she thought as she came upon the front steps of Ritsu's house. She quietly knocked on the wooden door. Almost immediately Ritsu's mom opened the door.

"Mio, hello! Come on in!" she greeted, gesturing Mio inside. Mio took off her shoes and put on an extra pair of slippers they had to the side and looked to Ritsu's mom. The mother nodded saying it was okay to visit her, and Mio went to Ritsu's room.

When there, she knocked and opened the door slightly. "Ritsu...?" she asked quietly, "Could I come in?"

"Mio? Yeah, come on in." as soon as Mio heard Ritsu's voice, she knew she was sick! Her voice seemed a little shaky and weak with a little raspiness in it.

"Hey." Mio said quietly as she moved to Ritsu's bedside. "You alright?"

Ritsu smiled as she lightly blushed. "I'm fine. Did I miss much?"

"Just a little, but I'll catch you up when you feel better, okay?" Mio answered, leaning in to kiss Ritsu's cheek, making Ritsu blush a little more.

"What was that for?" Ritsu asked, smiling.

"Just a kiss to make you better real soon." Mio jokingly answered.

Ritsu then gave Mio a calm smile. "Well, thank you." And with that, Mio stayed for the remainder of the night to help take care of Ritsu.