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An Angel and a Closed Heart

Chapter 8 Always Together

Minami awoke the next day feeling lighter than ever. Knowing that everything was returning to normal and that she could see Yutaka at school was indeed something that made her look forward to the upcoming day. Both our families have accepted our relationship and so have our friends. I could never imagine any of this happening back before I started high school. Minami then headed towards the usual train to school and met up with Yutaka.

"Minami-chan, good morning," Yutaka said happily.

Smiling down at the red-haired girl, Minami intertwined her hand with hers saying, "Good morning Yutaka."

After arriving at their stop, the two walked down the familiar path to school to be greeted by their fellow classmates and friends, Patricia and Hiyori.

"Yu-chan! Iwasaki-san, where have you two been? Well I know Yu-chan was out but Iwasaki-san, you were out yesterday and I thought Yu-chan was supposed to be back yesterday anyways ," demanded the blonde.

"Both out the same day…now together and even more intimate than before…" Hiyori muttered to herself before drifting off into dreamland.

"Well it's a long story Patty-chan, we'll tell you both at lunch," Yutaka said half-heartedly.

Minami recounted to herself everything that happened in the past few days. Her grip tightened onto Yutaka's hand as the memory of when she found Yutaka only to watch her collapse and almost go unconscious.

"Minami-chan?" Yutaka said looking up curiously.

Minami looked down at the red-haired girl and relaxed her grip. She is right here next to me, we made it through that, she is fine now.

"Patty-chan, Tamura-san, could you give us a few minutes to ourselves," asked Yutaka.

Hiyori immediately jerked out of her dream state and grabbed Patricia's hand and ran off.

"No problem, don't mind us, you guys catch up to us," Hiyori said leaving the moe pair in her wake.

Not that she had any intention of leaving the pair to themselves, she just had to get out of sight then circle back around to them. Sadly for her, the blonde had other intentions and just pulled her forward.

"Ah uh uh Hiyorin, this time I think we should for once give them their privacy, besides you got enough good material anyways right," said Patricia slyly.

Hiyori looked at Patricia then sighed.

"Ok fine, you have point," Hiyori finally said though a bit disappointed.

"Minami-chan? Is something wrong, I know something was wrong with you back there for a second," Yutaka asked the mint-haired girl.

Minami looked down at the girl. I guess I really can't hide anything from her but still…Minami pulled Yutaka in fully embracing her.

"I'm sorry, I just remembered when I finally found you in that place but you collapsed right as I got there," Minami said her voice shaking slightly.

"I was… just scared that I lost you," Minami said finishing.

Yutaka wrapped her arms around her lover.

"Minami-chan, I'm not going anywhere, I want to be with you always. I won't lose if it means I get to see you," Yutaka said comforting Minami.

Separating, Minami looked down at the smiling girl in front of her. If I didn't know any better, I would have thought she was an angel sent here for me.

"Though I guess we should probably get to school now," Yutaka said chuckling slightly.

"Yes let's go," replied Minami.

Then they continued about their usual school day. Fully welcoming the normal routine, it was as if nothing had really changed. Yutaka had some catching up to do, as did Minami, though less than Yutaka having only missed one day. Lunch soon rolled around and the four sat down together where Yutaka began re-telling the two, Patricia and Hiyori, what had transpired over the past few days. She told them of how her parents had not accepted their relationship, how they basically had trapped her in the house, and all the events from when she ran away and Minami who had saved her in the typhoon.

"Wow! That really sounds intense, like an action movie or something. I mean you two were in…Wait! You were both IN THAT INSANE STORM!" exclaimed Patricia.

"And you Minami, you actually went INTO the storm after Yutaka," continued Patricia.

Clearly she was amazed.

"This is amazing! It's like a movie, and you are just sitting here telling it like its normal. A prince fighting through everything to save his princess," Patricia said dramatically.

Hiyori who had been listening was busy writing down notes.

"I can't believe I missed all of this! This could make a great manga plot! I must write it down," were Hiyori's thoughts.

Minami blushed at this.

"I didn't fight…I just didn't want to come back until I knew she was safe…" said Minami who was embarrassed at being praised.

"Even better, you got the parent's approval, good for you Iwasaki-san," finished the American.

Even Minami couldn't help but smile as she remembered that. Minami just held onto Yutaka's hand letting the smaller girl know that she was happy. As the day continued on, the school day was coming to a close and Minami and Yutaka were walking together down the halls. Simply taking their time, enjoying each other's company, they were going to meet up with Konata and her friends. As they began nearing the classroom, they heard the voice of Yutaka's cousin.

"Hehe Kagamin wanted to be alone with me, so cuuttee," cooed the blue-haired girl.

Minami and Yutaka stopped in their tracks only listening just outside.

"I-Idiot! That's not it," replied the voice of Kagami.

They could hear Konata laughing at the girl.

"Well then, so what did you want to talk to me about Kagamin? OHO don't tell me! You were going to confess you're love for me," joked Konata.

A long silence fell after that.

"…Maybe I was," said Kagami though just barely audible.

The couple outside the door only just barely heard it and couldn't help but watch through a window which they luckily had gone unnoticed.

"WHAT DID YOU SAY JUST NOW Kagamin," said a wide-eyed Konata.

Kagami however was flustered at this point and started denying what she said.

"N-N-Nothing, I didn't say anyth-."

"Yes you did, Kagami, say it again so I can hear it," said Konata who had come right up to Kagami.

Minami was slightly curious as she had never seen Konata's serious side like this before. The couple outside the door held their breath. Kagami's face was completely red and she had her eyes shut tight.

"It's embarrassing but, I-I-I'm in l-love with you Konata Izumi!" Kagami sputtered out.

The silence had returned to the classroom.

"Well s-say something jeez, I understand if you don-," Kagami began saying but she was cut off by lips that had been pressed onto hers.

After about seven seconds, Konata separated from Kagami who could only stare in shock.

"W-What was that for, you couldn't just say yes," said Kagami in shock putting a hand to her lips.

"Ehhh, I figured that was better, I mean that's how it usually goes in my dating sims," said Konata who was scratching her head.

Kagami just brought a hand to her face, "Don't compare games with reality, honestly you."

"Ahhh Kagamin you're so cute, but I know you must have liked it…" continued Konata.

At this point Minami and Yutaka decided it would be best to not bother the pair and went ahead to wait for them outside the school. They went outside to be met with Kagami's younger sister, Tsukasa, and Miyuki, Minami's neighbor. As they all waited for Kagami and Konata, they all talked about various things revolving around school, summer plans, and future plans for the two seniors.

"Ah, Onee-chan, Kona-chan," said the younger Hiiragi to the approaching pair.

"Did you finish what you had to do, Onee-chan," asked Tsukasa.

"Y-Yes, more or less," said Kagami looking at the sky.

Minami and Yutaka just looked at each other knowing full well what it was. After saying goodbye to each other on the train, Minami was walking alongside Miyuki towards their respective houses.

"So Minami, it looks like you and Yutaka are really close now," said Miyuki.

"Yes, we have been dating for a while now," replied Minami.

"Your mother told me all about what you did during that typhoon. It really is so romantic," said the pink-haired girl who looked like she was day dreaming.

"I'm just glad we we're able to find her," said Minami.

The days continued on just like this. Minami and Yutaka were able to continue like normal. Of course now, they knew of a certain other couple that would just be starting out. They hadn't told anyone which Minami and Yutaka both agreed that it was up to the ones in question of when they would come out in the open. As the next few weeks passed, summer break was on the horizon, and the students couldn't be happier for a short a break.

Minami was walking up to a familiar café as she and Yutaka had agreed to meet up there just like they did on their first date.

"Minami-chan!" Called out Yutaka waving at Minami.

Minami walked over to her girlfriend.

"Sorry, have you been here long," asked Minami.

Yutaka shook her head.

"Nope, I just got here a little early because it feels like it's been so long since we were able to go out like this," replied Yutaka smiling.

The couple first went to a horror movie that Yutaka (to Minami's surprise) had picked out.

"Hey Yutaka, are you sure you want to watch this," asked Minami curiously.

"I-It will be fine, I want to prove to Onee-chan I can watch these," Yutaka said looking determined.

During the movie of course, while Yutaka may have said that, it was clear that she couldn't really follow through.

"Gah!" Yutaka said in fear while grabbing onto Minami's arm.

"I-I-Is it over yet," asked Yutaka timidly.

Minami who was completely unaffected just said what was going on.

"Hm, not yet, she has just been cornered by the monster. Don't look just yet" said Minami in a nonchalant tone.

Yutaka and Minami walked out, though Yutaka looked a bit exhausted.

"Ahhh, maybe Konata-onee-chan was right, I shouldn't watch those after all," said Yutaka with her hand on her forehead.

"It's ok, it isn't real anyways," said Minami.

"I know you're right, though still, you are amazing Minami-chan, you didn't flinch at all," said Yutaka in awe.

Minami couldn't help but blush.

"Not really, I just know it isn't real," responded Minami.

They continued walking enjoying each other's company, which for Minami, being with Yutaka was always a good thing. Yutaka of course felt exactly the same for Minami. Then quite suddenly, they had walked right up to Konata and Kagami who appeared to be walking together also.

"I-Iwasaki-san? Yutaka-chan," said a shocked Kagami.

"Ohhh Yu-chan! Minami, are you two possibly on a date," asked Konata with her cat-like grin.

"Y-Yes we are," said Yutaka who was slightly embarrassed. "What about you Onee-chan, are you and Kagami…?" said Yutaka though she already knew the answer even if they denied it.

"N-N-No, we just happened to bump into each other that's all! Coincidence," Kagami said cutting in clearly flustered.

"Well then sempai, we are going this way," said Minami.

They said goodbye to Konata and Kagami and continued through the city.

"I think it's great they got together," said Yutaka.

"Yes, I always wondered since Izumi-sempai always teased her," replied Minami.

"You think this is their first date, Minami-chan," asked Yutaka who seemed lost in thought.

"I think so, Hiiragi-sempai looked pretty embarrassed," said Minami recounting how she reacted after bumping into them.

"I remember ours, it was really fun, just so perfect," said Yutaka dreamily.

Unfortunately for the couple, this date wouldn't go exactly as their first one did as it started raining quite suddenly. Not quite prepared for the rain, the couple took refuge under an overhanging.

"Ahhhh, the rain again," said Yutaka looking a bit disappointed. "Minami-chan I just thought of something, you think for us, the rain could mean a lot," asked Yutaka.

Minami thought for a second until it started to dawn on her also. Minami nodded at the red-haired girl. Yutaka smiled up and continued.

"We confessed to each other and had our first kiss in the rain. And it was a bit scary but you saved me also, Minami-chan, when that typhoon hit," said Yutaka who was holding onto Minami's hand firmly.

Minami returned the action by holding on just as tightly.

"Still though, we need to get indoors, we shouldn't keep walking around in the rain," said Minami worriedly.

Mostly because Minami was more worried about Yutaka as she did have a weak body.

"Hmm we aren't far from my house, we could stay there until the rain dies down," replied Yutaka.

The couple then ran through the rain, of course getting completely soaked. It wasn't a storm but it was still just plainly pouring. As they neared the house, Yutaka noticed the lights were still off.

"Konata-onee-chan must have went to Kagami-sempai's house since that's the direction they were walking in," said Yutaka.

As the couple walked into the house, Yutaka went to go grab some towels so they could both dry off. Minami looked around and noticed that Yutaka's uncle, Sojiro, wasn't anywhere to be found as well.

"Hey Yutaka, where is your uncle at," asked Minami.

Yutaka who had returned with the towels responded, "Oh, he went on a trip or something I think for his work as an author."

A long silence fell, then the realization that they were both completely alone seemed to hit both of them at once.

"U-Umm, you can use the shower first, Minami-chan," said Yutaka flustered.

"No, you should, I'm fine, but you might get sick, so you go ahead," replied Minami.

"O-Ok, I'll be out in a little bit then," responded Yutaka who was red-faced.

Minami then sat herself down in front of the computer desk in Yutaka's room. I need to calm down, just because we are alone in the house doesn't mean anything. We are both in high school still, we shouldn't be thinking about.. about THAT stuff anyways. Minami then sat down on the bed and looked out the window opposite the door watching the rain. Once this rain stops, we can go back out like usual, that's all. Minami however must have been completely lost in this thought as she never noticed that Yutaka had walked in and it wasn't until the sound of the door closing that caught her attention. Yutaka herself didn't seem to notice that Minami was sitting in the room as well and stopped in shock which she only had a towel covering herself.

"I-I'm sorry, I just walked up here without thinking, I'll wait outside the room," Minami said who was starting to lose it.

"Ahh wait Minami-ch-," said Yutaka who moved forward but seemed to have lost her footing from slipping on water that was dripping still.

"Be careful!" cried out Minami who jumped over the bed to catch Yutaka.

A wise man once said that fate works in mysterious ways. That phrase couldn't hold truer for this couple. Yutaka had fallen directly on top of Minami who realized the situation they had miraculously fallen into. Minami, who was frozen with shock, couldn't seem to move. Yutaka who was feeling the same way also was stuck in her current position. All that continued to follow was the silence. It may have been possible to hear the heartbeats since both hearts were beating extremely fast at what was unfolding. Yutaka's towel was still only covering her back which meant her bare body was laying against Minami's from the fall.

W-W-What is this? What's going on, how did we end up like this…It isn't like we tried to end up this way, why can't I seem to move though! Yutaka was the one who moved first, looking at Minami. Minami could only stare back who seemed frozen by Yutaka's gaze.

In that single glance, it was like a 1000 words was said, and Yutaka had moved forward and was kissing Minami softly. Minami's brain was practically spinning in her head and she felt like her heart was going to explode out of chest. Minami then only moved by what instinct told her and it was to kiss back. As they sat there on Yutaka's bed, they continued to kiss and it soon began to intensify. Minami's tongue was wrapped around Yutaka's and Yutaka wrapped her arms around Minami's neck. Minami who was very close to losing her self-control, was able to ask Yutaka for a brief second. "Yu-Yutaka, are you sure," Minami breathed. Yutaka rested her forehead against Minami's before responding. "I love you Minami-chan, you are the only person I could want to do this with," whispered Yutaka. Those were the last words that pushed Minami who finally let everything go. She had pulled Yutaka closer and was kissing her from her lips to her neck. Yutaka moaned as Minami continued to kiss her and Minami just continued to embrace Yutaka closer. Articles of clothing were scattered on the floor, in which the owners were now taking the next biggest step in their relationship.

Minami looked down at the sleeping girl next to her. She had woken up though it was still raining and evening had fallen. She blushed as she realized that both of them weren't wearing anything and the thought of what they just did only intensified the red color on her face. Yutaka was still snuggled very close to Minami under the covers and Minami couldn't help but pet the girl's hair as she slept.

"Minami….chan…." Yutaka said in her sleep.

Minami smiled down at the girl.

"Very sneaky sleep talk," Minami whispered as she planted a kiss on the girl's head before drifting back off to sleep.

Minami awoke with a start and looked around. The sun was back out signaling that morning had arrived. What she also noticed was that Yutaka had actually gotten up before her as she wasn't next to her as she woke up. Minami got dressed and made her way downstairs to find that Yutaka was making (or rather trying to at least) breakfast.

"Ahh this is hopeless," Yutaka said in despair.

Minami couldn't help but chuckle a bit as she watched Yutaka struggle with making eggs.

"Minami-chan, you're up," Yutaka said. "I wanted to make breakfast for us both since I figured we would both be hungry after…" Yutaka trailed off and her face poofed red.

"Anyways, I just wanted to make breakfast," Yutaka said quickly.

Minami walked up to the stove.

"Well just lower the setting a bit, and the eggs shouldn't burn," advised Minami.

"YAHOOOO," came the voice of Yutaka's energetic cousin Konata.

"Ohhh smells good, Yutaka since when could you…" Konata stopped as she spotted Minami was there also.

"Ooooo, Minami, you stayed the night ALONE with Yutaka did you," said Konata emphasizing the 'alone' part.

"What did you naughty kids do with the house to yourselves," said Konata to Yutaka with her cat-like smirk.

"We-We…Umm…JEEZ Onee-chan you pervert," Yutaka said at last.

"Ufufu with that kind of reaction I think I have it figured out," replied Konata still grinning at the blushing pair.

After managing to shake off Yutaka's cousin, they both walked outside to the rising sun. Minami and Yutaka felt completely at ease standing next to their lover and knew that their future no matter what it would bring, they would have the person they loved to share it with them.

"Minami-chan, I love you," said Yutaka who was leaning onto Minami's shoulder.

Minami wrapped her arm around Yutaka's shoulder before responding, "I love you also Yutaka."


Author's Notes: Well thats it! My first story at long last competed! I had fun writing this, especially since Mintaka is just my all-time favorite pairing. I hope everyone enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Thanks to everyone for giving me their input and taking the time to read this. I will of course continue to write more (not just Lucky Star stories though) but for now I'll go ahead and say a bit about this one. The next major story I do will most likely be Konata x Kagami, though with that being said, it won't be for a while. There's a lot of great Konami fics out there, so mine isn't really needed all that soon. For now I'll probably do one-shots here and there. Review please! Until next story then guys, ja ne!