Luka woke up by something tickling her nose. A tad bit annoyed she meant to bat whatever it was away but found that both her hands were stuck. Opening her eyes teal filled her vision. Blinking away her drowsiness she looked down. Eyes widening she almost gaped at the sight before her. Miku was asleep beside her, or more, pressed up against her. The tealette's head was currently using her chest as a pillow, one of her hands intertwined with Luka's own, the other around her waist. Luka's other arm was also over Miku's waist, like they'd been hugging while sleeping.
"What the.. How did.. When did.. Ehm.." She stuttered quietly, trying to figure out when exactly the tealette had entered the room. She checked the time, clock being on the bedside cabinet. It was just after seven, an hour before they had to leave for work. But why is Miku here!? Didn't I make her upset or mad or something after I snapped at her? Why would she come in here!? And why fall asleep here?! Hope she wasn't in here when my dream was happening, I probably didn't make a weird face but if I did hope she didn't see it.. Luka closed her eyes, trying to compose herself.
"Luka.." She flinched when her name was spoken, fearing she'd awoken the girl. But when she opened her eyes she found hers still closed so that would be a no. "I.. Mmffh you.." She mumbled, one of the words muffled thanks to her chest. Blinking, the pinkette furrowed her eyebrows. You what now? Aw she's talking in her sleep~ She's so adorable! Well yes but I more wonder what she said. Obviously I love you dummy. No, I don't think so, she wouldn't say that. Less be dreaming about saying it to me. Like you dreamed about kissing her for real? Shut up me! Having internal struggles once again, Luka closed her eyes in frustration. Why must this torture her so? It would be easier if Miku was just a friend to her.
Looking back on the tealette she found herself looking at her face. She also found herself smiling afterwards. She is very cute though.. She leaned her face down so her mouth and nose was against the teal hair. The faint smell of mint entered her senses and her inner argument silenced, feeling relaxed. She could probably fall back asleep like this. But if she did she'd probably oversleep. The others will be up soon too. I should wake her up. She sighed internally then leaned away slightly to then call the girl's name.
"Mmh.." Smiling fondly at the adorable way she tried to stay asleep, Luka brought her arm that was around Miku upwards so she could poke her shoulder.
"Miku.. Come on. Wake up." She said gently, stroking the girl's back in hopes of pulling her back from dreamland.
"But my dream was nice.. I dun wanna.." Came an adorable whine, making the pinkette's cute meter almost explode.
"W-Well we have w-work today so.." She stuttered, not prepared for that cute punch at all.
"Work doesn't have this comfy pillow though.." Luka blushed and cleared her throat.
"Miku.. Stop rubbing your face-I mean it-Mi-I'm not a pillow!" She finally said, her blush deeper now thanks to the tealette having rubbed her face against her chest. Which didn't really feel that bad but such thoughts should not enter her head right now! Miku drowsily opened her eyes, blinking when she saw black but at the same time gold on the "pillow"
"Huh?" She lifted her face so her sleepy eyes met Luka's red face. Trying to compose herself the pinkette turned her head towards the ceiling, letting out a breath.
"Good morning.." Seeming to grasp her situation, Miku's eyes widened and she looked around, seeing how they were laying and their hands and Luka's chest and Luka's bedroom and Luka's chest, wait she'd looked at that twice now.
"Gah!" She shot up into a sitting position, going up against the wall, face flushed and hands in front of her. Luka was surprised over the sudden loss of contact but also that it seemed Miku actually understood what was wrong about the situation. "I'm sorry! I just went in here to say sorry about dinner but then you were asleep and I sorta k-I mean fell asleep while waiting for you to wake up and-" Her blush deep, Miku covered her face with her hands, shrinking back. Luka hadn't seen this side of the tealette before and while she thought it was rather cute she was also worried.
"Miku." She sat up, poking the girl's leg but all she got in response was a twitch. She was unusually quiet, making Luka worry more as she got a bit closer. "It's no big deal Miku, it's not the first time. Besides I'm the one who's supposed to apologize for dinner not you.. Hey.." She reached up and grabbed her wrists, pushing the hands away, not expecting what she saw. Miku's face was still red, her eyes pointed down and tears were at the end of her eyes. Luka froze, feeling absolutely dumbfounded. It wasn't until she heard a sniff that she broke. "W-Why are you crying!? Are-Are you okay?" Part of her hoped this wasn't because of what happened yesterday, because then it'd be her fault.
"I'm sorry.. I didn't mean to fall asleep.. I just didn't want you to hate me so I came to apologize.. You were frustrated and I couldn't see that at all.. I'm sorry.." Miku said, closing her eyes. She wasn't sure herself why she was crying, probably because part of her thought Luka was awake during her secret kiss and now hated her. The pinkette didn't know what to do. Miku was apologizing and crying because she thought she'd hate her for that small thing?
"I don't hate you Miku, I could never hate you. I was the one at fault you just tried to help me. I'm the one who's sorry. It's not the first time we sleep in the same bed so it's okay. I was afraid you'd be mad at me for snapping at you. But it's okay, nothing to cry about so please stop.." She then gently tugged the tealette into her arms and hugged her, the smell of mint once again engulfing her. Miku hugged her back and rubbed her nose against her neck. This felt familiar to her in a way. It was a good feeling. She started to relax, her tears stopping and now just leaning into the warmth that was Luka.
"I'm sorry.. I don't.. Really know what.. Ehm.." Now she felt a bit of embarrassment as she fiddled with her fingers behind the pinkette's back. Luka smiled at how cute Miku was being trying to find words.
"It's okay. I'm just glad you've stopped crying. And I'm the one who's sorry, I made you cry right? You were just worried about me and I'm sorry for snapping at you." Luka squeezed the girl a bit before letting go so they could face one another. Miku was still a bit red and absolutely adorable. Teal looked up into blue and they were stuck like that for a while, Luka unconsciously wanting to lean over and kiss her. Miku had the same thought and there was just a small space between them so what was really stopping them? Oh yeah, the sudden knock at the door making them both jump.
"Luka! Get your pretty butt out of bed woman. Time to eat breakfast. Oh and make sure to apologize to Miku later because I know you want to." It was Lily who then walked away, making the two sigh out in relief. They looked at one another, a silence which held until Luka sighed and scratched the back of her head.
"I'm sorry about dinner. I was just a bit frustrated and I accidentally let it go over you." Miku blinked then blushed a bit then nodded, looking down on the bed.
"Y-Yeah.. It's fine.. I-I'm sorry for not realizing you weren't in a good mood.. Some friend I am huh? Can't even notice my own friend's mood." She chuckled nervously, almost as if she tried to make what she said a joke. But Luka knew when Miku was trying to hide something. It was rather obvious she blamed herself for the pinkette's behaviour. She was never this low otherwise.
"Miku it's not your fault. You shouldn't be sorry about anything. I shouldn't have snapped at you in the first place." She went to hug the girl, but suddenly the door was literally busted open, hinges and all down on the floor. Both girls stared as the dust settled. On the door lay Kaito, and by the entrance stood someone who Luka hadn't seen in a while with a panda hoodie.
"Ara.. Miku you're here too? I'm sorry for the interruption so early in the morning. But he stole Miki's frozen cherries.. Because of some odd reason.. Cherry ice cream I think.. I apologize for the interruption. I will take my leave.."
"Sheila.. Where.. I haven't seen.. I mean.." Luka stuttered, confused and shocked over the girl's appearance out of nowhere once again.
"It's alright Luka-senpai. Wolf just thought he'd remind everyone that Sheila still existed. You're not the only one who forgot she was in this story."
"Wolf's your manager how does he have a say in this?"
"Ops.. Breaking the fourth wall again.. Sorry.." Sheila made a peace sign then grabbed Kaito and threw him from sight, now holding a package of frozen cherries. She then grabbed the handle to the door and easily pulled it upright. Putting it back on it's hinges seemed like an even easier task as she had now fixed the door with only one hand.
"And regarding both of you when it comes to your health. Please restrain from doing anything in the morning. But since you've known each other now for more than just a couple of days last time I brought this up, you are free to at any other time." Miku furrowed her eyebrows, trying to think of last time Sheila said something similar.
Luka however was blushing madly knowing exactly what the girl was talking about. The previous mood is barely visible through this! Well isn't that just good? I mean Miku's not crying. Sure it is but jeez talk about mood switching!
"Sheila are you talking about.. Wait Sheila!" Miku shouted and was about to say something else but the hooded girl held up a hand.
"Sorry but such matters are not to be discussed in a shouting manner. Especially knowing who is going to hear you." There was no if there, someone was going to hear them. "Besides you two seemed to be discussing something important before I arrived. But don't be late for breakfast, Seeu will want her breakfast as well. You've not tended to her the last couple days so I hope you will now. But don't also forget Megpoid-san needs your guidance as well. Miku, Megurine-sama, I bid you good morning. Now I have to give this back o Miki." She then closed the door, leaving no room for argument. Both girls were stunned and unable to move or say anything for a good minute.
"I-I'm sorry.. You know how Sheila is.. She's just.. I mean.." Miku was at a loss of what to say. Trying to come up with an excuse for Sheila's behaviour this time proved very difficult. Luka just shook her head, sighing.
"Nevermind.. I've given up on trying to comprehend everything that goes on here.. All I really want now.." She looked at the tealette before reaching out to hug her. "Is for you not to blame yourself for dinner and saying you'll forgive me." Miku blushed lightly but actually smiled.
"Okay.. I forgive you Luka-senpai. I should apologize for barging into your room though. I did ki-Eh, I did do that without permission." Luka raised an eyebrow. Was it just her imagination or was she going to say something else.
"Wouldn't be the first time. But you're sure you're fine?" Miku nodded, flush on her cheeks.
"Yeah! On the condition you help me with dinner. It's my turn." It was obvious she tried to switch the topic. But not feeling like she should dig into it any further Luka complied.
"Fair enough." They both smiled at one another before they quickly fixed themselves up to go downstairs. Already there was Miki, sucking on frozen cherries for whatever reason. Kaito, although looking a bit ruffled he looked okay for a guy who was punched through a door and then tossed away like a ragdoll. Seeu was sitting sleeping by the table and Sheila was currently preparing something to eat. The rest were in the living room making a mess. "Who prepared breakfast so fast?"
"Wolf-san told me to help prepare breakfast.. Since some of you were up late welcoming Megpoid-san." Sheila said, putting a plate of leek sandwiches on the table while opening a tuna can.
"Oh.. Though why are they all in the living room?"
"They're showing what they want for breakfast to Gumi-chan. Since you all take turns in making breakfast." Miki pitched in, taking out what was left of the cherry before starting on a new one. She turned on her chair to meet Luka and jumped up to give her a hug. "Morning Luka-san~" She sang with a grin and Luka blinked a bit in surprise but then smiled and pat her head.
"Morning Miki-chan. How's school coming along?" The redhead stepped away and smiled up at her.
"Great! I'm graduating next year and my goal is to have perfect grades so I can then work on my singing. Since I'm gonna work at Crypton too." Miku looked at Miki with a small frown, when did Miki decide to act so friendly towards Luka?
"Wow that's some goal. Just be careful not to take on too much at once."
"Yay Luka-san is concerned for me~" She hugged her again then took her bowl of cherries and did a mock salute. "I'm taking off! School awaits! Have a nice day cus, Luka-san!" She then skipped off towards the door. Haven't seen her in a while, she still has a lot of energy. Luka thought with a small smile while sitting down, a plate with tuna sandwiches being put in front of her. She looked up at Sheila who was just about to throw what looked like a lunchbox towards the leaving Miki.
"W-Wouldn't it be easier to just give-" But Sheila threw it. Going in a straight line for the redhead and while it looked like it was gonna hit her, in the last second she brought her hand up and caught it.
"Thanks Sheila! Tell Wolf to have a nice day and if he can he should pick me up." Sheila didn't respond but Miki knew she'd tell him so she left. Luka sighed, not sure if she should be amazed or be a bit afraid of Sheila's abilities.
"You should eat Megurine-sama. Wolf-san will be here to pick you all up in half an hour." She jumped a bit at the direct command before smiling nervously and nodding.
"R-Right." You wouldn't be able to guess that some drama went down here yesterday.. She thought with a light sigh as she started eating.
"Miku-chan likes leek sandwiches.. Check.. And Megurine-senpai like tuna sandwiches.. Check.." Both Miku and Luka were startled at the sudden voice between them. Gumi was looking over both their shoulders, holding a pen and notebook in hand. She noticed their staring and awkwardly smiled. "Ops.. Sorry for disturbing you. I was just checking what you'd like to eat for breakfast. I heard we take turns in making breakfast and dinner right? Eh-hehe.." She looked pretty genuinely awkward and innocent but Luka couldn't help but feel alert whenever she tried to act friendly.
"I-It's alright, you just startled us." Miku said, trying not to stutter. Gumi smiled and stood straight.
"I'm guessing leek and tuna are your favorites? Mines carrot. If I can have one or two carrots I'll eat whatever breakfast you can make." As she said that, Sheila went to the fridge and took out two carrots, peeling them quickly. In a few seconds there now was a plate beside Luka's seat with two carrots and egg sandwiches.
"You should eat breakfast Megpoid-san. Wolf will come and pick you all up shortly." She said about the same thing as she did Luka. The green haired girl sat down beside the pinkette and looked on Sheila.
"I didn't see you yesterday. What's your name? Mine is Gumi, though it seems you somehow already know that.." Sheila looked her over, a glint in her eyes as she put up her hoodie.
"My name is Sheila. I do not work for Crypton. I'm merely observing and stepping in when I'm needed. Wolf told me to help with breakfast, since most of you were up pretty late welcoming you Megpoid-san." Gumi felt a chill go through her. She wasn't sure why but she felt like this woman had something against her.
"Right.. Well nice to meet you.. Sheila-san. You're very well mannered aren't you? It's a compliment." She assured, like she was afraid of offending her. Luka wasn't sure what was going on so she turned to Miku to ask but saw that she was busy looking concerned at Sheila.
"Sheila what's wrong? Is something troubling you?" The hooded girl turned her emotionless face to the tealette and shook her head.
"No.. Why would you ask?"
"I've known you long enough to be able to tell. Sure I'm dense but not that dense. You always wear your hoodie up when something is bothering you." Sheila looked up at her hoodie and then looked down. She looked like she was blaming herself for being so obvious.
"It is nothing you have to concern yourself with. Now everyone except Seeu have had their breakfast so I will take my leave. Miku make sure to give her some attention before going to work. I hope you all have a good day, Megurine-sama, Megpoid-san." She bowed then disappeared. Gumi blinked, shocked.
"What is she a ninja?" Luka took a bite off her sandwich.
"One part of her is anyway. I've seen her pin people to the roof with ninja stars and catch a fly by its wings. So I'd say close. But as someone said to me once don't try to figure her out. It's basically impossible." Gumi looked to Luka then back to where Sheila stood before.
"I'll.. Take your word for it Megurine-san. She seemed to address you very formally though. Sama was it?" Luka shrugged and took a sip of water.
"She's done that since we met. Something about accepting me as Miku's partner-Eh.. Singing partner that is." A light blush lit up her cheeks but she turned away so Gumi wouldn't catch it. How could she have forgotten about that? Miku had been so sweetly dense at that time too before she got it.
"Okay.. She sounds a bit like a parent or a guardian. Is she Miku's guardian? Cause she looks way too young to be her mother." Luka didn't like conversing with this girl so casually.
"I don't know. I was just told she was something of a bodyguard. But as said, no one really knows about that girl, no one except Miku. But I haven't really seen the need to ask any details about Sheila." She tried to make the conversation end but Gumi wanted to talk more with her pink idol.
"Ah that'd make more sense. Does everyone have someone like that here?" Luka sighed but shook her head.
"No, Sheila is the only one I know of anyway. But you should continue eating Gumi-san, Wolf will be here soon." Gumi looked on her plate and saw that she'd only eaten the carrots.
"Ah, right. But really, just call me Gumi. Honorifics like that don't suit me. Can I call you Luka? Of course since you're my senior I'll have to use -San, or I could use -senpai if you'd like." Honestly Luka would prefer if she didn't call her Luka at all. But knowing this conversation would never end otherwise she relented.
"San is good enough.." Only Miku is allowed to call me senpai.. Even though I would like for her to just call me Luka.. Gumi just nodded, either pretending or really not knowing of Luka's inner rejection towards her. Suddenly there was a chuckle behind them.
"You two seem to come along nicely. Maybe I should give Luka the job to show Gumi the ropes. No offence Miku of course." They turned around to see Wolf standing there with a grin on his face. Luka would have refused on the spot if it wasn't for one thought. If she was the one showing Gumi around then she'd stay away from Miku.
"I wouldn't want to impose on Luka-san's work. I'm already bothering Miku-san." Wolf waved it away.
"Nonsense. You're not imposing at all. Anyone here would be happy to show you around. Right Luka?" She pushed away all arguments she had and smiled.
"Indeed, it wouldn't bother me at all." Wolf clapped his hands together.
"Great, then you'll show Gumi around Crypton. Besides, you and Miku are still working together so it will be like both of you will show her around." Luka tried to block the need to make a face of displeasure as she shrugged with a smile.
"Alright, if I'm not mistaken we're supposed to start recording today right?" Wolf grinned with a nod.
"Yep, since you two seem pleased with the song the plan is to start recording today. Hey, maybe you should do a video to this song too. I have a feeling it's gonna be a huge hit. I mean, our two top divas singing together, your fans are already spamming the site wondering when it will be released." He said with a grin.
"If you're sure I won't be imposing than alright."
"You okay with that Miku?" The tealette turned her head, glancing at Luka before silently nodding. She didn't really like the thought of Gumi being near Luka all the time. Seeing as yesterday she'd made it clear that she was interested in the pink star. If only she knew that the only reason Luka agreed to this was because of that exact thought.
"For today you'll go with me and these two as we go through the day. So you might get a feel of how everything works and of course where everything is. So! Rin! Len! Put away the roller and grab Lily and put her by hangover Meiko. Lily! Grab Meiko, give her this painkiller and let's move." Gumi looked at Wolf and smiled.
"He seems reliable." Lily came over, helping Meiko stand.
"Watch it. He's already taken by a certain redhead who's cousin to our dear Miku here. Or taken is a strong word. She just gets easily jealous if someone else then her gets his attention." The green haired girl chuckled and glanced over at Miku. She was currently petting Seeu. Smiling, she went up to the pinkette who had stood up from her seat.
"Well Luka-san can I sit beside you? I mean I know I'm suppose to sit beside Miku-chan but-"
"That's fine. You can sit where ever you like. If you want to sit beside me then go ahead." Like I would let you sit beside her. I also know what you're doing. Sounding so innocent while asking something that seems harmless. I'm going to let you think you can deceive me but you're dreaming if you think it's really working. Luka thought with a bitter taste in her mouth. Miku looked up, seeing Gumi express how happy she was over the fact she could sit with her idol. It was like she was trying to mock her, show her how easily she could steal Luka from her. The thought of Luka leaving her for Gumi made a pain appear in her chest.
"L-Luka-senpai!" Blue eyes turned to her but she found that she wasn't sure what to say. Though she didn't have to in order for Luka to sense that something was bothering her.
"What is it Miku?" She walked away from Gumi and grabbed the tealette's hand. "Is everything alright?"
"E-Ehm.. Yeah just.. Don't forget that we're making dinner!" She blurted out. Luka blinked then smiled and ruffled the girl's hair.
"Of course. We can come up with what to cook at our break. Now come on, Seeu have had her breakfast right? She can sit beside you and you'll be in front of me alright?" Miku fiddled with her tie.
"Can I.. Sit with you on the way back?" Luka felt her brain take a full cuteness blow at the adorable way she asked that question. I would let you sit beside me if it wasn't for that Gumi needed to sit beside one of us right now~ Oh she's so adorable! I need to control myself not to just pounce her and hug her and never let her go~ Okay now I just sound weird.. Luka kept her composure and smiled.
"Of course you can. Gumi can sit in front of us on the way back. If that's okay?" She turned her gaze to Gumi. Even though she asked she wouldn't take a no as a answer. The girl smiled and nodded,
"Of course it's okay. I don't mean to steal Luka-san from Miku-chan." She said this, but inside part of her frowned at this.
"Okay if you three have settled your little triangle drama over there we'll be going now alright?" Wolf said and the three nodded.
"Coming Wolf, come on Miku." Luka kept her hold on the tealette's hand as said girl was trying to comprehend what Wolf meant by triangle drama. And might I add looks adorable while doing it, giving Luka a bit more cuteness to deal with. Gumi just followed, smile still present on her lips.
Me: Ello once again my cubs! *holds up hands* Before you decide to either throw something on me or jump me with hugs I must warn you.. Well be careful with my leg I just got it fixed would rather it didn't break during recovery.
Miku: You gone through surgery?
Me: Yup, never said it here since no update had been published for a while anyway. But I was on a hiatus all over for a few weeks. Still not fully recovered but I can at least sit by the computer for a few hours before it starts hurting now.
Luka: Don't you have something else to say as well?
Me: Right well this, like the last chapter has been done for a while I just never published it. Why? Cause I wasn't that satisfied but since you guys want Negitoro I decided fuck it and here we are. Btw thanks Miku.
Miku: Why do I sense sarcasm?
Me: You stabbed me with a leek for a fourth wall break I made a character do in another story! Of course I'm being sarcastic!
Miku: Aren't you used to it by now?
Me: Doesn't make it okay! I'm still busy dodging a flying sword gun for something I did in my other AN just a few hours ago. *hears shot and ducks from a gun with a blade* For gods sake! *grabs a blond boy with a monkey tail and throws him towards the shooter* Ah crap wrong blond. *hears screams of panic and anger plus more gunshots* Well that should be a good distraction anyway.. Hopefully he doesn't die I need him for the next chapter..
Luka: You've made quite the friends..
Me: You're one to talk. You're no better. Difference is they use actual guns and blades. You guys pierce me with flippin tunas and leeks!
Luka/Miku: Touche, point taken.
Me: And now I'm exhausted.. Can someone round this off?
Luka: Do review with thoughts and support, let us know if you're still reading and being patient. If you don't want to review do send a PM Wolf always sees them and answers when she can.
Me: Thanks for being so patient with me guys. I haven't gotten far on the eleventh chapter but I promise to try and get on it. And I appreciate all the support I got on the last chapter, it did make me write a bit more on the chapter. So your reviews and support really help.
Miku: I'm gonna make it simple for you just this once.. *takes out a can of tuna and opens it* If you finish quick you can have both this and me Luka. *walks into bedroom*
Luka: Thanksforreadinghopetoseeyounextchapterbye! *sprints after her*
Me: Wow that was easy. *dodges shot* For gods sake at least wait until the AN is done!