-Uses old Disclaimer-

Disclaimer: I don't own Strawberry Panic. The only characters I own are the following (To make it easier, I'll even add a simplified version of their looks and school - that I do not own because all three schools belong to the people who came up with Strawberry Panic, not me):

Kaori Fujikage - Black hair, Persian Green Eyes; St. Spica Girls' Institute

Utako Ekiguchi - Black Hair, Sky Blue Eyes; St. Miator's Girls' Academy

Bachiko Nakamura - Chocolate Brown Hair, Lime Green Eyes; St. Lulim's Girls' School

Leiko Watanabe - Vermilion Red Hair, Vibrant Green Eyes; St. Spica's Girls' Institute'

Eternity the Horse- An Arabian Horse; Leiko's Horse

Masa Obinata - Amber Orange Hair, Bondi Blue Eyes; St. Lulim Girls' School

Mikazuki Hanabusa - Blond Hair (Fire engine red cloth wrapped around her head), Robin Blue Eyes; President of St. Spica's Girls' Institute

Sachiko Kobayashi - Slate Grey Hair (Almost Silver), Violet Eyes; Etolie and St. Miator's Girls' Academy

Tukiyo Oshiro - Tangerine Orange Hair, Terra Cotta Red Eyes; President of St. Lulim's Girls' School

Youka Abe - Black and Ice Blue Hair, Sangria Red Eyes; St. Lulim's Girls' School

Fumiya Arakaki - Buff Brown Hair, Steel Blue Eyes; President of St. Miator's Girls' Academy

Akirako Yamazaki - Blond Hair, Sapphire Blue eyes; St. Miator's Girls' Academy

Chiyuri Sasaki - Falu Red Hair, Han Purple Eyes; St. Miator's Girls' Academy

Kaiyo Fuka - Ultramarine Blue Hair, Yale Blue Eyes; St. Spica's Girls' Institute

Ayano Itami - School Bus Yellow Hair, Indigo Eyes; St. Spica Girls' Institute

Chika Tikoto - Golden Hair, Orchid Violet Eyes; St. Lulim's Girls' School

Hiromi Mori - Golden Puppy Mane, Rose Pink Eyes; St. Miator's Girls' Academy

Gina the Bunny - Cream stuffed rabbit with white spots over it's mouth and stomach, wears a small cerise pink bow on it's head; It's always with Hiromi

...The rest you'll find out in the story.

... And the extras, such as the sisters, the random students that aren't important enough to get mentioned and what not.

Now for the story!

Chapter 10

Let Go

"Akirako-sama!"

Akirako flipped her blond hair and cocked an eyebrow. She almost dropped her book bag once she saw Masa running towards her.

"Akirako-sama!"

Akirako took few steps forward before smirking at Masa, "Akirako-sama? Really Masa, who are you trying to fool?"

Masa threw her arms around Akirako's neck, "No one... I love you Akirako-sama!"

"Eh... Masa...?

Akirako winced at the faint light and pulled her sheets over her head.

"Got out of my head Masa..." she muttered.

"Masa?"

Akirako jumped and pushed the sheets away. She blushed at the sight of Chiyuri, "Shut up Chiyuri."

"Don't tell me to shut up, tell me why you're mind is wrapped around Masa."

"Why do you care?" Akirako asked as she sat up. It was none of Chiyuri's business. Just as long as Akirako was in Chiyuri's bed at the end of the day, everything would be fine.

"I don't," Chiyuri frowned. "I'm just curious."

"You're going to have to earn the truth," the blond crossed her arms and turned her head away.

"I'm sure that's not too hard to gain," the redhead smirked.

Masa looked down at the floor in disgust. She sat dressed in her full Lulim uniform, she sat on her bed not wanting to attend classes. She knew she wasn't sick for sure, just hurting. A gentle breeze brushed against the back of her neck. She heard a creak from the door and watched it ajar.

"Is Masa-sama okay?"

Masa smiled at the pony tailed blond haired first year, "Yeah. I'm okay."

Chika stepped in wearing not only her uniform but also an apron. "Then why isn't Masa-sama in class? Masa-sama is never late."

Masa nodded slowly, "I was on my way."

Chika chuckled and set the broom in her hand down. She waltzed over and sat beside Masa, throwing an arm of her shoulders. "Masa-sama shouldn't lie to Chika-chan. I might pick up that as a bad habit."

Masa stared astonished at Chika. How could this little first year talk and be so confident? Most were intimidated and shy.

"Eh... Sorry?"

Chika grinned, "It's all right. Hey, why don't Masa-sama and I clean up this morning?"

"T-Together?"

Chika nodded eagerly, "Of course."

"Eh... Okay, sure. Let's do it," Masa grinned. She thought that possibly, it get her mind off of Bachiko and Akirako. At least, just for a little bit."

"Sachiko..." Fumiya moaned. "W-Why does it feel so good?"

"Don't ask stupid questions," Sachiko's words were spoken coldly. "You know why."

Fumiya nodded and bit her fist.

"Then say why," Sachiko whispered in Fumiya's ear. She kissed the brunette's jaw line, "Say it."

"Mmm... Because I like it..."

"Indeed..."

Kaori furiously erased some scribbles on her sheet of paper. She growled as she fixed up her work.

"Kaori, it's not that hard," Leiko whispered.

Biting her bottom lip she muttered unclear words to herself.

Leiko rolled her eyes and stared up at Tamao. She watched as her blue bob moved about. Tamao's face had been so lost for the past lesson. Leiko could tell her English teacher had something on her mind, something big. It had to be for the woman to give them so much work.

"Suzumi-senpai."

All heads turned to the door. Mikazuki stood with her arms at her sides and a cold look on her face.

"Mikazuki-san!" Tamao grinned. "What brings you here?"

"San?" Leiko questioned quietly.

"I actually have some things to pass on from Minamoto-sensei."

"Oh! Well, let's go outside and talk," Tamao said, still with a smile on her face.

"Let's," Mikazuki muttered. She moved aside from the open door and let Tamao pass. Still smiling but at Mikazuki. Tamao closed the door behind her.

"Seems when Mikazuki's around everything's better for Suzumi-senpai. Did you notice that Kaori-chan?"

Kaori shook her head and muttered more unclear words under her breath.

"How come you haven't come to see me anymore, Mikazuki-san?"

Mikazuki crossed her arms and glanced at the ground, "I've been busy."

Tamao pouted, "Oh, I see. I don't want to keep you from your work."

Sighing Mikazuki shook her head, "It's not that... It's just..." She clenched her fist and shut her eyes, "

"It's not right for us to be together," Tamao sighed. "I understand."

"No!" Mikazuki shouted. "It's not right! But.. I kind of... Maybe... Want this."

"Want... This?" Tilted her head confused.

The blond grinned and quickly pressed her lips against Tamao's. Moving away she said, "Yes, this."

Tamao blushed and turned away, "I want this too... I want it a lot."

"Then let's have it!" The blond's grinned widened. "W-We'll just keep it a secret."

"Yeah... A secret," Tamao said in a whisper. She couldn't help but wonder, was this a secret that would always remain secret.

Leiko rested her hand on her cheek and glared at Tamao as she walked in. She knew for sure something was up with her sensei. she only didn't know what, but she planned on finding out.

Utako looked up from her books and at Hiromi.

"You're awfully quiet Hiromi."

Hiromi had remained down but she shrugged.

"Something on your mind?" Utako asked, setting her book down.

"Gina's mad at me."

Utako's eyes shot at the lifeless stuffed rabbit sitting against the tree she and the first year sat under. Utako had figured out Hiromi all ready, why she needed that bunny, why she always spoke of it as if it were real.

"Why is Gina mad at Hiromi?"

"Because Hiromi set Gina down yesterday."

"But... Hiromi puts Gina down all the time, why is Gina mad about that?"

"Because Hiromi put her down when she wanted to be held."

"Oh..." Utako muttered. She glanced at the stuffed animal and then at the fourth year. She hated to Hiromi upset. She just couldn't stand it. "Gina-san..."

Hiromi lifted her head and raised her eyebrow. Why was Utako talking to her best friend? Why was utako trying to make it better?

"I don't think Hiromi did it on purpose. I think she just had a lot to do. I'm sure she's sorry. I think you should forgive her."

Utako reached for the rabbit picked it up and held it towards Hiromi. "It's time to forgive and forget Gina-san."

Hiromi blushed and took her friend from Utako. It felt good to have the fur of her friend against her chest. It felt good to hold her like this again.

Utako smiled and picked up her book.

Masa placed some books on a shelf carefully. It was apart of her job. Spending long hours in the library organizing was what Masa enjoyed doing anyway. She really did need some time to herself.

"Masa-sama."

Masa jumped. Her heartbeat slowed once she say Akirako staring at her grimly.

"Don't tell me your afraid of the dark and cold hearted."

Masa chuckled, "You shouldn't be here Akirako. I know that you've got classes."

"I skipped them to scare you," the blond grinned.

Masa blushed and tilted her head to the left, "I'm not afraid yet, Akirako."

Akirako stepped close to her and grabbed her waist, "Because I haven't unleashed my fearful powers yet."

Masa shook her head slowly, "I've been thinking... Maybe you should unleash those powers on Bachiko-chan."

Akirako's arms dropped and she stepped back. Crossing her arms she asked, "How come everything I do has to revolve around her? God, Masa! Can't you see? I don't want her. I want -"

"It's not fair that I'm doing these things with you and Bachiko who is in love with you gets nothing!"

Akirako shut her mouth and turned her head away. "So you're not in love with me?"

Masa nodded, "I'm not. But, Bachiko is."

"Then..." Akirako muttered. "I'll waste my time on her. Hmph, I never liked the 'stuck-up-girlfriend-stealing' type anyway."

Masa frowned and shut her eyes, "Just go Akirako-sama!"

Akirako smirked, "Sure. I'm done with my daily heart breaking for today anyway."

With that, she walked out of the room filled with pride and possibly sadness. Whatever it was that was hurting her, she'd ignore till it went away.

Chika had been following Tukiyo ever since her classes had finished. She wanted to approach her but couldn't figure out a way to do. Tukiyo was like a queen in her eyes while Chika was only a pointless villager. What if she said something to embarrass herself, or even worse, Tukiyo? She wasn't ready to risk it, not yet.

"Won't Chika-chan talk to me?"

Chika stopped and blushed. She glanced up at the smiling face of Tukiyo Oshiro.

"President Oshiro!" Chika bowed.

"Please, just call me Tukiyo."

"But... I can't."

"Of course you can," Tukiyo beamed. "Chika-chan is my friend and my friends call me Tukiyo."

"Eh... All right Tukiyo-sama."

Tukiyo smiled, "So what's on Chika-chan's mind? Youka-san?"

Chika gasped, her eyes widened, "How'd you know!?"

"I have my ways..." Tukiyo snickered. "But more importantly, does Chika-chan like Youka-san?"

"J-Just a little," Chika muttered. "I just think she's really amazing."

"That's nice for you to say Chika-chan. Did you ever tell Youka you think that?"

Chika gazed at the floor and shook her head.

"Tell her soon, before somebody else tells her."

Chiyuri walked quietly into the church and took a seat in the back. She had come late because all the members of the choir were leaving their spots and gathering around theit new choir director.

"She's the lady who's sung around...?" Chiyuri thought. "Hm, doesn't look so bad."

That's when Chiyuri noticed Utako walk quickly her way. Chiyuri slowly arose with an eyebrow raised.

"You came," Utako smiled. "You really came!"

Utako's eyes watered, as did Chiyuri's. The redhead nodded and bit her bottom lip as Utako came to approach her.

Much to her surprise the small fourth year ran right past her and into the arms of Kaiyo Fuka, Chiyuri's rival.

"Y-you really came for me, Kaiyo-sama!"

Kaiyo kept a tight wrap against Utako, "I told you I'd be here for your first practice with Konohana-senpai, didn't I?"

Utako nodded, "Yes, you do. I should have never doubted you."

"It's okay Utako-chan. I doubt myself all the time. You don't have a reason not to."

"No, I never will doubt Kaiyo-sama again! Never, ever!"

Utako-chan? Kaiyo-sama? Now Utako was just out to hurt Chiyuri. How could she does this to her first love? How could Chiyuri let her.

The red head shook her head in pure disgust. Utako was and idiot if she thought that this could get to her past beloved. Chiyuri would not let this get to her. She sat down and and clenched her fist.

"I'll get you back for this pain Utako. I swear, I'll hurt you in every way possible."

"How is Youka-san doing today?"

Youka pulled down her headphones from her ears and grinned at Tukiyo and Chika. "Hey Chika! Hey Tukiyo! I'm good, what's up with you guys?"

"Ah, nothing," Tukiyo grinned. "But Chika here has something to tell you."

"What is it?" Youka asked moving in close to the first year.

Chika's face reddened. How could she tell Youka when she was leaning in so close?

"I... Um... I lost one of your socks! You've got to help me find it!"

Tukiyo sighed while Youka chuckled.

"Eh... Okay," Youka agreed. "Let's go look for it together."

Kaori yawned as she walked up steps inside the strawberry dorm with Leiko by her side.

"I'm so tired!" Kaori said. "I think I'm going to take a nice long hot bath when we get to the dorm."

"I think I'll join you," Leiko mumbled.

"Sure, sure," Kaori agreed. "I just want there to be lost of bubbles."

Leiko laughed and smiled. She couldn't figure out what, but Kaori always brought a smile to her face. That's why she had to protect her.

"Join me instead Kaori-chan."

Both fourth years turned, both had different expressions on their faces.

"Etolie-sama?" Kaori whispered. "W-What are you doing here...?"

"I came to see if Kaori-chan would come and join me for a bath."

"Well she can't!" Leiko stated. She wrapped her arms around Kaori's waist. "She's going to be taking a bath with me."

"That's too bad," Sachiko muttered. "I was really hoping to spend some time with you Kaori-chan."

Kaori removed Leiko's arms from her waist and rushed up to Sachiko, "Let's spend time together Sachiko-sama."

"K-Kaori..." Leiko said in a whisper.

"I'll see you later, okay Leiko?" Kaori grinned.

Leiko nodded slowly and watched Kaori and Sachiko turn their backs on her and walk away.

Leiko shut her eyes, blocking tears. Once the two were out of sight, she headed for the nearest door towards the stables.

Bachiko gazed at the sky. She hadn't talked to any of her friends and six o-clock was coming in close. Keeping a hand gripped to the gate she stared into the distant, hoping to see one of her friends run down the pathway.

"I never realized how good Bachiko-chan's hair looked down."

"Come on Masa-san," Bachiko mumbled. "You've seen me hair down."

"Masa has, but I haven't until now."

Bachiko slowly turned and bit her bottom lip once she saw Akirako gazing at her through her long bangs.

"M-My hair tie b-broke," Bachiko stammered.

"Pretend I'm Masa, then you won't be nervous," Akirako said as she wrapped her arms around Bachiko's waist.

"I-I can't do that," Bachiko whispered.

"Oh... Well... There's one thing you won't have to pretend about."

"W-What's that?" Bachiko asked.

"Me kissing you."

Akirako turned Bachiko towards her and cradled her face. She smiled and then pressed a deep kiss onto Bachiko's mouth.

Bachiko blushed and shut her eyes, wrapping her arms around Akirako's neck. Although both their lips were cold, together they burnt with a never ending fire.

"Too bad I'll have to pretend this is Masa..." Akirako thought.

Chiyuri walked up behind Kaiyo while the blue haired girl cleaned off her racket at the tennis court.

"So things with you and Utako are getting pretty heated, huh?"

"I guess," Kaiyo said as if it were nothing.

"You must really like her to let her in."

"I do."

Chiyuri nodded, "So you know that she's my girl?"

Kaiyo set her racket down, stood straight and turned to face Chiyuri, "You two broke up so don't make it sound like I'm tearing you two apart."

"But you are!" Chiyuri argued.

"No, I'm not. You ruined your own relationship with Utako, I had nothing to do with it."

Chiyuri gasped and shook her head. She didn't want to believe the truth, she couldn't. That would mean Kaiyo would win, again.

Chiyuri tuned her back on the blue eyed star and ran down a path towards school.

Ayano held Fumiya's books while Fumiya searched for someone or something. Ayano didn't know why she was doing it but she did it anyway. How could she say no to Fumiya?

"Ch-Chiyuri!"

Ayano stared as Fumiya reached for the red headed girl.

"What's wrong Chiyuri?" Fumiya asked with concern. It scared Ayano a bit to see Fumiya care about anyone. It wasn't how she normally was.

"K-Kaiyo!" The redhead's eyes watered but no tears fell. S-She... Agh, I hate her!" Chiyuri pulled her arm away from Fumiya and ran from them.

"That Kaiyo..." Fumiya ran ahead. "Come on! I bet that freak is at the tennis court!"

Ayano cocked an eyebrow yet she followed Fumiya. She knew for sure, things were about to get bad.

"The bath is done Sachiko-sama!"

Kaori wrapped a towel around her and blushed once Sachiko came into the bathroom only wearing a robe.

"You didn't have to make the bath Kaori-chan," Sachiko said. "I could have done it."

"No, no," Kaori beamed. "I'm your guest. It's the least you could have let me do."

Sachiko chuckled and looked at the tub filled with bubbles. "Wow Kaori, you really did mean it when you said you wanted a bubble bath."

Kaori blushed once more, "I'm sorry. I may have finished all your bubble bath soap."

"It's all right," Sachiko smiled. "I never did use it often."

"Oh..." Kaori muttered.

"Well, shall we get in?" Sachiko asked.

Kaori nodded eagerly. She stepped into the bath, the warm water and bubbles covered up to her knees. "Oh Sachiko-sama! It feels great."

"I'm glad," Sachiko smiled. She could have stared at Kaori's smiling face for the rest of the night, she was glad you could have stolen her away from Leiko.

Sachiko pulled off her robe and stepped into the tub, "Kaori-chan is right, it does feel great."

Kaori blushed a wild shade and stared down at the bubbles.

"We're both girls Kaori-chan," Sachiko smiled. "There's nothing to be ashamed of." She moved Kaori's arms off from her towel and then peeled it off Kaori's body.

Sachiko couldn't help but fall in love with the girls skin. It was smooth and pure. She brought Kaori down and seated her in the tub.

"Kaori-chan looks beautiful wet," Sachiko smiled, cradling the side of her face.

Kaori blushed, "So does Sachiko-sama."

"Can I kiss you, Kaori-chan?"

Kaori's head shot up, "Eh..."

"Please Kaori-chan," Sachiko asked, moving in closer. "Can I kiss you?"

Kaori bit her bottom lip but nodded. She wanted this, no matter how wrong it was in her head. She wanted Sachiko to kiss her, to kiss her and never let go.

Sachiko wrapped her arms around Kaori and kissed her forehead, then her nose, and finally her lips.

Kaori's face reddened as Sachiko deepened the kiss. The Etolie's lips were smooth and her scent was of lavenders. Kaori wrapped her own arms around Sachiko only to feel her smooth skin. She did want to let go of Sachiko, not ever.

When Ayano finally arrived at the tennis court, Fumiya was walking towards Kaiyo and for some odd reason Utako. Ayano quickly caught up to Fumiya and walked alongside her.

"I'm just glad you weren't here when she was," Kaiyo smiled at Utako.

Utako grinned and wrapped hers arms around one of Kaiyo's. This was an odd behavior for Utako. Ayano had known that the black haired beauty was one to always keep to herself, barely even hand shaking with other people. But for some reason, with Kaiyo, her closure disappeared into nothingness.

"Kaiyo!" Fumiya shouted.

Both Kaiyo and Utako turned to brunette.

"Eh.. What are you doing here?" Kaiyo asked.

"That's what I'd like to know..." Ayano muttered to herself.

"I have a gift for you," Fumiya grinned. Suddenly, a deep frown came across her lips and the back of her hand smacked against Kaiyo's cheek.

"Never ever hurt Chiyuri!" Fumiya shouted at the now struggling to get up fifth year.

Fumiya ran from the scene and down the path she had came.

Ayano was still at a loss of words. She turned to Kaiyo and Utako, their faces asking her for an answer. She shook her head, completely clueless. She bit her bottom lip and then ran to catch up with Chiyuri.

Author's Note:

DUN, DUN, DUUUN!

Hehe... I bet some of you really hate me now.

Bai Bai for now guys! :3