Nanoha woke up earlier then usual. She barley slept last night and thought a run would clear her mind. Once downstairs she saw Fate in an awkward position on the couch.

That really can't be comfortable. I wish she wouldn't sleep there, I wish she would talk to me again.

The sun was slowly rising while Nanoha was running along the empty streets. No one was awake yet, only some birds made noises. She sat down at a bench to catch her breath and watched the sun until everything around her was lit up.

I wish Fate would be next to me now, enjoying the view and the silence.

Since Fate found out, Nanoha has been a complete mess, whenever her thoughts wander towards her friend she breaks out in tears. She had to show her that she is still the same person she was before.

/

Fate woke up when the front door opened. First she jumped confused who would be coming inside the house this early, but quickly realised it was Nanoha. Not in the mood to speak to her she pretended to be asleep. Instead of hearing footsteps walking away from her, the footsteps got closer. She could feel Nanoha hover over her.

"I am so sorry Fate-chan." Fate felt a tear fall on her face and Nanoha walking away.

I know you are, I really do. I just don't know how to deal with this.

/

The doorbell rang when Nanoha came downstairs after making sure Vivio was asleep.

"Good evening Nanoha."

"Hey Ginga. What brings you here?"

"Oh uhm I am..."

"She is here to pick me up." Fate said standing behind Nanoha.

"Oh okay, well have fun."

Fate walked passed Nanoha and left with Ginga.

So she is doing something with Ginga? How can I compete with her? Damnit.

/

Fate and Ginga exited the cab and went into the bar. It was a small quiet place, to the delight of Fate. She wasn't in the mood for loud music or anything, all she wanted is have a few drinks and relax.

The waiter brought them two beers.

"Drink up Fate, as I said it's on me."

"Thank you Ginga, thank you for taking me out. I really need this."

"Anytime." Ginga smiled at her.

"I know this is has nothing to do with me, but Fate, are you okay?"

"What do you mean?"

"You and Nanoha."

"Honestly, I don't know. Sometimes I just don't feel anything and then it all crashes down on me."

Ginga reached over the table and put her hand on Fates.

"You will get through it. Just let yourself feel. Let it all out and then see what happens."

"Thank you Ginga."

They sat in the bar for one more hour and had a few more drinks. Once outside they waited for a cab, it didn't take to long. Both got inside first going to drop of Fate and then Ginga.

Both where tired and leaning against one another. Fates street came into view when Ginga started to talk.

"I had a great time, thank you for joining me tonight."

"Me too, thank you for inviting me. It was nice being out of the house."

Fate was about to get up when Ginga kissed her cheek.

"Let's do this again."

"Uh sure, yeah." Ginga smiled and let Fate leave.

She grabbed her phone and dialed a number.

"It went good. I did what you said, she looked pretty flustered and confused, but I think she is going to talk to Nanoha. She clearly needs her. Yes see you soon."

/

What was that? Ginga is nice and everything, but I can't do anything with her.

Fate slowly opened the door making sure she was quiet, it was pretty late.

In the kitchen she got a bottle of water out of the fridge, she had no desire to wake up with a headache tomorow.

"Did you have fun?"

Fate nearly jumped out of her skin.

"Nanoha what the hell."

"Sorry, I, I couldn't sleep."

"Wondering if I would be in bed with Ginga by now?"

"Yes, no, I mean. I don't have the right to know."

"Yeah you don't."

"I am sorry. Good night." Nanoha got up and started to walk upstairs.

"No nothing happened."

Nanoha stopped in the middle of the stairs with a smile on her face.

Fate didn't turn around, she didn't want to see her.

/

"So tell me Ginga, what did Fate exactly do?"

"Nothing really. We talked, I tried to comfort her. And before she left the cab I kissed her on the cheek."

"How did she react."

"I already told you, she was flustered and confused. I could see it in her eyes she didn't want this. Happy?"

"Very much so. Do you think she will talk to Nanoha?"

"Eventually."

"You did well. Sorry for making you do this Ginga."

"I understand, but next time please don't push me to do something like that again."

"Of course. They will figure out their problems. I hope Nanoha was jealous."

"She definatly didn't seem happy that I was picking up Fate."

"Perfect. How about we take a shower now?"

"Sounds good."

/

"So i just heard when your next mission will be. You have 1 week left."

Fate, Teana and Ginga sat infront of Hayate hearing the details of their mission.

"The rest of the details will be presented to you later, but as I said you have 1 week before you are leaving. So please take this time to relax and get prepared. And more importantly, please figure out any problems you have before leaving. I am not in the mood to hear reports of accidents because you weren't focused."

Hayate looked at Fate, who tried her best to ignore her.

She is right, I have to talk to Nanoha.

/

Fate stood infront of Nanohas office. Her hand was shaking, she had to knock on the door. They had to talk. She can't focus.

She was about to knock when the door flew open, her knock missed the door and hit Nanoha on the forehead.

"Auw." Nanoha put her hand on her head rubbing the sore spot.

"I am sorry, I didn't mean to."

"It's okay. My fault for opening the door so quickly."

Fate shook her head.

She even apologises about something she didn't do. She is so hopeless sometimes.

"No it's my fault. Anyways can we talk?"

"Sure, come in."

Fate walked inside Nanohas office and sat down.

"I am leaving in 1 week."

She didn't get a response, only sad eyes looking towards her.

"I can't focus on anything. Everytime I try you pop up in my head. If I go on the mission in this state an accident might happen. You really hurt me, but I also know it is my fault too."

"No Fate-chan. It is my fault. I did this, I was acting like an idiot. Justifying why I was..."

"Please don't say it. I know you are sorry, I just don't know how to get over it."

"I know you don't trust me anymore. I haven't given you any reason to."

"It's not just about trust. You broke my heart. I always hoped one day we could be together, but you can do whatever you want. We aren't together, you should be able to enjoy yourself. I just wish I didn't know about it."

Nanoha walked towards Fate and stood infront of her.

"Fate-chan, I was being stupid. My feelings for you scared me. I didn't want to loose you, so I ended up with other people trying to get myself to not love you like that. I couldn't though. I love you, and me being selfish ruined everything. I am so sorry."

Nanoha started to cry infront of Fate.

"Please don't cry anymore." Fate got up and held Nanoha.

"I love you too, but I don't think I can do this, us."

"I understand." Nanoha looked up at Fate, her eyes red from all the tears.

Fate brushed the tears away, she was about to move away when Nanoha held her tighter.

"Let's just stay like this for a bit more, please."

A/N: So I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. The next one should be out on monday, I need my weekends haha anyways, thanks for reading and all the reviews I have gotten. It is awesome to see what people want or hope for the story. Thanks for reading, review follow favourit whatever you like. See you soon :)