Disclaimer : I do not own Sailor Moon. I also do not own Strawberry Panic.

"talking"

Is it friendship or is it love? Or is it both?

The walk to the student council room was difficult. That was because students from all three schools were lining the hallways. Melanie had a hold of her girlfriend's hand as they walked. She was really scared as to what may happen when they reached the room. Haruka turned around and said, "I think that they would like to hear Makoto's side of the story then Kaname's side of the story."

"Am I allowed in the room?" Melanie quietly asked. She did not want Makoto to have to go through this alone.

Haruka nodded, "Yes, you are under one condition."

"Which is?" Makoto was a little confused. She was not sure what the condition was, but she was sure that she would not like it.

"Melanie has to promise to not interfere with the proceedings in anyway."

Melanie nodded, "I won't."

"Good," Haruka said before she opened the door. "I didn't think that there would be a problem."

When Melanie walked into the room, she was led over to a seat by Shizuma. Melanie was not sure why she had to sit there, but figured that it was better than standing. She did not like it that Makoto had to stand next to Kaname. She also did not like the fact that Kaname was smirking at her. It seemed unfair although there had to be a method to this.

"Now," Miyuki stood up, "I think that we need to hear Makoto's side of the story."

Makoto took a deep breath and said, "It is important to know that I did what I did to stand up for my girlfriend."

Almost everyone in the room was shocked. They were not sure what to make of that information. It seemed to be too much for everyone.

"That is not good enough!" One Spica student shouted.

"I think that it is," Shizuma stated as she stood up. "I know that any of us would do anything to protect the ones that we love."

Melanie smiled. She was glad that people would say that. It seemed that people were more willing to listen to the Etoile then the actual student council members.

"Please continue Makoto," Miyuki said.

"Well, that night I was mostly concerned about protecting Melanie," Makoto said, even though everyone knew that. "She did not deserve what Kaname did to her and neither did Momomi." That was another statement that shocked the listeners. Although Makoto did not consider Momomi her friend, she was Melanie's friend and that was all that mattered. "Melanie and I had a weird relationship for the last couple of months. I never really left her side, but there was a considerable amount of space. I didn't understand why she was friends with Kaname and Momomi; however, I figured that there had to be a reason and I was content with watching her."

"Explain!" Shion exclaimed. "Explain why you punched a member of Spica student council."

Makoto took a deep breath before saying, "Kaname deserved it for what she did to Melanie."

Melanie wanted to say something to defend her girlfriend, but before she could stand up, she felt a hand on her thigh. She looked to that it was Shizuma. Melanie sighed because she could not do anything to help Melanie no matter how much she wanted to.

"Enough with Makoto's story," Shizuma said. "I think that it is time to hear Kaname's story."

Kaname smirked. She was more than willing, but she did not want to hurt Momomi. "Who wouldn't want to sleep with Melanie?

"Kaname!" Momomi exclaimed. "Just tell them, even if it is totally unlike you." Momomi knew her girlfriend and knew why Kaname had the relationship with Melanie. "If you don't say anything, I will."

Melanie giggled at gasps that were heard. She was glad that Momomi was willing to stand up for her.

Kaname sighed before saying, "Momomi and I had a fight, which caused us to end our relationship. It was then I started a real interest in Melanie, even though I already had an interest in her." She looked at Melanie before saying, "I never had the intention of hurting you, but I really wanted to make Momomi jealous and you were the one to do it."

That statement shocked everyone. Shizuma was fighting the urge to yell at Kaname. Melanie was shaking because she was upset. Makoto was doing a good job of resisting of her urge to punch Kaname again. Everyone seemed to have their eyes set on Kaname.

"You and Makoto should be ashamed of what you have done," Miyuki stated.

Kaname just nodded. She felt bad enough for ruining her friendship with Melanie, but she was glad to be back with Momomi. "I do feel bad about this…I guess I should have handled it better."

Momomi stood up and said, "I forgave both Makoto and Kaname already and I'm sure that Melanie forgave Makoto. I know that we are not going to let this come in between us."

Melanie knew that this time she had to say something. She stood up before saying, "I forgave Makoto and I will forgive Kaname in time, but it isn't going to be easy. I know that I was upset and Makoto was just protecting me." Melanie knew that she was not supposed to say anything, but this had to be done. "I need Makoto to stay here with me. If you make her leave, then she has nowhere else to go."

"Enough!" Shion barked as she stood up. "Makoto will leave by the end of the day!"

"She is not going anywhere." Shizuma replied. "There is no reason for her to."

"Makoto broke school policy," the Le Rim Student Council President, Chikaru, said. It was not in her nature to place judgment on anyone, but Makoto did break the rules.

"If Makoto goes, then Kaname goes too!" Miyuki stated. "Kaname might not have thrown the punch, but she was the one who instigated the fight."

Melanie did not want that to happen, but knew that was not her decision. She was glad when they were dismissed from the room. She walked outside the room and saw even more people.

"What happened?" Haruka asked.

"Makoto may be expelled for what happened."

"That isn't fair!" Michiru said as she grabbed a hold of Haruka's hand.

"What happened to keeping that a secret?" Melanie asked.

"We decided that we were tired of keeping our relationship a secret," Haruka said smiling. "Besides it is time that all the girls know who I belong to."

Melanie was going to say something until she felt two arms wrap around her waist. "I guess you two can know my secret too."

Makoto laughed, "Everyone knows our secret."

"So how long until you know?" Haruka did not want to see her friend leave, but knew that was what the decision would be.

"It depends on how long Miyuki can hold her argument for me. I think that Shizuma is fighting for me too." Makoto wondered how long Miyuki and Shizuma could hold their argument.

"I'm sure that you two want to be alone," Michiru said before she and Haruka walked away.

Melanie slowly nodded as she felt Makoto let go. As soon as she did, they ran out of the dormitory and back to the area where they had confessed their feelings. It seemed like the perfect place to go since both of them wanted to be alone with each other.

Yay! Another chapter finished. I'm not sure how many chapters are left. It depends on how the next chapter goes. Let me know if you think Makoto should stay or leave.