Author's note: Here's Chapter Thirteen. I know this is quite short, but I might as well upload this since this is what I've been waiting for to happen. The story is not yet finished, don't get me wrong. I will be working on Chapter Fourteen while I'm on the trip. For the meantime, let's go on to Chapter Thirteen. Thanks again for the reviews and feedback. I really appreciate it. Please R&R.

Thirteen

What does she want to talk about? Tsubomi stares in astonishment at the dark-haired girl.

"Y-you might as well come in. It's not good if you stand like that." The rose-haired girl says softly, her head bowed and moves slightly to make way for Yaya. The older girl enters and Tsubomi closes the door behind her. The pink-haired girl sits on her bed, while Yaya seated herself on the floor, not facing the younger student. Silence fills the room, with the two of them not facing each other. They both try to break that silence.

"Tsubomi."

"Senpai."

To their surprise, they turn their heads and call each other's name at the same time. Neither one of them turn away, though that awkward feeling starts to resurface.

"You first."

"No way, you first." The older girl makes a long face.

"Look, senpai. You're the one who said you wanted to talk." Tsubomi tries to hide her anger.

Yaya takes a deep breath. "Okay, here goes."

Yaya pauses, and then speaks again. "I-I... I'm sorry. I heard what you talked about with Hikari back at the infirmary. I pretended that I didn't and in return I…I acted coldly towards you. When I saw you breaking down that afternoon, I really felt sorry, being aware of how you felt towards me. I-I just didn't want to…I just didn't want to hurt you. Because I know I may not return your feelings… I'm so sorry!" The raven-haired Spican's eyes well with tears, while Tsubomi stayed at where she was sitting, unmoved. She didn't expect such a speech from the older girl.

I knew it, Yaya-senpai. I knew it from the beginning. Tsubomi shakes her head, accepting of her fate.

"I understand, senpai. You don't need to feel sorry. I already knew the risks of falling for you. I guess I just happen to come at the wrong time." Although she tries not to, Tsubomi's golden eyes start to brim with tears. To her surprise, the dark-haired Spican suddenly embraces her, leaving the pink-haired girl speechless.

"No. You came at the right time, little one. I-I—" Yaya stammers, but her heart wants to finally pour it out.

"I…love you."

A pair of golden orbs widens upon hearing those three words. The pink-haired girl's heart starts to beat fast, the sweet phrase continue to play in her mind. You…love…me…? She couldn't believe what she was hearing. Is this a dream? If this is a dream, then please don't wake me up… This was too much for her to take in.

"S-senpai, I—"

"I know, Tsubomi." Yaya whispers into her ear. "I know."

The pink-haired continues to cry out of happiness. At last, she now knows that Yaya loves her, too. The raven-haired Spican pulls away for a bit and wipes off the tears from Tsubomi's eyes. Yaya smiles as she sees the pink-haired girl blushing again.

"I just love it when you blush. You're the cutest, you know that?" This remark made Tsubomi frown, but that immediately changed to a happy face as soon Yaya embraced her again. Yaya nuzzles her cheek to Tsubomi's pink hair, with her arms wrapped around her waist. Suddenly, Yaya pulls off and cups the pink-haired girl's cheek with her hand. Slowly she leans in closer, finally letting her lips touch Tsubomi's. As the pink-haired girl feels the warmth of Yaya's lips, her eyes slowly close and her arms instinctively cling to Yaya's shoulders. The older girl slowly lays Tsubomi down onto the bed, with their kiss not stopping. After a few moments, Yaya pulls off but Tsubomi pulls her in for another kiss. The kiss is deeper this time, their gasps and moans slowly building their desires higher.

The night fell deep with moon's light the only one filling the room, two souls sleep together with their hands entwined. Gloom finally dissipates from the raven-haired girl's heart, leaving a content smile on her sleeping face. She moves closer to her pink-haired love, her arms wrapping the small form to a warm embrace.

Author's note 2: I do express my deepest apologies. To be completely honest, writing something like this is not really my forte. I did have fun while writing this, even if it's quite short. Chapter Fourteen will be up once I come back. Thanks.