Chapter 1: Question

Nodoka's Theme: I'll Meet You There by Owl City

Yue's Theme: I Won't Let Go by Rascal Flatts

Nodoka Miyazaki sat up in her bed and yawned. It was a Saturday, and she was looking forward to the weekend. She slowly slid out of bed, dressed in her pink flannel pajamas. Her roommate, Yue Ayase, was already up and about.

"Morning, Nodoka," she greeted, pulling her mouth away from the straw of her juice box. Apparently today's flavor was "Watermelon Lemon Twist", just another one of Yue's bizarre flavored juices.

"Good morning, Yue…" Nodoka's already quiet voice was further subdued by the sleep in it, and the fact that something was on her mind.

"You alright Bookstore?" Yue asked out of concern for her friend, her best friend.

"Wha? Oh, yeah, yeah, I'm fine!" Nodoka said defensively, blushing. She took clothes into the bathroom to change and avoid further conversation.

"Well if you say so," Yue replied, "I'm heading to the library to get some reading in, see you later."

Nodoka heard the door close behind her roommate and relaxed. She came out of the bathroom wearing a plaid skirt and white t-shirt. Her other roommate and friend, Haruna, was still snoring away in her bed. Nodoka decided to leave before she could wake and ask any further questions regarding her current state of mind. She closed the door softly behind her, bringing only her pactio card which she had made with Negi.

Setsuna was cuddling with her girlfriend, Konoka, on the couch in their room when someone knocked on the door. Asuna was in the kitchen, and Negi was sitting in his loft area doing paperwork.

"I guess I'll get it," Asuna sighed, heading for the door. She opened it and tilted her head in curiosity, "Well, hey Bookstore," she greeted, "You don't usually come around here, unless it's for Negi that is."

Konoka chuckled and peeked over the couch backwards, but the expected blush was not apparent on Nodoka's face. Setsuna stood and looked at the visitor as well, wondering what could be up.

"Um," Nodoka faltered with all of the faces staring at her, "Sakurazaki-san? Konoe-san? I wanted to ask you two something… Can we, y'know, talk?"

Setsuna and Konoka looked at each other, then back at Nodoka.

"Okay," Konoka said.

"Where to?" Setsuna asked.

"Well… I guess we could just walk, if that's okay with you?"

"Sure. I love walking! Let's go!" Konoka grabbed Setsuna by the hand. They both slipped on their shoes and followed the quiet girl out of the room. After they departed, Negi and Asuna looked at each other and shrugged.

Outside, in the school garden, Nodoka and the couple walked silently for awhile until fially, she stopped and turned to face them.

"So what did you wanna ask us Nodoka?" Konoka asked gently.

"Yeah, we're perfectly willing to help you with anything!" Setsuna agreed.

"Well, I…" Nodoka bowed her head and blushed nervously, "You guys seem really happy together an' all…"

"We are!" Konoka confirmed, kissing Setsuna sweetly on the mouth, causing her to blush.

"And, um… I was wondering…"

"Yes?" Konoka urged.

"D'you think… you could help me? You see… there's someone I really like, and she-"

"She?" Setsuna blurted, confused, "Whatever happened to Negi?"

"Well I-I do like Negi, but there's someone else too. I was wondering if you could give me tips on how to ask her out."

"Of course!" Konoka immediately agreed. She went to Nodoka and put a hand on her shoulder, "Just tell us who it is sweetie."

"It-it's, well, it's Y-Yue, actually…" Nodoka blushed and lowered her head, the name barely audible, but Setsuna's keen hearing heard her.

"That's great Nodoka!" Setsuna exclaimed, hugging the shy, blushing girl, at the same time shocking her own girlfriend with the action, "C'mon back to our room! We'll be happy to help out and give you some advice!"

"Yeah, and I'm sure Asuna would like to help too," Konoka added.

"Tha-thank you both, so much!" Nodoka said to the two girls as they dragged her back to their room. She was so happy that she almost had tears in her eyes.

Could this be my chance? She thought happily, To finally tell Yue how I feel?

Quick intro to my new story. Another day, another couple, but hey, I hope you like it! Please review and follow this story to its conclusion! I always love to have friends along for the ride!