Honoka was blankly staring at her textbook. Not even the latest book on the plants chemistry was enough to get her attention. Honoka was busy, Honoka was too busy thinking about Nagisa and Fujimura's date. She even went to the other side of the park in order to enjoy her book and her private time, but she couldn't concentrate. Mipple was sleeping inside her jacket pocket.

The whole thing was ridiculous if she had to be honest with herself. It was a group date at the park, just high schoolers, it wasn't the first time they were going to hang out with the boys. But Kimata catched a cold at the very last minute and Honoka could see a sudden gleam in Nagisa's eyes as Fujimura told them the reason why he would be their only companion for the rest of their walk.

Honoka took a deep breath and came out with a quick and stupid reason to leave them alone. Fujimura was surprised but he didn't asked her any more. Nagisa blushed and looked at her trying to say something but no words came out of her head, nor out of her mouth. Honoka winked at her best friend and muttered "good luck" before leave them alone at high speeds.

There was no need to say that Honoka felt really stupid after that.

"I can't believe this," Honoka said with a deep sigh. She couldn't concentrate on reading her book, the words on the pages lost meaning after a few seconds. "I better go home", the student muttered to herself and closed her book. Taking a nap in the garden or her room sounded like a good idea, she didn't feel like being outside. Anything that would help her to avoid the though that her best friend enjoying a good time with her childhood friend was very welcome.

Honoka walked out of the park with slow steps, suddenly feeling tired. Of course Honoka was happy for Nagisa, her friend deserved a good time after their last years full of battles and dangers. Nagisa always wanted to enjoy such a good time with her crush, like a normal girl. Honoka did her best to allow Nagisa to fulfill her silent wish. Her mind was filled with images of Nagisa smiling and enjoying herself, a happy Nagisa. Honoka smiled too.

"You deserve it, enjoy it Nagisa", she told her absent friend and her own words took her out of her sadness. Nagisa really deserved to be happy, Honoka wanted her happy because she loved her.

With a little more peace in her mind and heart, Honoka walked back home.

The idea of the nap was still good, Honoka deserved it.

===o===

Nagisa wasn't having a good time.

Her shirt got dirty thanks to her own chocolate ice cream, she nearly fell over twice from her nerves, she had trouble expressing more than two sentences, and most of the time Nagisa was giggling awkwardly and apologizing for her own clumsiness.

"I can't belive this!"

What the heck was going on? Nagisa wasn't that clumsy! Not anymore! What was the problem with her?

Fujimura didn't say anything to her to make her feel worse, he just smiled every time and tried to help her, but Nagisa rejected his hand in every time and tried to stand up by herself. Only half an hour and nothing in that mess was even related to a proper date.

Nagisa sighed and excused herself to go to the nearest restroom in the park.

If only Mepple were awake, she might feel better.

If only Honoka was there with her, everything would be better, even with her accidents. But Honoka left her alone (with him) and now Nagisa was sad. I mean… I know why she left us alone but…

"I need you with me", Nagisa muttered after washing her face. Her shirt couldn't be fixed so she didn't even try to clean it, now she would walk around the park with her dirty clothes. "Geez! This is not fair! This was my chance to…!"

To what?

She fell silent.

Nagisa looked at herself in the mirror. What was she trying to do? What was the reason for being alone with Fujipi? Why did she have to walk around in a dirty shirt? She could no longer find a proper answer. They were finally alone, Honoka helped her, but nothing felt right since Honoka left. Nagisa was tense, stressed and sad. Nagisa already knew why she felt this way: Honoka was not by her side.

She didn't understand her need for Honoka but she really wanted her best friend. Now. Nagisa screamed and walked around the restroom, luckily she was alone so no one witness her panic. Did she really have to be there? Feeling awful and embarrased? That was ridiculous.

No.

Nagisa had no need to stay in an awkward situation, so she took a deep breath and washed her face again. As she rubbed her face maybe a little too hard, her mind wandered around to the times she truly felt like a normal girl, a happy girl, an excited girl, a relaxed girl… At peace. The only image inside her mind, the only one that met all the requirements, was a smiling Honoka holding her hand and walking together.

Well, it was decided.

Something inside her heart told her that Fujipi would understand her reasons for leaving early. He was such a nice guy and-

"Leave?" Nagisa surprised herself with the sudden thought but she wasn't lying. For the first time since she started her 'date', that last thought was the only legitimate thing in her head.

===o===

Honoka should be back home right now, taking her nap as planned it and relaxing under a tree in her garden but no. Nope. No. Yukishiro Honoka was worried about Nagisa and she was back on her own footsteps again, searching for her dear friend just to be sure. Sure of what? Who cares? Honoka wanted to see her, Honoka needed to see her.

She wanted to know if her friend was really having a good date. Honoka knew her very well, Nagisa always tried so hard with him that she always fell under her own pressure. Just one glance, just one look to be sure of her well-being and she would feel at ease.

The park was filled with families, groups of friends and couples strolling, enjoying the good weather, ice creams and fast food. Nagisa would surely like an ice cream, maybe two orders of yakitori and then pay the Tako Café a visit and… Well, the nice plan could be for another chance, now she needed to find her friend to…

Honoka almost screamed when she felt a strong hug from behind. Almost. She immediately knew who was holding her around her waist and pressing her face against her hair. Honoka smiled.

"Honoka!" Nagisa's voice sounded muffled by her position. She hugged her tighter. "I want to see you."

Honoka quickly turned around to hug her properly. Nagisa rested her face on her left shoulder. "Nagisa, are you alright?"

"No," Nagisa answered annoyed, not wanting to let go of her friend. "Why did you leave me?"

"What?" Honoka was confused. Nagisa looked pretty good when she left her alone with Fujimura. What happened? She just stroked Nagisa's hair and smiled when Nagisa sighed in relief. "Where is Fujimura?"

"He already left."

"Was that so bad?"

"Bad? Look at this mess!" Nagisa released her and showed her her dirty shirt. "Worse than bad," she lowered her head.

"Oh my… Come here," Honoka quickly took her and escorted her to the nearest restroom. Three noisy girls left when the two of them entered and Honoka smiled when she didn't see anyone else around. "Take off your shirt," she said as she took off her light jacket and then her blouse.

Nagisa blushed all the way to the ears when she looked at her friend wearing only her bra. A cute, femenine and gorgeous white bra. The poor girl even shallowed hard and turned around, she knew what her best friend wanted to do and she obeyed.

"We're almost the same size, my clothes fit you well," Honoka said with a sweet smile and then put on her jacket and handed the blouse to Nagisa. "Here."

When Nagisa was able to look at her friend again, she quickly took off the dirty shirt off and dropped it in the sink, then she put on her friend's blouse. Nagisa liked sports underwear more, a black sports bra was perfect for an active girl like her. Nagisa felt no shame in being half dressed with Honoka close to her, but it wasn't the same when Honoka had the least clothes on her beautiful body. Nagisa was serious with that thought.

Honoka smiled as Nagisa looked comfortable with a clean blouse on, she put the dirty clothes inside her bag and looked at her friend.

"Better?"

"Better, thanks Honoka."

A happy Nagisa took Honoka's hand and leave the restroom with her. Nagisa couldn't help but feel the pleasant scent on her blouse. River flowers? Yes. She liked it.

"Honoka…"

"Yes?"

"Don't leave alone me again."

"I won't."

Because I need you…

Both girls smiled.

FIN