This is the story of two girls. One a nurse who is withdrawn and seeks love, the other outgoing and playful if somewhat clumsy. This is one of their stories, and perhaps it could blossom into something more...

One fine July evening...

A young girl was browsing through her medical files and had little luck in finding what she wanted. Her curly red hair held in place with a yellow ribbon did nothing to hide the exhaustion her emerald eyes shown. Nevertheless Marika Seaki pressed onward, 'You'd think a school would have its files in order, but alas; no Latin names so far. Only common names,' she thought as she scrolled through the data. Ever since she was a young lass she loved medical history and worked hard in getting into the esteemed Seiou Academy, home to the newest generation of fine young women working towards bettering the lives of others though social activities, academics, study and good ol' fun.

Marika was a fine woman, a fit figure and a sharp mind that wore the Seiou uniform well. She volunteered whenever she could, she helped out all the time and was trusted by the staff as almost an equal. Still, there was one thing Marika wanted more than anything but it was more a someone. She was cheery, cheerful, bright, cute, but clumsy and prone to acting before she thinks. Miss Seaki knew her as a fellow classmate, the friendly and loving Emi Sagara. Emi had made it her life mission to be a street performer, or a circus acrobat. She had the moves; Marika knew that since they were both cheerleaders in the cheer squad. Emi was a very pretty lady; orange hair with twin tails, blue eyes that shone a sapphire fire in most lights, and a bust that was just wonderful!

Marika gasped at the thought; surely Emi didn't think the same way she did! Her heartbeat began to beat rapidly as she tried and failed to push those thoughts down, but gave up after some time. 'sigh. Who am I kidding? I love her so much, but I doubt I'll ever get the chance to tell her how I feel. How I truly feel about her,' and with that downer of a thought having passed Marika turned back and started to do some research. Which was cut short by a loud crash outside as a voice cried out in mild pain

Marika gasped! It was Emi! She wasted no time as she darted out, her work would have to wait.

Outside...

Emi groaned and patted her butt, she was trying to do some backflips and was doing well until the slippy ground caused her to trip and fall. 'Ouchies! Aw crud, I'm trying my best but I'm always hurting myself. Gotta get up and get back to it, no pain, no gain!' Miss Sagara got up and tried to walk but her scrapped knee caused her some pain and she sat back down with a sad, pained sigh. "Darn. Poor Marika is always looking after me and I can't help but feel bad for her. I wanna be a great performer, but I keep slipping up!" Tears formed in her eyes as she cried "I'm never going to be a performer at this rate!" and sobbed until Marika's voice called her name.

"Sagara-Chan! Are you ok?!" the young nurse in training asked as Emi shook her head to answer yes. Marika's eyes soon caught the sad sight of Emi crying. "Are you crying Sagara-Chan? Here, let me help you out," as she placed some bandages on Emi's scraped but slightly bleeding knee. "Just take it easy for a bit, ok?"

"Thank you Seaki-San. I guess I'm always causing you trouble by getting hurt all the time." Emi shook her fists at her sides, angry at herself for being a klutz and getting mildly hurt again. With tears in her eyes Emi continued on. "I'm not smart like you and some of the others, I don't have that much grace, I think I'm just doomed to be a silly failure as a performer," and having said that she broke into sobs

This was too much for Marika, seeing the girl she loved like this. Steeling herself Marika placed her hands on Emi's shoulders and stated this. Something that came from the heart. "Emi, I know you don't hurt yourself on purpose. You have so much passion; you made your own club at school! You're kind, you work ever so hard, you're always willing to try new things. If anything you're one of the best people I know," Marika said as she drew Emi into a hug so tight you're swear it was like she feared time itself would tear the two apart. "I see you all the time, and I was so worried about you when I heard you fall. Because I want you to live your dream, all of us do!"

Emi wiped her tears from her eyes as Marika withdrew her hug. "Thank you Seaki-San. We all want to see our dreams come to reality. I know you have a loving heart and whoever you choose to share the deepest part of your love I will 100% support you!" Emi answered back as she took Marika's hand into her own. The red haired girl stared deep into the deep blue eyes of the orange haired fellow classmate, her heart beat with the primal fury of a tiger on the prowl. It took all of her willpower to say what she wanted to say for so long, whatever may come be damned! Marika knew in her heart this was now or never. The yellow sun almost sank into the ground, casting the grounds in amber light as a light breeze ruffled their hair.

"Emi... you're the one I love the most. I want," Marika was choking on her fear but pressed on, "Because. Be-Because I... love you." Emi did a small gasp and did something that made it all worth it for Marika. She smiled back.

"I feel the same. No, that's a lie; I've always felt that way towards you but never had the courage to say that until today. I love you too, Marika. I want to grow old with you and share our dreams, together!"

Marika giggled a little at this. "You're sweet Emi. I know we'll face hardships but I know we have our friends and each other. That's what matters the most," and Emi smiled a warm smile that made the sun itself seem so dim. "So, are we a item now?"

Emi placed her forehead on Marika's and said this. "We're more that that. We're lovers and more than that, dear friends."

They sat down and talked about what may come and when the sun almost sank down the two nodded, said goodbye until the weekend and went home, and made sure they both e-mailed each other when they both got home. Emi and Marika went to bed, alone at their own homes but together in spirit.

Thanks for taking the time to read this; I'm mad rusty and wanted to get back into fanfiction and what better than going for some sweet love? Girlfriend BETA is owned by CyberAgent, and I hoped you enjoyed this. Feel free to review and tell me what needs work; it's been too long since I was on here since my first fanfic!