WARNING this is a girlXgirl if this isn't your cup of tea please don't read. Wait till another update.
I'm in love with my best friend. It shouldn't have come as a surprise. But it was only recently that I had discovered this. There were a few hints and I gradually came to realize my feeling were not purely platonic…Best friends don't want to kiss you. Best friends don't want to cuddle with you. Best friends don't have mini heat attacks when you complement them or when your hand accidently brushes against theirs….I think it started when we went to the pet store... (Well it actually happened way before that but it was around this time I realized my attraction)
She wanted to go see the animals and I couldn't say no to her…I never could. I blame her pretty hazel eyes. We walked around a little and she would always stop to talk to one of the animals. She always had a different voice for each different type of animal. The birds had a high sing-song voice, for the fish she would use an effervescent sort of tone, hamsters and other small furry creatures got a sweet childlike high pitched voice. It was awfully cute watching her going around with stars in her eyes as she ohhhed and awwwed at the animals. I was looking at the lizards when she called my name…in her sweet bubbly voice…the voice she uses whenever she talks to me, the tone and mannerisms that are reserved only for me. My heart beats a beat too loud and I jump back a little as I feel her fingers entangle themselves with my own. My face flushes…
"Come look at the kittens!" She said as she dragged me towards the kittens and I happily trailed behind her still holding her hand.
To any on lookers we must look like good friends.
I do look at the kitties and they are awfully cute. But, my eyes just kept glancing over at Kayano. Her hands were pressed against the display and her nose was scrunched up against the glass, her hazel eyes twinkled with wonder as she gasped.
"Look Manami! They're all so cute! I want them all!" She exclaimed happily practically squealing. I smiled.
"Y-yeah really cute." At this point I wasn't sure if I was referring to the kittens or her.
Kayano Kaede is one of my closest friends. We hang out regularly. I remember that one time Kayano convinced me to let her do my makeup. I was really nervous. I've never used makeup products besides Chap Stick.
"Don't worry Manami when I'm through with you no one will be able to resist your cuteness!" Kayano said confidently…
No one she says… Does that mean you won't resist my cuteness too? I thought…
In the end she just applied some lip gloss, blush, and light pink eyeshadow. I liked it…but it took longer that I would have liked. It didn't seem worth it. I pointed this out to Kayano but she merely said.
"No way it's totally worth it! I mean look at me I'm cute as hell!"
"You're cute even without makeup." I blurted out without meaning too. I blushed
"AW! Thanks Manami you always know what to say!" She said as she laced her slender arms around my waist thinking that it was nothing more than a friendly compliment.
I know Kayano. She's my friend. Kayano Kaede is kind. She always wants to help others with their assassination attempts and is always willing to lend a hand whenever possible even if it wasn't assassination oriented. She always wants to help me be more confident for example. Kayano Kaede is always cheerful. She always has this cute smile that radiates sunshine and I'm always left dazzled. I get really nervous when she directs that beam of light in my direction. I love her…I really do… Kayano Kaede likes Nagisa…. All of these things are fact…but still…I'm determined!
Even though I may not be as cute as Nagisa, in the hopes that maybe I can win her over I have to try! I've done some research: I borrowed some mangas from Fuwa, fashion magazines from the drug store, and done a few google searches. I look at my mirror and take a deep breath. I still have that pretty pink lip gloss Kayano gave me…I open it and put it on…
"Wow! Look it suits you, Manami!" Kayano picked up the little lip gloss and proceeded to paint my lips.
I was so nervous because she was right there in front of my face. She was just so close…I wanted to kiss her…
She smiled. "It looks good on you! Let's get it!"
I looked at the contact lenses. I took a deep breath and put them on. Then, I grabbed the mascara and proceeded to try and not poke my eyes out.
"Manami, you have really pretty eyelashes!"
"R-really…?" I asked my face flushing a light pink from the compliment.
She just nodded her head in response.
"Here!"
"What's this?" I asked.
"Mascara to make you look prettier than you already are."
My heart raced…prettier….it implies she thinks I'm already pretty…
I combed my hair. I wasn't going to braid it today, because I know Kaynao likes playing with it when it's down.
"You have really pretty hair I wish you leave it down more often." Kayano said as her slender fingers ran through my hair mindlessly making braid after braid and then undoing said braid only to redo it again.
Perfect…Okay…Take a deep breath….I was right outside the classroom door…Please notice me…I opened the door…and Kayano isn't there. Before anyone could look in my direction I closed the door and decided to wait for Kayano by the front entrance just so I could see her a few seconds sooner…A few of the students that came were curious as to who the 'new' students was only to realize it was me…They gave me compliments which I happily took. The compliments only served to make me more excited for Kayano's response. I wanted her to go out with me to this new café I found….Their specialty is pudding. Kayano loves pudding.
Finally I saw her green hair. She was coming up the steps now…with Nagisa…A small frown etches its way on my face when I saw the short blue haired male…Kayano always hangs out with Nagisa…When she finally tears her hazel gaze away from Nagisa she finally notices me.
"Manami! Is that you?" She jogs towards me and all I could do was nod numbly.
"Oh wow you look so cute Okuda-chan." Nagisa commented.
"Oh! T-thank you…" I looked at Kayano waiting for her response.
"Eh! Are you trying to impress someone?" Kayano teased and I blushed…I'm trying to impress you…
"Kayano stop teasing Okuda-chan." Nagisa said; knowing Okuda was easy to fluster. "Come on let's get to class." Nagisa said with a charming smile. Kayano blushed….
The frown found its way back onto my face.
We made our way towards the class…and Kayano was happily chatting away with Nagisa…My heart began to ache and I couldn't help but pout.
"Did Nagisa steal your thunder?" I jumped back in surprise.
"K-Karma-kun…!" I looked up at the redhead who was smirking.
"Well did he..?" He asked again. I pouted.
"D-don't tease me…" I mumbled he just let out a chuckle. He was the only one that knew about my crush.
"Okuda-chan you look really nice today, but don't try to change yourself too much okay. Do things your way." I smiled. Karma always knew what to say.
"Thanks Karma."
"No problem." He said with a lazy smile as he made his way towards his desk. Do things my way….
"Nagisa!"
"Yes Okuda..?"
"I-I won't lose to you!" I proclaimed confidently. He only titled his head in confusion as a question mark floated above his head.
"I-I uhh huh…?" Before he could recover from his confusion I took Kayano's hand in mine.
"Nee…K-Kayano could you c-come with me to this new café…? I wanted to go but I'm too shy and nervous!"
"Sure Manami!" She responded easily as if it was as natural as breathing.
"B-But just the two of us!" I clarified before she could invite Nagisa to come with us. She seemed to hesitate.
"They have pudding!" I proclaimed. That was all I needed to say. Her hazel eyes gleamed that special gleam of hers when pudding was involved.
"Yeah sure!" I smiled happy to hear she accepted my request.
"Manami one, Nagisa zero." Karma proclaimed with a teasing smile. "High five Okuda-chan!" He said and I ran over to him and gave him a high five with a huge grin on my face.
"Yeah high five!" I proclaimed happily.
The classroom was thoroughly confused and Koro-sensei seemed to be furiously writing in a notebook about something. His skin had turned pink as he laughed quietly to himself.
"Fufufuf a new love triangle for my fanfiction."