You guys... I'm really dedicated to this story. It's 4am where I'm at and I couldn't sleep without posting another story. ;-; I felt that I would lose all the ideas if I had just gone to sleep, so I decided to stay up and write another chapter because I'm a loser and I really don't have anything to do. Anyways, thanks for reading and enjoy! ~cuptanm0ex

" , you're needed at the front desk. There is someone here wh-"

"Maki-chan! Maki-chan! Come quick okay?! This is important!" a voice was heard after the previous,deeper, voice was interrupted.

The scarlet haired girl facepalmed her face as she walked out of her office. She looked around and noticed several nurses giggling at the raven haired girl's actions through the speakers. Maki blushed as she proceeded to walk towards the front desk. After her mother and father had retired she was left to take over the hospital and become head surgeon. Taking advantage of the scarlet haired girl's position, a certain raven haired girl made herself known as "Maki's special friend" at the hospital. Finally reaching her destination, Maki was instantly colllided with a small body whos arms were wrapped around her neck.

"Nico-chan. I've already told you that you can't perform foolish actions while being in the hospital." Maki scolded

"I'm sorry Maki-chan! I was just so excited I had to tell you!" the smaller girl excitedly replied

"What is it? I don't have much time considering I have a surgery in twenty minutes." Maki explained

Nico grinned at the girl before dragging her towards the doctors office. Maki just rolled her eyes and abided to the girl's forceful grasp. Once in the office Nico forcefully sat Maki down in the chair that sat in front of the desk while Nico took a seat on the scarlet haired girl's office chair.

"My manager just told me that Ame Hime agreed to compose one of my songs!" Nico exclaimed

Maki nodded in response and smiled at the girl.

"And that's not it! She and I will be working together as I come up with lyrics! We'll be in the same room Maki! The same room!" the small girl squealed as she stood from the chair and jumped in excitement.

. Your surgery has been pushed sooner than the regular time. I repeat, your surgery has been pushed sooner than the regular time.

Maki sighed as she stood from the chair and patted Nico on the head.

"We'll talk about this later okay? If you'd like you can come over and we'll celebrate." Maki smiled

Nico smiled back at the girl and wrapped her arms around Maki, yet again.

"Nico-chan. Are you happy?" the taller girl asked while gripping the shorter girl tighter

The taller girl could feel the shorter girl nod in her shoulder. Deciding it was time to attend the surgery, Maki bid her farewell and told Nico she could stay if she'd like. Nico thanked the girl and wished her luck on her surgery. Watching the other girl leave, Nico ravaged through, literally, the whole office. Trying to find baby pictures or any useful information that she could use against Maki later on in the future. She now knows why she was called the little devil of the group back in high school. Pouting as she couldn't find anything useful, Nico sat back on the chair and sighed. She doesn't know how she would be like once she and Ame Hime were alone in a room. No one, besides her manager, had ever seen Ame Hime's face nor heard her voice. She wondered if Ame Hime would speak to her or simply ignore her. Her mind pondered many thoughts as she walked out of the office and towards the exit.
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"Honoka! Be careful when you're carrying the dishes to the back! You shouldn't pounce around so much. It disturbs the customers!" Umi lectured from behind the counter

Honoka gave an apologetic smile and continued her journey to the back of the cafe.

"Honestly.. Sometimes I wonder how she managed to stay as the leaer of u's" Umi said out loud

"Didn't we all at some point?" a voice said from behind the blue haired girl

Umi turned around to see Eli, smiling as always. The former archer smiled back as memories of their time as school idols popped into her mind. Back then she was so shy and was even against the idea of becoming school idols, but everything changed after u's got its ninth member. She softly laughs, remembering the memories as if they happened yesterday.

"Whatcha laughing about Umi-chan?" Kotori interrupted

"Oh, Kotori! I didn't hear you come in. I was just remembering the old days back when u's was still active. It's crazy to believe that we're still in contact with each other." Umi explained

"Well, we have Nozomi to thank for that one. Even though we all went for different professions, It was all thanks to Nozomi for being sure we kept in contact with each other no matter what." The ashy haired girl smiled as she grabbed a cup and began wiping it.

Umi smiled in response and watched as her friend clumsily dropped the dishes on the floor in front of a customer. She bowed quickly and apologized, when the customer assured her he was fine. Umi gave a content smile as she softly whispered to herself

What would we have done without her?
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"It's finally closing time. I wonder what everyone is doing tonight." Honoka grinned, laying her had back against the bar stool

"They must be tired. I heard Maki's operating room was booked all throughout her shift and Nico has been thinking of ways to get along well with Ame Hime." Nozomi said

"It's still crazy to think that she managed to get that kind of offer. Maybe she blackmailed Ame Hime's manager or something." Eli laughed

The cafe workers all laughed together. That does sound like something Nico was capable of doing. They wouldn't be shocked. Their laugh clamed down after hearing the cafe doors open.

"Speak of the devil." Nozomi grinned

Nico walked in with Maki at her heel. Rin peeped her head in before jumping in and giving an overly exaggerated entrance announcement. Hanayo was the last to enter the cafe. She closed the door and waved at the other girls.

"What brings you all here?" Umi questions

"Maki-chan wanted to celebrate Nico-chan's big news without us, so Rin took it upon herself to invite everyone else to celebrate nya~" Rin exclaimed

"I didn't say I wanted to celebrate with just her! I just said that she was the only one I was hanging out with tonight for her big news!" Maki stuttered but continued

"Anyways, If you all aren't busy tonight would you like to celebrate Nico's news?" Maki sheepishly asked, looking away and twirling a strand of hair around her finger

The cafe workers all looked at each other before smiling at their "bosses". Nozomi was the first to nod her head, then Eli nodded as well.

"What did you have in mind? And please... No drinking tonight. Some of us have to work tomorrow morning" Eli laughed

"We could all go over to Maki-chan's house!" Rin shouted

Before Maki could protest, Nico had grabbed onto Maki's arm and gave her a pleading look. Maki rolled her eyes but didn't pry the other girl off of her.

"Mou.. Fine. But not too late! I have work tomorrow." Maki said

All the girls cheered as they walked out of the cafe and into their own cars. Maki and Nico were the first to arrive at Maki's place. After about twenty minutes after they got there, all the other girls showed up. Honoka had a bottle of liquor in her hand. Nico laughed as she watched, from the inside window, Honoka getting scolded by Umi and Eli. Nozomi was seen putting her hand on Eli shoulder. Eli sighed as she allowed Honoka to pass her.

"Wow! As many times that I've been here your house still surprises me Maki-chan!" Kotori exclaimed

"Did you redo the paint in here?" Eli asked as she touched the wall

"Yeah. A little while ago so it's really nothing new." the scarlet haired girl replied

"Let's play truth or dare!" Honoka suddenly shouted, getting everyone's attention

"What are we? Children? As if I'd play a silly game like that" Nico smirked as she crossed her arms over her flat chest

"Nico-chan is just scared she won't be able to do some dares" Rin grinned at Nico, who glared at Rin

"Nicochi has always sucked at truth or dare even though its a simple game." Nozomi added

"We'll see who sucks at truth or dare!" Nico barked as she walked into the living room and gestured for everyone to join

All the girls took their seats while Rin and Nozomi boasted about their "win" against Nico. Nico stuck her tongue out at the girls and pulled a soda bottle from her purse.

"Alright. We all know the rules. Whoever the end with the cap of the bottle lands on has to either tell a truth or do a dare from the person spinning the bottle. Then they will be able to spin once the truth has been told or the dare has been done." Nico explained

"Hmm? Maki-chan? Are you not playing?" Umi asked

"I-Its a silly game. I have no need to play this. Just play without me." Maki replied

"Awe but Maki-chan! It wouldn't be fun without you!" Honoka argued

"Maki-chan! Maki-chan!" all eight girls whined to tease the girl

"Fine! I'll play! Just stop saying my name so much!" Maki blushed and took a seat next to Hanayo.

"I want to go first!" Honoka shouted

"Honoka! Let someone else spin." Umi lectured

Honoka pouted in response and crossed her legs and arms while looking away from Umi. Kotori giggled at her best friend's reaction and decided to spin the bottle. The bottle landed on Rin, who jumped up in excitement.

"It landed on Rin nya~" she smiled

"Truth or Dare Rin-chan?" Kotori asked

"Dare!"

"Hmmm.." The ash haired girl said as she tapped her finger on her chin

"I dare you to do 10 push ups while having Hanayo on your back!"

Rin proudly stood up and took Hanayo's hand. She then got in a push up form and waited for Hanayo to sit on her back. Hanayo was apologizing several times each time Rin went down and struggled to get back up. Unfortunatley she could only do six, but Kotori said it was fine. Not wanting to harm the coach. Rin then spun the bottle and it landed on Nozomi.

"Truth or dare Nozomi-chan?"

"Truth." she smiled sweetly

Rin gave Nozomi and evil smile.

"What did you and Eli do last night?

"That's easy. We had made lo-" Nozomi started before her mouth was covered by a small, yet delicate hand

"Nozomi!" Eli whispered loudly enough for everyone to hear.

Nozomi smiled through Eli's hand while the rest of the girls were hollering and whistling at the couple. Everyone besides Umi and Maki who seemed to have reacted differently than the other girls.

"Nevermind that! Nozomi just spin the bottle and move on!" Eli pouted as she removed her hand

Nozomi nodded and spun the bottle. It landed on Maki, who rolled her eyes and looked at the purple haired girl.

"Truth or dare Maki-chan?" Nozomi smiled

"I guess truth. If I choose dare you'll make me do something stupid." Maki replied

"Tell us your biggest secret."

Maki froze. Some girls looked at Maki with a smile, other smirked at her thinking it would be something dirty. One of the smirking ones being Nozomi. Maki tried to think of a lie, but her mind was too boggled to even comprehend what was going on. She wondered if Nozomi knew her secret. Nozomi always found out things that she wasn't supposed to know. Maki's thoughts were interrupted by a cough.

"Maki?" Nico asked the girl

"I-..I uh.." she stuttered

"Or you could kiss Nico-chan if you don't want to tell us a secret." Nozomi grinned at both girls who were now madly blushing

"Yo-You idiot! Why would you drag me into this!" Nico yelled

"I'll do it." was all that the pianist said

Nozomi covered her mouth and giggled as the other girls stared at the pianist in disbelief. Nico turned her head at Maki, mouth wide open. Maki looked at the girl and stared. Nico closed her mouth and blushed heavily. The other girls watched intensely. Both girls started to lean closer to each others faces. Their lips so close they could feel their breaths on each others lips.

"I was just kidding Maki-chan." Nozomi laughed

Before their lips connected, Maki-chan pulled away and glared at Nozomi who was smiling. Nico was blushing heavily along with Maki who was currently yelling at Nozomi.

Wow. That took a lot of time. I know, I know. I'm sorry they didn't kiss, but I didn't want their first kiss to be so cliche. I mean come on. Truth or dare? Don't worry it will happen soon though! I promise! Thanks for reading and be sure to check out the next chapter! If you're wondering, yes the next chapter will take place after the concert so Nico and Ame Hime would start working together. Will Maki really be able to do this? How will she keep her identity a secret when she's working with Nico? Find out in the next chapter! Till next time! ~cuptanm0ex