Midnight Bonding

Author's Note: Why hello there again my readers! Been a while, eh? I could say that my studies and job got crazy, or that I my own story took over my writing mind, or that I got lazy and indulged myself in Anime, but no one wants to heard excuses right? I'll just say this: I AM ALIVE. I can't say my updates will be steady, but I am alive. No more shall I not update in forever. NO MORE I SAY. Anyways, I'm wasting your precious time with this note. ON WITH THE STORY!!!

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As the Hiiragi twins reached their house, the elder turned. She faced Tsukasa, face holding a saddened expression.

"Tsukasa...About what happened...I-I think we should...forget about it, 'kay?" As she ended, she forced herself into a sad smile. The other girl was stunned. Too shocked to protest, she nodded.

"Okay..." The delayed response instantly worried Kagami.

"You're my sister and twin, and I love you. It's just...What we did...It's not right!" Tsukasa nodded, put on a fake smile, and opened the door.

"How was the sleepover?" Mrs. Hiiragi asked from another room. Both girls, now displaying false smiles, spoke their opinions. As they reached their rooms, they silently separated, not a word or glance between them.

Tsukasa closed her door, instantly feeling her eyes burn. The words her sister uttered made her heart hurt. Not knowing what to do, she grabbed her phone.

"Hello?" the other line questioned.

"Konata...It's me."

"Tsukasa?! What's wrong? You sound upset!" She sighed.

"Oh. Well, from my knowledge, there are two different things it could be. Worst case scenario, she is serious and wishes not to bring it up."

This comment brought about no response.

"However, knowing our Kagamin, I don't think she said what she felt."

Tsukasa's head perked up at this.

"Kagami is the classic tsundere. Meaning, though she acts mature and tough, she is tender and innocent inside. Thinking about the reactions of other people and how she was brought up, she rejected her emotions to her morals. My suggestion would be to give it time. Act natural, like you always would. Seeing your behavior, Kagami would slowly loosen back up. If my education in the art of love prevails, she will open herself up again."

"You really think Kona-chan?" Though Konata sounded sure, she couldn't help but doubt.

"I'm sure. Not because of my dating sims. Because it's Kagami. Our Kagamin. Remember in the bath, how when I teases her, she did nothing. She didn't hear me. Her thoughts and eyes were on you. No matter how tough she may act, she's only hiding that sweet, caring side underneath. I guarantee it."

Tsukasa had to pause in awe of her friend's words.

"You know, Kona-chan, that sounded really mature."

"Aw, I have my moments."

"Thanks."

"No problem."

Almost about to hang up, a thought popped up in her head.

"Say, Kona-chan..."

"Yeah?"

"Do you...like Yuki-chan?"

There was no response at first. Right when Tsukasa had thought she hung up, she heard a release of breath.

"Tell to the truth...I'm not sure."

"That's okay. Tell me when you're sure. Deal?"

"...Deal."

"Konata?"

"Yeah?"

"I think you have a caring side, just like Onee-chan. Instead of acting tough, you seem so carefree. You should show that side more often. It can't be healthy to hide yourself."

"You're a warm-hearted person, Tsukasa. See ya tomorrow."

"All right. Bye."

Tsukasa laid in her bed, thinking about the recent events. She and Kagami, Konata and Miyuki, and the future. I wonder what will happen next? she thought to herself as she drifted to sleep.

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Over at the Izumi household, a puzzled otaku lay in her bed.

"I think you have a caring side, just like Onee-chan. Instead of acting tough, you seem so carefree. You should show that side more often. It can't be healthy to hide yourself."

The words had struck a chord. She had never really shown a concern for love, but she never had done anything related to it either. Do I have a deeper side hidden inside of me? Rather, am I hiding it from myself blindly?

The blue-haired girl sat up abruptly. Could it be...

"Could I have triggered a flag???"

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Short Chapter, I know. Maybe boring too. But I needed a way to get that root going. Character development, blah, blah, blah...Wells, I'll probably be rotating between updates on my other fanfics as well. Read 'em if you want, or just stick with this one. I'll update sometime soon!