Author's note: This chapter is about Nanoha feelings on Fate and how Yuuno helps her deal with it. If you all realise something, Nanoha does not seem to mind that she is a lesbian. I attribute her as just being dense. In case people are wondering, Vita is indeed a cousin of Yuuno but she did not interact much with people in school but after school, she will always visit Nanoha and Yuuno . In the next few chapters, there will be more on Vita. Please continue to read and review.

P.S: My updates will be a bit slow for the next few days because of my exams. Pleaso go read the series of short stories as I will be updating them constantly cuz the stories are all random. XD

Reply to BpHaru: I will be mostly writing on other pairings though NanoFate will be more common. I will at the most write one or two stories on Yuuno X Nanoha as afterall, it is just a collection of short stories. Please go and read them.

Reply to Syaoran Li Clow: It will be good if Nanoha accepts Fate feelings but there will be a lot of obstacles in front of them, that's for sure.

Chapter 5

Yuuno POV

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"What do you say? Repeat the question." I looked at Nanoha who had a serious look on her face which was quite strange and awkward since I had been used to her happy-go-lucky demeanour.

She took a deep breath and looked at me with the unusual serious look. " Yuuno, what do you think of Fate. Answer me truthfully."

I was puzzled as to why she asked me such a sudden question. Fate was the usual school beauty that mesmerised a lot of guys in our school except me. With her long blonde hair tied into two ponytail and her fine dignified features that made her stood out among the girls in our school, she was very beautiful but she was no interest of mine. In fact I was very grateful to her as she managed to take away Nanoha's attention on me and gave me some rare moments of peace. Sure, I considered her as friend but never as a love interest or else many guys would massacred me.

I pondered over Nanoha question for a while and my eyes widened when I discovered the hidden meaning behind this question. It was very surprising even to me but I suspected that Nanoha did not even know what the significance of this question.

Realising that this is the perfect chance to play a prank on Nanoha, I grabbed it with both hands.

" You mean Fate Testarossa, the girl that becomes an instant celebrity when she enters our school and the girl that any boys will kill to have her as a girlfriend? Hmm... I can only say that I will die without regret if I can have her as my lover and that any modelling company that can get her to be their model will be famous overnight." I talked slowly, relishing the horrified look on Nanoha face since it wasn't everyday you could see her with that expression.

" Are you in love with Fate then, Yuuno." She asked me calmly but I could see the dread in her eyes as she waited for my answer and that her hands were shaking and sweating.

I knew that if I continued on, I would have to deal with a crying Nanoha which was definetely not on top of my wish-list. " Fortunately, no. I have absolutely no interest in her. Perhaps we can be good friends but there are no chance of us being a couple. Why are you so curious Nanoha? Are you wooing me?"

Nanoha gave a sigh of relief and gave me a wink. " Yuuno, all I can say is dream on. My cuteness and beauty will be wasted on you if I am your girlfriend."

I laughed at the self praise and she followed suit. After laughing for a few minutes, I wiped off the tears forming at the side of my eyes and asked her, " Nanoha, why are you so worried about me liking Fate? Since it is definetely not about me, it means that you are concerned of her?"

She grinned and nodded her head. " Well since we are friends, I must protect her from you or any other creeps. Luckily you have no interest in her or else you will not live long enough to see tomorrow morning."

I gulped and despite knowing that it was a joke, you could never be sure with Nanoha.

" Well lucky me I guess. Anyway, you have not answer my question. Do you think that I know you yesterday? If you regard her as just a friend, there's no way you will ask me with regard to her relationship with other guys. So don't try to lie to me." I looked at Nanoha who stared at me back but a hint of a blush started to appear on her face.

It is so easy to tell whether Nanoha is lying or not. It will be fun to see Nanoha expressions and her responses.

I said," Nanoha, how do you regard Fate. As a friend or something more? From a bystander view, I say that you seem to like Fate a lot. In fact, people may regard you two as a couple." I then waited for the responses I had predicted that she would give and as usual, I was correct.

Her grin vanished and her hand immediately went to cover her mouth as she gave a silent gasp. Her cheeks were burning red and intense embarassment was seen in her eyes. Her response is so cute. Maybe I should continue to tease her.

I then said, " Well, Nanoha? Don't tell me it is true that both of you are a couple. Ah well, I'm not surprised anyway seeing that you have fallen in love with her since that first meeting eh?"

She shook her head frantically and started to squirm uncomfortably. " You...you get it all wrong. That's no way we are a couple. We are just friend... Yeah that's correct. We are just friends so you are wrong Yuuno. How can two girls like each other anyway Yuuno so this proves that you have no common sense unlike yours truly." She then gave a triumphant grin which irritated me to no ends.

I smirked and shot back," Are you so sure about that Nanoha? You seem to hug Fate whenever you meet her and that you give that adoring look when she even look at you or says a word. So what you have to say, Nanoha?" I expected a retort from the stubborn girl but instead, tears started to fall from her eyes and her body started to tremble.

Shit, what have I done. Now I have make her cry. Maybe I have gone too far with my words.

I cautiously approached her and put my hands on her shoulder. " Nanoha, I'm sorry for my words just now but then, I want to ask you something." I took in a deep breath and asked," Nanoha do you seriously like Fate. Not the like as in between normal friends or good friends such as you and me but like as in between lovers. On account of our friendship, tell me the truth. I won't laugh or tease you, I promise."

She continued to cry and seemed to ignore my question. I thought of pressing on with my question but I changed my mind. Afterall, it was her privacy and I did not want to be seen as a busybody, especially by a girl with a motor mouth.

Then suddenly, she said softly," I...I...I don't know Yuuno. It's just that whenever I see her, she will just capture my attention even if I try to resist it. I...I cannot forget her... Whenever I even think that she just treats me as a normal friend, I feel as though my heart is tearing apart. That type of pain is just too painful and new to me so I can't understand my feeling towards her. Yuuno, what should I do now?"

Wow, she is more mature than I thought but then again, if she is mature she should be able to deal with this problem. Oh well, everybody will experience this type of relationship problems in their life except me of course.

I gave her words some thoughts and came up with a simple conclusion. It was so absurd that I wondered why couldn't she realise it but then again, I was different from her.

" Nanoha, I will speak from the bottom of my heart and I hope this will help you. You love her Nanoha. I repeat again, Nanoha Takamachi, You love Fate Testarossa Harlown. From what you say, I can only say this though i'm not sure whether i'm right." I said to Nanoha and her eyes widened. She looked at me and her lips parted to say one word, " Love?". I nodded my head and gave her an uncharacteristic serious look which I normally reserved for those exceptionally hard questions.

" Yes Nanoha. You have officially fallen in love with Fate. Congratulation. You will finally have a love life. That makes me the only person with single status in this house." I joked and she gave a typical Nanoha smile which is a huge exaggeration of a normal person smile. She then hugged me tightly and whispered," Thank you Yuuno. I'm so glad to have you as a family member. Thank you."

I chuckled quietly and stroked her brown long hair gently. I've never realise it but sometime, she makes me want to have her as my girlfriend. Oh Nanoha, I hope that Fate will reciprocate your feeling but if you are in trouble, I will always be there for you.

" I know, Yuuno. You will always be my dear brother and my best friend." She said softly which surprised me as she seemed to read my thoughts. She then released me from her hug and gave me a pleading look which I immediately understood. I nodded my head resignedly and she gave me a kiss on my cheek and went to take her things.

I then shifted some of my things aside on my bed and lied on my bed. Sigh, I won't have a peaceful sleep tonight. But oh well, I make an exception just for you Nanoha. Sniggering to myself, I then closed my eyes and whispered," Goodnight Nanoha."