Me: How long has it been since I updated this fic?

Konoka: About 2 months.

Me: Doesn't seem like it though…Anyways, sorry that I haven't updated this fanfic that much! Been busy with some other stuff…

Setsuna: That's a lie. You're just lazy.

Me: There's that too…

Asuna: Just get this story started already!

Me: Fine! Hope that you like this chapter!

Chapter 10: Secret's Out?

"Now everyone, the key to pass the next test is…" said Negi.

Unfortunately for him, almost everyone in the class was zoning him out, thinking about other things.

'It's rare that Sakurazaki-san came to class on her own. Is it because of Konoka? She did come to class with her earlier…'

After having homeroom, Setsuna laid her head down again on the cool desk, waiting for school to end.

"You ok Set-chan?" Konoka whispered.

"Just a bit tired." Setsuna looked at Konoka from the corner of her eyes, "Watch what you call me. People might get ideas."

"Ok ok fine." Konoka giggled. She got up and went to talk with Asuna.

Noticing Konoka leave, Setsuna closed her eyes and decided to take a quick nap.

'Konoka gave Sakurazaki-san a pet name and she said to watch what she was saying. That confirms it!' someone got up from her seat "You two are going out!" she declared in the middle of class, pointing at Konoka and Setsuna.

Setsuna glared at the person that declared their relationship, "You can shut up Saotome." She turned and glared at another person that noticed, "Don't you even think about writing about anything Asakura."

The two girls gulped and hid in a corner.

"See what did I tell you? She doesn't get along with anyone." whispered Asuna.

"She's just shy and protective Asuna." giggled Konoka.

"That never occurred to me that she can be like that." Asuna crossed her arms and loked at Setsuna who put her head back down.

"Once you get to know her, you can find out about more things."

"Like?" asked Asakura Kazumi. She was being extra careful about what she asks.

"That she's really kind, just too shy to show it and other little things like that."

"Why is she hard to talk to then?"

"Asakura!" Setsuna growled.

Kazumi backed away.

"Konoka, when you said protective I think you mean overprotective." said Asuna, sweat dropping a bit.

"Asakura, can you get anything?" asked Haruna.

"I could, but we have to get Konoka alone."

"With Sakurazaki-san acting like that, it'll be hard. Maybe early in the mornings, or we could say that the dean wants to speak with her alone…damnit. Now that we think about it, Sakurazaki-san might be everywhere where Konoka is." Kazumi scratched her head in frustration.

"Actually no. Sakurazaki-san goes to the forest to train in the mornings right? Maybe we can talk to Konoka during that time."

"Let's try it later."

After school:

"Hey Se…Setsuna-san, let's go back home now." said Konoka, causing almost everyone in the room to watch.

Setsuna frowned, took a piece of paper and wrote what she was really feeling before saying, "No."

Konoka looked at the paper that said, 'Pretend to go to your grandfather's office. I'll meet you there.'

"Alright…" Konoka faked being sad and left to talk with Asuna for awhile.

Setsuna packed her things and left. Konoka took this chance and pretended to go to her grandfather's office.

'She could be opening up a bit…but…how can we make sure?' thought Asuna.

"Asuna." Asuna turned towards Ayaka, "How's she?"

Asuna shrugged and shook her head, "She may be opening up a bit, but it's still not enough."

"Asuna-san. Iincho-san." They turned towards Negi, "I think I have an idea."

Setsuna stood by the dean's door and waited patiently for Konoka to arrive.

"Set-chan." Konoka skipped next to Setsuna, "Sorry I'm late."

Setsuna didn't say anything and walked ahead of Konoka, "You coming?"

"Nee Set-chan." Konoka walked next to Setsuna, "Are you afraid?"

Setsuna turned towards Konoka, "Of what?"

"Of us being found out?" Konoka linked her hands behind her back, "If that's not it then what?"

"I'm not afraid of anything. If you're done with this, let's go." Setsuna reached a hand towards Konoka.

Instead of grabbing her hand, Konoka reached for Setsuna's arm.

"Konoka?"

"I….I'm sorry but…just a few more minutes…" Konoka buried her head on Setsuna's shoulders, 'Something....something's wrong...'

"…Alright…"

Few minutes passed and Konoka still didn't let go of her. Sighing, Setsuna moved a bit causing Konoka to fall.

Setsuna caught her, "Hey Konoka!"

Konoka opened her eyes sleepily, "Huh?"

"Don't scare me…" Setsuna muttered as she sighed in relief.

"Eh?" Konoka stared at Setsuna.

"Never mind. Let's go." Setsuna grabbed Konoka's hand and began to walk.

At first Konoka stumbled, but she soon kept up with Setsuna's pace. She couldn't understand why, but it still seemed like Setsuna was hiding something from her.

'But…what is she hiding? I know that she's part demon, that this 'Tsuki' demon made her kill her parents and she regrets that, but…what else is she hiding from me?' Konoka looked down dejectedly, 'We just started to go out after we met…she probably won't tell me anything for awhile…'

"…-ka ...-noka…Konoka!"

Konoka looked up and saw Setsuna staring at her worriedly, "Sorry what was it?"

Setsuna frowned, "If there's something worrying you, please tell me. It's not good seeing a cute girl worry over something."

Konoka blushed a bit as to what Setsuna said then remembered why she was worrying, "Alright, but…" Konoka leaned closer to Setsuna, "No more secrets and…if there's something bothering you, you have to tell me."

"A-Alright."

They walked in silence after that, trying to avoid attention and it somewhat worked out.

"That confirms it!" said Kazumi.

"Sakurazaki will kill you." said Haruna.

"At least it's worth the paper that I'm writing." Kazumi winked.

"Alright, but be careful."

"So, what's wrong?"

"Is…Is there something that you're keeping from me?" Konoka looked at Setsuna, "It…It seems like you're still hiding something from me and…I feel left out of it…"

Setsuna gave Konoka a sad smile, "Lots. I can tell you one, but the rest you'll find out little by little sooner or later."

"What is it?"

"The demon…" Setsuna started uneasily, "The one that made me kill my parents was in love with me."

Konoka's eyes widened, "Eh?"

Me: Alright done with this chapter. Hope ya like it. Sorry for the lateness, shortness, and weird random OOC-ness.

Konoka: What's with this ending?

Me: Dunno, was bored, read something similar to this and thought that I could add that to this.

Setsuna: You make no sense at all…

Me: I know. Thanks: setsuna-kun, Solangge28, southerngirl5, Demon Cat08, PureWiings, Dana Kishimoto, BatterieszX, Bishimimou, Lance58, Kirstie Anne, and Anime123 for reviewing in chapter 9.

Asuna: And?

Me: Sorry I was late in updating. Busy with lots of other fanfics, learnin' some dances for the Anime Club, and the computer has been acting up…Anyways, I'll leave a preview and hope that you still enjoy my fanfics! Moreover, if you requested a fanfic story from me, sorry but it'll take awhile longer!

Asuna/Konoka/Setsuna: See you all next time!

Preview:

"What do you mean?"

"I mean that she's the reason why I can never love anyone and I'm on this endless suffering." Setsuna looked at Konoka sadly, "Do you understand why Konoka?"