She asked me out. Why? What's so special about me? I'm not repulsed by her but…society would shun us. They would judge us, hate us. And I don't even like her that way! I mean sure, she has a cute smile, and she always looks good in that little dress of hers…and she's a good kisser…

Sakura was lost in her own thoughts. She had forgotten how she ran away from Karin. She had forgotten that this girl was her friend. She had forgotten she wasn't into girls. She daydreamed about Karin for a few moments before she felt guilty. She realised she shouldn't have run away like that. Tomorrow, she told herself with conviction. 'Tomorrow I'm going to make things right!'

"Hello, miss Kasugano." Karin said politely to the female who had opened the door. "Is Sakura here?" The woman eyed the schoolgirl suspiciously for a moment, before smiling widely.

"You must be Karin Kanzuki!" She exclaimed.

"Indeed. Can you do me a favour? Give this letter to Sakura for me please?" Karin handed the letter over that she had been holding.

"Sakura's nearly ready to get up, I can go and-" Karin hurriedly cut in.

"No no! It's fine. Just give Sakura that letter, please. It's private, so can you please not let anyone else read it?" Karin rubbed her eyes.

"Sure sweetie. Say, your eyes look a bit red. Have you been crying?" The older woman peered closely at Karin. Thinking quickly, Karin met her gaze steadily.

"I was chopping onions for a salad earlier. Thank you, Miss Kasugano!" Karin ran off.

Sakura had gotten up and looked at her clock. It read: 09:47. 'Damn it! Karin's dad was right…once every four months is enough…Karin!' Getting dressed, Sakura ran downstairs. Just as she reached the door, she was stopped by a shout from her mother.

"And just where do you think you're going without breakfast?"

"Morning mum! I just have to go see a friend." The older Kasugano peered suspiciously at her daughter.

"Who?"

"Karin."

"She was here two minutes ago, hon." Sakura grew angry.

"What! And you didn't get me?"

"She left in a hurry. She did leave you this." Sakura's mum gave her the letter. Opening it, Sakura began to read.

"Hey Sakura. Sorry about last night. The mood got to me, and I lost control of myself. I hope you understand, and that we can stay friends. If not, then please can we not be enemies? I preferred it when we weren't constantly beating each other to hell! Perhaps we could still spar occasionally?" Your…uh…acquaintance,

Karin Kanzuki

After Sakura finished reading, she ran. Not hearing her mother over her own desperate breaths, she ran all the way to Karin's mansion, which was the best part of four miles.

Out of breath, Sakura rang the doorbell. She didn't think what she would say, and when she was met with someone who clearly wasn't Karin, she was speechless.

"Hello dear. Karin!" The female yelled. "A friend is here for you!" Karin walked down the stairs slowly, cupping a hot cup of tea.

"Hi…" Karin nearly whispered. Sakura scratched her head.

"Uh…hi Karin." Karin motioned for Sakura to come upstairs. When they got to Karin's bedroom, they both sat on her bed. Both felt the awkward atmosphere, and neither knew how to break the blistering silence. Karin was the first to attempt this impossible feat.

"So uh, you got my letter?"

"Yes." Sakura nodded.

"And what do you say?" Karin couldn't help but grow hopeful, watching Sakura with red eyes. Sakura swallowed, audibly and noticeably.

"Well…I've gotta be honest Karin. I never pegged you for swinging that way. And I don't." Karin looked down at the bed sheets.

"I understand." Karin rubbed her eyes again.

"Let me finish." Sakura held a hand up. "Perhaps we can't be friends…but I'm willing to give a relationship a try." Karin's head snapped up.

"You mean it?" She asked, both incredulously and suspiciously.

"Yes." Sakura nodded fiercely.

"I'm so happy!" Karin squealed, throwing herself at Sakura. Both women fell to the floor, with Karin cuddling Sakura while simultaneously nuzzling the side of her neck.

"Too soon, Karin…" Sakura laughed nervously. Karin immediately jumped up and took a step away from Sakura.

It was the end of another school week, and it was a Friday. Sakura was waiting at the car park entrance, as Karin had requested.

"Hey." Sakura turned to see Kei.

"Oh, hey Kei. How are you doing?" Sakura replied, somewhat awkwardly. Having spent less and less time together, they drifted.

"Can we talk?" Kei looked around nervously.

"Ok." Sakura shrugged. "But please make it quick I'm waiting for Karin."

"It's about her. You two have spent way too much time together. It's edged me out! I want to hang out. Tomorrow can we-"

"Sakura!" Karin had interrupted. "You still owe me one! Tomorrow night, the cinema!" Sakura looked awkwardly between the two females, both competing for her attention.

"Uh, Kei? Karin? Both of you want me to hang out with you tomorrow, so why don't we all-"

"No!" Both of the other females shouted simultaneously.

"I should be hung out with first I'm your best friend! Or have you forgotten that, Sakura?" Kei screamed. Sakura shared an awkward look with Karin.

"We should tell her. No-one else, just her." Karin said. Sakura nodded.

"I think you're right." Kei eyed the two suspiciously.

"What is it? You guys have BFF ring or something?" Kei looked at her shoes petulantly.

"No, Kei…" Sakura began. Grasping Karin's hand she coughed awkwardly. Kei looked up to see a sweet, happy smile on Karin, a nervous smile from Sakura. But what really grabbed her attention was the joined hands.

"Y-you guys a-a-are g-g-g-going…"

"Yes Kei." Karin said with a genuine smile, not a smug one, not a 'haha I got her' smile. Just a genuinely pleased smile of contentment. "We are going out."