"A magical girl? What do you mean by that?" Madoka took one more look at Homura's outfit. The more she stared at it, the more she wished to feel it. "Kaname-san, you can stop now. You're making me feel uncomfortable, you know?"

The magical girl before her was blushing now; the pinkette thought it was the cutest thing ever.

"Forgive me Akemi-san; I just really think you look beaut- I mean cool. You look very cool in that outfit!" The dark ebony didn't know how to respond to this, she could only stare at Madoka. Same for the other girl, their eyes were locked onto each other, no words were spoken. They gazed into one another for what seemed like eternity.

Suddenly, the ground began shaking in every direction, both girls snapped from their trance at once.

"Tsk, I thought I was done for the day! Kaname-san, grab my hand!" Both hands linked together at once, Homura tighten the grip. "I'm stopping time; whatever you do, don't let go of my hand! Or else time will stop for you too." Madoka didn't understand any of this at all.

Is this a dream or reality?

Whatever it was, she didn't care at the moment being. She was with Homura, and all that anxiety she had felt was completely gone. It was replaced with such a warm feeling, such a nice feeling indeed.

The pinkette nodded, "I won't."

As soon as those words escaped her lips, everything around them stopped. "C'mon, my magic can only hold for so long. So we've got to move fast, understand?" Retreating now seemed like the wisest choice this time; she couldn't endanger an innocent like this.

Of all people, why did it have to be Kaname-san? Now she knows my secret, what now?

The shield had made a clicking noise, time was now moving again. "We. Made. It." The small girl was out of breath, but she didn't mind it at all. Akemi-san transformed back to her original self.

"Kaname-san…"

"Hm?" The tall girl hesitantly bit her lower lip, "You won't… you won't tell anyone about this would you?"

Madoka saw the fear in the girl's eyes for the first time; a sharp pang hit her straight in the heart. "Of course I wouldn't! Why would I expose you like that?!" Homura didn't say anything.

Why isn't she freaked out about all this? Why is she so nice to me? I can't endanger her.

"Maybe… maybe it'd be best for me to drop out of school; I can't risk your life." Such a faint whisper, but the message was clear. She turned and started parting when, "Don't go! Homura-chan! Please don't go, I won't tell! I promise!"

Madoka was technically clinging to Homura's arm like her life depended on it.

I don't- I won't allow it! Please stay, stay with me!

"Kaname-san," Homura's eyes widened at the sight before her. "You're crying, but why?" Stingy tears were overflowing and racing down the girl's cheeks. "Please stay, I want to be with you."

I can't explain why though, but this feeling is exploding within me.

"I want to be your friend, Homura." A soft hand engaged with the tears, erasing every one of them.

"Is it okay with you if, I call you by your first name then?"

Madoka's face lit up. She's staying? She's staying! "Yes! From now on, just call me Madoka!" Timidly, Homura began, "Ma- Madoka." "Homura-chan." No more needed to be said, that had done it. Feelings began rushing in. Both girls blushed madly as soon as they heard their names being sounded out by the other. It surely was an afternoon to remember.

Both girls were heading towards the Kaname residence. Madoka had agreed to be escorted home; Homura didn't want her new friend to run into trouble again. Speaking of which, she had started wondering why Madoka was there in the first place, what was upsetting her enough to make her fall victim to a witch?

"Madoka?" The cheerful girl turned, "Yes?" "What was upsetting you earlier, exactly?"

Madoka's blood rushed to her head the moment Homura asked that question.

What? How did she know I was upset? Oh no, does she know why?

Maintaining her composure as best as she could, she tried smiling, "I wasn't. Why do you ask?" Homura could only narrow down her eyes, "You don't trust me enough to tell me?" "That's not it, I just-" Homura was now looking Madoka straight in the eyes, "You know, when someone is trapped inside a witch's barrier, it's because they have enough negative emotions to attract them to you."

Sweat ran down the pinkette's spine.

How do I tell her? I can't just say it's because I didn't get to kiss her. Aw man, this is bad.

"Well, it was because I thought that you and I could never be friends. That's why." This earned a confused look from the girl before her, "That's why? So, it's my fault." At this point, Madoka gripped Homura by the shoulders, "It isn't, so don't blame yourself. Look, everything worked out in the end. We're friends now."

The quiet girl smiled, "I guess you're right." This made Madoka's heart skip a beat. Homura was smiling, she was smiling at her.

"You should smile more often Homura-chan, it suites you well."

"Eh, I was smiling?" It's been so long since she smiled, did she ever? She could not remember. She was always alone, so there was no point in smiling if no one would ever see it. But this time, she had someone to smile for. Her very first friend, her only friend.

"If it makes you happy, I will Madoka."

A/N: Not much of a cliff-hanger here. I don't feel to confident about this chapter, too many feels I guess. When do they kiss damn it?! I'm so cruel, but I guess the wait is worth it? No not really, hope you liked it. Peace out my followers!