"Alright class, page 237, problems number 1-9 is the homework for tonight. You're all excused for lunch now!" Finally math class was over, relieved, everyone started exiting out of the homeroom.

"Madoka, you coming to lunch with us or what?" Glancing towards the familiar voice, the girl approached her friend.

"Sayaka, I'm sorry, but I-" Staring at Homura, and then back to the bluenette in front of her, "I kind of wanted to hang out with Homura today, is that okay?"

A playful smirk started lifting Sayaka's lips, "Oh, I see you guys are getting pretty close Madoka. Don't worry, I won't disturb your little love nest, but; in exchange, you've got to tell me all about it, okay?"

"Sayaka, stop that! It's nothing like that; we're just friends, alright?"

"Yeah yeah, whatever you say. See you when I see you, Madoka!"

With that said, the small girl waved good-bye to her friend. Now, it was just her and the mysterious ebony.

"Well, where shall we go to have that 'talk', Homura-chan?" Rising from her seat, Homura answered bluntly, "I guess the school rooftop would be the best place." She motioned for Madoka to walk with her. While making their way to the school rooftop, they encountered many faces. Practically the whole school was lined up waiting for Akemi-san's arrival; they all seemed to admire her excellence and beauty.

Many guys had love letters ready to hand her, but her overpowering gaze melted their hearts; so, they just laid there drooling on the floor. Some girls had small gifts for her, but they were too shy to approach her. All this attention was getting to Homura's nerves, she never did like standing out; and, she could tell Madoka was uncomfortable as well.

If they were going to have that talk about her secret life, she needed to get rid of all these people somehow. Breathing in deeply, she turned towards the crowd, forcing a smile,

"Would you guys be so kind, and get me some tea, I feel a little light-headed."

The crowd instantly went wild, anything for the girl of their dreams.

"We'll get you one right away!" And that had done it; the whole army of students had disappeared. Finally relaxing a bit, she smiled at Madoka, "Shall we go?"

"Sure." Finally arriving, Homura closed the door behind them; she sat next to Madoka who was leaning against the fence.

"Okay, are you ready to hear this? What I'm about to tell you is really personal."

She placed her hands on the smaller girl's shoulders, "I trust you won't tell anyone." Looking Homura straight in the eyes, the pinkette nodded.

"I promise you I won't tell."

The dark-haired girl smiled in return, she leaned back against the fence.

"We magical girls are granted one wish in exchange for our soul, hence why we have soul gems. We fight witches in return; every human negative emotion attracts witches towards them."

"Is that why I was trapped inside that weird place with the witch, yesterday?"

Homura nodded to answer Madoka's question, and then continued on,

"You're very fortunate a witch's kiss wasn't planted on you." This earned a curious look from the girl before her, she cocked her head,

"A witch's… kiss?"

"Yes, basically what that is, is-" She had stopped mid-sentence; her soul gem was beaming like crazy.

"Damn it, I'm sorry Madoka. Our conversation will have to wait, there's a witch nearby, and I've got to track it down." With that said, Homura transformed before Madoka's eyes. She was just about to stop time when, "Wait! Homura-chan, do you mind if I come with you?" Madoka had gripped the ebony's hand before she could stop time; she didn't want her to go alone.

"Madoka, this isn't a field trip, you could get really hurt. I cannot allow anything to happen to you, you're important to me."

Those last words made Madoka slightly blush, "You're important to me too, you know? That's why I want to go with you; I don't want to leave you alone to fight those witches." Homura didn't know what else to say, Madoka was being slightly stubborn.

Biting her lower lip, she sighed, "Alright, but you have to listen and do as I say. Can you promise me that?"

Smiling victoriously, Madoka nodded her head over and over again. "Well then, I'm stopping time again. We can't be seen by anyone, got it?" The smaller girl reached for the ebony's hands, "We hold our hands together like last time right?" However, Homura had something else in mind; she literally swept Madoka off her feet. "Hom-Homura-chan, what are you doing?!"

Madoka was feeling so hot right now; the dark-haired girl was carrying her bridal style. What was she doing?

Homura leaned in to whisper in her ear, "It's alright, we're on a rooftop remember? I'll save us time if I jump off with you in my arms." She pulled her face away in order to look at Madoka's, "Are you scared?" The pinkette wasn't scared at all; it's just that she was taken aback by the sudden action. Timidly, the pinkette answered back,

"No, I trust you."

Ba dump

Homura's face grew hot; she felt a rushing feeling all of a sudden.

What was that? My heart skipped a beat…

Shaking the feeling off, Homura tightened her grip on her friend's body. "Here we go, Madoka." Time stopped, now it was just the two of them on a still world.

Homura-chan's warmth feels so nice pressed against mine. I'd like to stay like this forever. Just us two, no one else…

Landing with a soft thud, Homura gently placed Madoka on her feet. They were behind school grounds; so, it was safe to say no one would be around. The energy seemed a lot stronger down there, they were close alright.

"Madoka, stay close to me." The area was deserted and quiet, a little too quiet. Suddenly, the soul gem started beaming like crazy, the witch was near. "I've got you now. Madoka, stay there! I'll use my magic to shield you, so stay there."

A purple type of force field wrapped around a circle. Different types of ammunition appeared around Madoka, she was safely secured. All there was to do now was to wait, wait for the moment to strike. Right below Homura's feet, the ground shook with such great force, causing Homura to stumble a bit. She was here, Elsa Maria was the witch. Clutching her Desert Eagle, Homura began shooting at the witch before her. Elsa Maria's branch-like tentacles shielded her from the bullets reaching her.

"Tsk, this gun won't work." She reached in her shield to pull out an Ak-47, now this might help. Dodging every incoming attack from the witch, Homura aimed and showered the witch with bullets. Now this was progress, or so she thought. Elsa Maria didn't seem affected by such weapon; she twisted the branch full of thorns and descended it on Homura. The branch did its effect, Homura was plummeted down by the heavy branch, she couldn't move.

"Homura-chan!"

Homura couldn't move, she was pinned down by the heavy weight of the branch. There seemed to be no way out of this, and to make things worse, she couldn't reach her shield.

"Gah, I… can't… move."

She gritted her teeth; she had to get up, what if the witch made her way towards Madoka?

It was no use, she was trapped. She didn't know her oxygen was being cut off; protecting Madoka was the only thing in her mind. She was about to pass out when suddenly, she heard a roaring gunfire. Her vision being hazy, she couldn't tell who it was, but it seemed to be a girl.

A magical girl?

"Jeez, a second late and you could've been witch food," the blonde girl smiled. She turned to the witch, "It's not very nice to disturb peace, you know?" She summoned about a dozen muskets, all pointing at once at Elsa Maria. With a single hand gesture, the muskets fired themselves, each piercing through the witch's body. The girl leaped into the air and untied the ribbon around her neck, turning into a huge weapon.

"Tiro Finale!"

The gun blew up the remaining parts of what was once Elsa Maria. Landing gracefully, she helped up a weak Homura.

"Are you alright there?" she asked quietly. "Thank you," Homura stood up groggily.

"Who are you by the way?"

The blonde girl changed back to reveal the Mitakihara middle school uniform,

"My name is Tomoe Mami."

Homura stared in amazement at the girl in front of her, "Tomoe-san…"

"Homura-chan! Are you alright?"

Madoka came running as soon as the force field died away. "Yes, I'm fine Madoka. Just a few scratches, that's all."

"Don't say that, you're wounded all over."

Mami could only stare at the scene before her; Madoka and Homura were close friends apparently.

She noticed Homura's soul gem was a bit dimmed from the fighting, "Oh no! Your soul gem is tainted." That was a perfect excuse to steal Homura away from Madoka's grasp. This caused Madoka to move away, she stared back at Homura and the blonde. "Well, I did use magic to protect my friend from the witch." Without glancing at Madoka, Mami looked up at Homura, "You know it's dangerous to have distractions while in battle."

Distractions? I'm a distraction to Homura-chan?

"Madoka isn't a distraction, if anything it's my fault for not being stronger." Homura eyed Mami, and Mami knew she meant it.

"Well, you could use some training. Hey, how about teaming up with me?" she smiled warmly at Homura.

"I guess it couldn't hurt," Homura smiled at Mami. "Alright!" Mami clasped both Homura's and her hands together, "We'll start tomorrow!"

Madoka felt completely left out, and she felt strange. She didn't like Mami, which was weird, considering she's never hated anyone before.

She also had a feeling that the blonde was ignoring her and only focusing on Homura.

Her Homura.

A/N: Oh, shit just got real! Mami does seem to be after Homura-dawg after all. And Madoka starts feeling jealousy, and Homura isn't aware of anything yet. I'm so cruel, why? I don't know, don't worry Mami fans, I won't butcher her whole. Brace yourselves for this love triangle everybody! Oh, and thanks for the reviews, you guys are awesome. So keep 'em coming if you want more! ^_^