"Ayaka..." Asuna said softly. "I... I'm really sorry about arguing all the time with you."

Ayaka shook her head. "No, it's okay..." She said. "You know, Asuna... I've always really liked you, I just... never wanted to tell you or anything because I thought you hated me."

Asuna blinked at Ayaka. "I don't hate you at all..." Asuna said. "Just because you're annoying sometimes doesn't give me a reason to hate you."

Ayaka smiled. "And just because you're an impolite brat doesn't give me a reason to hate you either." She said.

Asuna giggled. "Isn't this a problem though?" She asked. "I mean, we're both girls and we're supposed to hate each other..."

"We can hate and love each other at the same time." Ayaka said smirking. "...And why does it matter if we're both girls? Look at Konoka and Setsuna."

Asuna blinked. "Yeah, I guess you're right..." She said. "I think I saw them kissing once."

"You did?" Ayaka asked, surprised.

"Yeah..." Asuna responded. "Hey... have you ever kissed someone before, Ayaka?"

Ayaka blushed at Asuna's question. "I don't think so... Not that I remember, really." She answered. "What about you?"

Asuna shook her head. "Well, aside from the pactio with Negi, no."

"What was it like?" Ayaka asked.

Asuna blushed and her eyebrows bent. "Why do you care?" She asked.

Ayaka shrugged. "I just want to know what a kiss is like."

Asuna grinned. "Well... I can... show you, if you want me to?"

Ayaka's cheeks turned completely red and she blinked, thinking about whether or not she wanted Asuna to show her.

After contemplating, she tightly closed her eyes. Why am I even hesitating?! She thought. Of course I want to kiss Asuna! She's a beautiful girl and I... I love her... She's just so hopeless... Just so adorable.

Ayaka opened her eyes and smiled at Asuna. "Puh...please d-do." Ayaka said.

Asuna blushed, not really expecting that kind of response, but glad that Ayaka answered the way she did. "Oh...Okay." Asuna said, shaking a little. She hoped that she would be able to please Ayaka. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes, leaning in towards Ayaka slowly.

Ayaka watched Asuna come closer to her and blushed even more deeply. Once Asuna's lips were almost touching hers, Ayaka suddenly began giggling.

Asuna opened her eyes and backed away from Ayaka. "What's so funny?!" She asked in her high-pitched voice.

Ayaka kept on laughing. "I don't know!" Ayaka chuckled.

Asuna got angry at Ayaka's reaction and pushed Ayaka off of her, getting up off of the couch and then grabbing her bag.

"Wha... Asuna? Where are you going?" Ayaka asked.

Asuna stomped towards Ayaka's door and turned back at her, her teeth gritted. Tears were beginning to form in her eyes. "Home!"

Ayaka's eyes widened, regretting what had just happened. "Asuna, wait... I didn't mean---..."

But Asuna had already left, slamming the door shut.

What the hell was that all about?! Asuna screamed to herself in her mind while she walked back to her dorm. Tears of anger rolled down her hot cheeks. I was trying to how her how much I care about her and she cracks up like that! Some nerve!

Ayaka wanted to chase after Asuna, but knew it would just cause more trouble. Instead, she stared at the door for a long time after Asuna left. What did I do that for? Ayaka asked herself. Why did I laugh like that? I wanted to kiss her!

Feeling extremely frustrated that their intimate moment had been interrupted by something so stupid, Ayaka sighed and got up, walking into her bedroom. Chizuru and Natsumi would be home soon, and she didn't want them to be asking her any questions. And anyway, when she felt regretful like this, she didn't feel like doing anything but laying down. Plus, it was getting late and Ayaka thought it would be best to give things time.

Once Asuna got home, she barged in and didn't greet Negi or Chamo, but instead just climbed into her bunk and wrapped herself into her blanket, trying to silently sob to herself.

Negi didn't pay attention to Asuna when she walked in the door. Instead, he kept doing what he was doing, studying. After Asuna was in her bunk, Chamo was tugged on Negi's pants. "Hey, aren't you going to ask Ne-chan what's wrong?" He asked, looking at Negi with his beady black eyes.

Negi didn't even look down at Chamo. "I don't know about you, but I don't feel like getting my head bashed in today." He replied cooly.