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Reaching you
-Unexpected Return-
"here you go, Fate" Lindy give Fate her cellphone, Fate stop unpacking her things and look at her mother with her brows raise, she was curious why her mom is smiling suspiciously, she was about to ask what's wrong when the words on her phone caught her attention, her eyes grew wide as she stare at her phone's flashing a message 'calling Hayate….'.
"Mom why did you dial Hayate's number?" Fate panics, her eyes wide as she look back and forth from her cell phone then to her mother, she don't know if she should cancel it or wait for the receiver to pick up, when she finally made up her mind and about to push the cancel button the receiver answer her call "hello?" Hayate said. Fate glares at her mom who just smiles innocently at her before she answers back. Fate inhale deeply calming her beating heart, she mentally sigh as she is still not prepare for this.
"hello Hayate its been a while… this is Fate Harlown speaking"
" whaat? no way! how have you been? Why did you call just now? How did you get my number? Are you coming back?"
"w-wait I cant answer all of that at the same time"
"haha sorry sorry it's just its been so long… oh right, here Nanoha talk to her you want to hear her voice right?"
"eh? Nanoha is also there? W-wait Hayate!" before Fate could protest more, a hesitant voice talk on the phone "h-hello" hearing Nanoha's voice again after 7 years Fate couldn't say anything and just listen to her voice as it echoes inside her head, Lindy lightly pat her shoulder and it pulled Fate back to reality. "hello? Sorry but Hayate-chan suddenly give me the phone and I-" Fate breathe deeply then start to talk in a gentle voice "its been a while I'm happy to hear your voice again Nanoha…. Do you remember me?" Fate can feel that Nanoha is surprise at the moment since she didn't respond so she wait a little bit.
"F-Fate-chan?"
"Wrong!" Fate sticks out her tongue even though Nanoha can't see her.
"eh? B-but your voice is the same- and.. and Hayate-chan said - well it sounds different but-" Fate giggle, a little joke is all she need to release the tension she's feeling right now. Fate muffles her laughter when she realize Nanoha stop talking and suddenly fell silent, she probably annoy at Fate now.
When Fate finally stops laughing Nanoha immediately said something "mou it's not funny" Fate could not help but chuckle a little "sorry, sorry its just it's been so long and…. I don't really know what to say"
"What were you thinking? It's really been so long… I was really worried about you" Fate could hear muffle sob and pang of guilt immediately grip her heart "I'm sorry Nanoha" a mix of sadness and anger escape from Fate's lips "I thought you already forgot about us" Fate shudder by Nanoha's words, the word "forgot" swirl around her head and it pierce her heart "No! I could never forget you" Fate tighten her grip at her cell phone and bit her lower lip to calm herself down "Sorry I didn't mean to raise my voice… its complicated" Fate look at Lindy and she give Fate a sad smile.
"eh? I-its okay you must have your own reasons… you don't need to tell me if you don't want to"
"Nanoha, I'm sorry I didn't mean for you to get worried about me, many things happen you see and after years of stay with my Grandfather without contacting anyone of you I just felt embarrass to call so suddenly"
"what are you saying? You just make us more worried that way… just calling and saying your okay is already enough stupid fate-chan!" hearing Nanoha's word Lindy just nod nonstop to herself, Fate raise an eyebrow at her mom then scratch her cheeks sheepishly.
"I – I see sorry nanoha"
"mou stop saying sorry" Fate could only imagine Nanoha pouting right now, Fate giggle "Sor- I mean Okay" the two share a little laughter together
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Nanoha didn't realize she walk pass Hayate's house when suddenly someone grab her shirt making her stop, Nanoha look back and saw Hayate tap her feet "sorry to interrupt your sweet conversation but are you forgetting something Nanoha-chan?" Hayate look at Nanoha, she doesn't look like she get what she meant "sigh… that is my cellphone your using" she deadpan.
"….and so?" Nanoha said like it's the most natural thing to say.
Hayate felt tired all of a sudden then rub her forehead "It means I need to get home now so give it back! Geez!" Hayate point at her house behind her, indirectly saying to Nanoha that she need to go home now "you should go home now your parents need extra hand in the café right?"Hayate said and Nanoha's eyes widen when she suddenly remember her promise. Nanoha finally get it, she felt her cheeks heat up feeling embarrass then timidly give back the cellphone to Hayate. Nanoha walk a few step away but abruptly stop and look back at Hayate with her sad eyes. Hayate knew this will happen, Nanoha will not move from that spot if she don't do anything, she sigh then scratches her head and turn the phone to loudspeaker
"ummm Fate-chan this is Hayate, Nanoha here need to go home now but she is still standing there and won't budge so would you please say something to her?"
"eh? I see… Nanoha don't worry I'll call again go home now okay?"
"ah okay! Well then see you Fate-chan and Hayate-chan!" Nanoha said as she hum while walking towards the Midoriya café.
"see ya huh? Did she even know what that means right Fate-chan?" Hayate chuckle and open the gate it was really open like nanoha said.
"ah y-yeah I guess" Hayate raise an eyebrow when she hear Fate's nervous laugh.
"Anyway now that its only me tell me when are you coming back Fate-chan" Hayate smirk, she have a feeling that Fate is coming back now because she suddenly call without warning after 7 years.
"you really change Hayate" Hayate smile as she hear Fate sigh "but I won't tell you especially now I know you have connection with mom all this time" Hayate could hear someone mumbling something it must be Lindy apologizing to Fate.
"hahaha what are you worried about its not like I don't know anything" Hayate smirk evilly.
"the more reason why I don't want to tell you."
"don't you trust me? Come on, just give me a teeny, tiny, itsy, bitsy, hint"
"ahhh no, I trust you but I don't want to spoil the surprise just look forward to it"
"meanie" Hayate pout she could hear Fate laughing.
"Hey, I'm busy now so I'll call later okay? bye"
"Huh? You're the one who called me and you- wait Fate-chan!" Hayate sigh "At least I have her number now" Hayate said to herself as she walk inside her house.
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Midoriya Café
"I'm home!" the door clatter when Nanoha suddenly open the door. There was no response when Nanoha realize that she enter their family's café not too far from their own house. Customers look at her and some laugh lightly "your energetic today Nanoha-chan!" a customer said and his companions laugh too. Embarrass Nanoha blush up to her ears and then bow repeatedly to apologize for the commotion she cause. Nanoha immediately proceed to the kitchen to see her mom "Mom I'm back~" Nanoha said in a singsong voice still red from earlier. "Ah Nanoha welcome home I see you make a commotion today your Dad is really amuse you know" Momoko laugh then cover her mouth when she saw her daughter pout.
"Mou Mom stop teasing me already!"
"Sorry Nanoha it's just fun to tease you"
"Why does everyone likes to tease me don't they have better things to do? geez"
"haha its because Nanoha have a cute reaction that's why"
"mou, mom it didn't make me any happier hearing that"
"haha well anyway you look a lot happier today did something happen?" Momoko playfully narrow her eyes, giving Nanoha her knowing look then smirk a bit while washing the dishes. Nanoha knew her mom is always sharp especially when it comes to her so she didn't hesitate anymore.
"well~" nanoha said in a singsong voice then suddenly hug her mother tightly. Momoko is so surprise she almost let the plate fall on the floor.
"woah Nanoha what is it?"
"hehe I'm so happy mom! Fate-chan called and we talk for a few minutes"
"Really? I'm so happy for you dear!" Momoko hug Nanoha then gently stroke her back
"Thanks mom! You know her voice sound a lot different and she call me "Nanoha" now not "Nanoha-chan" nyahaha isn't that great mom? I feel closer to her now" the conversation continues and Momoko just listen while washing the dishes, Momoko glance to her daughters face, she feel relief that her daughter is finally smiling from the bottom of her heart.
xX~*~Xx
In Fate's place
Fate hang up the phone then sigh looking exhausted. Fate look over her shoulder, Lindy is standing by the bed smiling at Fate. Fate lay back in bed tossing her phone to her side then glare at her mother
"I can't believe you just called Hayate's cell phone mom why did you do that?"
"well we are finally back again so I thought its alright to call them now"
"mou, I was planning to surprise them mom!"
"Is that why you hang up on Hayate-chan?"
"yeah and because you said she change a lot since I last saw her 7 years ago but it looks like she didn't change in fact she become a different person"
"hahaha is that right?... anyway are you planning to stop by tomorrow?"
"I think" Fate stand up in a sitting position looking troubled, Lindy sigh then hop on the bed sitting behind Fate then hugs her from the back. "m-mom?" Fate panics from the sudden hug from the back but didn't struggle to move away. "Fate don't tell me you're still hesitating after all this time? We are finally back in Uminari now so have more courage will you?" hearing those words Fate smile as she understands now the reason her mom dial Hayate's number. Lindy did it to make it easier for Fate to see them because Fate and Nanoha and Hayate didn't contact each other for 7 years… Lindy don't what them to have an awkward reunion.
"Thanks mom"
"For what?"
"For everything"
"Your such a weird child Fate you don't have to thank me I'm your mother after all"
"hehe then I'm thankful to have you as my mother" Fate smile and look over her shoulder, her eyes widen when she see tears build up in lindys eyes, Lindy immediately cover it by hugging Fate tighter "h-hey mom I can't breathe" Fate smile and pat Lindy's head who is still hugging her. "Sorry, sorry I just get carried away, geez, Fate your so cute!" Lindy wipes away her tears then ruffle Fate hair making Fate blush a little.
"Stop that your messing my hair and don't treat me like a boy"
"hehe anyway Fate, how about you confess again?"
"Eh? W-what do you mean? Why suddenly bring that up?" Fate eyes widen and look at Lindy so fast Lindy thought she would break her neck.
"i-I mean why don't you confess to Nanoha-chan again? The result might be different this time"
"…"
"Fate?"
"I cant…. Its different now"
"how come?" Lindy look at Fate with curious eyes as if to see if she is telling the truth or not.
"I love Nanoha but this time I love her as my… best friend"
"Fate are you sure?" Lindy wants Fate to look at her to confirm her answer but Fate look away instead.
"yes, i… already given up on her" Fate smile sadly at Lindy.
After 7 years Fate has finally move on and give up on Nanoha. what will happen to their relationship?
Chapter 4: Exciting Reunion!
yey chapter 3 is finally out! too much school work keeps me from updating the story not to mention I can't write when I'm not inspired*laugh* and also because I'm shy to write anything when my sister is at home since she try to read it even if i have free time to write i can't get to it XD. Sorry it's a short chapter but don't worry I'll make the next chapter longer. I guess you people already know what will happen in the next chapter right? the title say it all *laugh*. Ah that's right about the previews chapter someone comment about nanoha being violent but being violent to hayate is normal lol.
That's right I never mention this but Microsoft word is the only one helping me correct my grammar haha that's why there is always some mistakes there so forgive me. Anyway thanks for the review. Please review again *puppy dog eyes* your reviews motivate and inspired me to write so please review and this time I'll reply to your reviews! i'll do my best to make the story better! *bow*