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Chapter 5: ~A Sudden Confession~

Monday Morning

*beep* *beep* *be- click*

"Mnn" Nanoha slowly open her eyes with the sun blinding her eyes causing her to blink more than she needed to. Nanoha stretched her hands up then sat on the edge of her bed letting the wave of sleepiness fade away.

'I still remember the night Fate slept here in my bed' Nanoha looked back, she let her body fall back on her bed and rolled to its left corner near the wall. She lightly hugged the pillow there and she smiled happily when she could smell the faint scent of Fate's hair and then as if realizing what she was doing, Nanoha slapped both her cheeks.

'What am I doing! Mou I'm acting like a pervert… this is embarrassing' Nanoha sighed and lay flat in bed while positioning her right arm over her forehead before looking up to the ceiling "Since Fate-chan came back, she is all I could think of… I'm hopeless"

Nanoha sighed then raised her hand up "That night I wonder who was the one with the heart beating so fast… well maybe it was me *sigh* and I slept right after I say that… really I'm such an idiot" Then her cheeks turns bright red "It's all because I suddenly felt safe after she embraced me and she felt so warm and smelled good… when we bathed together with Hayate… No, no I didn't stare at her beautiful body. I just couldn't help but look!... Fate-chan has smooth skin… Ah mou! Nanoha get your head out the gutter and who are you talking to anyway? Mou!" Nanoha made a loud noise in her room and didn't realize someone had opened the door

"Ah really? Is her breasts big?" Nanoha answer without thinking "Of course and it's well shaped!- Mom! How long have you been standing there?" Nanoha said then fall from her bed with her blanket covering her face.

"Hehe. Nanoha you sure are lively early in the morning" Momoko said removing the blanket to reveal a pouting Nanoha "But I think you should stop your habit of talking to yourself" Momoko continued while pinching her daughter's nose making Nanoha flinch "And no perverted thoughts okay?" Momoko laughed.

"I-I didn't. Mou mom, I'm just happy" Nanoha played with her fingers with a blush on her face.

"I see. I'm happy for you too Nanoha, but I think you should act and not just think about it. Fate will not understand your feelings if you just keep on thinking about her" Momoko sit in front of Nanoha then hugged her.

"But Fate-chan… I bet she doesn't love me anymore" Nanoha said with a quivering voice.

"Do you love her?"

"Of course I love her"

"Then are you okay with the way things are now?"

Nanoha pondered what she should say to her mom. She closed her eyes then sighed. She could only think of one answer "No"

"Hmm… maybe she doesn't love you as something more than a friend now, but people can change Nanoha"

"Mom"

"What's important is you are able to tell your feelings for her. That way you will not regret it"

"You're right thank you mom… I will tell Fate-chan my feelings"

"That's my girl. And even if she dumps you, don't give up if you really like her… if you're really fated for each other then fate will find a way to make it happen, get it?" Momoko laughed.

"Ha-ha very funny! Mou mom, don't jinx me! I didn't confess yet"

"Haha sorry sorry… well good luck" Momoko kissed Nanoha's forehead as a good luck charm

"Thanks mom" Nanoha smile then hugged her mom again.

xX~*~Xx

"You what?" Hayate slightly raised her voice making the students walking around them look suspiciously at them.

"Shhh! Your voice is too loud" Nanoha smiled apologetically to the people looking at them and walked faster dragging Hayate to a safe distance.

"How can I be calm if you didn't do anything when I gave so many chances for you to confess your feelings for Fate-chan" Hayate looked at Nanoha beside her. She sighed and continued when Nanoha didn't say anything and looked down at the ground. She starts to summarize what Nanoha told her that happened in the last 2 days since Fate returned.

"When I let Fate-chan sleep in your room what did you do? You just fell asleep as you bathed in Fate's warmth and when I told you to give her a tour, you said all you did was talk until you got back to Midori-ya and the next day I didn't visit you or go between you two because I thought you would visit her in their apartment, but you stayed in Midori-ya café all day helping out your parents when my cousins were enough to help that day" Nanoha sighed and narrowed her eyes at her.

"Okay, I know, but she just got here Hayate-chan it's not like I need to rush things. Besides, it's harder that it looks you know" Hayate rubbed her forehead wearily. She can't believe Nanoha is still worried about that

"You're still worried that maybe she doesn't love you anymore right?"

Hayate saw Nanoha's shoulders stiffen, but didn't look at her. She knew Nanoha was afraid to find out Fate's true feelings for her. Nanoha is not the type to charge on things she is not sure she can reach and that fear is holding her down in stepping forward and make a move on Fate. She might act tough sometimes, but deep inside she's very fragile especially when it comes to her own feelings.

Hayate lightly pat her shoulder "Hey don't think too much. I know Fate-chan cares a lot about you and I'm sure your feelings will surely reach her so don't be afraid. After all, you won't know the answers to the questions in your head unless you find out right?"

"Hayate-chan… thank you" Nanoha smiled and removed the tears forming in her eyes; feeling her heavy heart lighten up a bit.

"Just don't take your precious time or someone might get to Fate-chan first!" Hayate joked and sticks out her tongue.

"Hey! Don't say that" Nanoha lightly hit Hayate's shoulder.

"Hehe anyway, we should hurry to our classroom" Hayate hum as she walked.

"Why?" Nanoha asks innocently. Hayate abruptly stops and stare at Nanoha looking surprise

"You mean you don't know?" Hayate asked slightly amused

"Know what?" Nanoha annoyingly responds. She doesn't like it when Hayate won't say things straight to the point.

Hayate smiled knowingly, but didn't answer Nanoha's question instead she pushed her forward "Come on let's hurry!" Nanoha pout but still obeyed.

"What's going on Hayate-chan?"

Hayate giggled "You'll see"

xX~*~Xx

Classroom

As the two friends sit next to each other, Nanoha narrows her eyes at her friend. Hayate is happily humming while resting her head over her palms. Nanoha knew Hayate is planning something when she's smiling like an idiot. Nanoha was about to interrogate Hayate again when she heard her classmates talking

"Eh? A new transfer student?" a short haired girl said.

"Yeah, someone over heard it while walking pass the teacher's lounge and they say it's a beautiful foreigner girl" Another girl squealed as she spread the rumors to her friend.

Nanoha raise a brow 'A transfer student? '

Nanoha looked around her and it looks like all the students in her classroom are talking about the same thing. She looks back at Hayate and she just smirks at her. She was about to say something, but the teacher suddenly opened the door making the students quietly return to their sits. The homeroom teacher places his books on the table.

"Okay class. Before I start roll call, I want to introduce you to a new transfer student" The students start whispering to each other, but the repeated tap of the teacher's hand to the board stops the whispering. "This student spent most of her childhood years here, but due to family circumstances, her family moved to Mid-childa and they just came back here recently. She's still adjusting so please go easy on her" The students shout an energetic yes making the teacher chuckle a bit then he clears his throat "Well anyway please come in"

The teacher shouted to the person behind the door. The entire students stare at the door. They all want to confirm if the rumors where true. Nanoha's heart was racing as she could feel that Fate was the transfer student that everyone's been speaking of. The door slowly opens and a fat blonde girl with glasses enter the room. The students fell silent at the girl and all their bright smiles disappeared and were replaced with disappointment. They can't believe she's the transfer student that everyone is talking about.

"Umm Tsukishima-san, your room is next door" The teacher said. He was also shocked when the girl entered

"Eh r-really? Sorry for making a mistake" The girl immediately apologized and closed the door. Everyone sighed in relief and the teacher called the student again.

"Please come in"

A few minutes passed until the door is slowly opened and a beautiful blonde girl steps inside. Her burgundy eyes scanned the room while her blonde hair swayed as she walked towards the class teacher. She's wearing the school's uniform like everyone else, but it looked really good on her that everyone couldn't help, but stare at her beauty.

Fate nervously played with her fingers then introduces herself "Hello everyone. My name is Fate Harlaown. It's a pleasure to meet you all" Fate bowed lightly then gave everyone a charming smile. The girls squealed while the boys gawked at her.

The students asked her different questions, but after the teacher said to do it later, he motioned Fate to sit behind Nanoha. Fate walked to her seat and stops next to Nanoha and whisper to her ear

"Hey we're classmates again. I'm looking forward to this school year" Fate smile then proceed to her seat.

xX~*~Xx

"Finally it's lunch break. It's a good thing we got away from those people that kept on asking you questions" Nanoha sighed feeling a little tired.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to trouble you" Fate apologize and smiled worriedly.

"Hey don't worry it's okay. Anyway, why didn't you tell me you were going to be a transfer student?" Nanoha pouted and crossed her arms.

"I'm sorry. I thought Hayate would tell you. I didn't mean it" Fate scratched her cheeks nervously when Nanoha stared at her

"You really like surprising me Fate-chan… do you really want to give me a heart attack? Mou~" Nanoha teased and poked Fate's cheeks

"I'm sorry" Fate half-heartedly apologized and unintentionally smiles as she thought a pouting Nanoha is cute making Nanoha pinch her cheeks.

"You two didn't forget that I'm also here right?" Hayate asked after she clears her throat to get their attention. The three are sitting under a tree at the garden area behind the school building. The place was a popular spot for confessions, but it's also a perfect spot to enjoy eating if the weather is nice. "Geez! Flirting in broad daylight… you guys are really going all out hahaha" Hayate laughed and the two immediately moves slightly away from each other and their face slowly turns red. When the two didn't say anything to her little tease, she decided to give them a rest and handed Fate a lunchbox.

"Here Fate-chan this is yours" Fate's eyes looked at the lunchbox, but politely declined

"No thanks. I have my own lunch" Fate realizes that she left her lunch in the room when they rushed out to get away from their classmates. Hayate chuckle when Fate finally realizes it

"I knew this would happen that's why I'm giving this to you silly, or would you rather eat Nanoha's lunch?" Hayate teasingly narrows her eyes at Nanoha making her look away

"T-thank you" Fate just takes the lunch thinking it would stop Hayate's teasing

"Oh it looks like Fate-chan prefers my cooking. That's too bad Nanoha" Hayate nudged the quiet Nanoha. Fate shivered when Nanoha suddenly glared at her. Fate smiled before looking down at the lunchbox Hayate gave her. Fate is currently thinking twice if she should eat it or not. "What are you waiting for Fate-chan?" Hayate asks as she pops a piece of her own food in her mouth.

"You didn't put anything weird in here right?" Fate asked.

"How mean. It's the same as mine" Nanoha giggled making her pout more. Fate laughed and ate a piece of the food Hayate prepared for her

"This is good" Fate said and ate another piece.

"Of course it's delicious. I put a spell in it making anyone who eat it kiss the girl next to her" Fate choked and immediately drank her juice. She blushed when her eyes met Nanoha that is currently sitting next to her.

"Her face slowly leans forward to Nanoha's face. Fate gently cupped Nanoha's cheek and shyly move forward to capture those luscious lips that she always fantasize to touch-"

"Will you stop narrating what didn't actually happen" Fate said stopping Hayate from whispering to them what she thought would happen.

"Ahaha you're no fun at all Fate-chan. Well you will do that sooner or later" The two blushed making Hayate laugh harder. Hayate wanted to make fun of the two more, but a girl looking haggard called out to her.

"Hayate-kaichou I finally found you. We can't start the meeting if you're not there" Hayate looked serious for once and nodded at the girl.

"Well I need to get going" Hayate closed her lunchbox and stood up. She was about to walk away when she stopped and looked back.

"Ah Nanoha-chan, there's no classes in the afternoon only self study so why don't you show Fate-chan around so that she will immediately familiarize herself in our school. I'll be waiting in the student council office then. Later!" Hayate didn't wait for Nanoha's reply and ran off.

"Looks like I'm going to give you another tour. Should we get going?" Nanoha asked. They already finished eating so they could move any moment now.

"Sure, but I want to go some place first" Fate smile making Nanoha look curiously at her.

xX~*~Xx

"Waa the sky is so vast I feel like I can almost touch it" Fate grabbed the rails and raised her right hand up to the sky as she stared happily at it. Nanoha stood beside her giggling lightly.

"Fate-chan you're acting like a kid. Why did you want to go to the rooftop?" Fate smiled, put down her other hand and looked at Nanoha.

"It's because I love the sky" Fate blushed and looked away from Nanoha's gaze. "and it reminds me of someone" Fate looked back at Nanoha still blushing, but this time Nanoha looks away.

"I-I see. Then you must be happy when you rode the plane to get to Mid-childa since it's like riding in the sky… nyahaha" Nanoha laughed. She needed to change the subject as she is feeling nervous after what Fate said. She immediately stopped and looks when Fate suddenly spaced out while looking back at her.

"Fate-chan, are you okay? You look pale" Nanoha touched Fate's cheek looking worried. Nanoha's touch snapped her back to reality and she laughed nervously.

"I-I'm fine. Just space out a little hahaha" Fate stopped laughing when Nanoha still look worried. Fate smiled fondly "I'm okay really, don't worry about me" Nanoha shook her head.

"Maybe we should see Shamal-san and-" Fate put a finger on Nanoha's lips making her stop talking.

"Stop worrying too much I'm fine" Nanoha nods timidly as she knew she wouldn't win even if she reasoned out to Fate.

"Fine, but tell me if you're feeling bad okay?" Fate chuckles.

"Yes mom~" she winked making Nanoha hit her arm.

Fate looked back up at the sky again and suddenly fell silent "Fate-chan you really like sky huh? I bet you were always on the rooftop at your previous school in Mid-childa"

"No, I didn't. I was actually home schooled while I was in Mid-childa"

"Eh, really?" Nanoha didn't expect that Fate would not attend a school in Mid-childa.

"Grandfather hired different kinds of professional teachers and they taught me different kinds of things and give me advance studies. They also taught me about business stuff since grandfather wants me to handle the Harlaown Company someday"

"You mean that Harlaown Company? Isn't that one of the leading companies in the world? I thought it's just a coincidence that your surname and the name of the company are the same. I see, no wonder you didn't contact us. You were busy there" Nanoha smiled even as she felt a sharp pain in her heart because her words sounded like she was holding a grudge against Fate when she didn't contact her.

"It's not like that" Fate mumbles to herself. She didn't show her face as it was facing down.

"Fate-chan?" Nanoha frowned as she thought she might have said something that made Fate sad.

After a few seconds, Fate raises her head and sighs "It's nothing" Nanoha nods, but she still didn't believe that its nothing because those sad eyes returned again. Fate laughed and changed the subject.

"Nanoha can I ask you a question?"

"Hmm?" Nanoha was caught off guard by the sudden question.

"Why did that girl call Hayate kaichou?" Fate asked innocently.

"Huh? It's because she's the student council president. Didn't you know?" Nanoha blinked twice as she was amazed that Hayate didn't tell her.

"Hayate a student council president? That's a good one" Fate laughed

"I know. If I were you, I would say the same thing"

"You mean you're serious?" Fate looks at her and Nanoha nods to confirm it.

Nanoha laughs at Fate's surprised face, but she can't blame her as she can't believe it herself. "And you know her cousins are working in this school too… well except for vita-chan. She's also a student just like us" Nanoha giggles when Fate's eyes widen as she tries to understand the things Nanoha said.

"Heh. I didn't know that"

Nanoha laughs again and took hold of Fate's hands dragging her towards the rooftop doors "Come on. Let's start your tour and we'll visit Hayate-chan later"

xX~*~Xx

Nanoha dragged Fate around the school campus showing her different places like the library, the gym, the track and field, the cafeteria and many other places that a student should know. It was already pass 3 when they finally stopped at their last destination; the infirmary. Nanoha slowly opens the door and walks inside with Fate following behind her.

"And this is the infirmary" Nanoha looked back and smile.

"Hmm a good place to sleep" Fate joked then the two laugh for a while. Nanoha looked around as if to find someone

"It looks like Shamal-san is not here" Nanoha sighed lightly.

"Hayate's cousin? So she's a nurse here huh?" Nanoha scratched her head.

"Yeah and I guess she's at the usual place again" Fate tilted her head.

"The usual place?" Nanoha nods and walk out of the infirmary with Fate.

"The Student Council Office" Fate reads the words written above the door out loud. "This is Hayate's office right? Nanoha you look pale are you okay?" Nanoha laughs nervously and waves her hands.

"No, I'm fine. I just remembered things of the last time I visited here… t-then let's get inside" Fate raised an eye brow. Nanoha's reaction makes her curious.

Fate knocks lightly on the door, but no one opened the door. She turns the knob slowly and finds out that it's actually open. Stepping inside with Nanoha, the two looked around, but there is no sign of anyone inside the room. Fate looked at Nanoha when she sighed in relief and muttered a "Thank god it looks normal today"

The two jump back in surprise when they heard a popping sound coming from a party popper. "Welcome!" Hayate together with some students greet the two with a popper in their hands. The two were so shocked that they didn't see Hayate move close to them.

"H-Hayate how did you- where did you come from?" Fate asked.

"It's a secret" Hayate laughs and pushes the two to one of the three couches facing each other. Fate and Nanoha sat next to each other.

On a long couch on the right facing another long couch, a short haired blonde sat while silently sipping her tea. A long coffee table with some coffee set place neatly over it is the only thing separating the two couches. Hayate immediately sits on a single sofa at the edge at the middle of the two couches.

Hayate clears her throat. "Vita-chan! Could you please get our two lovely guests some juice" A short redhead girl nods and disappears through a door. "Anyway, what happened on your little date? Was it fun?" Hayate chuckled when the two lightly blush before she picked up and sips her cup of coffee. Hayate smiles and looks at the two.

"Hayate, Nanoha just showed me around the school" Fate reasoned out. Hayate laughs and sips her hot coffee again.

"I know. I'm just messing with you guys" Hayate closes her eyes and enjoys the aroma of her coffee. Seeing that Hayate wouldn't talk soon, Shamal talked instead.

"Nanoha, it's rare to see you here and you even brought Fate with you" Shamal smiled.

"Ah yes. I was showing Fate-chan around and thought we should stop here too" Nanoha smiled and politely declines Shamal's offer when she asked if she wanted some tea.

"Shamal-san, I didn't know you worked here in school too" Hayate interject after Fate finished talking.

"Ah that's right. I didn't tell you right? But I guess you already know about Signum since you went to the teacher's lounge-"

"What about me?" a stern voice said. "Ah Harlaown, are you here to relax too?" Signum said making the 3 look up to the person standing near them.

"Signum, your coffee is in the usual spot" Signum smiled and thanked Hayate before sitting on the sofa next to Shamal. Shamal handed over her coffee and Signum smiled a little after sipping it.

"Umm no. I was only visiting Hayate after Nanoha gave me a tour of the school" Fate smiled and slightly blushed "T-thank you for helping me earlier today Signum-sensei" a smile formed on Signum's usual stoic face.

"It's okay. I'm a teacher after all and please don't call me sensei if it's not school hours and outside the school" Fate sat straight and scratched her head.

"Y-yes Signum-san" Fate stuttered. Nanoha nudged Fate in the ribs making her wince a little. Fate looked at Nanoha and gulped nervously when she sees her piercing eyes glaring at her. "W-what's wrong Nanoha?" Nanoha puffed out her cheeks and looks away before crossing her arms. Hayate laughed and after her laughing fit died down, Hayate smirked mischievously.

"Signum you better be careful. A jealous Nanoha is very dangerous" After sipping her coffee, Signum chuckled a bit.

"I'll keep that in mind" After their little talk, Vita put down two glasses of juice in front of Nanoha and Fate.

"Hey Nanoha. Is this girl your friend?" A short girl said while staring at the new girl she saw. As if forgetting her bad mood earlier Nanoha smiled.

"Yep, this is my friend Fate Harlaown" Fate slightly shivered as she can still feel Nanoha's anger towards her.

"Nice meeting you umm…" Fate stared a bit waiting for the girl to introduce herself when Hayate suddenly butts in.

"Ah that's right. I didn't introduce you yet. This is Signum and Shamal's youngest sister and my cousin Vita Yagami. She is a student and the student council vice president. Although you can't tell when you look at her physical appearance because of her child like form, she is also 16 years old like us" Vita's eyes narrowed and hit Hayate's head.

"The last part was unnecessary!" Vita hissed.

"Sorry, sorry it's just I'm not always here and I'm lacking some dose of Vitamins" Hayate sticks out her tongue and she received another hit.

"Idiot! That's because you always run away from your work as president and pass all your paper work to me!" Hayate soothed her throbbing head.

"Hehe. I'm grateful, but the way you hit is ten times more painful than Nanoha's heavy hand" Before Nanoha could protest, Hayate cleared her throat. "Anyway, since we're all here, let's plan tonight's Welcome Party for Fate. Of course it's only us childhood friends and my cousins here"

Fate eyes widened. "Huh? A welcome party? I didn't know that" Hayate smiled.

"Hehe, then I guess it's a surprise welcome party for you. I just thought of it earlier" Nanoha joined the conversation and said something.

"Where are we going to celebrate it? Don't tell me it's in my room? The last time you had a party, it became a disaster!" Nanoha sighed at the memory

"Of course it's at my house. We will take care of the food and drinks. Just come by at 7 pm sharp"

xX~*~Xx

7 PM in front of Hayate's house

Nanoha and Fate arrived at the same time. Hayate greeted them, but immediately apologized as they were still preparing things and asked the two to wait a little bit in their garden. The two sat on a nearby bench and waited for Hayate to return. Fate saw Nanoha staring at her in the corner of her eyes. Burgundy eyes stared back at her slate blue ones.

"What is it?" Fate tilted her head then frowned as she remembered what happened earlier ."Are you still mad at me from earlier? Even if I don't know why you're mad, I'm sorry" Nanoha was taken a back and giggled lightly.

"Are you still thinking about it? It's nothing. Don't worry about it" Nanoha smiled when Fate looked relieved and smiled back at her. Lost in Fate's eyes, Nanoha unconsciously muttered something. "Fate-chan, do you remember what you said when you told me you were leaving 7 years ago?" Nanoha was surprised she asked about it, but she couldn't back down now.

"Eh? Why did you bring that up?" Instead of answering, she asked Nanoha a question. Nanoha ignored the question and continued.

"'This way I can forget my feelings and love you as a friend again' you said" Nanoha held Fate's hand and Fate's smile disappeared as she realized where this is going. Fate thought Nanoha must be feeling uneasy to be friendly to someone she's not sure also thinks of her like a friend.

"What about it?" Fate slightly averts her gaze, but didn't make any effort to remove her hand from Nanoha's hand. Nanoha observed Fate's actions for a while before she breathed deeply.

"D-did you seriously forget your feelings for me? Is it really like that now?" Nanoha's voice cracked and she sounded like she was about to cry.

Fate felt Nanoha's hand tighten on her hand making her stare back at Nanoha. What she saw surprised her. She was expecting her to look anxious or something, but her eyes said she's hurt and sad as if she didn't want Fate to say yes to her questions. Fate blushed lightly and asked "W-what do you mean?" Nanoha was about to say something when Hayate suddenly opened the sliding door to their garden and called out the two.

"Hey it's okay to come in no- umm did I interrupt something?" Hayate apologized. Nanoha let go of Fate's hand and laughed as she scratched her head.

"Nyahaha it's okay it's nothing" Nanoha stood up and walked pass Hayate. Fate sighed. She still wanted to talk to Nanoha. So many questions popped in her head, but she shook it off and decided to think about it later.

In the living room, Nanoha and Fate sat on a sofa together with Hayate and her cousins. Different foods were placed on the table in front of them. Mostly were Fate's favorite foods. Balloons and some confetti are scattered around the room. After eating some of the food and just enjoying the night, Hayate put a bottle on the table.

"A party would not be complete without a drink!" Fate looked and read the label of the bottle.

"Kahlua? Does it go well with milk?" Fate said after she saw some milk beside the bottle.

"Of course it does! It tastes like coffee milk" Fate nods, but looked worried.

"But we're still underage. Don't you think it's bad?" Hayate shook her head from left to right.

"It's okay, don't worry" After filling up all the glass with kahlua and milk, Nanoha reached for her own glass and gulps it down in one go.

"Wow Nanoha-chan, you don't usually do that" Hayate smirks and fills Nanoha's glass again. Fate looked worriedly at Nanoha.

"N-Nanoha don't push yourself like that" Nanoha waved her hands back and forth.

"It's okay, it's okay I'm fine don't worry about me"

After some time, the gang already finished drinking 2 bottles of Kahlua. Everyone was drunk except for Fate who can still think clearly after drinking herself. Shamal suddenly stood up and shouts "Hi! My name is Shamal and I'm going to sing" Shamal in her drunk state sang happily. Vita laughed and clapped her hands as she watched Shamal sing badly while Signum is currently sleeping from drinking too much… although all it took was 1 and a half glassed of kahlua milk before she was knocked down unconscious.

Even though Nanoha was already drunk, she still lifts her glass to drink her 5th glass of kahlua liquor, but Fate grabs her hand to stop her. "That's enough Nanoha. You're already drunk" Nanoha shakes off Fate's hand feeling irritated.

"It's none of your business blonde" Nanoha deadpanned and snickered. Apparently she is not thinking clearly so Fate just shrugged off Nanoha's bad attitude and sighed.

"Is she always like this when she's drunk?" she asked Hayate.

"Hmmm probably" Fate yanked Nanoha's glass away.

"Hayate, I'll borrow your room" Hayate just nods.

"2nd floor, the 3rd door on the left" Fate nods and drags the protesting Nanoha with her.

After calling Momoko and telling her that Nanoha will stay over at Hayate's house, she went back inside the room where Nanoha is and saw her sitting on the edge of the bed. "You don't have to do that… I can go home you know?" Nanoha said. She looked a little sober now.

"You know you can't do that. Momoko-san would be mad if she knew that you were drunk" Fate sat beside the quiet Nanoha. "Nanoha why did you drink like that? Is it about what we talked about earlier?" Nanoha swayed slightly before she answers her.

"No, I'm just frustrated that's all. I can't believe I'm such a coward" Nanoha paused and looked at Fate. "The person I like is finally near me again, but I still can't confess…" Nanoha chuckled lightly. "Heh. What a loser right?" Fate knows that it's not impossible for Nanoha to like someone, but hearing the news from Nanoha's mouth made her feel pain piercing her heart.

"Then I'll help you" It come out more bitter than Fate expected, but Nanoha doesn't seem to mind. Instead she laughed at Fate's words.

"You? Helping me? I can't believe it" Fate frowned. Nanoha didn't take her seriously.

"I'm serious Nanoha" Nanoha smiled.

"Hmm you're right. Maybe you can help" Fate lightened up a bit.

"Sure, just asked me anything" Instead of answering, Nanoha lean closer to Fate. Nanoha wrapped her arms around Fate's neck and whispered in her ears.

"Then, could you close your eyes for me?" A blush immediately appears on Fate's cheeks. She gulped loudly, but obeyed Nanoha's request anyway. Closing her eyes, she saw a mischievous smile forming on Nanoha's lips as she moved to face Fate. Fate felt nervous and her heart raced. A few minutes passed, but Nanoha didn't move at all and just let her arms rest around her neck. Fate was tempted to open her eyes, but reconsidered since Nanoha didn't say anything to her.

Fate felt a shiver running down her spine when she suddenly felt Nanoha's nose touching hers and her breath touching her lips "… I love you" Shocked at what Nanoha said, Fate suddenly opened her eyes, but before she could answer, Nanoha kissed her lips.

It was a gentle kiss and without realizing it, Fate returned the kiss before she slowly closed her eyes again. After some time, Fate is already struggling to inhale some air, but Nanoha didn't move away from her so Fate reluctantly pushes Nanoha away making her fall on the bed. Fate sighed when she finds out that Nanoha fell asleep while they were kissing. Fate stared at the sleeping Nanoha and brushed away her bangs that blocked her face before she traced her own lips. She can still feel the tingling sensation of their first kiss. Her face turns bright red when realization hit her.

'W-we just kissed!' Fate thought as she covers her mouth.

A/N:

and that's the end of chapter 5! *phew* haha. it turns out different from what i originally planned but i hope everyone likes it. i insert some clue on what happen to Fate.

thank you all for reviewing and reading my story and to those people that i can't reply because they don't have account thank you. please review again *bow*