Author's Note: Next Chapter up! I hope you enjoy! Also, I'll try to speed up the romance too, I just like slow romances, that take time but I don't want to bore you guys 0-0, so I'll try to speed things up this chapter, (even though this chapter is only going to be Nadeshiko, Amu and Ayami.) Also I'm still wondering if Rima should exist, I'm not sure if I want her to be a guardian in this story... I don't really know.


Third person P.O.V

It was a little bit after 3:00, and all the guardians were in the royal garden, Nadeshiko and Tadase writing paper work, Kukai and Yaya stamping paper work, and Ayami and Amu, peacefully sitting there... awkwardly..

"Hey, " Kukai started to speak as he yawned, "On 'Good Morning TV' I saw Fujisaki-san's dad today." Ayami and Amu both looked at him.

"Heh?! TV? Really?" Amu asked, looking at Nadeshiko and Kukai back and forth.

"Yes, we will be having a dance performance at the national theater soon." Nadeshiko explained, taking slight glances at Ayami, who was staring off into space.

Kiseki flew up to Amu and added, "Fujisaki-san's father is the leader of Fujisaki-ha."

Amu then started thinking of Japanese fighting and the 'Fujisaki-blast.' and apparently Miki could tell because she informed, "No, no you have it all wrong, it's Fujisaki Japanese Dancing school."

"Japanese dancing is the essence of Japan." Temari spoke up.

"I-I knew that... I was just daydreaming!" Amu said.

As Amu was still trying to cover up the fact that she thought that they meant 'Fujisaki blast' Nadeshiko looked over at Ayami to still see her looking out the window, but this time with a more worried expression, making her worried too.

"Hey Aya-chi, Amu-chi, I bet you didn't know Nade-chan's family run's a dancing school, right?" Yaya asked, as Ayami snapped back to reality, she slightly shook her head indicating that she didn't know.

"Her house is like combined together with the school and the house!" Yaya explained, but everyone except Tadase and Nadeshiko started thinking it as a scary house and Nadeshiko sweated trying to explain, "It's just a normal house..."

Then everyone broke out into laughter. Amu started to look at Nadeshiko and Ayami and thought, we're suppose to be friends yet... I don't even know much about Nadeshiko and just because Ayami hangs around me a lot... does it really make us close?

Nadeshiko looked at Amu, then back at Ayami and noticed they both had the same Worried/Disappointed look. Making her frown slightly.

Everyone said their goodbyes, and started to walk home. Ayami walked home alone since she noticed Amu needed some space to think. I wonder if Amu-chan really likes me.., Ayami thought as she kept walking.

As Ayami turned the corner she heard a voice behind her, "Aya-chan!" Making her jump in fear as she turned around, seeing Nadeshiko smiling at her made Ayami sigh in relief.

"Oh...You..S-scared me..." Ayami drifted off.

"Are you okay Aya-chan? You seemed a bit... Distant today." Nadeshiko asked, wanting to hold Ayami's hand as they were walking.

"Um.." Ayami spoke as she pulled both her hands to her bag, "I-I'm...Just a bit...tired today, t-that's all.." Nadeshiko didn't buy that lie for a second, so she tried staring deeply into Ayami's eyes for a clue. But Ayami quickly diverted her eyes away from Nadeshiko.

"Are you free tomorrow? If you aren't, want to come by my house? Amu-chan is coming too, and since tomorrow is Saturday, you can sleep over if you'd like." Nadeshiko invited. Ayami looked slightly frightened, but when she heard Amu was coming, she softened her look.

"H-huh... sure..." Ayami nodded, Nadeshiko smiled.

"Great, then I'll see you tomorrow!" Nadeshiko said gleefully, as she hugged Ayami and slightly kissed her on the cheek. When Nadeshiko ran off, Harumi came out of the bag, not making it any better for Ayami.

"Ooooh~~, looks like two people like you." Harumi teased making Ayami blush.

"D-don't be silly... Nadeshiko's a girl..." Ayami shuttered.

"Huh- sure "she" is." Harumi said, emphasizing the she.

"Harumi-chan.. What's going on?" Ayami asked, slightly putting on a skeptical face.

"Oh...nothing.." Harumi said giggling evilly, as Ayami was confused and scared at the moment.


The Next day

At Ayami's house..

"Make sure to bring this wash-detergent!" Megumi, who was about 25 and was Ayami's Nanny said.

"Onee-san, why a laundry set?" Ayami asked with curiosity in her voice. (Also, Ayami calls Megumi, Onee-san or Megumi-chan, because Megumi and her are very close.)

"Because young Aya-chan, the best gift to receive is detergent! I read a magazine survey, and so far detergent is the best one!" Megumi gleemed as Ayami sweatdropped.

"Megu-san! I have to go soon! I don't wanna be late." Ayami pleaded and Megumi.

"Alright, alight, but trust me, make sure to take this detergent! It's the best their is!" Megumi said gleefully. Ayami sighed, taking the detergent and putting it in her bag. She went upstairs and quickly shoved the first type of clothing she could see in her drawer.

"Ne, ne, Aya-chan, I told you, you should've packed last night but nooo, you were too tired and exhausted to do it." Harumi dramatically complained. Ayami once again sighed at Harumi.

"I-it's not that big of a deal, Haru-chan..." Ayami protested, drifting off on her sentence like she always does.

Harumi rolled her eyes, "Oh please, this is getting old, it's obvious Fujisaki-san wants to get your attention."

Ayami looked up at Harumi as she zipped her bag, "If Nade-chan wanted to get my attention... then... why would she umm... invite Amu-chan too?"

Harumi face palmed and stated, "Huh, because she doesn't want to leave Amu-chan out, duh. And besides, she's not even a..."

"Ayami-chan!"

Megumi shouted, punching the door open. "Let's go girl! You have a sleepover to get to!" Ayami nodded excitedly, gathering her bag and Purse, and held Megumi's hand as they walked out of the house.

...

"It's huge!" Amu exclaimed. As she turned around, she saw Ayami and Megumi walking her way.

"O-ohaiyo Amu-chan..." Ayami quietly greeting, as Amu waved warmly at her.

"Ah! Ohaiyo Aya-chan!" Su, greeted and Ayami waved back at both Amu and Su, though, since Megumi was right there, Ayami had to make it seem like she was waving at Amu, or else it would look strange.

"Well then! I'm going to go, " Megumi announced giving Ayami a cell phone, "If you need anything, my number is in there okay?" Ayami nodded smiling, and waved as Megumi started to walk off.

"What a magnificent mansion!" Ran said, staring in awe. Amu nodded in agreement.

"It looks like monsters do really come out of here..." Amu noted, sweatdropping in fear. Ayami looked at Amu, slightly whispering 'm-monsters..?' though, no one could hear her at the moment.

"Well! I'll ring the doorbell desu~" Su gleamed, flying over and ringing the doorbell as Amu tried to stop her.

Suddenly, a woman with a scary mask opened the door, making Ayami jump behind Amu as she was trembling.

"Ah, gomen, I thought you were a solicitor." The masked woman said, as she took off the mask, looking to be around 70. (I don't actually know her age..)

"Auntie," Nadeshiko said, as she came to the door, "Ah! Amu-chan, Aya-chan, welcome!"

Amu was still trembling and so was Amu.

"This is Baaya, she is the live-in housekeeper who helps us look after the house." Nadeshiko explained.

"Psst, Ayami, don't be rude!" Harumi quietly scolded. As Ayami apologized to Harumi, but Nadeshiko went next to Ayami and spoke, "Don't worry Aya-chan, you're not being rude at all!"

"H-huh... great.." Ayami nervously giggled. Perhaps maybe Harumi is rig... No! Nadeshiko only heard because I'm a loud whisperer... well Harumi is a loud whisperer.. Ugh! What am I even saying?! Nadeshiko is a GIRL, and she doesn't look like she's...Well you know what I mean.. so why is it so hard to even talk to her when she's so close to me! There must be something really wrong with me now I... Ayami's thoughts were interrupted when Baaya spoke,

"Dearie are you okay? You looked flustered."

"Aya-chan...?" Nadeshiko asked, poking Ayami's nose, making her snap back into reality.

"H-huh, Yes..?" Ayami nervously asked. Nadeshiko stepped closer to her, and asked, "Are you okay? You seem to be distant."

Ayami's eyes widened, "O-oh! Yea, I-I'm fine...!" She stuttered as she followed behind Amu, but Nadeshiko still wasn't convinced with Ayami's answer.


As they went in, the sat on the floor, watching Nadeshiko's mother stir tea. Great, thanks to Harumi, I can't get my mind off of Nadeshiko.., Ayami thought and scolded herself, for being distant. Nadeshiko's mom is so pretty, Amu thought.

Nadeshiko's mom looked up at Amu and Ayami, "Originally, the dance school's leader was suppose to meet you. But unfortunatel, he was busy with performance preparations, I'm very sorry about that."

Nadeshiko and Baaya both bowed in apology, as Ayami and Amu bowing down until the were touching the floor saying, "No..it's okay.."

"Here, have some tea." Nadeshiko's mother said.(I'm going to call Nadeshiko's mother, Kimi. I don't know her actual name.) She offered the tea to them. Nadeshiko slightly spinned her cup and drink the tea, as did Ayami. Amu watched Nadeshiko and spinned her cup around really fast.

"A-amu-chan.. Y-your spinning it... too much.." Ayami informed, slightly sweatdropping.

"Hinamori-san, Tsukino-san." Ayami and Amu both shot their heads straight up.

"Are those detergents...?" Kimi asked, with an intimidating look, making Ayami and Amu tremble in fear. "W-well.. I-it's..."

"What a great help!" Kimi said in awe, holding the two detergents.

"Auntie!" Kimi shouted as Baaya came over to their side.

"Are these to two top hard to find brands?! Whitey-Whitey and Scented Pathway?!" Baaya said in shock.

"Please thank your mothers for us!" Amu nodded, and Ayami had a bit of an awkward look. Nadeshiko then walked up to her mother and whispered something in her ear, making her mother have a look of a mixture of sadness and shock.

"Hmm, how about you guys go to Nadeshiko's room and start unpacking?" Kimi suggested, Nadeshiko nodded and lead the two, but Kimi stopped them, right before the doorway.

"Ah, and Nadeshiko, can I talk to you when your done?" Kimi and Nadeshiko nodded her head, leading the two out.

...

"Okay, this is my room! I hope it isn't too pink." Nadeshiko said, chuckling at her own joke, even though neither of them got the joke very well.

"Well then, I must get going to my mother, but I'll be right back, okay?" Nadeshiko informed and Ayami and Amu nodded, unrolling their sleeping bags. As she exited the room, Amu and Ayami started to chatter about their charas.

...

"I'm so sorry, I would've never guessed that she was so lonely." Kimi said, putting her hand on her chin.

"It's okay, just try not to mention a mom or anything, please?" Nadeshiko asked, Kimi nodded.

"Also Nadeshiko-dear, you must learn to control your hormones over her." Baaya said, giggling along with her mother, making Nadeshiko blush a bit.

"I-I don't know what your talking about..." Nadeshiko said, looking down slightly.

"Nadeshiko, could the reason be that you invited her, was because you wanted to get closer to her?" Baaya asked, teasingly looking at her.

"Ah, I knew this day would come, where Nadeshiko would get her first crush." Kimi gleamed.

"Mother, please I beg you to hush down slightly, they are not that far from us." Nadeshiko said, blushing madly.

"Alright, alight, I'm just saying, try not to keep staring at her, she'll start to notice it and start questioning, which would only ruin your relationship, and she doesn't even know you're a..." Baaya was interrupted by Nadeshiko nodding her head and saying, "I understand, I will try to control myself more."

Nadeshiko exited the room, heading back to her bedroom. Maybe I should tell her.. She may hate me forever if I never tell her, or maybe I should make her like me first.. Nadeshiko thought, looking straight up with determination in her eye.

...

"-And that's how I ended up bringing my detergent!" Amu said, giggling and so was Ayami, as they were babbling about their crazy adventures in the morning. "I feel slightly bad for your...sister.." Ayami said quietly, and Amu scrunched up her face.

"My sister gets on my nerves, I'm happy to get away from her." Amu said laughing along with Ayami.

Nadeshiko opened the door, entering the room.

"So, how are you guys doing in here?" Nadeshiko asked, trying to avoid Ayami's eyes.

"Ah! We are good, but sadly it's already 4:30! Man, time flies by fast!" Amu exclaimed, and Ayami nodded her head in agreement.

"Also, dinner will be ready soon." Nadeshiko informed, sitting between Amu and Ayami. But she scolded herself for rudely sitting between them.

"I'm so rude, I just sat between you two, my apologies." Nadeshiko apologized bowing her head, and Ayami quickly blushed, while Amu said it was okay.

...

8:00pm..

The girls started to put on their pajamas and, get into their sleeping bags. Ayami and Harumi slipped in the same sleeping bag, Amu and her charas slept separately, and Nadeshiko did the same with her chara.

"You sleep with your chara?" Amu asked, looking at Ayami hugging Harumi like it was a teddy bear. Ayami nodded, slightly yawning and rubbing her eyes. Amu shrugged, and they all went to sleep. Except for Nadeshiko.

As she thought that they were both asleep, Nadeshiko went over to Ayami's sleeping bag and stared at her. What am I doing? Nadeshiko thought, This is wrong... What if she wakes up? I could ruin our friendship forever..

"Nadeshiko-san," Temari said, rubbing her eyes and getting up, "You should stop try to watch her and get some sleep, you are starting to lose your focus on your dancing too."

Nadeshiko gave a sad look, because she knew it was right, she knew it was wrong to invite Ayami in the first place, but she had to, no, she needed to. Ayami was the most sincere girl she ever met. Ayami didn't talk a lot, but she wasn't like other girls who thought their looks were everything. She liked someone like Ayami, or possibly loved..

"I'll figure it out, " Nadeshiko whispered to herself, "And when I do, I'll tell you everything.. I promise."

As she softly kissed Ayami's forehead, and headed back to her sleepingbag, unknowingly, Harumi heard, and saw it all, not knowing whether to be happy because she was right, or to be confused.

...

"Thank you for having us over!" Amu said as she bowed and started to walk home.

"We'll be inside, Nadeshiko can you be a dear and wait till Ayami's nanny picks her up?" Kimi asked, and Nadeshiko nodded as Kimi and Baaya went inside, slightly giggling. But Nadeshiko was smarter than that, and knew what they were trying to do.

"Ayami-chan.. I have something to-" Nadeshiko said, but was interrupted by Megumi shouting Ayami's name and waving to her.

Ayami waved back and looked at Nadeshiko, "S-sorry... W-what was that?" '

Nadeshiko shook her head, and hugged Ayami goodbye waving at her.

...

"I wonder what she wanted to tell me." Ayami said, staring at the ceiling. Harumi looked at Ayami, and sighed.

"Aya-chan.. I'm going to explain this in the best way possible." Harumi said. She whispered in her ear and Ayami stared at Harumi in shock.

"What?!" Ayami shouted.


Edited Jul 22: Okay, sorry this took REALLY LONG, I forgot my original story line, so I guess I'm starting a different one, thankfully I don't have to rewrite my story or anything ^_^.

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Enjoy!