The only noisy thing to be heard right now is Hayate's ranting on how worried she is about Fate. She literally cried when Fate didn't come to school. After crying she thought that Fate decided to play all day. We decided on visiting Fate later but Arisa and Suzuka have their cram school scheduled today, so that leaves me and Hayate alone later. A few assignments and seat works were given today so we have to inform Fate about that. I looked at the empty desk beside, the noisy perverted occupant is nowhere at her seat. My life feels quiet without her. It's like my previous days without her came back; peaceful and quiet.
I'm waiting at the gate for Hayate. She is finishing up club activities before we could go to Fate and visit her. Obviously, she is sick and that would be my fault. She got wet while we were trying to run away from the stalkers and then now she got sick. After a few minutes of waiting, I can finally see Hayate who was waving at me to catch my attention. I waved back at her and we proceeded to walk down the sidewalk.
"Fate told me not to come." She blurted out.
"Did you tell her?"
"No, it was supposed to be a surprise visit right? Maybe she got a feeling that she we would visit."
'I'm psychic' Fate said back then. I am starting to believe she is psychic now. "We should buy some medicine and snacks for her." I suggested.
"I get the snacks but medicine? She could've just played all night and forgot to sleep, again"
"Fate and I were being stalked yesterday. Fate gave me the umbrella to shield myself from the rain and she got all wet. She might have gotten sick and it's my fault."
"Fate's idiocy is not your fault." She sighed. "By the way, that was the first time you called Fate by her first name."
"I'll only call her by her name when she is not around."
We went to a supermarket and bought snacks and medicines for Fate. After buying we went to Fate's home. I thought her home would be so big because who knows if she is also rich buy her house looks normal.
"Nanoha, get ready for terror." She warned me before pushing the door bell. I wonder what terror was it. This made me nervous and fidgety.
The door opened revealing a teal haired beautiful lady. If she is Fate's mother, then I don't see any resemblance she has with this woman. She doesn't have the same face as Fate.
"Hayate-chan! And also?"
"Takamachi Nanoha. You can call me Nanoha."
"Nanoha-chan, nice to meet you. I am Lindy Harlaown" She held out her hand and I shook it. Lindy Harlaown? As in the chief of the police here in Uminari's police station? She has accomplished so much as a police so she is really well known. I still don't see Fate in her. She breathed in and then..."So, how are you related to Fate? Are you one of her flings or her actual girlfriend for real? How is she at school? Is she troubling you or others? Can you date Fate so she can stop flirting with other people? Especially when I bring her at the grocery store because she flirts every girl there with her winks and looks and as her mother I can not tolerate with that act but it seems to make her happy but it will ruin others." She said all of those so fast that I only understood the word 'flirt'. She stared at me, boring her eyes on me as if she was expecting an answer. How am I supposed to answer when I didn't understand a single thing she said because she said all of those too fast? Fate's mother is scaring me, this Hayate's terror. Terror: Rapper
"She is asking you if you can be Fate's girlfriend."
"No!" I immediately told her and she laughed.
"This is my first time seeing Fate get denied by a girl."
"There are other two persons who would deny Fate as well but they are too busy being gay for each other so I guess they are out of Fate's hunting list." Hayate commented with a smirk. I totally know who she is talking about. Lindy looked at the grocery bags they were holding and smiled at us.
"Now come in." She let us inside the house. We were led into a hallway, at the left side was the living room while at the right side was the stairs, leading to the second floor. We passed the living room and Lindy led us inside the kitchen. "Can you take care of Fate for me? I wad supposed to be absent for a day to take care of Fate but a major robbery case by a known criminal happened and I am needed at the office right now." She said as she readied a pitcher and three glasses. "The two of you can stay as long as you like. I'll leave everything up to the two of you."She said as she wore her coat and walked away. I heard the door opened and then slammed shut; that means she has departed already.
"Let's go up, Nanoha." Hayate said as she took the tray with the pitcher and glasses on it. I nodded and went up the stairs.
There were three rooms: there was a sign on the first door, and there it named Lindy, the second was named Chrono, maybe Fate's brother, and at the other side was Fate's room. I opened the door for Hayate. I turned on the lights and the room surprised me. The walls were filled with anime posters and some small tarpaulins hanged. She has one big cabinet, maybe for her clothes obviously. She has a three glass stands that were occupied by many expensive looking figurines. She also has an expensive looking computer. I walked inside the room and saw Fate on the bed, sleeping and looking peaceful; like sleeping beauty. Beside Fate was a small orange dog.
"She's like a princess. She would be really one if she corrects her morals." I told Hayate as she set the tray down and sat on Fate's bed. The dog woke up when Hayate sat down; Hayate caressed the dog.
"That was not really Fate's mom; she is Fate's adoptive mother." I looked at her in confusion. "You were looking at Lindy-san so intently, like as if you were decoding her or something, before she gave you a rap session. So I thought you were looking Fate in her." I could only mutter an 'oh'. "Lindy-san adopted her when she was 10 years old, that would be six years ago. And sh-"
"Wait." I cut her off. "Is it really fine for you to talk about this and for me to know it?"
"I think you should know more about Fate. Since everyone mostly know her by appearance and what is on the outside." What she said was true. I don't really know about Fate, except that she is a perverted flirt.
"I think it's better if she tells the whole story. You telling her story feel like I am prying in her cabinet without her knowing I stole one of her clothes." The dog bounced of the bed and went to me. I picked the dog up and let her lick my hand
"or panties" Hayate snickered.
"Anyways, I let you know if she tells me." I told her as I put the dog down who began scratching my feet the moment she landed on the floor. Maybe she wants more attention.
Hayate nodded and put the back of her hand on Fate's forehead. "Her temperature is not that hot." Fate suddenly grabbed Hayate's wrist.
"I told you not to come." she said in a hoarse voice. She sat up with the help of Hayate. "You'll get sick." She sounds depressed and concerned. Her eyes look so tired and the bags under eyes are still noticeable. The dog jumped on the bed and barked happily. Fate took her puppy on her lap and caressed her dog. "Good Arf." So, Arf is her name.
"Idiots don't get sick." I told Fate. She looked at me and her eyes widened. She just stared at me with her tired eyes. "Don't stare too much."
"And here I thought you were an exhibitionist" Hayate smirked
"Shut it." I opened the grocery bag and took one of the snacks that Hayate said that Fate really liked. "Here" I gave her the snack and also some medicines.
"I expected porridge and maids." She said while munching on her snack.
"Don't be picky." Hayate pouted. "Unless you want me to dress as a maid again."
Fate massaged her temple. "Please don't."
"Then would you like Nanoha's service?"
"Probably, yeah." Fate looked at me and smiled. "Thanks. Did Lindy leave?"
"Yeah, made us the boss around here." Hayate replied.
"Chrono will come home soon; the two of you can leave."
"We just got here!" Hayate complained. "We came here to play!"
"We came here to give the assignments, stupid!" I rummaged inside bag and took out some papers. "Here" I handed the papers to Fate. "Rest up and don't stay up late just to play games. It'll be bad if you miss school, more works will be piled up and it'll be harder for you."
"You just want me at school so you can ogle at me." Fate smirked while Hayate had a big smile on her face and nodded.
"Idiots."
"Only Hayate." Fate said.
" Lies!"Hayate shouted.
"Both of you are idiots!" I said exasperation. Fate laughed at my remark and Hayate went along with Fate's laughing afterwards. "What are you guys laughing about?"
"Because you are cute." Fate stopped her laughing and smiled at me.
"Because Fate is laughing." Hayate said. "Well, I need to get home. You can stay here as much as you like, Nanoha." Hayate said as she fixed her things and went to the door. She turned the knob and swung the door open. "Ciao." She closed the door and her footsteps got weaker as seconds pass by.
"I haven't introduced to you yet." Fate said. "Come here, Nanoha. Sit on my bed." I did what she told me. She held the orange dog and laid it on my lap. "That is Arf. Isn't she cute?" I caressed the dog's head. The dog wagged its tail and rolled, exposing her belly. I rubbed her belly as her wagging tail is still excited.
"She likes you, that's great. Both of you look cute together. Arf and I really likes your company here but I think you should go home as well. Night is not good for beautiful ladies like you so I'll walk you home."
"No don't worry about it." I gave her dog back to her. "You should rest an-"
"At least let me see you off. Let me see you walk away safe. I'll be worried. Exchange numbers with me so I can keep on touch."
Woah. She suddenly sounds like she is my boyfriend, which she is not. I can see how worried she is, I cant say no to that. "Okay but promise me to take care of yourself." She smiled and nodded happily like a kid who got her candy as a reward. We exchanged numbers and she led me down the stairs. She opened the door for me and walked me out. "I'll text you once I get home."
"No, text me when you don't see my house anymore."
"You are acting like my boyfriend."
"I'd like to be one someday." She said with a straight face. I blushed and wasn't able to think of a retort back. "I was like this first with Hayate but then I saw her beat some guys up so my anxiety of her getting hurt is gone. If something happens to you I'd blame myself."
"Why would you?"
"I hate it when things are not perfect."
"But you are already perfect."
"Just go home fast and safe. If you think you are in danger, mail me your street or call me." I nodded and said my goodbyes to her.