A/N: Not making this one too much~ ^^
Special Thanks to Zaraenis for BETA-ing this work in no time!
WARNING: Yuri, BETA Version (by Zaraenis)
Summaries: Love has its own ways to talk, to come and to go. But what if those 'Love' you felt to your own best and childhood friend with the same gender as you? Will you let it flow? Will you tell her?
Disclaimer: I DO NOT own K-ON! Characters or etc.
Mio's POV
It was our first date. Ritsu didn't ask me out in the 'Please go out with me' sense, but I knew that that was what she had meant. I had advised her to cross dress, and she did. However, what happened after we left for the train station was horrible.
I was separated from her, and was surrounded by a trio of people who had… bad intentions. I felt so helpless, and I knew I couldn't do anything. I backed away into a corner, and closed my eyes, hoping that it would disappear if I couldn't see or hear it. I knew that it wouldn't work, yet inside I always knew.
It wouldn't work…
That was when Ritsu saved me. Ritsu was like a knight in shining armor, riding in on her white horse and saving the damsel in distress. I buried my face in her neck as she got closer. I couldn't do anything, not even protect myself. When I think back, I wonder how I even got lost. How did I end up being attacked by those guys? I don't remember any of it anymore…
She led me out of that fearful place quickly. I slowly calmed down and came to terms with what had just happened. She sat me down on a bench, and by that time, I was almost back to normal, albeit, a little bit quieter than usual. I held Ritsu's arm tightly, not letting go of her, afraid of what might happen if I let go.
"Akiyama-san!" shouted a voice that I knew
"M-Matsumoto-san…?" I muttered, surprised at the person approaching me
"I've never seen you here before" he said, laughing lightly
"Ah, yes, what are you doing here anyway, Matsumoto-san?" I asked uncertainly "Are you going anywhere?"
"I was going to a store in the City you see" he said, grinning "I wanted to buy some hairclips for my sister"
"That's very nice of you, Matsumoto-san" I said "I think we have the same destination"
"Well then, why don't we go together?"
"Of course! That would be great," I said, smiling
It was only out of courtesy. I knew Ritsu wouldn't like it, but I don't want to hurt him any more than I already did. I'm sure Ritsu would understand.
"What do you think?" I whispered to Ritsu
"Of course!" she said, grinning, "It'll be fun!"
Matsumoto-san was surprised when he saw me ask Ritsu for her permission, and seemed even more surprised at my arms around Ritsu's. Matsumoto-san doesn't recognize Ritsu, does he? What should I say now? Should I just tell him that this is my 'boyfriend'?
"Ah… I only just noticed that you didn't come alone, Akiyama-san" he said "Who is this person, if I may know?"
"A-umm…" I stuttered, trying to think "He's… He's actually-"
"I'm Ritsu's cousin," said Ritsu "Rikku, Tainaka Rikku… Pleasure to meet you!"
Wait, what? Did she already plan this ahead? Why is she pretending to be someone else?
"I'm Kaguya Matsumoto" he answered, bowing lightly "I'm a big fan of Akiyama-san. Pleased to meet you too, Tainaka-san!"
(I just thought that people who are almost complete strangers calling each other by their first names would be a bit weird)
"Please don't mention things like that, Matsumoto-san… It's embarrassing…" I muttered, looking away
What was he thinking, saying that? That's completely unnecessary!
"That's fine, Mio…" said Ritsu, grinning, "So, you're a big fan of her, huh? I'm not surprised, since Mio is so beautiful. I can't really blame you for that, can I?"
Is she really complimenting me like that? Since when did she become so… corny? Moreover, why am I blushing over her words?
"You're right, Tai-" started Matsumoto-san, but he was cut off by the train
"Looks like this is our train!" said Ritsu, grinning and turning to me "Hold on tight, or you'll get lost again!"
I hit her in the head lightly, refraining from hitting her too hard.
"Oww…" she muttered, rubbing her head "Mioooo…"
"I'm not a little girl anymore, Ri-kku" I said, managing to stop myself just before letting out her real name
"Let's hurry up, or we'll miss the train!" she said, dragging me in with her
As we got inside the train, Ritsu pulled me into the seat next to her. It was Sunday, and there are a lot of people as expected. It was lucky that we got a seat. The surprising thing was that Matsumoto-san was able to get a seat next to me. It was an awkward position, as I was in between two guys. Even if Ritsu was only cross-dressing, her presence was rather strong as a guy.
"Umm… Akiyama-san, are you comfortable sitting here?" asked Matsumoto-san
"I-it's fine… I'm okay… It's not a very long trip is it?" I said, forcing myself to smile
"If you say so then" he said, smiling "Uh… Are you and Tainaka-san… you know…?"
"Nah, we're not like that" answered Ritsu, before I could answer
She grinned at me, and for some reason, it felt like she wanted me to play along with her charade.
"Y-yes, we're just friends" I stuttered
Why is she even lying? Why is she pretending to be someone else? Did she plan everything?
"Oh, sorry then" he said, laughing at himself for his 'mistake' "I thought the two of you were a couple!"
It's sort of funny because we actually are a couple!
"Why would you think that, Matsumoto-san?" I asked, feigning innocence
"Well… It's just that you're holding Tainaka-san's arm, and he doesn't seem to mind" he said, scratching the back of his head "I think it's normal to think you two are going out… Can you please tell me why you hold onto him all the time?"
"I-it's… It's because… because I…" I stuttered
"She's holding onto me because Ritsu told her to" said Ritsu, grinning "She told me not to let her let go of me, and to keep my eyes on her at all times"
"Wow, Tainaka-san – I mean, Ritsu-san – must really care about you, huh, Akiyama-san?"
"I think so…" I muttered
"Ah well!" he exclaimed, "I don't mind, cause you're single, and I still have a big chance to make you my girlfriend!"
I turned red as I noticed a bunch of people looking towards us. Why did he have to say that? That's the worst thing he could've said!
"Don't get ahead of yourself, kiddo" said Ritsu, smiling
However, despite the smile, I could feel that she was very annoyed. If this was an anime, she would have a red aura around her, and that would be rather scary. I appreciated what she said though. I wouldn't have been able to find what to say
"C'mon, Mio, the next destination is ours" she stood up and pulled my arm
I smiled as we left the train, letting her hold my hand as she led the way out.
I don't ever want to let go of her arms…
Ritsu's POV
Yo! This is Rikku here! You see, I've known Mio for a long time, and I really don't want her falling into that guy's hands. You see, he seems to have absolutely no clue how he should act in public, so I'm guessing he must be from a rich family…
…I suck at acting…
Yeah, it's me, Ritsu. I'm pretending to be Rikku, who really doesn't exist. Yeah, Rikku's supposed to be the same age as I am. I was planning to say I was Mio's boyfriend, but I don't think I should say that. What if he found out Rikku didn't exist, and that I was really Ritsu? That would be annoying. The plan went really smoothly because that Matsumoto guy is such a gullible guy! One problem is that I haven't told Mio about the plan, so every time I lie, I just give Mio the 'play along' look.
Thank god, she followed my lead…
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