Konoka paced back in forth inside Setsuna's dorm. It had been only a few minutes for her since she was at Mahora. All that could run through her mind was the passionate moment she experienced just moments ago…
Konoka felt her face go hot and shook her head in hopes of chasing the blush away. Konoka was never normally one to blush. Only a certain guard could…a raven haired guard, could make her
"Secchan…" Konoka said, trailing her lips with her fingertips, a small smile appearing
Konoka looked around the room a moment before realizing she should leave or something. Setsuna might be gone for a while; it would make no sense to dwell in her room. Konoka frowned at the thought of waiting
If Konoka could have one wish… she knew hands down it would be to have Setsuna near her always…or something along the lines of that. Sure Setsuna was around some of the time, but normally it was only at school. A lot of the time it was Konoka making plans for the two to hangout after asking her guard beforehand if she was free of course
Walking to the front door, Konoka felt a breeze on her back. Odd… she knew she had shut the window after ogling at Setsuna flying away…
Konoka turned to see her guard sitting on the window sill, well, lounging more like. She was looking out the window with a torn expression. She was frowning and her shoulders were slumped looking dejected
"Secchan? I thought you just left…" Konoka trailed off, her smile appearing now that her guard was back
"I went to Eva's. I was there for a while" she replied, her voice not holding much pep
Konoka walked over and stood by her guard worried. She didn't like the thought of Setsuna being troubled with this whole chocolates thing.
Konoka couldn't help the pang of guilt that shot through her. This was really all her fault. She had acted like an airhead again
"Secchan…are you okay?" Konoka asked timidly, placing a comforting hand on her guards shoulder
Setsuna turned her eyes on Konokas. Konoka thought it looked like she was searching for something, then Konoka seen Setsuna's eyes flash. Now she knew Setsuna had made a decision based on what she saw
"Why do you care about me?"
Konoka froze for a second. Setsuna sounded quiet and so… sad
"You're important to me Secchan…" Konoka said confused. Was Setsuna speaking about Konoka's care for her as in her love for her?
Setsuna nodded her head once, her face unreadable. Then she flitted across to the couch in a flash of movement, seating herself. She looked to Konoka and motioned for her to sit as well
Strolling over, Konoka chose to sit on her guards lap. A small smile appeared on her guards face before she seemed to look a little…strained?
"Um, Konochan, c-could you sit beside me instead? I…I won't be able to hold back with you this close and I have something I need to say" she said ashamed, looking away
Konoka sighed before sliding over onto the couch and pouting. Her heart was hammering in anticipation. What did her beloved have to say?
Setsuna looked at Konokas face while biting her lip for a few moments, lost in thought
"The chocolates you gave me. I had Eva find out the side effects, and, it appears I have to…" Setsuna gave a nervous cough here "confess to someone"
Konoka felt her whole body go hot. With the two of them alone in Setsuna's dorm, speaking about confessing, Konoka could only hope it was a hint for her
"Confess? Wow Secchan, does that mean you have a special person in your heart?" Konoka asked smiling a friendly smile
Setsuna turned to her and held her gaze for a solid minute before she broke contact, looking like she had made a decision
"I've had a special person in my heart for some time now…" she said in a low voice, a hand over her heart
Konoka felt a pang to her chest. What if the special person in her beloved guard's heart wasn't her? They had shared a few passionate moments in the last few hours but still, Konoka couldn't bear to hear the answer. But she craved it all the more…
Setsuna turned to look at Konoka catching her attention once more
"I know I don't deserve her, and yet I'm so selfish as to try. I, a mere half breed who hass been rejected, has no family, is so awful, as to dare hope about a chance with her. She, who is loved and welcomed by all who know or see her. Really in the end, I'm the worst" Setsuna said in a dejected yet serious tone
Konoka listened with her face neutral. She had to supress a grin when Setsuna said she didn't deserve "her". Konoka would have thought Setsuna to be way more shy admitting she was gay, but clearly the swordswoman proved her wrong when she stated the fact right away by blatantly admitting her love for this girl
A little part of Konoka had been scared when Setsuna mentioned this girl. She thought that perhaps it wasn't her after all. But when her guard said the girl was "welcomed and loved by all", she knew it was herself. Her guard often complimented her, albeit shyly, and one that Konoka remembered (for she remembered almost everything her guard said to her) was that very same line
Now all Konoka's questions were answered! She has confirmed her love is returned, FINALLY! But… why was Setsuna looking ashamed and so…depressed? WAS Konoka reading into things too much and it wasn't her after all?
Setsuna was looking at her, ready to see her reaction
She was quiet through Setsuna's little speech, just nodding along with a neutral expression. After all she had heard one thing was nagging her most…
"Secchan… why do you speak so ill of yourself?" Konoka said in a serious tone
That caught her guard of track and she looked shocked for a moment before settling on frowning with a quirked brow
"Well, it is obvious that I was thrown away. Not to mention my being a curse. I have no family, well that acknowledges me. I'm actually pretty sure if I went to see them, I'd be killed. But yes, I'm alone. Sure I have friends, but that's all. Just friends. I'm just stating the facts is all…" Setsuna said confused
Konoka was trembling. Why would someone get dealt such a hard hand. Setsuna was the most loyal and truly good person she's ever met. Why did god place her with a horrible family and clan. Even still, Konoka couldn't deny that she couldn't picture her guard without angel wings. Still, Setsuna must realize that doesn't matter. She's the most pure hearted person Konoka knows. She's wanted by a few people as is, so why want she realize how lovable she is. How… important and needed she is by people. By Konoka…
"Konochan? Your shaking!" Setsuna said concerned
Then Setsuna spotted tears running down her charges face. Konoka had hidden her face behind her bangs
"W-wha…I...um, Konochan, don't cry please…" Setsuna said panicked before wiping the tear away with her thumb. She tilted Konoka's face up by placing a finger under her chin
"I'm sorry that I made you cry. Is there something I can do to make it up to you?" Setsuna said, her eyes full of concern
Konoka looked back, her eyes still showing tears. She seemed sad, like she heard a depressing song
"Secchan…" Konoka said in a half sob, hiding her face
That was all Setsuna's self-control and heart could take. She reached across and pulled Konoka into a loving embrace
"Please. Don't cry Konochan. Its… breaking my heart" Setsuna said, tightening her hold on the girl
Konoka stilled for a moment, her breath catching
"Okay, then don't speak of yourself so. It's breaking my heart Secchan!" Konoka said before stifling a sob into Setsuna's shoulder
"I'm sorry Konochan. Your right, it's not polite to speak of such things" Setsuna said nodding
Konoka huffed. Clearly her guard wouldn't understand her point. How could she get it across? The only way she hasn't yet she realized! This approach surely!
Konoka pulled back and looked her guard in the eye
"Look Secchan! You ARE worthy. You ARE needed and loved. I…I LOVE YOU!" Konoka said exasperated with her stubborn guard before she rushed forward and captured her beloved's lips in a fierce kiss
Sorry for this suuuuuper late update. But it's better than nothing I hope
Probably going to end the story in the next chapter or two so stay tuned
Till next time! XOXO~