Working Late Again

"Takamachi can you spare a moment to talk?" Signum asked knocking lightly on Nanoha's office door.

She looked up from the papers she was reading over. "Of course Signum. What can I do for you?"

Signum walked in and sat down. "Well I have something to tell you."

"Alright."

"But before I begin I have to warn you that are not going to like it."

Nanoha's expression changed. "Did something happen Signum?"

"Fate and I kissed late one night. It was last week when we were both here late."

Nanoha said nothing.

"Now before you get upset let me tell you that Fate is not to blame for it. I initiated the event and she promptly stopped me which I am grateful for. I'm embarrassed to admit that my…baser desires got the better of me for that instant."

Nanoha was still quiet.

"Takamachi? Are you alright?"

"You…kissed my girlfriend."

"Yes. I know it is not something that pleases you. I take full responsibility for it and I apologize."

"So Fate did nothing?" Nanoha asked.

"No. Miss Testarossa is innocent in this. The only thing she is indeed guilty of is not telling you apparently," said Signum.

"Well thank you for telling me the truth Signum. I appreciate it."

There was a few moments of silence as neither woman looked at the other.

"Am I correct in assuming that you are going to strike me unless I leave now?"

Nanoha shot her a glare. "I'm not going to hit you. I'd just like to be alone now."

"Understood. Sorry to have…ruined your day," Signum said with a bow. She then turned and walked out closing the door behind her.

Nanoha sat back in her chair then glanced at a framed photo of Fate and herself on her desk. Why would she not tell me something like that happened? Fate's never hid things from me before. The picture she was looking at made her smile then quickly frown. I trust Fate and have no reason to not believe what Signum told me. I'll ask her later today. I know she'll tell me the truth.

The day could not have been longer. Nanoha found herself autopiloting most of her work as she anticipated the impending conversation with Fate. She had managed to avoid her during work which was difficult seeing as they did work together. She gave the recruits mind numbing and repetitive things to do just to make time pass and so she wouldn't have to do anything. She didn't even think about trying to do magic since her concentration was split drastically. Then finally after a few more hours of faking work, is was time for her to go. Luckily Fate had left before her to pick up Vivio. Nanoha wasted no time in getting home. She walked in the front door to see Fate and Vivio in the living room playing Wii bowling.

"Hey mama! I'm winning!" Vivio called out.

"That's great sweetie."

"Welcome home Nanoha. You wanna play next?"

"Not really. I actually want to talk to you about something."

"Sure what is it?"

Nanoha dropped her bag on the floor. "In private if you don't mind."

"Ok. Sorry Vivio we gotta stop. I need to talk to mama for a minute." Fate stopped the game and let Vivio play alone then followed Nanoha into the bedroom. When she walked in Nanoha promptly shut the door and locked it. "So what's on your mind babe?"

"Why did you not tell me about you and Signum?"

"Oh no how did you find out about that?"

"Signum told me!" Nanoha said.

Fate walked up to her and tried to reach out and touch her but Nanoha knocked her hand away. "Look…I just want to know why you didn't tell me. It happened a week ago and you said nothing."

Fate sighed in defeat. "I know. I'm sorry. I just…I was afraid."

Nanoha folded her arms. "Well? Explain yourself."

"Ok here's the deal. We were both at the office late and she came in and basically came out to me."

"Really?"

Fate nodded. "I was happy for her so I went in to give her a hug and she kissed me. Hard."

"Just like that. She just kissed you?"

"Well she then proceeded to tell me that she was in love with me."

"Hold on…she left that part out when she was talking to me," said Nanoha.

"I imagine she did. But look Nanoha I think I know what you have swirling around in your head and I can tell you that nothing really happened. She kissed me, I stopped her, end of story."

"That's the same thing she said."

"See?"

"But that's not the issue here! What I am upset about is you not telling me!"

Fate didn't say anything. She knew Nanoha was right to be upset.

"I thought we didn't have secrets Fate. I thought we told each other everything. I mean didn't we make that agreement when we first got serious?"

Fate nodded. "We promised to tell each other everything. I just thought that this was better off left alone."

"And why is that?"

"Because you have enough on your plate already. We do. I didn't want to bother you with something that's not a big deal."

"It's not about being stressed out Fate! I trust you to tell me the truth!"

"Ok," Fate said nodding. "I'm sorry. It won't happen again I promise."

Letting a hefty sigh, Nanoha sat down on the bed. "So she's in love with you huh?"

"Madly was the word she used," Fate said with a sarcastic grin on her face.

"Very funny."

Fate walked over and sat next to her. "You're not jealous are you?"

"Not really. I'm more curious."

"About?"

Nanoha smirked. "About the possibilities of a third person in here."

Fate's eyes widened. "Are you serious Nanoha?"

"Well I mean it might be fun to try it just once you know? I mean I'd be willing if you'd be willing. Then of course if Signum would agree."

"Well I'm all for it. But it would only be with Signum. She's gorgeous."

Nanoha immediately shoved Fate down on the bed pinning her arms down as well. "Not so fast. You have to make this up to me first."

"Name your price," said Fate.

"Hmm…you have to do ALL of the house hold chores."

"Done."

"For the next two weeks."

Fate thought for a moment before nodding again in agreement.

"Good." Nanoha slowly ran her hand down Fate's chest and kissed her softly. Then leaning over her and putting her lips to her ear she whispered making Fate's body quiver slightly. "Fate?"

"Y-yeah babe?"

"See ya!" Nanoha jumped up, unlocked the door, and darted out of the bedroom.

Fate sat up frowning as she listened to Vivio and Nanoha laughing in the living room. She then fell back and glanced up at the ceiling. "Not cool Nanoha. So not cool."

I liked this idea so I decided to run with it a little. Anyways enjoy and please comment. They are always appreciated.

Secondly, I just want to say that I do really appreciate all of you who take the time to read these. So I thought I'd give a little back. For my next one I'd like you guys to pick the subject. So far I've been just coming up with my own ideas whenever they hit me but if anyone would like to, just briefly describe an idea you'd like me to do a one shot about involving Fate and Nanoha when you leave a review and I'll pick the one I like best. Don't worry though if I don't pick yours. I'll be doing this a few times so you'll have plenty of chances trust me. This is only for those that want to do though. You don't have to. Thanks again guys!