Pillow Talk

Fate lay on the bed staring up at the ceiling. The entire house was quiet save for the TV going and Nanoha in the bathroom brushing her teeth. Stretching out and yawning, she looked over at the clock on her nightstand.

"It's only been about 5 minutes since the last time you checked the time Fate."

She quickly snapped up to see Nanoha standing in the bathroom doorway and smiling.

"Sorry I'm just anxious is all. I mean tomorrow we take the first step in planning our wedding. Why can't time go faster?"

"I believe there's a spell for that," said Nanoha hopping onto the bed with her.

"Hey don't make jokes Nanoha. I was being serious."

Nanoha leaned in and planted a kiss on her lips. "Look I think it's really cute and sweet that you're so excited about this. I am too. I can't help but think how lucky we are that we can actually GET married without having to travel to the other side of the globe."

Fate propped herself up on her elbows. "I know right. I was worried about it."

"Me too but we got it going now."

"Speaking of which Nanoha…"

"Yes?"

Fate rolled over and grabbed Nanoha. "This is really what want you want isn't it?"

"Of course it is. Why would you even ask me that?"

Fate paused before answering. "I guess I'm just nervous."

Nanoha sat up and took Fate's hands in hers. "That's ok Fate. I'm nervous too. But it's going to be ok."

"Yeah…"

"Alright tell me what's REALLY eating you. It can't be just about this whole wedding thing."

"I…I guess I'm just worrying about what this is going to mean. I mean a lot is going to change after this you know? Like what if-," she was cut off by Nanoha.

"I never thought I'd see the day when the great Fate Testarossa was afraid."

"This isn't funny Nanoha," said Fate.

"I'm not laughing. I think it's cute. I also think it's unwarranted."

"How so?"

"Well let's see…how much will really change? We'll legally be a married couple which is basically a piece of paper that says so. You'll actually have a legal right to be involved with things concerning Vivio aside from being one of her emergency contacts which you already are. What else will change? I mean I won't and you won't right?"

"No."

"See? I mean sure they'll be new things to deal with but we'll take care of them together like we always have. We're a family."

Fate lay back on the bed and laughed a little. "You know I never figured myself for a family kind of person. Honestly Nanoha, what have you done to me?"

"I've tamed you," said Nanoha playfully patting her on the head. "You're mine!"

"Yeah I've noticed that. Especially with your jealous streak."

"I am not jealous!" Nanoha argued. "When have I ever been jealous?"

"Oh where do I start," said Fate giggling. "There was that one time in the hardware store where that one lady was helping us and you told her to get lost."

"That one was legitimate! She was openly flirting with you right in front of me!"

Fate shook her head. "She wasn't even gay Nanoha! She was JUST a nice person."

"Really? Then why did she call you beautiful?"

Fate stared at Nanoha and raised an eyebrow.

"Ok fine you're a goddess in human form but THAT is not the point!" said Nanoha blushing.

"The point is that you got jealous that someone else was being friendly to me. You felt threatened didn't you?"

"I…uh…well…I don't know."

"Ok, well what about that time when we went out to dinner for Vivio's birthday? Remember we went to her favorite place and you got irritated because the waitress offered us free appetizers."

Nanoha quickly jumped up from the bed. "No, she offered YOU free food. The whole time she kept on talking to you and laughing with you! You don't seem to get it, people love you Fate! Everywhere you go, people like you! They compliment you, do you favors, everything! You may as well be famous!"

"And you're not?"

"Not in the same way."

"Nanoha come here," said Fate. She held out her hand for Nanoha to take it.

Letting out a sigh, Nanoha took her hand and sat down on the bed next to her. "Now who's freaking out?"

"Shut up."

"Look, I love you Nanoha. Do you know why I don't get jealous when it comes to you?"

"No, but you're going to tell me I'm sure."

"Because I'm not worried about losing you. I literally have no fear of you leaving me for someone else just because they're nice to you or give you stuff. Now why can't you do that?"

"Because I DO worry. Sometimes I worry that I'm not enough for you. Sometimes I think that…well maybe you could do better than me."

"Better than you?" Fate said in surprise. "Where would I find someone better than you?"

"I don't know, anywhere I suppose. It's like that whole thing with Signum a few weeks ago. I mean look at her, she's gorgeous, she's strong, she's loyal and she obviously really likes you."

Fate sighed. "True, she is all of those things. But still, it would never work between us."

"Why not?"

"Because I don't love Signum. I mean we're good friends but I don't have any romantic feelings for her."

Nanoha was silent.

"Wow Nanoha I had no idea you were so insecure."

"Well I am."

"I think it's cute but you can't let it consume you."

"How do I do that?"

"Like this," said Fate turning Nanoha to face her. "Do you honestly, deep down, believe that I would leave you and Vivio? I mean come on! I love that kid like she's MY very own daughter. And you, well there's no one like you at all Nanoha. Not to me there isn't."

"You're just saying that because you just realized how much of an insecure mess I am…," said Nanoha pouting.

"I don't think you're a mess sweetie. I just think you need to stop worrying so much." She made Nanoha turn and look her in the eyes. "I want to you listen to me very carefully. I will never leave you. I love you too much Nanoha."

Nanoha shrugged her shoulders and sighed. "I love you too Fate."

"Good. Now I'll go get us a snack so we can move to a lighter subject." Fate got up and headed for the door.

"I didn't believe you about Signum," Nanoha blurted out.

"What?"

Nanoha slowly got up and walked over to Fate shutting the door. "I didn't believe you…when you told me what happened."

"So you lied to me?"

Nanoha nodded. "I'm so sorry Fate."

"Well I have to say that I'm a bit…offended by that. I mean to think that you didn't trust me enough to believe me? What reason have I given you to distrust me?" Fate said sternly.

"None," answered Nanoha. "I just…I was so stupid Fate. I got so upset when Signum told me what happened and I immediately thought the worse. Then when I confronted you about it I was expecting you to contradict her story and come clean but you didn't. I let it go but deep down I was so mad at you. I thought you lied to me. Then I got mad at myself for doubting you. Afterwards I felt so crappy that kinda wish you had cheated on me. I would have deserved it." Tears began to well up in Nanoha's eyes. "I'm sorry Fate. I don't want to feel this way but I don't know how to stop."

Fate sat down on the bed with her again. "I need you to believe in me Nanoha. You can trust me you know."

"I know. I'm trying Fate. I'm trying really hard and I'm doing better. Will you please be patient with me?"

Fate pulled Nanoha into tight embrace. They held one another for a few minutes before Fate finally released her and looked her right in the face. "Nanoha, I have to tell you that you drive me nuts."

Nanoha giggled. "In a good or bad way?"

"Both," answered Fate. "But I can't imagine you not being there. Whether your irritating me or making me smile Nanoha…you have to be with me or I won't make it."

Nanoha stared at her confused. "The end of what Fate?"

"Life," she said with a smile. "We're in this together right?"

Nanoha threw her arms around Fate. "Of course we are."

"Good. Now do you want chips or cookies?"

Nanoha burst into laughter. Soon after Fate did the same. Both of them then just sat there together, laughing as hard as they could.

I wanted to do something a little deeper this time but still keep the lighthearted tone of their relationship. I actually really like how this one turned out. Also sorry my updates are getting so far between. Other things keep me busy. But as always, read, comment, and enjoy!