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ChikaYou FTW<333 I've done it now!

Ahhh! I hope everyone loves this! And here's to a start for more ChikaYou love to be spread~ -raises water bottle- Yousoro~! ヾ(≧∇≦)ゞ

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With Love,
OuMiyuki

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It’s some time in Spring, a year after the third years graduated and Mari misses everyone in Aqours. And when Mari misses someone - she calls them up, demands a gathering and gets her wish fulfilled.  So Chika finds herself in a beautiful park of Numazu, where the cherry blossom trees have blossomed and is surrounded by the familiar, friendly faces of Aqours all sitting on a huge picnic mat You prepared.

The unashamed and unabashed blonde grins, but no one can really stay mad since Mari’s eyes were filled with warmth and happiness; she really did miss them. “So how’s everyone’s Spring so far~?” Mari asks without warning.

Dia withholds a sigh or a retort. “It’s been progressive.” And she takes a sip of the green tea she brought for everyone to drink.

Ruby nods, glad to hear that her older sister’s first Spring at Tokyo was going well. “We’re getting used to the new school too…” The redhead glances over to her fellow best friends and classmates.

Hanamaru was chewing a sakura mochi but she nods enthusiastically to Ruby’s statement. Yoshiko helps fill in the necessary words. “My little demons are levelling up splendidly under my wing! So you all have nothing to worry about! And I-”

“Every day is fun, zura!” Hanamaru reaches for another mochi and passes it to Ruby who gladly accepts it.

Kanan chuckles. “Not a storm or wave to stop any of us, I believe.”

Mari eyes the now-third-years. “How about you three~? Riko?”

Riko was hoping to not get any attention so soon. The cherry blossoms falling were beautiful and she was content with just watching and hearing everyone else. But since Mari asked… “Nothing out of the ordinary… Though…” Riko glances to Chika and You for a second and back to Mari; her slight blush made the blonde’s grin pull higher.

“Chikachi~?” Mari prompts and Chika doesn’t waste a second.

The orangehead stands without warning and announces, “My entire Spring is here and beautiful!” Chika gestures at You so everyone knows exactly what Chika was referring to.

Caught off guard, You spills her tea onto the mat and choked. “C-Chika-chan!?”

Chika laughs as she help pat her girlfriend’s back, though she was wiggling her eyebrows in that annoying fashion and You looks down at her shirt to see that she was wearing the one that had the word “Spring” printed on for the occasion. You groans. “I’m starting to regret my casual wear choices…”

Chika shuffled closer to her blushing girlfriend and hugged You’s arm at the same time. “Aww, don’t be~ I love them!”

You huffs and willed her blush away (with little effect). She could feel everyone’s stares and Mari’s “whisper” was loud and clear.

“I can hear the wedding bells already~ Right, Kanan~?”

“Don’t ask me.” Kanan chuckles and puts a ten dollar bill in Mari’s hand.

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It’s one of those days. A day where Chika’s classes ends earlier than You’s, and You adamantly insisted that the orangehead goes home to rest first. So Chika has been home alone for about two hours now and missing her girlfriend.

She misses You when they are in different classes, but it’s a bit different from being at home when she maybe, could have, totally would (if You didn’t insist with a pout), be at the school’s swimming pool where You’s club is this evening. Chika turns in the sofa she’s lolling on. “Where art thou You-chan~~~”

Chika whines before laughing at her random literature outburst. “Well. Time to scroll twitter for You-chan images.”

Chika twitches when she hears the door to their shared apartment opens and closes; she really wants to bounce up and run over to where You is. Chika twitches again when You deliberately ignores the living room to go further inside, most probably the bathroom; she considers sliding off the sofa and tackling You…but doesn’t.

With her little patience, Chika somehow managed to keep tapping on her phone while waiting for her girlfriend to find her. You never disappoints as the ash-brunette, now warm and freshened up from a quick, hot shower paces over to the orangehead still lying face up on the sofa and phone in hand.

You climbs from below Chika’s arms that were raised up slightly because of holding her phone and onto her girlfriend to snuggle against Chika’s chest. Chika smiles and pats You’s head, putting her phone away on the side table carelessly. “Welcome back, You-chan…”

“Mm…” You sounds against Chika’s chest before moving a little. “I’m back, Chika-chan…”

“Missed me?” Chika teases as she continued caressing You’s addictively soft and fluffy ash-grey tresses; she really loves how her fingers could melt in You’s hair.

You grunts and Chika knew she made her girlfriend cute and embarrassed – 100% blushy. “…Always.”

Chika laughs unbridled. “Me too~”

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The evening light was filtering out, giving way to the purplish sky of night. You stands from her seat at the dining table, thanking the Takami family for their hospitality (she doesn’t have to but being polite every now and then won’t hurt), before she makes her way to the door.

“See you, Chika-chan.” The ash-brunette smiles.

Chika holds You’s hands in hers with a lonely pout. “You’re going so soon?”

“Hmm…I was here around 3pm. We hung out in your room for two hours before I helped cook dinner for the entire family…And now it’s 8pm… It’s not ‘soon’ is it?” You teases though she would of course choose to stay by Chika for the rest of their lives right now if she could help it; but they are still in their final year of high school – young and not living under the same roof.

Chika huffs through her nose at You’s breakdown of their time spent together. “I want more.”

You chuckles. “So do I… So! See you later, Chika-chan.” You’s blue eyes twinkled with a hint of something in them, but Chika didn’t catch that something, she was content being lost in those blue hues.

“See you…” Chika says and leans over to give her girlfriend a peck on the cheeks.

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You always texts Chika. Even on the bus; though Chika can excuse the ash-brunette for not texting her, thinking her girlfriend fell asleep or something. But it’s been an hour and a half now since You left the Takami inn, and Chika haven’t received a text or a call from You that she has reached home safely.

Just when Chika was going to send a message filled with worry and concern  of a girlfriend over, she actually hears her girlfriend’s voice calling her.

“Chika-chan~”

Going to her balcony, she sees You there holding up a peace sign to her and smiling widely, her favourite smile, still in the clothes she wore for their date they had, and her layer of red coat and multi-coloured scarf keeping her at least a bit warm out there

“What are you doing there?” Chika’s worries were blown away when she sees You but she was still confused as to why her girlfriend was below her balcony.

“Surprising you.” You says matter-of-factly, smile ever-wide.

Chika laughs. “Well, I’m surprised. But I don’t want you to catch a cold. Do you wanna come up?”

You laughs too but shakes her head. “I don’t want you to catch a cold too, but could you come down?”

Chika blinks twice. You is asking her to go down?

“And wear a coat.” You reminds; she has been feeling the low temperature for the past one and a half hour already, and doesn’t want her girlfriend to be too cold.

Chika feigns a pout as her hands to her hip says “I knew that”.

Once outside, You takes Chika’s hand and brings Chika to the beach a little ways from her inn, and there Chika is surprised yet again as the sands were dug in at least 2cm deep, words spelled in sand “Happy Valentine’s Day, Chika-chan♡” and Uchiura’s clear seawater filled the words to give it its ethereal shine courtesy of the moonlight, and You even added glowing stones inside so even if the moon gets covered by a passing cloud, the words were still illuminated beautifully.

“You-chan…” Chika sniffles.

You grins and gives her girlfriend’s hand a loving squeeze. “Do you like it?”

Chika couldn’t keep her happy tears in and sniffles messily. “Of…Of course I like it! …Mou! Why are you standing in the cold writing such romantic words and making fall for you more while I was so worried! I love youuuu!” Chika cries while smiling and rubbing her face into You’s chest.

You chuckles as she uses her free hand’s thumb to rub some tears from Chika’s face, and then to run her fingers through her girlfriend’s silky orange tresses. “I love you too, Chika-chan…”  

“Take…”

“Mm?”

“Take a picture of me with this…” Chika pointed at the beautiful glowing words on the sand.

You chuckles. “No problem. While you’re crying?”

Chika pouts. “It’s a memory.”

You’s smile widens as she scoops her phone out of her pocket to take a picture of Chika – beautiful scarlet eyes glistening with joyful tears, smile huge with happiness, a silly peace sign covering her wet cheek and the other pointing to the engraved sand.

You doesn’t regret missing the last bus and staying out in the cold for hours to do what she did. She’s more than willing to do anything for Chika’s smile. And she certainly received a beautiful, memorable one this Valentine’s.

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Watanabe You is a relatively careful girl. She usually wouldn’t get into minor accidents such as bumping into people or tripping over an unmarked step on the road.

Watanabe You is a relatively open and honest girl. She usually wouldn’t be this panicky and flustered just to hide a few photographs she’s looking at.

However, today was that exception.

You was in the clubroom on her own, sketching up designs as she played with some fabric and the sewing kit to make miniature test costumes. She was running low on steam considering that she has been at it for two hours now, so she decided to take out what she calls “my sunshine” – a collection of photographs of a certain someone.

You smiles at each photograph, admiring the shine radiating from the girl in the photo. Just as You was about to flip to the next picture, the door opens enthusiastically, “Ah, You-chan, you’re here-”

“Chika-chan!? ARGH-” You stands up abruptly from the surprise of the door opening and knees the entire table causing needles and string and many other things to clatter to the floor noisily. To make things messier and worse, the open scissors cuts into You’s knee before falling to the floor.

“Y-You-chan!?” Chika shouts; surprised. “Y-You-chan!” Chika shouts again; extremely worried as she saw blood flowing out of You’s knee. Chika rushes to You who was trying to wave Chika to stay away and calm down, but Chika wasn’t accepting any of that.

“I’m okay-”

“You’re not okay! You’re bleeding! You’re dying! You’re not allowed to die!” Chika grabbed You’s shoulder while her other hand hovered above You’s injured knee, unsure of what to do.

You could barely react and Chika has turned away. “I’m getting you first-aid.”

“You don’t have to…” You watches as Chika runs to the shelf where there was a first-aid kit.

Chika practically wrestled the kit open as her fingers were unable to get the lock to open properly with how she kept glancing back to You and her bleeding knee. She then grabbed the bandages and ran back to You’s side.

“I can do it-”

“Shh! Stop trying to help yourself when you’re the injured one, You-chan!” Chika pulls at the bandage and starts wrapping You’s bleeding knee with it; round and round and round.

You is starting to realize that when Chika is worried and panicky, her demands usually don’t make much sense; but it’s really cute and endearing how much Chika cares for her injured knee. And this makes You smile; happy for the attention.

“Um, Chika-chan…”

“What.” Chika wore a face of deep concentration as she was rounding the entire bundle of bandages on You’s one bleeding knee.

“That’s way too much bandages for one cut, don’t you think?” You cocks an eyebrow up at the huge bump of bandages suffocating her left knee.

Chika pouts and mumbles. “I just wanted to make sure you don’t lose any more blood and die from excessive blood loss…”

You laughs at Chika’s reasoning which makes Chika’s cheeks turn a slight pink. “I won’t die from that. But thanks…Chika-chan.”

Chika lowers her head to hide the blush and smile from You’s thank you before she stands with a huff. “Why were you so surprised to see me anyways? We promised to go home together.”

You looks away and Chika squints at her best friend. “You’re being suspicious.”

“I-I’m not!” You looks to the floor where her collection was scattered; fortunately upside down.

“Stuttering means you’re guilty. Not looking at me means you’re guilty. And looking to the ground…” Chika follows You’s gaze and makes to bend down.

“Wah! Wait, C-Chika-chan! Ah!” You tries to get up but the massive bandage wrapped around her knee made her lose her balance and she ends up falling onto Chika who failed to catch You at the last second.

“Uu…” Chika groans.

“I-I’m sorry!” You flops on the ground at a failed attempt to stand – Chika’s care and love-filled bandaging technique wasn’t helping You in standing at all.

Chika shakes her head with a lopsided smile and she reaches up to hold You’s back. “Stay down, Captain. You’re looking awfully silly – like a fish out of water right now.”

You’s cheeks flushed red and does as Chika says.

“Seriously?” Chika starts and You looks over confused. “You really didn’t have to be so panicky and got injured just because you’re looking at pictures of me.”

“Eh!? D-Don’t look…at those…” You had no way of escape or any excuse so she simply hides her face on Chika’s shoulder where they lay on the clubroom floor.

Chika chuckles and pats You’s head. “Like I said. It’s okay if it’s me. Any other girl and I’ll say you deserve that hurt knee.”

You raises her head to observe Chika’s expression – Chika is serious. “I-Is that so…” You coughs to hide her embarrassment.

Chika nods. “That is so… No cheating on me.” Chika adds after a moment.

You’s cheeks reflected Chika’s blush. “…Would never think to.”

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“Is it hot in here or is it just me?” You flaps her t-shirt up and down in an attempt to produce a measly amount of wind on the inside of her rather sweaty and clingy clothing.

“It’s you.” Chika replies where she sits across the table, rolling an unpeeled mikan idly.

“What?” You stops fanning her t-shirt that reads “melting” to stare at her girlfriend with questioning blue eyes.

“What?” Chika stops rolling the mikan and smirks at You whose cheeks turns redder with each passing second; Chika relishes the sight.

“Are you teasing me about my shirt again? Because if you are I swear…” You grumbles as she looks at the t-shirt like an upset teddy bear.

Chika had a half a mind to squeal “cute!!” and rush over to pull You in a huge hug but still feeling cheeky and up for teasing her girlfriend, Chika’s smirk pulls higher and she smoothly replies. “Nah…I genuinely find you hot, You-chan.”

You’s ears immediately erupted in a vibrant red and her caught by surprise sky blue eyes searched her girlfriend for the indication of joking. For some reason, Chika may be grinning but her girlfriend truly looks like she means what she said. You turns away from Chika and puts a hand across her face. “Don’t look at me…”

Chika chuckles from her side of the table before rolling the mikan over to You. “Peel that for us, won’t you? It can help cool you down.”

You picks up the once-chilled mikan to peel it while sulking. Chika loves this side of You too – one big pouting adorably teddy bear-like girlfriend, who was definitely going to feed her refreshingly cold mikan this Summer day before being appeased with a peck on the cheek later.

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Cries. Wailing. The bedsheets shuffling from the baby’s thrashing about. And more crying. Three months old Chiyo has been crying in her crib for hours now; being calmed down by her parents only to start crying again within minutes. Chika and You were out of ideas on how to pacify their daughter. Warm blankets, cute animal soft toys, carrying Chiyo, checking her diapers and even offering to breast feed her all weren’t long lasting solutions. Chiyo still cried.

You was still being patient despite the dark circles growing under her eyes as she caresses Chiyo’s head gently, hoping the soothing action will calm her child down.

Chika, on the other hand, feels like she wants to pull her hair out. It’s been four straight nights that Chiyo refused to let them sleep and now at three in the morning, with all the crying in the room…Chika was at her wit’s end.

You looks over to her wife and frowns ever so slightly in concern. You never wants to see Chika feeling down or frustrated or anything negative in the world if she can help it. So You takes a step closer to Chika, wrapping her arms around her wife’s waist and cooed. “It’s okay…We’ll be okay. Chiyo just wants a little attention from us.”

Chika pouts tiredly at You’s attempt to lighten the mood; she must admit it almost made her crack a smile, but the exhaustion was heavy. “How are you still so positive, You-chan..? I think I’m balding from this.”

You chuckles softly even though the whole family was awake. And she lifts a hand to run her fingers through Chika’s soft, orange tresses. “Don’t worry, You’re not balding… And I’ll handle this.”

Chika feels more at ease – safe and secure in You’s one arm embrace and with You’s warm hands in hair.  The orangehead inches closer and You meets her wife halfway to share a brief, much in need kiss. When their lips touched, Chika’s breathing aligned to You’s steady rhythm and they gazed into each other’s eyes for the acknowledgement that they got each other’s back.

A second later they realize how peaceful the house was and when they looked over to the crib, Chiyo was staring at them curiously.

You blushed but Chika pulled You closer to her as a silent eureka. Chika smiled widely and bounced a little in You’s hug. You smiled too but her cheeks were growing hot as she was conscious of the fact that their daughter is watching them.

Chiyo smiles and giggles; it would seem like the young Watanabe enjoys seeing her parents be lovey-dovey.

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You and Chika were early for idol practice. Helping each other stretch and warm-up went by soon enough, so they sat idly around the rooftop, giving each other silly smiles as they waited for the rest of Aqours to join them. 

"They sure are taking a while huh?" Chika breaks the silence from where she sat, back leaned against the wall. 

You who has been doing the split and stretching forward, moves her head to make eye contact with Chika. "Hm...They have stuff to do, I guess." 

Chika hums in a thoughtful way. "Oh! Let's play with everyone's call and response to kill the time, You-chan!" 

"Call and response?" You gets off the floor and tilts her head to the side, attempting to understand what her girlfriend just suggested.

Chika nods excitedly. "Yup! Like your 'yoursoro' and my 'kankan mikan'!" 

"Oh." You smiles as she get what kind of game they wanted to play now. "Who should we start with?" 

"Anyone will do!" Chika bounces on the spot; ready for some fun. 

You chuckles at her girlfriend's enthusiasm before starting. "Beach? Sketch..?" 

"You-chan ga suki!" Came Chika's immediate reply and You's immediate blush. 

"That's how we're playing this?" You covers her reddening cheeks with a hand while Chika tugs it away with a laugh. 

"That's how we're playing it~ Can we?" 

You sighs lightly before nodding. "Okay." 

Chika beams and spreads her arms wide and winks. "Huggu shiyo~" >v•☆ 

You chuckles and walks into Chika's hug. "Huggu shiyo!" u>w<u

After much hugging in which Chika and You rock back and forth in each other's embrace with dorky smiles, Chika pulls back with sparkling eyes. 

"You-chan!"

You nods; ready for the next call and response. 

"SHINYYYYY~~!!" Chika and You shouts in a high-pitched voice in unison, dragging for as long as they can before laughing together. 

"You're shiny, Chika-chan." You breaks out of laughing to comment. 

"You're shinier, You-chan." Chika says in between the last of her chortling. 

"You're shiniest."

Chika grins, accepting the compliment. 

A minute of simply relaxing from all the laughing, You asks, "Shall we go to the next one?" 

Chika hops once and lifts her hands up to cup her mouth before shouting. "Chi-kaaYou~!" 

You chuckles at her girlfriend's creativity. "Chi-kaaYou~!" 

Chika laughs before putting her fists to her hips. "Bu buu desu wa! Surely you can be louder!" Chika holds the wink for exaggeration.

Nodding to each other, You shouts. "CHIIKAAAYOU~~!!" 

Chika nods triumphantly. "Yep. That's how we do it." 

Chika and You laughs ecstatically yet again. 

"Next, next, next! Let's go to the next one!" You cheers. She has fallen entirely into the groove of this random call and response game. 

Chika smirks before posing a Fallen Angel pose. "Ohayohane!" 

You feigns an angry frown, eyebrows furrowed before pointing. "Dakara, Yousoro yo!" 

"Pyon!" Chika and You both jump once and burst into another bout of laughter.

"Chi...Chika-chan...I feel like I've been laughing way too much...My jaws hurt..." You had tears at the corner of her eyes as she held her sides. 

Chika giggles as she puts a hand on You's cheek. "Mm..." Chika pecks a soft kiss on You's cheek. "All better now?" 

You felt her ears grow hot but she smiles softly at Chika. "All better." 

Chika beams happily; glad to have helped her girlfriend even though it was a tad embarrassing. 

You does a short twirl, singing and connecting her hands above her head. "Ohana~ Chika~" 

Chika mimics You. "Ohana~ You-chan~"

You blinks. "Not 'You'?"

"Mm... Ohana~ You~" Chika tries it out. 

You laughs. "Chika-chan saying my name without honorifics is funny." 

Chika chuckles. "You-chan too." 

"Mm?" 

"My name." 

"Mm~ Let me try again. Ohana~ Chika-chan~" Hands above You's head in an 'O', You chuckles. 

"Wrong syllables though." Chika points out thoughtfully.

"Oh well?" You shrugs.

Chika chuckles. "Oh well!" 

You paces around Chika as she counts off the members call and response already done. "Should it be Ganbaruby? Or our name?" 

Chika thinks a moment before a wide grin grew on her lips. "Let's do it all!" 

You nods excitedly. "Ganba~Ruby!" Chika and You both do the ganbaruby pose.

"Next!" Chika cheers.

"Ganba~Chika-chan~" You chains. 

"Ganba~You-chan!" 

When You and Chika was waiting alone on the rooftop, Mari’s sixth sense alerted her that there most probably is a ChikaYou moment going to occur, so she sent Kanan over to the roof with her HD camcorder. And while Kanan was dutifully recording her childhood friends playing around with everyone’s call and response, the other members of Aqours slowly gathered around the door silently, spying over the two oblivious flirting couple.

Dia whispers, “Are we really going to play these videos on their wedding day? I think if it was me I’ll die of embarrassment…”

Mari giggles; surprisingly able to control her pitch and volume. “Of course~ They’ll thank us for this!”

Riko taps Mari’s shoulders discreetly and mouths “I want a copy too.”

Mari winks a no problem, and everyone else knows of the exchange.

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You loves Uchiura’s mascot, Uchicchi lots. There has never been a doubt. She collects Uchicchi keychains and postcards in her drawer. And she even has an Uchicchi plushie on her bed – albeit just a head. It was still relative large and was a constant reminder to Chika that You loves the walrus mascot.

"What's with you? What do you want?" Chika pouts and pokes the Uchicchi-head plushie on You's bed.

"Even having two "chi" in your name...When you're just an Uchicchi... I'll have you know You-chan prefers this Chika!" The orangehead glares at the plushie as though raring to fight.

"And that two rather cute tusks... Grr... I've got a cowlick! Take that, take that!" Chika "hits" the Uchicchi plush with her cowlick though it probably just felt like a tickle if the plushie could feel. 

"And those large...black...and white eyes... Uu... And soft, furry mouth... Waaaah! Why are you so cute, Uchicchi!?" Chika throws the plushie up high and plants her face on You's bed groaning. The plushie lands back on Chika's head before rolling to the side. "Ack! ...mou......" 

You walks in and sits beside Chika. She has been peeling mikans in her kitchen and now brought it over with two cups of water for them to chow on. Chika sits up properly beside You, opening her mouth as You fed her a slice of mikan, her jealousy at Uchicchi slowly being forgotten for the moment since You’s attention was hers.

You grins as her sky blue eyes gazes lovingly at Chika. "Chika-chan..."

Chika looks up and into her girlfriend's eyes inquisitively. "Mmyeah?" 

You's lips pulled a little higher from Chika's adorable reaction. "I love you." 

Chika chokes on her already swallowed mikan, leaving You to wonder if Chika was red in the face from choking on nothing or because she felt embarrassed from her straightforwardness. Chika grabs You's shoulders and hides her blushing face on You's chest while You rubs up and down in a soothing manner on Chika’s back.

After some time of attempting to calm her own hummingbird heart, Chika clears her throat, "More than Uchicchi..?" 

You chuckles and pats her super cute when jealous girlfriend's soft orange tresses. "I've always loved you more than Uchicchi."  

Chika hums as she wriggled closer and moved her arms to hug You instead of against You's shoulders. "Rweally?" 

You grins and taps her forehead to Chika's forehead, blue eyes looking at Chika and only Chika. "Rweally." 

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A blackout occurs because of the thunderstorm and harsh winds happening outside of the shelter in Chika’s room. Chika has miraculously fallen asleep and remained asleep despite the loud crash of thunders as though the heavens were dropping a thousand pianos at one go and the rattling windows.

You on the other hand was wide awake. She tried to sleep and the tiredness from playing all day with Chika was aiding in letting her fall to the unconscious realm. However, Chika wasn’t making it easy for You.

The blankets wasn’t enough to provide sufficient warmth for the orangehead as she turned and threw her arms over You’s chest and right leg above and pulling You closer.

The ash-brunette yelps in surprise then tries to move away but that just made Chika hold on tighter with her thighs, and hands travel to You’s waist for better grip. “C-Chika-chan..!” You whispers in a hush and desperate voice. She doesn’t have any issues with providing her best friend with warmth…if Chika wasn’t putting her hand under her shirt for that warmth.

“Chika-chan…” You wriggles and tries to nudge the still sleeping mikan-loving girl awake.

“Mm…” Chika sounds and her other hand found it’s way under You’s shirt too and behind You’s bra strap.

The ash-brunette was becoming more and more of the most ideal heater in this weather as heat rushed her neck and cheeks. “Chika-chan! D-Don’t…”

Chika’s eyes slowly opens blearily and couldn’t see anything in the darkness. Wasn’t it supposed to be 6pm? When did she fall asleep? “Mm…Warm…” Chika mumbles and presses her face in the crook of You’s neck for a moment as she squeezes You’s smooth stomach. That made the orangehead’s mind wake a little and consider what could she be touching that feels as it is.

You on the other hand had her eyes shut tight as she knew she couldn’t break away from her best friend’s half-asleep assault; especially not with how Chika was two-thirds ways onto her and hugging her arms and body.

Just as Chika’s curious hands ran it’s way up You’s toned stomach up to the swimmer’s underboob, Chika’s mind found the answer to what divine subject Chika was fondling – Watanabe You. Chika raises her head in a hurry but comes falling back onto You due to the sudden movement. And that’s when the power comes back on.

You blinked from embarrassment at Chika who was staring back at her best friend with panic and surprise swirling in her ruby eyes. Nothing was helping their case as Chika’s right hand pressed down on You’s bare skin where it was still under You’s shirt.

You unintentionally moaned and Chika’s hand froze. Mind froze. Body froze. Chika.exe has stopped working.

You.exe wasn’t faring any better and it was only when Shima-nee came upstairs to check if the two were alright despite the blackout that Chika squeaked, clambered all over You to cover the blinking and blushing excessively ash-brunette, screamed and said “Yeah, we’re okay. Totally okay. Not soft or feeling good, or I’m not making any sense right now. Please leave us alone, Shima-nee. And don’t tell mum or anyone I squeaked.”

Shima-nee wore an amused grin and nods slowly as she winks before shutting the door to Chika’s room.

Chika turns in You’s lap and they worked on clearing the awkward air around them as the rain continued pouring outside, occasional rumbles felt like the heavens agreeing that these two young girls are finally making progress to noticing their affections for each other.

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Chika finishes the fifth book of yuri doujins Riko left out on her desk. The orangehead has been glancing over her shoulders after each book in case her auburn haired friend would return from the convenience store as she knew Riko would freak out if caught. But now that she was done reading and no Riko in sight, Chika blows out a breath of relief before pumping her fists in front of her chest. "Yosh!" 

Chika sits on the floor of Riko's room to let the books' content settle in her mind, make itself comfortable and grow into an ingenious idea. "Kabedon, huh..." 

Chika grins from ear to ear as her red eyes lit up with excitement. 

I wonder how You-chan will react to my kabedon! 

Chika springs to her feet and rushes out her neighbour's house back to hers to grab her phone. A quick swipe and tap and scroll and Chika has her answers that her girlfriend was in school for weekend diving practice. And that was where the energetic and excited leader of Aqours runs off to next. 

Upon arrival, Chika sprints to the swimming pool to see the ash-brunette in her competitive swimsuit standing by the long chair, taking a towel to dry herself off. Best of all, You was close to the wall, ideal for Chika to execute her kabedon. Chika wore a devil's grin as she skipped over to her unknowing girlfriend.

"You-chan!" Chika shouts for the ash-brunette's attention.

"Chika-CHAN?!" You barely finishes turning around when Chika forces You back against the wall and two arms trapping You there. 

Chika smiles maniacally wide at her confused girlfriend. "How is it?" 

"...How is what?" You blinks in confusion. 

"How is..." Chika pouts at the ash-brunette for being so clueless and not reacting the way the doujins shown. But the orangehead trails off as her eyes travelled down You's puzzled expression, You's still rather damp neck, to You's chest moving up and down with each breath. 

You-chan's boobs... 

Chika was moving towards face planting herself into her girlfriend when You spoke again. "Chika-chan?" 

"Guwahh! Ahh, You-chan! Er...Mou! You-chan you dense bucket!" Chika releases a series of pacicky sounds before turning on her heel while mumbling. "I'm kabedon-ing you, baka..."

Why are you making my heart race instead? This makes me seem like the pervert! 

You watches Chika walk off and away from the pool grounds, still a tad confused but also feeling sorry herself for not noticing that Chika was kabedon-ing her. A wasted chance. 

Now away from You's view, Chika tries her best to shake off her deep red blush that rushed her cheeks just from wondering how soft You's boobs would be if she dived her face in them. 

Ugh... Baka You-chan.  Baka You-chan.  Baka You-chan... I'll make you blush 10x more than I am! 

Chika stomps back to the changing room You will be in with her newfound resolve to kabedon blushes out of You. 

Her second chance was served immediately as You have yet to to take off her swimsuit (she was about to). Chika smiles at her chance, nods with determination and makes her approach. 

"You-chan." 

You turns around as Chika planned and she slams one hand onto the lockers, startling You (and herself a little) but the orangehead grins coolly. 

Will You-chan blush? 

You gulps as she stares at Chika. "Um...What's up?" 

Chika leans closer, still smirking. "I'm kabedon-ing you. Do you like it? Do you feel embarrassed and doki-doki?" 

That's how all the girls in the doujin feel after all! 

You was blushing. How can she not? Now that she knows Chika was delivering a kabedon to her and wanting to make her fall further in love with Chika. You always do.

"I-"You's voice crack from the nerves and the way Chika was staring down so handsomely at her from where she was cornered against the lockers. You clears her throat in a hurry, her blush deepening. "I...maybe I am..." 

 Chika places her free hand on You's reddening cheeks and giggles softly. "Hehe~ I made you blush~" 

And gods, You-chan is so cute when she blushes like that. 

You covers her face with both hands and whines weakly; the ash-brunette has a love-hate relationship with being teased by Chika. On one hand she likes the attention, on the other she wants Chika to be in the receiving end instead. "Chika-chan..." 

Chika gazes passionately into You's shimmering and shy sky blue eyes, loving every second of the way the ash-brunette stares back. "You have such beautiful eyes, You-chan..." 

Heat just kept creeping up the swimmer's neck, cheeks and ears as she has an internal battle with herself of to shut her eyes or to keep looking at Chika - annoyingly suave and stupidly charming Chika. 

Oh! One more effect of kabedon is heart acceleration. 

"Hey...You-chan..." Chika presses her ear to You's right chest to listen and feel her girlfriend's heartbeat. "Are you falling deeper in love with me, You-chan?" 

Chika shoots off a line right out the doujin as she hummed in satisfaction from the way You's heart drummed fast and loud for the orangehead to hear. 

Hehe~ I'm totally making You-chan's heart go doki doki! 

The swimmer couldn't react. She didn't know how to as her mind was going through a meltdown with how Chika was being so ridiculously Chika - thoughtlessly making moves on You when the ash-brunette was already captivated by her girlfriend. 

Chika looks up at You's heart-filled eyes and nervous-cute smile and she grins.

Mission to kabedon You-chan and make her blush is a huge success~ I should do this more often! 

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Busy nights helping out the inn and staying up to write lyrics and watch snippets of Muse DVDs, coupled with school and a slightly erratic weather pattern - Takami Chika finds herself lying in bed with a running nose, fever and headache. 

"Uu...Why did I fall sick..." Chika groans as she pulls her blanket weakly over her chest. She felt hot but if the blanket isn't over her, she would feel weirdly exposed and cold. It was a conundrum. But the exhaustion easily took over as Chika's heavy eyelids shut and the orangehead falls asleep. 

Shuffling sounds and a voice Chika wanted to hear from when she woke up being sick makes the orangehead attempt to turn in her bed to see if her best friend now girlfriend really was here. 

"...Ah, I see. Don't worry. I'll take care of Chika-chan..." You's voice could be heard from outside of her door, but despite her mind saying she wants to hop over to invite the ash-brunette inside, her body refused to cooperate. 

Chika frowns at how weak she feels but You opens the door and Chika's tired expression morphed into one with more energy. "Y-You-chan..." 

Chika croaked, now realizing her throat is dry and when she tried to push herself up into a sitting position she nearly falls off the bed. Thankfully, You was right beside to catch her. 

"Hey...Don't move around so suddenly..." You gently helps Chika sit up, lifts her girlfriend's bangs to the side and bends down to touch her forehead to Chika's. "Hm... You still have a fever." You comments as she pours a cup of water for Chika. 

The orangehead drinks in silence choosing to not comment that her temperature spiked because You decided to come so close and smell so nice plus feel so pleasantly warm without a word of warning. Chika's heart was accelerating too just from their foreheads touching for a brief few seconds. 

You stands again, turning towards the door and Chika hastily grabs the ash-brunette's hands without thinking. "Don't go..." 

You chuckles after a moment. "I'm going to get a basin and a towel. I'm not going going." 

Chika lifts her blanket above her face to hide her embarrassment at sounding so needy. "Mmph..."

You smiles to Chika before slowly making her way outside, stopping at the door one more time for Chika and to look at her girlfriend's red-faced and trying to focus expression. It's a relatively rare sight to see the mikan-loving girl ill after all. "I'll be right back." 

Chika nods and lets go of a breath she didn't know she was holding after You closes the door. "Was You-chan always this sparkly and cool..?" Chika juts her now moistened lips out as she looks through her memory of You - usually dorky, silly, adorable, energetic...and actually charming. Chika slumps backwards on the shrimp plushie You helped prop up for Chika's back to be comfy. "Baka You-chan..." 

You returns with the items she said she was going to take with a grin. "Missed me?" 

Chika huffs through her nose. "Why would I..." Chika reaches her hand out to playfully slap the ash-brunette, however, the lack of strength made it seem like she's just lifting her hands up so You lets Chika rest her hand on her open palm. Chika flushes a little redder at being mistaken. 

"I missed you too." You squeezes Chika's hand lightly, not wanting to hurt the feverish girl. "Was worried for you when you weren't in school." 

You then releases Chika's hand, not noticing Chika’s pout at the missing touch. The ash-brunette rings the towel in the basin of water dry. 

Chika raised her hands up as quickly as she could manage. "You don't have to..." 

"What are you talking about? I intend to take care of you for the rest of your life. Now lift your shirt up, I'll help wipe you clean." You puts her fist to her hips for a fierce look which lasted about a second before she sits behind her girlfriend.

Chika lowers her head as she felt her cheeks heat up considerably. How can You just keep spouting lines like that? How can You imply wanting to be with Chika forever so easily? Chika lifts her damp with sweat pyjama shirt up slowly. “I should change..?”

You hums as she starts cleaning Chika’s back. “Yeah…You should…” You finishes with Chika’s back and moves to her girlfriend’s arms. “Need my help?”

“I-I’ll be fine! I can…manage changing on my own…” Chika unintentionally shouts as her self-consciousness and embarrassment and blush spiked at the idea of letting You help her with changing. 

You stops moving from the shock but chuckles softly; Chika finds it really new and sweet that You have been so considerate and gentle since her arrival. “Yeah…I’m sure you can. Call me back in when you’re done.” You finishes wiping Chika’s legs. “I still want to be beside you till you have dinner and fall asleep again…”

Chika’s smiles crookedly as she felt so loved by You it’s embarrassing and so empowering at the same time. Chika nods and looks away from her girlfriend who has such a gentle and loving expression right now. “What if I sleep only after the last bus goes?”

You smiles at Chika and without a second thought replies, “I’ll rent a room in your inn.”

Chika flicks her hand at You teasingly. “Stay in my room instead, baka You-chan…”  

You laughs at that; loving that Chika finally smiled her usual smile at her. “Okay.”

Chika huffs at You’s dorky smile; was it the end of charming You for today? Nah, Chika knew better. Her being sick seems to bring out the gentle side of You more; and Chika knows fully how charming a gentle You can be.

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“…And Honoka-san reached out towards the crowd and I just couldn’t help but squeal and wave the orange lightstick even harder, you know!” Chika gushed yet again about the school idol that inspired her to be an idol too.

“Mmph.” You nods, a small, appreciative smile on her lips and her ocean blue eyes never straying from the fangirling orangehead; she loves all of Chika’s expressions. She wouldn’t want to miss the way Chika’s red eyes illuminated so much passion, how Chika’s lips opened and closed with each word the idol-loving girl spoke and how Chika’s ears twitches ever so slightly when she gets pumped about small details she noticed.

“Do you think we can shine like that too? I mean…You-chan’s costumes are spectacular already…But I’m worried I won’t be able to dance as well and bring out the power of your uniforms… Ahh…” Chika rambles on and You chuckles at her girlfriend’s silly train of thought; of course Chika will be able to bring out the radiance of her costume designs, in fact, it was Chika’s radiance illuminating the costume, not the other way around.

You gives in to a blink as she slips her hand into Chika’s to give her best friend’s hand a reassuring squeeze; hoping that her feelings does not have to turn to words to tell Chika how she felt about the orangehead’s shine. Chika’s cheeks were a soft pink as she quietened and gives You another crooked smile. You gazed ever-soft and lovingly at Chika. I love you, Chika-chan.

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Autumn has just begun and even though the leaves on the trees are turning a beautiful shade of red and yellow, the temperature hasn’t fallen too low that coats and jackets were being worn. You happened to neglect the fact that shopping centres disregard the outside temperature and blow the air-conditioning to a lovely cool temperature to counter the lingering summer heat, and so the ash-brunette was in a short-sleeved tee and no jacket.

The movie begins in another hour huh…

You looks to her watch and then back to the person she was catching a movie with; the orangehead was all smiles as they walked around window-shopping to kill time.

The theatres would be even colder than this, won’t it…

You rubs her arm that was feeling the chill and she regrets her decision to leave her parka back on her chair in her room. She looks to Chika who wore a wool sweater over another shirt.

Chika-chan must be nice and warm…

You subconsciously closed the distance between Chika and herself, but just as she was about to take the orangehead’s hand into hers, for that connection of warmth, Chika turns around and points. “Hey, let’s go sit in that café for the remaining half an hour?”

You blinks back in surprise and slowly retracts her raised hand. “Er…Sure. A warm drink would be nice.”

What was I about to do? Take Chika-chan’s hand?

Chika bends her head to the side as she observed her best friend’s excessive blinking and refusal to make eye contact with her as they walked to the café. The orangehead couldn’t guess why You was all weirdly fidgety by the time they got a seat so she just shrugged it off.

“Wanna share a hot chocolate, Chika-chan?” You drops her bag on the chair and was ready to head to the counter when Chika just sat down.

“Ah, okay!” Chika smiles as she nestles on the inside, cushioned seats, taking off her sweater while she was at it and thinking to herself that You is really gentlemanly, always offering to buy the drinks or food before Chika even thinks to do so, and she likes that…having You.

You breathes out a sigh as she waited for the hot chocolate to be made.

Chika-chan is so distracting… It’s cold and all I can think of is her! I really have it bad for my best friend, huh...?

You shakes her head as she takes the hot chocolate up off the tray, smiling to the cashier to let them know she doesn’t need it. Easily leaving the cashier lady star-struck as she returned to where Chika is.

“One hot chocolate for the pretty lady?” You jokes as she takes her seat opposite of Chika.

Chika laughs and blows on the top of the drink before taking a sip. “Why, thank you, You-chan.”

Really pretty lady.

You couldn’t help but think to herself as Chika smiled at her. You was weak to that carefree smile.

After half a hot chocolate, You eyes the sweater beside Chika, her thoughts filled up with Chika again. “…Would it be alright if I borrowed your sweater? It smells like you.”

Warm and sweet, I’m sure…

Chika nods and picks up her sweater to pass to You but pauses midway. “Sure… Wait. Not because you’re cold?” Chika raises her eyebrows.

“Ah… Yeah, there’s that too.” You mumbles as she looks to the table, avoiding Chika’s teasing gaze and smirk.

Oh gods, why did I say that out loud?

“Here – my sweater with lots of my smell~” Chika chuckles and You could only take the sweater silently, her face steaming red. She had half a mind to bury her face in the sweater to hide her blush, but that would cause an endless stream of teasing from Chika, so You’s consciousness thankfully stops her from doing that.

Now I don’t even know if I can wear this sweater…

You wears the sweater when they got into the movie theatre and the ash-brunette shivered three times audibly; Chika literally snatched the sweater and pulled it over You, smiling encouragingly all the way through. To make You’s heart melt even further, Chika leaned over and whispered in You’s ear, “I hope you like my smell.”

Of course I like your smell, Chika-chan! Mou…...

You couldn’t quite concentrate on the movie after.

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“Ne, ne, Chika-chan~ You love mikan, right~?” The ash-brunette already in a gloriously round and vividly mikan-coloured mikan costume asks, doing her utmost best to not hop left and right excitedly in front of her girlfriend.

Chika could see the tease coming a mile away the moment she saw You in a mikan costume enter her room door but she still couldn’t stop the red from spreading through her cheeks at the question, so she quickly turns away, responding with a duck-billed pout. “S-So-So-So what??”

So what if I like mikans!

You’s blue eyes sparkled with even more enthusiasm and her smile broadened with pure innocence Chika could feel even with her back turned to the costume-maniac. “Then…Do you love mikan-You?”

Chika gulps audibly, feels a jolt pass through her entire being and her blush tenfold as she felt her heart stop beating when You asks that ridiculous question ever so shyly.

Watanabe Adorable You. Why?!

Chika juts her lips out as she mumbles embarrassedly. “Yeah…”

You’s shoulder that was tense with anticipation relaxes as her face morphs into a wide, silly smile and Chika swore she could see hearts floating out of You coming her way. “Ehehe~ I love you too, Chika-chan~”

“Uuuu… …” Chika closes her eyes tightly while puffing her bottom lips out with air and clenches her teeth together as she felt the room get hotter.

You-chan, you idiot! Cute idiot! Mou!!

“Ne, Chika-chan~ (heart)” You calls.

“Now what?” Chika responds without opening her eyes yet.

“Do you want a bite?” You asks and Chika really wasn’t paying attention to the sounds of plastic being unwrapped when she exploded.

“Haaa---!!?” Chika almost falls over from the shock. Even though her hand was thrown up, waving in front of her to reject You's offer, Chika wore a huge smile, a heart in her mouth as she would love a bite. 

Of course I would want a bite! What are you even askin- 

"Of this lollipop, I mean... It's your Halloween treat-" 

"AHHH!! MOU!!" Chika jumps You and bites her wrist; hard. 

"Ouch!" You flinches as a tear appeared at the side of her eyes, though she doesn't pull away. She was just very confused as to why she was being attacked by her girlfriend suddenly. "Why..?" 

Because you're infuriatingly cute! 

"B-Because I'm a vampire!" Chika makes up an excuse befitting of the 31st of October, hoping You doesn’t point out how red her face has become.   

"You're not even in costume yet." You looks at Chika who was still in her casual wear as she rubbed her bitten arm gently, the part where Chika bit was turning red and a little swollen.

"Well, I'm gonna be a vampire!" Chika looks at You’s arm guiltily before trudging over to her closet to look for her cape, all while glancing back at You every now and then.

I wanna bite every part of you... 

Chika hides her face behind the wooden cupboard door as her ears turned red and steam escaped her head.

Ahhhh, what am I even thinking?? 

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Halloween  Couple Tees

It’s Halloween and Chika and You both agreed to put on their couple t-shirt they bought the other day just meant for Halloween. They didn’t exactly decide then who would get which shirt, but Chika certainly already had an idea.

“C’mon, You-chan, surely you agree that I’m more of the brains, while you’re the brawn.” The orangehead smiles cheekily as she prods her girlfriend’s toned arm just to make her point. That, and You’s blushing indignantly expression is cute up close.

You didn’t really mind; whichever they wore; whether she got the t-shirt with the cartoon brain and printed words “THE BRAINS” just in case someone didn’t know what brains look like, or the t-shirt with the love-struck zombie and it’s very prominent heart-eyes. You really didn’t mind… Until Chika decided to bring up reasons. You huffs and crosses her arms, turning away from the smiling way too smugly Chika.

“Aww, are you upset? Don’t be, You-chan~” Chika sings as she tries to get You looking her way.

“Nuh-uh. I don’t wanna see your face right now.” You takes a step away from Chika who kept trying to step in front of the ash-brunette who wanted to hide her pout.

Chika leans back after a few tries. “Oh, admit it, You-chan. You look just like this zombie when it comes to me! Lo-ve-stru-ck~♡” Chika winks and holds it there because she knew her girlfriend would turn around soon enough.

You whips around to see her girlfriend winking after singing each syllable of her tease and even had her hands put together to form a heart. You’s face turns a beautiful blood red and she was unable to refute or say anything in return. You was through and true a zombie for Chika as a zombie would for brains.

Halloween Puns

Chika has been high on tension and excitement ever since the 30th of October, and the 31st October didn’t reduce or change any of that energy inside the mikan-loving girl. Chika skips and dances around You with her ever-widening grin. “I wanna boo you.”

You groans; the fact that Chika looked so proud of her bad Halloween puns didn’t make her life any easier. That look was against the rules! Why is Chika so cute? “I’m already yours, Chikachan. Stop boo-ing me.”

Chika chuckles at You’s predicament. “But I love boo~”

You covers her blush-ignited face with both hands and whines. “Mou!”

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Chika brandished the pocky stick at her girlfriend with an upset pout. You quirks an eyebrow upside down as she appraised the situation. You reaches over for the pocky. "Er...thanks?" 

"That's not it!" Chika stamps her feet and flailed her fists, pocky not in You's hands. 

You sweatdrops. "Wha...what is it then?" 

Chika squints at You. Steps towards You. Turns away from You. Spins back and growls at You. Looks away again and then thrusts the stick into You's mouth without warning. 

"Chi-Chika-chan??" You was utterly confused but she didn't dare bite down on the biscuit. 

"Pocky game." 

"Hwat?" 

"Pocky game, baka-You-chan. Today is pocky day!" 

"There was such a day?" You raises both eyebrows after removing the pocky stick from her mouth but seeing her girlfriend all flushed and fidgety made You stop to stare, memorize, and think. 

Chika constantly glanced at You, chewing her gums, wanting more than anything to feel You's lips on hers. But initiating a pocky game... Getting You to understand her... All those took a lot from the inexperienced to love teenager so she was stuck with pouting. 

You brings the pocky stick that had its chocolate scratched from its earlier entry to You's mouth, up to her line of sight. A soft gaze towards Chika and the ash-brunette smiles before putting the pocky back in her mouth. "Chika-chan..." 

The mikan-loving girl's cheeks burns redder at the sight of her girlfriend leaning over with a pocky in her mouth, half-closed blue eyes beckoning, fingers holding back some of her soft ash-grey hair, red lips eternally alluring... Chika moves closer, feeling the biscuit on her tongue she pauses. You takes a bite, mouth closing the distance without letting the pocky stick break from centre. Her gentle blue hues telling Chika to go over to her. Chika bites; twice. Cheeks redder. You grins for a split second before biting; larger, lips tickling Chika's. Eyes chuckling at Chika's surprised rubies. 

"Kiss me." Chika's eyes demanded, shyness obvious. 

"You kiss me." You purposefully withholds from giving what her girlfriend desperately wants. 

Chika puff her cheeks for a moment before stopping so that she doesn't break the connection. "You-chan!" 

You grins, "Okay~" 

You presses her lips to Chika's, biting away the remaining pocky and swallowing in the next second, she licks Chika's lips and the orangehead gives access without questions. Growing dizzy from the way You's tongue enters her mouth to slide over her tongue and steal the small bits of pocky from her. Chika doesn't know when You finishes all the pocky, but she knows when You kisses her fully, lips suckling her own as Chika follows after, desperately, out of breath. Kissing You does so many things to her but she always wants it. Wants more. 

"You-chan..." Chika murmurs as her bleary eyes took in how sexy and annoying You smirking at her from below her was. 

"Yeah?" You nuzzles their noses as she pressed their lips sweetly together again. 

"Baka..." Chika lets go off her strength to rub her face clumsily over You's. 

You smiles, a short chuckle vibrates against Chika. "Love you too..." 

"Mmm..." Chika pushed her burning red ears against You's nape to hide her embarrassment and to hide her expression that was so, so, so much I love you, You-chan... My You-chan... 

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The silence of the midnight apart from the unsynchronized breathing and quiet sounds some of the Aqours girls were making in their sleep after a tough first day of training camp filled the room of Takami Chika. And from the bed of Aqours' costume designer, the futon rustled as the ash-brunette turned in her sleep and moved out of the comforts of the blanket.

You sits up on her knees, her nose raises high as she sniffed the air. Her eyes still closed, she makes her way to where the familiar smell of her best friend was and climbs into Chika’s bed. She slips under the covers and her hands go around the sleeping orangehead’s waist.

Chika opens her eyes; she was awake the moment she felt a shift in her bed and her blanket got lifted, she was even more awake when warm, strong and warm arms she knew too well pulled her close and held her safe. Chika breathes out a long breath she was holding before when trying to second guess her bed intruder. Now that she knows it’s her girlfriend, her lips tugged upwards and she touches You's hands that hugged her.

“You-chan…Are you awake?” Chika whispers.

You hums drowsily after three seconds. “Mm…”

Chika pouts a little. She wants to hear You’s voice. “Are you awake? You-chan.”

You hums a respond again after some time, pressing her face closer to Chika’s nape from behind. Chika feels her heartbeat increasing in speed gradually with each hum and warm sensation that tickled Chika’s exposed skin. Chika attempts to calm her growing body heat before she turns around so that she can see her girlfriend’s face.

You’s serene and resting expression made Chika take a moment to just gaze at You. It’s always such a nice contrast to see You’s cheek muscle at rest instead of smiling or moving. It makes Chika want to see more of You, know more of You, experience more of You. Chika smiles a little more at the thought of learning more about You as they continue to live the future out together…As a couple… As inseparable partners…

Chika’s cheek was ablaze and she pressed her right palm to You’s stomach, wanting to feel less blushy by feeling You’s naturally warm body, and attempt to wake You from the prod too.

You remains asleep, however, so Chika pokes You’s cheeks instead. “You-chan…”

The ash-brunette wakes then and she blinks – once to adjust her eyesight to the night, a multitude of nervous blinks when she realizes how close Chika is and those soft, ruby irises staring at her. You’s cheeks illuminate the night.

Chika smiles, satisfied to be able to see her girlfriend’s beautiful blue hues in the middle of the night, and that You made it so that she’s not the only one with the racing heart and burning cheeks. “Morning, sleepyhead.”

You shrinks from embarrassment, though Chika presses herself closer to You immediately after, not wanting to be away from her favourite warmth. “M-Morning..?”

Chika grins at You’s soft stammering, hiding her desire to shout to the world about how illegally cute her girlfriend is when blushing and confused. “I’m gonna kiss you, okay?”

You gasps a little but nods her okay when Chika waited patiently. The orangehead presses her lips to You’s and pulls back. It was short, sweet, and loving. Chika and You both wished it lasted longer, wanted more of their lips on each other’s… But it wasn’t quite possible at the moment as Chika and You both were a blushing mess, their hearts thumping away in their chests. Chika grips the front of You’s shirt while hiding her face on You’s shoulder. You rubs her face on the crown of Chika’s head, breathing out her nose.

“I…I love you, Chika-chan…” The words, the emotions tumbled out of You’s tongue as she holds Chika closer to her.

The orangehead buries her face further against her girlfriend, murmuring “baka…baka You-chan…I do too…”

And they both fell asleep in each other’s arms until morning came.

When morning came, the rest of Aqours woke up before Chika and You did. And noticing You’s empty futon and the slumbering while cuddling pair was pretty much the first thing each and every one of them did.

Kanan smiles proud of her childhood friends.

Ruby lets out a short “piggii” before smiling sweetly at her seniors with love and admiration.

Hanamaru nudges Ruby’s shoulder with her own and she too smiles at her seniors.

Dia crosses her arms across her chest, shaking her head with a smile of approval.

“I got a good one of them sleeping together and holding hands~” Mari sings happily, boasting her ChikaYou collection after having added this new one.

Riko smiles, unwavering. “I’ve got one of Chika-chan lying directly on top of You-chan…for reasons.”

It was Chika jumping You in a childish manner before they turned off the lights to sleep on one of their sleepovers, but Riko snapped one which was so timely with Chika and You’s eyes closed and on the bed, it could be interpreted in other ways, almost. Mari’s eyes widened considerably at the juicy information.

Yoshiko walks back into Chika’s room and comments passingly, “I caught them kissing last night. Snapped a shot.”

“WHAT!?”

“HOW?!”

Yoshiko raises both eyebrows at her subunit mates; both way too high tension at seven in the morning and that look of I must know how you got your hand on such a demonic level item now made the first-year rethink her choices of spilling about the fact that since she was on her shark hammock bed which gave her a view of ChikaYou from the top, she got a perfect shot of Chika giving You a chaste kiss in the middle of the night.

“Ways…” Yoshiko starts but-

Riko and Mari jump the Fallen Angel for her phone in her pocket, easily cracking the password (they knew) and sending the photo to the Guilty Kiss group chat. Another image they were certainly going to put up in the wedding reel for Chika and You; the couple they are proud to have watched the beginning of and are determined to see through their journey too. Yoshiko sweatdrops at the side; she understands but…

“Seriously?”

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The bus rattles and rumbles down the road towards the town side of Numazu and Yoshiko was fiddling with her phone, looking rather bored. Swiping past the voice recorder application, she clicks on it for fun’s sake to perhaps hear the sounds of inside the bus later; it could turn into a good SFX for her streaming too.

“Yoshiko-chan… Could I ask you something?”

The first year turns to the second year who spoke in that soft and unsure manner; whenever You takes that tone she knows it’s about that topic Yoshiko isn’t the best at but can’t help but offer her assistance to the poor senior who lacked courage to confess.

“Or tell you something? I don’t know…Something has been on my mind and I just wanna get it out, you know?” You’s eyebrows creased together and lips jutted outwards.

Yoshiko lowers her phone to her lap, the flashing LED light hidden away from You’s eyes. “Yeah?”

“It’s about Chika-chan.” You begins, putting a hand over her heart.

Yoshiko couldn’t help but smirk a little. “Why am I not surprise?”

You purses her lips at her junior before sighing, looking into the distance. Yoshiko isn’t surprised if You’s eyes were somehow projecting the mikan leader in front of those deep blue eyes, maybe hopping from an empty seat to another, turning about and waving at You or just standing there. Yeah, one Takami Chika standing anywhere within sight of You is enough to make You fall into a monologue of love. Speaking of monologues, Yoshiko focuses her attention back to You who have been rambling on.  

"And...you know? When Chika-chan smiles... I just... can't help but feel my heart flutter...or squeeze. I don't know. It's hard to explain...I just...fall harder and harder in love with her, you know?"

"Hmm...Mm? Ah, yeah. Just tell her you love her already." Yoshiko leans back in her seat with a proud smile that she gave the best advice You could possibly need.

"WHA- You know I can't do that, Yoshiko-chan!" You turns her body further to face Yoshiko and slam her hands on the space between them.

"Yohane."

"My heart might explode regardless of the outcome..." You shakes her head back and forth and Yoshiko could see the swimmer’s ears turning red already.

"She says yes, you descend to hell. She says no, you descend to hell?"

"Something like that."

"How about I send what you said to Chika for you?" Yoshiko chuckles and turns her phone around to see the recording at 8:34 minutes.

You's face morphed into one of pure horror. "You can't! No, no, no, no! Yoshiko-chan!"

"Yohane!"

"I'm not ready for this! Chika-chan is not ready for this!"

"Like you would know!" Yoshiko sits up while You was flailing her arms in front frantically.

"What do you mean? Just don't, please! I promise to confess soon!"

Yoshiko rolls her eyes at You’s promise and pleads. "Yeah, yeah, I won't. I think she'll confess first though." Yoshiko mumbles under her breath.

"Huh?"

"Nothing."

Back in Yoshiko’s room, she gets comfortable on her computer chair before opening the messenger application and the group chat for Guilty Kiss: Guilty Everyday.

FallenAngelYohane is now online.

Yoshiko sees that her little demons are already online and chatting.

Shiniest: English Breakfast, madeleines and a side of You stress.

SakuraPiano: Really?  

SakuraPiano: I haven’t poured myself a drink yet. And dinner is just around the corner, so no snacks. But there’s a main course of Chika-chan stress here.

Shiniest: Pour yourself a drink, darling~

Shiniest: What’s going on there?

SakuraPiano: “How can I confess to You-chan?”

SakuraPiano: “What would You-chan think?”

SakuraPiano: “I don’t think You-chan thinks that way of me”

SakuraPiano: She’s spiralling into negativity and I have to help her not go too deep there.

SakuraPiano: I’ve poured myself a glass of water.

Shiniest: Oh dear…

FallenAngelYohane: My money is still on Chika confessing first despite You’s promise to confess.

Shiniest: WHAT!?

SakuraPiano: WHAT!?

FallenAngelYohane: Yup.

SakuraPiano: No.

SakuraPiano: Not yup

SakuraPiano: What happened? Tell me, Yocchan.

Shiniest: Yes. Tell us.

FallenAngelYohane: -sends the recording labelled Youfallingharderintohellagain-

SakuraPiano: That naming sense…

FallenAngelYohane: Just listen to it.

FallenAngelYohane: And don’t die.

SakuraPiano: -sends 10 emojis of deathonus- (which is a chibi Hanayo splayed on the floor with the words in blood reading “dare ga…”  

Shiniest: -sends 10 emojis of deathonus-

Shiniest: -sends 10 emojis of rabrainhearts- (which is an animated emoji of a rabbit throwing hearts up into the air that flutters down after)

FallenAngelYohane: What I told you not to, my little demons? Surely you’re not so weak?

SakuraPiano: I need to call You-chan.

Shiniest: Your pep talk. Then mine.

Shiniest: Wait, shouldn’t you talk to Chikachi instead?

SakuraPiano: j

FallenAngelPiano: j?

Shiniest: Riko has it bad.

FallenAngelYohane: Handling You isn’t easy.

Shiniest: Maybe I’ll call Chikachi~

FallenAngelYohane: I’ll go pour myself a drink

SakuraPiano: Back. I just called to tell You-chan she can do it.

Shiniest: OH~ How did it go~?

SakuraPiano: I could literally see her confused face. Lord help me.

Shiniest: -sends emoji of rolf- (which is Rin rolling and rolling while laughing with tears at her eyes)

SakuraPiano: It’s not a laughing matter. My money is on her.

Shiniest: Well, mine too.

Shiniest: I just happen to have loads of that.

SakuraPiano: Where’s Yocchan?

Shiniest: -sends a gif of a person pouring wine into a wine glass pyramid-

SakuraPiano: -sends a gif of a woman gasping in disbelief-

Shiniest: -sends an image of a person finger gunning with one hand, an exaggerated wink and the caption “YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT”-

FallenAngelYohane: Seriously?

FallenAngelYohane: -sends an image of herself holding up a glass of plain water-

FallenAngelYohane: I was thirsty

Shiniest: OOOHHHH~

SakuraPiano: -sends image of her wonderland smirk face-

FallenAngelYohane: If You isn’t the death of me, you guys are. Thanks a lot.

Shiniest: But aren’t you already fallen~? Dead~?

FallenAngelYohane: HEAR MY GROAN

SakuraPiano: Record it.

Shiniest: OOOHHHH~

FallenAngelYohane: GROANS

FallenAngelYohane: WHY RIRI

SakuraPiano: I need a way to distress too. Now Chika-chan is saying she’s going to do a dream prophecy.

SakuraPiano: Something about if she dreams of You-chan consecutively for a week she’ll be able to confess with a success rate of 80% or something.

SakuraPiano: Am I supposed to help her when I’m betting on You-chan?

Shiniest: Help her

FallenAngelYohane: Help her

SakuraPiano: ._.

Shiniest: Remember, we win as long as they get together

FallenAngelYohane: Definitely

SakuraPiano: You’re right

Shiniest: (^_−)☆

SakuraPiano is now offline.

FallenAngelYohane: dinner now

FallenAngelYohane: ttyl

Shiniest: Ciao~

FallenAngelYohane is now offline.

Shiniest is now offline.

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“Ne, ne, You-chan~” Chika swallows the sweet piece of mikan her girlfriend just fed her and smiles at You with her huge and adorable smile which never fails to make You smile and fall a little more in love with the mikan-loving orangehead. “Do you know what day it is today?”

“Mm? Tuesday?” You blinks a few times for thinking purposes and so that she can pull her gaze away from the girl she’s so hopelessly in love with, and go back to peeling mikans for said girl to eat.

Chika shakes her head, grin ever wide and oblivious to the charms of her smile. “It’s a day I get to eat you~”

You drops the partially peeled mikan onto the table. “Eh!? Why?” You’s head jerks up to look at how serious her girlfriend was being, a blush already spreading across her pale cheeks.

Chika’s smile was unwavering though it now holds more mischief than innocence which the ash-brunette believed in a second ago. “Because~ Look at what you’re wearing~” Chika’s pointer finger playfully taps the air in You’s direction.

You does as she was told and looks down to her slightly baggy, long-sleeved, beige hoodie she has on; it was a really comfortable choice for the winter. You was going to ask Chika what her hoodie has to do with Chika suggesting “eating” her when her eyes super-focused onto the words printed on her lovable hoodie – “MIKAN”.

You’s look of realization was a big giveaway to Chika that her word-print t-shirt enthusiast girlfriend has got the message so Chika gropes the air mischievously, her eyes glinting with humour. “That’s right! Today is Mikan day! And You-chan so nicely wore your mikan hoodie-”

“You placed it out on the hanger for me to wear-” You’s face morphed into even more shocked realization once again making Chika smile even wider and somewhat evilly.

“Hehe~ Itadakimasu~” Chika winks and makes her way towards You.

“Wha- No, no, no. Chika-chan!” The ash-brunette tries to back away as fast as her athletic legs could bring her.

Chika, however, already anticipated that and grabbed her girlfriend’s ankles so that You will fall backwards onto Chika’s bed. The orangehead swiftly jumps to her feet and climbs onto You, straddling her girlfriend. “C’mon~ Gimme a kissu~”

“No! Don’t wanna! It’s embarrassing!” You protests and plastered her hands to Chika’s mouth to stop her girlfriend’s advancement at her.

Chika’s eyebrows furrowed as she didn’t like being denied by You and having already gone through this blushing-trying-to-escape You quite the number of times; Chika was experienced. She leans backwards enough to have You’s arms up in the air in surprise from the lack of contact and interlocks their hands to have You pinned to the bed. “What are you talking about, You-chan. We’ve kissed a million times now!”

Chika smiles a spirited smile – more than ready to fight for her kiss with You.

“No, we didn’t! It’s around one thousand and ninety-eight times, plus-minus the times you…” You trails off when her mind was assaulted by various memories of her kisses with Chika that were mind-melting, to say the least which caused her to be unable to keep a proper count on their kisses. “Chika-chan!”

“You counted?” Chika’s eyes were starry from glee.

“Ahhh. Let me go!” You put up a good fight against Chika who had an advantageous position; lifting Chika’s hands by the power of muscles and almost getting to turn to the side and make an escape.

Gravity was on Chika’s side though, so the orangehead got You properly back down where she wanted as she tightened her thigh’s hold on You’s sides too. Chika giggles, slightly out of breath but still happy. “Hehe~ Let’s make it two thousand today!”

You shook her head frantically, her ears burning crimson. “That’s way too many times in a day, Chika-chan!”

“It is?” Chika asks innocently; she couldn’t quite count at the moment (or any other moment).

“It’s… nine hundred and two kisses..!” You flailed from below Chika.

Chika smiles, unaffected by the number and throws in a suggestion. “Oh, we can count long kisses as ten?”

Chika swoops down fast to kiss You’s adorably red ears causing her girlfriend to shudder and shiver with no means of escape.

“Ch-Chika-chaaaan..!” You whines weakly, she was red from the neck up but still going against Chika’s assaults.

Chika laughs and keeps trying to steal kisses all over You. One on You’s left cheek. Another on You’s right cheek.  Both rosy and sweet but still not You’s lips. Murmuring and nibbling You’s sensitive ears got Chika herself even more excited but You still wouldn’t let down her guard. Chika went lower and munched You’s neck a few times, everywhere, then the ash-brunette’s nose because of a miss. Chika was kissing wherever she could, they were all good but those desired lips was somehow evading Chika to the point that she was panting and getting almost annoyed at You’s resistance to letting her get a kiss. “Mou! You-chan!”

They wrestled until You promised to let Chika kiss her and Chika promise that it’ll only be one kiss. 

The count to Chika and You kissing is now one thousand, one hundred and twenty-eight. (3 long, wet kisses Chika could not help take and You could not help but reciprocate this sweet, mikan day).

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Watanabe You was cold. The weak to the cold ash-brunette was not one to complain about the cold often, but this winter day was exceptionally colder. No matter how she tries to warm herself up by pacing around the space in her girlfriend’s room to generate warmth in her body, she could not stop her teeth from chattering and she sneezes various times. And this was in spite of all the layers of winter wear.

“Aaaa—Ahkuchoo!” You sniffles loudly, her nose growing red as she rubs her shoulders for sparse warmth. “It’s sooooo c-c-c-cold…”  

Chika witnesses just how cold the ash-brunette was and so she throws out the suggestion to curl up by the portable heater she can nab from somewhere in the inn, with her huge, mikan printed, certified fluffy, blanket. “Hey, You-chan, wanna go snuggle with me? Heater and blankets provided.”

You sits on the floor, back against Chika’s bedside before she nods to the orangehead. “Yeah…S-S-Sure… Anything to not be cold.”  

Chika grins devilishly at You’s careless declaration, the shivering ash-brunette does not notice, so Chika saves the moment of triumph to be celebrated after she executes her devious idea. She jogs outside to grab the heater and was quick with her hands to wrap the fluffy blanket around You and herself.

“Ahh~” You sighs blissfully, feeling warmth actually staying and loving the fact that Chika was close and by her side.

Chika observes her girlfriend getting comfortable under the blankets before she starts peppering kisses on You’s neck and then nibbling down to You’s collarbone; eliciting the exact reactions she expects You to give her.

“Wh-Wh-What are you doing, Chika-chan!?” You shudders; not from the cold anymore, it was from her love for Chika causing her to shake in anticipation for what’s to come.

Chika simply smiles at You. “Warming you up, You-chan~ Do you feel warm?”

The way Chika’s eyebrows knitted in proud determination causes You’s cheeks to flush redder and it took a lot from her to admit. “Very warm…”

Chika grins pleased. “Good.”

The orangehead slips her hands under You’s thick layers of jacket, cardigan and cotton tee to touch her girlfriend’s body, sending yet another excited shiver through You’s system and the ash-brunette wriggles millimetres away from Chika.

“Ch-Chika-chan…”

Chika responds to You’s needy whimper by leaning over You and brushing her lips over the swimmer’s jawline, her very warm hands resting on You’s sexy hips, before whispering huskily, “”It’s only gonna get hotter, You-chan. You want it right?”

Chika’s smug smile was doing a lot to You but she could only mumble due to how embarrassed she was feeling. “Mmph… …I do…”

Chika beams; sly and happy as she continues to sensually and slowly assault You; all with the sole purpose (or excuse) of letting You feel hot (and bothered; insert Chika’s sneaky wink). You certainly forgot about the cold this winter night.

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“Hurry, You-chan, hurry!” Chika calls from the bottom of the stairs, waving for her best friend to pick up the pace as they had to catch the last bus over to her place.

“I’m coming, I’m—WAH!” You who was skipping steps as she rushed down the steps accidentally slips and was falling forwards, fast towards the floor.

Chika who was looking up at You didn’t waste a single second in spreading her arms and catching You into a princess carry since the ash-brunette turned her body naturally to not fall face first. “Phew…You-chan…I think you just…”

You was blinking rapidly to calm her racing heart from her “near death” experience while Chika’s expression gradually changed from shocked, panicked, relieved and then cheeky. You turned to face her best friend who just left her sentence hanging and immediately had a strong gut feeling she did not want to know.

And Chika says it. “…fell for me.”

You groans and wriggles in Chika’s hold. “Put me down..!” The ash-brunette really does not want Chika looking at her face right now.

Chika laughs, not letting go and loving how her best friend was adorably red. “You can’t un-fall from me.”

“There’s no such word. Put me down!” You tries pushing Chika’s shoulders but the orangehead was surprisingly tough and strong in this very moment.

Chika could not stop her laughs as she adjusted her hold on her best friend to be more secure. “Once fallen, never shy.”

“What are you even saying?? Stoppp, Chika-chan!” You’s ears were red too and she would do anything to get off Chika’s princess hold and horrible attempt at wordplays.

“You know? I’m turning it opposite. You’ve fallen for me, and you totally don’t have to be shy around me. About it.” Chika explains and the ash-brunette gives up her futile struggle to get out of her best friend’s grasp.

“We’re gonna miss the bus.”

“Oh shoot! Hold on tight, You-chan!” Chika starts running while carrying a surprised You.

“No, wait. I can run-”

“No time for that!” Chika cuts the ash-brunette off, her oh so wide smile enough evidence for You to know that Chika have zero intentions of catching that bus, and just wants to continue teasing her.

You huffs, pressing her head close to Chika’s chest where the orangehead’s racing heartbeat could be felt. “Why did I have to fall for you..?”

Chika can try to blend and hide her blushing face as a red from running face, but she wasn’t fooling herself at all; nervous sweaty palms, happy racing heart and a dorky, wide smile for having You, the only person who understands and puts up with her puns, plus was really warm to carry (Chika notes). Yup, Chika too have fallen head over heels for her best friend.

“Because we’re meant to be…” Chika thinks but not tell.

They ended up walking home together.

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“Alright! I’m going to get a whole lot of inspiration and write today!” Chika pumps her fists into the air; rallying her focus and to get a good stretch too.

At You-chan’s place, I’m sure I’ll be able to get the oomph that’s missing!

You chuckles from behind as she watched the stray water droplets from Chika’s wet hair landing on her room’s floor. Drying most of her hair, mostly, she places the towel over her best friend’s head and started drying the orangehead’s too.

Chika laughs, stepping back and forth, body vibrating from laughter, simply making it hard for the ash-brunette to dry her hair.

Ehehe~ was my hair that wet?

“Hey. Stay still, won’t ya.”

Chika giggles. “It’s ticklish.”

“No, it’s not. Mou.” You shakes her head, smiling at her best friend’s silly shenanigans; but she’d probably do that too if Chika was trying to dry her hair. You wonders for a moment why they would. But it’s inconsequential; most importantly is that the two of them are enjoying the moment, right?

You-chan is concentrating so much just to dry my hair…

“There, all dry now.” You grins at the ends of Chika’s hair, no more shower water dripping off the tips.

Oh, feels good to have hair mostly dried.

Chika beams. “Thank yo- uu”

Eh?

You laughs out loud after playfully pushing a fistful of wet towel in Chika’s face. “Pay back for earlier.” You back steps away from Chika who tried to swipe at her, mirth in her blue hues.

You-chan!

“Get back ‘ere, You-chan!” Chika chases while You dodges; the two best friends pouting and laughing respectively. “You can’t esca- waa!”

“Chika-chan!?”

Ouch… …?

The orangehead who was tunnel-vision on her best friend accidentally kicks onto the dumbbells on the floor, causing her to fall forwards, pushing You onto the bed and her on top. Chika’s face was mere centimetres away from You’s; eyes wide, breath hitched, cheeks red… Chika wonders if she looked as mesmerizing as her best friend.

You-chan…

Entranced, Chika lowers her body another centimetre closer before abruptly pushing herself up, craning her neck far away from You’s face; not wanting to make eye contact.   

Wh-Wh-What was I trying to do?? Kiss Y-You-chan??? Ehhhh???

“Chika-chan-”

“Ahhh. It’s all that dumbbell’s fault!” Chika still refused to look at her best friend.

The ash-brunette sits up with a lopsided smile. “The dumbbells aren’t dumb, Chika-chan.”

“…”

Chika’s ears were burning hot from thinking about wanting to kiss her best friend seconds ago…even now…

Why is my heart beating so fast? And why do I…

Chika glances back at You and juts her lips out indignantly, eyebrows furrowed.

Why is You-chan just sitting there making me want to…want to…tackle her and- ahh, mouuuu!!

“It’s dumb today, okay? Sheesh.” Chika pushes against You’s shoulders to make her best friend fall back onto the bed again.

You chuckles, hands on Chika’s back by reflex when made to fall backwards. “Okay.”

Chika breathes out her nose noisily and huffs in You’s face.

Baka You-chan…

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You fidgets where she sits on the beach, a little hesitant to voice her queries. "...Why was Riko-chan out jogging so late?"

Chika hums as she recalls Riko's explanation to when she asked why Riko was jogging earlier. "She said Yoshiko-chan made her eat all the test chocolates and even the actual Valentine's day chocolate consecutively..."

It took You a moment to understand what was wrong with eating chocolates before she realizes Riko's situation was more detrimental as the pianist doesn't exercise much on a daily basis.  "...Oh."

Chika nods. "Yup, she's a little pudgy now." 

You nods once then chews her gums, hesitant about her next question and sad when she thinks back to that scene. "Why did she hug you?"

Chika smiles at You, a glimmer in her ruby eyes as she nods towards the swimmer. "To wish me luck in confessing to dense o You-chan here." 

You blushes and looks at the sand instead of Chika's teasing grin. "Sorry..."

Chika leans in swiftly and steals You's second kiss. 

You's blue eyes widened in shock. “What was that for!”

Chika giggles at You’s adorable reaction. “I love you, You-chan.”

You turns red to the ears just from those three words. “... I know that...”

Chika puts her face in front of You; barely any distance between them as You blinks, cross-eyed to be able to see Chika somewhat properly. “How about you?” 

You pouts as she tries to look away; her heartbeat reaching a ridiculous speed because of everything Chika does and says to her. “Isn't that obvious...”

Chika snickers; even if she can tell that You does love her back, she wants to hear it directly; clearly. You blushing is a good bonus from it. “Nope. You got to tell me.”

You breathes out heavily and weakly glares at Chika, her face growing redder with each passing second and she tries her best to tell Chika how she feels about her childhood friend. “I lo...lo...love you...Chika-chan...”

Chika beams and takes You's third kiss as a quick peck on the swimmer’s lips before hugging You tightly. “Love you too! Hehe~ ♡♡♡”

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“Hurry You-chan, hurry!” Chika screams as she runs her max speed, hands thrusting back and forth in exaggeration. 

You turns her head behind to see how far her girlfriend is from her and to see how far Riko is from them as she keeps up her own quick pace. “You're the one who needs to hurry. Turn right at the bend okay?” 

Chika huffs as she tries to catch a quick breath before picking up the pace again; she really didn't want to get left behind by her athletic partner and to be caught by the angry redhead they were teasing earlier - that was only angry and chasing them because they were teasing her. But reasons, reasons. For now, Chika simply wants to reach a safe point for them to rest their legs. 

Turning right equated to a 3 fork junction - you can choose to turn left, right or forward. Before Chika could even decide, You pulls the orangehead towards the gym storeroom, whispering, “We can hide here.”

Chika breaks into a smile at what a genius her girlfriend is and she used that burst of energy to overtake the high diver and pointed to the vault. “Let's hide here. Quick!”

You nods as she lifts the top and followed Chika in climbing in before capping it. 

There wasn't much space in the jumping vault for two, so Chika had her legs spread to each side of the box while You kneeled in the middle, her hands positioned on each side of the orangehead to keep her hunched position. 

Usually, one might find this very uncomfortable but when You and Chika made eye contact, knowing they are safe from their enraged friend outside, and they shared a short laugh and love-struck stare, they both breathed out a slow, relieved breath and relaxed - finding solace just by being together. 

In the cramped small space provided in the jumping vault, Chika stares at You for a time, taking in the features of her girlfriend, hearing her own heart thumping in her chest made Chika want to just say something, so she breaks the silence with, “Tell me a secret, You-chan.”

You blinks a few times, for registering the orangehead’s request and then to think up of various things she could perhaps say. “I...don't have anything you don't know about...”

“That pause isn't helping your case of being a bad liar, You-chan.” Chika squints at the clearly lying diver who could not even look her in the eye now. Chika pouts then smirks, adamant to get an answer.

You presses her lips in a straight line and averts her gaze further away from Chika's red eyes boring into her; it’s times like this that You would have a love-hate relationship with Chika’s tenacity.

“I...” You's cheek pinkens a notch. “I can't live without you...”

Chika's heart skips a beat as a slight warmth spread across her body but she puts on a small smile instead. “I know that.”

“... See what I mean?” You was obviously hoping to make her girlfriend drop the case of asking for a secret from You as her wide and hopeful smile indicates.

Chika always knows, so Chika shakes her head with that knowing smile. “Nuh-uh. You're gonna tell me a secret of yours.”

You breathes out heavily and bites her bottom lip, her face growing redder; following her earlier line of thought to give her next ‘secret’. “I...would do anything for you. Even commit murder if you asked me to.” She answers in an unexpectedly serious tone.

Chika tugs You's uniform top subconsciously, takes a moment to compose herself before giving You a wider smile. Even if she knew how deeply in love You is with her, it still is something different hearing it from the actual person. “Knew that. And I'd kill or steal for you too, kay? We'd be partners in crime!”

You chuckles at the enthusiasm in Chika's voice. “Shh. We're hiding from Riko-chan remember?” 

Chika blinks in surprise, having forgotten the reason she was in a small box with her girlfriend during their lunch break. “Ah, right. Now tell me your secret.”

You shakes her head, closes her eyes and looked away. Must she really reveal her secret to Chika? You starts hesitantly, “...I...”

“You..?” Chika's eyes glowed with anticipation. 

“I want to start a family with you...”

Chika gaped and felt her stomach tighten at You's admission to wanting to marry her, have children with her and love her till the ends of time; and You herself was growing dangerously red, Chika could probably see steam rising from the ash-brunette's head soon. "You-chan..." 

"Yeah..?" You croaks; where did all the moisture in her mouth evaporate to?! Her hands pressed harder against the flooring of the box; nervous.

Chika blushes a beautiful pink, making You feel like engulfing the orangehead in a bear hug but holds back for her heart probably can't stand being closer than their closeness now. 

Chika’s lips twitched a few times, chewing and un-chewing her gums a few times as she considered voicing what she feels. “I like your secret. Count me in.”

You swallows hard, licking her lips several times for moisture that just disappears the very next second and due to her awkwardness. Her blue eyes shimmered with all her emotions of love for Chika. “You mean it..?”

Chika laughs, wraps her hands around You's waist to pull her silly girlfriend over. Her own red eyes commanding her girlfriend to lean down, and Chika whisper into You's burning red ears. “Yes, I do.” And she pecks an airy kiss beside the entrance of the swooning ash-brunette's right ear. 

You buries her blushing face on Chika's shoulder for the rest of the break to calm her racing heart and desire to cry out loud that Chika is truly hers and loves her the way she does. 

Chika herself has her arms wrapped around You, hugging her close, crumpling her girlfriend's uniform as she too needed to bring her heartbeat to a normal speed and quell the strong desire to get You to kiss her on the lips. 

“I can't wait to grow up and marry you, Chika-chan...” You rubs her face against Chika’s shoulder, her eyes shut tightly while making soft, muffled noises of love for her Chika.

“I want to be your wife too, You-chan…” Chika shifts her head to brush against You’s soft grey tresses and consciously willed herself to not attempt to break the mood for that kiss she wants. It can wait. She’s got a lifetime of You to spend with.

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“Uggghhhhh….Nnnn…Grrrrr….Arghhhh…Mou!!” Chika groans and grumbles and growls before she throws the jelly with the tattered plastic cover from all her attempt of using her nails and teeth to get it to open across the living room.

“I just want to eat jelly on a hot day and it’s like that’s so much to ask for! Gaahhh!” Chika huffs and glares at the infuriating jelly lying on the floor – looking fine as though mocking the orangehead’s efforts. “Grrr, I hate you.”

Chika stomps off to sulk.

.

.

.

You opens the door to the shared apartment with Chika, placing the keys on top of the shoe cabinet as she calls,  “I’m home~”

The ash-brunette blinks and accesses the situation when she doesn’t get a happy “welcome home, You-chan” or even see her girlfriend’s shadow. “Did Chika-chan go out?”

You wonders aloud but soon notices the uneaten jelly on the floor and she could feel Chika’s presence in the house – sure to still be fuming. You smiles to herself, knowing what she has to do.

“Chi~ka-chan~”

“Hmmrrnnmmm…” The orangehead sounds from where she was angrily squashing and un-squashing her plushie.

You raises an eyebrow at her sulking girlfriend who looks up at her with red eyes turning a tad less upset but still clinging onto that negative emotion. The swimmer smiles understandingly as she makes her way to Chika, taking a seat beside her. “Here.”

Chika looks to You’s hand, revealing the jelly that got her this infuriated. “I hate it. I don’t want it.”

You chuckles, moves the jelly away from Chika’s line of sight only to rather easily open it. Chika’s eyes widen at the sight but pouts hard; not wanting to admit defeat and accept the jelly. You offers it again with that gentle smile Chika likes. “C’mon. Say ah~?”

Chika chews the inside of her mouth; weighing her options. Sighing, she gives in. Eating the jelly would be revenge…and her girlfriend is feeding it to her – why say no to that, right? “Ah…”

You chuckles softly. “Delicious?”

“So-so.”

The ash-brunette puts the empty jelly case into the plastic bag that has been in her hands and she ruffles in it before taking out a cup of glistening with water vapour on the outside, sweet mikan-flavoured pudding. Chika’s mouth was beginning to water already. You’s blue eyes twinkles knowingly. “I bought each of us one from the convenience store.”

Chika swallows in anticipation. Ruby eyes hungry as she looks to You for permission.

You beams. “For you~”

Just as You opens the pudding for Chika, the orangehead puts her plushie to the side and climbs onto You’s lap, sitting facing the swimmer. “Chika-chan?”

“Feed me.” Chika demands as she puts her hand lazily around You’s shoulders.

The ash-brunette resigns to her fate and obliges despite having to fight her growing blush on an already hot day. But what’s a little heat, drumming heart and blush-covered face in exchange for Chika’s joyous mood and smile? Nothing You won’t do for her girlfriend.

“Mm~” Chika mews happily with each bite. She takes the spoon from You halfway through the feed her favourite person in the world, You chuckles as she accepts the scoop.

When done, Chika hugs You, pressing her cheek to You’s shoulder. Breathing slow. “You-chan…”

“Mm?” You hums as she puts the empty pudding case away in the plastic bag and aside.

“Thank you…”

You could hear Chika’s pout, probably still indignant about the jelly, and a dash of embarrassment from behaving so needy. You rubs Chika’s back comfortingly.  “Anytime.”

Chika smiles; yup, most favourite, most special, most loved person in the world to Chika is You.

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 “So you’ve to take note of your mathematics grades, okay Takami? And…”

Chika nods to the teacher though her mind was elsewhere.

I feel like this teacher has been talking for half an hour already…Will You-chan be bored waiting for me outside..?

“Okay. Be sure to revise and do your homework.”

Chika breaks into a smile that the nag was finally over and she gives a more enthusiastic nod. “Understood, teacher. Can I- May I go now?”

The teacher sighs; not needing to ask to know that the orangehead did not want to hear any more. “Alright. Head home before dark.”

“Kay~” Chika hurries out the teacher’s lounge.

Yosh! Here I come, You-chan! Sorry for the wait!

Chika jogs to the school gate where her girlfriend would be waiting but she slows to a stand when she notices a bunch of girls surrounding the ash-brunette – and they were laughing and smiling. Chika pouts at the scene.

… And here I was feeling bad for making you wait. Yet you’re happily chatting with a bunch of fangirls.

The orangehead stares from the side; feeling upset that her girlfriend’s attention wasn’t on her, those sky blue eyes weren’t looking at her.

How should I make my presence known…

Chika’s teeth play with her bottom lip as her mind juggled a few ideas to approach You and get her away from the group of people who shouldn’t be there – in Chika’s honest opinion. One idea stays in the orangehead’s mind and since she could not be bothered to think of more, she goes with it.

Taking long strides over to You, Chika executes her dramatic entry that was guaranteed to capture all of You’s attention – tripping herself to fall headfirst in the swimmer’s direction.

You notices Chika approaching but was shocked into action when her girlfriend started falling. You hurriedly catches Chika so her girlfriend won’t meet the floor.

“Ch-Chika-chan!? Are you okay?” You searches Chika’s face for signs of harm or exhaustion or anything, her voice thick with concern. A few seconds of appraising and You scoops Chika up into a bridal carry, and she carries her off, giving the fangirls a brief smile before giving all of her attention to bringing her girlfriend away.

Uu…You-chan…of all the many ways you can bring me away, you choose to carry me like this!

A good five minutes of walking later, You slows her pace considerably and breaks the silence, "So, how long are you gonna pretend to be unconscious?" 

You-chan knew!

Chika opens her eyes reluctantly with a huge duck-billed pout and drawled out grunt. 

If you knew, you could have said something earlier…

You couldn't keep it in anymore and she chuckles, those chuckles turning into full body laughter. Chika's face bursts into hot flames of embarrassment. 

"D-don't laugh!" 

Mou, You-chan!!! 

The ash-brunette could not stop her laughing as she keeps a firm hold of Chika. "I...can't..." You speaks in between the laughter bubbling out of her.  "You fainted... straight into my arms..."

"Uuu....." Chika pulls at You's blazer since she could practically do nothing else. She already did the deed and has to suffer the embarrassing consequences. 

"You know, if you wanted my attention...you didn't have to go to such extremes..." You blinks some tears of joy that have appeared from all her laughing; though she was unable to wipe it off since her hands were busy carrying her girlfriend. 

"Ahhh, it's all your fault okay! Here I was worried that I kept You-chan waiting for too long and you'd be bored outside. Yet..! Yet you were happily chatting with a bunch of other girls!" Chika harrumphs after a whole lot of pulling at You's blazer to the point that it was out of place and crumply - You, of course, does not mind one bit. 

You should know by now that I’d be jealous!

The ash-brunette smiles widely at her adorable girlfriend being all sweet and jealous and unreasonable but cute. 

"Stop grinning!!" 

"Don't ask for the impossible, Chika-chan~ And you know..." You trails off to capture the orangehead's interest which works as Chika waits, wide-eyed still pouty. 

"I may not have been too bored waiting for you, but I can only have the most fun when I'm spending it with you, Chika-chan. Not any other girl." You finishes with a gentle and charming smile. 

Chika swallows then groan and flails about in You's arms. "Let me go...baka-You-chan! Pervert!"

Stupid charming You-chan!

"Eh? Why?" 

"Flirt! Playgirl!" 

Always making my heart go doki-doki! Mou!!

Chika's rough flailing leaves You with little choice but to carefully let Chika be back on the floor, though she keeps their hands connected as the orangehead calls her many things she believes she's not. 

"Chika-chan? I truly mean what I say...And if I only ever tell you these things...Surely you can't call me a flirt that way." You says in a rather sad tone, lips almost a tiny, hurt frown.

Chika puffs her red cheeks out and lowers her gaze, mumbling indignantly. "I don't care...baka." 

You should be the one asking for forgiveness here…Why are you making me feel bad?

You breathes a sigh of relief out her nose as she could tell that Chika doesn't mean any of the titles labelled on her a moment ago, and the way Chika was squeezing and tugging her hand closer to her means Chika loves her just as much as she does for her mikan-lover. You giggles again. 

Chika blushes more at that.

Mou…Why is You-chan so cute when vulnerable? And that giggle is just against the rules…

Chika squeezes You’s hand harder, reflecting the tight squeeze of her heart as her love for You grows yet again. Thinking back, Chika knows why she would feign fainting to get You’s attention, it truly is the best method to getting closer to her girlfriend. Chika gives You a sideward glance and a small but hugely in love smile.

Seeing You looking right at her and a full-blown smile appearing just for her, Chika can’t help but feel happiness enveloping them.

Yeah , You-chan is my girlfriend an d only mine. No one else’s.

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Chika has been noticing something. Something that gets her heart picking up in speed and for her to feel utterly self-conscious. Chika tried to ignore it but once she has noticed this, it just became more obvious.

…

The Leader of Aqours breathes out her nose noisily; her lips jut out in a pout as she lets her eyes come to a stop on her best friend, a distance away, dancing.  She breathes out her nose once more.

Baka You-chan…

Chika grimaces as she glares at the ash-brunette who was now preoccupied with practicing the dance for their next live performance. The orangehead just finished her set of self-practice so she gave herself the green light to take a break. In the meantime, she chooses to use it to pout at the reason for her self-consciousness.

Hmph…You-chan won’t really look over when I’m clearly looking at her so…

Chika proved this fact at least thirty times in a span of two days already but she still likes to test it out. She faces away, seemingly looking towards the third years but in truth, her concentration was focused on catching You do that thing.

Any time now…I’m sure…

And as predicted and proven, You turns does one last set of the dance before calling a break for herself. She doesn’t move away from her spot of the school’s roof, but her eyes were on Chika. The orangehead could feel the stare. You’s gaze softens and Chika gripped her left hand to stop herself from jumping up to question You.

Ugh…The way her eyes look right at me…Undivided attention…

Chika sneaks a peek at You before looking to her feet so that You won’t look away.

The softness in that gaze…as though she’s saying…

Chika gulps; her train of thought embarrassing her as she thought of this several times herself.

“I love you…you’re the world to me…”

Chika’s mouth opens into a wide frown, ruffling her sweaty hair in frustration. “Argh..!”

You-chan keeps making me want to pull her into a huge hug or tackle her to the ground and run away..! Mou..!

“Chika-chan?”

Chika jumps when the reason for her disarrayed behaviour speaks right beside her. “Y-You-chan?”

The ash-brunette switches her look of concern into that of a lopsided smile. “Everything okay? You were…pulling your hair so…”

Of course, you would know.

The orangehead shakes her head, putting on a smile herself.

“Hm…” You hums in consideration; surely wondering whether to push for Chika to be honest or to accept that her best friend didn’t feel like saying it yet.

Chika observes the way You’s eyebrow furrowed in the slightest while having her own mini-debate, and the way You’s lips moved – Chika can guess You’s tongue was bitten on before moving back to its original position, and again, those gentle blue all on her…

Chika makes her decision as she stands to face You. A hopefully confident smile gracing her features as she stared directly into You’s eyes that were clearly wondering what’s going to happen. “You-chan.”

“Yeah?”

Not even a stammer even though you look like you’d be flustered. You’re a tough one.

Chika keeps her pout in check as she takes a step closer to You. “I’ve seen the way you look at me when you think I don’t notice.”

You falls a step backwards and blinks several times. “W-W-What are you talking about?”

Ooh.

A light flickered in Chika’s crimson eyes as she watched her prey fall right into her trap; or well, her best friend reacting like how she wanted her to. Chika was intrigued and satisfied as her smile widens at You’s turning pink cheeks.

“I always l-look at you…the same way..?” You bites down on her lower lip, looking away thoughtfully and nervously.

Chika’s jolly expression pulls into a huge, smug grin. “Yeah, you do.”

You always look at me in that way…And I like it.

“Eh. Eh? Ehh??” The ash-brunette wrings her fingers unknowingly as she looked at the orangehead completely confused.

“And I like that.” Chika puts her thoughts into words. “Don’t ever change, okay You-chan?” Chika grabs her best friends hand to tug the arm close to her, hugging You’s arm.

The high-diver presses her lips together before nodding, her cheeks aflame and palms sweaty, hoping Chika doesn’t notice. “Um…mmph…i-if you say so…”

I still don’t have the courage to confess to you…And I don’t know if you love for me could be more than best friends…But for now…this is good…

Chika grins up at You, happy that You looks at her with love-filled gazes all the time.

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“Wait here, Chika-chan. I’ll be right back.” You winks as she half-jogs over to the crepe stand to order one; sharing snacks is something the ash-brunette adores ever since the two started dating…it just had this strong sense of ‘We’re dating!’ And You just simply loves to spoil Chika by feeding her.

The orangehead watches You join the queue and smiles.

You-chan is always trying to be a little more charming…

Chika plays with the hem of her white, button-up shirt, finding it hard to stop grinning.

It’s cute…and cool…but I totally don’t mind standing in queue too…

Crimson eyes rest on the line separating her from the afternoon sun while she sits in the shade as her girlfriend instructed her to. She looks up to see You waiting patiently for her turn to order.

You-chan has a hat…but I could open my umbrella!

Chika lowers her gaze a second later and pouts indignantly to no one.

But it’ll cause trouble for the other people queuing…

Chika scuffles her shoes on the ground before smiling to herself again.

This is why I have the best girlfriend, huh? …hehe~

The orangehead beams when You finally gets their crepe and was making her way back.

Yay! You-chan!

Their eyes met and had a wordless cheer together. That happiness was cut short, however, when a group of girls squealed and surrounded the equally surprised ash-brunette. It only took a few seconds and Chika couldn’t see her girlfriend anymore.

What in the world?! You-chan?!

Chika leaves the shade and hurries over and frowns as she realizes it was You’s over-enthusiastic fans all over again.

“Kyaa! Watanabe-san!”

“Ahh! W-W-Watanabe You-chan in the flesh!”

“Can I get an autograph?”

“What crepe are you eating?”

“She’s getting crepes?? I wanna get the same flavour!”

“Watanabe-san!”

“You-chan~ Can we get a picture together? We’re your biggest fans!”

“You could take a bite of your crepe first if you like~”

Chika sweatdrops at the intensity of this group of fans; she’s encountered You’s fans many times but never were they this whacky. They were so loud and didn’t even give You a chance to say anything.

You-chan doesn’t like this sort of things…

“U-Um…” Chika focuses on You’s nervous voice. “I…”

You-chan!

Chika starts trying to penetrate her way through the circle of fangirls but it was to no avail. “E-Excuse me.” Chika tries but they ignored her as they continued bombarding the helpless ash-brunette stuck in the centre of all this heat and fangirls. “Hey… Could you…just…uu…”

I’m so losing my patience…How do I get You-chan out of there-

“Ah-” One of the fangirls moves backwards and steps on Chika’s feet, her red-white converse shoes blemished, but what short-circuited the Leader of Aqours’ fuse was the fact that this fan didn’t even apologize as she tried to continue harassing Chika’s girlfriend again.

AH, MOU!!

Chika stomps her foot angrily behind the girls and shouted. “GET OUT OF MY WAY.” The orangehead jabs both hands between the shoulders of the fangirl wall, surprising them and pushing past to finally, finally see her girlfriend again. Chika swallows subconsciously as she saw You holding onto the crepe with both hands dearly and looking very much like a cornered deer.

Always. Always. Always. Interrupting our dates. Stealing You-chan’s attention. Scaring my girlfriend! Gaooowoah!

Chika does a war cry in her head as she grinds her teeth together, and grasping You’s hand, pulling the stumped swimmer away from the herd of fangirls.

“Hey!” A fangirl dared to sound out.

Chika tilts her head backwards; crimson eyes a deadly shine, mouth a frown that could bite without contact. “Huh? You-chan doesn’t have time for you lot.” The clearly upset orangehead faces the front again and walked off with her girlfriend in toll.

.

.

.

It was only when Chika reached a quieter street did she stop walking. She turns to make sure You was okay and seeing that innocent face, soft blue eyes, Chika’s anger dissipates more. “Sorry…I hope I didn’t scare you…”

You shakes her head and squeezes Chika’s hand that never once let go of her own. “Thank you for saving me back there. I’m so bad at getting away or saying no to fangirls…”

Chika pursed her lips at the memory of that rude bunch. “They were crazier today…”

“I should thank them though.”

“HUH!? Why would you!” Chika stares indignantly at her girlfriend, questioningly and upset.

Why would you even- for those-

“They let me see a really cool side of Chika-chan.” You smiles crookedly, azure eyes twinkling with mirth.

Chika softens at that, her frown turning into a pout and eyes shifting sideways. “Forget about that…I bet it was scary…”

You chuckles. “I’ll never find Chika-chan scary. I thought it would be really cool if you had a tux on at that point of time though.”

“Why..?” Chika was confused.

Does she want me to wear a tux during our wedding..?

“That would be so mafia-like. The way you went ‘Huh? You-chan doesn’t have time for you lot’ – I could totally imagine you with a cane or baton, some sort of blunt weapon that just came over to rescue me! …Chika-chan was really cool earlier…hehe.” You’s cheeks were a beautiful pink hue as she finished her explanation.

Chika’s cheeks were covered in red too from two reasons; one, her girlfriend seriously found her angry, protective side cool, and two, she totally jumped to conclusions about their wedding when this was still about the mob-of-whatever-they-were that Chika can’t remember anymore. “Eh…Mm…I see.” Chika scratches her blushing cheeks nervously.

You smiles bashfully and lovingly. “The…crepe. We should eat it before it becomes too hot.”

Chika looks to the crepe with its cream mostly melted but in the ash-brunette’s experienced hand. “Yeah…Feed me?” The orangehead opens her mouth going “ah~” cutely.

You chuckles and feeds Chika the first bite. “Ahh~”   

“Mm~ Sweet! You-chan take a bite too.” Chika insists and You nods, moving the crepe over to her mouth.

“Mm~m~ It’s really sweet indeed! Totally worth the queue.” You beams and Chika couldn’t help but reflect that; her heart feeling a strong tug as she loved her girlfriend’s bright smile directed at her and only her, and her girlfriend’s hands in hers despite the heat of Summer and the sweatiness from holding hands for so long now.

I’ll protect You-chan’s smile forever.

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The heat of Summer, basketful of chilled mikans, plain and comfy singlet and shorts, plus Chika’s head laying on You’s lap; it was the perfect formula for a jolly Watanabe You on any given day. You grins further as she peels another piece of the fresh and cool fruit to feed her girlfriend.

“Say ah~”

“Ah~n~” Chika opens wide and elicits a mew of happiness when the mikan’s juices spread through her mouth from a single bite. “Derishous.”

You laughs as she feeds herself a piece. “I’m glad you think it so.”

“And itssh bwecaush-” Chika stops to swallow the fruit proper after seeing You arched her eyebrow upwards and expression amused. “You-chan fed me~”

You laughs regardless. “Anything I feed you is delicious?”

“Yup!” Chika nods once full of energy, smiling widely up at the ash-brunette who returns an equally blissful smile.

Chika had around five whole mikans fed to her already so she sweetly declines another piece with a head shake and satisfied grin. You eats the piece as Chika started rolling her head from side to side against You’s lap, all while going “You-chan~ You-chan~ You-chan~ You-chan~”

Ahh, Chika-chan is so cute~

You chuckles, her cheeks growing warm and pink. “What is it, Chika-chan~?”

“Yo-u~cha-n~ mm~” Chika rolls till she’s facing You from the front and she pushes herself up slightly, face landing on You’s torso and arms reached behind You’s back, hugging her. “I love you~!”

“C-Chika-chan…” You’s face turned an immediate red as her heart skipped a few beats; not expecting her adorable girlfriend to do any of that.

It doesn’t stop there as Chika started wriggling her way up You causing You to fall backwards and lay on the floor. Chika with her cheek pressed against You, slid up the ash-brunette’s stomach, over her chest, until she reached You’s head and grins.

Mou...Chika-chan makes a cute caterpillar too.

You’s hands hovered close to Chika; she would love to hold her girlfriend but unfortunately, her hands were sticky from peeling mikans. Instead, You returns a wry smile. “Are you purposefully doing this to take advantage of me or what?”

Not that I mind…

Chika blinks once, putting on a pout. “Sheesh, do you want me to show you my affections or not?”

Chika pushes herself up and You quickly shakes her head. “I-I do!”

But you’re so adorable when doing that I think my heart won’t hold sometimes..!

“Good.” Chika gazes passionately into You’s eyes before dropping down, her breath a mere centimetre away from You’s lips. “I’m going to show you more affection now…”

You’s eyes close without knowing it, and she swallows after being kissed by the love of her life.

Mm…my heart…I love you, Chika-chan…

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“The neighbours say I make a really good wife...” Chika blinks in quick succession as her eyes darted everywhere but You. “You know...doing grocery shopping and cooking...and the like...”

All the…wifey things wife does…

You simply props her head up on her hand, comfortable where she sits at the dining table, smiling up at the blushing orangehead. “I think so too.”

“Eh?” Chika's expression freezes in a small gaping manner, where she stood with the plates she was going to clear away.

You-chan?

The ash-brunette's body vibrates in a soundless chuckle. “I think you make a greaaaat wife, Chika-chan.”

..!

“EHH!? Wh-Wh-What are you saying so suddenly, Y-Y-You-chan!” Chika grips the plate with one hand while her freed hand waves in the direction of You before covering her face as she looks shyly at You pass the space between her fingers.

You who was still smiling proudly and lovingly at Chika. She stands and crosses the distance between them to take the plate out of her wife's hand. “It's not very sudden is it?”

You-chan is looking at me charmingly. You-chan thinks I’m-

You moves to take the other dishes they finished eating together to the sink, her steps jolly. “You were the one who brought it up after all~”

A great wife to her…

Chika follows after You with an embarrassed and slightly indignant pout. “Even so..!”

“A-and let me do the dishes-”

“Nah-uh.” You turns to give Chika a look that says 'I'm doing the dishes. And you can watch if you like, but you know I won't let you touch them...Because you deserve the rest'. And with Chika knowing she can't win this, she hovers close to You, the sound of water and scrubbing filling the kitchen.

You-chan is such a hard worker.

“You-chan is a great wife too.” Chika breaks the comfortable silence.

You smiles sideways to Chika. “Thank you.”

Chika pouts. “I was hoping you'd be blushier.”

Cute-blushy.

You chuckles as she finishes washing the dishes, drying her hands and wrapping them around Chika's waist. “I've outgrown being blush-easy.”

Chika snorts loudly. “Ha! No way, You-chan! You may not blush as much as you did in high school, but you're still 100, no 1000% blush-easy! You can't lose the title.”

Never.

“Ehh~” You protests as she was betrayed by pink dusting her cheeks at Chika's outburst with being so sure about her being easily flustered.

Chika softens and relaxes in You's embrace, her own hands snaking around her wife's waist, giving You a firm squeeze. “Hey...It's not a bad thing...I love that about you, you know?”

What is with this cute human being?

You breathes out her nose, liking the warmth of Chika's hands on her.

Chika leans close to You's face and the ash-brunette's eyes flutter to a close.

My cute human being~

Chika grins, her playful nature leaking and she pecks a chaste kiss to You's right cheek before breaking out of You's hold. “Got ya, You-chan! hehe~”

“Eh?”

“You thought I was gonna kiss you here” Chika taps her lips. “But I kissed you on here~” Chika taps her cheek with a triumph laugh.

You's cheeks turn a deep red at being tricked as she really, really did expect and wanted that kiss from Chika. "M-Mou! Chika-chan! Don't tease me!"

You moves to capture her wife in another hug but Chika jumps backwards, starting a game of tag. She'd let You win in the end anyway. Simply because she loves You's hugs best.

Hehehe~ I’m You-chan’s great wife~ hehe~

Chika laughs as dodged the ash-brunette’s purposefully slow attempts in hooping her arms around her wife and Chika laughed blissfully some more when You does have her in those strong arms and nuzzling Chika’s cheeks and nape.

“Chika-chan…” You calls; tone soft and sweet.

Chika tilts her head, mirth and query in her crimson eyes.

Yeah?

“I love you.” You says, blue eyes shining with the same amount of mirth and a whole lot of affection.

You-chan…

Chika feels a warmth spread through her as her smile grows ever-wide. “Mmph! Me too! I love You-chan too~”

Love, love, love, love You-chan!

You pulls Chika closer by the waist and plants a smooch on her wife’s cheek. “For earlier.”

Chika watches You’s blush bloom as expected and her eyes travel to those alluring lips. Chika mumbles under her breath, “Should’ve kissed you there…”

You coughs indiscreetly; plain as day that she heard Chika’s mumble as she licks her lips out of nervousness. “We- We kiss every day ever since you became Watanabe Chika-chan.”

Uuguu-

“Still. I like it when you kiss me.” Chika puckers her lips out; intending it to be a pout and she was so sure You is still recovering from her blush attacks yet-

..!

You tilts her head to the side and presses her lips to Chika’s; holding it there for a long enough time till she hears Chika’s mew and moan. “Satisfied?”

Baka You-chan…

“Mmph…” Chika nods; her face challenging You’s in redness. “Satisfied.”

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"I'm sleepy..." Chika whines from her side of the table in her room.

You glances over and smiles. "You can do it, Chika-chan. At least come up with 3 new lines."

"Mm...nn... I wanna sleep..." Chika scoots closer to where her best friend was sitting and started nudging her shoulders with her own.

You tries to ignore the orangehead's distracting nudges to focus on her own costume designs which was going well. "Just 3 lines, Chika-chan."

Chika pouts. "Mm..." And she pushes her weight against You's sides for a time until she's struck with an ingenious idea. Chika flies over to her pencil and lyric book and scribbles on it in a hurry; her tongue stuck out in the process. 

You stops designing to look at Chika with a proud smile. "See? You can do it when-"

"You-chan's shoulders are really sturdy." The Leader of Aqours starts reading out loud the words she just wrote.

"Eh?" The ash-brunette blinks; her mind hanging.

"You-chan is really soft." Chika continues with a clear voice and bright smile.

"Wha-..." You's cheeks grows red and hot.

"You-chan is sweet." Chika finishes the three sentences of lyrics and smiles smugly at her best friend.

"What...was that about..?" You's face was full blush now.

The jolly orangehead chuckles and nuzzles against You's shoulders yet again. "They are lyrics!"

"H-How so..?" You retorts weakly, her heart picking up the pace at Chika's constant physical contact with her.

"Lyrics about You-chan!" Chika chimes, her smile apparent from her tone, and she squishes her cheeks against You's arms even more.

You takes a moment to calm her heart before she breathes out noisily; a subconscious attempt to cover up how loud her heart was drumming in her ears. "Write proper lyrics later, okay?"

Chika throws her hands up in the air in a banzai before flinging those arms around You's neck and planting a surprise, thank you smooch on the ash-brunette's blush-covered cheek. "Yay~ I will! Now let's sleep together!"

You's heart skips a beat, freezes, then goes into overdrive as it thumped fast and loud in her chest. "Why- Why am I sleeping too? Chika-channnn..."

Chika laughs. "It's comfier that way. C'mon~"

You stays silent as she allows herself to be pulled to Chika's bed and made to lie down before Chika unabashedly lies her body partly on You. The orangehead sighing blissfully while doing so.

"You-chan~" Chika sing-songs.

"Yeah?" You swears her nerves could be felt.

"Hold me?" Chika requests quietly but also seemingly nonchalantly to You.

The swimmer wraps her arms around Chika and shifts to fit comfortably with Chika.

"Mm~ Good night, You-chan~" Chika's red face safe from You's view as she was in front of her best friend she has a crush on.

"It's just a short nap, you know..." You says softly, having already fallen into Chika's pace and sleepy mood.

"Mm..." Chika closes her eyes, places her hands over You's and drifts off to sleep.

You relaxes minutes after, enjoying Chika's warmth as she too falls asleep.

When they both wakes up again, the moon was up in the sky, and dinner time have long passed. You jolts and fumbles to pack her items in her bag so she can try to catch the last bus but Mito opens the door.

"Ah, You. I've told your mum you're staying over."

"Eh?" You stops mid-action in throwing her pencil box in her bag.

Chika catches the subtle nod sent her way and she jumps off the bed and has her arms around You in a hug in the next instant. "This means more snuggle time together, You-chan~" Chika beams and presses closer to You.

You swallows nervously, her hummingbird heartbeat back. Is this Chika flirting with her? Or is she overthinking things and Chika just enjoys sleeping...with her. You has the whole night to figure it out.

OMAKE

"I want more time alone with You-chan~~" Chika whines.

Riko stands up. "I'll go back to my room then."

"Ah, I didn't mean you have to-"

"It's fine. I'm rooting for you, Chika-chan." The redhead smiles encouragingly.

"Huh?" Chika blinks, and stares blankly at the pianist.

Riko gives Chika a moment to perhaps understand what she meant, but that wasn't working out so she sighs softly. "For you to confess to You-chan."

"O-Oh..." Chika blushes slightly as her burning crush for You was brought to the front of her mind. "You think I can do it today..?"

"Of course. Just be straightforward with your desires and likes, Chika-chan. Now." Riko slides the door open. "Before You-chan arrives. Good luck." Riko exits.

And as she was leaving, she talks to Mito about a plan she has to keep You in the inn and in Chika's room for the sake of progress in their relationship. Mito just had to make a phone call so she agrees to help her younger sister out yet again.

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Hours later, Riko puts her binoculars down, satisfied with all the ChikaYou hugs she's seen today. "Good job, me."

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Chika peeks over at You from her “hiding spot” behind the wall of their shared room, her girlfriend was relaxing on the couch at the moment, reading a book and looking cute in those red-framed spectacles.

You-chan…is cute.

Chika swallows audibly but somewhat discreetly as she wanted to keep her “spying” a secret from the ash-brunette. That wasn’t the point, however, the spying or the spectacles. Chika was taking note of what You was wearing – a bright yellow tee with black short shorts.

Hm-mm. Hm-hm. Yellow and black… And…

Chika tip-toed to try to get a better look; licking her lips subconsciously as she stared hard and let scarlet eyes trail up You’s bare feet, up over her knees, and onto those exposed thighs because short shorts, and a little higher before You’s clearing of throat makes Chika jump a little, though her surprised yelp held back and she looks up like a deer caught in headlights.

Ah..!

A few seconds passed and seeing that You didn’t even look up from her book, Chika lets out a soft, relieved sigh.

Mou, don’t scare me like that, You-chan!

Getting back on track, Chika gives You one last look before going back inside the room, rummaging through the wardrobe and grabbing her own yellow tee which happened to have dark blue hearts in the centre and black shorts to throw on.

“There! Now I’m Chika-bee!” Chika giggles to herself while standing proudly with her hands on her hips. “Time to buzz by You-chan and stick to her~ hehe~”

Bee, bee~ bee, bee~

Chika sings in her head as she skips out the room and over to You who could sense Chika this time with how jolly her girlfriend was being, but she does her best to focus on her book.

“Yo-u-cha-n~~” Chika sing-songs as she steps from side to side in front of You; weight to her left, weight to her right, hands swinging up and down to get the ash-brunette’s attention.

Pay attention to me!

“You-chan~~ Look!” Chika hops and spreads herself like a starfish for You to get a good look of her.

You raises an eyebrow, looks Chika up and down once before returning her gaze to her book. “And?”

Chika pouts for second before plopping down on You’s lap, ignoring You’s surprised yelp. “You-chan~~ Bzz, Bzz~!”

“Eh??” You lowers her book, making sure she keeps a finger between the page she just read to as she gave the orangehead a confused and slightly annoyed look (she isn’t really annoyed per se, but being disturbed from a read can get even get You’s patience tested).

“Bzz, Bzzz~” Chika adamantly makes a buzzing sound and points at her tee-shirt and shorts.

Notice that we’re bees already!

You blinks a few times and puts her left hand on Chika’s waist causing Chika’s cheek to flush red and jolt a little as it was her turn to be surprised. “Y-You-chan??”

“Hmm…” You slides her hand down Chika’s waist to let it rest on Chika’s thigh, fingers feeling the fabric of Chika’s black shorts. “You’re in the same colour as me.”

“T-T-T-That’s true..!”

But you don’t have to touch me like that to know right?? Not that I really mind! And quite like it too! But! Sheesh!

You laughs at Chika’s embarrassed pout. “What?”

Chika pouts harder and grabs You’s book away from her and puts it to the table.

“Hey! My page-”

“You’ll find it later.” Chika shuffles closer to You from where she sits on the girlfriend. “Chika-bee isn’t done yet!”

“Chika-bee?” You blinks twice before her mouth falls open in a small ‘o’ of realization; Chika has been trying to tell You she’s dressed in the colours of a bee and wanted her to notice that. “We’re bees today huh?”

“We are!” Chika bounces excitedly and rings her arms around You’s neck. “And I love bee-ing with you~”

Lots and lots and lots~!

You chuckles as she lets her own hands wrap around Chika’s back. “You and your bad puns.”

Chika smiles dorkily up at You and starts making buzzing sounds right at You’s ears which grew gradually redder with each buzz; something Chika takes pride in doing.

You-chan likes this, hehe~ I’m making her blushy!

“Bzz, Bzz~ I love bee-ing with You-chan~” Chika continues.

“Honey, stopppp.” You’s body vibrates with laughter as she didn’t know whether she wanted to keep embracing her or pushing her horribly pun-full girlfriend away.

Chika laughs along. “But you’re my honey~! Bzzz~”

You shakes her head over and over as her eyes smiled nothing but mirth and love for Chika. “Mouuuu!”

“Ehehehe~” Chika beams right back; her smile sweet as honey.

You-chan’s so pretty~

“Ne, You-chan~”

“Mm..?” You tries to stop her laughing to hear Chika better.

Chika leans into You’s ear again. “Can I sting you?”

You’s laughter stops, just as her breathing stops too. “Wha-”

“I’m just kidding.” Chika pulls away, face all red. “I’m just kidding.”

You cranes her neck away, hands on Chika’s back burning hot. “You don’t have to repeat yourself…”

Chika moves her hand around You’s neck to cup the ash-brunette’s cheek so as to bring it facing her again. “T-Tonight..?”

You squints at Chika, lips meshed together as she couldn’t make up her mind to pout or smile or exactly what she wanted to say. “Maybee.”

Chika’s mouth fell open dumbly as she gaped at You.

You grins. “Looks like someone is bee-wildered.” She adds a wink.

Chika’s mouth opened and closed like a goldfish and she puffs her cheeks out with indignant air. “You-chan!”

You laughs again. “Let’s see how it’ll bee, huh?” You slips her hand below Chika’s legs and moves to stand, easily carrying Chika up in a princess carry.

“Y-You-chan??” Chika holds on to You, arms around the ash-brunette’s neck, her face full red and heart pounding fast.

It’s not tonight yet?? And why am I being out-punned by You-chan!!

You smirks as she brings Chika back into their room; loving the rare days of getting Chika to be left speechless and a blushing mess. At least for now.

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"You-chan...I'm sleepy..." Chika whines from where she lays on the couch. 

"Go to bed then." You replies, hands busy working up a sketch. 

Chika makes sounds sleepily and whiney, her hand dropped offf the edge of the sofa, dangling. "But you're not with me..." 

You pauses after a stroke on paper. Turns her head and sees Chika's eyes closed; sleepy but still holding out to get her to sleep too. You smiles and stands up. 

Putting her hands under Chika, she easily lifts Chika up in a princess carry. "Let's go then." 

Chika drowsy and  weakly slips her hands around You's neck. Then thinks she lifts herself up but actually pulled You over to her, kisses her nose and rests in the crook of You's neck. 

You smiles softly, places Chika  into bed and joins her soon after. 

A loving gaze. A loving smile and a loving touch. You brushes some stray hair on Chika's face. Leans in to press a good nighr kiss before whispering. "I love you, Chika-chan... Good night." 

And they fall asleep in each other's arms after Chika snuggles closer and wraps her arms around You with their legs tangled. 

It was a warm night. 

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A bright flash of light. 

Not even a second later and a clap of loud thunder crashed through the house while the lightning flashed a number of times outside. Leaving the thunder to echo through the kitchen and in our ears. 

Chika too, did not waste a second to whip her head around to make sure her girlfriend was alright. She did catch the muffled yelp the ash-brunette let out right as the thunder boomed after all. 

"You-chan?" Chika calls gently. Placing the bag of onions aside as she took long strides over to make sure You was okay.

You-chan…

Seeing You with her eyes shut tight, lips pressed together hard, back bent to partially curl into herself and her hand gripping the knife she was using to cut up the vegetables till her knuckles were white…Chika smiles melancholic.

You may be Watanabe charming, sweetheart, suave, cool You most of the time, but…I know your weakness…your fear of loud thunder…

Chika places her hand over You’s, helping the ash-brunette relax her grip and coos in You’s ear. “I’m here, You-chan…Don’t be afraid…I’m here…”

You mews softly with a nod. “I…”

“I know.” Chika presses her head to You’s and snakes her hand around You’s waist to hold her girlfriend close. “Everyone is okay. Everything is okay.”

“My dad-”

“Is at home. Remember?” Chika holds You’s gaze with a reassuring smile.

You slowly but surely remembers that her dad wasn’t out at sea now and was home with her mum. She was even planning to visit within the week with Chika since they had a short break from college. You nods once for Chika to know she remembers.

Still uncertain blue eyes takes comfort from Chika’s warm, red ones that reached out to her. Staring for long seconds to minutes, until the thunder was forgotten and the continuous rain was the only background.

You-chan in her vulnerable state is so rare… I take pride in being the one to see it and yet…

“Want to get back to cooking?”

You cracks a tiny smile. “Want to take over the kitchen without burning it down?”

“Hey.” Chika protests quietly and bumped her forehead against You’s with a pout.

Always bringing up lack of cooking capabilities!

You chuckles as she rubs her their foreheads together instead of moving away. “I’m jesting.”

You’re supposed to be the one cooking for me anyways.

Chika holds her pout; she knows it’s highly effective on making You be less teasing and also a good at stealing all of You’s attention. “You’re only jesting…” Chika grumbles cutely.

You’s smile widens. “Mm.”

“You know.” Chika leans back to be able to look at You fully.

“I know?” The ash-brunette raises a brow as she tilts her head to the side.

“It’s still early. So dinner can wait.” Chika slips her hand in You’s and pulled her girlfriend out the kitchen.

Right now. What we need isn’t food…

“Chika-chan..? Where are we..?” You trails off as she lets her best friend take her anywhere she might want to, and considering they didn’t head towards the living room couch was enough to let You relax more too.

What we need is..!

Chika turns around to observe You; the swimmer still had that slightly shaken and listless look.

“Why are we-”

“Blankets and snuggles, You-chan.” Chika states matter of factly as she tugged You to the bed and pushed-ushered the girl onto their bed.

“But it’s not bed time-”

“And a loving girlfriend.” Chika smirks as she made You shuffle more into their bed and pulling the covers up and over them.

This is the formula to get back a jolly You-chan.

“L-Loving girlfriend..?” You blinks and splutters. Blushy the way Chika likes it.

Cute.

“Yes. I’m your loving and warm and dearest girlfriend, You-chan. And here to take your mind off of things.” Chika wiggles closer to You and was quick to wrap her sailor up in her arms.

“Minds off things…” You seemed to look distant, the sound of rain growing louder once more.

Baka You-chan…

Chika wore a look of determination which morphed into cheekiness the next moment as she pushed herself up to You’s ears and whispered. “You’ll be thinking of me, and only me…You-chan~”

You’s ears grew red at Chika’s breathy whisper. “Chika-ch-”

Chika pulls back the next second, moisten her lips and pecked her flustered girlfriend’s cheek in the next, before pulling You’s head down onto her chest.

Ugh, I’m blushing way too much too…Not gonna let You-chan see this!

“Ch-Chika-chan…” You whines there though her hands moved to hold Chika too.

The orangehead simply rubs her face back and forth against the top of You’s head, her hands slide up You’s back to tangle in You’s soft, addictively soft and fluffy grey tresses.

I always did like how nice and soft  You-chan’s hair is…

“You-chan…” Chika calls. And she nuzzles You’s hair more with her nose and pressed kisses here, there and everywhere over You’s head. “You-chan…”

You-chan…

“Chika…chan…” You’s breathing quietens as any trace of fear or fluster went away as all the ash-brunette could hear was Chika’s heartbeat telling her ‘I love you’s and all she could feel was warmth and security in Chika’s arms.  

Chika presses one more long kiss to the crown of You’s head and her eyes flutters open and back to close, her hands on You’s back subconsciously rubbing up and down before she joined You in falling asleep. Safe, together and happy; no other place they rather be.

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"You-chan....stay still, okay?" Chika gulps a mouthful of water before speaking again. "Dwish twake loft oof frucose."

You being pinned to the couch by Chika's hands on her shoulders looks at her worriedly. "What?"

"Hu aye grwo." Chika gurgle-speaks and connects their lips in rather awkward kiss as You blinked a myriad of times with her hands on Chika's hips to keep them steady.

It took less than a second for Chika to open her mouth too wide and laugh causing the water to spill in and out of You's mouth and all over her shirt. "Uwaa! Ch-Chika-chan!"

Chika guffaws backwards, a hand wiping the excess water from her mouth and another over her ribcage as she laughed out loud. "Ahahaha, I'm sorry, ahaha but-- mm--"

You's face was full red as she sits straighter and redundantly swept at her now wet front.

"Mou...You said you were gonna do this properly..."

Chika turned a tad sheepish behind her smile as she approached You again. "I'm sorry...Here let me help."

Chika lifts You's shirt up over her chest in one go and You yelps in surprise. "Wha- What are you doing, Chika-chan!?"

"Eh? Helping you get dry?" The orangehead didn't see anything wrong with what she's doing.

"We're in the middle of the living room!"

"Of our house." Chika goes back to lifting You's shirt who brings it back down again after.

"It's embarrassing."

"We were trying to pass water via mouth to mouth in the middle of the living room, You-chan. How is this more embarrassing?" Chika wore that devilish, cheeky grin which You knew she would lose to.

But she still tries. "What's embarrassing is embarrassing....baka..." You turns her flushed face away from Chika with a pout.

Chika looks at her girlfriend thoughtfully before that up to mischief smile returns. "Then."

You didn't like the sound of that as Chika clambered off her lap and head to the room.

"Please let it be a fresh new shirt..."

Chika returns with a huge smile and a cloth.

"I'll wipe you dry, baby, sit still~" Chika sing-songs.

And You tries to get off the couch and away from her girlfriend with full intent to tease.

Alas, Chika was quick to jump onto You who had no choice but to catch her reckless girlfriend and end up back on the couch with her. "Chika-chan!"

Chika chortles and gives You's cheek a chaste kiss to appease the very blushy ash-brunette. "I'm helping. Trust me~"

"Hmmnnnnn,,,," You grumbles. Admitting defeat as she allows Chika to press that towel on her chest, purposefully more over her breasts as she whined and grumbled and made incoherent embarrassed noises.

Chika took triumph and pride in her ingenious ideas today.

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Chika’s girlfriend, Watanabe You loves wearing t-shirts, namely t-shirts with word prints on them. And Chika loves taking advantage of that fact to tease her oh so adorable partner with puns of all sorts – which are usually ridiculously romantic – which usually leads to a ridiculously cute blushing girlfriend.

“Hm~ hm~ hm~ hm~ hm~” Chika hums aloud as she ruffled through the dresser – You’s dresser.

This lovely afternoon, the mikan-loving third year university student were done with classes for the day. And while her girlfriend is attending a lecture, she’s here helping to “tidy” the dresser!

“A brilliant excuse to come up with new puns and teases for what You-chan wears~ hehe~ If I must say so myself!” Chika sings praises to herself as she picked up shirt after shirt to analyze; stopping at a shirt that read “Yours”.

This shirt~

Chika smiles as she remembers their little shopping date which led to the purchase of this adorable t-shirt. 

“You-chan. You-chan. Look!” Chika calls excitedly, waving her hands in the air with the article of clothing.

Smiling, You turns back around to face the bouncing orangehead. “What is it? What is it?”

“Your favourite kind of t-shirts!” Chika holds up the word print shirt “Yours” proudly, big, big grin plastering her face.

You squints at the shirt when she reads the word; knowing it’s coming – the tease is coming. “I don’t think it comes in the colour I like-”

Chika places the dark green shirt down and fished out an ocean blue one, wagging her eyebrows at her girlfriend, playful and smug smile growing wider. “What’s that, honey~?”

You grumbles; cheeks coloured pink at being called ‘honey’ – she loves that.

“Yeah, but if I wore that. Wouldn’t it seem like I belong to anyone who reads the shirt?" You tries to distract Chika.

"Heh. Heh. Heh." Chika has her hands to her hips as she sounded her win. "Check this out, You-chan~ Ta da!"

You's eyes widen at the shirt Chika holds up - alphabets in capital letters "MINE" with an arrow below it pointing to the wearer's left.

"Chika-chan came prepared today..." You gives in to her defeat.

The orangehead chuckles, skipping to her girlfriend's side with both shirts, purchase decided. "It's cos the world wants us together too!"

You pretends to shiver, hands rubbing her arms. "Woah...goosebumps. Chika-chan is being openly romantic again."

Chika gives You a momentary pout before smiling again softly. "I like being romantic with you..."

You presses her lips together tightly, heart racing at Chika's quietly murmured confession. The ash-brunette takes the shirts from Chika's hands.

"You-chan?"

"I like that too..." You's ears were red, she couldn't stop blinking nervously so she hurries to thecashier. "I'll go pay!"

Chika beams from ear to ear, her heart full of love with each heart beat.

You-chan...my sweetest girlfriend~ ♡ !

Chika was beaming ear to ear in the present too; giggling as she hugs the shirt, falling back into their bed, her head in You's pillow. "Yeah~ You-chan is mine~ You-chan is going to be a Takami!"

Chika declares, shirt held triumphantly up in the air for a few seconds. And in that few seconds, Chika's face turns heavily red and heated. She drops her hands down, shirt covering her beet red face.

Ahhhh...!!!

You-chan is mine...~

You-chan... I love you so much...

Recovering slightly, Chika fold the shirt and places it back in the dresser.

Come home soon, You-chan.

The orangehead takes out her notebook to doodle on.

So I can love on you oh so much.

Chika drew You in a white dress and her in a tuxedo, her heart filled with lots of love for You all overflowing out and into her blush-covered expression.

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You’s phone vibrates and plays a tune, her alarm ringing. It didn’t take long for the ash-brunette to turn in bed, reach for her phone and swiped the alarm off.

Bleary eyes adjusting to the phone’s light, she reads the time and relaxes back into bed.

Morning huh…

The swimmer hears the soft snores and feels the warmth beside her; and these were enough for her to be at least fifty percent more awake. You turns to her side to see her girlfriend lying next to her. A dorky, blushy, blissful smile blooms on her face as she was flooded with immense happiness.

Chika-chan…Today is a good day.

Ocean blue eyes observe the way Chika’s orange hair was a cute mess and her mouth was slightly a part, breathing rhythmically.  Those lips – there…and waiting…

…I want to kiss her…

You closes her eyes as she was hit with embarrassment for thinking such a thing first thing in the morning. But made a face at herself after; it’s only normal that she was thinking this first thing in the morning.

It’s a good morning kiss…even if Chika-chan is still asleep.

You props herself up, shifting closer to her sleeping orangehead, putting her right hand to the other side of the bed so she was above the girl she wants to kiss. Heart thumping hard, the ash-brunette licks her dry lips moist.

Plus…

You lowers herself ever so slowly, listening to the quiet morning mix with her racing heart and Chika’s breathing, closing her eyes once her lips was hovering right above the girl she loves so much…

“I know you’re awake.”  You murmurs just before she presses her lips full on the orangehead whose breathing stopped sharply, letting out a soft, surprised moan.

Chika doesn’t move. You continues to press her lips against Chika’s…till those plump lips bounces off Chika’s bottom lip with a light smack. Kissy noises.

Did I go too far? Did I go too far?? I couldn’t help but kiss Chika a lot—

“Aahh!!” You barely got to open her eyes and see her girlfriend’s blush-covered and embarrassed expression when she had two hands pull her head into Chika’s chest.

“Ch-Chika-chaaann…” You whines softly.

I guess I went too far…

“…” Chika made a grumble-like sound and she puts her fingers in You’s fluffy ash-gray hair, feeling the softness.

“Chika-chan..?” You shifts her head, her cheeks rubbing on Chika’s chest, making herself a tad comfortable.

I want to see your face...

“Good morning…You-chan.”

You could hear the pout and she can’t help but smile; feeling proud of herself for making Chika blush with a pout.

Aahhhh, I want to see your face~

“Good morning~” You couldn’t hide the lilt in her voice; happiness engulfing and overflowing out of both You and Chika.

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“Hm-hm-hm, hm-hm~” Chika hums in delight as she rubs more gel on her hand, drops the gel bottle back on the bed and gets back to styling You’s cowlick.

You fidgets where she sits on the orangehead’s bed. “Chika-chan…Why are we doing this again?”

Chika’s already huge smile grew wider as she gazed right into You’s shy blue hues with her ever-excitable red. “Because! We are exchanging hairstyles today, You-chan~ how many times do you want me to tell you that?”

You pouts. “I don’t remember agreeing to this…”

Chika had no reason to be proud of this but she spoke with absolute confidence and pride. “You were half-asleep when I got your permission!”

You shakes her head which made Chika whined as she had to style her hair all over. “Don’t move, You-chan!”

You laughs at the cute sound. “Hey…let me see what you’re doing up there.”

Chika nods and hops off the bed to get a small mirror. You watches with a lovestruck gaze and sweet smile; she was embarrassed at all the attention from Chika (even if she loves all the attention!) but she was glad her sleepy butt agreed to this as the swimmer didn’t think she’d ever get to see her girlfriend with wavy hair.

You put her hand over her face as she catches herself grinning too much; Chika looks SO amazing with wavy hair and You just wanted to scream to the ocean how cute her girlfriend is with her hairstyle, shaking about as the bubbly orangehead moved.

Chika turns back around and You quickly did her best to compose her expression. The orangehead, however, was always sharp and quick to catch moments to tease her girlfriend.

“What are you grinning about there, You-chan~?”

“Ugh…Nothing?” You averts her gaze, Chika laughs as she climbs back to her spot in front of the blushing ash-brunette.

“Here, this is what you look like right now!” Chika lets You off this time.

The ash-brunette’s opens her mouth as she looked at her hair standing up in a straight line; You couldn’t help but laugh. “I look riduculous.”

“Eehhhhhhh…I tried!” Chika complained.

You shakes her head again before looking at Chika – just Chika… Her girlfriend whom she finds the most cutest and admirable and amazing—

“Chika-chan…”

Chika tilts her head to the side waiting for You to continue.

“You know what I think would be my cowlick if I had one?” You touches her hair, moving it on her own with what little gel effect it still had.

Chika shook her head, a bit too mesmerized by You’s tone of voice; gentle and attention-catching. “What?”

You grins small. “This.”

Chika’s eyes widen at the heart shape You made; and her cheeks started growing hotter. “Um…A-A heart..?”

You nods. “Yup.”

Chika lowered her head as she glared blushingly hard at You; her heart racing. “You’re so mushy.”

You scratches her cheek, embarrassed. “Mmph…”

Chika mumbles. “I love that…”

You’s heart skips a beat and Chika’s drummed away. A part of their afternoon spent blushing and being extra consciously in love with each other.

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“You-chaaaaan~~” Chika’s whiney voice floated across the dining table into the kitchen where the ash-brunette was chopping up the meat.  

“You don’t have to.” The smile in You’s voice apparent and Chika sat up to straighten her back.

“I want to!” The orangehead couldn’t take it anymore as she got off the chair and poked her entire self into the kitchen. “Pleeeeasseeee let me help~”

The swimmer raises an eyebrow at her wife for a second or two, before she shook her head. “You may try...again.”

Chika beams and picks up a ginger and a carrot. “Which should I start with?”

You chuckles. “The carrots would be easier-”

“Ginger then!” Chika hops on over beside her smiling fondly chef. “Can I share the chopping board?”

You smiles and pecks a kiss to Chika’s forehead. “You need to peel them first. We like it that way. Plus give it a quick wash. When you’re done, the board is yours.”

You winks and Chika pouts; knowing that her wife was insinuating she would take that long to follow You’s clear instructions and be back with a vegetable knife.

Chika took that long. And even needed You to help with that peeling.

“Now cut them into slices.” You was getting the meat softer by pre-boiling them before the frying and stewing while Chika tried to cut those ginger up properly.

“I’m done!” Chika rushed over with her hand full of ginger but in all her excitement she tripped and knocked down bowls of already chopped up carrots and onions and also spilling some of the sauce that was all prepped by You.

“Aaahhhh...” Chika worried on the floor while You hurried to make sure Chika was okay.

“Chika-chan? Did you hurt yourself anywhere? No cuts? Bruises? Chi-”

“You-chan...” Chika threw herself into You’s embrace. “Why can’t I help you to cook like a good wife!!”

You chuckles soft as she rubs the orangehead’s back. “You are a good wife, Chika-chan.” You cups Chika’s cheek, a thumb wiping away the tear. “You’re my wife.”

Chika sniffles, pulling You closer to her. “Even if I can’t be helpful in the kitchen..?”

“Even then.” You helps Chika up and brushes off any dust, dirt or ginger off Chika. “Look, it’s years of being a sailor that makes you a great chef. Because you cook, and you want good food even when you’re many miles out at sea from home.”

Chika nods. “I know...”

“Plus! I know you’re improving every day! Last night’s breakfast was delicious~” The ash-brunette laughs.

Chika pouts harder. “I made breakfast for dinner!”

“And I liked it. A lot, Chika-chan. Surely you can tell when I’m faking a smile...” You puts on her puppy dog eyes and Chika looked away, a faint blush on her cheeks as she was weak to that look.

“I do... Aaahh, alright! I’ll support you in my own way!!” Chika announces with a pumped fist in the air, a slice of carrot falling off her back.

You grins. “I’d love that~”

The two best friends start clearing and cleaning the space.

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With the cleaning done, You tightens the ribbon on her apron before getting back to prepping the sauce and condiments. Chika stares from the side in awe, loving You’s focused expression and masterful hands.

Chika slides up behind You, pressing her squishy cheeks on You’s shoulder.

“Chika-chan?” You asks without stopping her cutting.

Chika snakes her arms around her wife’s torso, going under the apron too. You’s cheeks heat up as she puts the onions in a bowl and walks to the stove.

“Chika-channnn...” You drags the name of the love of her life, her heart pounding as she cooked. “Is this your form of support?”

Chika’s grin could be felt on You’s sturdy shoulder and she shakes her head slightly, feeling even more blushy.

“I support you with my love, You-chan!” Chika chirps excitement toned down to not cause You any discomfort or accidentally topping the boiling pot.

You puts a hand in apron and over the orangehead’s hand. “I love that...”

Chika beams and hugs You tighter. “I’m glad!!”

It was a loving night filled with hugs and yummies in the Watanabe house.

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“I want head pats, to lay on your lap and You-chan.” Chika declares out of the blue, both hands on the floor as she leans You-wards, scarlet eyes big and beckoning.

I want you.

You raises her eyebrows before putting her sewing equipment away slowly, her lips tugging higher. “Basically…you want me.”

“Yes!” Chika answers without missing a beat though her cheeks pinkens.

Yes, yes and more yes, You-chan!!

You’s cheek mirrors the orangehead’s. She took a few seconds to control her blush before shifting away from the table and pats her exposed thighs.

Ah…

Chika stares at those smooth and toned legs and into gentle ocean blue hues.

You-chan’s…

“Watcha waiting for, Chika-chan?”

Chika beams and practically rockets herself into You’s space – stealing a kiss before making herself comfortable on her girlfriend’s lap. Eliciting a sigh of pure bliss soon after. “Ehehe~ You-chan~”

So soft~ so warm~ ahh~ I finally got You-chan!!

The ash-brunette recovers from the surprise kiss, the sensation of soft lips lingering on her own but she smiles down at the adorable and dorky girl. “Enjoying yourself there?”

Chika’s expression morphs into that signature playful look and reaches over to take You’s hand, placing it on her head. “Head pats~”

I’ve been thinking of them all day!

You laughs. “You’re so demanding tonight, Chika-chan.” The designer pats her girlfriend anyways.

Yeah~ I am.

Chika hums in delight. “I waited hours for this, You-chan. It’s like you’re always busy!” Chika could make a list from helping out teachers and school mates to club meetings and a little household chores and costume designing! Chika really waited a long time for her girlfriend time.

Cos I had no choice but to wait till we’re alone…

“Hmm…” You caresses Chika’s soft orange tresses, tangling her fingers in them, combing them with her fingers absentmindedly. Chika loves that. “I’m right here.”

Chika couldn’t help but smile, couldn’t help her heart from feeling full just from one reassuring comment from her You-chan. “Mm…I know.”

And I love that.

They spent an hour together like that – just Chika and You.

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Studying together – tend to lead into things that has nothing to do with the textbooks.

Today was no different.

Twenty minutes into homework, the leader of Aqours, Takami Chika, was already restless and stealing glances over to her best friend who was subconsciously fidgeting where she sat and battled the worksheet.

You-chan is hard at work…

It took a much lesser time for Chika to decide she’s not going to bother with homework and she was going to bother with one Watanabe You.

Time to disturb her!

Chika scoots close and into You’s personal space.

“Chika…-chan?”

Scarlet eyes look right into pretty ocean blue ones, and she cups You’s face, taking note of how soft You’s cheeks are, how her fingers are warm in those grey tresses, how You’s lips moves as she breathed and asked cute and confused, “Whatcha’ doing…?”  

I’m trying to distract you but being distracted instead by your adorableness, You-chan.

“Hold on…” Chika murmurs. “There’s something on your face.”

And Chika leans in, eyes closed and kissing You.

A moment later (which Chika thinks wasn’t too long), the orangehead pulls back slightly, with a gentle smile. “It was me.”

You’s face grew bright red and hot, Chika’s fingers felt it before You’s body and mind caught up with each other to be flustered and covered her blushing face, and putting some distance between the reason for her racing heart and confused state.

“Ehhhh?? Ch-Ch-Chika-chan?! Where- Wha- I… Where did that come from??” You touched her lips, blue eyes dazed and mesmerized.

Chika chuckles, grinning from ear to ear at her girlfriend.

Gods, she’s cute.

“I wanted to kiss you so I did.” Chika states matter of fact.

The ash-brunette could only blink a myriad of times, and although her mouth opened and closed, no words formed and she tries her best to cover her fully red and embarrassed self with a hand.

I want to see.

Chika crawled closer. “You-chan~ Did you like the kiss?”

You made a soft rumbling, grumbling sound and feebly defends against her approaching girlfriend.

Chika was having a lot of fun in this. She reaches over to hold You’s hand, pulling it down and spoke in a serious tone. “I want to see you blushing… Don’t hide it from me.”

You-chan… I love how I make you blush like that.

“Chika-chaaaan…” You whines as she could not deny such a straightforward and earnest request. Especially any requests from Chika.

Chika stared, and stared some more. Until You could not take the drumming of her heart and how embarrassed she felt to be so closely scrutinized by the love of her life, and she buries her head into Chika’s shoulder.

“Eh, You-chan~? You want more~?” Chika teases.

You rubs her face on Chika, holding her tight.

Chika caresses You’s hair and give the girl headpats. “I apologize but… you know I’ll do it again…and again and again…and again.”

That made You snort. “…I know.”

Chika beams and hugs her You tight.

Ahh~ I love you, You-chan!!

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December. Winter. Snowfall.

Chika and You sit in the middle of Chika’s room, with the heaters on and idle chatter fades into a comfortable silence for a time before Chika shuffles closer, staring and seemingly scrutinizing the ash-brunette.

You-chan…you’re so…

You looks over patiently and questioningly when her girlfriend puts her hand over hers and lifts it. Sky blue eyes searching Chika’s expression for a clue to what the orangehead might be up to.

Pretty.

Chika’s observative ruby eyes break away from You’s mesmerizing gaze and travel down those soft cheeks and plump lips onto the hand she held in hers. Running her thumb over You’s knuckles.  

You-chan…

Chika turns You’s hand around, holding You’s hand as she caressed her thumb over the swimmer’s palm; tracing the lines, feeling her skin.

Cute. You’re cute. So cute.

Like a mimosa plant, You’s fingers close around Chika’s thumb gently. Chika’s lips twitch – a smile. Chika relishes at the moment before opening You’s fingers wrapped around her thumb, to slide her thumb up and down You’s.

So kind…

Chika squishes the tip of You’s pointer finger, and onto You’s pinky finger. Observing the squishiness and the pink. Glancing up at You watching her play with You’s fingers. Chika gives You a grin.

So loving.

Chika switches between caresses and squishes on You’s ring, middle and pointer fingers. In her daze of errant thoughts, Chika brings her girlfriend’s hand up to her lips, pressing a kiss to the side of You’s knuckle – light and dreamy.

Moving You’s hand – the side of You’s pointer finger sliding upon and touching Chika’s lips that just kissed her.

“You-chan…” Chika whispers. “I like how your fingers make me feel good.”

“Ehh!? Wh-What are you saying so s-suddenly…!” You flinches and pulls her hand away from Chika.

Chika looks up to see You blushing hard and covering her face partially with those precious fingers of hers. Chika grins smugly. “You’re so cute.”

The cutest!!

“Chika-chaaaan!!” You whines, extra flustered from being praised too.

Chika beams. “You’re so cute when embarrassed.”

“Y-You would be too if I said that!” You pouts at Chika behind her blush and hand.

Chika blinks innocently. “If you called me cute?”

“No- That too. But- I meant about…about…” You blinks rapidly, nervous, and swallows. “…about your fingers…”

About my fingers…

“Ohh~” Chika couldn’t hide her amusement and excitement. “Then! You-chan should tell me about my fingers to see if I will really get flustered!”

“Eh?? Wh-Why would I-”

“C’mon, You-chan~ Don’t you want to know if you’re really right~?” Chika chuckles like a playful devil as she crawled closer to her tomato-red girlfriend. Flustered and blushing cutely girlfriend.  

“I’m definitely right…” You protests in a pouty way as she takes Chika’s hand to do so anyway.

You-chan is holding my hand~ hehe~

You stares quietly at Chika’s hand. Those blue eyes full of love boring into Chika’s fingers as You’s lips parted as though to say something but does not.

Chika feels her heartbeat growing faster with each passing second of her girlfriend just staring at her fingers so earnestly.

Mou…You-chan…Hurry up and do it already…

You’s lips pulls up into a loving smile and Chika holds her breath subconsciously. It could be because You was holding her hand. It could be because You’s tantalizing sky blues were looking at her and only her. Chika thinks it is because it is You.

You moistens her lips with her tongue; Chika does not miss that. “I like your fingers.” You squeezes Chika’s hand. “I like you…”

Chika’s cheeks went from pink to red in mere seconds when You goes “off script” and went full lovesick dorky on her. Chika’s heart squeezed as she could only make a cute “Uu…” sound while glaring weakly at You.

You-chan is so unfair…

Chika tugs their connected hands closer to her. “I like you too.”

You grins widely and Chika could not help but mirror that happiness.

They just get this sort of days every now and then.

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"Would you...like to go on an adventure...with me?" You asks slow and her hand’s hold on the railing a tad tighter.

Chika with both arms resting on the railing, wind blowing her shoulder length orange tresses tilts her head You-wards. "Adventure?"

You takes a moment, calming her heart and nods. "One where...I will protect you from anything and everything." You adds, gentle yet firm sapphire eyes never leaving Chika.

"Hmm...~" The orangehead hums. "That sounds like my everyday already?"

You blinks, rubbing her arm with her free hand. "...then...One which you love me and know how much I love you..."

You swallows nerves and saliva both; heart picking up in pace as she kept up with her unconventional way of confessing to her longest friend seemingly still clueless of her affections.

The moment drags on as Chika keeps her silence; staring up into You's earnest blue hues and then to the sparkling ocean illuminated by the gentle sunset.

Chika's lips curl upwards, leaves the railing with a single, purposeful step closer to her best friend, and rings her arms around the ash-brunette with the pink cheeks. "I'd love to."

You is stunned as expected and Chika leans in, pressing her lips on You's; learning how soft and right it is to kiss You while telling You 'Yes, silly. I love you too. And we're going on this adventure together whether you like it or not.'

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Lunch break and Chika is still coming up with a plan to get closer to You.

No practice after school…

Lunch break now…

No school idol practice or high dive practice after school…

Chika considers what she has and their schedules while absentmindedly circling her mikan around her desk with her palm.

Hmm… Riko-chan said to ‘Go on the attack!’ and ‘Be more assertive!’ so You-chan will be less shy and we can be more lovey-dovey but…

The orangehead peeks over to where her best friend was seated at her desk, chin on both hands as the pretty ash-brunette looked towards the blackboard in a daze.

I wonder what she’s thinking of right now… Ah, no! That’s not what I should be thinking of! Not that I can help it. I like knowing what You-chan is thinking of~

Chika pushes her chair back and shifts to be facing You; usually she would already have bounded over excited for lunch. Or on other days, You would be standing by her table, ready for lunch. Today, they were both distracted by thoughts.

I-

Chika made to ball her fist in determination but ended up squeezing the mikan in her hand, realizing the mikan was there.

I got it!!

Chika peeled the mikan like the expert mikan eater she is; a perfectly and neatly peeled mikan skin left on her desk as she popped one mikan slice into her mouth for courage. And then takes another as she stood and headed for You.

I’ll entice You-chan with my awesome mikan slice which You-chan loves too. Then she’d want the mikan. And I can tease her to come get it. And then! You-chan will k-k-kiss me for it! Like pocky game but with mikan instead. I couldn’t be smarter if I tried!

Chika’s eyebrows furrowed in determination as she marched the few steps around You’s table to catch her daydreaming best friend’s attention.

“You-chan~” Chika calls sweetly as she quickly places the mikan partly in her mouth, held there with her lips and she leans forwards.

Notice me and kiss me! Such a simple and great plan--

You cups Chika's cheek, eyes singularly focused on the piece of mikan poking out of Chika's mouth. You tilts her head, not noticing Chika's little squirms and fidgeting.

Eh? Eh? Eh?

Chika's gradually heating up cheeks.

You-chan!?

The way Chika's eyes widened and wondered if You was going to kiss her.

You closes the distance in the next moment. Biting off most of the mikan outside, barely a millimetre away from where their lips could be brushing. You's warm breath could be felt by Chika who was more like a strawberry than a mikan this instance.

??!!!?!?!

You smiles unaware of her doing. "Yummy! Thanks for the treat, Chika-chan~"

Chika swallows the mikan remaining and breathes. "Um...I...got more at home. Wanna come?"

You's smile brightens. "Sure!"

Riko witnessing everything was flabbergasted and mumbled to herself. "Is this possible? Is this a legit way for asking someone to their house? And to tease the viewer of that ChikaYou kiss in public this badly!? I gotta tail them to know if they really do kiss later. Will Chika-chan do it? Why is it that when Chika-chan makes her moves that Watanabe So In Love With Chika You would just take it as a normal childhood friend affection?? God, help me." 

Chika hurries back to her desk and peeled mikan while You was now out of her dazed state so she picks up her lunch box and heads over to Chika’s desk, calling Riko over after. The trio had a normal lunch that was filled with thoughts of “Chika, You and kissing”.

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Doki.

                                             Doki.

                   Doki.

Doki.                               Doki.

Chika’s heart was beating loudly and erratically as she stood outside her room’s door, a hand over her heart as she breathed in and out, in and out.

I can do this…I can get You-chan to kiss me…

“Chika-chan?” The very person she wants to kiss spoke up from behind her, waiting patiently for Chika to open the door so they can get inside but for some reason, the orangehead decided to take a bunch of deep breaths.

RIGHT. You-chan is at my house because I invited her! How did I forget when my heart is still racing from earlier??

Chika chuckles awkwardly and slides her door open and hops inside; hoping the jubilant action would make her best friend forget the uncanny. “Come on in, come on in~ You know you’re always welcome here!”

Always.

You smiles broadly and enters; that one smile enough for Chika to know how happy her words made You. Chika feels her heart being filled with happiness and her cheeks pinken a little more.

Ahem! Gods, just one smile and I’m falling so much more in love with her!

Chika stares at the floor to not be stuck staring at You’s innocent face. You on the other hand has been here enough times to call it her second home, so she places her bag beside Chika’s and plops onto the bed.

“Mikans ahoy?” The ash-brunette had a sparkle in her pretty blue eyes and Chika almost blurted out an embarrassing compliment.

“Y-Yeah.” Chika cupped her mouth and walked out of her room again.

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Do the same mikan trick. Get a kiss. Do the same mikan trick. Get a kiss. Alright!!

Chika finished her pep talk for herself and re-enters her room with a bowl of chilled mikan. “Fresh of the crops, out the docks, Captain!”

You laughs and kicks off the bed to sit on the floor where she has helped set the table up. “I’ve been waiting, First Mate~”

I’m You-chan’s First Mate…

Chika grins from the heart as she set the mikans down on the table, looked over lovingly at her ash-brunette in her room for some time before swatting You’s approaching hand. “I mikan.”

I gotta be the one to peel it… Stop distracting me with that dazzling smile of yours…

Chika still could not take her eyes off You who chuckled at being swatted.

“I thought you like when I feed you mikan too?”

“I do. But today, we are doing it my way.” Chika furrowed her eyes in determination and You managed to sneak past Chika to lift the fruit in front of the mikan-lover.

“I’m so thirsty for it.” You jested.

Chika was cross-eyed to look at the mikan that up close as the pink on her cheeks darkens ever the slightest from You’s tease. She swipes the cold mikan and started peeling.

Here I go…

Chika brought a piece of mikan into her mouth, balancing it halfway as she did before in the classroom. She did not even have to call for her best friend’s attention this time round as You already wiggled over to cup Chika’s very warm cheek, and bit her half of the mikan.

Ahhhhhhh… How do I even close the little distance for that kiss when she literally paralyzes me like such…

You happily swallows the mikan and handed the next piece to Chika; a silent more please~

Chika accepted the sweet slice and wondered how many times she had to repeat this heart-racing, cheeks-blushing, You-loving manner of feeding You mikan before the dense swimmer would realize she was making her quite unable to function.

Three mikan slices.

Six mikan slices.

Just as the final piece of the mikan was placed between Chika’s lips that are glistening with mikan juice…You seem to freeze.

“You-chan?” Chika managed to say without dropping the mikan she held in her mouth.

You’s blue eyes no longer held that carefree sparkle, it was now a shimmering cutely shy sapphire.

Ah. You-chan just realized how close we are, didn’t she?

It was less a question and a statement as Chika knew when her childhood friend is nervous; with those shifty eyes and meek demure that made Chika want to tease or in this case – take the initiative.

Chika blindly feels for You’s hands, finding it and slipping her hand into You’s, taking pride in finding the ash-brunette’s palms sweaty.

100 mikans that You-chan finally knows how blush-inducing what we have been doing!

Chika adored the way You’s eyes shyly looked back into Chika’s embarrassed ones. It might have been the way Chika’s lips curled up into a smile, but You makes to pull back. Return to ‘normal’ distance.

Oh no, you don’t!

Chika lets go of You’s hand to cup the escaping sailor’s soft cheeks, pulling her best friend in with her breath hot on the ash-brunette’s lips, mikan ate up at a new speed record. “I wanted you to kiss me from the very first mikan.”

You’s soft cheeks became red hot soft cheeks.

Chika’s scarlet eyes soften and closed slowly as all her senses focused on her lips on the lips that she has been desiring.

You-chan…

Soft.

Firm.

Warm.

Soft.

Right.

Everything felt right.

Everything felt like it should be.

I want you…

Chika pushes closer and You leans back a little with her hands resting on Chika’s hips.

Hot. Addicted. Disbelief. Believing. Were the emotions You felt as she was being kissed and wanting more of Chika’s kiss.

Chika moved her lips on You’s more and more before pulling away with You’s bottom lips in hers, a soft smack of lips heard only by Chika and You as it was their kiss.

You-chan…You-chan…

Panting and taking in You’s laboured breaths, plump and kissed lips, moist blue eyes looking up at her from the floor they have kissed to. Laying on her room’s floor. “I… I hope you don’t mind if I kiss you?”

They both remained lost in each other’s eyes and blush-covered and panting state until You answered, “Yeah…I…mmph.”

The nod. You’s nod made Chika incapable of stopping the smile on her face. Not just the nod, the fact that You returned her kiss. The fact that You enjoyed their kiss.

Chika lowers her entire body, pressing her face on You’s shoulder and nuzzles You, a soft rumble of embarrassed noises that again, only the couple could hear.

I love you. I love you. I love you.

The swimmer with her heart still drumming rapidly in her ribcage slides her hand up Chika’s back, holding her tight, finding her equilibrium. “…Will you kiss me…again?”

Chika felt the cupid arrow through her heart and shoots up to see You’s expression – Chika could only describe that as a face that wanted to be kissed.

So in love with this irresistible dork who steals my heart over and over again!

Chika smiles from ear to ear. “Yes.”

Just across Chika’s balcony, her neighbour Riko has a hand over her nose and mouth; making sure she does not nosebleed from excitement or squeal and break the mood.

She just saw Chika kiss You with her naked eyes.

The redhead with wide hazel eyes staring awestruck at the scene of her two best friends on top of one another, walks backwards till her legs hit the bed and she sits.

She hears the sound of ChikaYou.

Riko composes a song that night.

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You-chan doesn’t play fair. You-chan doesn’t play fair. You-chan doesn’t play fair..!!!!

Chika stands at the side, blush on her cheeks, eyes moist with emotions and mouth opening and closing with all the things she wanted to say while attempting a pout at her girlfriend getting her photoshoot done for the theme – Fairytale Princess.

I want You-chan to wear that exact clothing to bed with me, but without all the dangly stuff and accessories.

Chika stares at the puffy sleeves and blue, soft cotton quarter pants the swimmer had on and sat on the “magic” red carpet.

It’d be such a cute and comfy pyjama… Maybe I’ll suggest that to You-chan later…

Chika licks her lips subconsciously as she started to feel like her mouth was really dry and really needed a drink. Crimson gaze went lower to You’s feet, the shoes were simple and light. Then her eyes went back upwards, doing her best not to stay too long on her girlfriend’s smooth and toned stomach.

Ughhhh You-chan… Too cute. Too sexy. Isn’t this too sexy???

Chika pouted as she did end up staring really long at You’s stomach.

She’s Chika’s though! You-chan is mine, okay!

The Leader of Aqours silently shouted in her mind to all of You’s fans that might be desiring her girlfriend. She knew how popular You is, and no matter how much she tries to not let it affect her, those fangirls were persistent.

They are so going to flock around You-chan for autographs and pictures again.

Chika blinked into a determined expression; already decided on protecting her Fairy Princess from the fangirls and their at times overzealous love for Uranohoshi’s Top School Idol!

Chika grinned proudly as she placed both hands to her hips with a low “Heh heh heh”. Her gaze temporarily away from You as she had her eyes closed, missing the part where You looked over to her and smiled widely from Chika’s cuteness.

When Chika opened her eyes again, You got into another position – hands lifting the translucent blue veil headpiece, smile ever breathtaking, eyes sparkling that gorgeous ocean blue hue that took Chika’s breath away, and feet raised up as she leaned backwards a little.

Chika swears You makes it seem so effortless to be in that position but it is definitely and absolutely the high diver’s core muscles doing all the work in holding her up in that position.

You-chan is so amazing… I wanna reward her for how amazing she is!

The Leader of Aqours had a sudden lightbulb moment and beamed. Forgetting that they were still at a photoshoot, Chika shouted across the room, “You-chan! Let’s go on a date later!”

You’s heart skipped a beat and cheeks flushed a bright pink as she let a loud “Eh?” and a yelp as the surprise relaxed her core muscle and she fell backwards into the “magic” red carpet which was held up like a hammock.

“Y-You-chan??” Chika dashed forwards while the flash of the camera continued but that was least of her concerns, the orangehead’s priority was to make sure her girlfriend was alright.

Ah-

You’s hair fluffed around her already cute face but she also gave Chika a look; a blushing sweetly, pouting adorably expression. “What was that about, Chika-chan? You could’ve waited until later…” You grumbled.

Wait after wha..? You-chan, I could stare at you all day and never grow tired.

Chika was too distracted by her girlfriend’s beauty to listen so she just reached over to help You back into a sitting position. “Sorry… Seeing you dressed up so cutely, I just wanted to ask you out right away.”

Chika unknowingly makes You’s face illuminate further and more flashes of the camera followed, the two in-love teenagers not noticing. “Mou… Chika-chan…”

Chika chuckled silly, loving when her girlfriend says her name which was really silly considering how long they’ve known each other but the orangehead simply could not help but be enamoured and grin each time her name was called by You’s voice. It was music to her ears.

“Is that a yes, my princess?” Chika teased with a big smile on her face.

You thought to give Chika another pout but she could never win against how stunning she finds Chika’s smile is. “That’s a yes… My Fairy Tale Princess~?”

Chika manages to make her already wide smile even wider as her crimson eyes twinkled with mirth and love. Chika throws her arms around You in a big, happy hug, the accessories jingling and You’s surprised cry in Chika’s ears. “Yes! I’m your Fairy Tale Princess and you are mine!!”

I love you, You-chan~~

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The camerawoman snapped more pictures of the lovely, juicy, ChikaYou hug, Cheshire grin on her lips.

“Mari-chan, are you not taking too many pictures? We can’t even use those in the photobook.”

“This is where you’re wrong, Hanamaru~ We are using it in Chikachi and You’s wedding photobook! But keep it a secret from them for now, kay~? We wouldn’t want to spoil the surprise.” Mari laughed as she went for another angle to capture more ChikaYou memories.

Hanamaru’s yellow eyes twinkled with understanding and her mouth a comical ‘o’. “You’re a genius, zuraaaa!”

“Of course~” Mari sing-songs as she held in a squeal from You pressing her forehead to Chika’s and Chika grinning sweet and lovingly to You.

Today’s photoshoot is another remarkably successful one.  

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"I want a Wintermelon Milk Tea so bad..." Chika thinks aloud.

"Not Mikan? That's rare." Riko looks up from the homework she was completing while supervising Chika's lyric writing.

"Just a craving." Chika whips out her phone and started tapping away, a growing grin on her face.

"Calling delivery?" Riko stops doing homework entirely, considering ordering a drink on this Summer day too.

"…Yeah." Chika answers after some time of interacting with her phone.

"GrabFood?"

"Nah, You-chan." Chika smiles wider at her screen, sure to be receiving replies from You already.

"You-chan? Why would you trouble her?" Riko’s eyebrows were raised as she could not comprehend troubling their best friend a few streets away.

"No, it's not. I want to meet her and I want a milk tea that she can grab on the way. It makes sense."

"Eh... Isn't that a bit mean?" Riko hums thoughtfully.

"No, it isn't. You-chan loves doing this too." Chika beams at the memories of how many times You helped take Chika’s order while coming over to hang out.

“May I get a drink too?” Riko leans over to take a peek; curious at what is making Chika grin from ear to ear.

Chika playfully leans back to not let Riko see it. “Hey, privacy! Also, what do you want?” Chika laughs as Riko rolls her eyes at the orangehead.

“Passionfruit.”

“Ooh~” Chika sends the order to You and definitely something to tease the pianist as Chika laughs after a minute when she got You’s reply.

“Are you two flirting or making fun of me?” Riko shakes her head, a fond smile at her two best friends’ shenanigans.

Chika giggles silly and evilly. “Who knows~”

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You pokes her head into Chika's room with that big charming smile, ocean blue eyes twinkling. "You-chan delivery for one Miss Chika-san~?"

Chika’s scarlet eyes light up at the sight of the ash-brunette; cheers and jumps up to hurry over to You, taking the drinks and pecking a kiss on You's cheek. "You're the best!"

"Ah...haha...You're welcome...~" You’s face was full red in a span of a few seconds upon arriving, a silly lovestruck grin on her face as she stepped dazedly into Chika’s room.

Riko shakes her head with a smile of understanding now. "So she does get a reward."

While Chika fed You her drink and You does the same, Riko takes her phone out and discreetly texts in the Guilty Kiss group chat, informing her groupmates about yet another ChikaYou moment between these two best friends crushing on each other, flirting in broad daylight and yet not dating yet!

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After school in the Takami Residence, particularly on the second floor, Takami Chika’s room – homework on the table and two girls focusing on said homework was a common sight.

Tap. Tap. Tap. Tap.

“Ugh…” Chika groans and drops her pen, letting it roll on the table. “I don’t wanna do this anymore!”

“Aww, just a little more?” You encourages, not looking up from the math sum she was close to solving.

“Ehh… You-chan… don’t leave Chika behind…” The orangehead whines as she looks over at her best friend’s pen still moving across the worksheet.

“I’m not…leaving you behind…” You was just about done with filling in the answer and lifting up her completed math assignment when Chika threw herself across the table, spreading her arms out to stretch and attack the ash-brunette.

“You-cha- WAHH!!” It was too late when Chika noticed the cup of iced tea she knocked and spilt over the table and onto You.

“Waaahh!!” You shrieked in surprise from the wet and cold and raised her arms higher to protect her homework. “Uwaa… It’s cold…”

“I-I-I’m sorry!!” Chika panics and looked all about her room before remembering where her tissues are so she grabbed them and hurried back to You’s side to rub and clean away as much of the spilt tea as she could.

“It… It’s okay. Are you okay too, Chika-chan?” You puts her homework on the dry side of the table as she scanned the orangehead to make sure she was not hurt or dirtied by the accidental spill.

“Yeah, I’m okay…” Chika blinks twice as her hands slow to a pause.

“Chika-chan?” You tilts her head to the side wondering what’s up.

“Hehe…” Chika giggles to herself and raises her head to reveal a big goofy smile to her best friend. “I guess~ we could call this a tea shirt!”

Chika laughs proud and happy at her pun while You’s jaw falls agape speechless.

“C-Chika-chan!” You groans while Chika cackles, her whole body vibrating from the laughter.

“Maybe we should leave it with the tea on~”

“No, no, no, no. I’ll catch a cold!” You protested.

“Iced Tea Shirt!” Chika announces with that humongous grin.

You takes a deep breath in and sighs; what is she supposed to do with her pun-loving best friend when she’s so weak to that smile?

This too was a common sight in the Takami residence.

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“Muuu… Mou!!! I don’t like! Ahh!! Don’t like this, don’t like this. Don’t like thisssssss!!!” Chika drops her phone to the bed and pushes it away from her.

The screen showing a School Idol Festival All Stars Party Scouting result – 1 SR. And that 1 SR was not even her idol, Kousaka Honoka or her beloved girlfriend she is doing her best to collect.

Said beloved girlfriend returns from her refreshing and warm shower to see the orangehead kicking her legs up and down repeatedly, whining loudly with her face flat on the bed, muffling those whines and groans.

“Chika…chan..?” You cautiously approaches as she finishes drying her hair for the most part.

“Uuuaaahhhh..!!! Mou!!! I DON’T LIKE THIS!!!” Chika pushes her phone away again and flips inwards of their shared bed in the University Dormitory, facing the cold wall that’s cold like reality.

You raises a questioning brow before looking at the screen, immediately understanding the situation. Her lovely girlfriend has been telling her how much she wanted You’s Party UR after all.

You switches the screen off of Chika’s phone so as to save battery, places it to the side as she climbs in bed to give reassuring rubs on the orangehead’s back. “Chiiika-chan~ It’s okay. There are future chances to get that UR.”

“I’m out of loveca stars already.” Chika sulks.

“Future chances.” You emphasizes as she wraps her arms around Chika to hug her back to happy.

“I want your UR now.” Chika frowns stubbornly.

“Hmm…” You hums softly, shuffling closer to cuddle her girlfriend more into her strong arms. “How about I put on the same clothes I did for that Party UR card just for you?”

Chika turns her head away a little; clearly wanting to stay adamantly upset.

You smiles at Chika’s tenacity. “And we can go to the lake where we had this photoshoot for a date~? Will you go on a date with me, dear Takami Chika-san~?”

You’s gentle teasing tone was close to having Chika cave in and simply accept all the loving You was giving her but that UR You-chan!!!!

“…I should be given special rights to all of You-chan..!” Chika squeezes You’s arms with a big pout.

You chuckles softly as she held Chika tighter. “You do though…”

“Hweeh?” Chika makes a cute puzzled sound.

You carefully turns Chika to face her, gently slipping her hand up to the side of Chika’s face, unintentionally brushing against Chika’s nape and jaw before fully cupping Chika’s cheek and leaning closer.

Her patient sapphire blue eyes capturing all of Chika’s attention. It can’t be helped that Chika’s heart started beating erratically in her chest; praying that the charming high diver could not hear.

Chika gulps as You continued to lean excruciatingly slowly closer.

Is You-chan going to…kiss me..?

“I’m right here, Chika-chan… And yours.” You murmurs, her breath tickling Chika’s nose.

..!!!!!

Chika was shot through the heart with You’s lovingness, whispery voice, and all the charm of one Watanabe You could with that look Chika could categorize as the pleading eyes emoji combined with heart emojis!

Chika pressed her lips together tight as her cheeks flushed with heat, her heart drumming away. “Y-You-chan…”

“Yes?” You whispers back.

“You’re g-gonna shower me with love for the rest of the night and weekend!” Chika demands, lowering her head as she could not survive another second of You’s tantalizing ocean-blue hues staring earnestly straight at her.

You laughs airily. “I’m pretty sure I already do that but… Anything to have you smiling again, Chika-chan~”

Chika swears hot air was escaping her ears and the top of her head so she puffs one side of her cheek out, doing her best to not melt into a pool of blushing mess.

I want Party UR You-chan but…If not getting her means this… I guess… It’s not too…bad…?

Chika tightens her grip on her girlfriend’s t-shirt while said girlfriend embraces her lovingly and grinned from ear to ear. You was always up for an entire night of Chika adoration and pampering.

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“Mm…mmnn… mm…?” You yawns long and huge with a sleepy hand hovering over her mouth, hardly covering the yawn. She was still three-quarters or more in the sleep realm, only awake as she felt the shuffling of the blanket and a weight.

A warm weight.

The ash-brunette stifles another yawn as she intakes a breath instead, her chest rising with more effort as the warm weight, now identified to have fluffy orange fur. You drowsily ruffles and caresses the mop of orange she now understands is someone’s hair and not fur.

“Chi…ka…-chan…?”

The head of orange shifts and You’s barely opening eyes were met with bright crimson eyes and a cheeky grin. Was that a hint of blush on Chika’s cheeks?

“I’m Chika~” The orangehead sticks her tongue out playfully, way too energetic for the timing. Whatever the time is.

You exhales and her chest falls, bringing Chika down along with her. Chika giggles, seemingly loving the way she rises and fall from You’s breathing.

“Why…?” You had sentences and questions forming slowly in her mind but the only word that rolled off her tongue was that.

Chika understood her easily, however, another smile and a nuzzle into You’s chest as Chika’s hands squeezed You’s sides gleefully. “Because I want you.”

“Eh…?” You sounds, her cheeks growing warm, her body growing warmer.

“I want You-chan so I’m here. That’s all to it~” Chika shifts again, propping herself up and before You could catch up, Chika leans back down, kissing You fully on her lips.

You is 100% sure her face was red up to her ears despite the rest of her still being asleep.

Chika’s cheeks was a sweet rosy red too. The cheeky grin shyer as her shoulders hugged her embarrassed form. “You’re so cute when sleepy…”

You wanted to say the same thing. You wanted to tell Chika how cute she thinks she is too. How much she loves Chika blushing. Not that she could say it when more awake.

Chika shuffles lower and snuggles into You’s shoulder, murmuring, “You-chan… I love you…”

You vaguely remembers wrapping her arms around Chika as their breathing harmonized and they drifted off to sleep together.

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Chika throws a spare uniform she brought from home up into the air. The goal? To distract her girlfriend Watanabe You, before she launches herself into You as a hug attack.

The plan was foolproof as the uniform-addicted sailor's head raised to the skies and eyes trained to the uniform in surprise and desire to catch it. Chika grins evilly as she threw her arms around You, laughing while the ash-brunette struggles in surprise.

"Chika-chan??!!"

"Hehehe~ I caught ya!" Chika moved to squish her cheeks against You but the high diver leans back to get a look of Chika's smirk.

Before Chika could go for her second attempt at nuzzles, it turned dark. The uniform came back down and landed perfectly over Chika and You's head.

"Uwaa!" "Waah!"

Chika and You let out squeaks, not expecting the uniform when perhaps they should have. Chika blinks, it should be darker and yet You's sapphire eyes seem to glow in the dimness stealing Chika's breath.

You sniffs the air, a soft blush and shy smile appears on her. "It smells like Chika-chan."

Chika squints at You, her cheeks growing rosy in response. "Are you smelling me or my uniform?"

You hums quietly. "...Why not both?"

Chika blinks. "True..."

You's gaze softens at how they both did not make to move the uniform veil away or move away from each other. You daringly leans forwards, letting their forehead touch and for a moment Chika felt like You could hear her racing heart.

Distracted by You's seemingly rare forwardness and those annoyingly beautiful ocean-blue eyes, Chika has long forgotten her initial goal of doing any of this. Was it just to get a hug? To get You's attention? To love on You?

It did not matter. It did not matter one bit when Chika simply followed her heart and followed her instincts.

"...Mn...mm... Chika...chan..." You murmurs.

Chika knew for a fact that her face reflected You's blush-covered one as she pressed her lips to You again and again and again. Loving the loud mews and the way her name rolled off You's tongue in this makeshift private space.

"Mm...mn...You...chan...Do you like me...?" Chika asks as she switches up the angle in the kisses they were both lost in.

You blinks her half-lidded eyes. Her hands on Chika's waist hot and held Chika closer as an answer.

Chika grins into their kiss. "I love you too."

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"Show me the most damaged parts of your soul, and I will show you how it still shines like gold."

-Nikita Gill

Chika who has been scrolling Tumblr on her phone stops to read the quote, intakes it and smiles as one girl appears on her mind that she wants to show how golden of a girl that person is. That person just so happened to be sitting on the couch while Chika chose the floor to fidget with her phone. Her smile does not go unnoticed. Seeing You look over with puzzled ocean-blue eyes, Chika's grin pulls higher.

She noticed my stares~

Or perhaps! She's thinking of me too! Since I only looked over for a second~

Aww, You-chan~~

"W-What is it...?" You could feel something was up but she did not know what exactly, causing a worried stammer.

Chika beams and stretches her arms over unannounced, happily invading her girlfriend's personal space. "You-chan~~♡"

"As I said, what is it?" You asks flustered as those soft cheeks grew red with each passing second of a cheeky Chika grinning up at her for an unknown reason.

Chika simply giggles and nuzzles You's bare lap as she partially stretches and partially wiggles closer to the ash-brunette.

"Mou!! If you don't tell me... how am I supposed to know..." You grumbles, her eyebrows bent upwards but a small smile betrayed her liking for this unexpected skinship.

"You-chan~" Chika nuzzles her head against You again.

"Yes~?" You mimics the dragging tone.

"You-chan~"

"Yes~?"

"You-chan~!"

This back and forth continued until You's smile was wide and gentle. And Chika flipped her phone in her hand, unlocking it to show the screen that made her like this.

You reads it and Chika waits for a reaction. Noticing each rise and fall of You's breathing, You's eyes that blinked slowly every now and then. The tiny twitches of You’s lips.

Too excited to spill her thoughts, Chika started, "What do you think? You're gold to m--"

Chika was cut off as a warm and oh so gentle hand covered her view of You - she was getting a head pat.

Eh? W-Why--

"Mmph. I will do that."

You-chan will-- Wait! That's my line-- that's what I'm doing for you!

Chika grabs You's hand on her head which made her feel so loved. She loves it there. A lot. Don't get her wrong but now was not the time for that. Chika moved it away, holding onto it as she gave a slight pout You's way.

"You got it wrong, You-chan. This is how I feel! I'll make sure you always know how precious you are. Like gold. To me!" Chika pushed.

"Aah..." You sighs quietly.

Chika holds her breath as You's ocean-blue eyes soften and looks away, her free hand scratching her left cheek as her shoulders bend inwards shyly. "I know that... That's why I wanted to play it off..."

Chika swallows her saliva and the sight altogether.

This is bad... You-chan...is too cute. I'm glad we are indoors and only I get to see this side of her...

Chika lets go of her phone to the side of the couch, climbing onto You in the next moment and sitting on You's lap facing her. You looks up and Chika wraps her arms around You's shoulders.

"You-chan."

"...Yeah?"

"You're gold. Your soul is gold. And I won't let you tell me otherwise." Chika states with eyebrows furrowed and lips pursed in determination, her crimson eyes reflecting the same.

"You're more radiant though..." You could not help the need to "win" in complimenting her girl. Plus, those eyes were enough proof for her.

"You are."

"...You are."

Chika presses her forehead to You's stubbornly. The little knock made Chika a bit worried she hurt You but more importantly!

“You’re my golden girl.”

You blinks a myriad of times, finding it hard to peel her eyes away from Chika’s magnetic rubies, gulping before managing a comeback. “You’re my…shining girl…”

Chika pouts harder. “You sound like Mari-chan.”

You laughs shortly. “I didn’t say shiny~ as Mari-chan does. I said it like how you say it.”

“I know but still.” Chika shrugs and rubs her forehead against You to get back on point. “Why can’t you just admit I love you more?”

“Was that what we were going on about?” You’s eyebrows arched further at the thought that Chika might have derailed too far from the Tumblr post.

“Kinda.” Chika leans backwards and You’s hands naturally go to Chika’s waist to keep her girlfriend securely on her.

I want You-chan to get all blushy and adorable like just now! Not…all cool and making my heart race so much…

Chika peeks back at You patiently waiting for Chika to say more.

Ah… You-chan’s cheeks are…

“Chika-chan…?” You asks as Chika slid her hand around You’s neck up to caress and cup You’s face.

Chika felt the heat rising and could not help a smile blooming.

Red and hot and she’s blushing! Yayyy!

“Yo~u-chan~♡”

“W-What…?” You tried to turn her head away but Chika simply lightly shifted You’s head back to face her, her grin serving to cause more heat to spread across You’s cheeks to her ears and neck.

“I love you~” Chika sings and leans over to peck a kiss on You’s always kissable lips.

“Nn!! C-Chika-chaaan…” You whines her blushing protest and Chika laughs in satisfaction.

Hehehe~ You-chan~~♡  

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“You~chan~” Chika sings in a lazy tone, laying on You’s lap as she gaze out into the night sky, in awe at the phenomenon hanging up there.

You giggles as she sings back in a similar lazy tone. “Hehe~ What~ is it~?”

“The moon is beautiful.” Chika blinks once.

You smiles at her adorable girlfriend. “It is, isn’t it.”

“It looks like a mikan.” Chika nods once, considering the possibilities of a huge mikan out in space simply waiting for Chika to lay her eyes on it, waiting for Chika to become an astronaut to fly over and visit.

“It sure does.” You agrees before taking a peek at the moon once more, it was a gorgeous sight and yet she is still able to be distracted by her mikan-lover instead.

“I wanna eat.” Chika declares.

A smile blooms on You’s face again. “Mikan?”

“Yup!” Chika looks up at You with those rubies that sparkled with joy, there was no way the ash-brunette could deny her.

“Say ah~” You was prepared for her girlfriend’s mikan cravings, having already been peeling mikans and placing them as cute slices in a bowl while they moon watch, You picked up one still nice and chilled piece for Chika to eat.

Eager and excited, Chika opens her mouth wide, “Ah~n! Mmmmm~!!”

Chika sounds out her happiness as happiness literally exploded in her mouth as she bit down on the sweet fruit. “It’s delicious!!”

You laughs. “I’m glad to hear that. Here’s another one~”

“Yay~ Ah~n! Mmmm! You-chan is the best! ♡” Chika’s face was melting into bliss as she cooed aloud.

“I will feed You-chan too!” Chika shifts about, grabs a slice of mikan and while her cheek was still squished to You’s addictive lap, “Say ah~ You~chan!”

You scratches her blush-covered cheeks shyly before opening her mouth, accepting the fruit with her eyes closed, feeling the cold juice and sweet love spread through her mouth and down her throat. “Delicious~”

“Right~” Chika beams proudly.

After a good amount of feeding each other their favourite fruit, Chika sits up and reaches a hand out for You to take. You silently and unquestioningly takes her hand for Chika to lead them to the balcony. Chika sighs as she gazes out to the moon again.

You follows, admiring nature, appreciating the night sky with Chika could become a habit.

“The moon is beautiful.” Chika says the same words but slightly dreamier.

You chuckles. “You said that just now too…”

You’s sentence trails off as she turns to see Chika facing her, looking at her. Her favourite ruby eyes held her and only her in them. You swallows.

“You meant that as in…?”

“Yup. That meaning.” Chika’s lips curved higher, accentuating the pink in her cheeks and the love in her heart.

You and Chika’s hand finds each other wordlessly, intertwined in a couple’s hold and a loving squeeze.

“Ne…You~chan…” Chika almost whispers, eyes never leaving You.

“Yeah..?”

“I wanna eat.” Chika murmurs, pressing her lips together and licking them as they grew dry from nerves, the way You-chan’s ocean-blue eyes swam told her You knew what she was implying.

“M-Mikan?” You’s shyness and perhaps self-doubt was showing itself.

Chika shook her head slowly, bashful smile present but Chika’s trademark forwardness remained as she mouthed. “You.”

You’s face glowed a red that rivalled the red moon and Chika dare say You rivalled the moon’s beauty too, and wins if Chika is the judge. Chika tucks You’s hand closer to her, eyes beckoning for the greenlight.

You grumbled her embarrassment under her breath as she took a step closer to Chika, they leaned in closer and closer till their warm breaths on each other melded into soft lips and hungry kisses.

“Mmn…”

“Mnn~♡”

Chika’s free hand found its way around You’s waist and You’s hand found its way into Chika’s soft orange tresses as their lips moved against one another’s, changing in angles every so often, their quiet mews and kisses the background music for the night. Only the moon knows how long they kissed before finally pulling away for air.

Chika wore the dreamiest and meltiest of smiles. “Hehehe~ You~chan is so sweet~ She’s always sweet to me~”

You lowered her head as her eyebrows curved upwards. “Mou, a pun at this moment?”

“It’s a good one.” Chika beams hugely.

You could never get upset at Chika’s puns for long and definitely not when Chika gave her the loveliest view of the smile she loves. You’s thumb caresses Chika’s rosy cheeks as she gazed lovingly at Chika for a time.

Chika squirms a little, You’s gaze filled with love always makes her feel things. “You~chan…”

“Mm?”

“Shall we go to the bed?” Chika blinks a myriad of times as her heart beat faster.

“Can’t wait?” You smirks ever the slightest.

“Mou… Be careful. Chika might be powered up by the mikan moon and you’re gonna regret being cheeky.” Chika tries for a determined pout but her smile muscles and loving heart made it an adorable smile instead.

You chuckles soft. “Uh oh… Please go easy on me~?”

Chika pulls You towards her bed and You gladly falls into Chika’s bed for Chika to do anything she wants to her. Watched over by the red moon, Chika and You has an extra loving night.

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During swim class for the second years, Riko admits to not knowing how to swim so You being the best swimmer and a good friend offers to help teach Riko how to swim.

Riko takes one look at You’s eager smile and was worried You might get carried away with this enthusiasm and accidentally comes up with a stern swim menu for her like Kanan would for Aqours training, or even be extra strict like what she heard from Ruby.

“Thank you, You-chan. Please go easy on me.”

“Yousoro~!” You salutes, her smile growing wider.

Watching the little scenario between her best friends, Chika grins from ear to ear, so she swims over and mimics Riko’s “Please go easy on me” (yasashiku shite ne) to You.

The grin made You’s shoulder jump a little in the waters, memories of when Chika would say the same words but the meaning oh so different when…they were elsewhere. Certainly not in water and in a school swimsuit!

You’s blush grows apparent as the memory played in her mind of Chika saying “please be gentle” (yasashiku shite ne). Out of embarrassed reflex, You splashes water into Chika’s face.

Chika yelps. “Wah, Youu-chan! Just as I asked you to be gentle!”

“I-It’s Chika-chan’s fault!” You averts her eyes, ears growing redder.

Chika pouts. “How so! I just said please be…gentle…to me…Ah.”

Chika’s mouth remains open a small ‘O’ as the same memory that played in You’s mind appears in Chika’s too as the pink dusting Chika’s cheeks proved.

You’s eyes flitted back and away and made to swim away.

“Wahh!! No running way!” Chika quickly wraps her arms around You who tried to swim away, sending them both underwater.

You tried to struggle free, but Chika’s grip was strong, her fingers held onto You’s swimsuit adamantly. You’s blue eyes spoke to Chika’s.

“Let go!”

Chika’s cheeks were slightly puffed, her indignant feelings apparent as her crimson eyes replied.

“Don’t wanna!”

You slightly shakes her head as they sink a little lower in the pool when You relaxes her muscles.

“You know I can stay underwater longer than you.”

Chika’s furrowed her eyebrows for a second – up for a challenge, but in the next second it curved pleadingly – remembering and admitting that she could not win You in a holding-of-breath underwater contest.

“Go back up with me…”

“…”

You held on for another second or two, but she knew Chika couldn’t hold her breath for much longer, the going under was too sudden after all – as sudden as Chika’s bouts of ingenuity and cuteness can be. And Chika is so stubborn when it comes to things she truly loves.

At that thought, You blushed a little more, thinking how could she so daringly call herself something, someone that Chika truly loves.

“Youuuu-chan…”

Chika’s crimson eyes whined.

You smiles, she could hear that adorable whine in her head and she kicks the floor of the pool so they went back up.

“Pwaahh! Haa… You…-chan…” Chika breathes in that much-needed oxygen but still not letting go of You.

You takes in the oxygen too but not as exaggeratedly as Chika.

“…”

“…”

Chika calms down after a few more moments and she float closer to You, pulling You a little closer, and with her lips close to You’s ear, Chika whispers, “Later… will you…be gentle to…Chika…?”

You gulps. Her hands, she was not sure when on Chika’s hips hugged Chika and she could only nod in response, endless blue eyes gazing into Chika’s beautiful crimson eyes.

Chika and You were so in their own world that they forgot that it was in the middle of swim class and Riko and the rest of their classmates were looking at them with a mixture of proud smiles, and smirks and there they go again flirting in class.

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“Let’s play a game of chess!” Chika announces out of the blue, the board game in hand where she swings it and places it on the coffee table (She’s trying to get it renamed to Mikan table in their house).

“And why would we be playing chess?” You arches both eyebrows up where she sits on the couch.

“For your chest!” Chika points right at You’s chest, a smile too bright for such a statement.

“You mean my treasure chest…?” You takes it in stride but crosses her arms below her chest, raising it a little to get a rise out of Chika. She succeeded as Chika’s eyes were glued to her chest.

“Aww, come on. You know I like the letter B more!”

“Did you now?” You chuckles. “You know, we don’t need to play chess if it’s that you want.”

Chika climbs on You’s lap to sit on them. “We don’t??”

“Don’t you know…?” You holds Chika’s waist and moves them so that Chika is now lying on the couch and under her, subjected to her charming smile.

Giggles bubble out of Chika. “Don’t I know what…?”

“That The Queen can make all the moves she wants.” You’s smile pulls higher.

Chika tucked some of You’s soft hair behind her ear as her eyes scanned You’s body above her before meeting You’s jolly ocean blue eyes. “Mm…Is it too much to ask…for this Queen to help move me to places?”

You chuckles before shaking her head. “Not at all…But, you’d think it might be a tad bit taboo to be asking things from the opponent’s Queen.”

Chika smiles that smile of adorable indignance. “Nah-uh… I don’t think it’s taboo since…” Chika pulls You down for their lips to meet. “…the Queens are in a loving relationship.”

You’s cheeks and ears were a beautiful rose-garden red but she still held the upper hand in position. You whispers huskily. “I guess you’re right…”

“Bring us to our royal quarters, My Queen?” Chika suggests while playing with You’s hair by her nape.

You makes a muffled sound similar to a grumble but her eyes betray how much she likes what Chika is doing to her. “Hold on tight.”

Chika beams from ear to ear with laughter as You easily lifted Chika like it was second nature, her arms wrapped around You’s neck and legs koala clung around You’s waist. Unabashed and shameless as always as Chika peppered kisses on You’s cheek, neck and collarbone on the trip to their room.

“Do you have no self-restraint, My Queen?” You chides amused at Chika’s affections that made her heart drum the song of love.

“Hard to have any with you around, my Queen~” Chika sings as she pulls You into bed with her, loving You above her.

“What’s the next move…?”

“Mm…” Chika pondered for a second. “Anything we want.”

You steals Chika’s lips soon after as they tangle and tango-ed in the sheets as Queens. The match was set the moment they fell in love 5949 moves ago.

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Chika sits quietly on a tree branch. The dark leaves a perfect hiding spot for a small vampire like her. But as the hours tick by and she hears her friends being found by the seeker one by one. They complain, they laugh, they chatter. Chika felt left out but they were playing Hide & Seek...It would be rude to just show herself.

Chika hugged her arms tightly and pressed her lips together to hold back some tears that threatened to form.

It's just like the nightmare I had... I'll forever be forgotten and alone...

Chika was so deep in her thoughts that she failed to hear the ruffles of the grass and ruffles of the leaves as someone approached her, climbing the tall tree she hid in. When she finally sensed the presence, she turned, tried to kick back and almost fell off the branch but the new arrival caught her by the arm and put her back to the tree.

"Hey."

"..."

Chika holds her breath, crimson eyes staring into impossibly bright blue eyes. It was electrifying.

"W-Who..?"

The girl with the impossibly blue eyes smiles widely, canine tooth showing. "Someone who is curious about you."

"... Y-You should go..." Chika tries to tear her eyes away from this girl exuding warmth and friendliness.

"And why's that?"

"I'm...playing Hide & Seek. Your...loudness will get me exposed and found..." Chika looks sadly at the forest's floor, her hearing tells her she's not going to be found. And she will be told she's the biggest winner the next day as she was not discovered. But the fact that they don't call out to her to come out of hiding...Was she not just forgotten and deserted?

"I can whisper." The blue-eyed, canine tooth and soft-looking shoulder-length ash-grey curls girl informed.

Chika wanted to go to another tree, but she was trapped between this stranger's arms that were well placed beside her.

I know she...might have placed it there so I won't fall off the tree but...Now it's more like she's leaving it there so I can't easily go away...

"I'm alone..." The words tumbled out of Chika before she could stop it. She looks up worriedly at the stranger, afraid of judgement.

The girl with the impossibly blue eyes, canine tooth and soft-looking ash-grey curls reflected nothing but gentleness. Even her dog ears twitched in an 'I'm here' manner. Chika almost reached over to touch them.

"Why are you alone?"

"...They can never find me... I'm too good at the game and it...hurts." Chika sighs, eyes dropping to the branch.

"If we played Hide & Seek, I will always find you."

"Eh...?"

"I'll always find you." The girl with wolf features repeats with confidence and assurance in her voice.

"How are you so sure...?" Chika blinks once and then twice at the mysterious girl.

She smiled. "Because I just did. And..." The girl moved closer and Chika flinched. She sniffs Chika's cheek and her smile melts a little, Chika gulps. "I like your smell. I'll find you via your scent. You won't ever win in Hide & Seek again."

The girl giggled and Chika felt like smiling too which her smile muscles did without consulting her.

"Ah, you smiled~" The wolf girl flashes her another canine tooth showing smile, Chika quite like that.

"So...you'll play with me?"

"Yeah! Ah, but it's getting late now. Meaning the sun is about to rise, so I think we should head home first."

"Ah...Do you want to...go to my place?" Chika asks tentatively, uncertain.

Those soft-looking ears perked up. "I'd love to!"

The girl moves to descend the tree, reaching a hand out to Chika. "Let's go?"

Chika nods and puts her hand into the girl's warm hand that held hers tight. They easily jumped from branch to branch and landed on the forest floor with an almost soundless thud.

"Hop on!"

"Eh...?"

"My back. I'll carry you home." The girl announces.

"W-Why...?" Chika blinks confused.

"You know, when a werewolf offers to carry you, you shouldn't reject her." The impossibly blue-eyed ash-brunette says with pride.

"And why is that...?" Chika questioned it anyway.

"Because! ...Because. Because..." The girl tilted her head to the side in search of the answer.

Chika finds it cute and chuckles.

"Ah! You laughed!" The girl got excited as Chika could tell from the soft-looking ears twitching upright and tail swishing side to side.

"Say, what's your name?"

"Chika..."

"Chika-chan! I like your name."

"Thank you... Um, what's your name?" Chika asks.

"Watanabe You." Canine toothy smile and smiling impossibly blue eyes look back at Chika and Chika takes a step towards her new friend.

"You were going to carry me?"

"Yes!" You beams and quickly bent forwards a little, her cute fluffy-looking tail swished side to side eagerly and this time Chika could not resist putting her hand between to feel its softness.

Chika stared at how soft they were brushing her hands.

You chuckles. "You can fascinate over me later, Chika-chan. Let's go to your home first."

Chika feels her cheeks heat up slightly and she quickly climbed on You's back, wrapping her arms and legs around the werewolf.

"S-Straight ahead and then take a turn..."

"Gotcha!" You straightens her back, holds Chika up and started walking - towards Chika's home and their newfound, everlasting friendship continues.

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That feeling when you just wake up is a slightly strange feeling, isn’t it?

The first thoughts tend to be – What time is it? What time did I fall asleep last night? What was that dream about? Mmmm, I sure slept well last night! I want to sleep some more…

For Watanabe You, today was indeed strange as her first thought was not any of the above stated normalcy, she felt something weighing down on her lower half – more specifically, on her butt.

Eh? Is something on my butt…The blanket…?

You shifts but to no avail. In the first place—

Why am I laying belly on the bed??

“Uu…” You struggles a bit more but was not rough as by this point, she was awake enough to know that there were human arms around her and had a fairly good guess on who was weighing down on her.

Chika-chan’s bad sleeping posture needs to be talked about—

You hears a giggle. More specifically, it was Chika’s giggle, echoing up from below her torso and vibrating that head of orange against her bum. You’s cheeks heats up a little.

“Chika-chan??”

“Am I~?”

“If you’re not, I’m about to do some self-defence on you.” You deadpans.

“Uwaa, don’t do it! Don’t do it! You wouldn’t want to hurt your Chika, right!?” Chika confesses her identity with fear in her voice but You knows fully that her Chika was smiling. No, it wasn’t her butt feeling Chika’s smile muscles against her, it was because her sinful girlfriend was giggling again.

“Chika-chan.”

“Mm?” Chika was nuzzling her face into You’s butt.

Chika-chan is nuzzling, uguu—

“That’s my butt.”

“I know?” Chika pulls up one offending hand that was holding You’s hip so You can’t move too much, and starts rubbing You’s butt.

?!?!? Wha— Chika-chaaaan!!!!

“Mou! Get off!” You’s face might burn a hold through the pillow if she was left to keep blushing and blushing and blushing harder at all her cheeky partner’s doing this early in the morning. You thrusts and thrashes her hips but Chika held on, all while keeping her smiling face squished against You’s butt.

“They are comfy!!” Chika dares to reason.

You’s neck reddens and ears grew hot.

“That’s embarrassing!!”

What is Chika-chan even saying?? It’s embarrassing. Stop it! You’re gonna make me want to do the same back to you!

As though Chika could hear You’s thoughts, the mikan-loving girl giggles knowingly. “Do you want to feel mine too?”

“Wha—?!”

You strains her back to give Chika The Look. While Chika lifts her face barely off You’s bum to give a huge pearly white smile to You the Helplessly Blushing Swimmer.

“Butt you’ll have to wait. I still want an hour more of these babies~” Chika pecks a kiss to You’s butt and snuggles them. “By the way, when I say butt, it’s because it sounds like but so…”

Chika-chaaaaan?!?!? K-Kissing my?! Eh??? Is this for real??

“I didn’t say I want to be a pervert like you!!” You protests, head back on the pillow and propping herself up with her arms, adamantly ignoring the fact that Chika was explaining her puns again.

But Chika must have been a koala in her past life as her grip was strong and her arms around You’s thighs now did not falter while she kept her cute face on You’s Chika-certified comfortable bum.

“Ah. Good morning, You~chan~” Chika remembers to greet.

“CHIIIKAAAA-CHAAAAAN…!!” You could only whine as her heart was made to overwork upon waking up. This was what it was like to be dating her Chika. You would not show Chika the hint of a smile she hides into the pillow. Never ever.

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Over 10 years together. 28 years old. And the same number of years of loving each other is what Chika and You like to say. And if it becomes a battle, Chika will say she’s been loving You from when she was still in her mum’s tummy. You would retort that she did the same when Chika was still in Chika’s mum’s tummy.

‘As a 4-month-old?!’ Chika puffs out her amused challenger expression with mikan slices in her mouth.

‘And you?’ You simply returns with eyebrows raised and swiping a piece of the cold, juicy fruit to munch on too.

A short staring contest occurs, and they laugh together.

The result of the battle – they both have been loving each other for a long time now and continuing.

And now, it was the morning of a cooling Spring Day in the apartment where Chika and You lives together for a few years now. Rooming together has been nothing but a dream come true for Chika, and she’s sure You feels the same way from the bottom of her heart, honestly, it is a cold hard fact since You cried and hugged Chika tightly the first time it settled in that they were roommates.

‘Waaahhh, Chika-chaaaaan.’ You cries, snot being desperately and badly sniffled back in. Gravity won and Chika’s shirt was graced with You-chan snot and tears.

Chika chuckled while rubbing You’s back and made a face as she tried not to cry along too. ‘Mou, You-chan. You’re overreacting, no?’

‘…Am not.’ You rubbed her tearful face into Chika. ‘I’m just so happy. I’ve been…dreaming of this day for the longest of time…’

Chika kissed the crown of You’s head, she remembers thinking then that she would love to keep being able to kiss the crown of You’s head even when they are old and grey.

“Mm…” Chika breathes in the smell of current time, slowly prying away from memories playing vividly in her mind.

A dream…?

Chika tries to move but feels arms wrapped around her firmly when she did.

You-chan…?

Chika wanted to turn around to face her beloved girlfriend, sadly, said beloved girlfriend had a strong embrace around her. As seconds pass, Chika grows conscious of the fact that You does not put on a bra in her sleep. Neither does she, so the consciousness grows further when all the shifting makes You hug her tighter.

H-Hold on, You-chan. Your hand…! Your arm…! Your…your softness…! They are hitting me…! And my… wahh…

Chika mews a complain but fidgeting did not aid her situation and only made it worse as You presses closer, nuzzling her face into Chika’s hair.

“…You-chaaan… Please wake up?”

Chika pouts, her hands placed over You’s to make sure they stop pushing her own unclothed and thus unprotected breasts from being propped up by You’s lovely arms.

Hurry and wake up, You-chan… Don’t you usually wake earlier than me…?

Chika was unsure if she had to wait for 5 minutes, 10 minutes or more. But she knows fully that she was counting the beats per minute of her heart and the rate at which You breathes out of her mouth, and how pleasant it felt to have You’s warmth mixing with hers as they lay in bed together. Now, if only Chika wasn’t extra awake and taking note of You’s softness squished against her back and You’s strong arms touching her.

“Hyahh!!” Chika let out an embarrassing shout when she felt hands grab onto her.

“…Good morning…Chika-chan.” You greets in a voice that tells Chika the ash-brunette has been awake for a while now.

“It’s not…a good morning right now.” Chika pouts at You whose blue eyes shine brighter after taking in Chika’s blush-covered cheeks and puffed-out cheeks.

You grinned from ear to ear. “Good morning, Chika-chan.”

“Baka.” Chika tried to pry those hands away half-heartedly.

You giggles and squeezes Chika purposefully.

Chika reacted with her whole body, pushing her bum back into You, shaking her head to hide that aroused expression and soft hands gripping stronger now on You’s hands.

“You-chan…those are my mikans!” Chika growls and forcefully turns till she is facing You and pushing against You’s chest.

You allowed Chika to get away from her cheeky attack this morning but also made sure Chika could not escape her with her hands on Chika’s waist. You smiles widely which only made Chika pout further.

Dumb charming swimmer. Dumb beautiful blue eyes. Dumb You-chan and her naughty behaviour in the morning!

As though Chika’s thoughts seeped through their connected bodies, You smiles ever bright and leans in to Eskimo kiss the blushing adorably mikan-loving girl.

“Can we keep cuddling for a bit longer?”

“…Not like you will let me say no.” Chika’s pout morphs into a small smile as You pressed her lips to Chika’s. And the small smile turns into a reluctant ‘Yeah, I love you, my silly sailor. But you owe me mikans for being this mischievous so early’ kind of smile.

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“You-chan~” Chika sings her lover’s name from behind the swimmer.

Chika puts her hand on You’s shoulder, You turns to look and her cheeks get poked by Chika’s pointer finger. You’s eyes squints at Chika.

“What is it?” Her tone was amused.

Chika’s dorky grin grew wider and eyes sparkled with playfulness.

“I love you~” Chika coos.

You’s cheeks moved; her smile an embarrassed crooked line and graced by a pretty pink, her furrowed eyebrows and eyes asked What is this about?

Chika simply giggles. She only wanted to convey her love for You. No rhyme, no reason, just love.

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Snow. Snow. Snow.

It was snow everywhere Chika, You, Kanan and Mari’s eyes looked.

“You~chan, it’s snow!!! Do you see it??”

“I’m seeing it, Chika-chan!!!”

“It’s amazing.” Kanan nods.

“As expected of Hakodate, ne~” Mari coos, even though she has seen more snow than her friends, it does not change how beautiful the amount of snow Hakodate has and how different it is from their beloved Numazu.

“LET’S HAVE A SNOWBALL FIGHT!!” Chika cheers with both hands in the air, a humongous smile and her crimson eyes shine with childlike eagerness.

“Let’s! Let’s!” You joined in with equal vigour.

Kanan chuckles and starts cracking her knuckles. “I’m going to take the both of you down.”

Mari does a spin towards Kanan’s side. “It’s a battle of the couples~ ChikaYou versus KanaMari!”

The way Mari said their couple nicknames literally sounded like there were sparkle emojis attached to her voice and usually You might get slightly embarrassed about it, but affected by the magic of the expansive white, You pumped both fist in front of her and nodded excitedly.

“Chika-chan, we should make a plan– Chika-chan!?”

The orangehead have chose their snow-covered battlefield but instead of preparing for the war, she was making a bunch of snow mikans, adding little leaves to it at the top for authenticity, tongue out and focused.

“Look, You-chan! I’ve got our rations here!”

You went from surprised to amused and jogged over to Chika. “You’re amazing, Chika-chan. But don’t eat that.”

“Awww, I can’t~?” Chika sounded dejected and directed her sad gaze at You, lips in a cute frown.

You’s heart squeezed at the sight and she dropped to a squat, grabbed Chika’s hand and blurted out. “I’m counting on your mikans for us to get through this war. And after this…I will bring you to have the juiciest of mikans you want. Alongside a hotpot and lots of meat!”

Chika broke into a wide, wide smile, eyes twinkling. “Count on me!”

“I’ll build our dream ship!” You announces and gets to gathering snow, piling, patting, reinforcing and giggling whenever Chika tried to feed her a piece of snow mikan.

Kanan and Mari watched on endearingly.

“I’m guessing we are already prepared?”

“We can play in the snow too, if you like.” Kanan idly scoops up some snow.

“If only I could make a beach chair and lounge here.” Mari thinks out loud.

Kanan puts her hand over Mari’s hand that had her phone out now. “Don’t call the contractor.”

Mari laughs. “It’s joke!”

Once Kanan and Mari were done making 9 snowmen to represent Aqours behind them and You’s ship which was two heads shorter than her was compelted, Kanan clapped her hands together to say they should begin the snow fight now.

“The rules are simple. Once you get hit by an opponent’s snowball - you’re dead.” Chika grins.

“That’s simple indeed.” You was not expecting that rule but she is glad she made a fort for her and Chika now.

Mari stretched and then made a taunting gesture. “Give us your best shot, sweeties~”

“We will~!” Chika and You chimed at the same time.

“3, 2, 1, GO!!” 

Kanan threw snowballs like a snowball shooting machine. Her teamwork with Mari who was creating snowballs faster than Hanayo made riceballs for lunch and seamlessly passed them into Kanan's hand before her beloved and strong future wife threw it on target, crumbling more and more of ChikaYou's ship fortress.

“You can hide no more, little ones.”

Mari cackles again, seems like today her offence tactic was that maniacal laughter and it worked effectively.

Chika pants behind the thinning snow wall You built for them. 

"What do we do, You-chan...? Kanan-chan and Mari-chan are too strong..."

You wore a serious, thoughtful expression, hand below her nose in a thinking pose.

"You-chan...?"

"There is a way."

"Huee?"

"There is a way. Chika-chan."

"Y-Yes?"

"We can execute a combo move too." You's ocean-blue eyes sparkled with confidence and determination that grabbed all of Chika's attention and pulled her back into the idea that together they could win this too. 

Chika nods. "Let's do it!"

"Stalling?" Kanan took a moment to watch as it had been a while since there was no movement from Chika and You. Not moving in this cold was a dangerous move too. Knowing You, she would be shivering soon enough. 

"Kanan~ Let's just break through the walls so I can see my cute daughter and daughter-in-law's faces already~" Mari sings and Kanan gives Mari a gentle, judging look for calling You her daughter again, or well, their daughter.

But with a twist of her back and arm for power, she sends another snowball flying that takes down the ship fortress. Just as it was crumbling, a bright ray of light between the cracks hit right at Kanan's and Mari's vision each, blinding them for plenty enough seconds that in their hazy sight, they saw a blur of orange and ash-grey come from each side of the sunken ship running towards them.

Kanan gasps under her breath and shouts, "Mari!"

Mari hurried to gather snow to make the ammo for Kanan but by then, they were both jaw-dropped and watching Chika take to the skies after jumping off from You's hands as a boost. The Sun and Sunshine both blinded and amazed the KanaMari couple.

Chika shouts, "Love! And Justice!" with each snowball thrown, flying to smack right at Kanan and Mari each. 

Kanan and Mari each made a sound as Mari fell to her thigh and Kanan lowered to her knee in the snow, reaching towards Mari. 

"They...got us..."

"They did...but..."

Chika lands back into the snow with a cool pose resembling that of Thrilling One Way's choreography at the end but Kanan's final smirk and gaze telling Chika to look back made her concern spike tenfold.

Chika turns to see You laid splat on the snow. 

"YOUUUUU-CHAN!!!!" Chika ran towards You, slid in the snow and kneed You in the side making You go "oof" and then proceeded to shake You violently.

"Youuuu-chan! Don't die! I can't live without you!! Kanan-chan's last shot hit you?? I'm so sorry...I should've thrown the snowballs sooner... I...I..."

You couldn't keep up the dead act as Chika kept pressing on where it tickled for her so she started laughing. 

"C-Chika-chaaan. That tickles!!"

"Eh? Ah." Chika broke out from the devastated girlfriend role too and chortled, You's laughter was that contagious. 

Just as she helped You out of the snow, Kanan and Mari joined them.

"Can't believe we lost."

"A win is a win!" Chika snickers.

"Where and when did you learn such an attack move?" Mari wanted to hear the deeds.

"Actually...It just came to us, it's strange how we were able to execute such a move we never practised before?" You ended her sentence with a questioning tone as for some reason, it's like she was not certain if they did practice it before.

"Yeah! It felt like we could do it for sure! And when we did it came naturally??" Chika cooed in awe and kissed You on the cheek.

"As expected of You-chan's brilliance!"

"ehehe, it's all Chika-chan~" You grew bashful from the sudden kiss.

"The power of ChikaYou." Kanan smiles and Mari nods.

"Mou~~" You smiles shyly. "Let's go get warm."

"Let's!!" They cheered and made their merry way to Sarah and Leah’s family cafe.

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A year ago, Chika saw her girlfriend, You, put on a sexy black dress with the v-cut and the fabric hugged You's curves so well that Chika tackled You to the floor to pout and make her change out of the outfit before You could even put on the witch hat to complete the look.

This year, whether You remembered her outburst last year or not, the costume designer decided to make a pretty, cute and modest magical girl costume instead. Frilly cloak on the top of a collared white, long-sleeved t-shirt, a brown vest and a blue ribbon to match her eyes. A black skirt with white frills at the bottom to accentuate simplicity and demure. To complete the whole look, the frilly cloak actually extended long to the back of You's knees anchor motives in electric blue against shiny black, sunflowers sewed in white against ocean-blue on the insides.

All was fine if Chika could stop thinking back to how much she liked You's revealing witch dress from last year. If she could stop oogling You's toned thighs, all that exposed skin should be banned too. If Chika is desiring You just from this sight, what would others who saw You be thinking?

You picks up her magical girl wand which she made with the help of the engineering students because she did not just want it to look good, she wanted it to light up and was voiced. You's eyes sparkled with excitement as she twirled around once barefoot, struck a pose with her left hand sliding up her right to the wand, a button pressed after a, "Magical Girl You at your service!"

The wand whirls alive, literally, the heart-shaped crystal spun as it lit up a soft golden glow, and You's voice she tried to make sound robotic comes out of the speaker below it: "R E A D Y".

Chika could not help but chuckle at that. "In English?"

"I thought it'd be cooler." You scratches her cheek lightly.

Chika nods thoughtfully. "It does."

You brightens up again and moved her hips so that the long, intricately designed cloak would sashay along with her before she pressed the button again. "C H I K A - C H A N."

"Why my name??" Chika laughed till she almost tumbled backwards into the bed.

"I couldn't think of what else to say at that point of time." You laughs along.

"What else is in there?" Chika sat back up, hands on the edge of the bed as she eyed the magic wand.

You hums. "More importantly..."

"More importantly...?"

"What are you wearing, Chika-chan?" You's ocean-blue eyes glimmered with anticipation and cheekiness.

Chika lowers her gaze to You's legs, the room smells like candies and pumpkins to remind Chika that it is Halloween on campus. As though You in a magical girl outfit was not enough of a reminder. Chika looks up again where You was still waiting and Chika smiles.

"You'll see."

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Chika interlinks her fingers together, elbow perched on the table, feet rocking on their heels and toes as her annoyance grows, her lips a thoughtful frown because she is thinking. Thinking about how to go about using this word that has come up as the prompt in the Discord server she is in - Idol Fanfic Heaven. What a place to be in, right?

Except she really have no idea what to do with "Volare".

It sounds like it could be a dragon's name. Heh. ... But no!

Chika throws her hands in the air after the stare down she has been having with the word "volare" on the server, and on the other tabs she has opened for searching its meaning and seeking a clue on how she can incorporate it into her writing. Chika made faces at her laptop until her crimson eyes glanced to the Discord icon again, she moves her mouse over it but sighs as she leaves it there.

The tangerine-loving girl gets up to pick up a tangerine and sat on the ground. After devouring the whole fruit in less than two minutes, Chika reached for her phone and fired off a message to her best friend.

Chika: Help O3O

It took less than a minute for You to reply.

You: With? :)

Chika: I'm stuck on a prompt

Chika: Not sure what to write

You: What's the word?

Chika: Volare

You: It's a Latin/Italian/Spanish word.

Chika: Google told me that too =3=

You: [laughing emoji]

You: It sounds like it powerful dragon name!

Chika smiles at the message.

Chika: [a dog sticker looking surprised]

Chika: I thought of that too!

You: Is it against the rules to use it that way?

Chika: Probably not... But I'm not feeling it

You: Hmm...

Chika stares at her phone, waiting for another message from You while she wonders what she could be writing. Maybe the word just appears on a scenario? Such as a character noticing the word "volare" written on a signage. But how will it come to play for the setting. Why a foreign word? Or it's-

You: Do you want me to cook you some You-chan special pasta for inspiration? ;D

Chika grins with both eyes and lips but her thumbs might've been faster as she noticed she already sent.

Chika: Yes

She is way too eager for You's cooking. But they were delicious, can anyone blame her?

You: Ah, but how long more do you have before having to submit something?

Chika: 3 hours... >m<;

You: I fear there might not be enough time for a romantic dinner and writing time, my dear!!

Chika: Nooooooo

Chika: [mockingly dies with a sticker of a girl writing in blood "need food"]

You: That's an apt sticker XD

Chika: Right? >v<

They shared a few minutes of silence, Chika just staring at the ceiling, her poster of μ's, her plushies...And her phone vibrates.

You: mi fai volare il cuore

Chika blinks. As Chika was typing her question to ask You what that meant, the message got deleted and Chika sat upright with a surprised gaping of her mouth, a gasp escaping her at the same time.

Chika: Hey! What was that?? O3O

You: Nothing

Chika: No, it's not

Chika: Send it again

Chika: now

You: No

Chika: Send it to meeeeeeeeeeee

You: Don't wanna

Chika: I bet it's good so send it!!

You: >//o//<

Chika: You're just making me more curious, You-chan!!

You: >v<

Chika: Hey

You: XD

Chika: Mou!!! O3O

You: I guess...

Chika: !

You: mi fai volare il cuore

Chika screenshots it and quickly copies text before You chickens out and deletes it again. But seeing that You does not, Chika smiles and gets up from the ground to sit on her bed. She brings up google translate and throws the text in.

“You make my heart soar”

"..." Chika's cheeks grew warm, her heart felt like the words on the screen and she falls onto her side on the bed while her legs kick up and down like the maiden in love You has reduced her to.

Chika: fai volare anche il mio cuore

Chika waits for You's reaction.

You: [an animated sticker of a blushing girl, hearts all around]

Chika beams widely and brings her phone close to her heart. Gods, she loves You.

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"Ahh hah. ...hehehe. Haa! Uueeeh...hii." Adorable baby sounds were made by the small child laying on the blanketed playmat because one of her mothers decided that it would be safer, comfier, and warmer.

The lesser worrywart mother grins as she folds the laundry by the couch, a perfect view of her baby daughter Chiyo.

"Did you see that, Chika-chan??" The ash-brunette was hovering close to their child who successfully turned onto her belly and was now giggling.

"I am seeing it, You-chan." Chika chuckles, putting away You's t-shirt to the folded pile.

You lays onto the floor to beam her pearly whites at Chiyo, making her own noises to get Chiyo's attention which Chiyo claps her hand together in response to. Chika saw the way You's blue eyes sparkled more than it was already doing. "Chika-chan!!"

"I saw." Chika could not stop her humongous smile from growing; her wife's reactions to their daughter's every little action is simply smile-inducing and serotonin injections.

"She turned! And then...she clapped! Oh my gosh. She is as talented as you~" You coos and smiles till her eyes were not visible as Chiyo reached up to touch You's face curiously or perhaps as a pat to tell her mother to calm down.

Chika puts away another folded piece of clothing, smoothing any wrinkles away. "You mean you."

"Nah, you know I mean it when I say you're talented." You catches Chiyo's hand in hers and kisses it loudly, eliciting another round of baby giggles bubbling out of Chiyo.

Chika had to put her hand to her heart. The sight of her wife and daughter being the two most adorable things alive was too much for her heart. "Uu... I thank Chiyo's amazing evolution to you, though."

You looks over with eyebrows raised. "Growth. Use the word growth."

Chika sticks her tongue out, smiling wider. "Wait, I've got the perfect song for this!"

"Don'tttt." You jokingly whines as she watches her wife rush for the phone and walks back just in time to play 'brave heart' by Miyazaki Ayumi, Chika lip-syncing to it with a whole lot of soul.

You shakes her head, her smile never fading. "Is this the song you want Chiyo to grow up with? Not Honoka's?"

Chika throws her head back in laughter as she joins her family on the floor. "Chiyo will get to listen to both Digimon and μ's songs and more!"

Chiyo reacted to her name or to Chika's delight, the song, as Chiyo pushed her body up with her little hands and arms but this was just a start for her, not used to propping up her body fully, she fell forwards where You's hands were already there to protect Chiyo's head and scooping her up with an excited flying sound. Chiyo laughs and flails her arms and legs.

Chika claps excitedly. "Chiyo just evolved. Digivolved. I saw the light and the sequence and everything!"

You laughs. "Chiyoyomon!?"

Chiyo makes a cute noise.

Chika and You's expressions melted further.

"You-chan."

"Yeah?"

"Chiyo is so cute..."

"I agree." You plants a kiss on Chiyo's cheek and gives Chika a kiss on the lips too as Chika shifted to sit beside You.

Just another day in the Watanabe-Takami Residence, just another adorable, heart-melting, smile-filled kind of day for three.

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“I got the laptop, You-chan!” Chika placed her computer on You’s study desk since hers was littered with too many reference materials she may have flipped through some, and made some notes on maybe, while others did the job of burying her assignments.

You raises both eyebrows at her girlfriend. “I still don’t know why I agreed to this.”

Chika breaks into a huge dorky smile at that, scarlet eyes shining despite almost becoming slits from the size of her smile. “Because you love me~”

You shakes her head but her smile is hard to fight off. “Here’s the earpiece. But… Don’t we need like, cameras, lighting boards, or a backlight itself or something for being a Youtuber?”

“Mm…Everyone has to start somewhere.” Chika takes the earpiece and plugs it into the audio jack before patting the chair for You to take a seat in. “Besides, I think I remember Yoshiko-chan saying her first few videos didn’t have fancy equipment either! We’ll be fine~”

“What’s the theme we are going for?” You sits while Chika fiddles with pulling out the website and turning on the webcam.

“Oh, look! We’re on the screen!!” Chika cheers.

You chuckles at Chika’s enthusiasm. “We’ve video-called home and friends before, you know.”

“Yes, but this is different!” Chika's shoulder bumps You with a small indignant puff of her cheeks.

You simply grins at Chika’s adorable anger, poking the soft cheeks for it to deflate back to normalcy. “Okay, it’s different. But we didn’t even come up with a script yet. Or are we just testing out how the gimmicks work for now?”

“You ask too many questions, You-chan.” Chika hums thoughtfully. “But I like it.”

You laughs with a shake of her head. “What are you even saying?”

“I’m saying…~ That I love that you think of a bunch of things and ask important questions. Even if I don’t really think it’s too necessary. OH.” Chika’s eyes widens comically wide which makes You’s widen too in surprise.

“What?”

“Is our voice being picked up well if we just talk like that? Should we move the mic part closer to our mouths when we talk?”

“Ah, we won’t know till we check it later… But,” You leans extra close to the mic that Chika was holding up to her mouth. “I’m sure your voice will be picked up clearly and nicely when this close.”

Chika’s cheeks burst into a deep shade of red from You’s unexpected low, almost purring voice and speaking so close that she could feel the warmth of the ash-brunette’s breath. She hopes the mic does not pick up on how loudly her heart was thumping behind her chest.

“Cat got your tongue?” You teases as she sat upright again.

Chika grumbles and buries her face into You’s shoulder. “I don’t think this is what our viewers want to see…”

You laughs, her whole body shaking. “We don’t have viewers, we haven’t even…” You trails off when Chika lifts her head to sneak a glance towards the screen. Ocean blue eyes snap to the screen. “We’re live!? And why are there viewers!?”

Chika giggles shyly. “I told some people?”

“Who?? All I’ve been doing is flir- I mean. Oh gosh…” You covers her face with her hands and turns to give Chika a look for not warning her.

Chika grins bashfully at You. “A natural take.”

“Chika-chan!” You whines.

“Look, comments!” Chika tries to distract You so that her girlfriend does not end hiding her face for the rest of the live stream.

RandomlyOnline0722: Aqours’ YouChika is real

Sakurauchi Riko Sakura: You two are adorable~

Fallen Angel Yohane: Not bad for a start. The ceiling light flares at times, however, you should take note of that. The sound isn’t too much of an issue too because you two are as loud as ever. I take full credit for You doing the Fallen Angel whisper. As expected of my Little Demon. You would make a great successor.

Sakurauchi Riko Sakura: You’re looking for a successor?

Sakurauchi Riko Sakura: I’d rather you continue forever ;D

Fallen Angel Yohane: I’ll do it for you

“Is Riko-chan and Yoshiko-chan flirting in our comment session??”

“Hey, if you can flirt with me on a live stream, our best friends can flirt in our comment session~” Chika giggles and nuzzles You who blushed harder.

“I…I can’t do this. Chika-chan’s cuteness is for me only!” You grabs the mouse to stop the stream.

“Wahh, wait, wait. You-chan! We have to at least do a goodbye-”

“Bye.” You hits the stop button and turns to give Chika a look of what she hopes is proper upset but she knows it isn’t strong enough as she can still feel the heat in her face.

“I’ll treat you ice cream…?” Chika begins the bribery tactic while You keeps the hard stare.

“Um, I’m sorry?”

“Is that a question?” You arches an eyebrow.

“I’m sorry. But you’re really sweet and charming and I thought it’d be fun!” You squints and Chika reaches over to hug You’s arm. “How about I massage you as an apology too!”

“How many times?”

“Three nights?”

“Two weeks.”

“Ehhh!” Chika starts to protest but You made to stand and Chika hugged You’s waist instead. “Okay, okay. Two weeks of massages. Please forgive me.”

“And an ice cream date.”

“And an ice cream date. Of course!” Chika wiggles up You’s body into a stand.

“And an I’m sorry kiss.” You shifts so Chika can kiss her.

Chika giggles happily. “Anytime and every time!”

Chika leans in to press her lips to You but You pulls back so she opens her eyes to peer at You sadly. “No kiss?”

“If it’s an I love you kiss, that can be anytime and every time. An I’m sorry kiss? You should try your best to not have to do that anytime and every time, missy.” You arches an eyebrow at Chika again, her lips twisted in an amused smirk.

Chika nods earnestly in quick succession. “Soooo… kiss?”

You leans back and allows Chika who wets her lips with her tongue just before pressing those lips to You’s, sighing into the contact. You could not help but sigh too, she loves Chika too much to remain mad for long. In fact, she was not that angry, just embarrassed. She hears their phone vibrate on the desk and guesses it’s Riko or Yoshiko, or both, spamming the group chat. Maybe Mari is whining about not making it for the stream that ended too soon. Come to think of it, that video have better not been archived. And this is too much thoughts when she has the love of her life kissing her, so You leaves the thoughts behind as Chika’s tongue lick at her bottom lip and she makes a sound she hopes Chika does not catch but knows the mikan-lover did as Chika tugged You closer to her while deepening their kiss. You smiles before kissing back.

She could get used to this.

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Chika was licking her mikan sherbet when she felt a jolt of epiphany, eyes widening as her smile froze like the frozen dessert in her hand.

“You-chan~”

“Mm?” You gives Chika an asking smile before paying attention to her vanilla sherbet, not wanting to let it have a chance to melt just because she looked away from it for a hot second.

“What do you like~?” Chika continues to sing the question the same way Ruby’s new little temporary group called AiScReam sang in their upcoming song Ai♡Screa~m! (How she knows the song already? Well, other than being a proud selected member to be in the studio because the trio wanted her feedback. It was also because she’s a Bonafide school idol fan and watched the preview video the moment it was released.)

(And, she watched it with You. So she’s sure You would catch on soon enough!)

Chika waited with bated breath, crimson eyes had excitement swirling in them.

You had looked up from her sherbet the moment Chika sang. You’s jaw had fallen agape the moment Chika fought the wide grin that wanted to take over her entire face. You’s cheeks flushed red the moment she realized what Chika wanted from her.

You closes her eyes and blows out a long exhale before making eye contact with Chika again.

“Vanilla but more than that… you…”

Chika could not hold back anymore. Did not have reason to hold back anymore. Her smile engulfed her entire face but just as she squealed, You huffed and dropped to a squat to bury her blushing face in her arms, holding out the dessert to not get onto her face.

“Wahh, You-chan??” Chika laughs as she joins You in a squat, poking You teasingly gently.

“You’re mean…” You mumbles.

“What’s that?” Chika shuffles in her squat to be beside You and bumps You’s shoulder.

You almost loses her balance but she caught herself before turning her face to glare weakly at Chika, the love shining behind her embarrassed ocean-blue eyes made Chika smile more.

“I said – you’re a big meanie. For making me do that.”

“Do what~?”

“Make me say I love you in song.” You huffs through her nose and rubs her face in her arms again.

Chika laughs. “But you love doing that!”

“Since when??” You’s eyes widens largely at Chika.

Chika simply licks her lips and began giving examples. “Let’s see. Koi ni naritai Aquarium.”

“That-”

“And you cannot say it isn’t your love song to me. About me.”

You groans, cheeks burning.

“One song!” You throws her arms in the air, remembering her melting ice cream, she takes a lick and finds solace in its sweetness.

Chika giggles and took a bite out of hers too. “Beginner’s Sailing.”

“I…”

“You said it yourself. It was about me~” Chika’s expression was smug as she rubbed her shoulder against You’s.

“Okay, yes. I can’t deny that one…too.” You pouts.

Chika smiles widely again.

“You’re so cute when blushing, by the way.” Chika giggles and You could only accept her fate of blush-covered cheeks, racing heart and falling further in love with Chika when Chika looks at her like that.

You grumbles something unintelligible under her breath before offering her vanilla sherbet to Chika.

“I was going to offer it to you before it was…this melty.”

Chika beams and goes in for a messy bite. “Mmm~ Delish! Have some of mine too!”

You chuckles as she delicately takes a lick of Chika’s. “You know I love mikans.”

And You was helping to clean the vanilla that smeared the side of Chika’s lips to her cheek when Chika spoke again, “Oh, I know~”

The all too cheeky wink made You’s face light up again.

“You’re… No words!” You shakes her head while Chika laughs so hard she falls back onto her bum. You laughs at Chika’s ridiculous state until she joins her on the ground too.

“Can we eat normally??”

“Nopeeee.” Chika laughs until her side hurts and she knows it was not because of dessert. Or maybe it is.

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A golden-lit round room from the vast flooring to expensive chandeliers, ladies dressed to the nines in an uneven number of ballroom dresses and suits. Chika stole You's breath away with her tangerine-orange ballroom gown and You owned Chika's heart with her navy-blue double-breasted suit.

Chika and You steps and twirls in the middle of the dance floor when blinks in surprise for a moment, something caught her eye, was her eyes playing tricks on her and her classmate was around. "Was that...?"

You's eyes never leaves Chika. "I don't know. I only have eyes for you."

Chika's attention snaps right back to You as her cheeks flush redder and it is not due to dancing. "D-Did Mari-chan teach you that...?"

"Mm? No? Ah...but she did tell me to be more honest." You smiles softly as she smoothly turns Chika to face away from her, they take three slick steps back in tandem before Chika is back to facing You and one of You's hands goes from Chika's waist to connect with Chika's palm - outstretched and raised. They smoothly dance from the centre to the ends of the crowd and back near the middle.

Chika could barely contain how fast her heart was racing. From how close they are thanks to dancing with each other. From dancing this well together. From the fact that You says she's being honest which means You does not even want to tear her eyes away from Chika. Not that Chika wanted to look away but she was curious if this event was truly an Ohara Dance Party or was it an Uranohoshi event. But actually, did it even matter as long as she's dancing with her best friend? With the girl she holds affection for? The girl she wants to be in a relationship with? No, the reason for the dance did not matter. What mattered was that they were dancing with each other.

"I feel like you're thinking about things that aren't just counting beats and keeping in step." You laughs and Chika swears it's the most beautiful sound she has heard. And she's a school idol fan.

"You won't be wrong for thinking that." Chika chuckles and shakes her head. "You're distracting."

"Oh? Thinking about me?"

"Maybe."

"Maybe!"

Chika and You shares a laugh as You spun Chika out, pulls her right back, holds Chika tight as they spin three rounds with Chika's leg kicked out and the other curled around You's hip, and when Chika's feet is back on the ground, You dips her.

"Oh my god." Chika laughs airily.

"What?"

"Look." Chika smiles widely and stares right into You's impossible blues and lightly gestured back to the musicians with a simple nod of her head.

You looked and her eyes widened in disbelief. Riko was playing the piano. Okay, that was not uncanny. Though the way her fingers were flying across the keys was impressive. Yoshiko was beside, a little to the front of Riko and making the bass sounds that accompanied the speedy, perky piano music to be a symphony of subdue yet explosive dance music?? But that was not just it, the drums that were kicking up heartbeats and basically inviting passion to the dancefloor? That is Kurosawa Ruby right there. Hitting the snares and cymbals.

"What. How?" You's face was stuck in an amused smile.

Chika's body shook with laughter. "I'm going to guess Mari-chan had to do with all this. But."

"But?" You mimicks Chika's breathy speech.

"Who cares when I get to dance with you?" Chika smiles slightly bashfully.

You's eyes sparkled to match her unbridled smile. "Yeah."

Although Chika or You did not spell out I love you in words, the way their body moved with and against each other, their exchanged passion-charged gazes and right here, right now in their personal dance bubble - any onlooker could tell that they are in love.

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"Good Guilty Morning Kiss. Ah, I mean, Good Guilty Kiss Morning. Because, you know, I'm in a Guilty Kiss mood. But I mean songs and not the...k-kiss..." You skipped into the room she shares with Chika, storing away her earbuds with an energetic smile despite the early hours. She was an early riser as per usual, her morning routine consisting of morning jogs, weightlifting, preparing for her classes, and cooking breakfast for two, having gone smoothly as well today. But at the thought of accidentally suggesting a guilty kissing kind of morning, the blush-easy sporty girl finds her cheeks hot and her eyes trained down at the edge of the bed.

In the bed, the mikan-loving girl stirs with a lazy stretch and long yawn before a cheeky smile grows on her lips. "You-chan~"

"Y-yes?"

"Isn't it a bit early to be this cute?" Chika chuckles as her best friend stammers and trips over being called cute. "Help me up?"

"Aren't you too young to need help to sit up in bed?" You grumbles behind her embarrassment but takes Chika's hands in hers and tugs her into a sitting position.

Chika chuckles before it morphs into a yawn. You’s features softens at the sight before pressing her lips together and holding her breath subconsciously when Chika opens her eyes again and looks right up at her.

“Good morning~” Chika licks her lips then puckers them…and waits.

You exhales through her nose slowly. Chika squeezes You’s hands.

“Give me my Guilty Kiss~” Chika murmurs.

You huffs and bends down till her lips hovers barely a centimetre away from Chika’s lips.

“I’m…still not used to this…”

Chika fights the urge to smile widely and whispers. “Getting to kiss me?”

You nods, their foreheads touching from the closeness.

“Well, this means we need more practice till you’re used to it…”

You swears Chika knows what she is doing. Soft voice, subtle hand squeezes, thumbs rubbing over her skin, a bubble of a space created that belongs to just the two of them. Wordlessly telling her it is okay to have her heart on overdrive and cheeks ablaze when it is for her. For Chika.

Offbeat, You closes the distance between them, quivering lips pressed to Chika’s warm and waiting ones. Lips that curled up slightly in a smile before kissing You fully. One hand sneakily and gently going into You’s ash-grey hair, holding her, bringing her impossibly closer.

You blinks her eyes open slowly when Chika had to pull back for oxygen. “You’re a really good kisser, you know that?”

You’s nose wrinkles adorably as she shakes her head. “I can’t think of anything…”

Chika giggles and brings You back down so she can kiss You again, purposefully on the corner of her girlfriend’s lip on the second press. “I should fire off a text to thank Guilty Kiss for putting you in a kissing mood.”

“I wasn’t- I…” You straightens her back and hides her face in her hands, groaning. “I…always want to kiss you…”

You could not see it but Chika’s cheeks pinkens as her heart skips a beat, looking up adoringly at the ash-brunette wondering how she got so lucky.

If later Riko, Yoshiko and Mari got a thank you text with zero explanation from Chika, they do not question it because their favourite couple made it official a month ago, are living together in Tokyo while they both go to the same university there. It isn’t hard to guess that this was a ChikaYou-related message. And they love it.

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Red, it was red as far as the eye can see. Carmine, if You wanted to label a more specific shade of the colour of the sand she was walking on. The winds were strong enough to pick up the sands too, You tugs her cerulean scarf over her nose so she does not inhale the sand. She peeks over to her orange-haired companion, a fond smile hidden behind the cloth.

“How is this place feeling for you, Chika-chan?”

Chika groans, coughs and splutters, attempting to get sand out of her tongue as she slumped her shoulders like her lips curling downwards in an exaggerated pout. “Horrible. Its beauty lasted for all of… I don’t know, five minutes? You-chaaaan, take me away from here.”

You laughs, throwing her head back before reaching into her backpack for a spare scarf, this one a lighter blue but it had good endurance amongst other things. “Here, put this on.”

“But then you won’t be able to see my face! I miss your face already.” Chika huffs but obediently lets You twirl the scarf around her, a smile widening on her face as she notes the feeling the garment gave her. “Oh, I like this.”

“I knew you would. You owe me some other equipment upgrade.”

“No problem~ I’ll make you one super amazing equip! Do you want a weapon? Top? Bottom? Overall? Accessory?” Chika slides down a hill of red sand, You not hesitating to follow along.

“I’ll take anything you make.” You does not add that she will only put it on or use the weapon if it is actually better than her current ones. But it is true that she would treasure anything Chika gives her. She likes her partner a little… a lot.

It felt like Chika and You have been walking for hours with no end in sight when the unexpected happened.

From the endless red sand burst out a three-metre-tall sabre-toothed tiger, its huge and sharp claws showing when it shifted in the sand it popped out from. Chika screams, and You lets out a shout of surprise.

"Shouldn't something this huge be in colours helping it camouflage??!" Chika exclaims as she stares up at the yellow and blue fur. The sabretooth dug and dove under the sand in impeccable speed, burrowing out at Chika and You which sent them flying in opposite directions before they could do anything. Chika screamed again.

You groans as she quickly gets back to her feet. "That's why!"

You picks up a jog as she observes the beast, hoping to catch a pattern or a clue on its next move. She roughly pushes her ash-gray hair out of her face and pulls out her dual guns, aiming at the sabre-tooth’s muscular shoulders and firing off three clean shots each. The tiger’s growl shakes the earth and the tiger digs underground again, disappearing.

Chika grabs and unsheathes her broadsword from behind her and takes cautious steps as her eyes flicker to where You is or where the sand might shift and the sabre-tooth would strike again.

“Where do you think-”

Chika inhales sharply as she parries the Sabre-tooth away with a swing of her sword, digging her left heel into the sand to grasp her stance and dash at the tiger. It turns around just as Chika makes a slash and jab attack before jumping backwards away from a swipe, barely avoiding getting clawed.

“Gods, it’s fast.”

The Sabre-tooth roars in anger as more bullets hit it from behind. Its diamond, blood-red eyes sparked with the rage it felt before it tunnelled away again into the red sand.

“You dodged it well though!” You praises, moving about the sand in hopes that that will make the Sabre-tooth have a tough time deciding where it wanted to attack.

“Ugghhh…”

You watches blood be coughed and spewed out of her mouth. Her vision was blurring even as she tried to focus. Her breathing laboured. How sad, she thought, that she cannot even see how her blood can stain the ground once more before dying, as the red of her blood seemed to blend and absorb right into the crimson sand. But her blood wasn't what she wanted to see last. Neither is a fraction of the sabretooth’s maw.

"Get away from my You-chaaaan!!!!!" Chika's scream pierced through the throbbing pain and high-pitched ringing in her ears. The beast released its bite puncturing You’s torso to jump away from Chika's incoming strike. Chika cries out as she drops to You's side. You shakes her head feebly, wishing she could lift her hand to hold Chika's cheek and tell her it's alright. And for Chika to survive. And live on...

"No, seriously, Chika-chan. Use a potion or a healing spell already!" You couldn't since Chika threw her body against hers causing her to fall back on the couch, and she only had one hand on the controller that she quickly hit the pause button on the game so they do not die.

Chika whines. "Why are you dying??"

"That thing is strong! I was not expecting it to come out from behind only to be able to execute like a special and come from the side to maw me!"

Chika growls and quickly presses a potion that heals 70% health points for You. "We're defeating this thing no matter what! How dare it hurt my You-chan."

You chuckles. "Yeah, let's not let you get hurt, okay?"