- What is that supposed to mean?!
- Exactly what it should.
- ... Qu-quit playing around, I'm not gonna fall for that.
- Naomi Nakashima! I've never been this honest in my entire life, a-and I think you know it - she didn't want to admit it, her friend was very shocked and probably repulsed. Her dear friend. The woman she was in love with, Seiko went and just ruined their beautiful friendship for a stupid confession. Naomi was trying not to look into her eyes, and Seiko was thankful, for what they were hiding would probably be too much for the sensitive girl. She would cry in a couple of seconds anyway, and Naomi would feel guilty and hug her and say it's okay, but they'd both know it was not.

{Why Can't I Love You? chap. 1}

The girls were giggling just now, it couldn't be just Seiko's imagination. She was very sure the moment she came in sight, everyone went silent as if she was someone unwanted, but Mayu-chan smiled and asked if she'd like to sit next to her. The seats around Naomi were all taken. The usually cheery girl nodded and sat down, but she wasn't about to pretend things were normal. Any other day she and Naomi would arrive together, chatting excitedly and glued to each other. This was the first time in the day that she saw her best friend. Things were getting more awkward by the minute and maybe, just maybe, most of their friends already knew about what happened the day before.
- Look, Mochida-kun! - the girl to the right of Naomi whispered to her when said boy entered the cafeteria, which caused the short-haired brunette to blush deeply and poke the poor girl with her strong elbow. Everyone already knew how Naomi felt about Sato-kun, the only problem was that Satoshi was as dumb as a door knob and Naomi would deny her feelings for all eternity. For a moment Seiko opened her mouth to make some funny remark loud enough for both of the lovebirds to hear, but then she remembered about her confession. To Naomi. She confessed to her best friend, who was currently avoiding her eyes at all costs. A deep sadness and shame took control of her body and she got up and walked away, ignoring Mayu's questioning.
As she arrived outside, the cold morning breeze messing her hair a little and making her insides feel a little more lonely, Seiko noticed she was being followed. It was to her disappointment that the person wasn't her beloved, but the class rep.
- Good morning, Shinohara-chan!
- Good morning - she sat on a bench nearby and awaited for Ayumi to go away, but she only sat by her side.
- So... I heard some rumours - Seiko nearly flinched at that comment, which made the rep laugh a little - By your reaction, I suppose they were true.
- ...I don't really want to talk about it - her face was staring down, feeling like crying again.
- Well... That's too bad. Because I was cheering for you - Ayumi stood up and began to walk away.
- What? Wait! Wh-what do you mean by that, class rep? - Seiko felt very uneasy, but that comment was definitely weird and she had to know. Ayumi turned back with a little smirk and shrugged.
- I don't know, I just feel that you and Naomi would be a nice couple.
- ... - her eyes widened and Seiko blinked a few times until she was able to process it. A little smile tugged at her lips for some adorable moments, that was so nice of Ayumi-chan. Too nice, Seiko was about to hug her when something came in mind. Wasn't the class rep into Mochida-kun?
- I know how Naomi-chan feels about Satoshi-kun, and that's sweet, but let's face it: it won't ever work out.
- That's not true! - Seiko interfered, getting on her feet to face Ayumi - They are perfect for each other!
- They can barely get along well, she's always bothering him and he does not appreciate it at all. Look, it doesn't have to be a bad thing. I mean, I'm sure you two would be very happy!
- Except... She doesn't like me back, ok? If it's for Mochida-kun that her heart beats the faster, then I'll support her all the way!
- ...But what if it isn't? - at that point it was time to go back to class, Seiko frowned as her eyes followed Ayumi in the direction of the door they came from - You just spoke up, give it a little bit of time, try showing her things are okay even though. In the end... She could even love you - with that the rep was gone, and left a very flushed Shinohara to confusion and longing.

{Hiya! This is a drabble to this fanfic I was planning on writing for months now, I didn't even bother to search others and see if I'm "copying" or something, I just really wanted to write it down and place somewhere. Let me know what you think of it! Then maybe I'll keep going. Kissus}