MC: Hmm so I lied, this is actually multi-chapter, probably a max of five, and this chapter is more in Kyouko's POV, also thanks to the last chapter and this one other story I read I am now aboard the Yui/Chitose broship, and what a magnificent ship it is, NOSEBLEEDS AND EYEROLLS FOR EVERYONE. Anyway ON TO PART 2 now with fluff… maybe… possibly… hopefully… (Actually it's just more drama but you'll love it)

In the past year Toshinou Kyouko has become equal parts enamored and frustrated. She finds herself on more than one occasion thinking maybe she shouldn't have told Yui about her crush on Ayano.

You see in any other situation Yui would just sigh and roll her eyes at Kyouko as she prattled on about what she liked about whatever girl caught her eye. But this time she cut Kyouko off in the middle of her gushing and gave her that serious look and told her not to start chasing after Ayano if she wasn't serious about it. Kyouko thought it was ridiculous for her to even insinuate she wasn't serious because she's always serious when it comes to cute girls…

Well okay maybe she liked Chinatsu because she had reminded her of Mirakurun, and part of the appeal of Chizuru was the fact she constantly rejected her advances, but they were still valid crushes. And she had this sneaking suspicion that Ayano liked her, well at least she thought she did, back in middle school. Kyouko sort of always knew in this oblivious sort of way, it was in all the times Ayano would come to the club house to supposedly chew her out for something, but Kyouko began to start anticipating the seemingly random visits. Also they're trip to Kyoto was another fond memory, all the fun their group had, she really felt like she and Ayano had gotten even closer during that. And then there was that time they kissed during the Amusement Club/Student Council sleepover, and for some reason they never talked about it after that, Kyouko kinda felt like Ayano had forgot about it but she hadn't, she had thought about it a lot, and by a lot she means she had a dream about it the other day except things got a little too steamy for it to just be two middle schoolers kissing. That coupled with the blonde's growing interest in the tsundere kinda sealed the deal in them becoming friends. But now their dynamic has shifted once again, and Kyouko felt that pull to be closer to Ayano again.

Anyway Kyouko decided to listen to Yui (mostly because she threatened to keep pinching her cheeks if she didn't but no one needs to know that) she thought it didn't matter, there were bound to be plenty of other cute girls to chase after in high school and maybe that pull would fade away. But as the days went on she found she couldn't keep her attention off of Ayano, and it was kind of unnerving. Kyouko was sure that nothing had changed in the time they entered high school. I mean yeah she did like to tease Ayano, and she always found her cute and liked that she could always rile her up, always wanted to be close to her. But before they weren't really friends, but now they were, but she still wanted more, and now things were kind of confusing.

Finally cracking Kyouko dragged Yui into an empty classroom and explained to her the predicament she was in. Kyouko just sat there mouth turned into a frown, voice kinda of hesitant and unsure, and just spilled all her thoughts out to her best friend. Yui just placed a hand on her shoulder and gave her that smile for when she was proud of her.

"You just described all the symptoms of a crush Kyouko"

Kyouko didn't really understand because she knew what a crush was, and this was something totally different. If anything she sounded kinda needy and obsessive, well at least to herself.

"You know for all those brains you have you're kind of an idiot when it comes to your own emotions"

Rolling her eyes the dark haired girl decided to take a seat next to the now pouting blonde

"But Yui I already told you that I liked Ayano before, how did anything change since then?"

"You do know the difference between an actual crush and infatuations don't you?"

Kyouko left that conversation with a bump on her head and Yui's approval to ask Ayano out now.

Thinking a little more clearly, a bounce in her step, and this bubbling feeling of excitement in her chest she went home wanting it to already be the next day so she could see Ayano.

When morning came Kyouko was actually up on time and in school with time to spare. Practically skipping to her homeroom she enthusiastically opened the door and scanned the room finding Ayano sitting in her seat. Practically flinging herself unto the unsuspecting girl the blonde wrapped her arm around her and announced,

"Good Morning Aya-Chan~"

"TOSHINOU KYOUKO, you shouldn't sneak up on people like that!" the violet haired girl grabbed at her chest.

"Aww but how could I resist such a defenseless target"

"Humph you should be more considerate of others feelings before surprising them"

Kyouko felt the other girl relax in her grip causing the blondes smile to grow more devious.

"Aww but that takes the fun out of it and besides," she shifted a little closer to Ayano's ear, "you don't seem to be complaining."

Without even seeing it Kyouko could tell that the purple haired girls face was bright red.

"D-don't get the wrong idea I'm not enjoying this at all"

As if to prove her point Ayano sat forward and crossed her arms across her chest, Kyouko continued to smile as she took her seat behind the girl. Normally while class went on Kyouko would either attempt to listen and then fall asleep or start doodling in her notebook, but today she just kept staring at Ayano thinking of different things they could do when they started dating. Like hand-holding, and going to see movies, and kissing during the movies, and cuddling, kissing during class breaks, sharing food, and did she mention kissing? Kyouko is definitely ready for some kissing, preferably against a wall, in a secluded area, and… oh man Ayano is turning around.

'Act natural Kyouko, and stop staring you're starting to drool'

Discreetly wiping her mouth Kyouko turned her gaze toward her notebook trying to look like the studious student she should be.

Hearing the bell has never been a more glorious sound than now, locking in on her target she pounced.

"Ayano come with me to the store to get some rum raisin"

And so off they went, and in Kyouko's mind everything was pretty much planned out, go to the store, buy Ayano her favorite pudding, and sit outside and feed Ayano, then she would lean in and lay one on her, it was the perfect plan.

Kyouko was so fired up that she couldn't help the happy tune that she began to hum on the way to the store. When they got there Kyouko rushed off to find the items on her list quickly finding her rum raisin, but slowed down and check each fridge carefully looking for Ayano's snack. Finally locating it she pulled it out and started to make her way back to the register smile bright and happy until she saw it, or more specifically him.

Just who did he think he was holding Ayano's hand and if that wasn't bad enough he had the nerve to actually try to give her his number, try being the key word, Kyouko intercepted and didn't plan on letting the other call that guy, like ever.

Her bad mood was lifted a little when Ayano asked if she was alright, I mean it was her fault that she's so cute, honestly Kyouko's surprised (and also relieved) that Ayano doesn't get hit on more often.

After making it back to school Kyouko just wanted to get her mind off that guy, and yeah maybe she was sulking a little, but even though she's confident in Ayano's feelings for her it doesn't make telling her any easier.

What happened next was purely accidental, she was honestly just trying to have a little fun teasing Ayano by feeding her, she wasn't trying to leaving any pudding on the corner of her mouth, or get so close to her she could feel the other girls breathing, she definitely had no control of the sudden loudness of her heart, but she was able to control herself enough to not just lean in and kiss Ayano which was actually a good thing because the first time she kisses Ayano she doesn't to be anywhere near Chitose.

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Kyouko often feels like she and Ayano are always toeing the line between friendship and something more which is honestly driving her insane.

It's in those fleeting touches, lingering glances, and constant entrances into personal space (which she is starting to think doesn't exist between them anymore) that Kyouko begins to feel a little brave, begins to feel like maybe she should take that step and just grab Ayano's hand, or stare into her eyes and convey what she's feeling when words fail her, or jut to curl up on Ayano's lap just because she could. But then…

…then she sort of panics because she's a little afraid. Because what they're doing now is harmless and safe, there's no pressure behind it and she likes it that way. When they're like this there's no way Kyouko can screw up and end up hurting Ayano.

In those moments she feels so small, like all her bravado is washed away and she's just that little girl again who cries when things got tough and ran to Yui to fix everything.

It's become a routine that every time after Kyouko and Ayano hang out alone Kyouko goes over to Yui's house because she understands, and occasionally she asks 'what are you waiting for idiot? Just ask her out already' she mostly just lets Kyouko think because Yui understands, and Kyouko's never appreciated her best friend more than in those moments of silence between them.

It's during one of those moments that Yui decides that it's time to give Kyouko another nudge because the longing puppy dog looks Kyouko and Ayano share are actually starting to pain her.

"Why don't you both just talk it out?" Kyouko's character dies on screen and she turns to look at Yui who put down her book and is looking at her seriously.

"Talk about what?" Yui just gives her a look that obviously says 'you know what' but goes on to explain anyway.

"At this point you're both just afraid, you're afraid of commitment and failing to live up to some expectation you think you have to fit into, and Ayano is afraid that you know she likes you and that you're not making a move because you don't want her."

Kyouko leans back on both of her arms and looks up at the ceiling, "It's just- what if we start dating and she realizes that it's not how she imagined it would be. That I'm not what she imagined I'd be."

Yui gives her a deadpan look, "She's had a crush on you all this time, I'm pretty sure she's under no illusions of what she's getting herself into." Suddenly her expressions soften, "Besides wouldn't you rather know for sure than to keep playing this game and then end up wondering 'what if'?"

For once Kyouko just stayed quiet and continued to stare at nothing, after a minute she reached in to her pocket and pulled out a wrinkled slip of paper and handed it to Yui. The dark haired girl examined the rushed scrawl on the paper and raised her eyebrow at her friend.

"Who's Tamaki?" Yui noticed the way Kyouko's fist clenched a little at the name and felt a wave of understanding wash over her so she changed her question. "How'd you end up with the number?"

"He was just some guy working at the convince store, he doesn't even know her, what made him think he could just give her his number ya know. So I took it from his hands before she could, and now I just carry it around."

"Why not just throw it away?" After another pause Yui just sighed and got up reaching out to Kyouko, "Come on let's head to the arcade, this solemn behavior doesn't fit you at all." As if a switch had been flipped Kyouko grabbed Yui's hand and pulled herself up a smile replacing the frown that was there moments ago.

"Oh thank you merciful Yui-sama for rewarding me with this precious trip" Kyouko exaggeratedly bowed in front of the smirking Yui.

"Yeah, yeah, stand up straight and go grab your coat before I change my mind."

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That night both girls were settled into bed quietly staring at the ceiling waiting for sleep to overtake them. Kyouko's was successfully distracted for the most of the night but now her mind began to drift back to thoughts of Ayano.

"We kissed once." There was a shuffling noise of covers moving as Yui turned towards her. "When did that happen?"

Kyouko brought her fingers up to her lips remembering the soft tingling sensation she felt from Ayano's lips. "That time we had a sleepover with the student council in the Amusement club. I was only joking with her about wanting a goodnight kiss but then…"

"Ayano, there's one more thing I want"

"What is it?" she replied still not facing the blonde

"A goodnight kiss"

Ayano whipped around and just gaped at Kyoko and it was possible Ayano's face turned a whole new shade of red and her mouth opened and closed like a fish out of water trying to find words. Kyoko began to feel a little bad about teasing her so much and began to apologize, "Ayano its okay I was just-" but she was cut off by a warm soft pressure on her lips, before she could even blink Ayano had already pulled back and pulled the covers over her head

"T-t-there's your kiss now go to sleep Toshino Kyoko"

"I think we should have another sleepover, except just the two of us this time."

Yui just gave her a calculating look, "You think you're finally ready to be serious with Ayano?"

"Pftt when am I ever ready for anything, super sexy commando Kyouko goes head first into all situations and hopes for the best."

"Uh-huh, well good luck with that, and try not to screw anything up."