I know there are people waiting for Ch. 2 of "Marry Me" and I haven't forgotten about it. Just been busy. My friend Linalee talked to me about a writing prompt where she had to write a scene with 400 words max, which involved cleaning a car. I thought it'd be nice to try it with my favorite K-ON! pair. However, my attempt ended with me coming up with ideas for a much longer story so I will add more chapters as time goes on. For now, this chapter has 398 words excluding this intro and quote. Hope you like it! And as always, read and review!

Disclaimer: I do not own K-ON! If I did, there'd be more Mitsu stories…

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Anything may be betrayed, anyone may be forgiven, but not those who lack the courage of their own greatness.- Ayn Rand

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"Mio. I have the supplies." Ritsu said, looking at Mio indirectly before she filled the buckets with water.

"Oh, alright." Mio sighed, as she approached her friend.

The two girls were washing the Tainaka's car because Ritsu wanted extra money. Mio volunteered to help Ritsu because something bothered her. All week Ritsu had avoided looking at Mio directly in the eyes unless it was necessary. Mio knew the cause had to do with the mailbox lyrics incident that happened a week ago. Each time Ritsu avoided her, Mio felt the growing ache in her chest grow larger. Mio hoped this time she'd get her answer.

"Ritsu. Can we talk?" Mio said.

Ritsu answered by humming and began to move away from Mio as she cleaned. Mio felt a bubble of anger grow inside her yet tried again.

"Ritsu, I—"

"Hey, Mio, grab a sponge and help me before you start talking." Ritsu said, as she tossed a sponge at Mio, who ignored it. Ritsu paused for a moment before continuing.

"Mio." Ritsu said. "The forecast said it's raining later today. If you just want to talk, go home now. I'll call you. I can't clean if you're distracting me."

Mio felt something inside her snap and took a step away from Ritsu, picking up a bucket.

"Take care." Ritsu said, not looking up from the car.

"Ritsu."

"What?" Ritsu said, turning her back to Mio.

"Ritsu. Please."

Ritsu chose not to reply. Mio walked up behind her and dumped the bucket of water.

"What the hell?" Ritsu sputtered as she whipped around, grabbing Mio's shoulders. Mio stood there with her head down.

"…me."

"Speak up, Mio! You have my attention now!" Ritsu said.

"LOOK AT ME!" Mio yelled, pushing Ritsu away from her.

"What do you think-!" Ritsu saw the tears on Mio's face and stopped speaking, locking eyes with her.

Both stared at each other for what seemed like an eternity, until a thunderclap shook them out of their trance. Ritsu cast her eyes toward the ground.

"Forget it! I hate you Ritsu!" Mio said.

Ritsu watched Mio as she ran away.

"Dammit, Mio." Ritsu said, hitting the car. "What am I doing? Things weren't supposed to happen this way." Ritsu felt something wet hit her face and noticed it had started raining.

"Hey sky, that's not fair. I'm the one who should be crying."