I never thought that Nanoha would be so aggressive when it came to kissing. I found myself laying on my side with Nanoha against me, mouth fluttering against mine in butterfly kisses. Her tongue was so soft and fast, lapping at my lips and against my tongue quickly. I'll admit that I am a little embarrassed by the suddenness of it all but I wasn't going to complain. My arm looped over her waist and the licking came faster, rolling over my cheek and to my ear, where she nibbled my earlobe. Moaning out, I felt her tongue not only lick around my ear but in it as well. Although odd, I felt strangely turned on by it. As she moved over my face, she started licking my cheek again and then over my closed eye and nose. When she stayed there a moment before going back to my cheek with the constant licking I shivered a little. This was getting a little weird...

Saved by the Bell XII

By: Satashi

Fate moaned softly, opening her eyes groggily when the wet tongue was no longer over them. "Nano...ha...?" The licking continued but no sight of the girl came to her. Blinking slowly, Fate felt the tongue on her lips again. Shocked, the blonde pulled up and away from the licking and stared with wide eyes at the overly excited Arf hopping up and down on her bed. "Oh gross, puppy slobber..."After wiping her face off with her sheets the blonde moved out of bed and watched her puppy wobble to try and keep it's footing while the water bed waved. With a long stretch she walked to her closet to pick out some clothes and prepare for the day. A black shirt with red letters on her left breast that read 'NSFW' was pulled on after a matching black bra was placed on for support. Rooting through her underwear, she put on an offsetting purple pair before hopping into bluejeans. Socks were pulled on to cover faded painted toenails from the sleepover and finally a zip-up hoodie was put on to keep herself warm. Zipping it half way, the front image of an outlined elf holding daggers was formed. Beneath the picture the slogan 'Rogues: Original Ganksters' was read.

After taking Arf outside to run around a while, Fate picked up her purse and left the apartment for real. A stop by the massage parlor across the street rewarded her with a lunch order from her mom and soon she was off to her weekly stop at Hayate's cosplay café. Snow was kicked off her feet before entering the restaurant and ringing the bell above the door. At once she was greeted with a smile from Hayate and a quick wave from Nanoha on her way to a table. "Morning," Fate greeted Hayate while she rang up someone. Eyes following her waitress friend, she took in this week's uniform happily. A single piece nurse outfit complete with cap clung to Nanoha's body almost skin tight. Her breasts wiggled as she walked, making Fate realize that no bra was employed for that costume. When she bent over to refill a customer's drink, matching pink panties were just barely flashed to those who dared to look. 'That girl can never help from giving little shows,' Fate thought with an amused lopsided grin.

"Afternoon," Hayate replied back after handing the customer his change and requesting him to come back in the future for another meal. "Thanks for coming." Now free, she turned back to the blonde. "It's already past noon, did you just wake up?"

"After last night? I was sleepy."

"Nanoha-chan and myself have been up since eight." Hayate obviously held in a yawn.

The girl being talked about chose that moment to come to the register. "Hello, Fate-chan." She shyly averted her eyes and bit her bottom lip. "Table for one?"

"Yes, please." She smiled embarrassedly when Hayate met her eyes. A group of men broke the teasing, making Nanoha move a little to the side. Fate saw the hand move but was too far away to stop what happened. The lead man slipped his hand to the side and grabbed Nanoha's backside, making the girl shriek out. The next moment Fate was already done with her action before she even knew she had done it. The man's sunglasses were knocked clean from his face as she slapped him as hard as she could. Silence came over them for a brief second until the man made a mad lunge at Fate with his fist clenched to strike her back. Red eyes closed in horror and body braced itself for the hit as she brought up both hands to try and keep it from happening. When it never landed she meekly opened her eyes back up to see the hand inches from her face being held at the wrist by a stronger grip.

"Do not touch my employees or their friends." The pink haired new woman informed sternly, gripping harder and making the man's knees shake in an attempt to not show any pain. "I'll thank you to leave now." Letting go, she watched the men pay silently and leave the restaurant.

"Tha...thank you..." Fate put a hand to her chest and took a breath. After calming down just a little she sorely shook her throbbing hand. "Ow..."

Hayate sighed, watching Nanoha run the two steps over to the blonde and request to look at her palm. "Thank you Signum." Pink hair floated past her and back into the back room after patting Hayate on the head on the way by. "Mou, Nanoha-chan, can you not go one day here without getting felt up?"

The pony tailed girl glared back. "Then stop making my outfits so pervert friendly!" Sticking out her tongue, she went back to Fate's red palm. "Fate-chan, why on Earth did you do that?"

"I-I don't know." She averted her eyes. "It just happened." Soft lips were placed on her palm in a gentle kiss. "Nanoha?"

"Pain, pain fly away." Nanoha moved her hand over Fate's. "Does it still hurt?"

"...Not at all."

Hayate waved at them. "Fate-chan, no flirting with the waitresses." The statement sent her friend into a nervous wiggling fit when Nanoha started rubbing the palm out of habit.

Smiling, Nanoha finally caught Fate's eyes. "Table for one?" She repeated happily.

Following her friend, she was shown to the reserved table and sat down at the offered chair. "I need a to-go order for mom too, that okay?"

"Of course," Nanoha reached to her back pocket and pulled out the standard paper to write orders on. "Go slow so I can get everything okay?"

"Sure," Fate looked at the familiar menu and started. "Give me the chili loaded nachos to start with, and some mozzarella sticks too. Also I'd like the jumbo burger with everything but onions please, and french fries too. Oh, and some-"

"Hold on!" Nanoha quickly scratched down the order. "Mou, you talk so fast when you want food... why is it you're so reserved other times?" Her words made the blonde blush darkly. "Okay, continue with your order."

"Um..." Fate looked down.

"Chips and strawberry milkshake, right?" Nanoha finished for her.

"Yes, that." Rubbing her thumbs together, she allowed Nanoha to pick up the menu. "Oh, and one more thing?"

"Yes?" Nanoha stopped and backtracked one step, grinning at her friend.

Looking up now, she held a slip of paper from her purse that had Nanoha's phone number and message on it. "Can I cash this in tonight?"

Nanoha smiled. "I get off work early but have to stop by the office building. Can I call you when I'm out?"

"Sure," Fate returned the smile.

"It's a date then," The words made her embarrassed but happy at the same time. "I'll go get your food ready." Taking a step, she stumbled over herself and almost fell. Ignoring the giggling around her, she hurried to the kitchen. 'I hope she didn't see me trip...'

---

"Thank you for coming," Precia smiled at Nanoha when the girl finally made it to the office she was in. "Nanoha, I'd like you to meet Mitsuki." Her hand motioned to the blonde girl sitting behind the desk. Bright blue eyes shone merrily as the two shook hands. "She will be your manager for the remainder of your contact."

"Oh," Nanoha bowed. "Thank you very much."

"Unfortunately I can't stay," Precia picked up her purse and put it over her shoulder. "I need to get back to my parlor as soon as possible. Nanoha, be good and listen to Mitsuki okay? She's very knowledgeable and can help you a lot more than I could."

"Yes ma'am," Nanoha bowed again and waved lightly to the woman leaving the room. Turning back around, she smiled. "I hope I don't cause you too many problems."

Mitsuki motioned for Nanoha to sit down. "I'm sure we will get along just fine. I had a chance to look over your profile," She went on as she opened a folder. "Not very many jobs yet, but a surprising amount for someone who just started." The words made Nanoha seem proud. "I have asked the people you've worked with and I have a few things I need to talk with you about."

"Yes?" Nanoha suddenly felt nervous.

"First, you really need to learn how things work, have you checked your email lately?"

"I'm... not really good with computers."

"That simply won't do. You need to at least check your mail once a day. There have been two offers that expired you could have taken." The shocked look on Nanoha's face made the manager realize just what she had gotten into. "We need to get your profile larger as soon as we can. With some high quality jobs already under your belt, you should be able to build up smaller ones for experience. You have two weeks off from school starting Wednesday of this week, right?"

"Yes ma'am, Christmas break."

"I'll need you to come in daily for the first week, is that a problem?"

"Eh! Um, no ma'am..."

"Good. Has anyone else talked to you lately about a job?"

"Yes ma'am. Keith-san with a commercial shoot."

"Did you accept?"

"Not yet, I'm unsure of it."

"Good. Never accept a job without running it by me first. Keith-san is a friend of mine so I'll be sure to ask him about it when I can. I will call your cell phone later with the information. What time is too late for you?"

"I normally get in bed around eleven."

"I shouldn't call later than nine." Mitsuki closed the folder after making a small note. "You're still in school right? How are your studies?"

"Okay, I suppose."

"Are you prepared for the testings this week?"

"Um..."

Mitsuki smiled. "Nanoha-kun, you need to balance school and work. I will cover everything for you until you are out of school, but promise me you will study hard with the time I give you okay?"

Nanoha felt her nervousness leave her body all at once. Nodding, she closed her eyes and smiled. 'She really is a nice person.'

---

Fate couldn't help but smile when Nanoha came into sight. As she stood up from the bench her hands instinctively went to her backside to brush off any show that might have chosen to stick to her. The two made their way towards each other and finally met a little ways from the desired gathering place. "You're early," Fate informed her, breath fogging as she spoke.

"You are too," Nanoha countered, reaching up to move a strand of hair away from her eyes. Her hair was currently loose and flowing out behind her in the wind when not resting on her thick pink winter coat. A skirt went down from her waist before breaking off to reveal white stocking clad legs. "Did you wait long?"

"Just got here," Fate felt her cheeks warm lightly when her hand was taken instantly after they began walking. "Hope you don't mind me being clingy... Asking you out again right after our last date."

"I don't mind," She shook her head. "I owed you one anyway, so it worked out to my favor because I wanted to come. Speaking of, what did you have in mind?"

"A movie? We can't stay out really late because it's a school night." Shyly she scratched her cheek with one finger. "Mom sort of has me on curfew. I need to be back before ten. Anyway," She went on when they stopped at a crossing to wait on traffic. "Last night, how did it go with your sister?"

"She was almost speechless," Nanoha laughed back at the awkward moment. "I told her that it was my first time dating a girl, and that I kind of liked it." She gave Fate's hand a small squeeze and began rubbing her palm. "No one else knows right now. I think I'm going to break it to them when the time is right. I hope that doesn't make you upset?"

"No, not at all." Together they made their way across the snow covered sidewalk and into the mall. "Take your time, if you're still uncertain I will wait for you." Her own words made her flush. "I mean, if you'd want me to that is."

"Fate-chan," Nanoha's voice sounded stern all at once. "I won't lead you on. I like you so...Please just bear with me until I can let everyone else know that I like you."

"Nanoha..." Silence flashed around them as they looked at each other, broken when the shorter one let out a small sneeze. Bringing a hand to her mouth, Nanoha looked up in shock and embarrassment. Fate couldn't help the small giggles that came out and took a happy breath to steady herself. "What movie do you want to see?"

"That one." Nanoha pointed at a poster for the new romantic comedy that was just released. "Which one do you want to see?" Fate slowly pointed at the one next to it, a military action flick. "Fate-chan has such interest?"

"I wanted to be a policewoman when I was little." She replied easily. "Let's watch yours."

"No, no, I'll watch yours." The two looked at each other for a few moments before each throwing out their fist three times in front of themselves. "Scissors beats paper," Nanoha turned her throw into a peace sign. "We're watching mine then."

"Guess so." The two held another argument at the ticket counter on which one would pay for their date, finally resorting to Nanoha purchasing the tickets and Fate supplying the snacks that would double as their dinner. A large popcorn, nachos, hot dogs, and a plus sized drink later the two finally made it to their screening room and claimed seats in the center-middle. "Plans for winter break?" Fate held herself back noticeably, only taking a chip after Nanoha got one as well. The popcorn was eaten at a rate that most people wouldn't notice, only in a consistency that still left Nanoha to wonder exactly where the blonde stored the eaten food.

"Well since school ends on Wednesday this week, I have three days free. After that I have to go to the office daily until Monday. Not sure exactly how long I will be there, but I think I'm going to be doing some minor photo shoots to get my name out some more. I had a jump start thanks to your mother and her connections but I need to start learning on my own as well. How about you? What is Fate-chan going to do?"

"Nothing." She took a long drink from the cup through the straw and smiled. "I'll work a little when Mom needs it, but for the most part I'm just going to be lazy. It's been so hectic for me the past few months even my mom told me to take a few days for myself."

"Play computer games?" She got a nod. "What is so interesting about them?"

Fate's eyes lit up. "It's great. You meet so many people and you play together to accomplish things and it's just really fun. It's more about the people than the game."

Nanoha thought about it, "So you have friends on-line?" Another nod. "I barely know how to check my mail, I don't think I could play a game like that." The girl took in Fate's hoodie and shirt and let out a small giggle. "I know enough that your clothes are about that game you love aren't they?" Fate's blush was her answer. "You..." Nanoha reached up and poked Fate's cheek. "Have a secret dorky side to you, don't you?"

"Don't tell anyone," She teased back while reaching up to take the offending hand.

The movie started shortly after they finished their snacks, now consisting of half the popcorn and the drink being passed back and forth. During the previews Nanoha slowly picked up a single puff of corn and looked at Fate through the side of her eyes before playfully thumping it. The white treat bounced off the tip of Fate's nose and made the girl literally jump in her chair from shock. Giggling, Nanoha tried to act innocent and stared at the screen with sparkling eyes and poorly repressed smile. To try and cover herself she brought the straw to her mouth and sipped slowly. Her plan failed when Fate bounced a kernel against her temple, making them both look at each other and repress giggles.

Fate found herself rather bored with Nanoha's selection of movies available. Although the overall plot was downright cheesy, the actors we good enough to just keep her watching. The popcorn that had kept her distracted was gone almost halfway into the showing and the drink followed shortly via Nanoha's embarrassed slurping sounds when she finished the cup. With nothing else to take her attention, the blonde found herself watching the movie a little closer. The mood was nice in the dark theater and after a quick glance around, realized that not many people were in there with them. One couple to the right were cuddled together and making out, sending Fate in a small nervous fit. 'How bold!' She thought while wondering if she should point them out to Nanoha or not.

A few moments of debate made her realize that it probably wasn't the best thing to do so instead she looked sideways at the girl who was seriously hooked on the movie playing. 'I wonder if she would mind if I put my arm around her...?' The question rolled over in her head for only a short time before she remembered that Nanoha had indeed called herself a snuggle slut before. Now with the confidence to do it, she hesitated when she thought about how to go about doing it. 'I shouldn't distract her, but I'm too embarrassed to openly do it after seeing those people kissing...' Taking to something that happened to her on one of her past dates, Fate simply stretched out casually. Her arm went over Nanoha's shoulders when the stretch was done, getting a light jerk from the startled girl.

Blue eyes turned to red ones, a splash of color running across her nose. For a moment Fate wondered if she had made a mistake but Nanoha simply moved the arm rest between them upwards to go between their seats and leaned against Fate's body, eyes already back on the screen. The blonde found her hand rubbing Nanoha's arm lightly and rested her cheek on the soft hair cuddled on her. 'This is so romantic...' She thought contently, movie forgotten. 'Her hair smells nice.'

The screening finished much too soon for the blonde, who was mentally debating if she could get away with kissing Nanoha's temple and hopefully being bold herself. With no such luck, she found herself back in the mall and walking around with Nanoha hand in hand. Without any surprise, Nanoha went to the lingerie store and looked around excitedly. "I have a lot of extra money," she informed Fate with a cheerful voice. "So I'm going to buy things I've always wanted but never had the confidence or funds for."

Fate smiled. Nanoha had the strangest things that made her happy. Clothes seemed to obviously be one of them and right now she was shopping for things that got her the modeling job she always wanted. 'I guess it's no stranger than me playing online RPGs,' She mused as Nanoha picked up a rather erotic set and held it to herself. 'Although if she buys that I don't think I will make it out of here without a nose bleed...' To her relief, Nanoha only laughed and put the set back in favor of getting a neon yellow set of panties, a purple extra-padded bra, and finishing it off with a pair of black stockings and matching g-string that Fate commented of it being closer to floss than panties. That comment earned her the pleasure and horror of Nanoha getting a crotchless set as well. "Are you really going to wear those?" Fate asked, shocked, when Nanoha actually paid for them.

"Maybe," She teased back, face red. 'Actually I only got them to see your reaction...' Her cheeks colored more when Fate seemed to be pondering it. "Why are you looking at me like that...?"

"No reason!" Fate turned and looked away.

"Ne, do you want me to wear them..." The question was started suddenly. "On our next date?" Fate froze, eyes wide once again. Nanoha allowed her to stammer over her words for several moments before finally giggling. "I'm teasing you, Fate-chan."

"Mou..." Fate sighed and put a hand on her hip. "You made me really nervous."

"I know." Nanoha smiled to herself, eyes looking downward as they held hands again. "I'm trying to...you know... make sure I'm still okay with this." She looked up a little reluctantly. "I'm sorry if that upsets you."

"Stop saying that." Fate felt her palm being rubbed, this time from her friend's nervousness instead of her own. "If you are still uncertain, then I'll help you in anyway." Her voice teased happily, trying to perk up her date. "So if you'll wear those on our next date, I'll help you with that too."

"Eh!" Nanoha almost felt dizzy at the sudden amount of thoughts running through her head. When Fate finally couldn't hold back her smile, she pouted up at her. "Mou, don't scare me like that." The two nudged each other playfully while walking. 'I'm probably never going to wear them,' Nanoha thought happily. 'But I'm really happy I bought them if it makes Fate this playful.' She blushed. 'She thinks about what I wear...' A shy smile played on her lips. 'She's a pervert deep down, how cute.'

"Why are you smiling like that?"

Nanoha beamed up at her. "No reason."

The two made it towards Fate's apartment a few minutes before the deadline of curfew arrived and stopped at the lobby just in front of the elevator doors. "I won't make you climb the steps," Fate told her softly. "I'll say my goodnight here for you."

"Aw, thank you." The two looked at each other fondly for a few moments before Fate's hand went to her waist and urged her closer. Red eyes closed slowly as she bent downwards to kiss her, but instead opened again when the lips met Nanoha's finger. "People are around," Nanoha whispered shyly. "I don't want to kiss in public..."

"I'm sorry," Fate pulled back and averted her eyes. "I should have thought about that."

"It's okay," Nanoha clasped her hands behind her back and simply smiled. " I don't mind kissing you, just not here." The words made both of them gasp at the boldness of the statement. "Oh...wow, I said something weird."

"No, it's okay!" Fate stammered out. "I want to as well. I mean... I wouldn't mind..." Slowly the playful mood turned to awkwardness. "I'm not good at stuff like this."

"Me either," Nanoha agreed. "I've never been on dates before."

"Only a few, never a steady relationship." Fate blushed. "I mean...we're just dating, not...you know..."

"Yeah..." Nanoha rubbed her hands together. 'We are dating... But isn't that the same as dating-dating? Or is she trying to make me feel less nervous about it?' Her eyes closed at the thought. 'Fate-chan...Are you holding back this much for my sake? I don't want that...' Stepping a little closer, Nanoha looked up at her. "Butterfly?"

"Yes?" Fate blinked, feeling the mood swap yet again around them.

Nanoha whispered softly so others wouldn't listen in on their privet conversation. "Do you want me to be your girlfriend?"

"...Badly."

"All you have to do is ask." She encouraged her, too shy to say the words directly herself.

"Nanoha... Angel." Fate touched her cheek. "Will you be my girlfriend?"

"Yes."

Fate looked like she was about to cry and laugh at the same time. "Can I hug you?"

"Yes," Nanoha repeated, getting a tight hug all at once. 'She's so happy... I can feel her heart pounding against me.' Nanoha hugged her back and smiled when they pulled apart. "Go now, before you get scolded for being late." She knew that if they were going to stay like that much longer then she would most likely embarrass them both with her excitement.

"I don't want to."

A laugh. "So this is the kind of girl you are." Nanoha pushed the up button on the elevator and made Fate walk backwards into it. "Sweet dreams, Butterfly."

"Sweet dreams, Angel." Fate reluctantly watched the doors close, robbing her of the smile. Dreamily she rode her way up and walked down the hallway to her apartment door and opened it. "I'm home," She literally sang out, making Precia leave the kitchen and peek around the corner.

"You seem happy."

Fate walked to her and robbed the cookie jar that was open. "Guess what?"

"What?" Precia offered Fate some of her milk, which was drank contently. Fate bit her bottom and smiled brightly at her mother who only crossed her arms playfully. "You have a girlfriend, don't you?" Her answer was quick nodding followed by a happy congratulatory hug.

---

Nanoha shivered as the cold hit her stepping outside of the school. Her final test before winter break was over now, giving her an amazing sixteen days before she had to be at school again. "Let's see..." She thought aloud while pulling her cell phone from her pocket. "I wonder if Mitsuki called yet..." Her phone displayed that she had a new message so she brought it up to read. 'Call me when you're out?' Fate's simple message made her smile to herself and push the speed dial nine on her phone. After only one ring Fate's voice answered the phone with her name. "Were you waiting for me to call?" Nanoha teased her merrily as she walked down the path leading to the school gates. "Hehe, how was your test...? Mm, mine went well." She looked both ways before trotting across an intersection. "Right now? I'm about to get on the bus to go home... Hm? Nothing, why...? A date? Sure, I'd love to...Mm...Mm...Okay...Really? That's convenient...Yes, give me...Two hours...? Okay...Mm," Nanoha giggled to herself. "I like you too. Mm... Bye-bye."

Clicking off her phone, she sat near the end of the bus and took a small puff from her inhaler when she couldn't get a window seat. Her stop came not soon enough for her and she found herself taking deep breaths when she was finally off and away from the two large men she was sandwiched between on the trip. Once calm she quickly jogged the rest of the way to the bakery and greeted her parents with a wave as she dashed by them. Up the stairs she went and down the hallway to her room where she quickly started looking through her clothes. Black stockings were grabbed followed shortly by a pair of baby blue panties. A matching bra was taken along with a long sleeved shirt that made them all go together.

The girl took a semi-long shower, washing her body three times and her hair twice. Legs were shaved carefully, followed by her underarms. A long look in the mirror while drying her hair cost even more time off what she had to get ready. After being dried she combed it repeatedly while blowing cool air on it to make sure it behaved before finally breaking open her makeup kit and adding mascara and dabbing her face with other random things.

Once back in her room she checked her clock and quickly disregarded her towel in favor of dressing herself. Underwear and pantyhose were put on, followed by her shirt and a dark navy blue skirt that somehow slipped her mind to get earlier. Once dressed she picked up her purse and rooted through it, making sure she had money and anything else she needed for her date that night. 'I still can't believe it,' She mused happily, stopping only to sneeze. 'Our first date as girlfriends,' Her shoes were found and put on before walking to the downstairs section and sitting out in the section where the cakes and things were on display. 'I wonder what all we will do?'

"Nanoha," Momoko's voice made her daughter blink and turn to look at her. "You're all prettied up, what's the occasion?" She observed the slightly colored face and the let down hair. "Are you going on a date?"

"Y-yes," She admitted reluctantly. 'Please don't ask me who...please don't ask me who...'

"Who's the lucky guy?"

"Ah...Um..." Nanoha swallowed, not wanting to get into this topic before her fun time. "I'm not...really going with a guy."

"Mou, don't tell me you are then." Nanoha' mother put a hand on her hip. "I thought you finally met someone."

"I haven't met any boy," She lamely went with the misunderstanding. "I'd let you know if I did."

"So who are you going out with?"

"Fate-chan." Nanoha replied simply, looking over at the door when the bell jingled. "There she is, I need to go." Standing, she waved to her blond friend to get her attention. When Fate was close enough she motioned to her mother. "Fate-chan, this is Momoko, my mother. Mommy, this is Fate-chan, my...um... other half." She watched the two bow lightly to each other, pleased that her wording wasn't a lie but wasn't enough to draw any attention to herself since they spent so much time together. "We're going to go eat and have fun, so I'll be back late."

"It is supposed to snow tonight, so be careful out there. If you can't make it home be sure to call so I can pick you up okay?"

"Yes mommy," Nanoha laughed nervously, guiding Fate to the door and out of it. "Phew... I really need to tell them..."

"It's okay, take your time."

"Mou, you say that for everything, can't you change it a little?"

Fate pretended to think. "Be a man and tell them?"

With a sigh Nanoha walked over to the Testarossa family car and allowed Fate to open the door for her. "If you want me to cross dress you'll have to try harder than that." She stuck out her tongue as the door was closed. Watching Fate walk around the car, she sneezed softly. "I seem to have the sniffles," She admitted shyly when the blonde got in as well, sniffing to prove her point. Her hand rested lightly on the back of Fate's while the gears were shifted to let them start going into town. Taking the opportunity, she finally allowed herself to observe Fate's choice of clothing for their current date. Blue jeans, the standard casual clothing of choice for her, were a given. Paired with the staple was a black long sleeved shirt with a large pink paw print on the front. The words "Cute Kitty" were under the design written in sparkling English characters. The print itself also illuminated thanks to the sun gliding across the glittery substance splashed on it. To complete her attire was a pink long sleeved undershirt and the familiar thick pigtails held in place by almost unnoticeable pink hair ties. "You look cute today," Nanoha complimented.

"Thank you," Fate smiled to herself and glanced over at her date. "You look really nice in a skirt."

"Think so?" Nanoha rubbed her legs. "I like the feel of pantyhose but I normally just wear stockings. I'm not much for pants." Leaning forward, she started messing with the radio. "So what are our plans today?"

"I wanted to take you to the amusement park but even if the lines are short, I think it would make us both sick staying out so long." She got a small nod and waited until Nanoha found her favorite station before talking over the barely audible music. "I figured we could get some lunch since we missed it at school."

"That's a given with you," Nanoha teased.

Blushing, she went on. "And the mall of course."

"Will you dance for me at the arcade?"

Fate colored even more. "If you really want me to..." A happy sound came to her so she went on. "And, um, dinner if we're hungry again. Not much to do when it's so cold out."

"True." Nanoha smiled and leaned back in the seat. "I'm kind of excited though."

"Oh?" Fate's lips turned up. "Why?"

"The first date with my first girlfriend. The first time I've prepared for a date as well." She looked down into her lap, happily wiggling her feet. 'The first time I'm nervous if she will try to kiss me again.'

"Well then," Fate moved her fingers on the gear shifter so Nanoha's fell between hers. "I will just have to make sure you have the time of your life."

"Mm!"

---

The time of Nanoha's life was hard for Fate. Already they had eaten and hit the mall hard. Several bags were in her hands, only one of which was hers. Nanoha was chatting non-stop about anything and everything, pulling her quickly from store to store while fawning over the simplest little things. Already she had treated the brown haired girl to a set of shower supplies, in her favorite scent, as well as body lotion to match. Nanoha had put on a little as soon as they left the store and the blonde was content at the soft fragrance of cucumber melon that wafted to her nose whenever her date came close enough.

Currently she found herself sitting in a chair in front of changing room where Nanoha was swapping clothes repeatedly and giving her a small fashion show. The fourth time she appeared from the doors Fate almost chocked on the gum she was chewing and looked with a startled expression at the extremely revealing clothing. A miniskirt that showed panties without bending over, a tank top that covered only a little below the nipples, and thigh high hooker boots with five inch heels. Nanoha did a walk out to her, turned around once, and gave a peace sign before closing the door with a laugh. After recovering from shock Fate heard the constant giggling from the changing room. With a smile she decided to turn it back around on the girl and spoke clearly to her. "I'm buying you that, but you have to wear it for me next date." Her statement worked, and a small shriek of shock came from the changing room.

Although Nanoha clearly refused to ever look at the outfit again, Fate still held her promise and bought the girl plaid stockings as a gift. Nanoha, in turn, forced her into extremely tight fitting jeans that were so low cut her panty tan lines were clearly visible tracing her hips. A equally as tight tube top was put on and slowly she exited the changing room and posed for Nanoha, who was too busy laughing to fully enjoy it. When sharp whistles came towards them, Fate felt herself blush shyly as a group of guys cheered at her. Nanoha on the other hand simply puffed out her cheeks and crossed her arms. Glaring at Fate, she made the shy girl slowly sink back in the changing room and put on her normal clothes.

To make up for making Nanoha jealous, Fate dragged her to the food court and bought them an ice cream in a chocolate covered waffle bowl. Sharing the treat with only one of the two spoons, the girls laughed at each other while purposely missing the feeding spoons to smear ice cream on each other's cheeks. When finished, Fate pointed at Nanoha and got her to wipe her cheek with a napkin three times before finally leaning over and licking the small dab off her cheek herself. The blue eyed girl scooted back in her chair away from Fate, staring at her in shock a good three seconds before pouting and declaring how unfair it was to be embarrassed like that in front of people.

Nanoha made Fate dance for twelve songs on the Dance Dance Revolution machine at the arcade, taking the time to fully enjoy the expression of happiness on the normally calm girl's face. 'She seems so care free when she dances,' her mind thought through the loud music and flashing lights of the arcade game. 'I haven't noticed until now but she's changed so much since we met. She used to be so soft spoken and reserved... Now it is as if she's opened herself up again and really has fun.' Nanoha's eyes watched the body move, rocking with the now slower song. 'I wish I could move my hips like that.' Her face flushed when a perverted thought ran through her head. 'Oh my gosh... I can't believe I thought that!' Averting her eyes, she shyly avoided the rest of the belly-dancing type song. 'I just started liking girls but I'm already so comfortable with Fate that I can think these things...?' The smile on the blonde's face melted her heart. 'I suppose I've changed as well over the several months I've known her. No one has ever spent so much time with me constantly, always going out of their way for me.'

Leaving the arcade, the girls divided up the bags much to Nanoha's insistence. Together they walked outside and into the night sky sprinkling snow. "We better head back before it gets worse," Fate sighed out. "I wanted to take you other places too..."

Nanoha loaded the trunk up and smiled when the car door was opened for her yet again. When Fate was situated on her own side and backing out, she finally asked the question that had been bubbling up in her stomach for the past few hours. "Ne, Butterfly?"

"Yes?" Fate looked over at her lightly before going back to the road.

"Can we...go back to your place a while before you take me home?"

The question made Fate's palms sweat nervously. "If... If you want to." Blinking, she took an earlier turn than planned and started heading back to her apartment. "Mom isn't home right now though. She's checking up on the other stores."

Nanoha didn't answer, instead taking Fate's hand and interlacing their fingers. The rest of the ride was made in slightly awkward silence with help of the radio to keep them from feeling the need to progress the conversation. When the two got out of the car and unloaded the trunk they looked at each other shyly, cheeks splashed with a color that was enhanced by the cold wind blowing on them. Nanoha sniffed and smiled, getting one back. Together they made their way up the stairs and into the apartment, moving to Fate's room. "I really had fun today," Nanoha sat on the water bed and scooted on it until she could lean against the wall with one of Fate's body pillows supporting her lower back. "Thank you for taking me out."

"Any time." Fate sat next to her, rocking the bed as she did so. "So...Um, what now?"

Nanoha rubbed her hands together. 'I can't bluntly say I just wanted to be with her longer...' She looked nervously into the shy ruby eyes. "I don't know."

"Me either." The two looked away from each other until Nanoha found Fate's hand once more. At once her thumb started working the palm in an effort to calm them both down. "I like that."

"I know." Nanoha smiled, looking at her once again. "I can tell."

"How so?"

"I'm good at reading people." Nanoha giggled, releasing both of their nervousness. "How about you? Can you tell when people relax?"

"It's part of my job," Fate replied simply. "Here, watch." Bringing up Nanoha's hand, she rubbed it with both of hers. "This will feel a little odd at first, but don't stop me half way okay?"

"Mm?" Nanoha shivered when she heard the joints in her hand slowly being popped one by one. Despite not liking the sound, she found her hand beginning to relax to a point where even her body started to feel lazy. "That's nice in a weird way."

"Isn't it?" Fate worked on the other hand as well, moving to the wrist and to the shoulder, where she rubbed lightly.

"Butterfly?"

"Yes?"

"Will you rub my shoulders?"

"...Yes." When Nanoha didn't move, she smiled. "Are you going to turn around?"

"No," Nanoha closed her eyes and leaned against the wall. "I'm too lazy."

"Mou," Fate moved around, rocking them on the bed, until she straddled Nanoha's thighs so they were facing each other. Slowly her hands went to the shoulders and started to rub, moving up along her neck and down her arms. "How is it?"

Nanoha sighed out contently. "Lovely." She relaxed more. "Sorry to ask you to work again."

Fate simply shook her head. "I didn't turn you down the first time because I considered it work," She revealed gently. "I did it because I didn't want to use our friendship to touch you."

Nanoha smiled. "You're sweet." Reaching up, she took both of Fate's hands and slowly opened her eyes. "I like that about you." Looking up into Fate's eyes, she smiled fondly. "It's a little dark in your room."

"One of my lights is blown out," Fate answered back as she slowly leaned forward. "Though I like it right now..."

"It's a nice mood," Nanoha finished their rambling when Fate's lips touched hers lightly. The kiss lasted several seconds before lips parted and touched again. Slowly their hands parted from each other's and rested on their bodies. Fate gently rubbed Nanoha's neck with her left hand, thumb occasionally caressing the nearby cheek. Her other stayed on Nanoha's side and rubbed up and down in a soothing motion. Again their lips met, fully this time. Nanoha's hand went to Fate's shoulder and rested on it while her right one dropped to rest on Fate's thigh, fingers on the back side of the bent knee.

"Fate-chan..." Nanoha whispered the name lightly, breathing softly through her nose as they kissed again and again. Lips wet, they varied the locations. Their mouths met each other's cheeks, lips, nose, and chins as they blindly moved together. 'Her lips are so soft...'

Fate sat down lightly, pressing against Nanoha's body and making the girl lift her legs up reflexively between hers. Although unintentional, Fate found herself torn between excitement and relaxation at the new position. Their lips parted once more, staying back long enough for them to open their eyes and look at each other lovingly. Nanoha's tongue came out to lick her lips reflexively before Fate slowly leaned forward again to claim them with her own. Their mouths quickly became wet with each other's saliva, tongues licking again and again at their own lips when they both realized that it felt better that way. It wasn't until their tongues met each other's that Fate made the first move.

Gently the blonde rubbed her friend's side, pressing her tongue questioningly against the lips pressed against hers in a kiss. When Nanoha didn't respond at first she slowly started licking them, moving the tip of her tongue between them and along the length. Shortly after the girl opened her mouth and gripped Fate's clothing tightly when the wet tongue touched the inside. Fate panted lightly, both their open mouths touching each other's as she deepened the kiss. Moving her tongue around Nanoha's gums, she let them both adjust to the new feeling before slowly licking the roof of Nanoha's mouth.

Nanoha moaned against her will, legs shivering and wiggling between her friend's. Her tight grip released after a few moments, now rubbing the body again lightly. Her tongue was meekly sought out and touched, making her shiver once again before shyly lifting it up to be twirled around by Fate's. Their breath caught several times, swallowing repeatedly while trying to breathe and failing miserably not to drool over each other. She wasn't sure how long the deep kiss lasted, but knew that after so long Fate finally started caressing the underside of her tongue, beckoning it to move into her own mouth. The coaching worked and soon she found herself exploring the blonde's open mouth, feeling the panting and rough breathing for herself. Again her body shivered when Fate put her lips around Nanoha's tongue slowly, sucking ever so gently on it while moving the tip of her own against hers. Not able to help it, she held Fate tighter, now having her full body shiver in the intimate hold.

'She's wiggling so much,' Fate thought shakily, realizing that her own hands were shivering. 'I wonder if I can feel her heart beat...' Slowly she moved her hand from Nanoha's side and placed it on her girlfriend's chest, instantly getting a small shriek in the kiss. Nanoha pulled back quickly, panting hard and covering her chest. Her mouth was noticeably wet, rolling down her cheeks and to her neck before vanishing into her shirt. It took Fate a moment to realize what went wrong and quickly blushed. "I- I'm sorry, I.."

"Pervert," Nanoha accused, still panting. "I'm.. I'm not ready for that yet."

"No, I," Fate swallowed, trying to calm herself down. "I just... your heartbeat... I wanted to feel it..."

Nanoha judged the eyes in front of her a moment, seeing the scared and shocked expression in them. "Don't... do it so suddenly..." She protested, pulling Fate's body close in a tight embrace.

"I'm sorry," Fate whispered, looping her hands around the small of Nanoha's back and whispering in her ear. "I didn't mean to scare you."

"Mm," Nanoha pulled back just enough to kiss Fate again. "It's okay." Another kiss followed, and soon their mouths opened, tongues seeking out each others yet again. Slowly Nanoha took Fate's arm and moved it to her front, placing the palm flat against her chest where her heart was and holding it there. Several moments went by, rubbing each other's arms gently as their tongues continued to play with each other's. Fate's hand stayed put on the chest, soon matched by Nanoha's palm on the blonde's chest as well. 'I kind of want her to touch me now,' Nanoha thought to herself moments before pulling away.

"Angel?" Fate whispered softly against the lips. "A little more?" The request was shy but serious, moving to kiss again and finding it placed on the girl's cheek. Pulling back, she smiled at the dilated eyes looking up at her. "You look really pretty right now."

Nanoha panted, feeling her mouth and neck sticky with their off centered wet kisses, Her hair had been played with and blown in the outside wind so she was sure it was messed up. To top it off her clothes were wrinkled and out of place from the constant rubbing. Yet, Fate called her pretty. "Thank you," She whispered softly, moving to kiss Fate one last time. "We need to stop."

"Why?" Again a soft whisper despite being alone.

Nanoha swallowed again, panting another small moment as Fate leaned back in to continue where they left off. "Achyun!"

Fate jerked back, eyes closed. "...Ew..." Slowly she wiped the spit Nanoha had just sneezed on her face.

Nanoha looked terrified. "I'm sorry!"

"Mou," Fate slowly moved off of her and grabbed a pillow to clean herself off more. "If you think you're going to sneeze just let me know."

"I'm so sorry!" To her surprise she found a different pillow brought to her face and the cover used to gently clean her off. "...Butterfly?"

"You're a little wet," Fate told her happily as she worked, finishing it with another small kiss to Nanoha's forehead. "Come here," Sitting beside her once again, she placed her arm around the other girl's shoulders and held her close. "This was the best day of my life," She admitted after a few moments.

Nanoha smiled in the embrace, closing her eyes contently. "Mine too." They hugged as best they could before parting. "I should call my mom before she worries." She sniffed lightly.

"Mm, I don't want you walking home in that." The two smiled at each other fondly.

Almost an hour later Fate watched Nanoha walk down the hallway alongside her mother and smiled when they turned to take the stairs, giving her one final wave before vanishing. Now alone, Fate wondered back into her room and closed the door. Arf looked up lightly from her sleeping spot under Fate's desk and laid her head back down once she realized it was only her master that made the noise. The blonde slowly striped off her clothes and turned off her light before crawling into bed and hugging her body pillow. Burying her face into it she took a long intake through her nose and cuddled it. 'It still smells like her...'

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Saved by the Bell Collectible Card Game!

Card: Signum Yagami

Name: Signum

Age: 29

Hobbies: Watching old Samurai movies

Interest: Swords

Favorite color: Pink

Least favorite color: Yellow

Favorite food: Hamburgers

Least favorite food: Salmon

Worst fear: Something happening to Hayate

Job: business management at Cosplay café, and bouncer.

Favorite music: Rock

Least favorite music: Classical

Secret desire: To learn how to use a sword

Relationship: Married, Shamal

Sexuality: Gay

Quote: " Leave. Now."

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Diary Entries:

Dear Butterfly,

Today I met my new manager. She's really nice and I can see why your mom chose her to look after me. I have to admit I am a little nervous about depending on someone I don't really know but hopefully it will work out okay. Your mom did so much for me even when it was a big strain on her work schedule, I can't thank her enough for that. I have a lot on my plate now regarding my modeling. I had no idea that getting this job would also give me offers for other things. I just assumed that people looking for lingerie models only needed them to do that one kind of thing. Turns out that they only needed people who agree to do those things. Since I applied for nudity I've been getting some request that others won't do. It's good and bad because I can get a lot of jobs, but bad because well, I get jobs. Mitsuki is reading my business emails and telling me the summery of them. Some are okay but some are kind of perverted. It's funny in a way too. I have another underwear ad coming up I'm told. I'll give you pictures when they're done.

- Angel Wings

Dear Angel Wings,

Sounds busy. I hate that we won't be able to hang out all day. Hayate has invited me over to her house this coming up Friday. I'm looking forward to it. Speaking of looking forward to, your schedule won't interfere with your tennis match Saturday will it? I've never seen you practice since I'm running track at the same time so I'm a little excited about it. To be honest I don't really know how tennis works other than hitting the ball across the court. Speaking of, I have seen you in your uniform. The skirt is really short isn't it? Why is yours like that? And I'm looking forward to the pictures.

-Butterfly

Dear Butterfly,

-Sigh- Yes, my skirt is incredibly short. They got the length wrong so I always flash my panties when I play. I don't really mind it for the most part because all girls get looked at in the skirts, just like cheerleaders and the like. I just hate that it doesn't keep me as warm as I'd really like. That's why I bought some pantyhose and stockings lately. Speaking of that, I'd like to go ahead and write this down before I get too embarrassed about it. Wow... We're going out. I mean, girlfriends. It's a little too much of a shock, I think I'm still getting over it. Funny how at the time it was so casual and easy, now I'm sitting here fanning myself. I actually had to use my inhaler on my way home because I was so excited about it. I've never dated anyone before and here I am with a really cute blonde. You're the best, Fate-chan.

-Angel Wings

Dear Angel Wings,

I could go on and on saying how you're the best and what I admire about you, but I'm going to try and keep myself from turning into a giddy schoolgirl. Truth is, Nanoha, that I've had a crush on you since we met. You was so...different from what I was used to. I tried to hide it as best I could but not only Hayate but Yuuno found out as well. I'm not very good at keeping secrets. Right now I'm really happy. I was finally able to look at the pictures you gave me as a gift without feeling guilty about it. The one of you in white lingerie is in a small frame by my bed. Could I ask for some other pictures of you? I still feel a little bad only having partly naked ones, even if you did tell me yesterday that you didn't mind me seeing them now that you knew I liked you. You're really beautiful, Angel. I'm going to cut this off now, before I get all sappy. I hope you're studying okay for the final test tomorrow. I'm going to ask you on a date when it's over and give you the diary later on. I hope you can go.

-Butterfly

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Apologies for it taking so long for this chapter. I seem to have gone from four to five thousand words every 2-3 days to almost ten thousand words every 6-8 days. I'll try and go back to the shorter more frequent chapters if at all possible. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this "date chapter". If you're interested, you can get the image of this chapter on Mercurian Angel's DA page mercurianangel -dot- deviantart -dot- com. Also, thanks to Angel for correcting a few was/were mistakes in this chapter.