KotoHono, for OuMiyuki

*Disclaimer: I do NOT own Love Live!

Another bright and beautiful day as the students of Otonokizaka High School go about their afterschool club activities. For some, this meant being outside and enjoying the sunlight as they worked or played. For others, like the school's idol group Muse, who weren't rehearsing today, they remained indoors in the cool air-conditioned classrooms. Days like these were still somewhat productive, as the girls would use the computer to do some research, or bounce off ideas for songs or costumes between each other.

Although, that wasn't quite what was happening this time around. A few of the girls were at work, but out of nine members, two of them were missing. And although they didn't have a song they were working on at the moment, meaning neither were necessary at the moment, the fact that they were missing at all was starting to bother the idle members. One in particular, who knew the two better than most, and would have quite a lot to say to them once she finds them. But for now, she continued her restless pacing.

"Relax, Umi," Nozomi said from her spot on the couch. "It's not like Kotori and Honoka are lost."

Her eyes fell to the other side of the couch, where both girls' bags were sitting since their arrival. Not only letting them know they had been here, but that they would also be back for them, though no one could tell when. Looking back at the remaining second-year, she saw Umi had followed her gaze to the bags.

"I know that… but…"

"Even for Honoka, it's strange for them to be gone for this long without telling anyone," Eli commented. She turned to Maki sitting at the table. "They weren't here when you got here?"

The first-year shook her head. "No, the room was empty, just their bags."

"What's the problem?" Rin asked, lifting her head from the table. "It's not like we're rehearsing or anything."

"Why not look for them?" Nico asked, her and Hanayo turned from the computer screen.

Eli shrugged. "We might as well, seeing as we're not doing much else right now."

As the others started getting up from their seats, Hanayo looked to Nico. "Mind if I help them look?"

"Sure, go ahead. I don't think we were going to find much else anyway."

Smiling, Hanayo turned to follow the others out of the clubroom, sneaking something from her bag into her pocket as she did so.

"I guess it's not surprising that they aren't here."

Umi sighed. She hoped that by some crazy chance, Kotori and Honoka would be here on the rooftop, trying to practice in secret to surprise the other Muse. But as she expected, it was empty. She closed the door as she turned around and walked down the stairs, trying to think of other places to look.

"… I think she's gone."

Waiting long enough that her blue-haired friend was far enough away, Kotori let out her own sigh of relief. With a playful smile returning to her lips, she turned her attention back the panting mess of a girl beside her. In particular, her eyes were brought back to the spot on the girl's neck she was treating just a moment ago.

"Sorry Honoka-chan. But I love you so much I couldn't help it."

Honoka gave her a tired smile. "I know how much you love me, and you know I love you too. So you don't need to risk us being found out next time, alright?"

Kotori merely giggled before placing a sweet, simple kiss on Honoka's lips. Right now, being found in their current state of dress would have been a disaster. Their blazers were off to the side, along with their ribbons. Both shirts untucked and unbuttoned, though revealing only a little to the eye, not that they weren't familiar with each other's bodies already. Honoka sat with her back against the wall, with Kotori kneeling facing her, legs on either side of Honoka's right. Kotori knew that, let alone their secret relationship, even this little make-out session needs to be kept a secret from the others.

Even so, she couldn't help but have a little fun, and kiss Honoka's neck where she knew her girlfriend loved it. And she felt slightly proud that Honoka kept absolutely quiet while Umi was nearby, knowing how that usually wasn't the case in private.

Honoka reached a hand out, guiding Kotori close to her to resume their session. They picked back up as effortlessly as they had begun about half an hour ago. Kotori's right hand weaved its way through Honoka's hair, while her left slid underneath Honoka's shirt and glided over her warm skin. The ginger's hands were at either side of Kotori's waist, holding her steady as her girlfriend sat on her leg. There was movement there, sometimes from Honoka, and more often from Kotori, though the sweet sounds that escaped their lips let the other know that they enjoyed it, and wanted more.

At some point they broke from the kiss, not from need for air, but because it felt right for them. Their foreheads pressed together, Kotori's hands now using Honoka's shoulders for support rather than roaming, both simply smiling at each other. A few kick pecks were exchanged before Kotori changed positions again. She rested her head on Honoka's left shoulder, nestling in the crook of the ginger's neck, sitting comfortably in her girlfriend's lap. Honoka had her arms around Kotori protectively, completing the gentle feeling for both. At the same time, their eyes slid shut.

"I love you," they whispered to each other.

There was their peace, until a single audible click was heard and completely shattered it. The world rushed back around them as their eyes flew open, then went wide as they found the source of the noise. Standing there, with her phone now lowered, and an unreadable smile, was another Muse.

"H-Hanayo-chan?!"

But before they could voice their panic, the gentle Muse brought a single finger to her lips, effectively silencing the two. She turned her phone screen off before slipping it into the pocket of her skirt, that smile never fading.

"When we get back to the clubroom, I found you two looking for Honoka-chan's lost phone, okay?"

"Huh?" slipped out of both their mouths, not expecting that at all from this situation, even less so from Hanayo.

"Y-You're not going to tell them?"

"Tell them what? I didn't see anything." With a shrug, Hanayo spun on her heel, glancing back over her shoulder. "Now hurry up fix yourselves up, before I do see something I'm not supposed to."

Leaving them with that, Hanayo disappeared around the wall. Still surprised, but now somehow able to move, they quickly fixed their uniforms. They checked over each other once to make sure they looked inconspicuous before leaving the rooftop. Hanayo was waiting for them at the top of the steps, and together the three descended and made their way to Muse's clubroom.

They returned to the clubroom using Hanayo's excuse. Kotori added that she got caught up in their search that she forgot to let them know they were gone. It worked favorably, with Umi only given Honoka a mini-lecture about being more responsible with her belongings. The rest of their day at school went by quietly.

"Thanks again for letting me stay over late," Kotori said as the two stepped into Honoka's room. Honoka waved a hand dismissively.

"It's fine! My family loves having you around. And besides, they understand since your mom has been working later at the school recently."

"But still, if it becomes too much trouble, I could always wait at home."

Honoka shook her head. "By yourself? Not a chance! I could never forgive myself if I willingly left you alone at all."

"Honoka…"

They worked their way to Honoka's bed as they spoke, now sitting side by side with each other. Their gazes locked onto each other's, and slowly their faces moved closer.

"Ugh, you two still can't remember to close the door?"

They both turned to see Yukiho just before the door clicked shut. Both giggled, noting the playful rather than irritated sound in the younger Kousaka's voice. With nothing left to interrupt them, they closed the distance for a kiss.

And then much to their irritation, they heard one of their phones start ringing. They both gave a mock glare at the offending device before Honoka picked up her phone from the bed.

"Hello?"

"Good evening, Honoka-chan."

"H-Hanayo-chan?"

Kotori and Honoka looked at each other, eyes wide in disbelief. Over the phone came a giggle.

"Don't worry, I didn't call to blackmail you or anything."

"I see… then…"

"You see… I need a little help with something. And you two are the only ones I know who can help."

"Us?"

Confusion soon took over their expressions, neither girl knowing what the first-year could mean. From her room, Hanayo was smiling. Her phone lay on her desk, opened to the picture she took earlier. On her computer screen was a blank word document.

"Yes, only you two. Now, can you two tell me what it was that you did earlier, in as much detail as possible?"

Hey everyone, nobodD here!

Well, this wasn't exactly a request this time around. But it was close enough, and OuMiyuki even provided the idea. And hey, nothing wrong with more KotoHono.

All that was suggested was Kotori and Honoka hiding away from the rest of Muse to be lovey-dovey with each other, with someone maybe finding them out. The names said were Umi or Nozomi, but I usually have Nozomi find out secret couples, and I wanted to do something a little different. So, Hanayo X3 And hey, it helped with the ending a bit too.

Nice, short and sweet KotoHono completed. Hope you enjoyed, see you next time~