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Ryuko yawned lazily and stretched as she woke from an afternoon nap. The scent of sun soaked nature almost put her back to sleep, but the sound of her name floating up from the ground piqued her attention. She laid flat, stomach pressed against the rough bark of the tree branch she had been dozing on and watched as Satsuki continued looking for her. The scowl on her face made Ryuko grin like a Cheshire before she rolled off the branch.
Try as she might, Satsuki just couldn't stay mad at Ryuko for any longer than a split second. She looked into the grinning face of the woman who had landed on top of her.
"Did it hurt?" Satsuki asked and Ryuko rolled her eyes, knowing what was coming next.
"When you fell from Hea-mmm" Ryuko silenced Satsuki with a forceful kiss.
"You fight better than you flirt Sats."
*****
It wasn't unusual that the two of them exited the bedroom together in the morning. What was unusual was that Satsuki was following Ryuko out of the bedroom. They made their way to the kitchen and Satsuki shadowed Ryuko as she made her breakfast.
Satsuki followed Ryuko into the shower, into the living room, then an hour later, she followed Ryuko back into the bedroom as she changed to get ready to meet Mako for drinks. Just as she was about to exit the bedroom, Ryuko turned quickly to Satsuki.
"What is this? Are we playing final fantasy or something?" Satsuki looked Ryuko dead in the eyes and flatly asked,
"Do you live in a cornfield?"
"Oh no. Don't you do it. I swear to-"
"Cause I'm stalking you." Satsuki snickered as Ryuko rolled her eyes.
"I'll give you props for the dedication Sats, but you pick odd things."
*****
Ryuko was playing video games when Satsuki returned from her doctors appointment. It was just a yearly check up, nothing major, but Satsuki just sat quietly next to Ryuko.
"So, how'd it go? Healthy as a horse right?" Ryuko asked, not even looking away from her game.
"Almost..." Satsuki didn't elaborate.
"Well? What is it?"
"The doctor says I'm lacking...vitamin U," Satsuki responded and snickered when Ryuko finally turned to stare at her, slack jawed and incredulous. She stared for so long that her character was killed by an enemy.
"Why?" Ryuko asked and Satsuki shrugged.
*****
Ryuko was watching TV when Satsuki emerged from the bedroom with her school bag. She sat gracefully next to Ryuko and began rummaging through the bag. She pulled every book out and began searching the inner pockets. Ryuko glanced over, noticing the odd behavior, she told herself not to take the bait.
Satsuki sighed heavily as she rather theatrically began digging through the side pockets. Ryuko regretted the question the second she asked.
"What are you looking for?" Satsuki looked her dead in the eyes, a completely seriously look on her face, and Ryuko knew she had fallen for it again.
"My library card...so I can check you out." As always, Satsuki snickered.
"You are aware that we're already dating, right?"
"I lost my teddy bear...can I sleep with you?"
Ryuko blinked at Satsuki for a minute before tackling her on the couch.
That was the last time Satsuki used a cheesy pick up line.