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"Man, that was rough."
Sayaka was walking back home after what appears to be a really bad witch hunt. Thankfully, her healing powers managed to heal her body up. Out of the five witches she fought, she only defeated two while the other three were handle by both Homura and Kyoko. It's only fair that she kept two grief seeds while the other three can be handed by the other girls. As Sayaka was coming back home, she sees a lone individual at the front entrance of the apartment building.
Wait, it can't be who it is.
Sayaka sped up her pace until she made a full stop in front of the individual who is sitting on the ground.
"Madoka?"
It was Madoka, who apparently was fast asleep on the ground. She also had her bag...
...Sayaka completely forgot about their sleepover!
"Madoka, wake up!" Sayaka was shaking Madoka, trying to wake her up. There was no response.
"She's out cold."
Madoka must've waited for Sayaka for way too long that she must've passed out sometime before midnight. Sayaka slowly picked up Madoka from the ground and carried her, bridal style. She enter the building and went to her room. During this, Sayaka constantly blames herself for leaving poor Madoka all alone outside. As she was in her bedroom, she did the long but painful process of changing her school uniform and into her pajamas, as well as Madokas. After what felt like a half hour, both girls were in their pajamas. Sayaka wasn't ashamed about changing Madoka's clothes, they done this so many times in the past. There were times where Sayaka had to help Madoka change her clothes due to some difficulty. They even bathe together from time to time. So Sayaka did not feel guilt about doing this.
What she is guilty was forgetting this day.
Both girls planned this sleepover for weeks now. Why is this very important? Because it's their first one in a very long time. Ever since Sayaka became a magical girl, she had less and less time to do anything, what with all of the witch hunting. As this was happening, Madoka felt completely left out without her best friend. Sayaka, sensing Madoka's loneliness, promised her that they will have a sleepover again, like good times. Madoka, after hearing the promise, was excited for that day to come.
What Sayaka didn't anticipate was that the date was very close by. And when that day happened, Sayaka was a little occupied with the witches. And... forgot about it.
Sayaka placed Madoka on her bed and she got in very slowly with her. Sayaka didn't brush her teeth, she'll only do it once Madoka wakes up, so they can do it together. She didn't want to leave Madoka alone again. Sayaka then hold Madoka to the side and placed her head on Madoka's shoulder. She whisper "I'm sorry" repeatedly still blaming herself.
Suddenly, Madoka began to stirred in her sleep, until she opened her eyes. She rubbed them and looked at the ceiling.
"Oh... guess I was dreaming," she looked to her side and saw something that made her jumped slightly.
"Good evening," Sayaka greeted her.
"Sayaka-chan? What are you doing in my bed?"
"Your bed? You sure you're still sleeping?"
Madoka sat up and looked at her surroundings. She was in Sayaka's room, and she began to blush upon her realization.
"Guess it wasn't a dream."
Then she felt herself getting hugged to the side. "I'm so sorry for forgetting this important day."
"Sayaka-chan," Madoka holded Sayaka's arm which was warm. "I was stupid for waiting."
"No, I am taking the blame for this. I'm the idiot."
"If I knew you were fighting witches, I should've stayed home." Madoka said sadly.
"But... I did forget. I was looking for this day my whole life."
"But I don't want to intervene with your job."
They continue to blame each other until they realize that they keep going in circles. In order to change the subject, Sayaka got off the bed.
"Let's go to the bathroom."
"For what?"
"To brush our teeth. I was waiting for you to wake up."
Madoka then got out of the bed. "Okay, I need to pee anyway."
Sayaka looked at her dumbly Did she seriously was going to bed with bad breath?
One bathroom visit later
They both got back to bed and Sayaka began to cuddle Madoka.
"Honestly, I really miss this," Sayaka said.
"Miss what?" Madoka asked.
"This. Me holding you warmly. I feel like... I haven't done this in years."
"You have been very busy lately."
"I know, and I'm very sorry. I promise we'll have a proper sleepover," Sayaka continued to stare at Madoka while saying this.
"Sayaka-chan," Madoka then grabbed Sayaka's left hand and place it on her face. It was very warm upon contact.
"Madoka... why'd you do that?" Sayaka was a bit confused.
"Sayaka-chan, do you like me?"
"Of course I like you."
"Do you think... I'm pretty?"
"Well, yes."
"Do you think I'm prettier then Mami-san?"
Sayaka thought for a moment. "Um... Mami-san's a close second, so yes."
"Am I... prettier then... Kyoko-chan?"
Sayaka's eyes were slightly widen. "Um... you're putting me on the spot. But... yes."
"Am I beautiful... then Homura-chan?"
"You are so beautiful, you're more beautiful with your hair down like that."
Madoka inched closer to Sayaka's face and whispered. "Do you... love me?"
Sayaka, looked at Madoka, stared at her, feeling a bit hazed and lightheaded. The only answer she could give her was the only answer that really matters; she kissed Madoka on the lips. Both girls continue kissing and began holding each other. Soon enough, both girls were starting to feel very tired, it makes sense, it's now two in the morning. Sayaka then reached out and turn off her lamp. She went back to cuddle Madoka who was now very comfortable on Sayaka's chest.
"This... may be the best night I ever had," Madoka said half asleep.
"Well, we'll make it better in our next sleepover," smiled Sayaka.
"Hey, Sayaka-chan?"
"Hmm?"
"Does this mean we're dating?"
"I wouldn't count this as a date. We can go tomorrow, if you want."
Madoka moved her face slightly. "I want that so much."
"Go to sleep now," Sayaka began to close her eyes as they were very heavy.
"Goodnight, Sayaka-chan."
"Goodnight, Madoka," I will always protect you.