Delicate fingers grazed my skin as Madoka weaved weaved strands of my black hair into a braid down my back. I watched her in the mirror in front of me. We were seated at the vanity in her room after a study session with the others. Everyone else had left, but we had stayed and talked for a while after. The moonlight illuminated us from the windows.
The features of Madoka's face were soft as she worked. Humming quietly to herself. The theme song of a popular show on television she liked so much.
"Your hair is so lovely, Homura. You should try more styles with it."
"You think so? I find it a hassle."
The purple gem on my earring chimed quietly as she brushed it. Pulling more hair out of my face and into the braid.
"You're so pretty, Homura, I imagine the boys wouldn't be able to stay away if you really got all gussied up." She gave a small giggle. Probably picturing the sight. Me, in makeup, with an updo. I couldn't even imagine it.
I laugh along with her at the thought, "you know I don't have time for boys anyways. Although, I guess time isn't as much the issue..." suddenly, the words died in my throat, as I realized what I was implying.
Madoka stopped smiling too. I had brought up a touchy subject in a time of happiness and peace.
"I-I mean, that's okay, because we have each other." I turn around to her, her hard work going to waste as the braid came undone behind me, "and the Law of Cycles. It isn't so bad being a magical girl, is it?"
Her chin had dropped, so I reached out and gently lifted it with a finger to meet her eyes. "Is it?"
Madoka's eyes glittered a little, and she gave me a small smile. "Yeah. I'm glad I have everyone with me. It isn't so bad. I love being able to help people." She smiled a little more at the thought.
Smiling back, I turned back to the mirror, presenting my long hair again. "Why don't you give me the best 'gussied up' hairdo you can think of, and we can decide whether it suits me or not."
She gave me a wide smile and nodded, before going to work.
It was terrible on me.
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Color of Love
FanficA series of very short stories, told from the point of Akemi Homura, describing her life as a newly born demon, and mostly importantly, her love for Kaname Madoka. This is a post-Rebellion Madoka Magica fanfic. Written in my spare time. Usually upd...
