Everything to Lose
First off, I am all for the romance of Haruka and Michiru. It's the sweetest love anyone could ever dream of. I am a romantic, even if I don't really show it in real life, so I write it. And I love the idea of Haruka and Michiru. I relate most to Haruka, so this story is told by her. Disclaimer: They're not mine, but they're fun to play with.
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I stood, staring over the terrible churning sea, my sandy hair dancing wildly in the wind. I lowered my head, eyes downcast. I, Haruka Tenoh, was ashamed. I never felt this strongly about my guilt. It was odd that I had chose this place to run, for it was the sea that I was running from.
The vision replayed in my mind. Of Michiru, the look on her beautiful face. That terrible, terrible look of disappointment, despair, and finally, of resentment. I didn't know what had possessed me to hold that other woman in my arms. To smile in my usual deviant way. Or to lean in to a kiss from a woman who was not my own.
Closing my own eyes, I listened to the sea. It was truly unsettled tonight, as was the wind. It seemed our elements were bound tightly to our own emotions. I exhaled, opened my eyes, and grabbed my helmet from the seat of my navy blue Kawasaki Ninja. Placing it on my head, I straddled the bike, starting it and speeding off into the darkness.
The Night Before
"Michi, do you really have to go? I don't want to sit around here alone all night?" I sulked. I hated when she went to those fancy classical music parties.
Michiru smiled, her aqua eyes sparkling, "It'll only be for a few hours. Why don't you go out for a bit? Take a ride or something. You won't even notice the time."
I nodded in agreement. Riding usually did help and time flew by when I was on my bike. "I suppose. Maybe I'll stop in at Makoto's bar and see how it's doing."
"That sounds like a good idea." Michiru replied, turning around. "How do I look?"
I looked her over, admiring how the fitted black silk dress clung to her hips and accented every perfect part of her body. "Beautiful." I spoke softly. "You look absolutely beautiful."
She threw her arms around my neck and gave me a quick kiss on the cheek. "Thank you sweetie. I'll see you in a few hours." She flashed another smile as she walked out the front door.