Disclaimer : I don't own the characters.

Summary : Haruka and Setsuna have been friends ever since they were little. Both have feelings for eachother but aren't willing to admit it. Then one day Haruka's ex moves back to Tokyo and threatens to steal the blonde racer away from Setsuna. What will happen next? HarukaSetsuna

A/N : Since I've almost finished 'Two can Play that Game' I am starting a new story. This time it isn't a story focussing around Uranus and Neptune from Sailor moon simply because I've written a lot about that pairing already. Plus I wanted to try something new for a change. I hope it works out a but. XD. I hope you'll all enjoy this story and let me know what you think.

Rise Up

Prologue

- Introduction -

A green haired woman stood on the bridge, letting the wind play with her hair as she slowly closed her eyes. She seemed to be enjoying the sound of the wind and the feeling of it. She always came here when she needed to think or when she felt like being alone. Hardly anyone came to this place. The small bridge was built in the middle of the forest just outside Tokyo. The bridge seemed old and unsafe to cross but that had never stopped the green haired woman. Atleast no one could find her here.

No one except for...

''Ohayo Setsuna-'' A voice said causing the woman to turn around and look up at a tall blonde.

No one except for her. Tenoh Haruka. Haruka was a very famous racer. All known through Japan and other countries. She had even made herself a big star in european countries like Germany, France and even England.

Setsuna was proud of her friend but also a bit jealous. In a good way ofcourse. Haruka had chased after her dreams and made it to the top. Setsuna had done the same but wasn't half as famous as her friend. She designed clothes for catwalks and rather known and big companies. She didn't mind though, she had seen how mad fans had chased Haruka after a race once. Maybe it was better to just stay in the shadows. At least she was making a lot of enough money to live.

''Isn't it a bit early for you to be up?'' The blonde questioned her friend, stepping on the bridge as well as it made annoying sounds. Sounds that were much alike to the sound of an old cracking door. ''It's Saturday after all. Most of the time you'll be lying in bed until atleast...'' The tomboy seemed to hesitate for a moment as if she tried to recall the exact time of it.

Setsuna shrugged. Although she loved being around Haruka she really felt like being alone right now. ''Hai. I guess.'' She paused for a moment. ''I just couldn't sleep so I decided to take a long walk.'' It wasn't exactly a lie. She hadn't been able to sleep after last night. After she had found out the truth. The truth about how she really felt. Felt about her.

When the thought crossed her mind again Setsuna shivered. How could this be happening to her? She couldn't be falling in love with her best friend. It was simply impossible.

Haruka seemed to notice her friend's strange behaviour and slowly started to make her way to Setsuna's side. Placing a hand on the other's shoulder when she had finally did so. ''What's bothering you Sets? And don't say nothing because I know you better and longer than today.''

The other blinked a few times, cursing herself for being so easy to figure out. So easy to read. Even if she was, she could never show Haruka how she truly felt. If the blonde knew it would ruin their friendship forever. ''Really, I am fine Ruka.'' Setsuna lied, trying to put her thoughts aside for a while. Imidiately Haruka pulled her hand back, taking a deep and clear breath.

''Alright Sets, if you say so.'' She didn't believe any of the words Setsuna had just spoken. Setsuna might think she could hide it from her but Haruka knew better. The look in her friend's eyes, the way she had acted when Haruka appeared and her use of words had already betrayed her. Haruka decided not to ask about it though. It was obvious that Setsuna didn't want to talk about it.

Then again, sometimes it was better not to know what was bothering Setsuna. Haruka would never be able to help the green haired woman out with something like her love life. Not because she didn't have any idea of the other's preferance but also because she couldn't stand the idea of Setsuna being together with anyone besides her. She had never told Setsuna how she really felt ofcourse. It would carry too many negative outcomes.

'Come to think of it, I've never seen Setsuna date. Wonder if she's still a vir... jesus Haruka, stop having those thoughts. She's your friend!' Haruka scolded herself. Quickly shaking her head in frustration. 'Setsuna's sexual life isn't any of my bussiness.'

Just when Haruka was about to ask Setsuna about the whole dating thing she noticed how Setsuna had started to space off again. Maybe this wasn't the best time to ask. 'Come on, say something before you lose her to that imaginary world of hers.' The green haired designer would do that a lot. Just stand there and get lost in her thoughts. Haruka hated it when she did that. To her it felt like Setsuna had gone away to some place far away, leaving her behind.

''What about some ice cream?'' Haruka suddenly said, stepping back a little as she looked over her shoulder. Setsuna giggled for a moment. Whenever Haruka didn't seem to know what she wanted to say she would start about food. Particulary ice cream. It was Haruka's favourite food next to Salad after all.

''Sounds like a good idea.'' She finally said, pushing herself away from the railing of the bridge. With that she started to follow the blonde tomboy back to the city.

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Chapter one will be up soon. Sorry for the errors in here, I tried to get rid of most of them. I blame the fact it's almost 3am and I still haven't had any sleep!