*LONG TIME NO SEE*
* CHAPTER 1*
By Seiu-chan
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Sailor Moon but Naoko Takeushi-san does.
*Italics - toughts
And remember - no senshi business in this story:)
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FLASHBACK
Usagi still, after all those years could remember that day.
It was hot, summer afternoon. She was in her apartment, reading favorite book and sipping some ice tea. It was so hot, that from time to time she had to cool herself with ice cubes. She was surprised to hear her loud doorbell ringing. With some effort Usagi rose from the couch, put on nice, white sundress and headed to the door. When she opened it, on her lips appeared big and adorable smile.
"Ruka-chan? What are you doing here? I thought you won't be back until Sunday!"
On the other side of the door stood tall, young woman whose beauty could be mistaking. Tenoh Haruka was absolutely gorgeous, yet very masculine. Often, people thought of her as of young, very attractive man. There were days, when just slightly underlined eyelashes and red nails could tell the truth about her gender. Now, she was casually leaning against the wall, in front of Usagi, wearing simple white shirt and some baggy trousers.
"Not happy to see me, Koneko-chan?"
Haruka was sexy. Too damn sexy.
Tenoh looked at Usagi in oh-so captivating way that made the younger blonde blush. Haruka smiled.
Oh, God, how much she loved to embarrass her little kitten!
"Of course I'm happy, Ruka-chan. Come in."
Both girls entered the apartment, quietly closing the door behind them.
Usagi went to the kitchen to get some cold drinks and when she was back, Haruka was sitting casually on the couch. Odango-haired girl quickly took place beside her.
"So, how was it? Back, in States? I want to know everything! With details!"
Haruka laughed briefly and stole Usagi a glance. She absolutely adored this amazing creature. Usagi was so lovely and cute. But Haruka knew that her best friend had a lot of different sides of her personality. She could be fiery at times, tough and surprising. Sandy blonde was one and only person in whole world to have honour and know Usagi completely.
"Koneko-chan, I missed you so much! In States everything went well. I won the race and came home. As I planned to."
"Ow, I forgot you're so cocky Ruka-chan!"
"I am not cocky, Koneko, just self-confident. Is there something wrong with being a little perky?"
"No, of course not, just messing with you…"
Usagi smiled a bit and lean closer to touch Haruka's slightly red cheek.
"So, tell me, what happened while I was gone? Did you finally broke up with your dull and hopeless Chiba-san?"
"Actually… Yes, I did."
This statement shocked her and Haruka's body went stiff. She tried to speak but nothing came out from her open mouth.
She broke up? With Mamoru-san? When did this happened? Hell, why? No, this can't be… It must be a sick joke.
But Usagi was always serious when it came to her relationship with Chiba.
"Are you surprised?"
"So you're not kidding?"
"No. We're not together for about a week now."
"Why? Something happened? Did he hurt you? If he did, I swear…-"
"No, Haruka-chan, calm down. He didn't do anything wrong. Things just wasn't working out for both of us and I decided to change it."
"And you broke up with him?"
"Well… yeah. I thought you'd be happy…"
"Koneko, I've never really like this guy but I thought he was making you happy and… You were in love…"
"Yes, it's true but…"
Usagi was quiet for a moment. Haruka started getting impatient.
"But?"
"I broke up with Mamoru because I fell in love with someone else."
Suddenly Haruka felt a sharp pain in the middle of her slim chest. She couldn't breathe. When she heard that Usagi and Mamoru's relationship was over, she thought that maybe now her dream would come true. But after Usagi's last statement all hopes were crushed. And gone.
Sandy blonde felt that if she doesn't leave soon unwelcome tears would appear in her teal eyes.
Why is she doing this to me? Didn't she realize that I… I… She still treats me just like her best friend… ! With whom you can make out after drinking a lot of wine. God damn it Usagi!
Almost instantly Haruka got up from the couch, her hands clenched tight.
"Haruka what's wrong?"
"I have to leave, I'm sorry. We'll talk some other time."
Usagi stood up as well. Her hands were trembling.
"No, Haruka, wait! I haven't got the chance to explain-…"
Haruka's gaze became cold and reserved. She wanted to leave this apartment so badly, yet her body didn't move an inch.
"Excuse me Koneko, but I really don't want to hear about your new pickup. I don't have the strength anymore…"
Usagi moved closer a bit but sandy blonde pushed her away almost immediately.
"Ruka, please…" Usagi's voice turned into whisper.
"Stop it! You still can't see it? Or you're just pretending?" – Sandy blonde was about to break when Usagi's stern voice caught her completely off guard.
"Will you just shut up?"
Haruka didn't even open her mouth to protest. She was just standing there, waiting for the explanation. The younger blonde leaned closer and touched Haruka's warm hand delicately.
"Please, hear me out. Will you?"
Haruka nodded. She couldn't breathe, all she could think of was Usagi's velvety hand holding her own.
"When you left and I was spending each day with Mamoru, I realized how huge mistake I was making…"
Could this be…?
"… after your departure I almost instantly knew that Mamoru isn't the one that my heart wants and my body craves for… I left him because I fell in love with someone else. With you, Haruka."
For the first time in her life, Haruka was speechless.
Am I only dreaming? My little kitten…
"You fell in love with…Me?
"Hai. You can do whatever you want with it. You can leave now and never speak to me again or you can pretend that nothing happened just like I did after kissing you in your car. Do whatever you want, Ruka-chan."
It took few minutes for Haruka to came to her senses after hearing this desired statement. But when she finally spoke, she was the same sandy blonde as always.
"You surprised me, Koneko-chan. After all you DO remember this passionate half an hour in my car…"
Usagi smiled and squeezed Haruka's hand a bit stronger than necessary.
"Ruka, don't be silly. I'm sorry that I acted this way. I was scared, I didn't know what to do, I'm sorr-"
Quickly Ruka silenced the younger blonde with her palm.
"Now you shut up, will you?"
Tomboy leaned closer and with one single move, wrapped her slim arms around Usagi's tiny waist.
"Now, when you're mine, I won't let you go so easily, my little kitten."
"Then don't."
Sandy blonde caught Usagi's tempting lips possessively, pouring all her love and unspoken feelings into the kiss.
After a while they broke apart, grasping for air.
"I guess I've never seen your bedroom, Koneko. Care to show me around…?"
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END OF FLASHBACK
Usagi rose from the bed rapidly, unwittingly making her sleeping boyfriend wake up. The memory of her first night with Haruka was haunting her for about a month now. She didn't know why her dreams became so vivid and why she was dreaming about her ex-lover so often these days. She wanted so badly to know why memories, especially those, were coming back again.
Things between her and handsome tomboy was over and for a very long time now. They didn't matter anymore.
Not, after what she did to Usagi.
"Odango, are you alright?"
Usagi shivered slightly when she heard concerned voice of her beloved partner.
"Yes dear, I just had bad dream. Go back to sleep."
"You too. It's late and we have to wake up early…"
"Yes, I know. I'll just have a glass of water and be back soon, promise."
Usagi went to the kitchen and pour some cold water into her favorite glass. It always helped her to de-stress.
Why now? When I finally started living normally, breathing without you? When I managed to forget? So, why now, Haruka?
…
She didn't know, that across the town, Tenoh Haruka was standing alone on her balcony, drinking another glass of water, calming herself after unwanted dream.
Yay! First chapter is finally done. Tell me what you think Remember, reviews are love, people!
Seiusa-chan