A/N: I hope you like the story, this is officially my first Haruka and Michiru story and I hope I did ok on their characters and yes they are a couple in this story

The Problem with Love

Chapter 1

Something was wrong yet again and with the problem of Galaxia finally out of the way, everyone had their freedom back, at least what freedom was normal for a sailor scout. So why is it that they were having problems? Why were things so difficult lately?

It had been a normal day as usual at Haruka and Michirus apartment, they had even gotten a nice visit from Setsuna who had returned from the gates of time yet again, but even she could tell something wasnt right.

Mama, Papa, Hotaru had exclaimed happily as she ran in the apartment with Setsuna when she had visited.

She had been spending her day with Setsuna, conveniently Harukas idea to have some time alone with Michiru. Hotaru loved spending her day with Setsuna, but sometimes she loved being just like a normal child and even had started calling Haruka and Michiru Papa and Mama instead of with their names which showed she had formed a special bond with them. Haruka kept looking over at Michiru when they were there and noticed all the fake smiles she had been putting on so she wouldnt worry anyone, it was then she realized they were having bigger problems than expected.

"How about you get some ice cream with Setsuna, if thats alright of course," Haruka said looking from Hotaru to Setsuna.

Setsuna smiled a little and gave a nod; she wasnt much for words, especially when she could feel the tension in the air. Michiru looked away; it obviously had upset her that Haruka thought it would make things better by getting rid of them.

Hotaru on the other hand didnt catch on that something was wrong and happily agreed for some ice cream and afterwards a visit to Usagi's to see Chibiusa. Setsuna took Hotaru's hand and led her out of the apartment. Haruka walked over to the door and closed it softly before turning back to Michiru, but by this time Michiru was already walking to the bedroom quietly. Haruka let out a heavy sigh as if she were going into battle, a part of her felt she was anyhow. She decided to just get it over with and followed Michiru to the bedroom.

When she opened the door she found Michiru on the edge of the nicely made bed looking down with her hands in her lap. Haruka crossed her arms and leaned against the door frame before speaking, "Are you ok?" Michiru gave a slight nod but didnt lift her head or say anything. "Why do you have to lie to me Michiru," Haruka asked frowning a little. Michiru's eyes forwarded the way they did before she was about to cry but she stopped herself, "How could you imply that Im lying to you, cant I just sit in here and thank about things?"

"Hm..," said Haruka not at all convinced, "what are you thinking about then?" Michiru stayed silent. Haruka sighed again, "Fine." She went over to the bed and grabbed a pillow and started to leave the room, "I'm sleeping on the couch, and if you want to talk Ill be there." Michiru remained looking at the floor, but let out a soft sigh, it was her way of wanting attention.

Haruka stopped at the door and turned to her, a little annoyed, "Im tired, I dont feel like arguing, when Setsuna gets back with Hotaru tell them to keep it down please," and with that she left the room and went to the couch. Haruka tossed her pillow onto the couch before sitting down on it and putting her head in her hands, she was exhausted and she didnt know why and now Michiru was being like this.

She shook her head and laid down with her head on the pillow and stared up at the ceiling in thought with her hands behind her head, she hated when Michiru was in one of her moods because it affected her too. It took a while but Haruka finally managed to fall asleep and she didnt wake back up until the next morning.

When she did wake from her slumber she sat up and covered her mouth as she gave a slight yawn, something she had grown used to doing from Michiru. She looked around and concluded that Michiru must have done as she asked and kept the others quiet or maybe they never returned back last night. Just as she was about to stand and figure out what was going on, Michiru came out of the bathroom with one towel secured around her chest and another towel in her hands drying her hair. Michiru stopped and looked at Haruka for a couple of seconds before turning and heading off to the kitchen. Haruka sighed and stood, "Michiru." She started to follow her to the kitchen but Setsuna walked out of the kitchen and stopped her.

Haruka stopped and looked at Setsuna confused, "whats going on?" Setsuna took the tea cup that she had in her hand and sipped some of it, "I think it would be best to give Michiru some space right now."

Haruka frowned a little, "You talked to her?" Setsuna nodded a little, "Yes, she will be fine, its just she could use some space." "Then why didnt she tell me this," Haruka raised her voice at Setsuna without meaning to and when she realized what she was doing she looked down, "sorry." Setsuna gave a slight smile, "I know you worry, but everything will be fine," she sat down at the table with her tea and took another sip of it. Haruka trusted Setsuna, but it still bothered her that Michiru didnt talk to her about it, why couldnt she talk to her about it?

The rest of the day was the same and Setsuna had stayed for most of the day because Michiru wanted her to. Haruka hadnt objected to this since something was obviously bothering her.

That night it had taken Haruka longer to get ready for bed than it had Michiru and when she was finally ready and walked into the bedroom she shared with Michiru she saw that Michiru was already in bed reading a book. Michiru casually glanced up at her when she walked in then focused back on her book. Haruka sighed a little then sat on her side of the bed and looked over at the book she was reading, expecting it to be one of her usual novels.

Harukas eyes widened as she read the title of the book, A Book on Babies. Michiru closed the book and sat it on her bedside table then turned her lamp off and lied down, facing away from Haruka. "Michiru," Haruka spoke a little surprised and put her hand on her shoulder. Michiru moved away from her hand and closed her eyes, staying silent. Haruka frowned confused then lied down too and faced away from Michiru. Michiru fell asleep soon after, but Haruka didnt sleep well at all that night.