Disclaimer: Sadly I do not own this amazing series cuz if I did there would be a lot more HarukaXMichiru and a lot less of….well, everyone who's not Haruka or Michiru XD

Disclaimer 2: I also do not own the song lyrics used in this poorly written fic. Those belong to Taylor Swift. Damn :'(

You're on the phone with your girlfriend, she's upset

She's going off about something that you said

Cause she doesn't get your humor like I do

I really couldn't help the frown that settled on my features as I watched you argue quietly on the phone. I really didn't understand what the big deal was. I thought the joke you made earlier was pretty funny and it wasn't even mean or anything. She clearly doesn't understand you the way I do.

I'm in the room it's a typical Tuesday night,

I'm listening to the kind of music she doesn't like,

And she'll never know your story like I do.

I glance around your room then quickly back down to the homework we have that's due tomorrow when I catch you glancing at me out of the corner of your eye. You say something to her quietly then hang up with a barely audible sigh. I look at the pictures on your bedside table, mouthing the lyrics to the song that's quietly playing in the background, knowing all of the memories that are attached to them. I doubt she knows even half of the memories that come to you with those photos and I'd bet my hair that she doesn't care and wouldn't ask.

But she wears short skirts I wear T shirts

She's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers

Dreaming about the day when you wake up and find

That what you're looking for has been here the whole time

It's Friday night now and I can't help but be envious at the way you look at her as you both walk a little ahead of me. She's wearing a ridiculously revealing skirt and an equally revealing shirt. I feel a little more than inadequate in my t-shirt and capris. Even so, I can't help but daydream and hope that maybe, someday, you'll look at me the same way you look at her. I'm in the stands at every track meet and at every motor sports event you're in, hoping that eventually realize that I'm the one you need. I've never missed one such event while she rarely bothers to show up, often leaving you hurt and disappointed.

If you could see that I'm the one who understands you

Been here along so why can't you see

You belong with me

Walking the streets with you and your worn out jeans

I can't help thinking this is how it ought to be

Laughing on a park bench thinking to myself

Hey, isn't this easy?

We just spent a whole day together, just you and I. Something we haven't don't in what seems like so long. To me the day has been absolutely perfect. You surprised me by showing up bright and early on my door step. Ridiculously early in fact. I know I was gaping at you in a sleepy daze as you cheerily greeted me by pouncing on me as I lay sleeping. Of course my mother let you in and didn't question what you were doing here at 7 in the morning on a Saturday. When I was finally fully awake and dressed for the day we had breakfast together, my mother's knowing smile never leaving her face as she set down a plate of food for us.

After which you surprised me by having the entire day planned out. It seemed like the whole day was centered around me! We started the day off at my favorite tea shop because you claimed you were hungry. Afterwards we went to the aquarium and we spent quite a bit of time walking around, gazing at the fish, innocently flirting with each other. Innocent or not it still made the pit of my stomach feel like a swarm of butterflies went crazy in there.

And you've got a smile that could light up this whole town

I haven't seen it in a while since she brought you down

You say you're fine, I know you better than that

Hey, what ya doing with a girl like that?

After the aquarium we stopped in a little photo booth. I giggled as the photos popped out and I saw your giant grin. It's been such a long time since I've seen you smile like that. Such a carefree grin, a glint in your eyes that sparkles with life and mischievousness. It makes my heart flutter and I smile at you. You send me an asking glance at the sudden mood change and I shake my head, plastering my grin back in place as you whisk me off to a violin shop and then for a jaunt through the park. After one full circle around the park we sit on a bench, laughing and joking and I can't help thinking this is how things should be.

Standing by and waiting at your back door

All this time how could you not know

Baby you belong with me

You find me sitting on the swinging bench by your back door, waiting for you to come back from track practice. At first you look worried, seeing me there, but it soothes back into your usual easy going smirk as I smile at you and hold up the thermos of hot chocolate. You join me on the bench, leaving your duffel by the back door. No words are exchanged as we sip our hot chocolate, watching the stars and moon. When the thermos is finally empty I stand and take back the mug you were using. I nod to you and, gathering my little blanket closer to me, I start walking back towards my house. I'm so glad we've been neighbors since forever; I can make the walk in the dark with no problems without seeing. I let out a yelp of surprise though when I suddenly found myself being pulled into a tight hug. But before I could turn around and ask you what was wrong you had already released me and shut the door behind you with a soft click. I shrugged and went home.

You belong with me

Have you ever thought just maybe

You belong with me?

I walk into the homecoming dance in one of the black dresses I had in my closet. I had no plans of coming here at all but when you called me fifteen minutes ago and begged me to come down I couldn't refuse you. You knew that I was sitting at home composing while secretly indulging in ice cream but you seemed so insistent when you called. There was a pleading note to your voice, almost desperate. So slightly shuffling my feet I put the Ben and Jerry's back in the freezer, put up my violin, and changed into the first dress I found in my closet. Applying only a little lip gloss and blush and throwing my hair into a pony tail I was out the door and here at the dance in 15 minutes. Slightly huffing in irritation at the complete lack of personal space I set about trying to find you.

This was a feat I didn't think would be that hard since you were one of the tallest people in school and usually you were in the center of the biggest crowd, being the life of the party. After 10 minutes of searching, however, I was ready for a break and decided to find a table. Imagine my surprise when I found you at one of the tables, looking just as irritated as I felt. Though I didn't call your name and I doubt you could've heard me walking up over the music and shouting of our classmates, you turned your head and looked directly at me. I lost the ability to breathe as I met your intense gaze. Then you smiled and beckoned me over.

I sat next to you so I would be able to hear you over the din and you casually wrapped an arm around me. I smiled slightly and leaned in a little closer.

"Where's your date Ruka? Shouldn't you be tearing up the dance floor by now?" I ask.

"She ran off with some guy as soon as we got here. We might've, kinda, broken up on the way here…" she murmurs in my ear. I suppress a shiver as I feel her breath on the shell of my ear and on my cheek.

"What? Why? You were really serious about her." I say, doing my best to not let the pleasure I feel at this revelation show up on my face or in my eyes.

"Eh. She was kind of a bitch and I'm pretty sure she was cheating on me anyway. Oh well, I'll always have you neh?" she grins at me. I can't keep it in anymore and I giggle.

"Well it's her loss then. You look dashing this evening by the way." I let my eyes roam her suit clad form subtly. She doesn't respond but she grins, eyeing my dress.

"And you look as sophisticated and lovely as ever my dear Michi-chan. May I ask for a dance?" she asks, suddenly standing up and offering me her hand in a half bow. I grin and take it, letting her lead me to the dance floor. I don't know how long we dance for but time flies by and before I know it it's time to head home. She walks me to my door like a true gentleman but instead of going in with our usual farewell she stops me before I can turn the handle. I look up at her in askance. Her eyes show she's troubled so instead of going in, I pull her down on the front steps so we're sitting side by side.

"What's wrong Ruka?" I ask after a few moments go by in silence. She opens her mouth to speak, pauses, then shakes her head and mumbles something under her breath, looking away. Smirking, I slip my hand into hers, causing her eyes to shoot to mine.

"Oh come on Ruka, talk to me. Or do I have to repeat that…technique, we learned at Mina's birthday party in 5th grade?" her eyes widen and she shakes her head vigorously.

"I thought we agreed to never bring that incident up again." She mutters darkly, though I can see the smile fighting its way to the surface. I wink at her and she chuckles. We revert back to silence, neither of us commenting on our still clasped hands. Finally she sighs and squeezes my hand gently. I look at her, patiently waiting for whatever she has to say.

"Promise…I'm gonna try something and you have to promise to not get mad or do anything drastic or hate me or anything like that ok?" she finally says, her eyes boring into mine. I know she sees the confusion and the question in my eyes but hers are begging, pleading with me to agree. Hesitantly I nod my assent, growing concerned with her odd behavior and odd request. I watch as her eyes waver slightly, almost as if she's about to change her mind, then steel over, her iron clad will winning out again. She sucks in a deep, steadying breath and releases it, leaving me still very much confused. Then my eyes are widening in shock as she presses her lips to mine a gentle, sweet kiss. She doesn't move back, her eyes staring deep into mine as I blink once. Then twice. Then she is pulling back, breaking the kiss and looking away. My jaw is slack as I stare at her in shock. She glances back at me then quickly stands.

"I'm sorry. I should go. Let's just forget it ever happ-mmph!" I cut her off by tugging her arm back down and kissing her hard. I feel her wince into the sudden kiss when her knees hit the stairs but she doesn't hesitate to kiss me back. And that leads to another and another then to a smile. We laugh and kiss and a feeling of happiness overcomes me as I finally got the love of my life.

You belong with me.

A/N: Okie day. So! I took this account over after my sister has been inactive on it for many many moons -_-; I will keep the screen name the same and I will keep her original stories up as well but as for updating them…I'm more of a Sailor Moon fan. BUT! She did leave me the original story lines for the stories and I may be inclined to update them for anyone who's reading this story and totally expecting Caders Now. I hope you will all be kind to me because this was my first fanfic, written by me and only me. I tried to catch all of the errors but if I missed any I'm sincerely sorry. I'm hoping to turn this into a series of one shots. Um, I'm presently obsessed with Taylor Swift but my musical tastes and muses vary often so who knows what will happen. Please leave a review or a flame or a solid critique because I am a noob writer XD Thank you for reading this chapter and I hope you read the next one (when I get it up)

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