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Fire
Chapter two
- Christmas time -
Michiru was now standing in front of a big appartment. One last time she looked at the note in her hands. Makoto had given it to her last nighr before she went home again to make it up with Ami. Atleast, she was going to try to make it up to the blue haired girl. At first Michiru had assumed it would be Makoto's phone number that was on the note but instead of that she only found an address.
'Smart.' The aqua haired girl thought.'She made sure that I couldn't call her in order to cancel today.' She took a deep breath before walking up to the front porch. She didn't knock on the front door though. Just when she was about to she remembered her conversation with Haruka earlier that morning. Before Michiru had left her own appartment she had gotten a phone call from her blonde friend.
- Flashback -
Michiru yawned as she stepped into the livingroom. Today was christmas, officially but to her it still felt like an ordinary day. Atleast it did feel like just an ordinary day until she reminded herself of the promise she made to the brunette last night. She smiled upon the memory. 'Atleast I've got something to do today. This won't be a lonely christmas I guess.'
Just when she was about to walk towards the kitchen to make herself some tea she heard the phone ring. Asuming it would be Haruka she walked over to the small coffee table next to the couch and picked up the phone.''Good morning Ruka.'' She cheered.
''You're happy this morning.'' The other commented.''Good morning to you too, merry christmas by the way.''
Michiru smiled. ''So how's your morning coming along so far AND why are you up this early. It's not like you to be up at...'' Michiru paused a few seconds to look at the clock on the wall.''To be up at 8am.'' She finished.
She could hear the other laugh.''The same to you Michi. Just call it a hunch, I felt like calling you this morning.''
''Ah, well...'' Michiru started but the other cut her off.
''So any plans for today?''
Michiru thought about it. Would she tell Haruka about Makoto or would she lie? ''Yes.'' She finally admitted.
''Ah well you can come over to my pla...huh?'' Haruka sounded surprised. After all, she had expected Michiru to give her a different answer. ''Want to tell me about those plans then?''
Michiru giggled.''Ah did I break your heart now? Haha, besides I don't want to ruin your free time with Setsuna. I've heard that you have to leave on a tour on the 27th of December.''
She could hear Haruka sigh.''Yep that's correct. Anyway Setsuna wouldn't mind it if you came here this christmas, she likes you remember?''
''Hai, hai.'' Michiru replied.''I know but I seriously got plans.''
''Scary, no no just kidding. So what are your plans then, you've got a date?'' Haruka's voice sounded almost irritated.
''Jealous Haruka?'' Michiru joked, surprised by the other's reply.
''Maybe. So you've got a date then?''
''Yes.'' Michiru stated before she realised her answer.''I mean no! She's just a friend. Besides I only met her last night and she already has a girlfriend and...''
''Wait, wow...You only met this person last night and you're already going out with her? Are you out of your mind, she has a girlfriend!'' Michiru blushed when she realised she had been sending out the wrong message.
''No Ruka, you got it all wrong. We're just...friends. Yes I guess you could call it friends. She invited me over to her place to celebrate christmas there since I didn't have any other plans.''
''Can't you cancel your plans?'' Haruka started to sound annoyed now as well.
''Why would I? Makoto was very nice to me last night. She won't try anything funny. Plus I know her girlfriend and she'll be there as well.''
Haruka didn't seem convinced by this. ''I really don't like the idea of you going to someone's house you hardly know.''
'What up with Haruka, she's acting like she's still my super jealous girlfriend.' Michiru thought. Haruka acted like she was jealous. She had seen and heard Haruka behave like this many times before. ''Don't worry Haruka besides see it as a positive thing. I am not alone for today and you can have enough time with Setsuna before you have to leave on that tour.''
''Whatever.'' Haruka stated. ''I've gotta hang up now, call me when you come back ok?''
''Sure.'' Michiru whispered. She was feeling a bit disappointed with the fact that Haruka was acting so strange. After all she was the one who had decided that it was best for them to part. They were friends now, Haruka's jealousy was completely misplaced. Then again maybe it wasn't jealousy and Haruka was just overprotective. ''Merry christmas Ruka.'' She then added, waiting for the other to reply but it never came. Instead of that she could hear a click on the other side of the line.'That's strange she just hung up.'
- End Flashback -
Michiru shook her head at the thought. She was being silly. Haruka's concern was out of place. Makoto was a nice person, she just knew. With that she knocked on the front door. After a few minutes of waiting the door finally opened, revealing the brunette.
''Hime!'' She cheered.''I am so glad you decided to come.''
Michiru smiled.''I couldn't cancel, you forgot to write down your number.''
The brunette winked.''Who said that I forgot to write down my number?''
The smaller girl giggled at that before Makoto gestured her to come in. Michiru nodded and stepped inside. It surely was warmer in here than it was outside. For a moment Michiru just stood there in the hall, enjoying the scent of roses. She didn't know where the scent came from but it surely made her feel like home. Michiru had always been a great fan of roses. In the summer she always planted a few in her garden.
''Are you going to stand there the whole day or would you like to come inside?'' The taller woman joked as she took Michiru's coat. Michiru blushed but didn't reply anything. Instead of that she just followed the brunette to the livingroom. When she set foot in the room she stopped all of a sudden to look at the enormous tree that stood in the corner of the room. It was decorated with all kinds of different colored decorations and somehow Makoto had been able to match all the colors of the decoration.
''It looks nice, doesn't it?'' Makoto asked with a proud smile on her face.''I've worked all morning on it. I orginally hadn't planned on bringing the tree out of the attic but when I remembered that you were coming over I decided to get it anyway. I wanted make a good impression.''
The aqua haired girl giggled upon hearing the other's confession.''That was really sweet of you.'' It was now that Michiru finally noticed the clothes Makoto was wearing. She was still dressed in her pj's. Another blush appeared on the smaller girl's cheeks. ''I am so sorry. We didn't talked about what time you wanted me here so I just came...did I wake you up?''
Makoto laughed briefly before nodding.''Kind of but don't worry. I thought you wouldn't show up in the first place and you showing up here was totally worth it.''
''Still, I should've...'' She was silenced by the other.
''Neh. Don't worry, now why don't you make yourself more comfortable while I go upstairs and get dressed.''
Michiru nodded.''Thanks.'' Just when Makoto was about to turn around Michiru remembered something. ''Isn't Ami coming?''
Makoto stopped but didn't turn around to face the smaller girl. ''No. She couldn't come today.'' She lied. ''Her parents were coming to town today and they wanted to see Ami. Alone.''
The aqua haired girl knew that Makoto was lying but it was obvious that she didn't want to talk about it.''Aha, well let's make the best out of it then. Together.'' Michiru mused. Finally Makoto turned around again, smiling sadly.
''Thanks Hime.''
Again Michiru giggled. Makoto still didn't know her name. ''I'll find out your name sooner or later eh.'' Makoto suddenly stated as if reading the other's mind.''You can lie, you can hide but you can't escape...uhm.''
''You can run, you can hide but you can't escape my love.'' Michiru corrected the other.''That doesn't go for figuring out someone's name.''
Makoto laughed upon hearing that.''Haha, I know but I was trying to sound dangerous.'' With that said she disappeared in the hall again, leaving Michiru behind.
Michiru took a deep breath before sitting down on the couch, looking around the room. Makoto's appartment made her feel warm and comfortable unlike her own appartment which kept reminding her of her blonde ex. 'Makoto would probably need some cheering up today.' She told herself. 'After all, it's christmas and she's having a fight with her own girlfriend. If they're still together that is. Anyway I'll cheer her up!'
It was now that it hit Michiru that she hadn't bought a present for the brunette. She had wanted to do that this morning but since it was christmas all stores were closed. 'I should've brought something.' Michiru scolded herself as her eyes fell on a picture that stood on top of a small cupboard. On the picture stood a small brunette, probably Makoto, with two adults next to her. A man and a woman. 'Her parents?'
''Back.'' Makoto's voice came, interrupting the smaller girl's thoughts. Michiru looked up at the brunette who stood in the door way. She was now wearing a pair of black jeans and a what seemed to be warm sweater, also black.
''Looking hot.'' Michiru commented as Makoto blushed slightly. This promised to be an interesting day.
To Be Continued..
