Chapter 2: Sneaking Out
Hotaru was sneaking out. It was 6:30 on Saturday night and she had already showered and gotten dressed up for her date. Hotaru, who had just turned 17 and was a junior in high school, wasn't usually allowed to date because of her super protective parents. Luckily for Hotaru, Haruka-papa and Michiru-mama had gone away for the weekend, which meant the only other person at home was Setsuna-mama. All Hotaru had to do was get past the closed door of Setsuna-mama's room. Hotaru opened her door to make sure Setsuna's door was still closed. It was. Hotaru sighed with relief before closing her door again to finish putting things in her purse. 2 minutes later, Hotaru left her room, careful to close the door quietly, tiptoed down the hallway and down the stairs, and walked out the front door, shutting it silently behind her.
Mike was waiting for Hotaru at the corner by his car. Hotaru smiled when she saw him. Mike opened the passenger door for her before walking around the car and driving to the restaurant.