Opposite
By: Urooj
Disclaimer: See Chapter 1
Author's note: Thank you all for reviewing. They always help out and keep me going.
Papapapuffy: hehehe, I'm an evil author! I shall tear them apart! Muhahahaha! Jokes, Of course, hopefully they will be together. Thank you for reviewing
Cleopatra2: You jinxer! I know she will like my rhetorical devices, but I am not showing her this story! Find any mistakes tell me….Thank you for reviewing.
Amnesia Nymph: I'll leave it for you to find out if it's happy or sad. You'll find out soon why Michiru is being weird, but unfortunately not in this chapter. Arigatou for reviewing.
sevenZseven: lol, you'll find out soon too. Just stick around a couple of more chapters. Thank you for reviewing.
Chapter 4: JSA
It poured hard. Real hard. Haruka was shivering under the rainbow umbrella that shielded her from the painful pellets. The weather that had loomed was bizarre.
"We shouldn't receive freezing rain in March!" Melissa complained. "Whatever so happened to spring that started yesterday?"
"It got tired of your cheerful mood and galloped away." Haruka smiled playfully. Melissa responded with a playful pout. Haruka switched the umbrella from her left hand to right, causing some rain pellets to hit Melissa's head and Haruka stuck her tongue out at her. Melissa lightly slapped Haruka's hand causing her to laugh.
"You seem to be feeling better." Melissa commented. Haruka nodded.
"I won't chase her any more. It really is over between us. To me she's just another person, an acquaintance. Therefore, I don't plan to dwell on it, rather make the best of what I have." Haruka smiled.
Melissa looked down at the wet pavement. They had walked two blocks away from their school. Only two more blocks until they reach Haruka's apartment. Yes, she knew Haruka lived in an apartment. However she didn't know the details of her family. Melissa wondered if Haruka did have one. She noticed that Haruka seemed alone.
"You know, I had nothing to do with this." Melissa started
"I know." Haruka interjected.
Melissa looked up at Haruka. "I won't blame you Melissa. Everything happens for a reason. I'm doing my best to let go of this, and so should you. I can tell this is weighing heavily on your heart, but I want you to know, it wasn't your fault no matter how guilty you feel about it." Haruka smiled and continued. "So cheer up and hope for the best."
Melissa stopped and beamed at Haruka.
"Well, I'm here." Haruka announced after walking a few more streets. Melissa gazed at the tall apartment building.
It was a twenty levelled apartment with blue tinted window. The walls were white and some apartment had balconies. The road towards the building was black with bright yellow lining; one could not tell if it was black because of the rain. The road looped around the parking lot, and towards the end of the loop was on the right, the exit, and on the left, the underground parking. The entrance to the building was situated towards the left side of the loop. In the middle of the loop and parking lot was a small oval of grass, trees and flower. When one looked at the site, they could see that the small beautiful oval looked like an island that was surrounded by water i.e. the black road. The scene had an enchanting and an elegant aura around it leaving Melissa in awe. Haruka chuckled.
"Never saw an apartment building before?" Haruka joked.
"That's not it! Of course I have, it's just that…" Melissa trailed off, loss for words. Haruka cracked up at her loss of words. Melissa blushed slightly. Haruka was able to control her laughter.
"Would you like to come inside and have some tea?" Haruka offered. Melissa shook her head, and politely declined. She started walking away when she heard Haruka call to her light. "Thanks Melissa!" Melissa waved back at the blonde and walked away.
Haruka inserted the key into the security box. She was relieved that Melissa had not taken her offer, only because she would have to a lot to explain to the black haired girl, and the tomboy wasn't willing to do so. She walked down the white plain hall, turned to her right, where there was the waiting room which had a comforting aura. There was a green carpet, oak sofas with green cushions surrounding the carpet. With a little way to the front was a fireplace. Haruka smiled as she felt the urge to sit and relax. But that was the last thing she needed to do right now. She passed the waiting room and entered another area where there were mailboxes and three elevators on its side. She quickly scanned for her mailbox, opened and took out the junk in it. Haruka headed for the elevator, and pressed the up bottom. As she waited impatiently, she paced around. Finally the door opened revealing mirrors on each side. Haruka smirked and went inside. The building manager placed mirrors on each side so they can monitor the elevator with more ease. Again, Haruka paced as she waited for the fifth level. She looked at herself in the mirror before exiting the elevator and entering her luxurious apartment.
Haruka's ear perked when she heard a squeak coming from the living room. Her apartment was spacious. As you enter to your right and further down you have the kitchen. If you take some steps front from the entrance, then turn right, you have the living room, take a left; you have a small hall which consists of two bedrooms on the right, storage room, and a sliding closet. Haruka headed to her living room, taking precautions steps. Her living room had access to the balcony which shone the light of day. It had three sofas around the area, and a twenty five inch flat screen television, coloured silver. The walls of the apartment were white, to show simplicity, and Haruka didn't care for colour.
Haruka felt nervous. She felt piercing eyes staring at her from the back.
"Oh no! He's not back already is he? I thought he wanted to stay out more."
She turned around and she met his piercing green eyes. He finally jumped at her and she stumbled down.
"Meow" She started laughing as he licked her, a welcome back. Lucky had been her animal companion since last summer after she had adopted him from her last mission. He was black all over and jolly. His meows were heart melting and hard to refuse. She was glad her apartment allowed pets, and that her door had a little doggy walk-in door.
She lived alone; her family lived in another part of Japan. Of course, the only thing that could pay everything she wanted and could afford was her only job as the JSA (Japanese Secret Agent). She had joined them only four years ago and moved into main city Tokyo, solving the impossible, climbing ranks and becoming famous in her own department; her identity kept a secret from the underworld. She had the coolest, reliable and wise partner who could be called her close friend; Kenji Emiya. They had become close in the last two years and hung out a lot with one another.
The blonde headed for the kitchen, Lucky following her steps and meowing happily as he knew what time it was. Dinner time! Haruka put out some cat food into the dish, and the black cat happily ate it. The tomboy watched happily as her cat ate all that was left in his dish. Suddenly she felt something vibrating. She quickly reached into her pocket and got out her black, slick and sexy cell phone. She received a text message on her phone from Kenji.
"Meet me in our regular ice cream store NOW; we got to chat, yes about JSA stuffy. Sigh, I got good news! (Sarcasm)
P.S: Don't forget to let your cat out!"
Haruka chuckled. Kenji always did a good job to make her laugh. He was black haired, handsome looking; who were glasses that made him look genuinely intelligent. He was a good 5'9 tall and not available.
She got her jacket, her keys and her helmet, heading out for the door. Lucky followed her out; he didn't want to stay inside the apartment, and Haruka didn't mind. The two went their separate ways; Haruka went to the underground parking, and Lucky disappeared.
Author's note: hehehe, I did say you'll find out Michiru's secret but not now. In the future chapters. Please R&R. Arigatou.