"Ruka do you think that we should really get involved. Yes their our friends, but I don't know if we should interfere. Its really not our business."

"Michi, you're right. But in a way I kind of feel like we're already involved."

Michiru nodded in agreement. And then she reached for the taller girls hand. The racer just smiled warmly at her girlfriend. Their fingers intertwined with each other. Both girls thankful that they weren't having these problems. The aqua haired girl leaned on Haruka's shoulder.

"I love you Ruka." she smiled.

"I love you too Michiru."

In the distance they spotted their raven haired friend. Rei had been carrying a bag, she had been shopping. They couldn't very well tell her about what they saw days ago. Sure she had every right to know. Yet she didn't need to hear it from them.

"Haruka, Michiru over here."

The tow girls glanced at each other. What bad timing that they had to see Rei right now. When the events of a few days ago, were still fresh in their minds. Soon the blond just planted a smile on her face. Michiru followed soon after.

"Hey Rei, how are you." Haruka spoke.

"I'm fine, just doing a little shopping. Valentines Day is coming soon."

Michiru nodded, remembering that it would soon be Valentines Day. A most happy time for couples. There was no guarantee that Rei would be spending it with Makoto. How long could Minako and Makoto keep this thing up. Rei would find out eventually.

"Right. Speaking of Valentines day, Michi what would you like?" the blond asked.

She was trying to steer the conversation in a different direction. Just in case Rei, might bring up Makoto. Haruka really hoped that wouldn't happen. If it did she wasn't sure if she could keep quiet. The same was very true for Michiru. As she did her best to focus her attention elsewhere.

"I want to get Makoto something real special. Something that shows her how much I love her. I'm still looking for it though. I mean, if I don't take care of her who will?" Rei spoke.

"I could think of someone." Haruka coughed.

Rei raised an eyebrow to her friend. Almost positive she heard her say something. Haruka dug her hands in her pocket, and started to whistle. If she ever looked any more guilty, than she did right now.

"What did you say Haruka?" Rei wondered.

"Um, not a thing. Come on Michi we have to go do that thing at that place." she winked.

Catching on quickly Michiru nodded. She took a hold of her girlfriends hand again. Things were close to getting out of hand. Luckily Rei hadn't asked to many questions.

"You're right Ruka, we should be going. We'll see you soon Rei."

Without giving Rei a chance to speak. Michiru and Haruka headed up the block. Leaving the raven haired girl even more confused. Once the two older girls were out of sight. She too started to leave, but she now had many questions. Haruka and Michiru's behavior was strange. She couldn't quite put her finger on it, yet she knew something was up. Perhaps she should just ask Makoto.

"Haruka we can't tell her. She shouldn't have to hear it from us."

"I agree, she really loves Makoto. It probably would destroy her. I don't want to be there when that blows up. For now we shouldn't say anything."

(With Makoto and Minako)

Minako was lying on Makoto's bed just looking up at the ceiling. So she wasn't supposed to be doing this. Lying here with her friends girlfriend. Technically she was her girlfriend too right? After all it was Minako who decided on this whole thing. She said that she didn't care if she had to share her. The blond looked over to the sleeping brunette. She just smiled at her.

"She's so perfect." Minako whispered.

Why did things have to turn out this way. The two of them had to conceal their relationship. And pretend that they weren't together. Just for the sake of Rei's feelings. Then again what about her feelings. Didn't her feelings matter too. Sometimes Minako wondered about Makoto's true feelings. Was she just using her because Rei couldn't be there. Did she really care for her? Or was she just using Minako's feelings against her. All these questions and so many more filled her mind.

Yes she set this whole thing in motion. Deciding that she wanted Makoto. And didn't care if she was with someone else. Although the truth was that she did care. She sat up and looked out of the window. Her movements caused her sleeping "girlfriend" to wake up. Makoto opened her eyes and smiled at Minako.

"Hey, are you alright?" The brunette asked.

Judging by the look on Minako's face. She could tell something was wrong with her. And if she had to guess it had something to do with their situation. This whole thing with Rei. Makoto knew getting involved with Minako was wrong. That she shouldn't have agreed to it, because she was with Rei. Then again she hadn't refused Minako either. She never did say no to what Minako asked of her.

"I was just thinking thats all."

The taller girl got up and walked over to Minako. She placed her arms firmly around her waist. While Mina was here, she was supposed to be having a good time. Instead she seemed to be sort of depressed. A side that Makoto rarely ever saw from her. Thats how she knew something was definitely wrong.

"So are you gonna tell me, or am I going to use drastic measures." she flirted.

Minako turned around and planted a kiss on Makoto's lips. Her hands wrapped around the blond's waist. Pushing her slightly up against the window. As she started planting kisses on her neck. Minako allowed Makoto to keep going. She was so into this, she almost forgot what she wanted to talk about.

"Makoto stop, we need to talk."

Makoto let go of her and Minako sat down. She could tell that this was going to be serious. The brunette felt that it was best if she stood. There was an uneasy silence that filled the room. It was awhile before Minako spoke. As if she was almost afraid to speak.

"Mina, whats wrong?"

"We can't keep this up forever Makoto. In the end you're going to have to choose between us. I only want you to be happy. So if Rei will make you happy, then I'll just have to accept it. And if you're going to choose her in the end. I want to know now."

Makoto blinked curiously. Wondering where all of this was coming from. She glanced down at her blond girlfriend. She had her hands folded and she didn't look up at her once. Makoto wasn't sure what she could say. It seemed like there was no right thing to say.

"Mina, its complicated. All I want is for you to be happy. Maybe being with me can't make you happy. So, if you want to leave I understand."

At this Minako looked up, angry tears in her eyes. How could Makoto say something like that. Did she know how hard it was to pretend. That she didn't want to be with her. Having a secret undercover relationship. Seeing each other only when Rei wasn't around. It sounded as if Makoto was taking the easy way out. She got up and stood in front of Makoto. Locking eyes with the taller girl.

"Do you want me to leave? Tell me the words Makoto, tell me that you don't want me. Then I will leave and you will never have to see me again. You can continue your relationship with Rei. We can pretend that none of this every happened."

Makoto didn't respond instead she looked off to the side. Trying to avoid any and every contact with Minako. There was so much she wanted to say. With no way to actually say it. She wanted to be honest with Mina. Then again she didn't want to hurt Rei. It was to late for that though, she had already hurt Rei. Only the raven haired girl had no idea yet. The blond didn't take well to the silence.

"I will leave, goodbye Makoto." tears coming out of her eyes.

She looked up to see Minako about to leave. The next thing she knew, her body reacted before her mind. She went after Minako and grabbed her.

"Wait Mina!"

Before Minako could respond, Makoto pulled her close. Sending her lips crashing down on top of hers. Almost as if on cue she wrapped her arms around Makoto's waist. No matter how wrong it was, it felt right. There was almost no reason why the couldn't be together. Except for Rei, either way Makoto would need to make a choice soon. When two girls broke away. Makoto smiled softly and wiped away her tears.

"Lets talk about what this is really about. Mina, you felt insecure about my feelings for you. You were worried that I didn't really have feelings foryou. That, maybe I was using you as a replacement for Rei. I'm not Mina, I'm with you because you're you." she smiled.

"Mako, you can't have us both. Eventually you will have to choose." she whispered.

She nodded and kissed her forehead. She was fully aware of what she would have to do. Making a choice should be simple right. She should know who she really wanted to be with. She was mainly worried about hurting them. And deep down she knew that it was much to late for that. Mina was alright hurt enough. She didn't even want to think about what Rei would do. Not to mention Valentines Day was around the corner. Something told that brunette, that this wouldn't be a very happy Valentines Day for anyone.

"I know we can't avoid the inevitable. Right now, its just us here. We should enjoy our time together, Mina stay here tonight. I want you to."

Before Minako had time to respond. There was a knock coming from downstairs. At first Makoto was just going to ignore it. It couldn't be important could it.

"Mako aren't you going to get the door?"

"Nah, its probably not to important anyway."

"Makoto sweetie you home?" a voice was heard.

Not just any voice, a familiar voice. A voice that they hadn't planned on hearing today. The blond looked up and locked eyes with the brunette. Both of them looked equally panic- stricken.

"Rei!" they both whispered together.

Yea I know I'm evil aren't I. Anyway, stay here for the next update.