AN: Sorry it really took me so long to upload… I was very busy with work and would probably take a longer time to upload the next parts…
Three weeks have passed since Haruka and Michiru got engaged. Of course, when they have told the younger soldiers, they were very excited, especially their adopted daughter and bestfriend. Also, for the past three weeks, they have been fighting Haruka's brother and sister, they also found out that Shin and Korin were in the same class as the younger senshis.
On the outers home…
"Tadaima!" Haruka shouted, but was only answered by Hotaru who came running which forced Haruka to drop his gym bag to catch his daughter.
"Welcome home papa!" greeted Hotaru, "Huh? Where is mama?" she continued looking over behind Haruka to check if she missed seeing her mama enter the house.
"Mama has some practice this afternoon. She would be home later tonight." Said Haruka with a smile, and set Hotaru down.
"Hmmm, papa,…"
"Yes Hime-chan?" said Haruka as he started removing his shoes.
"A man came to the school today… He asked me a lot of questions about you…" told Hotaru enthusiastically.
"Really now? Hotaru, did we not tell you not to talk with strangers?" said Haruka as he finally set his shoes to its proper place.
"You did papa… But, he told me, he is your father…" said Hotaru, this made Haruka stop from entering the living room
"What? My father?" Haruka said, turning on his heel and knelt in front of his daughter.
"Uhmmm, He told me he is my grandpa, his name is… uhmmmm Da… uhmmm Daichi! He said his name is Daichi Tenoh!" said Hotaru.
"Is that so…" said Haruka with a grim look on his face, "Hime-chan, the next time he tries to talk to you, just walk and stay away from him, or the next time you see him, call me or mama, okay?" said Haruka.
"Uhmmm ok papa." Said Hotaru.
"And Hotaru, do not mention this to your mama… ok? I'll be the one to tell her about this." Said Haruka as he picked Hotaru up.
"Hmmm ok papa." Said Hotaru.
After Hotaru said that, the door opened revealing Michiru who looks very happy.
"I'm home!" said Michiru and looked in front of her to see Haruka holding Hotaru. The scene made Michiru's heart melt.
"Welcome home!" said Hotaru and Haruka in unison. Michiru walked in front of the two after removing her shoe and placing it back to the side. When she got in front of Haruka, she gave a kiss to Hotaru on the cheeks and gave Haruka a quick peck on the lips. "Sorry I got held up at practice love. Mr. Kitani asked me to do some extra hours of practice starting today. He said I would be playing a solo for the upcoming international concert being held here on March. So I'll probably be coming home late for the next months."
"Extra hours?" said Haruka raising an eyebrow. "Hotaru, could you go upstairs and do your homework? Mama and I have to discuss something." Said Haruka in a tone that Hotaru recognize as the tone which as to not question Haruka, as he sat Hotaru down. The little girl just went running to her room.
As soon as Haruka heard the door clicked shut. He turned and faced Michiru and gave the woman an upset look, "Michi, who would take care of Hotaru? We could not just leave her here alone. And we could not always count on Setsuna to take care of our daughter." Said Haruka
"We could hire someone to take care of her." Said Michiru, who soon realized that this would be a long discussion.
"What?! You want to entrust Hotaru to a total stranger? Well let me tell you something…" said Haruka in a very irritated voice. Haruka then explained to Michiru what happened to Hotaru that day. "So you see, we can't let anyone other than us to take care of OUR daughter!" said Haruka who by now started raising his voice.
"Don't start yelling at me Haruka." Said Michiru who by now, also started feeling irritated. "What do you want me to do? Please do understand that this is important to me." Said Michiru who placed a hand on Haruka's shoulder.
Haruka by now started holding the bridge of his nose and just sigh. "Fine. I'll just be the one to adjust. If that is more important to you than your daughter. I'll reschedule my practices to evenings so that there would be someone to look after Hotaru." Said Haruka and started walking towards the front door and started putting on his shoes and grabbing his gym bag.
"Haruka, I did not mean it like that!" said Michiru who by now is starting to lose patience because of the stubborn blonde.
Haruka did not answer back, instead he opened the door and the only thing that he said before finally closing it is "Don't wait up for me." With that he closed the door. And went straight to his bike and went somewhere.
Michiru was left feeling very angry at Haruka. She thought that Haruka would understand her and would be happy for her. During dinner, Michiru was very quiet and when Setsuna asked where is Haruka, Michiru just told her that Haruka went to practice.
Michiru tried to wait up for Haruka in their room but failed and fell asleep. It was already 2am when Haruka got home from his training in the tracks. He has told Kameda about his situation and sure thing, Kameda immediately arranged that Haruka's training be moved to 9 in the evening, much to the blonde's relief. Upon entering the room he shared with Michiru, Haruka immediately went to the shower to clean his self. Michiru was awoken by the sound of running water. When Haruka got out, he found Michiru was awake.
"Sorry if I woke you up. Go back to sleep." Said Haruka with a cold voice.
Michiru felt the coldness but she just shrugged it off, "I've been waiting for you. Where were you and why are you so late? Did you already eat?" said Michiru
Haruka did not answer, he just went on his side on the bed and prepared to sleep. "I've already fixed my schedule. I could take care of Hotaru til 9, so you won't have to worry about it." Said Haruka and started to close his eyes.
"But that would mean, you will practice til late in the evening, even til morning… That would make you tired in going to school… " said Michiru with a worried voice and got closer to Haruka and wrap an arm around the blonde's waist.
"You said this is important to you. Just make sure you'll be home before 9." With that Haruka went to sleep, leaving Michiru feeling guilty.
