The stage had been set hours ago, the three lights had wowed, Minako had been a star but the crowd still cheered loudest for Haruka. Michiru didn't care, she sat dangling her legs off the end of the stage thrilled. Her show had been a success, the critics would have nothing but praise, the fans begged for more. Three nights were sold out, and with all of the rehearsals done and stress relieved there was nothing left but silence. Michiru sighed she threated her fingers through her hair resting her head in her hands. It was over, through her joy a frown found its way to her lips. No more late nights drinking coffee and making changes to the set with Minako and the three lights, and Haruka. No more Haruka. She'd been true to her word, one kiss and Haruka helped to smooth things over with everyone. The joke was still running that they'd had sex, not that Michiru minded. Haruka disputed it but not heavily. Michiru wondered what it would be like to make love to the racer.

'You were amazing.' Haruka's voice broke through the silence and shook Michiru from her thoughts. 'Didn't mean to startle you.'

'No it's fine, sorry I thought everyone had gone.'

'They're all partying at Seiya's.' Haruka explained. 'I got bored.'

'Tired of Minako throwing herself at you and the glares from Yaten.' Minako hadn't been subtle, she began telling anyone who would listen about the few weeks she spent as Haruka's lover, how Haruka could touch a woman and make her forget her own name. Yaten was getting tired of it. His attitude shifted, no longer the supportive fiancé, he became possessive. 'Calm down Yaten, I'm your fiancé, I was just her toy.' She'd accused one night, offending Haruka. 'Never my toy Mina love.'

'Something like that.' Haruka laughed. 'Maybe I was missing you?' Michiru blushed.

'Am I so lucky?' Haruka sat next to Michiru dangling one leg off the stage, the other tucked under her, facing the violinist. Haruka tucked a piece of Michiru's hair behind her ear, sending shivers down Michiru's back.

'Are you not?'

'I have nothing to pay you in kisses for.'

Haruka leaned into Michiru brushing her lips against Michiru's. 'Can't I have them for free?'

'You can have whatever you'd like.' Michiru breathed.

'Anything?' Haruka purred raising her eye brow, testing Michiru.

'Mmhmm.' Michiru nodded.

'Well, let's grab some food then.' Haruka stood pulling Michiru up with her. 'I am starving.' Michiru grunted but follow Haruka to her car. 'What do you feel like?' she asked opening the door for Michiru who shrugged her answer. 'Perfect, I know the best all night pizza place you've got to try.'

'What makes you think I haven't?' Michiru challenged pulling her seatbelt over her waist. Haruka laughed.

'You haven't.' she said confidently. To say Haruka drove to the pizza place would be an injustice to driving, she flew the Audi R8 from the stadium through the streets of Juban reaching speeds that could barely register on the cars speedometer. Michiru held on. Haruka had been correct, Michiru wondered if she'd ever even been to this neighborhood.

'You got me, I haven't.' she said.

'Not exactly you're kind of spot.' Haruka smiled she held the door for Michiru who turned her nose up at the un-kept dining room of the restaurant. 'You don't eat here.' Haruka laughed. 'The usual Shingo.' Haruka announced to the man behind the counter. He produced a large square box and Haruka tossed him a wad of cash.

'Is it that expensive here?' Michiru asked.

'Nah, I like to tip well. I can and I know they need it.' Haruka waved at the pizza man and lead Michiru out and up a set of stairs. 'One of my favorite views.' Haruka said. Michiru could understand why. The neighborhood wasn't pleasant but it did have a perfect view of the water. Haruka pulled a napkin from the box and handed Michiru a greasy piece of pizza. 'Don't tell anyone.' Haruka smiled taking a large bite.

'They wouldn't believe me if I did.' Michiru laughed taking a small bite. Haruka pulled a face. 'What?'

'I don't think I've ever heard you laugh.' Michiru blushed, she tried to consider a time that she would have laughed and came up empty. 'It's pretty.'

'Thank you.' Michiru said biting into her slice. 'Thank you really Haruka, for everything.'

'My pleasure.' Haruka smiled. 'Well, not totally but that can be fixed.'

'You're a tease.' Michiru said firmly.

'Am I?' Haruka challenge.

'Mm.' Michiru nodded chewing. 'You teased poor Minako, you tease Usagi, me.'

'What makes you think I'm teasing you?' Haruka moved closer to Michiru.

'History.' Michiru announced wiping pizza sauce from her mouth. 'You like to get us all flustered because you're gorgeous and everyone knows you're a stud in the bedroom, at least those are the rumors.'

'They're all true.'

'Fine, everyone knows you're a stud in the bedroom. So we're all flustered, blushing and left wanting.'

'Well.' Haruka feigned insult putting a hand to her chest and her arm over her forehead. 'I have never been so insulted.' Michiru laughed.

'It's true Haruka and you know it.'

'Maybe.' Haruka shrugged taking another piece of pizza.

'It's not very nice.' Michiru pulled her knees up to her chest. 'Taunting us.'

'Maybe you're taunting me? It's hard being surrounded by so many beautiful women.'

'So many.' Michiru nodded.

'All wanting me.'

'Wanting.'

'It's always physical. I'm good in bed. Amazing with my hands. Creative with my mouth but no one wants to know the real me.' Haruka was still teasing but Michiru sensed some truth to her words.

'How trying.'

'You have no idea.' Haruka wiped her mouth and tossed her napkin into the open pizza box. 'Best ever right?'

'Best ever.' Michiru nodded not only meaning the pizza. They sat together watching the stars, breathing the cool night air, silent. 'I'm cool.' Michiru announced after nearly an hour had passed.

'Shall I take you home?' Haruka offered.

'I don't live close.' Michiru frowned looking around.

'I drive fast.'

'You do.' Michiru shook her head.

'I don't live that far.' Haruka offered. 'I have a spare room.'

'I'd like that if it's not too troubling.' Haruka smiled.

'Trying to get into my bed Michiru?'

'You have no idea.' Michiru said nudging Haruka in the ribs.

Haruka's condo was vast, clean and boasted 360 views. Michiru wondered why the racer would want to watch the stars on top of an apartment in a sketchy neighborhood when she had views like this at her own apartment. 'This is the living room, kitchen and dining area.' Haruka said pointing around the main floor of her place. 'Up here is where the magic happens.'

'Only up there?' Michiru said with a laugh.

'Maybe here, or there.' Haruka pointed to her couch and her kitchen table. 'But only on occasion.' Michiru followed her up the stairs, the first bedroom was Haruka's master, next to it a large guest bathroom, then a spare bedroom and at the end of the hall a music room. 'There are some towels, pj's and whatever else you might need in the bedroom.'

'I could use a shower.'

'Feel free.' Haruka motioned to the bathroom. Michiru closed the door behind her, she took a deep breath and let it out slowly. Haruka made her way into her bedroom, her mind racing. 'What is happening?' she said aloud.