Ok, I've got a good excuse to tell you why a late update. I've been having trouble with my computer (stupid piece of crap) and then I nearly lost this chapter because it crashed. Thanks to dad's friend for saving my computer lol. But I have a major problem. I'm lost for ideas. I'll let you guys get on with the story. I hope you love this! Sorry for the lateness.

Oh and thanks to those who are sticking this out with me! Thank you guys! It means the world to me!

Ok, here's chapter ten!

What is Love? A Haruka Story

Chapter Ten, Part Three (Haruka's POV)

A gift of Light and a betrayal from a close friend??

"ONE MORE TIME! CLEAR!"

My heart stopped for that one second. I waited for that sign of life. I begged for him to survive. Would he? Would he make it out of this in one piece? Please, oh please oh please, may to gods shine their light down on him and let him survive.

Then there it was. "HE'S BREATHING!" Jarred roared with gratitude. I felt Michiru's hand touch my shoulder. I looked at her.

"I told you that if we believed he would make it through" she smiled at me. And it was that smile that took my breath away. My heart pounded fast as I looked at her and that smile.

I was almost breathless for a minute then smile and nodded. "Yes, you were right."

(Jarred's POV)

A few days later

The gods must have been on our side that day, it was the only way to explain why father was breathing, well not only breathing, he was coming round. I couldn't stop the smiling, or the tears. I couldn't help but hold onto my crying mom. I just couldn't help feeling this way.

But it changed when Michiru smiled at Ruka. She was lost in Michiru's eyes for that whole minute before smiling in return. I always knew that, no matter who or what they were, there was someone for Ruka.

I caught up with her a few days later going to father's room. "Ruka!" I exclaimed. She turned to me and smiled. She use to smile like that when she was little. I always thought she forgotten how to smile like that after Hagen's death. But here she was, with that same smile that warmed all the parts in my body.

"I thought you were already here," she said, when I caught up and fell into step with her. "After all, it is your father."

"Well, I was out for a walk. Now that he's awake, I thought I should go and get some air. He agreed with me about that, after he crack one of those witty jokes he uses after doing something stupid." I couldn't help but grin childishly. I looked at her, "Are you coming back with us?"

"No," she replied. "I'm going to England with Michiru and Jackson."

I blinked at her. "You are? So your going to leave the group for Lady Kaiou?"

She shook her head. "No, I'm only going until William is strong enough to get on the bike. If he ever does" she commented to herself.

I laughed. "Dad's life is his bike. He'll get back on in no time."

Haruka just smiled and nodded at me.

(Haruka's POV)

"I'm going to retire from the Black Lighting, Jarred, Haruka."

Jarred and I could only stare at William who smiled at us. It was good to see him awake and breathing, but this…? "WHA!" we yelled at the same time.

William nodded thoughtfully. "Mmm. I thought I was time I left. The doctor doubts that I won't get back on the bike due to the injury in my leg and, unfortunately, I agree with him." He leaned back on the pillow.

"Have you told anyone in the group!" Jarred demanded at the same time I snorted and muttered, "They doubt. That won't stop you, even if you use the term 'I agree!' "

He chuckled. "It's ok. They've all said I should anyway. And don't be pissy about it you two."

"Why were we the last to know?" Jarred questioned, looking rattle annoyed.

William shrugged, "I wanted to tell you, Haruka and Michael at the same time. But Michael has seemed to disappeared again."

"Michael hasn't left his room since you woke up," I said, looking away from them. "He was going to come, but he wasn't feeling well this morning. He said it must be the dinner we had last night."

William sighed. "I wanted to talk to him the most. We had agreed when I retired that we would choose who would become the leader."

Jarred sighed as well. "Still, I think this is wrong. You're going to become one of those men who sit at home, bored out of your mind."

That made William laugh. "No I won't." he just smiled. "You two better go before the doc tells you to leave."

We nodded and left. We walked in silence for a few minutes before Jarred sighed. "Are you planning to move to England now?"

I looked at him. "No, I will still go as planned, but I don't intent to live there."

"Even if you love Michiru?" I froze in the hallway, Jarred just continued on. "I see the way she looks at you, Ruka. It's no doubt you feel the same about her. Why hide it when me and Michael have worked it out already."

I rushed up and grabbed Jarred's shoulder. "Wait! What makes you and-"

"Ruka, why deny it?" he asked, looking over his shoulder and at me. "Do you love her?"

YES! I don't know! Maybe! "I-I'm not sure yet."

"You claim you don't know or unsure, but it's clear you do." Jarred looked away.

"Why? Does it bother you if I do?"

He shook his head. "No, but it bother's Michael. You know he still likes you."

I let go of him shoulder and bowed my head and whispered, "What is Love?"

Jarred turned around and grabbed my shoulders. I was forced to look into the eyes of my best friend…

(Michiru's POV)

I guess I had finally decided what I was going to do. I was grateful that nothing too valuable was destroyed in the fire. I had sent my paintings and valuable stuff to England already, where a friend was collecting them and taking them to a safe place. But when I asked Haruka id she wanted to come…

"Sure!" she smiled at me. "I'll come to England… I just won't be able to stay real long. Because now that I'm a Black Lighting member, I have to be ready to go to other places."

"Why not stay a year? Then we can have plenty of time together, then if you want to, you can go back to Japan."

Haruka had thought about it. "We will see."

I was so happy that Haruka wanted to come with me. It wasn't that Jackson or I were afraid of getting attacked, it was that fact that I wanted to be with her longer. My heart always fluttered around her. It didn't bug me that Haruka was a girl, why would it bug me? It didn't bug Jackson, he said it was rattle cute when I mentioned it. Then again, Jackson wasn't a person who cared about who loved who, not even Homosexual or Heterosexual. After all, Jackson's best friend was homosexual.

I smiled at the thought as I sat in the café by the window staring out into the busy streets. Jackson hadn't spoken before we got there, but you wouldn't want to talk a man who hadn't had his morning coffee and was cranky when he hadn't. Now he was smiling and talking about going to England. I turned from the window and smiled at him. "You are defiantly excited."

He grinned at me and picked up the second cup of coffee he had ordered a few minutes ago. He took a sip before placing it on the table. "Who wouldn't be?" he asked, resting his folder arms on the table, being a little closer to me. "It's a big place, and has some of the best bookshops there too" he pointed out cheerfully.

We laughed together. It was nice to be with Jackson. I didn't have to think that he was just family, I think of him as a friend. Jackson stopped laughing and grinned then took a sip of the coffee, pull a face and cursed under his breath (it was a good thing I had already finished mine.)

"Damn hot drinks. I didn't leaving it that long!" he growled and leaned back against the seat. I swore he was pouting at it. I giggled at him. "Ha, ha," Jackson said sarcastically. "Very funny."

"Sorry," I smiled and got up. "Come on, let's go for a walk. Since tomorrow we are getting on the plane to England."

He nodded and got up and stretched. "I'll be glad to get away from here. It's got to many bad memories."

I understood what he meant by that. Too many memories that were still on the heart and will remain there for a long time.

"Michiru…" I looked at Jackson and smiled when he held his arm out. I hooked around his arm and he escorted me out. "You did tell Haruka we are leaving tomorrow?" he asked a few minutes later.

I nodded. "She said she would be ready for it. She was going to visit William today before packing. She said she would meet us at the airport tomorrow and 11."

He smiled at me. "You know I think it's cute of you to be dating Haruka."

I blushed. "We aren't dating…"

Yet

The word hung between us, unspoken, but needed to be spoken since we both knew it was a matter of time that one of us would get the courage to ask the other out. I smiled at the thought of Haruka asking me out. We walked in a peaceful silence, neither of us having anything to say to each other.

(Haruka's POV)

Jarred had lead me back to the hotel before cornering me against the wall. He was annoyed with me. Why did it bother Michael so much about who I cared for? And it certainly annoyed Jarred too, otherwise he wouldn't be pushing anything. I knew Michael liked me, but did Jarred like me too? This was annoying. Why was everyone interested in me? Was there something about me that attracted everyone and everything?

"Jarred…?"

"Ruka, listen to me. Michael is bothered about this because he loves you. He can't deny his feelings for you," he brushed a strand of hair away from my face. "And I can't either."

I KNEW IT! THEY BOTH LOVE ME! "W…what?"

I didn't expect what happened next. His lips brushed mine in a desperate attempt to make me understand his feelings. His hands gripped harder on my shoulder when I tired to break the kiss.

"J-jarred?" I muffled from under his lips. I pushed at his chest to get him away. "G-get o-off!" He didn't draw back, instead, his hands trailed down my arm before locating my breast. "I-I SAID OFF" I screamed and pushed him away. He stumbled and fell.

"What was that for!" he yelled at me.

"Damn you Jarred! What's wrong with you!" I said, wiping my lips on the back of my sleeve. "Have you hit your head or something! I'm not interested in you or Michael. I see you as my brothers! Nothing more!"

He stared up at me before getting to his feet and stomping to the door. He paused long enough to say something to me before disappearing out the door and slamming it shut.

I stood there for a minute or two before going to find my suitcase. I still had to pack my bags for tomorrow when I would be leaving with Michiru and Jackson. But the words hurt, Jarred's nasty words hurt. I ended up crying my heart out for the next two hours… before Michael returned and stared at me crying from the doorway.

"Ha-Haruka?" he asked softly, coming up to me and sitting down next to me. "Something the matter?"

I leaned on his shoulder as the tears slowed. "Am I wrong, Michael?"

"What do you mean?"

"About Jarred… and you…"

He didn't answer, he didn't move, he just sat there, a blank expression on his face. He just didn't understand.

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Kinda short i think but anyways. Poor Haruka lol. I had to be cruel. Michael, Jarred and Michiru! A triangle! But we all know Haruka chooses Michiru, otherwise this wouldn't be up if she choose Michael or Jarred. But, I'm lost for ideas. Got any, send through a privet message! I need them bad, and until I get an idea, I can't write. Many Thanks. I hoped you enjoyed!