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I am sorry for the delay on this story. I've been too busy with my other ones and my oneshots. I kind of forgot to update this story but here it finally is. A special thanks to all my reviewers. I am glad you're all still taking the time to read this story. I'll try my best to update quicker the next time. Enjoy!
Two Can Play That Game
Chapter ten
- Too much planning -
''Ok, ok.'' Hiroshi paused for a moment, trying to recall Minako's words.''No not ok!'' He then yelped, running after the blonde. ''Minako, could you stand still for one tiny seconds, hear me out and explain the plan again?!''
Minako sighed and stopped her movements to turn around again.''How many times have we been over this Hiroshi?'' The black haired man who took the other's question too seriously slowly started to count the amount of explanation on his fingers.
''About five times and I still don't understand it.'' He finally replied causing Minako to sweatdrop.
''You idiot. But fine, I'll explain it one more time. First, we're going to pay Rei a visit and ask her to ask Haruka out on a date. We'll make sure Michiru sees Haruka agree to it and she'll get jealous. Got that so far?'' Hiroshi just nodded. ''Okay, as the jealous person Michiru can be she's going to ignore Haruka because to her it feels like Haruka somehow cheated on her.''
''And how exactly will that help us get them together?''
Minako raised her hand in the air.''My dumb friend, Haruka will ofcourse try to get closer to Michiru. She'll want to know what's wrong and why's she's mad. Michiru will deny everything and Haruka will use her charmes to get Michiru to talk and then...''
''Wait, wait wait!'' Hiroshi yelled in frustration. ''How the hell do you know how they'll react?''
''Because I say so.'' Minako replied with a wink.
''Oh now I feel a lot better.'' Hiroshi sighed sarcastically.
''If you've got a better plan, let me know.'' Minako hissed, offended. Without giving Hiroshi even a chance to say anything she just started to walk away. ''I'm off to class now.'' She stated although their lunch break atleast lasted another twenty minutes.
''Women, I so hate them.'' The black haired man hissed as he also started to walk into the direction of the school.
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Haruka and Michiru were sitting underneath a big oak tree that stood in the school's garden. It was off limit for students to come there during their lunch break or at any other time for that matter but Haruka had decided rules were to be broken a long time ago. ''Tell me Haruka,'' Michiru stated as she took a bite off her lunch. The blonde next to her didn't say anything, instead of that she just gave Michiru one of those questioning looks.
''What kind of girls do you usually go for?'' She continued, a blush appearing on her cheeks. Before this whole 'dating' thing began Michiru and Haruka hadn't exactly been the best friends. Michiru wasn't interested in being the tomboy's friend anyway. After she got to see the softer side of the blonde she had madly fallen in love with Haruka. Or maybe, maybe that feeling of love had been there a long time ago. Maybe that was the reason why they always fought. Could she have been mistaken her feelings for Haruka with anger?
She shrugged. Getting to know Haruka better was one of her main plans right now. If she knew what kind of girls Haruka was into she could easily be whatever or whoever Haruka wanted her to be.
Haruka blinked a few times. Strange question. ''Well you know I've dated Minako but since that went wrong,'' She paused, smirking a bit. ''I guess I prefer girls who are smart, intellegent, not afraid to ask questions or to speak their minds, mhh your hair colour, your smile...''
''Haruka!'' Michiru cut the other off, blushing. She had to act innocent around the blonde. She knew Haruka was famous for her 'pretty words' but that wasn't going to do them any good. Michiru wanted Haruka to get to action, kiss her again like she had kissed Michiru in front of Aya.
The blonde smiled satisfied. The fact Michiru was blushing surely was a good thing. ''Now you Michiru, what does your ideal girlfriend look like?''
Michiru looked up, staring at the blonde with wide eyes.''Who says I am interested in girls?''
The tomboy laughed briefly.''Next to the fact you seemed to enjoy kissing me,'' There was another long pause. Michiru could already guess what was coming next.
''My mother.'' She sighed. Really, something her mother had to learn when to shut her mouth. ''Anyway, looks aren't that important. I only care about the person's character. She has to be nice, caring, sweet, funny, strong and she has to really love me.''
''Let me write that down.'' Haruka said with a playful smile on her lips as she pretended to look for a notebook in her school bag. ''Changing the subject, have you already thought of how to get rid of Hanzo?''
Michiru sighed again. Hanzo. Why did Haruka have to change the subject? ''I don't know yet. I wanted to ask Minako for help but well, I am not comfortable with anyone knowing where I live. I mean, you saw my house, you heard Hanzo's opinion about where my family lives.''
''I saw where you live.''
''That's different.''
Haruka raised an eyebrow.''How's that different?''
''You're my 'girlfriend'.'' Michiru replied. Secretly she ofcourse wished they could be lovers for real. Actually, she really didn't know why she had decided to play this seduce game with the blonde when she knew Haruka liked her too. Maybe she just wanted to know Haruka better first. Or maybe she was waiting for her fairy tale moment. The perfect moment for both of them to admit their feelings.
''Minako is your best friend, you could hardly start to compare our friendship with yours with Minako.'' Haruka stated, wondering why she was talking about Minako all of a sudden. She liked the blonde girl but there were a million other things she would rather be discussing right now. Would Michiru really not have heard her love confession in front of Hiroshi or did the smaller girl simply don't want to know.
''I know. But she's the type of friend who will feel sorry for me all the time. I am pretty sure she'll start to behave completely different around me from usual.'' Michiru whispered with a sad tone in her voice.
Haruka ofcourse noticed how the other's mood was changing. Maybe it wasn't the best time to talk about all of this. ''Listen Michiru, I know we've not been all that close in the past and shit but if you're interested...'' She took a bite of her cup cake. ''If you're interested I am willing to help you out as much as possible.''
''Thanks Haruka,'' Michiru said with an honest smile.
'I just found another good reason to be close to her.' Haruka thought to herself before leaning against the tree.
''Oh and don't forget Haruka, tomorrow is wednesday.'' Michiru suddenly said, changing the subject. ''You promised to take me out for dress shopping for the winter prom.''
''I don't even get the chance to forget, you keep reminding me.'' Haruka blinked a few times.''Besides it's a good reason to see you change outfits the whole day and...''
''Haruka Tenoh, you're not going into the dressing room with me!'' Michiru blushed as she hit Haruka's upper arm. The blonde just rubbed the spot Michiru just hit, acting like she was wounded.
''That actually hurt.''
''Silly person.''
Haruka smirked. Oh yes, dress shopping had never sounded this inviting before.
Flashback
''Why are we stopping, are we at your place already?'' Michiru asked when Haruka pulled over. They had stopped in front of a huge white building which was, in Michiru's opinion, the biggest house she had ever seen. ''Don't tell me you live there!''
The blonde blinked a few times.''Why?''
''Because...'' Michiru decided not to finish that sentence and just got out of the car when she noticed Haruka started to do the same. Outside it was pretty cold, it wouldn't take much time before even the water in the rivers would turn into ice. ''Do you think it'll snow on christmas?''
''Ofcourse, it's been snowing for over a few weeks now. It would be pretty wicked if it wouldn't snow on christmas.'' Haruka replied. It was kind of strange. It had been indeed snowing for a couple of weeks now but it seemed all the snow had melted last night. It had started to get warmer again although you couldn't psycically notice it. ''Follow me.'' Haruka said as she started to move up towards the front door of the house.
''Do you live alone?'' Michiru asked, not knowing wheter to expect to meet Haruka's parents or not.
''Yeah.'' Haruka replied shortly, the tone in her voice betraying her feelings.
'She obviously doesn't want to talk about it.' Michiru thought to herself as she followed her blonde friend inside. She was delighted with the temperature inside. She really hated the cold. That was probably because she loved the idea of being inside of a warm house, close to the one you love while it was cold outside. It gave her this strange but good feeling in her stomach.
Michiru first had a hard time to get used to the space in Haruka's house. Only the hall way seemed to be bigger than Michiru's bedroom. ''Amazing, amazing.'' Michiru whispered to herself, not knowing Haruka stood behind her.
''I am glad you like it. You're welcome to come over more often. It may seem impressive but it can get kind of lonely around here.'' The tomboy admitted as she took Michiru's coat. ''Especially the bedroom is very comfortable.''
''Watch it Tenoh.'' Michiru stated, poking Haruka who laughed.
''What, I thought you were my girlfriend.'' She replied, picking Michiru up from the ground as she started to carry the smaller girl towards the livingroom.
''Put me down Haruka! You'll break your back!'' Michiru yelped.
Haruka just shook her head. ''I am a tough girl, besides that'll teach you to poke me.'' With that she put Michiru down on the couch again.
''That was my punishment for poking you?'' Michiru giggled.
''No, the part where you thought my back couldn't handle it was your punishment. I made your heart atleast skip a few beats, ne?'' Haruka replied.
''You surely did.'' Michiru whispered. 'But not in the way you think Ruka.'
''Anyway,'' The tomboy stepped back a little.''How about something to drink?''
''As long as it's hot...'' Michiru replied before realising Haruka was probably going to make something perverted out of the 'hot' part.
''We can still go upstairs.'' Haruka winked as if reading the smaller girl's mind.
''Really Haruka, when was the last time you did it?'' Michiru questioned, finding Haruka's attitude very amusing somehow. Before she would've probably hated Haruka for being such a sexist, pervert and all those things but now, now Michiru had come to love Haruka's behaviour.
''I assume that was a retorical question so I'll shut it. How about some tea?'' ''Yes please.'' Michiru replied as she watched Haruka disappear behind a second door. She assumed it was the door to the kitchen. Atleast, that seemed the most logical. When she couldn't catch a glimpse of the blonde she leaned back against the couch, finally taking the time to look around the room. In front of her stood a small coffee table made of glass. Against the wall stood a tv on a small cupboard that was made of wood and on top of that stood a couple of photographs. The aqua haired girl was surprised to see a picture of Haruka arm in arm with Minako. It seemed Haruka had enver lost her feeling for Minako, or atleast, she had never really let go of Minako even though sometimes they acted like the worse enemies. End Flashback
''Tell me Haruka, I never got the chance to ask you before but, why did you keep that picture of you and Minako?'' Michiru asked when she recalled one of the pictures she had seen on Haruka's television. Haruka didn't seem to understand what she meant. ''The one on your tv.'' She added.
''Oh that one.'' Haruka sighed. ''I guess I just felt like keeping it. I mean, Minako has been a big part in my life. She was the first girlfriend to take me for who I am. She didn't mind telling everyone I was female and that we were dating. Before her I dated a few other chicks but they wanted me to be their little secret. At some point it even made me believe I was doing wrong.''
Michiru nodded. She never knew Haruka and Minako had shared such an open relationship. It was almost too bad they had broken up in the end. Then again, Minako seemed to have created herself some feeling towards Rei Hino. Plus, Haruka was Michiru's now. Haruka just didn't know it yet. ''Does that bother you?'' Haruka suddenly asked causing the smaller girl to snap out of her thoughts.
''O-ofcourse not, why would it?'' Oh that had come out terribly wrong. She should've answered something like 'maybe'. She didn't want Haruka to think she wasn't interested in her at all.
''Just a question.'' Haruka indeed sounded disappointed.''You got all quiet on me all of a sudden.''
''I did?'' Michiru lied, pretending she hadn't even realised it herself. ''Sorry, I hadn't noticed it.''
Haruka just faked a smile. This was confusing. Sometimes Michiru seemed to be really interested in her as well but at other times Michiru acted as if they were just plain friends. When the tomboy was about to open her mouth she suddenly got interrupted by a voice that certainly wasn't Michiru's. ''Haruka,''
Both Michiru and Haruka looked up in shock, afraid they had been caught for being in the school's garden without permission. Luckily for them it was only Rei Hino. Althought, lucky? You couldn't really call it being lucky when the head of the student council caught you for being somewhere you weren't suppossed to be. ''Eh Rei, what a lovely surprise.'' Haruka stated, trying to think of a few proper excuses.
''Don't worry Haruka, I won't run you out.'' The raven haired girl said, noticing Haruka's nervousness. ''Actually I came here to ask you something.''
''Don't tell me the all mighty Rei Hino, head of the student council, favourite of all teachers wants to ask me out on a date.'' Haruka joked although she had no idea how right she was.
Rei blushed. Minako was so going to pay for this.''Well actually,'' She paused for a moment, looking down at Michiru who seemed annoyed. ''I shouldn't have to ask you out if you were half the 'gentleman' you claim to be. You should be asking me out.''
Haruka sweatdropped. Why would Rei ask her out? She hadn't shown any sign of interest in Haruka before. ''So Haruka,'' Rei whispered in a seductive tone. ''Would you do me the honor to be my date this saturday?''
''Eh...'' Haruka stammered, looking aside. Michiru had put up a fake smile by now. Unfortunately Haruka hadn't noticed the 'fake' part. 'Well if she is not going to stop me or show any sign of jealousy, why not?'
''I don't speak that language, yes or no Ruka?'' Rei asked, wondering where the whole 'Ruka' thing came from. She had probably heard it from Minako before.
''Sure, it's a date.'' Haruka finally said although she'd rather spend her saturday with Michiru or something.
''Awesome.'' Rei cheered, digging in her pocket before pulling a small white paper out.''This is my address, pick me up at seven.'' With that said she handed the tomboy the piece of paper, winked and started to walk away again. 'Minako, you'd better explain to me why you want me to date Tenoh.'
''How nice.'' Michiru lied.''Haruka Tenoh has got a date.''
''You don't sound all too happy about that.'' Haruka commented. She didn't know why but the tone in the other's voice actually made her feel a lot better. Could it be that Michiru was actually jealous?
''Sorry about that.'' The aqua haired girl hissed. She didn't know why she sounded so angry all of a sudden. She didn't want Haruka to notice how jealous she was. Could Haruka have been kidding when she told Hiroshi and almost half of the school she liked Michiru? Could it only have been a lie to shut Hiroshi up? ''I've got to go. I suddenly remembered I promised to meet someone somewhere.''
''Michi...'' Haruka couldn't even finish. Before she could Michiru had already stood up from the place she had been sitting on and started to walk away. 'What the hell was that?' The tomboy just sat there, blinking in confusion. She knew she should chase after Michiru but first she had to sort a few things out. Rei Hino. There was no way she had asked her out just because she was interested in Haruka. ''I bet on everything I own Minako is behind this.'' Haruka laughed to herself.
She would explain later to Michiru why she had agreed to go on a date with Rei. First came first, she had to find Minako and thanks her for ruining the moment and then thank her for clearing up Michiru's feelings AND then she would probably strangle the poor girl.
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''Mission completed.'' Rei said, leaning against the wall of the school. In front of her stood Minako who was smiling brightly. ''But now you really have to tell me why you wanted me to ask Haruka out for a date.''
Minako shrugged. ''I'll give you your money after school, ok? I've got it in my locker right now.''
''Forget the money, there's already something else I want from you my dear little blonde.'' The raven haired girl whispered, stepping closer to Minako. Before the blonde even knew what was happening Rei had turned them around. Now Minako was leaning against the wall, Rei slightly bend over her. ''I want a kiss.''
Minako went wide eyed upon hearing that. ''I-isn't that a bit early, I mean... the winter prom and all...''
''I am not asking you to be my girlfriend.'' Rei interrupted the smaller girl.''I am just asking for a kiss, a simple. friendly. kiss.'' With every word she spoke she moved her lips closer to the blonde who was pinned agains the wall. Before Minako even could reply or say anything Rei had already closed the gap between them, pressing their lips together. At first Rei had gotten what she asked for, a friednly kiss but when Minako opened her mouth it became so much more.
The blonde's arms were now wrapped around Rei's neck as the raven haired girl's hands rested on Minako's hips. The longer the kiss lasted the more passionate it became.
After a few minutes Rei finally pulled back a bit. ''Was that what you thought of when you asked for a simple kiss?'' Minako mused. Rei smirked.
''It was more than I could've asked for.'' She replied. ''But I don't know, I think we can do better than that, watcha think?''
''I think we should try it again.'' Minako giggled.''But not here.''
Rei blinked, letting go of Minako.''Why not here? We're behind the school building, no one will see us here.''
''Don't get all upset, I couldn't care less if anyone saw me, it's just that...''
''What?'' Rei hissed, feeling angry and upset all of a sudden.
''Behind you.'' Minako finally said causing Rei to turn around. In front of them was standing Haruka who was smiling down at the two blushing girls.
''Good afternoon, Minako, Rei.'' Haruka started. ''Before I start yelling at Minako for setting me up, I'd thank Rei for doing what I should've done with Michiru a freaking long time ago...''
''Finally!'' Minako cheered. ''You're going to kiss Michi and tell her how you feel! Am I right or am I right?!''
''Right.'' Haruka replied.''Unfortunately you won't live to see it.''
''I know you're just kidding.'' Minako smiled. ''You love me too much. Besides, I put the full blame with Hiroshi. He came up with the whole idea, the plan, paying Rei to ask you out. I tell you, that man is just too smart.'' The blonde lied. Haruka just nodded, knowing Hiroshi didn't have enough brains to think of something like that. ''Oh damn,'' Minako whispered when she realized Haruka wasn't buying it. ''I've got money.''
''That won't save ya.'' Rei giggled before putting an arm around the blonde's waist. ''Don't kill her Tenoh, she's my date for the winter dance, prom...whatever.'' Minako blushed as Haruka shrugged. Maybe she could better spare Minako just in case Michiru wouldn't believe her when she told her about the whole 'set Rei up with Haruka' thing.
To Be Continued...
Not much flashbacks in this chapter. Even I had expected more. But I guess I'll save that for a later chapter. Let me know what you think, I'll try my best to update as soon as possible!