Disclaimer: I've returned from the great beyond...er I mean hospital. Yep, nothing like an 8 day stay in a psychiatric hospital to make you reflect on decisions you've made. Also, thank you to those of you that showed genuine concern for me, it means a lot. Now, on we go.

Chapter 10:

"So, where do you want to go for lunch?"

Setsuna asked, driving down the road.

"I'm not hungry."

Setsuna released a heavy sigh, and pulled the car over so that she could focus all of her attention on Haruka.

"You need to eat something."

"I told you I'm not hungry."

"You haven't eaten at all today, and you barely ate yesterday. You need to eat. Now, what would you like?"

"I'd like for you to shut the fuck up, and stop telling me what to do."

Setsuna knew that Haruka was hangry, so she took no offense to her harsh words. However, she knew she'd need to get Haruka's temper control before she snapped at someone more sensitive.

"Why don't you want to eat?"

"I just don't. And I'd appreciate it if you and everyone else would stop making such a big deal out of it."

"We're only making a big deal out of it because we're concerned. We care a lot about you."

"Well I'm fine, so stop worrying."

"You know if you're having any problems with food you can talk to me."

"I'm not having any problems with food!"

Haruka yelled, punching the dashboard. Setsuna then placed her hand on Haruka's arm in an effort to calm her down.

"Chill, it's okay. Look, why don't we head home and you can eat when you're ready."

Haruka visibly relaxed and settled back into her seat. Setsuna then started the car back and resumed the drive back home.

Meanwhile at Juuban Municipal High School, Michiru is gathering the assignments that Haruka would be missing for that day, and talking with her friend Elza.

"Hey Michiru, what are you up to?"

"Oh, hey Elza. I'm just getting Haruka's homework for her."

"Speaking of Haruka, where is she anyway?"

"She had to go to the hospital this morning."

"Oh my god, what happened?"

"She passed out in a tub of water."

"Oh man, is she okay?"

"I hope so."

"You mean you haven't called and asked?"

Michiru nodded her head.

"I guess I didn't want to think about the fact that she's in the hospital."

"That make sense. You should at least check on her though."

Michiru was just about to reply, when her phone rang.

"Excuse me."

Michiru said before answering the phone.

"Hello."

"Hey, Michiru."

"Oh, hey Sets. How's Haruka doing?"

"She's good, we just got home."

"Thank god she's alright."

Michiru thought.

"Has she eaten yet?"

"No, not yet. I'll make sure she has at least a little something though, so don't worry."

"Okay. Did the doctor say what caused her fainting?"

"He said it probably had to do with her excessive exercising, and not eating enough. He also said for me to monitor Haruka today, and make sure she eats. Also to call him if I have any questions or concerns."

"Are there any concerns?"

"She denies it, and honestly wish I could to, but there's no doubt about it. Haruka has any eating disorder."

"No, she doesn't."

Denial was clear in Michiru's voice.

"I know that's the last thing you want to hear, but she does and that signs are right in front of us. The not eating or refusing to eat, the excessive exercising. Face it, she has an eating disorder."

Michiru shook her head, even though she knew Setsuna wouldn't be able to see it.

"She has something going on with her, but it's not an eating disorder."

"What is it then?"

"I'm not sure, but it's not that."

"Michiru, stop lying to yourself. You and I both know the truth."

"I have to finish getting Haruka's assignments for her. I'll see you at home."

Michiru then hung up the phone, and placed it back in her purse.

"Everything alright?"

Elza asked.

"Yeah, Sets just thinks Haruka has an eating disorder is all."

"Well, her thinking isn't wrong."

"I have to go."

Michiru said, gathering up what she needed and walking away. Whether she was in denial or not, she didn't want to hear anymore talk about her girlfriend having an eating disorder.

"Haruka's fine, I know she is."

End of chapter 10:

A/N: Sorry it's short, just trying to get back into writing again. Anyway, please review and I'll try to update again sometime next week. So until next time, this is PokémonSoulMaster93 signing out.