No weight update today. I just didn't feel like moving after I typed the chapter. Yea I know, lazy...Well..I want to warn you now, over the next 3-4 chapters there will be a LOT of time passing in the story. But I'll try to make it as smooth as possible, and try not to leave any gaps okay? Enjoy

You Know Nothing

Chapter 10

"Why would she leave?" Michiru tightly gripped Haruka's hand written letter. She was fighting tears.

"She got scared..." Makoto pulled her friend into a tight hug. "She usually shuts everybody out when she's scared. She's never done anything like this before."

The aqua haired teen let her tears flow. "She told me she loved me. And she heard me say the same." She sobbed into the brunette's shoulder. "Where will she go?"

"I don't know...she'll come back when she's ready. I know her."

Haruka walked through the front doors of a hotel. It was nearly 8 AM by the time she stopped driving. Six hours after she started. She was just outside of Kurihara. She clutched Kaida closely to her chest as she approached the desk.

"Can I help you ma'am?" The clerk looked up from her computer, she smiled at the young mother and child.

"I was..." She stumbled over her words, not looking at the woman. "I need a place to stay."

"Check in isn't until 4 PM."

"I've been driving all night. I need a place to stay for a little while." Haruka finally looked at the clerk, it was obvious she had spent most of her drive crying.

The woman at the desk gave her a warm smile. "I think I can find a room for the two of you."

Kaida started moving, soon it was followed by cries. Haruka frowned and began rocking her. She hummed softly between giving all the required information. "We'll be in the room soon Kaida." She spoke softly.

"Kaida's a cute name, how old is she?"

The blonde shifted her daughter in her arms to sign the registration card. "She's two weeks old." She smiled softly as she took the room key and listened to instructions as to where the room was. "Thank you."

She allowed more tears to fall from her eyes once they were safely inside the room. Kaida was still screaming at the top of her lungs though. Haruka sat on the edge of the bed to breast feet her. Just like magic, Kaida was quiet. "I knew that's what you needed sweetheart." She stroked the light blonde hair of the child as she nursed. "You're the only person I need in my life. It's just you and me against the world now kiddo." Haruka suddenly laughed. "You don't understand a word I'm saying." She shook her head. "I know you'll eventually understand this though...I love you."

It had been three weeks since Haruka and Kaida arrived in Kurihara. Haruka had become familiar with the surrounding area during that time. She had also had several interviews and promising job opportunities.

She reached out for the phone in her room when it rang. "Hello?"

"Is this Haruka?" A male voice responded.

"Yes it is."

"Great, just the person I wanted to talk to. This is Tadao from Yamaguchi Automotive. After meeting with the owners we're pleased to offer you a service position."

Haruka quickly placed Kaida on the center of the bed. "That's wonderful!"

"We also wanted to know if you could come in tonight to fill out your paperwork and get familiar with the garage." Tadao spoke.

"I don't have anybody to watch my daughter on such short notice though." Haruka frowned, she suddenly felt like the job was slipping through her fingers, just like the first two had done.

"That's not a problem. The owner's sister is always here. She watches any of the employees kids when they don't have a sitter. Bring her on in with you." She felt the smile return to her face as he continued. "So we'll see you in a little while then?"

"Yes, of course. I'll be there as soon as I can."

Haruka hung up the phone and proceeded to pack Kaida's diaper bag for the trip. It was a habit she had become quite accustomed to. Several diapers, clothes and a blanket later she was ready to go. Kaida cried softly in protest when she was picked back up to be put into her coat.

Once at the garage they walked inside and were greeted by Tadao. "Haruka, it's so nice to see you again. So this is your daughter? She's beautiful." He reached out to shake Haruka's hand, then shook Kaida's hand ever so softly. "If you'll follow me, I'll take you to meet her." Haruka followed him down the hallway. "She's our resident babysitter. She usually does the bookkeeping." He knocked on a door about halfway down the hallway.

Haruka noticed the nameplate on the door that read 'Setsuna Meiou Accounting.' She expected to see a graying woman on the other side of the door. "You know I don't like to be bothered when my door's shut."

Haruka's breath caught in her throat when she saw the woman on the other side of the wooden door. She was beautiful. Long dark green hair and two gorgeous garnet colored eyes. "Setsuna...Our newest mechanic Haruka." He motioned between the two women. "Haruka...this is Setsuna, she's not always such a crabby old lady."

The older woman's attitude quickly changed when she saw the blonde carrying a small baby. "Oh what a cutie."

Tadao rolled his eyes, but noticed how hesitant Haruka was to hand over her child. "Don't worry, Setsuna would rather die before letting anything happen to a child. It's okay."

"What's her name?" The green haired woman asked as she carefully pulled the baby free of Haruka's grasp.

"Kaida...please take care of her. She's all I've got.."

Setsuna gave the mechanic a knowing and comforting smile before nodding. "She's safe, I promise. You'll like it here, everybody's like a family." She went back into her office with Kaida.

"One big happy family." Tadao laughed and continued taking Haruka on a tour of the rest of the building.