Chapter 10
Hopeful Beginnings
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Pulling up in front of Makoto's house, Haruka jumped out of the car and sprinted through the rain to the house to grab an umbrella just inside the door. As she ran back to the car, she was cursing the umbrella that would not open for her. After a few more seconds of curses she let out a triumphant yell as it popped open. Opening the car door, she bowed a little, cold rain water dripping down her neck and cheeks, "Sorry about the wait Princess, but I couldn't let you ruin your dazzling dress with this rain."
"Yes but now you are dripping wet and will catch a cold." She said as she ran her hand along Haruka's cheek and neck, "See your skin is already frozen from the rain."
"Don't worry about me, I'll be fine. I've been through worse weather. Now come inside before you catch a cold yourself." She said as she held the umbrella out over the car door, waiting for her sea goddess to step out. She wasn't disappointed as those slim legs stepped out onto the cobbled driveway and stood from the car. "I'm sorry that our evening was rained out on."
"Our evening is not over just yet Haruka-san." Michiru whispered. Dragging her fingers along that slim neck she smiled before grabbing the umbrella from the stunned woman and walking toward the house. Stepping onto the wooden porch, she shook out the umbrella before laying it against the wall. "Are you coming? I understand that you are drenched already but surely you cannot stand to get any wetter than you are now?"
Snapping out of her stupor, Haruka rushed up the driveway and blushed as she stood dripping on the porch. "Sorry."
"It is quite alright. But we must get you out of those clothes, unless you feel so comfortable with it sticking to you the way it is. Plus I do believe I might be receiving a show that you have not realized has happened."
"A show?" Blinking slowly Haruka looked down at herself and noticed that her clothes stuck to her body in a rather revealing way. Her small breasts stood out against the soggy cloth and the white shirt beneath her unbuttoned shirt was revealing her cold skin below, showing just how cold the rain was. Blushing a deep red, she quickly crossed her arms across her chest and looked away, the insecurities of her body that stemmed from high school coming back. "Um…I'm…I'm sorry. I…I'll go change now.." she said as she pushed by Michiru and ran into the house. "Just make yourself at home!"
Michiru just watched as the tall blond sprinted away, slightly confused as to what caused that. "She can't be that shy can she? But her body was…mmm it was so good to look at. Small breasts but they seem like they would fit in my hand perfectly. And that toned body of hers is just delicious looking. I'm so glad I listened to Ami and went on this date." She whispered to herself as she sat down on the couch after taking off her wet shoes. A soft whining noise came from her immediate left just as she sat down, and she looked up into piercing green eyes that matched the ones of her blonde date. Blinking a bit she backed up and saw that the green eyes belonged to a white husky that was a little bigger than normal dogs. "Good doggy….nice doggy." She whispered as she saw its mouth hang open, showing off the sharp white fangs.
"His name is Sky. Don't worry he won't bite you. He seems to like you. Right Sky?" the husky voice of the tall blonde said as she came around the corner buttoning up a dry dark green silk pajama shirt. Her legs were covered by black silk pants with a green at the foot and down the side of the leg. "Sorry. I didn't have much in clean clothes and I hoped you wouldn't mind if I changed into this."
The big dog let out a whine and yawn before laying down, resting his large head on Michiru's leg. Opening one of those piercing eyes, he looked up at her and gave her fingers a lick.
"He wants you to pet him. Normally he only lets people that he trusts or children close enough to pet his head let alone lick their fingers. He is very picky." She said as she sat down in a chair across from her.
"He is very lovely though. I love his coat but his eyes are just astounding. They match yours completely. How did you ever find a dog like this?" she asked petting the large head much to the dogs pleasure. Slim fingers found a soft spot and he melted in her lap.
"Got him from Setsuna when he was a puppy. He's part husky part wolf, and she said that I needed a companion that was just as wild as me but also as loyal." She said as she smiled at the two.
"Why are you sitting way over there? Why not come sit next me to me and chat? It'll be much easier than talking across the room, plus we can watch a movie while we wait for the rain to stop." She said as she patted the spot next to herself.
Getting up nervously she sat down next to the aqua-haired woman and bit her lip lightly out of nervousness. "Um…what kind of movie do you want to watch?" she asked, her voice quivering as her body tensed.
"Haruka-san, there is no need to be so nervous around me. I don't bite and I have been having a wonderful night with you. You have been the perfect gentleman throughout the night, and you have nothing to fear." Michiru said as she got up, gently lay Sky's head down on the cushion and kneeling in front of the tall blonde. Grabbing her hands gentle she smiled as she rubbed her thumbs over the backs of her hands. "It will be ok. Now…you go make some popcorn and grab us a few drinks and I'll find us a good movie in Mako's collection. She has to have something that isn't a martial arts movie."
"Doubt it. But my movies should be in the black case with silver writing on it. I have some pretty good action and comedy movies in there." She said as she slowly relaxed. Giving Michiru a small smile in thanks, she got up and moved toward the kitchen. "Do you want extra butter on your popcorn or salt on your popcorn or just as is from the bag?" she called back as she grabbed a pack from the cupboard and stuck it in the microwave. As the hum of the device told her that it was going, she leaned against the counter.
"A little extra salt please but no extra butter. That just makes the popcorn all soggy and gross." She said as she searched through all of the movies trying to find one that she hasn't seen yet. "Hey is Prince of Persia any good?" she called back as she looked at the movie.
"Yeah!" Haruka yelled back as she heard the ding of the microwave finish the cooking. It had been a little hard to hear with the popping of the popcorn next to her, as she pushed to the button to open the door and pulled out the steaming bag. Grabbing a bowl quickly she pulled it open and dumped it in the bowl quickly, before adding a little salt and mixing the popcorn. "Ow…ngh this stupid bag is hot." She muttered as she crumpled the popcorn bag and threw it away. Blowing gently on burning fingers she carried the bowl into the living room. "Got the popcorn. You want to change clothes so you're more comfortable? I can see what Makoto has of Ami's?"
"Do you just have a t-shirt and shorts I can borrow? That would be fine. Just show me your room and I'll find something to wear. I don't want you to have to dig through Mako's stuff just to make me comfortable you know." She gave Haruka a small smile. "
"Um…yeah sure. Follow me." Blushing slightly, she put the bowl of popcorn down on the side table and beckoned the aqua haired woman to follow her. Opening the door to her room, she stepped inside and walked over to the closet, stepping over some of her discarded clothes and blankets on the floor. Her blush deepened as she looked at the mess. "Sorry. I have not got a chance to clean up before I left to the date. Makoto decided to throw some of my clothes around looking for some good ones." She said as she turned around.
Michiru stepped inside the room and looked around with a small smile as she walked forward. As her gaze was elsewhere, her foot got caught on the edge of the blanket that lay on the floor, causing her to trip and fall straight into Haruka's arms. Looking up, she was met with those dazzling green eyes opened wide with shock, and her reddened cheeks. Michiru could feel Haruka's heart beating quicker in her chest as her breathe became fast paced as well. Slowly she leaned her head in up toward Haruka's.