Disclaimer : Nope not yet , have a little more patience , I almost got Naoko to pick up the phone ! (to those who are taking me to0 serious...I lied I still don't own the characters and sadly enough I never will...)
A special thanks to all those who reviewed this story so far , I hope you'll enjoy this chapter to0 ! Ah I noticed some spelling errors and rewrote most of the chapter , I think I got most of the errors now...if not i'll find them later , so don't flame me for something I already kn0w...thanks !
Chapter 10 : Unexpected turns
One week had past since Michiru and Haruka had almost kissed if it hadn't been for Rei interrupting both women. Also the blonde tomboy still hadn't find the courage and the time to break up with Setsuna. The smame counted for her to talk to the aqua haired girl. Somehow something inside of her was stopping her from talking to Michiru about what happened on that bridge , after all tonight was the school dance , she had already told Michiru she would go with her , there was no escaping whatever fate had in store for her any longer.
While taking a deep breath Haruka opened the door to Setsuna's office and closed it behind her again , not looking at the green haired woman who stared back at her with a sad look on her face , as if she knew what was going to happen.'' Please sit down , Haruka.'' Setsuna said with a serious tone in her voice letting the blonde know it was better if she would obey.
'' Setsuna..I came here to...'' She was interrupted by the green haired woman.
'' No Haruka , don't say anything. I know we are kind of falling apart and I know why too.'' Haruka finally looked up at her girlfriend with a shocked look on her face. Did Setsuna know about Haruka's feelings for the aqua haired girl ? But as the green haired teacher continued the tomboy's fear was taken away from her.'' It's because of the fact we can't show any affection in public. I know i'm giving you a hard time and that's why I decided to...''
'' Break up ?'' The tomboy asked suprised.
Setsuna shook her head.'' Ofcourse not , I wanted to say i've decided to quit my job so I can spend more time with you , so you don't have to be afraid of getting caught for doing something against all rules.'' Something inside of Haruka was now screaming at the gods for hating her but on the other hand , maybe this was the perfect chance for them to become a successful couple again. After Haruka still loved Setsuna and she wasn't really sure about what she felt for Michiru.
'' You look pale , is something wrong ?'' The green haired woman asked standing up as she walked over to her blonde lover.
'' No...It's just...'' Haruka paused for a moment as she forced herself to smile.'' I think I'm getting down with something , the flu perhaps.'' She lied. She was so sure now she still loved Setsuna and to be honest she didn't really feel like going through all that trouble with Michiru again. They had nothing in common while she and Setsuna fitted perfectly. Atleast in Haruka's eyes. Plus they had been longer together than she even knew Michiru. And if things wouldn't work out between then she could always try to sort out her feelings for the aqua haired beauty.'I'm not even sure if Michiru is into girls in the first place.'
'' Oh okay.'' Setsuna whispered as she pushed herself into the blonde's arms. Haruka just held the woman in her arms trying to forget about Michiru. She had such a wonderful woman as Setsuna to love her. It wouldn't be right to want more , it wouldn't feel right.'' I love you.'' The green haired woman sounded unsure almost afraid causing the tomboy to hold her lover closer with a smile on her face.
'' I...love you too.'' She then whispered and bent down to kiss Setsuna but when she looked right into her lovers eyes all she could see were Michiru's blue ones. Could it be really true. A week ago Haruka had done nothing but think about Michiru and trying to find out wheter she liked the aqua haired girl or not. This week after they almost kissed Haruka sort of had ignored Michiru and avoid talking to Setsuna. She had planned on keeping that up until she figured out what she wanted but somehow that plan had been shattered after Setsuna called her to meet her in this office and here she was.
'' Haruka...'' Setsuna's voice came causing the tomboy to snap out of her thoughts and to look down at Setsuna with wide eyes as if she had just seen a ghost. Though Setsuna was willing to try and make things work again Haruka wasn't sure anymore wheter she wanted that too. She was so confused , two seconds ago she was so sure she loved Setsuna and wasn't planning on making a move on Michiru but now , once again she wasn't sure. For now she decided to just stay with Setsuna and see how things would work out between them. And for Michiru , Haruka knew it would be the best for both of them to just cancel their date for this evening to the school dance.
'' I'm okay...'' The tomboy whispered as she finally kissed Setsuna. The kiss didn't last long since someone suddenly knocked on the door causing them to jump and pull away from eachother.
Short after that Rei came walking in holding an envelope. The raven haired girl looked rather pleased as she handed Setsuna the envelope and gave Haruka a sweet smile. A little too sweet for Haruka's taste and even though they had been close friends ever since Haruka started fighting with Usagi and Minako , she knew Rei was able to stab her in her back if she wouldn't be careful.
'' I have to go now miss Meioh.'' Haruka said trying to sound like a real student. After all she didn't know Rei knew about her affair with Setsuna but something told her the envelope Rei was holding would also have affect on her.
'' So soon ?'' Setsuna asked politely not really liking the game they had to play.
Haruka wasn't sure but she could've sworn she saw Rei make a fist out of her hand after Setsuna asked that question. ignoring what had been there Haruka nodded.''I have some phone calls I need to make , bye ! You too Rei , don't do anything stupid.'' The last part was nothing but a whisper loud enough for the raven haired girl to hear it and too soft for Setsuna to hear. With that said Haruka walked out of the office leaving the two women alone with a sudden fear inside of her heart.
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Michiru sat on the couch listening to her mother who was on the phone with her father , who ofcourse wasn't going to come home tonight. The aqua haired girl now looked up at the clock that hung above the television. It was already past eight in the evening and Haruka still hadn't showed up. Maybe the blonde had decided not to come anymore. Or maybe Haruka had never even planned on really showing up and just said yes to get back at her. Whatever it was Michiru couldn't help it but feel angry with the blonde. Here she was wearing a beautiful white dress she had picked up the other day in the hope Haruka would like it , two hours she had spend on getting her hair and make-up right and now her date wasn't showing up.
Sure Haruka had avoided her the whole week but why ? Was it because of the fact they almost kissed ? If it was , then what was the problem ? Haruka had already said she wasn't planning on staying with Setsuna anymore and she was going to break up. And unless there was another girl Haruka was dating Michiru could think of any good reasons for the tomboy to act this way.
'' Michi...'' Her mother's voice came from behind her causing her to look up.'' Shouldn't you be going , maybe he's waiting there for you already.'' Michiru just shook her head as she stood up.
'' No...She isn't coming. I should've known. It was too good to be true.'' Michiru seemed so fragile right now her mother decided to ask her daughter later why she called her date for the dance a 'she' instead of what she had expected her daughter to say.'' I'm going to change...''
'' Michi...just because he stood you up.'' Immidiately Ayana regretted her words as Michiru's smile completely faded.'' I mean , just because he isn't here it doesn't mean you shouldn't go to that dance. maybe he has a good reason for being late. please honey , you look beautiful, there are a lot of men who are willing to date someone as pretty as you.''
'' I don't want to look pretty for them , I don't need them to notice me. I want Haruka to notice me..'' The smaller girl now sobbed as she turned back to her mother. Why wasn't Haruka here ? Why did the blonde do this to her ?
''Oh sweetie..'' Ayana whispered. With that said she pulled her daughter in a tight and comforting embrace.'' It's okay , don't cry.''
'' I thought she liked me !'' Michiru now cried holding her mother as if her life depended on it.'' She almost kissed me and now she isn't even talking to me anymore. Why? What did I do wrong ?
'' Nothing...sshh , don't cry , this girl isn't worthy of your tears.'' Her mother whispered slowly understanding why Michiru kept calling her date a 'she' it was because of the fact her date was female. Ayana was actually suprised she hadn't found out about Michiru prefering women over men before while it had been there all the time. Michiru never dated anyone and was never comfortable about talking about love and all of those things.
'' Mom...'' Michiru asked pulling a little bit back. This was the first time she had ever called her mother 'mom' and it seemed also Ayana was surpised by her choice of words but smiled happily.'' When I'm back in my normal clothes could we...watch television together or something ?''
Ayana just nodded feeling guilty about not trying to force her daughter to go to that dance. After all in her younger days parties like school dances and prom were the most important things to a young girl. But on the other hand the thought of her and Michiru spending some time together sounded like such a nice idea too. Michiru smiled back at her mother as she pulled out of the embrace and started heading for the stairs.
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'' No now you listen Usagi , I'm tired of your lies !'' Minako yelled while tears were falling down her face.'' If you like her just say so. I don't want to waste my time on someone who doesn't even love me back.''
'' I'm not lying !'' Usagi cried. She couldn't believe Minako even started this conversation in the first place. It was stupid.
'' Yes you are , you and Michiru are always acting so secretive and I saw you give her those looks after Naru told about the dance.'' Minako yelled causing everybody who stood around them to stop dancing and look at them.
'' Minako please...people are staring at us.'' The smaller blonde whispered trying hard to hide the tears that were falling down her face.
'' I don't care ! I wouldn't care even if we were on the news !'' Minako yelled pulling away from Usagi showing everyone how mad she really was. All th eother pupils just stood there looking at the fight that was happening in the middle of the dance floor.
'' I swear nothing is going on between me and Michiru , now please stop making a scene.'' Usagi begged wondering why Minako didn't just believe her.
Minako just shook her head.'' Oh no you're not getting away with it this time...So what does she have what I don't have ? Is it because she's pretty and hates Haruka just as much as you do ? Or is it because she's a better kisser than...''
'' Stop it !'' Usagi now yelled on the verge of tears.'' I didn't cheat on you with Michiru , She's not my type. Plus she already likes someone else. That's why we acted so secretive...''
'' Who does she like ?'' Minako asked curious but the look on her face still told the other she was angry.
'' I can't tell you. I promised...'' Finally the first tear fell down the smaller girl's face.
'' In that case I can promise you something too...we're through , i'm breaking up with you ! If I can't evne trust my own girlfriend then I give up !'' With that Minako threw the necklace Usagi had once given her on the ground and run away.
'' But you can trust me...'' Usagi cried as she fell to her knees looking at the necklace that lay in front of her on the ground. Behind her she could hear the other students whisper. Now everybody knew Usagi was a lesbian , but she didn't care anymore. She had just lost someone she loved even more than life itself.
Haruka who had stayed low the whole night took a deep breath. Michiru hadn't come and seeing her two former friends hurt eachother so much pained her even more. It was hard to believe that something that felt so good could turn out to be something to bad and painful.
To be continued..
Yep another chapter is done and another fight has started. As you can see I made all my characters have doubts about their love life as well as what they want. I hope you liked the surpise about Setsuna and Haruka staying a couple for now.
Thienmong : Yes you are right , it wouldn't really matter if Rei would or wouldn't blackmail Haruka with the secret but I think it would be better for Setsuna to hear it from Haruka herself than instead of that hearing it from Rei (who isn't even suppossed to know about their relationship) Anyway thanks for reviewing !