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Well people, here's the last chapter. I hope you'll like it!

Two can play that Game

Epilogue

- Some things never change -

The next day Minako and Rei had indeed taken Michiru to the mall with them. It didn't matter what they did or bought for her though. Michiru had een lost the will power to fake a smile. They both knew what this was about ofcourse. ''This just doesn't feel right.'' Minako whispered to the raven haired girl when Michiru had stepped away from them to see a few dresses that interested her.

''I know what you mean. It should be Haruka, not us.'' Rei replied, holding her girlfriend's hand tight in her own. Minako just nodded as she stared at the sad looking aqua haired girl. She couldn't help it but feel bad for her friend. Michiru and Haruka were so much in love. Why couldn't they just get over their pride and admit it. Then again, Hiroshi had sounded really strange on the phone last night.

It had been his idea for them to take Michiru dress shopping instead of Haruka. Then he had mentioned something about having a plan but he couldn't explain it quite yet because he knew Minako would ruin everything. After that the blonde didn't even take the trouble to listen to the man anymore and just hung up. 'Me? Ruin things...never. But if he's behind Haruka not showing up...'

Michiru who had been standing a few metres away from her friends had had every word. They were right. It should've been Haruka. After all, the blonde had promised it. Then again, she couldn't blame Haruka for not being here. Both of them had acted like a bunch of childeren. Foolish little childeren. ''Ruka...'' She sighed. She wanted to be with the blonde tomboy, hold her and tell her she was sorry.

'I want you to kiss me like you did when you were at my place, but how could I tell you that now? After all of this...' She thought to herself. Since yesterday her thoughts and words had become nothing but simple comments. To her no questions existed anymore.

''Yes?'' Suddenly a husky voice asked. Michiru went wide eyed upon hearing the other's voice. She didn't dare to turn around though. She could've been mistaken. It could've been anyone standing behind her. But then she felt a pair of strong arms around her waist, somehow causing her to turn around. Wheter she was willing or not. She now stood face to face with Haruka.

Their eyes met and for a few moments they just stood there, both of them were simply enjoying the feeling of being together again. ''B-but...why?'' Michiru questioned. She didn't care about the answer though. All she cared about was Haruka and the fact she was here.

''Because I made a promise to someone.'' Haruka whispered.

A smile appeared on Michiru's lips. ''A lady friend?''

''She wishes.'' Haruka mused. ''She's so much more than just a friend to me. And I've been an idiot...''

''Sounds like something that happened to me recently.'' Michiru giggled. ''Only I am the idiot in my story.''

Haruka was smiling now. So she hadn't misunderstood at all. Michiru was indeed interested in her. That silly girl she met a few years ago, that girl she had been fighting with ever since was in love with her now. ''How strange...'' Haruka said out loud causing Michiru to look up. ''A few weeks ago I couldn't even imagine myself standing here.''

''Me neither. But I am glad it turned out like this.''

The blonde tomboy nodded, leaning in for a kiss. But just when their lips were about to meet in a first and real counting kiss they got interrupted by a familiar voice. Slowly they pulled apart again and turned around to face Minako and Rei who both were smiling from ear to ear. ''Haruka, you showed up!'' Minako yelped, throwing herself in the blonde's arms.

Haruka sighed, she really didn't need this now. Couldn't Minako see she had just interrupted a very inmportant moment? ''Yeah yeah, I know...'' The taller blonde said, winking at Michiru who was giggling. Minako would always stay the same. Naive and unaware of the good moments she always ruined. Well 'ruined' was ofcourse the wrong word to use in this case.

''Uhm Mina...'' Rei started, noticing the annoyed glint in Haruka's green eyes. ''I think they want to be left alone for a moment.''

''No, no...'' Michiru said before Rei could continue. ''It's fine. Why don't we all shop together.''

Haruka rolled her eyes. Why hadn't she seen that one coming. Then, just when things couldn't get any worse a fifth voice came from behind the group. Quickly everyone turned around, facing a black haired man. ''And once again Hiroshi did it!'' He said to himself with a smirk.

''You did what?'' Minako asked, not understanding what he was talking about.

Haruka seemed to understand though. ''That's why you came up with that idiotic plan. You knew I would agree but in the end I'd just...''

Hiroshi nodded. ''I knew you would never listen to my ideas. If I hadn't suggested it you would've done the exact same thing as I told you to do.'' He paused for a moment. ''And you all thought I never even touched my psychology books!''

''That or you just know me too well.'' Haruka commented causing everyone except for Hiroshi to break down into fits of laughter.

''What would you know...'' Hiroshi hissed, walking away. He wasn't really angry but he needed an excuse to get out of this place. The moment he had entered this shop people had been staring at him with weird looks on their faces. Probably because it was a dress shop and men usually didn't even have the courage to walk into such stores.

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Michiru looked down at the red dress she had bought a few days ago. She had found it too expensive but Haruka had insisted on paying for it. She smiled happily. Everything had turned out fine in the end. She and Haruka still hadn't shared that one kiss but she didn't mind. Now she could atleast continue her former plan. Kiss Haruka on the winter dance.

Tonight was that night. The dance hadn't officially started yet but the room was already filled with anxious students who were standing next to their partners. Haruka and Hiroshi hadn't showed up yet though. They were probably running late.

''Ladies and Gentlemen!'' Suddenly a voice yelled through the microphone. Everyone turned around to look at a raven haired girl who stood on stage. ''I'd like to welcome you all to our winter dance. I know a lot of us have been waiting for tonight ever since we announced tonight's events...'' She paused a moment, looking into Michiru's direction. ''But before we start I'd first like two people to step on stage.''

''Oh no...'' Michiru whispered, fearing the worst.

''Michiru Kaioh and Haruka Tenoh.''

At first Michiru just stood there, not wanting to move but after hearing a few of her fellow students yell her to go she started to walk towards the stage anyway. Would Rei be aware of the fact Haruka wasn't here yet? But then, from the corner of her eyes she could see a tall figure move towards the stage as well. Michiru smiled again, all her worries and doubts had suddenly disappeared. All she could look forward to was to whatever was going to happen on that stage.

Rei smiled happily upon seeing the two walk into her direction. They surely made the perfect couple. Finally, after a few minutes of waiting both Haruka and Michiru had finally made it to the stage. ''Don't they look cute?!'' She asked through the microphone causing everyone to whistle, nodd and yell that they indeed were. Michiru blushed slightly. Haruka on the other hand seemed to know what to do with all the attention they were getting very well. She just waved at her fellow students and winked at a few girls who obviously had a major crush on her.

''What are we doing here anyway?'' Michiru asked when she was standing close to Rei.

''Ah, I want our newest couple to share their first dance together, here on this very stage!'' Rei replied. Ofcourse everyone had heard it since she was still holding the microphone close to her mouth.

Michiru was about to protest but before she could Haruka had already taken the smaller girl's hands and led her to the middle of the stage. ''Shall we?'' She then asked, noticing how uncomfortable Michiru must've been feeling. She knew for a fact that the aqua haired girl wasn't used to getting this much attention.

The first moments were indeed awkward and uncomfortable to Michiru. But once Haruka pulled their bodies closer together she suddenly was able to forget all about the students who were watching them closely. She simply forgot all about the other people in the room. All she could see was Haruka, all she could feel was Haruka. Never before had she felt like this. Never.

''How about that kiss?!'' Suddenly Hiroshi yelled as the other students followed his example and started yelling that the couple should indeed kiss.

Michiru's blush grew deeper. ''So what do you think about it?'' Haruka asked the smaller girl in her arms. ''Isn't it time for us to make the unofficial, official?'' The other giggled but nodded. And without any further warning Haruka slowly bend down and pressed her lips together with Michiru's.

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Later that night Michiru had agreed on staying the night at Haruka's place. Ofcourse she first wanted to let her mother know. When they arrived home Michiru was greeted by a familiar man. Someone she had completely forgotten about during the past few days. He had officially become problem number one again.

Hanzo seemed surprised upon seeing Michiru's hand locked with the blonde's. So it had been true after all. They really were a couple. ''Michiru, can I have a word with you?''

The aqua haired girl sighed. He surely had another one of those great plans on ruining her night. ''Not now...'' She finally said.

''It's important.'' He pressed.

This time Haruka decided to open her mouth. ''She said 'not now'. What is it you don't understand?''

''This has nothing to do with you Haruka.'' Hanzo said, remaining calm and polite. This surprised both Michiru and Haruka.

''It has everything to do with Haruka.'' Michiru stated. ''She's my girlfriend and if you want to tell me something you can do it. But she'll be here to hear it as well.'' It felt so great to refer Haruka as her girlfriend and actually mean it as well. No more games to play... Haruka really was hers now.

''As you wish.'' Hanzo replied, smiling. ''I wanted to apologize. At first I tried my best to ruin your relationship with you mother as much as possible. I wanted to ruin your mother as well as your father at the same time.''

Haruka and Michiru just stood there, listening to the man. They both wondered if he was telling the truth or if he was just acting, again. ''I fell in love with your mother Michiru. I know you don't like to hear that but it's the truth. I understand if you want to have nothing to do with me... But I won't give up on what your mother and I have together. I just wanted you to know I apologize, that I am sorry for my behaviour. I really want to make things work out. As a family...''

The aqua haired girl just stood there, not knowing what to believe anymore. Haruka gently squeezed her hand, letting her know she was still by her side.''I don't know what to say. I won't forgive you.'' Michiru paused. ''Yet. But I am willing to give it a try. But you've got to prove yourself to me.''

The man nodded. ''Thanks Michiru. I really mean it. And I'll try my best to make things up to you and your mother.''

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Michiru slowly lie down on Haruka's bed, smiling happily. ''This was quite some day, wasn't it?''

Haruka who had been standing in the doorway nodded. ''A lot of things happened.''

''What do you think about Hanzo?''

Haruka shrugged. ''He's trying. I think he meant what he said. You?''

''Don't know yet.'' Came an honest reply.

''Atleast this is a day no one will ever forget.'' Haruka paused for a moment before walking towards her girlfriend. Slowly she began to crawl on top of her bed, ending up on Michiru's lap. ''But you know what...'' She bend down over her girlfriend and placed a kiss on the other's lips. ''The best thing that happened today...'' Another kiss. ''Was kissing you...'' With that said she placed a third kiss on Michiru's lips.

''Ruka...?''

''Mhh?''

Michiru giggled when Haruka suddenly placed a kiss in her neck.''I love you.''

''I love you too.'' Came the reply before Haruka placed another kiss on her girlfriend's lips. This time a more passionate one, filled with all the desire they had been hiding. Both knew that today's events wouldn't even compare to the future that was still ahead of them. But for now they were just going to enjoy this day.

''You two! Party time!'' Suddenly three voices echoed through the room causing Michiru and Haruka to jump up in shock... In the doorway stood Hiroshi, Minako and Rei, all of them holding a bottle of wine.

-But for now they were just going to enjoy this day.-

Or atleast...

they thought...

The End

Some things never change! I hope you liked the ending to this story. I had planned a different ending but in the end it turned out like this. I hope you aren't all too mad at me. Let me know what you think one last time!

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