An Appealing Crush (Part 2)- By Tinkerbelle
Author's notes: * cheers and dances happily * I got reviews! Yay! I'm so happy. Reviews rule. Send more so I can be happy! Guess what? My birthday is coming up! Yay… now I can wreck my car… legally. Ehehe, jk. But now at least I can use my car as a pick-up-chick bit. That's gonna rule. Oh well, Happy Holidays and god bless! Merci!
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Once Again…
An Appealing Crush Part II
* exactly where we left off *
"You did not just say what I thought you did." Minako said, eyes wide.
"I'll say it again if you want me to..." Offered Makoto, grinning.
"No thank you." Said Rei, bringing a napkin to her lips. "I don't want to throw up."
"What does that mean?" Asked Makoto, loudly. "You're not grossed about Haruka liking Michiru! What's the deal?" After a brief moment of silence, Ami spoke up.
"Well, it's just that we've known you for a long time and it comes as a big shock to us. As for Haruka, well, she gives off that "homosexual" vibe, and you don't."
"Yeah." Agreed Usagi.
"I'm not hearing this." Said Minako bitterly.
"Why not?" Pressed Makoto.
"Everyone likes Michiru. It's not fair."
"No kidding." Moaned Rei. "Now I get to listen to one more guy drool over her."
"Girl." Corrected Makoto. Rei gave her a scowl.
"So, I'm curious Makoto," Began Minako. "How do you intend to pursue Kaioh San?"
"With her excellent cooking." Said Usagi helpfully, before Makoto could speak.
"I don't think that would work, Ordango." Said Rei sternly. "She needs something more… romantic… something more… Michiru."
"You all are going to help me?" Asked Makoto in disbelief.
"Of course silly." Said Rei. "we're your friends."
"I've never REALLY cared for Haruka." Said Ami. "I'll help you."
"I wanna help!" Cried Usagi.
"Yes! Now I can have Haruka San!" Exclaimed Minako. The other four girls eyed Minako wearily.
"Nani?"
"I was just joking," Giggled Minako nervously. "I'll help, too."
"Good." Said Makoto satisfied and blushing. "She's so wonderful."
"Yeah, yeah, yeah…, so we've heard." Grumbled Rei. "So, what do we have to work with here?"
"Well," Said Makoto quietly, as the other girls leaned in. "The day before yesterday, I saw Haruka Kun going into a jewelry store. My guess was that she was going to by something for Michiru, so I was curious so I spied on her."
"And?" Demanded Rei.
"Well, she was looking at the aquamarine stuff when all of a sudden, the clerk, comes up to her and starts helping her out."
"And?" Demanded Rei and Usagi.
"Well," Continued Makoto. "Haruka started to play with the woman's hair and massage her back and well, the woman started doing the same thing to Haruka."
"And?" Demanded Rei, Usagi and Minako.
"After that," Makoto prattled on. "the two left the shop and Haruka took the woman to a pricy place for lunch. They we're flirting and giggling and acting like a couple."
"And?" Demanded Rei, Usagi, Minako, and Ami.
"And after the lunch, Haruka paid the bill of course, they stood outside the restaurant for a little bit talking, and then, Haruka kissed her!"
"Oh my gosh." Squealed Usagi.
"What a pig." Snorted Rei. "You should SO let Michiru know."
"You think?" Asked Makoto.
"Of course if you tell," Minako noted. "Haruka will cream you."
"I could take her." Makoto said carelessly.
"Right…" Rei sniffed. "Just like you took her the first time you two fought."
"Whatever." Makoto flung her hair back and sighed. "How should I go about seeing her?"
"Bring her candy! Lots and lots of candy!" Cheered Usagi. "Then she can share with me!"
"Oh shut up." Said Rei, irritated. Usagi scowled,
"…bitch." Rei's eyes glimmered with spite.
"Ordango!"
"Grrrrrrr."
"Cut it out!" Hollered Minako. Both girls settled down in their seats and thought about ways to help Makoto.
"If I could only get her alone…" Makoto thought dreamily.
** Several Nights Later **
"Haruka?" Michiru called from the living room, while she was cleaning up.
"Hm?" Haruka yelled from the bedroom.
"Where have you been all day?"
"Er, at the shop with the boys… the big race is coming up soon and I want the transmission to be superb." Michiru picked up Haruka's jacket from the floor. Two slips of paper fell to the floor. Michiru bent to retrieve them.
"Oh." She said, looking over the papers.
"Why?"
"Because I missed you." Her lands left her bright pink marks on the paper. Michiru examined her hands. She examined the coat, and frowned at the collar, which was smeared with lipstick.
"That's sweet, Michiru." After a moment of silence, Michiru cleared her throat.
"Will you be home tomorrow?"
"No, babe, I'm sorry. I have to attend a meeting with that new company that wants to sponsor me."
"Oh, alright, dear."
"Michiru?"
"Hm?"
"Won't you come to bed?"
"Of course. I'll be there in a minute." Michiru quickly released the lipstick stained coat, and placed the two movie ticket stubs she found in the sleeve in the trashcan. She quietly washed her hands and slid into bed feeling miserable. Michiru could not help but to swallow hard and tense up as the person who betrayed her wrapped her arms around her.
"So, I think you should invite her to my house for a sleep over." Concluded Usagi, the next day at the park. Makoto looked at the little blonde unenthusiastically.
"Oh yeah, that's a real romantic atmosphere, Tuskino Chan. They can listen to you snore all night."
"Ha, ha, ha that was so NOT funny, Rei." Said Usagi, sticking up her nose.
"Maybe I should give up…" Said Makoto sadly. "I'm never gonna get her alone…"
"Shh!" Rei covered Makoto's mouth.
"Mm! Mm Mm!" Makoto wiggled away from Rei. "What?" She whispered.
"Listen." Rei whispered back. Faintly, a soft melody was being played on a violin. Rei motioned Usagi and Makoto closer to a bush. The three parted the bush and stared straight ahead, where an aqua headed girl played a violin, eyes closed in a world of her own. The girl was merely standing upon a covered bridge over the stream, playing her heart out to what it seemed no audience.
"She's alone!" Exclaimed Usagi. Makoto's eyes widened and then softened as she gazed at Michiru regretfully.
"Don't be such a baby, Makoto Chan!" Scolded Rei. "Go and talk to her!' Rei shoved Makoto out of the bush and Makoto stumbled out angrily.
"Don't do that again." Makoto growled at Rei, through gritted teeth. Makoto trotted to the bridge, and watched from a three foot distance as Michiru finished her song. When the last strains faded out, Michiru opened her eyes and smiled at her audience.
"Why, hello there Makoto San." Said Michiru cheerily.
"Um, hello Michiru…" Stammered Makoto. "San."
"It's a lovely day isn't it?" Michiru bent to place her violin in her case.
"Uh, yes of course." Makoto replied quickly. "Where is Haruka K- I mean San?" Michiru frowned a bit.
"Haruka is busy practicing for yet another race."
"So you're alone?" Asked Makoto, desperately.
"Mhmm." Said Michiru, as if she had no care in the world.
"M-m-may I keep you company?" Makoto reached back to scratch her neck nervously.
"Absolutely." Smiled Michiru, glancing out at the pond. Makoto tried her best to think of something remotely interesting to say, but instead, she babbled a typical boring question.
"So, um, you know, how are things?" Michiru's eyes seemed to soften as she made respective eye contact with Makoto to reply.
"Things are routine." Said Michiru, dryly. "Thanks for asking though. You're sweet. All of you girls are sweet. It's a shame I can never find the time to chat with you all."
"Yeah I guess Haruka keeps you pretty busy." Murmured Makoto resentfully.
"Oh definitely…" Said Michiru with hidden sarcasm. Makoto wondered if Haruka had this much trouble finding something interesting to say Michiru. Stop it, she scolded herself. Be a man… I mean, no, just go on and do it!
"So I was just wondering, Michiru San," Began Makoto in a shaking voice. "That perhaps after your next concert, we could perhaps…."
"Michiru San!" Called a voice. Makoto spun indignantly around to face a long green haired woman with crimson eyes and eyebrows knitted together in concern. Setsuna's arms were crossed and she wore an apologetic expression as she eyed Michiru.
"I don't want to speak with you at the present." Said Michiru calmly, glancing at the pond. Setsuna sighed, and stood next to Michiru.
"I'm sorry I didn't tell you." Was the only thing Setsuna muttered to Michiru. Michiru's blue eyes gazed at the serene pond. Tears began to fall down her flawless face, and her fists clenched and tightened. Makoto just stood back and watched the two, utterly speechless. She put two and two together, and she deduced that Michiru knew all about Haruka's affair. Michiru didn't look like the type to cry about subtle things and her lover sleeping with someone else was not a subtle thing. The a mid-afternoon shower settled in, and even then the two women would not budge from their spots. After a little while, Michiru sniffed a bit, pushed her hair back and glared at Setsuna crossly.
"I would have told you." Michiru picked up her violin case and walked off. Makoto smiled weakly at Setsuna then chased after Michiru. She caught her standing at a corner, waiting patiently for a taxi.
"M-M-Michiru San?" Makoto managed to stutter.
"Yes, Makoto San?" Responded Michiru, avoiding eye contact. Take a deep breath and ask, Makoto told herself. This is the perfect chance.
"Instead of waiting out here in the rain and going home to an empty home, why don't you and I walk a block to my apartment and dry off and have something to eat?" Makoto managed that in one breath. She looked at Michiru hopefully, ready to die at the moment Michiru rejected the invitation. No, instead Michiru's misty eyes set upon Makoto, and out came a weak smile and sparkly blue eyes.
"That sounds wonderful." Michiru said heartily. Walking together arm in arm in a "friendly" manner, the two hurried a block down to Makoto's warm apartment.
Fin Part II
Authror's Notes: Damn, that was hard. I think some company should have a medication for writer's block. I sat here for like 2 hours in s writer's block fiasco, with no helpful little email or message of advice for the story. * sobs * I can't do this alone! I need your help! Help! Help! For what it's worth, I hope everyone enjoyed the story, and I want all of you to have safe happy holidays… and when you get a chance, email me at gorgeousmichiru17@yahoo.com and leave me some kind of suggestion. I'm lilmissperfectcc on AOL instant messenger, and you can add me to your MSN messager as tinkerbelle270@hotmail.com Alrighty? Please tell me if you love it, hate it, or can't live without it. I want to know! Ja ne! – Chrissy.
Author's notes: * cheers and dances happily * I got reviews! Yay! I'm so happy. Reviews rule. Send more so I can be happy! Guess what? My birthday is coming up! Yay… now I can wreck my car… legally. Ehehe, jk. But now at least I can use my car as a pick-up-chick bit. That's gonna rule. Oh well, Happy Holidays and god bless! Merci!
Oh yeah… Rasen rules for leaving an encouraging and cheerful review.
Once Again…
An Appealing Crush Part II
* exactly where we left off *
"You did not just say what I thought you did." Minako said, eyes wide.
"I'll say it again if you want me to..." Offered Makoto, grinning.
"No thank you." Said Rei, bringing a napkin to her lips. "I don't want to throw up."
"What does that mean?" Asked Makoto, loudly. "You're not grossed about Haruka liking Michiru! What's the deal?" After a brief moment of silence, Ami spoke up.
"Well, it's just that we've known you for a long time and it comes as a big shock to us. As for Haruka, well, she gives off that "homosexual" vibe, and you don't."
"Yeah." Agreed Usagi.
"I'm not hearing this." Said Minako bitterly.
"Why not?" Pressed Makoto.
"Everyone likes Michiru. It's not fair."
"No kidding." Moaned Rei. "Now I get to listen to one more guy drool over her."
"Girl." Corrected Makoto. Rei gave her a scowl.
"So, I'm curious Makoto," Began Minako. "How do you intend to pursue Kaioh San?"
"With her excellent cooking." Said Usagi helpfully, before Makoto could speak.
"I don't think that would work, Ordango." Said Rei sternly. "She needs something more… romantic… something more… Michiru."
"You all are going to help me?" Asked Makoto in disbelief.
"Of course silly." Said Rei. "we're your friends."
"I've never REALLY cared for Haruka." Said Ami. "I'll help you."
"I wanna help!" Cried Usagi.
"Yes! Now I can have Haruka San!" Exclaimed Minako. The other four girls eyed Minako wearily.
"Nani?"
"I was just joking," Giggled Minako nervously. "I'll help, too."
"Good." Said Makoto satisfied and blushing. "She's so wonderful."
"Yeah, yeah, yeah…, so we've heard." Grumbled Rei. "So, what do we have to work with here?"
"Well," Said Makoto quietly, as the other girls leaned in. "The day before yesterday, I saw Haruka Kun going into a jewelry store. My guess was that she was going to by something for Michiru, so I was curious so I spied on her."
"And?" Demanded Rei.
"Well, she was looking at the aquamarine stuff when all of a sudden, the clerk, comes up to her and starts helping her out."
"And?" Demanded Rei and Usagi.
"Well," Continued Makoto. "Haruka started to play with the woman's hair and massage her back and well, the woman started doing the same thing to Haruka."
"And?" Demanded Rei, Usagi and Minako.
"After that," Makoto prattled on. "the two left the shop and Haruka took the woman to a pricy place for lunch. They we're flirting and giggling and acting like a couple."
"And?" Demanded Rei, Usagi, Minako, and Ami.
"And after the lunch, Haruka paid the bill of course, they stood outside the restaurant for a little bit talking, and then, Haruka kissed her!"
"Oh my gosh." Squealed Usagi.
"What a pig." Snorted Rei. "You should SO let Michiru know."
"You think?" Asked Makoto.
"Of course if you tell," Minako noted. "Haruka will cream you."
"I could take her." Makoto said carelessly.
"Right…" Rei sniffed. "Just like you took her the first time you two fought."
"Whatever." Makoto flung her hair back and sighed. "How should I go about seeing her?"
"Bring her candy! Lots and lots of candy!" Cheered Usagi. "Then she can share with me!"
"Oh shut up." Said Rei, irritated. Usagi scowled,
"…bitch." Rei's eyes glimmered with spite.
"Ordango!"
"Grrrrrrr."
"Cut it out!" Hollered Minako. Both girls settled down in their seats and thought about ways to help Makoto.
"If I could only get her alone…" Makoto thought dreamily.
** Several Nights Later **
"Haruka?" Michiru called from the living room, while she was cleaning up.
"Hm?" Haruka yelled from the bedroom.
"Where have you been all day?"
"Er, at the shop with the boys… the big race is coming up soon and I want the transmission to be superb." Michiru picked up Haruka's jacket from the floor. Two slips of paper fell to the floor. Michiru bent to retrieve them.
"Oh." She said, looking over the papers.
"Why?"
"Because I missed you." Her lands left her bright pink marks on the paper. Michiru examined her hands. She examined the coat, and frowned at the collar, which was smeared with lipstick.
"That's sweet, Michiru." After a moment of silence, Michiru cleared her throat.
"Will you be home tomorrow?"
"No, babe, I'm sorry. I have to attend a meeting with that new company that wants to sponsor me."
"Oh, alright, dear."
"Michiru?"
"Hm?"
"Won't you come to bed?"
"Of course. I'll be there in a minute." Michiru quickly released the lipstick stained coat, and placed the two movie ticket stubs she found in the sleeve in the trashcan. She quietly washed her hands and slid into bed feeling miserable. Michiru could not help but to swallow hard and tense up as the person who betrayed her wrapped her arms around her.
"So, I think you should invite her to my house for a sleep over." Concluded Usagi, the next day at the park. Makoto looked at the little blonde unenthusiastically.
"Oh yeah, that's a real romantic atmosphere, Tuskino Chan. They can listen to you snore all night."
"Ha, ha, ha that was so NOT funny, Rei." Said Usagi, sticking up her nose.
"Maybe I should give up…" Said Makoto sadly. "I'm never gonna get her alone…"
"Shh!" Rei covered Makoto's mouth.
"Mm! Mm Mm!" Makoto wiggled away from Rei. "What?" She whispered.
"Listen." Rei whispered back. Faintly, a soft melody was being played on a violin. Rei motioned Usagi and Makoto closer to a bush. The three parted the bush and stared straight ahead, where an aqua headed girl played a violin, eyes closed in a world of her own. The girl was merely standing upon a covered bridge over the stream, playing her heart out to what it seemed no audience.
"She's alone!" Exclaimed Usagi. Makoto's eyes widened and then softened as she gazed at Michiru regretfully.
"Don't be such a baby, Makoto Chan!" Scolded Rei. "Go and talk to her!' Rei shoved Makoto out of the bush and Makoto stumbled out angrily.
"Don't do that again." Makoto growled at Rei, through gritted teeth. Makoto trotted to the bridge, and watched from a three foot distance as Michiru finished her song. When the last strains faded out, Michiru opened her eyes and smiled at her audience.
"Why, hello there Makoto San." Said Michiru cheerily.
"Um, hello Michiru…" Stammered Makoto. "San."
"It's a lovely day isn't it?" Michiru bent to place her violin in her case.
"Uh, yes of course." Makoto replied quickly. "Where is Haruka K- I mean San?" Michiru frowned a bit.
"Haruka is busy practicing for yet another race."
"So you're alone?" Asked Makoto, desperately.
"Mhmm." Said Michiru, as if she had no care in the world.
"M-m-may I keep you company?" Makoto reached back to scratch her neck nervously.
"Absolutely." Smiled Michiru, glancing out at the pond. Makoto tried her best to think of something remotely interesting to say, but instead, she babbled a typical boring question.
"So, um, you know, how are things?" Michiru's eyes seemed to soften as she made respective eye contact with Makoto to reply.
"Things are routine." Said Michiru, dryly. "Thanks for asking though. You're sweet. All of you girls are sweet. It's a shame I can never find the time to chat with you all."
"Yeah I guess Haruka keeps you pretty busy." Murmured Makoto resentfully.
"Oh definitely…" Said Michiru with hidden sarcasm. Makoto wondered if Haruka had this much trouble finding something interesting to say Michiru. Stop it, she scolded herself. Be a man… I mean, no, just go on and do it!
"So I was just wondering, Michiru San," Began Makoto in a shaking voice. "That perhaps after your next concert, we could perhaps…."
"Michiru San!" Called a voice. Makoto spun indignantly around to face a long green haired woman with crimson eyes and eyebrows knitted together in concern. Setsuna's arms were crossed and she wore an apologetic expression as she eyed Michiru.
"I don't want to speak with you at the present." Said Michiru calmly, glancing at the pond. Setsuna sighed, and stood next to Michiru.
"I'm sorry I didn't tell you." Was the only thing Setsuna muttered to Michiru. Michiru's blue eyes gazed at the serene pond. Tears began to fall down her flawless face, and her fists clenched and tightened. Makoto just stood back and watched the two, utterly speechless. She put two and two together, and she deduced that Michiru knew all about Haruka's affair. Michiru didn't look like the type to cry about subtle things and her lover sleeping with someone else was not a subtle thing. The a mid-afternoon shower settled in, and even then the two women would not budge from their spots. After a little while, Michiru sniffed a bit, pushed her hair back and glared at Setsuna crossly.
"I would have told you." Michiru picked up her violin case and walked off. Makoto smiled weakly at Setsuna then chased after Michiru. She caught her standing at a corner, waiting patiently for a taxi.
"M-M-Michiru San?" Makoto managed to stutter.
"Yes, Makoto San?" Responded Michiru, avoiding eye contact. Take a deep breath and ask, Makoto told herself. This is the perfect chance.
"Instead of waiting out here in the rain and going home to an empty home, why don't you and I walk a block to my apartment and dry off and have something to eat?" Makoto managed that in one breath. She looked at Michiru hopefully, ready to die at the moment Michiru rejected the invitation. No, instead Michiru's misty eyes set upon Makoto, and out came a weak smile and sparkly blue eyes.
"That sounds wonderful." Michiru said heartily. Walking together arm in arm in a "friendly" manner, the two hurried a block down to Makoto's warm apartment.
Fin Part II
Authror's Notes: Damn, that was hard. I think some company should have a medication for writer's block. I sat here for like 2 hours in s writer's block fiasco, with no helpful little email or message of advice for the story. * sobs * I can't do this alone! I need your help! Help! Help! For what it's worth, I hope everyone enjoyed the story, and I want all of you to have safe happy holidays… and when you get a chance, email me at gorgeousmichiru17@yahoo.com and leave me some kind of suggestion. I'm lilmissperfectcc on AOL instant messenger, and you can add me to your MSN messager as tinkerbelle270@hotmail.com Alrighty? Please tell me if you love it, hate it, or can't live without it. I want to know! Ja ne! – Chrissy.