Chapter 11: First Kiss
Haruka carried the suitcase over to the lift, followed by Michiru, who was humming a happy tune. The aqua haired girl was in a great mood; she hadn't felt that good since her mother had died. The two of them entered the lift, and Haruka inserted her card into the slot. "I'll make sure that you get a card too." She spoke to Michiru while the lift made it's way up to floor fifteen. Michiru nodded, smiling at Haruka who returned the smile. "And if I can't get a third one, I'll take Joes and give it to you." The blonde then spoke in, causing Michiru to giggle. "She would be mad." The smaller girl than pointed out. Haruka shrugged. "She would survive it." The lift reached it's goal with a little "Bling" sound, and the doors opened. Haruka carried out the suitcase, unlocked the door and held it open for Michiru. "Welcome to your new home." The blonde grinned. Michiru entered the apartment, a sudden wave of sheer joy and happiness welling up inside her. She spun around and threw her arms around the stunned Harukas neck. "Thank you much!" Michiru called out, while Haruka dropped the suitcase and patted her friends back, grinning. "You're welcome, Michiru." The blonde looked down, Michirus eyes meeting hers. They looked into each others eyes for a few moments, sparks flying through the air. Then, Haruka coughed and broke the eye contact. Michiru blushed deeply and let go of her blonde friend. "I have an unused guest room, that'll be yours from now on." Haruka spoke, gesturing towards one of the many doors in the apartment. "Okay, thank you, Haruka. I'll start to put my clothes into the cupboard, then." Haruka nodded and pointed towards the living room. "I'll be in there, in case you need something." Michiru smiled and patted Harukas shoulder. "Don't worry, if I need you I'll scream as loud as I can." Haruka chuckled and vanished into the living room, while Michiru checked her new room and started to put her clothes into the cupboard.
When Michiru had finished with adjusting her new room, twilight was already coming. Michiru walked into the living room and found Haruka standing at the huge panorama window, looking at the sunset. The aqua haired girl walked over to her friend and stood next to her, both silent for a few minutes. "It's beautiful, isn't it?" Haruka finally said, and Michiru nodded. "Very beautiful." She spoke softly. Haruka looked at her, smiling. "But it's not as beautiful as you, Michiru." Michiru gave her a surprised look. "Thanks." The aqua haired girl then smiled, red color creeping up her cheeks. Haruka smiled back. "You're cute when you're blushing, Michiru." Michiru decided to storm forward. "Hey Haruka, if I wouldn't know better I'd say you are flirting with me." "Maybe I am." Haruka replied hoarsely. Michiru reached out and gently ran her hand over Harukas cheek. "You know why my stepfather raped me?" she asked, almost inaudible. Haruka shook her head, enjoying the touch of her secret love. "Because he wanted to show me what a real man can do to a woman. And because he wanted to prove that only a man can pleasure a woman, and another woman can't." Michiru whispered. Her hand came to a rest in Harukas neck, and slowly, she pulled the taller woman down to her until their lips met in a soft, gentle kiss. Both girls closed their eyes, and Haruka pulled Michiru close to her. The kiss ended as slow as it had begun; after a seemingly endless time, Haruka pulled back, but refused to let Michiru out of her arms. "Do you know how long I wished for that to happen?" Haruka spoke, her voice clouded with emotion. "I wanted you since I saw you for the first time, on the schoolyard…" "Shht." Michiru silenced the taller girl by putting one finger over her lips. "Don't ruin this moment with talking, Haruka. Just hold me." Haruka gratefully obeyed her new girlfriend and pulled her close to her again. They stood embracing each other, and no words were needed to be said.
Later, Haruka and Michiru sat on the comfy leather couch, Michiru snuggling up to her new lover. Haruka was stroking the aqua hair of her girlfriend while the two of them watched a rather cheesy romance movie on TV. Usually Haruka didn't like such movies, but with Michiru beside her, she even enjoyed it. As soon as the movie was over, Michiru let out a happy sigh and turned the TV off. "That was a wonderful movie." She then stated. "Yes, you're right." Haruka agreed, smiling. "But you are even more wonderful." Michiru blushed again. "Stop that! You're turning me into a tomato way too often." Haruka chuckled at her blushing lover and ruffled her hair. "Okay, I'll try to stop it." She then promised. Before she bent down and whispered into Michirus ear: "I would do anything for you, love." Michiru smiled, and the couple sank into a long, gentle kiss.