Haruka parked her car in front of the apartment building Michiru lived in, opened the door for her friend and grinned at her. Michiru got out of the car, and Haruka threw the door close. "Thanks for the wonderful evening, Haruka-chan." Michiru now softly spoke, looking up to the blonde smiling. "It was my pleasure." Haruka replied, bowing, causing Michiru to giggle. She performed a little curtsy, and Haruka laughed. Her laughter died away in surprise when Michiru reached out and took her hand. "I'm glad that it was you who saved my daughter." The aqua haired woman now spoke, her fingers caressing the back of Harukas hand. Haruka swallowed hard and asked: "And why?", her voice husky with emotion. "Because that's how I got to meet you." Michiru whispered. Haruka smiled at her and decided to try all or nothing. She bent down, and her lips met those of the aqua haired woman in a soft, innocent kiss. Michiru immediately responded to it, wrapping her arms around the blondes neck. Haruka put her arms around the smaller woman's waist and pulled her closer. Their kiss deepened, and it was Michiru who finally broke it. "Haruka…" the aqua haired woman whispered – this time leaving the suffix out on purpose. Haruka smiled at her and pulled her closer once more. "You know, Michiru…I'll go and thank God for that fire now." She then whispered into her new girlfriends ear. Michiru smiled and took Harukas hand. "Want to come upstairs with me?" she asked, winking at the blushing blonde. "I'd love to." Haruka replied, the red in her cheeks increasing. Michiru unlocked the door, and they entered the building.
Haruka sat on Michirus couch, Michiru next to her. The two women were busy with cuddling and sharing short kisses from time to time, Michiru being glad that Hotaru was already asleep. Michiru had turned on romantic music, much to Harukas delight. "Michiru…I hope you know what risk you are taking." The blonde suddenly whispered into her new lovers ear. Michiru eyed her warily. "Risk?" she asked, frowning. Haruka nodded, running a gentle hand through the aqua colored locks of her girlfriend. "There are a lot of homophobic people who could attack you." The blonde now said, sighing. "I don't worry about them. I can defend myself." Michiru replied, smiling. "Besides, most people think that you are a man anyway, love." Haruka chuckled at that remark and nodded. "True. But, maybe you should purchase some tear gas…just in case." Michiru agreed on that, snuggling up closer to her lover. "But I'll worry about tomorrow. Tonight, I just want to enjoy your company." Haruka smiled, bent down and kissed the aqua haired woman gently on the lips.
Two hours later, Haruka decided that she had to leave now. "I think I'll go home now, I have a first period gym class tomorrow." The blonde informed her lover. Michiru sighed. "Aw, pity…but you're right, I should go to bed, too. I have to get up early tomorrow." Haruka smiled and rose from the couch. Michiru took her hand, and the couple walked over to the door. The aqua haired woman unlocked it, and Haruka stepped out on the hallway. She turned back to face her lover, pulled her close and kissed her goodbye. "See you tomorrow." The blonde then whispered into Michirus ear. The aqua haired woman smiled and nodded, kissing Haruka once more. Finally, the blonde could bring herself to leave and made her way to the elevator. Getting in, she blew a last kiss to Michiru before the doors closed, bringing her down.
When Haruka arrived at home, she was practically floating. The blonde hummed a happy tune while she undressed and carefully hung her tuxedo over the chair in her bedroom before she put on her pajamas and crawled into her bed. She laid awake for a few minutes, thinking about her luck to be with Michiru, until she finally fell asleep.
Michiru closed the door and leaned against it, sighing with happiness. Finally, she was with Haruka. The aqua haired woman was torn out of her thinking about the handsome blonde when the door to Hotarus bedroom opened and the little girl poked her head out. "Momma! You are home." She called out, happily. Michiru giggled at her adopted daughter. "But Hotaru, I'm already home for two hours!" Hotaru made big eyes. "Really? I didn't hear you. Now, tell me, did you make out with Tenoh-san?" Michiru laughed and ruffled her daughters hair. "Yes, in fact, we did." "Yay!" Hotaru squealed, and Michiru giggled once more. "I guess you are happy with my choice?" she then said, causing Hotaru to nod her head wildly. "Yes! Tenoh-san is nice, cool, sexy, friendly…" Michiru frowned at the "sexy" and wriggled her index finger at her daughter. "Don't even think about stealing her from me!" Hotaru blushed and laughed, scratching the back of her head. "I would never, momma!" "Good." Michiru grinned. "Let's go to bed, then. We both have to get up tomorrow." Hotaru nodded, and the two of them went to bed.