Chapter 7: Wonderful Night
„You...you love me?" Michiru asked, surprise in her eyes. Haruka nodded, unable to say anything. Right now, the blonde feared that she had gone too far with her confession, and that Michiru didn't want a lover at all, but her fears vanished when Michiru started to smile and dried her tears. "How I wished to hear you say that." The aqua haired girl whispered. Haruka smiled back at her, then leaned down until her lips met those of her lover in a soft, loving kiss. Michiru put her arms around Harukas neck, and her heart sang with joy when she felt Harukas strong arms wrap around her waist, pulling her close. The two women were so absorbed in their kiss that they didn't hear the front door opening. It was the male voice that made them jump apart: "Umm…sorry?" Both Haruka and Michiru whirled around, only to find themselves looking at Satoshi, the owner of the local shop. Haruka let out the breath she had held – without even noticing it – and spoke: "Hey Satoshi." "Sorry for walking in on you without knocking." Satoshi apologized, blushing heavily. "I hope I didn't interrupt your tender moment too rudely." Michiru smiled at the man and shook her head. "No, don't worry. Can we help you somehow, Satoshi-San?" Satoshi smiled back at her and nodded. "Well, yes. Haruka-San, I just heard that you lost your job." Haruka sighed and nodded. "Unfortunately, yes." She replied. Satoshi suddenly reached out and gave Harukas upper arm a squeeze. "Hey!" Haruka protested, causing Satoshi to chuckle. "Just wanted to see if you have muscles, Haruka-San. You see, I'm getting old. And there are a lot of heavy things in the shop to lift…but I'm getting too weak. So…" "You want me to work for you?" Haruka interrupted him, surprised. Satoshi grinned and nodded. Haruka smiled at him, but then, she frowned. "I don't think that this is a good idea." She finally said. "Why?" Both Satoshi and Michiru asked, curious expressions on their face. "Well…" Haruka sighed, "the whole village knows that Michiru and I are a couple. The inhabitants could stop buying at your shop, Satoshi." Satoshi shook his head. "I don't think so. I'm the owner of the only shop here in town, and the next one is faaaaaaaaaaaaar away." He grinned. Haruka chuckled before smiling at him. "Okay then. If you really want me to work at your shop, I'd love to. When shall I start?" "Today's Thursday…let's say next week on Monday, okay? Can you be there at eight?" Haruka just nodded, and Satoshi smiled. "Fine. See you on Monday, then. And now, I'll leave you two lovebirds alone." He winked at the two blushing women and left. Both Haruka and Michiru took a seat on the couch, Michiru leaning against Haruka. "That's nice from Satoshi, to give you a new job." The aqua haired girl spoke while Haruka absent-mindedly ran one hand through her long hair. "Yes, it is. I'm glad that he offered me this…otherwise I wouldn't have known what to do." Michiru smiled up at her lover before she snuggled closer to the tall blonde, who smiled back. "I'm so glad that you came here, Haruka." Michiru whispered, leaning her head against the blondes shoulder. "Me too." Haruka whispered back, craning her neck in an odd way so she could kiss Michirus lips. "Watch it, don't hurt your neck." Michiru giggled as soon as their kiss had ended. Haruka rolled her eyes and replied in mocked anger: "How very romantic, darling." Michiru giggled and ran one hand through Harukas hair, totally messing it up. "Hey." Haruka chuckled, shaking her head to make her hair fall back into it's natural position. "Sorry. But I couldn't resist." Michiru giggled. Haruka gave her a faked glare, and Michiru let out a sigh while she leaned against her lover again. "You know, Haruka…this is the most wonderful night in my entire life." Haruka cuddled her, smiling. "From now on, every night will be like this." She whispered into her ear. "I promise, Michiru." All of a sudden, Michiru could feel hot tears stinging in her eyes. "Thanks, Haruka." She spoke, her voice hoarse with emotion. "I don't know what to say…" "Don't say anything, Love." Haruka spoke, her voice a low, somehow sexy growl. "Just…turn off the lights and kiss me." Michiru gratefully fulfilled her wish.
"She accepted the job I offered her." Satoshi spoke into his cell phone, before listening to the person on the other end of the line. "Yes. Yes, I know. Of course it will! Okay then. See you later." With that, he hung up and tucked the phone into his pocket. The smile that appeared on his face was everything but friendly.