Two days later, Haruka woke just as the sun was coming through the blinds. So warm... she sighed and pulled Michiru closer, holding her tight. Michiru murmured and woke up slightly, resting her head on Haruka's shoulder. And then the alarm clock rang, forcing them to start the day.

Michiru spent most of the afternoon practicing for her concert, with pauses to ask Haruka why she was brooding so much lately. "Are you sure you won't change your mind, love? I'll miss you at the concert tonight..."

"No... I'm sorry. I'd like to go, but... I'll be back later." She bent to kiss Michiru possessively, turned, and walked out to her car.

Michiru watched Haruka leave, a worried frown creasing her forehead.
"Haruka..." If she could only figure out what had Haruka so upset... she smiled suddenly and picked up the phone. It rang twice before it was picked up. "Osamu-san? It's Michiru. It's about Haruka. I want to ask a favor..."

*

Haruka looked at her watch and hit the steering wheel with her fist. "Damn!" Michiru's concert would be over before she got there. She looked down at the package laying on the seat beside her. A gift for Michiru, to make up for missing the concert... only she'd meant to surprise her by showing up tonight... Haruka's foot on the pedal steadily inched toward the floor. She could just catch the end, if she hurried...

She arrived just in time to see people leaving. Oh well. Walking to Michiru's dressing room, she slowed as she heard hushed voices. The door was open slightly, and Haruka looked in. Osamu and Michiru were whispering excitedly, a small box in Michiru's hand. It was open, and Haruka caught sight of something sparkling. What? As she turned away from the door, she saw Michiru hugging Osamu. "Thank you so much, Osamu-san!"

Haruka stormed out into the parking lot. It was raining.