A/N: Oh bugger ... I should really stop saying anything about updating, things just always come up _ Well, it took me 7 months to get it done, but I **Finally** have the next chapter up!!

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The aqua hair girl looked up, noticing a cute blonde walking towards her. She blushed and looked down at her feet as the blonde sat down next to her. I couldn't help but notice you in the crowd today. Haruka started, flashing her a million dollar smile.

The girl blushed furiously, I came with my friends, and I'm glad they talked me into it. You've got some serious talent ... I'm sure that you're going to win.

Thanks, I'm glad that we've got some supporting fans. The blonde gave her a wink before holding her car keys up, Did you want a ride? My car is just over there. She nodded towards a yellow convertible parked on the street.

I dunno, I've never taken rides with strangers before. The girl replied slyly.

Haruka grinned, already liking this girl's personality. Well then, my name is Haruka Tenoh and I'm in the band Highwinds. I'm a student at the Infinity Academy, and enjoy racing and playing the piano during my spare time. That's my car over there, and if it makes you feel any better, I'll leave the top down so you can scream to high heaven if you think I'm trying anything, but if you wouldn't mind, I'd like to buy you a cup of coffee.

The girl laughed, Well then, Haruka Tenoh. I'm Michiru Kaioh, and I would love to get a drink with you. Haruka smiled again, and led the way to her car.


I can't believe I've never seen you in my classes before!! The blonde exclaimed as the two sat next to the window in the nearly empty cafe.

Michiru grinned and took another sip of her coffee, Well, you know, it is a really big school. She replied with a hint of sarcasm. Besides, next to your swarming army of swooning girls I wouldn't expect you to see much further than a couple metres.

It's funny, cause I'm pretty sure they all know that I'm a girl too, so it still confuses me as to why they keep sending me all these love letters and whatnot.

Well, we are in the 21st century, you shouldn't be *too* surprised. The aqua girl advised, grinning as she looked down into her mug.

Haruka gave her a skeptical look, Are you trying to tell me something, Miss Kaioh?

She blushed slightly and swirled the liquid in her cup, I don't have nor intend on having a boyfriend if that's what your thinking. The two remained silent for a few moments, when Michiru suddenly looked at her watch. I guess I should be heading home now, after all, we do have school tomorrow.

Unfortunately ... Haruka muttered, as she left a few bills on the table leading the way back to her car.

The duo arrived at Michiru's home and the smaller girl gave the blonde a quick peck on the cheek before leaving for her house. Haruka sat there stunned for a few seconds, before driving off returning to her own apartment in the downtown district.


//The Next Day//


... And as you can see, due to the high affinity for the elements in period five noxious carbon, nitrous, and sulphurous can be the product of the spontaneous reactions caused by high quantities of oxygen molecules in the air ... The chemistry teacher droned on as he scribbled on the blackboard, filling it with arrows pointing to something making it all look like a drawing done by a two-year old.

Michiru turned her head to a young brown-haired boy who poked her from behind. Some chick over there passed this onto you. She looked to where he was pointing, of course, Haruka. Grinning she took the note and opened it up. In scribbled writing it read: Meet me after school by the courtyard? She picked up her pen and replied, Yes. After passing it back, she found it much harder to focus in class, her mind wandering a lot faster than before.

Finally after what seemed like eternity to both Haruka and Michiru the last bell rang, all the kids pouring out of the school passing through the courtyard walking in different directions and disappearing into the crowds of downtown Tokyo. The aqua girl spun around and spotted Haruka leaning against a lamp post. Did you want another ride home? She asked, jingling her keys in front of her.

Aw, no spending time with me? Michiru teased.

The blonde grinned, flashing another trademark smile. I would love to, but the director of the show decided to change a few things this year, and wants to do an opening show', so he delayed the finals till tomorrow so he can have a rehearsal tonight.

Oh alright ... Michiru sighed, pretending to look disappointed. She gave in though quickly when Haruka leaned over and kissed her lightly on the lips, her face filling quickly with a deep red.

You know there isn't anyone else right now I'd rather be spending time with.

I guess I _should_ study for that final coming up ...



//Later That Evening//


No no no no no!! That's all wrong!! The director of the Battle of the Bands' showed shouted, stopping all action. You guys should be looking interested in the girls!! And you girls should be trying to get their attention!! IT HAS TO BE BELIEVABLE!!

Hey, calm down ... it's just a show. One of the band members spoke out. We're not monkeys in training.

IT'S NOT JUST A SHOW! AND YOU ALL SHOULD BE WORKING HARD FOR THIS!! After the sudden blowout nobody said anything, but listening to all that the director had to say.


Oh crap! Michiru suddenly cursed, realizing that she left her notebook in Haruka's car. Mom!! I'm taking the car, I'll be back in half an hour!! She shouted, as she left for the auditorium.


NOW SELL IT, OR I'M DISQUALIFYING YOU FROM THE FINALS! The man continued to shout, his face red with anger. Of course, there was no way for him to disqualify them, but by now all of them were afraid to stand up to him. The music started up again, and everyone started to do what they were told. Haruka thought that it was a little annoying that he made placed her on the guy half of the group in order to balance the numbers out', but shrugged it off quickly. Suddenly, she found herself in the arms of a girl from the band Starlit Dream, when the girl wrapped her hands around Haruka's neck and pulled her down locking their lips together. Before the blonde could realize what was going on, she heard a loud slam of a door then pushed the girl off of her. THAT WAS BRILLIANT! Shouted the director, but Haruka thought otherwise.

What the hell do you think you're doing!? Haruka retorted, wiping her mouth free of slimy lip gloss. The girl just grinned, but Haruka continued to stare daggers at her. She jumped off the stage and ran towards the exit, just in time to see a glimpse of aqua drive off into the night.