Chapter 2: Head Over Heels
Michiru sat at her favourite place at the beach, staring out at the sea lost in her thoughts. Her mind was swirling, but always returned to a certain image: Haruka grinning at her in that gay bar, her eyes sparkling. Letting out a small sob, the aqua haired girl buried her face in her hands, tears streaming down her face. She quickly wiped her cheeks and eyes though when the sound of a car engine approached and looked over her shoulder to find out who disturbed her peace. To her surprise, it was a familiar yellow convertible that came closer with great speed. As soon as it reached her, the car stopped and Haruka got out of it, hurrying over to her with a slight look of concern on her face. "Haruka." Michiru softly spoke as soon as the blonde was close enough to hear her. "How did you know where to find me?" Haruka sat down next to her, giving her another concerned look. "Hikari told me that I could find you…she called me after you had left the café and explained what had happened." The blonde replied, looking out on the ocean while she spoke. "She did that?" Michiru asked, sounding slightly surprised. Haruka nodded and looked at her again, a hurt expression suddenly in her eyes. "I never would use you for sex." The blonde spoke, her voice slightly shaking. "I know." Michiru replied, holding her teacher's gaze with hers. "And I told Hikari that. I told her that I don't think you are like that…" "I know." Haruka replied, slightly smiling at the aqua haired girl. "But I wanted to tell you myself, from face to face." Michiru gave her a weak smile. "Thanks, Haruka…for your honesty. What…what else did Hikari tell you?" Haruka let out a sigh and let herself fall on her back, looking up in the sky. "That she warned you about starting anything with me, since it's illegal." Michiru nodded and laid on her back to, not daring to look at Haruka. Her head turned over to the blonde though when she felt how the older woman gently took her hand. The eyes of the two women met, and Michirus heartbeat increased. "I don't know about you, but I give a shit if it would be illegal or not." Haruka softly spoke. "If you would give me a chance, Michiru, I would do anything for you…" That was all Michiru needed. Before the blonde had a chance to say more, the aqua haired girl was over her, her lips capturing those of the older woman in a passionate kiss. Only seconds later, Haruka responded to it, her arms wrapping around the other girl and pulling her closer. Finally, after a seemingly endless time, the two broke the kiss again, both a little out of breath. "Haruka…" Michiru whispered, her eyes shining with happiness and warmth while she looked down at the taller woman. "Shht." Haruka softly replied, stroking the long aqua coloured locks of the younger woman. "I want to come home with you." Michiru spoke, holding her gaze with Harukas. The blondes eyebrows shot up until they almost met her hairline. "Are…are you sure about that?" she then asked, knowing what would happen if Michiru really did come home with her. The aqua haired girl just nodded and smiled, and finally, Haruka smiled back. The two women got up and hurried over to Harukas car, got in and drove off.
The next morning, Michiru awoke in Harukas arms, letting out a yawn after sleepily rubbing her eyes. Next to her, Haruka stirred and finally opened her eyes too, looking at the younger woman groggily. "Good morning." Michiru softly spoke, smiling at the blonde. Haruka smiled back before letting out a big yawn. "Aww, still tired?" Michiru teased her, only to earn a tired snort and a nod. Slowly, the aqua haired girl freed herself from Harukas embrace, earning another snort, this time a questioning one. "You're lucky, Haruka, you don't have to get to school as early as me." Michiru replied to the noise Haruka created, causing the blonde to open her eyes again. "True." She mumbled sleepily, scratching her head. "I don't have to get there until the third period…" "Lucky you." Michiru sighed, getting dressed while she did. "I'll see you later then." She whispered into Harukas ear before gently kissing her once more and left the apartment while Haruka went back to sleep immediately.
Michiru entered the classroom, whistling a happy tune while she sat down at her desk. Seconds later, Hikari fell into her chair next to her, looking at her. "You slept with her." The brown haired girl then spoke bluntly, causing Michiru nearly to fall off her chair in shock. "Hikari!" the aqua haired girl then cried out, staring at her friend wide-eyed. "I can tell from the look in your eyes." Hikari replied, grinning at Michiru. "My mother has the same glint when she hits the sheets with her boyfriend." Michiru sighed and shook her head. "You're impossible." She then accused her friend, who just shrugged and asked: "So how is she?" "Hikari!" Michiru cried out, shocked once more. "That's none of your business!" Hikari laughed and shrugged. "Still, I want to know. From the sparkle in your eyes, she must have been pretty good." "Whatever." Michiru mumbled, getting out her books and opening them. "So…" Hikari started, causing Michiru to roll her eyes. "What now?" the aqua haired girl then asked, slightly annoyed by now. "Did you fall for her?" Hikari asked, completely serious all of a sudden. Michiru looked at her surprised, her eyes softening when she saw the concerned look in Hikari's eyes. "Yes, Hikari." She softly replied, looking back at her desk. "I guess I did…" "And probably head over heels, right?" Hikari asked, earning a small nod from Michiru. Hikari sighed and shrugged. "Aw, screw everything I said yesterday. I'm happy for you!" Michiru looked at her friend a again and smiled. "Thanks, Hikari." She then spoke, and the two girls smiled at each other. That was when the bell rang, and the teacher entered the class room, starting the first period.