When Worlds Collide: A Haruka/King Story
1 Fall, 1995
"Haruka Tenoh!" the angry voice from downstairs shouted, "I'm very close to getting angry right now! GET UP!!!" The newly introduced Haruka grumbled from 'his' spot under the comforter in his bed.
'The dream is just getting good, not now!' 'he' shouted in his mind.
"HARUKA!" the door slammed against the wall as Haruka's mother walked in, "I told you to get up and I meant it!" Grumbling, Haruka pulled the covers a tinge down, just so one emerald green eye was shown.
"Mother, you DO realize that today is a Saturday, do you not?" Haruka mumbled in contempt.
"Yes I know it's Saturday, Haruka, but I need you to get up" 'his' mother implored. Sighing, Haruka sat up, short blonde hair falling into 'his' face. With an incredulous glance, Haruka closed 'his' eyes and yawned.
"Alright, why did you wake me up on a Saturday?" Haruka asked, an annoyed look on 'his' face.
"I woke you up because we have new neighbors! Isn't that wonderful?" Haruka's mother squealed out. Haruka cast a grouchy look at her.
"You woke me up to tell me that we have new neighbors?" asked sarcastically. 'His' mother nodded, her surplus amount of energy never lowering. Haruka's eyes narrowed.
"Mother, I really don't see what the big deal is about new neighbors" Haruka unconsciously spoke, "but do not believe me to be brash when I say that it was immature, and bizarre to awaken me. I find this to be guilty behavior on your part; I do find the prospect of having new neighbors dull. I wish you would put a stop to your hysterical, simple, and talkative nature and learn beliefs, and the calmness of rest on my behalf. I detest your badgering and treachery. Please let me go back to sleep since you are becoming an endangerment to my health." Haruka's mother blinked.
"This is not going to turn into another skirmish is it? I guess I am villainous for being complex, but I will not formulate a lie to you. The only reason I do the things I do is because I don't want you to agree to my every whim. I want you to have a confidant in someone that is hopeful and monumental, not like me who am only substantial. I want you to be unstoppable to society, to be fearless and not vicious. I want you to sally immediately and wring society until they eject all of their mad thoughts! I want you to surround those who are enthusiastic and decry them until they give up their riches! I want you to chew those who stand in your way, intimidate them with your jurisdiction! I want you to be written down in the chronicles of history when you are an octogenarian trying to stay as ubiquitous as possible! You are praiseworthy Haruka! And for that I would terminate my habits and take solace in your wise ways!"
"Mother, you construed the biggest lie that I have ever heard, so please quell your outburst and stop trying to flout me about like some sort of prize" Haruka choked out through her alarm and to the matron.
DING DONG!
"Oops, doorbell; that must be the new neighbors. Get dressed Haruka, they have a daughter you know…"
"Mom, you do realize that I am a girl…" Haruka grumbled.
"Yes I am cognizant of that, but I do also know of your sexual preferences…"
Haruka coughed, blushing madly out of chagrin as her mother left the room.
'Damn her…' Haruka thought, as she got dressed.
~*~*~Meanwhile, Downstairs~*~*~
"Hello! It's so nice to meet you!" Ms. Tenoh smiled at the two women before her. The older of the two bowed.
"And it's nice to meet you too, Tenoh-san," smiled the older one, "My name is Kaioh Sakura, and this is my daughter Michiru." The young woman beside Sakura bowed.
"Ah, so this is Michiru! I hear that you are a very talented violinist and artist!"
"Hai, Tenoh-sama, that's what people say," was the polite reply.
"Oh, don't call me that! Please call me Kei!" Kei smiled.
"Hai Kei-san." Michiru and her mother nodded.
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CRASH!!!!!
The women were startled out of their comfortable silence from the loud noise. A string of curses came from upstairs, and Kei chuckled nervously.
"What was that?" Michiru asked, obviously concerned for whoever it was.
"Oh, that was just Haruka" Kei chuckled, "Can't stay on his own two feet. It's a wonder how he can run so fast."
The three women looked up to find Haruka grumbling on the way downstairs, holding her whining head.
"Mom, please don't leave so many shoe boxes in MY closet. They're heavy." Haruka mumbled on her way to the kitchen.
"Sorry. Daijobu?" Kei asked her daughter. Haruka nodded, a cloth wrapped around her forehead.
"Hai, just fine" Haruka said softly, her head feeling as if it would split open any minute. Michiru stared at Haruka for a moment, an unreadable feeling flashing before her eyes.
"Oh my GOD!!!" Michiru thought, eyes glazing over with lust (what you thought she was innocent? HA!), "What a hunk! Maybe he'll be the one I'm looking for…" Michiru's thoughts trailed off as she licked her lips seductively, eyes barely staying disinterested.
"Ahem, Haruka…" Kei nudged her tall daughter, who glanced at her.
"Yes?" she saw 'the look,' "Oh! Yes, Gomen nasai. It's nice to meet you Kaioh-san, Kaioh-sama, I am Haruka as you could probably tell" the blonde flashed her 'million-dollar' smile at the two Kaiohs. Michiru could feel her knees getting weak.
"Well, it's nice to meet you too young man, you're mother was just telling us about you" Sakura nodded to Haruka, who blinked. Looking towards her mother, Haruka's question stuck out through her eyes. Kei smiled, apologetically, while her eyes told her to go along with it.
With an unnoticeable sigh, Haruka again smiled at the two Kaiohs.
"Well," she started, "it's been nice meeting you, but I must be going. I have a race today, and there is someone that I wish to meet with a few moments before it begins."
"Why don't you take Michiru with you, Haruka?" her mother asked, "It would be a nice way for the two of you to become acquainted."
"Yes, that would be a wonderful idea! Wouldn't it Michiru?" her mother asked her daughter. Michiru nodded, smiling her "boys-will-fall-at-her- feet" smile.
"Well, I guess we'd best be going then m'lady?" Haruka spoke in her most British accent, holding her elbow out to Michiru. Michiru giggled, taking the offered elbow.
"Lead the way, sir." Haruka laughed and they left.
"Well then, now that they are gone Sakura…" Kei's voice dropped low as Sakura smiled at her.
"It's been too long Kei……" she whispered, wrapping her arms around the taller woman, "Much, much too long…"
~*~*~Meanwhile, Outside the Tenoh home~*~*~
Haruka sighed as she stepped out the door. Inhaling, she let the wind caress her into alertness. Reopening her eyes, she sighed.
"Anything wrong, Haruka-san?" Michiru softly asked, recognizing pain and anger in the taller girl's eyes.
"No," Haruka shook her head, "Nothing wrong." Chuckling, Haruka pulled her keys out of her pocket, "Let's get to the track before we're late, ne?"
As Haruka opened the passenger door, Michiru smiled a seductive smile. 'He's definitely something different… I wonder why he's so distant though…?'
"Here you are ma'am, your limo awaits…" Haruka chuckled. Michiru mentally shook her head, and stepped into the navy blue convertible. Haruka hopped into the driver's seat, starting the engine, turning on the stereo, and buckling her seatbelt in one fluid movement. Backing out of the driveway, Haruka literally tore up the street as she sped off to the track.
"HARUKA-SAN!" Michiru screamed over the radio, "COULD YOU TURN IT DOWN!?"
Turning down the radio, Haruka looked at Michiru, "What?" Michiru shook her head, smiling as she felt the wind whip her hair, carrying the scent of the ocean on its back.
"It's so peaceful here…" Michiru whispered as Haruka slowed at a red light.
"Hey! It's one of my favorite songs!" Haruka exclaimed, once again turning up the radio.
Now this is what it's like when worlds collide
Now this is what it's like
Now this is what it's like when worlds collide
Now this is what it's like
Michiru looked curiously over to Haruka, who smiled as the light turned green. Off they were again down the road.
What is it really?
What's goin on here?
You've got the system for total control
Now is there any… body out there?
You'd watch yourself
Cause you can't go!
Michiru stared at Haruka for a moment, sighing. 'God he has SUCH a sexy voice!' she thought, listening to Haruka sing under the song.
What is it really that is in your head?
Only the lies that you had just got?
Or could it be the world is takin' over?
NOW THIS IS WHAT IT'S LIKE WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE!
ARE YOU READY TA GO?
CAUSE I'M READY TA GO
WHATCHA GONNA DO?
BABY! BABY!!
ARE YOU GOIN WITH ME?
CAUSE I'M GOIN WITH YOU
THAT'S THE INTAVEL DAMNFUL!
"Something wrong Michiru-san?" Haruka asked. Michiru shook her head, a faint blush coming to her cheeks. "You wanna go out somewhere after the race?"
Michiru put on her million-watt smile. "That'd be wonderful, Haruka-san."
What is it really?
They more than hate you
Then you can slide on this feared star
And then you'll lie, when you realize
When you hit me I see nine or ten stars
Now is it lies that hold us together?
You can't decide so I'll be your guide
And one by one I'll be here chosen
Now this is what it's like when worlds… COLLIDE!!
ARE YOU READY TA GO?
CAUSE I'M READY TA GO
WHATCHA GONNA DO?
BABY! BABY
ARE YOU GOIN WITH ME?
CAUSE I'M GOIN WITH YOU
THAT'S THE INTAVEL DAMNFUL!
'God, his voice… his eyes… his hair… his body… all so perfect!' Michiru thought, 'Now… what would be the best way to get him to ask me out…?'
You are a robot
"We're almost there Michiru-san." Haruka told her passenger, 'Damn, what am I gonna tell Kaori?'
Now this is what it's like when worlds collide
Now this is what it's like
Now this is what it's like when worlds collide
Now this is what it's like
What is it really when you're fallen over?
Even if we link arms… tonight?
Or could it be the world is takin' over?
Now this is what it's like when worlds… COLLIDE!!!
ARE YOU READY TA GO?
CAUSE I'M READY TA GO
WHATCHA GONNA DO?
BABY! BABY
ARE YOU GOIN WITH ME?
CAUSE I'M GOIN WITH YOU
THAT'S THE INTAVEL DAMNFUL!
ARE YOU READY TA GO?
CAUSE I'M READY TA GO
WHATCHA GONNA DO?
BABY! BABY
ARE YOU GOIN WITH ME?
CAUSE I'M GOIN WITH YOU
THAT'S THE INTAVEL DAMNFUL!
ARE YOU READY!?
I'M READY!
THAT'S THE INTAVEL DAMNFUL!
ARE YOU KILLING!?
I'M KILLING!
THAT'S THE INTAVEL DAMNFUL!
"We're here…" Haruka sighed. She leaned her head back against the seat.
"What's wrong, Haruka-san?" asked Michiru, staring at her curiously.
"Hmm? Oh, nothing, just a friend of mine is really--- "
"RUKA-CHANN!!!!!!!!" suddenly, Haruka found herself being squeezed to death by an overly excited bishoujo. "You're here finally! I've been waiting here for over an hour! You said that we could go do something before your race! You meanie!" the young girl whined, hugging Haruka more tight than humanly possible.
"I know, I know. I'm sorry but something came up…" gently moving her arms, Haruka nudged the girl in the routine "can't breath you're choking me" fashion. Automatically, Kaori loosened her hold on Haruka, allowing her to take in precious gulps of air (her face was turning blue).
"Aww… it's okay Ruka-chan!" the girl smiled, nuzzling her head into Haruka's neck. Chuckling softly, Haruka retuned the loving embrace; oblivious to the deadly daggers Michiru was shooting at the girl.
"Ahem…" Michiru coughed into her hand, catching the blonde and brunette's attention.
"Oh! Right, right. Gomen ne. Michiru-san, I'd like for you to meet the greatest person in my life, Nishidake Kaori. Kaori, this is my new neighbor, Kaioh Michiru." Haruka said, smiling at both girls. Kaori smiled brightly, holding out her hand.
"I'm pleased… no honored to meet such a wonderful violinist. I'm a very big fan of yours" Kaori stated.
Michiru smiled back. "Well, I'm very honored to meet the star voice actor of "Orange Explosion Fun Girl." I love that show, and I've seen quite a few of your races during winter too." Haruka smiled.
'Well, at least it seems that they're getting along…' Haruka thought to herself. "Well, I'm glad you two are getting along, but we'd better get going. I still have to get ready for the race." Haruka smiled, feeling Kaori bury her head deeper into her shoulder.
"Why can't we just stay here instead? Or maybe at your house……?" Kaori mumbled. She smiled when she felt Haruka chuckle.
"Because, Kaori, wouldn't it be better to celebrate after I win?" Haruka asked.
"Yeah, I guess so…" Kaori mumbled, lifting her head from Haruka's shoulder. She stared deep into Haruka's eyes. "But you'd better win!" she smiled, moving from Haruka's lap.
"I promise I'll win" Haruka stated, getting up and out of her convertible. Michiru got out also, walking to Haruka's side. She smiled.
"You seem to be so sure of yourself, Haruka-san." Michiru said, glancing to Kaori. 'What is it with her and hanging onto him?' she wondered.
"Because Ruka-chan's the best racer in the world!" Kaori cheered. "Come on, I wanna see you race and win!"
"Alright, alright! Jeez, you're always so happy and bubbly in the morning…" Haruka shook her head, amused. "Well, let's go."
Ten minutes later, Kaori and Michiru stood in the pit with the repairers, cheering as Haruka pulled out to the starting line.
"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!!!" boomed the announcer, "THE RACE IS ABOUT TO BEGIN!!! THIS RACE WILL DECIDE WHO FROM THE TOKYO DISTRICT WILL BE IN THE F1 RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS!!!!"
The engines of the racers' cars revved as the lights turned.
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YELLOW………..
GREEN……………
The race was on! Automatically, Haruka stepped on the gas and sped off in front of her opponents. Quickly gaining speed, Haruka took the lead, easily taking the curves on the track. The few cars that tried to pass her were easily taken care of, Haruka passing them like they were standing still. After a few minutes, it was down to the final lap.
"FINAL LAP LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!!! TENOH AND GENDOUH ARE NECK AND NECK!!!" The cheering got louder and Haruka pushed her car to the limit. "THE FINAL STRETCH!!!!"
'Just a little farther baby! Come on, you can do it!' Haruka thought, keeping control of her car while exceeding 500 kph (310 mph). 'There!'
"AND IT'S TENOH HARUKA!!! TENOH HARUKA IN FIRST PLACE!!!" and the crowd went wild. Slowing down her car, Haruka stopped, stepped out, and took off her helmet and looked at the crowd. A breeze gently blew through her hair.
'I almost had you this time…' Haruka thought, feeling the wind touch her cheek. 'I WILL catch you one of these days… just you wait Windy…' she heard a woman's laugh in her ear. She could feel "Windy" smile at her, giving her a kiss on the cheek.
'And I await the day you do, dear Haruka…' the wind, Windy, whispered into her ear. 'But until then, have fun with your races!' giggling again, Windy flew off.
"HARUKA!!! HARUKA!!! HARUKA!!!" the crowd cheered.
The cheering reached its peak when Haruka pumped her fist into the air, and her teammates lifter her up on their shoulders.
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Laughter filled the air as Haruka pulled up to her house. She had just been out celebrating with Michiru, Kaori, and her friends Makoto, Minako, Ami, and Elza (somehow they all fit in her car). Stepping out of the car, the friends laughed again, Haruka walking to the door, Haruka opened it, all of her friends walking in with her.
"Mom! I'm back!" Haruka called. She heard shuffling upstairs. "Hey guys, make yourselves comfortable…" Haruka shook her head, seeing Makoto in the kitchen making drinks, Minako and Ami helping her, Elza already sprawled on her couch, Kaori sitting in front of the TV watching a new anime, and Michiru sitting in the chair. Chuckling, Haruka went upstairs with a quick "I'll be right back" to the group of friends.
Walking into her room, Haruka changed into a pair of shorts and a baggy t- shirt that said "Don't be jealous because I'm sexy…" on the front and "Be jealous because your girlfriend thinks I am!" on the back. Her shorts were very baggy, sliding down halfway on her hips even with a belt.
Walking over to her mother's room, Haruka knocked on the door. Getting no answer, Haruka opened the door and peeked her head in.
"Mom? Are you awake?" Haruka asked, seeing a figure shift in the darkness.
A muffled, "Yes I am" was her reply.
"Oh, well, I just wanted to let you know I'm home, I won, and some of my friends are over." Haruka said, noticing there was another figure in the bed with her mother.
"Okay Haruka." Kei mumbled to her daughter. "As long as you don't mess with my liquor."
"Okay mom, Ja." Haruka chuckled. She closed the door and made it sound like she went downstairs. Leaning against the door, Haruka decided to listen in to find out who that person was in bed with her mother.
"Is she gone?" a woman's voice asked. Haruka wondered if it was her mother's ex girlfriend.
"Yeah, she is" ruffling was heard as Haruka assumed that her mother had gotten out of bed.
"Do you think we should tell them, Ai? You know… about us?" the woman asked her mother.
"Sa-chan, I know you think that it would be a good idea, but how am I going to tell my daughter the truth about us? How can you explain it to your daughter? I doubt Haruka has told her that she is female yet! How is she going to feel about knowing her mother has a girlfriend?" Kei asked.
"Well, it's better to tell them now that later Kei, and you know it" she sighed. "If we postpone the inevitable, it will only make things worse."
"You're right Sakura…" Kei sighed. Haruka's eyes widened, then softened.
'Aha! I knew it! I could tell by the looks they were giving each other this morning.' Haruka thought, quietly going downstairs.
The doorbell rang as soon as Haruka stepped off the stairs. Walking over to the door, Haruka opened it.
"Hey Haruka-san!" A young girl, about 15 at the most smiled at her.
"Oh, Kikoko! Hey, come on in, the party's just getting started." Haruka smiled, allowing the girl access to her house. Kikoko walked in, and Haruka turned towards the taller girl that came with her. "Motoko, it's nice to see you." Haruka smiled. A curt nod.
"It is nice to see you also, Haruka-san" Motoko replied.
"Come on in Motoko, we were just about to play some games and celebrate my newest victory." Moving aside, Haruka let Motoko enter. Looking around, Haruka noticed one more person on their way to her house. Smiling, Haruka grabbed two fencing swords and ran outside. Kaori noticed this and ran after her.
"Hey!" Elza called, "Where ya goin' Kaori?"
"Juri-san's here!" was the quick reply. Hearing that, all the girls ran outside, Elza grabbing Michiru's hand and bringing her outside with them.
"What's going on?" Michiru asked once everyone was outside. Kei and Sakura appeared on the porch, smiling at all the girls. Looking over to Kei, Sakura asked with her eyes what was going on.
"Haruka and Juri are going to fight" was the reply from both Elza and Kei.
"Well, Juri, it's been a while hasn't it?" Haruka asked the girl standing six feet from her. The breeze blew through Juri's auburn hair.
"Yes it has Haruka." Haruka tossed her a sword. "I guess it's time to see how well you are doing in training, ne?" Juri asked, taking her stance. Haruka took up a stance as well, grinning back at Juri.
"Yeah, and this time I will defeat you Juri!" Haruka shouted. They both charged at each other, the girls cheering them on.
"I must say, you've improved Haruka." Juri said, dodging and blocking Haruka's attacks. Haruka smiled.
"I guess I have, haven't I?" Haruka asked. Just then, both of them thrust their swords, hitting each other in the chest at the same time. The girls cheered again, Kei and Sakura clapping.
"I'd better be careful next time, you might actually defeat me." Juri chuckled, shaking hands with Haruka.
"Well I must say that was impressive" Sakura said to Haruka. Haruka grinned back at her, "Well, after that display of swordsmanship, how about we all celebrate Haruka's victory inside?" she asked. The girls cheered again, heading back inside.
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An hour later, Haruka and her friends were still laughing away, Kei and Sakura smiling on them. Just then, Minako, the self-dubbed "Party Queen" got a brilliant idea.
"How about we play spin the bottle?" she asked.
"How are we supposed to do that when there are no guys here?" Ami asked. Michiru looked startled.
'No guys? Then that means Haruka is a girl?' she looked towards Haruka who was smiling sheepishly.
"That's the fun part about it!" Minako laughed, "It's a test of guts now! So who wants to play?" she looked around, daring anyone to say no. Almost everyone had said yes to playing, except Michiru, Kei, and Sakura.
"Michiru? Aren't you going to play?" Minako asked. Michiru shook her head.
"It really doesn't feel right playing without guys" she said. Juri chuckled.
"You're just chicken you know that?" she asked Michiru.
"Excuse me?"
"You heard me. I said you are a chicken. The entire idea of kissing a girl freaks you out doesn't it?"
"Come on Michiru!" Kaori begged, "We play every time Haruka wins a race! It's tradition!"
"Yeah. And you don't have to kiss them on the lips," Makoto added, "Just a friendly peck on the cheek."
Looking at all the faces, Michiru sighed. "Fine… I'll play…" Cheers went up from the crowd. Kei brought out the bottle from the kitchen.
"Are you playing too mom?" Haruka asked.
"Of course! I always do!" Kei laughed, "Are you going to play too Sakura- san?"
"Why not?" she smiled, "I don't want to be the odd one out."
"Great! I'll go first" Kei said. She spun the bottle. It landed on Sakura. Smiling, Kei looked over to her.
"Well, my wish came true…" Kei whispered, kissing Sakura full on the lips. Michiru stared at her mother, wide-eyed.
"Damn, Tenoh-sama! Did you find yourself another girlfriend already?" Elza exclaimed. Pulling away from Sakura, Kei winked.
"I'll go next" said Juri. Spinning the bottle, it landed on…….
The door as it rang.
Getting up, Juri opened the door to find her heaven and hell right in front of her.
"Juri-sama!" Shiori exclaimed, surprised (A/N: Shiori's a little OOC right now). Juri smiled.
"Hello Shiori. We were playing spin the bottle, and guess what?" she asked.
"What?"
"Since it landed on the door as you rang it, I have to kiss you." Shiori's face turned completely red and she looked down. Lifting her chin with her finger, Juri swooped down and gave Shiori a short, sweet kiss on the lips. "Why don't you come in and join the party?" she asked. Shiori nodded, heading in and sitting down.
"I'll go next!" Kikoko said, spinning the bottle. It landed on Elza. Elza chuckled, but gasped as Kikoko wrapped her arms around her. Staring into her eyes, Kikoko kissed Elza full on the lips, earning a twitching eyebrow from Motoko, and a red Elza.
"Okay… well I guess I'll go next" Makoto said, spinning the bottle. Minako and Ami both silently prayed that it would be one of them Makoto had to kiss. Instead, it landed on Kei.
"HAHAHA!!!" Kei busted out laughing, "Mako-chan, you should see the look on your face!" Grumbling, Makoto kissed the still laughing Kei on the cheek.
"My turn!" Kaori said, spinning the bottle. Low and behold, it landed on our residential tomboy. Blushing, Kaori shyly looked up into Haruka's face. Haruka smiled down at her. Sitting up, Kaori kissed Haruka on the cheek. Smiling, Haruka put an arm around Kaori's shoulders.
"Okay, how about we let Michiru take a turn?" Minako asked. Everybody nodded, and Michiru, nervous, spun the bottle. It spun, and spun, and spun some more, until…
It landed on Juri.
Growling, Michiru, looked over at Juri's amused face. 'A quick peck on the cheek and it'll all be over with…' she thought.
Leaning over, Michiru quickly kissed Juri's cheek, wishing that she could slap that smug smirk off her face.
"How about I go next?" Motoko asked, spinning the bottle. It landed on Kikoko. Smiling, Motoko pulled Kikoko closer, kissing her passionately on the lips. Whooping and cheering followed.
"Well, I guess I should go next" Minako said, spinning the bottle long and hard. 'Please let it land on Makoto, please let it land on Makoto…' she chanted in her mind.
It landed on Ami.
Looking over, Minako sighed and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek.
"I'll go next" said the husky tomboy. She spun the bottle, watching it spin.
It landed on Kaori.
Kaori blushed beet red when she felt Haruka pull her closer. Tilting Kaori's head up, Haruka stared deep into her eyes.
"It's been 6 months to this day exactly, Sunshine…" Haruka whispered. Leaning down, Haruka gently pressed her lips to Kaori's. Automatically, Kaori closed her eyes, bringing her hands up to tangle themselves in Haruka's short blonde hair. Haruka pulled Kaori closer, setting her in her lap as she brought one hand up to stroke Kaori's face.
Kei sighed as she watched her daughter. "I remember my first girlfriend…" she whispered, "We were so much like those two weren't we Sakura?" Kei whispered again, twining her fingers with Sakura's.
"Yes we were… weren't we?"
Catcalls and whistles came from the group of girls. Haruka pulled away from Kaori slowly, Kaori's face turning even redder. She buried her face in Haruka's shirt.
"Well now," Makoto said, "Who wants to go next?"
"I'll go," Ami whispered, spinning the bottle. 'Please let it land on Mako- chan…' she silently prayed.
Luck was playing on her side tonight, because it landed on Makoto. Blushing, Ami looked at the taller girl, smiling as she felt the strong arms she loved so dearly encircle her small frame. Pulling her closer, Makoto gave Ami a full, loving kiss on the lips.
Minako was clearly ticked. Haruka laughed at the site.
"Hey, let me take a turn at that!" Elza said, spinning the bottle. It landed on Michiru. Grinning, Elza laughed. "I guess I DO get to kiss some of the pretty girls tonight!" Leaning over, Elza gave Michiru a peck on the cheek.
"This is getting boring. It's no fun without mom's drinking buddies" Haruka complained. 'Wait a minute… oh no…' she thought silently as she realized what she just said. Minako's eyes darkened.
"Well…." She said innocently, "There IS another game we can play IF you're brave enough Ru-chan…" she chuckled, as Haruka's eyes got considerably darker.
"I thought I told you never to call me that…" she growled out between clenched teeth.
"Truth or Dare Haruka?" Minako asked. All the girls shook their heads at the realization of the situation…
TO BE CONTINUED!!!!!
Author's Note: MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! I'm soooo evil aren't I? Don't worry the next chapter should be up in a couple of days. I already started it since I decided to make the cliffhanger here instead of later on. We should get to King's part in a couple more chapters. Look out for "Haruka And Kaori: True Love?"
1 Fall, 1995
"Haruka Tenoh!" the angry voice from downstairs shouted, "I'm very close to getting angry right now! GET UP!!!" The newly introduced Haruka grumbled from 'his' spot under the comforter in his bed.
'The dream is just getting good, not now!' 'he' shouted in his mind.
"HARUKA!" the door slammed against the wall as Haruka's mother walked in, "I told you to get up and I meant it!" Grumbling, Haruka pulled the covers a tinge down, just so one emerald green eye was shown.
"Mother, you DO realize that today is a Saturday, do you not?" Haruka mumbled in contempt.
"Yes I know it's Saturday, Haruka, but I need you to get up" 'his' mother implored. Sighing, Haruka sat up, short blonde hair falling into 'his' face. With an incredulous glance, Haruka closed 'his' eyes and yawned.
"Alright, why did you wake me up on a Saturday?" Haruka asked, an annoyed look on 'his' face.
"I woke you up because we have new neighbors! Isn't that wonderful?" Haruka's mother squealed out. Haruka cast a grouchy look at her.
"You woke me up to tell me that we have new neighbors?" asked sarcastically. 'His' mother nodded, her surplus amount of energy never lowering. Haruka's eyes narrowed.
"Mother, I really don't see what the big deal is about new neighbors" Haruka unconsciously spoke, "but do not believe me to be brash when I say that it was immature, and bizarre to awaken me. I find this to be guilty behavior on your part; I do find the prospect of having new neighbors dull. I wish you would put a stop to your hysterical, simple, and talkative nature and learn beliefs, and the calmness of rest on my behalf. I detest your badgering and treachery. Please let me go back to sleep since you are becoming an endangerment to my health." Haruka's mother blinked.
"This is not going to turn into another skirmish is it? I guess I am villainous for being complex, but I will not formulate a lie to you. The only reason I do the things I do is because I don't want you to agree to my every whim. I want you to have a confidant in someone that is hopeful and monumental, not like me who am only substantial. I want you to be unstoppable to society, to be fearless and not vicious. I want you to sally immediately and wring society until they eject all of their mad thoughts! I want you to surround those who are enthusiastic and decry them until they give up their riches! I want you to chew those who stand in your way, intimidate them with your jurisdiction! I want you to be written down in the chronicles of history when you are an octogenarian trying to stay as ubiquitous as possible! You are praiseworthy Haruka! And for that I would terminate my habits and take solace in your wise ways!"
"Mother, you construed the biggest lie that I have ever heard, so please quell your outburst and stop trying to flout me about like some sort of prize" Haruka choked out through her alarm and to the matron.
DING DONG!
"Oops, doorbell; that must be the new neighbors. Get dressed Haruka, they have a daughter you know…"
"Mom, you do realize that I am a girl…" Haruka grumbled.
"Yes I am cognizant of that, but I do also know of your sexual preferences…"
Haruka coughed, blushing madly out of chagrin as her mother left the room.
'Damn her…' Haruka thought, as she got dressed.
~*~*~Meanwhile, Downstairs~*~*~
"Hello! It's so nice to meet you!" Ms. Tenoh smiled at the two women before her. The older of the two bowed.
"And it's nice to meet you too, Tenoh-san," smiled the older one, "My name is Kaioh Sakura, and this is my daughter Michiru." The young woman beside Sakura bowed.
"Ah, so this is Michiru! I hear that you are a very talented violinist and artist!"
"Hai, Tenoh-sama, that's what people say," was the polite reply.
"Oh, don't call me that! Please call me Kei!" Kei smiled.
"Hai Kei-san." Michiru and her mother nodded.
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CRASH!!!!!
The women were startled out of their comfortable silence from the loud noise. A string of curses came from upstairs, and Kei chuckled nervously.
"What was that?" Michiru asked, obviously concerned for whoever it was.
"Oh, that was just Haruka" Kei chuckled, "Can't stay on his own two feet. It's a wonder how he can run so fast."
The three women looked up to find Haruka grumbling on the way downstairs, holding her whining head.
"Mom, please don't leave so many shoe boxes in MY closet. They're heavy." Haruka mumbled on her way to the kitchen.
"Sorry. Daijobu?" Kei asked her daughter. Haruka nodded, a cloth wrapped around her forehead.
"Hai, just fine" Haruka said softly, her head feeling as if it would split open any minute. Michiru stared at Haruka for a moment, an unreadable feeling flashing before her eyes.
"Oh my GOD!!!" Michiru thought, eyes glazing over with lust (what you thought she was innocent? HA!), "What a hunk! Maybe he'll be the one I'm looking for…" Michiru's thoughts trailed off as she licked her lips seductively, eyes barely staying disinterested.
"Ahem, Haruka…" Kei nudged her tall daughter, who glanced at her.
"Yes?" she saw 'the look,' "Oh! Yes, Gomen nasai. It's nice to meet you Kaioh-san, Kaioh-sama, I am Haruka as you could probably tell" the blonde flashed her 'million-dollar' smile at the two Kaiohs. Michiru could feel her knees getting weak.
"Well, it's nice to meet you too young man, you're mother was just telling us about you" Sakura nodded to Haruka, who blinked. Looking towards her mother, Haruka's question stuck out through her eyes. Kei smiled, apologetically, while her eyes told her to go along with it.
With an unnoticeable sigh, Haruka again smiled at the two Kaiohs.
"Well," she started, "it's been nice meeting you, but I must be going. I have a race today, and there is someone that I wish to meet with a few moments before it begins."
"Why don't you take Michiru with you, Haruka?" her mother asked, "It would be a nice way for the two of you to become acquainted."
"Yes, that would be a wonderful idea! Wouldn't it Michiru?" her mother asked her daughter. Michiru nodded, smiling her "boys-will-fall-at-her- feet" smile.
"Well, I guess we'd best be going then m'lady?" Haruka spoke in her most British accent, holding her elbow out to Michiru. Michiru giggled, taking the offered elbow.
"Lead the way, sir." Haruka laughed and they left.
"Well then, now that they are gone Sakura…" Kei's voice dropped low as Sakura smiled at her.
"It's been too long Kei……" she whispered, wrapping her arms around the taller woman, "Much, much too long…"
~*~*~Meanwhile, Outside the Tenoh home~*~*~
Haruka sighed as she stepped out the door. Inhaling, she let the wind caress her into alertness. Reopening her eyes, she sighed.
"Anything wrong, Haruka-san?" Michiru softly asked, recognizing pain and anger in the taller girl's eyes.
"No," Haruka shook her head, "Nothing wrong." Chuckling, Haruka pulled her keys out of her pocket, "Let's get to the track before we're late, ne?"
As Haruka opened the passenger door, Michiru smiled a seductive smile. 'He's definitely something different… I wonder why he's so distant though…?'
"Here you are ma'am, your limo awaits…" Haruka chuckled. Michiru mentally shook her head, and stepped into the navy blue convertible. Haruka hopped into the driver's seat, starting the engine, turning on the stereo, and buckling her seatbelt in one fluid movement. Backing out of the driveway, Haruka literally tore up the street as she sped off to the track.
"HARUKA-SAN!" Michiru screamed over the radio, "COULD YOU TURN IT DOWN!?"
Turning down the radio, Haruka looked at Michiru, "What?" Michiru shook her head, smiling as she felt the wind whip her hair, carrying the scent of the ocean on its back.
"It's so peaceful here…" Michiru whispered as Haruka slowed at a red light.
"Hey! It's one of my favorite songs!" Haruka exclaimed, once again turning up the radio.
Now this is what it's like when worlds collide
Now this is what it's like
Now this is what it's like when worlds collide
Now this is what it's like
Michiru looked curiously over to Haruka, who smiled as the light turned green. Off they were again down the road.
What is it really?
What's goin on here?
You've got the system for total control
Now is there any… body out there?
You'd watch yourself
Cause you can't go!
Michiru stared at Haruka for a moment, sighing. 'God he has SUCH a sexy voice!' she thought, listening to Haruka sing under the song.
What is it really that is in your head?
Only the lies that you had just got?
Or could it be the world is takin' over?
NOW THIS IS WHAT IT'S LIKE WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE!
ARE YOU READY TA GO?
CAUSE I'M READY TA GO
WHATCHA GONNA DO?
BABY! BABY!!
ARE YOU GOIN WITH ME?
CAUSE I'M GOIN WITH YOU
THAT'S THE INTAVEL DAMNFUL!
"Something wrong Michiru-san?" Haruka asked. Michiru shook her head, a faint blush coming to her cheeks. "You wanna go out somewhere after the race?"
Michiru put on her million-watt smile. "That'd be wonderful, Haruka-san."
What is it really?
They more than hate you
Then you can slide on this feared star
And then you'll lie, when you realize
When you hit me I see nine or ten stars
Now is it lies that hold us together?
You can't decide so I'll be your guide
And one by one I'll be here chosen
Now this is what it's like when worlds… COLLIDE!!
ARE YOU READY TA GO?
CAUSE I'M READY TA GO
WHATCHA GONNA DO?
BABY! BABY
ARE YOU GOIN WITH ME?
CAUSE I'M GOIN WITH YOU
THAT'S THE INTAVEL DAMNFUL!
'God, his voice… his eyes… his hair… his body… all so perfect!' Michiru thought, 'Now… what would be the best way to get him to ask me out…?'
You are a robot
"We're almost there Michiru-san." Haruka told her passenger, 'Damn, what am I gonna tell Kaori?'
Now this is what it's like when worlds collide
Now this is what it's like
Now this is what it's like when worlds collide
Now this is what it's like
What is it really when you're fallen over?
Even if we link arms… tonight?
Or could it be the world is takin' over?
Now this is what it's like when worlds… COLLIDE!!!
ARE YOU READY TA GO?
CAUSE I'M READY TA GO
WHATCHA GONNA DO?
BABY! BABY
ARE YOU GOIN WITH ME?
CAUSE I'M GOIN WITH YOU
THAT'S THE INTAVEL DAMNFUL!
ARE YOU READY TA GO?
CAUSE I'M READY TA GO
WHATCHA GONNA DO?
BABY! BABY
ARE YOU GOIN WITH ME?
CAUSE I'M GOIN WITH YOU
THAT'S THE INTAVEL DAMNFUL!
ARE YOU READY!?
I'M READY!
THAT'S THE INTAVEL DAMNFUL!
ARE YOU KILLING!?
I'M KILLING!
THAT'S THE INTAVEL DAMNFUL!
"We're here…" Haruka sighed. She leaned her head back against the seat.
"What's wrong, Haruka-san?" asked Michiru, staring at her curiously.
"Hmm? Oh, nothing, just a friend of mine is really--- "
"RUKA-CHANN!!!!!!!!" suddenly, Haruka found herself being squeezed to death by an overly excited bishoujo. "You're here finally! I've been waiting here for over an hour! You said that we could go do something before your race! You meanie!" the young girl whined, hugging Haruka more tight than humanly possible.
"I know, I know. I'm sorry but something came up…" gently moving her arms, Haruka nudged the girl in the routine "can't breath you're choking me" fashion. Automatically, Kaori loosened her hold on Haruka, allowing her to take in precious gulps of air (her face was turning blue).
"Aww… it's okay Ruka-chan!" the girl smiled, nuzzling her head into Haruka's neck. Chuckling softly, Haruka retuned the loving embrace; oblivious to the deadly daggers Michiru was shooting at the girl.
"Ahem…" Michiru coughed into her hand, catching the blonde and brunette's attention.
"Oh! Right, right. Gomen ne. Michiru-san, I'd like for you to meet the greatest person in my life, Nishidake Kaori. Kaori, this is my new neighbor, Kaioh Michiru." Haruka said, smiling at both girls. Kaori smiled brightly, holding out her hand.
"I'm pleased… no honored to meet such a wonderful violinist. I'm a very big fan of yours" Kaori stated.
Michiru smiled back. "Well, I'm very honored to meet the star voice actor of "Orange Explosion Fun Girl." I love that show, and I've seen quite a few of your races during winter too." Haruka smiled.
'Well, at least it seems that they're getting along…' Haruka thought to herself. "Well, I'm glad you two are getting along, but we'd better get going. I still have to get ready for the race." Haruka smiled, feeling Kaori bury her head deeper into her shoulder.
"Why can't we just stay here instead? Or maybe at your house……?" Kaori mumbled. She smiled when she felt Haruka chuckle.
"Because, Kaori, wouldn't it be better to celebrate after I win?" Haruka asked.
"Yeah, I guess so…" Kaori mumbled, lifting her head from Haruka's shoulder. She stared deep into Haruka's eyes. "But you'd better win!" she smiled, moving from Haruka's lap.
"I promise I'll win" Haruka stated, getting up and out of her convertible. Michiru got out also, walking to Haruka's side. She smiled.
"You seem to be so sure of yourself, Haruka-san." Michiru said, glancing to Kaori. 'What is it with her and hanging onto him?' she wondered.
"Because Ruka-chan's the best racer in the world!" Kaori cheered. "Come on, I wanna see you race and win!"
"Alright, alright! Jeez, you're always so happy and bubbly in the morning…" Haruka shook her head, amused. "Well, let's go."
Ten minutes later, Kaori and Michiru stood in the pit with the repairers, cheering as Haruka pulled out to the starting line.
"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!!!" boomed the announcer, "THE RACE IS ABOUT TO BEGIN!!! THIS RACE WILL DECIDE WHO FROM THE TOKYO DISTRICT WILL BE IN THE F1 RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS!!!!"
The engines of the racers' cars revved as the lights turned.
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The race was on! Automatically, Haruka stepped on the gas and sped off in front of her opponents. Quickly gaining speed, Haruka took the lead, easily taking the curves on the track. The few cars that tried to pass her were easily taken care of, Haruka passing them like they were standing still. After a few minutes, it was down to the final lap.
"FINAL LAP LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!!! TENOH AND GENDOUH ARE NECK AND NECK!!!" The cheering got louder and Haruka pushed her car to the limit. "THE FINAL STRETCH!!!!"
'Just a little farther baby! Come on, you can do it!' Haruka thought, keeping control of her car while exceeding 500 kph (310 mph). 'There!'
"AND IT'S TENOH HARUKA!!! TENOH HARUKA IN FIRST PLACE!!!" and the crowd went wild. Slowing down her car, Haruka stopped, stepped out, and took off her helmet and looked at the crowd. A breeze gently blew through her hair.
'I almost had you this time…' Haruka thought, feeling the wind touch her cheek. 'I WILL catch you one of these days… just you wait Windy…' she heard a woman's laugh in her ear. She could feel "Windy" smile at her, giving her a kiss on the cheek.
'And I await the day you do, dear Haruka…' the wind, Windy, whispered into her ear. 'But until then, have fun with your races!' giggling again, Windy flew off.
"HARUKA!!! HARUKA!!! HARUKA!!!" the crowd cheered.
The cheering reached its peak when Haruka pumped her fist into the air, and her teammates lifter her up on their shoulders.
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Laughter filled the air as Haruka pulled up to her house. She had just been out celebrating with Michiru, Kaori, and her friends Makoto, Minako, Ami, and Elza (somehow they all fit in her car). Stepping out of the car, the friends laughed again, Haruka walking to the door, Haruka opened it, all of her friends walking in with her.
"Mom! I'm back!" Haruka called. She heard shuffling upstairs. "Hey guys, make yourselves comfortable…" Haruka shook her head, seeing Makoto in the kitchen making drinks, Minako and Ami helping her, Elza already sprawled on her couch, Kaori sitting in front of the TV watching a new anime, and Michiru sitting in the chair. Chuckling, Haruka went upstairs with a quick "I'll be right back" to the group of friends.
Walking into her room, Haruka changed into a pair of shorts and a baggy t- shirt that said "Don't be jealous because I'm sexy…" on the front and "Be jealous because your girlfriend thinks I am!" on the back. Her shorts were very baggy, sliding down halfway on her hips even with a belt.
Walking over to her mother's room, Haruka knocked on the door. Getting no answer, Haruka opened the door and peeked her head in.
"Mom? Are you awake?" Haruka asked, seeing a figure shift in the darkness.
A muffled, "Yes I am" was her reply.
"Oh, well, I just wanted to let you know I'm home, I won, and some of my friends are over." Haruka said, noticing there was another figure in the bed with her mother.
"Okay Haruka." Kei mumbled to her daughter. "As long as you don't mess with my liquor."
"Okay mom, Ja." Haruka chuckled. She closed the door and made it sound like she went downstairs. Leaning against the door, Haruka decided to listen in to find out who that person was in bed with her mother.
"Is she gone?" a woman's voice asked. Haruka wondered if it was her mother's ex girlfriend.
"Yeah, she is" ruffling was heard as Haruka assumed that her mother had gotten out of bed.
"Do you think we should tell them, Ai? You know… about us?" the woman asked her mother.
"Sa-chan, I know you think that it would be a good idea, but how am I going to tell my daughter the truth about us? How can you explain it to your daughter? I doubt Haruka has told her that she is female yet! How is she going to feel about knowing her mother has a girlfriend?" Kei asked.
"Well, it's better to tell them now that later Kei, and you know it" she sighed. "If we postpone the inevitable, it will only make things worse."
"You're right Sakura…" Kei sighed. Haruka's eyes widened, then softened.
'Aha! I knew it! I could tell by the looks they were giving each other this morning.' Haruka thought, quietly going downstairs.
The doorbell rang as soon as Haruka stepped off the stairs. Walking over to the door, Haruka opened it.
"Hey Haruka-san!" A young girl, about 15 at the most smiled at her.
"Oh, Kikoko! Hey, come on in, the party's just getting started." Haruka smiled, allowing the girl access to her house. Kikoko walked in, and Haruka turned towards the taller girl that came with her. "Motoko, it's nice to see you." Haruka smiled. A curt nod.
"It is nice to see you also, Haruka-san" Motoko replied.
"Come on in Motoko, we were just about to play some games and celebrate my newest victory." Moving aside, Haruka let Motoko enter. Looking around, Haruka noticed one more person on their way to her house. Smiling, Haruka grabbed two fencing swords and ran outside. Kaori noticed this and ran after her.
"Hey!" Elza called, "Where ya goin' Kaori?"
"Juri-san's here!" was the quick reply. Hearing that, all the girls ran outside, Elza grabbing Michiru's hand and bringing her outside with them.
"What's going on?" Michiru asked once everyone was outside. Kei and Sakura appeared on the porch, smiling at all the girls. Looking over to Kei, Sakura asked with her eyes what was going on.
"Haruka and Juri are going to fight" was the reply from both Elza and Kei.
"Well, Juri, it's been a while hasn't it?" Haruka asked the girl standing six feet from her. The breeze blew through Juri's auburn hair.
"Yes it has Haruka." Haruka tossed her a sword. "I guess it's time to see how well you are doing in training, ne?" Juri asked, taking her stance. Haruka took up a stance as well, grinning back at Juri.
"Yeah, and this time I will defeat you Juri!" Haruka shouted. They both charged at each other, the girls cheering them on.
"I must say, you've improved Haruka." Juri said, dodging and blocking Haruka's attacks. Haruka smiled.
"I guess I have, haven't I?" Haruka asked. Just then, both of them thrust their swords, hitting each other in the chest at the same time. The girls cheered again, Kei and Sakura clapping.
"I'd better be careful next time, you might actually defeat me." Juri chuckled, shaking hands with Haruka.
"Well I must say that was impressive" Sakura said to Haruka. Haruka grinned back at her, "Well, after that display of swordsmanship, how about we all celebrate Haruka's victory inside?" she asked. The girls cheered again, heading back inside.
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An hour later, Haruka and her friends were still laughing away, Kei and Sakura smiling on them. Just then, Minako, the self-dubbed "Party Queen" got a brilliant idea.
"How about we play spin the bottle?" she asked.
"How are we supposed to do that when there are no guys here?" Ami asked. Michiru looked startled.
'No guys? Then that means Haruka is a girl?' she looked towards Haruka who was smiling sheepishly.
"That's the fun part about it!" Minako laughed, "It's a test of guts now! So who wants to play?" she looked around, daring anyone to say no. Almost everyone had said yes to playing, except Michiru, Kei, and Sakura.
"Michiru? Aren't you going to play?" Minako asked. Michiru shook her head.
"It really doesn't feel right playing without guys" she said. Juri chuckled.
"You're just chicken you know that?" she asked Michiru.
"Excuse me?"
"You heard me. I said you are a chicken. The entire idea of kissing a girl freaks you out doesn't it?"
"Come on Michiru!" Kaori begged, "We play every time Haruka wins a race! It's tradition!"
"Yeah. And you don't have to kiss them on the lips," Makoto added, "Just a friendly peck on the cheek."
Looking at all the faces, Michiru sighed. "Fine… I'll play…" Cheers went up from the crowd. Kei brought out the bottle from the kitchen.
"Are you playing too mom?" Haruka asked.
"Of course! I always do!" Kei laughed, "Are you going to play too Sakura- san?"
"Why not?" she smiled, "I don't want to be the odd one out."
"Great! I'll go first" Kei said. She spun the bottle. It landed on Sakura. Smiling, Kei looked over to her.
"Well, my wish came true…" Kei whispered, kissing Sakura full on the lips. Michiru stared at her mother, wide-eyed.
"Damn, Tenoh-sama! Did you find yourself another girlfriend already?" Elza exclaimed. Pulling away from Sakura, Kei winked.
"I'll go next" said Juri. Spinning the bottle, it landed on…….
The door as it rang.
Getting up, Juri opened the door to find her heaven and hell right in front of her.
"Juri-sama!" Shiori exclaimed, surprised (A/N: Shiori's a little OOC right now). Juri smiled.
"Hello Shiori. We were playing spin the bottle, and guess what?" she asked.
"What?"
"Since it landed on the door as you rang it, I have to kiss you." Shiori's face turned completely red and she looked down. Lifting her chin with her finger, Juri swooped down and gave Shiori a short, sweet kiss on the lips. "Why don't you come in and join the party?" she asked. Shiori nodded, heading in and sitting down.
"I'll go next!" Kikoko said, spinning the bottle. It landed on Elza. Elza chuckled, but gasped as Kikoko wrapped her arms around her. Staring into her eyes, Kikoko kissed Elza full on the lips, earning a twitching eyebrow from Motoko, and a red Elza.
"Okay… well I guess I'll go next" Makoto said, spinning the bottle. Minako and Ami both silently prayed that it would be one of them Makoto had to kiss. Instead, it landed on Kei.
"HAHAHA!!!" Kei busted out laughing, "Mako-chan, you should see the look on your face!" Grumbling, Makoto kissed the still laughing Kei on the cheek.
"My turn!" Kaori said, spinning the bottle. Low and behold, it landed on our residential tomboy. Blushing, Kaori shyly looked up into Haruka's face. Haruka smiled down at her. Sitting up, Kaori kissed Haruka on the cheek. Smiling, Haruka put an arm around Kaori's shoulders.
"Okay, how about we let Michiru take a turn?" Minako asked. Everybody nodded, and Michiru, nervous, spun the bottle. It spun, and spun, and spun some more, until…
It landed on Juri.
Growling, Michiru, looked over at Juri's amused face. 'A quick peck on the cheek and it'll all be over with…' she thought.
Leaning over, Michiru quickly kissed Juri's cheek, wishing that she could slap that smug smirk off her face.
"How about I go next?" Motoko asked, spinning the bottle. It landed on Kikoko. Smiling, Motoko pulled Kikoko closer, kissing her passionately on the lips. Whooping and cheering followed.
"Well, I guess I should go next" Minako said, spinning the bottle long and hard. 'Please let it land on Makoto, please let it land on Makoto…' she chanted in her mind.
It landed on Ami.
Looking over, Minako sighed and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek.
"I'll go next" said the husky tomboy. She spun the bottle, watching it spin.
It landed on Kaori.
Kaori blushed beet red when she felt Haruka pull her closer. Tilting Kaori's head up, Haruka stared deep into her eyes.
"It's been 6 months to this day exactly, Sunshine…" Haruka whispered. Leaning down, Haruka gently pressed her lips to Kaori's. Automatically, Kaori closed her eyes, bringing her hands up to tangle themselves in Haruka's short blonde hair. Haruka pulled Kaori closer, setting her in her lap as she brought one hand up to stroke Kaori's face.
Kei sighed as she watched her daughter. "I remember my first girlfriend…" she whispered, "We were so much like those two weren't we Sakura?" Kei whispered again, twining her fingers with Sakura's.
"Yes we were… weren't we?"
Catcalls and whistles came from the group of girls. Haruka pulled away from Kaori slowly, Kaori's face turning even redder. She buried her face in Haruka's shirt.
"Well now," Makoto said, "Who wants to go next?"
"I'll go," Ami whispered, spinning the bottle. 'Please let it land on Mako- chan…' she silently prayed.
Luck was playing on her side tonight, because it landed on Makoto. Blushing, Ami looked at the taller girl, smiling as she felt the strong arms she loved so dearly encircle her small frame. Pulling her closer, Makoto gave Ami a full, loving kiss on the lips.
Minako was clearly ticked. Haruka laughed at the site.
"Hey, let me take a turn at that!" Elza said, spinning the bottle. It landed on Michiru. Grinning, Elza laughed. "I guess I DO get to kiss some of the pretty girls tonight!" Leaning over, Elza gave Michiru a peck on the cheek.
"This is getting boring. It's no fun without mom's drinking buddies" Haruka complained. 'Wait a minute… oh no…' she thought silently as she realized what she just said. Minako's eyes darkened.
"Well…." She said innocently, "There IS another game we can play IF you're brave enough Ru-chan…" she chuckled, as Haruka's eyes got considerably darker.
"I thought I told you never to call me that…" she growled out between clenched teeth.
"Truth or Dare Haruka?" Minako asked. All the girls shook their heads at the realization of the situation…
TO BE CONTINUED!!!!!
Author's Note: MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! I'm soooo evil aren't I? Don't worry the next chapter should be up in a couple of days. I already started it since I decided to make the cliffhanger here instead of later on. We should get to King's part in a couple more chapters. Look out for "Haruka And Kaori: True Love?"