Authors Notes: Sorry for the long update. I'm just getting lazy here. Support me please! I need it badly!!! ^_^ Thanks for the reviews btw!

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Haruka did a quick thinking. Many times she had thought about the possible million times that Serena will leave her. Paranoid maybe, but she couldn't help it, knowing that if ever Serena will leave, she will have no one. Haruka isn't very friendly either, and though several girls and guys chase after her, she knew she could find no one who will care for her as Serena do. That moment she decided that she will do everything for Serena. She is even willing to do at great extents if necessary.

Haruka pulled on a huge grin, "I'm coming with you then, no problem!"

Serena's eyes widened, with surprise, disbelief and guilt, "You'd do that for me, Haruka? Really?!" but before Haruka could respond, guilt overcame her, "You really don't have to do that for me Ruka-chan... it's... it's not..."

Haruka put her hands on Serena's shoulders and leveled her eyes to Serena's, "It's okay, I'll do everything for you," then she gave Serena her killer wink.

"Ruka-chan!!!" Serena hugged Haruka tightly. She barely noticed the tears that started to slide from her eyes. There's nothing more that she could ask for a friend. There's still a twinge of guilt from all her shortcomings but she set them all aside. Somehow, this moment made her miss the other girls. She looked up to Haruka, "But... do you have a place to stay? And do you enough money to move?"

Haruka thought for a moment. She really wasn't able to think about that during her quick thinking. She thought, she will sell her beat car but she needs the money to buy another one. Hell, she can live without a home but not without a car! No, that money has to go to buy a new one. Or maybe she can settle for a cheaper one for now so she can rent for a small room. Maybe she can sign now go for a racing career. Haruka smirked at the thought. She mentally swore to make a million with racing, and not only that, she will become famous!

"Haruka?" Serena noticed her silence for a while there.

"Huh? Sorry, mind wandered somewhere," Haruka smiled slightly "I think I'm kinda short at the moment, but I'll manage, don't worry."

Serena noticed Darien who seemed to be frozen in his place, "Uy galaw-galaw baka ma-stroke!*" she giggled when Darien jerked, "Hey Darien, aren't you happy for us? Haruka and I won't get separated anymore." She half-wished that Darien could come too, or at least be sad that they wouldn't be seeing each other anymore.

But Darien pulled off a smile, "Of course I'm happy for you Odango!" He walked towards Serena only to shuffle her hair in a childish way.

"Hey, stop that!!!" Serena scampered off behind Haruka. "Beat him 'Ruka-chan!!"

That was all Haruka needed, "Sure, hime-chan." she pulled her sleeves up, ready to beat Darien.

"Ha! If you catch me!!" Then Darien ran off.

* * *

Darien snatched some snacks and sodas from Haruka's kitchen to cover for their dinner. They've decided to stay late in her house to just idle around and have some 'quality' time together since Serena and Haruka will go some time soon. As much as Serena wanted too, she thought a sleepover would be better, the three of them in Haruka's house, but Haruka would certainly have to jump off a building rather than let Darien stay for the night. Just the same, Serena decided to stay for the night.

True, Darien thought to himself, he must be happy for Serena and probably for Haruka too. He agreed on Serena's father to accept the long-awaited promotion and move even miles away from Juuban. This is for the better of their family, especially Serena's. Not only that, Darien figured, Shinukawa has one of the outstanding nursing universities in the country. And of course he would never contest Haruka's decision to follow too. He saw their friendship grow and he would definitley be sad for them if they should grow apart.

Darien seems to agree on the course of Serena's life. As said, he must be happy. But, is he? Why do this have to happen now that he has settled his feelings for Serena? His expression firmed, staring at the soda can on his hand. This is the whole reason why he is afraid to love, because he has always been afraid to be hurt. Damn it. He is but a coward and he wouldn't even think of telling his feelings for Serena, now that she's about to leave. That was definite no-no. Nothing will change if he does. He decided, it's not yet too late. He would just have to push this feeling away. He knew, Serena's moving will be most helpful.

He snapped out of his reverie and let out a loud sigh. At the living room, he could almost hear Serena's whining about food.

"Hey, what's on tonight?" Darien asked as he walked o the living room with his hands full of soda and bags of chips. "Do you even eat anything besides this stuff, Haruka? There's nothing better than this in your so-called kitchen." He flopped on the carpeted floor then opened a grape soda after dropping the rest at his side.

"I haven't been at the grocery for two weeks," Haruka replied before gulping down her own soda.

"It's already 7o'clock! Hand me the remote control," Serena snatched the device from Haruka and started switching the channels.

"What's that?" Darien said.

"SailorMoon."

"Girl stuff? Hn. There's soccer tonight, flip that," Darien snatched the remote control from Serena and switched the channel to his soccer game. "Hey! My favorite team's on. Go! Go! Go!" Darien cheered.

Serena pouted, "Hey!"

Haruka snatched the control, "Don't be a jerk, Darien. We're watching!" and again flipped to Sailormoon.

"What Haruka? You watch that girl thing? I never thought that there's some female blood in you! I never thought you like whiny school girls." Darien mocked as he opened a large bag of Ruffles.

Haruka gave him a death glare, "Sailor Uranus is not whiny!"

"Don't say that, Darien! I love Sailor Moon." Serena said, with a touch of pride.

"Oh yeah? She's just as whiny as you!"

"And you're the biggest jerk on earth!"

"Is that so?" Darien pulled an evil grin and then grabbed the opened Ruffles bag only to turn it upside down, spilling the contents on Serena's head.

Haruka sure found that evil but equally found it cute on Serena. Instead of hurling a fist at Darien, she just laughed at the now whining Serena who is attempting to spill soda on Darien's head. "Go! Go, Serena Go! Teach that idiot a lesson!!" Haruka waved her fists in the air in cheering for Serena.

"Come here jerk! You're going to pay for it this time!!" Serena ran as fast as she could in pursuit of Darien. Finally she managed to spill her soda on Darien's clothes, leaving a pink stain on his blue shirt. "Ha! You deserve that!"

Darien, being conscious about the neatness of his clothes, nearly gasped as he watch the pink stain slowly spread on his cotton shirt. He narrowed his eyes on Serena and in a snap, he was able to scoop Serena in his arms.

"Hey, where ya taking me? Take me down!!" Serena struggled on Darien's grip but found her efforts futile. "Haruka!!! Help me!" But Haruka just grinned as she followed along, curious as to what Darien has in mind. They walked out from the back door and continued along Haruka's pile of tools and equipments, mostly used for car repairs. Darien almost bit a remark about Haruka's being boyish. He just so love to tease her about it but decided to hold it for the moment. He could almost feel that she's going on his side, so why waste the grand opportunity? Serena screamed as she saw them nearing the swimming pool at Haruka's backyard. "Darien, put me down!!!!!! Aaahhhh!!!!" And Haruka's grin even became wider as she eagerly anticipated the forthcoming chaos.

Without further warning, Darien roughly threw Serena into the pool. "That's for leaving me here in Juuban!" Darien shouted after a huge splash.

"That's so unfair!" Serena cried after emerging from the waters.

"Wahahahaha!!!!!" Darien almost doubled over on the ground as he watch Serena slowly struggle out from the middle of the pool. Her yellow jumper is so heavy from the waters that it becomes extra hard for her to move. Darien could swear that he could almost see tears around the corner of Serena's eyes and almost became guilty about it but the fun of the moment isn't letting him.

Serena uttered a pouty "You'll pay". It isn't long before it is her turn to laugh. Haruka took Darien from behind, in one of his weakest moments, and pushed him down the pool. There had been a huge splash and Darien landed next to Serena.

Darien gave Haruka a death glare.

Haruka had her hands across her chests and smiled both innocently and mockingly, "You really don't think that I'm siding with you, ne?"

"Traitor..."

"And my chance to revenge!" Serena threw herself to Darien to shove him into the water, drowning him, but not quite. 'You will regret it.' She used her arms to splash water to Darien as fast as she could so Darien wouldn't have time to get back at her.

"You want to fight huh?" And Darien began his assault...

Haruka was amused by the water fight. She was attempted to join in but decided otherwise. She ought to give time to the both of them. Turning her back from the pool, she walked towards a tree and leaned on its sturdy trunk. She drew a hand and ran a hand across her short sandy blonde hair like she used to do, to quick fix it.

She sighed. Looking at her house, she sighed. Haruka realized, she had made a decision too fast. But she isn't regretting anything. Even if she had a whole year to think about it, she would have made the very same decision. Of course she wouldn't be the same of she had a year but that's out of the question now. She'll be leaving the house where she grew up. She would miss her room, her mini-gym, her piano, her bath, her balcony, her pool... she would definitely miss her garage, and she will have to leave them all behind. Haruka looked up. She could almost see herself from the second floor balcony, feeling the breeze touch her face as she gaze upon the bright full moon. She will definitely miss everything.

The only thing that warms her heart at the moment of reverie... is the thought that she won't have to be alone.

* * *

"I can't believe, you did that!"

Darien merely grinned at Serena from the rear view mirror, "Guess I'm growing up to be a good guy after all."

"Ha! Don't say that, man. You'd still be the biggest jerk on earth, no matter what happens. But anyway, thank you for letting me drive." Haruka raised a hand in the air as she stepped on the gas, "Woohoo!!!! I miss driving!"

"She must really miss it," Seiya whispered to Serena.

They are all riding on Darien's convertible, passing a freeway to the beach. It's Saturday, exactly a week before Serena and Haruka move to Shinukawa, and they decided to go to one of the beaches a little far from the city so as not to encounter crowds. Serena asked if they can bring Seiya along and the two, surprisingly, nodded in approval. Haruka's driving, Darien on the front passenger seat and Serena and Seiya at the back.

"Honestly, Darien, but to no offense, I don't like red." Haruka stated.

"And I don't like yellow," Darien retorted.

"But that's gold, not yellow!!"

"Whatever..."

"So..." Seiya started, "what's this little get-together all about?"

Darien eyed Serena from the rear-view mirror, "You still haven't told him yet?"

"Tell me what?"

"Uh... Seiya, my family is moving in Shinukawa because of my father's promotion. I'll enroll at the nursing university there and Haruka's coming with me," Serena was almost afraid that Seiya would feel sad. She just isn't used to people being sad because of her. But instead, she was surprised when Seiya actually broke into a huge grin after.

"Really? I'm so happy to hear that!" Seiya actually looked thrilled.

"Huh?" Serena got a question mark on her face while Darien actually turned to face Seiya, in curiosity. Haruka was tempted to do the same but of course, she couldn't.

"I'm going to Shinukawa too. The nursing university offered me a scholarship there. Of course, who would turn down such an offer? I'm going next week."

Darien almost got his jaw on the car floor. This couldn't be. They all will be leaving him behind! And not only that, Serena will be left with Seiya, who he is sure has "dark" intentions towards Serena. Not that he doesn't trust Haruka to look after Sere, but still!

Serena's surprised but became thrilled after, "Really Seiya? That's super great! So it only means that I really won't be leaving friends behind because you're coming with me. God, am I so blessed?"

"Hn." Darien snorted in his seat, facing the road again. How could Serena say that? She's leaving him behind. Him! That's so unfair of life.

"Where will you be staying? I mean, do you have any relatives or friends in Shinukawa that you'll stay with?" Serena asked.

Seiya sighed, "Yeah that's the sad part. I'm not staying with anybody. I'll be alone in Shinukawa. I don't even know where I get to stay because my budget's limited and all that financial stuff. But still, I can't turn down such opportunity to have a scholarship."

Serena smiled gleefully, "Haruka has that very same problem too. You can stay with her then!"