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She'll Never Know How Much I Love Her

Epilogue

Haruka handled the steering wheel with practiced ease guiding it through the busy night. 'This is going to be hard for me. How can I apologize? How can I not? I can't let Usagi think that way of me.' She had told Michiru everything the night before. Her lover's words were comforting.

"I think Usagi will understand. It is her nature. Just speak from your heart. It knows the words to say." Michiru had helped her see that it wasn't completely her fault but she still felt the need to apologize.

Lost in thought she was amazed to find herself half way across town.. Nearing Usagi's house she brightened up. 'Don't want to start the date on a gloomy note.' She parked her little yellow sports car right in front of Usagi's house. Nervously running a hand through her short hair, she tried to reassure herself. 'I can do this...I can do this.' Pulling the keys out of the ignition, she pocketed them. She climbed out of the car and walked up to the front door.

Wearing her usual tan slacks and white dress shirt she looked the part of a young handsome man. When she knocked at the door it was opened.

"Hello you must be Tenou-san, Usagi has told us much about you." Ikuko held the door open. "Come on in. Usagi will be down in a minute." She shut the screen behind Haruka and then called out.

"Kenji...Tenou-san is here." She stood smiling at the handsome young man. 'Usagi sure has good taste in men.'

From the kitchen Usagi's father strolled out. "Ah Tenou-san we have heard many good things about you." He smiled calmly. "You will have my daughter home by eleven ne'?" He stood inspecting the young man taking his daughter out.

Haruka swallowed nervously. "Yes I will Tsukino-san" Bowing to show respect she was surprised that Usagi had not told them she was female.

At that moment Usagi wandered down the stairs. "Haruka-chan you're here." She smiled and flew down the stairs almost tripping. Reaching the bottom she slowed to a walk.

Haruka took in her outfit. 'Kitten looks lovely.' Usagi was wearing a pink spaghetti strap dress. From her waist it flared into a small bell shape. The top was fitted and a band of pink lace added to the decolletage.

"Well are you ready Usagi-chan?" Haruka tried to appear nonchalant under Usagi's parents' inspection.

"Of course. Let's go. Bye Mom...bye Dad." Usagi waved at her parents as they headed for the door.

"Tenou-san eleven p.m. Not one minute late."Kenji called out as they went out the door.

The stroll down to the car was quiet. When Haruka pulled out her keys she finally asked the question foremost in her mind.

"Kitten whey didn't you tell your parents that I was a female?" Usagi giggled before answering.

"I knew I was forgeting something. But it'll do them good to think I am seeing other guys." Her easy logic had Haruka smiling.

"I guess it's okay then but at some point you have to tell them." Unlocking the door she opened it for Usagi and then waited as she climbed in. Closing it behind her she strolled around the car and climbed into the driver's seat.

"Hang on Kitten. Yumi's here we come." With a wild laugh she sped off throwing them back in their seats.

Usagi could sense that Haruka wasn't as happy as she acted but she decided to wait before asking her. Before long they pulled up to the restaurant and Haruka handed the car over to the valet.

"Take good care of it...or else." With a menacing look at the young kid she put her arm around Usagi and led her to the door. Usagi was stunned when they entered the restaurant. The Maitre' d was effusive in his greetings.

"Tenou-san, we are lucky to have one such as you here." He bowed three times in his short welcome. "Come this way. Your table is waiting as expected." He led them to the best table in the restaurant. Still bowing he asked, "Is it good enough Tenou-san?"

With a regal nod Haruka pulled out Usagi's chair and waited expenctantly. Usagi took the hint and sat waiting for Haruka to gently push the chair in. Never one to pass up an oppurtunity Haruka leaned forward as she pushed in Usagi's chair.

"Wow, Kitten you smell good enough to eat." Words whispered just loud enough for Usagi's ears. Haruka watched as Usagi blushed prettily. Unsure how to take Haruka's teasing Usagi pretended to study the menu.

The Maitre' d came over and Haruka glanced at Usagi deciding to let her order. Usagi ordered and then Haruka ordered her own food. They sat for a moment with a companionable silence. Haruka finally broke the silence.

"Well Kitten are we having fun?" Haruka sat carelessly across from her with a speculative gleam.

"Of course Haruka-chan we always have fun." She smiled softly waiting for Haruka to really talk. Usagi could sense Haruka's nervousness and wondered about it. Deciding to be patient for a while longer she smiled.

"And how is Michiru-chan?" Haruka's eyes widened at this.

"She's fine. Uhhmmm Kitten." Haruka trailed off fear stopping her from saying the words. Chuckling nervously she ran a hand through her hair. Usagi just threw her a questioning glance.

Reaching across the table, Usagi did the one thing Haruka never expected. Picking up her hand she squeezed it gently.

"Haruka-chan It's okay." Usagi reassured her before continuing. "What is it?" She looked expectantly at Haruka.

Dropping her head in her hand Haruka didn't know if she could say the words. 'What can I say?' Michiru's words echoed in her mind. "Speak from your heart. It will know the words." Taking a deep breath she let her heart speak.

"Kitten I need to apologize. I...I know that I frightened you yesterday but I need you to understand. The evil used me to frighten you and I can't stand the thought that you might believe me capable of such things or for you to be frightened of me." Sighing in relief she ran a hand through her hair.

Usagi gently squeezed her hand. "Haruka-chan, look at me." Usagi waited until Haruka raised guilt- ridden eyes to her before continuing. "I know you better than that. Besides Mamo-chan explained all of it to me." Those few words said more than anything else Usagi could have said. "Thank You, you honor me." She left off there intuitively knowing that enough had been said.

Haruka sat stunned by Usagi's display of maturity and wisdom. In that moment Haruka could see the Queen Usagi was destined to become. "Thank You...Kitten."

Seconds later the waiter arrived with their food. Usagi and Haruka sat enjoying a fabulous meal. Chatting and laughing until they finally ordered dessert...


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