Sight Unseen

Chapter 2 – Tell me about you

"So why did your other helper quit so suddenly?" Haruka gently took Michiru's hand and placed the glass of water in it.

Michiru frowned and looked away to sip her water. She wasn't sure if she should tell her or not. "It's person. She just found out something about me... It's no big deal. Really." She blushed as she felt Haruka watching her. "I may not be able to see, but I know you're watching me."

The tall butch let out a chuckle. "Sorry." She got up to look at some pictures that had been there since Michiru's childhood. "You can trust me Michiru." she smiled and picked up a glamor picture of Michiru, and blushed slightly at how beautiful she was.

"I guess I should tell you before I get too attached." She cradled her glass in her hands on her lap. "She found out I'm a lesbian." she looked down, blushing brightly.

Haruka snickered. "That's it?"

"You mean you don't care?"

"Why would I, seeing as I'm gay too." she laughed more at the crimson color that overtook Michiru's face.

"Stop laughing, that's very rude!" She picked up one of the pillows off the sofa and chucked it in the general direction of her helper.

"Woah... careful there." Haruka reached out and caught it before it struck the lamp on the table. "Almost had to buy a new lamp." Carefully she set it back down on the sofa, then sat beside Michiru. "Tell me about you."

Michiru smiled. "Nobody's ever asked me about myself before." she leaned back. "Are you sure you want to know?"

"Yes, I mean, I'm going to be living with you now."

"Well, my parents were amazing. I always had one of them with me wherever I was. When I was 5, they signed me up for violin lessons. They figured it would help me, if I developed a love for something."

"Would you play for me sometime?" Haruka crossed her right leg over her left knee, getting comfortable as she continued listening.

"I said they got me into it, I never said that I loved it." She giggled.

"Well, did you love it?" She smiled.

"Actually, yes I did. The instructor was amazed at how well I caught on. I played every chance I got. I've even written a few songs. Though I don't think they're good. My parents loved them though. My parents home-schooled me. They thought that a public school would be dangerous and hurtful... Hmm... I love listening to the radio... I guess that's it, I'm no good at talking about myself." She smiled. "Tell me about you Haruka."

"I'm not that interesting Michiru." She giggled.

"I'm sure you are, tell me."

"Well... where to state. Ah. My parents were strict Christians. They're still alive, as far as I know. I just haven't spoken to them since they kicked me out for being gay. Um. I learned to play the piano when I was 6 or 7, I don't quite remember. My parents thought it would make me a well-rounded, proper woman. Hey, no laughing, it's rude." she smacked Michiru gently with a pillow, only causing more laughter to come from the aqua-haired woman. "Turns out I loved it thought. When I got my license, I developed an interest in racing. Though after making thousands of left-hand turns, it got a little boring."

Michiru giggled. "How did you get into doing this kind of work though."

"I was getting to that. My you're impatient." She chuckled. "When I was a child, my parents always took me to the hospital with them, to help keep the patients company. I loved playing with the other kids. I realized that I love helping others, and so here I am."

"That's so sweet. My last helper said she only did it because it paid good. She was a very horrible woman. It felt like she was taking advantage of my disability for money."

Haruka stood and grabbed her keys from her pocket. "There are some things I have to get from my apartment, would you like to come with me?"

A huge smile came across Michiru's face as she stood. "I'd love to. I'm barely able to get out of the house." she smiled when she felt Haruka's hand on her elbow. "My last helper always left me alone whenever she went out."

"I'll have to call the hospital about her then, she doesn't deserve to have responsibility over others. Watch the steps, there's three of them." slowly they descended the front porch steps. "It's not healthy for a young woman to stay indoors all the time. Now you're going to have a little step up here, be careful that you don't hit your head." She placed her hand just above Michiru's head to make sure she didn't hit the door frame of her SUV. "There you go." she grabbed the seat belt and placed it into Michiru's hand. "It's right over here." she leaned over, guiding the belt into the catch.

"Thank you." she blushed when she caught a whiff of Haruka's cologne.

"You're very welcome Michi." she went around and climbed into the driver's seat.

Wow, a chapter with a desent length, woohoo. I hope it wasn't that boring, but if you read between the lines, you'll see something deeper between them. I'll have chapter 3 up soon :)