Rushing wind: About that, you'll see after you read this chapter.

Makoto searched and searched for what seemed like hours. It had even started to rain, and still no sign of Haruka. How hard could it be to find someone wearing a trench coat, and dark shades. She wanted to know why Haruka decided to run off like that. If she came all that way, she should have told Michiru the truth.

"Haruka, where did you go off too."

Haruka soon found herself standing on the beach. She wasn't really sure why she was standing there. It was raining she should be inside. Makoto had seen her and she must be worried by now. Haruka couldn't explain why she wanted to stay on the beach. She paused slightly as she got a very intense headache. Haruka opened her eyes again, as another memory entered her mind

(Haruka's memory)

Haruka entered the room to see Michiru playing the violin. She couldn't help but smile at this wonderful sight. She would just stand and watch Michiru quietly. Soon Michiru turned around to see Haruka standing there. A slight blush appeared on her face. Had Haruka been standing there the whole time.

"How long have you been watching me?"

"Not long, you play beautifully Michi."

Haruka had turned to leave but Michiru called out to her. She turned around to face the aqua haired girl. Wondering what she called her for. But she put a smile on her face.

"Yes Michiru, what is it?"

"I was hoping that we could play together."

Haruka nodded and then went over to the piano. She didn't really care to play that much. Haruka would gladly play with Michiru though. She took one last look at Michiru before beginning the peice. Their music was harmony itself, they played beautifully together. After the piece was done Haruka went over to Michiru, and captured her lips in a very intense kiss.

(End)

"Why all these memories now?"

Haruka shook her head and waited for the pain to subside. She should really head back to Makoto's now. She placed her hands in her pocket and walked away. She looked up when she saw a woman in the distance. It was fairly dark outside but as she got closer, she saw the familiar aqua hair.

"Michiru." she whispered.

This was it she was totally screwed. How could she walk pass Michiru without her noticing her. As she proceeded to walk she felt someone grab her. Before she knew it she was being pulled into the bushes. She took off her shades and noticed the brown haired girl.

"Makoto?"

"Yes. Shh!"

Haruka was immediately silenced. Michiru had not seemed to notice the tall stranger. Instead she proceeded to the beach. On a night like this she needed to be alone and think. Especially after the events of earlier, Makoto was acting very strange. Something was not right Michiru was starting to have a very bad feeling.

"Makoto she almost saw me."

"I know. Haruka I've been looking for you. Where were you?"

"At the beach mostly. Makoto we gotta get out of here, before Michiru sees us."

But Makoto was preventing Haruka from leaving. Haruka turned to face her with a very surprised look on her face. Why was she doing this?

"Makoto?"

"Haruka, we have to tell Michiru the truth."

Haruka shook her head in defeat and they stood along the road for a moment. Michiru was further down by the beach, Haruka began to think this whole thing over. Should she just go down there and yell "Hey Michiru, I'm not really dead." That of course was not a good way to go about things. Then again this whole situation was very difficult. There would be no easy way to explain this to Michiru.

Makoto wanted to think of something to say to encourage Haruka, but she was at a lost for words. Because of the scene that was playing out before them. Michiru was in the water face first. She had always been an excellent swimmer, what was the problem now. Haruka did not hesitate any further. She ran down to the beach followed by Makoto. She could not let Michiru drown, she wouldn't let her.

She went into that freezing cold water and carried Michiru out of it. She quickly felt for a pulse, she was still alive. Haruka breathed a sigh of relief, thanking god that she was alive. But why had she been in that water anyway. She placed Michiru down on the sand. By this time Makoto had came over, slightly out of breath.

"Is she...?"

"No, she's alive."

Both girls looked down when they saw Michiru opening her eyes. Haruka backed away slowly from the aqua haired girl. Then she looked to Makoto she couldn't be here right now. Telling Michiru that she was alive, would have to wait. She ran off really fast before Michiru had a chance to say anything.

Michiru's vision had been blurry, but after a while she focused her attention on Makoto. She sat up trying to remember what happened.

"Makoto?"

"Yes Michiru are you alright?"

"What happened? I was just standing by the water, and somehow I was floating."

But Michiru stopped herself and started to look around. Wasn't there another person standing there. There had to be someone else. Unless she somehow imagined it. Anything could be possible right now, she decided to ask Makoto.

"Makoto wasn't there someone else with you?"

Makoto knew that it made no sense to lie right now. She had to give Michiru the answer she wanted.

"Yes, Michi someone was here."

Soon Makoto was helping Michiru up, she was now feeling slightly dizzy. She decided to just stand still for a moment until the dizziness stopped. Makoto looked back and somehow felt that Haruka was close by. When Michiru regained her normal composure she looked at Makoto.

"So, will you tell me why you ran off like that earlier?"

"Its a long story Michi."

True it had been a very long story. A long, and painful story that would just brake Michiru's heart further. Makoto hated to see her friends in any pain. But this was something that could not be avoided.

"Michiru do you want me to take you home?"

"No, I want to stay here a little longer."

"Alright, promise no more deep sea adventures."

Michiru smiled slightly. She would be sure to stay back from the water.

"I promise Makoto. I will call you later."

Makoto nodded and headed home. Still couldn't help but feel that Haruka was somewhere near by. Soon she heard her name being called.

"Makoto."

"Haruka?"

"Yes, how is she."

"Why don't you go and see for yourself."

Michiru turned around the wind was getting slightly stronger. It was freezing she wanted to leave now. But she stopped dead in her tracks when she saw Makoto. Who had been in a very deep conversation with someone. Michiru decided to head up there and see what was going on.

"Haruka, I'm telling you that you should go and see her."

Haruka looked up and grew quiet. There heading towards them was Michiru. This was it there was nowhere to run, without having it look very suspicious. Makoto too turned around to see her friend coming their way. She turned back to look at Haruka.

"Haruka, theres no running away now."

Haruka nodded Makoto was in fact right. Michiru stopped a few feet away from Makoto and the tall stranger. She looked up at the second person. Something felt oddly familiar about the stranger.

"Makoto whats going on?"

"Michi..." she started.

Michiru started to walk pass Makoto and over to the stranger. She began to see better now, that only to recognizable dirty blond hair. She opened her eyes wide in shock, it couldn't be. No way could this be happening. It had to be some very cruel joke.

"Haruka..." she whispered.

Then Haruka slowly took off her shades. Michiru looked into those teal eyes. Haruka removed her hat as well. Michiru backed away slowly. And then turned to look at Makoto, she did not look surprised at all.

"Haruka." she said again in total disbelief.

Haruka just simply nodded, there was nothing she could say.

"Oh my god!" Michiru screamed.

TBC... until my next update!