Disclaimer : I do not own the characters , they belong to Naoko Takeuchi , except if the names of some characters aren't familar to the ones of the show then I do own those characters but well..that's just random.

Summary : Michiru is a rich girl who has lived her life being someone she was taught to be ,but what happens when life suddenly makes an unexpected turn , causing her to meet the love of her life...Haruka/Michiru

Chapter 17

And I don't want the world to see me

Nao and Alexx sat on the couch in silence, neither of them was saying anything. Both were concerned with how everything would go between Haruka and Michiru's parents. But most important, they wanted to know if Michiru had gotten over her fear and finally confessed to her parents that she and Haruka were indeed dating. But ofcourse that wasn't all that was on their minds. Nao was also busy with thinking of something to say to Alexx, she knew this wasn't the best time to confess the black haired girl that she loved her but it was the best chance she had.

''Alexx...?'' Nao started but before she could say anything more and before Alexx was able to reply they heard a loud knocking on the front door. This was kind of suprising since it was past midnight already. Who would visit them at such a time? Maybe it was Michiru who had returned again because something had gone terribly wrong. Nao just pretended she wasn't about to ask Alexx anythig and stood up, taking a deep breath while she did so. At a lousy moment she wanted to confess Alexx she was in love with her and when she thought the moment couldn't get any worse to do so someone was able to ruin it for her again.

As she took another deep breath she opened the door. She was already prepared to yell at the person at the door but when she opened it she was pressed towards the wall on the other side of the room, feeling someone press their lips to hers. For a moment she was paralyzed and unable to act but when she regained her senses she opened her eyes to see who was kissing her. Much to her own shock it was Haruka who had just attacked her. But somehow this fact didn't make Nao stop kissing the taller woman. She knew Alexx was watching them from her place on the couch. So with that Nao closed her eyes again and put her arms around the blonde tomboy's neck, pressing their bodies closer together.

Alexx couldn't believe what she was seeing. Haruka had just attacked Nao and was now kissing her but that was not all, Nao was returning the kiss and from her point of view it really looked like a passionate kiss. Ofcourse it only looked that way because Alexx was blinded by jealousy and anger by now. How could Haruka do this to Michiru, did Michiru even know Haruka was here kissing one of her friends? But most of all, did this ruin all her chances with Nao?

For a moment to catch their breaths both Nao and Haruka stopped kissing eachother, giving one another a stern but questioning look. Even though they hated eachother, their feelings to either take revenge and to make the person the really loved, took over as they started kissing again, getting lost in the feeling. Both felt like they were cheating on the ones they truly loved. Stupid ofcourse. After all Haruka only did this because this would be her way of taking revenge at Michiru. And to her the relationship between her and the aqua haired girl was nothing but history now. Nao, who was having those similiar thoughts just decided to bloack them out. Alexx wasn't her girlfriend and Alexx wouldn't be jealous either. The black haired girl didn't like her like that.

''Haruka Tenoh! Nao Rayne!'' Alexx yelled angered causing both blondes to stop with what they were doing.''What the hell do you think you are doing? First of all...'' She now pointed at Haruka.''Does Michiru know you are here and that you are cheating on her, I thought you two loved eachother!'' Then she turned her attention to Nao. ''And how can you do this to Michiru? She's your friend, she trusts you, doesn't that mean anything to you?''

Nao now let go of Haruka as she started to walk towards Alexx but she stopped when she noticed the rage that Alexx held in her eyes.''But most of all, how could you do this to me Nao? Can't you see that I love you? I don't understand it anymore...How can I love you while you are so damn cruel towards people and friends. You are so cold to me when all I try to do is show you how much I care...Are you too blind to see what's really there? Or do you simply don't want to see it?''

Both Haruka and Nao just stood there, listening and looking at the yelling black haired girl. To Nao the words of Alexx meant more to her than anything in the world. So after all, Alexx did return her feelings. Haruka on the other hand could somehow understand how Alexx was feeling. Michiru had done almost the same thing to her. ''Alexx...I...I...didn't know...'' Nao admitted after a few more minutes of trying to figure out what to say.

''Ofcourse you didn't know...'' Alexx whispered as tears slide down her face.''Ofcourse...you didn't know...'' Then she wiped away her tears to look up at the blonde tomboy.''Now what are you doing here and why aren't you with Michiru, shouldn't you be there with her to support her while she talks to her parents?''

''Why should I?'' Haruka asked annoyed. This was none of Alexx's bussiness.''Besides she has her lover boy already. I'm sure you already met him since I seem to be the last to know Michiru was ENGAGED!'' Haruka now screamed causing both Alexx and Nao to jump. ''Don't tell me i'm the one who's wrong here. Michiru and I are no longer together so I can kiss any girl I like at the moment, I just thought it would be a good feeling to screw one of her best friends. Let her feel what I feel like now.''

''Well be happy it didn't get so far.'' Alexx said, ignoring Nao who looked like she was about to break down into tears.''We knew Michiru was engaged, yes. But there was a good reason for Michiru not to tell you about it. She was ashamed Haruka, actually that's not a good reason either but who knows what went on in her head? What matters is that her parents gave Michiru's hand to this Jack guy before she was even born. It was what they had promised Jack's parents the moment they found out they would have a daughter. Michiru tried to accept that fact but then she met you and fell in love. Ever since she met you she has changed Haruka. She's no longer that spoiled little girl, she grew up and she fought for her right to be with you. I even acted to be Michiru when he got here so she could be with you without getting disturbed.''

''He was here ? In her room !'' Haruka yelled angered. She simply didn't want to believe what Alexx was saying because if it was true what the black haired girl had just told her then she had made a big mistake. What if it was the truth? What would've happened if she had indeed listened to Michiru's explanation before she run off. Oh yes, maybe now she was going to doubt her acts but it still didn't change the fact Michiru had been wrong by keeping this thing a secret. The blonde tomboy wasn't even sure if she would be able to forgive Michiru. Maybe this fight had indeed been the final blow.

''Haruka get over yourself, he was in my room. It was me kissing him, he doesn't, or atleast, didn't know I wasn't really Michiru. I think he was as shocked to see Michiru at her parents' house as you were to see and meet him.'' Alexx said, once more ignoring Haruka's words. ''But please Haruka, look deep into yourself. Do you really think that sleeping with different girls is going to make you forget about Michiru? Do you really believe that you'll feel good after you had your revenge? But most of all and be honest with me, is this what you want or are you willing to give Michiru a second chance. I think she deserves it...''

Haruka just stood there, letting Alexx talk on. She didn't want to admit it but the black haired girl was right. Michiru did indeed deserve a second chance. She knew Michiru was punished enough already. She had been slapped by her own mother, disowned by her father but most of all she had been left alone by her own lover, who shouldn't have walked away but should've stayed with her in this time of need. Haruka knew that if Michiru needed someone who cared for her, it was now more than ever.''Go to her...Make up for whatever has happened but most of all be gentle with her...'' Alexx added after that before looking down at the floor beneath her and started to walk towards her own room, brushing past Nao as she did so. The blonde wanted to stop Alexx but couldn't find the courage or strenght to do anything.

When Alexx had closed the door behind her Haruka finally managed to move as she turned to look at the other blonde.''Are you okay Nao? I'm sorry I caused this. If I had known you and Alexx...I mean...well...I'm sorry.''

Nao gazed up, her evil glare was back again. It had been gone for a while but it was finally back. As if the devil inside of her had taken over again.''I'm fine, why wouldn't I be? I mean I kissed you and Alexx hates me now. And the best part is...I don't care. I don't need anyone in my life, but I have to admit, you're a great kisser Tenoh.'' She said with a smile on her face which was obviously fake.

''Who are you trying to fool Nao, me or yourself?'' Haruka asked with a smirk but at the same time she looked like she was about to break down. It seemed that both Nao as Haruka were hiding their true feelings. Nao didn't even answer the other's question and with that Haruka started to head for the door, not bothering to give the other blonde a second look. If she would be able to make up with Michiru she would give Alexx a huge present.

Michiru sat behind the huge dinner table, staring at her food while feeling the yes of her parents and Jack pierce right through her. Somehow she had hoped Haruka would return and take her away from this place but Michiru knew Haruka wouldn't come back. She had ruined it but even though she knew she deserved it, she couldn't help it but believe that this wasn't fair, even to her. After all no one should be treathed like this. She felt so alone right now even though she was among family.

Rei stood in the corner of the room next to the old butler and another maid with black and short hair, named Hotaru Tomoe. The raven haired girl could see how uncomfortable Michiru was at the moment. The aqua haired girl looked like someone had just made her kiss satan himself though Rei was sure that if the devil would see Michiru like this even he would be shocked.

''Do you think she will come back?'' Hotaru asked Rei in a whispering tone. The raven haired girl just strugged. She honestly didn't know. She didn't know this Haruka person at all but from what she had seen Haruka looked like a real cruel person, no one would treath someone who they love like she had treathened Michiru.

''She'll be back.'' The old man whispered with a certain smile on his face.''Believe me on this one girls, I've seen that person's expression, it was pained, hurt and scared. Haruka will come back after she has found herself.''

''How can you possibly know?'' Hotaru asked while sweatdropping.''When you opened the door you kept believing it was Michiru who stood in front of you, not Haruka.'' Also Rei sweatdropped at that statement. She had noticed many times that this old man was getting too old for his job and this just proved her point even more.

''Just a little accident.'' The man said, the certain smile on his face never dissapearing.''Besides I bet on money with the lord that Haruka would come back.'' This was enough to cause both Hotaru and Rei to almost choke in their words.

''You bet with Michiru's father that Haruka would be back?'' Rei asked a little too loud because the moment the question had left her mouth everyone was looking into their direction. Including Michiru who first looked at the three in the corner of the room before looking back at her father in shock. Michiru's father just murmured something under his breath and continued eating. Michiru's mother on the other hand wasn't going to let that comment go that easily.

''Rei Hino, would you please step to the front.'' She said, it was more a command than a question. The raven haired girl just did as she was asked. She knew what this meant. She was going to get fired for disturbing their dinner. Other people gor fired for less than that, she should've seen this one coming.''Rei, tell us, how long have you been working for us?''

''Three years.'' Was the short answer.

''Then you must know that I don't like people ruining our dinner with unnessesary things. You are fired.'' Nanase said without any sign or regret or compassion. And without saying anything else she turned back and went on with eating her dinner.

''Mother, you can't fire her for such a lousy reason!'' Michiru suddenly spoke.''That's cruel and cold hearted, have you got no feeling at all? She may be the maid here but atleast she works for her money, all you do is ruin people's lives and yell at people. Go find yourself a freaking hobby! And i'm not marrying Jack and that's final and if you don't agree with that then so be it, i'll change my last name and I will be no shame to the family. That's all you care about anyway no? I mean status means more to you than your own daughter! I'm sure you'll tell the world I got kipnapped and murdered, you'll even be willing to fake a funeral to keep your status high, as long as the world doesn't mind out your lovely and innocent sweet little daughter is a freaking lesbian!'' With that said she stood up from her seat and walked over to the huge doors.

''Michiru Kaioh, what the hell do you think you are doing?'' Nanase yelled. It was obvious she was still in shock of all what her daughter had just said.''If you don't get back her this instance you can consider yourself no longer part of this family!'' This made Michiru stop with walking away at once. Slowly she turned around.

''You know what mother, I do NOT care. I lost everything already anyway, my friends, my lover...so why don't add my family at that too? I don't care...'' Then she turned back to Rei.''Rei would you be so kind to help me pack my stuff, i'm going back to school.''

''It'll be my pleasure.'' The raven haired girl said with a smile.

''I quit too.'' Suddenly a voice said causing everyone to look at Hotaru who held a confident smile on her face.''I've worked for a lot of family's but I have to admit this is the first family...no actually..Miss Nanase, you've yelled at us, made us feel like we were worth nothing ever since we got here. Would it hurt you to give us some credit from time to time?'' Then she also turned to look at Michiru.''Please take me with you...'' Michiru just nodded.

For a moment the old butler couldn't stop staring at the pale Nanase who seemed to be at loss of words and near fainting. Then he smiled and turned to look at the girls. ''Well girls, that took you long enough.'' He said with an amused tone in his voice, suprising the three young girls.

''I assume you want to quit too?'' Michiru father said while giving his wife a cold glare. Even he couldn't believe that his wife could act so cold towards her own daughter. Sure he wasn't happy with Michiru being in love with another female but after he had heard Michiru's little speech he indeed had come to realise how wrong they had been.They couldn't force Michiru to marry someone she didn't love. They couldn't control her emotions. She wasn't a little girl anymore.

''I'm old sir, no one would hire me at this state. I need to take care of my wife, she's sick and if I stop working I won't be able to pay the hospital anymore. I'll serve you til I drop death.'' With that he winked at the girls who nodded back and started to walk through the huge doors.

''Michiru!'' Michiru's father suddenly yelled causing the aqua haired girl to look up at him with a questioning look on her face. ''Go make up with this Tenoh woman. I can clearly see you love her and if you meant what you said about believing she is your true love, then I will support you two.'' Nanase couldn't believe her own ears, neither could Michiru, Rei, Hotaru nor the old butler at that moment.

But then a smile appeared on Michiru's face.''Thanks dad...'' She whispered, loud enough for him to hear. Then she turned away one last time and started to walk away, followed by both Rei and Hotaru who had never felt this free in their lives before.

To be continued..

I'm sorry I didn't reply any of your reviews, i've been kind of busy lately. First our car broke down so we spend a lot of time finding a new one, which we did...then ofcourse, most parts in Europe are facing a heatwave, including the part I live in so it's simply too hot to typ down a chapter...But I did it (huge happy smile) just one more chapter to go and 'this story is done people. And don't worry, it'll have a happy ending. Anyway thanks a lot for all your wonderful reviews... I dedicate this chapter to My girlfriend, because without her I wouldn't have been able to find any inspiration for this chapter and story. Please let me know what you think and review!