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Look what you've done

chapter nine

Black roses

At first Haruka didn't know how to react to the kiss. She had been wanting this moment to happen for quite some time now but, somehow it didn't feel right. Could it be that her feelings for Michiru were just friendship? Or could it be that she didn't feel much while kissing Michiru because she felt guilty for doing this since she was now engaged to Alice. Before she could even do something she could feel Michiru pull back.

''Michiru...'' Haruka started, she had no idea what she could say at this point but it seemed she didn't have to. Because when she was about to continue with her sentence Michiru suddenly stepped back and run away, leaving the other behind, wondering what just had happened.

When Minako got outside of the hotel Haruka was staying, she changed back into her normal self right away. She couldn't believe that she had actually kissed Haruka. This was getting completely out of hand. Not only had she just kissed the secret love of her best friend but she also kind of had cheated on Rei by doing this. What would she do now? What if Haruka would come to her house to talk to Michiru, the real one. What if she'd find out that it wasn't actually Michiru who had kissed her but someone else.

Trying to remain calm, Minako took a deep breath. She had to think about this. Maybe she should just stop this right away and leave the protection part to someone else. But, would she keep this a secret from Rei or would she just confess about this kiss. After all it hadn't meant anything to the blonde goddess of love, she now just had to hope it hadn't meant anything to Haruka either. But the moment the idea of trying to stay calm had popped up in her mind it had already dissapeared again. She was panicing and she didn't know what to do. Why did she have to kiss Haruka? There were so many other ways to shut the blonde racer up, why by kissing her?

''Minako, are you okay...You look pale.'' A voice came from behind the blonde, causing her to jump and turn around. Hoping it wasn't Michiru who stood behind her. Much to her relieve it turned out to be Ami, who was looking at her with a concerned look on her face.''This is where Haruka lives right, so does this mean you already started with your plan?''

''Yeah, and don't worry i'm fine. Just a little uh...never mind. What are you doing here anyway Ami?'' Minako asked, changing the subject. Ami ofcourse noticed this but she decided not to ask about it since it was obvious Minako wasn't willing to tell her.

''Rei called me, she said that you'd maybe need some back up or anything. I just came walking by when I saw you standing her outside, you looked like you saw a ghost. Are you sure everything is okay?'' The blue haired girl repeated, earning another nod from the blonde.

''Uh Ami, can I ask you something.'' Minako said after a few minutes of deciding wheter not to ask her friend or if she would.

''Sure, i'm your friend. You can tell me anything.'' Came the reply.

Minako nodded, but still held a doubtful look on her face.''But, could you keep this between us too. It's kind of...well...I messed up.''

''Sounds serious.'' Ami stated.''Let's go somewhere and you can tell me what is bothering you.'' Minako just nodded as she followed Ami back to the blue haired girl's house. Minako hoped that Ami would be able to help her out with this thing. If Ami couldn't help her, no one could.

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Michiru who was walking through town stopped all of a sudden when she saw a familiar brunette haired girl stand in front of her, staring right into her eyes.''Can I help you?'' Michiru asked politely though something in the other girl's eyes scared her.

''Actually yes you can.'' Alice said before slapping Michiru hard.''I want you to stay away from my fiancée, i'm marrying Haruka no matter what you do or say.'' The aqua haired girl just placed her hand on the place on her cheek where Alice had just slapped her.

''If that's true, then why are you here hitting me and telling me to stay away from Haruka?'' Michiru asked with a cold look in her eyes. At this point she could strangle Alice without even thinking about it twice but somehow she remained calm.

''I just don't want you to get false hopes. I know you and Haruka are having an affair behind my back but don't think it'll last Michiru. After Haruka married me she'll stop doing it. She just wants to enjoy her freedom.''

''Her freedom ?'' Michiru repeated, raising an eyebrow.''What kind of relationship are you two having anyway. I can already see there's not much trust between the two of you. But fine, let me be honest with you Alice. Me and Haruka aren't having an affair, I told her before I don't want to be her friend anymore. For all I know is that the friendship between me and Haruka ended three years ago.''

''Don't fool me.'' Alice hissed, gaining the attention of all the people on the street who were passing them by.''I saw you and Haruka in the park, you two were almost kissing. And I know about your date. Don't tell me nothing is going on between the two of you because...''

Michiru rolled her eyes and interrupted the brunette by placing a finger on the lips of the rambling girl.''Listen Alice, I don't like you and i'm pretty sure that you don't like me either but trust me on this one, me and Haruka...Nothing is going on, except for a fight. Besides what are you so worried about? The race season is almost over and you two can go back to wherever you two live.''

''We don't live together.'' Alice stated angered. It seemed like the brunette didn't really like that fact herself. Michiru also was really suprised by this. Haruka and Michiru had moved in together two weeks after they met, Alice and Haruka on the other hand were engaged and weren't living together yet. It was kind of strange.

''Then ask Haruka.'' Michiru said, staring down at the street beneath her feet.

''Don't give me advice on what I have to do. I'm not stupid, i've asked Haruka over and over but she insists we should live together after we marry.''

''You two share a house now don't you?'' Michiru asked, not quite understanding where this was heading.

''Only because I don't know these streets and a hotel here is pretty expensive.'' Alice answered, she seemed to be ashamed by this.

''Wasn't your fiancée super rich?'' The aqua haired girl stated sarcastically, remembering the first time she met Alice in that jewerly store. Alice was about to say something when suddenly they were interrupted by someone who yelled Michiru's name.'Saved...'

When they looked up they saw a blonde run into their direction. Michiru recognized the girl as one of Minako's friends, Usagi Tsukino.''Who the hell are you?'' Alice hissed, giving Usagi a cold glare.''Can't you see we are talking.''

''I...am sorry.'' The blonde said, hanging her head down.

''It's okay.'' Michiru said before Alice could even open her mouth again to dismiss Usagi.''You were calling out my name, me and Alice here were just done talking. So how can I help you Usagi?''

Alice just ignored the aqua haired girl and turned to face the blonde girl.''Listen you, I don't know you but seeing your strange hair style and choose of clothing I see you're from a low invirement, so just get lost and bug your poor friends.''

''Shut up Alice, and just to let you know. Usagi is my friend so I guess that makes me one of her poor friends she has to bug. So bye bye.'' With that said Michiru took Usagi's arm and started to walk away, followed by the blonde who was greatful that Michiru had sticken up for her. That brunette really started to get to her. Why did everyone have to make fun of her hair? First Rei, Mamoru, then Seiya and now even someone she had never seen before.

''Thanks Michiru.'' Usagi said, when they had come to a stop. They were now standing in the middle of the local mall.

''For what?''

''Sticking up for me against that girl.'' The blonde explained while giving Michiru a tight hug.''You're one of the few who has ever done that for me.''

''No problem, I couldn't stand that girl. She's sooo full of herself.'' Michiru replied. Then she remembered that Usagi was calling out her name before.''That's right, why were you yelling me name before, you sounded worried.''

Usagi blushed.''Yeah, i'm kind of worried about you. Last time we met you came home crying and well, Rei had heard from Minako that you and Haruka had gotten into a fight. I wanted to cheer you up but since you weren't home, I decided to look for you. I'm glad I found you.''

''Really ?'' Michiru asked suprised. This girl didn't even know her yet she wanted to cheer her up.

Usagi nodded.''You know, from what i've heard you and that Haruka person are really close and just meant for eachother. Just like Minako and Rei make a cute couple. Besides, what happened between the two of you?''

Michiru gazed up at the blue sky above them.''A few years ago Haruka and I were close friends. Until she confessed she had a crush on me. I pushed her away since I already was dating another girl named Sakura. We never talked again until a little while ago.''

''And she hadn't forgiven you for pushing her away?'' Usagi asked, trying to get the full picture.

''She's engaged now.'' Came the reply. Usagi thought about it for a moment.

''Well, if you hadn't been dating Sakura at that time, would you have turned her down then?'' She finally asked.

''No ofcourse not. I had a crush on her myself but at that point I really believed Sakura was the one for me.''

Usagi nodded.''Have you told Haruka that. By the way, I figure that this Sakura wasn't the one for you?''

''No I haven't told Haruka that, it's too late now anyway. She's getting married soon. And no, Sakura wasn't the right girl for me. She cheated on me with some girl named Alice. I never met that girl tho...'' Suddenly Michiru stopped talking, earning a questioning look from the small blonde. Finally Michiru realised why the name Alice had been so familiar to her. The girl that Sakura had slept with behind her back, her name was Alice too. Could it possible that the Alice that was engaged to Haruka and the Alice that had been Sakura's mistress were one and the same? She had to be sure.

''Michiru are you okay?'' Usagi's voice came, shaking the other out of her thoughts. The sad look from the aqua haired girl's face had completely dissapeared and was now replaced by a smile, it wasn't a real happy one but it was no longer sad either.

''I'm fine...I think.''

''You think ?'' Usagi asked, she was slightly confused.

''I have to be sure.'' Michiru said before looking down at the blonde.''Usagi, thanks a lot. You've made me realise something very important.''

''I did ?'' The blonde girl asked, not sure what this was about.

Michiru nodded.''I think I'll tell Haruka how much I liked her ever since the beginning but first, I have to visit an old flame.'' And with that Michiru started to head for the bus station. She had to ask Sakuka the last name of the Alice she slept with and then she had to find out the last name of the Alice that was engaged to Haruka. Then she would be sure. It ofcourse wouldn't mean that Haruka would forgive her or that Haruka would ever talk to her again after revealing such a truth but it was worth it. Haruka may not be her friend anymore but it didn't change the fact that Michiru still cared for her.

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''So If I understand it correctly, you did as planned but things went wrong when Haruka noticed that you weren't the actual Michiru?'' Ami asked. She and Minako were now sitting in her livingroom.

''Yes...''

''So in order to shut Haruka up and in order not to get exposed you kissed her?''

''Yes...''

''And now you want me to make the decision for you wheter you should tell Rei or not?''

''Yes...''

''And you are thinking about it, to tell Michiru about your identity and confess what you did?''

''Yes, I know you'd understand.'' Minako said. She had one of those innocent looks on her face that told the whole world how bad she had screwed up. Ami was staring back at her blonde friend with an uncertain look on her face. She wanted to help Minako but she had no idea how she could do that.

''Minako, if you ask me, i'd say you should be honest with Rei. She'll understand, after all it was a mistake. And about telling Michiru about your identity as sailor venus. That wouldn't be a wise thing to do. First of all she wouldn't believe you and even if you manage to prove your point to her...I don't think it'll solve anything. It will just make things worse.''

''But...''

''I'm certain that telling Michiru isn't a smart thing to do Minako. We have a duty here on earth and we have to live up to that duty. We can not involve anyone, especially not Michiru. She has no power and she has no idea about the demons that haunt Tokyo. It's better if it'll stay a secret.''

''How about...''

Again Ami interrupted the blonde.''About Haruka, I think you should go back and talk to her. Clean up the mess you made. Tell her that it was a mistake to kiss her and that you regret it. Then go on with pretending to be Michiru. I don't want to push you to do something you don't want to do but if Haruka has got a pure star seed and if sailor iron mouse gets her hands on it, we're doomed. I have no idea what Galaxia is planning with those star seeds.''

''You're right.'' Minako whispered with a sad tone in her voice.''I'll first tell Rei about the kiss, then i'll go back to the hotel to talk to Haruka tomorrow.''

To be continued..

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Once again, I apologize for the slow updates. I'm really busy at this moment, especially since school is starting again tomorrow. I'd like to thank everyone who reviewed so far and also a big thanks to my readers. I'm glad you like this story. I promise that the next chapter will be up as soon as possible.