I hear my alarm go off again its the third time now I press the snooze and slowly get up its nearly eleven but I feel tired at least my headache feels better I put on my light blue t shirt and long black skirt making sure I am neat brushing my hair and teeth I study my appearance before heading to the kitchen
When I come out my grandfather is already eyeing me he says hes been up since five am and that soon as everyone is finished lunch he will begin to try and catch me up on chess lessons and other subjects I bow and thank him I walk in to the kitchen my mother hugs me saying she was worried when I missed breakfast this morning I notice the snow start to fall outside pouring myself a glass of orange juice I am not very hungry this juice is fine
Ami you need to eat lunch it is not healthy to eat nothing you will feel better with food in your stomach trust me
Yes mother I finish my juice putting the cup in the sink my grandfather comes in the kitchen and hands me papers that we will be looking at after lunch I cant even handle to read a word right now I am sorry grandfather forgive me but I cant do this today
Your not letting your mind go lazy are you Ami you know how I feel on education your behind in things I Have noticed since getting here what do you have to say for yourself
Grandfather I have been studying hard but I also help my friends and that's when I stopped myself I cant tell him I am Sailor Mercury
If your friends hold you back then quit helping them and focus on yourself that's an excuse to not challenge yourself Ami
I do everyday grand father and I don't want to do that test! I leave the kitchen putting on my winter things
Ami get back here I am speaking to you!
I don't need a test to prove how intelligent I am I know because I give everything my all and with my friends by my side anything is possible opening the front door I close it and jog away from my home not quite sure where to go...
Father that's one of the reasons I moved other then just my job you never stopped pressuring her testing her just like me I only invited you here because I thought you wanted to see how far your granddaughter has come and ask her questions not pressure her like this I even told her to review her studies so you could share a conversation together on some things but I think she may have worked herself to hard remembering how you tested her so much
I look out the window I wont chase her I trust her fully she will call me when she is ready but shes right there will be no real test in this house not now not ever do you understand me father I watch him just walk to his room and close the door behind him
Where should I go jumping on the bus I read where its going looks like I am going to see Usagi and Minako...
I stand by the stove making spaghetti for everyone I stir the meat balls and sauce in the pot using dads secret recipe I turn it down so it can simmer putting the lid on it and set an alarm to keep track of time Haruka is sitting at the table watching me while sipping her coffee Hailey is in the shower everyone else is going to be here in an hour
Thorn really you don't have to do all that you already made that potato soup before and you have been cleaning too are you sure your ok Thorn turns around and walks over to me and kisses my head
I am fine Haruka you know I like to keep busy plus I know the potato soup wont feed everyone's appetite I made it special for you hugging her tight I hold my tears in as best I can knowing I need to work harder to change my habits but its not easy
Thorn you never kiss my head not that it bothered me but your kiss never offends me a peck on the lips is no big deal to me and you know I don't care what others may think
I know Haruka but I shouldn't it is inappropriate and I need to change how I relate to people I know but its very...
I grasp Thorns hand I know what shes been through Did I ask you too change?
No you didn't but I want to be respectful to your space I can change in time I apologize for not trying sooner suddenly I feel her give me a kiss a peck on the lips the feeling brings me comfort and I feel her love and care for me Haruka...
Don't change please I understand so does Rio and Ava you talk to people as best you can but no one knows you not the real Thorn you suffer as is but with your family you don't have too remember that dad understood you when you were scared of him he never went near you till he felt that you trusted him he hugged you and treated you as his own like everyone else he is the only guy you really let hug you since I met you
Yes I really wish I could get better then the way I am but with my own personal feelings and when I protected you I tolerate men but they are just not for me but you deserve better I saw the habit I left on you
Habit? What habit I chose girls if that's what you mean that had nothing to do with you hell I grew up around guys I don't care I got through what happened because of you
No when I slept beside you I felt you turn over and hold me like I used to hold you when you would shake from nightmares
Laughing Thorn do you think laying there that I don't notice when someone is getting in bed with me I chose to hold you because I felt better your one of the rare people I like having in my space is that wrong
No Haruka not at all I kiss her only this time a peck as always I better get back to work don't think Rio and the others would want too eat burned spaghetti and meat balls checking on the pot so far so good I hear my cellphone ring I wish I could ignore it Haruka do you mind watching the stove I will turn it down should be alright
Sure I don't mind watching the stove Thorn and Hailey nearly bump in to each other in the hall way they don't look happy with each other as Thorn closes and locks the door
Walking in to the kitchen I pour myself a cup of coffee and kiss Haruka you may take this the wrong way but I think Thorn is up to something there I said it and I don't care what she does to me even if that couch was just a sample of her wrath to me I can deal with it for you then Haruka puts her hand up
Listen Hailey I trust Thorn fully if there is something going on I know she will tell me when the time is right shes always been there its rare that I trust anyone you know how that is too
Yes I guess your right maybe I am jumping to conclusions but I just cant help but wonder
Let me do that ok just when I went to say more the others came walking in brushing snow off now that I actually look out my window I notice that its coming down at a fast speed with high winds
Wow one minute its slow next its high speed with white outs that smell yum its spaghetti I know you didn't make it Haruka where is Thorn
Thanks Rio shes in the room on a private call at the moment there's fresh coffee on over there
Ah well you know how Thorn can gossip Ava and I share a look hoping everything is alright
I take a few more mugs down pouring hot coffee in them and watch the others hang up their coats perhaps during lunch we can talk about you more Haruka id like to ask you a few questions about you being a Sailor Scout I hand out coffee too Mei Jade Rio then pouring myself one
I suppose we can Ava just know that none of it goes further then the family as I said
Of course we all made a promise not to say a word about a thing you know that we all sit down at the table except for Rio who is stirring the pasta
I haven't seen a snow hit like this ever not even when I was a kid I cant even see out your window now hopefully the heat will dry our coats gee they were not kidding this time
True Ava I don't remember seeing this weather ever before normally we only get a little then it melts I look at the bedroom Thorn has been there awhile should I check on her
No I will and Ava can do some work for once
Hey I do plenty of work if you don't call driving in that white out work then your nuts!
Hey knocking on the door gently you ok Thorn
I grab Rio and pull her in then re lock the door I am sorry I just needed a moment
Oh Thorn I pull her in my arms hey I get it you tell me when ok
I will I have to try and eat I know if I don't Haruka will more then suspect me but to be honest my stomach is in such a knot Rio
I bet it is we are right with you remember that
Thank you I mean that wiping a tear from my eye looking in the mirror I better wash up I look horrible
Ok but if you don't hurry I will eat your serving of the meal
If you do that hungry or not I will get you!
Laughing see you at the table I walk in and sit down in my spot as Ava is serving everyone their pasta as everyone takes the amount of sauce they want
Is she ok Rio
Yes shes fine just was a long call she had to deal with even Christmas eve that never ends don't worry though we have a nice turkey saved for tomorrow so we don't need to do any shopping we just relax for the holidays...
I walk out of the music room and see all the maids putting the finishing touches of Christmas and new years decorations good afternoon all it looks terrific going down the stairs I hear Christmas music and smell the roast duck my mothers favourite food there was Theo dressed in a green suit and black tie holding a gift
Michiru wow your so beautiful beyond words seeing her standing there in a beautiful long ice blue dress with snow white trim there's not one outfit yet that has not perfectly fit her flawless form this gift is for you
Why thank you Theo that's very kind of you but I haven't had the chance too get you anything
That don't matter here take it
Very well I lift the box and untie the ribbon oh my god its.. its...
an engagement ring for you Michiru I take her hand as she stands in total shock and slip the ring on I know I have made stupid mistakes but your beauty in itself distracts me all I ask is for a chance to show that even I with my many imperfections can be your man please marry me
Well before I can answer of course my mother grabs my hand and says shed love too! So for now pretending to be happy I understand more on how Haruka learned to act the part at times in her life before I can move I am pulled in to Theo arms tightly his hug feels like a cold tight blanket around me ugh...
knocking on the door I hope I am not disturbing them the door opens and an excited Usagi hugs me and pulls me inside brushing the snow off me I see Minako sitting on the couch wrapped in a blanket and Usagi mother is setting down sandwiches a Christmas movie is on the television
Look who is here Minako its Ami! I take her coat and hang it in the closet why are you out in the snow are you ok?
Hey Ami cough cough its so good to see you Usagi is right are you ok cough cough
A very long story but I am feeling better now I hope I am not disturbing your Christmas Eve
No not at all come on in and be comfy! Do you want some hot chocolate there's sandwiches and my mom is making soup!
That does sound nice if its not to much trouble I do not mind helping out I see Usagi mom coming out
Don't worry at all sit relax the boys are making a snow fort in the yard your always welcome here
Thank you so very much I take a seat by Minako taking a sandwich off the tray I am happy sitting here relaxing with my friends
Great because we missed you Ami hey why dont you pick the next Christmas movie
Alright finishing my sandwich I look through the DVDs Usagi has here how about the grinch laughing
Yay thats a great movie !
Cough cough sounds good to me to Usagi I drink more water down
My mom brings out our hot chocolates we all toast too friendship then start the movie...
