The next day Haruka found herself walking to the elementary school, one that she remembered being nowhere near as big as it was now.

"Tenou-San!"

Turning she saw Hotaru running toward her, causing her to chuckle.

"Keep on doing that and you'll bowl someone over squirt."

She teased as she caught the girl in a hug before noticing the other child that had been talking to Hotaru a minute before.

"Hello Chiba-Chan."

She stated politely.

"Just call me Chibi-Usa, everyone does."

The pink haired child stated with a grin.

"Interesting but then again, you are named after your mother." she stated earning a confused look from Hotaru.

"Do you know each other?"

She asked, earning a chuckle.

"Yeah, her mother is a friend of mine."

Haruka answered

"Mama said you need to come over more!"

The pink haired girl was blunt, causing Haruka to burst into laughter

"Oi, I don't need a shrimp like you ordering me around okay? I'll visit your Mom."

Haruka retorted before nudging Hotaru.

"C'mon, we'd better get going if I'm going to make dinner before your mother gets home."

When Michiru returned home that evening she was surprised to find Haruka sitting on the couch, acting as a pillow for a sleeping Hotaru.

"Ah, you're home. The little monkey ran herself out this evening, I don't think you'll have any arguments about bedtime tonight." Haruka stated, chuckling.

"I want to thank you for doing this. I don't have to worry about her now."

Michiru stated, causing Haruka to blush.

"It's no problem really, I mean she's a sweet kid and I'm not busy or nothing!"

Haruka responded before adding softly

"I am glad to be of help."

Around this time Hotaru woke up, her eyes widening when she saw her mother.

"Mama! You're back before dark!"

She exclaimed, running to hug the woman who chuckled and picked her up.

"Of course I did firefly, do you think I'd forget about the promise I made you last week?"

Haruka chuckled then and stood.

"Well, that's my cue to leave you two alone. Call me when you need me Michiru-San." she stated before heading toward the door.