"Thank you for helping out with Hotaru. There's no way she could have ran off all that energy." Michiru stated while tucking the little girl into bed.

"It's no problem." Haruka stated in a whisper before adding, glancing down at the sleeping girl before adding "besides, she's a sweet kid."

Michiru sighed despite the smile on her face as she responded

"She doesn't deserve the judgement people place on her. Other kids her age find her odd because she is a bit quiet and mature for her years and she has only a few friends."

Michiru stated, only to feel a hand grip her shoulder lightly.

"Hey, things will get better."

Haruka stated softly sighing before glancing at her watch.

"I hate to just give advice and leave but it's going on ten thirty and you both need rest."

She added, pulling away from Michiru though she wished that she didn't have to.

Damn these stupid emotions I can pick up on!

She thought, though to her surprise Michiru stopped her from walking away.

"You said you were staying in the hotel until you can find a place. How would you like to stay here until you find a place? I mean, we have the room and that way Hotaru will have someone here every day and you won't have to pick her up from school."

Michiru offered, causing Haruka to sigh.

"Fine but on one condition….You don't pay me for babysitting and don't start about having the money….I have more than enough money to live comfortably on for a long time."

Haruka relented, knowing that she probably should have argued about it but for some reason she didn't want to.

"I'll show you to the guest rooms, you can take your pick."

Michiru stated, blushing as she got up.

She must be lonely….I wonder if maybe she doesn't have many friends herself by how she is acting?

Haruka thought, following her.