DISCLAIMER: SAILOR MOON and its CHARACTERS do not belong to me but dibs on Haruka and Michiru if ever they are made available for public claim!

Haruka's POV

I've been tossing and turning all night. How am I to overcome this challenge? Oh those conniving bastards! I have a year and a half. A year and a half! Sigh! What am I going to do with you Michiru? Do you love me or do you love the memory and idea of me? Why are you so complex? Snickers. Women. If I were to be reincarnated it would still be you time and time again, do you know that?

I look at the clock next to my elevated bed and saw dimly lit numbers, 3:45 AM, are you as restless as I am? Perhaps not. Your uncertainties are bothersome. What if, someone of your preferred gender whisks you off to some Sapphoic nirvana? What would I do? I don't think I can even imagine... I don't want to imagine it. Oh, I feel something vibrating underneath my pillow. A holographic message at this time of night?

I gingerly reached underneath the pillow to grab the intruding gadget, I pushed one of the buttons on the side to activate the projector beam. There she was, anxiously delivering her message. Wearing her pyjama. Those blue eyes... they haunt me so.

"Ano, I hope everything went well. I can't sleep. Alright I'm worried sick about you. Are you still awake?"

Ara. It looks like I could use the company. I responded to the video message by actually video-calling her. I am happy to see her on the other end.

"Hey..."

"Everything alright?" She asks, still with concern in her expression.

"It is now. Want me to come over?"

"This late?" She was laughing at my eagerness, which I hope means its a good thing.

"If you want me to..." She pauses as she puts her index finger on her pouted lip, her gaze drawn up on the upper-left hand corner of the screen. I swear I wasn't breathing for a long time, I have never been rejected by one person so much-

"Okay."

-in my, wait what?! Did she say okay?

"Haruka?"

"Haruka? I swear this service provider-"

"I... uh yes! I'll be there in 20 minutes." I finally manage to blurt out.

"You mean 3-5 minutes, right?" She laughs again, I could get used to that sound and the crinkle on her nose and just about everything that is Kaioh Michiru.

"Hai!"

"Be quick then." With that, the screen faded to black and returned to the main menu. I reached my face only to find my smile resides there and it refuses to vacate the premises. Oh, what am I babbling about? She said be quick!

Michiru's POV

Why am I so worried about her? I mean him? Him. Him! Him! Him! Haruka is confusing me to no ends. Did I do this to him? Our little university relationship caused him to be well referred to as a him? If I had stayed on would Haruka have remained a girl? Would she be comfortable enough to? But Haruka needs to be a man to be this big business tycoon. I don't know! Kami-sama! Help me decide! I am so confused! This is not a fair trial if you're testing me when it comes to love!

Then out of the blue, I hear an old revving engine pass and stop. That would be Haruka, oh and that was only 2 minutes. God he worries me a lot. I put on my robe and I swung the door open just as Haruka was about to knock. I was surprised to feel a light tapping on my chest. I was confused of course so I just give Haruka a questioning look.

"Must you knock so low?" I asked as he blushed.

"I get lazy sometimes and I kind of just tap the door... er... low." I laughed at his embarassment.

"Come in." He's boyishly scratching his head still waiting for a command to sit down perhaps. "Come to the bedroom."

"EXCUSE ME?" His face was beet red from then on. I laugh again.

"The last time we were there nothing happened."

"Something almost happened Michi, I-"

"I know, I'm irresistible Ruka, but I trust you. Plus, I'm not drunk. So don't worry." I smiled at his nervous expression. He just nodded while he followed me to my bedroom. I actually enjoy his company. He's like an old friend that you feel secure with. I jumped on the side of the bed I am most comfortable with. I watch him take his shoes off before he jumped on the empty side of the bed. He placed both his hands behind his blonde head, lightly whistling a tune.

"So... what was the emergency meeting about?" I asked, something that urgent won't mean good news. I heard him sigh heavily. I already anticipate all the bad news.

"I... I have to get married before my 25th." He averted his gaze towards me, does he... does he want to marry me? But more importantly, do I want him to marry someone else?

"Truth is, Michiru, I really want it to be you... but I know, you don't want to. Gahhh, maybe I should just be a hobo." This made me laugh, I can't imagine Hobo-Haruka, that would be a rather dashing Hobo, but still. What can I do? I just shifted closer to him and laid my head on his accommodating shoulder.

"Its not that I don't want to, its just that I'm not ready. I'm just starting to accept you and your new... member?" I giggled causing him to chuckle, his raspy husky voice filling the air. Its so sexy, to hear him laugh, you have no idea what it does to a girl. No wonder the female-species just turns into mush when Haruka's around. "Why did you do it, if you don't mind me asking... I just... I can't help but blame myself Haruka..." Haruka turned to face the me with his endearing teal eyes.

"Its not you. I guess, it has always been me. I thought it was my father at first, but then I realised I wanted to be in a different body. I was born in the wrong body. Its my choice and this is what I chose." He smiled at me a little too hopeful that it would be enough to satisfy my curiosity. Not quite. I still have my female-Haruka fantasies and yes, its in plural form.

"Hmmm... I could remember your female body quite well and let me tell you," I shifted my body to cover half of his, my arm resting on the middle of his chest, "You were hot." I dipped lower to breathe the last statement into his ear and when I looked up, he was as flustered as ever.

"What do you mean WERE, the world thinks I still AM." He went on the defensive which made me erupt in fits of giggles. "What's so funny now?" He asked, amused.

"You are so full of it." I replied, but this time he snaked his arm around my waist and used the other hand to grab my leg as he pulled me on top of him. I could feel my heart beat racing a million times faster.

"I am not just the slut the world sees me as you know. I just had a really bad mentor when it came to being a man." He pouted in his defence.

"Suuuure... you didn't enjoy being with ALL those women? Those models and those clueless pretty girls?" I poked the middle of his chest multiple times.

"I... well... I'd trade all of them for you." His eyes, they speak volumes of love and yearning and honesty and all things positive, I could almost just... give... in.

I don't even know what I was doing, I ended up kissing him again. Our tongues dancing in rhythmic successions as we explore each other's mouth. His hands travelling from my shoulders to my lower back and he unsurely yet lightly squeezed my buttocks. I would be a liar if I said it didn't cause any excitement. I moaned through our kiss and it was enough to give him enough confidence to proceed further. He parted my legs with his strong hands and placed his knees between my legs, rubbing the centre of my core.

"Mmmm... Haruka..."

He swiftly manouvered both our bodies and now he's on top of me. He parted my legs again, pressing himself between my legs and that's when the spell wore off again for me. I felt it. I felt IT. THAT thing I don't want to feel... near me... inside me. I felt his manhood and it scared the (for lack of a better word) shit out of me. I have never been with a man before. Ever since I accepted and declared it to myself- a lesbian. I have been penis-free! My hands automatically rose to his chest to push him off of me. But he didn't stop, he continued gyrating his pelvis and I felt so helpless that it angered me.

"STOP!" I yelled causing him to look up at me with bewildered eyes. "GET OFF ME!" And he did, like a scolded child. He stood by the window, his frame illuminated by the rose pink light of dawn.

"I... I'm sorry, I thought you wanted to." He raised both his hands to grab a fistful of his golden hair and sighed in exasperation. I've done this to him one too many times. Aren't I just the most cruel bitch on the planet? Thank God, Haruka is not a normal guy. "I would never-" I had to cut him off or else he would blame himself again.

"Its not your fault. Part of it is mine too. I'm gay Haruka. We can't." I stood up right next to him and cupped his cheeks with my hands, thumbs caressing his face.

"So I have no chance?" He didn't even look at me, it almost breaks my heart. I don't even know what I want. All I know is that I fell in love with a woman not a man. The oddest thing was that they were the same person.

"I honestly don't know." I can't imagine not being with Haruka but at the same time, I can't imagine being with a male Haruka.

"I wish you'd just give me a direct answer. If there's anything worth fighting for, can you at least tell me?" His hands fell limply at the hem of my night gown lightly tugging at it.

"Let's just focus on what we have right now. Whatever it is. We have something." I know its vague but when I saw a hint of a smile form him, I knew, for now its enough.

Haruka went back to his mansion, not surprised to see that the trio were already up and were having breakfast on the dining room. He decided to join them taking a seat next to Taiki. The red-head passed him a plate and utensils before passing him the serving plate filled with mushrooms, scrambled eggs, bacon, toast and tomatoes.

"Oh by the way, you need to pop out a kid after you marry Michiru-san." Seiya said out of nowhere causing Haruka to choke on his food.

Taiki immediately hit Haruka's back to dislodge whatever's stuck in Haruka's throat. Yaten just threw a piece of toast at Seiya and his good timing for everything.

"WHAT?!" Haruka asked, now eyeing the most trust-worthy of the three.

"I'm taking care of that." Taiki reassured, squeezing Haruka's forearm to at least lessen the anxiety the blonde is probably feeling.

"How can I even?! Don't I just have blanks? I mean synthetic ones that appear like the real thing but are not real sperm?" After Haruka mentioned the last word, Seiya immediately gagged.

"This is so not a breakfast conversation." Seiya stated.

"You should have thought of that before you opened your mouth about popping kids, baka!" Yaten retaliated.

"I'll think of something. I can may be bio-engineer sperm and copy your DNA into it." Taiki assured again.

"Oh God. Oh God. Michiru doesn't even want to marry me yet. What do I tell her?! Oh by the way, we need to have a baby, my friend is concocting some weird genetically enhanced sperm with my DNA in it?!" Haruka's palm immediately went to his face. "What if she says no to all of this? It's already strange enough for her as it is! Why not just try IVF?! Seriously! The things you guys come up with!"

"Ano... we actually have a back-up plan for the marriage and child bit." Yaten said, looking up at the ceiling.

"We rang one of your old flames and she said yes." Seiya stated again, jabbing his fork in the air towards Haruka's direction.

"N-Nani?! Who?!" The blonde's head moved left to right to give her brothers a look of disbelief.

"Meioh Setsuna." Taiki finally stated.

"She said yes?!" Haruka couldn't believe it.

"We thought, you'd prefer her over the others. Plus, she's the hottest." Seiya added, earning another piece of toasted bread to the head from Yaten.

"Let's talk business. I'm too exhausted with this topic." Haruka shook his head once more. "So, are we on agreement with relaunching Tenoh Motors?"

"Oh most definitely!" Seiya was the first to agree with the two other brothers just nodding in agreement.

"Kajiro-san would definitely be the biggest hurdle." Taiki rubbed his temples, "He'll probably even use your parent's death to stop this from ever being relaunched." Haruka looked away, that aspect of their business has been dormant since his Father and Mother's untimely demise.

"It is a passion of mine. If I'm going to be stuck doing something for life, I'd rather do something I love. Regardless of what Kajiro-baka says we will build this up again. And if I have to get married, whether I like it or not, I will be married with children in the most crucial of times!" Haruka slammed both fist on the table earning sweatdrops from the three brothers.

"Riiiiigghhhht..." Taiki gulped again, "Sooo... ready for the office? You have to bring the hover-craft."

A nod.

"Well, well, if it isn't the playboy himself. Judging from the headlines, we know where your commitments lie. Which is wherever the dick leads." Kajiro stated giving the chance for the room to roar in laughter.

"Is that funny is it? You know what else is funny? Kajiro-san, you're fired." Old grey eyes grew wide at the statement.

"Y-You Can't! I've been with this company for 40 years! I have skills-"

"That you can use elsewhere. Give me a reason why you should stay and I might reconsider." Haruka challenged the older man.

"I worked with your Father! I helped him build this company!" He defended himself.

"You forgot the failed attempt to take over the company and keep millions of dollars for yourself. Out of respect for your stay with the company and merely because of that, I chose to keep you. As you are all well aware. I am the alpha and omega in this company. Unless you have anything to say beneficial for the company, I suggest you keep your mouths shut!" He eyed all of the perpetrators making sure that they quiver in fear. "You can keep your job for now, but if I hear anything outside the realms of business- you're out!" The older man melted in his seat, as once again, Haruka's seniority was re-instated. 'Soon. I know you would fail to comply with the legalities of your will.' His teeth was grinding, but he couldn't do anything. Haruka Tenoh is still wearing the crown... for now.

"Alright, none sense aside, I would like to introduce you to our new project. Our main engineer and pioneer, Taiki Kou would give you a brief summary."

"Alright as we all know, I have been working on Pharmaceuticals and Medicals for the past 5 years, but Haruka and I have decided to dabble in modes of transport. We want to give Tenoh Motors another jolt."

They could hear arguments across the board, Kajiro, was the first to start it of course. Haruka watched as Taiki's confidence take a notch down.

"Gentlemen!" He yelled, but nobody was willing to listen. All of them were willing to argue, however.

"Tenoh Motors has been dead for years! Why do you think it would be good to revive it again?! After your father's accident it was shut down! It was shut down for a reason!" One of the other members of the board argued.

"It is simply ludicrous! It would take a hefty amount to revive that without any assurance of sales, we are not sure if we would profit from such lavish projects!" Kajiro once again challenged.

"I believe in Taiki, Seiya and Yaten's abilities. Have they ever failed us?! No! We work twice as hard as any of you do. You are here merely for politics. If you do not believe me, come with me downstairs and look at one of the prototypes we made, let's see if you don't want to spend on such a LAVISH vehicle!"

Taiki stood shocked at Haruka's confidence in him. They always had each other's backs, even if his two brothers weren't there, he included them as well. Their brotherhood was truly something solid. Haruka led the group to the car park to examine the prototype Haruka and Seiya designed, he made a demo of what It can do. As it hovered above the board member's head's by merely a foot high. He then parked it back into position.

"How much would this cost? For production?" Tomoe-san asked without any malice in his voice.

"Do not worry about that, I would fund it with my own money." The blonde defiantly stated, making sure he looked at his doubters eyes. "I am confident that the designs and functions of this vehicle would entice the public to purchase one. Taiki and I agreed in making a mid-range to high-end hover-crafts. So both rich and middle class can afford it. This is the future." He went to Taiki's side and reassured his stance once more.

"Sounds promising." Souichi Tomoe winked at Haruka and Taiki. The tall red-haired man looked at Haruk with a lop-sided grin.

"You always spoil me, Ruka." Taiki whispered at Haruka, grateful for the friendship and loyalty.

"We're brothers. What do you expect. Oh, and Michiru loved the hover-craft." Haruka confirmed before dismissing everyone.

"Well, shouldn't you be chasing after your lady love? Go!" Taiki shooed him away, earning a grin from the blonde. The blonde kissed him playfully on the cheek which the red-haired man wiped in haste, "That's considered cheating!" He yelled at the retreating form.

"Not if we're brothers!" The blonde yelled back. Taiki could only shake his head.

Now he fully understoon why he fell in love with the blonde. But he knows it wouldn't go anywhere. Specially now that he helped her transform into what he is. He could only sigh. Life is complicated enough, but Love that one is tougher. Haruka never knew. Haruka doesn't know and he intends to keep it that way.

Michiru was shocked to see Haruka just standing outside her studio. Her surprise however turned into a warm and fuzzy feeling. She felt like a teenager. It felt so young and innocent, well maybe not as innocent as she thought, but it was entirely her fault. She doesn't know how or why the boy still remains nice if not nicer to her after all the hot and cold situations she's put him through. But she is thankful to Cupid for shooting one effective and stubborn arrow. With a smile on her face she walked forward and lightly tapped the male model's shoulders causing him to turn around and face her.

"People are gonna think we're dating." She stated, causing the blonde the chuckle at her boldness.

"Aren't we? Plus the rumour mills have already caught up with that one." He offered both his hands for Michiru to take. One for Michiru herself and the other for Michiru's violin. The violinist was more than happy to oblige. They linked their hands once more giving the couple that sense of satisfaction that neither have felt for years.

"Where do you want to go?" Haruka asked out of being a gentleman.

Michiru paused for a bit, she just wants to be out of the public eye. "Hmmm... home. Let's just go to my place and-" Her eyes narrowed when she noticed her Model slash business tycoon was playfully wiggling his eyebrows suggestively although playfully. "Baka. None of that. Just to enjoy each other's company."

"Hmmm... that could be taken into such a very very different context." He felt soft smooth hands tap his face in mock slapping before both of them laughed.

"You are such a pervert." Michiru calmly said, as if it was the most natural thing in the world.

"And you are such a tease." Haruka held the same air of dignified arrogance Michiru exuded before bursting into fits of laughter again.

They walked hand in hand towards Haruka's golden vintage convertible before zooming to Michiru's apartment.

Like an old married couple they sat on the pristine white leather couch, enjoying each other's company. Talking about things that used to matter, things of the past, musings, business, career and gossip- the last part caused by the show they were currently watching on TV.

"You're always in it. I'm surprised you haven't popped up yet." Michiru jested, nudging the blonde's ribs before resuming to her habit of consuming tea.

"They got sick of me. When you have too many issues, it gets old." Haruka nodded, to convince himself, more than anyone else. With Kajiro and her new found requirements to uphold her inheritance, he really doesn't need more materials for his stress level. Not to mention, the pressing issue that is Michiru Kaioh, he is surprised he still hasn't had his heart broken. Pleasantly surprised, of course, still you're a fool if you're not bothered.

There they were, acting like Haruka doesn't have to get married before his 25th birthday and pop-out a child, as Seiya stated, and Michiru is not one bit concerned nor confused about his gender. Michiru acting like Haruka isn't a man and is still a girl who doesn't have to get married right away. Calm before the storm. All you need is a 60 inch LED Holographic TV and the volume on 39.

"THE GOZ: I'm pregnant with Haruka Tenoh's baby." Crisp and loud and clear.

Both Haruka and Michiru spat out the black liquid that they're so fond of. Haruka groaned throwing what seemed like a hundred solid punches into the air.

"You can't get anyone pregnant, can you?" Michiru inquired with eyebrows furrowed.

"What?! N-no!" The blonde answered immediately, which in turn drew him back to the breakfast-conversation he had with the Kou's. He growled even louder as he stood up and paced the small space between the coffee table and the couch.

"I hate my life!" For now, its alright to be unrefined, the stress is taking its toll on him- clearly. He threw his hands up in the air in defeat. Tomorrow is a new day. Tomorrow might involve DNA tests and in a few hours he would have Taiki rescue him again. Which he is utterly thankful for.

"Can you kiss me and make it all better?" He crouched to Michiru's level, looking more stressed than ever but still trying to smile. Michiru reached for his cheeks, rubbing her thumb on his suddenly pale skin before pressing her lips on his.

That's when a genuine smile graced his face.

"Give me your phone." Michiru held her palm out.

"What? Why?" The blonde was confused but he still handed the piece of technology over not even waiting for an answer. Michiru disappeared to her room with Haruka's phone.

A few minutes later, she re-emerged with obvious mirth written all over her beautiful face. She handed the phone back to the puzzled blonde before leaning close to his ear.

"Check out the gallery." She whispered.

The blonde's eyes widened as he saw several tastefully suggestive and... just naked photos of Michiru. His mouth suddenly went dry.

"Now you tell me, if there's anything worth fighting for." Michiru winked at him.

He looked at Michiru once more, for now, all that matters is being with her. The rest can be dealt with tomorrow. Yes, tomorrow. But for now-

'I have naked photos of Michiru. Yay!'

Wow. I am so tired you have no idea. :) Anyways, I'm so sorry for disappearing. We just had so much to do before school vacation so yeahhhhh... that's about it. As usual, reviews are highly appreciated because they are so highly motivating :) Please do leave this tired and stress author a review, kindly. Thank you!

And to those who previously reviewed Thank you so much!

PaigeeLee13 I'm sorry Haruka is a man-whore only for a few chapters... or so... haha, and Michiru... hmmm... I'd keep that a secret for now. I saw a documentary on TV about TRANS-Europa and I was inspired by the conflict it caused amongst their peers or relationships and I genuinely felt empathy and sympathy for everyone in that said Documentary. I just forgot the title. So the morals of this story is loosely based on the lives of the people on that Doco.

jade-MEST it seems easy but you know it won't be. Feelings of the past are there and they're strong too but those were feelings for female Haruka. haha.

HARUMISUMMER I'm gonna slow down on the marriage bit, there's still a year and a half left. I'm going to build up H&M's relationship first ;) I can't promise you about not having Lemony snippets because a lot of the readers demand it, but I promise it would be tasteful. The first few Lemony chappies I asked a man for deets to make it dirtier but with H&M, I'll clean it up and... Haruka is always a nice person. lol too nice...

Andreius91 Thank you! You don't have to blush! Don't be a stranger! :) Yeah, Haruka's in trouble. Oh well, Anything is possible in the world of fanfiction. lol xo

Vientocortante Are you not laughing now? :( lol I might be doing something wrong then

petiyaka Haha the idea never crossed my mind, I had other plans for that department. ;)Ali I know. He has to do something or just knock her up quick, but he can't yet. lol I'm gonna slow things down to give it a realistic pace.

Jo I hope you're brain still ate my interesting fic. lol thanks for the review!

Keeper Aki Oh you know I love trouble. He can only be saved by a woman. :)