September 13, 2007

1:41

Chapter 7

Garden Tea Party

Haruka sat on a bench in the mansion garden as she enjoyed tea with Kasumi, Hikari and Kumi. This is what they did every Sunday afternoon; group together in the extravagant garden and exchange conversation over tea. They never actually drank the tea because they much rather prefer soda but Haruka's father said tea seemed more distinguished for their social status. The four teen's current gossip target was Haruka's growing relationship between her and her fiancé. Ever since the party they have been nicer then normal to each other….almost like friends and that brought out the curiosity amongst her friends.

"Let me get this straight, the two of you made a pact to treat one another as equals as long as this whole thing is going on?" Kasumi asked running her fingers over her hot tea cup. Haruka nodded while taking a small sip of the steamy liquid.

"I for one think that this is a good change." Hikari stated. "That whole spat that was going on between the two of you was highly annoying."

"Like when you argue with shinji for making fun of your doodles?" Kumi said flashing a sly grin. Hikari gaped for a second then pulled her white ski cap further over her head.

"Please don't compare this to dawn and Shinji; they are not the ones getting married in a matter of months." Kasumi said pinching the bridge of her nose.

"Yup, Little Haruka is going to be of marrying age in a few months. The big one six!" Kumi said leaning back into her chair while playing with a spoon in her cup.

"You really think that this is gonna work Haruka?" Kasumi asked. Haruka took another sip of tea then placed her tea cup on the garden table. She placed her hands in her lap and let out a sigh.

"To be honest Kasumi, I'm not sure of anything. My life is so chaotic and it's hard to keep track, but my family has pure confidence in me and if being a ruler means doing things that you may question or be confused about then I'll take it head on." She said with a straight face. "At least I have my powers to back me up!" She added with a grin.

"And us! Don't forget your friends." Kumi said giving her friend a thumbs up.

"How could I forget some of the most important people in my life?"

The four friends exchanged smiles then returned to their conversation but on many other topics. At one point Haruka's mind wandered off and she began to let her mind ponder on everything that wasn't around her. She began to daydream about that day. She didn't know why but it seemed to excite her…..

"Shuu, do you love me?" Haruka asked facing her fiancé. He only smiled and wrapped an arm around her.

"What would make you think otherwise Haruka? You're the world to me." He stated. She smiled and felt herself blush. "I'm glad that I get to be the one you spend the rest of your life with."

"Me too…"

"Haruka!" Kumi yelled making the princess fall back in her chair and hit her head on the ground. She let out a groan and got up rubbing her head. "Sorry, you zoned out."

"I guess I did, but why'd you amplify your voice with your powers?" Haruka questioned setting her chair upright and taking her seat again.

"Well we have been calling you for over five minutes." Hikari snorted.

"Oh…sorry, I guess I got lost in my thoughts." Haruka said smiling sheepishly. Kasumi rolled her eyes and fiddled with the hem of her short sleeve yellow shirt.

"I know you daydream a lot Haruka but you've never got lost that much in thought." The red head said giving her friend a look.

"That's cause she was thinking about her boyfriend Shuu!" Masato said coming out of a bush. Haruka glared at her little sibling while blushing an intense pink.

"That's a lie!" She defended.

"No, it's the truth," Masato retorted smirking. "Don't forget that with my psychic abilities I can read minds." Haruka mental cursed and her glare grew harsher on her brother.

"Haruka are you serious? Were you thinking about Shuu?" Kumi asked smirking.

"Umm……I….."

"That's a yes!" Hikari said throwing her hands up in the air dramatically. Haruka slumped in her chair blushing harder then before.

"Why are you even here Masato?" She muttered hoping that he would leave and not cause anymore problems to her reputation.

"Princess Hatsumi and Prince Shuu are coming over soon." He stated with a shrug. Haruka perked up in her seat and faced her brother.

"How long is soon?" She asked. Right then a call for her and her brother was made.

"Right now." He said before taking off. Haruka looked at her friends in disbelief.

"Something tells me he knew for a while and waited until just now to tell us." Hikari said.

"Ya think?!" Haruka snapped.

"HARUKA!!"

The four girls looked at the mansion before making a sprint for the call. They all ran into the kitchen and Haruka skidded to a stop and managed to fall flat on her face, then Kasumi fell on top of her then Kumi then Hikari.

"Haruka?"

Haruka looked up to see her mother giving her a look while they four girls got odd looks from everyone in the room, including the prince and princess of emerald. The heiress blushed in embarrassment and pulled herself from under the teen tower of girls. She stood up and bowed to her mother respectfully.

"Sorry mother." Matsuko sighed at her daughter then smiled.

"Its okay sweet heart, I knew you and your friends were having your Sunday tea." By now Kasumi, Kumi and Hikari were off the floor.

"It was a pleasure being here your highness; we'll be on our way." Kasumi said grabbing Hikari and Kumi's wrist and dragging them away. "We'll see you tomorrow Haruka." Soon enough Masato and Hatsumi disappeared as well.

"Well then, I guess I'll be going as well." Matsuko said leaving the kitchen and leaving the Shuu and Haruka alone. She really didn't want that to happen. The only reason she had rushed into the house in the first place was because she didn't trust that her little brother would keep his obtained information to himself and since she didn't exactly catch him in time she wasn't sure of anything.

"You okay Haruka?" Shuu asked as she fiddled with her fingers nervously while casting her gaze downwards. She lifted her head and smiled softly.

"Uh yea, my little brother just riled me up a little."

"Does that explain your interesting entrance?" He asked smirking. She frowned at the embarrassing memory.

"Yea, Masato really got on my nerves this time."

"Really, what did he do?"

"Why do you want to know?"

"So I can use it in the near future." She glared at him then gave him a playful hit on the arm.

"You jerk."

"Thank you."

An awkward silence hung between the two and it was rather annoying, but neither of them knew what to say. If Haruka's friends were here she would know exactly what to say because it would spark a conversation but they were long gone so she was left clueless. 'This is more complicated then it seems' She groaned in her head. Talking, right now, seemed like the hardest thing to do at the moment. Nothing could come to mind. Except….

"Hey Shuu what's your main power?" She asked

"Fire,why?"

"Well since standing in the middle of the kitchen seems rather…."

"Stupid."

"Yea, why don't we spar."

"Oh please, you wouldn't last more then ten seconds against me." He said flicking his hair. Haruka could feel her anger run through her viens.

"Is that right? You have no clue what I'm capable of!"

"I'd like to see you try to beat me."

"Is that a challenge?" She asked taking a step towards him. He smirked while she just glared.

"Maybe it is."

Ending Time: 2:23

Well there you have it! Now please review and the next Chapter is going to have some fluff in it! YAY FLIFFY-NESS!!!!