Reviewer's response

This is kind of a first for me so I will do my best to answer all parts asked of me in the first chapter… here goes…

Zyppora: You wanted more; you got more as you can see…

ShortStuff1: You're right that Haruka and Michiru are together. Haruka and Ami are house mates, as are Makoto and Michiru, sorry I don't think even I could stretch the bloodlines like that… they have joint finances like I've heard of some apartment mates do. I believe that this is the continuation you're looking for… I hope…

Kirae: Thanks for the comment on potential. That means a lot to me, and I'm sure most authors like getting recognition like that. Interesting pairings? Umm… hehe… sorry I'm kind of a shipper here…maybe for another story I'll swap the partners… gets a death glare from the shipper community help me… I'm sorry this took so long to update… I errr… lost the file that had the original copy and had to redo it… gets whapped by Ami Mizuno, my muse alright, alright I'm just lazy ok? Sorry about the Run-on's I worked on them. I hope I fixed them too.

Hobbes the Cat: Sorry to break your interesting streak but as I said this is A/L, R/M. More will come as my muse hits me, literally. I hope I can keep your attention as I continue working on this.

Disclaimer

I do not own Sailor Moon, its characters, or probably anything else in this story. Please have mercy on me and don't sue!!! I'm begging you!!! winces from the glare from Ami Ahem yes… time for me to go… ja ne!!!

Chapter 2

Later that night the brunette arrived at her apartment suite carrying a couple bags of groceries and the book from the library, as she entered the kitchen she called out to her flat mate loudly, "MICHIRU!!! I'M HOME!!!"

From the next room arrives a six foot tall, lithe build, aquamarine haired goddess carrying the remains of a hors d'oeuvres tray to the sink the smell of Jasmine and Apples filled the room as she entered, "Hello Makoto… thanks again for making the food for my candle party. Everyone loved your ham rolls and your fried calamari. Everyone absolutely loved them."

Makoto gave Michiru a friendly little smile and turned to the bags of groceries. Opening the book she started sorting out what needed to be put away and what had to be stored on the counter till they were used in the recipe. Playfully scolding Michiru she looked at her with a smile and in a playful tone stated, "It's no problem, but you promised me that I can at least lay down on the couch for about a half hour remember…" turning back to her bags and book she fretfully muttered, "I hope I got everything…"

Michiru smirked and giggled, while she nodded making a shooing motion with her hands "Yes Makoto I know that's why I'm washing the dishes for the next half hour, if I get done early I'll read a book or call Haruka, now go sleep. Now before I get out the teddy bear and the bedtime story." As Michiru turned back to the dishes Makoto slipped out with a slight giggle crossing her lips.

"See you in a half hour then."

After finishing the few dishes Michiru checked to make certain that Makoto is sleeping peacefully before going over to the phone in the kitchen and calling Haruka with a smile of simple love and fondness. After three rings Haruka picked up her cell phone the sounds of the local landfill echoing in the background as she answered plainly, "Haruka Ten'ou speaking."

Michiru giggled slightly and whispered softly, "Hello there sweetie…"

"Hey Michi, is the party still going on?" Haruka inquired in a mixed tone of suppressed hope and curiosity as a seagull noisily passes nearby.

Michiru sighed with disappointment and fond frustration, "You missed it dear, but I think Makoto is making a bigger dinner then the two of us can eat. Maybe you should bring that 'friend' you hang out with and come over in about two hours?" Michiru accented the word friend with doubt, skepticism and a little anger.

Slightly oblivious to the accent Haruka looked at some carburetors with a look of relief, "Aww I missed it? I'll make it up to you somehow. I'll bring her, if I can tear her away from her precious books, that is."

Michiru grumped and decided to spell it out for Haruka, "You know, I'm starting to doubt you even have a friend. I've never seen her when I was at your place, and she always needs to go to the library on the days I hold my candle parties, my makeup parties, or any time I hold a social event I ask you to come to."

Wisely Haruka decided to keep the 'Thank God' to herself as she ducked a piece of a pipe sticking out and leaned against a washer with a sigh, "Michi, I've been living more comfortable since she came along. It's not my fault her boyfriend, if she has one, is probably Einstein."

Michiru sighed softly and leaned on the counter playing idly with a pineapple. "'More comfortable,' is that how it is?"

Haruka sighed and rubbed her eyes feeling this is going to be a long conversation if she didn't act fast to counter it. "Listen Michiru honey, she helped me boundaries of what I can spend from my paycheck, letting me afford some niceties I wouldn't have been able to other wise…"

Michiru stopped playing with the pineapple to reach up and rub the simple 18-karat gold necklace with an ivy etched locket hanging about her neck. "You mean… she is the one that helped you to buy me that necklace for our anniversary last month?"

With a silent thank you to Ami at the library she started walking through the junk yard smiling and talking softly, "Yes, she let me know where I could make some cuts on spending, and showed me where to look for the best prices and how to tell quality…"

Softly purring into the phone, "She sounds interesting… I would love to meet her…" Standing Michiru walked over to the sink to get a drink, grabbing a glass from the cupboard on her way over.

"I'm not going to lose my girlfriend, am I?" Haruka teased as she stepped around a large tractor tire lying on the ground.

With a snort and a huff Michiru retorted sarcastically, "Will you stop reading my mind love? It's getting scary…" Sighing she took a drink from her water thinking about this Ami 'hussy' that may be moving in on her girlfriend.

Missing the tone and a bumper that's sticking out into her path she groaned softly, "Awww, if I'm going to lose you, I won't let you ever see her." She gently chuckled as she walked on until she hits the bumper with a loud thump and a sharp, "DAMN IT!!!"

Michiru planted her free hand on the counter with gritted teeth as she growled out, "What I MEANT was me losing YOU, to HER…" Hearing the explanative following the loud bang she switched quickly to a concerned tone, "Are you alright? What happened? Do you need me to call medical help?"

While rubbing her shin with one hand she interrupted Michiru's panic-fest with a forced laugh, "I'm fine… and you know I like the more active smarty then the hide-away bookworm love…"

In a stern tone that showed she's not entirely convinced of either idea she decided to go with the simple question. "Well, if you're fine, then would you kindly tell me what the 'damn it' was for then?" Michiru demanded.

Wincing at the tone in Michi's voice she leaned against the bumper that hit her. "It's nothing Michi… just a bumper of a wrecked car decided to leap out and attack my shins…"

Giving a relieved chuckle Michi looked over at the clock, "I will let you go now alright sweetie? Oh, and be sure to bring your friend, Jamie right?"

Haruka sighed and shook her head slowly. "Yeah… I'll try dear…"

Michiru leaned against the fridge smiling and conspiratorially whispered, "You better bring her along… take the books and lock them up if you have to… I want to meet this girl that I've heard so much about…"

Haruka sighed finding out she won't get out of this one easily before she chuckled softly, "I promise I'll do that love, me and Ami will see you soon then, love you…" As she hung up she smirked looking at the bumper. "Looks like you'll start off our new ride my friend," Ruka muttered before starting to pry it off of the wrecked car.

Michiru gave a soft gasp as she realized how mistaken she was with the name before hanging up hearing the tell-tale click of Ruka folding up her phone. Walking into the main hall and checking over the bookshelves she plucked off a romance novel to read while she waited for the end of Makoto's nap so that she can put the pillow case in the wash thanks to the puddle of drool forming under Makoto's mouth. With a soft giggle she reached back on the shelves and pulls out a camera taking a couple pictures before settling in to read.