Author's Notes and Responses

Well everyone, if you're reading this then you know that today January 9, 2005 is officially one year that I've been torturing everyone with my stories. For all those that have liked me in the past, thank you, and sorry about how long it takes guys. I'm lazy and that's really my best reason, save writer's blocks, college, and job hunting. For everyone else, I'm sorry. Looking back I find that with the six chapters I've written and posted on as well as my dismal attempt at original work, I think I might've improved… somewhere. Anyhow enough of listening to me being an idiot, and before Ami-Hime whacks me again, onto the responses to the reviewers.

I would like to state that the only reason I know for a fact that I first published stories online on this date is because it shares the day with my niece/goddaughter's birthday, she's 1 year old today folks. I would like to also pause and say thank you to those that have helped me over the year. Ices, your site really helped boost my confidence. Selenity Jade, I want to thank you for helping me to double, and even triple check my spellings. Southpaw, (better author then me) I want to thank you for being a dear friend and aid. Fairy Writer, (better sm author then me) thank you for helping me work out the story into rough drafts and the late night RP sessions. To reviewers and fans, thank you for kind words and helpful suggestions. To flamers that hit my mailbox, thank you for being too chicken to say it in public and making me want to prove you wrong. To Aslynn, thank you for being you. To everyone else, it's been fun, hope to see more of you.

Cheeruplittleemokid – Are you talking about me? I don't think I'm cute but maybe if you're drunk enough… err anyways thanks for the review, I plan to keep it up till this one's done and then move on to some other ideas I have.

Me, I am God – Nice ego trip of a pseudonym you have there buddy… anyhow… Folks I'd like to take a moment to say this for the last time… I will NOT mess up the pairings in this story, maybe next time. Thanks for not giving up on me though.

Kibou – I'm glad you liked it, and here's that other chapter JUST FOR YOU!!! And I do often double or triple check my spellings but at 1,000+ words per story some do slip on through.

Disclaimers

I do not own Sailor Moon, or Ace of Base's "Angel Eyes" and probably anything else within this story other then maybe the idea itself. Kindly don't sue me. Also if you want to redistribute the story, email me and I'll through in the rough draft after I'm all done with the full story.

Chapter 3

In the back of the library Ami sat studying her books even as the librarian started to shoo people out so that she can start doing the annual spring cleaning. Haruka entered the library with her standard quietness and grace… alerting everyone for a block around precisely where she was, as if the smell and aura of filth about her wasn't enough to do so before hand. As Haruka drew near Ami looked up and gave a sigh of vexation, muttering under her breath, "I could've sworn I would have more time…"

Upon arriving at Ami's table Haruka smiled and leaned against it with a roguish twinkle in her eyes. Seeing her friend vexed look Haruka sighed and explained, "Hey Ames, sorry about being early, but the junkyard was going to release their dogs early tonight, and I don't have an up-to-date rabies vaccination record. So I thought I'd come here and see if you wanted to head home early."

Straightening up and replacing a few books on the shelves, Ami shrugged and nodded her head to the librarian. "That's alright Ruka; I believe Ms. Ury is trying to get us to leave. I think it's time for the annual cleaning. I guess I can just study at home now."

At this Ami finally noticed Haruka tucking the last of her personal text books into a familiar briefcase and snapping the lock shut with a smirk. "Actually, tonight we are going to Michiru's for dinner, and there will be no negotiating out of it. You need to have fun once in a while Ames, trust me this'll be good for you." With that Haruka started dragging Ami along out to the car.

"Haruka Ten'ou, will you let me go already, I can walk out to the car on my own. Now as for this dinner, you know as well as I that I don't want anything to distract me till I receive my doctorates, so why are you dragging me along? Also, to get me to have fun is not a good answer."

"Well Ames, one Michi's been dying to meet you for the longest time, and two her roommate is going to be there and we'd rather not have her feel left out so you two can talk while we're lost in each other. Also, I think you'll like them. They're really wonderful, and I promise this'll be the only time I do this to you. Please do this just this once for me, please?"

Ami sighed and slumped back into her car seat, shutting the door with a little more force then necessary. She then buckled up as Haruka did the same, with slightly less force. "Let me get this straight, if I do this favor for you this one time, you will never again drag me along to somewhere, without proper notification or incentive to join you, correct?"

Haruka nodded with a beseeching look on her face, "I promise you Ames, just this once and I'll never again force you to do anything similar again."

"Alright, I'll do it, but only on one condition."

"What's that?" Haruka inquired.

"You, my odorous friend, will take a shower before we go." Ami replied with a smirk.

Feigning a hurt expression Haruka scoffed, "Me? I need a shower, don't you like the dumpster scented perfume?" The comment promptly earned a glare from Ami. "Alright, you win; I'll shower as soon as we get home."

As they drove on in silence Haruka thought of Lita and how she might get along with Ami, if Ami would ever notice someone not in a book. Ami on the other hand thought about staying up late to study for that test on Monday. Their thoughts are interrupted by their arrival at home, where they go inside and get ready. While Haruka is in the shower Ami goes to the case and simply entered the code she learned when they first bought it, just in case Haruka ever forgot it. She then pulled out a thin textbook, carrying it over to the sink she filled a glass with water and sipped it waiting for Haruka to get out.

As Haruka emerged from the bathroom in a cloud of steam Ami noticed the button down male dress shirt and casual dress slacks that Ruka's wearing with a nod before tucking the textbook away and smoothing out her hair, sweater and skirt. On their way to the door Ami grabbed her coat and house keys while Haruka goes around turning off lights around the place.

Once they were in the car and buckled in Haruka pulled out a CD from the glove box and loaded it into the player, filling the car with the soft opening cords for Ace of Base's "Angel Eyes" causing Ami to raise an eyebrow at the rather unusual music choice for her roommate. Upon catching the look from Ami, Haruka blushed while pointing to the player and explaining, "This music helps me to get in the mood for romancing my sweetie…" This explanation seemed good enough for Ami, as she turned away to look at the scenery rolling past the window outside, up until she rolled her eyes fighting a giggle at her friend's behalf.