Disclaimer : I don't own the characters but the plot is mine.
Hi everyone! yep I am back with another HarukaMichiru story. It's been a while since I wrote about them, except for 'the mysterious play' ofcourse but like I said before. I am a bit stuck with that story since I accidentally used my original plan for another story... Hehe not on purpose eh! So I decided to start a new story until I think of a new plan for that story. I hope you'll like this. As always, let me know what you think of this story so far and what you'd like to see happening. As an author I can always work with you original idea's, write longer chapters or even give the story a new turn. Well enough of my ramblings and on with the story!
- Will work on the errors later, right now I need sleep!
Two Can Play That Game
Chapter One
- I can't stand her -
( Le Marin, Local café )
Michiru yawned a bit before looking down at her breakfast and coffee. She wasn't really hungry this morning but she had decided to order something anyway. It was almost 6am in the morning and to Michiru it had become a habit to visit this café before school. School wouldn't start until two hours but Michiru simply hadn't felt like staying home any longer. She still lived together with her mother and little sister named Kaori. Michiru had never met her father, her mother never talked about him either. All the aqua haired girl knew that he left them before she was even born and to her that was enough of a reason to hate him.
Slowly the girl took a sip from her coffee. It wasn't warm anymore, instead of that her coffee had gotten cold and had started to taste a bit bitter. She took a deep breath before putting the cup down on the table again. She was sitting next to a big window which gave her the possibility to look outside to the passing people. The whole street was decorated since it was almost christmas although the month December had just started.'It's always the same.' She thought as she saw a familiar blonde pass by.
The aqua haired girl suddenly remembered why she had left her house so early. Her mother had come home drunk earlier that night, yelling at Michiru, blaming her for every little thing that went wrong around the house. This had lasted the whole night and morning. Michiru took another deep breath at the memory. She didn't hate her mother or anything, she knew that her mother was having a hard time making sure that both her daughters could live a proper life. She worked the whole day only to come home at night to be a good mother. It had to be tiring from time to time.
''Good morning sunshine.'' A voice suddenly said causing Michiru to snap out of her thoughts and to look up at the blonde she had seen walk past the window a few minutes earlier. Michiru grunted in annoyance.
''Tenoh, what do you want now?'' She hissed as she stared down at the table. She couldn't stand Haruka at all. The blonde went to her school as well and always seemed to be so full of herself although she was always alone. Michiru had figured out Haruka was female after running into her in the showers one time. She could still remember how shocked she had been.
''In a bad mood this morning?'' Haruka went on, ignoring the other's annoyance.
''There's nothing wrong with my mood.'' Came the reply.''As long as you stay out of my way that is.''
Although Michiru wasn't looking at Haruka she knew that the blonde was smiling.''Ah why are you so mean Kaioh?'' Haruka mused as she sat down in the booth across the smaller girl. ''Whenever I come near you...'' She paused.''You become all pissed and stuff, any reason in particular?''
Michiru shook her head as she started to play with her breakfast with a fork. ''I've got a reputation around the school you know...'' Haruka went on.''People are saying that you hate me because I slept with you...Did you hear about that?''
''Yes.'' The aqua haired replied as she finally gazed up at the blonde.''I've heard about that. But why would you care? Let them think whatever they want. Everyone with a good pair of brains will know that I'll never sleep with a low creature like you.''
Haruka blinked a few times before bursting out into laughter. It was the same thing over and over again. She would come here every morning knowing that Michiru would be here as well. She'd greet the smaller girl, Michiru would insult her and Haruka would probably do the same, they ending up fighting before one of them would storm out of the café. Then they'd ignore eachother on school only to repeat the same thing the next day.
''You'd think you would get tired of it.'' Haruka said after she stopped laughing. Michiru gave her a questioning look, not understanding what she meant. ''I mean this endless fighting. Maybe we should try a different approach today, we've been doing this for months now.''
Now a smirk appeared on Michiru's face.''Let's not break that habit then. Now if you would excuse me...I'd like to eat my breakfast in peace.'' Haruka just rolled her eyes but didn't move.
''It's not that easy Kaioh. Plus you never told me why you hate me so much. Is it because you think I started to rumor about us?'' The tomboy asked, leaning back. ''If so I have to disappoint you and give you a reason to hate me less. I didn't start that rumor.''
Michiru shook her head.''That would be a lousy reason to hate you. Neh, the actual reason is that I don't hate you Haruka. I wish I did though. I just don't like you.'' Came the reply. Haruka seemed to be surprised by this answer.
''You simply don't like me, what kind of reason is that?'' The blonde wondered.
''Don't be stupid, that's not the only reason.'' Michiru grunted as she took another sip of her coffee.'Ugh, I'll never do that again.' Michiru thought as she swallowed the liquid away.The taste of the coffee hadn't exactly improved.
''Give me three good reasons for don't liking me then.'' Haruka stated with an amused look on her face.''And another thing, the coffee here is always bitter. Just a hint.''
''Thanks.'' Michiru said sarcastically.''Okay, you want reasons. I can give you atleast ten but fine...three is easy. One, you are playing with the hearts of every girl in school by making them think that you're male. Two, you're stuck up and you think you're the best at everything just because...''
''Because I am the best at everything?'' Haruka laughed.''You're just angry with me because...''
''And three because you slept with my best friend and made her believe that you were interested in her. That was nothing but a lie.'' Michiru interrupted the other as she stood up. Haruka now seemed irritated.
''You don't know half of what happened between me and Minako.'' Haruka hissed, then she calmed down again.'You're fucking me up again Kaioh. Not today, today will be a bit different.'
Michiru ofcourse noticed the sudden change of the look on the blonde's face. Haruka went from raging to calm in a scary fast way. ''Anyway Haruka, even though I enjoy this interesting conversation I've got to start heading for school. As you probably know, not all of us can afford a car like you.''
''I can give you a ride.'' Haruka said with a friendly tone. Michiru raised an eyebrow.
''Sorry Haruka but I think I am losing it, could you please repeat that?'' The smaller girl said, looking down at the blonde who was still sitting down.
''I can give you a ride.'' Haruka repeated.''We're not done talking yet my dear.''
Michiru's mind was screaming a lot of different things right now.'Why is Haruka acting so nice and calm all of a sudden?' Deciding that Haruka was just trying to mess with her Michiru decided to play along and sat down again.''That'll be lovely.''
Her answer didn't really surprise Haruka. They may not know eachother at all but Haruka had learned some things about the other girl during their little encounters. Michiru loved playing mind games and to Haruka it was a challenge to see if she was able to stand Michiru's words and games.''That's set then.'' The tomboy replied with a fake smile on her face that could've fooled anyone but Michiru knew better.
''So what do you want to talk about Haruka because I am not in the mood to talk about your fling with Minako.'' Michiru stated with a sweet tone in her voice. Too sweet for Haruka's taste.
''It wasn't a fling but fine, let's talk about christmas.'' Haruka suggested. She knew that Michiru hated that time of year since Minako had told her that some time ago when they were 'dating'.
Michiru tried hard to keep herself from throwing another insult to the blonde's face.''Christmas Haruka, what would you like to discuss about that?'' She managed to ask.
Haruka smiled.'Having a hard time cursing the holiday Kaioh?' She thought before strugging.''You could tell me about your plans for this christmas.'' She finally said.
''Nothing.'' Came the reply.''My family doesn't celebrate christmas.''
''Are you jewish or something?'' Haruka questioned, raising an eyebrow. Michiru laughed at that question.
''Do I look jewish to you? And no that's not the reason. My mother doesn't understand why we have to celebrate the birth of some 'holy' kid when god makes us suffer everyday of our lives anyway. What's the use in giving eachother presents and make snow angels in the snow when in other parts of the world people are suffering? To me christmas is just an ordinary day.''
Haruka thought about it for a moment.''Mhh I guess you could look at it in that way but why worry about something that can't be helped?'' She asked, knowing she wouldn't get a reply.''I mean I understand your point of view, I really do but...''
''You think I am crazy, is that it?'' Michiru hissed in anger.''You think I honestly believe that you understand?'' She faked a laugh.''Oh no Haruka I am not that crazy. The moment we arrive at school you start telling them about my believes and you'll start to make fun of me.''
The blonde clenched her fist for a moment before putting them in her coat again, shaking her head.''You damn well know that I never gossip about people. I am never haging around in groups anyway. You're the popular one around school with real friends.''
Michiru was taking aback by this. She almost started to feel bad for the taller woman.''I am a racer and I make money doing that. People all want to be my friend because of that. Girls want to date me because I am rich and because they think I am a cute 'guy'. That's why I keep coming back to annoy you I guess. You don't seem to care about my status at all.''
''Should I feel flattered now?'' Michiru joked as she looked at the people outside. Everyone seemed to be in a hurry. She gazed back when she heard Haruka laugh again. ''What's so funny?''
''You are.'' The other replied. ''Believe me Kaioh, christmas is a time of year that family comes together. You and your mother should try it sometime.'' Once again Haruka paused for a moment. She knew that Michiru's mother didn't have much money and that she was having a hard time paying the rent for the house. She almost felt stupid to ask it but somehow she felt like she had to ask it.''Ah I am alone this year for christmas though, if you feel like it you can come to my place and celebrate the holiday with me. You can even invite your mother and sister if you want.''
Michiru didn't seem to be happy with the blonde's proposal at all.''You think this is because we don't have the money to buy presents and a christmas tree, don't you?!'' She yelled. Luckily for them they were the only people in the café. The bartender and the waitresses who worked there didn't even look up upon hearing the smaller girl yell. They had gotten used to their fights by now.
''I didn't say that, I just...'' Haruka started but got cut off by the aqua haired girl.
''You're one of the reasons why I hate christmas as well.'' Michiru hissed.''You always think you have to play the hero...''
''I just wanted to..'' Haruka tried but got cut off again. So much for their 'normal' conversation.
''You just wanted to be nice, well guess what Haruka... I don't need a special moment in time to spend with my family. Every damn day of my life is a holiday.'' With that said Michiru put on her own coat and started to walk out of the café. Haruka just sat there, looking at the bartender with a shocked expression on her face. He just smiled as he pointed at the cup of coffee and the plate that stood next to it.
''Guess who's paying for her meal now?'' He joked causing Haruka to sweatdrop.
''Me?'' He just nodded as Haruka started digging in her pockets to find her wallet.'Oh yes, what a good start of a wonderful day.' She thought as she reminded herself to never be polite to Michiru again.'That'll only work reversed.'
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''Aaaah!'' Minako yelled upon seeing Michiru. An hour had passed since Michiru had left the café. She had walked her way to school.''Mmmiiicchiiiruuu!'' The blonde added with a cheering tone in her voice.''Have you heard the great, big and wonderful news?!''
''Haruka is getting a contract to race in China and a restraining order to ever enter Japan?'' The aqua haired girl said with a hopeful look in her eyes.
''She bothered you again?'' Minako asked with a slightly amused look on her face.''That happens a lot, maybe she likes you.''
''I'd rather jump off a cliff.'' Michiru stated while rolling her eyes.''Now what's the good, big and...blabla news?''
''Atleast try to sound interested.'' Minako said while making a dramatic gesture. But after a few seconds she went back to being all cheerful and hyper.''It's almost christmas!'' Minako stated, putting her hand in the air and making a victory sign with her fingers.
''You have to remind me of that?'' Michiru took a deep breath.''And I already knew that, why is it big news all of a sudden now?''
''You didn't let me finish.'' The blonde pouted.''Anyway, the school bond has decided to put up a winter prom.''
''Winter...prom?'' Michiru repeated.
Minako nodded.''And everyone is obligated to come and take a date with them. This is the perfect oppertunity for me to ask Rei to the...'' The blonde stopped talking when she saw the look on her friend's face.''Are you alright?''
Michiru snapped out of her thoughts and quickly nodded.''Ofcourse I am.'' She lied.'Find a date? I am so doomed.'
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''Cheer up Haruka, it's almost christmas, maybe at the end of this year you'll have a girlfriend.'' Hiroshi told his friend who hung her head down in annoyance.
''But...'' She started.'' A prom, winter prom, who the hell made that up!?'' She yelled in frustration.
''It's not that bad, I mean you can easily find a date to the prom. The whole school adores you. Well atleast the girls adore you, take one of them.''
''Honestly who came up with the idea of this prom thing?'' Haruka questioned her friend who bursted out into fits of laughter. He had always enjoyed breaking the 'good' news to the blonde, especially when it came to things he knew she hated. The tomboy's reactions were just priceless in his opinion.
''Fine fine!'' He gave in when he saw the look the other was giving him.''The school bond. Rei Hino, Usagi Tsukino and Aiden Kouri.''
Haruka gave Hiroshi a greatful smile.''Time to kill the christmas feeling and murder the three of them.''
''Aren't you ever curious about who I am going to ask?'' The black haired man wondered, pretending to be hurt. Haruka rolled her eyes at this.
''No not really.'' She paused before laughing slightly upon seeing her friend's reaction.''Ok ok, I'll pretend to be curious. So who are you planning on asking to the prom?''
''You.'' He stated sarcastically.
''I accept.'' The tomboy joked.''No seriously who are you going to ask?''
An evil smile appeared on his face before he answered.''Michiru Kaioh.'' It took Haruka a few minutes to realise what he just had said before she bursted out into laughter assuming that he was just kidding.
''I am serious.'' Hiroshi said with a hint of annoyance in his voice. Haruka straightened up upon hearing this and gave him a confused look.
''But she has been turning you down ever since...well ever since you met her. Why would she agree to go to the prom with you?'' Haruka questioned her friend who sighed.
''Oh Haruka, Haruka, Haruka.'' He said dramatically.''You know nothing about women.''
''Uhum, for your information...I am female.'' Haruka said with a cough.
''Yeah whatever, don't ruin the moment. Michiru is turning me down because she doesn't want to look desperate. When I show up at her house with flowers she'll...''
''Call the police and accuse you of being a stalker?'' Haruka interrupted him.
''No, she'll melt and fall for my charmes right away.'' Hiroshi corrected the other. Haruka just rolled her eyes as she started to walk away from her obvious crazy friend.''Yow Haruka where are you going? Haruka? Tenoh! Yohoo, I am right here!'' He yelled after her but she just continued to walk away. One thought entered her mind she she remember the winter prom. 'I am so doomed.'
To be continued
Now why do I have a feeling of déja vu upon hearing Haruka's thoughts? Anyway I hope you liked this chapter. I don't know when the next one will be up though, let me know what you think!