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Two Can Play That Game
Chapter two
- Minako's bright idea -
The rest of the day didn't go as smooth as expected either. During the first hour the teachers told the students that the winter prom was going to be a bit different from the previous years. Instead of picking your own partner the teachers would choose with whom you had to go to the prom. No escapes and no excuses. The pairings would be announced at the end of this day which ofcourse caused for a lot of agitation. Everyone wanted to know with whom they had to go to the prom. Except for two people, two people who were trying hard to find an excuse not to go.
Haruka took a deep breath as she sat down next to Hiroshi. The black haired man just took a bite out of his lunch before turning his head to face his blonde friend.''Wanna bet I have to go with Michiru. Even the teachers know she wants me.'' He stated with a wide smile on his face.
The tomboy rolled her eyes.''You're not that naive Hiroshi and if so, I really hope they pair you up with a guy.'' Hiroshi laughed brightly upon hearing that before he swallowed away his food.
''You're really in a bad mood this morning. Come on every thing has a bright side. If you had to be stuck with someone who would you pick?'' He questioned as he took another bite off his bread.
''I'd pick satan and hope he'll kill me, pull me to hell and saves me from the prom.'' Haruka sarcastically stated.
''It's not that bad. Besides I am sure there's someone you'd like to go with.''
Haruka leaned against the table as she gazed outside. It was snowing outside. Most of the time the snow gave her a warm and confortable feeling but not this time. No, this time was different. She couldn't stop thinking about earlier this morning, how she had confronted Michiru and how the smaller girl had snapped. 'You don't look like every day is a holiday for you.' She thought as she recalled the other's words.
''Yow Tenoh, are you listening?'' Hiroshi said while waving his hand past the blonde's face.''Earth to Tenoh, do we have contact or what?''
Quickly the blonde sat up again, giving her friend an annoyed glare.''What?''
Hiroshi raised his eyebrow.''Are you having perverted thoughts already after what may happen after the prom?''
''Don't be such a creep Hiroshi. I can't even imagine that prom happening let alone stand what 'may' happen after the prom. And if there is anyone I'd like to take? I seriously don't know. All the girls here are so, ugh. Besides maybe the teachers will hook me up with some guy. I am after female.''
''No kidding?!'' The other yelled, trying to sound like he was actually surprised by hearing that. ''Come on Tenoh, everyone knows you're as gay as you can get. Plus most of your teachers don't even know you're female.''
''Is a normal conversation too much to ask?'' Haruka joked while leaning back in her seat.''No, I don't know who I want to take to the prom. I do know that I don't want it to be Minako Aino or Usagi Tsukino. That little fan club is driving me nuts. Besides this conversation is useless. No one gets to pick who they're taking. I swear, I am killing that school bond for suggesting this crazed idea.''
''Actually it wasn't their idea. Aiden told me during art class. The teachers made it up. And with teachers I mean Setsuna Meioh, you know that chick who teaches biology and...damn that old man, I forgot his name. He teaches Maths.''
Haruka sweatdropped.''His name is Syuho Takami. And how can you not know his name? He's been teaching you maths for the past three years.''
''Correction, he tries to teach me. I actually never listen to what he has to say.'' Hiroshi said with a smile before putting the last bit of his food in his mouth.
''Why? No, no don't say anything. Let me guess, Michiru Kaioh is sitting next to you during that class?'' Haruka stated, trying to sound amused but instead she sounded like she was feeling, irritated with Hiroshi's almost scary fixation for the aqua haired girl.
''No, ha-ha very funny. I am the only male who chose maths as a exam subject so I am surrounded by pretty women constantly.'' Haruka simply took a deep breath upon hearing this.
''Is there a time of day in which you don't think of women and sex?'' When Hiroshi's face started glowing she already regretted her question.
''Ofcourse not! I am a man, we only think about those kinds of things. We have women to worry about the other stuff.'' He replied with a bright smile on his face which made it hard for Haruka to resist hitting him.
She was just about to smack him when she suddenly noticed Minako who was walking into their direction.'Oh god, what now?' She wondered as also Hiroshi turned his head to see the blonde who was now standing a few inches away from him.''Hey Minako.'' Haruks said, trying to sound as friendly as possible.
''Hi Haruka. Hi Hiroshi.'' Minako cheered. ''Just one hour to go and we'll get to hear who we're taking to the prom, are you two just as excited as I am about this?''
''Not really but I know a way to get you really, really excited.'' Hiroshi stated while earning a cold glare from Haruka.''Ok, ok I was just kidding, no reason to get all angry and pissed with me. And yes, Aino. I am indeed excited about this as well. Wanna bet that at the end of this day I can proudly tell everyone I am taking Michiru Kaioh to the prom with me!''
''Don't mind him.'' Haruka said, focussing on the other blonde. She knew that Minako hadn't just approached them to ask that. There was something else she wanted.''Now what was it you wanted to say or ask?''
''Actually...'' Minako blushed.''I wanted to talk to Hiroshi in private.'' Haruka was a bit surprised by that but she didn't seem to be the only one. Also Hiroshi was giving Minako the 'why the hell me?' look. ''So, can you stand up and follow me?'' She asked when she noticed that everyone in the cantine had stopped with what they were doing to look at what was going on. After all it was very unusual to see Minako approach Haruka like that.
''Sure...'' The black haired man replied as she stood up.''Be right back Tenoh.'' He said before following Minako towards the empty school hall. When the blonde had closed the door to the cantine she turned around to face the other.
''Hiroshi, have you noticed how Michiru and Haruka always react to one another?'' She started. The man who had no idea where this was heading just nodded in reply. ''Well whenever they meet it seems they react towards another as if the other is a life sworn enemy. I think that's because they unconsciously like eachother.'' Before Hiroshi could say anything Minako cut him off again.''And I know you have a mayor crush on Michiru but it'll never work between the two of you. She's a lesbian.''
''Great.'' The black haired man stated as he rolled his eyes.''Once again the good looking girls are either taken or simply not straight. Be happy that I am so open minded or I'd freak.'' He joked. ''Anyway if you wanted to tell me that in private...''
''No, no!'' Minako interrupted the other.''That's not the reason why I wanted to talk to you. Listen let's just say that I may have overheard a cetain conversation that I shouldn't have heard and that somehow I managed to set up a great plan upon hearing this certain thing and...''
''What the hell are you talking about?''
''A blind date.'' Minako stated.''With your help we can set Haruka and Michiru up for a blind date.''
''Huh?''
The blonde sweatdropped.''What's not to understand? I know for a fact that the teachers set them up. Haruka and Michiru are going to the prom together no matter what. But before the winter prom actually starts I want to make sure they go home with eachother after that night. So..''
''We're setting them up for a blind date?'' Hiroshi finished for the girl who now nodded.''You know that Haruka isn't interested in dating right now. Plus, let's say that this works and that we manage to set them up on a date...'' He paused. ''Even then, when they find out about eachother they'll just get more angry with one another and with us as well.''
''Oh no, no.'' Minako smirked.''It's not going to be like that. We're sending them letters which are so called from the other. No names, no nothing. Just a place, date and a sweet message.''
''Haruka will think it's an invitation from one of her fans.'' The black haired man replied.
''Probably. Michiru would think it's a joke.'' The blonde whispered. It was almost if she was doubting her own plan now but from the looks on her face you could tell that she had planned this one out already. ''Just trust me, if you promise me you can bring Haruka to that new restaurant called 'Sakura's dinner' then I'll promise you I can bring Michiru there as well.''
Hiroshi sweatdropped.''I hate to say this but...I can't write sweet and fluffy letters even if my life would depend on it.''
''I'll do that, you'll just have to convince her to go and put the letter in her locker.''
''I don't understand why I am doing this but fine...'' He said with a sigh.''Call me later today and we'll set up the time, date and place.'' Minako gave him a greatful look before turning around. With that she opened the door to the cantine again and stepped inside, leaving Hiroshi behind with another one of his bright smiles on his face. This was going to be so much fun.
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One hour later the whole school was gathered together in the school's meeting hall. Most of the girls were whispering and talking about who they hoped to take to the prom. The boys on the other hand didn't seem to be half as excited about this. The popular guys were all too afraid to lose their reputation after having to take some nerdy girl to the prom.
Finally after ten minutes of waiting a green haired woman stepped up front, taking the microphone in her hands.''Welcome students!'' She pronounced as she scanned the room with a smile. She imidiately spotted Haruka between Minako and Hiroshi, looking as annoyed as possible. ''As you all know, the 24th of decemeber the winter prom will take place. As most of you already know, no one can pick their own dates. That's something we'll do by a fair game of picking name cards.
With that said she pointed at two jars filled with little peices of white paper.''In one jar we'll find the names of the boys and in the other all the names of the girls on this school. As you know we have more female students so a few of you will have to take another female to the prom. I know that that won't be a problem for anyone right?'' It stayed quiet. Most of the girls indeed didn't mind that. Most of them were interested in both men and women anyway.
Next to the table on which the jars stood appeared another female student. Rei hino. She was also holding a microphone.''Hi everyone!'' She screamed though the mircophone causing everyone to cheer, clap their hands and stand up for her. As you could already guess, she was one of the popular students among the school. ''The school bond picked me to pick the name cards and announce who will go together. So don't let us wait any longer!'' She cheered before picking a name out of the jar.
''And the lucky one is...Hiroshi Sato!'' She yelled causing Hiroshi to give her an impatient look. ''And the lucky girl is...'' She added as she slowly pulled a card from the jar with the names of the female students.''Oh...people you wouldn't believe this, the lucky girl is...'' She paused, enjoying her moment of glory. ''Makoto Kino!'' Upon hearing this everyone started cheering once again.
Hiroshi on the other hand wasn't so happy with this news.''Another tomboy? Out of all people she had to pick a tomboy?'' He whispered, looking at his blonde friend who was trying hard to keep herself from breaking down into laughter.
''Whaha Hiroshi, ain't that funny?'' She asked between fits of laughter.''You were so cheerful earlier this day about this prom thing and now you're stuck with someone you can't stand.'' She continued to laugh as she recalled Hiroshi'previous encounter with the tall brunette called Makoto. He had walked into the girls locker room by accident and had caught her making out with another girl. Ami Mizuno. After that they had shared nothing but insults with one another and the whole school knew it.
''And now...'' The raven haired girl started after she had picked a few other names out of the jar. ''The first one is...'' She smiled. She had saved Haruka's card up her sleeve and as she lowered her hand in the jar she let it fall down from her sleeve into her hand. With that done she pulled her hand out again and smiled.''Haruka Tenoh!''
The blonde tomboy who had still been laughing over Hiroshi's bad luck stopped laughing upon hearing her name and straightened up. Rei waved at Haruka with a smile on her face that told the blonde nothing but bad news as she put her hand in the jar with the names of female students and repeated the same process as she had done with Haruka's card.''And the lucky girl is...'' She paused to scan the room.'There you are.' She thought when she saw Michiru sit on the front row with the same annoyed look on her face as Haruka.'Those two are sooo made for eachother.'
''And the lucky girl is... Michiru Kaioh!'' She finally announced causing Hiroshi to blink a few times, looking at Minako before staring at his blonde friend who's eyes had gone wide now.
''It's seems I am not the only one who is going to the prom with someone I can't stand.'' He joked before winking at Haruka. After blinking a couple of times more he suddenly bursted out into fits of laughter.''Whaha this is too funny!''
''Shut up.'' Haruka hissed as she turned around and walked out of the meeting hall without saying anything else.
Hiroshi just strugged before clapping his hands upon hearing that Minako had to go to the prom with Rei. Oh yes, this year's prom was going to be very, very amusing.
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''If there's a god up there he just proved me that he hates me.'' Michiru complained. School had ended a few minutes ago and Minako had decided to walk home together with the aqua haired girl.
''It's not that bad. I mean it's just dancing with her. It's not like you have to marry, date or kiss her. Just dance with her already. I am sure that if you get to know her better you'll start liking her.'' The blonde stated while resting her arm around the other's shoulders.
''I can't believe you are talking about Haruka as if you two are friends. I thought you hated her for...'' Michiru was cut off by the other.
''I don't hate her. I guess I just have to deal with the fact that she didn't like me at all. But it doesn't mean you should hold a grudge against her because of me. You seem to be angrier with her than I am. And I am the one who got her heart broken by Tenoh.''
Michiru took a deep breath.''I still can't believe that out of all people I have to go with her.''
''Ah I have to go with Rei.'' Minako reminded her friend.''And that's kind of unexpected as well. I mean this proves she's a lesbian. There were enough male name cards left in the jar but instead of picking one of those she picked a girl's name card.''
''How's that helping me?''
Minako raised her index finger to say something but when she couldn't think of anything good to say she dropped it again and blushed.''I guess nothing can help you now Michi. You'll have to go to the winter prom with Haruka Tenoh!'' And without noticing it Minako slipped a white envelope in the aqua haired girl's backpack. 'Strike one...' She thought as she listened to Michiru's further complaining.
To be Continued..
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