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Two Can Play That Game

Chapter Four

- Plan ruined? -

After hesitating for a few minutes Hiroshi decided he didn't want to wait for Minako to find out he had ruined things by messing up already. Quickly he opened Haruka's locker, pulled the envelope out of it, closed the locker again before turning around.''Tenoh, wait up!'' He yelled although Haruka was almost out of sight. When he finally caught up with her she was already sitting in her car.''Wait!'' He tried again, this time Haruka seemed to have heard him because she gazed up.

Shaking her head with an amused smile on her face she rolled her car window down.''What's up Hiroshi?'' She questioned her friend as she noticed the envelope in his hand. ''How the hell did you find out what my combination to my locker was?''

''Lucky guess?'' He stated although it sounded more like a question than a statement. ''Anyway, I think you should atleast pretened to be interested in the content of this letter. I've got a good feeling about it.''

''You wrote it or something?'' Haruka asked, raising an eyebrow. Hiroshi shook his head in denial. ''Then why does it mean so much to you wheter I read that stupid letter or not.''

Hiroshi rolled his eyes.''Because, like I said before, I've got a good feeling about this letter's content. Just open it already.''

The tomboy took a deep breath before extending her hand out of the window. With a greatful look on his face Hiroshi handed her the letter. Haruka slowly started to open it as Hiroshi realised that he had no idea what the letter said himself either. After reading a few sentences Haruka started to laugh.''Oh this one is good, you said you had a good feeling about it and you were right. This letter indeed cheered me up.''

''Huh?'' The black haired man wondered.'I thought it was an invitation to Sakura's dinner, that isn't suppossed to be funny, is it?'

''I quote..'' Haruka started as she held the letter in front of her and started reading it as if she was reading one of the most important documents in the world.''Dear Haruka. I've liked you ever since I laid my eyes on you and although I know you're probably not interested at all, I beg of you to read on. I'd love to have dinner with you sometime. Actually I booked a table for two in Sakura's dinner, a new restaurant that only opened a few weeks ago. I hope to see you there, friday evening around 7pm. Please come, you won't regret it.''

Hiroshi blinked a few times. Minako indeed had made the letter sound official yet interesting and sweet.''That actually sounded very nice. Why were you laughing?'' Haruka gazed up, giving her friend a 'you-are-not-that-dull' look.

''This has Minako written all over it.'' Haruka finally replied. The other jumped a bit. Was it over already, it hadn't even started! ''I don't know what she's up to this time but I am pretty sure she is out on revenge.''

''Or you're wrong and the letter isn't from Minako. So are you going?''

The tomboy lay the letter down on the seat next to her as she leaned against the car's chair.''Ofcourse not. But what I want to know now is...what's your part in this whole thing?''

''My part?'' Hiroshi repeated.''Nothing ofcourse, all I know is what you just told me. Nothing more.'' He lied.

Haruka raised an eyebrow.''I've never seen you like this.'' She stated. ''You're far too interested in this. So you'd better tell me what Minako's plan is, right now.''

''I don't know what you're talking about.'' Hiroshi pressed, feeling nervous. Maybe it had been better not to chase after Haruka and just let Minako get angry with him for screwing up.

Then Haruka suddenly remember her conversation with Michiru earlier.'No they wouldn't, would they?' She asked herself as she looked up at her nervous friend.''Don't tell me you've got anything to do with Michiru's date.''

''Ofcourse not, she has a date?! Oh my, what a surprise. Who would've thought that, who is it because I don't know!'' Hiroshi was panicing.

''Yeah right.'' Haruka rolled her eyes.''Let me guess, it's all falling together now. Minako pulled you out of the cantine yesterday to talk you into helping her to couple me and Michiru up together. Michiru is actually naive enough to believe she has been asked out by...'' Haruka gazed down at the sender's name before she continued.''Michiru now believes a mysterious admirer called 'dreamer' asked her out on a date. You wanted me to believe the same thing and se tus up like that, am I close or what?''

''Closer than I'd hoped you'd be.'' Hiroshi whispered.

''What was that?''

''Uhm, I said...I still don't know what you're talking about.'' He replied.'Oh my god, Minako is going to rip me to pieces and then put me together and repeat the same process until the end of time.'

''Just tell me Hiroshi. Because if this has anything to do with Michiru's date then you'd bettr cough up. It's cruel to let Michiru think she has a date while no one is showing up.''

''Well...'' Hiroshi started.''She won't wait for nothing if you actually show up.''

''Ha!'' Haruka yelled.''Got you! You just admitted that this has to do with Michiru and that you were indeed involved.''

''Shit...please don't tell Minako that you know. She'll murder me.''

The blonde laughed.''Are you that afraid of her?'' The other shook his head.

''I am not afraid of her, I am afraid of what she might do to me when she finds out I betrayed our plan.'' Hiroshi admitted.''Can't you just see this as doing me a favor? Please go on that date with Michiru and pretend to be her secret admirer.''

''I think it's less cruel to make her wait for someone who doesn't excist than to put me in the shoes of an admirer. She hates me.'' The tomboy finally said, recalling all her fights with the aqua haired girl.

''Please Tenoh, I wouldn't be asking this if it wasn't that important.''

Haruka took a deep breath.''You know, she actually was smiling today. I think it was because she thought someone was really interested in her, interested enough to ask her out. She even managed to make me look like a small little bastard who couldn't get a date while she could. I should just let her wait for no one to arrive. She deserves it anyway. That's what she get's for being so incredibly...''

The black haired man cut her off.''Incredibly hot? Sexy?''

''Annoying and irritating.'' Haruka corrected her friend as she started to roll the window up again.

''Come on Tenoh, atleast thing about it.'' Hiroshi pleaded as Haruka brushed it off by shaking her hand.

''Neh not interested. Find some other replacement to go out with her. I give him or her two minutes before they go nuts. Send my regards and best wishes to your next victem...I mean candidate. He'll need it.'' With that she completely closed the window as she started the engine of the car. Hiroshi just stood there, thinking of something he could do next.

He could always tell Minako that he had done as she had asked and that they now had to wait for Haruka to show up friday. Who knew, maybe she would change her mind. It was wednesday today which meant that the blonde tomboy had two days to make up her mind.

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After school Michiru had taken as much time as she could before heading home. She really didn't feel like going home. Yesterday had gone pretty well. Not only wasn't her mother home anymore when Michiru arrived but the best thing was that earlier this morning before school started her mother hadn't woken up either to face her daughter. Michiru knew that her mother was ashamed of her actions.

The aqua haired girl stared at the front door for a couple of minutes before she opened the front door and slowly walked into the livingroom. Her backpack was still lying were she had left it this morning. Today she only had art class which meant she didn't need any books except for the ones she kept in her locker.''Is anyone home?'' She mused in silence hoping to get no reply at all.

No such luck ofcourse because after a few seconds Michiru heard her mother's voice.''In the kitchen, dear!'' The aqua haired girl took a deep breath before walking towards the kitchen. Behind the counter sat her mother, cutting patatoes in small pieces.''We're eating something special tonight.'' Aya stated causing Michiru's stomach to turn. She knew what it meant when her mother was cooking something special.

''What's his name?'' Michiru asked her mother who looked up, a bit surprised.

''You know me too well. His name is Hanzo Katama. I really like him, he's nice and if things work out we'll have enough money by the end of this month.'' Her mother replied.

'Yeah just like you liked the other previous five guys.' Michiru thought. Her mother always brushed the idea of dating off when Michiru suggested it, claiming there was only one person she loved. Atleast she claimed that at one of her drunk states. When she was sober Michiru would always get this talk. It was strange to see her mother change everytime she held a bottle of wine in her hands.

''How long do you know this Hanzo?'' Michiru asked although she wasn't really interested about her mother's new boyfriend.

''A few weeks.'' Aya replied with an honest smile on her face.''I know you think that it's too early but...Hanzo and I, we've been talking about living together and he agreed to it. He's coming here tonight to meet you and your sister.''

''Oh.'' Was all Michiru said, staring at her mother. Living together? Had she heard that right? Was her mother serious about moving in with someone she hardly knew? This hadn't happened before.

''Oh that's right...'' Her mother started, changing the subject.''Minako called a few minutes ago, asking if you wanted to call back once you'd get home.''

''Thanks, I'll call her right away.'' Michiru replied, seeing this as a great excuse to escape her mother's boyfriend talk. She wasn't so sure about this. Was her mother just dating this guy because of his money or did she really like him? Besides her mother wasn't that pretty, she always looked dull and bored with her red curly hair and old fashioned clothing style. Who would ever be interested in her mother?

It wasn't like she was happy for her mother but the thought of seeing her mother together with a guy who probably would break her heart in the end pained her.'Why do I even bother. If I don't like him I'll make sure he doesn't even want to come back after meeting me. I'll just tell him I am a lesbian. That'll drive him away, atleast it worked with those other five.' She thought as she started dailing Minako's number.

''Princess Aino speaking.'' The voice on the other side of the line cheered. Michiru giggled upon hearing that.

''Do you always answer the phone like that?''

''Most of the time, Hi Michi! how's everything going there, I missed you on school today.''

''What are you talking about?'' Michiru asked her blonde friend.''We've had lunch together.''

''I know but you weren't there. I mean you were spacing out the whole time. So wanna tell me what's up with you or do I have to guess?'' Minako questioned, pretending she didn't know anything about the letter from Michiru's admirer at all.

''Fine, fine. Yesterday I found a letter in my backpack, no address and no name at all. Just some kind of super romantic invitation to Sakura's dinner. You know what that is right?''

Minako nodded but after realising that they were on the phone she replied by saying she knew what that was.''Ofcourse I know, it's like the best restaurant you can find right now!''

''Well, you know that I am completely against dating people I don't know and stuff like that but...well somehow I really feel excited about this.'' Michiru confessed.

Minako couldn't hide her excitement anymore either.''Really, that's freaking awesome!'' She cheered.

The aqua haired girl giggled but stopped when she heard her mother enter the livingroom.''I'll tell you all about it tomorrow during biology. I've gotta hang now.''

''Ok, talk to ya tomorrow! love ya!'' Minako said as she heard a click on the other side of the line.'What the hell was that, we were having a conversation like usual and suddenly she hangs up on me. Strange. Ah but atleast she's going to show up! Strike two!'

Michiru turned around, laying the phone down again.''So when is Hanzo coming?'' She asked her mother was was staring down at her daughter. Michiru sat down in the couch right now and after a few seconds of hesitating Aya sat down next to her daughter.

''Around 6pm. Anyway, I accidentally overheard your conversation with Minako. A blind date ah?'' Aya asked her daughter who blushed. She didn't want her mother to know. What would happen if this 'dreamer' turned out to be some kind of weirdo?

''Yeah. I found his letter yesterday.'' She finally admitted. At first she was expecting a speech from her mother but when she gazed up and found her mother smiling she let that fear wash away.

''That's great. But, did you just say 'his' letter. Didn't you tell me you weren't interested in men?'' Her mother asked. Aya had always seen Michiru being a lesbian as some kind of fase but after a few years she had simply gotten used to the idea of her daughter bringing home a girl someday.

''I am.'' Michiru stated.''But I don't know wheter the writer of this letter is male or female. I just assumed the writer would be male. After all, not many people know about me being gay.''

Aya nodded. She was surpised to find that she was actually feeling comfortable about the subject of their conversation. She and Michiru never really talked about stuff like this so to Aya this meant a lot. ''And if it turns out to be a guy. What will you do then?'' Her mother asked.''I mean, are you going to give him a chance or will you tell him honestly that you're not interested?''

''I...'' Michiru paused for a moment. She hadn't thought of that herself. Sure the thought of having to tell her admirer about her preference but she hadn't exactly reheared it. ''I think I'll just be honest then or say that I am simply not interested.'' She finally said.

Her mother stayed quiet for a while as she nodded.''I see. Well if it's a she and if she's cute then don't hesitate to invite her over for dinner sometime.'' Aya offered although she knew that Michiru would never bring anyone to her house. Aya had never even met Minako. Michiru was ashamed of the fact that they were poor and she always tried to hide it. Aya couldn't blame her, after all who wanted to be known as the poor girl?

''Mama!'' Kaori's voice suddenly sounded, causing both women to look up at a small aqua haired girl who run into her mother's arms.''There's a mister outside. He says his name is Hanzoo and that he is invited. He called me little one!'' The girl yelped offended as Michiru giggled. She hadn't heard the bell ring at all though. Michiru now looked at her mother who was blushing all of a sudden like a teenager who was in love.

''I am going to get dressed!'' Aya yelped when she noticed that she was still wearing her old apron.''Michiru would you be so kind to lead Hanzo to the living room and offer him something to drink?'' Before Michiru could even reply her mother had already disappeared into her bedroom which was attached to the livingroom. The aqua haired girl took a deep breath as she gestured her little sister to sit down on the couch and to stay quiet.

With that she walked over to the hall. The front door was still open. In front of her was now standing a tall blonde man who kind of reminded her of a japanese artist she had seen on tv sometime ago.''Hello sir.'' Michiru said with a polite tone in her voice.

''You must be Michiru.'' The man spoke.''I've heard a lot of things about you. My name is Hanzo Katama but you probably already knew that.'' Michiru nodded. ''Oh and don't call me 'sir' we're practically family, called me 'dad'.'' He stated. Michiru stared at the man with disbelieve written all over her face. He didn't even know her, hell he hardly even know her mother. He couldn't seriously mean what he just said, could he?

''Sir will do fine.'' Michiru finally said when she realised that he hadn't been kidding.''Please come in.'' The blonde man nodded, obviously annoyed with the smaller girl's behaviour. ''Can I offer you something, tea, coffee, a soda?'' Michiru asked, following her mother's orders.

''No thanks.'' Hanzo replied as he followed Michiru into the livingroom.''What a small house, I feel sorry for you. Besides, no christmas tree?'' He questioned when he had taken a quick look around the room.

''No christmas tree for family Kaioh.'' Kaori said with a bright yet sad smile on her face.''Mama hates christmas because daddy left her a few months before christmas. That's why mommy always yells at Michiru sister as well.''

Michiru blushed.''Hush Kaori, mister Hanzo didn't ask for that.''

''But...'' Kaori started but was cut off by the blonde man.

''That's sad. I promise you that I'll talk to your mother and I promise that you'll have a big christmas tree by the end of tomorrow evening.''

''All due respect sir...'' Michiru paused.''But we don't need your money. We can easily afford a tree ourselfs.'' She lied. He had been here for less than five minutes and already he was working on her nerves. He just rolled his eyes.

''If you can afford a tree then I'll buy you a new house. You can't all life in this pig house.''

''Watch your steps or you're out before you can even cash a cheque.'' Michiru hissed. Kaori just sat on the couch as she watched the scence in front of her.

''Atleast show some respect to your new father.'' Hanzo hissed as he was about to hit Michiru. Just on the moment the door to the bedroom opened, revealing Aya. She was now wearing a red dress that matched her hair.

''Hanzo, darling!'' She yelped happily as she jumped into the man's arms, hugging him tightly.

''Aya, my love.'' He replied, holding her even closer.''I was just telling Michiru here what a lovely you have. It's small but cozy.''

'Ugh sick bastard.' Michiru thought as she faked an obvious smile.''And I was just about to thank him.''

''But you just said...''Kaori started but was cut off by Michiru who pressed her hand to her little sister's mouth. ''Mhmmhmh!''

To Be Continued...

No, no I don't like Hanzo either. Don't worry, he'll get what he deserves later on. As always, let me know what you think!