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A/N : The title of this chapter has got nothing to do with its content at all. I couldn't think of a proper title and I was listening to Eminem's 'Shake that' when I came up with the idea to name the chapter after that song. Don't know why but I guess in some freaky ways it fits. As always a special thanks to everyone who took the time to review this story. I hope I didn't make you wait too long for this update.
Anyway enough of my ramblings...here's chapter eleven!
Two Can Play That Game
Chapter Eleven
- Shake that -
After the lunch break everyone slowly made their ways back to the classrooms they were suppossed to be in. It wasn't only Michiru who had the feeling this day lasted forever. It seemed like the clock just had decided to stop ticking. She sighed. 'How could I have been so stupid?' She wondered as she recalled earlier this afternoon. Haruka had agreed to Rei's proposal without any sign of hesitation. Could it be she had been wrong all along?
Had she become just another one of those plain victems of Haruka's flirting? She shook her head in confusion. It couldn't have been just her, could it? After all, the way Haruka had kissed her in front of her mother that night. It had felt so real, so right. She shook her head again when she noticed the strange looks Minako was giving her. Then again, Minako didn't look all too cheerful herself either.
''Hey Minako.'' Michiru stated as they both walked into the classroom. ''Have you seen Har...'' Both stopped when they noticed something that wasn't suppossed to be there in the first place. In the middle of the classroom stood a huge green car. One they both recognized as Miss Haruna's. Both went wide eyed, looking around at the other students who seemed to be just as surprised as them.
''Who the hell did this?'' Minako yelped in shock. With that question on her mind she turned around to look at the door opening. It was too small to fit a whole car. ''And how the hell did it get in here?!''
Michiru just shrugged. Then before anyone could say anything a brunette walked into the class, holding her briefcase closely. ''I am sorry I am late class but my car was stolen and...'' When also Miss Haruna noticed her car standing in the middle of the classroom she got quiet. ''I just found it.'' She added after a few minutes of silence. ''Well,'' The woman obviously was in a deep state of shock. She could hardly bring out any sane words. ''I think I'll just go to the... head master and... tell him I found my car.'' Without any further words to be spoken she stepped away from her desk and walked out of the classroom again.
Both Minako and Michiru blinked.''What did just happen? No kaboom? No explosion? Heh?'' The blonde yelped. ''We are in a mess...''
''No Shit!'' Hiroshi hissed. He also had walked into the classroom now, both amused as shocked by what was standing in the middle of the room. ''This certainly is new. It has Haruka Tenoh written all over it.''
Michiru shivered upon hearing the tomboy's name. ''That's not possible.'' She finally said. ''She was with me the whole morning and afternoon.''
''And after that she came to threat...I mean talk to me.'' Minako added, blushing. It took some time before Minako's words finally hit the aqua haired girl who turned to face her blonde friend with a raised eyebrow.
''Haruka came to you after I left?'' Michiru didn't know why but somehow the idea upset her. After all, it was possible that Haruka still had some sort of feelings for Minako. She had still kept a picture of her and Minako in her livingroom and sometimes when they thought Michiru didn't notice she could swear Hiroshi, Minako and Haruka were talking together as if they were the best of friends. Minako and Haruka didn't get along at all. Well atleast, a few weeks ago they didn't. Now it seemed to the opposite. Even Hiroshi had started to get closer to her blonde friend.
Minako nodded.''Yep she did. She told me you got upset over something and wanted to know if I knew what could possibly be wrong.'' She lied, hoping Michiru would buy her lie. Luckily for her Michiru did indeed believe the other's words, failing to see Hiroshi rolling his eyes. He had, had enough of all those lies to get Haruka and Michiru together. If they were meant to be they would end up together by themselfs.
''Aha.'' Michiru took a deep breath. Haruka hadn't even tried to chase after her but instead she had gone to ask Minako what was wrong. She guessed that was the answer to all her questions. Haruka didn't have any special kind of feelings for her, only for Minako. She had been so foolish. It would've been so much better if they had remained enemies.
Earlier this had she couldn't wait for wednesday but now, now she hated the idea of having to face the blonde again. Minako and Hiroshi both looked at each other, noticing the silence of the other girl. Deciding it was for the best to change the subject Minako placed her hand on Michiru's shoulder and winked at Hiroshi. ''So why did you say this car thing had written Haruka Tenoh all over it?'' Minako questioned the black haired man, pointing at the green car.
Hiroshi smirked. ''Because I once heard her talk about messing up Miss Haruna's life and pride. And since that car is the only thing she own...''
Minako thought about it. ''But why would Haruka do that now? It doesn't make any sense.''
The aqua haired girl who had tried to find any kind of logic in the two persons beside her rolled her eyes.''Okay, I don't know what is going on here but something tells me you're acting far too stupid. You both know who did it and something tells me it's not Haruka.''
''What did I do?'' A forth voice asked causing the other three to turn around and face Haruka. ''Or should I say, what didn't I do?''
''Look further than your nose.'' Hiroshi muttered, pointing at the car in the middle of the classroom. For a moment Haruka stayed quiet, just staring at the vehicle in disbelieve. Then when it finally hit her that it wasn't a dream she bursted out into fits of laughter. The rest of the class, including Michiru, Minako and Hiroshi just stared at the laughing blonde with shocked looks on their faces. Never before had they ever heard the tomboy laugh this loud and histerical.
Then after a few moments the rest of them all bursted out into fits of laughter as well. It was indeed funny to see Haruka laugh like that but there was something else they found more amusing. And that was the brown haired teacher who stood behind Haruka, ragining and fighting her tears. ''So you all think this is funny?!'' She yelled causing everyone to close their mouth and stop laughing in an instant. Except for Haruka who couldn't control her laughter.
''Tenoh!'' Miss Haruna yelled, raising her hand as if she was about to slap the blonde. Immidiately Haruka calmed down, straightening up. ''I asked you if you thought this was funny?!''
Haruka shrugged.''Do you want me to be honest or just like you?''
Miss Haruna clenched her fists.''Are you calling me a liar?''
The tomboy shook her head. ''No I am calling you an optimistic person, that's practically the same.''
The brown haired teacher open her mouth to say something but then closed it again, suddenly smiling sweetly. Everyone knew this meant bad news. ''Listen Haruka, if I find out that you've got anything to do with this I will personally kick you out of this school.''
''Well lucky me, I am innocent this time.'' Haruka stated, placing a hand on her teacher's shoulder. ''But I promise you I'll drive you around town whenever you need. Unless you intend to get your car out of this building without...Well,'' Haruka gazed at the door opening. ''Good luck getting your car through that door.''
''OUT!'' Miss Haruna yelled. Haruka always knew how to piss her off although she had to admit it had been a while since Haruka last misbehaved.
''Okay ma'am.'' Haruka said, turning around to face the aqua haired girl. ''And I am taking you with me. Just like that night at that restaurant, remember?'' Before Michiru could even say something Haruka had already taken her hands in her own and pulled the smaller girl away with her, though the door, both running as hard as they could. Behind them they could hear their teacher's screams.
''Well, well...'' Hiroshi said with a proud smile on his face. ''It seems they don't need your set-ups to get together anymore.''
''Shut up, wanna bet that after the winter prom they'll be a couple because of one of my set-ups.''
The black haired man nodded, shaking the blonde's hands. ''But if they get together in any kind of way next to your set-ups you'll have run through the sport hall naked. DURING that prom, dance thing.''
Minako blushed but agreed.''And if I win you'll have to kiss Makoto for two minutes straight.''
''You're going to lose Aino.''
''You wish.''
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When Haruka and Michiru reached the school yard they finally stopped running. The aqua haired girl was surprised to see that Haruka wasn't out of breath at all while Michiru tried hard to catch her breath after running through the long and somewhat endless school hall. When she finally had ragained her breath again she straightened up, suddenly remembering she was angry with the blonde.
''So what do you think about...'' Haruka started but the other cut her off.
''Do you still love her?'' The question was clear but to the blonde completely misplaced.
''Who?'' Although Haruka sort of felt offended she had decided to stick to her original plan. The last thing she wanted was to lose her temper with the smaller girl. This was probably about Rei Hino and that stupid date.
''My mother.'' Michiru rolled her eyes, putting up a sarcastic look on her face.''Minako, I meant Minako.'' The taller blonde who had been busy scanning the parking lot in order to see her car almost choaked upon hearing that. Minako? Were they talking about the same Minako here? Quickly she turned around, facing the smaller girl in front of her with a questioning look on her face.
''What?''
Michiru shrugged, feeling uncomfortable all of a sudden. Maybe she shouldn't have brought the subject up. Haruka and her weren't so close anyway. The blonde tomboy had all the right to deny her feeling for Minako in front of her. ''Sorry, I shouldn't have asked.'' She finally said, hoping Haruka would drop the subject. No such luck ofcourse.
''You said A now say B. Why do you think I still have such feelings for Minako, more important why would you care?'' Haruka could mentally slap herself. That had come out wrong. Really wrong.
''You kept that picture.''
''So? That doesn't prove anything, she's just a good memory.''
''You're talking to her again, I thought the two of you were in the 'we-hate-eachother' fase.'' Michiru pressed although she knew by the looks on the other's face she'd better stop mentioning Minako like this.
''We can't hate eachother forever. It was time for us to move on.'' Haruka replied, trying her best to hide the anger in her voice. Ofcourse she failed desperately.
''You kissed me.'' Michiru finally said.
''Because your mother wanted us to.'' The tomboy lied. That surely wasn't the only reason she kissed the smaller girl.
Michiru could feel her heart break upon hearing that. So she had been right after all. She had been nothing but one of Haruka's flirt victems as Minako so nicely called it. Why was she disappointed anyway? She should've expected something like this. Sure she was in love with the blonde tomboy but that didn't meant Haruka had to return those feelings. This wasn't some kind of weak fairy tale. This was real life.
When she gazed up again she finally noticed how Haruka was looking at her. Almost as if she was examining her. ''You seem disappointed.'' Haruka stated. 'Could it be she wanted to hear the real reason, could it be that she returns my feelings... Why can't she be clear about something for once?' She didn't even understand what she was doing here anymore. She knew Michiru cared for her but she simply didn't know if Michiru cared enough. Then again the aqua haired girl seemed really jealous when it came down to Minako and she had surely gotten upset after Haruka said 'yes' when Rei asked her out.
''Cool.'' Michiru finally said, lying. She had to get out of here before Haruka would see her cry. ''That surely gets rid of all my worries.'' She lied. Haruka had only kissed her because of her mother. Because she didn't want their act to fail. But how about that night in Haruka's bedroom. They had almost kissed. Had that meant anything?
(Flashback)
It was already getting dark outside and Haruka still hadn't brought Michiru home. Not like she minded or anything. She liked being here with Haruka. It seemed so perfect, just the two of them. No Hanzo, no Kaori who could 'accidentally' walk in on them. No embarrassing mothers. No nothing. Just her and Haruka.
Michiru yawned, hoping Haruka wouldn't have seen it. She didn't want the blonde to think she was bored. After all, she wasn't. Unfortunately the blonde had noticed the other's movements and smiled, switching off the television. ''Time to go to bed, ne?''
''I am not tired.'' Michiru lied, fearing Haruka was going to offer to bring her home.
''Liar.'' Haruka stated. ''You know what, I don't feel like driving you all the way back to your place in this weather. It's snowing outside and it'll be dangerous to drive.'' Haruka paused for a moment, hoping Michiru would fall for that lame excuse. After all Haruka was an experienced driver, no snow could stop her. ''You can stay here for the night but that'll mean you will have to wear the same clothes tomorrow as today.''
The aqua haired shivered at that idea.''That or we'll wake up really early tomorrow morning and drive back to my place then. I need my school books.''
''You can use mine. I never do.'' Haruka joked, pointing at the books that were all lying on the dinning table.
''Silly person.'' Michiru mused before looking at the other with a concerned look on her face. ''Thinking about it, where do you want me to stay? You've probably got a huge guest room in this house, haven't you?''
The tomboy shrugged.''Well yeah, kind of. But I was planning on letting you sleep in my room.''
''In your bed?'' Michiru put her hand against her forehead dramatically. ''How dare you to take advantage of a lovely and innocent young lady like me.''
Haruka laughed.''After that kiss you gave me in front of your mother I surely won't believe in your so called innocence anymore. And yeps, you'll sleep in my bed.''
''And you?''
''In my bed as well, ofcourse. Where else?'' Haruka questioned, pretending as if Michiru had asked the weirdest question ever.
''B-but...'' Michiru stammered, liking the idea although she had no intentions of showing it.
Haruka just shook her head. ''That's your only option Kaioh. Ah let me show you my room first. I am pretty sure you'll like it.'' With that said Haruka stood up from the couch and started to walk towards the door that obviously led to the bedroom or atleast the stair that led to the bedroom. Michiru yawned again before standing up as well, following the blonde. Sleeping in the same bed as Haruka? This had to be a dream.
After a few seconds Michiru already found herself standing on the second floor of Haruka's huge appartment. The second floor surely was different from downstairs. The walls were painted a dark shade of blue while the ceiling remained white. The hall was kind of long, showing atleast three doors. On the walls hung a few paintings Michiru recognized. They surely looked expensive.
''Are you going to stand there and drool or will you follow me now?'' She could hear Haruka say causing her to snap out of her thoughts and to follow the other who stood in front of a white/greyish door.
''Don't tell me that doors leads to more stairs and door.'' Michiru begged playfully.
Amused Haruka shook her head as she opened the door, stepping aside for Michiru to enter. ''My bedroom.'' She finally said.
''Wow...'' Michiru managed to stammer. ''Let me guess, gold is your favourite color?''
''How did you guess?'' Haruka joked as her eyes also fell on her golden colored walls. It wasn't exactly gold, it was more a mix between yellow and a somewhat darkerer shade of yellow but it surely looked like gold. Slowly she closed the door behind her back and switched on the lights. It took a few seconds for their eyes to get used to the change.
''I am actually surprised Haruka,'' Michiru giggled. ''Your room isn't a mess, at all.''
''Ah well just because I am a choatic and messy person doesn't mean I don't clean up my roo...''
''Cleaners eh? You pay people to clean up your mess, am I right or what?'' Haruka blushed for a moment. ''Ah that looks says enough.'' Michiru giggled when she also noticed the look on the blonde's face.
''Ah well, atleast I keep my house from being a mess, eh?'' Haruka joked. Michiru who had been standing in front of the other nodded before fully turning around to face Haruka. They were standing so close now that they could almost feel eachother's breath. For a moment they just stood there, both had no idea where all of this had come from. Then Haruka suddenly placed her hands on Michiru's hips and pulled the smaller girl ever closer. Their lips were now brushing together and just when they were about to kiss...
There was a slight noise to be heard, coming from the desk that stood in the corner of the room. Quickly Haruka pulled away, fully aware of what they had been doing. Or atleast, what they were about to do. ''M-my cellphone...'' Haruka muttered before she slowly walked over to her desk, cursing whoever had called her at this time of day and interrupted the moment.
(End flashback)
Michiru shook her head at the memory. A lie. It all had been a lie. For all she knew Haruka had been trying to get her into her bed. Then again... She could clearly recall this morning. How Haruka had yelled in front of Hiroshi and a few others that she was in love with Michiru. So many things pointed out that Haruka indeed had special feelings for her but on the other hand, why would Haruka deny everything?
''What would've happened if your cellphone hadn't went off?'' Michiru finally asked causing the tomboy to give her one of those where-does-all-of-this-come-from looks. ''Would you have kissed me?''
The blonde shrugged, not knowing what to say to that. Why was Michiru asking her all of this, was it important anyway? ''I guess that we would've ended up kissing, yes.'' She finally said, hoping she had given Michiru the answer she had been waiting for.
''Why?''
''Why what?'' Haruka seemed confused. She was indeed confused after all.
''Why would you have kissed me?''
Michiru's questions seemed so clear yet difficult to understand and to answer. Haruka didn't know whether the truth would enlighten Michiru or upset her. And to be frank, she really didn't want to wait and sit that one out either. ''Listen if you're going to stand here and bring up every little question that's been haunting you it's only fair you answer one of my questions as well.''
''No! I need to know why!'' Michiru yelled angered.
''And I need to know how you feel!'' Haruka shot back. ''You're a mystery to me. I don't even know when I am doing something right or wrong anymore when I am around you!''
''Currently you're doing wrong!''
Haruka was about to reply to that when she stepped back, straightening up. This had no use. Both of them were obviously upset and not willing to wait or treat the other with any kind of respect. ''Maybe you should go back inside again. You can tell everyone it was me who put that car there... maybe you're lucky and I'll get expelled.''
''What? What are you talking about? I know you didn't put that car there, it were probably Minako and Hiroshi... Besides that has nothing to do with anything!''
''Fine then this is about me going on a freaking date with Rei! Isn't it?!'' Haruka shot back, losing her temper. She had wanted to end this conversation with as little yelling and hurting as possible but before she could, well something must've snapped. ''Don't you understand Michiru?! Can't you see what you're doing to me?''
Upon hearing this Michiru calmed down a bit. ''Doing...what?''
Haruka shook her head. ''Ofcourse you wouldn't understand. You're still the same girl as you were months ago... a stupid little brat.'' She hissed. How could Michiru be so blind?!
''Excuse me?!'' Michiru yelped before realising the probably hidden meaning behind the other's words. ''Wait...wait...'' She stammered but before she could think of the right question the ask, the right comment to make Haruka had already run away towards her car. ''Wait...'' Michiru repeated but Haruka was already gone. 'She loves me...'
To Be Continued...
Aha, Michiru finally knows for sure how Haruka feels about her. But now the question is, how will she make up for her behaviour? More important, will she and Haruka ever get to shopping for a dress? Haha and I am sure most of you are all curious about that car ne? Well I'll give you a hint, it wasn't Haruka nor Minako or Hiroshi. And nope it wasn't Michiru either... so guess! Lol. Anywayz let me know what you think! Next update will be up much sooner than this one, promise!