More than team-mates?!

Unfortunately I still don't own Haruka and Michiru… they belong to Naoko Takeuchi.

Hope you enjoy the second chapter since you will have to wait on the next chapter a bitlonger because I'm on holidays…

I'm still sorry for grammar and spelling, I was trying to get this one done before I'm gone because I don't like to wait on updates forever as well.

Special thanks to every one that reviewed

CHAPTER TWO

A week later after many fights.

The Youmas have been appearing more often lately and even though the two Senshis were great fighters they were at their limits this evening. They decided to relax at Haruka's apartment; it was too dangerous to spend the evenings separated since Youmas showed up that recently, anyway. They were hungry and exhausted when they reached the living room.

Haruka knew Michiru wasn't in the mood for cooking so she decided to order something. Now having the time for themselves they laid down at the couch. Even after incidents like last week both felt most comfortable and safe around each other. So Haruka put her arm around Michiru who had laid her head upon her shoulder.

"Are you comfy or do you want me to get you a blanket?"

"No, I'm just fine", she said while snuggling up a little bit closer to her partners warm body.

Haruka turned on the TV, a F1 race was on.

"This is so typical, in no time you'll forget that I'm even in the room", Michiru teased the blonde racer.

"Oh I would never", Haruka was in flirting mood. Softly she ran her finger up the soft neck and started to run her fingers trough the aqua hair.

"Better?"

Haruka earned a playful smile from the girl who tried her best not to show how much she enjoyed this little massage.

It was a rather innocent and relaxed atmosphere but neither of them could deny the sexual tension between them. It didn't hinder them to spend nice evenings with each other and none of them minded their little flirts. Everything was perfect and peaceful when they were lying there together and only the doorbell caused an interruption.

"I'll get the food", the blonde stood up and left an unsatisfied Michiru who had enjoyed just laying there a little too much, alone. So she stood up herself to get the very expensive red wine which Haruka had bought only because she knew how much the aqua haired girl liked it.

Haruka had ordered italian food and was currently flirting with the young girl that brought the food to their apartment, whose cheeks started to get more red the longer she had to wait on Haruka getting he money out of her purse. Luckily Michiru was fully occupied setting up the couch table for dinner to notice Haruka's little game, not that she wasn't used to them.

Haruka finally decided to bring the food to join the only girl that had ever made her blush. Haruka had a big salad with yoghurt dressing and Michiru was enjoying pasta while they made themselves comfortable at the couch again. Haruka turned on nice classic music which immediately gave them a topic to discuss. Since Michiru had noticed Haruka's piano for the first time they occasionally played music together. But these occasions were rare since their schedules were filled with school, career and not to forget saving the world.

"The food is really good, thank you Haruka"

"Just wait till we get to the desert", Haruka was having a sweet tooth lately.

She hadn't promised too much, the Tiramisu was delicious and they soon started a little fight over the last spoons. Laughter filled the room and a very cosy but tired Michiru was unable to manoeuvre herself out of the lock the blonde was holding her in.

Haruka moved the spoon slowly into the direction of her own mouth. "Mmm", she grinned. Michiru sighed.

"I'll share with you, though"

"O, how thoughtful of you", Michiru said playfully trying to sound annoyed.

So the aqua haired sea nymph ended up being fed by a blonde tomboy who was still holding her rather tight. A couple of minutes later after both stomachs were filled and all sweet teeth were satisfied, Haruka started to lighten the embrace but Michiru wasn't moving away. She laid her head down on the other girls lap and started closing her eyes, feeling very much content in this position. Haruka listened to the slow song and very much in thought started to caress Michiru's neck. At first she just ran her fingers softly over the sides then playing with the shorter hair, her fingertips drawing circles on the smaller girl's sensitive skin. She dove her fingers into the silky aqua-hair that always seemed to be lying perfectly. Everything around them seemed to be so calm and Haruka noticed that her team-mate had fallen asleep.

Carefully, not to wake her up, she lifted the light girl and carried her over to the bedroom. There she laid Michiru on her bed were she sat down close to her, watching the peaceful aqua haired girl as she curled herself up on Haruka's pillow.

She eventually stood up to brush her teeth and to get dressed in loose pants and a t-shirt. When she came back Michiru was still sound asleep.

"Michiru?"

No reaction, her friend had already drifted into Elysian and Haruka gave up trying to wake her up. But there was one problem; Michiru was still wearing her street-clothes. Calm down, Haruka reminded herself, she couldn't leave Michiru in this uncomfortable dress.

She managed to get it off her partner without trouble but the view presenting her almost caused her to stop breathing. Perfect breasts, silky skin and endless legs, No Haruka don't you dare to touch her! She is your friend and only a friend! Damn this is so hard…

Getting girls undressed was her easiest exercise since she had enough practise but covering up this body seemed like a sin to her. She was shaking her head, trying to blank out the memories. No, they would not give in to their repugnant desires anymore.

Just relax, this is just a girl. You are the best F1 racer, athlete, the greatest flirt on earth…yeah this list goes on and hey you have fought actual monsters and you can't handle a girl?… I wish it would be just some girl…

She slowly took Michiru's hand, slipped it through the arms of the t-shirt she had gotten for her and then tried take a deep breath because her heart was pumping way to fast. When Michiru was finally dressed, the blonde tomboy had to go to the bathroom in order to wet her face with cold water. She looked in the mirror that revealed her red face, You're so horny Haruka! You need to stop it right now!

When she saw Michiru laying there like an angel she felt more comfortable in the instant. It was that gentle look on her face that always made her feel content. She enjoyed watching Michiru probably more than running; just unfortunately she was usually caught and teased by the sea-goddess for the rest of the day. She laid down on the bed carefully, trying not to get too close to the other girl. She turned around but the position was still not comfortable. Again Haruka tossed around unable to fall asleep, feeling the strong urge to embrace and warm the body lying next to her.

Michiru slept better than she had for the last couple of weeks, nightmares of the silence, a guilty conscience and her love for Haruka had cost her sleep. But now smelling Haruka's fresh scent and feeling her warmth made her feel safe and she genuinely hugged Haruka softly from behind and drifted even further into dreams.

Haruka pulse that had stopped for just one second, when she'd felt the delicate hands wrapped upon her body, adapted Michiru's speed. It almost felt like their bodies snuggled up close made each other complete.

It was nine thirty when Haruka opened her eyes. But the other half of her bed was empty and she started worrying. The violinist was probably not that pleased waking up next to the girl whose clothes she was wearing and who therefore probably undressed her… She blushed remembering her little struggle to put clothes on the aqua haired nymph just a couple of hours ago. After brushing her teeth and a shower she walked into the kitchen.

"Good morning, I made us some breakfast"

The blonde wasn't sure whether she was still dreaming or if she'd get yelled at in just a second.

"Umm, well … I couldn't wake you up so I, well… you know. I wasn't looking, I promise", she stumbled.

Michiru flung her hair and grinned. "Don't worry, I know you wouldn't dare" She gave Haruka a light slap on the back. "Pancakes? There is also fresh orange juice on the table"

The table was set up not only with orange juice but with scrambled eggs, croissants, several marmalades and cream cheese.

"This is a really good morning, thank you Michiru." She gave the other girl a light side-hug and they sat down to have breakfast.