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Teacher's Pet
Chapter 9
I turned to look over my shoulder when I saw Setsuna wave her hand. It already started looking bad when I saw a young woman bounce toward us. Her hair was just as long as Usagi's, but thankfully wasn't shaped like bon-bons.
"It's nice to see you again Minako." Setsuna moved over on the bench to let the blonde sit next to her. "This is Haruka…Haruka, Minako."
"Hi!" I closed my eyes. She already sounded so much like Usagi did. Please help me.
I smiled politely then glared at Setsuna. "Hi…"
"Setsuna told me you need help with love. Who better to ask then me?"
"I don't know. Setsuna, who would be better to ask…please…" I gave her a death glare. The same glare I had given her last night when her and Rune were picking on me.
"Oh, aren't you a nasty one. I'm sure I can change that." The smaller woman got up to sit next to me. "You've haven't gotten any in a while have you?"
"Excuse me?!" I kicked Setsuna under the table when she started laughing. "I don't think that's any of y business really. I don't even know you."
"That's a no then. When's the last time you were with a woman?"
I looked down to think of the answer. The worst part of it was that I couldn't remember. It really had been that long since I was with another person physically. "I…I don't know."
"It was high school Ruka…It's been over 5 years since you've been with someone."
"How do you know that?"
Setsuna chuckled at me. "I was always able to tell when you got some. You can't stop grinning like an idiot."
"5 years!" Minako shook her head. "Ok, it sounds like I need to start with the basics. When are you going out with her?"
"This Friday night, she invited me over for dinner." I barely glanced at her.
"Do you know what she's making."
"No…she said she'd make whatever I wanted."
"Wrong…tell her to make whatever she wants." I glanced at her. "It doesn't matter if you're the guest or not, always let the woman choose what or where to eat."
"But what if she makes something I don't like?"
"Eat it anyway. You don't want to tell her that you don't like it because that will hurt her feelings. We don't want feelings injured here now do we? Now if it's something you're allergic to on the other hand, I'm sure she'd understand. But definitely do not tell her you don't like her food, especially if you plan on seeing her again."
"I see her everyday as it is. She's my son's teacher."
"Woah…That's a big no-no. It's one of those conflict of interest things."
"I don't care, I've never met anybody like Michiru before." I looked out the window. Part of me was wishing that I was walking down the sidewalk with Michiru's arm hooked in mine. I'm so jealous of those people. They're the people that I can never be.
She sighed. "What do you plan on wearing?"
"I thought about a pair of slacks, button down shirt and a tie."
"Nix the tie. A tie is too formal for a first day. The rest sounds good. Now…what do you plan on getting for her."
"Getting for her…?"
She slapped herself in the forehead. "Oh my god. You've got to be kidding me! You have to at least take her some flowers. Roses are always a good thing. All women love roses."
I sighed. I was slowly starting to realize that I had no idea what I was doing. "I don't even know if she likes flowers."
"Well, when's the next time you'll see her?"
I looked down at my watch. "About an hour, when I pick Rune up from school."
"Alright, when you pick him up, take her a single flower, just to see her reaction to it. If she blushes and is speechless, bring her a bouquet, if she sort of frowns and politely says thank you, bring her chocolates instead. It's common sense really."
"But poor Ruka here lacks common sense."
"You're not helping Setsuna. I should get going so I can go and pick up my son." I stood from my spot and laid down some money on the table to pay for my drinks. "It was really nice meeting you Minako." I turned and left before they could find some reason to stop me.
Why did I listen to her? I looked down at the single white rose in my hand. She's just a crazy teenager. She doesn't know what she's doing. Stupid Haruka…Forget it, here goes nothing. I opened up the door to the classroom just as the bell rang. I smiled when I saw Rune go to gather his bag.
"Are you feeling any better Haruka?"
My breath caught in my throat as I looked at her. I never thought it was possible, but this woman was becoming more and more beautiful each time I saw her. "I…Yea. Thank you for listening."
She smiled and stepped closer to me. "I told you that I'll listen to anything you're willing to tell me." I felt a blush come to my face as I looked down into her eyes.
"I…I have something for you." I smiled and nervously handed her the flower. Good god I felt like a little school girl with a silly crush
She blushed a deep crimson color and took it from my hand, I shivered as she let her fingers drag over the back of my hand. "It's gorgeous Haruka. You're so sweet." She leaned up to place a brief kiss on my cheek. "Please tell me you're coming to dinner tomorrow night." She turned back to her desk to grab a piece of paper.
"Yes, I told you I would. I'm looking forward to it."
"What would you like me to make?"
'It's about what she wants, not what you want.' I could hear Minako's words play themselves over and over again in my head. "Whatever you'd like to make." I smiled at her as she blushed.
"Are you sure?" I nodded at her. "Alright…how about you come over at 7, is that alright?" She gently placed her hand on my shoulder.
I smiled down at her and placed my hand over hers. "7 sounds perfect. I can't wait."
Friday night
"Mommy you look beautiful." Rune jumped up and down on my bed as I was combing my hair out.
"Honey please don't do that, what if you fall."
He pouted and sat down in the middle of the bed. "Do you love Ms. Kaiou?"
I blushed as I looked at him in the mirror. "I don't know yet honey, we'll have to wait and see. Why don't you go bother Auntie Sets for a little while, while mommy finishes getting dressed so she's not late."
"Alright." He hopped off the bed and ran down the hallway.
I took a deep breath and once again turned my attention to the mirror. I had already accumulated a pile of shirts on the floor. I couldn't find the right color to wear with my slacks.
"Wear the dark blue one. It looks good with those pants." Setsuna stood at the doorway to my bedroom, her arms folded over her chest.
I looked up at her and frowned. "Where's Rune?"
She chuckled. "I turned cartoons on for him, so he'll be set for a few hours." She stepped closer to me and moved a piece of stray hair off of my forehead. "You're really nervous aren't you?"
I nodded as I buttoned up my shirt. "Like you said, I haven't been on a date in so long." I took a deep breath and looked in the mirror again. "Do I look alright?" I watched Setsuna brush something off of my shoulder then nod. "I should get going then." I picked up the bouquet of white and red roses and walked out the bedroom door. "Wish me luck honey." I knelt down and hugged Rune tightly.
"Tell Ms. Kaiou hi for me."
I smiled down at him. "I will…" I walked toward the front door. "Take care of him."
"Like I said, he's watching cartoons, he's good until he falls asleep. Good luck Ruka, just don't make a fool of yourself."
I nodded and went out to my car. Thanks Setsuna, like I really needed any help with feeling like a moron. I took a deep breath in a vain attempt at calming my nerves as I looked down at the beautifully handwritten address Michiru had given me yesterday. I whispered a soft prayer to myself as I backed down the driveway to head into town.
Don't hate me for not putting the date in here yet...but next chapter isn't going to be as lovey-dovey as you all will think. Just a little bit of a teaser...Ruka's going to come face to face with one (possibly both...haven't figured that out yet) of her rapists.
If you made it this far...review :D