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Song: Love Story by Taylor Swift

Love Story

So close your eyes; escape this town for a little while

After a few moments, Haruka pulled back and could not look Michiru in the eye. The Uranian Princess just hoped that she had not ruined any possible relationship with Michiru.

"Ruka why did you stop?"

Haruka had been surprised that Michiru had asked that. "I didn't think you wanted me to do that."

"I was shocked," Michiru wrapped her arms around Haruka's waist. "I wasn't sure how to kiss back."

"What do you mean?" Haruka quietly asked as she enjoyed the feeling of Michiru in her arms.

"That was technically my first kiss."

Haruka smiled, "I'm glad that I can be your first." She had figured that Ryoushi had been the first kiss, but Haruka did not count that. Without a second thought, Haruka gently lifted Michiru's head and pressed her lips to hers again.

This time when they broke apart, the two girls need time to catch their breath. Michiru leaned her head against Haruka's shoulder. The Neptunian Princess did not want the blonde to leave without an explanation, but that was not going to happen, especially with the footsteps they heard.

"You have to go back Ruka," Michiru whispered.

"I am, but what about this?"

"We'll just tell each other later." Michiru quickly placed a kiss on Haruka's lips before walking away.

"Bye Michiru."

Michiru turned around and smiled, "Bye Ruka."

Haruka slipped behind a large tree and watched Michiru run over to what she assumed was a palace guard. The blonde-haired girl wished that she could have stayed with her. After making sure that Michiru met the guard and once the two were safely out of distance, Haruka began walking back to where Setsuna was.

Michiru held back her laugh when she saw her mother waiting at the doorway. She was a little worried about what might be said, but she was going to try her hardest to not let that ruin the rest of her day. "Good evening Mother."

"Michiru where have you been?"

"I was out with a friend," Michiru politely said. She did not know why her mother was acting like she had been worried.

"It is past eight and dark out."

Michiru sighed as she walked away, "Well, I am here now."

"Ryoushi told me that you got upset with him."

That made the princess stop, "He forced me to kiss him."

"I don't believe you. You are a princess who has responsibilities to her kingdom."

"I know mother," Michiru knew that there was nothing that she could say because it would not matter. Instead, she just let the conversation end there and walked back to her room. It amazed her that her mother believed Ryoushi over her own daughter.

The first thing that Michiru did when she got to her room was to lock the door. She did not want to deal with either of her parents. She just hoped that tomorrow would take a little longer to get here because she knew that both of her parents were going to be angry.

Haruka sighed when she returned to her own planet. She knew that it was going to be hard to leave Michiru, but she never imagined it would be harder than that. The princess slowly walked to her bedroom wishing that she still had Michiru by her side.

"Haruka?"

The blonde-haired girl turned around and said, "Yes mom?"

"Did you have fun?"

Haruka nodded, "I did. I found out so many new things about her."

"Like what?"

"Like how she is the guardian of her planet," Haruka proudly stated.

"Really? That is good." The Queen had already figured that out about the other girl. It was just weird that her daughter did not see the connection yet.

"It is scary for her though." Haruka sighed, "I'm worried about her."

"Why?"

"Because first off her parents have arranged her marriage to Ryoushi. Second, her parents hate her powers. Third, with her powers she cannot rule Neptune."

"I can see why you are worried, but you need to understand her parents' point of view."

"No, I don't."

"Yes, Haruka, because it is important." Her mother sighed, "They view their powers different there. They are not something that is viewed as happy. If anything they are viewed as a curse."

"That is what she said," Haruka was beginning to notice that the only thing around her powers was Michiru. "Do you think that we were drawn to each other?"

Her mother nodded, "Every person with your powers and hers are drawn to one another. I'm not surprised that you two found each other."

That made the young princess happy. She was glad that she could talk to her mother about this. The two women talked for another hour before heading off in different directions. After the talk, Haruka went to her room and began to write Michiru another letter. She needed to explain to Michiru what had happened. She needed to tell her exactly how she felt.

'Cause you were Romeo, I was a scarlet letter

Michiru sighed as she awoke to find that her wonderful dream had been just that. All she wanted was to go back to sleep and be with Haruka. The dream was not something that she would normally have, but the whole time it made her feel loved, even special. Michiru laid there in her bed before getting up to write Haruka a letter.

As soon as Michiru got to her desk, there was a knock on her door. She just thought that maybe if she was quiet then the person would go away, but that was not the case. She ended up getting up from her desk and walking over to her door.

"What do you need mother?"

"You will be meeting with Ryoushi in twenty minutes."

That struck Michiru has odd. She knew that she had not overslept and knew that she did not have to see that man until the afternoon. She was confused since it was only 10:30 in the morning. "What do you mean? I am sure that our appointment was for this afternoon."

"It has been changed. You two are to be having lunch together."

"Thank you for letting me know," Michiru sarcastically said. She did not know why Ryoushi would do this, but she had a good idea. "If you will please leave, I have to get ready."

"Make sure you look presentable," her mother demanded before leaving.

"I will mother," Michiru stated as she closed her door. She was not looking forward to her lunch date, but she was going to make sure that she looked beautiful.

The next ten minutes passed quickly. Michiru decided on a casual yellow sundress. It was one of the better dresses that she had. Also, it was one of the dresses that she would have worn on a date with Haruka.

The moment she stepped foot in the dining hall, Michiru knew that this whole thing was wrong. She needed Haruka by her side. It needed to be Haruka that she needed to date. This frightened Michiru because she was sure that her parents would never understand. Michiru convinced herself that all she had to do was come up with a plan to make sure that she got what she needed.

"Michiru you seem out of it today," Ryoushi politely said. "Are you alright?"

Michiru nodded, "I am just fine." It was a lie, but there was no way she could tell him that she hated him, especially with her parents present. "I am just a little worried that you will try the stunt from yesterday."

"You will treat your fiancée with respect!"

The moment that Michiru heard her father say that she felt sick, "Fiancée?"

"He has asked to marry you and we have agreed."

"I don't want that!"

Michiru's mother sighed, "That is what is best for you and this family."

"What about my senshi powers?" Michiru was becoming more and more upset. She was not about to let her parents take that away from her too.

"You are going to have to learn to deal with that. You will be a Queen and your powers have become worthless now. You don't need them anymore."

"I do need them!" Michiru exclaimed. "They make me different and unique! I have no plan to abandon my abilities."

"You have no need for those anymore," Ryoushi said. "I can give you better things than those powers can give you."

"Like what?" That statement had Michiru's interest. She knew for a fact that he could not give her anything close to what Haruka could.

"A house, heirs, your title," Ryoushi smirked, "your honor. All of which are things that your powers can't give you."

Michiru knew what that smirk was about. "Did you follow me yesterday?"

"I must know where my wife-to-be is at all times."

Not it made sense as to why this marriage was officially arranged. With everything happening this way, Michiru knew that she was not going to be able to see Haruka again. "If you will excuse me, I think that this lunch is over."

"You will sit back down," Michiru's father stated.

"I am going to process the information," Michiru said before leaving the dining area and heading back to her room.

The whole walk back to her bedroom made Michiru even angrier. She did not understand why she had no say in the marriage, but at the same time she knew why. Michiru wanted nothing more than to go to Uranus and live there. There was no reason for her to be here anymore. As soon as she opened her bedroom door, she saw Setsuna.

"What are you doing here?" Michiru asked as she quickly shut her door. "Is everything ok?"

"Everything is fine," Setsuna smiled at the fact that her fellow senshi was worried. "Actually I have a deal for you."

"What is this deal?" Michiru walked over and sat on her bed, "Because I am not going to be happy if it has to do with Ryoushi."

Setsuna laughed, "No, it does not involve him. Actually it involves Haruka and you."

This time it was Michiru's turn to smile, "I'm listening."

"You need to be trained in order to be a better senshi."

Michiru sighed, "I can't since my parents have arranged the marriage to Ryoushi."

"I know that."

"How?"

"I am the protector of the time gates. I know everything that has happened in the past, present, and in the future."

"Then do I really have to marry him?"

"I cannot tell you that."

"Why?" Michiru wanted to know because it would help her to be calm about the situation.

"If I tell you, then it could drastically change the future." A future that Setsuna was sure might happen anyway.

"I don't care."

"Yes, Michiru, you do."

The princess sighed, "What, or I guess, how does this deal you have involve Haruka?"

"Your senshi abilities need to be strengthened. It will help if a need arises besides I get the feeling that you don't want to be Queen of Neptune."

"If my abilities give me Haruka, then I want that instead."

"We will have to come up with some sort of plan to get the training in. I have seen your fiancée and it seems like tricking him will be difficult."

The only reason we are getting married is that he tricked my parents and I'm sure that he is onto Haruka."

"Then we will think of something." Setsuna stated before handing her fellow senshi another letter. "Haruka told me to give you this. I'll be back within a few days to pick up your letter."

Michiru smiled at the thought of another letter. It made her happy to receive one because she had been planning on writing one to Haruka.

And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet,"

Setsuna and Michiru talked for a few more minutes. It was nice for her to have someone to talk about everything that had taken place. Once Setsuna left, the aqua-marine-haired girl lay down on her bed and opened the letter. It made her smile; especially after she opened it because it smelled liked the other girl. It was a long letter, which made her happy.

I had really enjoyed spending the day with you. That had to be one of my favorite days.

"You're so sweet Ruka," Michiru whispered to the letter.

I want to see you again and spend another whole day with you. I see why you hate him. He is so pushy! I would never treat you that way.

"What?" Michiru read the last line a few more times, "What does that mean Ruka? I wish you were here to tell me." She just hoped that Haruka felt the same about her.

I need to tell you something…actually talk to you about something. I wish that I could do this in person, but I figure it will mean the same. I really like you Michiru. I know that we haven't spent that much time together, but I need to know that I care about you. I really do like you. It sounds weird, especially with me not being good at expressing my feelings. I just wish that you were with me instead of him.

"I wish that I could be with you too. You have no idea how much I want that." The princess was very shocked at how much she had agreed with Haruka.

I hope that you understand that I really did want to tell you this in person. I understand to if you can't do anything about the situation you're in.

Michiru sighed. She wished that she could just tell her right now how she felt. The whole situation was not fair. She continued to read the letter. It seemed to her that Haruka was good at expressing her feelings. Haruka's letter was proving to be the highlight of her whole day.

I was talking with Setsuna today and she said something interesting. She said that our powers are drawn to each other. She says that it has been that way since the beginning and will most likely be that way forever. I am glad for that, but I am pretty sure that is not our powers that brought us together that night on the balcony. Who would have thought that we would still be friends? Who would have thought that I would be confessing my feelings? I'm hoping that you feel the same way. I would have thought that everything would have scared you away, but no you don't think anything of them.

"Of course I wouldn't care," Michiru whispered to the letter. "Why would I Ruka? I know that none of those rumors are true. I just wish that I could tell you in person."

Michiru read the rest of the letter before sitting down to write one back. She had been happy that no one had come to wonder what she was doing. She wondered when she would be able to see her again. Michiru made a point to remember to ask Setsuna when she could see Haruka again.

I hope everyone liked this chapter. I'm sorry that it has taken so long to update but my midterm exams were really hard this semester. It might be awhile before I update again. I have projects that are due in December that I need to start. I just thought that I would let everyone know. Let me know what you thought of this chapter.