A/N-Alright thanks once again to Haruka-Chan212 cause without her this would be a pile of meaningless words that would make everyone ask what kind of drugs I'm on and where can you get them. Anyways I hope you all enjoy this chapter. I think that this story will soon be winding down so… just a heads up. Oh and also… I made all of this rule shit up with the help of Haruka-Chan212 so yeah whatever. I don't care if it exists or not… it does in this story.
Family Life Ch7
Michiru looked down at Haruka. After she had fainted Soichiro and Sanada had brought her into the manager's office of the track and put her on the couch. Sanada had rushed back out to try and do some damage control while a doctor came in to check on Haruka. The crew and Michiru were ushered away and now stood outside the office, waiting while the doctor examined Haruka.
Michiru was pacing back and forth nervously, but stopped when she felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked into Soichiro's eyes as he smiled sympathetically at her.
"You pace anymore and this floor is going to have a pretty big hole in it." Michiru sighed.
"I'm sorry Soichiro-San."
"Hey don't be sorry. I know you're worried, but Haruka's going to be fine." Michiru offered a small smile. They both turned their heads to the sound of the door opening behind them. The doctor closed the door quietly behind him and looked up to worried faces. Michiru stepped forward.
"How is she?"
"Exhausted… stressed… add that together with the heat of those lights and you get fainting. She'll be fine, but she needs to get some rest." The doctor eyed Michiru. "Are you the one going to be taking care of her?"
"Yes… we live together. She's my girlfriend."
"Alright well take these then." He handed Michiru a bottle of pills. "They're to help her sleep. Take her home and have her take two. They should put her out for the night. Aside from that there's not much you can do. Just try to have her take it easy."
"Thank you." The doctor nodded and left. Michiru turned to look at Soichiro. He smiled at her and tilted his head in the direction of the office.
"Go check on her." Michiru nodded and quietly entered the room. Haruka was lying on the couch with one arm covering her eyes.
"Ruka?" Michiru sat on the edge of the couch. Haruka removed her arm and looked at Michiru through blood shot eyes.
"Hey." Michiru placed her hand on Haruka's pale cheek and stroked it with her thumb. "So… I wasn't hallucinating was I? There's actually a rule prohibiting me from racing?" Michiru frowned.
"It seems that way… Ruka I'm sorry." Haruka merely nodded her head. Michiru looked at her… her face was almost expressionless. There was no anger… no sadness… no emotion at all. It terrified Michiru. "We should probably get you home. The doctor says you have to rest." Haruka nodded and started to sit up. She regretted it as she started to feel dizzy. She almost fell back, but Michiru held onto her and got her into a sitting position. "Are you alright?"
"Yes… just a little out of it still and a bit of a headache… that's all." With Michiru steadying her, Haruka managed to get to her feet. "Let's go home."
When they exited the office the crew was still loitering in the hallway. Sanada had returned and stopped talking to Soichiro to face Haruka.
"Don't worry we have a lawyer looking into it to see if we can find a loophole or something to get around this."
"Yeah don't worry Haruka. It's all going to work out so get some rest so you're ready to kick some ass on the track." Soichiro added. She gave them a weak smile before walking away with Michiru.
They arrived back at the mansion and immediately Michiru took Haruka upstairs. Haruka changed and got into bed. She took the pills Michiru offered her and downed them with a glass of water. Within minutes she felt her eyelids getting heavy and soon she was asleep.
Michiru quietly left the room and went to Haruka's office and sat at the desk. She picked up the phone and dialed Arian's number.
"Moshi moshi."
"Hey Arian, it's Michiru."
"Oh Michiru we saw the press conference. How's Haruka?"
"She'll be ok. She just needs to get some rest. She's asleep right now. Listen I was wondering if you would be able to keep Hotaru overnight. I want Haruka to get as much sleep as possible."
"Yeah no problem. Look after her alright?"
"Of course. Thank you Arian. Good night."
"Night." Michiru hung up the phone and sat back in the chair. After thinking for a while she got up and went to the bedroom. She grabbed her purse and stopped by Haruka's side, brushing the hair out of her face and placing a soft kiss on her lips before leaving the house entirely.
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Michiru drove for almost forty five minutes before she pulled up in front of a set of wrought iron gates. She stopped her car and lowered the window. A speaker crackled to life and a voice greeted Michiru.
"Can I help you?"
"Yes… I'm here to speak to my father." The speaker remained silent and a few moments later the gate swung on its hinges allowing Michiru to start her drive up the winding pathway. She parked in front of the steps that lead to two large doors. One was open and a well dressed man was standing there waiting for Michiru.
"It's a pleasure to see you again Michiru-San." The man greeted her in a dry voice.
"Where is my father Nobu-San?" Michiru wasn't in the mood for false pleasantries.
"He's in the den with your mother." Michiru stalked off without another word. She walked through the halls of her childhood home, quickly navigating her way towards her parents. She got to the door of the den and pushed it open, barging in on her parents who instead of looking shocked just seemed displeased that their quiet evening had been ruined.
"I hope you're here to tell us that you've come to your senses be-"
"Shut up!" Michiru yelled, cutting the man off. Hiro stared at her in mild disbelief. Never had his daughter ever raised her voice in such a manner against him. "I can not believe you. I can not believe that you can be so cruel and hurtful. You sent that man at the press conference didn't you? What gives you the right to treat people the way you do, let alone your own daughter?"
"You seem to be confused… I don't have a daughter. If I did you can be sure that she would not be some tramp who sleeps around with women ruining her parents, her loving parents who have been nothing but generous and loving her entire life, reputation."
"You call abandoning me to go off to London loving. You didn't even know that I was dating a woman. I've been with Haruka for five years. For more then five years you didn't call and ask what was going on in my life. You were always much more interested in how much money you could make."
"Money we sent to you so you could pay for your education and everything else that you possess." Michiru shook her head.
"You really do have too much money… you never noticed how I never cashed those checks you sent me. I've been supporting myself since I moved in with Haruka during high school. All the concerts I've given more then pay for my needs." She stopped and looked at her parents. "You know I really did miss you both… but having seen what you're capable of and how closed minded you are… after this I hope I never see you again. Because I've never loved someone as much as I love Haruka… and you've hurt her… no… you've tried to destroy her and in my eyes… that makes you both monsters." Michiru turned on and started towards the door. She stopped when she heard her father utter quietly.
"The only monster is that bitch." Michiru turned on her heel and swiftly made her way to her father. Before he could even react she had slapped him with all the force she could muster; and just as quickly turned back and left. Hiro stood there with a hand on his red cheek and glared at the door that Michiru had just left through.
Michiru sat in her car and gripped the steering wheel. She was trembling from the adrenaline coursing through her and the anger she felt. Tears started making the way down her face as she turned the key in the ignition. She wiped them away and drove away from her childhood home and her parents.
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Haruka woke the next morning to find Michiru clinging tightly to her. She was still dressed in what she had been wearing the night before and her face was tear stained. Haruka shifted slightly so she was on her side facing Michiru. She brushed away the aqua locks that had fallen into Michiru's face. Blue eyes opened and looked into teal.
"How are you feeling?" Michiru asked sleepily.
"Better… but I think I should be asking you that? What happened?" Michiru sighed.
"Nothing happened. I was just worried about you that's all."
"Well I believe you were worried, but I don't believe that that was all. Michi… you're still in your clothes from yesterday and you were obviously crying… a lot." As Haruka said this she brushed the back of her hand against Michiru's cheek. "What happened last night after I went to bed?"
"I went to see my father."
"He didn't touch you did he cause I swear to God if he did th-"
"No… no he didn't… As a matter of fact… I slapped him." At this Haruka couldn't help, but smirk. "I was just so mad I had to go over there and… and just yell and tell them everything that I've wanted to say to them, but have never been able to. In a way it felt good… but it still doesn't help anything." Haruka brought Michiru into a tight hug and ran her fingers through Michiru's hair.
"We can get through this… we will."
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"So… what you're telling me is there's no way around this thing?"
"I'm sorry Haruka… Our lawyers have combed through all the charters and rules, everything, and as far as they can see that rule is concrete." Sanada finished grimily.
"I see." Haruka sighed into her hands. "So… that's it. I'm done." Haruka looked around at her crew who were assembled in a conference at the track. Everyone there was as downcast as the racer herself.
"I'm sorry Haruka… we all are." Haruka smiled sadly at Sanada as she stood up.
"Thank you… all of you. I don't think I could have asked for a better crew then you guys. The years that we've been together have been absolutely amazing. And I know that I would not have been as successful as I have been if I didn't have you guys backing me up and making sure everything was running smoothly. So… Thank you." Before another word could be spoken, Haruka turned and left the room. She didn't want anyone there to see the tears that we're starting to form in her eyes.
Haruka walked as quickly as she could to the back of the building and leaned against the side of it. She slowly slid down the wall and let all the tears out.
What will I do now?
A/N- Normally I have more crap down here at the bottom but all I'm going to say is this… When all you see is darkness and despair all you need to do is open your eyes… open your eyes and realize that there are good things in your life.