A/N I hope you're enjoying the story so far : )

Three soft raps brought Haruka from her sleep, she groaned as she tossed a shirt over her head and pulled open the door to her cabin. 'What?' she demanded.

'I'm sorry to bother you.' Michiru said. 'Can I come in?' Haruka signed stepping away from the door letting Michiru in.

'To what do I owe this visit?' Haruka asked. Michiru surveyed the leggy blond, covered only by a t-shirt.

'Sorry to wake you.' She began. 'I was thinking about what you said and I'd like to apologize.'

'Which part of what I said resonated with you?' Haruka asked leaning against into the wall.

Michiru took a deep breath. 'This isn't easy for me.' She groaned bending into the chair across from Haruka. 'A lot of what you said.'

'More specifically?'

'Look, I don't want to cancel the tour.' Michiru said firmly. 'I want to apologize to Minako and to everyone and try to start over.' Haruka let out a laugh.

'I'm not sure that's going to be possible.' Michiru made a face.

'I know I've been awful.'

'You have.'

'You said you thought I could be more, better or kinder. I remember a time when I was.' Michiru's eyes darted around the room avoiding Haruka's gaze. 'I remember when I would spend my days writing music, happily alone in my own little world.

'I would write for hours, speaking to no one, totally sheltered. I guess I've forgotten how to be a decent human being.'

'I was always told to go after what I want, and I want this to be perfect. I've been so focused on things that don't sound just exact that I haven't thought about how I've come across or how hard everyone has been working.' Michiru focused on the floor. 'I don't know how to fix this Haruka, I was hoping you could help me.'

'Why should I?' Haruka challenged. 'Why should I do anything for you?'

'Please.' Michiru begged. 'I know why you joined the tour, you're so kind to help Minako with her little publicity problem. I need that kindness now.' Haruka sighed.

'I joined the tour for you.' She laughed. 'When I met you in the ladies room at the Ocean club I became enamored with your beauty, I wanted you. I figured if I joined the tour I could seduce you.' Michiru couldn't hide the surprised look on her face. 'You're beautiful Michiru, you must know that.'

'I.' Michiru was at a loss for words.

'So let's make a deal.' Haruka offered.

'Anything.' Michiru swallowed.

'I'll help you mend things with the others.'

'Yes.'

'For a kiss, a bit longer than last nights.' Haruka smiled at the blush that appeared on Michiru's cheek. Michiru stood, she closed the space between herself and Haruka.

'Is that all?' she confirmed.

'For now.' Haruka nodded slipping her arm around Michiru's waist. Michiru's lips were soft, gently caressing Haruka's. Velvety pillows of sweetness closing around Haruka's lips, tugging slightly. Haruka's body sprung to life. Michiru's tongue danced across Haruka's bottom lip, slipping into the warmth of her mouth, Haruka responded deliberately poking her tongue against Michiru's, stroking. Both women were breathing heavier as they parted.

Minako was pouting, nursing a cup of green tea. Haruka slipped into the booth next to her, wrapped her arm around her and rested her head on Minako's shoulder. 'Hello gorgeous.'

'You're in a good mood.' Minako sighed.

'Why not? Today is my day off, I'm surrounded by beautiful women my chances are good.'

'Two of those women aren't available Haruka, and the third is a witch.'

'I won't tell if you won't.' Haruka nuzzled Minako's neck gently wrapping her lips around Minako's ear lobe, remembering the blonde's affinity for the move.

'Haruka.' Minako giggled.

'Mina.' Haruka moaned. 'I'm teasing, promise.' She placed a kiss on Minako's neck just as Yaten made his way to the table.

'Flirting with my fiancé?' he asked.

'Can't help myself.' Haruka nodded.

'She told me about your two, said you were the most amazing sex she'd ever had.' Haruka beamed. 'Until me.' He added. Haruka frowned. Minako laughed.

'Ouch my pride.' Haruka sulked playfully. 'The best person won her heart Yaten, you're a good guy.'

'Where is the ice queen this morning?' Minako asked.

'Michiru? Probably crawling out of her hole.' Yaten mused.

'Is that what we're calling my room?' Haruka arched her eye brown grinning.

'Haruka.' Minako warned. 'You didn't?'

'Didn't what?' Michiru asked joining the table. No one replied, Haruka tapped the space next to her motioning for Michiru to sit, Michiru did not. 'I wanted to apologize.' She said. 'Minako I haven't been very kind to you and I'm sorry.' Minako shot a glance at Haruka, so was staring hungrily at Michiru.

'Haruka, you didn't.' Minako repeated.

'I didn't.' Haruka affirmed.

'Didn't what?' Michiru demanded.

'Apology accepted Michiru, thank you.' Minako said slowly. Seiya, Taiki and Usagi arrived laughing, all staring at Usagi's phone. 'What's that?'

'Usagi's boyfriend sent her a video of their cat. It's hilarious.' Seiya explained. Clearing his throat he straighten his face. 'Morning Michiru.'

'Michiru was just apologizing for being terrible.' Yaten explained.

'Was she?' Taiki asked. 'What brought on this change of heart?'

'Sex with Haruka apparently.' Yaten said.

'Don't look at me, I'm good but no one is that good.' Haruka laughed. Michiru frowned.

'Whatever the cause, let's move forward shall we?' Minako suggested.

'Excellent idea Minako.' Michiru agreed.

'Did you?' Minako asked pulling Haruka into her cabin.

'Does it matter?' Haruka arched her eyebrow resting her hands on either side of Minako looking down at her.

'Haruka.'

'I didn't have sex with her.' Haruka affirmed. 'I will though.'

'How can you find her attractive after she's been so horrible?'

'The heart wants what it wants.'

'I'm not sure it's your heart doing the thinking here Haruka.'

'Maybe not.' Haruka agreed. 'She apologized didn't she? She was really nice at today's rehearsal, why are you complaining?' Minako slipped out from Haruka's arms, flopping onto her bed.

'I don't want you to get hurt.'

'I'm a big girl Mina, I'll be fine.' Haruka folded her arms across her chest. 'I'd say you were jealous but that couldn't be it.'

'Maybe a little.' Minako sighed. 'Spending all this time with you reminds me what we had.'

'What you should have with Yaten, your fiancé.' Haruka said.

'Right.' Minako frowned.

'But he's boring.'

'He is.'

'And I'm exciting.'

'You are.'

'Mina.' Haruka groaned. 'Don't be a tease, you're better than that. What happened to the woman who left me naked in a hotel room?'

'I don't know.' Minako tossed her hand in the air in frustration. 'Maybe I made a mistake."

'Bit late for that discovery.' Haruka sighed.

'Is it?' Minako stood, she made her way back to Haruka, slipping her arms around the taller blond. Haruka dipped her head her lips close to Minako's. 'No one would know.'

'Hmm.' Haruka moved her lips slightly further from Minako. 'I'm not about to be the other woman.' She said. Minako pouted. 'I'll chalk this up to heighten emotion, you're not thinking straight.'

'Think what you want.' Minako sighed. 'Lock the door behind you will you, I'll need some alone time.' Haruka grinned, closing and locking the door as she left Minako.