Eight weeks, it had been eight weeks since Haruka held Michiru, kissed her gently and put her into a cab. They would text, they would call but they wouldn't see each other. Michiru's concert had been picked up on Europe. Minako was headlining and a UK band was touring for the Three lights. Taiki, Seiya and Yaten were touring in America, a concert that had been on their schedule for over a year. Minako held a press conference announcing that she and Yaten were expecting and that their wedding would be held in the summer, once the baby was born and they were both schedule free.

Usagi handed Haruka her coffee, wiping the drops of brown liquid she'd spilled over her pants. 'You have a meeting at three with Ushydo, and.'

'And?' Haruka pressed, she was aggravated today.

'Sorry Haruka, I know you have an appointment tonight but I didn't write the details. Just the Ocean club.' Haruka rolled her eyes, Usagi had been better, she'd been nearly great but she still wasn't perfect. Haruka took a deep breath, downed a long sip of coffee.

'Its fine, what time?'

'Six.' Usagi bit her lip and twisted her hands together.

'Is that all?' Haruka sighed noting the change in her assistant.

'I was wondering if you'd heard from Michiru?' Usagi asked. 'You're usually in a good mood after you've talked to her.' Haruka sighed heavier.

'No.'

'How long is she in Europe?'

'Until the fall.'

'That's a long time.'

'It is, is that all Usagi?' Usagi blushed at the harsh tone in Haruka's voice.

'Yes.'

'Fine, take the rest of the day off.' Usagi nodded, she packed Haruka's planner into her tote bag and made her way out of the condo. Haruka glanced at the clock, she had hours before her meeting with Ushydo. Frowning she made her way up to the music room, sitting at the piano she began playing the music Michiru had written. 'I think you might be killing me.' Haruka said softly. 'Living here, without you, without.' She paused. Sighed. 'My heart.' Rested against the bench next to her, her cell phone pinged with a message.

M: Busy?

H: No, just killing time before a meeting. You?

M: Bed, remember the time change.

H: I might miss you.

M: Really?

H: Maybe I love you.

Haruka wrote, then deleted.

H: Maybe.

She typed.

M: I'm planning a visit.

H: When?

M: A week, I'll let Usagi know so we can schedule a night.

H: Fine.

Haruka wanted to be excited but the idea of seeing Michiru and not being able to keep her hurt.

M: You seem upset?

H: What are we doing?

Haruka felt like a child texting her feeling to Michiru, this wasn't how she did things, she was direct, spoke here mind. She didn't text. Her phone buzzed in her hand, Michiru was calling. 'What are we doing?' Haruka said into the speaker.

'I don't know.' Michiru replied. She sounded just as tired and defeated at Haruka. 'I really felt like we might have something.' She continued. 'Now with me so far away I'm not sure.'

'Maybe we should put things on hold until we can really be together.'

'What if that doesn't happen?'

'Maybe it's not meant to be.' Haruka said the words but didn't believe them. She knew she wouldn't find anyone like Michiru. Knew in her soul that Michiru was the one she wanted.

'Haruka, you don't believe that.' Michiru countered.

'I don't.' Haruka agreed. 'I think I might love you.' She said aloud, unable to delete the word now out in the open.

'Finally.' Michiru sighed.

'Michiru.' Haruka warned.

'I love you too Haruka. It's impossible being here without you. What choice do we have? You've got three races next month and I'm booked with this tour.'

'It's the wrong time.' Haruka frowned.

'You're right.' Michiru agreed. 'So what do we do?'

'Wait?' Haruka suggested. 'Wait for me?'

'Will you wait for me? Can you honestly say you won't be swayed by the girls throwing themselves at you? No one offers me their breast to sign, I'm never as tempted as you are.'

'For you.'

'Sure, for a while the idea of me frowning at you will quell the want, but it won't last. Haruka you have needs that I won't be able to satisfy so far away. '

'So what are you saying?'

'I love you Haruka Tenoh, but I think we need to wait. See if those feelings are still there when we can actually entertain them.' Haruka could hear the pain in Michiru's voice, could tell the words were hard to say. 'I'll ignore every story about you and whoever you're hooking up with. I'll pretend that you're waiting for me. But you can't.'

'I could.'

'I don't want you to.' Michiru said flatly. 'Live your life Haurka, don't think about me, about us.'

'I don't.' she was cut off by Michiru.

'I'll call you when I'm free. Until then, you won't hear from me.' The receiver cut out and Michiru was gone. Haruka looked at her phone, a tear traced down her cheek. Michiru was right, they were in an impossible situation. Haruka sighed. She glanced at the clock and pulled herself from the piano making her way to her car, choosing the Ferrari she sped through the streets to Ushydo's office.

Mimet still enjoyed watching Haruka step off the elevator, she enjoyed the scent of her cologne as it followed her through the office and lingered just long enough. 'Afternoon Haruka.' She beamed leaning over her desk.

'Mimet.' Haruka greeted. She was in no mood today, no mood at all. But Mimet was always sweet and she wasn't about to take her troubles out on the poor receptionist. 'Is he ready for me?'

'He is, shall I bring you some tea? You look tired.'

'Nah, I'm fine. Thanks.' Haruka closed the door behind her as she made her way into the leather chair across from Ushydo's desk. Mimet wondered what it would be like to kiss the racer, to be in her embrace. She grabbed her gossip magazine and flipped through to where Haruka stood her arm around Michiru. 'The latest idol couple.' The headline read. Mimet grinned, if she couldn't have Haruka she was gland Michiru did. Mimet immersed herself in the article. A source had confirmed the race car driver and violinist had fallen for each other during their Musical hearts concert tour. The recent concert written by Michiru Kaioh. Neither Haruka nor Michiru would confirm or deny the rumors of their affair but they seemed pretty cozy at the Ocean club three days before Kaioh was set to travel out of Japan for the European release of her musical. 'That's fine Ushydo, just confirm with Usagi.' Mimet turned as Haruka covered the few paces to her desk. 'Still reading that trash are you?'

'Yes.' Mimet blushed. 'I'm so happy for you and Miss Kaioh.'

'There is no me and Miss Kaioh.' Haruka frowned.

'But.'

'Sorry Mimet, sometimes rumors are just rumors.' Haruka shrugged. She showed herself to the elevator and pressed lobby. And sometimes people have their heart broken. She mused.