I awoke the next morning in my bed, blankets wrapped tightly around me like rope.
I wondered how I got here then recalled vaguely the ride home the previous night.
"Morning sunshine, any plans for today?" Setsuna asked, even though the clock read twelve forty.
"Nope, how is Mr. Grey?" I asked and she sighed.
"He will be okay, he lost a lot of blood though." Setsuna replied and I sighed.
"That's good, Elza was really scared last night." I stated and she nodded.
"You were a good friend to her." She replied gently then hugged me "that was hard for you."
I nodded as I relaxed into her for a few minutes, before heading to the fridge and grabbing a can of soda.
"Want me to fix you something?" Mom asked me and I sighed and shook my head.
"Nah, there's still donuts. I am going to go play ball later…if that's okay with you." I replied and she smiled.
"Its fine, just be careful." She stated and I smiled as I nodded.
"Sure thing mama." I answered and she chuckled as she put on her jacket and headed out the door.
Sweat dripped from my hair as I paused for a breath, wiping moister from my face.
Then I glanced at my watch, seeing that it was already four o'clock in the afternoon, no wonder I was tired.
"Wow, you're pretty good at that." A voice stated and I whirled around, seeing Makoto standing at the edge of the court.
"Thanks. Want to jump in?" I asked and she nodded and walked over.
"Thanks Haruka, you know Michiru was talking about you today." The browner asked me and I nodded as I tossed the ball to her.
"Really?" I asked, completely shocked and she smiled.
"Yeah, she was going on about how you were good with kids and that you're a really sweet person." Makoto asked as she dashed past me.
I blushed at this and tried to steal the ball though then I fell onto the pavement, ho t pain shoot through my knees.
"Fuck, I thought that only little kids did this!" I growled, squeezing my eyes closed as I felt blood wet my skin.
"Afraid of blood?" she asked softly and I sighed and forced a nod.
"Long story." I answered and she chuckled.
"At least you're not like my friend Usagi and start crying every time you get a little paper cut." Makoto laughed softly.
I barely opened my eyes as the sight of my own blood made me queasy, though the memories didn't come as strong.
"Wow that really stings." I grumbled as I stood.
"You okay with walking?" Makoto asked and I chuckled.
"Believe me, had worse." I retorted and she smirked and threw my ball back to me.
"See you later Haruka-san." She stated as she walked toward a small group of people that I had recognized from the school.
I had to limp home and when Setsuna saw my blood splattered skin she gasped.
"What happened?" she asked and I sighed.
Yep, here comes mama bear.
"I fell, don't worry. I made a new friend…Makoto….but now I'm late for my meeting with Hotaru and Michiru." I replied and she sighed and walked over to the cabinet and removed the first aid kit.
"Here, go patch yourself up then you can go over there." She stated with a smile once I told her that I had not been hurt in another fight.
I smiled and took the pack.
"Thanks Mom…..and don't worry so much. I can handle myself fine and I would tell you if I was hurt by someone." I stated and she smiled.
"You're not a baby but I can't help but worry." She stated and I laughed.
"I know, but you don't have to get all overprotective either." I chuckled, walking toward the bathroom.