Chapter 18:

The drive home was fairly silent, but Michiru was debating with herself about whether or not she should confront Haruka about what she had heard her say earlier.

"It's gonna bother me all night if I don't say something, so I might as well get it over with."

Michiru thought, turning her head to look at Haruka.

"Ruka, who would think you were crazy and why?"

Haruka gave Michiru a quick glance; a look of confusion clear on her face.

"Michi, I think you need to work on not saying things without context. I have no idea what you're talking about."

"I'm talking about earlier, when we were heading to your car. You said and I quote, 'she'd think I was crazy'."

"I didn't say crazy, I said insane."

"Ah-ha, so I didn't mishear you."

"Dammit."

Haruka muttered.

"So why did you say that and who were you talking about?"

"No reason and no one. Don't worry about it."

"You know every time you tell me not to worry about something, I worry."

"You should stop. Worrying isn't healthy."

"Neither are the things you do that cause me to worry."

"Such as?"

"Well the fact that Setsuna and I had to safety proof the house for one. Plus I'm not sure if you've noticed or not, but Hotaru's been coming into our room the past few nights to check on you. I think she might have an alarm set, because she was coming in every hour on the hour. Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if she called once every hour tonight to check on you, while she's at her sleepover."

"I think I need to send Hotaru on a vacation. That child needs to relax."

"I'm sure she would relax just fine if you would get better. Speaking of which, are you ready for your first therapy session on Monday?"

"As ready as I'll ever be. Still don't see why I have to go though. I mean, it's not like anything that serious has happened."

"Did you already forget about the house being safety proofed?"

"Was that necessary though? Personally I think you went a bit overboard. I mean, was locking away the butter knives really necessary?"

"I didn't want to take any chances."

"You know cutting isn't the only way someone can cause harm to themselves or worse, right?"

"I know, which is why Setsuna and I also locked away anything else that posed a potential threat. Then there's the fact that you aren't ever left alone."

"I was alone last night, while I was taking a bath. I could've drowned myself in the tub."

"In that case, the next time you take a bath, I'll be in the bathroom with you."

"Will that be for my own safety?"

"Of course. Why else would I be in there?"

"To see me wet and naked."

Michiru could feel her cheeks burning at Haruka's words.

"I…I wasn't thinking about seeing you wet and naked."

"Mmhm, but now you are since I brought it up, right?"

"I'm…uh…I'm not answering that."

"So that's a yes then."

"I didn't say that."

"You implied it."

"Hush, just focus on driving."

"As opposed to the fact that you have a dirty mind?"

"You're the one with the dirty mind."

"Don't act like you're so innocent. I know all too well just how dirty that mind of yours can get."

"I haven't the foggiest idea as to what you're even talking about."

"Sure you don't. Right now you're thinking about what you want me to do with you, as soon as we get home."

"Oh, and what exactly is it that you think I want you to do?"

"Simple, you want me to…"

Haruka then leaned over and whispered into Michiru's ear. Each naughty word was sending shockwaves through Michiru's body, and she could feel her arousal growing with each passing second.

"Normally I get on Haruka's case for speeding, but I swear I'm gonna lose it if she doesn't speed this car up."

Michiru thought.

"Like I said, just focus on driving."

"Are you sure that's what you want me to do?"

Haruka asked, her fingers dancing up and down Michiru's leg.

Michiru took a deep, yet shaking breath to steady herself, before grabbing Haruka's hand and placing it onto the steering wheel.

"Honestly I'd like nothing more than for you to have your way with me, but I'd much rather we be at home when you do so. Besides, I still need to take care of your needs."

This time it was Haruka's turn to become flustered, as Michiru caressed her thigh.

"I already told you, your satisfaction is all I care about."

Haruka said, lifting Michiru's hand to her lips and giving it a soft kiss.

"I know, Ruka. But normally when we make love, we make sure each other's needs are equally met."

"I know."

"So then why do you keep acting like you don't have needs?"

"I'm not. But my goal for tonight was to make sure you were satisfied. Were you?"

"Very much so."

Michiru then leaned in and kissed Haruka's cheeks.

"I'd be even more satisfied though if you'd let me satisfy you."

Michiru said, her hand sneaking under Haruka's dress to caress her inner thigh.

Haruka shook her head and let out a low chuckle. She should've known she wouldn't be able to resist the aqua-haired beauty for long.

"I think I should call Setsuna and tell her to step out of the house for a bit. It's gonna be a long night."

End of chapter 18: