Title: Baby, It's Cold Outside
Category: Sailor Moon
Pairing: Haruka/Michiru
Genre: Romance
::Michiru's lyrics in Italics::Haruka's lyrics in Bold::
It had been a wonderful night. They'd been to dinner, dancing, even the opera that Michiru had been dying to see. They were now on their way to Haruka's apartment for coffee before Michiru had to return to her own house. As soon as they pulled into the driveway, it began snowing.
"Come on. Let's get inside before it really starts coming down," Haruka said, taking Michiru's arm and leading her into the house. The aqua haired girl sat down on the couch while her girlfriend got the coffee.
"It's really beautiful, isn't it?" Michiru asked as Haruka set down the tray and took a seat next to her on the couch. The blonde woman only nodded in response. The two girls sat there talking and drinking coffee until Michiru realized how late it was.
"Oh, I have to get home…." she said, looking at her watch.
"Stay a little while longer," Haruka suggested, wrapping an arm around the other girl.
I really can't stay, baby it's cold outside
I've got to go away, baby it's cold outside
This evening has been, been hoping that you'd drop in
So very nice, I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
"I don't really know…" Michiru said, chewing on her bottom lip.
"Do you really want to go through all that snow?" Haruka asked, smiling a tiny bit when she saw the slight movement of Michiru's head. "Besides, it's Christmas Eve." Michiru shrugged and turned her head to look into the flames dancing in Haruka's fireplace.
My mother will start to worry, beautiful words you're humming
And father will be pacing the floor, just listen to that fireplace roar
Now really I'd better scurry, sweetheart, what's your hurry
Well, maybe just a half a drink more, why don't you put some records on while i pour?
Haruka reached forward to pour them each another cup of coffee as Michiru grabbed the remote for the stereo. Within a few seconds, each of them had a steaming cup clasped in their hands and the strains of Christmas songs in their ears.
Every once in a while, the blue haired woman would glance out the window at the falling snow, only to have her blonde girlfriend ask what was wrong.
"I really should head home soon…." Michiru started, but was cut off by Haruka's finger pressing against her lips.
The neighbors might think, but baby it's bad out there
Say, what's in this drink? No cabs to be had out there
I wish I knew how, your eyes are like starlight now
To break this spell, I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
"The roads are probably packed, koi. And it's probably below freezing."
"I know that, Haruka…but, still. It's really been fun…but…."
Before Michiru could say another word, she felt Haruka's lips on hers. Tightning her hands around her coffee cup, Michiru pulled back a little. Haruka looked at her, confusing filling her blue-green eyes. "What is it?"
I ought to say no, no, no sir, mind if I move in closer?
Well, at least I'm gonna say that I tried, what's the sense in hurtin' my pride?
I really can't stay, baby don't hold out
Oh but it's cold outside
"I…..I'm not sure I like where this is headed…." Michiru started.
"Where what is headed?" Haruka asked, tilting her head to the side.
"I'm not sure…I just don't think I'm ready for that kind of thing just yet…"
"Michiru, we've been dating for two weeks now…" Haruka said.
"I know. I know. I'm just…still uncomfortable…I guess…"
I simply must go, baby it's cold outside
The answer is no, but baby it's cold out there
This welcome has been, so lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm, look out that window at that storm
"I understand," Haruka said, sounding just a little bit disappointed.
"I…I didn't mean it like that!" Michiru tried to explain, but Haruka stopped her.
"How did you mean it, then?"
"I just meant…..we haven't been around each other long enough to be comfortable with each other like that….that's all…" Without waiting for an answer, Michiru stood up, set her half-finished cup of coffee on the table, and took her coat off the rack.
"Where are you going?" Haruka asked.
"Home. It's getting rather late."
My sister will be suspicious, gosh your lips look delicious
My brother will be there at the door, waves upon a tropical shore
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious, baby you're so delicious
Well, maybe just one little kiss more, never such a blizzard before
"Haven't I told you? It's way too bad out there to be going anywhere right now!" Haruka said, moving around to the back of the couch to catch Michiru's arm as she was opening the door.
"I don't care!"
"I do!"
Michiru stopped, seeing the flames in her girlfriend's eyes. "I'm sorry….but I really have to go…."
"Please…don't go out there…." Haruka pleaded.
I've got to go home, you'll freeze to the bone out there
Say, lend me your comb, it's up to your knees out there
Now you've really been grand, I'm thrilled when you touch my hand
But don't you see, how can you do this thing to me?
Sighing, Michiru cast her eyes to the floor. She didn't want to disappoint Haruka, but she also needed to get home.
"What would everyone else say if I stayed here all night?" Michiru asked, still looking at the floor.
"Who cares?" Haruka shrugged. "Let them talk…It won't make much difference…only we'll know what really happens here."
"And what will happen here?" Michiru demanded, turning flaming eyes on Haruka.
There's bound to be talk tomorrow, think of my lifelong sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied, if you caught pneumonia and died
But I really can't stay, get over that hold-out
Baby it's cold outside
"Nothing you don't want to happen," Haruka answered. Michiru smiled and removed her coat, placing it back on the rack.
"Promise?"
"I promise."