disclaimer: I don't own the characters.
My apologies for the slow updates. Like I mentioned before, I'm moving to another town so life around here is kind of hectic. A special thanks goes out to the people who reviewed the previous chapters. I'm glad you like this story and take the trouble to let me know what it is you like and what you don't. Also I've decided to make this a shorter story than expected because of a lack of motivation towards this story. I think, including this chapter, there will be three more chapters and then it'll be done. Anyway, here's the next chapter. Enjoy.
Ironic
Chapter Three
- If I only could, -
'Do you like her?' Again that damned question. Why couldn't she just put it aside for a moment? She already knew the answer! No, she didn't like Michiru the way Rei had meant but she surely had some strong feelings for the girl. She just didn't know why. She tried hard to remember her night with Michiru but her mind seemed to have different plans.
All she could remember was walking up to the aqua haired girl and introduce herself. Then they shared a dance, had a few drinks and went outside. Like she always did Haruka had offered the smaller girl a ride home but Michiru had declined, saying she'd rather go home with Haruka. Strangely enough, she could remember every detail, except for what had happened after they had gotten into the car.
Whatever it had been, it had left a deep impression and mark on Haruka's heart because somehow she felt attracted to Michiru. ''What a wicked little world.'' Haruka said to herself, not noticing the two girls who were sitting in front of her on the grass. In fact she hadn't even been aware of walking out of the classroom at all. Had school already ended?
''Indeed.'' Minako giggled. ''But I'm sure you're not talking about this world in the way I think you are. What's on your mind?''
Zen who had been quiet looked up at the girl beside her with a questioning look on her face. ''You mean she's not like this all the time? Ever since our first meeting she has been spacing out and drifting into her own world.''
''Not always.'' The blonde replied, completely ignoring the fact that Haruka was hearing them.
''School's over?'' Haruka asked, interrupted Zen before she could say or ask anything. The tomboy now scanned the school yard.
Minako rolled her eyes. ''Duh. School ended a few hours ago. We've decided to stay a bit longer and watch the sun go down, remember?'' She paused for a moment. When she noticed by the looks on her friend's face that she really had no idea she sighed. ''Too much alcohol. It's starting to have its effect already.''
''Yeah dude,'' The pink haired girl chirped, pointing an accussing finger at Haruka. ''Alcohol and you don't mix. I mean, how the fuck can you forget a chick like Michiru?''
Haruka opened her mouth to say something but Minako was one step ahead of her. ''Talking about Michiru. You'd better watch yourself Haruka.''
''And why is that?'' Haruka asked in a mocking tone. Since when did Minako bother to show any sign of consideration towards her? They weren't that close. Minako was more from Rei's team. She wasn't like Makoto and Haruka, sleeping with everyone and drinking whenever they went. She wasn't much like Rei either. Rei was a very reserved person but with a short temper at the same time. She only spoke when she needed to.
Minako however loved talking, sometimes a little too much. She never knew when to shut her mouth.
''Seriously, she's plotting something. And it certainly isn't happy hour.'' Minako warned with a serious look on her face. She somewhat was annoyed by the fact Haruka found it nessesary to mock her. All she wanted to do was help out a little.
The last thing she wanted was a world war right here at this school. Michiru didn't seem like the sweet type of girl when it came down to the subject 'Tenoh Haruka'. And the tomboy certainly wasn't the type to mess around with either.
''Whatever it is I think I'll manage.'' Haruka said, leaning against the tree behind her. ''Besides what's the worst thing she could do?''
Minako thought about it for a moment, images of countless movies she had seen flashing by. Always when someone asked that particular question the screen would turn black and the character who had asked the question would find himself or herself in the most embarrassing and painful situation.
Secretly she hoped that would be the case but she knew that probably wouldn't happen. This was real life. Not a movie. Or else she would've been the main character with a pretty girlfriend and she would be far, far away from Haruka's gang.
Sometimes she wondered why she even hang around them. They weren't anything like her and most of the time they managed to make her feel out of place, as if she didn't belong there with them.
At other times however they made her feel good about herself. At home she never got that feeling. Her father was always working and her mother had died while she was younger so a good example of how to be she never really had.
''Well,'' Minako paused for a moment. ''She was asking a lot of questions about you and Makoto.''
''So?''
''Nothing.'' Minako shrugged. ''Just saying that you need to be careful.''
Zen nodded. ''I don't know Michiru for so long. In fact I don't know her at all but that first meeting and impression I got from her, she's vindictive Haruka. You shouldn't take it so light. She was staring at you the whole time with those little rat like eyes, planning how to...''
Haruka faked a cough causing Zen to snap back to reality. ''Right, sorry. I got carried away for a sec. It'll be fun though.''
''What?'' The tomboy raised an eyebrow. ''Seeing Michiru turn into a freaky stalker with rat eyes?''
The pink haired girl giggled and soon also Minako followed. ''It'll be funny to see you get out of that mess.''
''Whatever Zen. I don't know you long enough yet so don't give me reasons to kill you. Usually I don't hurt my friends because they gave me reason not to dislike them, you however...'' You could tell by the way Haruka said those words that she was only kidding.
Zen decided to play along. From what she had heard from Makoto it was fun to embarrasse Haruka. She kind of wanted to know why. ''Well, I'd say you know me better than most people here.''
''Just because I saw you naked doesn't mean,'' Haruka paused for a moment, noticing how Minako had taken a note book out of her bag and started to write down Haruka's and Zen's words. ''What the fuck are you doing?''
''Taking notes.'' Came the reply as if nothing was the matter. ''This is something Elza and Mykio would love to hear.''
Elza was a close friend to Haruka and Makoto and sometimes Minako, that just depended on her mood. Mykio however was a different story. Haruka disliked the girl with the same passion as she hated natto. Mykio had moved to Tokyo a few years ago and immediately got transfered to Haruka's class. It had also been her job to show the new girl around a bit.
Mykio however seemed to have a different look on being 'showed around'. She couldn't care less about the school and was more interested in the girls around here. Haruka of course hadn't seen the danger in doing that until Mykio started to first with her current girlfriend, Komugi.
Surely Mykio hadn't known and had tried to apologize but Haruka never listened to any of it. She had been too blinded by her love for Komugi to see what she was doing.
Ofcourse a few weeks after the break up Haruka had tried to settled things between them. But they had ended up fighting and have been doing the same ever since. The only thing that linked them together was Minako who had gotten very interested in Mykio. They were, needless to say, good friends.
''Ugh, don't bring up that name.'' Haruka said, reffering to Mykio.
''Get over yourself. She said she was sorry. She didn't even know about you and Komugi back then. You're the one who's wrong here.'' Minako pointed out. Like always, picking Mykio's side. Haruka knew she was right though but admitting it just wasn't on her to-do list. ''You on the other hand knew she was dating Fumi and yet you decided to flirt with her. No wonder she hates you.''
''Whatever.'' Haruka shrugged again, ignoring the look on Zen's face.
''That's the kind of person you are.'' The pink haired girl stated. ''Who's Komugi?''
''Long story.'' Both Haruka and Minako said in unison.
''But alright, since this subject came up just because of that Kaioh girl..'' Haruka paused for a moment, hoping her voice hadn't betrayed her emotions when it came down to Michiru. ''I'll try to make it up to her. Ask her out for coffee or something. I'd hate to end up being hated by anyone else.''
''Anyone else?'' Zen echoed. ''Who else hates you?''
Haruka didn't reply and just stood up, walking into the direction of the parking lot. ''We'll watch the sunset some other time Minako, sorry.'' And without saying anything else she walked away. Minako ofcourse didn't fail to notice the certain change in Haruka's behaviour. Why was the tomboy apologizing and sounding nice all of a sudden?
''Who else hates her?'' Zen now gazed at Minako with an obvious curious look in her eyes. ''Well?''
''No one hates her.'' Came the hesitant reply.
To Be Continued...
Short chapter I know. Like I said, I'm really busy so this is the best I can do. I don't think it would've been longer in any case though, I just needed a chapter to formaly introduce all characters I'm using for this story. In the previous chapters you all got to see Makoto, Rei, Zen and Haruka's character. And ofcourse Michiru but hardly anything about Minako and the side characters. Mykio WILL have a big part in this story. (I don't own her character though, she belongs to NeuroticallyHers, I just borrowed her for this story with permission ofcourse!) Anyway, let me know what you think of it so far! Any ideas are welcome.