Title: New Tenant

Author: Umi Kane

E-mail: ecchimichiru@yahoo.com

Rating: Pg-13

--Chapter Four--

Rays of sunlight peeked their way through deep blue sheers. As they progressed into the room, the rays fell upon locks of sea green hair. After a moment oceanic eyes fluttered open. Michiru sat up and looked around, causing a white silk sheet to fall from her shoulder. A delicate hand raised to her forehead. This was not her bedroom, nor was it her living room. She blinked a few times and looked around. After a moment her soft voice escaped her delicate lips.

"Where am I?"

"Oh. You're awake. Good morning, Michiru-san."

Michiru turned to find a young blond young woman leaning against the doorway to the kitchen. Michiru's eyes met azure ones. It was those eyes that helped Michiru to remember. She had gone home with Haruka for tea the previous night. They had stayed up all night talking. Yet Michiru couldn't understand why she had not gone home once she became tired. Haruka's soft chuckle reached Michiru's ears, followed by that sweet low voice.

"You fell asleep in the recliner last night, mid-sentence. I tried to tell you that you were getting sleepy before that, but you denied it repeatedly. Once you fell asleep, I didn't have the heart to wake you. I contemplated putting you in my bed and sleeping on the sofa. Then I had second thoughts. Waking up in someone else's bed is not good. I decided to pick you up and put you on the sofa, so you would be at least a little more comfortable. I hope you don't mind, Michiru-san."

Michiru shook her head and stood from the sofa. She stretched, smiling softly. She leaned back, trying to pop her back, revealing her midsection. She laughed softly, noticing Haruka's attention shift there. Rather than embarrass Haruka by saying something, Michiru just pretended she didn't see it. After she heard the pop that she was waiting for, she relaxed, smiling peacefully.

"I don't mind. In fact, I am grateful. I'm just a little stiff. What is that I smell?"

Haruka chuckled softly once more and motioned a hand to the table. She then walked over and pulled a seat out, waiting for Michiru.

"I made breakfast. Since you did fall asleep here, it is only right that I did. Please join me."

Michiru walked over and sat down. Haruka pushed the seat closer. Michiru was amazed at how easily the chair moved. She looked to the floor to see that there were rollers on the bottom of the chairs. When she sat back up she found Haruka on the other side of the table, smiling at her, suppressing chuckles.

"I learned that roller chairs are easier to use and they don't scuff the floor. I was hoping I would wake up before you. I would hate for you to have to see me first thing in the morning. I have the worst case of bed head in the morning."

Michiru laughed softly, trying not to choke on her food. As the two continued to eat, they talked some more. Both of them were as eager as the other to learn even more about each other. After breakfast, Haruka leaned back in her chair, running her fingers through her hair. Michiru finished the last of her food and laughed softly.

"I think I would have liked to see you this morning. I'm sure it was a cute sight."

As Michiru thought she would, Haruka rubbed the back of her neck, slightly embarrassed. Michiru smiled softly at the sight. She thought to herself for a moment before giggling softly. The two spent the day together, just hanging out. As the weeks progressed, the two were practically inseparable.

About three months after Haruka moved into the building, the two were having breakfast at Haruka's again, trying to decide what to do for the day. Both sat in thought, wondering what to do. Michiru placed a finger under her chin, still thinking. After a moment her face lit up. She clasped her hands together under her chin.

"I've got it! Meet me downstairs in ten minutes."

Michiru practically jumped up from her seat. She bowed, then smiled softly at Haruka.

"Thank you for breakfast. Remember ten minutes!"

With that Michiru ran out the door, leaving a stunned, bewildered Haruka sitting at the table. Haruka just chuckled, did the dishes and got ready, wondering where they might be going.