"Alabaster Rubies" By Adria Lynne Tondreault MichiruKaiohV@aol.com http://www.oocities.org/yellowrosepetalsx/index.html Do not use without author's permission. These guys belong to Naoko Takeuchi x.o; I'm just the messenger, yo! This story is my first on Rini + Hotaru, although I made them a little older..e.e..it's not lemon..only a lime for some content..I'm better at writing H+M lemons..but I think H+R would be a little more innocent n.n; This is inspired by and mostly based off of volume 8 of Naoko's Sailormoon manga, and my own personal experiences. [No, not in that way x.o; I can relate to Hotaru with her attacks and scars.] Oh, and, of course our favourite couple make an appearance.. :D Can't have a good story wiffout my Michi + Ruka! ::snuggles them both:: Haruka+Michiru: o.o;;; *sweatdrop, inch away* Eh-heh..hope you enjoy! n.n ----- "Michi-Mamaaaa!" The green-haired woman looked up from her reading, regarding the dark-haired girl, no longer a little girl, yet still using petnames for her adoptive parents. "Yes, Hotaru?" The girl clad in black put on her most persuasive smile, puppy eyes and all, holding a compact cellphone between her palms. "May Rini sleep over tonight? Pleeeazzzzeee..?" Michiru smiled, tipping her head towards the tall blonde beside her. "Ask Daddy." "Eh?" Haruka sat up, her attention broken from the car race on television. Her arm around Michiru's shoulder, light blouse barely buttoned, tie sloppily loose as always..she was having one of her 'feminine' days..not looking at all like a daddy. "Ruka-Papaa..Usagi-san said it's alright if Rini can sleep over tonight..can she?" Again with the cute little smile. "Well..I don't kno-itai!" Haruka rubbed her side, narrowing her eyes at the nymph beside her, their conversation beneath Hotaru's hearing. "Angelll..if Hota-chan's occupied..we can be alone..n.n.." Haruka coughed, a pink blush staining her cheeks. "Aiie..alright, alright, you don't have to pinch so hard.." Michiru grinned triumphantly almost, and Haruka brought her voice to it's normal tone again, managing to fight off the blush. "Anything for you, doll." "Yay! Arigatou!" Hotaru once more pressed the phone to her ear, wandering out of the room and chattering excitedly to who must have been Rini. Haruka smirked. "You don't think they..-itai! Quit that, I want you to touch me gently!" "Nah..don't think about our little daughter like that! She's not like we are..and don't worry..I will, later, when we're alone.." Michiru grinned as Haruka coughed again. "Alright, alright.." ----- The doorbell chimes sounded, making a harmonious tune thruought the house. "Just a moment!" Michiru looked to Haruka pleadingly. "Can you get that, Ruka-Sempai?" Haruka looked from the race, to Michiru, to the race,.. "..How can I resist that face?" As Michiru chortled, she got up, crossing to the doorway. "Oh, konbanwa Odango-head.." Haruka flashes her trademark knee-melting smile as she held the door open, a distinct cough coming from Michiru, causing the bishounen to sweatdrop. "Err..oh! And little odango-head. Well, guess you're not so little anymore..you're almost as big as Bunny!" A chuckle. "Hotaru's in her room." Haruka pointed down the stairwell, as the pink-haired girl slipped in, carrying Luna P-Ball and a backpack. "Arigatou Haruka-san!" ----- "Oooh..it's so romantic in here.." Rini peeked wide-eyed in the doorway to Hotaru's bedroom, as the raven-haired girl turned from a lit candle, surprised. "Ohh! Rini..I-I..didn't expect you so soon.." Hotaru giggled nervously, setting down the candle on a bedstand and crossing to the doorway to help the smaller girl with her bags, eyes downcast shyly. "For once Mama wasn't late." Rini started to walk around the room, admiring the soft glow the white lamps and candles cast over the darkness of the black room. She stopped and sat at the foot of the bed, lined with black satin sheets and plush blankets. "So, this is your room.." A light tapping came at the door, and Hotaru took her eyes from Rini a moment to answer it. "Daddy and I are going out now, will you two be alright?" "Yes, Michiru-Mama.." "Okay. We'll probably be back after you're asleep. Have fun!" "Byebye Michiru-san!" "Bye girls." Hotaru leaned on the door to shut it, bringing her eyes back to the pink-haired girl, swallowing, and taking a deep breath before crossing the room to sit beside her, hands folded between her knees with her hair veiled over her face, nervously murmuring only to break the silence. "Sooo.." Her violet eyes widened as Rini's dainty hand took her by the chin, tilting her to face her, nestling their noses side-by-side for a brief, gentle kiss. Hotaru shivered lightly, eyes automatically closing. "Are you sure we shouldn't tell your parents..? I mean, not like they'd mind us being together, like they are.." Hotaru opened her eyes again to watch Rini's ruby hues, frowning slightly. "But then they might not let us have slumber parties anymore..I mean, not like we've ever done anything, but, ...kissing and snuggling.. in secret.." Rini giggled softly..once they had confessed their mutual love for eachother a few weeks ago, Hotaru had been avoiding telling anyone..she had never felt feelings for anyone before, unlike Rini, who just happened to be a charmer..but Rini valued Hotaru more than anyone she had ever held feelings for before..she was her best friend. "I'm sure they'd understand..besides..who'd be better for you than me!" Rini grinned and puffed out her chest proudly, to which Hotaru loosened up a little and chuckled. "You're right..but, no use rushing it..ne? We're together now." Hotaru smiled meekly, leaning foward and softly kissing Rini. They closed their eyes, still going about everything slowly and coyly, instead of embracing, holding hands in Hotaru's lap. Rini brought her hand up, tracing over the black turtleneck hiding Hotaru's neck, to which Hotaru tensed up in an almost frightened way. "Taru-koi..aren't you warm? How come you always dress so conservatively?" Hotaru looked down self-consiously. "I was in an accident long ago..I have a lot of scars." Rini frowned slightly, running her thumb along Hotaru's jawline above the black cloth. "But why do you hide them?" Hotaru brought her hands over Rini's closing her eyes with a solemn frown. "Because they make me ugly." Hotaru crinkled up her nose. "But I think you're pretty." Hotaru's eyes fluttered open, blushing. "Aiie..arigatou Rini-koi..though I don't think so.." "..May I see..?" Hotaru gasped slightly, looking Rini in the eyes almost suspiciously. "Why would you want to see..? They aren't anything pretty.." "Let me be the judge of that?" Hotaru drew in a deep breath, closed her eyes, and nodded hesitantly. "I-..I guess so.." Rini tilted her head to the side, and reasurringly ran her palm over Hotaru's pale cheek. "I won't laugh at you, I promise." Hotaru gave a little nod, lightly biting down on her thin lower lip, as Rini wrapped her arms around her, bringing her fingers to the zipper at the back of Hotaru's turtleneck, drawing it down her back slowly, until it met the bottom at the small of her back above her skirt with a click. She brought her hands back up and took the cloth in her hands, drawing it down her shoulders and the length of her arms, slipping it off finally at her wrists before bringing her rosy eyes back up, taking in the sight carefully, Hotaru's only top garment now was an intricate black satin bra. "..Your skin is like alabaster.." Hotaru still had her eyes closed in shame of her hidden scars, soft white lines riddling her neck, collar, and down the top of her bosom..and a couple on her left side of her ribs and stomach. Rini reached out her hand to trace over the ones on her collar, her pink eyes sparkling in that infantile way she always had to them. "You're beautiful.." Hotaru nervously opened her eyes, looking to Rini. "R-..really..? You think so..?" "I know so Taru-koi.." Hotaru's somber violet eyes watered slightly, and Rini leaned foward, with a quiet giggle, kissing her lightly. "Tee-hee..my heart's beating so fast.." Hotaru chuckled coyly, pressing her palm gingerly above Rini's heart on her bosom, then placed Rini's over her own. "Same as mine.." Rini blushed this time, giggling nervously, smiling at her. "Rini..?" "Hai?" "M-..may I see you too?" Rini's cheek colour almost matched her hair by now, smiling coyly. "Uhm..I..guess it's only fair..^^.." Hotaru couldn't help but smile back, giving another nervous giggle. She gulped, and brought her hands to Rini's shoulders, kissing her softly before continuing. She let down her longer rosy hair, and unlaced the ribbons at her neck, carefully removing her cute pastel pink shirt..she always liked the pinches of colour Rini added to her life. She set the clothing beside hers, blushing deeply as she allowed her eyes to roam. Rini had on a lacy red silk bra, with a little bow and heart in the center, which caused her to blush worse. "Aiie..Rini..where'd you get such racy lingere?" Rini giggled, grinning and opening her eyes. "I saved up my allowance..Mama and Darien don't know I have it. You like? It's for you.." Hotaru chuckled and shook her head, unable to take her eyes off of her, her cheeks rosy. "Y-you're lovely..." Rini giggled and pointed out Hotaru's blush. "I finally brought some colour to yah." "Oh, hush!" They both giggled. Rini wrapped her arms around Hotaru's shoulders, hugging her warmly. Hotaru gave a quiet 'eep' of surprise, shyly wrapping her arms around Rini's waist, resting her hands at the small of her back, closing her eyes and nestling her face into the girl's rosy hair. They were so close together she could feel her heart beat against her own. "You're so warm, Rini.." "You're so soft, Hotaru.." Rini ran her fingers over Hotaru's back, tracing her contours down to wear her hands met the satin strap of her bra, where she left her fingers over the clasp. "M-..may I..?" Hotaru batted her ebony lashes shyly, nestling her face further into the swirls of candy-pink hair to rest in the nape of her neck, drawing up her courage. "..Hai.." Rini giggled a little and shrugged up her shoulders in a ticklish way, smiling at her friend who, although was taller, seemed smaller than her at the moment, all curled up in her arms. "Arigatou.." With a flick of her wrist she had the tricky clasp undone, she kept her fingers on the satin, drawing up to Hotaru's shoulders, looping her thumbs beneath. Hotaru sat up on her own, lowering her head so that her bangs veiled her amethyst eyes as Rini slipped the lingere down her arms, adding it to the building pile of discarded garments. Those blushing eyes slowly drank in the sight, before raising her digits to Hotaru's chin, raising it to bring them eye-level, canting her head to the side. Her voice was soothing now, a whisper. "Wow.." Hotaru did a slow, coy smile as she chuckled, softly, those eyes brightening. "My turn?" Rini blinked, then nodded slowly, rosy tresses batting against her cheeks. At her consent, Hotaru proceeded, carefully placing the pads of her fingers over the cups of the crimson bra, tracing her curves beneath her arms, evicting an almost unnoticable shiver from Rini, to where she unclipped it in the back, slipping it off and setting it aside, looking her over before looking into her eyes, and, without warning, leaning foreward to kiss her. Their lips met with a soft sigh as they were once again in eachothers arms, and Hotaru had pulled Rini onto her lap, each tasting over the other's lips more passionately. Hotaru placed her hands on Rini's hips, where Rini placed her own hands over hers, as she slid off her skirt. Rini continued to kiss her as she did the same, then laid Hotaru back to peel off her onyx tights. They one by one removed eachothers final piece of clothing with care, before Rini crawled back up Hotaru's body, where she hugged her once more and nestled her face against her chest. Hotaru squeaked softly in surprise, getting more comfortable and running her fingers through her rosy hair, sighing contentedly with the warmpth of their bare forms spooned against eachother. Rini placed a ginger kiss over Hotaru's heart, listening to the comforting beats before speaking. "Hotaru..?" "Hai?" "Aishiteru.." Hotaru smiled and peppered a kiss to Rini's forehead, cuddling her. "..Aishiteru, Rini.." Rini pulled the sheets up over them and snuggled into Hotaru, using her bosom as a pillow, cheek to her heart. They interlaced their fingertips while they held hands, Rini mustering a cute, Usagi-esque yawn before they met eachother in their dreams. ----- Michiru closed the door quietly after checking on the girl's around 1:00AM when they got back, deciding not to disturb them from their peaceful slumber. She chuckled quietly to herself as she joined Haruka in their own bedroom, slipping off her sleek dress. "Okay, okay, I owe you 20 yen*..you were right." [I have NO idea how much that is in Japanese money, so just humour me, a'ight? ^^;?] Haruka grinned triumphantly. "I knew it..oh..and I was joking about the price..you can compensate in a much better way.." She winked. ----- The end, happily ever after, and all that good stuff. =^-^=
