Love Is Only A Feeling
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Chapter 1
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Rei stared dreamily at a group of girls who seem to be having fun. How she
wished she could part of them, the most popular group in their school. Rich,
young, cool, talented and beautiful. She may not be that rich, but she can still
be labeled as beautiful. So why can't she be like them? Popular and with a high
profile. What she won't give just to be in that group. If only they could give her
a chance.
"Hey pyro!" a cheery voice called, getting the attention of the raven girl.
Rei arched her brow at the name. She glared at the blonde before her and
then smiled. "Hey meatballhead." she replied.
The blonde sticked her tongue out at her best friend, starting their usual
tongue war. They laughed at each other after that. Usagi sat down beside her
best friend. She looked at Rei who's looking somewhere else and followed her
eyes. She shook her head and sighed.
Rei, hearing the blonde beside her took a deep breath, moved her gaze to
her. "Someting wrong?" she asked.
Usagi shook her head. "Nothing."
"Ok.." Rei said and returned her gaze at the popular crowd.
Usagi can't help herself but feel a little annoyed with Rei. Here she is, sitting
down with her and all Rei could think of is how she could be with those brats. Yeah,
she has to admit, she is kinda jealous and upset because Rei was not satisfied with
just being with her and that hurts. They had argued about this stuff for a while now.
She's getting tired of Rei blabbing about how she can be "in" the crowd. Sometimes,
she would just keep quiet but Rei would keep on buggin her about it. Why can't Rei
just be contented with her? Then again, why would she? It's even a wonder why Rei
even became her bestfriend. Was it because she's the first one to approach Rei when
she was just new to their school? Or because she befriended Rei when nobody will?
But that was a long time ago. They were still kids. But now, Rei had grown up in to
a pretty young lady. Graceful, gorgeous and talented. But her? What is she? The
opposite of Rei. Childish, clumsy and who knows what talent she has? It's during this
time that she feel insecure.
Usagi looked away and stared in to space. This is one of those times that she
would choose to stay quiet and let Rei dream. She felt like standing up and walking
away. Maybe Rei wouldn't even mind. She sighed unconsciously. She felt a hand tapped
on her shoulder and saw Rei.
"What?" Usagi asked, startled.
"Are you okay?"
"Yeah...why?"
"I've been calling your name for hundred of times. Didn't you hear the bell?" Rei
said and received a puzzled look. She rolled her eyes and grabbed her stuff. "Gee
meatball head, your head was on the space again."
"Gomen, just thinking of something." Usagi said and followed Rei. 'Well, maybe
she does care.' Usagi thought.
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Rei walked at the deserted streets of Tokyo. It was almost midnight and she had
sneaked out of their house. It's a good thing her grandfather was a heavy sleeper so
she didn't get caught. She wrapped her arms around her when a cold breeze passed.
She was only wearing a black tank top and a jeans, showing her stomach.
"Darn! Why do they have to let me wear this?! It's freezing!" Rei muttered. 'They...'
just thinking of them made Rei nervous. She doesn't know what awaits her when she
get there and that scared her. She thought back on the events that afternoon. She felt
guilty about Usagi though. She had to pushed Usagi away so that she could meet with
this "crowd". It was her chance and she doesn't want anyone ruining, not even Usagi.
Rei sighed. At least she called Usagi after that and apologized. Of course, Usagi,
being Usagi, forgave her so that lessen the guilt she's feeling but that didn't let her
escape from treating Usagi ice cream tomorrow. Heh.
Rei stopped in front of a big mansion. Her mouth gaped at how beautiful it was.
She took a deep breath before pressing the doorbell. An old lady opened the door
and let Rei in. Rei was lead in to a large living room. She felt her head spin on how
large the place is. 'Wow...'
"Hi!"
Rei turned around and saw three girls. One blonde at the center, a brunette and
a blue haired girl on either side. Rei felt butterflies on her stomach and she really
doesn't know why. 'C'mon Rei, calm down. They are just people like you for God's
sake! It's not like they're going to eat you or something.'
"Hey..." Rei replied.
"You came! That's good. Anyways, we know you already know us but let me
introduce ourselves formally. I'm Minako Aino, captain of volleyball team. On my
left is Makoto Kino and on the right is Ami Mizuno, presidents of martial arts club
and Chess club, respectively. And you are who again?" Mina asked.
"Rei Hino," Rei simply stated.
"I see..." Mina said, nodding, studying Rei's appearance.
"You're a friend of Usagi Tsukino, right?" Mako asked.
Rei thought about the question. Should she say yes? What if they don't like
Usagi? What if they throw her out? Usagi, as much as she doesn't like to admit it,
was the loser in the campus. But still, she's the sweetest girl Rei had ever known.
Without her, who knows what would she be right now?
Rei smiled and nodded. "Yeah, she's my bestfriend actually."
The three looked at each other and nodded. Rei arched her brow.
"Sit down." Mina said and they all sat down on the couch.
"So, could you give us one good reason why you should be one of us?" Ami asked,
as she took a sip on her drink.
Rei thought for a moment before answering. "I'll do anything you ask me."
The trio looked at each other again, smiling. "Anything, huh?" Mako asked with a
mischievous grin.
Rei arched her brow but she's determined to do anything. "Yes..anything"
"Very well, let's put you to the test." Mina said. "Here's what you have to do....."
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Rei walked on the streets, lost in thought. She woke up earlier than usual despite
of last night. She was still a little tired but she can't seem to sleep. She can't believe
that's what they had asked her to do. What of she couldn't do it? She's doomed. Every
high school girl, maybe not all but most of them are dreaming of being popular. Being
admired by everybody. And here's the oppurtunity she's been waiting for but does it
really need a lot of sacrifices?
Flashback
"What?!" Rei exclaimed and stood up from her seat, startling the trio. "What are you
trying to say?"
Mako, regaining her compuser, took a deep breath and said, "What we're trying to
say is that, if you're really serious on joinning our group, you should be willing to make
sacrifices. Besides, what is losing one friend when you can have three as a replacement.
It's a good deal."
"You did say you'll do anything we tell you. You're choice: popularity or her. You
have until tomorrow. Think about it." Ami said before they all stood up and left, leaving
Rei who seemed to be confuse.
End of Flashback
Come to think of it, her task was pretty easy. All she has to do was make certain
someone fall for her then dump that someone. Problem: that someone was not only
important to her but also of the same sex. How could she make someone of the same
sex fall in love with her? Most of all, it's Usagi we're talking about here! Her best friend!
Is she really that desperate that she's ready to give Usagi up for popularity?
What is losing one friend when you can have three as a replacement the voice of
Mako echoed in her head.
"She's right...Usagi doesn't matter anymore. I can have popularity plus gain three
new friends. That's all that matters." Rei said to herself, determined and sure.
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Usagi sat under the shade of a big tree. She was reading a manga that she had
brought earlier. She stole glances towards Rei who had never said a word or two except
for their usual hi and hello.
"Rei, something wrong?" Usagi asked with concern, placing a hand on Rei's arm.
Rei, who seemed to lost in thought, was startled when she felt a hand on her shoulder.
Seeing that it was from Usagi, she brushed it away and answered, "Nothing...just thinking."
Her voice was plain and no emotions.
Usagi was hurt when Rei shoved her hands away although she didn't show it. "Are you
angry or something?"
"No."
"What's wrong with you?"
Rei felt her temper rising. She stood up suddenly, startling Usagi. "Look, there's nothing
wrong with me, ok? Just leave it!" Rei exclaimed and went off, leaving a puzzled Usagi.
"What's wrong with her?" Usagi asked herself as she stared at Rei's back.
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Rei went straight to the bathroom and stared at herself on the mirror. She can feel the
guilt inside of her. She just had blew Serena off when all she did was care for her. But what
can she do? If she's determined to lose Serena, she had to start somewhere and this was
her starting point. Rei heard someone entered and looked up. There, she saw the trio grinning
at her.
"Well, hello there." Mina greeted.
"Hey to you too."
"Have you decided yet?" Ami asked, getting straight to the point.
There was a long pause as Rei battled with herself. She had already started, might
as well continue it. "Yeah."
"I hope you made the right decision." Mako stated.
"I'll do it." Rei said and turned away from the trio.
The trio looked at each other and smiled.
"Alright then. You have four weeks to do what we had told you. If you succeeded,
then you can consider yourself as one of us. Good luck!" Mina said before the three of
them leave.
Rei raked her hand trough her hair and rubbed her temples. She's positive. There's
no turning back now. She had made up her mind. 'Usagi...you're mine.' Those were her
last thoughts before she heard the bell rang and made her way to her class.
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A.N. And there goes another Rei/Usa fic! Lolz. I know...and I'm sorry for not updating my
other fics instead. But I'm trying to update my other fic, "Maybe", just give me some more
time although I know it's already a lot of time. I'll update it as soon as I can but I'm really
running out of ideas. Please don't kill me!
-misery13