Summer
By Haruka's Knight
Introduction:
Makoto Kino sighed and rolled her head a few times trying to loosen the muscles of her neck. After a moment she again focused on the computer before her and tried to think what to type. It was mid-summer and though four of the inner scouts hung out most days, something just felt like it was missing. Green eyes glanced toward a framed picture of the five friends with Luna and Artemis.
Dear Ami,
I printed out your last email just like you asked and gave a copy to each of the others. Rei had to explain one or two words to Usagi, I bet you can guess how well that went. Minako and I were nearly deaf after the outburst those two let loose. All the girls said hi and Minako promised to come over and write an email to you later.
Things around Tokyo have been quiet, no scout business. We're still having our meeting even though Haruka and Michiru left for a cruise and Setsuna took Hotaru on a trip. Still, they call to check in and make sure nothing serious has happened.
The girls and I went to a science museum the other day. I know you're looking at the computer with a surprised look, but we miss you and it was something educational. We had a lot of fun, though Usagi nearly broke a display about DNA. She was trying to ask our tour guide what the blue ball thingy was. Rei was fuming but Minako and I ended up laughing so hard we were turning red. We apologized to our guide though; he thought she was doing it to make fun of him.
It really isn't the same around here with out you. No matter where we go, or how much fun we have, it doesn't feel the same. The other day I actually caught myself turning to say something to you. It felt so strange to look for you and know you weren't anywhere nearby.
Well, I hear knocking at my door which is probably Minako so I'd better go. I hope your having fun and learning loads over there. Write back soon!
Your best friend,
Makoto
Makoto hit the send button then stood and jogged to the door. She opened it and just like she'd thought there was her energetic blonde friend on her door step. Minako smiled held up a two liter of soda.
"Hi Minako, come in." Makoto waved her friend in, taking the soda and heading for the kitchen to put it in the fridge. "I just finished sending Ami an email so you can sign my name out."
"Thanks Makoto." Minako looked to the computer screen and her eyes skimmed the email displayed. Makoto, it seemed, had missed the send button. The blonde smiled again, reading the last few paragraphs and thinking over them before she took some pity and hit the send button. After all, the email wasn't addressed to her.
Author's Note:
So here we go a change of pace. Reviews and comments are welcomed. Hope you enjoyed the introduction.
