1/8/2008 - Sorry for the long absence! I did go through and edit all of my drabbles to date as I found mistakes that made me cringe when re-reading them! That's what I get for being so excited I post before editing.

Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon. I sure wish I did though.

1. Chocolate
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The distraction that came in the form of a small blonde whirlwind was starting to be too much for Mamoru to bear. He had a huge final in two hours, and for some reason had thought that the Crown Arcade would be a good place for a cup of coffee and a last minute cram session. Of course, he failed to take into account that summer vacation had just started for one Odango Atama who had a sugar rush and hours of "Sailor V" in front of her.

Congestive Heart Failure is a slowly developing condition in which the heart weakens over time…

Pausing from his reading Mamoru glanced around the arcade and took a sip of his mocha chocolate latte. Noting a blonde girl's presence at the game console, and deeming he was safe from any flying attack objects, Mamoru went back to his text.

Signs and symptoms include shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, rapid or irregular heartbeat and--

"AIEE! I CAN'T BELIEVE I LOST!!"

Sighing Mamoru looked over at the corner in which a now dejected Usagi was beating her small fists against the screen of the game while her friend watched in amusement. He was quickly developing a migraine and her antics were not helping. Grumbling he adjusted his glasses and tried to get back to his studying.

Thrombophlebitis is a condition in which a blood clot and—

"Oh AMI! You're sooo funny!"

"OK! That's it Odango!"

Shocked, the other patrons of the arcade looked over as Mamoru jumped up from his booth and stalked over to the game console.

"Odango! Some people are trying to study for important tests! Not all of us have finished our classes for the summer! I cannot keep studying if you continue all of your screeching!"

Blue eyes closed in consternation, followed by the familiar nose scrunch and flush that preceded every verbal battle. Happy to see her response, Mamoru prepared himself fro battle as Usagi stood up to face him.

"Hey! Just because--" and then she stopped abruptly and just stared at him.

Nervously Mamoru shifted his weight and cocked his head at her while he waited for her to continue. "Um, Odango? Are you OK?"

Usagi had a funny smile playing at the corners of her mouth, and suddenly bowed so low her pigtails were lying on the floor.

"I'm sorry Mamoru-baka. Ami and I were just leaving, so you can get back to your studying. Good luck on your test!"

Stunned, Mamoru watched as Usagi turned and grabbed the arm of the quiet blue haired girl she'd been hanging out with lately and the two headed for the exit giggling madly behind their hands.

Wondering why he suddenly felt so deflated, Mamoru yelled after the blonde "What are you laughing at?"

Usagi just turned around in the doorway and giggled even harder. "Normally baka I would be mad that you were taking your stress out on me—but I just can't seem to take you seriously with that mustache!" And with a little wave, she was gone.

Embarassed, Mamoru reached up to wipe off the remains of his mocha chocolate latte.