Me: Hello! An Easter story! I'm like high off of candy right now, soo…
Disclaimer: I dont own Sailor Moon.
Usagi's Point of View
I heard the door open and jumped in horror. He wasn't supposed to be home yet! But then again, I was allowed here. He gave me a key.
"Usako, what's going on? My apartment smells like eggs and food dye." He asked, looking at the big pot on the stovetop.
"Tomorrow is Easter, Mamo-chan! I'm coloring eggs; it's a surprise for Chibiusa." I answered, checking on the pot of eggs. Finally, they were done. I clicked the burner off to let them cool.
"Ah, well you know she's only in school for another 2 hours. You'll have to hide them by then." He stepped beside me and looked at the clear containers filled with water, vinegar and dye.
Chibiusa and I had a habit of going directly to Mamoru's apartment after school. Mama thought we were at Rei's temple studying.
I took the eggs out and started putting them into the dye containers. Then came the worst part of egg dyeing; waiting. To get an even color, they had to stay in the dye for at least five minutes. I set the timer and walked to the balcony with Mamoru.
It was a warm, yet windy spring day. The sun shone down brightly, giving a warm glow to the city.
"Why the sudden urge to surprise Chibiusa?" Mamoru chuckled, obviously remembering when Chibiusa and I didn't get along.
"It's her first Easter here, and she at least deserves some tradition. My parents would always dye eggs and hide my Easter basket. Then afterwards, Papa would hide plastic eggs in the yard and I would search for them." I reminisced, leaning back into his arms.
"When did you two stop hating each other so much? Even after you knew who she was, you acted like a sister; always teasing her. Now you're acting like… like…"
"Like her mom?" I finished for him. "That's because technically, I am. Chibiusa is just a little girl. She misses her real parents; the King and Queen. All she wants is love and comfort in a time of need." I murmured.
The timer went off, rudely interrupting our peaceful moment. We went inside and took the eggs out.
"Make sure to dry them carefully so the color doesn't come off. Oh, and after they're dry, shine them with oil." I instructed, handing him some paper towels.
After the two dozen eggs were done and in the back of the refrigerator, we had about an hour and a half to clean up. I dumped the dye down the sink and washed the containers. Mamoru cleaned the dye-splattered floor.
We had an hour left, and we still needed to get the dye off of our hands. I had brought heavy-duty soap just for this because I knew how messy the dye could be. However, it still took a long time to get the dye off.
"Half an hour left before Chibiusa gets home." I said, checking the clock.
"This is home to you?" Mamoru asked, looking straight into my eyes.
"I just… well… yes." I blushed, looking at my feet.
"Why here? You grew up in your house; that should be home to you." He whispered.
"My parents don't really love me. They don't appreciate the work I do, they don't understand me, and they always take Shingo's side to every argument. I feel safe and comfortable here. Love makes a house a home." I whimpered, throwing myself into his arms and crying.
He said nothing, just held me close. Now he fully understood why I wanted Chibiusa to feel at home in the 21st century. Mamoru was all Chibiusa and I had; the only one that would drop everything for us. The scouts would be there if we truly needed them, but they had family and friends to help too.
The door opened, but neither one of us moved. Chibiusa skipped in, leaving her shoes and school bag by the door.
"Usagi, why are you crying?" She asked, looking up at me with big red eyes. I pulled away from Mamoru and looked back at her.
"It's nothing, I'm fine." I even managed a smile.
"How was school?" Mamoru asked, moving over a bit to make room for Chibiusa to sit.
"School was fun. We had to draw our family, so I drew you two." She giggled, hopping up next to Mamoru and me.
"But why didn't you draw your real parents?" I asked, very curious.
"Yes, I will tell my teacher that my parents are the rulers of Crystal Tokyo." She laughed.
For the next hour or so, the three of us watched television and had a good time. Until Chibiusa and I had to go home.
"Bye, Mamo-chan" Chibiusa hugged him and left, skipping out with a smile.
"Usako, are you sure you'll be okay at home?" Mamoru asked, stepping toward me.
"I'll be fine, Mamo-chan. Goodnight." I murmured.
Before I could turn and walk away, he leaned closer and kissed me. His arms wrapped around my waist so tightly I could barely breathe. We broke away, breathless.
"Goodnight, Love." He whispered, closing the door behind me.
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