Disclaimer : I don't own the characters. They belong to Naoko Takuchi and the rest. I am just borrowing them.
Pairing : UsagiMichiru
Summary : Usagi and Michiru are forced to go on a date by their friends. Both have never met each other before in their lives. What will happen when they do? AU.
Yes, I know I still have other stories to finish but after reading a UsagiMichiru story by UMfan I got inspired to write one myself. This story hasn't got anything to do with 'the angel beside me'. It's just a simple two-chapter story I couldn't resist writing. I am still planning a multi-chapter story about them but I won't start on that one until I've atleast finished two of my other stories. Anyway I hope you'll like it. Enjoy!
Mad about you
(Part One)
by
Amnesia Nymph
Michiru sighed, following her blonde friend to a local cafe where they had agreed on meeting. ''Ruka, I really don't feel like doing this. I mean, it sounds so pathetic that I need my best friend to set up a lousy date for me. I know you mean well and all but...'' The blonde in front of her stopped to turn around. She seemed to be annoyed by the other's constant complaining.
''It's just a blind date. If you don't like it you can just stay friends with her. Besides you would be helping me out as well. Makoto agreed on going out on a date with me if I could set up one of my friends with a friend of hers.''
The aqua haired girl took another deep breath. ''And you had to pick me as your victem?'' Haruka just nodded, not bothering to reply to her friend's obvious rhetorical question. With that she just turned around again, taking Michiru's hand in hers as she started to lead the smaller girl towards the cafe.
After a few more minutes of walking they reached the cafe they were suppossed to meet Michiru's blind date. They had just arrived a few seconds before a tall brunette walked into their direction, waving happily. ''I am glad you could make it Haruka. You must be Kaioh Michiru.'' She said, sticking out her hand for Michiru to shake it.
The aqua haired girl faked a smile, shaking the other's hand. ''That correct. You must be Kino Makoto, I've heard a lot about you.'' The brunette blushed for a moment.
''I hope you won't believe all the things you hear.'' She replied. Although she was looking at Michiru everyone knew her words were meant for Haruka.
For a moment they just stood there in silence. It wasn't an uncomfortable silence but it wasn't comfortable either. Makoto decided to break through the silence. ''You must be wondering about your date, right?''
Michiru shrugged. She wasn't really interested in that blind date Makoto and Haruka had set up. She'd rather find a girlfriend herself. On a less hopeless looking way. Now it looked like she couldn't find someone by herself. ''I guess.''
The blonde tomboy rolled her eyes. ''She woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. Anyway, what's the girl's name? Age?'' Haruka had decided to ask those questions instead of Michiru. She knew the other wouldn't even bother to show any kind of interest.
''Ah I understand.'' Makoto giggled. ''Her name is Tsukino Usagi. She's late...again. She turned seventeen a few weeks ago so that makes her about Michiru's age. And don't worry,'' She paused for a moment, wanting to see if she had Michiru's full attention. When she saw Michiru's blue eyes on her she smiled again, continuing. ''Usagi didn't want to come either. You see, her boyfriend walked away with someone else a few weeks ago.''
''Boyfriend?'' Michiru repeated. ''And this Usagi girl is fully aware that she's going on a blind date with a girl?''
Makoto blinked a few times before breaking down into fits of laughter. ''Ofcourse not. She claims to be straight. I am surprised Haruka didn't tell you...''
''Tell me what...'' Michiru said. It wasn't a real question, more a comment.
''Well Makoto wanted me to bring a 'friend' who wasn't straight. You see she wants to turn Usagi-san.'' Haruka replied with a nervous tone in her voice.
Michiru sweatdropped. ''Thanks for telling me. I am out of this place...'' With that she turned around. Without looking where she was going Michiru only got away a few steps before bumping into someone. Both Michiru as the person in front of her landed on the ground. ''Ouch.''
''That hurts...'' The other whined causing Michiru to look up at a blonde girl. She had deep blue eyes that were now filled with tears.
''I am terribly sorry.'' The aqua haired girl quickly said, standing up before helping the other back on her feet again. ''I wasn't looking where I was going.''
Much to her surprise the blonde didn't seem angry at all. She was just smiling as she wiped away her tears. ''It's alright. I do it all the time.'' She giggled. Michiru was surprised how much this girl's mood had changed in less than a few seconds.
''Ah Usagi-chan, I am glad you could make it. A bit late though.'' Makoto said, walking up to the two girls followed by Haruka. ''And I see you've met Michiru-san.'' Both Usagi and Michiru turned around, giving the brunette a questioning look.
Haruka smirked. ''Ah Michi, this is Tsukino Usagi. Your date.'' Immidiately Michiru looked back at the blonde she had bumped into a few minutes ago. So this girl was her blind date? She had to admit she looked pretty good. In fact, she was a beautiful young woman.
''My date?'' Usagi repeated, staring at Haruka then back at Michiru and so on. Then she bursted out into laughter. ''Ah now I get it! It's a joke!''
Makoto and Haruka gave each other a worried look. Usagi was taking it the wrong way already. ''Actually,'' The brunette started. ''Michiru-san is your date.''
''She's escorting me to my blind date?'' Usagi joked, not really getting the picture.
''No, she's your date as in... your blind date.'' Haruka corrected the smaller blonde.
Usagi's smile slowly faded. She blinked a couple of times before nodding. ''Aha...''
''Don't worry about it.'' Michiru suddenly said. ''I don't want to do this either. Why don't we all go home and forget this ever happened?''
Haruka and Makoto both shook their head. ''No, no. The two of you will go on a date TODAY and right NOW!'' They said in unison causing the other two, as well as a few people on the street, to look at them.
Usagi just scratched her forehead before turning her attention to the aqua haired girl again. ''It's not like... well you're pretty and all that but it's just that...''
''You don't date girls.'' Michiru finished. ''I know. They only told me about a few minutes ago though.''
Makoto and Haruka bowed their heads a bit, hiding their amusement.
''Sorry.'' Usagi apologized, staring down at the ground beneath her. She really hadn't meant to disappoint the girl in front of her but she simply hadn't gotten over Mamoru yet. She had loved him so much. She would surely need more time to get over the pain he had caused by leaving. ''But if you want we could always get something to drink and chat.''
Michiru smiled. This girl was really a sweet girl. No wonder Makoto tried so hard to cheer her up. Even though she didn't want to be here at all Michiru nodded, accepting the invitation. ''I'd love to.''
''I guess we should get going then.'' Makoto said, smirking. 'Victory!'
Haruka nodded. ''I guess we should.'' And with that said she took Makoto's hand in hers and pulled her away from the other two girls.
''R-ruka...'' Michiru stammered, sweatdropping as she watched her friend and the brunette walk away. ''Now where are they going so fast?''
''Probably they're going to do what rabbits are famous for.'' Usagi replied with an amused smile on her lips. Michiru giggled upon hearing that. That surely sounded like Haruka. ''Shall we get going then?''
The aqua haired girl nodded, smiling a but when Usagi took her hand in her own and started to pull her along towards the entrance of the cafe. It didn't take them long before they had found a table. Slowly they sat down, neither one of them saying anything. It felt kind of awkwards doing this.
''I usually don't do this.'' Michiru suddenly said.
Usagi looked up, smiling. ''Don't worry. The same goes for me. Makoto just gets carried away when it comes down to cheering me up. She even forgot about my sexual preferance. But it's alright. I don't mind being stuck here with you.''
''I am glad to hear that.'' Came the reply.
''So Michiru-san, how old are you?'' Usagi asked, trying to start a conversation.
''I am eightteen years old now. You're seventeen right?''
The blonde nodded. ''Yeps. That tall blonde, is she a friend of yours?''
''Yeah. Her name is Haruka. I've known her ever since I turned ten. She came living next to us together with her uncle and aunt.'' Michiru paused for a moment. ''She was my first and only friend I had back then. Ofcourse even I thought she was a guy back then. I believed that for two years even though she kept claiming she was female. I just didn't believe her.''
Usagi giggled. ''Just like no one believes me that I am a very bright and smart person. They always claim I am a klutz.''
''That's hard to believe. You seem like a bright person indeed.'' Michiru stated. ''So, tell me more about yourself. Any hobbies?''
''I love sleeping and eating.'' Usagi replied, trying to put up a straight face. The smile that played on her lips betrayed her though. ''Actually, sleeping and eating is the only thing I do lately.''
''Because of that boy...ex-boyfriend of yours?''
The blonde nodded. ''It's hard to just move on. It's hard to let go of something or someone you've been fighting so hard for. He was always so nice to me. Sweet, caring. I don't know why he decided not to love me anymore. One day he just came to me, telling me he didn't love me anymore. That there was someone else... it hurt.''
Michiru nodded, noticing that the girl in front of her was about to break down into tears. She had to change the subject. ''I understand. But it's like they say. It's better to know how it feels to lose someone you love than to never have loved before. Right?''
Usagi nodded a bit.''I thought that only counted when your loved one died.''
''That saying can count in any possible way. It's just the way you have to look at things.'' Michiru paused, realizing she still hadn't changed the subject.
Usagi seemed to be one step ahead of the other.''How about you? Any hobbies?''
''I paint. I love to swim but my main hobby is collecting cosmetica. Pretty stupid, ne?'' Usagi quickly shook her head.
''I admit you're the first person I've ever met who likes to collect cosmetica but that's what I like about people. Everyone is unique. And you paint? That's so cool. Maybe if you want to you could show me a bit of your work once...''
A smile appeared on the aqua haired girl's lips. ''If you want to. I'd love to show you a but of my work. Not many people are interested in paintings and stuff.''
''I love artistic things. Probably because I am not good at anything for that matter. The only thing I am good at is eating and sleeping.'' Usagi sighed. ''Anyway, tell me somethin more about yourself. What are you like?''
Michiru wanted to say something about Usagi's self image but before she could the blonde had already changed the subject. ''Trouble is my middle name...'' Michiru finally said. ''But in the end I am not too bad. I just seem to get into a lot of trouble.''
''The same here.'' Usagi admitted. ''I am not doing it on purpose but I always end up messing up.''
Michiru shrugged, staring at the girl in front of her. She couldn't help it but feel attracted to the girl in front of her. Usagi had such deep blue eyes, such a sweet smile... It was too bad that Usagi was straight. Also, Michiru was fully aware of the façade Usagi had put up for the outside world. If the blonde thought she had hid it very well she was sadly mistaken. Michiru could somehow see right through her.
''You know Usagi-san,'' The aqua haired girl started. ''I know I hardly know you but... You don't have to smile all the time. It's clear you don't feel happy and cheerful. I know I wouldn't be cheerful when I would be in your position.''
Usagi's smile faded. ''But being cheerful is all I've ever done. I don't want people to worry about me.''
''I think you worry them much more by being so happy all the time. You're human too. Everyone feels sad from time to time. That's how life is. God is an evil little man who gave us different kinds of emotions to deal with. He's probably sitting on some cloud, looking down on his creation with a hand full of popcorn.''
The blonde laughed slightly upon hearing that. A real laugh. ''You've got a strange image of god Michiru-san.''
''I guess I do. But well, you'll never know. Maybe I am right.''
Usagi giggled but kept looking down at her hands. ''I am sorry.''
''About what?''
''Ruining your afternoon. I bet you had planned something completely different. No one would like to spend a free day with some girl you hardly know, listening to her ramblings about a guy who broke her heart.''
''I wouldn't want it any other way.'' Michiru replied with all honesty. ''Actually I am glad it turned out like this. I really didn't feel like going on a date with someone I don't know. It feels strange.''
Usagi nodded. ''That's how I felt about this too.''
''So we agree.'' Michiru commented playfully before taking on of the blonde's hands in hers. ''And don't worry about it. It's good that you're able to talk to someone about your problems. Besides that ex of yours doesn't know what he has lost. You're a great girl. I bet he's regretting his actions already.''
''Thanks for trying to cheer me up but...'' Usagi paused. ''I don't think that's the case. Mamo-chan... no, Chiba-kun doesn't care about me. If he did he hadn't just walked away like that.''
Michiru pulled her hand back. She wished she could find the right words to say but she couldn't. She had no idea what the Chiba guy was like. ''Let's order someone. My treat. Ice cream?'' She said instead of anything else.
A smile appeared on Usagi's lips. ''Ice cream. You've found the magic way to make me forget about Mamoru for atleast thirty minutes!'' She cheered. Again Michiru could see right through the other's act. Talking about that Chiba Mamoru obviously made the other feel sad about what had happened between the two of them.
To Be continued...
Part two will be up soon. I just need to beta read it first... Anyway, let me know what you think of it so far. (Sorry about the errors in here... I just need some sleep!)