April's two love fools (Part 1)

AN: Here is a multi chapter work from me. As usual, I'll be using the Japanese name for the story. Also, Mamoru and Motoki are 18 and Usagi is 15 going 16 just like the rest of the senshi. This story is also a first season romance, before they knew of their past.

This is part 1 of the story with a total of 6 chapters. This is an old work of fiction of mine, so I need to correct a few things but should have another chapter out in the coming days if not by next week-end.

Now, I do NOT own SM, nor do I claim to. This is a story from a fan for fans. Sailor Moon and all its character are owned by Naoko Takeuchi.

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Items in / / are info to know the day, time, location, ect.

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With this all said, I leave you all to the story and hope you enjoy it.

And now.. on with the show.

AN 2: (Background info for the story)

What would happen if Mamoru was in love with Usagi, but was so stubborn and afraid to get hurt that he would never even consider taking the chance to let her know how he felt, to show her just how much he cares for her? What if Usagi felt the same way for him, but was so sure he wouldn't want anything to do with her, that he hated her and only lived to torture her day in and day out?

What if Motoki knew that his best friend was in love with Usagi and was tired of seeing this foolish game go on? What would he do? What if the girls (Ami, Minako, Makoto & Rei) all thought that Usagi hated Mamoru and decided to use that against there friend Usagi in a game of Truth or Dare? Well this is the basis of my story... which takes place in April, which is the season of spring... hence: April's two love fools.

/Crown Game Center - April 14th - 3:30 pm/

A dark hair young man was sitting at a booth, glancing at his watch every two minute, this gesture not going unnoticed by the blond hair male standing slightly to his right. . o O (He's doing it again, checking his watch to see how long till she comes running in. I just wish he would stop this silly game and just tell her how he really feels. Mamoru why on earth do you have to be so stubborn? ) Sighing, Motoki shrugs and pastes on a smile as he walks over to his friend's booth, sitting down in front of him. "Hey Mamoru, what are you up to today?"

Mamoru looks up from his watch, as discreetly as one can and smiles as he notices his pal, that is, until he sees this certain look in his eyes yet again. . o O (Oh great, he must have seen me keeping track of time…) Glancing slightly away he says, "Hey Motoki, not much. I'm just taking a small break before I go hit the books again… you know with physics and biology finals coming up soon, if I want to keep my scholarship I need to study for them." Looking back at his friend, he says "What about you, did you start studying those test yet?"

Motoki rolls his eyes at Mamoru's excuse. . o O (He really needs to get some new stuff. Why won't he admit it, he's just here to see Usagi when she comes in, insult her and then leave happy that he got too talked to her even for a moment. ) Looking back he nods and says, "Yeah, I started studying last week... I should get a A or B+ at the very least on it, unless I can manage to get a few more hours of studying in before them in between work and spending time with Reika."

All of a sudden the doors of the game center slid open and in walked a bunch of high school students all cheerful that the school day is finally over. Instinctively, Mamoru's head turns and he starts to scan the crowd for one particular girl with a distinctive hairstyle, seeing her he smiles and stares at her, completely forgetting that his friend is sitting in front of him and still talking to him.

Motoki notices Mamoru and shakes his head. . o O (This is totally ridiculous, why does he have to be so stubborn?) Smirking, he gets up and casually walks over to Usagi. Reaching his destination next to the petite blond, he says, "Konnichiwa Usagi-chan, came to try to beat your best score at Sailor V again?"

As soon as she entered the game center, Usagi quickly scanned the room to find that particular guy she liked. None of her friends knew of this guy… or at least of her feelings for him. They were all so sure she only went to the game center to visit that cutie, Motoki as well as to play the latest video games. . o O (If only they knew, I would never hear the end of it... and if he ever found out he would tease me about this to no avail.) Hearing her name she turns around to notice Motoki and smiles, slightly disappointed. "Hiya Motoki... Yes I came to beat that score of mine... a girl does have to protect her interest, you know?" She winked at him and walked casually to a free Sailor V game station and popped in a coin. Not even a second later, a voice from behind her says in its usual sarcastic tone, "Well well well... look who's here, Odango Atama herself. I see you came here again to dull your brain again."

Mamoru, who saw his best friend walk up so casually to Usagi, felt his jealousy boil over. . o O (Why does he have to be so nice to her? He knows very well that she has this huge crush on him and he has to play on it, doesn't he? ) Biting back his envy he got up and walked over to Usagi, anything to get a closer look at his blond hair angel. Before he knew it, his mouth was moving on its own accord; yet again he was throwing another list of insults to her. . o O (Baka Mamoru, no wonder she hates you… can't you just say something nice to her, just once? Oh well, at least I get to talk to her and that's all that matters. )

Sweat drops pearls upon Motoki's forehead as he listed to Mamoru, resisting the urge to hit his buddy over the head with a very very heavy object. . o O (Oh for... this guy is really hopeless. Why does he have to insult her every single time he sees her? ) Glaring at his friend he goes off to make some change for a few customer, keeping an eye on his best friend and the one that unknowingly holds Mamoru's heart in the palm of her hand.

Usagi almost jumped up in joy as she heard Mamoru's voice. . o O (He's here, he's here!) Pushing back the whirling sensation forming in her stomach she turns around very slowly, putting her best 'I'm going to kill you' look that she had learned to master ever since she discovered that she was in love with Mamoru. "The name is Usagi... U-SA-GI! You're the one who's got a dull brain if you can't remember a simple name like that!" She twists around her face flushing, more with shyness then anger, but no one can tell the difference. As she starts to furiously play the game, from time to time she steels a quick glance at him from the corner of her eye. . o O (Why does he have to be such a jerk... a handsome, totally awesome, jerk!)

Mamoru can't help but smirk, seeing her face, hearing her voice when she talked to him... even if it's nothing positive, always cheers up his day and makes his existence worth while. . o O (So beautiful... so lovely. Oh my angel, of course I know your name, you're Usako, my Usako, my Odango Atama. ) He gives her his best quirky smile as he moves closer to her, glancing over her shoulder at the video screen, he says in his most controlled voice, "Oh I know your name alright, you're Odango Atama who loves to dull her brain out on video games." With that he grins even more, glad that she doesn't see his face from this angle as a light of mischief plays into his eyes.

Motoki smirks almost evilly. . o O (Alright Mamoru, you want to play games with her, then let's play games.) Walking by, he 'accidentally' bumps into Mamoru and continues along his way, glancing over to the two.

Usagi is about to reply to Mamoru for his words, enjoying it greatly since it gives her the opportunity to talk to him yet again… However, faith, in the name of Motoki happens and all of a sudden she feels Mamoru's body closer to her. A blush covers her cheek as she slowly turns her head to look toward Mamoru who quickly looks away and glares at Motoki. . o O (Is... is that a blush I see on his cheeks? Nah, Mamo-chan would never blush. )

Mamoru curses as his body is pressed against Usagi, even though his heart and soul rejoice at this unexpected event. He feels the heat creeping upon his cheeks as he notices Usagi looking straight at him. Taking control of his senses, restraining the urge to wrap her in his arms and stealing a kiss from her cherry red lips, he slowly stands up straight and quickly states "G..go..gomen Odango, someone pushed me." He finally decides to change his passion for the angelic young girl by his side to fury which he directs it to his so called buddy. . o O (That wasn't an accident, now was it Motoki?)

Motoki flashes a victory grin in Mamoru's direction before turning back and whistling innocently. . o O (Got you Mamoru, now you won't be able to tell me that you don't care about her.) Making his way back to the storage area, Motoki settles himself behind the two way mirror so that he can keep an eye on things, well more on Mamoru and Usagi. From his vantage point, he could not but notice just how Usagi was looking at the dark hair man by her side, the smile on his face widening even more. . o O (Well I'll be. I think she may actually like him... I wonder if she's in love with him or if she could fall in love with him if he started acting like a normal and decent human being? )

Mamoru started to back away from Usagi, reluctantly, turning his back to her as he made his way out of the center as rapidly as he could without running. Passerby could notice the faint blush upon his cheeks which were not only still present but creeping higher as he made his way out. Closing his eyes he took a deep breath and ran his fingers through his thick ebony colored hair. . o O (That Motoki... I don't know if I should kill him or thank him for that stunt... oh Usako, it took all my control not to just sweep you into my arms and kiss you right there. ) Opening his eyes, he glances at the doors a last time before starting what felt to him like a long walk back to his apartment, never noticing the blonde hair girl glimpsing at him from within the crown center.

Usagi watched silently as Mamoru left the arcade, her eyes not concealing her sentiments as she felts sadness sneak into her very soul. . o O (Oh Mamo-chan, you look so sad. I just wish I wasn't such a klutz and ditz... maybe then you would want something to do with me. ) Turning back to the video game, positive that she had lost her quarter, she never expected to see the blond hair employee staring back at her. Motoki had made his way quietly to Usagi's side after Mamoru's departure and was watching the young girl. Usagi swiftly, afraid that he may realize that she did not 'hate' Mamoru like she let on, changed the subject and stated. "Oh hi Motoki-san... Do you have any change? I kind of ran out..."

Motoki nodded as he pasted one of his million yen smile upon his face, giving her the change, knowing full well that it was no more then just a false pretense to change the issue at hand. As he observed Usagi, he could not help but notice that her mind was elsewhere. Usually the golden haired child was a whiz at these games but at the moment, she couldn't even get past level 1. Peeking out the window he smiles. . o O (Alright Mamoru, we'll see just how stubborn you really are.) He walked back to the counter and starts to clear a few of the empty dishes left by customers, his mind hard at work as well.

Usagi finally gave up on trying to play the game, she glanced up at the clock and screamed, "Oh no! I'm going to be late! Oh why does time have to go by so fast?" Rapidly, she grabbed her school bag and dashed out the center, running all the way home to change.

/Tsukino Residence - 4:30pm/

Ikuko glanced at the clock and shook her head. . o O (That girl is always late... ) Giggling softly, she says to herself, "She definitely is her father's daughter." Returning her attention to her task before her, she continued to chop the vegetables as she readied supper for the family when all of a sudden she heard the all too familiar voice of her offspring and her usual after school speech when ever she got home late… which in her case was every night.

Usagi dashed thru the house, heading straight for the kitchen. "I'msorrymomI'mlatebutIwasatthearcadeandkindoflosttrackoftime!" Taking a deep breath, calming her throbbing heart, she asked, "What's for supper?" Standing in the doorway, leaning against the frame, she could not help but to smile as her mother continued to work away on preparing supper.

Ikuko giggled inwardly and said in a stern voice, "Usagi how many times do I have to tell you… You need to breathe when you talk. Now go up stair to change and wash up for supper. It should be ready in a few minutes. We are having some curry chicken tonight." All she heard was a "k'mom" and the footstep of her daughter running up to her room upstairs.

/Tsukino Residence - 6pm/

Supper was finish and Usagi was tending to her chores as she helped her mom do the dishes as they chatted. Usagi, in her cheerful voice said, "Oh mom, I'll be staying over at Minako's tonight. Me and the girls are having a slumber party, k?" She finished drying the plates and placed them in a neat pile as she peeked at the clock. "Ack! 6 o'clock already? I have to be at Mina's in thirty minute... and if I'm late Rei will kill me this time!" With that she rushed out of the kitchen and right up to her room to pack all her essential for the night ahead.

Ikuko chuckles softly, shaking her head and placing the dishes away. . o O (That girl is so full of energy, good thing too cause with her being always late, she needs it to run all those distances in record speed. She really should join up for the track team at school, I'm sure she would be excellent on those 100 yard races.)

/Sakura Lane - 6:20 pm/

Twenty minutes afterward, Usagi, carrying a large pink bag rushed out of the room saying goodbye to her family as she started to head over to Minako's place, whistling contentedly. As she rounded the next corner she bumped into someone and quickly started to apologize. "Gomen… I guess I wasn't looking where I was going." She glances up, only to notice a pair of midnight blue eyes looking back straight at her. She could feel the warmth slithering up her cheeks as she started to blush. Somehow she managed to keep it under control as she steadied herself and her voice, saying coolly "Oh, it's you... honestly, do you always have to be in my way when I'm going somewhere?" Without waiting for his reply, Usagi started to walk past him, all the while feeling her heart racing nervously within her chest at each step she took.

Mamoru had gone out for a walk, trying to clear his mind and hoping that maybe be he would be able to study. Since he had left the game center, he just couldn't get Usagi out of his head. Sure, he always did think of her, but right now he couldn't help but reflect about her, how her azure blue eyes sparkled whenever she laughed, how red her face would get when she was angry, how adorable she was at whatever she did... even that silly tongue war she usually had with Rei and no matter how hard he tried, he just couldn't help but to reminisce about the heavenly scent of her shampoo that he got a whiff of whenever he collided with her. Just as he rounded the corner he ran into someone, he was about to holler at them since they had dragged him out of his reverie. He was unable to utter a single syllable, there she was, his angel, his hope and dreams all wrapped up into a tiny frame. Before she could look up at his face, he put on his 'I'm annoyed' expression and gazed at her, admiring and memorizing each and every little aspect about her that he could see and hear. . o O (Oh Usako, you are so gorgeous. I wish you could love a jerk like me, but I would never deserve an angel like you. ) Tilting his head, he smiled slightly and retorted, "I think it's more like you're always in my way, Odango brain." He noticed her pass him by and walking away, causing him to grimace. . o O (No... don't leave yet Usako... stay for a while… Just another minute or two. ) Panic washed over him, Mamoru swiftly turned around and fell into step along side Usagi as he started to have a discussion with her. "So? Where are you off to with that bag of yours? Let me guess, you got detention for the weekend?

Usagi couldn't believe it, he was walking with her, talking to her... even though it was mainly insults, still it was better then nothing. Closing her eyes, breathing in deeply as she attempted to calm the butterflies that were busy doing triple summersault in her stomach, an action that failed as her senses where overwhelmed by the sweet smell of his cologne. Sighing inwardly, she managed to speak softly and reply to his comment "Well for your information, Mamoru, I'm going over to Minako's to spend the night since me and my friends are going to have a slumber party. What about you? Shouldn't you be out with your girlfriend?" That last word almost had gotten stuck in her throat, the thought of another girl being in his arms, kissing him and him her, made her feel ill. She had to keep her composure since she couldn't risk him finding out just how much she actually cared for him. What she heard made her stop and stare at the dark haired man by her side, stunned at his reaction as she heard him chuckle. . o O (He's laughing?! What's so funny? ) A confused look crossed her delicate feature, replaying the words in her head in an attempt to figure out just what she said that would cause such a reaction.

Mamoru couldn't help but laugh. . o O (She thinks I have a girlfriend? Oh Usako, how can I date anyone when all I want is to hold you in my arms and kiss you? ) After a few seconds he noticed that she had stopped and was staring at him. It was a totally adorable sight to him, even more when he saw the confusion filling her amazing sapphire blue eyes. The smile that found it's way upon his feature revealed his inner joy of the moment as he stated, glancing up at the stardust sky, "Who said I have a girlfriend.. Odango?" Glancing back at the golden haired angel, taking quick notice of the red hue upon her cheek and a certain glimmer in her eyes… could it be? Did he see what he thinks he saw? Could it be a glimmer of hope that materialized into her eyes? However it was but a faint glimpse and it had disappeared as quickly as he had seen it, now he was the one bewildered, but he didn't show it.

Blushing she replies, "Oh... I was positive that you had one. Gomen, I didn't mean to pry into your life or anything." She glanced downward for a split second, pushing back the whirling sensations playing tug a war inside of her stomach and managed not to scream out in joy at this little bit of news. . o O (He doesn't have a girlfriend... this is too good to be true.) Looking back at Mamoru, a smile forming on her face as new hope filled her heart "Well it's not that I'm not enjoying your company... like I ever do... but I have to go or Rei will kill me." A glance at her watch caused her to let out a startled yelp as she continued to say "Oh no! Rei will definitely kill and nag me all night long, I'm way late!" She quickly waved at her companion as she dashed past Mamoru, her long legs pushing her toward her destination for the evening.

Mamoru stared at Usagi as she left, a sad look crossing his visage as he sighed. Half whispering, mainly to himself and the moon, "Good bye Usako... I love you." Knowing that it would be best for him to go back home, he turned himself around and started on his way back to the park when he noticed a blond hair man in front of him. A sudden feeling of dread filled him, the look on the young man's face didn't bode well for him and he knew it. Motoki's arm were crossed over his chest, a victorious smile was plastered on his face and Mamoru knew right then and there that he would not be hearing the end of this anytime soon… yes this would indeed be a very long night.

/Aino Residence - 6:40 pm/

"That Odango brain is always late! Honestly, we should tell her to meet us at some place 30 minute before the usual time!" Rei, fairly annoyed, sat with her legs crossed on the floor in Minako's bedroom, unhappy at Usagi's tardiness... that and cause she was starting to get worried. As always, whenever anyone was tardy she could not stop herself from imaging dire scenarios. However this was Usagi we were talking about and she was after all her dearest friend, so she tended to get irritated at her to hide her feelings.

Minako giggled cheerfully, "Oh Rei-chan, calm down. We are talking about Usagi here, she's always late. Imagine what life would be like if she were always on time… it would be sooooooo boring!" She swung her legs over the side of her bed and stood up as she made her way to her bedroom window, staring outside at the street. "Beside, she probably had to do something at home or was arguing with her brother before she left and as usual she just lost track of time."

Makoto grinned and looked up from the bride magazine she was reading, well more admiring the wedding dresses and the handsome groom then paying any attention to the articles. Often she would daydream that she was the bride in the magazine. "Or maybe she was arguing with that guy, Chiba Mamoru. I swear, last time I saw those two fight I was sure Usagi would rip Mamoru's head off right then and there!"

Peeking barely above her physics book, Ami said in her intellectual tone, though she grinned, "Now Makoto, you know that it's impossible to rip someone's head off considering that it would take enormous strength or at least something very sharp to cut through..." She was interrupted by 3 voices all yelling, in a hopeless tone, "AMI!" Giggling softly, she returned her attention to her book and shyly replied "Gomen..."

Rei was rapidly running out of patience and got up saying she would go look for Usagi. As she opened the door Usagi collided right into the dark haired priestess. All she heard was the overly cheerful blonde saying, "Sorry I'm late guys, but I ran into that... OOOOFS!" Sighing inwardly Rei looked fiercely at Usagi, waiting for her to get up and off of her.

Nervously, Usagi stood up and helped Rei to stand, all the while the other three girls where snickering frantically in the room. "Gomen Rei-chan, I was kind of in a hurry to get here... Are you alright?"

Rei grumbled as she got up and walked over to the bed, sitting on the edge. "Yes, I'm fine.. Considering I just got run over by Tornado Usagi again... I wonder how Mamoru has managed to survived all those time you ran into him at full speed. Honestly, you should really learn to watch where you're going." Though her words were unkind, a small smile flickered on the side of her mouth as she felt relief that her friend was finally here and that she was safe.

Turning around, the blond girl scanned the room to find a spot to put her things away, at the same time hiding the blush at the mention of Mamoru and her usual meetings in the streets of Juuban. Placing her bag upon the ground she says, "Well he is the reason why I am late, I ran into him… again." . o O (You know, there are times when I wonder if he doesn't do that on purpose) "So what is on the agenda for tonight?" Plopping down on one of the cushions on the floor she looked at each of her friends as the girls gleefully started to tell her all of what they had planned for the evening, everyone forgetting the 'run in' accident from earlier on.

/Mamoru's Apartment - 6:50pm/

Mamoru stepped into his apartment, Motoki right on his heel. Neither had spoken a word as they had met and Motoki just followed Mamoru, all the time snickering to himself. Mamoru swallowed hard again, tossing his green jacket over the chair and said, in his most casual voice, "Want something to drink?" Not waiting for a reply, he quickly rushed to the kitchen to get something for his dry throat as well as to get away from Motoki. . o O (I don't like that grin of his... He is up to something and I'm not sure I'll like it. I wonder if I could get out of here without him noticing. ) A quick survey of the room revealed that that plan would not work as he had no window or way out of the room except through the living room where Motoki was waiting for him. . o O (Great, this is just great!) Grabbing a bottle of pop and empty glasses, he walked out of the kitchen and into the living room where Motoki was. . o O (Out of the water, right into the fire…)

Grabbing the pop and glasses from Mamoru, Motoki made quick work to serving himself and his pal a drink. Handing the glass back to Mamoru, he made his way to a chair and sat down and observed his life long chum. Taking a sip from his glass, he lowered the glass from his lips as he started to speak "Well... well... well."

Mamoru winced, he didn't like that tone in Motoki's voice. It was even more exasperating then that grin of his. Sitting down on the sofa, he drank some of his cola, avoiding looking at his friend. Finally he stated, "Alright Motoki, what do you want?" Staring at his fair haired friend, he could feel the noose around his neck tighten even more then it was before and realized that he was really in for it.

Motoki grinned and tilted his head. "Mamoru, you hurt me... what makes you think I would want something?" Not even waiting for a reply he started to laugh, "Boy, you sure have it bad for her don't you?"

Mamoru scowled and looked away, saying in an unwavering voice, "I don't have it bad for anyone, Motoki-san. Now, why did you follow me home? What is it that you want?" Glaring back at his friend, he gave him a look that could kill anyone in a matter of seconds.

Motoki gulped then said, raising his hands in front of his face in defense. "Hey now, cool it Mamoru..." He started to get worried and wondered if he should get out of here and forget his master plan. However he decided that he shouldn't, after all his best friend was miserable this way and it was time that he did something to change that. Cautiously he said, "Beside, if you hurt me, I'll have to tell Usagi-chan that you are in love with her and you wouldn't want me to do that... Or would you?"

Mamoru's eyes grew wide, various emotions flashing through his eyes. Anger, frustration, shame, shyness, love, hate... all of them jumbled as he became paler by the moment. Looking down he said, in a stern tone, "I don't know what you're talking about... I don't love Usagi." He glanced up at Motoki, hoping he would buy that line, nonetheless when he saw the look on his friends feature, he only sighed in utter defeat. Sure, Motoki could be a push over at times, but when he had a goal in mind, nothing could change it and he knew it all to well.

Motoki shook his head and exhaled noisily, "Mamoru, I heard you clearly say that you loved her... beside I already knew it all along. Honestly, just the looks you give her when she's not looking or how you come in the game center each day at the same time and keep looking at your watch waiting for her to arrive, counting the seconds. I've observed that lost look in your eyes whenever she would leave in the middle of one of your many arguments. I also saw that look you gave her as well as that blush when I pushed you accidentally against her… so please don't tell me that you do not love her because we both know it's not true." Taking a deep breath, Motoki stood up and made his way to the patio window in Mamoru's living room. Slowly he continued as he gained little more confidence in himself since Mamoru had yet to kill him. "Now, since I have this nice tidbit about you, you will do exactly as I say until further notice, should you fail to do so. I'll run over to Usagi-chan and tell her that you love her... I'm sure she would love to hear that."

Blinking, Mamoru couldn't believe what he had just been told. He was sure that he was careful to keep his feelings for Usagi under check. It was hard enough for him to admit his feelings to himself and even more so to his best friend. And now there he was bragging about this and he was blackmailing him? Standing up, rage surging through him he stated clearly, "That's blackmail! You can't force me to do as you want and if you so much as pronounce one word of this to Usako I will kill you!"

Motoki took a step back, not expecting that level of anger from his friend, yet when he heard him call Usagi by the cherish name he had for her, he grinned and said as he looked back at his friend. "You'll do no such thing Mamoru. And you're right, this is blackmail. Now why don't you sit down and I'll tell you exactly what you are going to do, starting tomorrow."

Sitting down back in his chair, Motoki waited for his childhood friend to do the same. All the while, praying that Mamoru wouldn't beat the living day lights out of him. Finally Mamoru sat down, sighing in defeat as he bowed his head and grumbled, "Ok… what is it that you want me to do..."

/Minako's room - 9:20 pm/

Giggling, the girls, all sitting on the floor, continued to talk about life and boys. Most of the girls had new hairdo. Ami had her hair done up in small braids, Makoto had her hair loose and curled in ringlets, Minako had hers in long braid that was looped around her head and hair, Usagi had still her odango's but her ponytails were now braids and as for Rei, who had lost a bet, she was stuck in an odango look like Usagi, though the ponytail weren't nearly half as long as Usagi's.

Grabbing a handful of popcorn, eating it a kernel at a time, Makoto asked "So, what's next on the agenda?" Watching the other girls as she waited for a reply. Minako was the one fastest to reply as she giggled, "I know... let's play truth or dare!" Not waiting for a reply, Minako glanced around and continued. "Ami, you go first... truth or dare?"

Ami looked apprehensively at Minako, not to thrill that the girls had hidden her books, yet she was having a good time and was glad about it. Smiling she says, in a thoughtful tone, "I'll take truth."

Minako pouted slightly as she scratched her head, then a mischievous look crossed her delicate features, "Ok… Ami, tell us, in 20 words or less, how you feel about Urawa!"

Ami blushed as she looked down, examining her fingers as if they would hold the answer. She was definitely embarrassed. Looking up, she became aware of all the girls staring at her with there curiosity piqued. "Well I think he's really sweet and kind and nice and intelligent... so I guess I like him." In a shyer voice she added, "A lot."

All the girls clapped and giggled happily, all the while cheering, "Ami and Urawa… sitting in a tree… K-I-S-S-I..." They were all interrupted as Ami begged for them to stop as her hands covered her blushing face. In fact, she looked quite odd with a red face, blue hair and eyes. The group grinned and looked at their friend as Minako stated "Ok Ami, you chose who's next and ask them the same question."

Ami nodded, relief filling her as she was finally out of the center of attention. Looking at each of her friend, examining each one as they attempted to avoid the gaze of the blue haired girl. Resting her eyes on the brunette, she said, "Ok Makoto... truth or dare?" Makoto simply replied, "are." She continued to munch on a cookie, trying to get some before Usagi got a chance to finish the plate. Nodding, Ami thought for a moment and said, "Ok, I dare you to... I know… I dare you to finish eating 10 cookies before Usagi-chan!"

Ami, Rei and Minako laughed out loud at the dare. Usagi looked over at Makoto and grinned, shrugging. Makoto blinked and shrugged as she gave 10 cookies to Usagi and 10 for herself then looked up at Ami. Grinning slightly she says, "Ok, but if I die chocking you remember to call 911."

The group laughed as Ami started the count down, "Ok… 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1... Go!" All you could see was Usagi and Makoto eating the cookies at a fast pace, Usagi got done in under 2 minutes while Makoto was still on her fourth cookie. Sighing in defeat, she stated with a slight pout on her face, "No fair! You stuck me against with the human vacuum!" The girls laughed in unison as Usagi yelled out, "Am not!"

Makoto grinned and said, rubbing her hands together, "Ok… now my turn!" She looked around and decided to choose the priestess. "Alright, Rei-chan... truth or dare." Rei simply said, "Truth." Nodding, Makoto said, "Alrighty, this one is easy. Rei, who do you like the most... Mamoru or Yuuichirou.. And tell us why."

Usagi glared at Makoto then Rei as she heard Mamoru's name. . o O ( She better not have a crush on Mamoru... or even attempt to go after him... he's mine! Mine? Since when has he been mine? ) She sat quietly, debating the issue in her mind, her attention diverted as she tried to calm her inner feelings for the man who had captured her heart.

Rei gulped and wasn't expecting this. . o O (Well Mamoru is handsome, but Yuuichirou has this thing about him. He's sweet and caring and loving and he seems to worship the ground I walk on…) after a minute she says, "I guess it's Yuuichirou..." She blushed as she went on with her explanation, "Probably since he worship the ground I walk on, though Mamoru is a hunk!" Happy that her answer settled the round, she turned to look over to the girl sitting to her left, "Ok… my turn. Usagi!"

Snapping out of her reverie, Usagi glanced at Rei, as worry started to find its way into her mind. She could see a look in Rei's eyes. o O (Uh oh.. I'm in for it, aren't I? ) Gulping she said, "Yes Rei-chan?" All she heard was Rei say, in a semi-annoyed / semi-playful tone, "Truth or dare?" Thinking for a few moments, Usagi said, "Truth..." Noticing the grin that got on Rei's face, she said, "No… dare!"

Rei said, "To late, you chose truth… let's see... I know. How do you really feel about Mamoru-kun?" Grinning she noticed Usagi's expression. o O (Ooooooh.. I think she likes that guy more then she lets on… this could be useful. She looks like a deer about to be hit by a car. )

Usagi blinked, she couldn't believe, out of all the questions she could have picked, she just had to choose that one. Trying to think of a way out she says, "Hey! I said I wanted the dare so give it to me!" She pouted and turned her head away from her friends. . o O (Anything to avoid that question. Else I will never hear the end of it!)

Rei looked at the others and noticed Minako who had this look in her eyes. Nodding in understanding, Rei said, "Minako, do you think we could change it to a dare… I mean, would it be fair?" Minako attempting to be serious closed her eyes and tapped her index finger on her chin as she hummed for a few seconds. "Well she would have to take a double dare..." Usagi looked up, worried and examined the girls. Ami and Makoto seemed a little confused. However Rei and Minako had the same look in their eyes and Usagi could only swallow hard and started to think that the answer to the question could be easier then what Rei and Minako would come up with for her.

Rei nodded in agreement with Minako, "Sure… since it's a double dare... Ami, Makoto and Minako come and help me think one up." The four girls all huddled into a corner of the room and started to talk about it, snickering at what they were going to plan. Meanwhile, Usagi sat across the room thinking that she was in for it and that this was going to be a very long night indeed.

To be continued!

AN: Ok, I know some of you may hate me for this, but I figured this was the best way to get you all to come back and read the next chapter. So for now you are to try and figure out what Motoki will be blackmailing Mamoru into doing and what the double dare for Usagi will be. Have fun! And feel free to let me know what you think.

- Jy