First and foremost, I wish I do but I do not own Sailor moon and its characters.
About the story, timeline was on their first highschool years. I always love Rei and Mina. The couple inspired me from watching PGSM. This is my first fanfic, hope you guys enjoy.
CHAPTER 1:
Middle school have passed and the girls are now excited for their highschool. More than anyone else, Minako's been the eager one. And without even realizing, the only reason she's been like that is due to one special person. There is no denial, it was because of Reiko. How long will it take for her to notice?
Minako's POV
It's Sunday night, and I'm really excited for tomorrows first day of school. Not to mention, the five of us – Usagi, Amy, Mako, and of course Rei will be sharing the same school.
"Let me see, uniform? neat and clean! bag? I got it prepared! shoes? Check! , did I forget anything else? Oh right, let me call my dearest Rei-chan, I miss her already. I wonder what she's doing right now"
Riiiiiing!
"Hello!" That familiar voice suddenly gives me a smile. I love hearing it, though it sounds more serious right now. Is something bothering Rei?
"Rei-chan!"
"Who's this? Mina?" What's this, I sense she's worried about something.
"Hey! Aren't you happy I called? Or is it that you've missed me already?"
"What? No, I mean yes. I mean, what?!"
"Rei, you seem be bothered about something. Care to tell your best friend?" Rei-chan and I were very best friends for years. We share secrets and often do things together during free time and after school…until now. Wait, don't tell me she's still nervous about it.
"You see, I'm happy that we'll be going in the same school tomorrow, but still – ". To my surprise, I cut her off.
"Uso! The great Rei-chan's nervous on the first day of school!?" I'd like to tease her more.
"It's a natural feeling you know. At least I'm not caught awake at night because of much excitement..." Ouch! You got me there Rei-chan. "…And I bet you have your school things checked over and over again." That was too much! How did she - ? "For the record, you wanted to sleep already but you can't that's why you called your dear Rei-chan. "
"Hey! That was - !" Oh no my face, I'm blushing.
"And stop pouting!" I can't help it Rei.
"I am not!" Giggles.
"Oh yes you are". Then I hear Rei laughs.
"Hey that was cheating! "
"What did I do?!?"
"You're using that psychic-thing again!" I heard her laugh again. Oi!
I remember Usagi once told me that there was a Miko that has the psychic ability that can foretell one's future and even one's love life. I went to the shrine once I heard it. Of course, I wanted to know if love is on its way for me. Yes I didn't know it was Rei.
Flashback
I rushed up to the front of the shrine.
"It says, Hi-ka-wa." It was so quite. I knew it was not that famous, but I didn't expect that there were only few people around. And besides, it's Sunday today. Suddenly two crows appeared in front of me and made a creepy sound. I squeaked and was about to go back. Does it really need a lot of courage to know my love life? I was about to turn myself back until I heard somebody.
"You can go there if you're seeking your fortune." I almost freaked out.
I am relieved. It was a woman's voice. When I turn my back to see who it was, it caught my eyes. There was her black hair flowing along the wind and her pair of captivating purple eyes that signifies passion. She was in her middle school uniform. Looks like we were at the same age, I thought in mind, such a beauty.
"Are you alright?" She said. I almost felt her hand.
"I'm Aino Minako!" I shouted and bow at the same time. I could not think of any good response. Great.
I can sense she's shocked with my sudden action. I'm surprised as well. It's not like everyday that you meet someone as beautiful as her.
"I am Hino Rei. Are here for some fortune? You can go there just beside the temple."
"Well I-I… wanted to meet a certain Miko here. A friend told me that she has this ability to tell the future."
"A miko? I see. Let me guess, you're here to know your love life."
"No-no! I…I…Hey, How did you -" I felt my blood rising on my face. It took time before I realize, "Don't tell me you're the –".
"Alright, come with me."
It started our friendship. Since then, I visited the shrine everyday.
End of flash back
"Maybe you need some sleep Mina. Why don't you sleep already?"
"Promise we'll go school together tomorrow first?"
"Err - Ok I promise, just sleep already."
"Thanks! Love you Rei-chan! Bye!" Did I say...? Well I think it's pretty normal for friends to do that especially with Rei-chan. I admit she's getting tense every time I'm in a sweet mode with her. See you tomorrow Rei.
Rei's POV
I wanted to talk to you more. But my eyes…oh it's getting late.
"Promise we'll go school together tomorrow first?" Huh, didn't see that coming. Of course I'd love that.
Mina-chan and I were always been the best of friends. She's like my other half, well, it's like we love to share and do things together. But lately, I feel like she's closer than before. That was after the break up of her last boyfriend. She cried hard. I remember she came to the shrine late at night. I didn't know what to do, I just held her in my arms until her tears fade away. It broke my heart to see my best friend like that. That's why I told myself that I will not let this thing happen again.
"Err - Ok I promise, just sleep already!"
"Thanks! Love you Rei-chan! Bye!" What was that for Mina? Mina love's to do that, I think it's what she call 'sweet mode'. Now, I'm beet-red for sure.
First Day of School
Rei's POV
I think I'm a bit early for today's class. There were only a few people here. I believe I went to the right classroom. Mou, where is everybody?
Then the door opens. It's Amy and Makoto! Keep it cool Rei, keep it cool!
"Oh Rei! Hi!"
"Hi Amy!"
"You're quite early today Pyro. Did Mina set the alarm for you?" Pyro? They only call me that when I'm mad. Do I look grumpy again? Mina? Oh right! I wonder where Mina is.
"Oi Makoto -!" I blurted out.
"Amy-chan you're blushing too, just like Rei!"
Giggles."Mako-chan, save your teasing later. And besides it's our first day of school."
I wonder why they love teasing me. Good thing there's Amy for you.
"Alright, alright! Oi Rei, you should thank Amy-chan for having a beet-red face like you. Now, now, where are the twins?"
I suddenly felt two eyes on me, thinking I may have an idea where Usagi and especially Mina are. I also wanted to ask that too. Just when I'm about to leave the house this morning, my phone beeps. It was a message from Mina. "Rei-chan, I'm sorry. I think I'm gonna be late. I'll see you in class. Love you."
All of a sudden I heard rapid foot steps and… Mina?
"Oooof! Ha ha ha ha!" Oh it was not Mina, but still a familiar blond gasping for air. "Yay! I made it in time. I even had my breakfast!"
"Oi Odango! You still have bread crumbs on your face…"
"There is? Where? Where? Is it here?" Usagi immediately wipes the crumb off of her face. "Is it gone?"
"It's still on your nose! Nope, it's all over your face." I said as I laugh my heart out.
"Mako-chan, Amy-chan help! Rei-chan's being mean again." Usagi pleaded and pouts. Is it really necessary for the blondes to pout? I wonder. But I find it cute. No, Mina's cuter.
We're already seated. It's nearly the start of class and still…
Blaaaag! Door slams.
"Err - Hi!"
Minako's POV
Great! It's the first the day of high school and I'm late. I must walk as fast as I can. No I'm already running!
"Haaa haaa haaa!" I'm running out of air. "C'mon, I' still have 5 more minutes. You can do it Mina, even if it's on the second floor -. Nooo!"
Blaaaag! Door slams.
I'm exhausted! I didn't notice I slammed the classroom door. It was hard enough to catch everybody's attention.
"Err - Hi!" Is all I can say while giving everybody my V-signature pose. "Ha ha ha ha! I chuckled. Yay! I made it in time. I even had my breakfast!" I shouted as I wave my hands in victory. Huh? "Uhm, Mako-chan? Amy-chan? Is there something wrong?"
Sweat drops.
"So you really are twins after all!" exclaimed Mako-chan. And Amy's giggling. Now, what did Usagi do?
"I never thought you'll be blurting the same lines as Odango. Oh I see you're being like her!" Rei smirked at me.
"That was too much Rei! I am not being like her. It's just I came late compare to you guys. Heh."
"Hey! That refusal sounds as if I'm a klutz? How mean! You see, I may have a fan club because of my admirable beauty."
I went to Usagi and gave her tap on her shoulder. "Go men Usagi. I didn't mean that." I looked at Rei, and winked, "It was actually Rei's fault. She's being mean to us - beautiful blondes, and forced me to say those things. I bet she'll even be our number one fan, right Reiko?"
Rei glared at me, and grins. "Oi! You blondes should start to – Oooof!"
This should keep you quiet. I felt Rei stiffened to my sudden act.
"Oi Mina, cut it out! You're embarrassing me!" Rei shouted. I notice she's blushing hard. Should I stop now? Nah! I never heard anyone died from blushing.
"Oi Mina, Pyro might die from blushing!" Mako-chan teasingly added.
"Baka! Mina, please…"
She's pleading already? It's so unusual of her to do that. Rei-chan was always keeping her pride.
"Hmmm…Did you say something Rei?" I teasingly said, with my arms still hugging her. I wanted to tease her more. I'm beginning to love the warm feeling. Until I notice Amy-chan giving me signals.
"I-heard-Sensei's-coming!" Amy said.
With that, I jumped from hugging Rei and run to my seat. Rei gave a loud sigh. Whew! I hope this should be a great school year.
Next day
"So do you guys have a club in mind?" Usagi urgently asks, wondering what club she should join. Apparently, Usagi may not have a talent in cooking, she's clumsy at sports, not so good in academics…and -.
"The Home economics club sounds nice." Mako said, answering Usagi's need.
"I thought the girls Basketball team was asking you out?" Mina curiously asks, remembering the incident yesterday when the girls Basketball club president directly gave Makoto an application form to join the club. She said that they are much willing to accept someone like Makoto even without doing a try-out audition.
"I turned them down a while ago. I guess love cooking more."
"I don't know if I can do that. How a bout you Amy-chan?" Usagi asks.
"I think I'll go with the biology club. The club offers several lectures and laboratory activities that I am excited about."
"That was, err, nice!" That was Amy-chan alright. Too much for my brain to handle, I'll pass on that! I'd rather caught dead than entering that club. I guess I'll go with the cooking thing, that way, I can cook Mamo-chan's favorite !
The girls were getting excited about their clubs as they walk by the halls of the building. During their middle-school days, they only spent their time after school studying at Rei's place or at the Crown's. Now, they are looking forward on their after school club activities. Biology and cooking was their choice. As for Mina, she thought she'll be joining the volleyball team until she notice a well-built building behind the west halls.
"Looks like a -" Mina silently thought.
"Mina?" whispered her friend who is walking by her side.
"Oh nothing Rei." Minako said as she took Rei's hand. "Something just caught my attention. So you'll be joining Archery?"
"Yes, all I need is to submit this application and I'm ok."
Rei is very confident about this. Ever since her child hood, she's been practicing archery. She has beaten top players from her middle school and with her outstanding skills, she can out beat even the high school players. She's only lost once to one girl opponent she barely remembers. As for Rei, it's as if she was flooded by emotions, and for a while she stopped playing. It was a sad feeling and yes she doesn't want to remember. But now she wanted forget it and try again, hoping to beat that old opponent if she catches her in coming fights.
"Hmm? You sound more excited than Usagi heh? How about you help me choose a perfect club for me, and I'll treat you at crowns after?"
"Oh su-sure! That's not a problem."
"Here we are." Amy was pertaining to the end of the hallway. "I'll be going east wing to submit my application to the Biology club. So you guys are - ?"
"I think I'll be going east too Amy, and so as Usagi." All their eyes were in Usagi who is now clinging herself with Makoto signaling that she wanted to join the cooking club too.
"How about you guys?" Amy is now pointing out Rei and Mina who were caught discussing whispering to each other.
"C'mon Amy, looks like those two have secrets and they are too busy holding their hands."
"Hey it's not like that guys." Rei immediately answered. "Anyway, the archery hall is in the west wing so-"
"Hmm, what is not like that Reiko?" Minako teasingly cut her off.
"Its not like…we're…we're…"
"Quit it Rei, we already understand. Have fun you guys!"
"Hey!" Rei shouted out.
The two walked through the halls. There was a loud crowd. Along halls stand every club representatives in the campus. They are very much eager to get new freshmen members, giving different acts, flyers, and amusing advertisements. Everyone's shouting.
"Please join our club!"
"Here's Literature club, please sign!"
"It's a better club, please join!"
"Here's a flyer for you, please join!" One of the student asked Minako.
"Thank you, I'll think about it though." answered Mina.
"Miss, you can just sign here." One shouted at Rei.
"No thank you!" Rei blurted.
"No!"
"No!"
To Minako's concern, Rei is getting annoyed.
"Rei?"
"Yes Minako?"
"I'm sorry I drag you into this."
"It's ok, it's just that…it's too loud in here. Everybody's shouting at the same time. They can just ask you nicely. Forget about it, do you already have anything in mind?"
"Yes. I saw this building, I think it's a theater or an auditorium or something." Mina looks for that building once more. "Look Rei, there it is. Can we go there Rei? Please."
"Alright just stop that pouting thingy."
When the two was about to turn their direction, Minako's hand felt an absence. It was when Rei bumps to somebody walking across her way.
Rei's POV
Those people are too annoying. They are forcing the poor freshmen to join their pitiful club. It's getting on my nerves. Mina please pick a club already.
"Rei?"
"Yes Minako?" I think Mina noticed.
"I'm sorry I drag you into this."
"It's ok, it's just that…it's too loud in here. Everybody's shouting at the same time. They can just ask you nicely. Forget about it, do you already have anything in mind?" Please tell me you already have.
"Yes. I saw this building, I think it's a theater or an auditorium or something." Mina suddenly took glances outside the halls. "Look Rei, there it is." It was a fine building indeed. Mina was right. It looks like a theater and it's a few meters away from the archery hall. "Can we go there Rei? Please." Why is she pouting again?
"Alright just stop that pouting thingy."
We were about to turn our direction across the hall when I bumped to one of the students.
Uggh!
"Ouch! That hurts…"
I guess I was not looking, maybe it was my fault. I saw myself sitting on the floor with my things around me. I let go of Mina's hand and picked my things that I accidentally dropped on the floor. The other student is starting to get herself up. The student was mature of her age. I bet she's a third year. As she stood up, I notice her shining green eyes. It was beautiful and it matches her wavy hair. Her moves were as elegant as her face. Oops I couldn't stand up.
"Rei can you get up?" It was Mina. "I got your other things too." Mina helped me stood up. That was fast. And I almost forgot.
"Gomenasai!" and bow my head. "I'm sorry I was not looking."
"The bump surely surprised me and some of my papers were ripped off, but it's ok. I think I can handle things out. You're a freshman?"
"Hai!" I still answered with my head bowed. It's so embarrassing. I even made some damages. "Honto gomenasai!"
I felt a finger held my chin up and she's closing our distance. I feel my blood rushing over my face. I could not move. She was about to whisper me something until I felt Minako drag my left arm into hers. And the older student took back her hand instead, and grins.
Silence.
"Please you can stop bowing your head before I can't help myself. More blood might rush into your face. You might get more adorable. I notice you have a pair passionate eyes." the older student said to me. Kami! Is she flirting with me?
"Gomen, I didn't notice. You're her girlfriend, are you?" she said teasingly to Mina, looking at Mina and then me.
Minako's POV
I helped Rei stood up. The students along the hall were starting to gather up. The older students looks like to have great influence at school. Her maturity and elegance held her up more. And on the top of that she's really beautiful, more of like a model if you ask me.
"Hai! Honto gomenasai!" Poor Rei. It wouldn't happen if it's not because I pull her along.
My sympathized reactions was suddenly changed with shocked when I slowly saw the older student held Rei's chin up and draws her face towards Rei. "What is she doing to Rei?" I don't know what I felt then, but I'm sure felt my eyes widened and my stomach ache. My mind told me to do something. I can't let her be in a sweet mode with Rei-chan. "But how can I-?" Her face is drawing closer. I felt my arms unconsciously drag Rei's arm into mine.
I'm surprised.
I notice the older student was stunned and took her hands off from Rei and stood firmly again. I don't know what is she thinking right now, but I somehow I feel relieved. Then she talks to Rei again.
"Please you can stop bowing your head before I can't help myself. More blood might rush into your face. You might get more adorable. I notice you have a pair passionate eyes." I took Rei-chan's arm even more close to me. There's no way she'll be flirting with my best friend. I notice she looked at me with those stunning green eyes.
"Gomen, I didn't notice. You're her girlfriend, are you?"
I felt Rei's concern eyes looking at me. Should I pretend I am to stop all this? What might Rei think? I felt myself loosen Rei-chan's arms. "I…I am nnn-."
Rei cut me off and bow her head again. "Gomen for all the trouble that we did! I am Hino Rei and I promise to pay you back. I am very much willing to give you a help for the papers that have been ripped!"
"Oh! I'm Kaoih Michiru. You sound so determined Rei. Is that ok with her?" She's pushing Rei too much. And why is she being too familiar with Rei, calling by her first name. I must do something. I know!
"Allow me to help too Kaioh-san, if it's not for me, this will not happen." I said.
"Why thank you. I thought it would be the best to have both your help, but it was only Rei who caused the damage. I don't want to be unfair with you –"
"Aino Minako"
"Arigatou. As I was saying, I don't want to be unfair with you Aino-san. Is that ok with you Rei?"
"Hai Kaioh-san! It was definitely my fault, and Mina is not involved of this mess."
Stupid Rei. I thought we'll be sharing things together that is why we went with the same school. I am starting get pissed off.
"Thank you Rei. You can start off by calling me by my first name. About the ripped papers, I'll prepare all the materials first and then I'll send you a message when everything's ready. Got it my Rei-chan?"
That Michiru Kaioh is getting on my nerves. I couldn't help but give her my death glares.
"Oh! Bye Aino-san" She calmly said. "I hope to see you again next time." Kaoih-san winks at me and left.
Rei and I were both left in silence.
"Uhmm, lets go check out the building you wanted to see? The archery hall is also a few meters away." I didn't say any word. Then Rei took my hand. Rei's hand was warm, it sends me comfort. "Let's go Mina?"
It took several minutes to reach that building. It was a theater. I took an application, and signed as a new member of the drama club. Then we went to the archery hall to submit Rei's application form but there seems to be a problem.
"Mina I can't find my application form."
"I am very sure I took all your things."
"I guess I have to ask for a new application. Wait here Mina, I'll be signing my form in there."
"Ok." is the only thing I said. I stayed silent for while. What's a matter with me? It's not like we have this argument or something. It's just that it felt different when Kaioh-san was giving sweet thoughts at Rei. I felt fear, I might loose her. I felt pain. I don't want others to do familiar things with Rei. I felt…I am jealous. Twitch! But why? We're not like -. We are both girls, and I think Rei doesn't approve of this. Is she not?
"Mina? You're crying? Did – Did I do something wrong?"
I didn't notice her coming. Why am I crying? I am lost for words.
"Rei!" I suddenly jumped to Rei and hugged her. I just needed her comfort. I just needed her. If only I can stop time.
"Uhm…Mina…its-its too tight, I can't breeeeath."
"I'm sorry Rei. I'm sorry! It's just that…"
"It's ok Mina." She pauses and then, "I'm sorry about the incident earlier ago. I know its still bothering you and you somehow felt guilty about what happened. But I assure you that everything's ok. I also don't want to drag you up on the damage that I caused to Kaioh, I mean Michiru. And it's easy; I'll just be fixing some papers you know. Smile for me please?"
Oh Rei. If it's not for you, I probably freaked out. But…
"You're pouting at me again. Come on Mina."
But insist the pouting thing hoping for Rei to comfort me more. I suddenly felt two hands on my shoulder. She's closing our distance. Could it be that? I closed my eyes, anticipating her lips on mine.
Gasp! I didn't expect it…not on my lips…But I thought…I felt my eyes widened.
"Geez Rei!" I shouted.
"Whaaat?"
"For you to kiss me on my forehead. Oh! I'm not that old?" And I thought of the best excuse that I could make. I hid my face at the same time, I feel like I'm blushing.
"I-I-I didn't mean…Oh Mina. Let's hit some ice cream at the crowns, just the two of us, what do you say?"
Just the two of us, she said.
"Can I say no to you Rei-chan? And besides, I did ask for that in the first place."
The sun is almost setting up. Rei and I went to the crowns. We caught up with everybody there. After that, we went straight home and straight to my bed. I still didn't exactly figure what I feel. I felt it strange though. Rei have been my best friend for years. I didn't get jealous when she had suitors before. Why now? Is it because she got herself a possible female admirer? Does it mean that…Rei-chan dai suki.
Authors Note:
My first fanfic. Please do comment and review. Next chapter?