Hi, Everyone.
This fic was inspired by Bruno Mars "Runaway". If you haven't heard it yet, you might want to listen to it. It's a very good song. :)
I wanted to tell everyone that I am not American or from any country that speaks English as the first language. But I'm trying to improve my writings.
Please Please Please R&R.
Criticism is welcome. Tell me what you think of my fic. :)
Disclaimer: Sailor Moon and the characters is not mine. But I wish Mamoru is. (^_~)
Runaway Ch. 1
HER BIRTHDAY.
"Usa, I told you, I call you when..."
"So this is what she's been getting from you lately" the fire priestess said, effectively cutting off any of Mamoru's response.
The priestess never calls her best friend's boyfriend unless completely necessary and by the tone of her voice, she is definitely have something in mind.
"What's up Rei?" the dark hair man ask, wondering what could be the reason the priestess is calling him. In a somewhat late hour.
"DON'T YOU DARE! WHAT'S UP ME MAMORU!" Rei exploded. The dark haired man had to put the receiver away from his ear because of the offending loudness of her voice. "YOU BAKA! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!" the priestess continue with obvious venom on her voice.
"It's called studying Rei." came Mamoru's reply, boredom and irritation are evident in his voice. "I have an upcoming test and upcoming paper due, Rei."
"Seriously?" Rei growled. "STUDYING?!"
"Seriously," Mamoru said hurriedly and flatly like it was the most obvious thing. In fact, that's the only thing he do when he was not with Usagi. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have tons of things to do. Good night"
"You are one hell of an asshole, Mamoru!" She growled in a low voice. So different from the outbursts she has a moment ago.
"Excuse me?" Mamoru was a bit taken aback. Never he has heard any of Usagi's friend talk like that, much less use foul words. "The last time I check, you are not my mother to report everything I do" The ebony haired man is starting to get frustrated. He rarely has a talk with the girls and having this argument with the priestess is very uncommon and weird in a way.
"And I am not Usagi to sit back and patiently wait for you" came the priestess reply.
This caught Mamoru's attention. 'So this is about Usako' he thought.
"What is it Rei?" Mamoru said, not even hiding the irritation in his voice.
"When do you last see Usagi?"
The question was hung in the air of what seems like forever. It came pretty obviously to Rei that Mamoru was seriously thinking.
Rei and Usagi seem to be fighting all the time, but they are the closest of all the girls. Rei always listens to Usagi and give her encouragement and advice. The priestess might seem not to care, but she is as concerned as Usagi's other girlfriends. Sometimes even more.
Mamoru starts looking at the calendar beside his telephone. He blanched a little because he did not really remember when he and Usagi had last seen each other. He flipped one page and then two. His heart sink and his palm starting to become sweaty. There it was, the heart Usagi put on the date when they last go on a date. The last time they properly saw each other. She was so excited about it. It was the first time they go to a water park and it was nearly 3 months ago.
Mamoru's throat becomes dry. He did not expect that it was that long since he takes her out.
"Mamoru?" He heard Rei asked.
"It's been a while" He responded briefly.
"I know" her only reply.
'Of course, you know. Usako tells you everything.' Was what Mamoru bitterly thinks.
"Look..." He started to defend himself.
"Save it, Mamoru-san" The priestess quickly interrupt. She is definitely not gonna take any excuses. Because if she has to choose who to believe between him and Usagi, she won't even give him a thought.
"I just call to tell you the reason she called you 2 nights ago."
Mamoru kept silent and just wait for Rei to talk.
"You just miss her Birthday."
Knock knock
Usagi heard a soft knock on her door.
"Who is it" Comes her soft response momentarily putting down her pen and looking to the door.
"Nee-chan," Shingo said peeking his head at the door.
"Shingo!" Usagi was a bit surprised. "Is it already dinner? It's only 5" Usagi said while looking at her bedside clock.
"Baka! It's too early for dinner!" Shingo spat.
"Mo! Meanie! Get out get out" Usagi shouted.
"Gomen, gomen" Shingo quickly apologize and raising both his hands to wave at her indicating that he does not mean it and it was just a habit.
"What do you want?" Usagi is looking at him with suspicion and a pout.
"Can I come in?" he ask.
Usagi is quite surprised. It's rare that Shingo would want to come in her room. It's either he wants something or there is something's bothering him. And base on the look on his face, there's definitely something's bothering him.
"Sure" comes her reply and her pout disappearing.
"Nee-chan" he starts when he finally settled down in front of Usagi on the small table beside her bed. Usagi was already all ears to her younger brother. Seeing Shingo uncomfortable was raising her curiosity. He seemed so shy.
"Nee-chan..." Shingo repeated.
"Shingo.." Usagi interrupted. She felt that it was very unusual for Shingo to be tongue-tied much less seems shy around her. "Is something wrong?" She asked really concerned and she reached out to touch him on the shoulder to show him her support. "You know you can talk to me about everything, right?"
Shingo glance to Usagi and then back to his clasp hands on the table. Usagi let go of Shingo's shoulder and smiled a bit. She picks up her pen and continues her writing.
"You can talk to me when you are ready, " Usagi said while continuously writing with a smile on her lips.
"Mika-chan" Usagi stopped writing as she hears the hurried way Shingo say Mika-chans name. Once again she turns her whole attention to Shingo patiently waiting for him to continue.
Shingo once again turns a shy glance to Usagi. Blush evident in his features.
"We... " he continues and the and turn his gaze back to his hands.
Usagi tries to put the pieces together. Shingo's weird behavior, stuttering, deep blush, and Mika-chan. Her smile getting wider and wider so as her eyes as she realizes what his brother is trying to tell her.
"You and Mika-chan are going out now?" Ask Usagi with a high pitch happy shriek. She put her hands together Over her chest as she cast a delighted look to Shingo.
"Uhm... Yeah!"
"Kyaaaahhhhh!"
And before Shingo can react Usagi is hugging him like crazy.
"Oh my gosh! What a great news! Omodetou Shingo! I'm so happy for you. Finally! After so many years! You two are finally together" Usagi breath while crushing Shingo in a bear hug.
"Hanase nee-chan" Shingo said with false dislike.
"When does this happen?" Usagi asked, suddenly holding Shingo arm's length.
"On your birthday" Shingo peek at Usagi hesitantly.
Usagi paused a bit with a blank expression in her eyes.
"Kawai!" Usagi shrieked making Shingo jumped a bit. "Congratulations again, Shingo"
Shingo scratch the back of his head with an embarrassed expression. "Arigatou, nee-chan!" then he let out a nervous laugh.
"Well, I am so happy for you Shingo... But.."
Shingo instantly feels the change in Usagi's mood after the mention of her birthday. He decided to let her sister talk. He knows that Usagi can act dumb but she really knows how to put pieces together. She always acts naive when in fact, she already has a conclusion in her head and just waiting for her suspicions to be confirmed.
'I better be careful' Shingo thought.
"What is it, nee-chan?" Shingo ask
"Why are you telling me this?" Still a blank expression on her face.
"You see.." Shingo began. "You are very supportive to us since Mika-chan and me first met.." He looks straight in Usagi's eyes. "Mika-chan likes you very much. She said she would have given up on me if it wasn't for you."
Shingo looks away feeling shy again.
"Shingo" Was all Usagi could say.
"You never mention that you guys always talk" Shingo continues with a false accusation.
"Uhm, that is.." Now it's Usagi's turn to scratch the back of her head with embarrassment and nervously laugh.
"No that's fine." Shingo cutting her off hanging his head low "She doesn't have any siblings. And she is always alone because her parent is so busy. So she being with our family and all the girl talk she had with you makes her feel extremely happy"
All Usagi could do is stare at his brother. In her eyes, her brother matures a lot. After 5 years since he knows Mika, never he has acted this cool.
Shingo knows Mika very well. Her thoughts, her feelings, her fears, her joys. Even before they are officially together, they were always there for each other. They do things together and support each other goals and dreams. No matter how busy they might get. They always find time to hang out with each other.
'Unlike us' Usagi thought bitterly.
"Nee-chan" are you okay?
Usagi was shaken out of his reverie with Shingo's voice and a gentle shake on her shoulder.
"Ah gomen. I think I space out again." She said and let out another nervous laugh.
Shingo gives him a worried look but let it slide.
"As I was saying.." Shingo continues "Mika and I decided to take you out this Sunday"
"Why?"
"To give our gratitude." Shingo smiles warmly at her
"Why?" Usagi repeated clearly was taken a back.
"Geez, Odango Atama! Have you not been listening to me?" Usagi cringed a bit with the nickname and Shingo mentally kicked himself.
"Gomen" he said hurriedly wishing he could take bake saying the nickname "Gratitude for guiding us and always being there for Mika."
Usagi tried her best to give Shingo a warm smile. She never thought that her little brother would be so kind to her, much less ask to take her out to show his thanks.
She leans to give Shingo a light hug.
"Sunday it is then," she said patting Shingo's back. "Thank you"
Usagi sat back down. As Shingo looks at her, sure enough, Usagi's smile does not reach her eyes. Her sister's sadness was evident in her blue orbs. He sees her sad face when she scratched her knees, failed a test or when he steals her food. But the sadness that marks her sister's face now is very different.
'And it doesn't' suit her' Shingo clenched his fist at that thought. 'That baka!' He thought bitterly.
"Shingo?" Usagi asks when he keeps staring at her.
Shingo blinks and suddenly stand up.
"Arigatou, Nee-chan," he smiles "I'll call you when dinner's ready"
"Okay," She smiles again.
He rushed to the door but stop to look at Usagi. She was back into writing but there is a frown on her face. Almost like she's biting her lips. And before the door was fully closed, he can never be mistaken.
'She's crying again'