Found a bunch of files. They are horrible so maybe I'll edit them a bit. this one did get some edits.

Um Disclaimer: I don't own the characters. Just the idea of what to do with them.

April Fools Love

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"Rei we need to talk about this."

Rei sped up, kept her eyes forward as her brisk pace swallowed the distance between her and home. Each step carrying her away as she purposely ignored the blond chasing desperately after her.

"Rei. I know that was bad but I have to talk to you!"

"No Minako. Just leave me alone," Rei bit out shortly.

Minako ran faster as the raven began to run away. For a second she finally caught up grasping her hand till Rei snapped it out of her reach. Their eyes met for a second before Minako was silently cursing herself as she saw the tears start to fall from Rei's eyes. It had been reckless but she had meant every word she spoke even though it wasn't the complete truth.

Why then had she then been stupid enough to take it all bake and insist it was all a joke?

Stupid, stupid, Minako.

Three days ago April 1st

"So Minako who are you truly in love?" Usagi asked.

The girls were at the Crown hanging out. Later they planned to shop for Rei's birthday presents while Usagi distracted her with a quick round of "Catch That Crazy Blond". Ami, Makoto, and Minako were taking bets on how far Usagi could go on and on about Yuuchirou and Rei being a couple before she snapped.

Minako was going with an hour at most. Usagi bet five minutes. Ami's money was between fifteen to thirty and Makoto swore a minute before the miko blew a gasket.

Smiling at the question Minako laughed, "Um… well I guess…this strawberry milk shake!"

"Minako!" Four voices shouted at her in disappointment.

"Ok sorry," Minako giggled. "I guess I should just say this. I have been meaning to tell everyone but I just haven't ever found the right time."

She paused to give that extra effect of suspense to her big announcement. It was the going to be so much fun.

Rei noticed the mischievous grin on the blonde's face then cringed in fear while shaking her head at the trouble to come. Like the other she knew Mina had been hiding something from them, but what that was had remained out of her senses. Sooner or later Minako would come to one of them and explain but until then she would just continue standing by the Goddess of Love's side.

Lowering her eyes she focused on her milkshake waiting like the rest of them for the bomb to fall.

"Um… Well first before I tell you who I am in love with I need to say that… I'm gay."

Rei snapped her eyes up looking at her best friend with what could only be described as shock. Usagi started choking on her sundae and the spoon with it. Makoto had to dislodge Ami- who had turned a bright shade of red- from her hiding her face in her neck so she could help stop Usagi from dying. Minako just sat there watching her friends as if nothing out of the ordinary had happen.

"Minako are you being serious?" Rei asked. She hoped her tone didn't come across as hopeful or even interested in the subject. At lease not any more interest then any friend would act. But a small light burned deep with in her heart. Maybe Mina would return her feelings after all. The idea of 'them' wasn't as silly now.

"Rei-chan that hurts," Mina pouted. "Why would I make this up? It's an important thing to say in front of those you care about."

"Ok, Minako. I'm sorry. Now tell us who you're in love with." Rei shot back with out really meaning the apology.

Minako considered for a moment. Payback or the answer? "You."

The answer.

A new round of choking from Usagi started with Rei patting her back in attempt to help the Odango out and keep her own jaw from dropping. Ami jaw did fall to the floor and Makoto had a huge smile on her face as if she just discovered the secret of the universe.

"What do you like about Rei, Minako?" Usagi asked after she recovered, "She has a fowl temper, and she always frowns." After saying that Usagi did her best imitation of the Rei's signature glare.

They all laughed, even Rei did at Usagi's impressive performance.

"Give over Minako. What do you like about Rei?" Makoto reinstated the question.

"Well let me think." She tapped her finger against her lips, "She's loyal and even though she has the worse temper imaginable she cares for those around her a lot."

Rei sank down into the seat. 'I never thought she looked my way. Now I can tell her that I love her as well.'

"Oh and when you need her for anything she comes through however much Rei likes to grumble about it on the way. Oh and how she looks," Minako watched in glee as the other two leaned forward to catch every word and the said Miko leaned back turning red. "Her long hair is so silky and smooth. Great taste in clothes and her heels… Those heels that say "fuck me please". "

Minako watched as her friends mouths dropped open. She didn't say half of what was truly in her heart but at least she got their attention. Rei looked so embarrass that she could of pasted for Ami in a heartbeat. Well now it was time to laugh this all off and to put an end to the confession from her heart.

"April Fools Day!"

Three people fell out of their chairs with one flaming red miko still sitting in her seat. Rei's eyes narrowed and Minako watched Rei stand to her feet, lean forward and…

"Rei don't do it!" Usagi yelled at the miko but it was too late.

Minako's head jerked to the side as Rei slapped her across the face. Tears ran down Rei's cheeks as she ran out the door and Minako sat there stunned.

"Minako you didn't know that Rei was in love with you, did you?" Makoto asked as she sat back in her chair.

She felt all the blood drain from her face as she quietly stutter out a soft, "What?"

"It's true. She has been in love with you for awhile now," Ami confirmed.

"She was planning on confessing to you on your last birthday but chickened out. We finally convinced her to do it tonight," Usagi also stated.

"Are you guys all sure about that?" Her voice was becoming shaky.

Three affirming nods and Minako stood up to run after Rei.

~0~

Throwing her bag on her bed Rei wept hard. It wasn't fair. Why didn't the blond just get the hint that she didn't want to talk to her right now. She had tried stonewalling Minako since then but she was turning up everywhere. After school Minako was at the gate or if Rei got out early she would run into her at home.

Suddenly Rei felt a hand on her shoulder. Swing up and around Rei brought her fist towards whoever it was that dared touch her. Minako effortless caught the wild fist to stare into her love's eyes.

"Minako get out of here."

"No. At least not till after I say a few things to you."

Jumping from the bed Rei walked over to her desk to put some distance between them. It hurt but Minako understood that she had hurt her first.

"Say what you want then leave Venus."

Minako took a deep breath then said, "I love you, Rei."

"Like hell you do. Remember what happened at the Crown three days ago. April Fools Day and all."

Minako spoke slowly hoping her voice wouldn't crack. The world, her princess and a youma attack right now could not measure up to how important this moment was.

"Yes I remember. I never thought you felt that way. It was my way of confessing without getting hurt but I… I'm sorry. I love you with my whole heart Rei."

Minako found herself forcible pinned down on the bed by Rei as the tears started to fall again. Rei was so mortified at the fact she had been caught crying three times by the blond that she wanted to scream.

"Don't do this to me Mina-chan. I- I can't take you breaking my heart again," Rei sobbed.

Minako cursed herself for hurting her love. "Rei I- I'm sorry. I really do love you. Please give me a chance."

Reaching up she cupped Rei's cheek wiping away the tears that stained her face.

"I love you Mina."

"I guess the joke is on both of us Rei."

"April Fools." They both said together.