Title: Distance
Pairing: Usagi/Mamoru (Moon/Tuxedo Mask)
Genre: Romance
Rating: K
Notes: Crazy! I forgot about this. Well, I promise to get more up as the ideas come.
Word count: 193
The distance between them is awkward. Merely a few feet, but still growing continually as they gaze into each other's eyes. Both longing. Both regretful. The small girl shuffles her weight uncomfortably from foot to foot, pacing in her mind solemnly. Her gaze shifts to the dull, hard tile floor where pools of rays gather from the long windows. "Well…"
Blue-grey eyes gaze to the other, memorizing every detail carefully. After a long moment, "I guess this is it." She nods, her cerulean eyes closing a moment in preparation. He steps closer, finger tracing her cheek gently. Delicate hands clasp together tightly against her skirt, not meeting his gaze.
"Usagi…" Her chin tilts upward with his hand, causing the tears to spill instantly as her bright, blurry eyes lock onto the dulling grey. His touch was feather-like. It takes everything to control herself. Shaking her head quickly, she tears from his soft grasp and wheels around, running off. Tears of regret sting her skin and fall to the ground silently.
His hand lingers a moment where the girl was previously standing. The loud roar of an airplane taking off echoes into his mind. "Goodbye…"