Chapter Three: Roses
By Ishkabod

"Roses." I sighed they never failed to remind me of her. I knew she was real. I could feel it. I had to find her but I had no idea how but for some reason today I could for once forget about my search. Instead a little blond Odango Atama filled my mind. She was stunning. Her hair like liquid gold, a smile that could rival the brightness of the sun and eyes so sparklingly blue they seemed to capture the beauty of the sky. I knew I should forget about her and concentrate on more important things but I couldn't help it. Ever since what happened on the bus my control when it comes to one beautiful goddess had disappeared. Not that I minded too much but I could never let her know cuz she would only laugh at me. No we could never be together like that. Not after how I've treated her since we first met. I never really wanted to say the things I did to her I knew they must have hurt allot even if she never would admit it, but every time I open my mouth to say something to her the original thing I meant to say gets twisted and lost on the way to my mouth. I couldn't help it. I hope that she can forgive me if I ever get the chance to tell her how I really feel.
"Mamoru Baka are you okay cuz you almost walked right into that pond." Usagi interrupted my thoughts as she grabbed my arm halting my progress towards the pond.
"huh? What? Oh thanks." I stuttered embarrassed.
"That's okay. Thank you for taking care of me and coming with me after all I've done to you. I know you hate me but I don't know why."
"Usagi. I don't hate you if anything it's the opposite." I said not realizing what I had just confessed.
"You don't hate me? And what do you mean by opposite?" She asked looking at me sternly.
Shoot you've done it now Baka you might as well tell her. "Ummm. Weeellll." I stuttered then came to my senses "How about I tell you but you have to tell me why you called me Endy first. Okay." I replied
"Okay deal. How about we ditch the class after lunch." Usagi suggested.
"No I have a better idea, just give me a minute okay."
"Okay." Usagi agreed
I waited until we were moving again to make my way up to Ms. H. I told her I thought it might be best if Usagi were to Rest for a while, and that I'll make sure she meets up with the class for lunch and as for notes I told her about my Love of these rose gardens and that I probably know more about them than the Guide showing the group around. She was still unsure but I told her that I would make sure to take Usagi here this Saturday and give her a complete tour so she wouldn't be missing anything. She finally agreed. But only if Usagi submitted a report on what she learned by Monday. I agreed and told her I'd make sure she'd get it done on time. I thanked her and went back to Usagi.
"Done."
"What, How?" she asked slightly shocked
"Well I had to promise to take you back here on Saturday and give you a full tour and get you to write a report for Monday on it."
"WHAT!" she exclaimed
"Don't worry about it, I know almost everything there is to know about these gardens and I'll help you with the report. No need to worry." I reassured her.
"Okay then lets go."
"I thought we could go back to the Moonlight Rose bush. There is a comfortable little bench that overlooks the area. Not many know how to get to it so it'll be pretty private. Sound good?" I asked hoping she'd say yes
"Yeah sounds perfect."

AN: I'm working on the rest of this chapter right now but for now this is it. Please review or at least hit the button at the bottom and type in a single letter, Random word or number(s) to let me know you read it. Thanks Ishkabod