An Unwanted Destiny and a Treacherous Heart

By: wiccariangoddessofthemoon

Chapter 3: Dinner and a Moonlight Walk

Mamoru and Usagi were chatting on their way to the restaurant, soon they had arrived and Usagi squealed at the sight: it was her favourite restaurant and Mamoru couldn't smile wider than he had. They were seating looking through their menus when the handsome (oh so veeery handsome waiter: dark brown short hair, tanned, and dark blue almost silver eyes...oh yes!) waiter came to get their orders. Usagi was in awe at the waiter and decided to flirt a little. When they finished their orders the waiter winked at Usagi and she giggled while Mamoru was trying very hard to maintain his composure. He thought it was a better idea to keep her distracted from the waiter:

"So Usagi...how is it going for you? Anything interesting happening in your life?" he asked nonchalantly. She grinned and replied sweetly: "Well, as you know I live with Rei and Minako, and let me tell you I never get tired of them. It's so much fun living with them, although whenever it comes down to food we have to go next door to Makoto because we can't cook...well we could but we could burn the apartment." He laughed because he already had heard stories and he did live in the floor above and had heard them screaming once at one of their desperate attempts at cooking.

"But sometimes it's just me and Minako when Rei is out with Chad. Let's see... well I've been offered to model many times before but I just don't think I'm cut out for modeling." Mamoru's eyes went wide at her comment: 'How can she even think that! She is the most beautiful girl I've met and she thinks she can't model? Maybe...'

"Of course you can." He cut her off. She stared...he stared back...she kept staring...he sweat dropped.

"Did you just say that or has something possessed you? Maybe I should call Rei so she can do an exorcise." She said seriously and he laughed in relief, for one moment he thought that she had seen right through him.

"No, I'm serious! Usagi, you are a beautiful girl, although a bit clumsy but you have an air of grace. I'm sure any agency would be thrilled to get you." She smiled and he seemed in thought for a moment, she asked him if something was wrong and he shook his head and smiled mischievously and somehow she thought whatever it was it was not good.

"Say Usagi, how about I take you tomorrow to the agency I work for and get you an audition?" he suggested but she furiously blushed and shook her head. He laughed because she looked so adorable. "I couldn't! I would just make a fool out of myself!" She whispered in desperation and disbelief. He made a puppy dog face and pouted, something very unusual for him and Usagi could only admire how cute he looked. "Oh come on!"

Please could you come with me tomorrow? I promise it will be worth it." He pleaded sweetly and how could she refuse.

After their dinner, they took a walk through the city and towards the lake. He stole glances every now and then and had managed to put his arm around her with the excuse that it was a bit cold. They soon found themselves seating on a bench in front of the lake. There was a comfortable silence in which Usagi admired the moon and the lake, and Mamoru admired Usagi. She started speaking but he didn't hear- he was lost in her beauty- he only caught her last word.

"Yes, you are beautiful." He whispered softly. She blushed and stuttered: "Umm I was talking about the moon and the lake." He snapped out of his dreamy state and blushed at being caught. Seeing this new side of him was refreshing for Usagi, and he was so cute when he blushed.

A cold wind made Usagi shivered and snuggled closer to Mamoru who held her happily. Neither noticed the time, but when Usagi started drifting to sleep Mamoru smiled adoringly and shook her slightly. Usagi looked up and he kept smiling, she was feeling really sleepy. He managed to get her to stand up and both made their way to their apartment. Mamoru had his arm around her waist while she had her arms around his waist. Once on her floor he knocked and was greeted by two very worried senshi.

"Where have you been?!" shrieked Rei. But Minako only had an amused face seeing Usagi and Mamoru looking so comfortable together, and the best part was his dreamy smile. "Oh leave them alone Rei! We never harassed you when you come back at midnight or later after your dates!" Minako scolded playfully making Rei blush and got back in the apartment without a word. Minako giggled and then let Mamoru in who was currently picking Usagi bride style. Minako led him to Usagi's room and he slowly put her down on the bed and tucked her in. He looked at her and tucked a lock of hair behind her ear. Minako stayed at the door watching the scene, she knew Mamoru had been in love with Usagi for a long time (she is the senshi of love), but she also knew that he was afraid of rejection. She decided to give him some privacy and waited at the couch.

"If only you knew...how much I love you." He whispered while stroking her hair. He leaned in and kissed the corner of her lips. He walked away but not before looking at her once more. To him, there was no other girl who could rival her beauty. He closed the bedroom door behind him to find Minako waiting for him.

"You should tell her." Was the only thing she said, but it was enough to break some of his walls. He plopped himself in the couch next to her and stared at the ceiling.

"I can't." Was his only response. "Yes you can! Mamoru-san, you have to tell her otherwise she will never know, she is way too dense. And besides" she paused and he turned his head towards her. "You and I know that she will find someone else if you don't make a move." She looked at him and saw pain flash in his eyes, she knew that it hurt him to talk about it but she had too. "You have to take a risk. I'm not saying that you should confess your feelings to her, just try to convey them and hang out more with her. When you feel more confident about yourself ask her on a date. Then at least if she refuses you, can't say you didn't try, and if she accepts you will be glad you tried." She said softly and smiled warmly. He thought about it and knew she was right. He sighed and she put a comforting hand on his shoulder.

"I can help you, you know. Who better than me that knows her like the back of my hand AND who she tells everything to." She smirked and he smiled and nodded. "Alright, I will take your advice." He stood up and walked to the door, she followed him. "Oh! Minako I am picking her up tomorrow so she can go with me to the modeling agency. Can you make sure she is ready by 9:30am?" he asked and her eyes widen. "I can try but I can't make promises. You know she doesn't like to wake up early. Well, I'll see you tomorrow. Good night Mamoru-san." He nodded walked away.

Minako opened Rei's door to find her watching a movie. She seated next to Rei and took a handful of popcorn. "So...did you convince him?" Rei asked her after Minako swallowed. Minako nodded and Rei sighed. "I can't believe it's taken him so many years to finally pursue her." Again Minako nodded and replied: "Yeah, but I think it's because he feels threatened. I heard from Sets-chan that there is this guy that likes Usa-chan." Rei looked at Minako quizzically. "Sets-chan?" Minako nodded. "Then we can't tell her about helping Mamoru-san with Usa-chan." Rei said quickly. Minako sighed and nodded again. "It's going to be hard on her. She has been in love with Mamoru for quite sometime. But she has to understand that he will never feel that way about her. Usa-chan on the other hand..." she drifted off and looked at Rei who finished for her: "Can have her happy ending with Mamoru-san."

Usagi was in deep slumber and apparently was having a nice dream when she whispered: "Endymion..."

Watch out for next chapter: Modeling, Jealousy and Conflicts.

Thanks to KaitoandLuchia4ever95 for reviewing, hope you like this chapter.