Summary: "Minako-chan, if I kiss you…are you still going to be my friend?" …I can't think of other summaries so that's that… Another MinakoxRei shoujo-ai
Warning: Shoujo-ai, don't like? Press BACK button then
Author's notes: Alternate Universe. All star cast…
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailormoon and everything invlolved. But someday I'll kidnap Rei Hino and Minako Aino hehehe…
Chapter Three: Part-time Job
Summer vacation is coming near and the secondary level exams are finished. Now they are just waiting for the end of schooldays. Minako, unlike her other classmates is surprisingly silent. Her friends are starting to get worried. So Usagi, being one of Minako's closest friends confronted her
"Minako-chan, if you're still upset about what happened a week ago about that weird archer from T.A., I advise you to get a grip and forget about her"
Minako looked at Usagi and sighed deeply before she replied
"Actually, I'm not really that upset because of that...well let's say that's half the reason why I'm upset. It's because vacation is coming and it will be boring if I stayed at our house and do nothing but to sleep and eat. I'd rather go everyday at school than getting stuck at home" She explained
Usagi lets out a sigh of relief now that she know why her friend is upset
"Geez, that's it? It's just because you don't want to get bored at home? Well if I were you I am the luckiest girl alive this vacation" Usagi said
"Luckiest girl eh? You're saying that because that's all you do besides having a date with Mamo-kun. That's a total of three activities: sleep, eat and date!" Minako said
"Well, I wish I can really do that this vacation. But because I need to save money to buy Mamo-chan a gift for our third month anniversary, I'm going to work at The Crown to earn extra money" Usagi said
Minako's face was brightened when she heard Usagi is going to work at the crown
"Really Usa-chan? You're going to work at The Crown? Can I join you there?" She asked her friend
"Eh? Really Minako-chan? Of course, that'll be fun! Uh...but you don't really have to work you know, I mean, you're parents always send you allowance" Usagi said
"Come on Usa-chan, I want to work because I don't want to get bored. Besides, I really need an extra budget for shopping" Minako reasoned
"Yeah, yeah. Hey, how about inviting Ami-chan and Mako-chan to work there too?" Usagi asked
"That'll be double the fun!"
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-Few
hours later-
"No." Ami and Makoto said at the same time
"B-but Ami-chan, Mako-chan, it'll be more fun if you guys will work there as well" Usagi pleaded
"I know, I know. I wish I can join you guys. But I already promised my mom that this vacation we will go to my grandma's place and spend half the summer there. I'm really sorry" Ami reasoned
"What about you Mako-chan?" Minako asked
"I need to practice Judo. And I don't really want to work this vacation" Makoto said
"But you can work half-day, and then you can practice your Judo after that, please-please-please Mako-chan!" Usagi said as she pulls Makoto's back pack
"No is no. I don't want to spend my vacation on that karaoke bar. If you want I'll just visit you there everyday after my judo practice"
Minako and Usagi just sighed
"Well, I guess dropping by at the crown will do. By the way Ami-chan if you're back from your grandma's place visit us everyday okay?" Usagi said to Ami
"Of course. That's what exactly I'm planning to do after my vacation" Ami replied
"That's a promise, okay?" Usagi said
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-A
week and a half later-
It's been three days since Minako and Usagi started working at The Crown. Now that it's summer vacation there are plenty of people visiting The Crown because most of them are spending their vacation at the country side. Makoto is on her way at the crown from her Judo practice when she saw Minako wearing her Crown uniform giving away flyers to all passerbies, not so far from The Crown where she works at
"Minako-chan, what's that?" Makoto asked as she approaches her blonde friend
"I'm endorsing The Crown. Actually this is Usagi's idea, I don't really know why I'm doing this" Minako smiled at her tall friend
"And where's Usa-chan?" Makoto asked her
"Well, she's—"
"Mako-chaaaaaan!" Usagi's voice sounded not far away from them
As Makoto turns her head to look at Usagi she almost bursts out laughing as she saw Usagi wearing a skinny bunny costume holding a very obvious hand written poster that says 'Come and eat at The Crown and get a free BUNNY PLUSHIE!'
"Usa-chan, what's with the bunny suit?" Makoto asked
"Mako-chan, what a good timing! Here, take this and help us distribute the flyers if you're really a friend!" Usagi placed a home made paper cap on Makoto's head. She had to pull the auburn haired girl's shoulder down to reach her head. Then she gave Makoto a thick layer of flyers
"Usagi, what in the world is the meaning of this?" Said Makoto as she tries to balance all of the stuff she's carrying and the flyers Usagi gave her
"You can leave your things at the back of the counter inside The Crown, Mako-chan. Thank you, you're a true friend!" Said Usagi as she runs away from Makoto
"W-wait, Usaaaagiii!"
Makoto growled in annoyance as she looks at her reflection at the car window near her
"Geez Usagi, even a pre-school can make a better paper cap than this!" She said as she adjusts her paper cap and went in at The Crown to leave her things
Minako just laughed at her two friends
"At least I don't have to wear any bunny costumes or paper caps" She said as she continues to distribute the flyers. Minako transferred at the alley where many people pass by
Few hours later Minako is still giving out flyers. Her feet are starting to go numb but she keeps on giving out flyers
"I hope this the last day I'll do this. If it weren't for Usagi I'd—" Minako stopped whispering to herself as she saw a very familiar figure crossing the street towards her direction
Rei, the raven-haired student from T.A. all girls private school is walking with all elegance without bothering to look at any other direction but straight ahead
Minako excitedly waited for Rei to pass by her direction
"Hi Rei-chan!" Minako happily greeted the raven-haired girl
Rei looked at the owner of the voice. Her amethyst eyes got a bit wide as she saw the same blonde girl she met two weeks ago at the sports competition. She stepped back a bit as she tried to remember what happened the day they first met
"Y-you" Rei said without thinking
Minako jumped and screamed in joy but not loud enough to get everyone's attention. Rei stepped back again, trying to get out from an embarrassing situation
"Thank goodness you still remember me! I thought you already forgotten me!" Minako said. Rei is wearing her school uniform. Minako thought T.A. might still have classes
"Seems so. Well, I'll be going. Work hard, blondie" Rei said as she continue walking and left Minako behind
Minako followed Rei and stood in front of the raven-haired girl
"Do you need anything? I've already told you I don't want to be friends with you or anyone" Rei said
Minako gave Rei the same sweet look that annoyed her the day Minako went to the Juuban library to bother her
"Do you still remember my name, Rei-chan?" Minako asked. That was the last question in the last world that Rei wanted to answer
"...to be honest I didn't remember. I apologize for being rude but if you don't mind I'm going home" Rei said as she continues to walk. Minako was disappointed that the girl didn't remember her name but that is not enough to make her give up. She tried to catch up with Rei but suddenly her feet got completely numb and fell on the floor
"Ow!" Minako whispered as she fell knee-first
Rei looked back as she hears Minako's voice who seems to be hurt. She saw the blonde kneeling at the floor, people are starting to look at the blonde, this made Minako feel embarrassed at herself, some tried to help her but before they can...
"What were you thinking? Tripping yourself in the middle of these people!" Rei said annoyingly as she helps Minako up
"Hahah...sorry about that. I guess my feet got numb because I was giving these flyers for six hours straight" Minako said as she tried to pick up the flyers that fell on the floor. But Rei is already ahead of her and picked up all the flyers and took Minako's right arm and placed it around her shoulders. This made Minako blush a bit
"Are you an idiot or are you really just full of energy? You never even thought of resting?" Rei said as she assisted Minako to seat on a bench near the alley (AN: Instant BENCH. Isn't the world of writing amazing? Having your own rules and everything...)
"Thanks Rei-chan. I know you're not really a rude person" Minako said softly to Rei
"I just did that because I have conscience. And I thought I might be the reason that you tripped yourself back there" Reasoned Rei. The raven-haired girl looked at the flyers she just picked up
"Why don't you just throw these papers so that you can go back to where you're working at and rest?" Rei said as she hands Minako the flyers
"Oh, no. I can't do that. Usagi worked all night to print these flyers. Besides, I promised that I won't go back until I gave all of this to all who will pass by at The Crown" Said Minako as she still tries to hand out the flyers to all who passes by. Rei didn't know what to react, whether she wanted to yell Minako that she's an idiot or just desperate to give those stupid sheets of paper to people
"Argh..." Rei growled and stood up
Minako was surprised when Rei grabbed the remaining flyers and started to distribute them, just like what Minako was doing seconds ago
"Rei-chan..." Minako was deeply touched that the raven-haired girl continued her job. She didn't know why Rei did it, and probably Rei didn't know why as well
Minako sweat dropped as she silently observed the raven haired girl. Rei not knowing how to properly hand out flyers, is giving out flyers with her brows furrowed. Minako finds it cute though
"Uh, where is this Crown bar?" The guy asked at Rei after she hands out the flyer at him. The guy seems to be acting dumb at Rei
On the other hand Rei was taken aback of that question and quickly looked at the flyer to look for details. She saw the location sketch, but instead of telling the guy where...
"Can't you just read it?" Rei annoyingly said. The guy was startled and looked at the flyer, after seeing the sketch of the location he apologized at Rei and proceeded walking. Minako silently laughed
After thirty minutes Rei finally managed to give the remaining flyers to passerbies. There was one flyer left but it was crumpled so Rei didn't hand it out. She gave the crumpled flyer to Minako who accepted it
"Thank you very much Rei-chan!" Minako merrily said
"How's your feet?" Rei asked as she fixes her hair
"It's a little better now. Thanks to you" Minako said as she takes out her pen and wrote something at the back of the crumpled flyer
"Geez, if you weren't hurt I'd probably ignore you. Please take care of yourself, blondie. I don't want to do this stupid stuff ever again if I see you" Rei said as she stands up and takes her bag
"Do you mean we're friends now?"
"It doesn't mean I helped you for the second time mean we're friends" Rei said
"Whatever. I don't believe you mean it. I think you're still my friend!" Minako said as she smirked
"W-what?" Rei said
"Minako! Minako!" The voice of Usagi sounded not so far away
"Usagi..." Minako said as she hears Usagi calling her. Rei figured that the voice was calling for the blonde girl
"Well, it seems you're rescue's here. I'll be going" Rei said as she starts walking
"Wait!" Minako called her again
"What is it?" Said Rei. Minako handed the crumpled flyer at Rei
"My name is Minako. Aino Minako. Please remember it Rei-chan" Minako said in a very determined and pleading tone. Rei didn't reply because she can tell the blonde girl was serious about it. Rei accepted the flyer and proceeded walking away from the blonde girl but stopped to say
"By the way, thanks for the cake...Minako" Then Rei walked again without stopping
Minako smiled
"Just like the first time we parted. But this one is much better"
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EDIT: I've added some sentences in this chapter, thought it would be cuter...