Tenshi- It's like it's the old you.
Spirit- I know isn't it great. Anyways, this one and the next are kind of skipping through time. Everythings going slowly and I need the girls to hurry up with their stuff. So yes, this one and the next one, will be slightly boring put they are just making way for the real plot line to begin.
Diclaimer- I claim no ownership to Sailor Moon, Yu-Gi-Oh, or Practical Magic.
Pairings- Hotaru/Yami Marik, Steven(oc)/Minako/Yami
"blah"-Minako's writting
"blah"- Hotaru's writting.
88 Last Time 88
"Next time you will, and I'll keep watch." Marik said.
Hotaru smiled. "You know, you're starting to become less of jerk." all she got was a glare before she vanished and awoke in her bed to the sound of her alarm.
88 This Time 88
88 Three Days Later 88
Hotaru sat half bored in her algebra class. She balanced a pencil between her nose and upper lip as the teacher continued to talk about who really knew what. It kind of sounded like the teacher in the Charlie Brown shows. At least to her. She was beginning to space out when a little square note bounced onto her desk. It was from her sister who was seated next to her. So for the rest of the class period the girls passed the note back and forth when the teacher wasn't looking. It went something like this:
Hey Taru-chan, about your bf...
What bf?
You know, that Marik guy you always see at night.
You're making it sound like I'm some sort of hooker.
I am?
"Sigh" what about him Mina?
Oh yeah, what do you plan to do about him?
Get him out of that place.
Then what?
I don't know.
You can't let him wonder around...maybe he can work in our shop.
I highly doubt he'll agree to that.
Hey he owes you for saving him!
I'll see then...he isn't really the type I can see working at a body shop.
Too bad. We need someone to work it while we're at school.
Fine, fine, I'll talk to him. Happy?
Yep, and you are coming to our first rehearsal today right?
I guess...you know this is messing up with our shop time too.
But...it's the school play. I play the good witch and you're the stage manager. We have to be there.
I know, whatever. I'll go, but only for a little while. You're mostly working on props and setting ideas today anyways.
Oh yeah.
"Well, well, well. Passing notes in my class are we?" the sudden harsh voice snapped the two's attention to the man standing before them. "Well I guess you won't mind if I read it to the class."
With that he snatched the paper up and unfolded it. A look of confusion crossed his face, as he soon found that the entire letter was written in Latin. He looked at the two in astonishment as Latin was mostly taught in college and not used anymore. He was about to question the girls, who just stared up at him innocently, when the bell rang, signaling for lunch. Instead he just grumbled and crumbled up the paper.
"No more note passing, got it?" they nodded as they packed up their stuff and left the class.
Minako giggled as they got out to the courtyard. "That look he gave us was priceless."
"From now on, we mind read. Ok?" Hotaru said.
"But we haven't mastered that."
"Well then it'll be good practice." Minako rolled her eyes and took her seat at there table. Jou and Mai were already there, acting all lovely dovey. Minako smiled inwardly and mentally congratulated herself for the millionth time at getting those two back together. Soon the rest of the group joined, and the table was live with chatter and gossip. Minako, Mai, and Anzu began to talk about all those girly things while the guys talked about dueling and upcoming tournaments. As usual Hotaru finished her lunch quickly then excused herself to the library.
Mai watched the violet eyed girl go then turned to her sister. "Does Hotaru hate us or something?"
"No, why?" Minako asked as she ate her ramen.
"She never stays to talk with us. She always eat's then leaves to go use the library's computers." Anzu explained.
"Oh, she's just very studious is all. Plus she's not used to having friends I guess. Our old town didn't really like us."
The two then asked, "really? Why?"
Minako mentally kicked herself for not thinking of some sort of plan for this earlier. However a small reason, and one that wasn't a total lie popped into her head. "Cause two of our female guardians are lovers. The town was very religious."
Immediately the two began to discuss how shallow and close-minded some people could be. Minako sighed with relief and continued eating, while listening to their angry comments on those type of people. It wasn't long before she tuned them out and started thinking about the play.
88 After School 88
"Bring her up a little more! I can still see her!" Ms. Nami yelled from her seat in the audience. Minako gripped onto the rope for dear life as the techies pulled her even higher from off the stage. Since she was playing the good witch in the play, her first entrance was to float down next to Dorothy. Ms. Nami thought it was a good idea to have her stand on a kind of swing and let some of the guys lower her down from the catwalk(1). She thought this was a school play, not one at Broadway! Not only was this an incredibly dangerous stunt, but the swing was very old. It felt like it would break any minute now.
Hotaru watched from her spot in next to the drama teacher. She was actually using some of her magic to help lift Minako up. Poor Honda and Ryou were given the task of lowering and lifting the girl. Thought Honda was strong Ryou was very much on the weak side. The violet eyed girl nearly wanted to choke the teacher for putting him in charge of her sisters safety. But with her magic, and if Minako had wasn't scared out of her wits to use hers, it should be fine.
"Hm, perfect! This will be going in." Ms. Nami said. Hotaru nodded and began to write the blocking(2) down on the script she was given. "Ok Minako you can get off now."
Minako sighed as they began to lower her back to the ground. She was just about six feet from it when the rope chose that time to snap. A scream erupted from her throat as she fell. Luckily someone caught her just in the nick of time. Her savior lowered her to the floor where she proceeded in trying to catch her breath. Instantly Hotaru was at her side, checking to make sure her sister was alright. Others gathered around as well, including Ms. Nami.
"Minako can you breath?" the teacher asked.
The blonde nodded, still a little shaken. "Yea, I'll be fine."
"Nice catch Steven." the woman then said. Wait Steven? That was the name of the guy who bought her ice-cream back home. Was it really him?
Looking up she stared into sapphire colored eyes. It was him! He just smiled down at her and stood up, offering her a hand. "I was wondering when I'd see you again." he said.
"Same here." obviously the incident before was far from her mind now, and Hotaru could see that clearly.
"Well if you're ok, I think I'll be leaving now. I have stuff to do." the younger sister said. Ms. Nami nodded and looked at the rest of the cast and crew. They were all giving her hopeful looks.
Rolling her eyes she said, "fine, all of you get the hell out of here! I need a cig anyways." The teens cheered, grabbed there stuff and rushed out. Minako and Steven left with each other, talking about what they had been doing since their last meeting. Ms. Nami watched them go, then pulled out a cigarette and lighter. Ignoring the no smoking on campus policy she walked into the light booth to grab her stuff and go home.
88888
For awhile nothing was said. Minako and Steven just walked around the school alone. Hotaru had gone straight home, and the others had all left as well. Which was a shame. She wanted to properly introduce Steven to her new friends. Other the course of the first week of school, she would have to say Yami and herself had become pretty close. She would even consider him her best friend not counting her sister. Something pink floated into her view, and her eyes focused in on it. It was a sakura petal. Looking up at the tree a few feet away, she saw the remaining petals were beginning to fall off.
"How pretty." she said aloud.
Steven followed her gaze and smiled. "You're right. It is. But they're prettier when they're in full bloom."
"I've never seen them at that time of year. We didn't have any sakura trees in my old town." she explained. He nodded.
"So why is it you and your sister moved here?"
She looked away. Again she had to lie, "my guardians felt this was a better school and environment for us." Well at least again it was a half lie. Their guardians did want a better environment for them. Far away from all the people that hated them
"Do they like it here?"
"They still live back at our old house. Hotaru and I live in an apartment."
Steven nodded and looked thoughtfully at her, "do you miss them?"
With a heavy sigh, the blonde nodded. "Yes, I miss them a lot. But they wanted the best for us, and I do love it here." there was silence again. The two just watched the petals fall and didn't make a sound. It was a sort of comforting silence. They just stood there, enjoying each others company. Minako guessed that's what she liked about Steven. She could feel at ease around him, but at the same time nervous. She's had crushes before, so she knew what was going on. She was falling for him and fast. Though she didn't know him to well, that didn't stop her. She might actually have a chance with him.
"Hey, Minako?" he asked, drawing her attention to him. He was scratching the back of his head and looked a little nervous. "I was wondering. . . are you busy this weekend?"
On the inside the girl was jumping around squealing. "No." she just said simply.
"How about we go somewhere then. Say like. . . to a café or something?" he suggested.
"You mean? Like a date?" she asked, knowing full well the answer.
He just smirked at her. "Only if you want it to be."
She pretended to think for a moment. "I don't know, I've been very busy lately." his smirk grew bigger, he knew she was just playing.
"Please?" he begged, pouting slightly.
Minako laughed then nodded. "Alright."
"Great, how about we meet Saturday around noon?"
After giving him her number and directions to her house. He promised to call. The boy then hugged her and the two parted ways. When Minako got home she couldn't help but squeal at the top of her lungs. Hotaru immediately rushed out of her room to see what the big fuss was about. When her sister told her she was going on a date, Hotaru felt both happy, and slightly angered. After all she thought the girl was dying. When she was finished relaying all the details to the violet eyed girl, she went to go pick out something to wear. Hotaru shook her head but smiled. She was happy for her sister. Finally life seemed to be agreeing with them. Dodging a pink dress as she passed Minako's door, she went back to her room to continue her research.
Spirit- Done for now. Next chap is Hotaru's.
Tenshi- Goody... can't wait to see how much closer she and that psycho are.
Spirit-You have no room to talk. Anyways, please Review! Ja ne
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