Stolen Moments

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"Usagi-chan!" The female voice broke Usagi's focus and she turned with embarrassment to Yusar who was looking at her with deep worry, an umbrella shielding her frame from the cold pelting rain. "Are you crazy? You could get pneumonia!" Yusar scolded quickly placing the umbrella over her.

"I…" Usagi began, and gulped trying to find her nerve. "I was going to come in but you were holding hands and… I…" She only shook her head, her voice failing her. Yusar stared at the young blonde with hope. Usagi looked back inside but Mamoru was gone and Usagi felt her warm tears mingle with the rain running down her pale cheeks. He probably couldn't stand the sight of her... angry she had ruined their date.

"Why are you here Usagi-chan?" Yusar asked quietly and Usagi looked up into those startling green eyes and sucked in a deep breath.

"I am so sorry Yusar-chan… but I love him." She cried and Yusar's eyes widened and she tried to keep herself from jumping for joy.

"Love who Usagi-chan?" She prompted and Usagi shook her head, taking a step back from her and back into the rain. She was about to confess to Mamoru's girlfriend she was in love with him? What the hell could this do? It was too late to take it back… she'd already confessed it. But even if he heard it and it mattered… she was still going to be who she was and she was just being the most selfish person ever for breaking them up. For ruining Mamoru's chance at a normal relationship… Usagi shook her head and took another retreating step back. Yusar grabbed her hand holding her steady.

"You already said it Usagi-chan. Don't take it back! Tell me!" Yusar seemed to be pleading with her and Usagi looked at her with confusion. She opened her mouth again. This was crazy but Yusar was right… she already said it. She'd done harder things in life than confessing her feelings for a boy… in fact she at least knew this wouldn't end in death. She cast a sideways glance at Yusar. Although Yusar might be pissed enough to kill her. She shook her head trying to focus. If she didn't finish what she came here for she'd live her whole life with a 'what if' that would drive her mad and dreaming about a man she was stupid enough to let go.

"I'm in love with Mamoru Yusar. I should have never set you up with him… I just wanted him to be happy. I just feared I could never be that for him but…" Usagi started to sob, her eyes falling to the ground as his image popped into her head. She was such an idiot. She quickly wiped the tears from her eyes. "Yusar I've always loved him… I'm so sorry." She yelled over the rain and Yusar felt a tear trickle down her cheek. "I know he couldn't possibly return my affections but I had to tell him…" Usagi began and it was as if she had opened the floodgates and she couldn't stop what came out next if her life depended on it. "This week has been one of the worst of my life. I'm not a jealous person but I was jealous of you… I want his every waking moment, I want him to kiss my fingers and blow off everyone else for me. I want it to be me making him happy for the rest of his life. I know what rules he should break and that he needs his socks in a certain order and what wine he likes… Yusar…" Usagi sobbed, falling apart before her and Yusar felt her heart break for the small girl. "I ache for him. He's it for me. I need him and I know he needs me." Usagi said raggedly, her hand over her chest; afraid her heart would jump out any second.

Yusar stepped back and felt like she was in the most perfect love scene ever constructed. Mamoru had been standing behind her, hearing everything and when she glanced at him, his chest was heaving up and down, his frame soaked as his eyes stared at the beauty before him. Mamoru rushed past Yusar in two smooth steps and before Usagi could utter another declaration his lips were on hers.

He was warm as he touched her and Usagi's eyes closed happily, his lips upon hers as his arm wrapped tightly around her pulling her against him. She responded eagerly and it felt like fireworks were going off in her brain. Her heart and mind seemed to explode at the same time and even though she was freezing and probably catching the biggest cold she'd ever had she was the warmest she had ever felt. Her arms flew around his shoulders and her fingers clutched into his hair as he dipped her backwards, his lips leaving hers to kiss her nose and than forehead with such loving care that her knees went weak. He pressed his forehead against hers and more tears fell down her cheeks.

"I'm so sorry." She wept and he shook his head, tightening his grip on her. His hand caressed her cheek, tilting her head upward so her beautiful cobalt eyes were staring into his own.

"I've loved you since I first met you and I have the strongest feeling…" He began and her lips curled upwards. "That I will love you for the rest of my life." He finished and Usagi felt her heart triple in size.

"Even if I rule the world?" She questioned, her mouth going dry and Mamoru grinned lovingly at her, his hands happy around her, his heart beating wildly against her own.

"When we rule the world together." He corrected and Usagi's eyes widened in joy and she threw herself into his arms. The rain didn't let up but it turned from something dark and gloomy to a brand new start. He spun with her, her laughter echoing around them and Yusar cheered, jumping up and down on her black pumps.

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He shoved open his apartment door and pushed her inside. She giggled, her eyes lovingly taking him in as he rushed her towards his shower.

"If you get sick… I will be mad." He chastised with a grin as he put her into his shower, quickly peeling the outer layers of her soaked clothes off, the Tokyo U sweatshirt falling with a plop on the porcelain floor. She giggled pulling him to her and he stumbled into the tub after her. He leaned into her, his breath mingling with hers as he smiled, her frame leaning against the tiled wall.

"It was worth it." She breathed out happily and quickly claimed his lips, his hands grasping onto her cold form. The cold brought him back to reality and he stepped out.

"Seriously, I need you to get out of your clothes." He commanded, the joy in his eyes mesmerizing her and she blushed a bit at the affection he was throwing her way. This was a new Mamo-chan… yet the one she'd always known in her dreams.

"Look, I'm ready to move fast and all but one thing at a time." She grinned between trembling lips and he smirked pulling the curtain closed between them. He heard more of her clothes hit the bottom of the tub and he raced to his closet pulling out an undershirt, pj pants and his Azabu sweatshirt.

"Don't turn on the water." He said quickly re-entering.

"But I'm freezing." She cried, stepping out wrapped in a huge fluffy towel. He grinned handing her the clothes and pushing her out of the room towards his own. He kissed her bare shoulder lovingly.

"Trust me, I'm a doctor." He smirked into her ear and she giggled. She closed the door securely behind her and leaned against it happily. This was real… this was real… she breathed in deeply and then let it out. Nothing could tare the smile off of her face.

Mamoru stared at the door with all the hope, love and affection he held within him. He had almost given up… almost. Suddenly a thought hit him and his lips curled upwards.

"Usa… I have to tell you something." He said through the door and she stilled. She almost tripped over her half-way up PJ pants in order to get as close to the wood as possible. She finished dressing and leaned closer, trying to hear his breath.

"Yes?" She breathed and he smirked.

"Yusar is a lesbian. I've known since I met her and this has all been an elaborate plot to get us to this moment right now." He said strongly and Usagi blinked letting that digest. He wondered if she had fainted. Concern lit his eyes when suddenly the door flung open.

"What?!" She screamed, her jaw dropped and eyes bugged. "Are you saying that you just went out with her to make me jealous so I'd admit my feelings for you?" She growled, pounding towards him and he smirked taking steps backwards as her finger pointed into his chest accusingly.

"Yeah. But it's your own fault. You didn't get my other hints about how much I loved you so drastic measures had to be taken." He smirked, his eyes devouring her lovingly. "I'm sorry, do you have a problem with that?" He questioned and Usagi's jaw dropped open and a bright blush came to her cheeks. Damn he was hott and his eyes smoldered at her. She felt like her legs were jelly and it was making her feel warm all over staring at him. His wet hair falling in his bright eyes, his clothes clinging to him like a second skin… his open declaration of love for her and how much she was his. She was struggling to maintain the proper amount of air in her lungs and hoped to God she wasn't drooling. "By the way… your shirt is see through." He whispered leaning towards her face and Usagi gasped and quickly wrapped the Azabu sweatshirt around her.

"Hey! One thing at a friggen time!" She yelled slapping his arm before sprinting back to his room. He grinned watching her go, his heart ready to explode from happiness.

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