Chapter 13

"I've heard that Principal Chuang caught him fighting with others outside of school, wanted him to be expelled. Let's why his dad sent him abroad to the US," Makoto said days later at their study cafe.

"Really?" Sakura replied.

"Shhh.. don't talk about it. She's here," Minako said as Usagi walked toward their table for four.

"What are you talking about!" Usagi put down a cup of smoothies. "We came here to study, you know?"

(Usagi's POV)

Back then, there wasn't any social media. 12,000 km apart basically means no contact whatsoever. Parting for good.

But sometimes, in a moment, you would feel like he would appear the second after.

"Watch out. You okay?" Motoki told me after letting me go. He had done the same thing Mamoru had done when we went on the half date half studying session.

"This is the grand notes, for you. Good luck and don't forget the important details for math," Motoki told me. I nodded, giving him a smile.

"After you finish with testing, let's go rollerblading. Or to the movies? I heard that the star, Endymion has came out with a new movie in a collaboration with Haruka Tenoh," Motoki said as I skimmed through the notes.

Later that day, I rollerbladed around the secret rink with ease. With Mamoru leaving, my life seems to go back to the same old point before I met him. My clock has stopped running again. But I know, that only because of him, I could become the person I am now.

I flipped through my desk drawer, looking for something, and discovered a letter addressed to me. I open it out of curiosity and there was a paper folded heart. It said, you're so pretty, can I be your friend?

(Third POV)

(Some time later)

"Congratulations, you're finally done with the exams," Motoki congratulated her. Usagi smiled.

"Thanks, I think I did pretty good on math. Probably all because of the great notes you made for me," Usagi replied.

"Did you listen to the tape?" Motoki asked hesitantly. Usagi tilted her head slightly. Remembering what he meant a second later, she shook her head.

"Reminding you to, was also one of my promises to him. But it's a shame, that the ending, isn't what he originally thought," Motoki told her. Motoki started explaining the different parts of the story she didn't know.

(Flashback)

"You know that I heard it, right? Your crush, is here," they had talked after everyone was asleep. The campfire was almost out. Mamoru took a sip of his beer then sat down.

"At first, when I saw someone who believed in chain letters. I thought they were either idiots or morons. But turns out, they were just really really kind," Mamoru started.

To whoever receives this letter, I'm really really sorry. I was forced to send it. You might get hit by a car, get cancer, or even lose your family. But I believe you'll turn it into good luck, become wealthy, and live a happy life,

Mamoru flinched as he remembered the memory of getting hit by the vehicle immediately after he chuckled at the letter.

"So when I said I wanted to be her friend, I was serious. I had thought that chasing girls were pretty simple. Later I realized, if you really love someone, you might not even notice it yourself," Mamoru remembered the panic he felt as he jumped into the pool and swam with speed faster than he remembered. He had to pull Usagi out before it was too late then.

"That day, when we had our date. I was actually super nervous. I have to thank that car. In that moment where I held her in my arms, I found out that my heart.. can beat so fast. I didn't want her to misunderstand, so I didn't say much about Rei coming over. But I don't know why, she didn't seem happy for the rest of that day. When you love someone, and see your love walking toward her love, you'd realize. You treated her badly, just because you want to get closer to her. You'll remember every single thing she said. When you love someone, you wouldn't have the courage to tell them," Mamoru chuckled.

"Earlier, I made a wish upon a shooting star. I wished that I was a part of her wish. Even if I know whoever can make her happy isn't me." Motoki stared at him for a second before looking down. There was tears on Mamoru's eyes. Now THAT was something you don't see everyday.

"Sometimes... she still pretends to be okay even when she feels extremely sad. Spending five minutes to decide on breakfast, but still goes with some of the most simplest things," Mamoru laughed lightheartedly.

"She doesn't watch where she's going. Please watch her at all times. Wants to go to Juuban Uni, but her math sucks. Likes to rollerblade, loves to watch anything with Endymion and Haruka Tenoh. She..." Mamoru sucked a breath in. "She really likes you."

(Present)

"I only knew later, he disappeared for so long, was because he had a surgery.

(Flashback)

"See, you have a blood clot here. This is why you passed out while running. It might be caused by the car accident," the doctor had explained to Mamoru.

"That sounds really bad!" Mamoru said sarcastically, not caring for a second. "Should've charged the driver with more money."

"You really should've! You need to have surgery, and stay at the hospital. You family has to come look after you," the doctor said.

(Present)

"He wanted me to keep it a second, I guess probably because he didn't want you to feel guilty because of it and affect your exam grades," Motoki finished up. Usagi had tears in her eyes.

"His family had contacted the school a long time ago, and wanted to take him to the U.S.," Motoki added. "That time where he came to school with cuts and stuff on his body? That was because Demande and his crew had found him and beat him up, threatening to come to you instead."

Usagi's eyes widened, and tears rolled down her cheeks.

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Notice: hiiiii. Thanks to any readers who's read up to this point. This story is getting toward its end and will end in about one to two chapters~