Disclaimer: Nope, that's right I DO NOT OWN SAILOR MOON!!!!!!
Yup yup!!! ^_^ (try to smile) Naoko Takeuchi, Kodansha, and
Toei Animation own it. *sniffle*
"Niwa ya makiba ni. Tori mo hitsuji mo. Minna nemureba. Hoshi wa
mado kara. Gin no hikari o. Sosogu, kno yoru!"
"When all are sleeping, even the birds and the sheep. In the
gardens and in the fields, the stars this evening will pour their
silver light through the window"
(Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow by littlepinkbook(H.A.)
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Jingle Bells, Usagi Sells, Mamoru a Diamond Ring!
Chapter 2
Chibi-Anon (chibianon_ymous@hotmail.com)
December 25, 2000
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It was the third day on the job and Usagi had had many customers
come into the store. She was definitely exhausted from the
exertion and needed some help. With the rush of holiday customers,
she didn't know when it would all end.
Finally, it was once again time for a mid afternoon break, and
she'd be able to close up the store for her own hour.
"Oooooo....." Usagi groaned, "my feet...." She had prepared her
lunch luckily, and wouldn't have to walk, even such a short
distance, to the arcade.
She ate her lunch, a chicken sandwich and hot chocolate milk.
"Ahh...finally... she leaned back against her chair and sighed in
contentment, she was finally getting some rest from all the
hassle." Usagi drifted off to sleep, exhausted.
A sudden tapping came at the window, waking Usagi from her sleep.
"Huh? What's that? Who's there? She glanced at the clock." Her
eyes grew wide, "It's already 1:00!!!! She put away her lunch and
smoothed out her hair. She went to the door and was preparing for
the huge mob of customers that was likely to be angry from the
wait.
But there was no one there, save Mamoru.
"Mamoru?! What are you doing here?!"
"Gee... Thanks for the hi, how ya doing? Nice to see you bit...
By the way, I'm doing fine... and it's WONDERFUL to see you again."
She rolled her eyes up at him.
"Ugh... I saw you only yesterday, not on the very best terms I may
add." He feigned the pain.
"OoOooo... That hurts Odango, REALLY..." He laughed, and soon, so
did she.
"Ok... Mamoru-baka, what gives, why ARE you here?"
"Ah, sweet Usagi, that's where the plot thickens." He smiled at
her, like a trickster.
"I'm SERIOUS... were you going to buy something for Quinn then?"
Mamoru's smile faded and he opened his mouth to speak. "What now
Baka? Did I make you speechless? Was that it?" He smiled
faintly.
"Why Odango, I didn't think you were smart enough to figure it
out..... did Motoki tell you or did you guess on your own?"
"Fine then... be that way, I had a few suspicions when she came in,
but I didn't know her name... that's all he really told me...her
name I mean." Not wanting to get Motoki into trouble, she hid what
he had told her a secret.
"Well, I guess the hat is out of the bag then.... then you know
that I'm going to propose to her then?" With a 'LOOK' of surprise
Usagi gasped.
"Oh wow! Is that why you've been nice to me then? Cause you wanna
get my help to pick out an engagement ring?" Mamoru blushed and
smiled.
"Yes... but I really wanted to be your friend... Truly... it's just
that I wouldn't want to take advantage of you like that... you're a
great person." Usagi blushed, 'Oh why does he have to be with
Quinn?! He deserves better!'
Mamoru did deserve better, but unfortunately, it seemed that Quinn
was destined to share his life with him. Unless, of course,
someone was to stop the twist of fate to happen...
"She must really be some kind of woman to have you as her future
husband." There was a hint of sadness in Usagi's voice.
"Gomen nasai Usagi... I really hope that her actions yesterday
didn't put you off of being friends with her. It's just that she
really loves me, and often gets jealous. And I can't blame her,
now can I?" He chuckled.
"Uh huh... RIGHT... well, then... I guess I'll have to help you.
But first...." Usagi rubbed her feet, "you'll need to help me run
the store. I'm thoroughly exhausted, I don't know how Osaka-san
did this."
"Sure thing Odango-ma'am. Don't worry I've had plenty of work
experience... I'll help out no problem!"
And just as he spoke those words, about 20 people came in through
the door.
"I hope you don't have to eat those words Chiba." Usagi went up to
an elderly couple, greeting them joyously and helping them to
chairs. "Konnichiwa! My name is Tsukino Usagi! How may I help
you?" The couple smiled at her and pointed towards a diamond
sculpture of doves. "Oh my! That's lovely! But are you sure you
can afford it?"
"My dear... when you're this in love, and this old... you can
afford the world. It's our anniversary... and this symbol will be
with us till our deaths." The old woman said. Her husband nodded
in agreement and gave her hand a squeeze.
"How will you want this wrapped then?"
"If you have some silver wrapping paper, a lot of styrofoam, and a
box, we'll take it with us." replied the old man.
"Yes sir.... we do have that." Usagi bustled behind the counter,
and produced the items. The couple gave her the money and went on
their way, linked by the doves. Usagi sighed.
"I hope that I could find a love like that... It's just so...
wonderful." Mamoru came up behind her and poked her.
"Maybe it will, someday. I know I'll be there soon. I think
we've sold out half the store!" Usagi looked all around, and it
seemed that Mamoru was right.
"You're a great salesman Mamoru."
"I think you were equally as great, if not better, besides, this
is a first time experience for you, and you haven't quit already...
which is simply amazing." Usagi smiled at him.
"Why thank you...." They looked at each other for a moment, and
looked away. What was happening between them? Mamoru squeezed her
hand, and told her to sit down and rest, she needed it. She
shivered, and he put her arm around her, giving her warmth.
Usagi blushed, and realized that she enjoyed Mamoru's company. She
might as well tell him about Quinn now... it might destroy what
friendship they had, but it was the only way to perhaps free
Mamoru. "I have something to confess to you..."
"What is it Odango?"
"What do you think would happen if someone had information about
someone else... and that information would ruin a relationship
between two people....Should the person with the information tell
this person?" Mamoru rubbed his head.
"Well, I think that you should, if withholding the information is
HURTING the person already, then you must tell them the truth, no
matter what. That wasn't exactly confessing, Odango..." She shook
her head and smiled.
"Yes, I know...that's just because I wanted to make sure that it
was all right with you...."
"Spit it out Usagi, it does neither of us any good to take a
century to tell me whatever it is you're going to say."
"You're my friend... right? You know I wouldn't do anything to
hurt you..."
"Of course you wouldn't, we've only known each other for a few
days, but to me, you're as close as a sister." She nodded her
head, and breathed in.
"It's about Quinn." Suddenly, Mamoru's shining eyes darkened, he
knew that he wouldn't like this.
"I hope Motoki didn't put you up to this."
"He didn't.... I just heard.... from someone... that ..." Oh how
was she going to tell him?!
"Usagi....."
"Quinn's been cheating on you..." There, it was out, she held her
breath, waiting for the shouting she was going to receive. But
there was no screaming, just a quiet response.
"You're lying to me. Why are you saying these things Usagi? Are
you jealous of Quinn?" She shook her head, but obviously he didn't
believe her, he put on his jacket and left the store.
"Mamoru..." she called out, wanting to rush after him. But she
couldn't, he wouldn't want to listen to her. Not after this. "Oh
why... why... couldn't I have just kept my mouth shut? He would
have been happy with Quinn...he would have still been...my friend."
Was that all she wanted though? Secretly, she did have feelings
for Mamoru that weren't at all of friendship, but something more.
Was it because she was JEALOUS that she had told Mamoru... or was
it because she didn't want to see him hurt? It didn't matter
anyway... He was going to marry Quinn.
~*~
Mamoru walked around the street, thinking to himself.
"Why would Usagi want to destroy my relationship with Quinn? She
knows that I love Quinn dearly. Usagi and I are just friends, and
she knows that... could it be that Usagi does have feelings for me?
Or was she just repeating what she just heard..." Mamoru sighed,
what was he going to do.
"The right thing to do would be to forgive Usagi of course. But
how can I? Why should I?" Mamoru knew the answer, because they
were friend and he cared for her. He knew that she would hate
herself for scaring away her friends. He knew that he'd better do
it straight away, or else he'd be the one begging HER forgiveness
instead.
He ran towards OSA*P once more.
~*~
Tears were spilling down Usagi's face. She felt so bad about what
she did to Mamoru.
"I'm sorry Mamoru...very sorry...." Arms went around her, giving
her the peace she needed.
"Shhh....it's all right Odango.... I should be the one who's
sorry... I shouldn't have left you like that, you thought it was
only for my benefit. I need your forgiveness." Usagi looked at
him, wonderingly.
"If any one needs forgiveness, it's me.... I shouldn't have said
those things...because...." should she tell him? She looked into
his eyes.
"Usagi? Is it because you thought she SEEMED like the wrong sort
of girl for me? Cause that's what Motoki tells me, and... well...
I think he's wrong." They looked deeply into each others eyes,
when finally Usagi had to look away.
"Yes, that's exactly it." She couldn't look into his eyes, but
Mamoru didn't seem to notice this.
"See! I knew you wouldn't do this without a good reason... and
it's a forgivable one at that!" Usagi couldn't look at him yet, he
seemed so happy. She bit her lip, and thought to keep it from
him.
Usagi finally looked up at him, and smiled faintly.
"Yes, I know....very foolish of me, wasn't it?"
"You know! To make up for everything, even calling you Odango,
I'll bring you to this restaurant tomorrow...for lunch! It's
called Moonlight Destiny, run by Kino Makoto, she's reputed to
have the best gourmet food in town... I'm going to bring Quinn
there for Christmas too." Usagi blushed, in both frustration and
the thought of spending time with Mamoru alone like that.
"All right then... arigatou Mamoru.... you're a great... friend."
He grinned at her, the rascal.
"You got that right." She punched him in the shoulder, playfully.
"Okay, all ready... stop... I don't think I want a repeat of
earlier..." They laughed, remembering.
"Don't worry, besides, it wouldn't be a repeat of earlier, I might
actually hurt ya..." she said seriously, Mamoru was so surprised
by her tone of voice that he stopped laughing, and looked at her.
"HA! Don't tell me you believed that!"
"Not for a second Odango, not for a second..."
She nodded.
"Sure sure..." Mamoru shook his head, did this girl have spunk....
and did she hit hard...^^;;
"Do you want me to help you again tomorrow, that way we could just
leave for the restaurant right away."
"Sure.... you're great with the customers, and I don't think I
would have been able to manage OSA*P without you today. Arigatou,
Mamoru..." She hugged him, and a tear slid down her cheek, she
wished there was some way to help him.
"Usagi... you would have been able to manage the store without me,
but I'm glad we've become friends." He hugged her back.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
There's that word again, friends. ^_^
^_^
Jess-chan, Rose Candy, Kuris-chan, Meg-chan (my new editor),
D-chan, M-chan, Fallen Angel, Nat-chan, Sweet-chan, Angie (lol...),
Spring-chan, Grace-chan, Stef-chan, Mel-chan, Nikki-chan,
Neko-imouto-chan, EA-chan, Minako-chan, Usagi-chan, Bunny-chan,
Bunny-Onee-chan (silver bunny), P-120, Destiny-chan, Skye-chan!!!
AND EVERYONE ELSE, I'm probably forgetting...^^;;
And thanks to everyone who's e-mailed me or said anything nice
about my stories!
Ja ne minna-chan!
Yup yup!!! ^_^ (try to smile) Naoko Takeuchi, Kodansha, and
Toei Animation own it. *sniffle*
"Niwa ya makiba ni. Tori mo hitsuji mo. Minna nemureba. Hoshi wa
mado kara. Gin no hikari o. Sosogu, kno yoru!"
"When all are sleeping, even the birds and the sheep. In the
gardens and in the fields, the stars this evening will pour their
silver light through the window"
(Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow by littlepinkbook(H.A.)
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Jingle Bells, Usagi Sells, Mamoru a Diamond Ring!
Chapter 2
Chibi-Anon (chibianon_ymous@hotmail.com)
December 25, 2000
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It was the third day on the job and Usagi had had many customers
come into the store. She was definitely exhausted from the
exertion and needed some help. With the rush of holiday customers,
she didn't know when it would all end.
Finally, it was once again time for a mid afternoon break, and
she'd be able to close up the store for her own hour.
"Oooooo....." Usagi groaned, "my feet...." She had prepared her
lunch luckily, and wouldn't have to walk, even such a short
distance, to the arcade.
She ate her lunch, a chicken sandwich and hot chocolate milk.
"Ahh...finally... she leaned back against her chair and sighed in
contentment, she was finally getting some rest from all the
hassle." Usagi drifted off to sleep, exhausted.
A sudden tapping came at the window, waking Usagi from her sleep.
"Huh? What's that? Who's there? She glanced at the clock." Her
eyes grew wide, "It's already 1:00!!!! She put away her lunch and
smoothed out her hair. She went to the door and was preparing for
the huge mob of customers that was likely to be angry from the
wait.
But there was no one there, save Mamoru.
"Mamoru?! What are you doing here?!"
"Gee... Thanks for the hi, how ya doing? Nice to see you bit...
By the way, I'm doing fine... and it's WONDERFUL to see you again."
She rolled her eyes up at him.
"Ugh... I saw you only yesterday, not on the very best terms I may
add." He feigned the pain.
"OoOooo... That hurts Odango, REALLY..." He laughed, and soon, so
did she.
"Ok... Mamoru-baka, what gives, why ARE you here?"
"Ah, sweet Usagi, that's where the plot thickens." He smiled at
her, like a trickster.
"I'm SERIOUS... were you going to buy something for Quinn then?"
Mamoru's smile faded and he opened his mouth to speak. "What now
Baka? Did I make you speechless? Was that it?" He smiled
faintly.
"Why Odango, I didn't think you were smart enough to figure it
out..... did Motoki tell you or did you guess on your own?"
"Fine then... be that way, I had a few suspicions when she came in,
but I didn't know her name... that's all he really told me...her
name I mean." Not wanting to get Motoki into trouble, she hid what
he had told her a secret.
"Well, I guess the hat is out of the bag then.... then you know
that I'm going to propose to her then?" With a 'LOOK' of surprise
Usagi gasped.
"Oh wow! Is that why you've been nice to me then? Cause you wanna
get my help to pick out an engagement ring?" Mamoru blushed and
smiled.
"Yes... but I really wanted to be your friend... Truly... it's just
that I wouldn't want to take advantage of you like that... you're a
great person." Usagi blushed, 'Oh why does he have to be with
Quinn?! He deserves better!'
Mamoru did deserve better, but unfortunately, it seemed that Quinn
was destined to share his life with him. Unless, of course,
someone was to stop the twist of fate to happen...
"She must really be some kind of woman to have you as her future
husband." There was a hint of sadness in Usagi's voice.
"Gomen nasai Usagi... I really hope that her actions yesterday
didn't put you off of being friends with her. It's just that she
really loves me, and often gets jealous. And I can't blame her,
now can I?" He chuckled.
"Uh huh... RIGHT... well, then... I guess I'll have to help you.
But first...." Usagi rubbed her feet, "you'll need to help me run
the store. I'm thoroughly exhausted, I don't know how Osaka-san
did this."
"Sure thing Odango-ma'am. Don't worry I've had plenty of work
experience... I'll help out no problem!"
And just as he spoke those words, about 20 people came in through
the door.
"I hope you don't have to eat those words Chiba." Usagi went up to
an elderly couple, greeting them joyously and helping them to
chairs. "Konnichiwa! My name is Tsukino Usagi! How may I help
you?" The couple smiled at her and pointed towards a diamond
sculpture of doves. "Oh my! That's lovely! But are you sure you
can afford it?"
"My dear... when you're this in love, and this old... you can
afford the world. It's our anniversary... and this symbol will be
with us till our deaths." The old woman said. Her husband nodded
in agreement and gave her hand a squeeze.
"How will you want this wrapped then?"
"If you have some silver wrapping paper, a lot of styrofoam, and a
box, we'll take it with us." replied the old man.
"Yes sir.... we do have that." Usagi bustled behind the counter,
and produced the items. The couple gave her the money and went on
their way, linked by the doves. Usagi sighed.
"I hope that I could find a love like that... It's just so...
wonderful." Mamoru came up behind her and poked her.
"Maybe it will, someday. I know I'll be there soon. I think
we've sold out half the store!" Usagi looked all around, and it
seemed that Mamoru was right.
"You're a great salesman Mamoru."
"I think you were equally as great, if not better, besides, this
is a first time experience for you, and you haven't quit already...
which is simply amazing." Usagi smiled at him.
"Why thank you...." They looked at each other for a moment, and
looked away. What was happening between them? Mamoru squeezed her
hand, and told her to sit down and rest, she needed it. She
shivered, and he put her arm around her, giving her warmth.
Usagi blushed, and realized that she enjoyed Mamoru's company. She
might as well tell him about Quinn now... it might destroy what
friendship they had, but it was the only way to perhaps free
Mamoru. "I have something to confess to you..."
"What is it Odango?"
"What do you think would happen if someone had information about
someone else... and that information would ruin a relationship
between two people....Should the person with the information tell
this person?" Mamoru rubbed his head.
"Well, I think that you should, if withholding the information is
HURTING the person already, then you must tell them the truth, no
matter what. That wasn't exactly confessing, Odango..." She shook
her head and smiled.
"Yes, I know...that's just because I wanted to make sure that it
was all right with you...."
"Spit it out Usagi, it does neither of us any good to take a
century to tell me whatever it is you're going to say."
"You're my friend... right? You know I wouldn't do anything to
hurt you..."
"Of course you wouldn't, we've only known each other for a few
days, but to me, you're as close as a sister." She nodded her
head, and breathed in.
"It's about Quinn." Suddenly, Mamoru's shining eyes darkened, he
knew that he wouldn't like this.
"I hope Motoki didn't put you up to this."
"He didn't.... I just heard.... from someone... that ..." Oh how
was she going to tell him?!
"Usagi....."
"Quinn's been cheating on you..." There, it was out, she held her
breath, waiting for the shouting she was going to receive. But
there was no screaming, just a quiet response.
"You're lying to me. Why are you saying these things Usagi? Are
you jealous of Quinn?" She shook her head, but obviously he didn't
believe her, he put on his jacket and left the store.
"Mamoru..." she called out, wanting to rush after him. But she
couldn't, he wouldn't want to listen to her. Not after this. "Oh
why... why... couldn't I have just kept my mouth shut? He would
have been happy with Quinn...he would have still been...my friend."
Was that all she wanted though? Secretly, she did have feelings
for Mamoru that weren't at all of friendship, but something more.
Was it because she was JEALOUS that she had told Mamoru... or was
it because she didn't want to see him hurt? It didn't matter
anyway... He was going to marry Quinn.
~*~
Mamoru walked around the street, thinking to himself.
"Why would Usagi want to destroy my relationship with Quinn? She
knows that I love Quinn dearly. Usagi and I are just friends, and
she knows that... could it be that Usagi does have feelings for me?
Or was she just repeating what she just heard..." Mamoru sighed,
what was he going to do.
"The right thing to do would be to forgive Usagi of course. But
how can I? Why should I?" Mamoru knew the answer, because they
were friend and he cared for her. He knew that she would hate
herself for scaring away her friends. He knew that he'd better do
it straight away, or else he'd be the one begging HER forgiveness
instead.
He ran towards OSA*P once more.
~*~
Tears were spilling down Usagi's face. She felt so bad about what
she did to Mamoru.
"I'm sorry Mamoru...very sorry...." Arms went around her, giving
her the peace she needed.
"Shhh....it's all right Odango.... I should be the one who's
sorry... I shouldn't have left you like that, you thought it was
only for my benefit. I need your forgiveness." Usagi looked at
him, wonderingly.
"If any one needs forgiveness, it's me.... I shouldn't have said
those things...because...." should she tell him? She looked into
his eyes.
"Usagi? Is it because you thought she SEEMED like the wrong sort
of girl for me? Cause that's what Motoki tells me, and... well...
I think he's wrong." They looked deeply into each others eyes,
when finally Usagi had to look away.
"Yes, that's exactly it." She couldn't look into his eyes, but
Mamoru didn't seem to notice this.
"See! I knew you wouldn't do this without a good reason... and
it's a forgivable one at that!" Usagi couldn't look at him yet, he
seemed so happy. She bit her lip, and thought to keep it from
him.
Usagi finally looked up at him, and smiled faintly.
"Yes, I know....very foolish of me, wasn't it?"
"You know! To make up for everything, even calling you Odango,
I'll bring you to this restaurant tomorrow...for lunch! It's
called Moonlight Destiny, run by Kino Makoto, she's reputed to
have the best gourmet food in town... I'm going to bring Quinn
there for Christmas too." Usagi blushed, in both frustration and
the thought of spending time with Mamoru alone like that.
"All right then... arigatou Mamoru.... you're a great... friend."
He grinned at her, the rascal.
"You got that right." She punched him in the shoulder, playfully.
"Okay, all ready... stop... I don't think I want a repeat of
earlier..." They laughed, remembering.
"Don't worry, besides, it wouldn't be a repeat of earlier, I might
actually hurt ya..." she said seriously, Mamoru was so surprised
by her tone of voice that he stopped laughing, and looked at her.
"HA! Don't tell me you believed that!"
"Not for a second Odango, not for a second..."
She nodded.
"Sure sure..." Mamoru shook his head, did this girl have spunk....
and did she hit hard...^^;;
"Do you want me to help you again tomorrow, that way we could just
leave for the restaurant right away."
"Sure.... you're great with the customers, and I don't think I
would have been able to manage OSA*P without you today. Arigatou,
Mamoru..." She hugged him, and a tear slid down her cheek, she
wished there was some way to help him.
"Usagi... you would have been able to manage the store without me,
but I'm glad we've become friends." He hugged her back.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
There's that word again, friends. ^_^
^_^
Jess-chan, Rose Candy, Kuris-chan, Meg-chan (my new editor),
D-chan, M-chan, Fallen Angel, Nat-chan, Sweet-chan, Angie (lol...),
Spring-chan, Grace-chan, Stef-chan, Mel-chan, Nikki-chan,
Neko-imouto-chan, EA-chan, Minako-chan, Usagi-chan, Bunny-chan,
Bunny-Onee-chan (silver bunny), P-120, Destiny-chan, Skye-chan!!!
AND EVERYONE ELSE, I'm probably forgetting...^^;;
And thanks to everyone who's e-mailed me or said anything nice
about my stories!
Ja ne minna-chan!