Author's Notes:
Hello to everyone in fanfiction world. This is the Midnight Dreamer here, with another chapter of Wishful Thinking. First, I want to say THANX for the comments that I have gotten so far on this story (cause I thought I was gonna toss this one to the side) and I hope that you keep 'em coming. Second, if you have any suggestions for this story, please let me know, because I need all the inspiration I can get! I want to give a special thanx to my new online friend Moongurl134 who has been there when I caught a serious case of writer's block, and of course my girl Ci-chan.
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon. If I did I could actually eat something other than grilled cheese sandwiches. :-)
" "=dialogue
* *=thoughts
JAPANESE DICTIONARY
Usagi/Serena
Mamoru/Darien
Shingo/Sammy
Motoki/Andrew
Makoto/Lita
Minako/Mina
Ami/Amy
Rei/Raye
Konnichiwa= How are you
Daijabou=I'm fine
Hai=Yes
Onegai=Please
Baka=Fool
Arigato=thank you
Nani=what?
Now the feature presentation.......enjoy MINNA!!!
Title: Wishful Thinking
Author: Midnight Dreamer
Rating: G
Email: madintellect@hotmail.com
Next Day-Juuban High
It was lunchtime for the students of Juuban High, and they were taking full advantage of the free time given to them. Sitting under a large oak tree, five girls were the picture of relaxation....well except for one. "Hey Usagi-chan, are you feeling alright? It's been almost ten minutes and you haven't asked for any of my lunch yet.." Makoto said, with a concerned look on her face. "Yeah, Usa....what's going on? Is the world coming to an end?" Rei said with a smirk on her face. At this, Usagi snapped out of her own musing and glanced at her friends. "I'm fine Mako-chan, and Rei-chan, you can just stuff it!" Of course this resulted in one of the infamous tongue wars, with everyone else sweatdropping like mad. "Will you guys just stop already and enjoy the time we have left out here?" Minako pleaded. "Gomen minna" Usagi and Rei muttered.
"That's better...now Usagi-chan, what is troubling you so much that you are eating your lunch at a normal pace? I don't mean to be sacarcastic, but it must be serious. Now tell us...what's wrong?" Minako said as she slung an arm around Usagi's shoulders. *How can I tell you when I barely know myself?* Usagi thought wearily. Then she figured she might as be blunt as possible. Maybe she could get a new perspective on things if she told her friends. "Well, I don't know what to make of it, but Chiba-san has actually been nice to me." Usagi said. When she said this, everyone snapped their head up, even Ami who was engrossed in a molecular biology book!
"Wait a minute here.....we're talking about Chiba Mamoru....local hottie...the one you call Mamoru-baka almost daily?!?!" Rei said, astounded. "Yes the very same, and I still don't know what he's up to..." Usagi said, sounding defeated. "Maybe he finally realized that he's in love with you and can't live a day without you..." Minako said dreamily, since she was the romantic of the group. "Yeah, and he shows that love everyday by calling me 'Odango Atama'" Usagi retorted. "Don't worry Usagi-chan, if he tries to hurt you, I'll pound him into the cement for ya!" Makoto said, cracking her knuckles with relish. "Arigato Mako-chan...I'll hold you to it!" Usagi giggled, feeling her spirits rise a little.
Crown Arcade-Later that Day
As Mamoru sat down to have his customary cup of black coffee, he couldn't help but smile. He couldn't wait to get started on his plan to get next to HIS Odango Atama. At that exact moment, the entrance bells rung. alerting to the arrival of people to the arcade. When Mamoru turned around, he was not disappointed to see Usagi and her group of friends walking through the arcade to the cafe section and sitting down at a booth. He continued to watch Usagi and her friends and noticed that Usagi wasn't completely her bubbly self. *I wonder what's wrong...maybe this is a good time as any to put my plan into action.* Mamoru thought as he watched the familiar set of blond odangos sink lower behind the booth, but before he could go over to her he was stopped by Motoki. "Hey Mamoru-san, I know you like to mess with Usagi-chan, but can you be a little nicer today? She doesn't seem her normally bubbly self." "Sure, as a matter of face, I was thinking that maybe we fight to much and calling a truce. I wonder how she would feel about it. Well, I guess I'll go find out." Mamoru said leaving his friend stunned.
Meanwhile the five girls who sat in the booth were engaged in a heated debate. "Mina-P don't be ridiculous...why would someone like Chiba-san be in love with Odango Atama?!" "Oh Rei-chan, can't you see? There is more to it. Think about the way he acts towards her. It just like when little boys hit the little girls on the playground. This is just his way of expressing his feelings for Usagi-chan. I should know...I am the Senshi of Love!" Minako declared triumphantly, giving the the V for Victory sign. "Whatever...but I still think that there is something more behind it." "For once, I agree with Rei-chan" Usagi said, which effectively silenced the whole group, but not for long. "NANI?!?!?!?!?" the other girls exclaimed. "Why are you so surprised....anywho there has to be a reason that Mamoru-baka is being nice to me. Is he setting me up as a joke or did he make a bet with Motoki? I wouldn't put it past him to do something that mean. When I find out, I swear I'm gonna..." Usagi trailed off as she noticed the expressions on her friends faces. "Minna-chan, what is it?" Usagi asked puzzled, when she suddenly felt someone standing behind her.
"You gonna do what Odango?" Mamoru asked in a playful tone. Usagi whipped araound at the sound of his voice, her face flaming. *Kami...she is adorable* Mamoru thought as he looked at the blushing Usagi. "None of your business!!! Didn't anyone ever tell you that it is rude to eavesdrop on other people's conversation?" Usagi bit out, upset over being overheard. "Gomen Tsukino-san. You are right. It was rude of me to listen to your conversation, even though it was about me. How about a nice triple fudge sundae as a sign of forgiveness?" Mamoru asked sincerely. *Hmmmm, maybe he's turning over a new leafand just wants to be nicer. He apologized and everything, but I still can't help but think that he is after something...* Usagi After giving him the once over, Usagi decided that maybe he was a little nice...just a little. Besides there was NO way that she was going to pass up a FREE sundae. "Arigato, Mamoru-ba...I mean Chiba-san." Usagi finished lamely. "That's another thing...I've been thinking about some things, namely my behavior towards you and I was wondering if I could talk to you about it. How about tomorrow at noon in the park?" Mamoru asked. At that point the whole table was in shock. It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Mamoru waited and waited and started to get worried when he didn't get an answer. "Tsukino-san...did you hear me?" Mamoru said, his voice laced with amusement. "H.hh.ai....Hai...I'll be there" Usagi replied, still in shock. "Good, well I'll see you then. Ja ne" Mamoru tossed some mony on the table for the sundae and breezed out of the arcade quite aware of the numerous stares that followed his exit, but was only concerned about one belonging to a confused, blue-eyed girl who wore odangos on her head. "Well, this is certainly a beginning, I just hope that she doesn't back out on me..." Mamoru said to himself as he continued to walk home and wait until he would be able to see his Odango Atama again.
Makoto's Apartment-Later that Night
Since it was Friday, the girls decided to have a sleepover, but they knew the real reason why they were together tonight: To find out what Mamoru-san is up to. After the little display in the Arcade, everyone was shell-shocked. They couldn't believe that Usagi and Mamoru actually had a conversation that didn't include voices raised to 120 decibels (AN: for those that don't know... that is REALLY loud!) Rei, Makoto, and Ami were busy debating with Minako about his true intentions, while Usagi just stayed to the sidelines, still deep in thought about the events of the day. She couldn't get his face out of her head and the grin that he gave her. *What is going on here? What does he really want from me? I even asked Motoki-onii-chan about it and he doesn't even know, which is strange because they are best friends. Is this all some cruel joke? Kami, onegai help me! I need to know. Does he really want to make amends, and if so why do I get these warn feelings when I think about? I just don't know...* Usagi thought before she was interrupted by someone yelling in her ear. "REI-CHAN!!! You didn't have to scream in MY ear" Serena yelled at her friend. "Well I wouldn't have screamed if you would have said something when I called your name the last FIFTY times." Rei yelled right back. The rest of the girls swetdropped as they saw their two friends go into a tongue war for the second time that day. "I hope no one comes and starts complaining again." Makoto sighed wearily. Minako and Ami just shook their heads. After about ten minutes Usagi and Rei finally stopped the insults, put their tongues away and watched the movie the Mako-chan had rented for them to watch. Of course it was a romance, so everyone enjoyed it. Once the movie was over, everyone started to prepare for bed. As Usagi drifted off to sleep, one thought kept flitting through her head, *Wouldn't it be great if Mamoru and I could have a real friendship....*
to be continued.................
I know I promised that I would reveal Mamoru's plan, but I figured that would be to easy, and I needed to develop the story more! Please send comments and FLAMES!!!! Thanx minna. Ja!
Hello to everyone in fanfiction world. This is the Midnight Dreamer here, with another chapter of Wishful Thinking. First, I want to say THANX for the comments that I have gotten so far on this story (cause I thought I was gonna toss this one to the side) and I hope that you keep 'em coming. Second, if you have any suggestions for this story, please let me know, because I need all the inspiration I can get! I want to give a special thanx to my new online friend Moongurl134 who has been there when I caught a serious case of writer's block, and of course my girl Ci-chan.
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon. If I did I could actually eat something other than grilled cheese sandwiches. :-)
" "=dialogue
* *=thoughts
JAPANESE DICTIONARY
Usagi/Serena
Mamoru/Darien
Shingo/Sammy
Motoki/Andrew
Makoto/Lita
Minako/Mina
Ami/Amy
Rei/Raye
Konnichiwa= How are you
Daijabou=I'm fine
Hai=Yes
Onegai=Please
Baka=Fool
Arigato=thank you
Nani=what?
Now the feature presentation.......enjoy MINNA!!!
Title: Wishful Thinking
Author: Midnight Dreamer
Rating: G
Email: madintellect@hotmail.com
Next Day-Juuban High
It was lunchtime for the students of Juuban High, and they were taking full advantage of the free time given to them. Sitting under a large oak tree, five girls were the picture of relaxation....well except for one. "Hey Usagi-chan, are you feeling alright? It's been almost ten minutes and you haven't asked for any of my lunch yet.." Makoto said, with a concerned look on her face. "Yeah, Usa....what's going on? Is the world coming to an end?" Rei said with a smirk on her face. At this, Usagi snapped out of her own musing and glanced at her friends. "I'm fine Mako-chan, and Rei-chan, you can just stuff it!" Of course this resulted in one of the infamous tongue wars, with everyone else sweatdropping like mad. "Will you guys just stop already and enjoy the time we have left out here?" Minako pleaded. "Gomen minna" Usagi and Rei muttered.
"That's better...now Usagi-chan, what is troubling you so much that you are eating your lunch at a normal pace? I don't mean to be sacarcastic, but it must be serious. Now tell us...what's wrong?" Minako said as she slung an arm around Usagi's shoulders. *How can I tell you when I barely know myself?* Usagi thought wearily. Then she figured she might as be blunt as possible. Maybe she could get a new perspective on things if she told her friends. "Well, I don't know what to make of it, but Chiba-san has actually been nice to me." Usagi said. When she said this, everyone snapped their head up, even Ami who was engrossed in a molecular biology book!
"Wait a minute here.....we're talking about Chiba Mamoru....local hottie...the one you call Mamoru-baka almost daily?!?!" Rei said, astounded. "Yes the very same, and I still don't know what he's up to..." Usagi said, sounding defeated. "Maybe he finally realized that he's in love with you and can't live a day without you..." Minako said dreamily, since she was the romantic of the group. "Yeah, and he shows that love everyday by calling me 'Odango Atama'" Usagi retorted. "Don't worry Usagi-chan, if he tries to hurt you, I'll pound him into the cement for ya!" Makoto said, cracking her knuckles with relish. "Arigato Mako-chan...I'll hold you to it!" Usagi giggled, feeling her spirits rise a little.
Crown Arcade-Later that Day
As Mamoru sat down to have his customary cup of black coffee, he couldn't help but smile. He couldn't wait to get started on his plan to get next to HIS Odango Atama. At that exact moment, the entrance bells rung. alerting to the arrival of people to the arcade. When Mamoru turned around, he was not disappointed to see Usagi and her group of friends walking through the arcade to the cafe section and sitting down at a booth. He continued to watch Usagi and her friends and noticed that Usagi wasn't completely her bubbly self. *I wonder what's wrong...maybe this is a good time as any to put my plan into action.* Mamoru thought as he watched the familiar set of blond odangos sink lower behind the booth, but before he could go over to her he was stopped by Motoki. "Hey Mamoru-san, I know you like to mess with Usagi-chan, but can you be a little nicer today? She doesn't seem her normally bubbly self." "Sure, as a matter of face, I was thinking that maybe we fight to much and calling a truce. I wonder how she would feel about it. Well, I guess I'll go find out." Mamoru said leaving his friend stunned.
Meanwhile the five girls who sat in the booth were engaged in a heated debate. "Mina-P don't be ridiculous...why would someone like Chiba-san be in love with Odango Atama?!" "Oh Rei-chan, can't you see? There is more to it. Think about the way he acts towards her. It just like when little boys hit the little girls on the playground. This is just his way of expressing his feelings for Usagi-chan. I should know...I am the Senshi of Love!" Minako declared triumphantly, giving the the V for Victory sign. "Whatever...but I still think that there is something more behind it." "For once, I agree with Rei-chan" Usagi said, which effectively silenced the whole group, but not for long. "NANI?!?!?!?!?" the other girls exclaimed. "Why are you so surprised....anywho there has to be a reason that Mamoru-baka is being nice to me. Is he setting me up as a joke or did he make a bet with Motoki? I wouldn't put it past him to do something that mean. When I find out, I swear I'm gonna..." Usagi trailed off as she noticed the expressions on her friends faces. "Minna-chan, what is it?" Usagi asked puzzled, when she suddenly felt someone standing behind her.
"You gonna do what Odango?" Mamoru asked in a playful tone. Usagi whipped araound at the sound of his voice, her face flaming. *Kami...she is adorable* Mamoru thought as he looked at the blushing Usagi. "None of your business!!! Didn't anyone ever tell you that it is rude to eavesdrop on other people's conversation?" Usagi bit out, upset over being overheard. "Gomen Tsukino-san. You are right. It was rude of me to listen to your conversation, even though it was about me. How about a nice triple fudge sundae as a sign of forgiveness?" Mamoru asked sincerely. *Hmmmm, maybe he's turning over a new leafand just wants to be nicer. He apologized and everything, but I still can't help but think that he is after something...* Usagi After giving him the once over, Usagi decided that maybe he was a little nice...just a little. Besides there was NO way that she was going to pass up a FREE sundae. "Arigato, Mamoru-ba...I mean Chiba-san." Usagi finished lamely. "That's another thing...I've been thinking about some things, namely my behavior towards you and I was wondering if I could talk to you about it. How about tomorrow at noon in the park?" Mamoru asked. At that point the whole table was in shock. It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Mamoru waited and waited and started to get worried when he didn't get an answer. "Tsukino-san...did you hear me?" Mamoru said, his voice laced with amusement. "H.hh.ai....Hai...I'll be there" Usagi replied, still in shock. "Good, well I'll see you then. Ja ne" Mamoru tossed some mony on the table for the sundae and breezed out of the arcade quite aware of the numerous stares that followed his exit, but was only concerned about one belonging to a confused, blue-eyed girl who wore odangos on her head. "Well, this is certainly a beginning, I just hope that she doesn't back out on me..." Mamoru said to himself as he continued to walk home and wait until he would be able to see his Odango Atama again.
Makoto's Apartment-Later that Night
Since it was Friday, the girls decided to have a sleepover, but they knew the real reason why they were together tonight: To find out what Mamoru-san is up to. After the little display in the Arcade, everyone was shell-shocked. They couldn't believe that Usagi and Mamoru actually had a conversation that didn't include voices raised to 120 decibels (AN: for those that don't know... that is REALLY loud!) Rei, Makoto, and Ami were busy debating with Minako about his true intentions, while Usagi just stayed to the sidelines, still deep in thought about the events of the day. She couldn't get his face out of her head and the grin that he gave her. *What is going on here? What does he really want from me? I even asked Motoki-onii-chan about it and he doesn't even know, which is strange because they are best friends. Is this all some cruel joke? Kami, onegai help me! I need to know. Does he really want to make amends, and if so why do I get these warn feelings when I think about? I just don't know...* Usagi thought before she was interrupted by someone yelling in her ear. "REI-CHAN!!! You didn't have to scream in MY ear" Serena yelled at her friend. "Well I wouldn't have screamed if you would have said something when I called your name the last FIFTY times." Rei yelled right back. The rest of the girls swetdropped as they saw their two friends go into a tongue war for the second time that day. "I hope no one comes and starts complaining again." Makoto sighed wearily. Minako and Ami just shook their heads. After about ten minutes Usagi and Rei finally stopped the insults, put their tongues away and watched the movie the Mako-chan had rented for them to watch. Of course it was a romance, so everyone enjoyed it. Once the movie was over, everyone started to prepare for bed. As Usagi drifted off to sleep, one thought kept flitting through her head, *Wouldn't it be great if Mamoru and I could have a real friendship....*
to be continued.................
I know I promised that I would reveal Mamoru's plan, but I figured that would be to easy, and I needed to develop the story more! Please send comments and FLAMES!!!! Thanx minna. Ja!