Author's Notes:
Hello Hello!!!! The is Dream-chan here with another chapter of Wishful Thinking. I'm surprised at the response that I am getting for this story and I just want to say arigato!! If you haven't already, please read my other stories (all available at FanFiction.net) and tell me what you think. Special shout goes to Ci-chan (when are we gonna see chapter one, girl?), usagi bunny for always cheering me on, to Nye and Usagi-chan for pointing out some errors I made in the dictionary. (If I made anymore, please tell me!), and to everyone else that was nice enough to comment/review my fic
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon and neither do you (unless you are Takeuchi Naoko and some other big corporations)
" "=dialogue
* *=thoughts
** **=conscience
JAPANESE DICTIONARY
Usagi/Serena
Mamoru/Darien
Shingo/Sammy
Motoki/Andrew
Makoto/Lita
Minako/Mina
Ami/Amy
Rei/Raye
Konnichiwa= good afternoon/hello
Daijabou=Are you alright?/I'm fine
Hai=Yes
Iie=No
Onegai=Please
Baka=Fool
Arigato=thank you
Nani=what?
Kami= God
Now on with the feature presentation.........
Title: Wishful Thinking-Chapter 5
Author: Midnight Dreamer
Rating: G
Email: madintellect@hotmail.com
Wednesday Night-Tsukino House
As Usagi was doing her homework in her room, she couldn't help but think back to her tutoring sessions with Mamoru. At first, she thought that he would give up on her, like everyone else had, but to her surprise he stuck it out. Amazingly, she began to understand the complicated equations and the purpose of using letters (even though she still didn't agree with that principle). Usagi began to realize how good it felt to have Mamoru as a friend, but started to wonder if anything more could develop from this. *It's funny how we were once sworn enemies, and now we are friends....as a matter of fact, good friends. I feel so comfortable around him. I wish I knew how Mamo-chan felt.....* At this thought, Usagi's head snapped up. *WAIT A MINUTE!!! What in the world am I thinking? MAMO-CHAN?!?!?!??!?*
**It does have a nice ring to it** an inner voice said
*That's not the point...* Usagi countered.
**Admit it Usagi...you know you want more than friendship...maybe even a relationship? You felt that warmness when he held your hand... **
*Stop it!! That's not TRUE!!*
**Yes it is and when you and him become a couple, I'll say I told you so...**
"Oh SHUT UP!!" Usagi said out loud as she slammed her book closed. *I guess I've been studying too much* Usagi thought as she prepared for bed. Little did she know that someone was battling the same problem.
Same Night-Mamoru's Apartment
One lamp illuminated the table where Mamoru was burning the midnight oil studying physics, but it was becoming hopeless for his mind kept drifting back to the tutoring sessions with Usagi.
Flashback
"Almost Usagi-chan, you just have to remember to divide by the varible" Mamoru said as he looked over Usagi's work. "Uhhhh......I wonder who was the dummy that started using letters in math anyway..." Usagi pouted. *Why did I agree to doing this...it's getting harder and harder to hide these feelings* Mamoru thought as he looked at Usagi correct her problem. "I'm finally finished...can we take a break now?" "Well...I guess you deserve it. We have been going at it for almost an hour. Do you want something to eat, drink?" Mamoru asked and was rewarded by a bright smile from Usagi. "Sure...can I help you at all?" "Hai, just follow me..." Mamoru said as he headed towards the kitchen.
As Mamoru was preparing hot chocolate, Usagi decided to poke around the kitchen. As she was poking into a cupboard, she found a clear glass jar full of something that she absolutely adored....CHOCOLATE! "Hey Mamoru-chan, why were you holding out on me?" Usagi said, grinning, as she brought the jar from behind her back. Mamoru blushed. "Well, I guess you know one of my obsessions.." *Besides you....* Mamoru thought as he turned his attention back to the stove. "Well how about this, if I get an A on my exam, you give me your stash. If I don't, then I give you mine. Deal?" Usagi said as she held out her hand. "Deal." Mamoru replied as he clasped her hand in his own. As a warm feeling began to travel through his body he looked at Usagi who seemed to be looking at him with a strange light in her eyes. When he realized that he was still holding her hand, he immediately let it go, and turned around just in time to save the hot chocolate. After grabbing some mugs off the shelf, he filled one and handed it to Usagi, who accepted it gratefully. "Ummm...this is great!" Usagi said, as she smacked her lips in appreciation. "Well, I guess I do have some talent after all..." Mamoru grinned as he lead her back to the living room.
End Flashback
"Whew...now that was a trip down memory lane. Maybe it's time I hit the sack." * Besides, I have to prepare for another 'session' with Usako tommorow* Mamoru thought as he prepared for bed.
Friday Night-Hikawa Jinja
It was finally the beginning of a new weekend and the girls declared that a sleepover was in order to relieve some of stress and to catch up. Unkown to Usagi, this was also an 'information' session for the Affection Connection (AN: now that was too much rhyming). After the preliminary pizza and a movie, it was time to begin a fast game of "Truth or Dare". Of course the first rounds were pretty tame, but after that...let's just say things got outta control.
"Okay it's my turn!!!" Minako yelled, excited about what she was about to do. "Not so loud V-babe..I don't want Grandpa coming in here and checking on us..." Minako blushed and apologized. "Now...Usa..truth or dare?" "TRUTH!" Usagi said instantly. After seeing some of the dares her friends came up with, she wasn't going to take any chances. "Now what do I ask" Minako asked as she tapped her chin, when a mischeivous grin split her face. "Oh I know! Tell us Usa.....how do you REALLY feel about Mamoru-san?" Minako smiled, looking at Usagi's deer-in-the-headlights expression. "N..nn..nani?!?" "I asked you how you really feel about Mamoru-san? Don't try to fib, cause we all know that you can't do it..." Minako grinned. After pouting for a couple of minutes, Usagi finally conceded defeat. "Well, if you really must know, I consider Mamoru a really good friend." "Anything more than a friend?" "Iie....of course not....." Usagi said, a faint blush, crossing her cheeks. Minako sat back, satisfied. She found out all that she needed to know. Now all she had to do was use the information. This definitely good news for AC.
"Now it's my turn," Usagi said, rubbing her hands together. "So, Minako....Truth or Dare?" "I'll take the dare" Minako said, knowing the direction that Usagi would take alright. "Okay.....I dare you to......call a random boy and tell them that you like them!" Usagi gigggled. *Oh my...for a minute there I thought she was going to say Motoki..* Minako breathed in relief as she went to complete her task.
Next Tuesday-Mamoru's Apartment
Mamoru was studying for his exams, when there was a knock on his door. He was surprised to say the least, because only a few people knew where he lived. When he opened the door, he was greeted by sunshine solidified when Usagi bounded into the doorway, waving a paper in his face. "LOOK LOOK!!!" Usagi said jumping up and down. "Well, I can't if you continue to wave it around." Mamoru said, smiling. "Oh....gomen....here you go" Usagi said handing the paper over. After looking at the big red score on top of the test, a look of utter amazement came over his face. " A ninety-five?!?!?? That's great Usagi-chan!" Mamoru said beaming at her. Usagi smiled back, feeling herself being bathed in the warm glow of his approval. "Well......I just wanted you to be the first to know that's all, and I also came to collect on bet. You do remember don't you?" " How could I forget..." Mamoru said as he went to the cupboard, and removed the glass jar. Usagi's eyes went big as saucers when he placed the jar in her hands.
"Arigato Mamo-c...I mean Mamoru-chan" *That was a close call* Usagi thought hoping he didn't catch it. " No problem, Usa...." Mamoru began "Iie....it was a big deal, and I just want to say arigato for putting up with me and sticking it out" Usagi said standing on tiptoe as she went to kiss him on the cheek, at the same time when Mamoru turned his head. Lips met and feelings were brought to the surface as they started to deepen the kiss. A frisson of energy began to fill the air as Usagi and Mamoru continued, until finally their lungs began to crave oxygen. They broke apart, chests heaving, looking at each other, trying to figure out what just happened. Snapping out it first, Mamoru tried to find the words to say. "Uhhh...Usagi-chan, I didn't mean to do that..." he stammered. Usagi's face fell at his words. * I knew that he could only see me as a friend* Usagi thought sadly.
"You don't have to apologize Mamoru-chan. I'll just go now..." she trailed off as she quickly gathered her things and ran out the apartment as quickly as her feet could carry her. Mamoru could do nothing but stare at her retreating back until she disappered into the elevator. *Baka, Baka, BAKA!! You just missed your big opportunity. Now she will never know how much I ca...Iie, that's not right. She'll never realize how much I love her* he thought as he slowly closed his door with a small click.
to be continued.........
Ohmigoodness?!?!?! Can the Affection Connection fix this or is it all over between our favorite couple. Stay tuned to find out!! Ja ne minna-san
~o~Midnight Dreamer~o~
Hello Hello!!!! The is Dream-chan here with another chapter of Wishful Thinking. I'm surprised at the response that I am getting for this story and I just want to say arigato!! If you haven't already, please read my other stories (all available at FanFiction.net) and tell me what you think. Special shout goes to Ci-chan (when are we gonna see chapter one, girl?), usagi bunny for always cheering me on, to Nye and Usagi-chan for pointing out some errors I made in the dictionary. (If I made anymore, please tell me!), and to everyone else that was nice enough to comment/review my fic
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon and neither do you (unless you are Takeuchi Naoko and some other big corporations)
" "=dialogue
* *=thoughts
** **=conscience
JAPANESE DICTIONARY
Usagi/Serena
Mamoru/Darien
Shingo/Sammy
Motoki/Andrew
Makoto/Lita
Minako/Mina
Ami/Amy
Rei/Raye
Konnichiwa= good afternoon/hello
Daijabou=Are you alright?/I'm fine
Hai=Yes
Iie=No
Onegai=Please
Baka=Fool
Arigato=thank you
Nani=what?
Kami= God
Now on with the feature presentation.........
Title: Wishful Thinking-Chapter 5
Author: Midnight Dreamer
Rating: G
Email: madintellect@hotmail.com
Wednesday Night-Tsukino House
As Usagi was doing her homework in her room, she couldn't help but think back to her tutoring sessions with Mamoru. At first, she thought that he would give up on her, like everyone else had, but to her surprise he stuck it out. Amazingly, she began to understand the complicated equations and the purpose of using letters (even though she still didn't agree with that principle). Usagi began to realize how good it felt to have Mamoru as a friend, but started to wonder if anything more could develop from this. *It's funny how we were once sworn enemies, and now we are friends....as a matter of fact, good friends. I feel so comfortable around him. I wish I knew how Mamo-chan felt.....* At this thought, Usagi's head snapped up. *WAIT A MINUTE!!! What in the world am I thinking? MAMO-CHAN?!?!?!??!?*
**It does have a nice ring to it** an inner voice said
*That's not the point...* Usagi countered.
**Admit it Usagi...you know you want more than friendship...maybe even a relationship? You felt that warmness when he held your hand... **
*Stop it!! That's not TRUE!!*
**Yes it is and when you and him become a couple, I'll say I told you so...**
"Oh SHUT UP!!" Usagi said out loud as she slammed her book closed. *I guess I've been studying too much* Usagi thought as she prepared for bed. Little did she know that someone was battling the same problem.
Same Night-Mamoru's Apartment
One lamp illuminated the table where Mamoru was burning the midnight oil studying physics, but it was becoming hopeless for his mind kept drifting back to the tutoring sessions with Usagi.
Flashback
"Almost Usagi-chan, you just have to remember to divide by the varible" Mamoru said as he looked over Usagi's work. "Uhhhh......I wonder who was the dummy that started using letters in math anyway..." Usagi pouted. *Why did I agree to doing this...it's getting harder and harder to hide these feelings* Mamoru thought as he looked at Usagi correct her problem. "I'm finally finished...can we take a break now?" "Well...I guess you deserve it. We have been going at it for almost an hour. Do you want something to eat, drink?" Mamoru asked and was rewarded by a bright smile from Usagi. "Sure...can I help you at all?" "Hai, just follow me..." Mamoru said as he headed towards the kitchen.
As Mamoru was preparing hot chocolate, Usagi decided to poke around the kitchen. As she was poking into a cupboard, she found a clear glass jar full of something that she absolutely adored....CHOCOLATE! "Hey Mamoru-chan, why were you holding out on me?" Usagi said, grinning, as she brought the jar from behind her back. Mamoru blushed. "Well, I guess you know one of my obsessions.." *Besides you....* Mamoru thought as he turned his attention back to the stove. "Well how about this, if I get an A on my exam, you give me your stash. If I don't, then I give you mine. Deal?" Usagi said as she held out her hand. "Deal." Mamoru replied as he clasped her hand in his own. As a warm feeling began to travel through his body he looked at Usagi who seemed to be looking at him with a strange light in her eyes. When he realized that he was still holding her hand, he immediately let it go, and turned around just in time to save the hot chocolate. After grabbing some mugs off the shelf, he filled one and handed it to Usagi, who accepted it gratefully. "Ummm...this is great!" Usagi said, as she smacked her lips in appreciation. "Well, I guess I do have some talent after all..." Mamoru grinned as he lead her back to the living room.
End Flashback
"Whew...now that was a trip down memory lane. Maybe it's time I hit the sack." * Besides, I have to prepare for another 'session' with Usako tommorow* Mamoru thought as he prepared for bed.
Friday Night-Hikawa Jinja
It was finally the beginning of a new weekend and the girls declared that a sleepover was in order to relieve some of stress and to catch up. Unkown to Usagi, this was also an 'information' session for the Affection Connection (AN: now that was too much rhyming). After the preliminary pizza and a movie, it was time to begin a fast game of "Truth or Dare". Of course the first rounds were pretty tame, but after that...let's just say things got outta control.
"Okay it's my turn!!!" Minako yelled, excited about what she was about to do. "Not so loud V-babe..I don't want Grandpa coming in here and checking on us..." Minako blushed and apologized. "Now...Usa..truth or dare?" "TRUTH!" Usagi said instantly. After seeing some of the dares her friends came up with, she wasn't going to take any chances. "Now what do I ask" Minako asked as she tapped her chin, when a mischeivous grin split her face. "Oh I know! Tell us Usa.....how do you REALLY feel about Mamoru-san?" Minako smiled, looking at Usagi's deer-in-the-headlights expression. "N..nn..nani?!?" "I asked you how you really feel about Mamoru-san? Don't try to fib, cause we all know that you can't do it..." Minako grinned. After pouting for a couple of minutes, Usagi finally conceded defeat. "Well, if you really must know, I consider Mamoru a really good friend." "Anything more than a friend?" "Iie....of course not....." Usagi said, a faint blush, crossing her cheeks. Minako sat back, satisfied. She found out all that she needed to know. Now all she had to do was use the information. This definitely good news for AC.
"Now it's my turn," Usagi said, rubbing her hands together. "So, Minako....Truth or Dare?" "I'll take the dare" Minako said, knowing the direction that Usagi would take alright. "Okay.....I dare you to......call a random boy and tell them that you like them!" Usagi gigggled. *Oh my...for a minute there I thought she was going to say Motoki..* Minako breathed in relief as she went to complete her task.
Next Tuesday-Mamoru's Apartment
Mamoru was studying for his exams, when there was a knock on his door. He was surprised to say the least, because only a few people knew where he lived. When he opened the door, he was greeted by sunshine solidified when Usagi bounded into the doorway, waving a paper in his face. "LOOK LOOK!!!" Usagi said jumping up and down. "Well, I can't if you continue to wave it around." Mamoru said, smiling. "Oh....gomen....here you go" Usagi said handing the paper over. After looking at the big red score on top of the test, a look of utter amazement came over his face. " A ninety-five?!?!?? That's great Usagi-chan!" Mamoru said beaming at her. Usagi smiled back, feeling herself being bathed in the warm glow of his approval. "Well......I just wanted you to be the first to know that's all, and I also came to collect on bet. You do remember don't you?" " How could I forget..." Mamoru said as he went to the cupboard, and removed the glass jar. Usagi's eyes went big as saucers when he placed the jar in her hands.
"Arigato Mamo-c...I mean Mamoru-chan" *That was a close call* Usagi thought hoping he didn't catch it. " No problem, Usa...." Mamoru began "Iie....it was a big deal, and I just want to say arigato for putting up with me and sticking it out" Usagi said standing on tiptoe as she went to kiss him on the cheek, at the same time when Mamoru turned his head. Lips met and feelings were brought to the surface as they started to deepen the kiss. A frisson of energy began to fill the air as Usagi and Mamoru continued, until finally their lungs began to crave oxygen. They broke apart, chests heaving, looking at each other, trying to figure out what just happened. Snapping out it first, Mamoru tried to find the words to say. "Uhhh...Usagi-chan, I didn't mean to do that..." he stammered. Usagi's face fell at his words. * I knew that he could only see me as a friend* Usagi thought sadly.
"You don't have to apologize Mamoru-chan. I'll just go now..." she trailed off as she quickly gathered her things and ran out the apartment as quickly as her feet could carry her. Mamoru could do nothing but stare at her retreating back until she disappered into the elevator. *Baka, Baka, BAKA!! You just missed your big opportunity. Now she will never know how much I ca...Iie, that's not right. She'll never realize how much I love her* he thought as he slowly closed his door with a small click.
to be continued.........
Ohmigoodness?!?!?! Can the Affection Connection fix this or is it all over between our favorite couple. Stay tuned to find out!! Ja ne minna-san
~o~Midnight Dreamer~o~