Author's Notes:
Goodness!!! This story is starting to have a life of it's own! I just want to say that THANX for the feedback/reviews that I have recieved. It just makes the writing go faster. BTW, if you really have something to say about this story, please let me know, because that is the only way I get better (I understand that now that I am a fanfic author *_~).
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon, but if you could convince Naoko-sama to give me the rights, I'll split profits with you!! :-)
" "=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
Moshi-moshi=hello (telephone greeting)
Now on with the feature presentation.........
Title: Wishful Thinking-Chapter 6
Author: Midnight Dreamer
Rating: G
Email: madintellect@hotmail.com
That Same Night-Crown Game Center
Since the weekend had been full of cramming for exams, this was the first time that everyone was able to meet up and talk about the other 'project' they've yet to complete. "I'm telling you, things are heating up between these two...I can feel it." Minako told the other members of the Affection Connection as they gathered at the arcade. "I'll agree with you there...it seemed that she was really hesistant about revealing how she felt about Mamoru-san." Makoto said, sipping her shake. "Well...now that we know there is a possibility that Usa likes Mamoru, how do we get Mamoru to admit the same and better yet how to get them both to admit their feelings to each other? You know they are the most stubborn people to ever walk the earth..." Rei muttered as she played with her straw. "You can leave Mamoru to me...if there is one thing that I can do, that is I can wear him down." Motoki confidently replied. *Not only gorgeous, intellegent, and charming, but resourceful too.* Minako thought as she smiled at Motoki. *I could really get used to her smiling at me like that...all the time. Maybe it's time I do something about it...* Motoki thought as he grinned back, causing her to blush, but still bold enough to meet his gaze.
Seeing this, Ami decided to take over."I think Rei-chan is on the right track. The best thing to do right now is convince both of them to admit their feelings to themselves and then we devise a plan that will make them confess their feelings to each other. If there isn't anything else, I have to get home to prepare for cram school that I'm starting next week." Of course this got everyone's attention. "NANI?!?!? It's the summer vacation Ami-chan! Why would you want to go to school??!?" Minako asked, completely scandalized. "One can never learn too much..." Ami replied as everyone sweatdropped. "I guess so Ami-chan, but I would have a better time baking up a storm." Makoto replied (AN: No pun intended ^-^). "Alright then minna-chan, I guess that's it. We'll continue to work on Usagi and Motoki you get whatever you can from Mamoru. Meeting adjourned." Minako said as she rose from the table.
After telling everyone goodbye, Minako turned around to gather her things to leave, when she heard Motoki call her name. "Hai, Motoki-chan....is something the matter?" she asked with a questioning look in her eyes. *I want to ask you out, but I don't know how you'll react* Motoki thought, but instead asked, "How did your exams go?" Needless to say, Minako was disappointed. "Umm...I guess they went alright...why do you ask?" "I was just concerned, that's all. I know how hard all of you had been studying." Motoki replied. "Oh....well, I better book it, or I'll get an earful from my parents." Minako said breezily as she made her way out the door. Once she was out of sight, Motoki leaned his head on the wall behind him as let out a deep sigh.
*Why can't I just say what I feel, instead of my brain getting in the way* he thought to himself as he prepared to lock up the arcade.
Tsukino Household
After what happened at Mamoru's apartment, Usagi needed to be alone. So, she aimslessly walked the Tokyo streets until she felt somewhat stable. When Usagi arrived home, she bolted upstairs without greeting anyone, entered her room, and quickly shutting the door. Then without warning, she started to slide down the door, tears streaming from her face, thinking about what happened at Mamoru's apartment...
Flashback
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.
End Flashback
*How could I have let that happen? Better yet, how could have wished it to never end? I knew that we could never be more than friends. To think that I almost brought into Minako's theory...* Usagi thought in turmoil, when she felt something lick her hand. Startled she looked down to see Luna rubbing against her hand, in a gesture of comfort. "Oh Luna....you will always be there for me, won't you?" Usagi asked the cat, as she began to pet her in return. Luna just looked up and purred, hoping to ease some of the distress that she sensed in her owner.
About an hour passed before Usagi picked herself off the floor and took her uniform off, and prepared for bed. As she was putting away her skirt, she looked on top of her dresser to find a picture of her and Mamoru that had been taken in the park. In the picture, they were in the rose gardens and asked a passerby to take the picture for them. Mamoru was standing to her side, with his arm slung over her shoulders. *We looked so carefree then.....now it will never be the same.* Usagi decided, as she placed the picture back in it's place on the dresser. Sighing, she climbed into bed, with the moonlight the only witness to her tears.
Next Day
When Usagi woke up, she was surprised to see the time displayed on the alarm clock to be 11:00 am. *OHMIGOODNESS!!!! I AM SOOOOOO LATE!!! Why didn't anyone wake me up?!?!??* she thought as she jumped out of bed and went to her closet to get a uniform, and ran to the bathroom. She was halfway through putting her hair into her trademark odangos when she realized that today was the start of her summer vacation. With that thought, she took out her one finished odango, put her pajamas back on, and scrambled back into bed. As she was drifting back to sleep, her phone rung. She tried to ignore it, hoping that someone else would answer it, but it kept ringing and ringing, so she finally gave up and answered it.
"Moshi-moshi, Tsukino residence", Usagi answered groggily.
"Hey girlfriend, it's me, Minako", Minako said cheerfully.
"Hey Mina-chan...what are you up to today?" Usagi asked, her voice perking up at the sound of her friend's voice.
"Well, I was thinking that since it was the first day of summer vaction it would be great if we kicked it off at the beach.", Minako suggested.
"Well, I don't know Mina-chan......", Usagi hesitated.
"Aww....c'mon. It will be great. Sun, fun, friends..what more can you ask for? By the way, Mako-chan said she would pack a picnic lunch for us...", Minako argued, knowing that the mention of Mako's cooking would reel Usagi in.
"I'm there!...what time do ya'll want to meet?", Usagi asked
"How about around 1 o'clock at Rei's?"
"Sounds good to me...I'll see you then.", Usagi replied
"Alright then...ja ne", Minako said as she hung up the phone.
As Usagi hung up the phone she made a promise to herself that she would have fun with her friends and try to put Mamoru where he belonged...in the past.
Tokyo Bay Beach-Later That Day
When the girls finally reached their destination, they found a spot, put their stuff down, and prepared to have fun in the sun. As they lathered on sunscreen, they noticed that most of the school population of Tokyo had the same idea. The girls began to take off their clothes, leaving them in their bathing suits. Some of the male population took notice of this and did the usual catcalling and whistling, but the girls just smiled and prepared to enjoy the day. Makoto, Minako, Usagi and Rei ran to the ocean, while Ami pulled out a calculus book to read. However, she was soon interuppted by Usagi who snatched the book out of her hand, pulled her up and then ran to their friends in the water.
After an hour of swimming and splashing, it was time for lunch. Everyone ate heartily after their playtime in the water, and settled down to a nap. Minako was resting her eyes whe she felt someone stir beside her. She looked over to see Usagi sit up. At the sight of tears in her friends eyes, she became instantly concerned.
"Hey Usa....are you feeling alright?" Minako asked, concerned for her friend. Usagi didn't know what to say. *How do I tell her what happened the other day when I don't even know myself?* Usagi reasoned as she looked at the worried face of her friend. *However, maybe it would help if I talk it over with someone, and since Minako is the 'love' goddess, maybe she can help me out.* she thought as she turned to her friend. Brushing the tears away, Usagi sighed and said,
"Mina-chan...I don't know how to tell you this, but I need someone to tell or I'll explode, and you have to promise to keep this to yourself for now, alright?" "Usa...you know that you can tell me anything..." Minako said as she pulled Usagi into a hug. Feeling stronger, Usagi finally let it all out. " I kissed Mamoru." she said quietly. "Usa...did you just say that you and Mamoru-san kissed?" Minako asked, thinking her ears were playing a trick on her. "Hai...and I think that I feel something more than friendship for him...what do I do?" Usagi asked as she looked at the waves rolling into shore.
to be continued....
I think that this is my first official cliffhanger in this story!!! ^-^
Anyway, how will the Affection Connection deal with this new development? Will Mamoru confess to Motoki? Will Motoki and Minako ever get together? Stay tuned to find out!!!!!
ja ne minna
~o~midnight dreamer~o~
Goodness!!! This story is starting to have a life of it's own! I just want to say that THANX for the feedback/reviews that I have recieved. It just makes the writing go faster. BTW, if you really have something to say about this story, please let me know, because that is the only way I get better (I understand that now that I am a fanfic author *_~).
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon, but if you could convince Naoko-sama to give me the rights, I'll split profits with you!! :-)
" "=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
Moshi-moshi=hello (telephone greeting)
Now on with the feature presentation.........
Title: Wishful Thinking-Chapter 6
Author: Midnight Dreamer
Rating: G
Email: madintellect@hotmail.com
That Same Night-Crown Game Center
Since the weekend had been full of cramming for exams, this was the first time that everyone was able to meet up and talk about the other 'project' they've yet to complete. "I'm telling you, things are heating up between these two...I can feel it." Minako told the other members of the Affection Connection as they gathered at the arcade. "I'll agree with you there...it seemed that she was really hesistant about revealing how she felt about Mamoru-san." Makoto said, sipping her shake. "Well...now that we know there is a possibility that Usa likes Mamoru, how do we get Mamoru to admit the same and better yet how to get them both to admit their feelings to each other? You know they are the most stubborn people to ever walk the earth..." Rei muttered as she played with her straw. "You can leave Mamoru to me...if there is one thing that I can do, that is I can wear him down." Motoki confidently replied. *Not only gorgeous, intellegent, and charming, but resourceful too.* Minako thought as she smiled at Motoki. *I could really get used to her smiling at me like that...all the time. Maybe it's time I do something about it...* Motoki thought as he grinned back, causing her to blush, but still bold enough to meet his gaze.
Seeing this, Ami decided to take over."I think Rei-chan is on the right track. The best thing to do right now is convince both of them to admit their feelings to themselves and then we devise a plan that will make them confess their feelings to each other. If there isn't anything else, I have to get home to prepare for cram school that I'm starting next week." Of course this got everyone's attention. "NANI?!?!? It's the summer vacation Ami-chan! Why would you want to go to school??!?" Minako asked, completely scandalized. "One can never learn too much..." Ami replied as everyone sweatdropped. "I guess so Ami-chan, but I would have a better time baking up a storm." Makoto replied (AN: No pun intended ^-^). "Alright then minna-chan, I guess that's it. We'll continue to work on Usagi and Motoki you get whatever you can from Mamoru. Meeting adjourned." Minako said as she rose from the table.
After telling everyone goodbye, Minako turned around to gather her things to leave, when she heard Motoki call her name. "Hai, Motoki-chan....is something the matter?" she asked with a questioning look in her eyes. *I want to ask you out, but I don't know how you'll react* Motoki thought, but instead asked, "How did your exams go?" Needless to say, Minako was disappointed. "Umm...I guess they went alright...why do you ask?" "I was just concerned, that's all. I know how hard all of you had been studying." Motoki replied. "Oh....well, I better book it, or I'll get an earful from my parents." Minako said breezily as she made her way out the door. Once she was out of sight, Motoki leaned his head on the wall behind him as let out a deep sigh.
*Why can't I just say what I feel, instead of my brain getting in the way* he thought to himself as he prepared to lock up the arcade.
Tsukino Household
After what happened at Mamoru's apartment, Usagi needed to be alone. So, she aimslessly walked the Tokyo streets until she felt somewhat stable. When Usagi arrived home, she bolted upstairs without greeting anyone, entered her room, and quickly shutting the door. Then without warning, she started to slide down the door, tears streaming from her face, thinking about what happened at Mamoru's apartment...
Flashback
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.
End Flashback
*How could I have let that happen? Better yet, how could have wished it to never end? I knew that we could never be more than friends. To think that I almost brought into Minako's theory...* Usagi thought in turmoil, when she felt something lick her hand. Startled she looked down to see Luna rubbing against her hand, in a gesture of comfort. "Oh Luna....you will always be there for me, won't you?" Usagi asked the cat, as she began to pet her in return. Luna just looked up and purred, hoping to ease some of the distress that she sensed in her owner.
About an hour passed before Usagi picked herself off the floor and took her uniform off, and prepared for bed. As she was putting away her skirt, she looked on top of her dresser to find a picture of her and Mamoru that had been taken in the park. In the picture, they were in the rose gardens and asked a passerby to take the picture for them. Mamoru was standing to her side, with his arm slung over her shoulders. *We looked so carefree then.....now it will never be the same.* Usagi decided, as she placed the picture back in it's place on the dresser. Sighing, she climbed into bed, with the moonlight the only witness to her tears.
Next Day
When Usagi woke up, she was surprised to see the time displayed on the alarm clock to be 11:00 am. *OHMIGOODNESS!!!! I AM SOOOOOO LATE!!! Why didn't anyone wake me up?!?!??* she thought as she jumped out of bed and went to her closet to get a uniform, and ran to the bathroom. She was halfway through putting her hair into her trademark odangos when she realized that today was the start of her summer vacation. With that thought, she took out her one finished odango, put her pajamas back on, and scrambled back into bed. As she was drifting back to sleep, her phone rung. She tried to ignore it, hoping that someone else would answer it, but it kept ringing and ringing, so she finally gave up and answered it.
"Moshi-moshi, Tsukino residence", Usagi answered groggily.
"Hey girlfriend, it's me, Minako", Minako said cheerfully.
"Hey Mina-chan...what are you up to today?" Usagi asked, her voice perking up at the sound of her friend's voice.
"Well, I was thinking that since it was the first day of summer vaction it would be great if we kicked it off at the beach.", Minako suggested.
"Well, I don't know Mina-chan......", Usagi hesitated.
"Aww....c'mon. It will be great. Sun, fun, friends..what more can you ask for? By the way, Mako-chan said she would pack a picnic lunch for us...", Minako argued, knowing that the mention of Mako's cooking would reel Usagi in.
"I'm there!...what time do ya'll want to meet?", Usagi asked
"How about around 1 o'clock at Rei's?"
"Sounds good to me...I'll see you then.", Usagi replied
"Alright then...ja ne", Minako said as she hung up the phone.
As Usagi hung up the phone she made a promise to herself that she would have fun with her friends and try to put Mamoru where he belonged...in the past.
Tokyo Bay Beach-Later That Day
When the girls finally reached their destination, they found a spot, put their stuff down, and prepared to have fun in the sun. As they lathered on sunscreen, they noticed that most of the school population of Tokyo had the same idea. The girls began to take off their clothes, leaving them in their bathing suits. Some of the male population took notice of this and did the usual catcalling and whistling, but the girls just smiled and prepared to enjoy the day. Makoto, Minako, Usagi and Rei ran to the ocean, while Ami pulled out a calculus book to read. However, she was soon interuppted by Usagi who snatched the book out of her hand, pulled her up and then ran to their friends in the water.
After an hour of swimming and splashing, it was time for lunch. Everyone ate heartily after their playtime in the water, and settled down to a nap. Minako was resting her eyes whe she felt someone stir beside her. She looked over to see Usagi sit up. At the sight of tears in her friends eyes, she became instantly concerned.
"Hey Usa....are you feeling alright?" Minako asked, concerned for her friend. Usagi didn't know what to say. *How do I tell her what happened the other day when I don't even know myself?* Usagi reasoned as she looked at the worried face of her friend. *However, maybe it would help if I talk it over with someone, and since Minako is the 'love' goddess, maybe she can help me out.* she thought as she turned to her friend. Brushing the tears away, Usagi sighed and said,
"Mina-chan...I don't know how to tell you this, but I need someone to tell or I'll explode, and you have to promise to keep this to yourself for now, alright?" "Usa...you know that you can tell me anything..." Minako said as she pulled Usagi into a hug. Feeling stronger, Usagi finally let it all out. " I kissed Mamoru." she said quietly. "Usa...did you just say that you and Mamoru-san kissed?" Minako asked, thinking her ears were playing a trick on her. "Hai...and I think that I feel something more than friendship for him...what do I do?" Usagi asked as she looked at the waves rolling into shore.
to be continued....
I think that this is my first official cliffhanger in this story!!! ^-^
Anyway, how will the Affection Connection deal with this new development? Will Mamoru confess to Motoki? Will Motoki and Minako ever get together? Stay tuned to find out!!!!!
ja ne minna
~o~midnight dreamer~o~