Author's Notes:
Alright minna-san!!! After 4 straight hours of typing ,a lot of stretching, and some threats (Nye-chan *_~), I finally finished...this is the LAST chapter of Wishful Thinking. There are so many people to thank, but I don't want to forget anyone, so I'll play it safe and just say...THANX EVERYONE! I hope that you enjoy this!!!!
Disclaimer: For the last time...I don't own Sailor moon, so take the lawsuits somewhere ELSE!!
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)
Koishii=beloved
Aishiteru=I love you (I hope I spelled that right)
Now on with the show........
Title: Wishful Thinking
Author: Midnight Dreamer
Rating: G
Email: madintellect@hotmail.com
Sakura Park-Next Afternoon
"Alright minna, we have five hours...Toki-chan and I....," Minako started until she noticed everyone staring at her strangely. "Ummm...why are you all looking at me like that?", she asked nervously. "Since when has it become 'Toki-chan'? Have you been holding out on us?", Rei asked mischievously. "Yeah girlfriend....we want details", Makoto said, gleefully rubbing her hands together. Ami just sat there with a curious expression on her face, waiting for Minako's explanation. Minako could only groan, thinking, *When will I ever learn to control my mouth....*. "Minna-chan...that's not important right now, but I promise that I will tell everything, once we finish this. Now as I was saying, Motoki-chan and I have already got the ball rolling. We have set it up so that Usagi-chan and Mamoru-san will meet each other here at seven o'clock tonight. Now we need your help to turn the rose gardens into the most romantic place on earth. We have already asked the park director for permission and he granted it, so are you willing to help?", Minako asked, with a pleading look. She received three very enthusiastic "Hai!" from her friends. "Well, let's get started...", Minako said as the group turned into the rose gardens.
Crown Game Center-Late Afternoon
After his classes at university, Chiba Mamoru walked into the Crown with a big grin plastered on his face. He strode through the arcade section, then entered the cafe, looking for his best friend. Sure enough, Motoki was there, wiping down the already spotless countertop. Calling out and waving to him, Mamoru reached his usual stool and sat down. Once he was settled, Motoki asked him bluntly, "What's got you in such a good mood?", knowing full well what that thing was. "I received something from Usagi-chan today, telling me to meet her later at the park. I'm telling you Motoki-kun...this is my big chance. You don't know how many times I woke up during the night disappointed that the sun was not shining brightly in the sky. I'm just glad to know that she is finally willing to talk to me about what happened, cause I was starting to go insane," Mamoru was rambling in a very un-Mamoru-like fashion, when Motoki interrupted. "What do mean 'starting'....I thought that you were already there...", Motoki said, grinning at his happy friend. All he was received was a mock glare.
"As I was saying before I was rudely interrupted...", Mamoru paused giving Motoki a pointed look, "I just hope that things work out for the best. I know that I have to tell her how I really feel and let the chips fall. I just hope they fall my way." Mamoru finished as he glanced at his watch. Noticing the time, he hopped of the stool and walked to the exit, yelling a goodbye over his shoulder to Motoki. *Boy....does he got it BAD! I just hope that this doesn't blow up in our faces, but even if it did, I wouldn't miss this for the world...*, Motoki thought as he looked at the disappearing form of his best friend.
Tsukino House-Same Time
After washing her hair for the third time, Usagi sat down in front of her vanity mirror, and proceeded to do one of the most enduring tasks ever put on this earth...drying her hair. *But this is all worth it for my Mamo-chan...my Mamo-chan...that has such a nice ring to it*, Usagi thought gleefully as she began to part and dry her hair. Two and a half-hours later, with hair glistening like sunshine, she went to her closet, trying to choose something to wear. She was about to give up hope, when her eye caught on something.
When she went to inspect it more closely, she discovered that it was a white summer halter dress, with a silver crescent moon in the middle. It stopped about two inches above her knees, and was slit to about mid thigh. She grabbed the dress off the hanger and slipped it over her head. Next, she put the small diamond stud earrings she received from her grandparents last Christmas, in her ears. Then she slipped on the silver sandals that cost her a month's allowance to buy. Finally, she completed her look with a touch of iridescent eyeshadow, lipgloss, and a spritz of cherry vanilla, Usagi's trademark scent. When she had finally finished, she turned around to look at herself in the full-length mirror. *Perfect...now I just hope Mamo-chan thinks so...*, she thought as she grabbed her purse, the note, and ran down the steps, eager to be on time for once.
Sakura Park-That Evening
Even though it was a half an hour before he was supposed to meet Usagi, Mamoru was making his way to the rose gardens. Once he entered, he was surprised at the transformation. Little string lights were intertwined throughout the bushes and trees, making it seem that the stars decided to fall to Earth. The perfect setting for him and Usako he thought, breathing in the rose-scented air. It was almost like someone knew that something was going to happen here tonight. Little did he know how right he was.
Over in the far corner the garden, four girls and a guy were squatted behind a large bush, which gave them protection from being noticed, while at the same time giving them an excellent view of the clearing, where Mamoru now stood. If Mamoru wasn't so wrapped up in his own thoughts, he would have heard some heated whispering...
"I never knew Mamoru-san could be any hotter than he was already..."
"What does he have that I don't..."
"He looks just like my old boyfriend....
"Can it Mako-chan.....where is that odango atama?"
"Will you guys hush...he'll hear us...."
Just then all conversation stopped when they realized that someone else had joined Mamoru in the clearing.
Usagi had finally made it to the rose gardens, negotiating her way through the park. Taking a deep breath, she entered the gardens, and gave a delightful gasp at the decorations she saw there. When Mamoru heard this, he turned around at was struck by the raw beauty that Usagi seemed to radiate unknowingly. Slowly he made his way
over to her.
As Usagi saw him approach the only thing that she could think was, *WOW!* Just as Usagi had dressed to impress, so had Mamoru. A midnight blue silk shirt caressed is form, hinting at the muscular form underneath. Black causal Armani slacks and black leather loafers completed the look. Finally finding her voice, she spoke up, "Hello Mamoru-chan." "Hello Usagi-chan...umm...how have you been?", Mamoru said, not quite ready to declare his feelings. Usagi was disappointed to say the least, but she went along with it, making small talk.
After about twenty minutes, Usagi was starting to get worried. They had talked about everything under the sun, but have avoided the REAL reason why they were even here. *Well....it's time for me to give things a push...*, Usagi thought as a look of determination came over her face. Breaking the awkward silence that descended upon them, she said, "Mamoru-chan...isn't there something that you wanted to tell me?" Mamoru was taken aback, but not for long. "Wait a minute...I thought that you had something to tell me...you said so in this note you sent me...", Mamoru said, taking the note from his pocket. "Nani...I didn't send you a note…you sent me one and said that we should meet here, because you had something to tell me.", Usagi said nervously, pulling the note from her purse. Both looked at each other, the notes, and back again. They came to the same conclusion. They were going to kill their FORMER best friends. "I don't believe this....when I see Mina-chan, I'm gonna put the fear of Kami-sama in her.", she bellowed. "Same here.", Mamoru added in a caustic tone. All of the sudden they heard a rustling sound and turned towards it. As they listened, they could have sworn they heard whispering from the bushes on the far side of the garden. By hidden agreement, they decided to surround the bush from behind.
"I told you it wouldn't work....."
"OW!!! You just stepped on my hand..."
"Do you want me to kiss it to make it feel better..."
"Ewww....PDA Alert!"
"I wish I could have someone to perform PDA with..."
"Will all of you be quiet or they'll hear us...quite frankly I'm surprised that they haven't by now."
"Aww...relax Ami-chan...hey where they'd go?"
"We're right behind you...", a deep voice said. All conversation ceased between the bickering friends. In slow motion, they turned around to find two people who like they wanted to murder them on the spot. As Minako opened her mouth, Usagi held up her hand, and said, " I want the truth, so don't even try to come up with excuses." Minako closed her mouth, looked at her friends for a moment, and sighed. "Alright....you deserve that much. Well it all began when......", Minako started as she tried to tell Usagi and Mamoru about the Affection Connection and everything else. After her explanation, Usagi was amazed. *My friends really don't have any lives...*, she thought wearily, than began to speak when she noticed that Minako had finished her story. "Minna-chan.....I appreciate what you were trying to do, but you shouldn't manipulate people like that.", Usagi said. At this her friends bent their heads down and said, "Gomen, Usagi-chan." Then, Minako came up to her and put a hand on her shoulder. "We just wanted to make you happy Usa...", she said with a wink. "I forgive you Mina-chan. All I ask is that you direct your matchmaking skills somewhere else. About ten feet way, Motoki was having the same conversation with Mamoru. After all was said and done, everyone was still friends.
As their friends left, Usagi and Mamoru went back to the rose garden and sat on the bench, thinking about tonight's events. Ten minutes later, Usagi was still angry...very angry, but deflated somehow. *I can't believe that they would do this to us...how dare they interfere...*,who had gotten up and started pacing back and forth in front of Mamoru who was still seated on the bench. Meanwhile, Mamoru had got over his initial anger, and was thinking how to tell Usagi how he really felt. Putting his hand on her arm as she paced in front in him, she stopped and looked down at him. "Daijabou Mamoru-chan?", Usagi asked worried at the expression in his eyes. Mamoru, touched by the concern he saw in her face replied,"Daijabou Usagi-chan. Umm...there is something that I do have to tell you...I just hope that you won't run away this time...", Mamoru said as continued to look at Usagi. At this, Usagi sat next to Mamoru, knowing that something was about to be said that would change their relationship forever.
Taking a deep breath, Mamoru said, "Usagi-chan...I that you thought that I had an ulterior motive for wanting to be friends with you, and I'm now ready to tell you something that I've held inside for too long. Aishiteru Usako.", Mamoru said, placing his hand upon hers.
Usagi did the only thing she could do at such a revelation. She launched herself into his arms and whispered the one thing that she had known for quite awhile.
"Aishiteru Mamo-chan.", bringing her arms around his neck, and bringing his lips down to meet hers. All the tension and energies they felt the first time they kissed, returned, also tempered with something more precious, more enduring....their love.
Minutes passed as the couple became closer, sharing and revealing their secrets and most innermost dreams. Sighing, Usagi looked up at the sky and noticed there her numerous shooting stars. Turning around in her love's arms, she asked him, "Mamo-chan, do you believe that wishes come true?", looking up at Mamoru, her love shining in her eyes. Tipping her chin, he replied, "Usako...I do now...and with the help of our friends, it was granted koishii...", as his lips descended upon hers, a kiss that was one of many that was to come.
THE END
Awwwww......that's it folks. I'm gonna miss this writing this story, but don't fret. If you want an epilogue, I'm gonna have to see some emails!!!! Now, I can put all my energies into Reasonable Doubt (for those of you reading that story, you'll be happy to hear that). I just want to say thanx once again to all those people that took to time to review or send email about this story, because it was headed for the chopping block =^_^=
Ja ne minna
~o~Midnight Dreamer~o~
Alright minna-san!!! After 4 straight hours of typing ,a lot of stretching, and some threats (Nye-chan *_~), I finally finished...this is the LAST chapter of Wishful Thinking. There are so many people to thank, but I don't want to forget anyone, so I'll play it safe and just say...THANX EVERYONE! I hope that you enjoy this!!!!
Disclaimer: For the last time...I don't own Sailor moon, so take the lawsuits somewhere ELSE!!
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)
Koishii=beloved
Aishiteru=I love you (I hope I spelled that right)
Now on with the show........
Title: Wishful Thinking
Author: Midnight Dreamer
Rating: G
Email: madintellect@hotmail.com
Sakura Park-Next Afternoon
"Alright minna, we have five hours...Toki-chan and I....," Minako started until she noticed everyone staring at her strangely. "Ummm...why are you all looking at me like that?", she asked nervously. "Since when has it become 'Toki-chan'? Have you been holding out on us?", Rei asked mischievously. "Yeah girlfriend....we want details", Makoto said, gleefully rubbing her hands together. Ami just sat there with a curious expression on her face, waiting for Minako's explanation. Minako could only groan, thinking, *When will I ever learn to control my mouth....*. "Minna-chan...that's not important right now, but I promise that I will tell everything, once we finish this. Now as I was saying, Motoki-chan and I have already got the ball rolling. We have set it up so that Usagi-chan and Mamoru-san will meet each other here at seven o'clock tonight. Now we need your help to turn the rose gardens into the most romantic place on earth. We have already asked the park director for permission and he granted it, so are you willing to help?", Minako asked, with a pleading look. She received three very enthusiastic "Hai!" from her friends. "Well, let's get started...", Minako said as the group turned into the rose gardens.
Crown Game Center-Late Afternoon
After his classes at university, Chiba Mamoru walked into the Crown with a big grin plastered on his face. He strode through the arcade section, then entered the cafe, looking for his best friend. Sure enough, Motoki was there, wiping down the already spotless countertop. Calling out and waving to him, Mamoru reached his usual stool and sat down. Once he was settled, Motoki asked him bluntly, "What's got you in such a good mood?", knowing full well what that thing was. "I received something from Usagi-chan today, telling me to meet her later at the park. I'm telling you Motoki-kun...this is my big chance. You don't know how many times I woke up during the night disappointed that the sun was not shining brightly in the sky. I'm just glad to know that she is finally willing to talk to me about what happened, cause I was starting to go insane," Mamoru was rambling in a very un-Mamoru-like fashion, when Motoki interrupted. "What do mean 'starting'....I thought that you were already there...", Motoki said, grinning at his happy friend. All he was received was a mock glare.
"As I was saying before I was rudely interrupted...", Mamoru paused giving Motoki a pointed look, "I just hope that things work out for the best. I know that I have to tell her how I really feel and let the chips fall. I just hope they fall my way." Mamoru finished as he glanced at his watch. Noticing the time, he hopped of the stool and walked to the exit, yelling a goodbye over his shoulder to Motoki. *Boy....does he got it BAD! I just hope that this doesn't blow up in our faces, but even if it did, I wouldn't miss this for the world...*, Motoki thought as he looked at the disappearing form of his best friend.
Tsukino House-Same Time
After washing her hair for the third time, Usagi sat down in front of her vanity mirror, and proceeded to do one of the most enduring tasks ever put on this earth...drying her hair. *But this is all worth it for my Mamo-chan...my Mamo-chan...that has such a nice ring to it*, Usagi thought gleefully as she began to part and dry her hair. Two and a half-hours later, with hair glistening like sunshine, she went to her closet, trying to choose something to wear. She was about to give up hope, when her eye caught on something.
When she went to inspect it more closely, she discovered that it was a white summer halter dress, with a silver crescent moon in the middle. It stopped about two inches above her knees, and was slit to about mid thigh. She grabbed the dress off the hanger and slipped it over her head. Next, she put the small diamond stud earrings she received from her grandparents last Christmas, in her ears. Then she slipped on the silver sandals that cost her a month's allowance to buy. Finally, she completed her look with a touch of iridescent eyeshadow, lipgloss, and a spritz of cherry vanilla, Usagi's trademark scent. When she had finally finished, she turned around to look at herself in the full-length mirror. *Perfect...now I just hope Mamo-chan thinks so...*, she thought as she grabbed her purse, the note, and ran down the steps, eager to be on time for once.
Sakura Park-That Evening
Even though it was a half an hour before he was supposed to meet Usagi, Mamoru was making his way to the rose gardens. Once he entered, he was surprised at the transformation. Little string lights were intertwined throughout the bushes and trees, making it seem that the stars decided to fall to Earth. The perfect setting for him and Usako he thought, breathing in the rose-scented air. It was almost like someone knew that something was going to happen here tonight. Little did he know how right he was.
Over in the far corner the garden, four girls and a guy were squatted behind a large bush, which gave them protection from being noticed, while at the same time giving them an excellent view of the clearing, where Mamoru now stood. If Mamoru wasn't so wrapped up in his own thoughts, he would have heard some heated whispering...
"I never knew Mamoru-san could be any hotter than he was already..."
"What does he have that I don't..."
"He looks just like my old boyfriend....
"Can it Mako-chan.....where is that odango atama?"
"Will you guys hush...he'll hear us...."
Just then all conversation stopped when they realized that someone else had joined Mamoru in the clearing.
Usagi had finally made it to the rose gardens, negotiating her way through the park. Taking a deep breath, she entered the gardens, and gave a delightful gasp at the decorations she saw there. When Mamoru heard this, he turned around at was struck by the raw beauty that Usagi seemed to radiate unknowingly. Slowly he made his way
over to her.
As Usagi saw him approach the only thing that she could think was, *WOW!* Just as Usagi had dressed to impress, so had Mamoru. A midnight blue silk shirt caressed is form, hinting at the muscular form underneath. Black causal Armani slacks and black leather loafers completed the look. Finally finding her voice, she spoke up, "Hello Mamoru-chan." "Hello Usagi-chan...umm...how have you been?", Mamoru said, not quite ready to declare his feelings. Usagi was disappointed to say the least, but she went along with it, making small talk.
After about twenty minutes, Usagi was starting to get worried. They had talked about everything under the sun, but have avoided the REAL reason why they were even here. *Well....it's time for me to give things a push...*, Usagi thought as a look of determination came over her face. Breaking the awkward silence that descended upon them, she said, "Mamoru-chan...isn't there something that you wanted to tell me?" Mamoru was taken aback, but not for long. "Wait a minute...I thought that you had something to tell me...you said so in this note you sent me...", Mamoru said, taking the note from his pocket. "Nani...I didn't send you a note…you sent me one and said that we should meet here, because you had something to tell me.", Usagi said nervously, pulling the note from her purse. Both looked at each other, the notes, and back again. They came to the same conclusion. They were going to kill their FORMER best friends. "I don't believe this....when I see Mina-chan, I'm gonna put the fear of Kami-sama in her.", she bellowed. "Same here.", Mamoru added in a caustic tone. All of the sudden they heard a rustling sound and turned towards it. As they listened, they could have sworn they heard whispering from the bushes on the far side of the garden. By hidden agreement, they decided to surround the bush from behind.
"I told you it wouldn't work....."
"OW!!! You just stepped on my hand..."
"Do you want me to kiss it to make it feel better..."
"Ewww....PDA Alert!"
"I wish I could have someone to perform PDA with..."
"Will all of you be quiet or they'll hear us...quite frankly I'm surprised that they haven't by now."
"Aww...relax Ami-chan...hey where they'd go?"
"We're right behind you...", a deep voice said. All conversation ceased between the bickering friends. In slow motion, they turned around to find two people who like they wanted to murder them on the spot. As Minako opened her mouth, Usagi held up her hand, and said, " I want the truth, so don't even try to come up with excuses." Minako closed her mouth, looked at her friends for a moment, and sighed. "Alright....you deserve that much. Well it all began when......", Minako started as she tried to tell Usagi and Mamoru about the Affection Connection and everything else. After her explanation, Usagi was amazed. *My friends really don't have any lives...*, she thought wearily, than began to speak when she noticed that Minako had finished her story. "Minna-chan.....I appreciate what you were trying to do, but you shouldn't manipulate people like that.", Usagi said. At this her friends bent their heads down and said, "Gomen, Usagi-chan." Then, Minako came up to her and put a hand on her shoulder. "We just wanted to make you happy Usa...", she said with a wink. "I forgive you Mina-chan. All I ask is that you direct your matchmaking skills somewhere else. About ten feet way, Motoki was having the same conversation with Mamoru. After all was said and done, everyone was still friends.
As their friends left, Usagi and Mamoru went back to the rose garden and sat on the bench, thinking about tonight's events. Ten minutes later, Usagi was still angry...very angry, but deflated somehow. *I can't believe that they would do this to us...how dare they interfere...*,who had gotten up and started pacing back and forth in front of Mamoru who was still seated on the bench. Meanwhile, Mamoru had got over his initial anger, and was thinking how to tell Usagi how he really felt. Putting his hand on her arm as she paced in front in him, she stopped and looked down at him. "Daijabou Mamoru-chan?", Usagi asked worried at the expression in his eyes. Mamoru, touched by the concern he saw in her face replied,"Daijabou Usagi-chan. Umm...there is something that I do have to tell you...I just hope that you won't run away this time...", Mamoru said as continued to look at Usagi. At this, Usagi sat next to Mamoru, knowing that something was about to be said that would change their relationship forever.
Taking a deep breath, Mamoru said, "Usagi-chan...I that you thought that I had an ulterior motive for wanting to be friends with you, and I'm now ready to tell you something that I've held inside for too long. Aishiteru Usako.", Mamoru said, placing his hand upon hers.
Usagi did the only thing she could do at such a revelation. She launched herself into his arms and whispered the one thing that she had known for quite awhile.
"Aishiteru Mamo-chan.", bringing her arms around his neck, and bringing his lips down to meet hers. All the tension and energies they felt the first time they kissed, returned, also tempered with something more precious, more enduring....their love.
Minutes passed as the couple became closer, sharing and revealing their secrets and most innermost dreams. Sighing, Usagi looked up at the sky and noticed there her numerous shooting stars. Turning around in her love's arms, she asked him, "Mamo-chan, do you believe that wishes come true?", looking up at Mamoru, her love shining in her eyes. Tipping her chin, he replied, "Usako...I do now...and with the help of our friends, it was granted koishii...", as his lips descended upon hers, a kiss that was one of many that was to come.
THE END
Awwwww......that's it folks. I'm gonna miss this writing this story, but don't fret. If you want an epilogue, I'm gonna have to see some emails!!!! Now, I can put all my energies into Reasonable Doubt (for those of you reading that story, you'll be happy to hear that). I just want to say thanx once again to all those people that took to time to review or send email about this story, because it was headed for the chopping block =^_^=
Ja ne minna
~o~Midnight Dreamer~o~