Author's Notes:
Hey hey hey minna! I was finally able to work on this fic!! First I would like to say arigato to all those that sent emails and reviews concerning this story. Second, I just want to let you know that the posting of this fic might be a little slow, because I'm working on two other stories, but never fear...I WILL FINISH! With all that said...sit back and enjoy.
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon....if I did would I have to write this? I don't think so!! ~.~
JAPANESE DICTIONARY
Usagi/Serena
Mamoru/Darien
Shingo/Sammy
Motoki/Andrew
Makoto/Lita
Minako/Mina
Ami/Amy
Rei/Raye
Shinozaki/Ken
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)
Demo=but
Ne=right? (in question form)
Title: Payback-Chapter 1
Author: Midnight Dreamer
Rating: G
Email:madintellect@hotmail.com
Walking into her apartment, Kino Makoto, took the barrette that was holding her trademark high ponytail and unwound it, letting her chestnut tresses tumble down gracefully on her shoulders. Letting out a sigh, she dropped her bag and kicked off her shoes, putting on her slippers. Slowly, she trudged her way to the living room and plopped herself on the couch. Reaching for the remote, she clicked on the television and switched her mind to autopilot. She loved teaching little kids at the local community center, but it left her tired to the bone.
*Especially that little Tomiko......it will take a miracle for her to learn...almost reminds me of Usagi-chan* Makoto thought as she closed her eyes. Thinking about her friend Makoto could only smile. For a while there, Makoto was afraid that Usagi wouldn't forgive her for her part in getting her and Mamoru together, but it seemed that no hard feelings were felt. To tell the truth, Usagi was truly glowing these days. Makoto had to admit that she was a little jealous because she wished that she had someone special to call her own. Ever since her last boyfriend dumped her, she was scared to let anyone else close.
However, there was one person who made it bearable, her best friend, Shinozaki.
Shinozaki was her own personal 'rainy day man'. Whenever she was feeling down, it seems that he was always there to pick up the pieces. When her parents died in a plane crash, it was Shinozaki that brought her back from the deep depression that she had fallen into. When she needed a place to stay, Shinozaki is the one that convinced his parents to take her in, instead of living in an orphanage until she became older and could live own her own.
There was nothing that they kept from each other, but Makoto was having her suspicions. It seemed that lately, Shinozaki was avoiding her. Everytime she called him to spend some time together, he refused saying that he already had plans, but she knew that eventually he would tell her his troubles.
Leaning back against the couch, she let out a deep sigh, resting her head against the cushion. Letting her mind drift, she could still remember the first day they met, playing in the sandbox of the playground....
Flashback
It was a bright summer day and little Makoto was taking full advantage of it. Her mother decided to let her get a little fresh air, so she took her young daughter to the park. Pulling out a paperback book from her purse, she plopped Makoto in the sandbox, and sat on the bench a few feet away.
Makoto was having a grand time making sandcastles using the pail that was already there. Everything was going great until a group of boys her age came to claim the sandbox for themselves...
"Get outta our sandbox!" a boy about four years old shouted at her.
"I was here first" she yelled back, upset that he had stepped on her sandcastle.
"So...." he taunted, the boys behind him leering at her.
"I can be here if I want to" she said standing up, plastic shovel in hand.
"We gonna beat you up if you don't!" the leader threatened, thrusting his face in front of Makoto.
At this point, Makoto was scared. Sitting back down, she had hoped that her mother would put down the book and look over in her direction, but it was no use. Scrunching up her face, she was about to let the waterworks burst, when suddenly a new voice spoke up.
"Hey...leave her alone!"
Makoto looked around the boys, to see another boy about her age, with a stick in his hand.
Laughing, the leader of the group said, "Ohhhhh, look he likes her"
The other little boy just stood there, his face flushed and the stick raised. Getting tired of the staring contest, the other boys left, but not before another insult was shouted.
"Cootie Lover!!!" they said and then ran away.
Coming closer, the young boy stepped up to the sandbox, and looked at Makoto for a moment before speaking.
"Hi....what's your name?" the young boy asked, looking down at her from his great height of 3 feet and 6 inches.
"Makoto...what's yours?" she said, flashing him a smile.
"Shinozaki" the boy replied, sitting down next to her in the sand.
Little did these two children know that this was the start of a beautiful relationship.
End Flashback
She was suddenly snapped out of her reverie by the ringing of the telephone. Groaning, she made her way across the room to pick up the receiver.
"Moshi moshi, Kino residence"
"Mako-chan?"
Her mood instantly brightened when she recognized her best friend's voice. "Shino-kun! I was just thinking about you!! How are you doing?"
"Umm...I'm doing good" he stuttered, clearly nervous.
"Well you don't sound like it...." Makoto said,
"Well, there is something that I wanted to talk to you about...I was wondering if you could meet me at the usual place, say around...6pm?" he asked anxiously.
"Sure, what's the problem?" she asked.
"I'd rather wait to tell you face to face."
"Um...alright. I guess I'll see you then"
"Ah..yeah...see you then.", then the line went dead.
Staring at the phone in her hand, Makoto was now concerned for her friend. *I never heard him sound so guarded...I wonder what could be wrong*, Makoto mused as she hung up the phone.
Crown Game Center-Same Day
Even though it was close to dinnertime, Usagi walked in and went straight to the counter intent on getting a milkshake to go. Placing her order with Motoki, she looked around at the regulars that were still lingering over sundaes and such. Looking at the back booth she noticed someone that looked very familiar to her. Going through her mental rolodex she remembered that the boy who was sitting in the booth was Mako-chan's friend, Shinozaki.
Usagi took in the way that he was playing with the straw in his milkshake, looking out into the street. Noticing the frown on his face, she made up her mind to cheer him up.
Walking over to him, she plastered on the brightest smile she had and said, "Ohayo Shinozaki-san". Looking up, he noticed the blonde with the bright smile as one of Makoto's friend, and smiled a little in return.
"Ohayo Usagi-san, daijabou?" he asked.
"I should be asking you that...you looked upset before. Is it anything that I can help you with?" Usagi asked as she sat across from him in the booth.
*If you can tell me how to tell my best friend that I love her, I would sure like to know* he thought, looking at the bubbling blonde in front of him. Feeling uncomfortable, Shinozaki started fidget in his seat. "Ah....I'm not sure....."
"C'mon, you can tell me. Did you have a fight with Mako-chan?" she said, hoping to get a reaction.
At the mention of Makoto, a deep blush began to spread across his cheeks. When Usagi noticed this, she wanted to jump and shout.
*Why is he blushing like that? I only said Mako...OHMIGOODNESS!! He couldn't....could he* she thought excitedly.
Seeing the way that Usagi was scrutinizing him, Shinozaki knew that she was thinking something and he didn't want to give her anymore ideas. Looking at his watch, he noticed that it was getting close to his meeting with Mako-chan. "I'm sorry Usagi-san, but I have to go meet someone." Getting up, he threw some yen on the table, grabbed his jacket and said, "It was nice seeing you Usagi-san...ja ne!" and with that he walked out of the parlor.
After he left, Usagi propped her chin up on her linked hands and thought, *This is gonna be soooooo EASY!!*
Sakura Park-Later that Night
Makoto made her way to the gazebo that was in the middle of a clearing in the park. This place had always held a special place for her because of the towering oaks that surrounded it. It somehow gave her peace to look at the majestic trees. Hearing footsteps, she turned around and saw that Shinozaki was making his way towards her. A large smile appeared on her when she saw him , but as he got closer, the smile slowly began to disappear. Taking in the hunched shoulders, knotted eyebrows and frown gracing his handsome face, she was instantly afraid.
*What could make him look so miserable* she thought as she continued to look at him.
Finally he reached the gazebo, and looked at her like he was seeing her for the first time.
Ignoring this, Makoto walked over to him and wrapped him up in a big hug.
"Oh....it's so good to see you!" she exclaimed.
Slowly, she felt his arms come around to return her embrace. At one point, it seemed that he held on to her like his life depended on it, but then he suddenly dropped his arms and stepped back, putting some distance between them.
"Makoto....I really don't know how to say this except to just spit it out."
"Go 'head Shino-kun, you can tell me anything", she urged him to continue.
Taking a deep breath, he finally told her what had been on his heart for a long time
"Makoto....I've always cared for you..." he began, before Makoto interrupted him.
"I know that..."
"Wait.....just hear me out. What I'm trying to say is that...my feelings for you have grown deeper and stronger. Makoto, I think that I'm falling in love with you..."
to be continued..........
Ohmigoodness!!! Makoto didn't see this coming! What is she going to say? Will the Affection Connection be needed for this mission? Stay tuned and find out!!
ja
Hey hey hey minna! I was finally able to work on this fic!! First I would like to say arigato to all those that sent emails and reviews concerning this story. Second, I just want to let you know that the posting of this fic might be a little slow, because I'm working on two other stories, but never fear...I WILL FINISH! With all that said...sit back and enjoy.
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon....if I did would I have to write this? I don't think so!! ~.~
JAPANESE DICTIONARY
Usagi/Serena
Mamoru/Darien
Shingo/Sammy
Motoki/Andrew
Makoto/Lita
Minako/Mina
Ami/Amy
Rei/Raye
Shinozaki/Ken
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)
Demo=but
Ne=right? (in question form)
Title: Payback-Chapter 1
Author: Midnight Dreamer
Rating: G
Email:madintellect@hotmail.com
Walking into her apartment, Kino Makoto, took the barrette that was holding her trademark high ponytail and unwound it, letting her chestnut tresses tumble down gracefully on her shoulders. Letting out a sigh, she dropped her bag and kicked off her shoes, putting on her slippers. Slowly, she trudged her way to the living room and plopped herself on the couch. Reaching for the remote, she clicked on the television and switched her mind to autopilot. She loved teaching little kids at the local community center, but it left her tired to the bone.
*Especially that little Tomiko......it will take a miracle for her to learn...almost reminds me of Usagi-chan* Makoto thought as she closed her eyes. Thinking about her friend Makoto could only smile. For a while there, Makoto was afraid that Usagi wouldn't forgive her for her part in getting her and Mamoru together, but it seemed that no hard feelings were felt. To tell the truth, Usagi was truly glowing these days. Makoto had to admit that she was a little jealous because she wished that she had someone special to call her own. Ever since her last boyfriend dumped her, she was scared to let anyone else close.
However, there was one person who made it bearable, her best friend, Shinozaki.
Shinozaki was her own personal 'rainy day man'. Whenever she was feeling down, it seems that he was always there to pick up the pieces. When her parents died in a plane crash, it was Shinozaki that brought her back from the deep depression that she had fallen into. When she needed a place to stay, Shinozaki is the one that convinced his parents to take her in, instead of living in an orphanage until she became older and could live own her own.
There was nothing that they kept from each other, but Makoto was having her suspicions. It seemed that lately, Shinozaki was avoiding her. Everytime she called him to spend some time together, he refused saying that he already had plans, but she knew that eventually he would tell her his troubles.
Leaning back against the couch, she let out a deep sigh, resting her head against the cushion. Letting her mind drift, she could still remember the first day they met, playing in the sandbox of the playground....
Flashback
It was a bright summer day and little Makoto was taking full advantage of it. Her mother decided to let her get a little fresh air, so she took her young daughter to the park. Pulling out a paperback book from her purse, she plopped Makoto in the sandbox, and sat on the bench a few feet away.
Makoto was having a grand time making sandcastles using the pail that was already there. Everything was going great until a group of boys her age came to claim the sandbox for themselves...
"Get outta our sandbox!" a boy about four years old shouted at her.
"I was here first" she yelled back, upset that he had stepped on her sandcastle.
"So...." he taunted, the boys behind him leering at her.
"I can be here if I want to" she said standing up, plastic shovel in hand.
"We gonna beat you up if you don't!" the leader threatened, thrusting his face in front of Makoto.
At this point, Makoto was scared. Sitting back down, she had hoped that her mother would put down the book and look over in her direction, but it was no use. Scrunching up her face, she was about to let the waterworks burst, when suddenly a new voice spoke up.
"Hey...leave her alone!"
Makoto looked around the boys, to see another boy about her age, with a stick in his hand.
Laughing, the leader of the group said, "Ohhhhh, look he likes her"
The other little boy just stood there, his face flushed and the stick raised. Getting tired of the staring contest, the other boys left, but not before another insult was shouted.
"Cootie Lover!!!" they said and then ran away.
Coming closer, the young boy stepped up to the sandbox, and looked at Makoto for a moment before speaking.
"Hi....what's your name?" the young boy asked, looking down at her from his great height of 3 feet and 6 inches.
"Makoto...what's yours?" she said, flashing him a smile.
"Shinozaki" the boy replied, sitting down next to her in the sand.
Little did these two children know that this was the start of a beautiful relationship.
End Flashback
She was suddenly snapped out of her reverie by the ringing of the telephone. Groaning, she made her way across the room to pick up the receiver.
"Moshi moshi, Kino residence"
"Mako-chan?"
Her mood instantly brightened when she recognized her best friend's voice. "Shino-kun! I was just thinking about you!! How are you doing?"
"Umm...I'm doing good" he stuttered, clearly nervous.
"Well you don't sound like it...." Makoto said,
"Well, there is something that I wanted to talk to you about...I was wondering if you could meet me at the usual place, say around...6pm?" he asked anxiously.
"Sure, what's the problem?" she asked.
"I'd rather wait to tell you face to face."
"Um...alright. I guess I'll see you then"
"Ah..yeah...see you then.", then the line went dead.
Staring at the phone in her hand, Makoto was now concerned for her friend. *I never heard him sound so guarded...I wonder what could be wrong*, Makoto mused as she hung up the phone.
Crown Game Center-Same Day
Even though it was close to dinnertime, Usagi walked in and went straight to the counter intent on getting a milkshake to go. Placing her order with Motoki, she looked around at the regulars that were still lingering over sundaes and such. Looking at the back booth she noticed someone that looked very familiar to her. Going through her mental rolodex she remembered that the boy who was sitting in the booth was Mako-chan's friend, Shinozaki.
Usagi took in the way that he was playing with the straw in his milkshake, looking out into the street. Noticing the frown on his face, she made up her mind to cheer him up.
Walking over to him, she plastered on the brightest smile she had and said, "Ohayo Shinozaki-san". Looking up, he noticed the blonde with the bright smile as one of Makoto's friend, and smiled a little in return.
"Ohayo Usagi-san, daijabou?" he asked.
"I should be asking you that...you looked upset before. Is it anything that I can help you with?" Usagi asked as she sat across from him in the booth.
*If you can tell me how to tell my best friend that I love her, I would sure like to know* he thought, looking at the bubbling blonde in front of him. Feeling uncomfortable, Shinozaki started fidget in his seat. "Ah....I'm not sure....."
"C'mon, you can tell me. Did you have a fight with Mako-chan?" she said, hoping to get a reaction.
At the mention of Makoto, a deep blush began to spread across his cheeks. When Usagi noticed this, she wanted to jump and shout.
*Why is he blushing like that? I only said Mako...OHMIGOODNESS!! He couldn't....could he* she thought excitedly.
Seeing the way that Usagi was scrutinizing him, Shinozaki knew that she was thinking something and he didn't want to give her anymore ideas. Looking at his watch, he noticed that it was getting close to his meeting with Mako-chan. "I'm sorry Usagi-san, but I have to go meet someone." Getting up, he threw some yen on the table, grabbed his jacket and said, "It was nice seeing you Usagi-san...ja ne!" and with that he walked out of the parlor.
After he left, Usagi propped her chin up on her linked hands and thought, *This is gonna be soooooo EASY!!*
Sakura Park-Later that Night
Makoto made her way to the gazebo that was in the middle of a clearing in the park. This place had always held a special place for her because of the towering oaks that surrounded it. It somehow gave her peace to look at the majestic trees. Hearing footsteps, she turned around and saw that Shinozaki was making his way towards her. A large smile appeared on her when she saw him , but as he got closer, the smile slowly began to disappear. Taking in the hunched shoulders, knotted eyebrows and frown gracing his handsome face, she was instantly afraid.
*What could make him look so miserable* she thought as she continued to look at him.
Finally he reached the gazebo, and looked at her like he was seeing her for the first time.
Ignoring this, Makoto walked over to him and wrapped him up in a big hug.
"Oh....it's so good to see you!" she exclaimed.
Slowly, she felt his arms come around to return her embrace. At one point, it seemed that he held on to her like his life depended on it, but then he suddenly dropped his arms and stepped back, putting some distance between them.
"Makoto....I really don't know how to say this except to just spit it out."
"Go 'head Shino-kun, you can tell me anything", she urged him to continue.
Taking a deep breath, he finally told her what had been on his heart for a long time
"Makoto....I've always cared for you..." he began, before Makoto interrupted him.
"I know that..."
"Wait.....just hear me out. What I'm trying to say is that...my feelings for you have grown deeper and stronger. Makoto, I think that I'm falling in love with you..."
to be continued..........
Ohmigoodness!!! Makoto didn't see this coming! What is she going to say? Will the Affection Connection be needed for this mission? Stay tuned and find out!!
ja