LOVE WILL SAVE THE DAY - CHAPTER 3 - "Rescue"
Makoto stands straight up. "So, Minako. You're the one who pushed me off the bed", she grunts, "hiding in the closet, waiting for a clear shot. The knight in shining armor, or should I say, the mighty Sailor V, comes to rescue the damsel in distress". She slowly advances toward Ami and Minako. "You just love to play superhero, don't you?"
"Alright, Mako. Cut it out", says Minako, "stop acting like an idiot. You shouldn't treat Ami that way. That's the reason why we broke up in the first place, your possessive behavior. I thought with you being with Ami, you would at least be a little more civilized and trusting".
"Who said anything about me being possessive, Minako?", sneers Makoto as she comes face to face with Minako, "I just care about Ami's well being, that's all".
"You sure have a funny way of showing it", counters Minako as she continues to wrap her arm protectively around Ami, "she's trying to tell you the truth. She was helping me with me studies so I can pass. I even gave up 2 of my weekends so she can help me study. What proof do you need?"
"You have to believe us, Makoto", adds Ami, "nothing else happened. I couldn't bare to see her fail her class, so I had to tutor her. I even gave up a couple of my weekends also to help her".
"As if she really needed it", snaps Makoto, "you know how she is when it comes to studying. Once you finish helping her, she'll go back to her old habits, and then all that will be for nothing".
"You don't know that, Makoto", counters Ami, "she has been showing improvement since I helped her. She isn't afraid of trying".
"I may not be a genius like Ami", adds Minako, "but at least I'm not stupid. Sure at times I can be a bit on the lazy side, but I'm not afraid to try and give it my best. Ami has really helped me better myself when I needed it more. You should be happy for us, Mako".
"Are you sure about all that?", questions Makoto as she folds her arms over her bare breasts.
"Sometimes I just can't believe you", says an exasperated Minako, "could you at least put your suspicions aside just once? While you're at it, put some clothes on".
"Yes, Makoto. Please do that", adds Ami, "what would mother say if she saw you in my room totally nude?"
"As if she hasn't seen naked bodies before in her life", fumes Makoto, "I'm sure she has seem plenty of them in her line of work". She places her hands on her hips in a heroic stance, "besides, I have nothing to hide, and neither should the both of you".
"We have been trying to tell you the truth until we were blue in the face", argues Minako, "how stubborn can you get?"
Are you calling me stubborn?", frowns Makoto, then turns to Ami, "how about you, Ami? Do you think I'm acting stubborn?"
Ami pauses, then replies, "the way you are behaving now, I'll say yes, you are being stubborn".
"Oh, I get it", sneers Makoto, "taking up for her now. Well, Ami, at least I know where......."
Minako cuts her off. "At least she's being honest, Mako", she counters, "she has been honest with you the whole time and still you act like a total bitch!". She comes nose to nose with Makoto. "I wouldn't be surprised if Ami left you right here, right now".
Makoto places her index finger on Minako's chest. "Boy, you two sure do make a great couple", she fumes, "the intellectual and the ditz. If Ami stays with you long enough, she'll end up just like you, or worse".
Ami, fed up with Makoto's behavior, stood between her two friends. "Alright, Makoto, enough is enough", demands Ami, "I strongly suggest you apologize to the both of us right now".
"Look here, Ami,", growls Makoto, "I'm about to knock your secret girlfriend's block off. And if you don't get out of the way, I'll do the same to you".
"Ami, don't do this", whispers Minako, "I don't want you to get hurt".
"It's alright, Minako", assures Ami, "I help you, you help me, we help each other. Now we are going to help Makoto."
"OK, I see, Ami", nods Minako softly, "but be careful. I'll stand behind you all the way".
Ami turns to Makoto. "I will not move out of the way", asks Ami, "I will not let you hurt Minako".
"I MEAN IT, AMI!", demands Makoto angrily, "GET OUT OF THE WAY!!"
"If this is what it takes to make you believe us", counters Ami, "then so be it".
Makoto, at the peak of her anger, hauls off her hand ready to strike Ami. "Alright, Ami", sneers Makoto, "you asked for it!". Before Makoto's hand would touch Ami's face, Ami grabbed Makoto's hand, kisses it a few times, and tenderly places it on her cheek.
TO BE CONCLUDED...........................