Mamoru stood gazing into the window of the small downtown arcade. Slowly, he pushed away a stray strand of raven black hair, which had been blown out of place. He smiled slightly as his
deep blue eyes took in the activities going on inside the small building. Motoki looked cheerful as usual, smiling brightly to his young friends playing video games and trying to reach the highest score. Minako was sitting at one of the Sailor V video games, and Rei Hino stood behind... her.
Mamoru gasped slightly as he noticed the one girl that had so long ago caught his eye. Her long golden hair tied up in two buns allowing only partial pigtails to fall made him chuckle (he never did quite understand her hairstyle) and her bright blue eyes made him smile. She was shorter than the rest of her group of friends, but seemed very strong despite her size. Her determined facial expression made him laugh and shake his head slightly. She sat there playing her favorite Sailor V game. The movement of her body made him feel weak inside and he knew that this girl was special.
"Usako," he whispered as he continued to stand there.
He couldn't tell her how he felt about her. He knew he shouldn't even like her. She was much younger than he and besides she didn't even like him. She despised him.
Motoki, who was standing behind the counter drying out a sundae dish, noticed Mamoru and waved smiling. Mamoru waved back and walked inside trying to avoid Usagi's beauty.
"Konnichiwa Motoki!" Mamoru said kindly to his best friend.
Motoki's blond hair swayed from side to side. Mamoru always gave Motoki credit for being cheery all the time. Lately Mamoru envied him. He was there everyday, able to see Usagi's beauty, able to see her smile, and hear her laugh. What made Mamoru even more envious, Usagi liked Motoki!
"Konnichiwa Mamoru-san, what brings you here?" Motoki replied.
Mamoru looked around and saw Usagi who was now watching Minako trying to beat her score. Motoki noticed what he was doing and laughed, causing Mamoru turned around quickly.
"Oh I see now. I thought you didn't like Usagi." Motoki continued to laugh.
Mamoru blushed and tried to hide his feelings. He could still picture in his mind her long slender body and her lips open slightly. He pushed the thought out of his mind as he realized Motoki was staring at him.
"You've got it bad don't you Mamoru?" Motoki chuckled.
"What no way not Odango-atama!!!" Mamoru yelled.
Everyone turned around and stared at Mamoru, including Usagi. The arcade grew silent for a second or two then everyone continued to play their games, everyone except Usagi. Her eyes flamed with anger. She walked over to the embarrassed and uneasy Mamoru with a glare.
"Mamoru I can't believe you! How many times do I have to tell you don't call me that?!!" Usagi exclaimed.
Mamoru stared at her lips as she screamed at him. She looked even more beautiful when she was mad at him, maybe that's why he made fun of her so much.
"I'm sorry odang...I mean Usagi," he said quietly.
Usagi turned from Mamoru and smiled at Motoki.
"Konnichiwa Motoki are you going to the party tonight?" Usagi asked leaning closer.
"Sorry Usagi, but I can't tonight I already have plans." Motoki said.
Usagi gave a little pout and then looked back at Mamoru.
"I hope you have other plans." Usagi muttered.
Mamoru laughed and winked.
"Of course not ondango I'm going especially if I have a chance to bug you." Mamoru said touching the tip of her nose with his finger.
"YOUR A CREEP MAMORU CHIBA!!!" Usagi screamed and walked out the door.
Rei, Minako, Makoto, Ami and Luna, who were watching the whole scene sighed and ran out the door to catch up to Usagi.
"You know Mamoru, you might want to lay off a little or she will end up never speaking to you again," Matoki said grinning.
Mamoru glanced at Motoki his face becoming red again. He knew he couldn't hide it from his friend and gave up.
"Ok
I'll try to be nice to her." Mamoru waved good-bye and headed
home
to get ready for the party.
Tonight he knew was going to be one to remember.
