Title: The Nanny
Chapter: 6
Author: RoseHeart
Rated: PG-PG-13 (language)
Email: JCKat04@yahoo.com or RoseHeart625@hotmail.com
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon. (If I did, do u honestly think that you could read this for free? Lol j/k) ^.~*
~*Author Notes*~
Not much here this time. Thank you's at the bottom. On with Chapter 6!
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Putting the last of the papers into his briefcase, Mamoru was finally caught up with all his work and then some. Gathering up his empty coffee mugs to take to the kitchen, he heard someone knocking on his front door. Well, more like demolish his front door.
"Mamoru! Where are ya man?" boomed a loud voice from down the hall.
"In the kitchen Motoki," Mamoru yelled back.
A tall man with shady blond hair appeared in the doorway carrying a bag of groceries. After setting down the bag, Furuhata Motoki began opening up a few cabinets.
"Err...what are you doing Motoki?" Mamoru inquired.
"Looking for some pots and pans," he answered not turning around.
"And why are you looking for these items?" Mamoru asked slowly from the sink.
"I'm making you and Chibi-Usa dinner tonight."
Mamoru raised an eyebrow and suddenly appeared beside Motoki.
"And why are you making us dinner?"
"Do I have to have a reason to cook for my best friend and his wonderful & adorable daughter?" Motoki turned around and grinned at Mamoru.
"Well when you make it sounds like that... It makes me want to know the catch."
"Heh..." Motoki uncomfortably scratched the back of his neck setting a bottle of wine on the counter.
"Well you see...umm...you remember that girl I'm dating, Minako Aino?"
"Yeah..." Mamoru nodded slowly, puzzled.
"Well you see...IinvitedheroverfordinneratmyplacebutIdidntwanttoinvitehertomyplacesoIs aid-"
"Whoa, whoa wait a minute," Mamoru interrupted, "Back up for one second and try that again."
"Okay," Motoki said taking a deep breath. "I invite Minako over for dinner at my place and I totally forgot until an hour ago when she called. My place is a humongous mess that I know will not and could not be cleaned by the time we were suppose to have dinner... much less after I cleaned it to make dinner."
"Uh huh, continue," Mamoru said rather amused at the situation.
"And I, um, panicked so I...," he paused for a minute and then continued quickly, "Gave her your address because your place is so much better then mine and I really like her and I really wanted to impress her and I hope you don't mind." Motoki rapidly spoke and cringed at his last words.
"Well...I don't see why not."
"Thanks man!"
Motoki gave him a 'brotherly' hug and started going through Mamoru's kitchen once again.
"But hey, you have to tell her the truth when she comes in. Don't lie to the girl if you like her that much. It never works and doesn't impress her. Alright?" Mamoru warned giving him a stern look.
"Yeah, okay, I'll tell her as soon as she comes in. Since when did you become an expert in the dating department?" Motoki snickered.
"Ever since I've had to save your butt so those times in high school and college," remarked Mamoru grinning brightly at the shock look on Motoki's face.
"Ha.Ha."
@~~~~~~~333 One Hour Later...
Crash!
Spat!
Ding!
"MOTOKI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"SORRRRRRRRRRRRRRYY!!!!!!"
Mamoru closed his eyes and mumbled under his breath about favors, friends, and cooking. Opening his eyes, Mamoru wanted to shut them again. On the counter were various containers opened and spilled. Across the floor was a mixture of flour, eggshells, and maybe something that was once an apple. How it got there, we shall never know. Mamoru glanced at his once white stove to survey the destruction. Tomato sauce gushed from the top of a pot, Parmesan cheese was sprinkled in different areas, and a gray cloud rose from the oven door...
"TURN OFF THE OVEN!" Mamoru screamed as Motoki rushed to the stove. He took out the dish and thanked his lucky stars the chicken wasn't burnt. If it was, he would have been totally screwed, because in an hour and a half, his date was arriving, a.k.a. Minako.
"Chicken's done!" Motoki announced grinning at the aggravated look on Mamoru's face.
"Good," he said dryly. "Now, help me clean this up!!!!!"
"Yes Sir Mr. Chibi Sir!!"
Sweat drops
They spent the next 20 minutes trying to clean the shambled kitchen when Usagi, Rei, and Chibi-Usa walked through the door.
"What...happened...here...?" Usagi asked slowly, her eyes darting around the room.
"Letting my best friend use my kitchen for a restaurant," Mamoru replied smirking at Motoki.
"Uncle Mo!" Chibi-Usa was about to jump into his arms when she noticed his shirt, along with the rest of his clothing, stained with red sauce. She giggled and said, "Uncle Mo messy!"
"Hai that I am. But you want a hug from your Uncle Motoki any ways right?" He laughed and began chasing her through the kitchen.
"Hold it," commanded Mamoru. They stopped running. "We just spent 20 minutes cleaning and we still aren't done yet. Please don't knock anything over." -_-'
Motoki snickered setting Chibi-Usa down. Then he turned at the two ladies under the doorway.
"By the way, I'm Motoki in case you're wondering. I am so sorry if my friend here was being rude," he said introducing himself.
"Ha ha. I was getting there. Besides, I don't think you want to meet him. He's a bit out there ya know so...hehe..."
"Ahh but who is best friends with who," Motoki declared grinning.
"Any ways," said Mamoru motioning to Usagi, "This is Usagi. Usagi, Motoki. Motoki, Usagi." They both nodded and smiled at each other. Someone nudged Usagi on the ribs.
"Oof...Oh yeah...This is Rei. She just kind of followed me home and yeah." Usagi received a rather appreciative look from Rei.
"Hehe!"
Rei rolled her eye slightly laughing a bit.
"It's nice to meet both of you but I think we have met before," Rei said.
"We have...?"
"Uh huh," Rei uttered. She had definitely met them before. She recognized the handsome guy with the dark ebony hair and his best friend, the blonde one with the sense of humor. She remembered that they sat on the row next to her a seat back. Damn, that class was a fun, Rei thought to herself.
"I was the girl in your French I class during your senior year. I sat a row over from you two a seat up."
"Oh yeah!" Mamoru and Motoki said in unison.
"Rei Hino, the 2nd highest grade in our class, the top one being Mr. Genius over here," Motoki darted his eyes over at Mamoru and grinned. "The girl who occasionally got hit in the head with a paper balls because you sat right behind Eric, the man of the hour."
Rei wrinkled her nose and said, "Yep, I guess that's me. Usagi went there too," she added.
"Really? You went to Juuban High?" Mamoru asked.
Usagi nodded. "And you," she said looking at Motoki, "Use to work in the Crown Arcade after school. I remember that cause I went there in the afternoons when I was suppose to be...never mind...heh...um..." She stopped there.
Motoki heeded to Usagi closer. He recognized the same small nose, crystal blue eyes, and blonde hair. The hair...
"Hey, you were the girl who wore her hair up in two bun-pigtails," he reminiscence.
"Yea, that was me." Usagi laughed a bit at her old hairstyle.
"That was you?" Mamoru questioned. She nodded. Next to him Motoki started busting out laughing. Mamoru turned a light shade of red as he elbowed Motoki.
"What's so funny...?"
Ahem "Nothing," they both responded as Motoki stifled a laugh.
"Okay," said Rei, "It's nice seeing you...again, in a way. I must get going now and try to catch a flight in the morning or something."
"Aww, stay for dinner why don't ya? We are having Parmesan chicken and seasoned noodles," Motoki said.
"Yeah Rei stay for dinner," chirped in Usagi.
"I wish I could but I can't. I must be getting back. Thanks any ways," said Rei.
"All right. But I'm sorry to say that you'll be missing out on some great food!" Motoki grinned.
Mamoru leaned over and whispered loudly to Rei, "Don't worry, you aren't missing a thing." He grinned and received a glaring look from Motoki.
"Come on Usagi, let's get going," Rei urged.
"Okay. I'll see you in a bit guys."
"Yep."
"It was nice seeing you all again," Rei called over her shoulder as they were leaving.
Motoki punched Mamoru lightly in the arm when the girls where out of sight.
"Uh huh," Motoki remarked clicking his tongue all suave like.
"What?" Mamoru asked confused.
Motoki rolled his eyes and smirked.
"What?" Mamoru asked again a little louder.
"Man if you're gonna act like you don't know then I won't bring it up." Motoki started laughed as he returned to cleaning up the rest of the kitchen. Mamoru shook his head and began wiping the counter once again. A pink blush threatened to rise above his cheeks. Mamoru knew exactly what Motoki was talking about but pretended like he'd forgotten.
Besides, that was in high school he reminded himself. But before his mind could wonder any farther, someone was tugging on his pant leg.
"Daddy?"
Mamoru looked down haven almost forgotten Chibi-Usa was still in the kitchen for she was so quiet during the whole episode beforehand.
"Daddy can I go upstairs and play with my dolly 'til Miss Usagi comes back?"
"Yes, of course you can," Mamoru replied nodding. "I'll be up in 10 minutes to give you a bath."
"Okie." Chibi-Usa ran upstairs intending to go to her room but went into the bathroom instead. She had a brilliant idea to help her dad out. Carefully turning on the faucet, Chibi-Usa poured in a bottle of bubble bath. She giggled scooping the foamy bubbles up to her nose. Then, she removed her clothing and got in, more like jumped in making water splash everywhere. The three-old-year was determined to give herself a bath...
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"Bye Rei!"
"See ya Usagi!"
Rei got out of the car and waved to Usagi who waved back. She pulled off the temple curb and headed back to what she now called home. Smiling to herself, she begin to think about that certain somebody we all know and love...
The familiar dark ebony hair...
The same deep sea blue eyes...
Same...? Where have I...
**SQUEAL! **
Usagi slammed on the brakes just in time, barely missing the turtles crossing the road. Sighing in relief, she continued on her way being more attentive this time around. Even though she was trying to get him off her mind, a vivid image filled her mind.
~*Flash*~ Black hair, muscular build, drinking coffee, books on counter. Books fall, picking books up, me reaching over...beautiful blue eyes staring straight into mine...
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Pulling into the driveway, the image vanished from her mind just as it came. Usagi shook her head, got out, and walked into the house. She ascended up the stairway into her room and took a hot shower. Her thoughts were still on her little 'daydream' in the car as Usagi was finishing up her shower. She put on a pair of khakis and a simple burgundy cardigan sweater. Then she brushed her hair and tied it back with an elastic and a cream colored ribbon.
Usagi walked downstairs, passing Chibi-Usa's room on the way and looked in. She wasn't there. Usagi guessed that she was in the kitchen with everyone else and made her way there.
Upon entering, she noticed the kitchen was now clean and polished that it shone. Usagi strolled in the dining room and saw the silverware was set on the oblong table along with two white candles on either side. The entire room was cordinated with dark green and off-white colors from the walls to the curtains, down to the tablecloth and chairs. It was, literally, simply beautiful in style.
"Hey Usagi," Motoki greeted walking in with a covered dish. He was now nice and clean after taking his own shower. He was dressed in nice khaki slacks and a forest green button up shirt with his blond hair gelled back some.
Usagi let out a low whistle and said, "Aren't we looking nice tonight just for dinner." She smiled, as he blushed a bit.
"Well...got to look nice for my date...heh..." Motoki spluttered.
"Well, I've got to give him credit," another voice joined in, "When he wants to impress someone, he goes all out," Mamoru said motioning around the room to the table. He chuckled a bit giving Motoki a high 5/handshake- type thing. (AN: You know what I'm talking about...x_x)
"Great job man."
"Couldn't done it with ya man."
"Such a touching moment between best friends," commented Usagi grinning.
"Err..."
"Uhh..."
Usagi kind of laughed at them being that they were lost for words. But then again, so was she a few moments ago when Mamoru walked into the room. She had gawked at him for a few seconds before realizing what she was doing. He looked utterly handsome in his charcoal gray slacks and navy blue shirt, which complemented his eyes perfectly. Who wouldn't stop and stare at such a handsome site?
An awkward but yet comfortable silence followed for what seemed like a minute. Usagi was staring into space trying not to look at Mamoru. Motoki was glancing around the dining room nodding his head a bit surveying his work. Mamoru was looking down at his fingers rubbing them back and forth. He didn't dare look up for he knew his eyes would wonder over to Usagi. He had heard her complimenting Motoki before he walked in and a small pang of jealousy hit him. But he shook it off knowing that was stupid. Besides, Motoki had Minako and he knew from listening to Motoki jabber about her all the time he was head over heels for her. But for some reason, he still felt a teensy bit jealous.
His eyes betraying him, Mamoru found himself staring at Usagi. To him, she was the most beautiful person he'd ever met, inside and out. He knew this from high school from when he'd be watching her at the arcade in the afternoons. Even though she was kind, sweet, and generous, Mamoru didn't have the courage to ask her out, much less ask her name. He never got the chance either for he graduated that year and went off to college out of Tokyo. Never again did he see her until the day before, when Chibi-Usa went missing. Now here she was in his house, in his dining room, and staring back at him. Wait a minute...she was what...?
That's right people...Usagi was staring back at Mamoru.
"Where's Chibi-Usa? I haven't seen her since I got back." (AN: Don't you love it when I ruin the moment? -_-' *gets thwaped by a certain person who will remain unnamed* ~.~")
"Huh?" Mamoru got a hold of himself before looking anymore dumber than he might have been. He also hoped that she didn't notice the pink crawling
Usagi smiled and laughed slightly asking the question again.
"In her room playing," Mamoru replied.
"No she isn't...I just walked past there...and she wasn't in there..." Usagi said slowly.
The three of them looked at each other and dashed upstairs.
"Chibi-Usa?" they all called out opening several doors.
Usagi walked past the outer bathroom noticing that the lights were on and the water was running. Opening the door and stepping inside, her shoes were immediately surrounded by water. A bit shocked, she somehow managed to call Mamoru and Motoki over to her. They came quickly only to find the bathroom soaking wet, bubbles everywhere, and Chibi-Usa sitting in the bathtub with a bunch of her toys.
"Hi Daddy, hi Uncle Mo, hi Miss Usagi!"
"..." Speechless.
"Usagi Renee Chiba!" Mamoru exclaimed, "What on earth are you doing?!"
Chibi-Usa slouched her shoulders with her eyes downcast. "Taking a bath..." she answered quietly then continued, "I wanted to take myself a bath so you wouldn't have to do it. You were so busy and I thought I'd help you if I took one myself. I'm sorry daddy I didn't mean to make a mess. I'm sorry." She bit her lip trying not to cry but a small tear made its way down her cheek.
Mamoru sighed softly picking her up wrapping a towel around her. He hugged her tightly closing his eyes.
"It's okay sweetie. I know you want to help but next ask me okay?"
Chibi-Usa nodded sniffling a bit and said into his shirt, "Otay."
"And I'm sorry too," Mamoru said holding her out at arms length. "I shouldn't have yelled and I should have been watching you more carefully than I did. I'm sorry sweetie."
"S'ok daddy. I luv you."
Mamoru smiled and said, "I love you too. Now, let's go get you dressed before Uncle Mo's friend get here k?" She nodded. Usagi watched them walked out of the bathroom as Motoki sighed beside her.
"He's being too hard on himself again," Motoki said shaking his head. "He's a great father. Chibi-Usa is so lucky to have him as her dad. He just wasn't ready yet..."
Usagi looked at Motoki questionably as he caught himself.
"What...do you mean...?" she asked uncertain if she should.
"Uh n-nothing," Motoki stammered.
**Ding dong**
"Save by the bell," he muttered under his breath. Then he announced, "My date is here!"
Motoki quickly exited the bathroom to get the door. Standing there alone, Usagi wondered what he meant. He just wasn't ready yet... His words echoed in the back of her head as straighten up the bathroom as best as she could. She threw the damp towels into the hamper and left. Usagi started to make her way downstairs as Mamoru and Chibi-Usa emerged from her room.
"You look very pretty tonight," Usagi complimented as Chibi-Usa twirled around in her simple flower pink dress.
"Thank you!" Chibi-Usa beamed taking Usagi's hand while the other hand held Mamoru's. They looked at each other and smiled, then each looked back at Chibi-Usa.
"Let's go!" shrieked Chibi-Usa leading them downstairs.
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"This looks great Motoki!" Minako praised grinning from ear to ear.
"Thanks."
"Your place looks great too! It's simple but yet elegant," Minako said nodding her head.
"About that Minako..." Motoki started, "It-it's not mine. It's-"
"Minako!?" a voice interrupted.
They both turned and saw Usagi, Mamoru, and Chibi-Usa linked together.
"Usagi? Mr. Chiba?"
"It's his," Motoki finished uneasily.
Minako looked from Motoki to Usagi, Usagi to Mamoru, and then Mamoru to Chibi-Usa in bewilderment. She was confused as hell.
"Uh...someone please explain this to me," Minako stressed and turned to look at Motoki for an explanation.
Motoki sighed deeply knowing this was a bad idea from the start.
"Minako, I lied and I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to but...," he paused and took her hands in his trying again. "I wanted to impress you because I like you...a lot. And I panicked when you called today. I'm sorry I shouldn't have-"
Motoki was cut off again. This time though, it was by Minako who kissed him softly on the lips.
"Any one told you that you talked too much?" she smiled at him thoughtfully.
"All the time," Motoki replied smiling back.
"Are you mad at me?" he asked cringing a bit.
"Nah. How can I be mad at the most gorgeous guy in the whole wide world who went out of his way to impress me?" They both hugged and kissed each other again.
Usagi raised an eyebrow and looked over at Mamoru who shrugged his shoulders.
"Ahem," Usagi cleared her throat trying to get the lovebirds attention.
"...Huh?"
"Other people in the room, not to mention a 3 year old," Usagi reminded them.
"Err...yeah," Minako and Motoki said in unison.
"Oh, by the way, what are you doing here Usagi?" Minako inquired.
"Long story. But why don't I tell you while we eat? I'm starved and I can't wait to taste this. It smells delicious!"
"It better taste good considering how long it took to make it and the damage to my kitchen," Mamoru added smiling sweetly.
They all sat down and savored the chicken Parmesan while Usagi and Mamoru explained to them about her situation and why she was here now. While they were talking, Minako noticed how they finished up one another's sentences and how they laughed at the same thing. A devious plan formed in her head, which was starting to scare even herself.
As soon as they had finished eating, Minako announced that she and Motoki were going to do the dishes.
"Don't be silly," said Mamoru. "I'll do them. You guys are on a date, sort of."
"Oh no no. We," Minako nudged Motoki with her elbow under the table motioning to Usagi and Mamoru across from them, "will do them. You guys go and take a walk or something."
"Yeah," said Motoki catching on now to her idea, "We'll do them. This was my idea so I should clean up! As a matter of fact, Chibi-Usa would you like to help us?"
"Okay!" she volunteered excitedly. Chibi-Usa did like to help after all when she could since she was only three.
"Okay, then let's get moving. You two," Minako commanded pointing at Usagi & Mamoru, "be gone! Shoosh!"
And with that, Usagi & Mamoru found themselves in front of the gardens considering they were practically pushed out the door.
"You think they just wanted to get rid of us?" Usagi mused.
"Nah...just shooshing me out of my own house," Mamoru speculated.
They both laughed and started to walk around. Stopping every so often to examine a rose, they would walk around in a peaceful silence enjoying each other's company. They didn't say much but it was okay, they didn't have to.
A little thought popped up in Usagi's head about what Motoki had said later during the bathroom incident. She wanted to ask him but she knew it was wrong to pry in a place in which she didn't belong. Usagi must have been thinking about for Mamoru asked her what was wrong.
"Nothing," she replied, "just thinking that's all."
"Penny for your thoughts then?"
Usagi smiled to herself and said, "Not tonight. I'm exhausted. Besides, you would run out of pennies."
"That much on your mind, eh?"
"...Yeah."
They walked back to the house in silence. Motoki and Minako were getting ready to leave so they said goodnight. Usagi trudged into her room kicking her shoes off and changing into her p.j.'s. She could faintly hear the voice of Mamoru who was reading to Chibi-Usa next to her room. She recognized the story immediately as soon as he read the first line, 'Serenity and Endymion'. It was her all time favorite legend that her mother read to her as a child.
Usagi sighed softly missing her childhood when her mother was around. She fell asleep listening to the gentle voice of Mamoru reading the legend.
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Chapter: 6
Author: RoseHeart
Rated: PG-PG-13 (language)
Email: JCKat04@yahoo.com or RoseHeart625@hotmail.com
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon. (If I did, do u honestly think that you could read this for free? Lol j/k) ^.~*
~*Author Notes*~
Not much here this time. Thank you's at the bottom. On with Chapter 6!
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Putting the last of the papers into his briefcase, Mamoru was finally caught up with all his work and then some. Gathering up his empty coffee mugs to take to the kitchen, he heard someone knocking on his front door. Well, more like demolish his front door.
"Mamoru! Where are ya man?" boomed a loud voice from down the hall.
"In the kitchen Motoki," Mamoru yelled back.
A tall man with shady blond hair appeared in the doorway carrying a bag of groceries. After setting down the bag, Furuhata Motoki began opening up a few cabinets.
"Err...what are you doing Motoki?" Mamoru inquired.
"Looking for some pots and pans," he answered not turning around.
"And why are you looking for these items?" Mamoru asked slowly from the sink.
"I'm making you and Chibi-Usa dinner tonight."
Mamoru raised an eyebrow and suddenly appeared beside Motoki.
"And why are you making us dinner?"
"Do I have to have a reason to cook for my best friend and his wonderful & adorable daughter?" Motoki turned around and grinned at Mamoru.
"Well when you make it sounds like that... It makes me want to know the catch."
"Heh..." Motoki uncomfortably scratched the back of his neck setting a bottle of wine on the counter.
"Well you see...umm...you remember that girl I'm dating, Minako Aino?"
"Yeah..." Mamoru nodded slowly, puzzled.
"Well you see...IinvitedheroverfordinneratmyplacebutIdidntwanttoinvitehertomyplacesoIs aid-"
"Whoa, whoa wait a minute," Mamoru interrupted, "Back up for one second and try that again."
"Okay," Motoki said taking a deep breath. "I invite Minako over for dinner at my place and I totally forgot until an hour ago when she called. My place is a humongous mess that I know will not and could not be cleaned by the time we were suppose to have dinner... much less after I cleaned it to make dinner."
"Uh huh, continue," Mamoru said rather amused at the situation.
"And I, um, panicked so I...," he paused for a minute and then continued quickly, "Gave her your address because your place is so much better then mine and I really like her and I really wanted to impress her and I hope you don't mind." Motoki rapidly spoke and cringed at his last words.
"Well...I don't see why not."
"Thanks man!"
Motoki gave him a 'brotherly' hug and started going through Mamoru's kitchen once again.
"But hey, you have to tell her the truth when she comes in. Don't lie to the girl if you like her that much. It never works and doesn't impress her. Alright?" Mamoru warned giving him a stern look.
"Yeah, okay, I'll tell her as soon as she comes in. Since when did you become an expert in the dating department?" Motoki snickered.
"Ever since I've had to save your butt so those times in high school and college," remarked Mamoru grinning brightly at the shock look on Motoki's face.
"Ha.Ha."
@~~~~~~~333 One Hour Later...
Crash!
Spat!
Ding!
"MOTOKI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"SORRRRRRRRRRRRRRYY!!!!!!"
Mamoru closed his eyes and mumbled under his breath about favors, friends, and cooking. Opening his eyes, Mamoru wanted to shut them again. On the counter were various containers opened and spilled. Across the floor was a mixture of flour, eggshells, and maybe something that was once an apple. How it got there, we shall never know. Mamoru glanced at his once white stove to survey the destruction. Tomato sauce gushed from the top of a pot, Parmesan cheese was sprinkled in different areas, and a gray cloud rose from the oven door...
"TURN OFF THE OVEN!" Mamoru screamed as Motoki rushed to the stove. He took out the dish and thanked his lucky stars the chicken wasn't burnt. If it was, he would have been totally screwed, because in an hour and a half, his date was arriving, a.k.a. Minako.
"Chicken's done!" Motoki announced grinning at the aggravated look on Mamoru's face.
"Good," he said dryly. "Now, help me clean this up!!!!!"
"Yes Sir Mr. Chibi Sir!!"
Sweat drops
They spent the next 20 minutes trying to clean the shambled kitchen when Usagi, Rei, and Chibi-Usa walked through the door.
"What...happened...here...?" Usagi asked slowly, her eyes darting around the room.
"Letting my best friend use my kitchen for a restaurant," Mamoru replied smirking at Motoki.
"Uncle Mo!" Chibi-Usa was about to jump into his arms when she noticed his shirt, along with the rest of his clothing, stained with red sauce. She giggled and said, "Uncle Mo messy!"
"Hai that I am. But you want a hug from your Uncle Motoki any ways right?" He laughed and began chasing her through the kitchen.
"Hold it," commanded Mamoru. They stopped running. "We just spent 20 minutes cleaning and we still aren't done yet. Please don't knock anything over." -_-'
Motoki snickered setting Chibi-Usa down. Then he turned at the two ladies under the doorway.
"By the way, I'm Motoki in case you're wondering. I am so sorry if my friend here was being rude," he said introducing himself.
"Ha ha. I was getting there. Besides, I don't think you want to meet him. He's a bit out there ya know so...hehe..."
"Ahh but who is best friends with who," Motoki declared grinning.
"Any ways," said Mamoru motioning to Usagi, "This is Usagi. Usagi, Motoki. Motoki, Usagi." They both nodded and smiled at each other. Someone nudged Usagi on the ribs.
"Oof...Oh yeah...This is Rei. She just kind of followed me home and yeah." Usagi received a rather appreciative look from Rei.
"Hehe!"
Rei rolled her eye slightly laughing a bit.
"It's nice to meet both of you but I think we have met before," Rei said.
"We have...?"
"Uh huh," Rei uttered. She had definitely met them before. She recognized the handsome guy with the dark ebony hair and his best friend, the blonde one with the sense of humor. She remembered that they sat on the row next to her a seat back. Damn, that class was a fun, Rei thought to herself.
"I was the girl in your French I class during your senior year. I sat a row over from you two a seat up."
"Oh yeah!" Mamoru and Motoki said in unison.
"Rei Hino, the 2nd highest grade in our class, the top one being Mr. Genius over here," Motoki darted his eyes over at Mamoru and grinned. "The girl who occasionally got hit in the head with a paper balls because you sat right behind Eric, the man of the hour."
Rei wrinkled her nose and said, "Yep, I guess that's me. Usagi went there too," she added.
"Really? You went to Juuban High?" Mamoru asked.
Usagi nodded. "And you," she said looking at Motoki, "Use to work in the Crown Arcade after school. I remember that cause I went there in the afternoons when I was suppose to be...never mind...heh...um..." She stopped there.
Motoki heeded to Usagi closer. He recognized the same small nose, crystal blue eyes, and blonde hair. The hair...
"Hey, you were the girl who wore her hair up in two bun-pigtails," he reminiscence.
"Yea, that was me." Usagi laughed a bit at her old hairstyle.
"That was you?" Mamoru questioned. She nodded. Next to him Motoki started busting out laughing. Mamoru turned a light shade of red as he elbowed Motoki.
"What's so funny...?"
Ahem "Nothing," they both responded as Motoki stifled a laugh.
"Okay," said Rei, "It's nice seeing you...again, in a way. I must get going now and try to catch a flight in the morning or something."
"Aww, stay for dinner why don't ya? We are having Parmesan chicken and seasoned noodles," Motoki said.
"Yeah Rei stay for dinner," chirped in Usagi.
"I wish I could but I can't. I must be getting back. Thanks any ways," said Rei.
"All right. But I'm sorry to say that you'll be missing out on some great food!" Motoki grinned.
Mamoru leaned over and whispered loudly to Rei, "Don't worry, you aren't missing a thing." He grinned and received a glaring look from Motoki.
"Come on Usagi, let's get going," Rei urged.
"Okay. I'll see you in a bit guys."
"Yep."
"It was nice seeing you all again," Rei called over her shoulder as they were leaving.
Motoki punched Mamoru lightly in the arm when the girls where out of sight.
"Uh huh," Motoki remarked clicking his tongue all suave like.
"What?" Mamoru asked confused.
Motoki rolled his eyes and smirked.
"What?" Mamoru asked again a little louder.
"Man if you're gonna act like you don't know then I won't bring it up." Motoki started laughed as he returned to cleaning up the rest of the kitchen. Mamoru shook his head and began wiping the counter once again. A pink blush threatened to rise above his cheeks. Mamoru knew exactly what Motoki was talking about but pretended like he'd forgotten.
Besides, that was in high school he reminded himself. But before his mind could wonder any farther, someone was tugging on his pant leg.
"Daddy?"
Mamoru looked down haven almost forgotten Chibi-Usa was still in the kitchen for she was so quiet during the whole episode beforehand.
"Daddy can I go upstairs and play with my dolly 'til Miss Usagi comes back?"
"Yes, of course you can," Mamoru replied nodding. "I'll be up in 10 minutes to give you a bath."
"Okie." Chibi-Usa ran upstairs intending to go to her room but went into the bathroom instead. She had a brilliant idea to help her dad out. Carefully turning on the faucet, Chibi-Usa poured in a bottle of bubble bath. She giggled scooping the foamy bubbles up to her nose. Then, she removed her clothing and got in, more like jumped in making water splash everywhere. The three-old-year was determined to give herself a bath...
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"Bye Rei!"
"See ya Usagi!"
Rei got out of the car and waved to Usagi who waved back. She pulled off the temple curb and headed back to what she now called home. Smiling to herself, she begin to think about that certain somebody we all know and love...
The familiar dark ebony hair...
The same deep sea blue eyes...
Same...? Where have I...
**SQUEAL! **
Usagi slammed on the brakes just in time, barely missing the turtles crossing the road. Sighing in relief, she continued on her way being more attentive this time around. Even though she was trying to get him off her mind, a vivid image filled her mind.
~*Flash*~ Black hair, muscular build, drinking coffee, books on counter. Books fall, picking books up, me reaching over...beautiful blue eyes staring straight into mine...
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Pulling into the driveway, the image vanished from her mind just as it came. Usagi shook her head, got out, and walked into the house. She ascended up the stairway into her room and took a hot shower. Her thoughts were still on her little 'daydream' in the car as Usagi was finishing up her shower. She put on a pair of khakis and a simple burgundy cardigan sweater. Then she brushed her hair and tied it back with an elastic and a cream colored ribbon.
Usagi walked downstairs, passing Chibi-Usa's room on the way and looked in. She wasn't there. Usagi guessed that she was in the kitchen with everyone else and made her way there.
Upon entering, she noticed the kitchen was now clean and polished that it shone. Usagi strolled in the dining room and saw the silverware was set on the oblong table along with two white candles on either side. The entire room was cordinated with dark green and off-white colors from the walls to the curtains, down to the tablecloth and chairs. It was, literally, simply beautiful in style.
"Hey Usagi," Motoki greeted walking in with a covered dish. He was now nice and clean after taking his own shower. He was dressed in nice khaki slacks and a forest green button up shirt with his blond hair gelled back some.
Usagi let out a low whistle and said, "Aren't we looking nice tonight just for dinner." She smiled, as he blushed a bit.
"Well...got to look nice for my date...heh..." Motoki spluttered.
"Well, I've got to give him credit," another voice joined in, "When he wants to impress someone, he goes all out," Mamoru said motioning around the room to the table. He chuckled a bit giving Motoki a high 5/handshake- type thing. (AN: You know what I'm talking about...x_x)
"Great job man."
"Couldn't done it with ya man."
"Such a touching moment between best friends," commented Usagi grinning.
"Err..."
"Uhh..."
Usagi kind of laughed at them being that they were lost for words. But then again, so was she a few moments ago when Mamoru walked into the room. She had gawked at him for a few seconds before realizing what she was doing. He looked utterly handsome in his charcoal gray slacks and navy blue shirt, which complemented his eyes perfectly. Who wouldn't stop and stare at such a handsome site?
An awkward but yet comfortable silence followed for what seemed like a minute. Usagi was staring into space trying not to look at Mamoru. Motoki was glancing around the dining room nodding his head a bit surveying his work. Mamoru was looking down at his fingers rubbing them back and forth. He didn't dare look up for he knew his eyes would wonder over to Usagi. He had heard her complimenting Motoki before he walked in and a small pang of jealousy hit him. But he shook it off knowing that was stupid. Besides, Motoki had Minako and he knew from listening to Motoki jabber about her all the time he was head over heels for her. But for some reason, he still felt a teensy bit jealous.
His eyes betraying him, Mamoru found himself staring at Usagi. To him, she was the most beautiful person he'd ever met, inside and out. He knew this from high school from when he'd be watching her at the arcade in the afternoons. Even though she was kind, sweet, and generous, Mamoru didn't have the courage to ask her out, much less ask her name. He never got the chance either for he graduated that year and went off to college out of Tokyo. Never again did he see her until the day before, when Chibi-Usa went missing. Now here she was in his house, in his dining room, and staring back at him. Wait a minute...she was what...?
That's right people...Usagi was staring back at Mamoru.
"Where's Chibi-Usa? I haven't seen her since I got back." (AN: Don't you love it when I ruin the moment? -_-' *gets thwaped by a certain person who will remain unnamed* ~.~")
"Huh?" Mamoru got a hold of himself before looking anymore dumber than he might have been. He also hoped that she didn't notice the pink crawling
Usagi smiled and laughed slightly asking the question again.
"In her room playing," Mamoru replied.
"No she isn't...I just walked past there...and she wasn't in there..." Usagi said slowly.
The three of them looked at each other and dashed upstairs.
"Chibi-Usa?" they all called out opening several doors.
Usagi walked past the outer bathroom noticing that the lights were on and the water was running. Opening the door and stepping inside, her shoes were immediately surrounded by water. A bit shocked, she somehow managed to call Mamoru and Motoki over to her. They came quickly only to find the bathroom soaking wet, bubbles everywhere, and Chibi-Usa sitting in the bathtub with a bunch of her toys.
"Hi Daddy, hi Uncle Mo, hi Miss Usagi!"
"..." Speechless.
"Usagi Renee Chiba!" Mamoru exclaimed, "What on earth are you doing?!"
Chibi-Usa slouched her shoulders with her eyes downcast. "Taking a bath..." she answered quietly then continued, "I wanted to take myself a bath so you wouldn't have to do it. You were so busy and I thought I'd help you if I took one myself. I'm sorry daddy I didn't mean to make a mess. I'm sorry." She bit her lip trying not to cry but a small tear made its way down her cheek.
Mamoru sighed softly picking her up wrapping a towel around her. He hugged her tightly closing his eyes.
"It's okay sweetie. I know you want to help but next ask me okay?"
Chibi-Usa nodded sniffling a bit and said into his shirt, "Otay."
"And I'm sorry too," Mamoru said holding her out at arms length. "I shouldn't have yelled and I should have been watching you more carefully than I did. I'm sorry sweetie."
"S'ok daddy. I luv you."
Mamoru smiled and said, "I love you too. Now, let's go get you dressed before Uncle Mo's friend get here k?" She nodded. Usagi watched them walked out of the bathroom as Motoki sighed beside her.
"He's being too hard on himself again," Motoki said shaking his head. "He's a great father. Chibi-Usa is so lucky to have him as her dad. He just wasn't ready yet..."
Usagi looked at Motoki questionably as he caught himself.
"What...do you mean...?" she asked uncertain if she should.
"Uh n-nothing," Motoki stammered.
**Ding dong**
"Save by the bell," he muttered under his breath. Then he announced, "My date is here!"
Motoki quickly exited the bathroom to get the door. Standing there alone, Usagi wondered what he meant. He just wasn't ready yet... His words echoed in the back of her head as straighten up the bathroom as best as she could. She threw the damp towels into the hamper and left. Usagi started to make her way downstairs as Mamoru and Chibi-Usa emerged from her room.
"You look very pretty tonight," Usagi complimented as Chibi-Usa twirled around in her simple flower pink dress.
"Thank you!" Chibi-Usa beamed taking Usagi's hand while the other hand held Mamoru's. They looked at each other and smiled, then each looked back at Chibi-Usa.
"Let's go!" shrieked Chibi-Usa leading them downstairs.
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"This looks great Motoki!" Minako praised grinning from ear to ear.
"Thanks."
"Your place looks great too! It's simple but yet elegant," Minako said nodding her head.
"About that Minako..." Motoki started, "It-it's not mine. It's-"
"Minako!?" a voice interrupted.
They both turned and saw Usagi, Mamoru, and Chibi-Usa linked together.
"Usagi? Mr. Chiba?"
"It's his," Motoki finished uneasily.
Minako looked from Motoki to Usagi, Usagi to Mamoru, and then Mamoru to Chibi-Usa in bewilderment. She was confused as hell.
"Uh...someone please explain this to me," Minako stressed and turned to look at Motoki for an explanation.
Motoki sighed deeply knowing this was a bad idea from the start.
"Minako, I lied and I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to but...," he paused and took her hands in his trying again. "I wanted to impress you because I like you...a lot. And I panicked when you called today. I'm sorry I shouldn't have-"
Motoki was cut off again. This time though, it was by Minako who kissed him softly on the lips.
"Any one told you that you talked too much?" she smiled at him thoughtfully.
"All the time," Motoki replied smiling back.
"Are you mad at me?" he asked cringing a bit.
"Nah. How can I be mad at the most gorgeous guy in the whole wide world who went out of his way to impress me?" They both hugged and kissed each other again.
Usagi raised an eyebrow and looked over at Mamoru who shrugged his shoulders.
"Ahem," Usagi cleared her throat trying to get the lovebirds attention.
"...Huh?"
"Other people in the room, not to mention a 3 year old," Usagi reminded them.
"Err...yeah," Minako and Motoki said in unison.
"Oh, by the way, what are you doing here Usagi?" Minako inquired.
"Long story. But why don't I tell you while we eat? I'm starved and I can't wait to taste this. It smells delicious!"
"It better taste good considering how long it took to make it and the damage to my kitchen," Mamoru added smiling sweetly.
They all sat down and savored the chicken Parmesan while Usagi and Mamoru explained to them about her situation and why she was here now. While they were talking, Minako noticed how they finished up one another's sentences and how they laughed at the same thing. A devious plan formed in her head, which was starting to scare even herself.
As soon as they had finished eating, Minako announced that she and Motoki were going to do the dishes.
"Don't be silly," said Mamoru. "I'll do them. You guys are on a date, sort of."
"Oh no no. We," Minako nudged Motoki with her elbow under the table motioning to Usagi and Mamoru across from them, "will do them. You guys go and take a walk or something."
"Yeah," said Motoki catching on now to her idea, "We'll do them. This was my idea so I should clean up! As a matter of fact, Chibi-Usa would you like to help us?"
"Okay!" she volunteered excitedly. Chibi-Usa did like to help after all when she could since she was only three.
"Okay, then let's get moving. You two," Minako commanded pointing at Usagi & Mamoru, "be gone! Shoosh!"
And with that, Usagi & Mamoru found themselves in front of the gardens considering they were practically pushed out the door.
"You think they just wanted to get rid of us?" Usagi mused.
"Nah...just shooshing me out of my own house," Mamoru speculated.
They both laughed and started to walk around. Stopping every so often to examine a rose, they would walk around in a peaceful silence enjoying each other's company. They didn't say much but it was okay, they didn't have to.
A little thought popped up in Usagi's head about what Motoki had said later during the bathroom incident. She wanted to ask him but she knew it was wrong to pry in a place in which she didn't belong. Usagi must have been thinking about for Mamoru asked her what was wrong.
"Nothing," she replied, "just thinking that's all."
"Penny for your thoughts then?"
Usagi smiled to herself and said, "Not tonight. I'm exhausted. Besides, you would run out of pennies."
"That much on your mind, eh?"
"...Yeah."
They walked back to the house in silence. Motoki and Minako were getting ready to leave so they said goodnight. Usagi trudged into her room kicking her shoes off and changing into her p.j.'s. She could faintly hear the voice of Mamoru who was reading to Chibi-Usa next to her room. She recognized the story immediately as soon as he read the first line, 'Serenity and Endymion'. It was her all time favorite legend that her mother read to her as a child.
Usagi sighed softly missing her childhood when her mother was around. She fell asleep listening to the gentle voice of Mamoru reading the legend.
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End of chapter 6! I know I kinda rushed the end of this chapter but it's almost 3 a.m. in the morning and well...need no for explanation here. -_-'
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