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The week flew by like seconds, and the day of the dance has finally arrived. I wore a pink mini skirt and a white tank top. I let my hair down, instead of in the usual odangos.
"Usagi! Minako is here!" my mom shouted up the steps.
"All right, I'll be right there!" I shouted, and then slid on my shoes.
I ran down the stairs and we left. I could see the hurt and loneliness in her eyes. I didn't think she would take it like this. I wish I knew what to do… I couldn't set her up with Taiki, because well, Ami had a crush on him. (Even though she denies it.) If only I could use my Senshi powers to give her a boyfriend…
"Mina-chan?" I said, as we walked along the sparkling sidewalk.
"What?" she answered.
"Why are so sad all the time?" I asked. "I mean, I always used to see you smile, but now all I see is a frown."
"I'm not sad, see," she said, covering her frown with a fake smile. "And, anyway I have no reason to be sad."
"Yes, you do. I know you liked Yaten and Lee, but now they're taken. That's why you're sad," I said. "I don't think you should be, though. There are other so many other perfect guys out there, one that will love you as much as you love him."
"Thanks Usagi-chan, but I'm not sad over that," she said.
"All right, if you say so," I said, not believing her.
I knew she was lying. I don't see why she would lie to me, I mean, I wouldn't tell anyone. She should be able to trust me.
We finally arrived at the school and walked inside. The gymnasium was decorated with multi-colored streamers and balloons. Music blasted through speakers and people danced to it.
"Usagi-chan, good luck," Minako said.
"Good luck for what?" I asked, confused.
"Look," she said, and pointed her finger to the poster on the wall. My mouth dropped and my eyes widened. The poster had a picture of two other girls and me. And on top it read "Pick Your Queen of Spring."
When did I get chosen for this? And why didn't I know?
"How did this happen?" I asked, perplexed at the poster.
"Usagi-chan, it has been up for about two weeks now," she replied. "You really are an Odango Atama, aren't you?"
"I guess so," I replied, looking it over. "Let's go see where everyone else is."
We walked to the middle of the gym where we saw Makoto and Rei dancing as Ami stood there and watched. Ami was never really the dancing type; she was more of the reading type.
"Ami-chan come on don't be shy! Dance with us!" Mako shouted at the top of the music.
Ami shrugged her shoulders and slowly started sway to the music. It was awkward at first, but eventually she found the rhythm to the music and grasped the beat. I was surprised to see her dancing, because she was very shy when it came to dancing. Minako and I joined in and started to dance.
I was startled when someone grabbed my waist. I turned around and blushed. It was Seiya. He was as handsome as the first time I met him, even though he made fun of me when I met him.
"Now I can't call you Odango anymore," he said, running his fingers through my hair.
"No, but I'll make an exception this time," I smiled.
A slow song came on and I danced with him. My arms were wrapped around his neck and his were around my waist. My stomach was filled with excited butterflies and my heart pounded against my rib cage. I loved this feeling, the feeling of love and adoration. If this wasn't what love is, then I don't know what it is.
I stopped when I felt someone tapping my shoulder. I turned around to see Rei with a worried look.
"What is it Rei-chan?" I asked.
"Mam-Mam--," she stuttered.
"What are you trying to say?" I asked, confused.
Her face illuminated with fear. Something was wrong.
"Rei-chan, what is it?" I asked.
"Mamoru is here!" she said, finally.
My smile dropped to a slight frown. "What?! He's here? Is this a trick, or something?" I asked.
"No!" she said. "Come here and I'll show you."
Rei pulled my arm and we slithered through the crowd of couples dancing. She finally pointed to the entrance of the gym. My heart dropped to my stomach and I felt like I was going to burst out with tears. There he stood, with the same smile he had when he left to America.
"Why is he here?" I asked.
"Spring break?" she suggested.
"Damn! I have to get out of here! I can't let him see me with Seiya!" I shouted. "He doesn't know about us."
"Ok then. Lets go get everyone else, and we'll sneak you out." she said, and we walked over to our other friends.
I didn't know whether to be happy or sad. I guess I should be happy that he still cared about me and came back to Tokyo to prove it. And I should be sad because of Seiya. I love Seiya, and I don't want to hurt him. What am I going to do?
We finally got back to them.
"You guys, Mamoru is here! Back in Tokyo, and in this gym!" Rei stated.
Shock covered their faces. But, Seiya had a different expression on his face: sadness. I stared in his eyes, I no longer saw the happiness that once shimmered, now I saw sorrow and pain. I wanted to hug him and tell him I love him best, but I couldn't, my heart wouldn't let me.
"He's here? Why?" Mako asked.
"Why do you think?" Minako answered, and turned to me. "He came to see Usagi.'
"Usagi-chan?" Ami said. "What are you going to do?"
"You guys are going to have to get me out of here without him seeing me!" I said, nervously.
They all nodded their heads and tried to figure out a way to get me out of there. I stood there staring at Seiya. He looked at me with longing in his eyes. I just wanted to run out of that gym and go away as far as possible, so I didn't have to be put in this position of betrayal and heartbreak.
Just about as they started to pull me away, the principal got on stage holding an envelope and a sparkling tiara with fake diamonds. The music came to an end when he turned on the microphone.
"I bet you all are wondering why I'm here. Well, to answer your question, I'm here to pick the girl who you chose to be your Queen of Spring…. And the winner is…" He stated, and then opened the envelope. "Your new Queen of Spring is… Usagi Tsukino!"
We stopped dead in our tracks. My eyes widened and my mouth dropped. We were like frozen statues, not moving a single inch.
"Did I just win? Did he just say my name?" I asked, in shock.
"I think so," Rei replied. She was as shocked as I was.
"You guys, we have to go now. Mamoru will know I'm here for sure!" I shouted.
"But, Usagi-chan, you just won," Minako said. "You can't just walk out."
"I don't care!" I shouted, and then started to walk to the exit.
As I walked, someone grabbed my arm and started to pull me to the stage. I wanted to scream, but I couldn't I was still in shock of winning, and most of all of Mamoru.
"Come on, Usagi-chan! You just won!" Naru shouted happily.
"Naru-chan," I said. "I don't want to go up there!"
"Usagi-chan don't be shy! It's not like you!" she shouted, and then pushed me onto stage.
I froze, like a block of ice. Everyone clapped and the principal placed the tiara on my head and congratulated me. I wanted to die. I was so scared and so nervous. I closed my eyes and I wished I would disappear, but when I opened them I was still there. I looked in the audience and saw my friends clapping, with uneasy expressions on their faces. Seiya clapped, and smiled, but he still had sorrow in his eyes. And in the far back I saw Mamoru. He looked happy and began to walk towards me. I could feel my stomach doing somersaults and my heart stopping in my chest. I breathed heavily and felt my body getting lighter. My vision started to get blurry and that was all I remembered.
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