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I woke to the frantic callings of my friends, kneeling by my side. It took me a minute to remember what had happened. I opened my eyes and looked at everyone crowded around me. Instead of Seiya, I saw Mamoru. I wanted to stand up and runaway, but I couldn't, my legs felt weak and my heart wasn't strong enough to do that. I sat up, and Minako, Rei, Mako, and Ami latched onto me like a fish onto bait.
"Usagi-chan! We're so glad you're alright!" Mako shouted in joy.
"Maybe physically, but not mentally," I whispered, with tears trailing down my face.
"Usagi-chan, Seiya told us to tell you that he was sorry that he had to leave and that he would call you," Rei whispered.
"Why did he leave?" I asked, quietly.
"I'll give you one guess," Rei said.
"Mamoru…" I murmured.
They let go of me and I stood up. I looked at Mamoru. He smiled and then walked over to me. He wrapped his arms tightly around me. I felt the same tenderness and sweetness that I felt when I hugged him goodbye before he got on the plane to America. My heart raced as I felt his breath warm on my neck. I was confused. What am I doing? And why am I letting this happen? What about Seiya?
"I missed you so much!" he whispered into my ear. "More than you could ever know."
"Mamoru…" I paused. I swallowed my anxiety, but it didn't help at all. I still felt nervous. "I did, too."
He pulled away and stared into my eyes. I have to say his eyes were still illuminating like the moon's silver light. I was trapped in the sincerity floating around in the deep blue orbs.
"You really are a queen," he said, brushing my hair away from my face.
"I guess," I replied shyly.
"Come with me," he said, and took my hand.
I looked back at my confused friends. They looked puzzled and disappointed. I gave them a melancholy look and then waved good-bye to them. He pulled me out of the gym and took me down the sidewalk. Mixed emotions rushed through my body. My mind wanted told me to leave, but my heart was undecided, just like before.
He took me into the park. We sat on the same bench, that over looked the lake where we always came to watch the sunset. I was sad and happy all at the same time. I was still sad about Seiya and how he felt when he heard about Mamoru, and happy that Mamoru came back to me.
"Usa-ko, I've been thinking a lot lately, and I realized how much I love you. I think about you all the time, and I can't stand that we're thousands of miles away," Mamoru said.
"Mamoru, what are you trying to say?" I asked, even though I sort of knew what he was going to say.
He reached into his pocket and pulled out a black velvet box. I wanted to cry and run away. I closed my eyes and thought of what I should do, but all I could do was cry.
"Usa-ko, will you marry me?" he asked.
I stared in shock. What do I say to that? I looked into his eyes, but all they wanted me to do was say yes and jump into his arms. But was that what I truly wanted? Not really. If he asked me sooner like before he left I would have said yes and all that mushy stuff, but now I'm confused. I have mixed feelings jumbled up in this big ball, with no clear absolution.
"I-I uh…" I stuttered. "Well…"
"Usa-ko?" he asked, waiting for an answer. "Do you need time to think about this?"
"No… Yes." I replied. "I need a little bit of time to think this over, okay?"
"Yes, of course," he replied. "I would wait forever for you."
He stroked my cheek with his fingers. I felt the fine hairs on my neck standing on end. He leaned in to kiss me. I told myself to back away, but I couldn't, it was like I was super glued to the bench. He came closer and finally his lips were pressed against mine. My whole body flowed with confusion and soon enough I felt my love for him rushing out of heart. My veins boiled as we kissed and I felt lightheadedness. We broke our kiss and I opened my eyes and stared dreamily into his eyes.
"I'll walk you home, Usa-ko," he said, and helped me up off the bench.
My knees felt weak as I stood up. My heart still raced and my stomach still had millions of tiny butterflies, flapping their wings. He held my hand as we walked; it was just like old times. But I don't know if I wanted those old times to become the future. I wanted them in the past, where they rightfully belonged.
We arrived at my house and he pulled me closer to him, before I walked up the steps to the door.
"I love you, Usa-ko." he whispered.
"And I, too, l-love Sei……you," I stuttered nervously. For a second there I thought I was going to say Seiya instead of you.
"Good night and sweet dreams," he said, and kissed my cheek.
"Good night," I said and, walked up my steps and went inside.
I collapsed onto my bed and tried to cry myself asleep. All I could do was cry. Luna jumped up onto my bed and cuddled beside me. I didn't have to tell her what was wrong; it was like she already knew by looking into my eyes. Her purring made me stop crying loudly, and reduced it to only tears. I closed my eyes, and soon enough I fell asleep, with Luna in my arms.
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