Read the A/N after you read this. (it's at the bottom) ^_^"
And now.
Every Me- The Artful Sailor Neptune
I arrived at the Hikiwa Jinja half an hour later (damn Haruka for not driving me there!) and gulped. Never before had I felt nervous about seeing Rei. I sighed, smoothed my skirt, and brushed my bangs out of my eyes. Was I ready?
Can I get a hell no?
I approached Rei's room quietly, as I didn't want to disturb Grandpa Hino because the Gods know that there is no way of shutting him up. I tapped on Rei's door, much to my dismay Rei had left the door open a bit to let in the breeze. Damn, Haruka, again!
A couple moments later, a beautiful brunette with disheveled hair came to the door wearing a short blue nightdress. and nothing else.
"Rei Chan!" I exclaimed yanking at my collar and looking at her attire. "Do you always go to sleep like that!?"
"Hello Usagi Chan." Said Rei sleepily. "And yes, I when I'm alone I always go to sleep like this. Do you always come visit people at strange hours of the night?"
"Ehehe." I laughed nervously, not knowing where to begin my story.
"Is something wrong, Usagi-Chan?"
"Actually there is... you see, Rei Chan."
"Come on in and tell me! It's cold out here!"
I sat on Rei's star decorated bead spread and let her know why I was here. her eyes met mine respectfully, but mine. well. they wandered around.
"That's too bad, Usagi. I've never pictured your father as the type to over react."
"Yeah. and that's not the only thing. Mamoru and I broke up."
"He broke up with you!" Exclaimed Rei. "How could he!?"
"No." I said crossly. "I broke up with him."
"Did you really?" Rei reached over and gave me a hug. a long close hug. "I'm so sorry, Usa Chan."
"Don't be sorry, Rei Chan." I said, hugging her back tightly. "I. well, I don't love him anymore." Rei let me go, and I let her go too, reluctantly.
"I'm sorry to hear that." Said Rei. "Love is such a beautiful thing." Aww. leave it to Rei to say something poetic and pretty.
"Don't worry," I told her. "I will love again." Rei smiled a bit.
"Here Usagi Chan, you can take the bed, and I'll sleep on the floor."
"No way! We'll share the bed, okay? It's too cold for one of us to sleep on the floor."
"Alright." Said Rei, shrugging. Suddenly, I heard a twig snap outside. I glanced at the door, and saw a flash of golden blonde hair. Damn that Haruka!
"Hey, Rei Chan." I said, heading toward the lavatory.
"Yes, Usa Chan?"
"Could you close the door please?"
"Alright." Rei padded over to the door and closed it.
"I wouldn't leave sleep with the door open anymore, Rei Chan."
Splash! The cold water felt good against my flushed cheeks. I took off my skirt, and blouse and put them neatly in my pink bag. I stared at my underwear, plain white cotton. I wish I wore something a little more exotic, but whenever I picked up something different, my mother would scold me, telling me those things weren't suited for young ladies like me. If there was one thing I hated was people telling me the kind of girl I was. I know who I am.
I slipped on my little bunny pajamas, feeling a bit childish. I removed my hair ties, and let my hair cascade down. I brushed it until it shone, and there were no tangles. I brushed my teeth, and sighed. It was time to go back out there. I took out my bunny plush, which I have loved since birth ( I never get into a bed without it. ) I confidently left my bag by the door and strode back into the bedroom. Rei was already in bed, encircled in her fluffy star spangled comforter.
"Usa Chan, would you please turn off the light?" I turned off the light, just as Rei lit a candle. "Sorry," she said sheepishly. "I don't like the dark."
"Me either." I said, climbing into the bed. Suddenly, I was overwhelmed with questions. "Rei Chan?"
"Yeah?"
"Do you think I'm pretty?"
"Yes, Usa Chan. you're pretty."
"Rei Chan?"
"Yes.?"
"Do you think I'm fat?"
"No, Usa Chan, you're not fat."
"Rei Chan?"
"What is it?"
"Do you think. do you think that I'll get to be with someone else one day?"
"Yes of course, Usagi Chan. Good night."
"Rei Chan?"
"What is it now?"
"Are you sure you think I'm pretty?"
"That's it!" Rei leaped out of bed and clicked on the light. "Did Mamoru say something to you tonight for you to ask all these ridiculous questions?"
"Um, no." I said twirling the end of my hair around.
"I thought you came here for a place to sleep!" Sighed Rei. "Do you have any idea what time it is? Why do you keep asking me these things? I want to go to bed, USAGI!" Uh oh. if there was bad thing about Rei, it was her horrible temper.
"I'm sorry, Rei Chan." I said, apologetically.
"It's okay." She said sighing and turning off the light again. "Just don't ask anymore stupid questions. You already know what I think about you." I smiled a bit as she climbed back into bed. I got a scent of her hair as she passed me. it smelled like passion fruit. mmm. Passion. mmm. food.
"Rei Chan?"
"Yes?"
"I'm hungry."
"Oh god."
"What? I am!"
"You're always hungry!"
"I am not!"
"You are too! If you don't stop eating, you're going to get really fat."
"Are you not going to like me anymore if I get fat, Rei Chan?"
"Usagi Chan, don't be retarded. I'm always going to like you." I sat up abruptly.
"You don't mean that."
"Of course I do. You're my best friend."
"But. if I were to be. different, you wouldn't like me would you?"
"If you learned to shut up, I would still like you, Usagi Chan."
"That's NOT what I'm talking about Rei."
"Then what are you talking about?"
"You know." I said., squeezing my bunny. "But what if I was like really different."
"Usagi-San, as long as you were still your stupid, sweet, caring self, I really wouldn't care how different you were."
"But what if." I said, picking up some of her shiny black hair. "what if my being different affected our relationship?"
"I think if you quit talking it would greatly benefit our relationship." Said Rei sleepily.
"You're mean Rei!" I protested, messing up the silky black hair. "But I'm serious. what if I was REALLY different." I squeezed my bunny a little tighter. "What if I was like, gay.." Rei's head shot up. "or something." I finished up, nervously.
"I wouldn't think anything of it." Said Rei seriously. "I mean, I don't have a problem with Haruka San or Michiru San."
"But." I pressed on. "What if someone gay liked you?" Rei laughed.
"I don't know what I'd do if Haruka-San liked me!" She blushed and smiled. "Why has she said anything to you?"
"Rei-Chan, you're missing the point!" I whined. "Forget about Haruka-San." Here goes nothing. "What if it was me? What if I liked you?" Ack. the kill! My palms were sweaty. Rei's expression was one of confusion.
"I don't know, Usagi-Chan." She said, thoughtfully. "I think you're pretty, nice, and sweet. I don't know. Why are you asking me these questions?" Rei's violet eyes narrowed. "Do you like Haruka San? Are you worried she doesn't like you, so you're asking my opinion?"
"Quit dragging that flirt into this!" I groaned. "We're talking about me! Me and you!"
"Quit asking stupid questions, Usagi-Chan."
"This isn't stupid, Rei-Chan!" I whimpered. "I really want to know!"
"I'd take you into my arms and confess my deep love for you, and then go to bed." Said Rei lazily, turning over on her side.
"Really!?!?!?!" I asked, eyes shining. She cannot be serious!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the happiest moment of my life.
"Yeah. now go to bed."
"Oh you can't be for real, Rei!' I said, jumping up. "We have so much to talk about!"
"Ugh. haven't we already covered everything?" The brunette muttered from the bed.
"Well. now that we love each other, don't you think we should make some kind of arrangement or something?"
"We love each other?!?!?" Screamed Rei, scrambling out of bed. "Since when?"
"Since now, Rei-Chan!" I said, hugging her tightly. "You told me you were going to confess your love for me!"
"Yeah, only if you." Her voice trailed off. She broke out of the embrace and started at me, bewildered. "What are you trying to say, Usagi San?"
"I care about you Rei." I said, with wide eyes. "I've never realized it until now, but my closeness with you was mistaken for friendship, but I now understand it's much more than that. And when you said that to me. well. I just assumed you realized it to." I looked into her eyes for the feel of conformation, but it was no where to be found. Oh shit. I made a mistake. nice going Usagi.
"I'm sorry then." I said softly, on the verge of tears. I'm such an idiot! "I guess I misunderstood. please forgive me."
"There is nothing to forgive." Said Rei gently "You did not misunderstand. You are right, Usa Chan. I do care about you more than a friend. I always have. you're so. beautiful, and sweet. oh so sweet.. I've always cared deeply about you." I could not believe my ears. Was this really happening? "What I didn't understand, Usagi Chan. is that when you said you felt that way about me. I had no idea."
"You have to believe me Rei-Chan!" I cried softly. "I've never felt so close to anyone. and I wanted to tell you, I really did, but. I guess I was afraid that you wouldn't love me. I didn't even think you would even want to be my friend. so you see, I had to go to Haruka and Michiru first."
"Don't cry, Usagi Chan." Said Rei. "I love you for all that you are." She slipped her arms around my neck. "And I'll always be your friend."
"Oh Rei." I sighed, burying my head in her neck. All my feelings setteled, that sick, vomit feeling that would rise in my chest had vanished. it was replaced with. a longing. for her.
"Usagi Chan, I have a question for you." Said Rei softly, as she stroked my hair tenderly.
"Mmm?"
"Usagi Chan, do you love me?"
"Yes Rei. I love you very much. and I'm glad I know now."
"I'm glad you know too." Rei's hand lifted my chin, and our lips met. and it was the most beautiful feeling I had ever felt. I pray that this feeling never leaves me. and at this moment, I pray that Rei will never leave me.
- Fini -
A/N: Do you people want the next part to be a lemon? The rating can be easily changed if a lemon is not wanted. So, I want 10 reviews supporting a lemon, and I'll write it. Deal? Eheheh ^-^" * avoids people throwing rotten food at her * So yeah. review me and tell me what you think. * curtsies * ja ne!
- The Artful Sailor Neptune.
And now.
Every Me- The Artful Sailor Neptune
I arrived at the Hikiwa Jinja half an hour later (damn Haruka for not driving me there!) and gulped. Never before had I felt nervous about seeing Rei. I sighed, smoothed my skirt, and brushed my bangs out of my eyes. Was I ready?
Can I get a hell no?
I approached Rei's room quietly, as I didn't want to disturb Grandpa Hino because the Gods know that there is no way of shutting him up. I tapped on Rei's door, much to my dismay Rei had left the door open a bit to let in the breeze. Damn, Haruka, again!
A couple moments later, a beautiful brunette with disheveled hair came to the door wearing a short blue nightdress. and nothing else.
"Rei Chan!" I exclaimed yanking at my collar and looking at her attire. "Do you always go to sleep like that!?"
"Hello Usagi Chan." Said Rei sleepily. "And yes, I when I'm alone I always go to sleep like this. Do you always come visit people at strange hours of the night?"
"Ehehe." I laughed nervously, not knowing where to begin my story.
"Is something wrong, Usagi-Chan?"
"Actually there is... you see, Rei Chan."
"Come on in and tell me! It's cold out here!"
I sat on Rei's star decorated bead spread and let her know why I was here. her eyes met mine respectfully, but mine. well. they wandered around.
"That's too bad, Usagi. I've never pictured your father as the type to over react."
"Yeah. and that's not the only thing. Mamoru and I broke up."
"He broke up with you!" Exclaimed Rei. "How could he!?"
"No." I said crossly. "I broke up with him."
"Did you really?" Rei reached over and gave me a hug. a long close hug. "I'm so sorry, Usa Chan."
"Don't be sorry, Rei Chan." I said, hugging her back tightly. "I. well, I don't love him anymore." Rei let me go, and I let her go too, reluctantly.
"I'm sorry to hear that." Said Rei. "Love is such a beautiful thing." Aww. leave it to Rei to say something poetic and pretty.
"Don't worry," I told her. "I will love again." Rei smiled a bit.
"Here Usagi Chan, you can take the bed, and I'll sleep on the floor."
"No way! We'll share the bed, okay? It's too cold for one of us to sleep on the floor."
"Alright." Said Rei, shrugging. Suddenly, I heard a twig snap outside. I glanced at the door, and saw a flash of golden blonde hair. Damn that Haruka!
"Hey, Rei Chan." I said, heading toward the lavatory.
"Yes, Usa Chan?"
"Could you close the door please?"
"Alright." Rei padded over to the door and closed it.
"I wouldn't leave sleep with the door open anymore, Rei Chan."
Splash! The cold water felt good against my flushed cheeks. I took off my skirt, and blouse and put them neatly in my pink bag. I stared at my underwear, plain white cotton. I wish I wore something a little more exotic, but whenever I picked up something different, my mother would scold me, telling me those things weren't suited for young ladies like me. If there was one thing I hated was people telling me the kind of girl I was. I know who I am.
I slipped on my little bunny pajamas, feeling a bit childish. I removed my hair ties, and let my hair cascade down. I brushed it until it shone, and there were no tangles. I brushed my teeth, and sighed. It was time to go back out there. I took out my bunny plush, which I have loved since birth ( I never get into a bed without it. ) I confidently left my bag by the door and strode back into the bedroom. Rei was already in bed, encircled in her fluffy star spangled comforter.
"Usa Chan, would you please turn off the light?" I turned off the light, just as Rei lit a candle. "Sorry," she said sheepishly. "I don't like the dark."
"Me either." I said, climbing into the bed. Suddenly, I was overwhelmed with questions. "Rei Chan?"
"Yeah?"
"Do you think I'm pretty?"
"Yes, Usa Chan. you're pretty."
"Rei Chan?"
"Yes.?"
"Do you think I'm fat?"
"No, Usa Chan, you're not fat."
"Rei Chan?"
"What is it?"
"Do you think. do you think that I'll get to be with someone else one day?"
"Yes of course, Usagi Chan. Good night."
"Rei Chan?"
"What is it now?"
"Are you sure you think I'm pretty?"
"That's it!" Rei leaped out of bed and clicked on the light. "Did Mamoru say something to you tonight for you to ask all these ridiculous questions?"
"Um, no." I said twirling the end of my hair around.
"I thought you came here for a place to sleep!" Sighed Rei. "Do you have any idea what time it is? Why do you keep asking me these things? I want to go to bed, USAGI!" Uh oh. if there was bad thing about Rei, it was her horrible temper.
"I'm sorry, Rei Chan." I said, apologetically.
"It's okay." She said sighing and turning off the light again. "Just don't ask anymore stupid questions. You already know what I think about you." I smiled a bit as she climbed back into bed. I got a scent of her hair as she passed me. it smelled like passion fruit. mmm. Passion. mmm. food.
"Rei Chan?"
"Yes?"
"I'm hungry."
"Oh god."
"What? I am!"
"You're always hungry!"
"I am not!"
"You are too! If you don't stop eating, you're going to get really fat."
"Are you not going to like me anymore if I get fat, Rei Chan?"
"Usagi Chan, don't be retarded. I'm always going to like you." I sat up abruptly.
"You don't mean that."
"Of course I do. You're my best friend."
"But. if I were to be. different, you wouldn't like me would you?"
"If you learned to shut up, I would still like you, Usagi Chan."
"That's NOT what I'm talking about Rei."
"Then what are you talking about?"
"You know." I said., squeezing my bunny. "But what if I was like really different."
"Usagi-San, as long as you were still your stupid, sweet, caring self, I really wouldn't care how different you were."
"But what if." I said, picking up some of her shiny black hair. "what if my being different affected our relationship?"
"I think if you quit talking it would greatly benefit our relationship." Said Rei sleepily.
"You're mean Rei!" I protested, messing up the silky black hair. "But I'm serious. what if I was REALLY different." I squeezed my bunny a little tighter. "What if I was like, gay.." Rei's head shot up. "or something." I finished up, nervously.
"I wouldn't think anything of it." Said Rei seriously. "I mean, I don't have a problem with Haruka San or Michiru San."
"But." I pressed on. "What if someone gay liked you?" Rei laughed.
"I don't know what I'd do if Haruka-San liked me!" She blushed and smiled. "Why has she said anything to you?"
"Rei-Chan, you're missing the point!" I whined. "Forget about Haruka-San." Here goes nothing. "What if it was me? What if I liked you?" Ack. the kill! My palms were sweaty. Rei's expression was one of confusion.
"I don't know, Usagi-Chan." She said, thoughtfully. "I think you're pretty, nice, and sweet. I don't know. Why are you asking me these questions?" Rei's violet eyes narrowed. "Do you like Haruka San? Are you worried she doesn't like you, so you're asking my opinion?"
"Quit dragging that flirt into this!" I groaned. "We're talking about me! Me and you!"
"Quit asking stupid questions, Usagi-Chan."
"This isn't stupid, Rei-Chan!" I whimpered. "I really want to know!"
"I'd take you into my arms and confess my deep love for you, and then go to bed." Said Rei lazily, turning over on her side.
"Really!?!?!?!" I asked, eyes shining. She cannot be serious!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the happiest moment of my life.
"Yeah. now go to bed."
"Oh you can't be for real, Rei!' I said, jumping up. "We have so much to talk about!"
"Ugh. haven't we already covered everything?" The brunette muttered from the bed.
"Well. now that we love each other, don't you think we should make some kind of arrangement or something?"
"We love each other?!?!?" Screamed Rei, scrambling out of bed. "Since when?"
"Since now, Rei-Chan!" I said, hugging her tightly. "You told me you were going to confess your love for me!"
"Yeah, only if you." Her voice trailed off. She broke out of the embrace and started at me, bewildered. "What are you trying to say, Usagi San?"
"I care about you Rei." I said, with wide eyes. "I've never realized it until now, but my closeness with you was mistaken for friendship, but I now understand it's much more than that. And when you said that to me. well. I just assumed you realized it to." I looked into her eyes for the feel of conformation, but it was no where to be found. Oh shit. I made a mistake. nice going Usagi.
"I'm sorry then." I said softly, on the verge of tears. I'm such an idiot! "I guess I misunderstood. please forgive me."
"There is nothing to forgive." Said Rei gently "You did not misunderstand. You are right, Usa Chan. I do care about you more than a friend. I always have. you're so. beautiful, and sweet. oh so sweet.. I've always cared deeply about you." I could not believe my ears. Was this really happening? "What I didn't understand, Usagi Chan. is that when you said you felt that way about me. I had no idea."
"You have to believe me Rei-Chan!" I cried softly. "I've never felt so close to anyone. and I wanted to tell you, I really did, but. I guess I was afraid that you wouldn't love me. I didn't even think you would even want to be my friend. so you see, I had to go to Haruka and Michiru first."
"Don't cry, Usagi Chan." Said Rei. "I love you for all that you are." She slipped her arms around my neck. "And I'll always be your friend."
"Oh Rei." I sighed, burying my head in her neck. All my feelings setteled, that sick, vomit feeling that would rise in my chest had vanished. it was replaced with. a longing. for her.
"Usagi Chan, I have a question for you." Said Rei softly, as she stroked my hair tenderly.
"Mmm?"
"Usagi Chan, do you love me?"
"Yes Rei. I love you very much. and I'm glad I know now."
"I'm glad you know too." Rei's hand lifted my chin, and our lips met. and it was the most beautiful feeling I had ever felt. I pray that this feeling never leaves me. and at this moment, I pray that Rei will never leave me.
- Fini -
A/N: Do you people want the next part to be a lemon? The rating can be easily changed if a lemon is not wanted. So, I want 10 reviews supporting a lemon, and I'll write it. Deal? Eheheh ^-^" * avoids people throwing rotten food at her * So yeah. review me and tell me what you think. * curtsies * ja ne!
- The Artful Sailor Neptune.