Standard disclaimers: Sailor Moon doesn't belong to me. Sailor Moon belongs to Naoko Takeuchi, Kodansha Comics, Mixx Comics, Toei animation, Pioneer and a bunch of other companies I'm probably forgetting (sorry).
Interlude II: Diana's Journal
I've been avoiding Peruru ever since the incident in the garden four days ago. Mother said that he asked her about me, to see if I was feeling better. She said that he sounded concerned. I've been playing sick, keeping to our family's quarters and moping about my room. I've seen Mother and Father share worried looks when they thought I wasn't watching; they are wondering why I don't want to see my friends.
I don't know what to do; I'm so confused. I know it's only a matter of time before I have to face him again. I can only pretend to be sick for so long; Mother said that Small Lady is threatening to batter down my bedroom door if I don't come out soon, and I know her well enough to realize that's no empty boast.
When I woke up that night, after that horrible dream, I realized that I had feelings for Peruru. I like him so very much. He's kind and gentle; when he smiles his whole face seems to light up. I just want him to be happy, but he's not. I watch him long for something that he cannot have and it makes my heart feel heavy.
I have to be fitted for my bridesmaid dress tomorrow morning. Hopefully I'll be finished before Small Lady arrives for her own fitting. Although, I'll have to come out of hiding sooner or later….
AN: Wow, it's been a while. Sorry, I haven't updated this fic sooner, but I've been working on other things. I just figured no one was reading it, but now I know better. ^_^ Thanks to those of you that prodded me into continue writing, this chapter is for you. The next chapter should be out by the end of the week.
Serena B