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Haruka just stared down at Usagi for a moment, her expression blank as she slowly let her words register in her brain. Regaining her senses quickly, she grabbed Usagi's shoulders and looked at her seriously, her facial features calm. "Are you sure?"
Usagi nodded, the tears coming down like waterfalls. "I swear to god Haruka, it's true!" Her voice was shrill and panicky and she began to shake. "Oh god Ruka, he's going to find me! I don't wanna go back!"
Haruka tried to calm the girl down so she could talk. "How do you know he's here?"
Seeing the silvery-blonde was preoccupied in her own thoughts, Releena answered for her. "Usagi and I were walking when she just stopped dead in her tracks as we were passing a dorm. She felt weird about it so we went to my office and I checked who was rooming there."
Usagi's eyes were wide as she interrupted Releena. "It's him. He's been here a few days longer then us and he's using a different name, but it's definitely him." Sobs tore from her throat as she remembered every evil act he had done in front of her and all the times he had violated her body. The shock was just too much and Usagi did what most people in her situation would do. She snapped. "He's come to get me!" She cried, the force of her sobs making it impossible to say more as she sunk to her knees and began to rock back and forth, her head in her hands.
Heero, who had been standing by the couch when the girls entered, wordlessly walked up to the sobbing girl and picked her up, carrying her to her bedroom so the others could try to figure out what exactly was going on.
For the first time since she had met him, Haruka gave him a thankful glance before he disappeared. She needed to get to the bottom of this, and having a hysterical Koneko to deal with while trying to do so would be near to impossible.
Releena had a hurt expression on her face, though she silently berated herself for being jealous at a time like this. Still, it had looked like Heero actually felt something for the girl when he had seen her in her delirious state, and Releena didn't think she had ever been looked at like that by him. He had been so gentle, the way he handled Usagi. Her eyes lowered to her shoes as she wondered whether or not he liked the silvery- blonde.
The other Gundam pilots watched the door close behind the two in fascination, each wondering what was going on in Heero's head. They exchanged glances before turning to Haruka, waiting for her to start off the planning. After all, she had worked for this Mamoru guy, and she knew him better then they did. Haruka caught the looks directed at her and sighed as she sat down in one of the nearest chairs.
"Miss Releena, I think you should stay. You could be a lot of help, considering you have access to information we probably need on how it was Mamoru came to be here." Quatre said softly as he looked at the young girl headed for the door. He had always been the brains of the pack, and right now he was stepping up to that role. Releena turned back to them, her hand still on the doorknob.
"I suppose that would mean we aren't going to make it to class, right?" She replied. Quatre shook his head and she nodded, glancing at Usagi's bedroom door. She didn't really want to stick around while the person she loved was comforting another girl, but she couldn't just leave when she could help them. Besides, the faster they got rid of this Mamoru character, the faster Usagi would be out of their lives and Heero would once again be all hers. This thought gave her hope and she sat down beside Haruka, eager to give any information they needed from her.
Wufei placed his elbows on his knees, leaning forward with a thoughtful expression on his face. "Well onna?" He was addressing Haruka, waiting to hear what she was thinking. Haruka didn't seem to notice the name and instead turned to Rei.
"Did you know he was here?" She questioned. Rei shook her head, her expression obviously one of confusion.
"How is that possible? What are the chances of none of us being in his classes and never running into him in the halls? Why didn't he try to find me? He knows I go to this school." She was talking more to herself then the others, but they were listening none the less.
"It is possible." It was Quatre who now spoke. "I mean, there's probably hundreds of students around the school we've never even seen. As for why he hasn't contacted you yet, maybe he hasn't had a chance. I mean, if I had just gotten to a new school and learned my girlfriend escaped then I'd have tons to catch up on in schoolwork so I wouldn't attract unwanted attention and I'd be trying to find her at the same time. Plus he is in charge of an entire organization." The group nodded in agreement.
"That does make sense." Rei replied, her confusion now gone from her face. "I just don't see how I didn't feel his presence."
"That's not really important at the moment." Duo's voice was surprisingly low and he was completely serious, all traces of his cheerful happy-go-lucky attitude gone. "Right now we need to figure out whether or not he knows Usagi's here, and if not, why he's here in the first place." Despite his change in attitude, none of the other pilots seemed surprised. Duo was often suddenly serious when they fought mobile suits, and they all knew despite how he seemed, he was one of the best soldiers. That's why he was a Gundam pilot.
Haruka looked at Releena, thinking over what the girl had told her. "If he was here before us then I doubt he knows of Usagi's whereabouts. He would have taken her by now." She paused as she thought about what they should do. "Releena, could you bring up his files and tell us everything you can about him since he's transferred?"
"I need a computer." Trowa stood and left the dorm, coming back only a short time later with a laptop which he handed to her. "Thanks." She murmured, plugging it in and turning it on. There was silence as she began to type in codes to bring up the needed information.
(In Usagi's room)
Heero placed Usagi down on her bed after shutting the door and sat across from her at her desk. She was trembling and although no sound came from her, tears were rapidly falling down her cheeks. He just looked at her for a while, not knowing what to do. He didn't even know why he had stayed in the room with her in the first place. He should be out with the others helping them figure out what to do with Mamoru.
She shifted on the bed, drawing his attention back to her shaking form. It seemed like she was calming down, or she was just too tired to continue crying. It was probably the later. Usagi wiped the back of her school uniform's sleeve across her cheeks furiously, suddenly angry and not knowing why. Her sad face held a look of rage and her eyes were narrowed as she glared at the floor at her feet.
"Glaring at the carpet won't get rid of your problems." Heero said in his usual monotone. Usagi raised her eyes to his, all anger fading from her face.
"Am I detecting a voice of experience?" The words came out bitterly and her voice was strained from crying. Heero just smirked at her attempt to lighten the mood and crossed his arms, leaning back in the chair. She smoothed out her skirt and sat straight, almost all traces of her hysterics gone, although her voice still wavered. "I knew this would happen, just when I was finally having a normal life too." More tears came and she gave up trying to hold them back, knowing it was useless. "I'm never going to get away from him."
"If you act like that you won't." Heero said. Anger once again flashed in her eyes, her body going stiff.
"Well excuse me if I'm scared and can't help but show it! Do you have any idea what it's like to live with someone as cold as that? To be forced into his bed against your will, knowing you can never escape?" She was talking louder now, but he didn't even blink an eye at her outburst.
"Letting your emotions take control like your doing is exactly the reason you would never escape."
"What would you know of emotions? Your nothing but a heartless jerk!" As soon as the words were spoken, a look of horror came over her and she clasped her hand over her mouth. The words had just come out, even though she knew they weren't true. Usagi lowered her eyes to the floor once more. She hadn't meant to be so mean, but she had been angry that he seemed not to care about her predicament. In her entire life, she had never said something hateful to another person. Until now.
Heero just studied her, not at all phased by what was spoken. In fact, she seemed more upset she'd said them then he did, which was confusing. Usagi slowly stood and walked over to him, still not looking at his face. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean that."
"Why not? Emotionless people do come across as rather heartless, wouldn't you say?" She stared at him in surprise, backing up when he stood. "But it's the fact I've been unfeeling that's gotten me this far. Emotions cause you to make mistakes." She took a few more steps backwards as he stepped forward, suddenly feeling uncomfortable being alone with him. Her stomach started to feel funny as she studied his face, taking in every detail. Somehow the atmosphere of the room had changed, and she wasn't sure what had caused it.
"If you carry on like this when Mamoru doesn't even know he's near you, then when he finds out and actually comes for you, you'll get caught. Feelings get you nowhere, Usagi." He placed a hand on her shoulder as a small gesture of comfort, smirking in sudden understanding when she blushed. He wasn't blind and he had noticed how Usagi always seemed to get jumpy and blush a lot when alone with him.
She trembled when he touched her, shutting her eyes tightly and hoping he didn't notice how his closeness made her react. When he didn't move, she knew he had seen the effect he had on her, so she gave up and weakly opened her eyes again.
He was closer then before. Thoughts ran through her head that he was doing this to her on purpose, teasing her. She frowned and backed up, running into the wall behind her. Her eyes grew desperate as he moved even closer and leaned over her, brushing his lips over her ear.
"See what emotions make people do? How they make it so your helpless at times?" He spoke softly, making her shudder every time his breath touched her neck. "Tell me you wouldn't give anything to shut out what your feeling right now, just so you could once again be in control of the situation."
She tried to object, to prove him wrong, but her voice seemed lost in her throat. As much as she wanted to say no, she couldn't help but wish that she did have the situation under hand. The fact that he was right only caused her to blush harder. He pulled away from her just enough to look her in the eye's, making it so their noses almost touched.
"That's what I thought." He murmured triumphantly. She couldn't help but be mesmerized by him. His proximity, his voice…her heart was threatening to beat out of her chest. Her eyes seemed to unknowingly focus on his lips, even though she tried to look him in the eye and prove she wasn't intimidated.
Heero gazed into her eyes a moment longer before he moved away from her entirely and left to see what the others had come up with. Usagi instantly missed the heat of his body so close to hers, but was relieved to be out of the intense situation. She took a deep breath before going to her closet and pulling out some clothes. It was obvious they weren't gonna make it to classes, and she couldn't stand to wear her uniform longer then she had to.
(Back with the others)
"Says here he transferred from a collage on the L2 colony a week ago. In the forms he filled out for registration it says he was having problems adapting to their teaching methods and wanted to try a new school." Releena brought up another window and continued to read his registration info to the group. "He's signed up for four classes mostly based on psychology and it says he's got top marks in every one, which is surprising considering he's only been here a week. He wrote that there was supposed to be someone signing in with him when he transferred, but it says they were a no show. Other then info on stuff like age and that, that's all that's here." She shut off the laptop and place it beside her. "Sorry I couldn't be more help."
"You were a great help." Quatre smiled reassuringly. "I'm thinking the no show was supposed to be Usagi." He continued. "The reason none of us have run in to him is obviously because his classes are based on more advanced criteria then we chose."
Everyone turned when Usagi's door opened and Heero walked out, heading straight for the sofa where the rest of the pilots sat. Releena was about to ask where Usagi was, but before she had a chance, Usagi ran out of the door and sat breathlessly between Rei and Haruka. She had somehow gotten her hair back into the usual ponytail and was now wearing a light blue sundress and white sandals. How she had changed so fast was beyond Releena, but she took notice that Usagi was purposely looking anywhere but in Heero's direction. Anytime she looked near him her already flushed face would get ten times worse, and Releena couldn't help but wonder what had gone on in the bedroom that would make Usagi want to avoid him. Once again, she felt jealous, but decided she would talk to Usagi later. Now was not the time.
"Well? What's the plan?" Usagi asked, not being able to stand the silence.
"We haven't gotten that far yet." Rei said, pulling at Usagi's dress sleeve. "Where did you get this?"
"Oh I bought it a month ago at some small shop on L2." She replied, totally forgetting what was going on around her as she got into an elaborate discussion with Rei on which dress shops were the best on the colony. The others blinked and shook their heads. At least her mind was off of Mamoru.
"So, what is the plan?" Duo asked, mimicking Usagi.
"Well, I think I have an idea on what we could do, but it involves Rei." Haruka answered. This immediately caught Rei's attention and she clapped a hand over the still jabbering Usagi's mouth, effectively cutting her off in mid-sentence.
"What is it Haruka?" She removed her hand swiftly from Usagi's mouth, waving it and glaring at her friend. Everyone could see the bite mark. Usagi just smirked.
"Well, Mamoru doesn't know you're in contact with Koneko, so you could act as a spy of sorts. Go talk to him…find out anything you can that may be useful. Maybe you can convince him to leave so we don't have to deal with him until we're ready."
Rei nodded. "I suppose I could 'accidentally' run into him." She frowned and her eyes narrowed. "Although I don't enjoy the thought of me having to act all friendly towards him after learning what he's done. He's a disgrace to my family."
"Well as true as that may be, we should do it as soon as possible." Haruka said.
"I'll do it today. In fact, I'll find him right now!" Rei stood with her fist clenched in front of her and a determined look on her face. Usagi had been shoved off the chair when Rei stood so hastily and was sprawled on the floor glaring up at her friend. Quatre cleared his throat and Usagi looked his way, wondering why he was blushing and looking at the ground.
"Stand up onna." Wufei sharply said, his own face red. Usagi looked down and her face paled as she saw the skirt of her dress was barely covering her, giving a rather revealing look at her long legs. Rei blushed and pulled Usagi to her feet.
"I am so sorry Usa!" She gasped. Usagi just glared, but soon turned the look to Duo, who could no longer hold in his laughter.
Usagi blushed as she realized all five had had a perfect view of her, and mortified, she turned and punched Rei in the arm. "Thanks so very much, Rei!" She yelled as she stormed out into the hall and headed to the main doors.
"Usagi wait!" Rei ran to the door, but Usagi was already gone. She turned to the others with panicked eyes. "We better find either Usa or Mamoru fast before they run into each other!"
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A.N: I'm so sorry, I hafta end it there! My eyes can't stay open anymore! I know, it probably sucks, but hey, it's the best I can do when I'm half asleep. Please read and review!
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Haruka just stared down at Usagi for a moment, her expression blank as she slowly let her words register in her brain. Regaining her senses quickly, she grabbed Usagi's shoulders and looked at her seriously, her facial features calm. "Are you sure?"
Usagi nodded, the tears coming down like waterfalls. "I swear to god Haruka, it's true!" Her voice was shrill and panicky and she began to shake. "Oh god Ruka, he's going to find me! I don't wanna go back!"
Haruka tried to calm the girl down so she could talk. "How do you know he's here?"
Seeing the silvery-blonde was preoccupied in her own thoughts, Releena answered for her. "Usagi and I were walking when she just stopped dead in her tracks as we were passing a dorm. She felt weird about it so we went to my office and I checked who was rooming there."
Usagi's eyes were wide as she interrupted Releena. "It's him. He's been here a few days longer then us and he's using a different name, but it's definitely him." Sobs tore from her throat as she remembered every evil act he had done in front of her and all the times he had violated her body. The shock was just too much and Usagi did what most people in her situation would do. She snapped. "He's come to get me!" She cried, the force of her sobs making it impossible to say more as she sunk to her knees and began to rock back and forth, her head in her hands.
Heero, who had been standing by the couch when the girls entered, wordlessly walked up to the sobbing girl and picked her up, carrying her to her bedroom so the others could try to figure out what exactly was going on.
For the first time since she had met him, Haruka gave him a thankful glance before he disappeared. She needed to get to the bottom of this, and having a hysterical Koneko to deal with while trying to do so would be near to impossible.
Releena had a hurt expression on her face, though she silently berated herself for being jealous at a time like this. Still, it had looked like Heero actually felt something for the girl when he had seen her in her delirious state, and Releena didn't think she had ever been looked at like that by him. He had been so gentle, the way he handled Usagi. Her eyes lowered to her shoes as she wondered whether or not he liked the silvery- blonde.
The other Gundam pilots watched the door close behind the two in fascination, each wondering what was going on in Heero's head. They exchanged glances before turning to Haruka, waiting for her to start off the planning. After all, she had worked for this Mamoru guy, and she knew him better then they did. Haruka caught the looks directed at her and sighed as she sat down in one of the nearest chairs.
"Miss Releena, I think you should stay. You could be a lot of help, considering you have access to information we probably need on how it was Mamoru came to be here." Quatre said softly as he looked at the young girl headed for the door. He had always been the brains of the pack, and right now he was stepping up to that role. Releena turned back to them, her hand still on the doorknob.
"I suppose that would mean we aren't going to make it to class, right?" She replied. Quatre shook his head and she nodded, glancing at Usagi's bedroom door. She didn't really want to stick around while the person she loved was comforting another girl, but she couldn't just leave when she could help them. Besides, the faster they got rid of this Mamoru character, the faster Usagi would be out of their lives and Heero would once again be all hers. This thought gave her hope and she sat down beside Haruka, eager to give any information they needed from her.
Wufei placed his elbows on his knees, leaning forward with a thoughtful expression on his face. "Well onna?" He was addressing Haruka, waiting to hear what she was thinking. Haruka didn't seem to notice the name and instead turned to Rei.
"Did you know he was here?" She questioned. Rei shook her head, her expression obviously one of confusion.
"How is that possible? What are the chances of none of us being in his classes and never running into him in the halls? Why didn't he try to find me? He knows I go to this school." She was talking more to herself then the others, but they were listening none the less.
"It is possible." It was Quatre who now spoke. "I mean, there's probably hundreds of students around the school we've never even seen. As for why he hasn't contacted you yet, maybe he hasn't had a chance. I mean, if I had just gotten to a new school and learned my girlfriend escaped then I'd have tons to catch up on in schoolwork so I wouldn't attract unwanted attention and I'd be trying to find her at the same time. Plus he is in charge of an entire organization." The group nodded in agreement.
"That does make sense." Rei replied, her confusion now gone from her face. "I just don't see how I didn't feel his presence."
"That's not really important at the moment." Duo's voice was surprisingly low and he was completely serious, all traces of his cheerful happy-go-lucky attitude gone. "Right now we need to figure out whether or not he knows Usagi's here, and if not, why he's here in the first place." Despite his change in attitude, none of the other pilots seemed surprised. Duo was often suddenly serious when they fought mobile suits, and they all knew despite how he seemed, he was one of the best soldiers. That's why he was a Gundam pilot.
Haruka looked at Releena, thinking over what the girl had told her. "If he was here before us then I doubt he knows of Usagi's whereabouts. He would have taken her by now." She paused as she thought about what they should do. "Releena, could you bring up his files and tell us everything you can about him since he's transferred?"
"I need a computer." Trowa stood and left the dorm, coming back only a short time later with a laptop which he handed to her. "Thanks." She murmured, plugging it in and turning it on. There was silence as she began to type in codes to bring up the needed information.
(In Usagi's room)
Heero placed Usagi down on her bed after shutting the door and sat across from her at her desk. She was trembling and although no sound came from her, tears were rapidly falling down her cheeks. He just looked at her for a while, not knowing what to do. He didn't even know why he had stayed in the room with her in the first place. He should be out with the others helping them figure out what to do with Mamoru.
She shifted on the bed, drawing his attention back to her shaking form. It seemed like she was calming down, or she was just too tired to continue crying. It was probably the later. Usagi wiped the back of her school uniform's sleeve across her cheeks furiously, suddenly angry and not knowing why. Her sad face held a look of rage and her eyes were narrowed as she glared at the floor at her feet.
"Glaring at the carpet won't get rid of your problems." Heero said in his usual monotone. Usagi raised her eyes to his, all anger fading from her face.
"Am I detecting a voice of experience?" The words came out bitterly and her voice was strained from crying. Heero just smirked at her attempt to lighten the mood and crossed his arms, leaning back in the chair. She smoothed out her skirt and sat straight, almost all traces of her hysterics gone, although her voice still wavered. "I knew this would happen, just when I was finally having a normal life too." More tears came and she gave up trying to hold them back, knowing it was useless. "I'm never going to get away from him."
"If you act like that you won't." Heero said. Anger once again flashed in her eyes, her body going stiff.
"Well excuse me if I'm scared and can't help but show it! Do you have any idea what it's like to live with someone as cold as that? To be forced into his bed against your will, knowing you can never escape?" She was talking louder now, but he didn't even blink an eye at her outburst.
"Letting your emotions take control like your doing is exactly the reason you would never escape."
"What would you know of emotions? Your nothing but a heartless jerk!" As soon as the words were spoken, a look of horror came over her and she clasped her hand over her mouth. The words had just come out, even though she knew they weren't true. Usagi lowered her eyes to the floor once more. She hadn't meant to be so mean, but she had been angry that he seemed not to care about her predicament. In her entire life, she had never said something hateful to another person. Until now.
Heero just studied her, not at all phased by what was spoken. In fact, she seemed more upset she'd said them then he did, which was confusing. Usagi slowly stood and walked over to him, still not looking at his face. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean that."
"Why not? Emotionless people do come across as rather heartless, wouldn't you say?" She stared at him in surprise, backing up when he stood. "But it's the fact I've been unfeeling that's gotten me this far. Emotions cause you to make mistakes." She took a few more steps backwards as he stepped forward, suddenly feeling uncomfortable being alone with him. Her stomach started to feel funny as she studied his face, taking in every detail. Somehow the atmosphere of the room had changed, and she wasn't sure what had caused it.
"If you carry on like this when Mamoru doesn't even know he's near you, then when he finds out and actually comes for you, you'll get caught. Feelings get you nowhere, Usagi." He placed a hand on her shoulder as a small gesture of comfort, smirking in sudden understanding when she blushed. He wasn't blind and he had noticed how Usagi always seemed to get jumpy and blush a lot when alone with him.
She trembled when he touched her, shutting her eyes tightly and hoping he didn't notice how his closeness made her react. When he didn't move, she knew he had seen the effect he had on her, so she gave up and weakly opened her eyes again.
He was closer then before. Thoughts ran through her head that he was doing this to her on purpose, teasing her. She frowned and backed up, running into the wall behind her. Her eyes grew desperate as he moved even closer and leaned over her, brushing his lips over her ear.
"See what emotions make people do? How they make it so your helpless at times?" He spoke softly, making her shudder every time his breath touched her neck. "Tell me you wouldn't give anything to shut out what your feeling right now, just so you could once again be in control of the situation."
She tried to object, to prove him wrong, but her voice seemed lost in her throat. As much as she wanted to say no, she couldn't help but wish that she did have the situation under hand. The fact that he was right only caused her to blush harder. He pulled away from her just enough to look her in the eye's, making it so their noses almost touched.
"That's what I thought." He murmured triumphantly. She couldn't help but be mesmerized by him. His proximity, his voice…her heart was threatening to beat out of her chest. Her eyes seemed to unknowingly focus on his lips, even though she tried to look him in the eye and prove she wasn't intimidated.
Heero gazed into her eyes a moment longer before he moved away from her entirely and left to see what the others had come up with. Usagi instantly missed the heat of his body so close to hers, but was relieved to be out of the intense situation. She took a deep breath before going to her closet and pulling out some clothes. It was obvious they weren't gonna make it to classes, and she couldn't stand to wear her uniform longer then she had to.
(Back with the others)
"Says here he transferred from a collage on the L2 colony a week ago. In the forms he filled out for registration it says he was having problems adapting to their teaching methods and wanted to try a new school." Releena brought up another window and continued to read his registration info to the group. "He's signed up for four classes mostly based on psychology and it says he's got top marks in every one, which is surprising considering he's only been here a week. He wrote that there was supposed to be someone signing in with him when he transferred, but it says they were a no show. Other then info on stuff like age and that, that's all that's here." She shut off the laptop and place it beside her. "Sorry I couldn't be more help."
"You were a great help." Quatre smiled reassuringly. "I'm thinking the no show was supposed to be Usagi." He continued. "The reason none of us have run in to him is obviously because his classes are based on more advanced criteria then we chose."
Everyone turned when Usagi's door opened and Heero walked out, heading straight for the sofa where the rest of the pilots sat. Releena was about to ask where Usagi was, but before she had a chance, Usagi ran out of the door and sat breathlessly between Rei and Haruka. She had somehow gotten her hair back into the usual ponytail and was now wearing a light blue sundress and white sandals. How she had changed so fast was beyond Releena, but she took notice that Usagi was purposely looking anywhere but in Heero's direction. Anytime she looked near him her already flushed face would get ten times worse, and Releena couldn't help but wonder what had gone on in the bedroom that would make Usagi want to avoid him. Once again, she felt jealous, but decided she would talk to Usagi later. Now was not the time.
"Well? What's the plan?" Usagi asked, not being able to stand the silence.
"We haven't gotten that far yet." Rei said, pulling at Usagi's dress sleeve. "Where did you get this?"
"Oh I bought it a month ago at some small shop on L2." She replied, totally forgetting what was going on around her as she got into an elaborate discussion with Rei on which dress shops were the best on the colony. The others blinked and shook their heads. At least her mind was off of Mamoru.
"So, what is the plan?" Duo asked, mimicking Usagi.
"Well, I think I have an idea on what we could do, but it involves Rei." Haruka answered. This immediately caught Rei's attention and she clapped a hand over the still jabbering Usagi's mouth, effectively cutting her off in mid-sentence.
"What is it Haruka?" She removed her hand swiftly from Usagi's mouth, waving it and glaring at her friend. Everyone could see the bite mark. Usagi just smirked.
"Well, Mamoru doesn't know you're in contact with Koneko, so you could act as a spy of sorts. Go talk to him…find out anything you can that may be useful. Maybe you can convince him to leave so we don't have to deal with him until we're ready."
Rei nodded. "I suppose I could 'accidentally' run into him." She frowned and her eyes narrowed. "Although I don't enjoy the thought of me having to act all friendly towards him after learning what he's done. He's a disgrace to my family."
"Well as true as that may be, we should do it as soon as possible." Haruka said.
"I'll do it today. In fact, I'll find him right now!" Rei stood with her fist clenched in front of her and a determined look on her face. Usagi had been shoved off the chair when Rei stood so hastily and was sprawled on the floor glaring up at her friend. Quatre cleared his throat and Usagi looked his way, wondering why he was blushing and looking at the ground.
"Stand up onna." Wufei sharply said, his own face red. Usagi looked down and her face paled as she saw the skirt of her dress was barely covering her, giving a rather revealing look at her long legs. Rei blushed and pulled Usagi to her feet.
"I am so sorry Usa!" She gasped. Usagi just glared, but soon turned the look to Duo, who could no longer hold in his laughter.
Usagi blushed as she realized all five had had a perfect view of her, and mortified, she turned and punched Rei in the arm. "Thanks so very much, Rei!" She yelled as she stormed out into the hall and headed to the main doors.
"Usagi wait!" Rei ran to the door, but Usagi was already gone. She turned to the others with panicked eyes. "We better find either Usa or Mamoru fast before they run into each other!"
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A.N: I'm so sorry, I hafta end it there! My eyes can't stay open anymore! I know, it probably sucks, but hey, it's the best I can do when I'm half asleep. Please read and review!