Hey! Here is the seventh chapter!!!! Just to let you know I will be on
vacation where there are no computers so I will not be writing the next
chapters for a week. I sorry!!!! I will also be in school so it may slow me
down a bit but I will try my best to continue at a normal pace. I hope you
like this chapter!!!!! Usako
Usagi looked out the window of her room as she sat at her desk. Snow -flakes fell slowly from the sky. She flipped her pencil around as she looked outside. Her hair dangled to the floor as she sat in her chair. It now reached her waist. She was now 5'4" and was still the fastest runner in her grade. It was quiet and peaceful. She closed her eyes and tried to imagine everything the right way. She remembered the day her best friend had left. It had been three years since that day. Duo and her had continued to write every week. Duo said he continued his singing. He had been in the middle school plays every year. Usagi remembered herself like that. She had also been in her school plays. She looked at the paper in front of her. It only said Dear, Duo. She could not think of anything to write right now. There was not much happening. It was during Christmas break and she was cooped inside the house. There was nothing that had been going on at school. There were lots of tests and projects but she had managed to get through a lot of them. She was getting straight A's and was in many school programs. She wondered what seventh grade was like for Duo. She brought her pencil to her paper to her paper and started to write. She hoped her letter didn't sound weird. She stared out the window and wondered what Duo was doing at the very moment.
Duo sat at his desk as he stared at his piece of paper. He was now 5'7" and his braid was a little past mid back. It was blank and he could think of nothing to say. He looked through his small window and saw that it was raining and cloudy. He hated these days. There was nothing to do. He remembered back in Connecticut when it would snow. He loved the snow. Him and Usagi would make big forts of snow only. It didn't snow in Florida. He wondered if he would ever go back there. He would be able to see Usagi. It felt like he hadn't seen her in a millennium but it had only been three years. He remembered he was still a couple months older than she was. He wondered if she was playing in the snow now. He wondered if she had changed a lot. Even though she had written to him she had not told him everything. Otherwise it would take days just to write one letter for a week's worth. It sort of went the same way for him. He wondered if they would still be best friends if he were to go back. He knew she would still be his best friend. They had made a promise. He knew it sounded sort of weird but he still treasured that promise. Most boys would just break it and forget it but he was different. He wanted to be Usagi's friend forever. They would always be friends.
Duo started to write when he heard a knock on the door. "Come in" he said. The door opened and there stood Quatre. "Lunch time" he said to Duo. "OK hold on let me finish this letter" he said licking his lips. Quatre nodded and left. Duo had made four really good friends while at his school. They were Quatre, Trowa, Wufei and Heero. All though Wufei and Heero always tried to kill him for him joking he still thought they were good friends. Wufei was Chinese and had black slick hair that he put into a small ponytail. He thought that all onna's were weak. Heero had messy brown hair and was always grunting. He always hid his emotions. Trowa was the tallest and he had brown hair that practically stuck out in front of him. He was the smartest and the quietest of the group. Quatre was Arabian and he had blond hair that was neatly combed. He came from a rich family. He was always polite and smart. They all had liked singing and Duo was trying to persuade them to start a band. Duo finished his letter and ran out the door.
Usagi walked to her homeroom class with her four friends. They had all been friends since Duo had left her. They all had been sort of depressed and sort of met out of the blue. On Usagi's right side was Minako and Rei and on her left side was Ami and Makoto. Minako and Usagi were like look a-likes but Minako did not put her hair up. She let it hang loosely down her back. She was always hyper and loved to go shopping with Usagi. Ami had short blue hair and she was the braniac of the group. She took extra tests and studied for fun. Rei had raven black hair and had a short temper. Rei could sense things sometimes before they happened, she had some kind of sixth sense. Makoto was the tallest and she had brown hair put in a ponytail. She was the strongest seventh grader around. She had gotten in trouble many times for punching someone. Usagi looked inside her binder and pulled out her note from Duo. She hadn't had time to read it yet. She walked into her homeroom and sat down to Minako. She continued to read while they waited for the bell to ring. Usagi had not told them about Duo because it would only give her memories. "Usagi?" the teacher called checking for attendance. As if in a spell Usagi raised her hand to let the teacher know she was there. Just as she did Minako spotted the letter. She grabbed it from Usagi and started to read it. "Give it back!" Usagi growled snatching it from Minako. "Who's Duo?" she asked in a whisper. "None of your business" Usagi murmured. Minako gave a sly grin but then paid attention to what the teacher was saying.
"Why won't you tell me?" Minako asked for the millionth time. Usagi's hands turned into fists. She just ignored Minako and sat down at the table with her lunch. Rei had a surprised face. "I've never seen you this mad" Rei said wondering what was going on. Usagi gave her a glare that made Rei immediately shut up. "She has a letter from this guy named......." Minako was cut off by Usagi putting her hand over her mouth. "Shut up!" Usagi said. Minako nodded and sat back down. They all stared at the table. Just then Makoto broke the silence. " Why are you keeping a secret from us?" she asked. Usagi glared at her but Makoto was not afraid. She could out beat Usagi anytime so she didn't care. Usagi sighed. She didn't really want to tell them. She made up her mind and decided to tell them. "Me and Duo were best friends when we were five and when we were 10 he moved away to Florida to a boarding school." She said in one big sentence. "And you still wrote each other?" Ami asked. Usagi nodded and picked up her piece of pizza and brought it to her mouth. "oooohhhh" Minako said nodding. Usagi decided not to talk about it anymore and decided not to talk.
Minako looked at her and looked around the room. She decided to change the subject. She noticed something out of the corner of her eye and decided to make that the subject. She leaned over and whispered in Usagi's ear. "Derek seems to have something for you, he has been staring at you all day" Minako said. Usagi turned around and saw Derek who waved to her. Usagi blushed and smiled. She turned back to her table. Derek was one of the popular eighth graders. He had dirty blonde hair that was put into spikes. Minako just laughed. Usagi blushed and stayed quiet for the rest of lunch. She wondered if Duo was like this. Would he be popular over the years?
After a couple of years Duo and Usagi had slowed down writing to each other. Homework had become more intense. There seemed to be no extra time. They continued with their programs and continued to be best friends. They still wished to see each other over the years. It had been four more years and it was during the summer right before their senior year that something would happen that would change them forever.
Duo walked into his dorm after being with his friends. He flipped through the mail he had picked up. He sat on his bed and looked at them. He put the stuff he didn't need in the trash and then he went through the important mail. His eyes also looked around the room. Papers of his songs were everywhere. His group had started a band when they had entered high -school. He looked at one of the letters. It was from his parents. He ripped it open and started to read it. Dear, Duo
We hope your summer is going great and we hope you are having fun. We just wanted to ask you something and hope you might answer us quickly. We know you have been gone for a long time and we are glad that your grades are good. We were wondering if you wanted to spend your last year of high -school back at home. We hope you give us a quick reply. It doesn't matter if you want to stay we could understand. Thanks a lot. Love mom and dad.
Duo read it over and over again. He couldn't believe what was happening. He could actually go home. He would see all of his old friends and he could see his parents. He could see Usagi. His eyes widened. He hadn't seen her in seven years. What would she be like? He felt something deep down that he couldn't explain but then his mind jumped. Then Duo remembered his friends here. He would have to leave them here. He wondered what to do. He had to send a reply with his answer. This was going to be tough. If he moved back he would break up the band. He walked out the door and decided to go talk to his friends.
Duo knocked on Quatre's door and waited for him to come. He had told his friends to all meet there. The door opened and Quatre stood there. "Come in" he said politely. Duo nodded and came in. The rest of the guys were already there. Wufei was leaning against the bed with his arms crossed. Heero was in a corner of a room next to Trowa. Duo walked in the quiet room. "So why are we here Maxwell?" Wufei asked annoyed. Duo stood in front of them. "Um, I got a letter from my parents saying I could go home for my last year of high -school and I wanted to know what you thought" Duo said as he waited for an answer. Wufei raised an eyebrow. "You should go back and visit your parents" Quatre said. Duo nodded. "What about our band?" Trowa asked. "That's the problem" Duo said. They all nodded. "I wish you could all come with me" Duo said. "Maybe we can" Quatre said. Duo was shocked. Then he remembered that three of his friends didn't have parents anymore so they could go anywhere they wanted. Quatre had a dad that he never saw that was always on business. "I could get my dad to pay for somewhere to stay" Quatre said. Duo was still frozen in shock. "R.really?" he asked. Quatre nodded. "I don't care what we do" Heero said. Duo smiled. "Well?" he asked. They all nodded. Duo almost jumped and ran around the dorm but then remembered he had to write a response. "I have to go" Duo murmured. They all nodded and Duo left to go write a reply.
Usagi opened her door of her house. It was nine and she had just been out with Derek. They had started dating not long ago. He had a short temper and liked to hang out but Usagi didn't mind. She liked Derek. Though she knew something deep down made her feel uneasy when she was with Derek. "I'll see you tomorrow" Derek said. She nodded and stared into his eyes. There was nothing to them. He leaned down and gently kissed her on the lips. The kiss felt plain. His breath smelled like beer and he hadn't shaved in a while. She could feel him trying to get another kiss but then she broke it. "I..I have to go" Usagi said. He nodded and went back to his car. Usagi shut the door behind her. She heard voices in the kitchen and she slowly walked in.
In the kitchen was her mom and dad with the Maxwells. They were all talking. "Hello" Usagi said cheerfully. "Hey sweetheart" her mom said. "What's going on?" Usagi asked. She knew the Maxwells and her parents never were together this late. There was something fishy going on and she knew that for sure. They all stared at each other. "Here" Mrs. Maxwell said handing Usagi a letter. Usagi read it slowly.
Dear Mom and Dad,
I would love to come back home. I will be coming back in a week. Some of my friends are coming with me and they will be staying somewhere else. I can't wait to see everyone. Say hello to Usagi for me! Sincerely, Duo.
Usagi read it over and over again. She couldn't believe what she was reading. It almost seemed impossible. Duo was coming back! Her long lost friend. A smile developed on her face. What would he look like? She remembered that they had always been with each other. She remembered him leaving and now he was coming back. What if they weren't friends anymore? 'Impossible' a voice said. They were still best friends. They would always be friends, just friends. But deep down Usagi felt something she had never felt before. What was it? It was like the urge to run up Duo and tell him everything and hug him to death. Usagi wondered what Duo would think of Derek. Usagi knew it would be quiet interesting. She knew that they would not get along. Usagi didn't care though. Duo was coming back and that's what mattered. She would see her best friend again. She went upstairs and sat on her bed and was lost in all of her thoughts.
Hey! I hope you liked that chapter! Please forgive me if I don't write another in a week. As I said I will be on vacation away from all computers. Sniffle. I want to continue typing. O well I hope you liked this chapter and I hope you write reviews. Ja ne! Usako
Usagi looked out the window of her room as she sat at her desk. Snow -flakes fell slowly from the sky. She flipped her pencil around as she looked outside. Her hair dangled to the floor as she sat in her chair. It now reached her waist. She was now 5'4" and was still the fastest runner in her grade. It was quiet and peaceful. She closed her eyes and tried to imagine everything the right way. She remembered the day her best friend had left. It had been three years since that day. Duo and her had continued to write every week. Duo said he continued his singing. He had been in the middle school plays every year. Usagi remembered herself like that. She had also been in her school plays. She looked at the paper in front of her. It only said Dear, Duo. She could not think of anything to write right now. There was not much happening. It was during Christmas break and she was cooped inside the house. There was nothing that had been going on at school. There were lots of tests and projects but she had managed to get through a lot of them. She was getting straight A's and was in many school programs. She wondered what seventh grade was like for Duo. She brought her pencil to her paper to her paper and started to write. She hoped her letter didn't sound weird. She stared out the window and wondered what Duo was doing at the very moment.
Duo sat at his desk as he stared at his piece of paper. He was now 5'7" and his braid was a little past mid back. It was blank and he could think of nothing to say. He looked through his small window and saw that it was raining and cloudy. He hated these days. There was nothing to do. He remembered back in Connecticut when it would snow. He loved the snow. Him and Usagi would make big forts of snow only. It didn't snow in Florida. He wondered if he would ever go back there. He would be able to see Usagi. It felt like he hadn't seen her in a millennium but it had only been three years. He remembered he was still a couple months older than she was. He wondered if she was playing in the snow now. He wondered if she had changed a lot. Even though she had written to him she had not told him everything. Otherwise it would take days just to write one letter for a week's worth. It sort of went the same way for him. He wondered if they would still be best friends if he were to go back. He knew she would still be his best friend. They had made a promise. He knew it sounded sort of weird but he still treasured that promise. Most boys would just break it and forget it but he was different. He wanted to be Usagi's friend forever. They would always be friends.
Duo started to write when he heard a knock on the door. "Come in" he said. The door opened and there stood Quatre. "Lunch time" he said to Duo. "OK hold on let me finish this letter" he said licking his lips. Quatre nodded and left. Duo had made four really good friends while at his school. They were Quatre, Trowa, Wufei and Heero. All though Wufei and Heero always tried to kill him for him joking he still thought they were good friends. Wufei was Chinese and had black slick hair that he put into a small ponytail. He thought that all onna's were weak. Heero had messy brown hair and was always grunting. He always hid his emotions. Trowa was the tallest and he had brown hair that practically stuck out in front of him. He was the smartest and the quietest of the group. Quatre was Arabian and he had blond hair that was neatly combed. He came from a rich family. He was always polite and smart. They all had liked singing and Duo was trying to persuade them to start a band. Duo finished his letter and ran out the door.
Usagi walked to her homeroom class with her four friends. They had all been friends since Duo had left her. They all had been sort of depressed and sort of met out of the blue. On Usagi's right side was Minako and Rei and on her left side was Ami and Makoto. Minako and Usagi were like look a-likes but Minako did not put her hair up. She let it hang loosely down her back. She was always hyper and loved to go shopping with Usagi. Ami had short blue hair and she was the braniac of the group. She took extra tests and studied for fun. Rei had raven black hair and had a short temper. Rei could sense things sometimes before they happened, she had some kind of sixth sense. Makoto was the tallest and she had brown hair put in a ponytail. She was the strongest seventh grader around. She had gotten in trouble many times for punching someone. Usagi looked inside her binder and pulled out her note from Duo. She hadn't had time to read it yet. She walked into her homeroom and sat down to Minako. She continued to read while they waited for the bell to ring. Usagi had not told them about Duo because it would only give her memories. "Usagi?" the teacher called checking for attendance. As if in a spell Usagi raised her hand to let the teacher know she was there. Just as she did Minako spotted the letter. She grabbed it from Usagi and started to read it. "Give it back!" Usagi growled snatching it from Minako. "Who's Duo?" she asked in a whisper. "None of your business" Usagi murmured. Minako gave a sly grin but then paid attention to what the teacher was saying.
"Why won't you tell me?" Minako asked for the millionth time. Usagi's hands turned into fists. She just ignored Minako and sat down at the table with her lunch. Rei had a surprised face. "I've never seen you this mad" Rei said wondering what was going on. Usagi gave her a glare that made Rei immediately shut up. "She has a letter from this guy named......." Minako was cut off by Usagi putting her hand over her mouth. "Shut up!" Usagi said. Minako nodded and sat back down. They all stared at the table. Just then Makoto broke the silence. " Why are you keeping a secret from us?" she asked. Usagi glared at her but Makoto was not afraid. She could out beat Usagi anytime so she didn't care. Usagi sighed. She didn't really want to tell them. She made up her mind and decided to tell them. "Me and Duo were best friends when we were five and when we were 10 he moved away to Florida to a boarding school." She said in one big sentence. "And you still wrote each other?" Ami asked. Usagi nodded and picked up her piece of pizza and brought it to her mouth. "oooohhhh" Minako said nodding. Usagi decided not to talk about it anymore and decided not to talk.
Minako looked at her and looked around the room. She decided to change the subject. She noticed something out of the corner of her eye and decided to make that the subject. She leaned over and whispered in Usagi's ear. "Derek seems to have something for you, he has been staring at you all day" Minako said. Usagi turned around and saw Derek who waved to her. Usagi blushed and smiled. She turned back to her table. Derek was one of the popular eighth graders. He had dirty blonde hair that was put into spikes. Minako just laughed. Usagi blushed and stayed quiet for the rest of lunch. She wondered if Duo was like this. Would he be popular over the years?
After a couple of years Duo and Usagi had slowed down writing to each other. Homework had become more intense. There seemed to be no extra time. They continued with their programs and continued to be best friends. They still wished to see each other over the years. It had been four more years and it was during the summer right before their senior year that something would happen that would change them forever.
Duo walked into his dorm after being with his friends. He flipped through the mail he had picked up. He sat on his bed and looked at them. He put the stuff he didn't need in the trash and then he went through the important mail. His eyes also looked around the room. Papers of his songs were everywhere. His group had started a band when they had entered high -school. He looked at one of the letters. It was from his parents. He ripped it open and started to read it. Dear, Duo
We hope your summer is going great and we hope you are having fun. We just wanted to ask you something and hope you might answer us quickly. We know you have been gone for a long time and we are glad that your grades are good. We were wondering if you wanted to spend your last year of high -school back at home. We hope you give us a quick reply. It doesn't matter if you want to stay we could understand. Thanks a lot. Love mom and dad.
Duo read it over and over again. He couldn't believe what was happening. He could actually go home. He would see all of his old friends and he could see his parents. He could see Usagi. His eyes widened. He hadn't seen her in seven years. What would she be like? He felt something deep down that he couldn't explain but then his mind jumped. Then Duo remembered his friends here. He would have to leave them here. He wondered what to do. He had to send a reply with his answer. This was going to be tough. If he moved back he would break up the band. He walked out the door and decided to go talk to his friends.
Duo knocked on Quatre's door and waited for him to come. He had told his friends to all meet there. The door opened and Quatre stood there. "Come in" he said politely. Duo nodded and came in. The rest of the guys were already there. Wufei was leaning against the bed with his arms crossed. Heero was in a corner of a room next to Trowa. Duo walked in the quiet room. "So why are we here Maxwell?" Wufei asked annoyed. Duo stood in front of them. "Um, I got a letter from my parents saying I could go home for my last year of high -school and I wanted to know what you thought" Duo said as he waited for an answer. Wufei raised an eyebrow. "You should go back and visit your parents" Quatre said. Duo nodded. "What about our band?" Trowa asked. "That's the problem" Duo said. They all nodded. "I wish you could all come with me" Duo said. "Maybe we can" Quatre said. Duo was shocked. Then he remembered that three of his friends didn't have parents anymore so they could go anywhere they wanted. Quatre had a dad that he never saw that was always on business. "I could get my dad to pay for somewhere to stay" Quatre said. Duo was still frozen in shock. "R.really?" he asked. Quatre nodded. "I don't care what we do" Heero said. Duo smiled. "Well?" he asked. They all nodded. Duo almost jumped and ran around the dorm but then remembered he had to write a response. "I have to go" Duo murmured. They all nodded and Duo left to go write a reply.
Usagi opened her door of her house. It was nine and she had just been out with Derek. They had started dating not long ago. He had a short temper and liked to hang out but Usagi didn't mind. She liked Derek. Though she knew something deep down made her feel uneasy when she was with Derek. "I'll see you tomorrow" Derek said. She nodded and stared into his eyes. There was nothing to them. He leaned down and gently kissed her on the lips. The kiss felt plain. His breath smelled like beer and he hadn't shaved in a while. She could feel him trying to get another kiss but then she broke it. "I..I have to go" Usagi said. He nodded and went back to his car. Usagi shut the door behind her. She heard voices in the kitchen and she slowly walked in.
In the kitchen was her mom and dad with the Maxwells. They were all talking. "Hello" Usagi said cheerfully. "Hey sweetheart" her mom said. "What's going on?" Usagi asked. She knew the Maxwells and her parents never were together this late. There was something fishy going on and she knew that for sure. They all stared at each other. "Here" Mrs. Maxwell said handing Usagi a letter. Usagi read it slowly.
Dear Mom and Dad,
I would love to come back home. I will be coming back in a week. Some of my friends are coming with me and they will be staying somewhere else. I can't wait to see everyone. Say hello to Usagi for me! Sincerely, Duo.
Usagi read it over and over again. She couldn't believe what she was reading. It almost seemed impossible. Duo was coming back! Her long lost friend. A smile developed on her face. What would he look like? She remembered that they had always been with each other. She remembered him leaving and now he was coming back. What if they weren't friends anymore? 'Impossible' a voice said. They were still best friends. They would always be friends, just friends. But deep down Usagi felt something she had never felt before. What was it? It was like the urge to run up Duo and tell him everything and hug him to death. Usagi wondered what Duo would think of Derek. Usagi knew it would be quiet interesting. She knew that they would not get along. Usagi didn't care though. Duo was coming back and that's what mattered. She would see her best friend again. She went upstairs and sat on her bed and was lost in all of her thoughts.
Hey! I hope you liked that chapter! Please forgive me if I don't write another in a week. As I said I will be on vacation away from all computers. Sniffle. I want to continue typing. O well I hope you liked this chapter and I hope you write reviews. Ja ne! Usako