Hey minna! I know I haven't written in a week, it has bee SUPER busy!
Grrrr. I don't get that much time these days. Ne who I hope u liked the
last chap! I am hoping to bring the story to an end in a couple chapters
but it will change drastically! I'm not kidding! So lets get to the
story!!!!!!
Usagi sat up slowly in her warm bed and tiredly looked around her neat room. She yawned and stretched her arms out. It was now a bit chilly in the room since last night and she started to shiver. She had had a bit of a cold since last week. It was getting toward the end of the year and she had to study. She had stayed up late almost every night just studying. Her teachers were glad she worked so hard. Though the lack of sleep caught her a cold. Her head felt heavy and she felt dizzy but she got out of bed any ways. Minako had told her to stay home but she had refused. She couldn't skip school now. There was only a month and a half till school was out.
She had already started applying for colleges. She had already gone to Harvard and Yale. She was more interested in getting into Harvard though. Everyone said she would be a good lawyer. She liked the thought of being a lawyer too. She had also wanted to write. Her friends were applying for colleges too but just not Harvard and Yale. Except Amy. Amy was going for Princeton. She had almost the same dream as Duo. Both wanted to become doctors. Duo was trying for Princeton too. She had still been avoiding him a little bit but she still enjoyed his company as a friend though. She had sometimes done studying and homework with him. He had also helped her on her book. She was only half way through and she knew it would be hard working on it once she was in college. She was terribly nervous if she got in or not.
Usagi stepped up to her drawer and fished through it. She was looking for something nice for the weather. It would be really hot today. She pulled out a pair of shorts and a tank top. Since the school didn't allow plain tank top she took out a jacket that she could wear over it. Once she got on the bus she could take it off. She stepped in her bathroom and took her nightdress off. She stepped in the shower and turned the warm water on. She let its heat tear away her shivers and go beneath her skin.
Usagi walked outside and dragged along her flute. She felt like going back to bed but she had to keep going to school. She only had a month or so left, she couldn't go now. She slowly walked over to the bus stop and waited beside Duo for the bus. She could see a faint glow of the sun starting to come out. It was still much too early to see it though. Every morning she had to wake up at six. Couldn't anyone ever get decent sleep these days? She shifted on her other leg. The silence was uncomfortable and unbearable.
"So......." Duo started not knowing what he should say. He knew he looked a little stupid like this. He hated when he was the only one able to talk and was put on the spot. He kicked at the ground slightly and thought for a second. He looked up at Usagi who looked like she was about to collapse. There were dark rims under her eyes and her nose was slightly pink. Her eyes were drooping almost to the point where they were closed. She wasn't standing straight up and she looked like she could barely hold on to her flute.
"You've been studying late haven't you?" he guessed not expecting much of a reply from the tired blonde.
She nodded half thinking about what he really was saying. His voice sounded like a blur. She felt mute and deaf. Her legs felt frozen and she didn't feel like moving.
"You need to stay home, you're going to faint in school" Duo added not knowing what that would actually do.
"Don't worry" Usagi softly said. She wished everyone would just stop worrying. She was strong, she would show them. She also knew Duo knew better than she did though. She sighed and tried to drop the subject. She could do it. Suddenly She heard the squealing brakes of the bus in front of them.
Usagi hastily sat down in her seat and stared to the front of the room frozen. Her throat was asleep and she could barely sit straight. She waited for the teacher to speak up but she remembered they still had the morning announcements.
"Good Morning, I hope you all had a good sleep this weekend! As you all know the finals are nearing for the 12th graders. You will be testing next Tuesday through Friday and the prom will be on Friday night. The food donation is still being donated and all cans will be stored in the theater. Will you now rise for the pledge of allegiance"
Usagi stood up and did the pledge of allegiance but her mind was on something different. She had totally forgotten about the prom. Boys had started to ask the girls and most people already had dates. All of her friends had dates too. She was glad to see all of them were happy. She had thought of going and just watch her friends dance. She hadn't been interested in going with anyone. Yeah sure a lot of guys had asked her but she had said no. She hadn't meant to be mean but she just didn't want to date anymore. She sat back at Duo he seemed to be thinking too. She knew he would probably have a date before you knew it. The weird thing was though when some girls had come up to him he had said he wasn't interested. It was as if he was waiting for the right time to ask someone.
Duo walked into the cafeteria and sat down next to Heero and across from Usagi. He took out his lunch and spread it in front of him. He saw Usagi toying with her food in front of her. She stared at it glumly and she looked like she was about to fall asleep in her food. If she didn't eat it would just make things worse. He sneered and got an idea. He took her spoon and shoved the rice in her mouth.
This definitely woke her up. Everyone else stared at him in shock. Usagi had almost choked on the food. She couldn't believe what he had done. He was feeding her and shoving the food in her mouth by surprise. She roughly swallowed the rice and it slithered down her throat. It felt good to put something in her mouth though. On the other hand she wasn't hungry.
She looked across form her and saw Duo laughing hysterically. She stared at him angrily and crossed her arms.
"Very funny" she grumbled.
"You have to eat sometime, your going to get worse, food gives you energy which you do not have right now" he said putting in one sentence.
Usagi rolled her eyes and then got an idea. She took her rice and flicked it at him. He stared at her in shock. He smirked and threw some grapes back her. Soon the rest of their friends started to add in. It became a dangerous food war across the table. Their laughter could be heard all over. Then the lunch attendants came over and made them cleaned it all up. Wufei was screaming at Duo the whole time. Usagi sighed. Whenever she felt awful Duo knew how to cheer her up.
Usagi sat next to the window on the bus and stared out. She watched as green leafed trees passed them. Things seemed to be a blur as they passed by. Her head was already dizzy enough. She wanted something to put her head on and the window was very hard. Without thought her head fell on the shoulder next to her. Duo looked at her in surprise. Her eyes were closed and she had a peaceful but tired look on her face. Her bangs hung over her eyes hiding them. He liked it when he could see her beautiful eyes so he tucked them behind her ears. He didn't know what to do.
He was thinking about asking her but what would she say? He had to ask her soon. Maybe he could make an excuse. He had thought about it but knew she would probably say no. He wanted to ask her so bad. It just wouldn't come out. What would her reaction be? He sighed and looked back down at Usagi. How had this started in the first place?
Usagi walked up to the small pizza place in the dark chilling air. Lampposts lit the dark street and a couple cars drove by every now and then. She had taken the night off to go have some pizza with her friends. She hadn't felt that great but Minako had insisted. Usagi opened the door to the restaurant and a warm air welcomed her body. Some of her chills started to go away. She spotted her friends in a booth with the rest of the guys and walked up to it.
Minako looked up at her and smiled. "Sit" she ordered.
Usagi smiled and sat down next to her friend. Every one else was already there. She glanced around the table. She spotted Duo in the end corner of the booth. He was talking to Quatre about future jobs and such. She wondered why Duo had been sort of quiet lately. She rubbed her hands together for warmth and waited for a waitress. She didn't feel like talking much. Suddenly the table grew silent and realized Usagi hadn't been talking.
This caused Usagi to look up. She smiled and blushed. Everyone still stared at her. She rolled her eyes and giggled.
"Quiet today aren't we?" Rei teased.
Usagi nodded.
"I haven't gotten any sleep" she said half yawning.
"Usagi you need to give it a break" Minako sated rolling her eyes.
"Don't worry" Usagi added. They all half nodded but didn't believe her. How would she do well on her finals if she was sleeping during it? They all pictured in their minds Usagi falling asleep during the finals and the teacher waking her up at the end of the day. They shook the thought and just had to hope for the best.
Usagi took a bite of her cheese pizza and let the flavors melt in her mouth. It was really rich and cheesy, the way she liked it. Though it was also very greasy and she continuously kept using more napkins, which seemed to pile up on the table. She looked around and saw the others having the same problems, except Ami and Quatre who insisted on using forks and knifes. Usagi wanted to almost laugh at the fact. Both were alike but didn't seem to have an interest in each other. Minako was leaning half on Quatre as she ate the last piece of her pizza.
Usagi checked her watch and her eyes almost bugged out completely. She was already twenty minutes late to get home. She wanted to scream but she just couldn't in a public restaurant.
"I have to go but I'll see you all tomorrow" she announced standing up and taking her plate with her. Duo got up too and grabbed his plate. Usagi didn't mind him following but she did have to wonder why. She threw her plate away in the trash and walked for the door, Duo following behind her.
She was disappointed in the temperature change and shivered slightly. It was almost the middle of summer but she was still freezing. She was still wearing a T-shirt from school earlier. The night chilled her and sent more shivers down her spine. She crossed her arms over her chest to try and keep herself warm. She looked in the sky and tried to forget how cold she was. The moon was out and it shone brightly down on her. She had always been fascinated in it for some odd reason but she never knew why. Just then her wondering discontinued when she felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked behind her and stopped.
"Here" Duo said taking off his jacket and handing it to her. She took it gratefully and smiled.
"Thank you" she replied.
He walked beside her wondering what to say next. Should he ask her now, or was now the wrong time? Was he just afraid? He took a big sigh and started to get into a conversation.
"Are you going to the prom to watch your friends?" he asked hoping she wouldn't take the hint but it was already too late.
Usagi ignored it but still answered. "Yeah, I couldn't miss watching and staying with them" she said trying to make the best of things.
"Why?" she asked smiling trying not to do anything.
"Um, I was wondering if you wanted to go with me, you know just as friends for the fun of it." He finally blurted out. He kicked his shoe at the ground sending some small rocks in the air. He felt terribly embarrassed doing this. Even she hadn't responded yet!
Usagi tried not to show her shock. He had just asked her to the prom when she hadn't even wanted to go. A part of her said to do it though. It was if she longed for it but wouldn't admit it. He had said just going as friends though and for the fun of it. How would that hurt? She stared at the ground not knowing what to say. She realized they both had stopped walking. Suddenly she felt his hand lift her chin up lightly so she could se him clearly. Her eyes glowed with all kinds of emotion but there seemed to be bars in front of them. She stared into his shiny violet eyes and searched them.
"Look you don't have to, I was just wondering" he mumbled. He caressed her cheek for a bit and then took it away.
"No, I'll go with you, it's no problem, I'd love to" she answered hopefully. She didn't know how that had slipped out but now it had.
Duo smiled and they continued to walk. He didn't know what to say, she had just said yes. The only reason was because of the friend part. How was he ever going to tell her how he felt? He sighed and kicked at the ground once more and found that they wee in front of her house.
"Look get some sleep, you really need it or else you're going to fall asleep during the finals. Think what would happen then" he added
Usagi smiled gratefully and nodded.
"Fine" she replied.
He nodded and started to leave for his own house. Usagi took that hint and walked back in her house. The warm air greeted her and so did her mother. She handed her a cup of tea and had her go straight to bed. Usagi smiled and did just that. Her mind kept wondering though. What had just happened?
Hey I hope you all liked that! I am now typing the 20th chapter and it will be out soon! Ja! Usagi princess ^_~
Usagi sat up slowly in her warm bed and tiredly looked around her neat room. She yawned and stretched her arms out. It was now a bit chilly in the room since last night and she started to shiver. She had had a bit of a cold since last week. It was getting toward the end of the year and she had to study. She had stayed up late almost every night just studying. Her teachers were glad she worked so hard. Though the lack of sleep caught her a cold. Her head felt heavy and she felt dizzy but she got out of bed any ways. Minako had told her to stay home but she had refused. She couldn't skip school now. There was only a month and a half till school was out.
She had already started applying for colleges. She had already gone to Harvard and Yale. She was more interested in getting into Harvard though. Everyone said she would be a good lawyer. She liked the thought of being a lawyer too. She had also wanted to write. Her friends were applying for colleges too but just not Harvard and Yale. Except Amy. Amy was going for Princeton. She had almost the same dream as Duo. Both wanted to become doctors. Duo was trying for Princeton too. She had still been avoiding him a little bit but she still enjoyed his company as a friend though. She had sometimes done studying and homework with him. He had also helped her on her book. She was only half way through and she knew it would be hard working on it once she was in college. She was terribly nervous if she got in or not.
Usagi stepped up to her drawer and fished through it. She was looking for something nice for the weather. It would be really hot today. She pulled out a pair of shorts and a tank top. Since the school didn't allow plain tank top she took out a jacket that she could wear over it. Once she got on the bus she could take it off. She stepped in her bathroom and took her nightdress off. She stepped in the shower and turned the warm water on. She let its heat tear away her shivers and go beneath her skin.
Usagi walked outside and dragged along her flute. She felt like going back to bed but she had to keep going to school. She only had a month or so left, she couldn't go now. She slowly walked over to the bus stop and waited beside Duo for the bus. She could see a faint glow of the sun starting to come out. It was still much too early to see it though. Every morning she had to wake up at six. Couldn't anyone ever get decent sleep these days? She shifted on her other leg. The silence was uncomfortable and unbearable.
"So......." Duo started not knowing what he should say. He knew he looked a little stupid like this. He hated when he was the only one able to talk and was put on the spot. He kicked at the ground slightly and thought for a second. He looked up at Usagi who looked like she was about to collapse. There were dark rims under her eyes and her nose was slightly pink. Her eyes were drooping almost to the point where they were closed. She wasn't standing straight up and she looked like she could barely hold on to her flute.
"You've been studying late haven't you?" he guessed not expecting much of a reply from the tired blonde.
She nodded half thinking about what he really was saying. His voice sounded like a blur. She felt mute and deaf. Her legs felt frozen and she didn't feel like moving.
"You need to stay home, you're going to faint in school" Duo added not knowing what that would actually do.
"Don't worry" Usagi softly said. She wished everyone would just stop worrying. She was strong, she would show them. She also knew Duo knew better than she did though. She sighed and tried to drop the subject. She could do it. Suddenly She heard the squealing brakes of the bus in front of them.
Usagi hastily sat down in her seat and stared to the front of the room frozen. Her throat was asleep and she could barely sit straight. She waited for the teacher to speak up but she remembered they still had the morning announcements.
"Good Morning, I hope you all had a good sleep this weekend! As you all know the finals are nearing for the 12th graders. You will be testing next Tuesday through Friday and the prom will be on Friday night. The food donation is still being donated and all cans will be stored in the theater. Will you now rise for the pledge of allegiance"
Usagi stood up and did the pledge of allegiance but her mind was on something different. She had totally forgotten about the prom. Boys had started to ask the girls and most people already had dates. All of her friends had dates too. She was glad to see all of them were happy. She had thought of going and just watch her friends dance. She hadn't been interested in going with anyone. Yeah sure a lot of guys had asked her but she had said no. She hadn't meant to be mean but she just didn't want to date anymore. She sat back at Duo he seemed to be thinking too. She knew he would probably have a date before you knew it. The weird thing was though when some girls had come up to him he had said he wasn't interested. It was as if he was waiting for the right time to ask someone.
Duo walked into the cafeteria and sat down next to Heero and across from Usagi. He took out his lunch and spread it in front of him. He saw Usagi toying with her food in front of her. She stared at it glumly and she looked like she was about to fall asleep in her food. If she didn't eat it would just make things worse. He sneered and got an idea. He took her spoon and shoved the rice in her mouth.
This definitely woke her up. Everyone else stared at him in shock. Usagi had almost choked on the food. She couldn't believe what he had done. He was feeding her and shoving the food in her mouth by surprise. She roughly swallowed the rice and it slithered down her throat. It felt good to put something in her mouth though. On the other hand she wasn't hungry.
She looked across form her and saw Duo laughing hysterically. She stared at him angrily and crossed her arms.
"Very funny" she grumbled.
"You have to eat sometime, your going to get worse, food gives you energy which you do not have right now" he said putting in one sentence.
Usagi rolled her eyes and then got an idea. She took her rice and flicked it at him. He stared at her in shock. He smirked and threw some grapes back her. Soon the rest of their friends started to add in. It became a dangerous food war across the table. Their laughter could be heard all over. Then the lunch attendants came over and made them cleaned it all up. Wufei was screaming at Duo the whole time. Usagi sighed. Whenever she felt awful Duo knew how to cheer her up.
Usagi sat next to the window on the bus and stared out. She watched as green leafed trees passed them. Things seemed to be a blur as they passed by. Her head was already dizzy enough. She wanted something to put her head on and the window was very hard. Without thought her head fell on the shoulder next to her. Duo looked at her in surprise. Her eyes were closed and she had a peaceful but tired look on her face. Her bangs hung over her eyes hiding them. He liked it when he could see her beautiful eyes so he tucked them behind her ears. He didn't know what to do.
He was thinking about asking her but what would she say? He had to ask her soon. Maybe he could make an excuse. He had thought about it but knew she would probably say no. He wanted to ask her so bad. It just wouldn't come out. What would her reaction be? He sighed and looked back down at Usagi. How had this started in the first place?
Usagi walked up to the small pizza place in the dark chilling air. Lampposts lit the dark street and a couple cars drove by every now and then. She had taken the night off to go have some pizza with her friends. She hadn't felt that great but Minako had insisted. Usagi opened the door to the restaurant and a warm air welcomed her body. Some of her chills started to go away. She spotted her friends in a booth with the rest of the guys and walked up to it.
Minako looked up at her and smiled. "Sit" she ordered.
Usagi smiled and sat down next to her friend. Every one else was already there. She glanced around the table. She spotted Duo in the end corner of the booth. He was talking to Quatre about future jobs and such. She wondered why Duo had been sort of quiet lately. She rubbed her hands together for warmth and waited for a waitress. She didn't feel like talking much. Suddenly the table grew silent and realized Usagi hadn't been talking.
This caused Usagi to look up. She smiled and blushed. Everyone still stared at her. She rolled her eyes and giggled.
"Quiet today aren't we?" Rei teased.
Usagi nodded.
"I haven't gotten any sleep" she said half yawning.
"Usagi you need to give it a break" Minako sated rolling her eyes.
"Don't worry" Usagi added. They all half nodded but didn't believe her. How would she do well on her finals if she was sleeping during it? They all pictured in their minds Usagi falling asleep during the finals and the teacher waking her up at the end of the day. They shook the thought and just had to hope for the best.
Usagi took a bite of her cheese pizza and let the flavors melt in her mouth. It was really rich and cheesy, the way she liked it. Though it was also very greasy and she continuously kept using more napkins, which seemed to pile up on the table. She looked around and saw the others having the same problems, except Ami and Quatre who insisted on using forks and knifes. Usagi wanted to almost laugh at the fact. Both were alike but didn't seem to have an interest in each other. Minako was leaning half on Quatre as she ate the last piece of her pizza.
Usagi checked her watch and her eyes almost bugged out completely. She was already twenty minutes late to get home. She wanted to scream but she just couldn't in a public restaurant.
"I have to go but I'll see you all tomorrow" she announced standing up and taking her plate with her. Duo got up too and grabbed his plate. Usagi didn't mind him following but she did have to wonder why. She threw her plate away in the trash and walked for the door, Duo following behind her.
She was disappointed in the temperature change and shivered slightly. It was almost the middle of summer but she was still freezing. She was still wearing a T-shirt from school earlier. The night chilled her and sent more shivers down her spine. She crossed her arms over her chest to try and keep herself warm. She looked in the sky and tried to forget how cold she was. The moon was out and it shone brightly down on her. She had always been fascinated in it for some odd reason but she never knew why. Just then her wondering discontinued when she felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked behind her and stopped.
"Here" Duo said taking off his jacket and handing it to her. She took it gratefully and smiled.
"Thank you" she replied.
He walked beside her wondering what to say next. Should he ask her now, or was now the wrong time? Was he just afraid? He took a big sigh and started to get into a conversation.
"Are you going to the prom to watch your friends?" he asked hoping she wouldn't take the hint but it was already too late.
Usagi ignored it but still answered. "Yeah, I couldn't miss watching and staying with them" she said trying to make the best of things.
"Why?" she asked smiling trying not to do anything.
"Um, I was wondering if you wanted to go with me, you know just as friends for the fun of it." He finally blurted out. He kicked his shoe at the ground sending some small rocks in the air. He felt terribly embarrassed doing this. Even she hadn't responded yet!
Usagi tried not to show her shock. He had just asked her to the prom when she hadn't even wanted to go. A part of her said to do it though. It was if she longed for it but wouldn't admit it. He had said just going as friends though and for the fun of it. How would that hurt? She stared at the ground not knowing what to say. She realized they both had stopped walking. Suddenly she felt his hand lift her chin up lightly so she could se him clearly. Her eyes glowed with all kinds of emotion but there seemed to be bars in front of them. She stared into his shiny violet eyes and searched them.
"Look you don't have to, I was just wondering" he mumbled. He caressed her cheek for a bit and then took it away.
"No, I'll go with you, it's no problem, I'd love to" she answered hopefully. She didn't know how that had slipped out but now it had.
Duo smiled and they continued to walk. He didn't know what to say, she had just said yes. The only reason was because of the friend part. How was he ever going to tell her how he felt? He sighed and kicked at the ground once more and found that they wee in front of her house.
"Look get some sleep, you really need it or else you're going to fall asleep during the finals. Think what would happen then" he added
Usagi smiled gratefully and nodded.
"Fine" she replied.
He nodded and started to leave for his own house. Usagi took that hint and walked back in her house. The warm air greeted her and so did her mother. She handed her a cup of tea and had her go straight to bed. Usagi smiled and did just that. Her mind kept wondering though. What had just happened?
Hey I hope you all liked that! I am now typing the 20th chapter and it will be out soon! Ja! Usagi princess ^_~