Fireworks
by: Silverstar
Rating: PG
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Hello! I hope you enjoy the story. I originally got the idea while watching fireworks on the 4th of July two years ago...^^ But, as I started to write I took the story in a different direction than intended. I started this fic with the idea of a short love story between Usagi and Mamoru...but it has evolved. For example, I have 26 pages saved so far on my computer. I've decided to post it in chapters just for the readers' sakes, because I know it can be hard to sit down and read a long fic all at once. For the sake of simplicity within my computer I decided to let the story keep it's original title. Also, I have the point of view going between Usagi and Mamoru, just so you know. Please review, or email any comments to Silverstar81286@aol.com. If you don't like it please be gentle with me. I can't take rejection very well...^^ Now, onto the story!
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"Usagi! Usagi! Hurry up or you'll be late! You don't want to miss the senshi meeting, do you!?" Luna yelled to me through the bathroom door.
"Okay! I'm coming!" I yelled back as I finished putting my make-up on. After adding a pink ribbon to each of my odangos I looked into the mirror one last time. Feeling satisfied with my appearance, I opened the door to see an angry and impatient Luna looking up at me.
"Usagi-chan! What's taking you so long!" Luna grumbled/hissed at me as I grabbed my bag and we left the house.
"Sorry Luna," I replied as we headed for the temple. As we walked down the street I glanced around, trying to see if he was anywhere near by. I had taken 2 hours picking out my outfit and getting ready to go out...And it was all in hopes that he may glance my way or see me out of the corner of his eye.... Looking down, I saw that Luna was staring up at me with a weird expression on her face. Then, she smiled.
"Usagi...I just saw your eyes go googly and your smile break out into a huge grin. What are you thinking about?" I didn't answer but just looked away. "I noticed how you took almost two hours to get ready this morning," she mused. "Who are you hoping to bump into?" My face turned beat red and I heard Lund chuckling to herself as I ran ahead. I was so embarrassed that I just ran full speed without looking where I was going. I couldn't believe Luna would say something like that to me...and in public too!
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I took one more look in the mirror before grabbing my green worn jacket. As I checked to make sure I had enough cologne on, I put on my jacket and headed out the door of my apartment. Maybe my new outfit would catch her attention?
"It's such a beautiful day," I said to myself as I started to walk down the street towards my job. The sun was bright and warm on my face, so I put on my sunglasses and looked up at the pure blue sky. After praying that I may just happen to run into her, I looked back down and continued on my way. I was half way there when I was knocked to the ground. My sunglasses fell off as I hit the ground hard and my breath was knocked out of me. Looking around I saw Odango on the ground in front of me gathering up her belongings and saying sorry over and over to me. She was so beautiful. She had on a light pink skirt that reached just above her kneecap. She also wore a sleeveless white top with pink flowers bordering he bottom. Her crescent moon earrings matched her necklace and she had cute pink ribbons tied to her odangos.
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As I ran ahead to gain distance from Luna I couldn't stop thinking about what she had said. I had gotten dressed up and went googly eyed over one guy...what was my life coming too? Was I that desperate? Determined not to answer that question I started to run harder....*THUD!* I found myself on the ground with all of the contents of my bag all around me. Realizing that I had bumped into someone, I started to panic.
"I am so sorry sir, I am so sorry. It was my fault, I am so sorry," I rambled as I went to pick up my things. Then, my hands touched a familiar pair of sunglasses. Glancing up, I saw him...Mamoru. He was sprawled out on the ground looking at me with those beautiful and mysterious blue eyes. He looked so gorgeous. He had on a dark blue suit I'd never seen before, and it fit perfectly on him. He looked so handsome in it.
"Hey Odango...you should watch where you're going," he teased as he bent forward to help me gather my things. When he did this I noticed that he was wearing cologne. It smelled so good that I wanted to wrap my arms around him. Luckily, I'm not that ditzy and was able to restrain myself. As we went to stand up I tripped again and went falling onto him...
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Usagi looked so beautiful as I helped her gather up her things. Standing up, I was surprised when she came crashing into me again. A little more prepared this time, I put my arms up to catch her. As she leaned against me and caught her breath I realized that she wasn't pulling away from me. Did that mean that she didn't hate me? Then, I saw her stiffen and jump back.
"I am so sorry Mamoru-chan, I'm so sorry," she said as she placed her palm on the back or her head and looked at me with those gorgeous blue eyes. I smiled at her and shook my head.
"That's okay Usagi," I said to her. "I'm use to it by now." Smiling to myself, I walked past her and put my hand up to wave. That encounter had made my day so much brighter.
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I starred in disbelief as Mamoru walked away and put his hand up as if he were waving. He hadn't insulted me and he had called me Usagi, not Odango. There was that one remark about how he was use to me bumping into him, but why try to even read into it? Mamoru had been nice to me! Putting my book bag on, I slowly started to walk and continue on my way to Rei's temple. By the time I got there the meeting was already started. Luna must have had gone ahead of me because she was already there, sitting next to Ami. When I walked in everyone looked at me and then burst out laughing.
"G-Guys? What's so funny?" I asked, very annoyed. When I saw the look in Luna's eyes I knew that she had told them...
"So Usagi, did you meet your boy friend on the way to the meeting?" Rei asked as I sat down. My face turned bright red when I thought of how I had actually bumped into Mamoru...
"So you did?" Minako asked very excitedly. I shook my head 'no' trying to get them off of my case.
"He's not my boyfriend!" I whined as everyone else started to laugh again. "Luna!!! I'm gona get you!" I whined as she hid behind Ami and tried to hide her chuckles. By the time they stopped I had the saddest and most pathetic look on my face. I couldn't believe my interest in one guy could embarrass me so much!
"Sorry Usagi," Makoto said softly to me. "We didn't mean to upset you." Then she leaned over and gave me a hug. Feeling better, I put on a smile and looked at all of my friends. I know they were making fun of me but I could see jealousy in all of their eyes.
"Seriously Usagi, what happened?" Minako asked. They seemed interested, but if I told them that I had a crush on the guy who has been torturing my life for the past year...I wouldn't hear the end of it. So, I decided to extend the truth.
"Well...maybe I did run into him...." I said slowly, catching the attention of all. They all leaned forward to here what I'd say next, but I just sat there with my mouth shut, looking down.
"C'mon Usagi! Tell us who the guy is!" Makoto insisted. I looked up at them and then started to laugh.
"Why should I tell you guys? You'd never believe me if I did anyway," I said to them between chuckles. They all looked at each other and then back to me. I could tell that they wanted to know so badly, but I wasn't about to shout out Mamoru's name.
"Well then...we'll just have to find out for ourselves," Rei said as she grabbed my bag out of my hands. "Maybe there's a clue in here!"
"Guys!! Stop it!" I whined as they went through my belongings. I knew there was nothing in there to give it away, but I didn't like when others went through my things. It's the principal!
"Hey! Look at this!" Minako practically yelled as she grabbed something from my bag. To my surprise, she pulled out a pair of sunglasses...Mamoru's sunglasses. My heart started to beat loudly as I saw them and remembered my encounter with him earlier. When I looked at my friends all of them except for Ami were examining the sun glasses. Then, I saw Ami gasp. She looked at me with shock and then back at the sunglasses. She had recognized them! I thought my life was over right then and there.
"What is it Ami? Do you know whose these are?" Rei asked as she held them out to her. Ami took them and looked closely at them. After looking at me she shook her head 'no'.
"No, I don't know," she said slowly as she handed them to me. Taking the sunglasses, I gave Ami a look that showed my relief and gratitude. Reluctantly, Rei handed me back my bag and the meeting started. I wish I could say what the topic was, but I wasn't listening. My thoughts were centered on Mamo-chan. I wonder what he thinks of me? Does he like me as much as I like him...or does he think I'm a ditzy crybaby? I just don't know! When everyone started to get up to leave I guessed the meeting was over. I went through my bag to make sure everything was still there and then got up. Rei was cleaning up and everyone else was gone.
"Hey Usagi?" she asked.
"Yeah?" I replied as I turned to face her.
"You have no idea what we even discussed the whole meeting, do you?" she questioned. I then turned a dark shade of red and shook my head 'no'. Rei looked over and then laughed.
"Don't worry about it Odango. No new info, no new enemies...we mostly talked about that pair of sun glasses and whose they could be." I starred at her in disbelief and then she laughed again. "Just kidding Usagi-chan, but make sure you pay attention next week. Someone may say something important. You are our leader, and you shouldn't let your mind wander at meetings...no matter how hot that guy is that you have a crush on." I smiled at her as she went back to work and then left. It was getting late, but the sun was still out. I fingered the sunglasses and then put them on. As I brought them closer to my face I smelt the faint sent of Mamoru's cologne.
"Usagi-chan..." I looked up to see Ami standing at the gate to Rei's temple. She was waiting for me. I walked up to her and then remembered that I had the sunglasses on. I quickly took them off and shoved them in my bag. I looked at Ami and saw her smile at me.
"Hi Ami," I said, trying to lighten my embarrassment. "What's up?"
"C'mon girlfriend, we need to talk," she told me as she dragged me down the street by my elbow. I soon found myself at Ami's apartment building. I followed her up the stairs to her home and waited as she found her key to the door. We hadn't spoken since the temple, and I didn't really want to. I wasn't in a hurry to tell her my feelings about Mamo-chan.
"You can have a seat on the couch," she told me as we walked in. "I'll get some tea and cookies. I noticed how you didn't get any at Rei's." Ami went into the kitchen and I sat down on the couch and looked around. I always hate how her house is so clean. I feel so out of place. A moment later Ami entered with a tray of cookies and some tea. She poured the tea and then sat down next to me. I drank slowly and starred at the cookies.
"Um...Ami?" I said to her. She smiled and then nodded. I immediately took some cookies and started to eat. A few minutes later Ami joined me. When all of the cookies were gone and our tea glasses were refilled I leaned back and took a deep breath. Closing my eyes, I pictured Mamoru in my mind. Those gorgeous deep blue eyes and that silky black hair...*sigh*
"So, Usagi," Ami said to me. I looked over at her to find her starring back at me trying to search for answers through my eyes. "Those were Mamoru's sunglasses...weren't they?" she asked me as she took a sip of tea. I cringed, for the first time accepting that my secret was out. Ami-chan knew. "That's what I thought," I heard her say.
"Please don't tell Ami-chan," I said softly while sitting up and looking at her. She smiled and looked down at her lap.
"Usagi...you know I won't tell if you don't want me too...But don't you think the others should know? What about Rei?" I cringed again, thinking of how Rei was crazy over Mamoru.
"I know Ami...but I don't think I could take the teasing. What if it turned out that he hated me? I'd never hear the end of it." I took a sip of my tea and looked over at her. "Please promise me you won't tell Ami...Will you promise me?" She set her tea down and then placed her hand on my shoulder.
"I promise," she said softly and then bent forward to give me a hug. "Will you at least fill me in on the details?" I looked at her and then started to laugh.
"You may hide it...but you're just as nosey and curious as the others!" I told her. We both started to laugh and then she stood up.
"Why don't you spend the night? Then you could tell me all about it! My mom's out of town, so you wouldn't have to worry about anyone else knowing." Nodding my head, I walked over to call my parents.
by: Silverstar
Rating: PG
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Hello! I hope you enjoy the story. I originally got the idea while watching fireworks on the 4th of July two years ago...^^ But, as I started to write I took the story in a different direction than intended. I started this fic with the idea of a short love story between Usagi and Mamoru...but it has evolved. For example, I have 26 pages saved so far on my computer. I've decided to post it in chapters just for the readers' sakes, because I know it can be hard to sit down and read a long fic all at once. For the sake of simplicity within my computer I decided to let the story keep it's original title. Also, I have the point of view going between Usagi and Mamoru, just so you know. Please review, or email any comments to Silverstar81286@aol.com. If you don't like it please be gentle with me. I can't take rejection very well...^^ Now, onto the story!
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"Usagi! Usagi! Hurry up or you'll be late! You don't want to miss the senshi meeting, do you!?" Luna yelled to me through the bathroom door.
"Okay! I'm coming!" I yelled back as I finished putting my make-up on. After adding a pink ribbon to each of my odangos I looked into the mirror one last time. Feeling satisfied with my appearance, I opened the door to see an angry and impatient Luna looking up at me.
"Usagi-chan! What's taking you so long!" Luna grumbled/hissed at me as I grabbed my bag and we left the house.
"Sorry Luna," I replied as we headed for the temple. As we walked down the street I glanced around, trying to see if he was anywhere near by. I had taken 2 hours picking out my outfit and getting ready to go out...And it was all in hopes that he may glance my way or see me out of the corner of his eye.... Looking down, I saw that Luna was staring up at me with a weird expression on her face. Then, she smiled.
"Usagi...I just saw your eyes go googly and your smile break out into a huge grin. What are you thinking about?" I didn't answer but just looked away. "I noticed how you took almost two hours to get ready this morning," she mused. "Who are you hoping to bump into?" My face turned beat red and I heard Lund chuckling to herself as I ran ahead. I was so embarrassed that I just ran full speed without looking where I was going. I couldn't believe Luna would say something like that to me...and in public too!
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I took one more look in the mirror before grabbing my green worn jacket. As I checked to make sure I had enough cologne on, I put on my jacket and headed out the door of my apartment. Maybe my new outfit would catch her attention?
"It's such a beautiful day," I said to myself as I started to walk down the street towards my job. The sun was bright and warm on my face, so I put on my sunglasses and looked up at the pure blue sky. After praying that I may just happen to run into her, I looked back down and continued on my way. I was half way there when I was knocked to the ground. My sunglasses fell off as I hit the ground hard and my breath was knocked out of me. Looking around I saw Odango on the ground in front of me gathering up her belongings and saying sorry over and over to me. She was so beautiful. She had on a light pink skirt that reached just above her kneecap. She also wore a sleeveless white top with pink flowers bordering he bottom. Her crescent moon earrings matched her necklace and she had cute pink ribbons tied to her odangos.
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As I ran ahead to gain distance from Luna I couldn't stop thinking about what she had said. I had gotten dressed up and went googly eyed over one guy...what was my life coming too? Was I that desperate? Determined not to answer that question I started to run harder....*THUD!* I found myself on the ground with all of the contents of my bag all around me. Realizing that I had bumped into someone, I started to panic.
"I am so sorry sir, I am so sorry. It was my fault, I am so sorry," I rambled as I went to pick up my things. Then, my hands touched a familiar pair of sunglasses. Glancing up, I saw him...Mamoru. He was sprawled out on the ground looking at me with those beautiful and mysterious blue eyes. He looked so gorgeous. He had on a dark blue suit I'd never seen before, and it fit perfectly on him. He looked so handsome in it.
"Hey Odango...you should watch where you're going," he teased as he bent forward to help me gather my things. When he did this I noticed that he was wearing cologne. It smelled so good that I wanted to wrap my arms around him. Luckily, I'm not that ditzy and was able to restrain myself. As we went to stand up I tripped again and went falling onto him...
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Usagi looked so beautiful as I helped her gather up her things. Standing up, I was surprised when she came crashing into me again. A little more prepared this time, I put my arms up to catch her. As she leaned against me and caught her breath I realized that she wasn't pulling away from me. Did that mean that she didn't hate me? Then, I saw her stiffen and jump back.
"I am so sorry Mamoru-chan, I'm so sorry," she said as she placed her palm on the back or her head and looked at me with those gorgeous blue eyes. I smiled at her and shook my head.
"That's okay Usagi," I said to her. "I'm use to it by now." Smiling to myself, I walked past her and put my hand up to wave. That encounter had made my day so much brighter.
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I starred in disbelief as Mamoru walked away and put his hand up as if he were waving. He hadn't insulted me and he had called me Usagi, not Odango. There was that one remark about how he was use to me bumping into him, but why try to even read into it? Mamoru had been nice to me! Putting my book bag on, I slowly started to walk and continue on my way to Rei's temple. By the time I got there the meeting was already started. Luna must have had gone ahead of me because she was already there, sitting next to Ami. When I walked in everyone looked at me and then burst out laughing.
"G-Guys? What's so funny?" I asked, very annoyed. When I saw the look in Luna's eyes I knew that she had told them...
"So Usagi, did you meet your boy friend on the way to the meeting?" Rei asked as I sat down. My face turned bright red when I thought of how I had actually bumped into Mamoru...
"So you did?" Minako asked very excitedly. I shook my head 'no' trying to get them off of my case.
"He's not my boyfriend!" I whined as everyone else started to laugh again. "Luna!!! I'm gona get you!" I whined as she hid behind Ami and tried to hide her chuckles. By the time they stopped I had the saddest and most pathetic look on my face. I couldn't believe my interest in one guy could embarrass me so much!
"Sorry Usagi," Makoto said softly to me. "We didn't mean to upset you." Then she leaned over and gave me a hug. Feeling better, I put on a smile and looked at all of my friends. I know they were making fun of me but I could see jealousy in all of their eyes.
"Seriously Usagi, what happened?" Minako asked. They seemed interested, but if I told them that I had a crush on the guy who has been torturing my life for the past year...I wouldn't hear the end of it. So, I decided to extend the truth.
"Well...maybe I did run into him...." I said slowly, catching the attention of all. They all leaned forward to here what I'd say next, but I just sat there with my mouth shut, looking down.
"C'mon Usagi! Tell us who the guy is!" Makoto insisted. I looked up at them and then started to laugh.
"Why should I tell you guys? You'd never believe me if I did anyway," I said to them between chuckles. They all looked at each other and then back to me. I could tell that they wanted to know so badly, but I wasn't about to shout out Mamoru's name.
"Well then...we'll just have to find out for ourselves," Rei said as she grabbed my bag out of my hands. "Maybe there's a clue in here!"
"Guys!! Stop it!" I whined as they went through my belongings. I knew there was nothing in there to give it away, but I didn't like when others went through my things. It's the principal!
"Hey! Look at this!" Minako practically yelled as she grabbed something from my bag. To my surprise, she pulled out a pair of sunglasses...Mamoru's sunglasses. My heart started to beat loudly as I saw them and remembered my encounter with him earlier. When I looked at my friends all of them except for Ami were examining the sun glasses. Then, I saw Ami gasp. She looked at me with shock and then back at the sunglasses. She had recognized them! I thought my life was over right then and there.
"What is it Ami? Do you know whose these are?" Rei asked as she held them out to her. Ami took them and looked closely at them. After looking at me she shook her head 'no'.
"No, I don't know," she said slowly as she handed them to me. Taking the sunglasses, I gave Ami a look that showed my relief and gratitude. Reluctantly, Rei handed me back my bag and the meeting started. I wish I could say what the topic was, but I wasn't listening. My thoughts were centered on Mamo-chan. I wonder what he thinks of me? Does he like me as much as I like him...or does he think I'm a ditzy crybaby? I just don't know! When everyone started to get up to leave I guessed the meeting was over. I went through my bag to make sure everything was still there and then got up. Rei was cleaning up and everyone else was gone.
"Hey Usagi?" she asked.
"Yeah?" I replied as I turned to face her.
"You have no idea what we even discussed the whole meeting, do you?" she questioned. I then turned a dark shade of red and shook my head 'no'. Rei looked over and then laughed.
"Don't worry about it Odango. No new info, no new enemies...we mostly talked about that pair of sun glasses and whose they could be." I starred at her in disbelief and then she laughed again. "Just kidding Usagi-chan, but make sure you pay attention next week. Someone may say something important. You are our leader, and you shouldn't let your mind wander at meetings...no matter how hot that guy is that you have a crush on." I smiled at her as she went back to work and then left. It was getting late, but the sun was still out. I fingered the sunglasses and then put them on. As I brought them closer to my face I smelt the faint sent of Mamoru's cologne.
"Usagi-chan..." I looked up to see Ami standing at the gate to Rei's temple. She was waiting for me. I walked up to her and then remembered that I had the sunglasses on. I quickly took them off and shoved them in my bag. I looked at Ami and saw her smile at me.
"Hi Ami," I said, trying to lighten my embarrassment. "What's up?"
"C'mon girlfriend, we need to talk," she told me as she dragged me down the street by my elbow. I soon found myself at Ami's apartment building. I followed her up the stairs to her home and waited as she found her key to the door. We hadn't spoken since the temple, and I didn't really want to. I wasn't in a hurry to tell her my feelings about Mamo-chan.
"You can have a seat on the couch," she told me as we walked in. "I'll get some tea and cookies. I noticed how you didn't get any at Rei's." Ami went into the kitchen and I sat down on the couch and looked around. I always hate how her house is so clean. I feel so out of place. A moment later Ami entered with a tray of cookies and some tea. She poured the tea and then sat down next to me. I drank slowly and starred at the cookies.
"Um...Ami?" I said to her. She smiled and then nodded. I immediately took some cookies and started to eat. A few minutes later Ami joined me. When all of the cookies were gone and our tea glasses were refilled I leaned back and took a deep breath. Closing my eyes, I pictured Mamoru in my mind. Those gorgeous deep blue eyes and that silky black hair...*sigh*
"So, Usagi," Ami said to me. I looked over at her to find her starring back at me trying to search for answers through my eyes. "Those were Mamoru's sunglasses...weren't they?" she asked me as she took a sip of tea. I cringed, for the first time accepting that my secret was out. Ami-chan knew. "That's what I thought," I heard her say.
"Please don't tell Ami-chan," I said softly while sitting up and looking at her. She smiled and looked down at her lap.
"Usagi...you know I won't tell if you don't want me too...But don't you think the others should know? What about Rei?" I cringed again, thinking of how Rei was crazy over Mamoru.
"I know Ami...but I don't think I could take the teasing. What if it turned out that he hated me? I'd never hear the end of it." I took a sip of my tea and looked over at her. "Please promise me you won't tell Ami...Will you promise me?" She set her tea down and then placed her hand on my shoulder.
"I promise," she said softly and then bent forward to give me a hug. "Will you at least fill me in on the details?" I looked at her and then started to laugh.
"You may hide it...but you're just as nosey and curious as the others!" I told her. We both started to laugh and then she stood up.
"Why don't you spend the night? Then you could tell me all about it! My mom's out of town, so you wouldn't have to worry about anyone else knowing." Nodding my head, I walked over to call my parents.