Undeniable Jealousy ch. 2

Sailor Pearl: I hope you're not bored yet. I know it was a little boring yesterday but if you hang in there for a short while you won't be disappointed. I got some reviews but the problem is, I can't read them. Every time I try it says no reviews. **is confused**

Tdogg Plushie: what are you ranting about now?

Sailor Pearl: I'm not ranting. I'm just telling them what's going on so they can know why I'm not answering questions or whatever.

Tdogg Plushie: Yeah. sure.**mumbles incoherently**

Sailor Pearl: Stuff it! **throws pillow at Tdogg Plushie**

Tdogg Plushie: Ahhhhhh! **falls to the floor**

Sailor Pearl: As I was saying earlier, I'll tell you if my computer starts acting better so I can answer any questions that you might have. Remember, JUST BECAUSE I CAN'T READ YOUR REVIEWS DOESN'T MEAN DON'T SEND ANY!!! Hehehe.mind me. ^_^'

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Review~ Hotaru thinks about the friendship she has with Chibi-usa and hopes for it to become more. All her hopes are shattered when Nephrite trusts her with the secret of Helios' soon arrival.

@~~~~~}~~~~Chibi-usa's Room~~~~{~~~~~@

Chibi-usa was putting some of her newly wished clothes away when Nephrite came in. He looked fairly distressed. This worried Chibi-usa more than she would like to admit. She usually had a positive outlook on things, but she couldn't help but think that something was wrong.

Chibi-usa: Hmm? Oh, hi Nephrite.

Nephrite: **bows** Good afternoon Princess.

Chibi-usa: Nephrite stop. You're like a brother to me. You don't have to bow.

Nephrite: It's only the proper thing to do.

Chibi-usa: So, what brings you to my quarters?

Nephrite: I just wanted to check up on. I thought you might need some company. **starts to fold clothes**

Chibi-usa: Nephrite you don't have to.

Nephrite: Shh! Fold your clothes!

Chibi-usa: **giggles** Yes sir!

@~~~~~}~~~~Rose Garden~~~~{~~~~~@

Michiru and Haruka were strolling through the rose garden in the back of the palace, hand in hand. You would have thought it was a man and a woman if you didn't look twice.

Michiru: Haruka, I'm worried about Hotaru.

Haruka: Why are you such a protective "mother"? She is fine. She has the power of life and death, after all.

Michiru: It's not that. I just think that she is getting more depressed. Do you remember how alone she felt before?

Haruka was near tears herself at the mention of Hotaru's time of solitude. The loneliness would have killed both women. They did not want Hotaru back in the state of mind.

Haruka: I remember. What do you think is wrong with her?

Michiru: I'm not sure. I just think that we should be cautious.

They kept walking and Haruka put her arm over Michiru protectively. A silent tear rolled down Michiru's cheek, unnoticed by Haruka. Hotaru, please be careful.

@~~~~~}~~~~Main Hall~~~~{~~~~~@

Hotaru stood by the stairs, dumbfounded by what she just heard. Was Helios really coming? She hoped that Nephrite had figured out that she was in love with Chibi-usa and decided to tease her. Yes. That had to be it. She made her way down to her quarters again, thinking that she could sleep it off. She found herself muttering about it more, though she really wanted to forget it.

Hotaru: He can't come. He won't ruin everything.

She sat up and looked around her room. Her eyes wandered from her crystal vase, to her collection of china on her shelves. Then towards her nightstand which had jewelry that her mother had formerly owned. She saw the bat by her bed. Chibi-usa had always loved to play baseball. No! Stop torturing yourself! If she really loved you then she would have told you! Or would she? Is she really that blind not to realize my feelings for her? Oh well, she will never know now. Hotaru took her bat and walked over to where her dresser was. She stared at the beautiful oak wood and turned to leave. Then something took hold of her. She felt an ache inside of herself. Helios won't take my Chibi-usa away from me!

Hotaru: **smashes vase with bat** You won't take her away! I've been here to be with her not you! You can't break our love!

Hotaru wondered what that came from, though she admitted only to herself that it felt good. Hope no one heard me. With that she left her room, knowing that she couldn't rest and went down through the main halls to Chibi-usa's quarters. She hadn't seen any strange looks from any of the inner senshi hanging around so Hotaru assumed that they heard nothing. She barged into her room without knocking which is unlike Hotaru.

Hotaru: Hey Cheebs! How about a game of baseball?

Chibi-usa: Hmm? Oh! **puts the last of her clothes away** Sure!

Chibi-usa saw something different in Hotaru's eyes. It was almost as if she had become bolder, or more aware. It didn't seem that bad to Chibi-usa at the time, but little did she know that this bolder attitude would change everyone's life.

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