"Every Gift in its own way is good" Mamoru wrote on Usagi's birthday card. With the card he attached a key to his apartment. Usagi was finally turning 18 and now they could fulfill their dreams and get married. "My beloved Usako." Mamoru said to himself with a smile, thoughts of their future flooded his mind. He slipped the card into his pants' pocket and opened his dresser drawer, pulling out the hidden 24-karat ring. It was decorated with moon and star shaped diamonds in the set. Mamoru pulled a small black box from his pocket and placed the jewel inside. "I can't wait," he thought to himself, his smile knowing she would accept. A soft knock came to the door. Mamoru's jumped slightly and transformed into Tuxedo-kamen, shoved the box into his breast pocket, and rushed to the door. He stopped before it, straightened his jacket and tipped him hat a little to the side, then took a deep breath. He opened the door slowly and braced for impact. An unexpected gasp came instead and he slowly looked up from under his hat. Rei stood before him, dressed in a ball gown and slightly buzzed. and from the looks a little too happy. She shoved her way into his apartment, kissing him roughly to his couch, and pushing him down onto it. He rose quickly and flipped her, pinning her against the cushions.
"Rei!! NO!!" he shouted in anger. He slowly released his grip as Rei sat stunned by his tone of voice.. She burst into tears and threw herself into his arms.
"I'm sorry Mamoru, I don't know what came over me, I just-" Rei was cut off by Mamoru's comforting hug.
"It's okay Rei, I understand," he said as he stroked her hair. "Look, I need your opinion on something.it's for Usako.." Mamoru pulled the velvet box from his pocket and took his place on the coffee table, since there was clearly no room upon the couch. Rei sat up and wiped the tears from her eyes and waited to see what Mamoru held. He opened the black box to her; the ring was caught in the light and shined brightly like the sun. Rei covered her mouth in surprise and reached to touch it. A small whimper came from the doorway.