Okay fine...I just couldn't help myself, I had to think of something to write for a continuation. I was going to do this as another short story but I'll just tie it in. Maybe I'll keep adding all my ideas for Usagi/Mamoru short stories and have a sort of collection. Review and tell me if I should. But until then! Chapter Two! And don't expect any profound storyline. It's just days in the lives of Usagi and Mamoru Chiba.
The Joys of Peanut Butter and Body Heat
Celestial Maiden Ceres
Chapter Two
I was just drifting off into my dreams at about four a.m. and for good reason. I snuggled into Mamo-chan's bare chest to attain more warmth. He'd given up on studying and not long after he'd woken me my pajamas found a new home in the corner of the room as did his clothing. But I digress.
I couldn't have been laying there long when faint light began streaming in through the window and onto my face. Mamo-chan noticed as well and it pulled him from sleep. My eyes were closed as I pretended to sleep peacefully, hoping that if he thought I was asleep he wouldn't want to disturb me and hence, wouldn't leave. Wrong. He pulled himself from my arms and as he stood, he leaned back over and kissed my nose. Then my cheek, the other, my forehead, until his wandering lips finally found their way to my mouth. I startled him slightly by kissing him back. He deepened the kiss and my arms wrapped themselves around his neck. With all the force I could muster I pulled him back down causing him to land atop of me.
Not that I minded.
He kissed my neck and began working his way downward when suddenly he looked up at me, his eyes shot open and he said, "We really don't have time for this."
I pouted. "Can't you be late...just this once?"
"I'm already late Usako...At this rate I may make the second half of-" he stopped.
"What?" I asked him, his face was laden with terror.
"Usako. I- I...The midterm! It's today! I've missed half of it already. I love you. See you after class!" he said as he hurried toward the door.
"Mamo-chan, you aren't going out like that are you?" I asked. I couldn't believe one could forget something like this.
He looked down to find bare skin. "Oh..." he blushed a bit. "Stupid me. Better get some clothes. Don't want to be expelled or taken to the police for indecent exposure." he said as he jumped into his boxers that were, by-the-way, covered with Sailor Moons and Tuxedo Kamens. He hurriedly pulled on a long sleeved black shirt and some khakis. He then, for whatever reason, decided that his green jacket would go splendidly with the aforementioned clothing items.
He walked back over to me, kissed me again. "Aisheteru Usako." A simple repeat of his previous goodbye., this time of course he was slightly more decent.
Honestly, I preferred him the other way.
After he'd gone I rose from the blankets unable to fall into sleep again. I donned a sweater, what with the cold weather and all, and a fitted pair of jeans. May as well get dressed today, it doesn't really matter what I wear Mamo-chan's just going to take them off anyway. I nearly giggled at the thought but I had to smile.
I noticed the calendar. Christmas was so close, just days away. Mine and Mamo-chan's first Christmas as a married couple, I knew it had to be perfect. Unfortunately Mamo-chan really wasn't one for Christmases what with his past being so lonely. I had to think of something to get him into the festive spirit.
CHRISTMAS COOKIES!
Of course that'd be perfect. I could make him some homemade cookies like Lita had taught me and decorate them Christmas style! I could then think of something cute to do with them...
Suddenly I remembered the peanut butter of the previous day, and the perfect plan was plotted. I could make different kinds of cookies, eat one, kiss Mamo-chan and see if he could guess which kind it was! That'd be sure to get him into the mood. For Christmas I mean...of course if he happened to take things farther then well, I couldn't help that.
I began to pull out the necessary ingredients for each kind and set to work. By the time I'd finished I had dough under my nails and had broken one. That would explain why Lita kept hers short all the time. Also I had flour all over the kitchen and everything in it, including me. It was in my hair, on my clothes since I hadn't remembered to put on my apron until it was too late, and a stripe of stubborn icing was across my cheek. I was too tired to worry with my appearance. I'd leave it for now, clean up before Mamo-chan got home. For now the kitchen was what I had to worry with cleaning.
As the time drew nearer for Mamo-chan to come home my excitement was growing. I sat down in front of the television to well,...watch some more anime. I was almost thrilled to death when I saw Fushigi Yugi was on. I absolutely adored Miaka.
I barely noticed when Mamo-chan came in I was so enthralled in the show. Of course when I realized that my Mamo-chan was home I sprang up and landed in his arms, nearly knocking him over. "How'd the test go Mamo-chan?"
He smiled triumphantly. "I received top marks and a perfect score." he said, somewhat modestly but there was a sense of pride too.
"Oh that's wonderful! We should celebrate!" I said kissing him.
"Usako...you'd 'celebrate' for everything if I'd let you. But just between me and you, you wear me out." he said grinning. "What's that smell?" he asked.
That was when I realized, I'd forgotten about my cookies! How long ago was I supposed to take them out? I ran to the kitchen and jerked the oven door open only to allow dark smoke to come into the kitchen. I pulled them out with a mitt, and surveyed the damage. They were shapeless black lumps that resembled rocks or coal lumps. I had a lump rising in my throat and tears were on their way to my eyes. I fell backwards onto the floor and sobbed. I was going to save Mamo-chan's Christmas but instead...I ruined everything. I messed up the cookies. I was choking on sobs when Mamo-chan pulled me from the floor with his strong arms and wrapped them around me tightly. "Oh Usako, it's okay. They're just cookies."
"No. It's not okay." I said in between sobs, making a wet patch on Mamo-chan's shirt. "I was going to get you excited and ready for Christmas by baking Christmas cookies and... and..." I sobbed loudly. "I've ruined it! You're going to have another awful Christmas and it's all my fault!"
His hand went under my chin and gently lifted it so he could see my eyes. "Usako...you haven't ruined my Christmas. In fact, you're going to make it perfect. You're always what I wanted under the tree."
"Oh Mamo-chan." I sniffed, drying my tears.
His lips landed on the warms salty tears that decorated my cheeks and kissed them away. "I love you Usako. Don't ever think you've ruined anything for me because you never will. You'll always be my angel."
