Adventure 15: Quartz Makes Her Dent
From last time:
We all headed back to Crystal Tokyo for a visit. It was great seeing everyone again. However, our first battle Andrya wasn't there instead another person named Alex was helping Jedite. I think she and Andrya were partners. Alex seemed to be Jedite's top warrior but he treated her like dirt. He told her that he was sick of her failures and by that we didn't know what he meant. Alex knew that Jedite wanted to get rid of her so the two of them had a fight. He beat her until she could no longer get up. He said, "You got what you deserved. Scouts let this be a warning to you." We all rushed over to her and helped her to the hospital. Lucky for us Amy was on call so she treated Alex. However we were told to wait in the waiting room so we don't know what has happened to her.
"There was nothing we could have done to save her. She was just too badly injured."
"Thanks for trying. Jedite is going to pay for this. Our final battle will be for Alex."
"I'll be back at the palace before dinner tonight. See you then."
"Ok Amy."
We all walked back in silence. I knew most of my team had never seen anyone die before. So I knew it had to be hard on them. Everyone saw us come back and knew something had to have happened. I went straight to my room. I went into my room and sat by the window. It had been awhile since I've seen death. Lita walked in and sat down next to me.
"What happened? All of you look so sad."
"Jedite fought Alex."
"So?"
"After the fight we took her to the hospital where she died. She was willing to change and come to our side but she's gone."
"Those are things that can't be helped. All of you have to be strong for her sake. When you fight him do it for Alex. Do you want to come to dinner?"
"No. I'll stay here since I don't feel like eating right now."
"Alright."
I kept looking out of that window for most of the night. I didn't feel like doing anything. When she died it was like I'd lost a friend. I stayed up all night just looking out the window in silence but every so often I would break down. I heard the door open.
"Maria what time did you get up?", Lita asked.
"I didn't go to bed last night."
"How about we go out to breakfast to get your mind off of this, ok?"
"Alright."
Since we were both dressed we headed out right away. I didn't look at anything since it didn't matter to me. The same restaurant that we had gone to so many times before was still in business. When we walked in the inside looked the same as it did the last time I was there. We sat down at the table we always sat at.
"You can order anything you want. It's on me."
"Hi. Are you ready to order?", asked the waitress.
"I'll have an orange juice with a bowl of Cheerios, milk, and strawberries."
"And what about you miss?"
"An orange juice with an order of hash browns and some toast."
"Alright. I'll come back and check on you in a little while."
"Are you tired?"
"A little."
"When we go back you should go to bed. Just in case you have to fight."
"Alright. Do you have a crush on anyone that I know?"
"No not really."
"Do you ever open a flower shop or bakery or restaurant?"
"No. However, I'm in the planning stages of the flower shop. I've been trying to figure out what type of flowers I should sell."
"Roses, lilies, carnations, and some saliva."
"What type of roses though? There are lots of colors. I know to sell some red, white, pink, yellow but what other colors?"
"Blue with dark blue edges."
"There are roses with that color?"
"Yeah. They sell some back home. When you open the shop be sure to send me some lilies and roses."
"I know the reason for the roses but why the lilies?"
"That's the flower of May."
The waitress came out with our drinks and food. It was quiet while we ate.
"Lita we have to get back my friend Ayeka is coming by and I promised I'd be there."
"Alright let's go then."
Lita paid for the meal and tipped the waitress for doing such an excellent job. I felt a lot better now that. When we got back to the palace there was someone walking up to the door. The person was very nervous by which they could not even bring it to themselves to ring the bell or knock on the door. As we got closer I realized it was Ayeka.
"Ayeka!"
"Oh Maria."
"Why are you hesitating?"
"Umm....well..."
"Maria most people in Tokyo aren't invited up to the palace very often or even get this close. So when you told her to come up here it's nothing for you but it means a lot to Ayeka.", Lita explained.
"I'm sorry Ayeka I didn't know."
"It's alright. You haven't been in Tokyo for awhile have you?"
"No. Come in and we'll see what we can do."
I took her straight to my room. It was weird meeting up with Ayeka since I hadn't seen her since we graduated junior high and after that I received a letter telling me that she had to move because her dad's job got transferred. As we walked to my room she looked around in awe. I thought nothing of being in the palace but then again I'm a princess so its not odd for me. Luckily I had just straighten up my room so it was nice and clean.
"Here we are.", I said opening the door.
"It's a nice room. Did you decorate?"
"No Lita did. Have a seat. When did you move back to Tokyo?"
"Years ago. When I finished high school I came back to go to college here. Even that was a long time ago. How old are you? Not to sound rude or anything."
"I'm 16."
"You've got to be joking. So you're still in high school?"
"Yes. Just finishing up my sophomore year."
"I'm like so much older than you are. I'm going to turn 30 in a few weeks. How can you still be this young?"
"I went back home after fighting. In my world time moves slower. Even though years have passed here only months have gone by. Are you married?"
"Yeah. We have a 3 year old daughter named Yuri."
"I like that name. Do you have a picture of her?"
"Why not just come with me home so you can meet her?"
"Alright I'll come. Let me just tell Seiya where I'm going to be. His room is only a few down."
"Why would he want to know where you are?"
"He's my boyfriend. Besides if we have a fight they have to know where I am."
"Alright. Let's go."
We got our shoes on and I grabbed a jacket just in case. Seiya's room wasn't far from mine so it would be no trouble to just drop in. The door was unlocked so I opened it slowly.
"Seiya you in here?"
"Yeah. What ya need?"
"I'm going to Ayeka's and I won't be back for awhile but I have the communicator with me."
"Alright. See ya tonight."
I closed the door. While walking out Susie came running.
"Where are you going, Ri?"
"Out with a friend. Ayeka this is my little sister Susie. Suz this is Ayeka."
"Nice to meet you.", Ayeka said with a slight bow.
"You, too. Will you be back for dinner?"
"Yeah I promised Seiya."
Ayeka led me out to where she had parked earlier.
"My place is far away from here. I live out in the suburbs so it will take awhile to get there."
"I don't mind. How long have you been married?"
"If Yuri is 3 then we've been married 5 years. Yuri's birthday is on our wedding anniversary
"That's funny."
"That's what Matt said."
"Who's Matt?"
"He's my husband. I met him when my family moved. We agreed sometime ago that we would move back to Tokyo when we got married."
"Is he Japanese?"
"Yeah. Both of his parents are but he was raised in Australia. He thought it would be a good idea to raise our kids in Japan."
"Does he know about the sailor scouts?"
"Everyone on the planet knows. When Neo-Queen Serenity came to the throne everyone's memories came back from the Moon Kingdom, at least in Japan. Enough about me and what I've been up to what about you?"
"Nothing much."
"What is that broach you have there in your pocket?"
"This. It's my transformation broach."
"Does it open?"
"Yeah. I'll show you when we get to your house. Lots of fighting. The second set of sailor scouts from this solar system were awaken. They're all part of my team."
"What about school?"
"School stinks."
"I use to say that but I wish I could go back and do better. We're almost home. Another 5 minutes tops."
She pulled into the driveway. Turned off the car and took the keys from the ignition and unbuckled her seat belt. I unbuckled my seat belt and followed her into her house.
"Yuri, I'm home."
"Mama!", she said running.
"What did you do while I was gone?"
"I helped papa make some cookies."
"That's what smells so good."
"Mama, who is this with you?"
"She's an old friend of mine. Where's papa?"
"In the kitchen."
I followed Yuri and Ayeka to the kitchen where Matt was taking some fresh baked cookies out of the oven.
"Ayeka you're back. How was your trip?"
"It was good. Matt I want you to meet someone. This is my friend Maria. She was a good friend of mine before I moved."
"Nice to meet you."
"You too. How old are you?"
"Matt don't be rude!"
"It's ok. I'm 16."
"Ayeka how did she got to school with you if she's half your age?"
"I'm a sailor scout from a different world."
"No way can you be a sailor scout. The only sailor scouts there are protect the royal family and Crystal Tokyo and they're much older than you."
"I'm also from another world. A world who's time moves much slower than here. That's why I'm still a teenager."
Yuri walked up to me and looked at me.
"Yuri how old are you?"
"I'm 3. Are you good friends with mama?"
"Yes I am. Did you really make al these cookies?"
"Yeah with papa's help."
"Yuri what don't you go on outside and play with papa while we talk alright?"
"Okay mama."
"She's so cute. She talks real well for her age."
"She does. Would you like some juice or something?"
"Some ice water."
"Could I see the inside of the locket?"
"Sure. There's nothing special about it."
"What is that stone?"
"Don't tell anyone else. It's my crystal. This crystal was created by a part of both the golden and silver crystals together along with another but I don't know what."
"That's amazing. So that means you are a princess then."
"Hmm."
We heard some screaming from the street so we ran outside to see what the trouble was. Yuri was screaming because some weird person had her.
"Yuri!"
"Don't worry. PHEBOS ETERNAL POWER! How dare you pick on a little kid. Especially my best friend's kid. Let her go or you'll pay."
"Mama make her let go."
"Quiet brat."
"Don't call her that. Let me guess Jedite sent you here didn't he?"
"So what if he did?"
"What's your name?"
"It's Quartz. I'm his last hope in getting rid of you sailor scouts. The other three are pushovers compared to me."
"Scouts I need you a new enemy has shown up."
"Who?", I heard Meghan ask.
"Quartz. You need to hurry she has Ayeka's daughter Yuri captured. Please hurry."
"We'll be as soon as we can."
"You have to call your little scout friends don't you? You can't fight me alone."
"That's not true. I'm the strongest sailor scout. Put Yuri down and I'll fight you one-on-one."
"Fine. I was getting tired of her screaming."
"Mama!"
"Yuri thank goodness you're safe."
"Ayeka go inside. It's safer there."
"What about you?"
"I'll handle this just I did on the field trip."
"Alright."
Ayeka ran inside with Yuri in her arms. Yuri continued to watch from the window.
"Ready to start?"
"Bring it on!"
"Alright. Black energy blast!"
I dodged it with ease.
"You're fast. But you won't be able to next time. Negative energy assault!"
"SILENT WALL!"
"Saturn! Everyone you made it."
"TRITON ICE ILLUSION!"
"STAR STORM SHOWER!"
"Ouch! I don't have a chance against all of you. You'll see back in your world. See you then."
She was gone.
"Fighter where did that attack come from?"
"I guess when the crystal was unlocked that there was enormous amounts of energy so I guess I picked some up."
"That sounds strange. Let's get back to the palace. We have to get ready to leave tomorrow."
"What!? Why so soon?", Jen asked.
"Guys we've been here a week if we don't go back then what will our parents think? We have to go."
"Maria will that lady come after Yuri again?"
"No she shouldn't."
"You're leaving again?"
"I have to. My mom will worry."
"It was nice seeing you again. Hope you can come visit again if you can."
"Sure. If you keep in contact with Lita I'm sure you'll know when we're coming back."
"I will."
"Bye Yuri."
"Bye bye Maria."
"Be good until the next time I come."
"When will that be?"
"I don't know.", I then whispered in her ear, "Keep an eye on your mom for me."
Yuri whispered back, "I will I promise."
We all teleported back to the palace. When we got back it was almost time for dinner. We could tell since we smell the food from the door.
"You're back.", Lita said wiping her hands off in a towel.
"Yeah. Quartz went after Ayeka's daughter Yuri and we had to get her out."
"See sailor scout business is never done. Every so often an enemy shows up and we have to get rid of it. Dinner will be ready in 15."
"Thanks Lita."
We all returned to our rooms. I was so tired now. Not getting sleep and then fighting took a lot out of me. I fell asleep for awhile. When I woke up it was dark outside. I looked over at the clock and it was midnight.
"Shoot! I wanted some dinner. Better see if there is anything left."
I walked down to the kitchen as quiet as I could not to wake anyone up. When I got to the kitchen I was surprised how big it was. I went straight to the fridge to see if there was anything there. There were all the ingredients I needed to make a turkey sandwich. I carefully made the sandwich and cleaned up afterwards. While I was putting the stuff away I knew someone else was in the room with me. I paid no attention to whoever was there and finished cleaning up. Finally I got fed up with it and asked, "Who's in here? Come out."
There was no answer. I asked the same question again still no answer. I knew the person had to be close so I turned around quick and grabbed the person's arm.
"Let go."
"Robert don't scare me like that again!", I yelled pushing him.
"I'm sorry."
"What's all the screaming?"
"Now see what you did. Rini did I wake you up?"
"Yeah."
"I'm sorry but Robert was being a moron."
"Hey."
"Rini Robert would more than happy to take you back to bed so I can eat."
"You will?"
He gave me a dirty look but I wanted him out.
"Yeah. Let's go."
I hated when he scares me on purpose. I ate the sandwich in the kitchen over the counter to limit the mess. After I was done I cleaned the counter and headed back to my room. While I was walking back I knew someone was behind me again.
"Robert if that's you you're going to pay."
"What did he do to make you so mad?", Seiya asked.
"He scared me when I was down in the kitchen."
"He's only joking around with you."
"But it's not funny when you can't see the person. Did I wake you up, too?"
"No. Want to go outside and do some star gazing?"
"Sure."
The good thing about it being so late (or is it early?) is that the moon has set so the only thing in the sky is the stars. I love astronomy so I'm kinda of a sucker when it comes to that kind of stuff. When we walked outside the sky was clear and just full with stars. I was so happy to be able to see all these stars since I can't see many at home because of the lights. We sat down on a small patch of grass to watch.
"I can tell you like this. Am I right?", he asked with a grin on his face because he already knew my answer.
"I love it. Especially since I'm with you.", I answered moving closer to him.
Seiya knew what I was suggesting by moving closer so he put his arm around me. We continued to look up at the stars for most of the night until I fell asleep. He knew I was tired from everything so he just let me sleep. I woke up feeling the sun's rays on my face. I opened my eyes to see the sun shining brightly in the morning sky. I looked up at Seiya and he was awake.
"Seiya have you been up all night?"
"Yeah."
"Why didn't you wake me up so we could have gone inside."
"I didn't want to wake you up. I know you didn't get any sleep the night Alex died and then with yesterday spending the day with Ayeka you had to be worn out. Did you sleep well?"
"I did, surprisingly. I have to remind everyone that we're heading home today.", I said while stretching out.
"Seiya! Where were you last night?", Yaten asked with an attitude like he always does.
"I was out here most of the time.", he answered calmly which makes Yaten mad.
"You should have told Taiki and me so we didn't worry."
Seiya stood up and offered me a hand up as well.
"Let's head inside.", Seiya told me.
"Seiya! Learn to tell us so we know where you are."
Seiya paid no attention to what Yaten had said because he didn't care. He just kept on walking with me inside. When I thought it was safe to talk without Yaten hearing anything I asked, "Why don't you tell them where you're going?"
"Because they don't always need to know. Besides Yaten is so nosy anyway that he wants to know everything. I think I'm old enough to do things on my own don't you?"
His question threw me off but I answered anyway, "Yes."
I headed up to my room so I get dressed and pack. I didn't want to tell everyone that we had to leave since I knew that most of them wanted to stay here and learn more but time was against us. I packed my shirts and pants away and zippered the bag up. I heard Lita's voice call out, "Breakfast is ready!"
I walked down to the dining room. As I walked down the hall I could smell all the food. It started to make my mouth water so I walked fast down the hall. I was the last person into the room and I felt bad because they were all waiting on me. Lita cooked us a huge breakfast with everything. She had made bacon, eggs, toast, hash browns (yummy ^_^), fruit salad, and pancakes. There was more food but I didn't get a chance to see it. I had some bacon, eggs, toast, hash browns, and fruit. To drink we also had a wide range of choices. There was orange juice, milk, fruit punch drink, or water. I had to have some orange juice. Everyone was quiet while eating. I was very surprised at this, with 18 people you think that it would be noisy but it wasn't. After breakfast we all just sat around and relaxed.
"Guys we have to be ready to go by tonight to go home.", I said breaking the silence.
"I don't want to go. Haruka hasn't let me by Michiru all week and I wanted to talk to her.", Robert whined. Michiru thought it was funny and she quietly started to laugh. Haruka shook her head in disbelief even though she knew he was right.
"It won't be the same without all of you around.", Mina said leaning forward.
"When do you all of you have to leave?", Amy asked looking in my direction.
"Hopefully by tonight. We would stay longer but we have school tomorrow."
"How about you leave by 3 this afternoon?", Raye suggested.
"I think that's good unless there are any objections?", I asked looking at my team, "Then we'll leave this afternoon. Be ready by then."
I got up from my seat and headed outside for some air. It was hard to believe a week had gone by. I honestly didn't want to head home. Then again I never look forward to heading home after being in Tokyo. I went and sat on a bench when I heard someone walking. I looked over my right shoulder to see that it was Darien.
"Is Rini a handful?", I asked with a smile on my face.
"Sometimes. She is growing up fast, though."
"All parents say that about their kids. Does she know who her actual grandma is?"
"Serena has tried to sit her down and talk to her about it but it's hard to explain since it was so long ago. Why are you asking these questions?"
"I wondered what it is like to be a parent. It seems so far away yet it probably is only a few years down the road. I wonder who I'm going to marry."
"You're still the same person that I remember. You're still full of energy and still very outgoing."
"Thank you. That means a lot to me. The final battle is coming up with Jedite. I don't know if we're ready or not. He is a lot more powerful from the last time the scouts fought him."
"Don't worry about it. How long have you been fighting against him?"
I had to think about the answer before I could answer, "About 3 months."
"Your team is already experienced..."
"But they've never fought anyone this powerful. That's what I'm worried about.", I interrupted with a concerned voice. He moved closer and put his arm around me.
"You have to learn to put your trust in the scouts. When you learn that all of you will be unstoppable."
"Maria!", I heard Jen's voice call out.
"Coming!", I yelled back, "I have to see what she needs. It was nice talking to again alone. See ya later."
I went running over to Jen.
"Everyone wants to leave now."
"Why? We don't have to leave for another few hours."
"We started talking and we all decided it better to head back now."
"Alright, let me get my things and we'll go.", I said somewhat annoyed.
I was disappointed that I had to leave early. I went up to my room grabbed my bag and went outside where we decided to meet when we had to leave.
"It was nice having all of you visit.", Amy said.
"You can come back and visit anytime.", Serena added.
"Thank you. I promise we'll come back again.", I said with a wink.
"Keep us informed what all of you are doing from time to time.", Lita said.
It was hard to leave them. I knew things would be different the next time we came to visit.
"Luna are you coming with us?", Hotaru asked.
"No. I have to stay here. You'll be alright without me.", she said with a smile.
"Come on let's go home before mom worries.", Susie told me tapping me on the shoulder.
"Right. Guardian of time and space help guide us through the space and time! Take us back home!"
We were teleported to Friendship Park which was weird because we were no where close to that spot when we went to Crystal Tokyo. I looked around with some concern. I went off the hill at the end street. I kept scanning the area checking for anyone who might have seen us.
"Maria what are you doing? This might be a trap.", Jen told me with some annoyance in her voice.
"We didn't take off from here when we went to Crystal Tokyo."
I looked over by the soccer goals and there was Quartz already starting with targets.
"Come on we have to transform. CALLISTO CRYSTAL POWER!"
"TRITON CRYSTAL POWER!"
"DEIMOS CRYSTAL POWER!"
"SATURN CRYSTAL POWER!"
"PHEBOS ETERNAL POWER!"
"FIGHTER STAR POWER! MAKE UP!"
"HEALER STAR POWER! MAKE UP!"
"MAKER STAR POWER! MAKE UP!"
We ran over to Quartz to rain on her parade.
"Hey Quartz!"
"Oh so you're back. Go away before I have to hurt you."
"I'm not going to back down unless you leave that guy alone."
"Phebos you're such a determined one, aren't you? You think you know what you're against but you don't. Just because you're more powerful doesn't mean you're smarter."
When she said that she just pissed me off. I hate it when people insult me like that.
"PHEBOS FIRE STORM!"
She dodged it and said, "See? Every time you get mad you attack. You have a lot to learn about fighting. I don't feel like fighting you today. See ya around!"
"Wait! Darn she got away.", I said stomping my right foot.
"She's right."
"What does that mean Fighter!?"
"Consider every time someone has said something about you what do you do?"
"I attack."
"Did you ever think that's not the best way?"
Now he had put me on the spot. I thought back to when I was in 5th, 6th, and 7th grades and the kids used to make fun of me so in order to keep myself from getting hurt I would snap back. I didn't feel like answering the question so I remained quiet.
"So you know that attacking them is not always the right thing to do."
"Yes I know. I'm going to walk home I don't care what the rest of you do.", I said looking down at the ground not feeling to great. Before I left the park I undid the transformation. While walking all I could think about was what Seiya had said. He was right but in a way he wasn't. Quartz has no idea how strong I can be when she picks on innocent people. Also, the reason why I actually attacked her was to get at her for trying to hurt Yuri. When I reached the complex my mom's car was gone. At least I could have the apartment to myself so I could think. I knew Seiya was up front when it comes to some things but this time he should have kept his mouth shut. When I got up to the apartment I went straight to my room. I laid on my bed just looking up at the ceiling somewhat upset and mad at the same time. I closed my eyes for a few minutes but opened them when I heard the door open. I listened carefully to hear who it was. I recognized my sister's, Hotaru's and Seiya's. I closed my eyes again and turned onto my side to make it look like I was asleep. I knew Susie knew I wasn't asleep.
"Ri, you're not asleep so get up.", she said right next to my bed, "Seiya wants to talk to you."
"Why so he can me feel worse?", I snapped back.
"Could you leave us alone?", I heard him calmly ask.
"Sure. Come on Hotaru let's go play some video games."
"Alright."
I heard the door close and that made feel uncomfortable.
"Maria, I'm really sorry for what I said but you have to approach the battles different and not let your emotions get in the way."
"You don't know when to quit do you?", I snapped, "For some reason I've never been the best at anything I do but I am good at fighting. It's a long story of why I don't like it when people make fun of me."
"I didn't know. I feel really bad about what I said because it hurt you. When you hurt or sad I am too. I don't like it when we fight.", he said placing his hand on mine.
"I'm sorry for storming off like that.", I said giving him a hug.
"Aw isn't that cute? They made up."
"Shut up and get out Suz!", I yelled rather embarrassed. I ran up to the door and slammed it shut.
"It must be nice to have a younger sister.", Seiya said.
"You got to be joking. She always spies on me."
"But still it has to be nice."
"I should get you for that.", I said walking back over by him.
"Yeah well what are you going to do to me?"
"I don't know but I'll figure it out. You think you know everything don't you?", I asked somewhat joking.
"What if I said yes?"
"Then I guess you'll have to teach me on a date wouldn't you?"
"Alright. How about tomorrow?"
"No I have something after school tomorrow."
"What about Tuesday say at six so I can get you home by nine?"
"Okay. See you at school tomorrow.", I said giving him a kiss on the cheek.
"I'll go before your mom gets home so she doesn't think anything is going on. Ask her when she would like me over for dinner.", he reminded me walking into the hall.
"I will. Bye.", I said closing the door.
Suz came out of her room, looked at me for a minute, and said, "I don't get you two. Just up until a few minutes ago you were fighting and now you've made up."
"Are you saying that because you're jealous?"
"Why would I be jealous of you? It doesn't matter to me since mom is probably going to say no."
"What do you mean?"
"She doesn't know him that well and it's a school night tomorrow so good luck.", she said closing the door behind her.
I was so mad at her. Then again what are you suppose to expect from a younger sister. I went and laid on my bed and waited for my mom to come home. I took a small nap only to awaken to the sound of my mom and sister talking about stuff. I walked out still half asleep but I wanted to know if Suz had told mom or not.
"Susie told me that you want to go on a date tomorrow night."
"Can I?", I asked.
"I don't know."
"Before you decide he said that he is willing to come to dinner one night so you two could get to know each other. Would it be alright he comes over tonight?"
"I see no problem with that. Dinner will be finished in ten so you can go ask him."
"Thank you mom!", I said running out the door. I know my mom probably thought I was crazy but I didn't care. I rang the bell and lucky for me Seiya answered it.
"What can I do for you?", he asked leaning on the door.
"Could you come to dinner in a few?"
"Sure. Just let me tell Yaten and Taiki where I'm going to be. Be right back.", he said leaving the door open a crack, "Taiki doesn't mind and Yaten doesn't care. Your mom knows about this right?"
"Sure she does. It was her idea for you come over now. I think you two should get along fine."
When I ran out of the house the door didn't close all the way. I opened the door carefully, peeked into the kitchen, and checked for my mom.
"Mom, Seiya's here.", I said rather loudly.
"Alright. We were just waiting for you two in the front room.", I heard my mom call back.
"I'll introduce you. Mom this is Seiya and Seiya this is my mom Diana."
"Pleased to meet you.", Seiya said extending his hand out for a shake.
"You, too. Come and sit down in the dining room for dinner."
As we headed for the dining room Hotaru and Suz were watching us. We all sat down at the table, blessed the food, and started eating. I kept eyeing Seiya and mom hoping that I wouldn't have to the one to break the ice.
"I've heard that you want to go out with my daughter.", my mom started. I hoped that it wouldn't turn into those stories that your parents seem to purposely tell to embarrass you.
"Yes. We've grown close and we both think that we can handle dating." As he said that I thought that the two of us had gone on a few dates and we acted like boyfriend-girlfriend for a long time and yes we were already dating but I didn't want my mom to know.
"I would like to ask you some questions about where you're from. Is that okay?"
"Sure.", he answered even though the two of knew that she could never really know where he's actually from.
"Maria has said that she met you while traveling so where do you live?"
"I lived mainly in Tokyo."
"Are your parents okay with you dating?", mom asked that I wished she hadn't. We looked at each other a little nervous about how he was going to answer.
"My parents died when I was 14 and I been living with my friends who's parents have also died. Also, since we started singing our manager has been taking care of us like a father."
"How old are you?"
"I'll be 17 at the end of July."
"I see no problem with dating her. However, I want her home before nine and no inappropriate behavior."
"Mom!", I yelled from across the table totally embarrassed.
"Maria it's alright. She's just worried about you like all parents are.", Hotaru said trying to calm me down.
After dinner we sat around in the front room just talking about things for a few hours. As the time start to approach eight I thought it was better that he should leave since I was going to see him tomorrow anyway. So the two of us got and walked to the door.
"I am so sorry about what my mom said at dinner."
"Don't worry about it. Sometimes it's better to be reminded than to find out too late, right?"
"Hmm."
"Well, I'll see you tomorrow at school as well as tomorrow night."
"Yep. Night."
"Night."
I closed the door and locked it. I walked back into the front room and they had turned on the TV. I was so relieve that he left so my mom wouldn't tell any stories (a few come to mind right away).
"He seems really nice. Maybe he could come to church with us sometime.", my mom said as I went to sit down on the couch.
"I think he'd like that. I didn't like what you said at dinner. You know I'm better than that."
"How am I suppose to know that he knows that as well without saying it?"
"You don't.", I answered softly.
"Exactly. He has a good sense of humor so he probably didn't mind."
I felt like an idiot so I went into my room, put on my pajamas, and laded out on my bed. When nine rolled around I turned on WGN for the news. About 9:10 Hotaru came in all ready for bed, and hopped in with me. She was out within 10 minutes. After listening to the weather at 9:30 I turned it off, set my alarm, and went to sleep. Grateful that my mom finally knew about me dating Seiya.
To be continued in 16. . . . . .
(Monica hope you're happy since there is no cliffhanger this time.)