Title: Hotaru's Love
Chapter: 5
Author: Ice1Taru
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon.
AN: Heh, never thought I'd actually get this far this soon.. riiiiiiight, so this chapter shall be known as the "girl talk" chapter, lol, sorry Shino isn't here that much in the beginning.. but don't worry, he'll be here soon enough.. yeah.. so.. don't got much else ta say.. more notes at the bottom.. enjoy..
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Ending of last chapter..
Shino stood there for a good 30 seconds, his hand on his cheek where Hotaru had kissed him. He couldn't believe it. She had kissed him. Her petal-like lips were velvety and soft. If a kiss on the cheek was this good, he couldn't wait to see what it would be like to kiss her on the lips. Grinning at the thought, he made his way back home.
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Hotaru's Love by Ice1Taru - Chapter 5
"So, when are you gonna tell me what happened?" Lina asked impatiently.
"Tell you what happened?" Hotaru replied blankly. She was still thinking about Shino and how relieved and happy he had looked when she had asked him to take her to the dance. It had been exactly one hour, thirty-six minutes, and nine seconds since she had last seen him. Hotaru sighed for the umpteenth time that hour and thirty-six minutes.
"Hotaru? Hotaru.. Are you still there? HOTARU!" Lina scowled, the billionth time that Hotaru had sighed since she had gotten on the phone with her about an hour ago. Both of them kept on talking about anything but Shino, for they both thought it might cause some sort of argument. But Lina couldn't take it anymore, she was just too curious about what was happening between her best friend and the new boy.
"Yeah, I'm still here," Hotaru said dreamily.
"Well?"
"Well what?"
"Hotaru!"
"Ehh.. No need to get excited, I was just, ohm.. I was.. I..," Hotaru sighed again, thinking about how Shino's hair fell into his eyes. His stormy gray eyes. They were just so beautiful.. And his hair, oh, his hair, shiny and probably really soft..
Lina swore and closed her eyes, trying to calm herself down. She didn't really feel like yelling, but Hotaru's lack of participation in the conversation was making her frustrated and annoyed.
"Mmm, what was I saying again?" Hotaru asked, getting out of her reverie.
"What happened between you and Shino after he walked you home?" Lina asked in an unusually calm voice.
"Oh," Hotaru giggled, "Well, we were on my front porch and we didn't talk much and umm.."
"'And, umm' what?" Lina questioned.
"Well, I-asked-him-to-take-me-to-the-dance-and-he-said-yes," Hotaru whispered in one breath.
"Oh, you asked him out?" Lina asked.
"Oh.. No.. He asked me to the dance the first day when he walked into our class, and I told him maybe because I wasn't sure. I was confused. I thought he was a playboy or something," Hotaru said reminiscently, thinking about their first meeting.
"Ehh.. Playboy, huh? Hotaru's dating a playboy.. My lil girl's all grown up," Lina joked.
"I'm not dating him.. yet.. It's just a dance," Hotaru replied, and told her about how she had kissed him and run inside, "Do you think I was being childish? I mean, I just turned 16, and Shino's probably turning 17 this summer, I'm not sure, though."
"Wait, how do you know that he's turning 17 this summer?"
Hotaru shrugged, "Intuition, I guess. Besides, he's very mature."
Lina snorted, "Mature? Him?"
"Yeah, him."
"Uh huh."
"He is!"
"Right, right."
"This is ridiculous. Why are we arguing? Anyway, do you think I was childish or not?" Hotaru questioned desperately.
"Depends," Lina answered shortly.
"Linaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!" Hotaru exclaimed.
"Aite, look. It depends on what you call childish. I mean, people have different levels on their relationships. Like, some couples are so comfortable with each other that they share beds occasionally. Others would be shocked at the thought of sharing a bed with their significant other, thinking that they are too young. By the way, what level do you think you and Shino are on?"
"Lina! We're not even going *out* yet!" Hotaru answered in a rather shocked manner.
"Yeah, whatever," Lina responded offhandedly, "Anyways, we're here talking as if he's going to be your boyfriend, I mean, after the dance, you might realize that you don't even like him," She added as an after thought.
Hotaru sighed. It was true. They had been gabbing away as if he was going to ask her out soon or something. For all she knew, he was playing her. But he wasn't like that, she could tell, she *knew* he wasn't like that. Right? Right?
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Right.
Shino glanced at the watch on his arm, he had been thinking about Hotaru again. For almost two hours, he had laid in his bed and thought about Hotaru. She definitely liked him. Why would she just be delighted to go to a dance with him? Why would she be so happy just to be going to a DANCE? She *so* liked him. Shino smiled. He would make her his.
"Okay, okay, so what you're saying is that he DOES like me?" Hotaru asked uncertainly.
"Yeah. I mean, you said he was stuttering, right?" Lina asked.
"Yeah.. But weren't you just saying that I might not like him after we go to the dance?"
"Alright, look. Yeah, I did say that, but that was when I was pissed off. I'm deciding I'm going to be happy for you. If you can't depend on me, then whom CAN you depend on?"
"Aww, Lina-chaaaaan."
"Right, don't get all happy-happy-mushy-mushy like. Anyways, you also said that he asked you out on the first day. I mean, DUH! He likes you and he obviously thinks you're hot. And I don't blame him, you're very pretty."
Hotaru blushed, "Well.. umm.. I don't know what to say.."
"Yeah, well. Also, I bet there are tons of girls that would give anything to have your body. I mean, you have the perfect body, WHY WON'T YOU LET ME DESIGN CLOTHES FOR YOU?! My designs would look perfect on you!" Lina asked in a frustrated voice.
"Ehh..," Hotaru blushed again, thinking about how Lina was always bugging her to let her design clothes for her. She knew that Lina wanted to be a fashion designer and own a fashion company.
"Okay, so here's what you do. You're way too innocent. I don't know why, though. I mean, you're down to earth, smart, and that whole.. healing thing.. is WAY cool. You should have like all the confidence in the world. You can pull off any look. Aite, so, we have to go shopping right now--"
"Lina, it's 6 already, it's going to be dark soon," Hotaru interrupted.
"Yeah, so?" Lina questioned.
"Never mind," Hotaru sighed. It was pointless to argue with Lina when she was determined to do something. Besides, Lina was only trying to help her.
"Right, so as I was saying. We'll have to go shopping today and tomorrow. Let's go to Tokyo Central Mall, they have the sexiest clothes in most of the shops. They have clothes that I think will fit your style and they'll look great on you, too. Besides, you have to start looking hot as soon as possible. You dress too modestly. One of the most fun things about being a girl is playing dress-up. Talking of dress up, you also need make up. Hmm, since your complexion is pale, you'll need light make-up," Lina continued, speaking quickly.
"Uh huh," Hotaru stated, "When you say look 'hot', what do you mean?"
"Well, Shino's kind of.. ionno.. bad? So, you're like sugar, you need to spice up your look a little bit. Oooh, this is going to be SO MUCH FUN!" Lina gave a squeal of delight. She loved working with clothes and helping people look their best, this was going to work out great, "Speaking of spice, I don't mean to be rude, I mean, I dunno what your style is with guys coz you rarely date," Lina and Hotaru both sweat dropped at this, "but you need to live a little. Do not be afraid of him. I mean, I bet he's just as scared of you are as you are of him."
"Uh huh," Hotaru said again.
"Okay, enough of the 'uh huh's, what's wrong?" Lina asked exasperatedly.
"Ehh, I dunno. What is he doesn't like me?" Hotaru replied worriedly.
At this, Lina laughed, "Girl, how can you say that? Weren't you listening when I said that you were down to earth, smart, AND pretty? I mean, how many girls have ALL of that?"
"Well, you do," Hotaru answered matter-of-factly.
Lina laughed again, "Well, he's not interested in me. And I will never be interested in him. And besides, I'm not down to earth, I get pissed off really easily--"
"Yeah, but you control it really well," Hotaru interjected.
"Yeah, but I need like anger management classes or something," Lina responded.
"Yeah, but you're pretty and smart, too," Hotaru pointed out.
"Heh, the only reason you think I'm pretty is coz of all my wonderful little make-up friends and you're so much smarter than I am," Lina stated.
"Naw uh, I'm not smarter than you. And you ARE pretty, I've seen you without make-up, your face is very exotic, it would look great without make-up, and you're very clever and creative," Hotaru implored.
Lina sighed. This whole talk about her being wonderful was weird, she didn't like being told these things. She felt that people were feeling sorry for her or something and that that was why they told her these things. Of course, she was wrong, for she really WAS pretty and clever. Finally deciding that this conversation was getting pointless, she said, " Okay, we have to get to the mall right now. Meet me there in five minutes, okay?"
"Okay," Hotaru said, putting on her socks and shoes. She knew why Lina had wanted to end the conversation so quickly, she felt self-conscious, as if people felt sorry for her or something. But Lina was independent, she'd rather earn these things than just have them.
"Hey, lil bro, wanna go to the mall?" Came Satoshi's voice from down the hall.
"Sure, Sato, gimme a second," Shino answered as he got up off his bed and began to dress. He was only wearing pants since he had been planning to fall asleep as soon as possible because he had nothing else to do except think about Hotaru.
As they walked down to Satoshi's car, Shino asked "Why are we going to the mall anyway? It's like 6:30 already, it'll be dark soon." (AN: Notice a pattern?)
"Oh, well. We need some gear since you said you wanted to play hockey with me and the guys on Saturday. And it's Friday already."
"So, what mall are we going to?"
"I thought we should go to Tokyo Central, coz they have that new sports' gear shop, it has everything that we'll need."
"Oh, okay."
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AN: Well, this chapter was SLIGHTLY longer than the other chapters so far. Okay, so I have something to say.. Okay, you know when Lina mentioned the 'whole healing thing'? Well, none of the senshi business will be a part of the story until the later chapters, just so you know. And at this point, Hotaru hasn't told anyone about her being a senshi, and there hasn't been senshi business in like, let's say, a year for her, okay? Okay, well.. I'm done now.
Chapter: 5
Author: Ice1Taru
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon.
AN: Heh, never thought I'd actually get this far this soon.. riiiiiiight, so this chapter shall be known as the "girl talk" chapter, lol, sorry Shino isn't here that much in the beginning.. but don't worry, he'll be here soon enough.. yeah.. so.. don't got much else ta say.. more notes at the bottom.. enjoy..
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Ending of last chapter..
Shino stood there for a good 30 seconds, his hand on his cheek where Hotaru had kissed him. He couldn't believe it. She had kissed him. Her petal-like lips were velvety and soft. If a kiss on the cheek was this good, he couldn't wait to see what it would be like to kiss her on the lips. Grinning at the thought, he made his way back home.
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Hotaru's Love by Ice1Taru - Chapter 5
"So, when are you gonna tell me what happened?" Lina asked impatiently.
"Tell you what happened?" Hotaru replied blankly. She was still thinking about Shino and how relieved and happy he had looked when she had asked him to take her to the dance. It had been exactly one hour, thirty-six minutes, and nine seconds since she had last seen him. Hotaru sighed for the umpteenth time that hour and thirty-six minutes.
"Hotaru? Hotaru.. Are you still there? HOTARU!" Lina scowled, the billionth time that Hotaru had sighed since she had gotten on the phone with her about an hour ago. Both of them kept on talking about anything but Shino, for they both thought it might cause some sort of argument. But Lina couldn't take it anymore, she was just too curious about what was happening between her best friend and the new boy.
"Yeah, I'm still here," Hotaru said dreamily.
"Well?"
"Well what?"
"Hotaru!"
"Ehh.. No need to get excited, I was just, ohm.. I was.. I..," Hotaru sighed again, thinking about how Shino's hair fell into his eyes. His stormy gray eyes. They were just so beautiful.. And his hair, oh, his hair, shiny and probably really soft..
Lina swore and closed her eyes, trying to calm herself down. She didn't really feel like yelling, but Hotaru's lack of participation in the conversation was making her frustrated and annoyed.
"Mmm, what was I saying again?" Hotaru asked, getting out of her reverie.
"What happened between you and Shino after he walked you home?" Lina asked in an unusually calm voice.
"Oh," Hotaru giggled, "Well, we were on my front porch and we didn't talk much and umm.."
"'And, umm' what?" Lina questioned.
"Well, I-asked-him-to-take-me-to-the-dance-and-he-said-yes," Hotaru whispered in one breath.
"Oh, you asked him out?" Lina asked.
"Oh.. No.. He asked me to the dance the first day when he walked into our class, and I told him maybe because I wasn't sure. I was confused. I thought he was a playboy or something," Hotaru said reminiscently, thinking about their first meeting.
"Ehh.. Playboy, huh? Hotaru's dating a playboy.. My lil girl's all grown up," Lina joked.
"I'm not dating him.. yet.. It's just a dance," Hotaru replied, and told her about how she had kissed him and run inside, "Do you think I was being childish? I mean, I just turned 16, and Shino's probably turning 17 this summer, I'm not sure, though."
"Wait, how do you know that he's turning 17 this summer?"
Hotaru shrugged, "Intuition, I guess. Besides, he's very mature."
Lina snorted, "Mature? Him?"
"Yeah, him."
"Uh huh."
"He is!"
"Right, right."
"This is ridiculous. Why are we arguing? Anyway, do you think I was childish or not?" Hotaru questioned desperately.
"Depends," Lina answered shortly.
"Linaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!" Hotaru exclaimed.
"Aite, look. It depends on what you call childish. I mean, people have different levels on their relationships. Like, some couples are so comfortable with each other that they share beds occasionally. Others would be shocked at the thought of sharing a bed with their significant other, thinking that they are too young. By the way, what level do you think you and Shino are on?"
"Lina! We're not even going *out* yet!" Hotaru answered in a rather shocked manner.
"Yeah, whatever," Lina responded offhandedly, "Anyways, we're here talking as if he's going to be your boyfriend, I mean, after the dance, you might realize that you don't even like him," She added as an after thought.
Hotaru sighed. It was true. They had been gabbing away as if he was going to ask her out soon or something. For all she knew, he was playing her. But he wasn't like that, she could tell, she *knew* he wasn't like that. Right? Right?
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Right.
Shino glanced at the watch on his arm, he had been thinking about Hotaru again. For almost two hours, he had laid in his bed and thought about Hotaru. She definitely liked him. Why would she just be delighted to go to a dance with him? Why would she be so happy just to be going to a DANCE? She *so* liked him. Shino smiled. He would make her his.
"Okay, okay, so what you're saying is that he DOES like me?" Hotaru asked uncertainly.
"Yeah. I mean, you said he was stuttering, right?" Lina asked.
"Yeah.. But weren't you just saying that I might not like him after we go to the dance?"
"Alright, look. Yeah, I did say that, but that was when I was pissed off. I'm deciding I'm going to be happy for you. If you can't depend on me, then whom CAN you depend on?"
"Aww, Lina-chaaaaan."
"Right, don't get all happy-happy-mushy-mushy like. Anyways, you also said that he asked you out on the first day. I mean, DUH! He likes you and he obviously thinks you're hot. And I don't blame him, you're very pretty."
Hotaru blushed, "Well.. umm.. I don't know what to say.."
"Yeah, well. Also, I bet there are tons of girls that would give anything to have your body. I mean, you have the perfect body, WHY WON'T YOU LET ME DESIGN CLOTHES FOR YOU?! My designs would look perfect on you!" Lina asked in a frustrated voice.
"Ehh..," Hotaru blushed again, thinking about how Lina was always bugging her to let her design clothes for her. She knew that Lina wanted to be a fashion designer and own a fashion company.
"Okay, so here's what you do. You're way too innocent. I don't know why, though. I mean, you're down to earth, smart, and that whole.. healing thing.. is WAY cool. You should have like all the confidence in the world. You can pull off any look. Aite, so, we have to go shopping right now--"
"Lina, it's 6 already, it's going to be dark soon," Hotaru interrupted.
"Yeah, so?" Lina questioned.
"Never mind," Hotaru sighed. It was pointless to argue with Lina when she was determined to do something. Besides, Lina was only trying to help her.
"Right, so as I was saying. We'll have to go shopping today and tomorrow. Let's go to Tokyo Central Mall, they have the sexiest clothes in most of the shops. They have clothes that I think will fit your style and they'll look great on you, too. Besides, you have to start looking hot as soon as possible. You dress too modestly. One of the most fun things about being a girl is playing dress-up. Talking of dress up, you also need make up. Hmm, since your complexion is pale, you'll need light make-up," Lina continued, speaking quickly.
"Uh huh," Hotaru stated, "When you say look 'hot', what do you mean?"
"Well, Shino's kind of.. ionno.. bad? So, you're like sugar, you need to spice up your look a little bit. Oooh, this is going to be SO MUCH FUN!" Lina gave a squeal of delight. She loved working with clothes and helping people look their best, this was going to work out great, "Speaking of spice, I don't mean to be rude, I mean, I dunno what your style is with guys coz you rarely date," Lina and Hotaru both sweat dropped at this, "but you need to live a little. Do not be afraid of him. I mean, I bet he's just as scared of you are as you are of him."
"Uh huh," Hotaru said again.
"Okay, enough of the 'uh huh's, what's wrong?" Lina asked exasperatedly.
"Ehh, I dunno. What is he doesn't like me?" Hotaru replied worriedly.
At this, Lina laughed, "Girl, how can you say that? Weren't you listening when I said that you were down to earth, smart, AND pretty? I mean, how many girls have ALL of that?"
"Well, you do," Hotaru answered matter-of-factly.
Lina laughed again, "Well, he's not interested in me. And I will never be interested in him. And besides, I'm not down to earth, I get pissed off really easily--"
"Yeah, but you control it really well," Hotaru interjected.
"Yeah, but I need like anger management classes or something," Lina responded.
"Yeah, but you're pretty and smart, too," Hotaru pointed out.
"Heh, the only reason you think I'm pretty is coz of all my wonderful little make-up friends and you're so much smarter than I am," Lina stated.
"Naw uh, I'm not smarter than you. And you ARE pretty, I've seen you without make-up, your face is very exotic, it would look great without make-up, and you're very clever and creative," Hotaru implored.
Lina sighed. This whole talk about her being wonderful was weird, she didn't like being told these things. She felt that people were feeling sorry for her or something and that that was why they told her these things. Of course, she was wrong, for she really WAS pretty and clever. Finally deciding that this conversation was getting pointless, she said, " Okay, we have to get to the mall right now. Meet me there in five minutes, okay?"
"Okay," Hotaru said, putting on her socks and shoes. She knew why Lina had wanted to end the conversation so quickly, she felt self-conscious, as if people felt sorry for her or something. But Lina was independent, she'd rather earn these things than just have them.
"Hey, lil bro, wanna go to the mall?" Came Satoshi's voice from down the hall.
"Sure, Sato, gimme a second," Shino answered as he got up off his bed and began to dress. He was only wearing pants since he had been planning to fall asleep as soon as possible because he had nothing else to do except think about Hotaru.
As they walked down to Satoshi's car, Shino asked "Why are we going to the mall anyway? It's like 6:30 already, it'll be dark soon." (AN: Notice a pattern?)
"Oh, well. We need some gear since you said you wanted to play hockey with me and the guys on Saturday. And it's Friday already."
"So, what mall are we going to?"
"I thought we should go to Tokyo Central, coz they have that new sports' gear shop, it has everything that we'll need."
"Oh, okay."
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AN: Well, this chapter was SLIGHTLY longer than the other chapters so far. Okay, so I have something to say.. Okay, you know when Lina mentioned the 'whole healing thing'? Well, none of the senshi business will be a part of the story until the later chapters, just so you know. And at this point, Hotaru hasn't told anyone about her being a senshi, and there hasn't been senshi business in like, let's say, a year for her, okay? Okay, well.. I'm done now.