(Written by Aideen-san! ALL BOW TO THE ALMIGHT AIDEEN-SAN! ... or just email her at christiewillows@aol.com )

Chapter Four:

Someone could have told her that the moon had just fallen from the sky and crushed the earth into little specs of dust, and Usagi couldn't be more shocked.

The blonde looked at the smug man before her with horror stricken eyes. As she struggled to breathe, Usagi wanted to believe that she had been hearing things. She had been so careful, how could he have found out her secret?! "You should breathe," Schuldich's voice echoed loudly in the empty room, or so it seemed. "A dead bunny is no fun."

"W-what do you want?!" Usagi stumbled over her words, visibly shaking. Schuldich moved to sit closer to her, as she tried to scoot away. His hand wrapped around her arm, jerking her towards him.

"You tell me." Schuldich replied, leaning in. "Tell me what I could possibly want from you?"

Usagi wanted to pull away but found that she couldn't. She was frozen in place, as his lips brushed across her cheek to stop at her eyes, "How much is the secret worth to you, Usagi?"

Too much. Usagi tried to blink back tears, as the German, gently took ahold of her chin. "You're very pretty when you cry." Schuldich wiped the tear rolling down her satin smooth skin with his thumb. "How could anyone mistake you for a boy..."

"Please!" Usagi sniffed, "don't tell anyone! Onegai!!!"

Schuldich smirked down at the hands gripping the front of his shirt. Usagi had no clue, she was doing so. "Of course..." His smirk widend as he felt her relax, "For a price."

Usagi could feel the beginnings of a panic attack again. "D-demo...I don't have any money!"

"Who said money?"

She was almost afraid to ask. "What do you mean?"

Before she could blink, Usagi found herself pinned under him. The pad of his thumb skimmed across her lips. "Did you know you're very addicting? Almost sweeter than honey, but more addicting."

"You want a kiss?!"

"I think your secret is worth, by far, more than a simple kiss."

"Then what do y-" Once again Usagi found herself cut off, as Schuldich hungrily pressed his lips against hers. The force of his kiss almost bruised her lips, she found herself enjoying the kiss. It was different from Mamoru's kisses. This one was exhilarating, earthshattering,...and everything else a kiss was meant to be.

Schuldich smirked as he pulled away. He knew she wanted to protest, even if it was for
moment. As, he leaned towards her again she pulled away. "That should tide me over for
me..."

Usagi didn't dare look at him as he brushed back a few strands of hair. "When I decide my prize, I'll let you know ...Usako." Usagi stiffened at the nickname.

Schuldich grinned as he moved to leave the room. ~Who knew rabbits could be so much fun?~

Usagi fumed silently, wanting to throw something at the arrogant man. How dare he...how dare..."HOW DARE YOU!!!! YOU JERK!!!"

Without thought, Usagi launched herself at the slightly stunned, but vastly amused man. Her fists beat against him in fury. The little spitfire look on her face was almost enough to make him laugh, expect then she tried to kick him. "Don't play dirty, unless you now how, Usako."

She tried to kick him again. For the strangest reason, he smirked. Usagi quickly found out why, because she was once again pinned under him. She had left herself wide open.

"Schuldich, care to explain?"

Usagi looked up. Crawford stood frowning, actually from her viewpoint it looked like a smile but that wasn't the point, flanked by Farfarello and Nagi. Usagi flushed in embarrassment, as Schuldich eased his hold on her. "Just teaching our houseguest a few moves."

Usagi fought down a blush, as she caught the hidden meaning. ~Evil, sadistic jerk~

~Thank You.~ Usagi's eyes widened. This time, she couldn't say she was imaging this. She heard his voice in her head!!! The blonde scrambled to her feet, ready to lunge at the German once again. "Yue-san, refrain from attacking Schuldich," Crawford ordered as he proceeded down the hall. "Schuldich, may I have a word with you. Farfarello stay away from Yue-san."

Flustered Usagi turned to Nagi. "He talked in my head!!!" Usagi exclaimed.

"What do you expect from a telepath?" Nagi questioned, as he lead Yue to the kitchen. The telekinetic had a feeling that his friend needed something to calm him down after dealing with Schuldich.

"He's a what?!"

"Schuldich has the ability to read and control minds."

Usagi decided that, the big guy upstairs had a strange sense of humor.

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The next morning, Usagi finally relaxed as Crawford dropped her off. For the first time in her life, she was happy to be at school. Schuldich couldn't possibly make an appearance here. He didn't look like one to enter a place of learning, willingly. She hoped.

"Yue-kun!"

Usagi jumped. Her nerves were completly shot, thanks to several early encounters with a certain red head. For a second she tensed when a hand rested on her shoulder, "Yue-kun, daijoubu?"

Usagi let out the breath, she didn't know she was holding. It was Omi. "Hai..." Skeptical blue eyes looked at her, waiting for the truth. "Hehe...I went to sleep late doing homework! Plus I got a few pointers on football..." It wasn't a complete lie. Nagi and her had stay up doing homework, also Nagi had tried to teach her how shield her mind from Schuldich. From his...er...good morning kiss, Usagi doubted that it worked.

"You'll get use to it. " Omi replied, as they walked into the building. "After exams, you can catch up on your sleep."

"Exams?" Usagi repeated. Nobody told her about exams!

"They're in two weeks, didn't anybody tell you?" Omi questioned his friend. He looked as though the world had shattered around him. Omi chuckled a little bit, "You came at a really bad time, Yue-kun!"

"Don't tell me about it," Usagi grumbled, as she opened her locker. Much to her surprise a landslide of letter fell at her feet. "Ne?"

Omi bent down to pick up one. "They don't waste any time, ne?" Omi replied, his tone light and teasing. At Usagi's confused looked, he explained, "they're love letters. Haven't you ever gotten any?"

Like Mamoru could write one romantic thing to save his life. "Iie." Usagi bent down to pick them up. She didn't know what to do with them, she wasn't interested in girls!

"I find that hard to believe. You're very attractive..." Omi stopped in mid-sentence. He couldn't believe he said that out loud. He flushed bright red, when he noticed Yue looking up at him. "...according to the girls! If they could, they would follow you everywhere possible!" Omi tried to covered up, he missed the slight frown that cross Yue's face.

"Oh." Usagi exclaimed slightly disappointed. "Well, it isn't for the lack of trying!" She joked.

"Yeah." Omi mumbled as they headed off to their first class in silence. How could he say that?! Had it been any other guy, Omi might have been paying a visit to the nurse's office. Luckily he didn't find any other guys attractive...just Yue.

"Omi-kun?" Usagi tugged on the sleeve of his sweater, trying to get his attention

"Hai?" Omi silently prayed that he didn't stick his foot in his mouth again.

"Is there any way to get out of football?" Usagi asked, "I don't like being a tackling dummy!"

Omi chuckled at her indigent tone, "Nothing short of a coma."

"Does that mean you'll knock me unconscious?!" Usagi pleaded. She didn't need any more bruises.

Omi laughed, feeling great.

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Nagi leaned against a tree, completely hidden by the shade, as he watched a new set of guys gathered on the football field. Even from his vantage point he could see a familiar blonde head. Yue was lagging behind, obviously trying to avoid the game taking place on the green field.

The telekinetic quietly observed as, everyone took their place. A small grin spread across his face. Today's outcome would be very different than yesterday's.

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Usagi frowned, as her team got ready to hike the ball. There was no doubt in her mind that this was going to be painful. She had tried to ask the teacher if there was any way that she could sit the game out. But she been distracted...There was a reason why girls and boys didn't share a locker room.

"Ready, Yue-kun?" Omi called out, as he joined his team.

Did she look ready? All too soon, Usagi found herself with the ball. To say she wanted to cry, would be an understatement. From the sidelines and various places on the field her teammates yelled at her to do something. She have no clue what she should do with the stupid ball. Maybe if she gave it to them?

As she thought about this, she failed to see three guys bulldozing her way. Much to the disbelief of everyone on the field. The three guys, known to excel at every sport, were sprawled ungracefully at Usagi's feet. One on top of each other, which made everyone blink, and tilt their heads to the side. With wide eyes, Usagi bent down to eye level. "Are you okay?"

The blonde's ears were greeted with colorful expletives. Soon the two guys on the bottom were yelling at the third, to get up. The poor guy struggled as he might, but he couldn't get up. The rest of the team soon joined in trying to pull the three off of each other. No luck. Every time someone tried to get near the pile of bodies, by some unseen force, they too wound up 'glued' to the field. Soon the football field resembled a battlefield of fallen soldiers.

"This isn't my fault." Usagi stated, as Omi joined her. Omi was the only one smart enough to stay put.

"I didn't think it was." Omi replied, watching their teacher join in on the effort. "Though this a lot more entertaining."

Usagi giggled, as they continued to watch. The school nurse had finally made an appearance, scolding everyone, especially her husband for such carelessness. "Do you think that, this means no more football?"

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Football was the last of her worries, in the next two weeks as exams came. While she wasn't as behind as she thought she was at school. Usagi was still behind. However she was determined to pass all of her exams.

Thats where Nagi came in. Usagi decided that the younger boy was close to sainthood for putting up with her and all her questions. Nagi had patiently guided her though World History, Japanese Literature, and the rest of her class. Usagi was so happy to have a friend like Nagi. When she mentioned it, a faint blush would creep across Nagi's face, as he mumbled that it was nothing. Nagi was such a sweetie...

It didn't hurt that he was such a cutie too!

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Usagi hummed to herself, as she got ready for bed. Exams were over, and tomorrow was the start of the new term. No more worries...

Arms wrapped around her, immediately startling Usagi from her thoughts. "No kiss good night, Usa?"

"Schuldich!" Usagi exclaimed, wondering if there was no use trying to out his hold. Well at least he stopped calling her Usako.

"No use at all." The German confirmed.

Usagi fumed. He was awfully good at getting her all riled up. "Stay out of my head!"

Schuldich ignored her order, as he started dropping kiss along her neck. "I hurt. You haven't thought of me at me all, Usa. I should always be foremost on your mind."

Usagi, scowled as she struggled to remain stiff in his arms. " I don't have time to think about you, hentai."

"Ah!" He whirled her around, jade colored eyes focused on her sapphire ones, "but you have time to think of Nagi and the little Weiss kitten."

"Weiss kitten?" Was that some TV show?

Schuldich smirked, "You'll find out soon enough...Until then I'm gonna make sure, you remember me."

Usagi had no chance to protest, as she found herself, being kissed senseless. As she wrapped her arms around his neck, unconsciously pulling him closer. Somewhere along the way, with all the stolen kisses, and hidden promises, Usagi come to expect his kisses. Even wanted them...

Usagi pulled away, hands covering her mouth in disbelief as the sudden revelation almost overwhelmed her.

"Don't look so shocked," Schuldich grinned, "It was only a matter of time, until you were mine."

Usagi glared at the man, as he waltzed out of the room she shared with Nagi. "I'm not yours! I don't belong to anyone!"

~Kept telling yourself that, Yue-chan. Until tomorrow.~

What could he possibly mean by that?

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Usagi yawned as Crawford dropped her off. Last night's revelation, didn't let her sleep, and continued to nag her all through breakfast. How could she fall for another man? She was engaged!

"Yue-san." Usagi looked up at the American.

"Hai?"

Crawford tossed a small plastic bottle at her. "Aspirin?" Usagi questioned.

"You'll need it." And with that he was gone.

Usagi stared after Crawford's car, until it was gone from her sight. Why would she need aspirin?

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Usagi scurried into her last class, just as the bell rang. A few girls giggled at her antics, while offering seats next to them even if it meant shoving their best friends off the seat. Usagi blushed, "Arigato," She mumbled, "But I'm sitting next to Omi-kun."

Disappointed looks followed him to the back, as Usagi slid into the desk next to Omi. "Omi-kun!" Usagi greeted cheerfully.

"Made it just on time again, Yue-kun." Omi replied, as he handed her a textbook. "I figured you might've forgotten to pick it from the bookroom."

Usagi blushed, "Arigato Omi-kun!" Usagi scanned the room, looking for the teacher. "Ne, Omi?"

"Hmm?"

"Who's the health teacher?"

"I don't know." Omi answered, "Yuuki-sensei just had her baby, so no body knows."

"Oh."

The two chatted a bit, when the new teacher walked in and called for attention. "Shut up, Chibis!"

Usagi almost fall over her chair, once she recognized the voice. ~No! No! It can't be! He wouldn't?!~

~Miss me, Yue-kun?~

Usagi sounded as though she was being strangled to death. While Omi accidentally snapped his pencil in half, shocked coursing through his body while his hands immediately went for his darts, just in case. Omi wanted to curse, when he remembered he didn't have them. ~'ello, kitty kat!~ Omi snapped the pen that was in his pocket.

From up front, Schuldich smirked, enjoying Usagi's and Omi's reactions to his presence. ~I thought you'd been happy to see me, Usagi.~. Incorhert thoughts were all that he was able to pick up. "I'm your new health teacher," Schuldich announced, taking out a cigarette. He smirked as he looked directly in Usagi's direction "I just want you to know that I'm a very 'hands on' teacher."

Usagi fumbled with the cap of the aspirin bottle. Spilling the pills across her desk top, she grabbed two, and tried to swallow them dry.

"And our first unit will be...Sex Ed."

Usagi choked on the aspirin as she feel out of her desk.

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(Written by Aideen-san! ALL BOW TO THE ALMIGHT AIDEEN-SAN! ... or just email her at christiewillows@aol.com )

Notes:

We've completely gotten rid of the whole Ouka thing (all of the spoilers will not be mentioned but those that have watche the show know) so she's not dead nor related to anyone important. Also this takes place at the end of WK so Shuldich and Omi do know each other