Title: Secrets aren't so secret anymore

Author: Sailor Linnea

Chapters: 17

" Speak"

(thoughts)

On the front page was a big picture of Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask kissing passionately. (We're on the front page of the newspaper, Mamoru,) Usagi wailed.

(So? We are usually front-page news, honey. The Sailor Senshi and Tuxedo Mask are famous after all,) Mamoru replied tiredly.

(I don't think you understand, honey. They have a picture of us kissing passionately on the front page of the newspaper that MY FATHER HOLDS in his hand,) Usagi yelled loudly, causing Mamoru to fall out of his bed. He sat up groggily before what she said started to sink through his sleepy mind.

(What?) he shrieked loudly. (But I took care of the photographer,) Mamoru wailed.

(Apparently you missed someone,) Usagi stated as she watched her father with worried eyes.

(How is you father taking it?) Mamoru asked nervously.

(He is pissed of, to say the least. He is so upset with this that he hasn't even started yelling at me yet,) Usagi said and watched how Kenji tried to control his anger by clutching his hands to his sides.

(Maybe I should take a vacation for a couple of days. Far away from here,) Mamoru mumbled with terror as he stared at his own newspaper.

(Coward! And you call yourself a super hero?) Usagi replied with anger.

(I'll rather face an army of youma than your father's anger,) Mamoru admitted a little embarrassed.

Usagi was going to start yelling at Mamoru when Kenji finally opened his mouth again.

"I hope it is a fake," he said through clenched teeth.

"No, it's not," Usagi admitted in her humblest voice, refusing to look her father in the eyes. Kenji clenched his fists in an attempt to control his fury.

"Usagi, please explain to me why there is a picture in the newspaper of you and this boy, KISSING?"

"Well daddy...it's..." Usagi mumbled uncertainly.

"None of your business, dear," Ikuko said with a stern voice as she walked in the kitchen.

(Thank you! Please let Ikuko calm him down a little,) Mamoru thought with relief.

"Ikuko, please let me handle this," Kenji replied, irritated with the interruption.

"Kenji, please. Our daughter is 16 years old. She is old enough to have a boyfriend; she's not a little child anymore. It is time for you to realize this and start treating her like an adult and be nicer to her boyfriend. After all, they love each other; you should be happy for her," Ikuko said with a serious voice.

"Daddy, please calm down. As Sailor Moon, the press hunts me, and I guess we must have missed one photographer. We usually manage to keep pictures from being published, but we're only human. I was relieved that we could defeat the youma so easily and my relationship with Mamoru was, still is, so fresh, I guess I just got carried away. We should all know better than show affections in public, but neither one of us thought about photographers. Besides, didn't you start dating mommy at my age?" The last was said with a mischievous look towards Ikuko. After all, her mother had revealed a little about how and when she Kenji met.

(What are you doing, Usagi? Please don't upset him even more.)

(Don't worry, dear. I know what I'm doing.)

(I sincerely hope so, dear. After all it's my death that he is planning as we speak.)

(Stop being silly. He's not going to hurt you. Now, please listen.)

"Well, yes I started to date your mother at your age, but what does that have to do with anything?" Kenji replied with suspicious eyes.

"Well, I'm sure that you kissed her at least once during that time?"

"Yes I did . . . but . . ." Kenji admitted, refusing to see the point.

"Then can you please tell me what is different with you and mother's kisses and mine and Mamoru's?" Usagi asked with a smile.

"Nothing and everything. You are MY DAUGHTER and I guess I just have a hard time seeing you grow up," Kenji replied with a silly smile as soon he realized that he behaved just like Ikuko's father had behaved a long time ago. At the time Kenji was terrified of Ikuko's father and couldn't understand how he could be so overprotecting over his daughter. "I'm sorry Usagi. But please be careful, I don't want you to get hurt. I love you."

"I know you do, daddy. But I'm almost adult now, so you have to let go. Just because I'm older and more mature doesn't mean that you will lose me. I'm always going to be here for you," Usagi replied with a tender smile before giving her father a big hug. Kenji returned the embrace and thanked God that he had been blessed with such a wonderful daughter. He was reluctant to let her go, but finally he patted her on the shoulder a little awkwardly and sat down and started to read the article in the newspaper. There was little written about the battle; most of it was just speculations about Tuxedo Mask's and Sailor Moon's relationship and how old they were.

"Don't they have anything else to write about?" Kenji muttered as soon as he had read all of it. "This is an article that would fit better in a rag than this newspaper."

"Imagine if our identities was discovered, daddy. Believe me when I say that I don't want to see that happen."

"No, me neither. Fans and reporters would barricade our house. You would never been able to live a normal life then. None of us would," Kenji sighed before turning to another page in the paper and started to read economic articles instead.

(Does that mean that I have been acquitted?) Mamoru asked, still on alert in case Kenji tried to break in and attempt to kill him.

(It's all right, silly. You can relax now,) Usagi said with a teasing voice.

(Well, excuse me for being nervous about your maniac father. It's a normal reaction, believe me,) Mamoru said with a serious voice. (Besides, he would kill me if he found out that I was trying to seduce you yesterday.)

(Well, we just have to make sure that he never finds out, won't we?) Usagi said before starting to eat her breakfast.

(My thoughts exactly,) Mamoru replied with a serious voice. (Are you coming to the arcade later?) he asked, eager to see her again.

(Yes; I will be there around eleven o'clock.)

(See you there, sweetie,) Mamoru said before going into the shower to freshen up.

A few hours later, Mamoru entered the arcade with a wide smile on his lips. Motoki greeted him, nervously wiping the counter.

"Hi, Motoki. Why the long face?" Mamoru asked as he sat down in front of him.

"It's nothing," Motoki said.

"Stop pretending. I can see that something is troubling you. What is it?" Mamoru insisted with a stubborn voice.

"I had a big fight with Reika yesterday. She was not happy about me kissing Usagi," Motoki admitted, refusing to look Mamoru in the eyes.

"How angry?" Mamoru asked with a concerned frown.

"Really, really angry. She hasn't spoken to me since yesterday," Motoki said with a sad voice.

"But, Usagi didn't mean anything with the kiss. She only kissed you to make me angry. I'm sure that Reika will forgive you. After all it wasn't your fault." (Usagi, where are you?)

(I'm on my way. I'll be in the arcade any moment now,) Usagi replied with unease as she heard his voice.

(Good, because your kiss yesterday resulted in a fight between Motoki and Reika,) Mamoru said and watched his best friend with compassionate eyes.

(Oh no...that was never my intention. What have I done?) Usagi said with self-contempt.

(It will be all right, honey. We'll found a way to make it well again,) Mamoru said with a tender voice.

At that moment, Usagi entered the arcade and approached the men carefully.

"Hi Motoki!" she said and smiled at him. When she only received a little nod in return she frowned and decided to grab the bull by the horns. "Is Reika very angry at me?" she asked with a little shaky smile.

"Huh?" Motoki replied and focused his attention on the little blonde on the other side of the counter.

"Is she angry at me for kissing you yesterday?" Usagi asked with a frown and an apologetic smile.

"She is not angry at you, Usagi. You don't have to worry about it," Motoki replied and refused to meet her eyes.

"Then, why are you unhappy?" Usagi asked and watched him intently.

"She is not angry at you, she is angry at me," Motoki admitted and looked her in the eyes for the first time. His eyes were filled with unshed tears and depression.

"I'm sorry, Motoki. It was never my meaning to hurt your relationship just because I wanted to prove something. I was just angry with Mamoru and I refused to admit what I felt for him so I kissed you to prove to him that I wasn't interested. Very stupid and childish of me, but it seemed like the only way to prove it to him at the time. I wasn't thinking very clearly and that is the only excuse I have. Forgive me?" Usagi said with a small voice.

"I forgive you, Usagi. I'm not sure that Reika will forgive me, but that is our problem not yours. If she doesn't trust me when I tell her the truth, then there isn't any reason for us to be together. I can't live with someone that doesn't trust me," Motoki said with a serious voice.

"Would it help if I talk to her, Motoki?" Usagi asked, eager to help in any way that she could.

"No, it's all right Usagi. Don't worry about it okay?" Motoki said and smiled.

"I will, if you promise me to tell me if you change your mind and want me to talk to her?"

"I promise, Usagi," Motoki replied to the little blonde girl he considered as his little sister.

"Good!" Usagi replied before turning to Mamoru with a smile. "Hi Muffin," she greeted and gave him a quick kiss.

Motoki watched with unbelievable eyes as the usually cold and sarcastic Mamoru stroked her chin with tender fingers before taking her hand and leading her to a booth in the corner of the arcade. There they sat down and snuggled as close together as possible. They seemed content to just sit there close together without speaking. At least that was what Motoki thought. What he didn't know was that they had a silent conversation.

(Muffin, what if they break up? It will be my fault!) Usagi wailed.

(Honey, please. If they decide to go separate ways, it's not your fault. If Reika doesn't trust Motoki it's no reason for them to be together. You have to trust your partner.)

(Do you trust me?) Usagi asked with a small voice.

(With all of my heart!) Mamoru replied seriously. Usagi flashed a smile at him before claiming his lips in a kiss. It had turned fairly passionate before Mamoru suddenly remembered where they were. They ended the kiss and looked deeply into each other's eyes, and for them, the rest of the world ceased to exist.

"AHEM!" They both turned to see Rei regarding them with a wry expression. Behind her were the other girls studying them curiously. "I hate to interrupt you two lovebirds, but we want some answers."

Mamoru watched them and noted the similarities to the senshi at once. He smiled as he realized the truth. "Yes, I guess you want some answers for yesterday, Mars?" The last was said with a whisper so only the girls heard him. Rei watched him with big eyes before recovering from her shock.

"You bet on it, cape boy!" she said as soon as she realized whom she was speaking to. The other girls just stared at her before studying Mamoru closely. They saw the similarities at once.

"I would never have guessed. I suppose you have a similar glamour as us? That was why we failed to recognize you earlier," Ami muttered and glared accusingly at the man that had helped them many times.

"Actually, I don't know. I have always wondered why Motoki never figured it out. He has known me a long time now," Mamoru mused as he watched his best friend help a little boy at one of Sailor V's game machines.

"The glamour spell is very strong. Not even Naru, who has known me from kindergarten, makes the connection. And she has even met Sailor Moon a couple of times," Usagi said with a little sad smile as she thought about her friend.

(Why the sad smile, honey?)

(I haven't been able to spend time with her for a while. I miss her, but I guess she is angry with me for ignoring her. After all I can't tell her the reason why I haven't been able to spend any time with her. I have even been forced to cancel most of the planned meetings I had with her,) Usagi said with a sigh.

(Oh, I'm sorry. But it isn't too late to repair your friendship, is it?) Mamoru asked, hurting for her.

(No, I guess not. I just have to make up a really good explanation.)

(Why don't tell her the truth?) Mamoru suggested. He never received an answer because suddenly a beeping was heard from Ami.

She looked around to make sure that no one was watching before she made a grabbing motion with her hand. Her computer dropped in her hands in the matter of seconds and after some typing she addressed the girls. "Back to work, girls. Unwelcome visitors in the park," she said with a serious yet soft voice.

"In the park? What a surprise! They always attack in the park! They are so predictable," Rei muttered.

"Let's go!" Usagi said and the girls left the arcade to go the park.

They left behind Motoki, who frowned at their departure. "I wonder what the emergency is," he mumbled.

Minutes later, news was heard from the radio. "There is a battle in the park. Authorities order citizens not to approach the area. I repeat: stay away from the park, a youma is there. The Sailor Senshi are fighting it as we speak."

"I wonder..." Motoki thought with a frown. "Nah...that's is impossible."

AN/ I'm so sorry for not updating sooner...no real excuses either. Anyway, I hope that you liked this chappie and please RR!

ashpup- oo...i new i was rite bout her being naked but i really was hoping kenji wud go after mamoru. but he has seen the newpaper picture of usagi and mamoru kissing (is that the one?)...hehe...wonder wat's gonna happen..

AN/ You're also right! applause

renegade-452- Wow! This is a very interesting story so far. I can't wait to find out what happens. I absolutely love Usagi/Mamoru stories. Keep up the great work!

ClaimingUntoughable-no that wasn't nice ending like that i hope u can write soon. i rally want to know what happeneds next
artisia- you're joking right? were is the rest? if you've finsihed ch 28 upload! btw, good job

Princess of the Saiyans 16- This is one of the most hillarious stories I have ever read. I can't wait for the next update.

serenity-james17210- good keep up and up date soon

Midnight-Princess-IyKg- hey...this chappie was great! i think i no wut happened i bet the photographer got a pic of sailormoon and tuxedo mask kissing...well that's wut i think anyway...update soon!

AN/ You're also right! applause

Serenitylovers- Update! Update! Please!

Ishq- HAHA! right when kenji was all good with there relationship, they dreaded newspaper comes out, wats on it? Maybe their heated kiss hm wonder how daddy is gonna take it lol! Its great that ur done 28 chapters can wait to read them all! UPDATE soon! (P.S umm so the nick names in this fic are muffin and meatball head..not mamo-chan and usako? just wanted to no)

AN/ You're also right! applause I haven't thought about the nicknames...thanx for the pointer, I have to look into it.


wizardemon- AHEM! I thought we took care of your little problem...now I see we'll just have to drug you up to get less cliffies. But before the injection, I just want to let you know that this was a good chpter. I've been reading your story in my school library, but I keep laughing out loud which is making the creepy librarian mad. KEEP UPDATING!

AN/ This was better, wasn't it? I mean this wasn't really a huge cliffie!

CharmedSerenity3 - So funny.Can wait to see what Kenji is reading.


AngelicLove0307- Hmm...the plot thickens...just when you thought that everything would be cool between Kenji and Mamoru, a climatic scene is about to erupt! I just figured it out, youre evil! You just dont know it yet. lol. Keep updating! This is some funny stuff!

dancingpixies- You need to hurry up and finish posting these chapters I can't wait to read more!

Goddess -Princess-Serenity- That's not fair! YOu stopped at a very important part! But the chapter was great! Update as soon as possible!

Sailormoonhannah- THAT was so funny she was naked! I love this story!

Rose Mitzkah- Hey:D let me guess... could it be when they were talking with the senshi? or when they're talking with Usagi's parents? or the part where they transformed back? well, update soon!

Red-Rose18- hmm could it be the reporter that got away...ne ways I love this story and I love that you update it pretty regularly thanks