Hello! Yikes… I'm sorry that I haven't updated, with school going on and everything. I don't know if I can update as much as I used to before. So, I'm not going to be surprised if I'm going to be updating six months later. So, I'm going to try my best! Here's why I can't update that much anymore,

One: My parents are really pressuring me in getting my marks high.

Two: I'm barely on the computer anymore.

Three: I'm really stressing with everything. Like, what's going on in life and, my work.

Thank you all for reading my story, and who are reviewing. I really appreciate it. Thank you once again.

Love,

Andrea

Chapter Six

Weeks later.

"Class, I need your fullest attention." Said the history teacher. She looked around the classroom, seeing if anyone was paying attention. Apparently, they were all socializing. She sighed, pushing her glasses closer to the bridge of her nose. She turned around, looking at the clock behind her. "Three o'clock", she murmured. She then turned around. Ahead of her, all she could see was Mamoru looking at her.

"Mamoru, you are dismissed early." She said, looking down at his papers, and pointing towards the door.

"No thanks." He said seriously.

The teacher looked up. The classroom was getting a lot more louder. She couldn't stand the noise so, she pounded both of his fists on top of her desk with much anger. Even some papers scattered on the floor.

"QUIET!" She barked.

All the students looked at her, obscenely. "Man, she must be serious this time."

"Okay…" She began. "Did it ever occur to even one of you that Usagi is not here?"

"Pfft, who cares?" Anne said loudly.

"Excuse me?" She said, with a much harder tone in her voice.

She giggled softly, "It's nothing."

"Good. Now pay attention!"

"Jeez, okay!" She slumped in her desk, and crossed her arms.

Mamoru looked at her. "Anne, I think it's best if you do pay attention." That was the first words that he had said to her in weeks.

"Usagi is not here because she has been badly beaten. I have heard that it was someone from our school… now, does anyone know who it is?" Asked the teacher curiously.

Silence.

She sighed deeply. "Only five people have visited her in the hospital. ONLY FIVE."

Some of the girls crossed their arms, and looked at the ground, feeling sad.

Mamoru looked at Usagi's desk, that was the first time he has ever met her. 'Usagi… I hope you are alright…'

The teacher pulled her chair back, and sat down. "Okay then, never mind. Anyway, you guys have to have an assignment, that has to deal with pairs."

'YES! I can be with Mamoru!' Thought Anne.

'Oh shit. I CAN'T be with Anne!' Thought Mamoru, while bringing his hand to his forehead and tilting his head back.

"Tony will be with… Maria. Tahome will be with Sadako." She continued writing names, and but check marks beside them.

"Anne will be with… Mamor--"

"YES!" She yelled. She even jumped out of her desk.

'Fuck!'

"Okay, just for that, you are partners with… Brian."

"WHAT! NO!"

"You did it to yourself Anne. Live with it." She said, not looking at her.

She sat back down, in a slumping position again. Mamoru smirked.

"I guess that Mamoru is left with Usagi then."

"Okay." Said Mamoru, with a nod.

RING!

Everyone departed the classroom except Anne and Mamoru.

"Can I PLEASE switch partners? PLEASE! Mrs. Sullivan I will do ANYTHING."

"Nope, sorry."

"AGH!". She practically stomped her way out of the classroom. Mamoru was just about to leave but, Mr. Sullivan called him.

"Mamoru?"

He turned around and walked towards her. "Yes?"

"I'll give you guys an extension. When Usagi comes back, I'll tell you guys when the project is due."

"Alright." As he took one step forward, Mrs. Sullivan grabbed his arm. "Please tell me if she's alright…"

"Okay. I'll keep an update."

"Thank you."

He nodded, and left the classroom.

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He drove to the hospital and headed his way to see Usagi. He asked the receptionist is Usagi Tsukino was alright. She said, "She's going home today."
"Really?" He said as he narrowed his eyes.

"Yes. It's quite interesting actually. Normally people wouldn't recover critical injuries this fast. Usagi fought for her life so, she stayed strong,"

He sighed in relief.

"She can go home but, she doesn't have a ride. You can see her now if you want."

"Please."

She followed her and pointed at Usagi. He was extremely glad to see her again. He walked towards her, and stood in front of her. She was in major shock that Mamoru; of all people, visited her. He bent down so her could see her face better.

"Mamoru… what are you doing here?"

"I wanted to see if you were alright."

"Well, I am fine now." She smiled.

"Well, I'm glad." He said, as he placed his hand on hers. She looked at him and blushed. Wait. What the hell am I doing! He thought as his eyes bulged.

"Anyway, do you want to go home? I can give you a ride."

"Oh, sure. Thank you very much." She smiled.

"No problem." He grinned.

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The whole ride was very silent. Not a word was spoken. They just looked at each other, but, never said anything. They finally arrived at her house and stopped right in the driveway and, he turned off the engine. She unbuckled her seatbelt and said, "Thank you for everything."

"Oh uh, anytime. I'll walk you to your door." He said, as he got out of his car. They walked side by side, and arrived at the door.

"You can come in if you'd like."

"But… aren't your parents at home?"

"Um, they will be coming home in a week or so because of business. My brother is staying at his friends house so, I'm alone." She giggled softly.

"Oh, okay then."

"Oh yeah, did I miss lots of homework?"

"Just a little bit."

"Can you show me what I missed and, help me?"

"Sure."

She led him in her house, and he seemed very surprised.

"Come in the kitchen." She pointed towards the room.

"O-okay."

He sat down, and put his work on the table. She also sat down and asked, "Do you want anything to drink?"

"No, it's okay."

"So, what did I miss?"

"Well, right now we have a huge partner assignment on history. So yeah."

"Who am I partners with?" She asked curiously.

"Me."

"Ohhh, okay then."

Several minutes later

They both walked towards the door. She opened it and said, " Thank you… for everything. I really appreciate everything you've done for me. I can't thank you enough!"

She walked up to him, and kissed him on the cheek; softly, and hugged him. He raised his right hand and, touched the spot where she had kissed him. He looked down at the top of her head and said, "Um, I'll see you tomorrow at school?"

"Mm-hmm." She nodded, and let him go.

"Alright then. Thanks for having me over, bye."

"Bye."

She closed the door, and leaned against it and thought, 'I don't like him in that way… do I? Oh… this is so weird. He would never think of me as more as a friend. Besides, how could he? He's popular and, all the girls love him. I'm Usagi… the loner, the loser. There is no way I could be with him like that.

She thought as a tear fell down her soft rosy cheeks.

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The wind blew through his soft, raven hair. He thought, 'Do I really love her? I mean… it has only been a couple of weeks, and I'm already falling for her. Man… what am I going to do?'

All her could think of was his one love, Usagi Tsukino.