Future time! I don't own Sailor Moon.
"Hino, Rei!" the principal called out.
Rei stood up, smoothing her crimson dress down and walking across the stage to the center, blushing as she heard her four best friends screaming for her.
She reached the center and shook hands with the principal. "Thank you, ma'am." she bowed.
"This school will surely miss you, Miss Hino. Be safe." she bowed as well, handing her the diploma.
Rei took up and turned to smile for the picture being shot of her. After that was over, she made her way back to her seat.
When it was over, Rei cheered, throwing her cap up. She walked down the stage and was immediately brought into a big hug from her sobbing grandfather.
"Grandfather…" Rei groaned, but hugged her grandfather.
"I just can't believe my little baby is all grown up." the man cried, tears running down his face. "I'm sure your mother would be proud of you."
Rei smiled, sadly. "I know, grandfather. I know. And don't worry about being alone. I'm going to Joshibi University of Art and Design in the fall and I'll be back by Thanksgiving." she assured him.
The man laughed, letting go. "I guess it's time I finally let go of you."
Rei smiled at her grandfather. "Grandfather…"
"Rei -chan!" a cry came behind her.
Her grandfather smiled. "Go ahead. Have fun. I'll be at home." He waved and walked away.
Rei turned and was almost tackled by Makoto. "Mako-chan!" she cried out, laughing as she hugged her.
"Can you believe it? We're out of high school!" Makoto smiled.
"Not really." Rei laughed as Makoto let go. She turned to her other friends. "We are now legal adults." she sighed.
The five of them stood like that until Minako spoke up. "So we have a couple hours to kill until Grad night. What do you want to do?"
They exchanged glances and in unison shouted out, "Shopping!" They laughed as they linked arms and walked away.
Rei felt a presence behind her. "Hey, Yuuichirou." Rei stopped and kissed her boyfriend of 1 year.
"So, you're an adult now, Rei-chan." he grinned.
"I know. I'm still a little shocked though."
He laughed. "A gorgeous one at that." He held her hand and kissed her again. "Have I told you today I love you?"
Rei felt a pang in her heart, but ignored it. "Not yet."
"Well, it looks like I'm late." He brought her into a hug and caressed her long black hair. "I love you with all of my heart, Rei-chan."
Rei felt herself redden at the powerful look in his brown eyes. "I love you too, Yuu-kun." she told him, hugging him tighter.
He grinned and began to make circles on her back. Rei shivered at the feeling.
Yuuichirou grinned. "Something the matter, Rei-chan?"
Rei buried her face into his chest, trying to calm her face down, but it was just making it worse. "Yuu-kun…" she murmured
He lifted his head and grinned at her. "Yes?"
Rei had a hard time breathing. "Don't…"
"Don't what?" he teased.
"Don't do that…" she gasped, blushing.
"If I have to..." he whispered, but let go of her.
Turning, she saw three of her best friends' faces. She blushed. "Um, so shopping right?" She kissed Yuuichirou on the cheek.
The others laughed as Rei blushed even redder. "So, like I said, ready?"
Makoto laughed. "Sure. Lets go."
The five walked off to their respective cars. "We'll go home to change then meet at the food court." Makoto rechecked.
"Yes." They all nodded, keys in hand.
"See you guys later!" Rei waved as she climbed into her red Audi RS 4 her father had sent her for her sixteenth birthday. She disliked her father, but loved the car.
Starting it, Rei sat in in, just staring into space. "I can't believe it…" she whispered, gripping the steering wheel lightly.
Tears began to fall as Rei clutched the wheel harder. 'Oh, Jade-kun, if only you were here to see it. But I know you're watching over me.' With that thought in her mind, she wiped her tears and pulled out.
Arriving home, she walked up the shrine steps and opened the door. "Hm, grandfather isn't home yet."
Dropping her keys on the counter, Rei instantly began to jump up and down, squealing. "I'm an adult now!" she screamed until a loud laughter entered the room.
Stopping, Rei turned and saw her grandfather in the doorway. "Hello, grandfather." she greeted, bowing.
"What with all the noise, Rei-chan?" her grandfather asked, her eyes sparkling.
"My bad, grandfather. I'll stop..." She laughed as grandfather grinned. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have to get ready." She hugged her grandfather and turned towards the bathroom.
Okay, so no romance, but just underlying the basics of Rei's life. Don't worry, Jadeite isn't out of it forever. You'll see. Please RR