Author's Notes: Well apologies for the months it took me to actually update this, yes I know, I deserve to be lynched and mobbed and numerous other things. But I've been having computer problems and don't check my emails often. Anywho, this chapter is set a few months later, The beginning of November.
Usagi had been downstairs, getting ready to go to college when the phone call had arrived. She was on running on time and was just putting up her odango's when the phone had rang. She'd made to go get it but her mother had gotten there faster and already had the receiver to her ear by the time Usagi had turned and taken a step towards the living room.
She didn't need to know what her mother was saying to know what was happening. A week ago her aunt had rung to say that her Grandma had suddenly gotten sicker and couldn't even keep herself sat up any more. She'd stopped eating and refused to take her medication.
She knew it was coming.
But she hadn't wanted it to be her last good bye.
"Usagi.. I... She's..." Ikuko was already welling up with tears as she looked at her daughter, both women trying to fight the tears as foot steps sounded on the stairs.
"Dead" Usagi sniffed. Ikuko nodded. Both began to cry.
It wasn't long before the whole family were crying and Ikuko knew she'd have to make three phone calls for her family. There was no chance any of them would be going to school or work today.
Usagi let Minako know and she said she'd tell everyone else that Usagi was sick, let Usagi explain if she wanted to when she got back.
Mamoru had been worried. He'd heard her tell about all the visits to see her grandma, seen the photos from her uncle's wedding back in September where had grandmother had attended.
When Usagi finally showed up at the Arcade the next day, Mamoru was jumping out of his seat to go talk to her but was beaten by Christie. "And where was you yesterday? Hmm? Where? Where was you?" The greasy blonde stopped infront of Usagi, shifting from foot to foot as the smaller and much less greasier blonde tried to step past her.
Usagi gave up after a couple of tries and glared at the taller blonde, chest puffing out slightly and eyes darkening. "My grandmother died, now move" This brought a group of laughs from the counter where Motoki, Mamoru, Makato, Minako, Ami and Rei were all crowded, Usagi blushing a bit as she reached them.
"Aww, did she really?" Rei tilted her head slightly and Usagi nodded, biting her lip.
"We're sorry" Ami smiled sympathetically and the girls all threw their arms around her for a hug. Motoki joined in moments later and when the others all pulled away, Mamoru gave a nod, not really saying anything. The group opted to go see a chick flick in order to cheer Usagi up but three quarters of the way through it Minako made an excuse about needing the toilet and pulled Usagi out from her seat, allowing the blonde to wipe her eyes and cry without ruining the film for the others.
Author's Notes- Again:
Ok so sorry this one isn't very long or detailed but I didn't really want to go through it all again, It's been a while since my grandma actually died but yeah. Good news though! Kissing to come up in a few chapters time!