Disclaimer: Ok so quick note .. as far as I know two people mentioned in this chapter (William Rees and Kai Fish of Mystery Jets) are not gay, that's as far as I know, what I think might be between those is merely my opinion, but yea, for all I know they could be straight as an arrow. Non of these characters, except Takeshi, are mine
The bells chimed alerting everyone of a new arrival in the arcade and Motoki was the first to look, noticing Usagi support a limping Sapphire. She helped him to sit down, taking the seat next to him and put the money that Motoki had given her on the counter. "What's wrong?" Motoki placed a can of soda in front of the man who smiled gratefully. A milkshake was popped in front of Usagi a few moments later.
"Soccer injury, you know how Takeshi is" Usagi had heard of Takeshi a few times, met him once. He was a keen athlete and loved soccer, he'd put his own team together, Sapphire being one of his best players. Motoki gave a nod and Mamoru leant around Usagi.
"So she didn't step on your feet then?" Usagi hit him then turned back to Sapphire.
"Aww, no. Usa bunny's not heavy enough to chip toes"
"Not yet!" Mamoru eyed the two, noticing Usagi's smile at the nickname. Since when did Sapphire call her Usa Bunny?
"Are you alright? Do you want me to get you something? Ice? I can ask Motoki for some Ice" Usagi looked like she'd jump off her seat any moment. Sapphire smiled and shook his head.
"No, thanks, Usa Bunny. I think I'll be ok" He patted her head.
"Well.. if you need anything, anything at all" Sapphire gave a nod and wrapped an arm around her shoulder, giving it a squeeze before straightening up.
"Hey Usa Bunny, have you heard 'The boy who ran away' by that British band.. Mystery Jets?" The girl actually bounced out of her seat at that.
"Have I? I love that song.. Blaine Harrison has such a great voice.. Kai fish and Will Rees are amazing too" Sapphire chuckled, looking at his drink for a moment.
"Sorry, Usa Bunny, but I think those last two are gay"
"Mmm.. You know what?"
"What?"
"I think you might be right on that one, Goober" Usagi grinned, Sapphire laughed.
"Goober? what's with that?"
"You've been calling me Usa Bunny so you need a nickname, and it's either Goober or.. Dennis" The pair burst into laughter, Usagi had gotten another song into the conversation 'Can't fool me, Dennis'.
"You can do anything you want,
As long as it makes sense!
What a long haul it's been
My old and trusted friend.
Don't think I'm being mean
Just can't find a gift to say!"
Sapphire burst into song, joined seconds later by Usagi. They finished the verse and burst into more laughter, Usagi slumping over the table as her body shook. Sapphire grinned, clapping a hand to her back and patting it. He turned slightly to see Motoki was laughing at them, Mamoru was.. glaring.. at him. What? He quirked a brow and Mamoru looked away for a moment, watching him from the corner of his eyes before offering a slight smile. Sapphire shook it off as his imagination as Usagi sat back up.
"There was a boy who ran away!
From what he didn't know.
Who he wouldn't say,
He just had to go..
Something is not inside of him
As he fled from a neighbours threat.
Crowds of people stand aloof
In Waterloo.
There's no Sunset, Sunset
And when he gets to this mythic place
The streets are dirty and there is no rest, no rest
No place to lay a head to sleep, to sleep, to sleep"
Usagi joined in again and Mamoru noted that she barely ever joined in when he sang.. or Motoki, he added as an after thought. But there she was, grinning and singing along with Sapphire as though they were best friends, as though she liked him. But, he realised sadly, she did. Rei had let it out weeks ago that she had.. stupid Rei.. why couldn't she like him! Mamoru liked better songs then Sapphire.. she was his Usagi, not Sapphire's Usa Bunny.
"Alas oh Agnes, I still adore you, oh Agnes, oh Agnes, oh Agnes, Oh Aggnnesss, Oh Agggggnnneeesssss!" Usagi giggled as Sapphire sang a line, thumping the table with her hands.
"Agnes was a transvestite! I should be offended that you say I'm your Agnes.. I don't look like a manly woman do I?" Sapphire shook his head laughing.
"So who was Dennis? the bassist's ex-boyfriend" Usagi hit his arm.
"Oi! Kai and Will look cute together! Dennis was actually an accountant.. he worked for Blaine's dad but he died"
"Oh so his dad is gay too?"
"Nooo" Usagi giggled "Henry is probably married"
"Well, alright then, if you say so, Usa Bunny"
"I do say so" She grinned and stood up, bringing herself to eye level with him.
"So what about Ciro? Where did he go?"
"Ciro?" She blinked
"I'm a tourist, world at my feet!
Across hither and dither and hither and dither
won't fall off my seat.
I've a camera, keep my photos in a book
The more I keep shooting and shooting and shooting
The less I have to look
I'm a tourist, I'm a tourist
Oh, Ciro! where did you go?
Oh, Ciro! where did you go?"
Usagi laughed.
"Ah.. that Ciro" He nodded.
"Well?"
"How should I know? I'm not their dad" The pair burst into further laughter at that and fell into a short silence, each taking a sip of their drink before they burst into more chatter.
"Either of you two know what's up with Mamoru?" Motoki leant forwards over the counter, whispering to the girls, a seat between them and Mamoru.
"No" Rei shook her head, turning to look at him. Minako giggled.
"Please, It's so obvious!" They quirked brows at her. She didn't continue.
"Well?" Rei prompted.
"Do I really need to spell it out?"
"Yes!"
"He's J-E-L-U-S" She giggled spelling it out. The pair looked at each other, concerned.
"Minako, Sweetie" Rei winced slightly
"That's not a proper word.. do you mean jealous, J-E-A-L-O-U-S?" Motoki finished. Minako threw her arms up, sighing loudly.
"That's what I said! Sheesh!" Mamoru gave them a look causing Rei and Motoki to blanch. Minako just waved.
"Hey, Usa Bunny, want a lift home?" Sapphire stood up, coat in hand.
"I.. what about your toes?" She looked at his feet then his face. He shrugged.
"I think I can drive, my car's just round the corner if you do want a lift" She looked at him for a moment then grinned, nodding. She quickly finished her milkshake and grabbed her things.
"I'm going home with Sapphire! Ja nee!" Usagi reached the door by the time she realised her mistake. Sapphire was laughing, a hand to his face. She stopped and turned.
"No! I mean.. not like that! He's giving me a lift.. in his car.. to my house...then he's going home, to his house!"
Usagi blushed and noticed Motoki, Minako, Rei and Makato who had joined them at some point were all laughing. Mamoru was laughing but it sounded fake to her ears. She frowned for a moment then darted over, giving him a quick hug before running back to Sapphire. He slung an arm around her shoulders and the two hobbled out, Sapphire winking to Mamoru on his way.
Sapphire pulled up to Usagi's house, both laughing as 'Can't fool me, Dennis' stopped playing.
" Thanks for the lift, Goober"
"Welcome Usa Bunny" She unfastened her seat belt before leaning over to hug him. He tightened his arms around her, patting her head as she pulled back.
"If you ever need someone to talk to who would see things from a guys point of view who isn't Mamoru or Motoki, you know where to find me" She paused closing the door behind her and looked at him.
"I.. what?"
"You'll get it, Usa Bunny" He leant shifted, leant out the car and pressed a kiss to the corner of her lips before winking. He pulled the door closed, Usagi frozen for a moment and started the engine. She blinked, smiling shyly for a moment before waving. He watched her skip to her house and disappear inside, sure that she was safe before letting out a sigh. Mamoru was lucky at times.
Author's Notes:
Woo! Chapter 18! Let's have a party, it took me long enough eh?
Dedicated to Raye85 and all the other dedicated readers who continously review and show their support, I love you guys. So you know, I'm a little hyper today.. coulda of been the garlic chicken sandwich or maybe the pepsi or chocolate.. either way, I'm super happy, super peppy and in a great mood! Quick! Throw me pompoms!
Band mentioned is a real band, Album called Making Dens. It's great and the boys are so talented. Blaine's (Main singer's) dad, Henry (Guitarist) rocks. Will and Kai are so cute, and if they are a couple then they're a gorgeous couple, there's photographic evidence but nothing written so they may not actually be gay.. but I think they are... The drummer is a pretty cool guy too.
Either way, check the band out