Yay! Chapter five done, and now chapter six! I think I'm going to try and shorten this down to about twelve chapters, give or take. I totally can't remember the ending I had in mind when I thought this story up, so now I'm going to have to come up with a new one. Dagnammit. I knew I should have finished this story when I started it… Well, at least I've learnt my lesson now, haha. Thanks again to everyone that has been reading my story, and leaving reviews/comments. I appreciate all the nice stuff that people say, and flames will be totally ignored (pfft, as if you would do that).

My True Self

Chapter Six: Huh?

The afternoon slowly whittled away into evening without any hassles whatsoever, and the pair sat playing a fun game of truth or dare. It began as a simple school-yard game, but it became much more personal with each passing question…

"Who do you have a crush on?"

Mina blushed. "Um, well, there are plenty of cute famous boys … but I also like y-you … u-umm…"

Smiling, Usagi's eyes twinkled as Mina asked her the same question. "Me? Um, me too I guess … I mean, I like you too." I've seen the way Mamoru has been acting with Rei, and I think it's time for me to stop relying on destiny and make my own future … with someone else I care a lot about.

"Really?"

Usagi-chan nodded in affirmation of her answer. Minako slowly moved closer to Usagi, and positioned herself directly in front of her friends face, carefully, she leant in for small kiss. A gratified sigh escaped her lips when Usagi returned the gentle kiss. She had been waiting so long in the side-lines for a chance, and now that she finally had this chance, she wanted to cherish it.

"Usagi?"

"Yes?"

"W-will you … uhhh … g-g-go out w-with me..?" The blonde stammered as she twiddled her fingers.

A look of shocked swept over Usagi's face, but was replaced by a look of fondness. "I'd love to."

Mina's head snapped up, and she had this really goofy grin on her face. Almost a second later, she lunged for her Usako and embraced her in a long and warm hug. They sat there for a while, taking in everything that had just happened. It all seemed so surreal.

I like this feeling… Thought Usagi. I feel so loved, and so comfortable … I don't have to be anyone other than myself around her. And, she smells so nice…

Mina sighed from happiness as she thought to herself. That was pretty bold of me, but I'm glad that she's willing to give us a chance. I'm so happy right now … I want this feeling to last forever. You're my Usako now, and I'll never let anyone or anything hurt you!

Authors Note : Ooooh, my lipgloss melted a bit from sitting under my lamp … oh cough that's not what I wanted to say, lol. I'm getting a bit tired at the moment, so I might actually finish this story tomorrow morning … or at two in the morning, I dunno, whenever I wake up I guess. I doubt I'll sleep much; my life totally sucks, I guess that's why I rely on my imagination so much … pfft. Well, see ya'll in the next chapter!

P.S. : Haha, so did you guess the pairings right? I thought it might be a little interesting to have an UsaxMina pairing since people were sick and tired of the usual UsaxMamo and UsaxSeiya. Though don't expect anything other than kissing and cuddling, and of course, holding hands. I'm too tired to think up stuff like that right now, haha. Ah well, enjoy the story!