Hi Guys! Just wanna say a quick thanks to everyone who's reading and reviewing- Thank you all soooo ever sooooo much!

I gotta rant for a bit. First of all, biology sucks SO FREAKEN MUCH! Secondly, chemistry ALSO FREAKEN SUCKS so FREAKEN MUCH! Combined, they are the worst subjects on the face of the planet, and should be eliminated! Who's with me? …I'm not bitter at all. Tell me again, why did I decide that I should become a doctor WHEN I'M SCARED OF BLOOD?

Anyways, enjoy the story.

Enjoy!

Chapter Nine: Usagi's Mizu

"I think she's perfect for you. If you think about it, she's more your type than his. Really Mizu." Ai said a lot calmer then she was just a couple of hours ago. She had stormed home, grabbed her father's credit cards and shopped her mind off. She was feeling a lot better, not to mention she had schemed a little plan. Mizu looked out from the balcony sipping on an ice cold frapp, he was deep in thought. He wondered, how could it possible that Usagi was with Mamoru. From the looks of her blushful face when he kissed her hand, she was defiantly single. She was supposed to be one of his chicks. No girl ever turned him down, and he certainly wasn't going to lose her to a stiff like Mamoru.

"A guy like that?" He snorted as Ai leaned over the edge to look down to the little people. From the apartment, they could see the entire city. The way the horizon met the tall city skyscrapers, it always did something beautiful, even for sore critical eyes.

"That guy is going to be my boyfriend." Ai snapped annoyed by Mizu's tone.

"I know that look, you have a plan?" Mizu smirked taking another heavy sip of his frapp. Ai's smile stretched into a wicked laughter. The traffic below had stopped to just a few people as Ai explained her plan. It was long and complex, but it would be a guaranteed success. Mizu's face twisted to a satisfied grin, he was very pleased with what she was saying.

"And Mamoru darling will be mine, and Usagi yours." Ai giggled. It was the best feeling. She had had plenty of time to think it over while she was shopping. She didn't really care if Mizu scored Usagi, all that mattered was that Mamoru was free, for her. Mizu grinned excited with the plan. It wouldn't be a challenge for him to get Usagi, it was just the principles, that a girl like that would never go with anyone else. Deep down, he had to admit, even though he would never be the one to commit; she was gorgeous and seemed sweet, maybe he would commit to being only her boyfriend. But that would be something he would think about after the plan came into effect. It was the sound of Ai's stressful laughter that brought him out of his deep thoughts of Usagi. Somehow she had been in his mind since he left the arcade. Why, why would a guy like that, smug and a big know it all want to be with Usagi. She seemed alive and carefree; and Mamoru seemed like the type who would prefer someone quiet and dead.

"Will this really work?" Mizu asked.

"It will. I'll make sure of it." Ai smirked, her eyes darkening.

The sun had set. Streaks of beautiful red and orange smeared in a dark blue shade said their slow goodbyes as the moon came in. Mamoru was sitting sipping on a cool ice tea as Motoki thought. Their project was piled high on the table and floor, neither one of them in the mood to work on it. They had been quiet since they left the arcade. The energy to talk seemed to have flowed out.

"Well I think the first thing we should do, is talk to Usagi-chan." Motoki finally suggested after such a long silence. Mamoru nodded, he was unsure of what he was doing or saying. Could he really face Usagi, things felt so strange between them. Or was it just him that felt so weird with her. She seemed like the person who would be unbothered by any of it, or would be aware that something strange had happened. Yeah the kiss was a very weird moment in her life, but she was probably over it by now. That was something he hated about her, how she flaked everything off her back so easily. She never worried. He was always worried, even about the smallest things.

"I don't know Motoki, she'll probably start wailing." He sighed feeling very frustrated with himself. Why did he have to kiss her, why did she have to be at the arcade that night. If he hadn't saved her, things would still be normal in his life. But if he hadn't, she would've been really hurt, really hurt. He would not be able to live with himself if he hadn't helped her. Then why, why did he feel this regret. Could it be that he regretted kissing her. And yet, the way the memory tugged at his mind, he could kiss her again and again. And maybe that's why he hated it so much, because he wanted to kiss her again.

The door bell rang. The dread they felt earlier came back.

"Their here. Remember, lets just avoid talking about that stuff." Motoki said making his way to the door. He was feeling very tense, he hated conflict and this felt like a big one was coming their way. Ai and Mizu were the children of some powerful people, the one's that were able to pull such strong strings at their college. He took in a deep breath and opened the door, thinking he would meet some harsh words.

"Hi Motoki!" Ai smiled sweetly. Motoki's eyes almost fell out of his head. She was dressed, normal. She wore jeans and a simple sweater, with her hair in a single pony tail. Her make-up had layered itself off, replaced with soft shades of warm brown.

"Uh, hi." Motoki smiled nervously. What had happened to her so suddenly.

"Hey Mamoru, Motoki." Mizu smiled walking in with a big bag. In the time they had been partnered, Mizu never came prepared with anything, not even a single book. Motoki smiled, wondering what was going on. Mizu seemed rather kind and welcoming, not like what he used to be, a harsh critical sleaze.

Mamoru said hi weakly, he wondered what was going on with the siblings. Ai seemed normal, like a decent girl would be. She seemed humble and gave only a sweet smile as she sat down on the table getting ready to work. Mizu accompanied her.

"Motoki, are we dead?" Mamoru whispered as the two tall men watched the duel at the table. Motoki was in shock, he never knew they could be so polite and quiet.

"I think we may be." Motoki replied.

"You guys ready to get to work?" Mizu asked with a dashing smile. Motoki shrugged and walked to the table, Mamoru following. And yet, even though the changes in Ai and Mizu were pleasing; he felt very suspicious, not sure why.

Usagi yawned, still looking down at her hand. Who was that guy who kissed her hand today. His eyes, the way he smiled, he was so perfect. She stared up to the sky. It was really good fortune that her mother was able to handle her father from locking her up in that insufferable cage, with that horrid sign.

'Dad's really paranoid.' She thought. She had gone to Naru's house for dinner and giggling of course. They talked about that gorgeous guy from the arcade, and wondered if they would ever see him again. Usagi was excited, finally a hot guy took interest in her. She squealed in happiness. Being her usual self she stumbled and of course landed on a body. She panicked.

"GOMEN!" She screeched getting up and dusting her skirt. The shy girl with dull blue hair looked up and smiled a little embarrassed.

"It's okay." She smiled picking up her books. Usagi bent down and helped with her books, wondering why in the world would someone have so many books.

"Gomen, I wasn't watching where I was going." Usagi blushed, feeling really embarrassed that she tripped over again. She started to laugh madly like a crazy person. The girl with the blue hair smiled, feeling like she had met the loud blonde.

"It's okay, I was so busy reading my mathematics book I wasn't paying attention to the road." Gomen" The shy girl smiled. Usagi thought the girl was pretty, but really shy.

"Hey, you're Ami-Chan, from my school." Usagi smiled recognizing her. She was intensely proud of herself for remembering such a detail. Ami smiled, blushing a little.

"Hai." She smiled.

"I'm Usagi." She smiled brightly making the blue haired girl blush even more. It was like meeting her very first friend.

"Well I gotta go, bye Ami-chan!" Usagi smiled waving her goodbye as she booked it home. It was nice to see Ami, she seemed so lonely all the time at school, she would make sure to invite her to lunch at school the next day.

She walked and was getting closer to home when she passed the Cherry tree hill Temple. She never really paid attention to the temple unless she was praying there ("please God let me pass my Math test"). But this time, a girl was outside sweeping. Usagi looked up to the top towards the temple arch. Her raven silky hair blowing majestically in the wind caught her attention. She also seemed rather alone and a little on the mad side. Usagi wondered why she was even sweeping so late. She had never seen the temple maiden, usually it was that creepy old man that would try to pick up the girls who Usagi saw.

Usagi continued to walk, having the strangest feeling that she and the temple maiden had spoken, maybe sometimes ago. But the feeling didn't faze Usagi into going deep thought, she continued in her merry way.

She thought about her handsome arcade guy. It was then she realized that she had neglected Motoki.

'But Motoki-san has Reika…' She reasoned. She felt like a two-timer at that point. She wondered how Motoki must've felt, if he was jealous or not. She hoped that he had become a little jealous. She became ecstatic. She giggled a lot as she pictured Motoki giving her flowers and professing his love for her.

She was home now. The streets seemed so empty and dark, yet there was noise a lot of it in her head. It was the strangest week. So many things happened and all at once too. Usagi always knew her life would be hectic, but she never expected this much crazy. Somehow, as she approached her driveway, her mind shifted to the one thing she had forgotten all about. Mamoru's kiss. It was the biggest deal in her life, and yet it almost felt normal and right to have kissed him. And then, this strange yet super hot guy kissed her hand. What was going on? She wished she could've seen Mamoru today, the funniest thing to wish for. But she wanted to know, were things back to normal. Could she be normal after that.

'He's always calling me odango atama, when he KNOWS my name is Usagi.' She angrily thought. She always did have a pressure point for that name. It seemed no matter how much she tried, he always knew just how to bug her, and he was always merciless. Then, what happened? He saved her, and she ended up kissing him, on his bed; with him naked. Why did it have to be that?

She sighed loudly, her eyes little buttons of confusion as she stepped into her home. Luna greeted her promptly rubbing her fury body against Usagi's leg. She missed her a lot, she wished she could talk to Usagi just like they used to. She wondered if Usagi would react like she had the first time they met. A smile came on to her cat face as Usagi bent down to pet her.

"Hi Luna!" She smiled.

"Ah Usagi, my dear daughter you're home!" It was her father, the crazy father who wanted to cage her up in her room. He hugged his little girl, wondering what took her so long to walk home. But Usagi was in no mood to talk, all she wanted to do was soak her body in the bath and go to bed, regardless of the heaps of homework she had to do.

Luna followed her upstairs to her room.

"Luna, you're never going to believe this." Usagi smiled hugging herself and blushing madly. Mamoru had left her mind again, as she twirled. Luna looked up to the girl wondering what she was talking about.

"The cutest guy kissed my hand" Usagi smiled looking at the hand Mizu placed a kiss on. Luna just about had a heart attack and she reacted badly to the news. Usagi seemed worried that Luna had somehow become sick. Luna calmed herself, meowing a few times to elude suspicion. She couldn't believe it. A guy kissed Usagi's hand. This was not a good thing. She listened to Usagi hop happily around the room telling Luna about the kiss and how it made her heart jump. Luna felt very disturbed and outrageously hilarious as she listened on, controlling herself from screaming. It was the hardest thing to hear.

"Oh but" Usagi stopped finally staring off into space as if she had a sudden vision.

"With my luck, I'll probably never see him again." Usagi whined falling to the ground and crying loudly like a dying rat. Luna's eyes twirled in dismay.

'And she thought I was strange.' Luna thought with a heavy tear drop hanging lowly on her head.

"What was that about?" Motoki asked blankly coming back to the living room where he found Mamoru sitting equally fazed out.

"I think. I think the world is coming to an end." Mamoru said staring out into space. He had never seen Ai and Mizu constructively work, and they were actually done their project all because the squawking pair actually helped with the project. Motoki nodded his head agreeing.

"Maybe because of what happened in the arcade today, they woke up from their little dream worlds." Motoki said still not believing they actually helped in the project. Mamoru thought about it for a while. Could it really have been that simple? Could the pair that drove him mad, actually learned a lesson. He was happy to see Ai less ghastly, and Mizu's company a little less painful. His head wasn't even hurting, and usually after spending more than five minutes would give him a migraine. He was feeling relaxed though, one major burden was off his shoulders. The project was done, and all he had to do now was memorize his lines for the presentation. The other things in his life, he wondered, if it would be that easy. He wondered where Usagi was, and what she was thinking. How could she just sit by and allow a strange man just kiss her hand. Was she really that dense? It bothered him so much that she accepted that kiss on her hand from Mizu, and it didn't matter to him that it was only her hand.

'Stop right there Chiba. It's none of your business.' He thought angrily. But the problem was there, he had lied and said Usagi was his girlfriend, thanks to Motoki. How would this be pulled off. But he figured as long as they were not at the same place together while Ai was around; the lie was safe. It would be enough to keep Ai at bay, and Mizu off of Usagi.

There it was again, that worry for Usagi. That constant reflex of his brain going back to her. Everything he seemed to do would bring her back to his mind. It was rather annoying now.

"Well whatever it was, I'm just happy it's over now."

"Yeah. Usagi-chan and her friends are looking forward to seeing it" Motoki smiled pouring himself a nice cold glass of ice tea. Mamoru shot around looking at Motoki wondering if he had heard it right.

"What?" He said looking very upset.

"They go to Juban Junior Chiba, I thought you knew?" Motoki could have sworn that Mamoru knew that Usagi attended that school, then again, it was never brought up. They spent so much time fighting, the topic of school (well at least the name) never came up. Mamoru sighed. Why did everything go back to her. Just when he pushed her out, something would happen; and she was back.

"Chiba, what are you gonna do about that?" Motoki asked sitting back down looking rather worried. He wondered how to best approach the situation with Usagi. Somehow, in some strange corner in his mind, it made sense for Mamoru to be with her, yet he didn't understand why. All they ever did was fight. And he could tell, by the strain in Mamoru's eyes, that she lived in his heart, a lot sooner then the kiss.

"Nothing to be done. She's just some girl that I accidentally kissed Motoki. It's not a big deal. Besides she knew it was a mistake." Mamoru sounded stern and upset by the topic.

"I don't believe that you really think it's not a big deal for her Chiba. It was her first kis-"

"Drop it Motoki. It's not what it seems like. I have been stressed out for a few days. With all the strange dreams, I was just tired." Mamoru took a long sip of his ice tea. He really hated what he felt when his lips touched her, it felt even worse knowing that he would probably do it again if he got a chance to. Motoki sighed feeling very sad for Mamoru. He was a lonely guy, who accepted his loneliness, lived and breathed in his grey world. And it was the world he wanted, a world where there wasn't anyone to trust, or worry for; and no one to do the same for him. And yet, he could see his smile become larger whenever Usagi was around, even in their fights; his smile was still there somewhere in his eyes. Then why, why did he want Usagi out of his grey world? Was it her age, her habits, or was it something else pushing her away.

"Chiba, those are just dreams. They mean nothing." Motoki urged. He knew the dreams he had of Usagi troubled him a lot. It took all his sleep, and his sanity. He wondered why Mamoru would dream of such a thing, and with Usagi. Ever since he had known Mamoru, he was never the type to just date anyone, or kiss anyone; he stayed to himself no matter who drooled over him. Was his sub-conscience telling him something? Mamoru sighed resting his head back on the lazy boy.

"I hope they are Motoki. All I know is that it's best to stay away from odango for now. Until the heat is off." Mamoru said sternly looking off into space again. All Motoki could do for now was agree, since there really were no other options.

Another day ended, the weekend was finally here! Nobody was happier then Usagi, except she was held behind after class for another detention. She was caught eating in class again, after being late for school. She grumbled leaving the school, cursing Ms. Haruna for being so evil to her. The sun was setting, an orange tint just started to paint the sky. It was warm and crisp, a feeling she always loved. She wished she could share the walk home with someone, maybe that hot guy who kissed her hand. Her mind floated to her conversation with Naru about the hottie, and Umino ruined it by butting in again. Usagi laughed to herself remembering how hilarious he looked when Naru beat him.

It was also strange not to see Ami around for lunch, she was really hoping to invite her to eat with her.

"Ah, it's you?" That voice seemed familiar but she wasn't sure from where. She turned around a little confused, this was normally when she saw Mamoru, but it defiantly wasn't him since she didn't hear odango.

She turned around to see his winning smile. It was him, the guy of her dreams.

"Usagi-san right? I'm Mizu" He smiled brightly gesturing for a handshake. She wondered if he would kiss her hand again, and was rather sad when he didn't. But his bright eyes and happy smile made up for it.

"Hai!" Usagi beamed him a wonderful pretty smile, blushing a little from all the heat she felt on her face.

"On your way to the arcade?" Mizu asked. It was just his luck. He had planned to see her at the arcade, fortunate for him, he found her on the street. It would be strange to pick her up with Motoki (who clearly didn't want her with him) there. Usagi blushed.

"Hai. Are you going too?" She asked a little flushed about asking him the question. She wondered if it sounded desperate. She hoped that it didn't sound like she was asking him out on a date, but she hoped that he would say 'yes'.

"Well no, I was just taking a walk. It's so nice out here." He smiled looking up to the sky. It was like poetry, the way the sky looked and the way the gentle light hit Usagi's face. She really was very stunning, he never met anyone who was that beautiful. This was worth his time and effort.

"Will you like to walk with me?" He asked sweetly. It was the best thing she had ever heard, next to free ice cream. She didn't want to jump up into the air, but the urge was certainly there. Instead she collected herself, blushing madly, she accepted forgetting she had to go home to finish her homework. They started to walk, side by side, Mizu continued to smile at her as they went.

At first it was silent, but Mizu quickly started to ask polite questions to open the door for an actual date.

"Usagi-san, you go to junior high?" He asked.

"Hai, Juban Junior High." She smiled looking and feeling red. Her palms were sweaty and her heart racing. She was walking beside the most gorgeous man on the planet. And he was showing all the interest. Mizu smiled.

"What is your age?" He asked ticking off an imaginary list in his head. So far her answers were marking 'check' beside each one. When she smiled, there was an angelic beauty to her, something that no other girl matched. He had dated many, in America and in Japan (however short the time). But she was the first one that made his heart skip a beat. What was it about her that made him want her so bad. He went on to ask questions, from her favorite food to where she lived.

Usagi was the happiest she had been in a long time. Each time he looked at her, it felt like nothing else existed. His words were soft and romantic, his compliments of her hair and eyes made her red. She felt wanted and loved.

'Mamoru always made fun of my hair.' She snorted in her head mind happily. Mizu seemed to love everything about her. They strolled on for an hour, until Mizu decided he should walk her home. As they turned corners to her residence, he pulled on her arm gently, making her stop.

She looked up at his eyes, his calm and sweet expression.

"Usagi-san, I had a really nice time with you today" He smiled, his voice soft and low. His gentle gaze made Usagi want to leap out of her skin and jump for happiness.

"Will you go on a date with me Usagi-san?" He asked ever sweetly leaning closer to her. She blushed beautifully, feeling his body coming closer to hers. It was the most romantic moment she had ever felt. Her heart beat in her head. Her lips perked a little.

"Hai." She sighed in a sweet whisper. The alley and street, the houses and cars seemed to vanish around them, only a deep pink background and happy bubbles floated around them. It was like a dream, a heavenly dream. His smile grew sweeter, her eyes glazed with passion.

"I'm looking forward to it." He whispered into her ear. Feeling him so close to her made something opposite to passion happen. It was a sting of nervous, like it was wrong to be there with him. He kept his lips close to her ears still, even after he had said what he wanted to say. Usagi started to feel very uncomfortable with him so close, and felt that it was wrong of him to be in her space. She pulled a little, getting some air. Why did she suddenly feel so worried about her date with him.

"I'll see you tomorrow Usagi-san." He smiled and turned to walk away. Usagi was left with a puzzling beat in her heart. Some strange memory calling for her attention lingered in her soul. Yet, she couldn't make out the words. She wanted to go on a date with Mizu, hoped that she would; and it came true. And yet, a worrisome thought thud against her chest, feeling it was wrong.

Wow. Just wow! What will happen next? Well only I know HAHAHAHAHAHAHA….I'll stop now. Just to let you guys know, there is some lemon stuff coming up, nothing gross and disgusting, but who it's gonna be with might make you want to kill me- so glad we don't have to include home addresses on fanficton (tee hee). But then again, I could be saying that to steer you away from the real REALLY big scene? Playing with minds, that's what I do. LOL

On the next chapter: Usagi meets a cute little cat on her date with Mizu. And what's to happen when Ai offers a make-up date to Mamoru? Will their destinies change?