Hi guys! Sorry Sorry Sorry! I know I'm a bit late, but it's summer! LOL I know, that's a bad excuse, shame on me. Oh and just an update, I did okay on my exams, enough to get me into the next semester of Uni hell. Horray for educational oppression!

Anyhoo,

Enjoy!

Chapter Eleven:Amusing Park

It was late. She hadn't realized how late it was until she got inside her house. Her head was spinning out of control. There were different emotions that roller coasted in her mind. Was she happy about her night, or upset?

'Why didn't I kiss him?' She asked herself feeling especially retarded for rejecting a very hot guy, who she had the best time with. But the kiss he leaned for was scary for her. The feeling she thought she'd have didn't come, instead she wanted to pull away. She gently touched her lips, feeling exhausted suddenly.

"USAGI!" Her mother shouted spinning a spatula in one hand. Her father crept up behind her, crying his eyes out in what seemed like two large fountains draining from his eyes. Usagi moved, leaning against the door, she saw what time it was. Time flew.

"Do you have any idea what time it is!" Ikuko, her mother, shouted angrily. She seemed to have grown to at least 50 feet, flames burning madly in the background as she hovered over Usagi's frightened body.

"Gomen mama!" Usagi pleaded.

"You get your butt upstairs young lady!" Kenji, her father demanded pulling his daughter from the evil flames of Ikuko. Usagi did as she was told and rushed up the stairs.

"I don't know what's gotten into that girl. She's never been this late?" Ikuko calmed wiping away the sweat from her forehead. Her blood pressure had blasted through the roof. There was a strange silence except for what sounded like carving. She looked over and saw her husband carving into a large slab of wood, paying no attention to her hassle.

She cringed in madness.

"KENJI!" She shouted.

Usagi gasped for air, she was finally safe in her room. Luna was there too, looking strangely angry. But how could a cat be angry at her, without knowing the difference between right and wrong. She relaxed, leaning against her door. What was going on in her life, when did feelings become so complex. She sighed taking a seat on her bed.

"Ahh, what am I feeling? Why didn't I let him kiss me?" She asked herself, causing Luna to have a heart attack. She panicked, who was she talking about, and when did this happen? As Luna spun into a circle of misery, Usagi thought, long and hard. When she kissed Mamoru she didn't feel this way, she felt happy; confused about her feelings for him, but she felt happy. And it happened so strangely, as if they had kissed many times before. And yet, with Mizu, even knowing how hot he was, and how much she liked him; she just couldn't. It felt like she was cheating on Mamoru.

"That's crazy though, Mamoru and I aren't…" She faded off into her own thoughts again, leaving Luna feeling desperately sad for her moon princess. And what was more upsetting was that this situation was starting to look more and more serious.

"What? No way? Are you sure?" Motoki asked strangely hassled by what Mamoru said. It was like some fake fairy tale, that he hoped only lived in books. He couldn't believe it though, Usagi, his little Usagi; kissed Mizu.

"I'm sure." Mamoru didn't know why he had to tell Motoki about it, this late at night; but he felt that if he kept it in his heart, his mind would burst. What was happening to him, why was he feeling this way; why did his chest hurt so much after seeing Usagi with Mizu. Motoki poured him a cup of coffee, sipping away on his own cup. He couldn't believe what he was hearing.

"I can't believe it. Usagi-chan must be so confused." Motoki looked down at Mamoru, he had never seen him like this. He knew that he liked Usagi, maybe even loved her; but it was that same emotion keeping him away from her. The situation was very complex and getting worse everyday. Motoki didn't know what to say to his friend, or how to tell him that things would be alright.

"Hey, it was only date Chiba. I mean Mizu will probably pay no attention to her-"

"I don't care Motoki. I don't even know why I feel so bothered by it. I mean she's free to do whatever she wants." Mamoru explained after taking a long sip of his coffee. He knew he was lying to himself, about what, he wasn't sure just yet. But he was lying to himself. Motoki sighed, not sure what more he could add to his words. How can the situation be helped, if Mamoru wasn't even going to admit his feelings to himself.

After a long grilling, Usagi was free to go, but she had to serve time; a week of it. She had skinned herself to the bone doing all those chores, and no TV and radio was making her short sentence unbearable. But her time had come, and she was free to walk the streets to have fun. She took in a deep breath, so happy to be outside. There was a difference in the air when you were able to enjoy it jail free. It was the best feeling. She wondered about Mizu the whole time though, he hadn't called once, nor did he make an effort to find her. She had come to the conclusion that he wasn't interested in her after all; not after the kissing situation.

"Usagi!" Naru called for her. Usagi's spirit was lifted when she saw Naru and Umino rushing down to see her.

"Hey you guys!" Usagi smiled back.

"Are you able to go to the amusement park today?" Naru asked smiling and panting. Usagi looked excited.

"Yeah! Are you guys going?" She smiled brightly. What a nice way of celebrating her first day of freedom, as well as stop thinking about the complex parts of life.

"Yeah, their having this cool new contest; and the grand prize is romantic trip for two on a cruise!" Naru beamed holding up a pamphlet in Usagi's face. Umino adjusted his foggy glasses.

"Contestants must go through a series of games, and which ever couple is able to get the most points; wins the trip." Umino said pointing at the part of the flyer where it outlined the rules. Usagi became increasingly excited. She pictured herself on the cruise, a large silver moon looking down at her; and then it hit her.

"I don't have a partner though." She cried as she fell back into the swirl of misery. A large tear bubble fell down Naru and Umino's head, when they two realized her dilemma.

"Oh gomen Usagi." Naru said in a small voice, and a twitching regretful smile. Usagi started to cry, flooding the sidewalk with her tears.

"Aw, it's okay Usagi, just come with us. It'll be fun!" Naru smiled petting her on the shoulder comfortably. Usagi stopped her annoying cry-fest, and looked at Naru. She realized she didn't need to win the contest or be in it to have a blast at the amusement park. Heck it's an amusement park, you can have tons of fun no matter what you do.

"Okay!" Usagi smiled jumping up and looking very enthusiastic and determined.

Mamoru was sitting alone in his living room, still thinking about Usagi. It was starting to weed away at his sanity, the thought of her. He hadn't slept in such a long time, nor had he had a minute to himself to think of anything else but her. What was happening to him, why was she doing this. Why did she want to stay in his mind? He tried to drown her, with anything else, but nothing compared to her company.

'I'm becoming a possessive boyfriend, and I'm not even her boyfriend.' He thought angrily at himself. She was dating Mizu now, and that kiss that night said that she was serious about him. Why was Mizu so freaking interested in her suddenly, he didn't exactly strike Mamoru as being satisfied with only a kiss. It sickened him to no end remembering that kiss, that disgusting kiss that Usagi accepted from Mizu. He was better looking then Mizu, a better persona then him; and he would never use her. But Usagi had made her choice.

Suddenly, a couple of soft knocks came to the door. He got up and walked to his apartment door.

When he opened, he saw Ai's big hopeful eyes looking up at him. They always seemed to beg him, beg him to love her; and he wasn't interested in that sort of thing with her. But he was in a weird emotional place himself.

"Gomen, I hope I'm not bothering you Mamoru-san?" Ai said softly looking down blushful to her feet. Mamoru liked the changes in Ai, she seemed nicer, sweeter, and dressed a lot better too.

"No, it's okay." He said, his stern expression disappearing.

"I was wondering Mamoru-san, if you weren't too busy." She paused as if it was the hardest thing to ask. Mamoru waited for her to say it, feeling a little flattered that she felt so shy.

"If you wanted to go to the amusement park with me?" She said sweetly in a low gentle voice. She was quiet as a mouse, looking more innocent then a little kitten; and it fooled Mamoru. He was hesitant, not sure if he really wanted to go out with her again. But it would be nice to get things out of his mind, and get some fresh air.

"Sure. I'll pick you up at 6." Mamoru smiled. This was probably just what he needed, to get out and get Usagi out of his mind. Ai was nice, and her personality had improved so much. She was becoming more his type of girl. She was sweet, and gentle; nothing compared to what she was before. Maybe she realized what she was putting herself out there like, and wanted to change that image.

She smiled at him, beaming with gladness.

"Great." She walked away with rosey cheeks and a slight hop in her step. Mamoru felt glad that she was happy, in some ways, it made him feel better. And yet, in that small part of his mind; there was Usagi again, just waiting to come back.

"I don't think so, I don't even have a partner. You guys go ahead." Usagi insisted when she walked with her friends to the line up for the contest. There were more couples out today, then any other night. The place was filled to the max with people.

"Oh Usagi, you sure you'll be okay. We don't have to enter the contest." Naru said feeling very bad. Umino agreed, they were just kids, and other contests like this would come along again. Usagi smiled though, demanding they go. The line up was moving fast past the entrance for the contestants. There were a handful of organizers there to stamp the couples and get them in.

"Usagi-san!" they heard him call, and when she turned around; there he was, Mizu. Her eyes opened wide, not sure if she was happy to see him; or sad.

"Mizu-san" She smiled.

"I thought I'd never see you again. I lost your number, and I was thinking of stopping by your school. But look at my luck." He smiled coming closer up to the gang. Naru couldn't help but feel a little suspicious of the hottie. He seemed a little too fake. Usagi smiled feeling flattered that he was thinking about her. The crowd behind was pushing them all forward, and Mizu mixed into the crowd.

"It must be fate how we keep pumping into each like this." He smiled again. Usagi blushed.

"Will you like to enter the contest with Usagi-chan. The prize is a trip for two ompf!" Umino faced a devastating hit to the stomach, courtesy of Naru, who didn't like the idea of a stranger going a romantic cruise with her best friend.

"Hey, that sounds like fun. You okay with that Usagi-san?" Mizu smiled brightly, hoping that she would say yes. He really had been thinking about her, all day and all night. He wondered where she had gone to, if she would contact him. He cursed himself so much for loosing her number, how stupid was he. But it really was luck to see her there.

"Um sure." Usagi smiled, a little unsure of what she was getting into. But the crowd pushed again, and with no thought or questioning the men stamped her and Mizu's hand; making them officially entered into the contest.

He wasn't sure if this was a good idea. He didn't really want to enter the contest at all. After all, Ai wasn't exactly his girlfriend or anything. She was just at this point, someone he was dating. He wasn't even sure if they should be going out, but he liked her company. They were in the middle of the crowded line, which was now dying down. He wondered how big it had been earlier.

"Ai, are you sure you want to enter this? I mean we don't know what sort of games they're talking about?" Mamoru asked looking a little stern. He didn't like situations like this, where he wasn't able to say no to big eyes like that.

"It's okay, if you don't want to Mamoru-san, I mean I don't think we'd win. I just thought it would be fun. A change of pace?" She smiled to him. She looked so excited about this contest, and seemed to be really into it. Mamoru thought about what she said.

'A change of pace.' It is what he needed, something to distract him from things like Usagi. He nodded and decided to stay in the line, that was moving rather fast and was still rather crowded.

Suddenly, his hand had been stamped as well as Ai, who became ultra ecstatic.

"Great, now all we have to do, is wait till 7 when the contest starts." Ai smiled looking at her stamp print. She hoped that this would be the sort of thing to get her in the good with Mamoru forever, and she could stop this stupid act. She hated the clothes she wore, and the lack of make-up, not to mention the stupid innocent girl act.

Mizu tagged along with them when they left the crowded line. Naru wanted to pull Usagi aside and talk to her about this boy, but hadn't really found the perfect time. After all Mizu was with her like some lost puppy the entire time.

"Hey Naru-chan, you want to play this game?" Umino asked catching her attention. She looked over and it was simple looking; and the prize was a really cute teddy bear.

"Sure!" She smiled rushing over with him to the stall.

"How about it Usagi-san, want me to win you a bear?" Mizu smiled down at her. Usagi felt very strange, like this was wrong; and yet she couldn't help feel great with him. He made her feel very beautiful and wanted. She smiled back.

"Sure." She smiled heaving over with him to the stall.

They started to play, three balls, that was three chances to knock over three bottles. Umino went first. And after 8 tries, he finally won Naru a teddy bear. She giggled at his hopelessness, but was happy with his effort. Mizu was next. He threw the ball over and knocked down the bottles, his first try. Umino's mouth fell to the floor, Naru's lips twitched in an awkward smile.

"Here you go Usagi-san." He smiled handing over the teddy, and as she accepted he leaned in; and gently kissed her forehead. It sparked a weird feeling in her stomach. Naru and Umino panicked, their eyes large like giant moon pies. Usagi looked up at him, wondering what she should do or say. Mizu smiled down at her, with those lovely eyes. He wasn't sure what compelled him to kiss her on the forehead, but he just had to. He wanted to feel like she liked him as much as he liked her. He was not the type to care if a girl liked him or not, but with Usagi; something changed in him.

"Arigato." Usagi smiled, blushing madly. She could tell there was a lot of love in his eyes, all directed to her.

His eyes remained on her, as they walked away. Mamoru had never felt this before. His heart literally shattered when he saw Mizu lean over and kiss Usagi on the forehead. And what killed him was how she smiled and looked at him, with dear eyes. Ai looked up at Mamoru from the stall she was at.

"Mamoru-san? Is everything alright?" She asked not noticing Usagi or Mizu. She wondered what was up with him, and why he was acting to distant today.

"Nothing." He finally said walking away with a small smile. It was meant to happen, of course it was. One day Usagi would find a boyfriend and be on her way. He just never thought that he would feel so desperate to be in her life. All he ever wanted was her to be out of his life, and now that she had fallen out; he missed her.

They had walked all over the park, and finally it was time to be heading back to the contest line, to play some games that counted. Usagi wasn't sure if she should really participate with Mizu; not that she didn't want to, she wasn't the most athletic person. As they walked, Usagi needed to visit the girls washroom as did Naru, and quickly burned the road away from Mizu and Umino.

"Wow, they must really need to go." Umino said, adjusting his glasses again, while Mizu's smile twitched at their amazing speed.

"Usagi, are you sure you want to enter this contest with him. You barely know him." Naru pointed out as they turned the corner. Usagi didn't know what to say, she didn't really want to do anything, but what were the odds of her and him winning since she was so bad at sports.

"Well, it's not like we're going to win Naru-chan." Usagi laughed a little. Naru sighed, and they headed back to where they left the boys. When suddenly, Usagi saw him. Her eyes turned big, her face pale. It was Mamoru. After such a long time, she was seeing him again. He looked as handsome as ever, and even though he was always mean to her; she missed those fights. But then she saw her, a girl taking hold of his arm.

It was Ai. She looked completely different. Usagi's heart beat fast, and she even stopped dead in her tracks from the shock of seeing Mamoru.

"Usagi? Usagi, what's the matter?" Naru asked looking back to see that Usagi looked pale and her eyes large and vacant. Usagi nodded her head, shaking out all the bits that had Mamoru in it, and sported a wide smile.

"Nothing. Lets go." She smiled running beside her. But as the two girls closed in, the crowd around them had swelled. They were squashed as they tried to reach their partners.

"Odango?" Usagi's ears perked when she looked back as her and Naru approached Umino and Mizu. It was Mamoru, his eyes sparkling in worry and alarm. She didn't think he was actually call her that after so long. But her usual attitude towards that name didn't come when she looked back at him, instead her eyes seemed she would cry. They were both silent as they stared at each other. The crowd around them seemed to have disappeared, the noise and pushing all gone. Usagi stared up at him, as he stared down at her, neither one realizing it wasn't a dream. She wanted to say his name, tell him that she had missed him; and that she felt all sorts of things for him. Mamoru had that urge in him too. To confess all the things he kept hidden, when suddenly.

"TEAM PURPLE 25!" and they were shoved away into the gates.

"Wait, no he's my partner!" Ai shouted angrily as she tried to pull away from the organizer who had branded her with a red colour and a number. And her partner, Mizu. He seemed sick to his stomach to be paired up with his own sister for a romantic cruise. How did it all happen. The crowd had shoved and moved so much, that they had become separated, and it didn't help that Usagi had somehow kept back from her group. Naru spotted Usagi and Mamoru looking at the Purple stamp on their hands. Her eyes swelled a little, realizing what Usagi was really going through. It wasn't about Mizu, this was about Mamoru.

"Umino." She said.

"Yeah Naru-chan?" The nerdy boy said adjusting his foggy glasses for the 100th time.

"We have to try and get them to win." She smiled, her eyes glassy and determined. She knew that face, and both Usagi's and Mamoru's face told her the story.

"Those two have to win."

Well guys, it gets pretty romantic and all Usagi and Mamoru at this point. I think you guys will love to see a little of their normal characters come back- just for some laughs.

On the next chapter: Usagi is a big fan of the amusement park, but not when it comes to the rides and games she just can't handle. Will they end up winning the grand prize?