The second chapter is out. Yay. I now understand why people switch in between stories, helps you freshen your mind for writing if that makes any sense whatsoever.

The next week I completely avoided going out with any of the guys. As long as I stayed away from them, I wouldn't have to ever see Mamoru again. It's funny how I used to call him Mamo-chan; it seems like a completely different time and place. I even have to avoid my roommates or housemates I should say, as they are constantly trying to get an answer from me. They all think I'm going off the deep end and act as if I'm suddenly dying or extremely depressed.

This morning I walk downstairs in my bunny pjs; hey I can live anyway I want to, so if I want to wear bunny pjs I have every incentive to do so. Probably no ones at home, Ami had to go to meetings all day at the hospital. Anyways, my head is absolutely burning up. When I walk into the kitchen, I see 10 pairs of eyes watching me. Luna, Artemis, Neph, Jed, Zoi, Kunz, Minako, Mako-chan, Rei, and…. Mamoru. For someone I haven't seen in two and a half years, I seem to be seeing an awful lot of him all of a sudden. I tried to act as groggy as possible, which isn't too hard in my position, and pretend not to see Mamoru.

"Usagi you don't look so well."

"I feel like crap."

"You LOOK like crap."

"Thanks Rei."

"Go upstairs Usagi and I'll make you some soup."

"Thanks Mako-chan."

As I started to go back upstairs, I suddenly felt dizzy and I fell into complete darkness. How typical of me. I used to think that Mamoru would somehow always catch me fall, and protect me. Though I didn't know this at the time, he did this for me again after such a long time.

When I awoke, it felt like my head was about to burst. Ugh. I struggled to get up, but the bed covers were somehow strangling. Don't ask me how, damn covers…

"How do you feel Usagi?"

"Fine, Minako. How long have I been asleep?"

"All day, it's around 8pm now."

"No shit."

"Nice to see you Rei."

"You should really say thank you to Mamoru-san." Rei simply said.

"Why!" I spat.

"He was here all day checking up on you, since Ami-chan was gone." Rei snapped back.

"I know it may be hard for you, but it's only a show of gratitude for being a good citizen."

"Yeah Minako, that's exactly it." I said sarcastically. Hell, I even scoffed. And I NEVER scoff, I always thought the rich snobs did that, or the particularly jealous girlfriends of the random men of the human race. Don't even ask me where THAT came from.

"What's up your ass, Usagi?"

"Nothing Rei. I'm sorry, it's just hard for me, but I will say thank you to him. Usagi said tearfully before changing the topic. "What made me sick anyway?"

"Well, Mamoru said that during the times you woke up during the day to relieve your mouth, he examined a bit and concluded it was the breadsticks we had last night."

"He looked at my barf?"

"Actually it was already there, in a perfect shape, you could even see the—"

"That's enough Minako, I already see the picture clearly."

I started to get up though I wobbled quite a bit. I felt like I just had a million hangovers, if that was even possible. I felt like I was about to throw up, but I knew I wouldn't. I only throw up if it was absolutely needed, if that makes sense. I'm a little woozy now; so don't question what I say. I think that by tomorrow I will forget everything, I hope.

"Need some help Usagi?" Rei said, lending a hand.

"You're perspective."

"I could drop you now."

"Stop!" Minako cried, surprising both of them. "We need to get down to business. When are you gonna talk to Mamoru?"

Both of them immediately fell to the floor (imagine the anime drops on the characters' heads).

"What are you talkin about?"

"During the whole time you were unconscious, he was watching over you. He looked really…remorseful." Minako said slowly.

"What?"

"You heard me and now get your ass downstairs and talk to him. He's 'waiting'." Minako said teasingly.

"You two really are a large pain in my ass."

"What'd I do?"

"You don't need to anything Rei, just looking at your face is enough."

"WHY YOU!"

"Don't Rei, Usagi is crippled, she's doesn't understand what she's saying." Minako said while she coaxed a red Rei, then staring at me. "Go already you bum."

"Fine." I grumbled. If I had to face Mamoru or a crazed Rei, I was going with the first. Sometimes Rei can be pretty damn scary.

Slowly I walked downstairs, taking a minute for each step until Rei threw her shoe at the back of my head.

"OUCH, WHY'D YOU THROW A SHOE AT ME YOU IDIOT! I screamed. I don't give a damn who hears us.

"Move your ass faster you fat lard!" Rei snapped snickering.

"I'm NOT fat!" I retaliated, well sorta. "Bite me."

"You guys have quite a mouth."

"Huh…oh, I came down to say thank you. I don't know what I would have done without your help."

"So…how are you?"

That's all he could say after four years, yeah he still is a prick.

"What do you think?" I snapped. Damn, I shouldn't have done that! I don't care about him at all, screw him! "I mean, same-old-same-old."

"You moved from Japan."

"I see you have as well, or I mean I remember that you did too." Now I'm stumbling with words. I am SUCH an ass.

"Yeah….."

"What are you doing here?" Fuck! He must really think I am a dumbass now. Same ditzy Usagi as always. "Never mind."

"You're still the same girl as before."

"How would you now? This is the first time I've seen you in about…let's say four years. You don't know shit about me." Screw being polite, I'm pissed.

"Yeah, now you have bitchy attitude."

"Ha-ha." I mumbled. This was NOT going well. "Well I'm done with my apology, so see you in another four years right?" I'm so kicking his ass in comebacks.

I started to walk back upstairs when someone's hand grabbed my wrist.

"Wait…Usako."

"Don't call me that."

"I still love you."