You've Always Deserved My Love
Okay, before I go on with the story, I'm going to address something that has appeared in several reviews that I think I'm going to go ahead and answer, just because…. it slightly disturbs me! Lol So to everyone who's wondered…. nooooo way will I set Mamo-chan and Chibiusa up! I'm a major advocate against the idea that Chibiusa has romantic feelings for Mamoru, and I always have been. I can't stand the idea. I've always thought that she just looked up to him so highly that she was just in awe of him. You know? Lol… so no, I'm sorry, but I'm not one of those people who argue in favor of the two.
Nor will I reveal if Mamoru and Usagi will reunite… that, my dear, wonderful reviewers, is called suspense! And you all must suffer under my wrath! Bwahahahahaha…. Ahem….. well. Yes…. I love you all dearly for taking the time to review, so I hope that as you read the story, you'll bear with my whole 'suspense' thing. I know it can be annoying…. I hate cliffhangers as well.
And, over time, I'll try to explain all the rifts in time that have occurred, so hopefully, everyone will fully understand all. Now, on to Chapter Four!
Chapter Four
Makato was on "Mamoru Watch". The girls had all decided that until the man woke up, they would all take different shifts and watch to see if any changes occurred.
It really didn't help that she was assigned to watch him from midnight until 3 a.m.
She really wasn't a late night person.
The tall brunette was sitting cross legged in front of his bed, staring out at the moon through the long window. Every so often, she looked over her shoulder to check on Mamoru. But she always turned back to the window, noting every time that there was no change.
Makato was very relieved that she did have one form of entertainment. She had managed to remember to bring her iPod with her, and now she scrolled through her playlists, singing along softly with the songs playing from it.
"So let go, yeah, let go, just get in, oh, it's so amazing. Yeah, it's alright. 'Cause there's beauty in the breakdown." She sang softly, bobbing her head along with the music as she sang. She leaned her head against the bed, closing her eyes. "So let up, mmm, jump in… what you waiting for? It's alright, 'cause there's beauty in the breakdown…"
"I don't seem to see any beauty in breakdowns…."
The voice behind her was loud, and the girl jumped up unexpectedly. She took a fighter stance immediately, wondering who the hell had the nerve to try and break into Mamoru's apartment with ALL of the senshi present.
Then, she glanced at the bed and saw Mamoru trying to sit up in the bed.
"Holy crap! Mamoru!"
The man wore a wry grin on his pale face. "Yes…. that's how I like to be greeted when someone is sitting in the FLOOR of my bedroom listening to…. whatever that stupid music is."
"It's Frou Frou, and it's actually really good music!" Makato bit back indignantly. She always knew Mamoru was arrogant and egotistical. Ever since he had RUDELY informed her that her crush, Motoki (from the CROWN arcade) had a girlfriend, she had always thought him annoying. When he had started dating Usagi, she tolerated him. With time, she found him not… SO…. annoying. Still, he always had a sharp look about him. Everyone else threw themselves at his feet. She just preferred to stay away.
"Whatever. What the hell are you doing here?" Mamoru rubbed his head with his forefingers, closing his eyes tightly as if he was suffering from a headache.
Makato tried to hide her anger with his retort by sighing. "The girls and I were worried about you this morning… after… you know."
He didn't say anything, so she continued.
"Anyways, we came to check on you, and… your entire house was frozen. Like, it was freezing. Then we found out it was YOU that was freezing… INSIDE. I guess you fought it off though. I better go tell the girls."
"Oh. That. Damn it." He muttered, swinging his legs over the side of the bed and standing up.
"Should you really be doing that? And you actually KNOW what was wrong?" She put herself in between him and the door, blocking his path.
He sighed exasperatedly. "Yes, Makato, I know what was wrong. I have some… fluctuations of power that cause my body to do sporadic things when some things upset me emotionally. It's happened several times. Hot flashes in a 20 year old man is… actually very uncommon, when you look at things." He rolled his eyes.
"Mars power taking over… when was that?"
"When I had to break up with Usagi over Endymion's plaguing dreams."
"Oh. You never complained."
"I never do."
She bit the inside of her cheek and stepped away from the door.
Mamoru strode past her and opened the door, walking out in to the living room.
His eyes widened when he beheld two girls sleeping in the middle of his floor, bundled up in blankets from his emergency closet. Then he looked up at the couch and saw Rei snoring, kicking one of the girls on the floor in her sleep. He winced. "Poor Ami."
Makato had followed him out. "Nyeh. I think we're all used to Rei kicking us… when she's asleep OR awake."
He stifled a laugh. He knew the raven haired girl's temper when she was awake.
Makato cleared her throat loudly. "Hey, guys!"
No movement.
"HEY, YOU STUPID MORONS! WAKE UP!"
Surprised by the noise, Rei jumped unexpectedly in her sleep, causing her to jump off the couch and on top of Ami. Ami screamed in pain, rolling over and trying to escape from the girl atop her. She flailed around, kicking Minako by mistake. The blonde responded in turn by swapping and hitting back, squeezing her eyes closed.
"Nur….gh….Mommy, just….nugg…..more….minutes…." She mumbled, burying her face in her pillow.
Finally, after a long battle, Ami managed to throw the wailing Rei off of her, causing the girl to roll on top of Minako.
Makato and Mamoru stood watching as yet another battle ensued.
Makato tried to stifle laughs, but failed. She dropped into a chair, laughing her head off. "You guys are a riot, really!"
Rei, finally off of both Ami and Minako, sitting cross-legged away from both of the girls, crossed her arms in a huff and blew out a puff of hair, trying to get her messy, stringy hair out of her face. "Makato, you're gonna get it for that. What the hell did you wake us up for? It's been a hell of a day!"
Makato rolled her eyes. "Hell-O?" She pointed up at Mamoru. "Does THAT ring a bell, your majesty?"
All eyes traveled up to see Mamoru standing in front of the whole ordeal, tapping his foot on the floor and giving them all harsh looks.
"Hi, Mamoru-kun!" Minako waved, quite unaware of the man's anger.
Mamoru dropped his head to his chest, trying to hold in all the things he really wanted to say. "Girls…." He finally said. "Why… have you decided to take residence in my floor?"
"Hey, don't you DARE start getting mad at US, Mister Prince of the whole god-damned universe!" Ami retorted, standing up and walking up to him. She stuck a finger into his chest, poking him violently. "We've had a hell of a day, as Rei said. We've watched over you, put you to bed, helped you, did everything we could to see you get better! We were worried about you, we CARED about you! We KNOW you're hurting, as we ALL are, so you need to back off and just realize we're just here as FRIENDS! If you're too good to have us as friends, then perhaps we'll just LEAVE."
Makato cleared her throat uncomfortably. "Well. What a night. Ami. Cursing. Loudly."
Mamoru's eyes softened and he reached down and took Ami's hand, pulling her extracted finger away from his chest. "Thank you, girls. I'm sorry. It has been a hell of a day."
Ami slumped off, and sat on the edge of Makato's chair.
No one spoke for several minutes. The heater whirled in the background, and they all just sat looking at one another.
Until.
"You're welcome!" Minako said gaily, twirling a strand of hair around her finger. "Wow, my hair's a mess."
They all groaned.
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Morning came, and Mamoru walked out into his living room where all four of the girls had taken camp in the floor. (They had decided it was safer for all if Rei did NOT sleep on the couch. Rei had become quite angry with this. But when Ami threatened to yank a piece of her hair out, she had agreed instantly that the floor was best.)
Not wanting to disturb them, he slipped outside on his balcony, where he sat watching the sun rise. It was early, very early, and he had so many thoughts in his head that he needed the still peace of the sunrise to help him settle.
His dreams had been very bad. He couldn't get Usagi out of his mind… and it gave him a terrible headache that still would not cease.
He looked out at the city, wondering to himself if she would ever come back.
He scoffed, shaking his head to rid himself of the thought. As much as it hurt, he didn't want her to come back.
He looked up again. "What about Chibiusa?" he muttered.
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His question was answered very soon. It was two hours later when he finally stood from his seat on the balcony and went back inside. He found all four of the girls bustling around, and he blinked, just standing by the door and watching them.
Rei and Makato were busily making pancakes in the kitchen. Rei was running around grabbing ingredients for Makato to use as the other girl stirred the batter in a bowl. Minako was cleaning up the mess they had made from their sleeping arrangement, folding blankets to put back into the closet. Ami walked out of his bedroom, announcing she had made the bed and straightened the room.
He raised his eyebrow, but said nothing.
Minako looked up at noticed him. "Hi there, Mamoru-kun! How ya doin'? Look, we've cleaned your apartment all nice and pretty for you! We thought it would be nice."
He sank into a chair. "You girls are crazy."
Ami shrugged and sat on the couch adjacent from him. "Probably. I believe, personally, that we care too much for your well being."
"I take it that I won't be alone at home for quite a while."
"Please… in your state? You'll be lucky if you see this place empty in a month."
"I'm fine!"
"You have dark circles under your eyes, and you look like you have a migraine." Ami gave her instant diagnosis. She was relieved to be able to tell what was wrong again.
"I think I have some form of one…" Mamoru muttered. "I've had it ever since I woke up from that… freezing thing."
"You've also been outside in the sun all morning."
"Actually, that helps…"
Ami blinked. "How… odd." She threw up her hands in defeat. "That's it! Why do I bother? I can't diagnose you! You have a crazy body!" She blushed at the way she had put her words the second they left her mouth.
Minako giggled, and Ami stood up and retreated to the kitchen area.
Mamoru didn't even notice her discomfort, still sitting in the chair and rubbing his temples.
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End Chapter Four
Yay, he awakes! Okay, I'm going to be very busy working on a forum for a while, so it'll be a few days before I can update this again. So enjoy this! lol