Dis-clama-llama-lamer: Be warned you may die of massive first time fanfiction-writing cringiness or by the fact that I might misspell A LOT of things. If you cannot handle such treacheries then you are allowed to leave or look away at any time. Oh, also I do not own Sailor Moon or any characters mentioned.
A/N: sorrysorrysorrysorrysorrysorrysorry I am so sorry, I'm trapped in a house with horrible wifi and I can't upload anything! Luckily today we went to a friend's house that had amazing wifi. I'll try to find ways to upload again!
Chapter 6: The Mistake
Breathing became a challenge for Ami. Her eye twitched looking at the girl. Did she hear correctly? Did this girl, who seemingly came out of nowhere, ask out Makoto just now? In front of her?!
A "Wha?" was all Makoto could manage out. Her face turning the same color as Mar's fuku. Afterall, it's not everyday a girl from your class goes down to their knees before you to ask you out in front of everyone in the courtyard. Control yourself Mako! Your reputation is at stake, quit standing there like an idiot!
Minako put her hands on her hips. "Ohhhh myyy~~! Mako-chan, you little devil you! I don't recall you ever having a secret admirer." She put a hand on the brunettes shoulder. "What'll you do?"
That didn't help Makoto, she felt pressured. Ami had no readable emotion, everyone was watching her, and Itsuko was still bowing down.
"Please, I really do like you."
Usagi watched Ami's heart almost shatter when Makoto sighed saying in a hushed voice, "Sure, why not?" Even Makoto was shocked hearing herself say that. But Itsuko was most shocked of all.
"Wait...you mean it? Like-you really will go out with me?" Her eyes showed the hope that Ami had only a few moments ago.
It was too late to take back anything she said, normally she would've just denied it saying it was a mistake but for some reason Makoto couldn't form the words. Instead she nodded. "Yeah."
Minako, completely engrossed in the moment patted Makoto on the back. "I can already see your marriage!" Ami winced hearing that. "We were gonna go have a lovely time as friends but you're free to stay here Mako-chan."
Itsuko smiled looking away. "I was going to...uh...ask you that-if you don't mind, of course!"
Amazing herself, Ami stayed silent the whole time. Even when Itsuko locked arms with Makoto. Usagi pulled her along to keep her from staring at them. Just as they were out of earshot the blonde frowned at her twin.
"Minako-chan what was that about?!"
Minako only shrugged. "I'm sorry! I just got into the moment, I mean that girl looked like she genuinely liked Mako-chan."
"Then what about Ami-chan?" She asked motioning to a still very quiet bluenette. "Don't you think she's hurt?"
The love goddess sighed putting a hand on the geniuses shoulder. "Don't worry Ami-chan, all is good when disaster strikes."
Ami didn't even bother correcting her and instead walked faster. "I suppose so." She mumbled turning the opposite way of the Hikawa shrine. Usagi went to stop her but was pulled back Minako who shook her head.
They arrived shortly at the shrine where Rei stood accompanied by Yuichiro. The very little space between them bothered Minako making her go between the two, pulling at Rei's arm.
"What're you two talking about?"
The ravenette frowned moving Minako away. "Before you so kindly interrupted…" She looked to Yuichiro expectantly. "Yuichiro-san was telling me he saw Makoto with some girl."
He nodded vigorously. "I was sent out by master to recruit some girls for summer internship-of course none of them were as beautiful as you Rei-san-but-uhm I saw Makoto-san with a girl." He quickly added. "At first I thought they were just friends but they seemed pretty close, the girl was hugging her arm the whole time I saw them."
"When did this happen?" Rei asked Minako.
"A few minutes ago actually." She started. "It just sort of happened."
"I'm worried about Ami-chan." Usagi said looking at the city behind them. "Ami-chan likes Mako-chan."
"What kind of idiotic reason did Makoto have to go out with someone other than Ami? She likes her!" Minako nodded at the Miko's words. "Yuichiro-san, where did you last see them?"
He stood at attention. "By the Crown!" Rei nodded.
"I'm gonna head over there. You two stay here, I mean it. You'll only make it worse." Minako scoffed.
"Whatever! This isn't even our fault!"
"Well. it is sort of your fault, Minako-chan." Minako shushed the bunny. "We won't go, I promise."
Rei was already making her way down the steps. "Doesn't sound convincing when it's coming from you."
Ami walked alone, millions of thoughts going through her head, It was obvious that she was hurt, Makoto had kissed her that morning. Why did she say yes to that girl? And just who is that girl? Makoto never mentioned a girl. She sighed looking up at the sky. Just when she was starting to figure things out.
"Ami-san, what are you doing here?"
"Mamoru-san?"
He smiled looking around. "Usako's not with you?"
"No, I was just heading home."
"Home? Oh, well I saw Makoto-san earlier so I assumed that if anyone was here it'd be you." He noticed her tense up. "Did...something happen?" As if timing couldn't be more perfect, Makoto and Itsuko appeared right next to them. One look at them and Ami's expression gave him a slight hint that something was definitely wrong.
"Mamoru-san? Ami-chan?"
The girl linked onto Mako looked at them curiously. "Are they friends of yours?"
"Yeah."
Ami's whole body went rigid hearing that. Mamoru picked up on it. "I was inviting her out for a sundae." He said quickly. "She just looked a bit down today."
Makoto's expression stayed stoic when she nodded. "Feel better, Ami-chan."
"Yeah! You two have a good day!" Itsuko and Makoto walked away leaving the prince in shock.
"...what...uh...what happened?" He asked already knowing about Ami's feelings for Makoto from a certain bunny. The news about Makoto had yet to meet his ears. She didn't look to be in the mood to explain so he dropped the subject. "I'll buy you that sundae if you want."
She shook her head. "I'll be fine. But thank you." Mamoru nodded patting her shoulder.
"Whatever it is that happened, I'm sure it'll get better soon. Don't feel so down, alright? You know your friends are by your side so don't try to go into this alone."
"Thank you, Mamoru-san."
Makoto was just full of surprises today, she kept a straight face the whole time and she actually pretended not to be concerned! What kind of monster was she becoming? Not only has she lost her trust from Ami, but she was letting another girl touch her.
"Hey, Koto-chan, can we get some sundaes? I can pay for it!"
Makoto didn't comment on the name change. "Sure." Itsuko squealed in glee pulling the taller girl into the fruits parlor crown. They sat down just as Unazuki came up to them.
"Hey, Mako-san. Is Usagi-san and others here with you too?" she asked not concerned about the girl next to her.
"No, they might come by later though."
"Ah, well I did see Ami-san walk by earlier, she didn't look too happy. Anything happen?"
"I don't think so." She lied feeling her body tense up. "She might just be sick or something."
"Oh. I also saw Rei-san earlier, she didn't look happy either." She looked around curiously. "She was here a while ago...where did she-"
"There you are!"
Itsuko watched the color drain from Makoto's face. The flaming miko stomped towards Mako and she all but jumped when Rei put her hand on the brunette's shoulder.
"I have something to talk you about." She pulled her out of the stall.
"Wait, what are you doing?" Itsuko asked grabbing Makoto's other arm.
Rei glared daggers at her making the girl squirm away. "This is between us. Don't get in the way."
Makoto didn't fight back as she was dragged outside of the parlor. After walking a good distance away from the shop, Rei let go of Makoto almost immediately jabbing a finger at her.
"Explain everything right now."
"Wish I could, but I don't even know what's going on."
That was the last thing Rei wanted to hear. "Are you kidding me, Mako? For god's sake I thought you liked Ami-chan?"
"Even if that's true, she doesn't like me!"
"Makoto, she is in love with you! How are you such an idiot!? And who is that girl?! I have NEVER seen her!"
Rei's shouting almost knocked Makoto down. "Hold on, what did you say?"
"I've never seen that girl before?"
"Before that."
"That you're an idiot."
"No! Before that, Rei!"
"...Ami's in love with you?"
"Since when!?"
It took a minute for Rei to regain her balance. She clutched onto a nearby fence post taking in deep breathes. "How…?" Makoto tilted her head. "HOW ARE YOU SUCH AN IDIOT!?" This time Makoto completely lost her balance. Fortunately Rei grabbed onto her shoulders. Unfortunately, Rei grabbed onto her shoulders. "I have had it up to here with you! Not only have you not noticed Ami's feelings but you went off with some random girl, probably hurting Ami while doing it!"
Rei's words clicked and Makoto grabbed onto her shoulders in return. "You're right! Every single person I run into tell me she looked sad! And I tried to ignore it! Goddammit I am such a horrible person, I hurt Ami-chan and I pretended not to care about her!" Makoto shouted shaking Rei on every exclamation point.
While being thrown around like a rag doll, Rei was able to see Itsuko quietly walking to them. She used every single ounce of strength she had to stop Makoto. "You! I said this is between US. Do NOT get in the way!"
She restrained an eep. "I'm just here to be by Koto-chan's side."
"Koto-chan?" Rei echoed looking into Makoto's eyes. "It's Makoto-san to you." She pulled away from Makoto. "I think it'd be best if you just leave. You're just gonna make this a hell of a lot harder."
"I'm not gonna leave just becau-"
"Please, Itsuko-san. Just for a while."
Itsuko looked from Makoto to Rei then to Makoto again before she nodded. "Okay. Take care Koto-chan." She went on her tippy-toes to kiss Makoto's cheek.
Ami just so happened to be walking back to the shrine and also witnessed the kiss. A strike of anger hit her but was washed away with sadness. Makoto noticed her and immediately ran away from Itsuko and Rei.
"Ami-chan!" She ran to her with, unknowingly, Itsuko right next to her. "Ami-chan are you okay?"
"You were the girl we saw earlier. I hope you're feeling better."
The voice behind Makoto scared her. "What the fu-oh. Itsuko-san can you go by Rei for a bit? I have to talk with Ami-chan."
Itsuko nodded jumping up to kiss Makoto's cheek again.
Ami sighed catching Makoto's attention.
"Ami-chan listen, I-"
"Don't worry Mako-chan." She interrupted. "I'm not even in your class, so naturally I wouldn't have known Aie-san. You don't have to apologise."
"No Ami-chan. I-"
"Please, Makoto-chan. You're my best friend." Makoto stopped. "What kind of friend would I be if I didn't accept you or Aie-san? No matter what, I'll support you." Ami held back her tears. "Because I'm your friend."
Makoto was emotionless as she stood still next to Ami. She forced a laugh that made Ami look up. "Yeah...you're right. We're friends." Her fake smile was gone now. "Why would we be any more than that, huh?"
"Mako-chan?"
"Hope you feel better." Makoto turned away motioning for Itsuko to follow after her, which she happily did.
"Mako! Get back here, we're not-"
"Back off, Rei-chan. I just want to spend some time with Itsuko." Makoto grabbed the blushing girl's hand before dragging her off into the parlor.
"Makoto!" Rei almost took out her henshin pen. She grinded her teeth, shoving it back into her pocket. Everything was seriously taking a major toll on her. And people wonder why she's always so moody. "Ami-chan, what happened?" She calmly asked.
"I...I don't…" Rei went to comfort Ami. "I don't know what happened!"
"Mako's just has a lot on her mind. Don't worry, Ami-chan." The genius cried in Rei's arms. "Everything will be fine. I'll talk to her later." The miko stroked Ami's hair as she continued to cry. "She didn't know."
Ami looked at her. "What?"
"Mako didn't know you liked her. Don't be mad, but I told her. She likes you too, but…" Rei let her eyes wander. "I'm guessing you said something a bit different?"
Her emotions took over again. Ami hugged Rei tighter completely soaking the priestess. "I'm such an idiot!"
"No, you're not. We're gonna fix this. Okay? For now just let it out, I know this has to be hard on you."
Makoto sat looking away from the window. Her eyes showed no emotion when Unazuki came to write their orders.
"I'll have the strawberry one." Itsuko said pointing to her menu.
Unazuki nodded turning to Makoto. "And what would you like Mako-san?"
She pointed to a random drink on the menu. Unazuki looked at her curiously before writing it down.
"Mako-san are you okay?" She decided to ask. Everything in her body froze when Makoto made eye contact.
"I'm fine." She mumbled. Her eyes showing anger, hate, and for a split second sadness. Makoto turned to look outside another window. Why was she so hurt? She should've expected this. Ami is her friend, why would she even bother thinking about Makoto in any way other than that? The brunette played with a straw Unazuki had left.
Itsuko wasn't at all fazed by Makoto's change in mood. Everytime she looked up at Makoto she'd look away blushing profusely. When Makoto caught her gaze she thought the poor girl would've popped.
"What is it now?" She asked still fiddling with the straw.
"It's just that….well…" Makoto looked at her making her freeze. "U-um...I-I jjjust th-think your...really beautiful."
For some reason, Makoto didn't feel anything. She sighed. "Why do you like me?" She asked ignoring the compliment.
"Thats…" she trailed off. "I like you-well...you're really tall and strong. Nothing ever fazes you, and your also...erm...attractive...and I-I don't know why but...I like it when you're mad."
This caught her ears. "When I'm mad? What the hell does that mean?"
"When you're mad or annoyed. Your...how do I explain it? You sort of change. You change into someone else and I like that." The whole time she avoided eye contact. "I'm not sure why I do." She added.
Makoto stared at her. When she gets mad? How the...what is this girl? Unazuki came back with their orders.
"Here ya guys go, enjoy! If you need anything else, just let me know."
"Hey Unazuki-san."
She stopped and turned around. "Yeah?"
Makoto stared at her drink. Before moving it to her. "Ami-chan's gonna be coming here. Can you give this to her? I'll pay for it."
"Oh...well yeah okay, want me to say anything?"
"Tell her…" Makoto looked at the blue beverage. "...I'm sorry." She looked behind her, seeing exactly what she thought she'd see