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Chapter Ten : Peace offer ?
When Usagi returned home that afternoon she was shining, this was also the first thing her mother noticed. Then again she had known for quite a long time her daughter had been hiding something and after the phonecall she got today, there was no doubt anymore.
'' Hi sweetie , did you have a nice day ?'' Her mother asked in a soft tone causing Usagi to shiver. It wasn't like her mother wasn't always nice but there was something about the tone her mother used that scared the blonde. Swallowing hard she turned around to look up at her mother with a guilty smile on her face. Why was she feeling so nervous all of a sudden. Maybe it was best if she would just tell her mother about her day. Maybe she would get off easily.
'' Actually I have.'' Usagi started. '' I walked into Naru today after such a long time and it was actually nice to see her again and...'' The blonde was cut off by her blue haired mother who suddenly seemed pissed.
'' I meant to ask you , where have you been last night ? You never came home. You know how worried you left your father and me?'' Once again Usagi swallowed hard. What coudl she say about that. If she would say she stayed with Rei it wouldn't be lying would it? Then again her mother was too good at knowing her daughter. She would notice when Usagi was lying.
'' I...uhm...I...'' Usagi stammered.
'' Please don't lie.'' The blue haired woman said sounding tired all of a sudden. ''Mamoru called me this morning telling me all about your...girlfriend.'' Was her mother disgusted by the fact Usagi was dating Rei? Had Mamoru really sunken to that level and just called up her mom?
'' Mom...I can...''
Once again Ikuko interrupted her daughter. '' I was always wondering why you suddenly stopped hanging around with Naru and your other friends. You changed a lot all of a sudden. I know it has been two years ago since you invited Naru over. Now you are only hanging around with those other girls. One of them isn't even going to your school and it's obvious her way of living has affected you. Don't look at me like that Usagi. Yes I mean Rei. Are Ami, Makoto and that jumpy Minako also...''
'' Gay mom...the word you are looking for is...'' Usagi didn't even get to finish her sentence.
'' So it's true , they are...g-ay too ?'' It seemed Ikuko was having a hard time dealing with the fact her daughter was dating another female. Sure she had prepared of what to say to Usagi after Mamoru told her about the situation but now she was facing her daughter it felt weird to talk about this. ''Is that why you suddenly started to hang around with them?''
'' Mom stop it. Don't talk about my friends like that. And no Minako isn't a lesbian..atleast as far as I know. About Ami and Mako , I don't know but you have no right to talk about them in such a dissaproving tone.'' Usagi replied. SHe couldn't believe what a deal her mother was making out of this. Maybe it was best for her to come out and tell her mother about the sailor Senshi. Maybe in that way she still stood a chance because somehow she knew her mother would force her to stop seeing Rei and to even talk to Ami, Makoto and Minako.
'' I'm your mother , I can speak about them however I like. Honey please don't get me wrong. I don't have a problem against their style of living but...I just don't want my daughter to be part of such a lifestyle. Do you know what could happen to you if the wrong people find out?''
'' I'm able to take care of myself.'' Usagi stated trying to read her mother. She wasn't sure what to think anymore. In the first place her mother seemed to have the best intentions but on the other hand it seemed she was feeling frustrated.
'' I know you like to believe that, but what happens if some kind of sick homophobe comes after you and tries to...do who knows what to you...What would you do then?'' Usagi seemed to be at loss of words for a moment.
' I'd kick his ass in the name of the moon.' But ofcourse she couldn't tell her mother that. Then again it had been awhile since she last transformed. She didn't know if she still was able to transform.
'' Well ?'' Her mother persisted waiting for her daughter to reply.
'' I don't know what i'll do but that won't happen. I promise. Plus Rei will be there to protect m...''
'' That's the problem.'' Ikuko said interrupting her daughter for the thirth time this day. ''Rei won't be always there to protect you and i'm glad you have so much fate in her honey but please be honest with me...''
'' I am honest mom.'' Usagi said. She was getting tired of this conversation. After this she was so going to kill Mamoru.
'' Then where were you last night ?'' Usagi went wide eyed at that question especially when her father suddenly came walking out of the livingroom asking what all the noise was about. It seemed her mother had no intentions of lying to him or even to send him away. Instead of that she kept looking at her daughter with questioning eyes waiting for her to answer.
'' I was...'' Usagi whispered hoping her father wouldn't find out about her and Rei. After all he never liked Rei in the first place. ''I was at the Hikawa shrine.'' She finally said not daring to look up at her mother. She knew she had dissapointed her.
'' Where did you sleep ?'' It was the first question that came out of Ikuko's mouth after a few minutes of silence. Usagi's father on the other hand seemed to be confused. Sure he had thought about the options of why his wife could be this mad but the idea of Rei and Usagi being a couple just didn't make sence to him. So he just stood there trying to figure out what was going on.
'' I slept...'' Usagi paused. There was no point in lying anymore. ''I slept in the same bed as Rei , now are you happy !'' She yelled ashamed of herself.''I spent the night with Rei in the same bed as her...'' She repeated.
'' You slept with her !'' Her father yelled looking like he was about to faint. With that Usagi looked at her mother who didn't look any better.
'' Mom , Mamoru he...'' Usagi started but never got to finish her sentence because before she could she heard a loud thump. When Usagi looked down she could see her mother lay on the ground, obviously unconscious.
'' Usagi Tsukino !'' Her father yelled as he bent down to help his wife stand up which was hard for him. ''I forbid you to ever see this Rei girl again, do you understand?''
'' But...'' The blonde stammered trying to think of some good reason to convince her father otherwise. Much to her dismay she couldn't find the right words and just watched him carry her mother away towards the livingroom. It was now that Usagi noticed someone sitting on the stairs looking at her with a smirk on his face.
'' Well , well.'' Her little brother started trying hard to control his laughter. ''Not only did you make our mom faint but also you gave the Tsukino family a bad name. And they said I was the rotten apple of this family...I applaud you my dear sister, you officially ruined your own image and took away mine..''
'' Shut up...'' The blonde hissed turning back towards the door again. She had to go somewhere but where could she go? Atleast she was sure she wasn't going to stay home any longer. Not with both her parents angry with her and her little brother annoying her and calling her names. She could always go over to the Hikawa shrine. Then again she wasn't sure if she should...After the night she and Rei spend together they hadn't exactly talked about what happened and they hadn't spoken to eachother since. She wasn't sure what would happen next. Maybe she could go to Haruka and Michiru and ask for their advice on the situation.
With that Usagi opened the front door to take off but what she saw was a suprise even her little annoying brother seemed to be suprised when he saw Mamoru stand in front of his sister staring down at her with an evil smirk on his face.
'' So Usagi , I think it's time we have a talk , don't you think ?'' He asked the smirk never leaving his face.
'' So you can ruin my life even more ?'' Usagi asked with a cold look on her face which was very rare. He had seen her mad before but this time she seemed beyond mad. Even beyond furious.
'' No , don't worry. Actually i'm here to make a peace offer.''
Usagi gazed at the black haired man with a suspicious look on her face. What was he upto this time ? ''Well let me hear it. I just hope you won't waste my freaking time.''
'' I won't.'' Was all he said before gesturing her to follow him. At first she just stood there thinking of what she could do best now. But after awhile she decided she didn't really have anything to lose and closed the door behind her following Mamoru.
To be continued..
Ah any bets on what Mamoru is upto this time ? Anyway once more , i'm sorry for updating so slowly. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I promise the next one will be up at the end of this week...until then , please review and let me know what you think !