Her love is drowning me

Chapter 3

Rated: PG13

" Sorry for getting you guys upset about Minako's devious plans. It's just I wanted to spice it up a little instead of making it all happy like and sappy through the entire thing. Another thing, I promise you all that Minako won't be unhappy in the end nor will anyone die..well..maybe, but that's besides the point. Anyways, on to the fic! "

Minako sat in front of her mirror, her legs bent under her uncomfortably. She pouted her lips slightly and applied a gentle pink lipstick color to her lips. Batting her eyelashes at herself in demonstration. Her gorgeous, silky and long blonde hair remained up in a ponytail. It was rather hot outside, and she wasn't planning on sweating the entire time on her walk to a certain someone's house. A sigh escaped her lips, her eyes drooping just slightly enough to tell she was upset.

Never did she ever even dream of Usagi being bisexual. That clumsy girl was always drooling over Darien and hanging on his arm. Why would she suddenly change her mind now? Was it because Darien was gone for so long, that she sought out comfort from someone. She can be so confusing, Minako thought to herself.

" Rei..I miss being held in your arms. How dare you betray me by going to Usagi. Of all people! By the love power bestowed in me, I will fix this minor error. You'll come running back to me. ", Minako said softly to herself as she slid on a short jean skirt and a orange tube top.

She lifted an envelope that held a letter, from her desk. Holding it in between her fingers. A small sad smile bursting on her face. She loved Usagi to death, but she just couldn't allow this to happen. Not that she was selfish, but to her, Usagi and Rei didn't fit together. Maybe It was because the fact that Rei left her and was now trying for Usagi, angered her to no end.

Minako grabbed her bottle of perfume and sprayed herself lightly before setting down the bottle and slipping on her sandals. She left her room with the fragrance vibrating off of her. Tucking the keys to her apartment into her jean skirt pocket. She made sure she locked the door before slamming it shut and heading down the stairs. She smiled and winked at passing boys that would stop and gawk at her. She loved being the center of attention.

Usagi's house wasn't that far from her apartment building. So it took a maximum of 10 minutes to get to her house. She walked the two small steps up to the door. Knocking twice before someone came to the door to answer her call. Usagi's face appeared in the door way, seemed like she was home alone.

" Hey Usagi! What's up? ", Minako inquired innocently, forcing a smile at Usagi. She took her friend's hand into hers and hugged her.

Usagi was a bit startled by the visit and the hug especially. Non the less, she returned the hug warmly and with a bright smile. She was merely just cleaning up the house a little when Minako came knocking at her door. She invited Minako in, kicking aside the newspapers that were piled in her hallway. She was meaning to throw those out.

" Would you like a cup of tea? ", Usagi asked Minako, turning her head to look at her Sailor Senshi friend. She smiled and put the kettle on as the other blonde nodded and took a seat on the sofa. Usagi joined her within minutes, sitting down on the floor across from her.

" Oh! Before I forget Usagi, I found this outside of your doorway. I don't know who it's from, but it was delivered to you. ", Mina said with a fake happy tone. Pulling the letter out from between her fingers, she held the letter out to Usagi.

Usagi took the letter gratefully, staring at the envelope in curiousness. Noticing that it only had her name and address on the envelope but blank anywhere else on the front. She tore it open without hesitation. Her eyes scanning over the small letters that were written on the page that was tucked carefully into the envelope. Her crystal blue eyes lit up slightly, but had a small tinge of regret in them.

She read the letter out loud, upon Minako's curious eyes staring at her face, " My dearest Usgai, I'm coming home to see you. I should be arriving at 4:30pm today, at the airport. I can't wait to see you. I've missed you so much, you're all I could ever think about. The USA is great, but it's nothing like being back home. The students here are getting a break for a week. There's a lot of tests and studying going on. I must go now, but I will see you when I get home. I'll stop by your house once I get a taxi. I love you Usagi, and I hope you've been all right without me. Love always, Darien. ", Usagi finished the last sentence with a slight frown.

" hey Usagi, what's with the frown? Aren't you happy he's coming home, " Minako asked delicately, hiding a smile of success behind a look of concern.

" Huh? Um, yeah, of course I'm happy Darien's coming home! It's just surprising that he would be coming home this early. But I'm not complaining, I can't wait to see him, " Usagi exclaimed, jumping to her feet and running to the kitchen as the kettle began to whistle.

Minako felt a twinge of guilt as she stared after Usagi. She knew the girl would be disappointed if she found out the cold harsh true. Darien wasn't coming home, and he'd be staying in the USA for a couple months more before he'd get a break to come home. She got up from her seat, heading out the door. She couldn't bare to look at Usagi anymore.

" Hey Usagi! I got to run! I promised Jake I would watch him at his volley ball game. I'll call you later babe, " Minako yelled out as she took off out the door.

Usagi flinched as she heard the front door slam shut. She leaned against the kitchen sink for a second more. Pondering over Darien's arrival and how she would react to him. Sure she'd be happy to see him, but something happened after he left. She had grown attached to Rei in more than one sense. No, it was a deeper sense than that.

Her eyes shifted to stare at the clock. Noting that it was 4:15pm and Darien would be arriving soon. She bolted up the stairs and into her room. Invading her closet for a cute wardrobe to wear for her boyfriend. She pulled out an adorable pink dress that stopped slightly above her knees. She tied two small matching bows, around her meatball like pigtails. Searching for an all time favorite pink colored lipstick of hers. She applied it like an expert and removed any access lipstick that wasn't supposed to be there.

Pulling on her pink colored pumps, she was out the door. Standing on her front porch, waiting for Darien to arrive and greet her with a kiss. She willed any linger emotions that indicated she didn't really want him to come home just yet. Sighing heavily, Usagi leaned against her front door. Her eyes drifted to her watch and then her driveway from time to time.

Minako watched from a certain distance. She was hidden behind a large tree. Peering out from behind it to watch Usagi. She should of have felt that she accomplished her goal. That wasn't the case here, she felt a surge of guilt. Usagi was her friend, she shouldn't have given that fake letter to her. Usagi trusted her with all her heart, which made her vulnerable to any backstabbing.

Minako left her hiding place, walking in the direction of her apartment building. She couldn't stand to watch Usagi any longer. Knowing that the girl would end up being heart broken if she found out that Darien had no release to go anywhere. Minako lowered her head slightly and rubbed her temples. She was supposed to be a friend, not an enemy.

Usagi had waited four hours for Darien to show up. No sign of him came or indicated that he was on his way. Her mind raced in worry that he might have gotten her. She calmed herself by thinking that perhaps just maybe. Darien was called back for some reason or that he might have by accident, given her the wrong day.

Tears glistened in Usagi's eyes. She felt terrible and slightly annoyed that Darien never showed up. She got all dressed up for nothing. Turning around, she went inside in her house. Closing the door behind her, she walked up the stairs to her room. Pulling off her dress and shoes, placing them back where they belonged. Her makeup she removed with a tissue and a small sniffle.

She slipped into a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. Laying flat on her stomach on her bed, with her head buried in her pillow. Her arms wound around her pillow for comfort. Breaking down in to tears as it all hit her hard.

Rei sat in front of a fire in a room in the temple. Her eyes bore a hole through it, anger still evident in her eyes. She caught sight of an image forming in the fire. It was blurry at first, but slowly became clear. She saw her dearest Usagi laying down in bed, crying her eyes out it seemed. Rei became upset and concerned for the girl.

The fire never lied to her about anything. What had happened to Usagi to result in her drowning in her own tears. Rei Hino stood up abruptly, casting the fire out into smoke. She ran to the front door to get her flip flops on. She could her grandpa calling out to her from another part of the temple, but she didn't stop to find out what he wanted. Just ran out through the front door to Usagi's house.

" Read and review! I tried to make Minako not so cruel since you guys don't want her like that. I'll have another chapter out soon. "