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I do like when Usagi and Mamoru talk of SM and TK in third person, or where the likelihood of them being the same person s so obvious – for the readers. Lol! LlanieV, you got it right. That's exactly what I wanted for nightmare.

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057. CONFESSIONS

Mamoru leaned against the counter, looked right and left as if afraid someone would pop up beside him and, when nobody did, breathed in relief. "It's been quiet lately, hasn't it?" He moved closer towards Motoki. "Have you noticed no girl has asked me out lately?"

Motoki was suddenly interested in his apron. "Hm. Well. I might have told some of them that you were, uh, engaged?" He was ready to flee, but Mamoru's laugh stopped him.

Motoki smiled back. He just hoped Mamoru wouldn't ask who the 'happy girl' was – Motoki doubted either he or Usagi would forgive him.

27/03/07

058. AT THE END OF THE DAY

Sailor Moon would have died several times if not for outer assistance – his assistance – and Luna hated that fact. She couldn't help it. She didn't trust Tuxedo Kamen, and the man hadn't given her any reason to.

But Usagi…. It didn't matter how many times Luna told her to be rational; Sailor Moon's eyes would follow the dark figure with hearts in them.

And, whatever Luna's doubts, Tuxedo Kamen would come through and save her.

That was why, at night while Usagi slept peacefully in her bed, Luna would silently thank the man… even if she still wouldn't trust him.

27/03/07

059. UNREQUITED LOVE

He'd always liked Usagi. But he wasn't like Umino, neither as foolish as to believe she'd notice him nor as brave as to confess his feelings so openly. Besides, coming near Usagi was almost impossible. She was always surrounded by her friends, and she also counted with Furuhata-san's protective watch.

No boy in their right mind would even step in her direction.

No boy.

He'd watched as Furuhata's friend got closer to Usagi. He'd heard the rumours, observed them together and, even if he didn't like it, Chiba-san was the only guy with a real chance to catch Usagi's attention.

27/03/07

060. ONE TOUCH

They'd clashed against each other so many times that a script could be written about it:

Always leaning forward in her momentum to walk faster, her forehead would hit first, right into his sternum. With a cry, she'd try to stabilise herself, bringing her hands to his chest.

At the same time he'd stumble back, then instincts worked and balance reasserted itself as he reached out to steady her. His right hand would come around her arm, just above her elbow. The other one would rest on her shoulder, a reassurance that she was upright.

Then the screaming would begin.

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