Sometimes You Just Have to Believe
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(And now we have an encounter that is very sudden. We also finally get to see Usagi again since chapter one! Usagi is plagued by a mysterious inner voice. It sounds like her own thoughts, but it betrays everything Usagi wants. Is she going crazy? Or is it something worse? Again thank you to all your reviews and subscriptions. I really do appreciate them. ^_^ )
Chapter 6
Usagi was headed for her favorite clothing store. It was near the Crown Arcade. 'No, Usagi! You are buying a dress for Seiya-cahn, I mean the Three Lights concert,' Usagi scolded herself for even thinking about wasting her money on video games instead of buying the dress.
"Oi, Odango," a familiar voice called from behind her. Usagi turned in disbelief. Even with those silly glasses the man in the blue jeans and tee-shirt could not be mistaken by her for anyone but Seiya-chan. 'Wow, Pluto gets news to travel fast.'
"Hi Seiya-chan," Usagi said knowing how much her cheeks were flushed.
Seiya came up to her side and threw his arm over Usagi. "So what are you up to out alone at sunset," Seiya teased.
"Well, Setsuna said you guys were coming back and the Three Lights would have a reunion concert tomorrow, so I was going to buy a dress to wear to the show," Usagi said turning even redder. 'Just what do you think you are doing, Usagi,' said the voice in the back of her mind. The voice sounded like her own inner monologue but it was cold and mean. It liked to torment her when she thought about Seiya too much.
"Odango are you alright," Seiya asked frantically.
Usagi realized she was hunched over slightly while holding her head. "Yes. I'm fine."
As if on cue Chiba Mamoru was walking home and saw Usagi collapse. 'Behind her…Is that?' Mamoru ran to help Usagi up. When Mamoru got to them Seiya stepped back and allowed him to assist Usagi.
As she stood Usagi, not realizing that Mamoru was there said, "Thank you Seiya-chan."
'Oh shit! I'm in trouble' Seiya looked over at Mamoru. "I just met up with her by accident and then she collapsed."
"Usako," Mamoru pleaded.
"Ma...Mamo-chan," Usagi said as she finished standing herself up.
"Is she going to be ok," Seiya asked Mamoru.
Mamoru could see the anguish on Seiya's face even with the glasses on. "Yes, she'll be fine. When exactly did you get back into town?" Mamoru extended his hand to Seiya.
Seiya was surprised at the gesture but he accepted the hand with a firm shake.
"Oh, Mamo-chan I was going to tell you all about it when I called you tonight. The Starlights are back! They want to form an alliance between our solar systems. Isn't that great, Mamo-chan?" Usagi was as hyper as ever much to his relief. "Seiya-chan its true isn't it? About the concert"
"Yes, Odango." Seiya saw Mamoru's eyes shoot at him when he called her that. "I was hoping to run into one of you girls tonight. I have tickets for the show. There's one for you as well, of course Mamoru."
"Unfortunately I can't make it. I have to work." Mamoru looked at Usagi. "Perhaps you could give the extra one to Motoki. He'll never admit it, but he has taken a liking to Makoto. Well, since everything is ok, I'll be on my way home. I'm free on Saturday, Odango atama."
"Great! You know Makoto has been eyeing him for a while. I'll call you around 10:00am tomorrow morning and we can go to the park or something, Mamo-chan," Usagi said
Mamoru leaned down and brought his lips to hers. "I'll be glad to see you, Usako." 'Maybe I'm just paranoid about this guy.' "Bye, Seiya. I'm sure the girls will love your concert." Mamoru continued on his way home. He looked back only once. Usagi and Seiya were not too close. They were not holding hands. They were simply talking and apparently Usagi said something so funny that Seiya fell to the ground laughing. 'I know I can trust you, Usako.'
"So, Odango," Seiya said after regaining his composure. "Dress shopping are you? Want some company? My fans have to look good you know. The concert is going to be televised."
'He thinks I'm just a fan. Now I get it.' Usagi let out a sigh.
"Odango?"
"Yes, I'd love it if someone could help me pick out a dress. I can never tell if I look good in them or not," Usagi said.
"Odango, anything you could wear would never change how beautiful you are." There, he had said it.
Usagi blushed not knowing what to say. 'Has he read my letter?' "Thank you, Seiya-chan. The store I like is right over here."
The sparkle in her eyes had proved that she was pleased by Seiya's compliment. Together, yet apart, they went into the dress shop. Seiya watched as Usagi grabbed dress after dress and took a pile to the fitting room. Seiya sat on a chair just outside the dressing rooms. He eagerly awaited the parade of Odango showing off her dresses. He took the risk and removed the glasses to see her better. The first dress Odango had refused to come out in claiming it made her look fat. The second dress was a pastel pink one that looked like the last dress he saw Yaten in. The third dress was a mid-sleeved white dress that brushed the back of her knees and had a little slit in the back. The forth dress was the obvious winner. It appeared to Seiya that Odango knew it too. It was a one shoulder black number that had an angular cut proportionate to the top in the skirt. The longest part of the dress flowed just above her knee, while the shortest part rested just over her mid-thigh.
"Seiya-chan, you can pick up your jaw," Usagi said smiling. 'Something just makes me more confident around him.'
"Oh, sorry." Seiya could feel his cheeks flushing.
Turning back towards the fitting room Usagi was beaming after seeing Seiya look at her like that. 'Mamo-chan has never looked at me quite like that before.' 'What are you saying? This man is not our prince.' That is when it finally hit Usagi. Her mean inner voice was Serenity, and apparently anything that distracted Usagi from Mamoru the princess did not like, especially Seiya-chan. "Oh well, its my life anyway," she said quietly to herself.
Seiya had heard her inner struggle. It flowed from her like a song could flow from him. He stepped away from the counter winking at the clerk as he put something in his pocket as soon as he saw his beautiful Odango emerge from the tiny room.
When time came to pay, Usagi pulled out her money purse. Seiya was surprised and happy to see the medium sized pink teddy bear key chain hanging from it. To his surprise, Usagi actually had enough money for the dress.
"Odango, would you like to grab a bite to eat? My treat of course," Seiya winked at her. Putting his glasses back on, he eagerly awaited her answer.
"Oh," blushed Usagi. "That would be nice. I'm so hungry."
"Me too," Seiya said as he lifted the bag for Odango. They walked at a friendly distance as though Mamoru or one of Usagi's friends were nearby.
"This café looks nice, Odango," said Seyai pointing to a small restaurant.
Usagi recognized this place. This was where the Outer Senshi hung out. Just as she was about to tell Seiya this was a bad idea, he latched onto her hand and walked in with her. Usagi nervously scanned the room for any signs of her friends. To her relief they were not there tonight. Usagi still insisted on the most private table they had, just in case.
Seiya unknowingly was very happy with this request. He could not resist flashing that arrogant smirk.
As soon as they were seated and drinks were ordered, Usagi stared down Seiya.
'What did I do,' Seiya thought.
"Do you have any idea where we are," Usagi whispered.
"No, Odango. It just had a nice atmosphere and I thought we could relax and enjoy ourselves here."
"Well, thank goodness they're not here."
"Who are you talking about?"
"Pluto, Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn. Pluto would come over and reprove me for this. Neptune would hug Saturn so she would not cry. And Uranus…I don't even want to think about what she would do. Her temper is worse than even Rei-chan's."
"Well then, let's just be glad it is the two of us here," Seiya said as he reached across the table and held Odango's hand.
"Seiya," Usagi said nervously. "Did you return because of my letter?"
"Partly, Odango." Seiya was beaming. Suddenly he saw Usagi's face. It was not the face he could clearly see of Odango smiling at him. No this was a face overlapping hers. It emitted pure hatred towards him. It disappeared as soon as it had discovered him looking at it.
"I'm so glad. I had thought you were really here just as a diplomat. I had shivers when I heard you called out to me as Odango. I knew it had to be you. I just could not believe how fast you got here. I had to see you with my own eyes."
"I am glad that you are so pleased to see me again, Odango," he teased by using the nickname again.
The two enjoyed a nice dinner and dessert. Seiya paid the check and then insisted that he walk Usagi home.
The two of them laughed and smiled joking the entire way to Usagi's house.
"Here, Odango," Seiya said as he handed her an envelope filled with tickets for her and her friends. All with personal backstage invite passes. "Odango, I…" his voice trailed off.
"Me too, Seiya-chan."
Without thinking about consequences or anything other than Odango, Seiya bent down and kissed her softly on her lips. The next thing he knew she had her arms circled around his neck toying with his ponytail as she returned the kiss.
When Usagi pulled away she looked up to Seiya. His cheeks were as red as hers probably were. "I have to go inside. Its two minutes before curfew."
"Meet me at this location after school tomorrow," Seiya said as he slipped her a note. "And Odango, bring your dress for tomorrow's show, ok?"
Seiya inched ever closer to her lips. Usagi followed suit and melted into his arms. Neither of them noticed the black cat looking out from Usagi's bedroom window.
When Usagi finally got up to her room, she pulled the dress out of the shopping bag and held it up to her twirling about. Her reflection in the mirror merely stood still as it stared angrily at her. When the reflection noticed Luna, it went back to mimicking Usagi again.
'What was that,' Luna wondered looking at the mirror. She was about to ask Usagi about what in Heaven's name made her kiss that other man. 'He looked just like Seiya. Nah, they just went home to rebuild. But if it isn't Seiya then it makes even less sense.' Luna looked up and saw that Usagi had left the room. She heard the water running. Instead of worrying, Luna decided to let this one rest until Usagi got home from school. She curled up in her favorite little nook of Usagi's bed and went to sleep.
When Usagi was done she came back and threw on her pajamas. Then she did something strange. Ok, it was strange for Usagi. She carefully packed her dress, some nice shoes, lip gloss, eye shadow, and a hairbrush divided between her over-sized purse and her school bag. She did all this as quiet as could be since she saw that Luna had already fallen asleep. When she was satisfied with her packing, Usagi crawled into bed clasping the letter hidden in her pillow case.
(Ok, I hope any fans of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon are liking the blend. I know I am making the princess a tad darker but I like it. I will try to make her only as cruel as I see fit. I swear it! Chapter Seven is time for the concert!!! Please don't laugh at my attempt to write song lyrics. Ok, you can laugh.I hope you are all enjoying! ^_^ )