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"What does bark smell like?"
"Bark" Jed answered causing mamoru to laugh "go sniff a tree"
"I'll go do that" he said exciting the room
"Mamoru you smell like Roses and chocolate"
"Really?" he said with raised eye brows "sweet"
"It's a very nice smell, why do you think I always tackle you?"
"Okay that's both bizarre…and frightening…now that I know that bit of disturbing information…I am switching your position" Mamoru said taking a seat on the bed and turning to seiya, who was facing the window "hey man, you alright? You've been kinda distant since you disappeared on us at the theater"
"Yea…I'm fine, just got some things on my mind is all" there was silence
"Seiya smells like the ocean" Jed said breaking the silence
IN THE GIRLS ROOM
"Um…girls…why is Kunzite smelling grass like a dog? And why does it look like nephrites making out with a tree?" Makoto asked as she looked out their window
Military Life
Chapter 13
"It really was great seeing them again" Usagi said sadly as she pulled her overnight bag onto her soft bed. "It's so weird being away from that life…"
"What do you mean?" Minako asked as she sat on the floor
Turning around and sitting on her bed she gave a sad smile "before I moved back here, I was always attending military functions, family get together and what not…even in the civilian schools I would find military children…but now I'm in a civilian school, but no military friends…well Seiya, but he doesn't count" she gave a small laugh
"But now that he's gone" Usagi looked over at a photo of her father "it's like my life has somehow stopped… I feel as if I'm in limbo…waiting for the other shoe to drop"
"But you attended a military function" Minako pointed out
Usagi nodded "yes, but it's the only one…normally there's family get together a few times a month" letting out a breath, Usagi was about to continue her conversation with Minako when her phone started to ring
"Hello?" no one answered "hello?"
"Sweet bear?"
"Daddy?!"
"Sugar, how are you?" her father asked happily
"Fantastic now!" she smiled up at Minako "how are you? How are things? Have you been eating? How have you been sleeping? How is everyone else? How is coronal walker? How is the weather? Are you wearing sun block?"
"WHOA!" he laughed "relax their girly, I'm doing just fine sweet pea…things are as grood as they can get, eating like a king sleeping fine, men are good, walker is great misses his boy and wife of course, weather is hot…and skin is protected" he chuckled again as Usagi let out a sigh of relief "so I hear you were at the FRG yesterday? How'd it go?"
"Fantastic daddy, everything went great" Usagi smiled
"Tell me how's school going?"
"Magnificent, tomorrow we start our rehearsals for the spring show"
"Well, I'm more than sure you and that boy will do an amazing job honey"
"Thank you daddy…I just wish you could be here" she said a little sadden
"I know me too peanut, me too, but listen tell love bug I love her, and same to your aunt… I love you lady bug"
"I love you too daddy"
"Stay safe sweet pea"
"You too"
"Bye"
"Bye daddy…" she hung her phone up, looking up at her cousin, who walked over and embraced her "I wish this was all over" Usagi whispered
MATH
Usagi walked into school wearing her gray yoga cropped leggings and black classic thong sandals with a fleece ping long zip up sweater and sunglasses. Her blond hair was up in a messy wet bun as tendrils fell down around her.
She took her seat next to her very worried bluenette friend, Ami.
"Usagi, where were you this morning? Mamoru said that you left your keys on your car with a note saying to go ahead…are you alright?" she whispered as their teacher walked into the classroom
Usagi only nodded, still not removing her sunglasses
"o-okay" Ami whispered turning her attention to the instructor
The class begun only to be stopped as the teacher looked up at Usagi "Tsukino-san unless you have a note saying you have a medical condition that requires you to wear those sunglasses I suggest you take them off"
Usagi took a moment before taking the glasses off her face, Ami gasped as she looked at her blond friend. Her eyes were red and puffy, obviously she had been crying, the dark circles under her eyes were clear indicators that the poor girl hadn't sleep either
"Thank you Tsukino-san, now class…." The teacher went on with her lesion, but Usagi paid her no attention.
USAGI POV
After two hours I finally managed to convince Minako that I was fine and that she really should head home….Seiya had stayed the night at Kens house leaving me alone for the first time since my arrival back…yes I had been crying all night long, screaming and crying in my bathroom with the door shut…I didn't need Mamoru hearing my cries…
How can they understand what I'm going though? Seiya yes…but Minako, Ami, Mamoru, Rei, Motoki, Makoto? No…they couldn't possible imagine the loneliness I feel the emptiness that is inside of me.
You know what? Even Seiya couldn't totally understand
He still has his mother! I have no one, but my father…after hanging out with Kelsey and the girls I realized how much I really missed my father and the military…as crazy as it sounds
After all these years of hating and wanting out of this life…I find myself wanting nothing more but to remain…a military brat. It's all I know, it's who I am…
How can they understand that my only family…my only Tsukino family is fighting in a war that should of never been started in the first place?…sometimes I feel as if half of me is missing…like there's something or someone that I'm forgetting or still need…
Oh my god, does this math teacher EVER shut up? Who the hell cares about finding X or Pie? Or any of it for all I care we can just live our lives without it...I have no plans of ever becoming a scientist or engineer…I just want to be me, Usagi…And as far as Usagi's are concerned we do not use math!
I really wish Ami would stop staring at me…man lunch is going to be brutal…
BING BING BING
Thank god the bell, as I place my glasses back on I feel Ami's hand gently on my shoulder I turn and give her one of my fake smiles
"Here" she hands me a piece of paper "I saw you not paying attention so I decided to take notes for you"
"Am-ami…what about your not-"she places her hands up to stop me
"It's alright Usa, besides I think you might need them more than me" she laughs as I gingerly take the piece of paper from her hands….Ami really is a great friend; I just wish she could understand…
CREATIVE WRITING
"Today Class you will be writing about feelings, than you will present it to the class"
Great! What is with this teacher and her crazy Dr. Phil exercises…I mean so far everything has pertained to our emotional well being….Now thanks to her I've learned that half the student body was not just strange, but emotionally fucked up
I feel Mamoru staring at me, I know he's worried and maybe a little pissed …but he will have to get over it. I place my pen to my paper and begin to write, if she wants feelings I'll give her feelings
"Feelings
Nothing more than emotional scares and tearful sorrows that devour at what is left of my so called contentment.
Feelings
An ineffective and merciless energy pushing me lower and lower to the ground with nothing but pain to sooth my aching heart
Feelings
Loneliness's and nakedness…ending in nothing more than complete and utter willing ness to end this pain that echoes throughout my corpse and essence…feelings that I wish to never again feel or desire to ever suffer…these feelings are my misery and my penitentiary…feelings "
It was my turn to read, walking up in front of the class I began, when I was finished the class was silent, the only one to clap was the gothic girl, who sat in the back of the class. I walk back to my seat making sure I ignored Mamoru on the way.
He stood up and walked in front of the class, not once did he take his eyes off me. His deep blue eyes bore into me…I felt as if he could see my very soul
"Feelings" he began still staring at me "The love and devotion I feel for one person that I have yearned for since nativity, my one true soul mate that calls out to me through darkness and light.
Feelings
The fear of one day losing her and never seeing her again, sadness that consumes her consumes me, her feelings are mine and mine are hers. If only I could protect her, save her from her own outlook…
Feelings
The joy I feel when she smiles, that picturesque divine smile
Feelings is what I feel knowing she is the only one for me, forever and always my love will stand strong will never move nor falter
Feelings is my heart that she holds evermore and for all time….feelings"
I knew I should of wore water proof mascara…I hear the girls gasp in jealousy and longing. I can feel the glares of my female classmates as Mamoru walks back to his seat, his eyes still on me.
Quickly I clear the stray tear as the bell rings
"Thank you for making me the most hated girl in school" I teased as he stared at me, neither smiling nor smirking…yep he's mad
"What happened to you today Usako? And what the hell was that all about?" he asked pointing to the front of the class
"It looks like Mamoru-kun will be back on the market soon!" I hear a cheerleader squeal as she and her friends exited the class
"Looks like your fan club is happy" I say sarcastically
NORMAL POV
"Don't change the subject" Mamoru glares at her waiting for her answer
"Look Mamoru, I'm not in the mood…I had a long night and that's all you need to know" Usagi pushed passed Mamoru and made her way to her next class
"Hey man, what's up with Usa? She just walked right passed me" Motoki asked as the two stood watching the blond disappear within the busy and crowded hall way
"Honestly I have no clue Motoki…but I'll find out one way or another" Mamoru took a deep breath as he and his best friend headed toward their next class.
His Story/History
Usagi sat with her arms crossed as Rei sat next to her "hey girl, what's up with the not so trendy look?"
"Not now Rei" Usagi mumbled
"What's wrong?" she asked concerned "what happened to you this morning anyway? You know you had Mamoru pretty worried, he was asking us all sorts of questions; I mean personally I found it a bit annoying but whatever, what I want to know is why you decided to dress down today? Don't get me wrong or anything you look cute, is that sweater from Victoria secrets? I love it way cute and comfy but that's beside the point, I saw Mamoru in the hall way and Ami too earlier she said you were upset or something, why? Don't tell me your crying over those girls we met at that get together yesterday, you should be happy you saw them, I mean at less you still have us and anyway what was up with that weird note on your car this morning? You really shouldn't do that, it ju-"
"Will you shut your mouth for two seconds?" Usagi snapped pulling her sunglasses off and glaring at her raven hair friend "look at me like that all you want Rei, but seriously can you please PLEASE shut your mouth! " Rei stared at Usagi in shock "Back the hell off Rei, what I do is my own business! Not yours! Or theirs!" she placed her sunglasses back on and stared at the front of the class as Patrice took his seat on the other side of Usagi
He looked to his new friend with raised eye brows
"Well you don't need to be such a bitch Usagi! I was only worried!" Rei stood up and moved seats as Usagi rolled her eyes
GYM-in the boy's locker room
"Usagi wouldn't do that" Mamoru declared glaring at his rival
"Look Mamoru, I was sitting right there when she snapped at your sister, something is obviously eating at her" Patrice said tying his shoes "I just thought you should know"
"She was in a pretty bad mood today Mamoru" Motoki pointed out
"My sister always acts that way with Usako, even when Usako is having one of her off days" Mamoru said pulling his shirt over his head "Usako would never attack her"
"like I said ass whole she flipped on Rei and now the two aren't talking to each other, if you don't believe me then go ask your hot headed sister yourself" and with that Patrice walked away
"Whatever" Mamoru said as he started to walk to the door
"I believe him" Motoki said receiving a glare from mamoru "hear me out, something happened on that date between Usagi and Patrice, they bonded…he's concerned about her, I mean he must be concerned about her if he comes to you. Think about it Mamoru, the man HATES you!"
Mamoru thought about Motoki's words, maybe Patrice was right…"Let's just go"
Walking into the gym Mamoru saw the group of girls standing in a circle around Rei-who was whipping away tears.
"So it's true?" he asked taking hold of his sister "Usagi went off on you?"
Rei nodded "I don't get why though…"she sniffed
"You can stop looking for her Mamoru, she won't be here today" Makoto said sadly
"She seemed fine last night, a little sad but fine….especially after talking to her dad" Minako added
"I know what it is" everyone turned to Zoi, who stood in front of Kunzite, Nephrite and Jed "She's trying to trick us! She's working with her government, we all get worried about her, try and comfort her when BOMB!" he screamed the last part causing everyone to back away from him "they take us!" he finished
"What?!" the group said in unison as Ami rolled her eyes in annoyance
"Americans are always looking at ways to kidnap us Japanese people, Using us for their Japanese science experiments…"
"SHUT UP ZOI!" Ami yelled
"NO I WILL NOT SHUT UP! It's TRUE! Look at our eyes!" he placed his two hands to his eyes and stretched them "Have you EVER seen ANYONE with the same eyes as us?!" he moved his hands to his body "or as SMALL???"
"This is the reason I never noticed you before! You're just so damn CRAZY!" Ami screamed "Usagi isn't out to turn us into some American scientist! Usagi IS Japanese you moron!"
"Why is your friend such a freak?!" Makoto asked Nephrite
"Oh, shut your mouth Amazon!" Nephrite snapped "you know I've tried over and over again to be nice to you, and all you do is turn me down! Well you know what?! I'm finished so go…go fly a kite!" Nephrite turned and walked away
"Wow….that was the first normal thing…he has ever said to me" Makoto mumbled as she walked over to Minako as Ami and Zoi went head to head
PRINCIPALS OFFICE
"Thank you so much Mori-kun for this opportunity"
"No thank you Kakeru-kun, the English department will be very pleased to have you" Mori, the principal, smiled and stood as Kakeru exited his office.
As Kakeru exited the office he fell to the floor after running into a student. Sitting up he looked up to see the one person he only wished to see…his sister
"I am really sorry Sensei" the young teen bowed as she stood up dusting herself off, Kakeru could only stare "um…again I am really sorry sir…" she repeated nervously
The two stared at each other a little longer before Kakeru shook his head, "oh, um...no it's my fault for not watching were I was going" he said laughing
but the teen could only stare "do…do I know you?" she asked "I'm sorry, that was rude of me…it's just that I got this strange feeling that I know you or at less should know you" she said quickly
"Well I'm the new creative writing teacher, Kakeru"
"Wait but isn't-"
"She…um…went on "vacation"…today" he said looking at his watch "actually five minutes ago"
"I see that's a nice way of saying, she got fired" the teen quickly covered her mouth realizing her mistake "I'm sorry!"
Kakeru laughed "it's quite alright, we'll keep this to ourselves okay?"
She smiled brightly nodding "thank you, well since you're the new creative writing teacher let me introduce myself, I am one of your students Tsukino Usagi"
"Very pretty name Usagi"
"Thank you" Usagi blushed as Kakeru chuckled
She's so much like our mother he thought as she quickly bowed and rambled something about lunch and friends "I'll see you tomorrow Tsukino-san"
"Yes sir, bye" she waved as she ran off
Kakeru smiled sadly as he watched the blond teen run off "soon…very soon we'll be a family again…" he said not realizing the raven haired teen that stood around the corner, listening to his every word as his hands formed into a fist he growled as he watched Kakeru walk out of the school "Bastered"
LUNCH
Usagi walked into the lunch room still blushing from her encounter with the new English teacher. As she took her seat she could feel the eyes of her friends on her.
"Usagi…" Ami said carefully "are you feeling better?" she whispered
Everyone watched as Usagi took a bite of her sandwich "I told you earlier Ami I was fine" she said with no emotion
"She's only trying to be a good friend Usagi" Makoto said not liking her blond friend's attitude "What was up with you snapping at Rei?"
Usagi only rolled her eyes as she placed her half eaten sandwich on the tray, standing she dusted her fingers off
"Where do you think you're going?! We need to talk about this!" Makoto hissed grabbing her friend's wrist
"Let go" Usagi said in a low and harsh voice
"Talk to us!"
"Let me go Makoto, I don't want to hurt you" she warned
Makoto slowly let go of her blond friend "please Usagi" she whispered "we're worried about you…"
Usagi slipped her sunglasses on and walked away saying "don't be"
After leaving Mamoru and Rei took their seats
"Where's Usako?" Mamoru asked looking around as his sister sat silently beside him, clearly still upset
"You just missed her" Motoki answered
Looking around the table Mamoru saw the concerned looks on everyone's faces "what happened?" he asked
"When she sat down I asked if she was alright" Ami began "she told me she was fine"
"That's not what she said" Makoto yelled "she said "I told you earlier Ami I was fine" that's what she said" she said with the same nastiness
"Then she stood up, Mako tried to stop her…but Usa said to let her go or she'll hurt her…once Mako let go…"
"I told her we were worried about her and all she said was 'Don't be' and walked away"
Mamoru turned his attention to Minako "Mina, what happened last night? She was fine when we all separated last night"
"Well…"
"Minako if you know what's going on with her, you should tell us" Makoto demanded
"After we got out of the car…
FLASH BACK
As the van pulled up to the circle the teens cheered with excitement "so good to be home" Rei said smiling as they climbed out of the large vehicle
"Yes it is" Minako said with a stretch
"Well I don't know about you guys but I'm beat" Makoto said with a yawn "I'm heading home"
"I think I'll join you" Ami said with a smile
"In that case I'll walk you home" Motoki offered as he held out his hand
"Motoki, I'm your neighbor" she said with a laugh, but Motoki only pouted "oh alright if you must" taking his hand the three walked off
"Why did she have to walk off with him" Zoi said as he glared at the three "there are plenty of capable males here that could of walked her home…why him?"
"Watch it Zoi, your starting to sound…jealous" Nephrite said with a smirk
"You like her" Jed announced "you like her a lot"
"Like who?" Usagi asked as she and the others walked over
"Ami" Nephrite announced
"I knew it!" Usagi cheered
"I DO NOT LIKE THAT LITTLE SMART ASS WISE CRACKING PHYCHO ANNILIZING LITTLE BLUE HAIRED THING!" Zoi yelled quieting down the group "I just don't understand why she had to walk off with him! And why was she holding his hand? I mean did she really need to take it? Couldn't she just walk beside him or better yet walk beside Amazon! Honestly would it have killed her to just turn him down, why him I just don't understand this, women are confusing…" Zoi continued rambling as he walked to his car clearly upset
"He likes her" Nephrite smiled "well I better go before he leaves me"
After saying their goodbyes Kunzite stood next to Minako "wow, I can't wait for their wedding!" she smiled at the thought "can you image our bridesmaid's gowns??" Usagi nodded as she to stared at the retreating car
Looking down Kunzite rolled his eyes "must you show your breast everywhere?" he asked calmly as he noticed her ample amount of cleavage
"If they bother you so much, then don't look!" she hissed
Shrugging he began to walk away "I believe a woman should only show herself to her partner not to the world" and with that he was gone
"That man irritates the hell out of me" she grumbled "I'll be inside Usa"
"Bye" Usagi said laughing "their meant to be" she whispered
"But what about Motoki?" Rei asked
Usagi shook her head "you'll see"
"well whatever, I need sleep so I'll see you later" hugging her friend and flipping off Jed she made her way to her home "see you soon Mamoru" she yelled at her brother who nodded
"Well since there's no reason for me to stay I'll be heading home" sniffing Usagi one last time "mmmh…so sweet" Jed made his exit
"Something is not right about him" Mamoru mumbled
"As true as that is, watch…you're looking at your future brother in law" she said with a laugh as Mamoru's face contorted in disgust "trust me, Rei and him are made for each other"
Snapping out of his disgust Mamoru grabbed his girlfriend by the arm and pulled her into his arms "speaking of relationships, I've been thinking of you all day" he whispered as he rested his forehead on hers
"Oh really?" she whispered back playfully
"Mmmh" he kissed her lips gently "all day"
"What were those thoughts?"
Mamoru only grinned "the best kinds of course"
"Really? Well I'm sorry to burst your bubble hon. but I must retreat"
"Wait" he said grabbing her arm as she turned to enter her home "you really shouldn't be alone" he smiled
"And what would you suggest?" she crossed her arms over her chest "you "sleep over"" she said using air quotations
"Would that be such a bad thing?" he asked with his puppy dog face
"With you yes, tomorrow I get back to rehearsals for the spring show, remember? And I don't need you "sleeping over" Seiya would kill us if I came to practice exhausted"
"But isn't it worth it?" he whispered in a husky voice as he pulled her into him, kissing her passionately
"Oh god" she mumbled into the kiss. Feeling her hands grip on his arm Mamoru smiled "no" Usagi mumbled as she regained her senses "no" she repeated pushing mamoru away "nice try Mamoru, But no" Mamoru pouted as he approached her once more only to be stopped by her small hands
"Why are you being so obstinate?" Mamoru laughed
"I refuse to be killed by my gay best friend, for sex!"
"HE would understand!" Mamoru continued to laugh as Usagi licked her lips, taking a deep breath she pulled him into her kissing him once more
Mamoru wrapped his strong arms around her Deeping the kiss. As he began to walk her slowly to the front door they heard a voice yell
"GET A ROOM YOU TWO!"
Quickly Usagi pushed Mamoru away looking up to see Makoto and Motoki smiling out of their windows
"Sorry" she screamed
"What would your father say Usagi!" they heard Ami's sweet voice cry out from her patio
"Hey Mamoru, I thought you played for the other team?" Motoki yelled causing Mamoru to growl in frustration
"Mamoru quit molesting Usagi and come inside, Dad wants to talk about your boyfriend!" Rei called out causing everyone to bust out in hysteria.
"I'll see you tomorrow Chiba" Usagi yelled as she watched her boyfriend storm off in aggravation
Walking into the house Usagi closed the door and leaned against it, breathing a sigh of relief, she slowly slid down the door till she sat on the floor as a single tear fell from her eye
"Usagi?" Minako yelled from upstairs
Quickly wiping away her tear she ran upstairs
"Well today was nice" she heard Minako say
"yes it was" Usagi said walking in her room "It really was great seeing them again" Usagi said sadly as she pulled her overnight bag on to her soft bed. "It's so weird being away from that life…"
"What do you mean?" Minako asked as she sat on the floor
Turning around and sitting on her bed she gave a sad smile "before I moved back, I was always attending military functions, family get together and what not…even in the civilian schools I would find military children…but now I'm in a civilian school, but no military friends…well Seiya, but he doesn't count" she gave a small laugh
"But now that he's gone" Usagi looked over at a photo of her father "it's like my life has somehow stopped… I feel as if I'm in limbo…waiting for the other shoe to drop"
"But you attended a military function" Minako pointed out
Usagi nodded "yes, but it's the only one…normally there's family get together a few times a month" letting out a breath, Usagi was about to continue her conversation with Minako when her phone started to ring, it was her father. Hanging up the phone Usagi looked up at her cousin "I miss him" she whispered
"I know" Minako whispered back "but at less he's okay right?" Usagi only nodded as she walked over to a photo of her Mother, picking it up with her left hand
"You know today was her birthday" she whispered
Minako walked over and nodded "yea…"
"We use to walk into her room at 2 in the morning, with her birthday cake singing happy birthday…she loved it" Minako watched as a tears fell from Usagi's eyes "you want to know what's really messed up about this day…?" Minako nodded "today was her birthday too" in Usagi's right hand she held the photo of her birth mother
"Usagi…" Minako whispered shocked by this new bit of information
Usagi only nodded "yep…you know I wonder sometimes what life would be like if my mother was still here, if she would have lived, same with the baby…would he look more like my father? Or her? Would he have my mom's bright violet eyes or dads deep blue eyes? I was so excited when I found out she was pregnant…I ask myself would I have been a good sister to him?" her laugh was sad as she shook her head "or would I be just like her…?" Usagi said looking at her birth mother
"Usagi…she had to have a good rea-"
"Don't" Usagi said quickly looking at her cousin "don't make excuses for her, Minako she tried to kill me…ME, her child, her daughter! She wanted me dead!" Minako tried to pull her cousin in to an embrace, but Usagi just pushed her away "don't please" she whispered "I can't help but think, what if I turn out the same way as her? I look so much like her Mimi…what if looks aren't the only thing I inherited?"
"Usagi stop" Minako said trying to stay calm, she could see her blond companion starting to break down "your nothing like her!"
"Really?! How do you know Minako?! How do you know I'm nothing like her?!" Usagi snapped
"Because I know you!" Minako snapped back "you're a kind person Usagi, you wouldn't hurt a fly! You're nothing like her! You may have her beauty, but you damn sure don't have her personality!"
Usagi shook her head bring her hands and pictures to it "I'm lonely Mimi, I'm so alone…I know that I have you and the others…but while you all go home to your parents or siblings I come home to nothing….to this" she said looking up at her cousin bring out her hands to emphasize her point "I come home to no family, my mother is dead same with my unborn brother…my father is at war and might not return and here I am with nothing! I find out that the mother I grew up with never gave birth to me, but in fact the woman who had me didn't want me and tried to kill me" she back away as Minako walked toward her "to top it all off…the bitch shares my mother's birthday…I look back and around and can't figure out how my life got…here"
Usagi dropped her photos as she fell to the ground "I can't lose him Minako…I can't" she whispered tears cascading down her face "he has to come home" Minako knelt down in front of her cousin as Usagi looked up into her cousins eyes, crystal blue's meting cornflower blue "I just have so many questions Mimi…they haunt me, I try to be happy around everyone but it's just becoming so difficult the more I try…
I sometimes think what if she had other children? I could have siblings out there…some where…I think if daddy doesn't come back" Usagi chocked back a sob "if he doesn't return…I could have someone out there…who knows nothing of me…a sister or brother that will never know me…I mean then there's the part of their story where she wanted to abort me when she found out she was pregnant, if that's true then why did she wait three months to do it?"
"Usagi look at me" Minako whispered "I get why your questioning everything, but NEVER question yourself…I know I may not be the smartest blond in the group" Usagi giggled "but there are some smarts under all this beautifulness, you are an amazing person a strong and brave person, There is nothing that you can't get through…I know that right now this is hard for you, but trust me when I say this will pass honey…always remember Aunt Ikuko is looking down on you…on us and smiling..I know she's proud of you"
"Thank you Mimi" Usagi whispered hugging her cousin "thank you"
"No problem…now how about I stay the night"
Usagi shook her head "no, you need to go get ready for tomorrow morning"
Minako looked at her confused
"Well, you see I have this Valentino sun dress for you" Usagi said walking to her closet and pulling out a yellow sun dress. Usagi smiled as Minako's eyes lit up with excitement "it just flew in from Italy two days ago"
"No way!?" as she took the dress from her cousins soft hands she smiled
"Go home get some rest you'll need your sleep"
"Usagi…" Minako whispered concerned "you know you mean more to me this dress right?"
"I'll be fine Mimi, I just needed a good cry and to vent" she said with a shrug "really I'll be fine"
"I think I should stay just in case"
"Really Mimi I'm okay, Just go!" Usagi insisted as she pushed her cousin out of the bedroom
Minako nodded as she walked to the front door "if there's any-"
"Anything I need I can always walk right over, good lord woman you act as though we live miles away!"
"alright alright" Minako laughed "see you in the morning" she turned to walk away before turning back around and running to Usagi and embracing her "thank you for my dress" she whispered then ran off.
Once she was in her home Usagi walked back into her empty house "I wish you were here momma…" she whispered as she hugged herself and cried.