Hi! I got this chapter out faster, but it's pretty short. Meh. At least it's out! *beams with pride*
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:conscience: 'thoughts'
Chapter 3
Usagi POV
Minako and I sat down with our plates towering with food. We dug in, and the outers walked in. "Koneko, Aphro." Haruka greeted us.
"Wah doph 'Abrbro' bean?" Minako mumbled, her mouth stuffed. I waved to them, barely stopping my eating. "Nani?" Haruka looked at us like we were aliens(which, if you think about it, we are). Rei interpreted Minako's mumblings for Haruka. "Minako-baka said, "What does Aphro mean?"" "Ah. How do you know?" Rei gave her a look, and Makoto said, "Haruka-chan, we've known them since we were 14. Also, Ami-chan typed this."
Makoto produced a book, which said, "Minako/Usagi to Japanese".
"Nice, Ami-chan!" Hotaru said, opening the book and scanning it. "Well, if you guys want any food, you better go now." Makoto said, pointing to my and Minako's almost empty plates. They went up and got some food quickly and Minako and I ran up for seconds.
"So, Haruka-chan, what does 'Aphro' mean?" Minako said, taking a deep drink of her Diet Coke. "It's short for 'Aphrodite'." Haruka said, popping an onigiri in her mouth. "Ah." Minako ate a spring roll happily, and then frowned, staring at something. "Usa-chan…do not turn around."(A/N: here's how the seating is arranged: Booth side-Minako, next to her is Haruka, then Michiru, then Makoto, then Setsuna. Chair side: Usagi, next to her is Rei, then Ami, then Hotaru. The booths face the door. I hope you kinda got a visual from this! ^.^)
"Why?" Of course, I had to be a dumb-ass, and turned around (I really need to start paying attention to people when they say, "Don't turn around."). I saw himstanding there with the girl from the arcade with the shocking hot pink hair he was flirting with. Her hair in high pig-tails, and it bounced around and sometimes hit him in the shoulder when she talked. I curled my lip in disgust to what she was wearing, which was practically nothing. Her skirt could pass for a belt, her shirt might as well have been a bra(if it wasn't already), and her face held enough make-up for Minako, Rei, and me.
For a year.
Her shoes were knee-high black Converse high-tops with thigh-high green and purple leggings(A/N: this is not the bad part. I have those shoes and leggings. CUTE combo, btw). She was blathering on and on about some convention that they just MUST go to, or whatever. Meanwhile, Mamo-chan(DAMN!) was staring over at our booth-table, and we locked eyes. He strode over, with Gothic Lolita chick dangling off his arm.
"Ladies, Odango Atama." He greeted coldly. "Mamoru-san." Michiru nodded stiffly. "So, Odango. You haven't cleaned the buffet yet?" He smirked, and then turned to Gothic Girl. "Hanako, can you get us a seat?" She nodded, and trotted off dutifully. I stared at him, hurt clearly visible in my eyes. He stared right back at me, and I swear I saw an apology in his eyes, but as soon as I spied it, it disappeared. He then turned on his heel and walked off. I stared at my plate, tears brimming at my eyes. "Minako-chan, do you want my food? I'm not very hungry anymore." I said, barely over a whisper.
Minako shook her head. "Iie, Usagi-chan. Listen, lets get the others some more food, then we can go, kay?" I nodded. Minako made the girls next to her scoot over, and she patted for me to sit next to her. I sat down, and laid my head on her lap, and while Minako was petting my head soothingly, the other girls were talking about what bodily harm they would do to him and how much they would love to do it, and the silent tears came down, soaking Minako's pink skirt.
~*~*Mamoru's POV~*~*
"Anyway, Mamoru, my friend, Chou, works here." She pointed to the restaurant we were in front of, and she fell silent. 'Finally. She shut up!' I looked down at Hanako, who was grinning madly at me. 'Why am I going out with her?' I thought.
:Ya need a distraction, ass wipe.: I rolled my eyes. Ever since I broke up with Usako my dammed conscience has been telling me things like that. Wait- let me tell you why exactly I broke up with Usako.
It's those fucking dreams again. Only in these, my Usako and I are on our honeymoon. We're about to…do it(I'm sorry, no matter how many times my Usako and I have done it, I'm still shy about. So sue me.) and then before I could kiss her or do ANYTHING, like the first dream, something tore her away from me. And, like in the first, a loud booming voice was talking. But instead of it being the future me, it was someone else. It was feminine, and so damn familiar. "Mamoru! You must not be with Tsukino Usagi! It will cause her demise!" Oi. I sure hope that it isn't Usako in the future, to get back at me in the future because they had a fight or something. And I hope its not her screwing with my mind. Anyhow, you're probably thinking, 'Why didn't you talk to her about it? Are you an idiot?' And the answer is: Yes. I am an idiot. Anyway, ever since I broke up with her, my conscience has been badgering me to talk to her, or something. Smart guy.
Arrgh… Well, it's right. Hanako is just some random chick who is in my English Honors class, who just so happens to have a giant crush on me. Again, you're probably thinking, 'Why did you flirt with that girl in front of Usagi?' or 'Why are you going out with her if she irritates you so much?' Answer: I'm an idiot, and well, now I won't go running back to Usako, begging for forgiveness as quickly. :I give it a month: I growled internally.
Damn my conscience, always being right all the time! Anyway, Hanako and I walk into a buffet called Moi Gai or whatever, and she picks up her mindless chatter. Again. Well, the silence was nice while it lasted. "Nice Ami-chan!" I looked over and saw Hotaru Tomoe holding a book. It said, "Minako/Usagi to Japanese" on it. Ah.
Smart thinking, Mizuno.
I look back to Hanako, then whip my head back towards Hotaru and Ami. Oh crap. If Ami and Hotaru are here, then the rest of the Senshi are here, which means that Usako is here. *Gulp*. Minako looked up then, and the cheerful smile that was usually on her face dropped off. 'Kuso!' "Usa-chan, do not turn around." Usako, please don't turn around!
She turns around. 'SHIIIT!' I put on my cold demeanor, the same one I had before Usako broke the walls I spent so long building around my heart. "Ladies, Odango Atama." I greeted them. None of them answered me. With good reason. I cocked an eyebrow, and the old Mamoru came back. Meaner and badder than ever.
"Mamoru-san." Michiru greeted me stiffly. Even when she's pissed off beyond belief, she's still polite! Wow, gotta give her cred for that! Hanako, thank Kami, was quiet and was observing the girls. "So Odango, you haven't cleaned the buffet yet?" I cringed internally at Usako's face. She looked so…damaged. 'Mamo no baka!' :Wow, youreallymust not want to get back with Usagi, now do ya?: My conscience said mockingly. 'Shut up.'I turned to Hanako, and asked as nicely and *retch* sweetly as I could, "Hanako, can you go get us a seat?" she grinned, and tootled off. I looked at Usako for a minute, started to apologize with my eyes(and covered it of course), winced inside at her hurt eyes, and then followed Hanako. We were sitting down for all of 5 minutes when Hotaru ran up to Hanako, and pulled her out of the restaurant. Haruka, Ami, and Makoto came up to me. "Mamoru. Follow us." Ami said angrily. I nodded and followed. "Mamoru-baka, do you have anyidea what you've done?" Makoto asked lowly. "No?"
"You moron! Koneko is leaving because of you." Haruka said, glaring at me. "N-Nani? Where!" I asked worriedly. "Wouldn't you like to know." Rei snarled, coming up to our group, which was just outside of the restaurant. "Tell me, Hino!" I demanded. I was still pissed about her locking the door on me. "Iie." She said simply. "And why not?" "Because Usa-chan's leaving because she wants to heal. You knowing where she is, following her, and screwing everything up will NOT help her!" Ami hissed.
I looked around Ami. I saw a sobbing Usako(I'm so sorry…), and Minako cradling her. She saw me and shot me a death glare. I also saw Hotaru beating Hanako up in an alley nearby. Wow, for such a small girl, she really can pack a punch. "We're leaving now. Hotaru-chan! Time to go!" Haruka called to her. "Hai, Haruka-papa!" she called cheerfully.
She punched Hanako one last time, and trotted up to Haruka. "Ja ne, baka." She muttered, glowering at me. They got in their cars and drove away. "Mamo-kun, why didn't you help me?" Hanako whined as she limped up to me. "Gomen. I didn't see you." I said, still looking in the direction of where the cars went.
Ah. Done! R&R!...please? ~^_^~ ._.'
TRANSLATIONS:
Koneko-Kitten
Gomen-Sorry
Baka-Idiot
Nani-What?
Kuso-Damn!
Iie-No
NAME TRANSLATIONS:
Hanako-Flower child