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Chapter Three: The First Date

Usagi and Haruka stepped into the restaurant and allowed the waiter to seat them. They ordered drinks and Usagi went straight to the menu.

"Thanks for bringing me here Haruka-san," Usagi kept her eyes on all the food choices. She didn't realize that Haruka had been starting at her the whole time with a smile on her face.

"No problem kitten," Haruka replied keeping her attention on Usagi. "Order whatever you like."

"Yay!" Usagi was happy to hear that. She couldn't decide if she wanted desert first or actual food. "Hmm... oh how about that! Or that! No wait, this looks good! Oh, I definitely want that chocolate cake for desert."

"Big appetite today I see," Haruka picked up her own menu. "I just hope you don't empty out my wallet completely. "

Usagi finally looked up from her menu. "Oh I'm sorry."

"Don't be sorry," Haruka chuckled. "It's nice to see your happy self again."

The waiter came back and handed the girls their drinks. After they had ordered their meals, Usagi sipped and blew bubbles in her drink as she and Haruka talked. It made her feel happy that someone was actually listening to her instead of trying to ignore her with reading.

"How do you think Michiru-san will feel about this?" Usagi changed their current subject and brought up this one."I mean about you and me pretending to date?"

Haruka put her hand on Usagi's. "Don't worry muffin head. She'll be fine with it. We're doing this to try and get Mamoru back for you. You're our friend Usagi and we want you to be happy again."

Usagi smiled at Haruka's words. It was comforting to know that Haurka and Michiru cared so much for her. Not just because she was Princess Serenity. But because she was herself and they loved her for being herself.

"If it makes you feel better though," Haruka continued, breaking Usagi's thoughts. "I'll talk to Michiru about it tonight."

"Thanks Haruka-san," Usagi said. "Michiru-san is so lucky to have someone like you."

Haruka blushed a little. "Thanks."

As soon as their meals had arrived, Usagi began to devour hers as if it was her last. Haruka found it cute and amusing and chuckled everytime Usagi looked up at her with crumbs on her face. Every now and then, Haruka would help Usagi wipe her face as the girls dodged looks from the other people in the resturant. Some found it to be sweet and loving. However, the girls had no idea one of the persons had been watching them the whole time.

"This is insane!"

"Ssshhh. You'll blow our cover."

"Minako don't you think its ridiculous to be spying on people like this?!"

"Shut up Artemis. I saw Usagi get on that guys motorcycle and I want to know who he is. And why he brought her here."

"Don't you think Usagi's just making new friends from college? I think maybe you're just jealous."

"Me? Jealous? Don't make me laugh. It's my duty as a Sailor Warrior to protect the princess and keep her safe. I think this guy is trying to make a move on Usagi and steal her away from Mamoru."

"You're just assuming things again. If you're really worried about it, why don't you ask Usagi yourself."

"Maybe I will."

"Ugh. I thought college was suppose to make people better. You're never going to find a husband if you keep acting like a teenager."

"I'll let that one slide."

"Well thanks for lunch," Usagi finished off her desert and drink. She stood up from the table and brushed herself off as Haruka collected the check.

Once Haruka had paid, she and Usagi headed out the door.

"I hope our next date will be twice as fun," Usagi gave Haruka a cute grin.

"But my dear sweet muffin head our date isn't over yet," Haruka replied as she and Usagi climbed on to her bike. "There's one more place we have to go."

Usagi blinked in surprise. "Really?"

Haruka nodded. " Don't worry. You'll like it."

Usagi didn't know what Haruka had planed, but put her helmet on anyway and wrapped her arms tightly around Haruka's waist. She felt excited and nervous at the same time. Still, she wasn't going to complain. Being with Haruka was nice and gave her a warm, safe feeling. As they drove anyway, Minako emerged from the restaurant with Artemis hanging from her shoulder.

"Drat they got away," Minako shook her fist. "Let's follow them."

"Minako!" Artemis gritted his teeth. "You don't even know where they went."

"Grrr... I hate it when you're right," Minako hung her head in defeat. "But I must get to the bottom of this."

Minako straitened herself up and headed in the direction Haruka's motorcycle had took. "I'll find them even if it takes all afternoon and night."

"Please Minako you can't be serious!"

Minako growled at the white feline and changed her pace to a mad dash down the sidewalk.

"Oh wow! Its that new amusement park that just opened last week!" Usagi's eyes beamed with excitement as she stared at the park from the entrance gate.

"You surprised?" Haruka joined Usagi's side after purchasing tickets.

Usagi squealed and threw her arms around Haruka. "You're the best! I love yo..." she paused. "I mean, I love that you did this for me. This is awesome!"

Haruka gave Usagi a small kiss on the cheek. "You ready to have fun?"

"Uh huh!" Usagi nodded and rushed past a group of small children. She looked around at what she wanted to ride first. "Oh, the carousel! I love that ride!" she started to run towards the line, but before she could make it, she smacked into something and fell over.

"Ouch!" Usagi cried picking herself up.

"Muffin head you ok?" Haruka asked as she finally caught up with her fake girlfriend.

"Yeah I'm ok," Usagi replied rubbing the back of her head. "But what did I..." she suddenly gasped as she looked up at what she had hit. "M-mamo-chan! W-what are you doing here?!"

Mamoru blinked in shock as his attention turned to Usagi. "Usako? What do you mean? I work here now."

"Y-you work here?" Usagi felt a strange tug at her heart again.

"Come on kitten, lets get to the carousel before we have to wait in line forever," Haruka finally broke the two up and took Usagi's hand. "After that we can ride the ferris wheel."

"Y-yeah," Usagi nodded.

"Wait," Mamoru interrupted. He turned his attention to Haruka. "Who are you? And how do you know Usako?"

Haruka gave Mamoru a small glare, but prevented herself from doing anything stupid for Usagi's sake. She held on tight to Usagi's hand and brought the girl close to her.

"You must be Usagi's old boyfriend am I right?" Haruka began to play her boyfriend part. "Usagi and I are college classmates. Ever since I saw her I've had a crush on her. We finally met at the park and I asked her to be my girlfriend and she said yes." she turned to Usagi. "Right my little kitten?"

Usagi blushed at what Haurka said. She felt a small lump in her throat, but swallowed hard and nodded.

Mamoru made a face at Haruka. "You look oddly familiar to me. Do I know you?"

Before Haruka could reply, Usagi let out a loud laugh. "Well I'm glad you two finally got to meet. Let's go Haruto! I want to ride the carousel now! Bye Mamo-chan!"

Usagi half dragged Haruka to the carousel ride, leaving Mamoru behind. Mamoru raised an eyebrow in interest but brushed it off as a customer called for him.

Usagi found two empty horses that she and Haruka could ride and climbed on one. As soon as the ride started, Usagi heaved a heavy sigh of relief.

"Man, any longer and our plan would have been ruined."

"Mamoru's got a sharp eye," Haruka said. "Good thing I decided to wear these glasses."

Usagi grabbed a hold of the bar the horse was built on. She couldn't help but feel sad. Something inside made her heart race, but stop and hurt at the same time. Usagi gripped the handle bar and without realizing it, began to shed a tear.

"Hey muffin head you ok?" Haruka caught Usagi staring off. "What's wrong?"

Usagi quickly wiped her face and turned to Haruka with a soft smile. "I'm ok. Sorry."

The ride came to a slow stop. Haruka helped Usagi off and the two headed towards the ferris wheel.

"Come on. After the ferris wheel we can play some games," Haruka took Usagi's hand again. "No more being sad today ok?"

Usagi giggled as the pain in her chest faded away. "Ok I promise. No more feeling sad." she followed Haruka to the giant ride. 'Haruto is your boyfriend now,' Usagi reminded herself. As the thought repeated in her head, Usagi couldn't help but wonder if the pain she was beginning to feel really was from seeing Mamoru... or if it was something else.

End of Chapter Three! Yay! I know this one is a little shorter than the last one, but I promise I'll get better. Soooo what will happen when Minako finds out about Usagi's cooky plan? Stay tuned for Chapter Four!