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A/N: Before I begin I want to say this chapter is a little long and has some heavy making out between two girls. So, if you don't feel like bashing my head in with a stick please enjoy ^^!
Chapter Five: The Doppelganger Plan Part 2
"Hello?" Usagi answered her cell phone after hearing it go off from her purse.
"Usagi-chan?" Minako's voice was heard through the other end. "Are you ok? Where did you go? Are you feeling better?"
Usagi smiled. "I'm fine Minako-chan. I'm at Haruka-san and Michiru-sans place. They talked to me and cheered me up. I'm sorry for ditching you at the amusement park. I hope you're not mad."
"I'm not mad at you Usagi-chan," Minako replied. "Don't worry I'll keep trying to find out what's going on between you two."
"Thanks Minako-chan," Usagi replied.
"Hey before you go," Minako said. "I got a call from Mako-chan, Ami-chan and Rei-chan. They want to see us this weekend."
"Cool," Usagi brightened up her expression. "I just hope you don't skip class again and have a make up class."
"Hey that wasn't my fault," Minako defended herself. "I was helping a friend."
Usagi laughed. "Ok, sorry. Haruka-san said I can stay for a while longer so I'm going to hang out here for a bit. I'll see you at school tomorrow."
"Ok see ya," Minako said her goodbye and hung up.
Usagi ended her phone call and leaned back on the couch again. She then spotted Michiru walking towards the front door with her violin case in hand.
"Michiru-san," Usagi stood up from the couch. "Um... violin practice today?"
Michiru smiled and nodded at Usagi. "Yes. I have a concert coming up again and I need all the practice I can get. Enjoy your afternoon Usagi-chan." she waved goodbye and close the door behind her.
Usagi sat herself back down on the couch and sighed with relief. She didn't know why she needed one but after releasing the big puff of air, she started to feel better. After a moment of silence, Haruka finally entered the living room.
"Sorry muffin head," Haruka apologized for keeping Usagi waiting. "Hey since you had a rough day today why don't I take you out to dinner."
Usagi blushed slightly. "But... don't you want to change into... um... Haruto first?"
Haruka smiled and shook her head. "Nope. Today I'm taking you out as me, Haruka."
A feeling in Usagi's chest made her smile whole heartedly. "Sounds great."
As the afternoon began to fade into the evening, Haruka took Usagi to her favorite restaurant. Well, any restaurant was Usagi's favorite but they decided to pretend it was. Once they were seated, Usagi gave her full attention to Haruka.
"You know you're starting to spoil me Haruka-san" Usagi giggled as she began to play with her drink straw.
"Hey, anything for a cute little rabbit like you," Haruka smiled.
Usagi's cheeks turned pink again. Haruka hadn't flirted with her in along time. It made her feel happy yet at the same time, nervous. It felt like being on a real date. Usagi couldn't remember the last time Mamoru took her out. Or maybe she didn't want to remember. Being with Haruka made her completely happy and when she needed someone, Haruka was always there to help her. Usagi was beginning to wonder if this strange feeling inside her was the pain of loosing Mamoru, or if it was beginning to feel like something else. Something she hadn't felt since her last battle as Sailor Moon some time ago.
"Muffin head, you ok?"
"Huh?" Usagi looked at Haruka as she snapped out of her thoughts."Sorry Haruka-san I was just thinking."
"About what?" Haruka asked curiously.
"About Mamo-chan," Usagi lied.
"You really miss him don't you?" Haruka asked
Usagi nodded. "Yeah. I've become so desperate that Minako-chan saw us yesterday and found out what we were doing,that she decided to pose as me and see if she could find out the truth from him."
Haruka was silent. Usagi covered her mouth as she realized what she had just spilled out. 'Oh no! Nice going dummy Usagi!'
Haruka let out a loud chuckle and placed one of her hands on Usagi's. "Well I guess that gives us more time to spend together."
Usagi blinked. She didn't expect that kind of reply. "You... you're not going to scold me?"
"I know I should," Haruka gave Usagi a flirty smile. "But you two always seem to find yourselves in the craziest situations."
"Hey," Usagi frowned.
"If I recall wasn't it you and Minako that was stalking me the first time we met?" Haruka was having fun teasing Usagi.
Usagi didn't say anything. She took a sip of her drink, admitting defeat. Haruka was right. But it still concerned her a bit to think about her best friend stalking the man she's trying to get back together with when her original plan was to date Haruka on purpose to try to make Mamoru jealous enough to take her back. The plan was starting to turn into a soap opera.
"You're so fun to tease kitten," Haruka finally spoke.
"Now you're just being mean," Usagi folded her hands in between her legs and lowered her head down to her soda glass.
Haruka gave Usagi a kinder smile. "Ok, I promise I won't tease you anymore."
After dinner, Haruka took Usagi home. Usagi was a little sad to leave, but glad to finally be back in her own room. She laid her purse down and spotted Luna asleep on her bed.
'Ah Luna,' Usagi thought to herself as she changed into her pajamas. 'I'm sorry I haven't been a very good friend or princess to you.' she then sat herself down and picked the sleeping black cat up.
"Hmm?" Luna awoke at the feeling of Usagi hugging her. "Usagi. Where have you been? I was worried about you."
"Luna..." Usagi hugged her feline partner tighter. "I'm sorry I haven't been a good moon princess. Or a friend to you."
"Where did this come from?" Luna asked. "Are you still upset about your break up with Mamoru?"
Usagi smiled gently at Luna, trying her best not to cry again. "Yeah. But, I think there may be something else bothering me now too."
"Would you like to talk about it?" Luna asked.
Usagi shook her head and released Luna from her hug. "No. At least not yet. I'm still not sure about it really."
Luna licked Usagi's face. "Maybe a good night sleep will help. After all, you do have school tomorrow as well."
Usagi giggled and set Luna back down on her bed. "Yeah you're right. Thanks Luna. Good night."
She crawled under her blanket as Luna rested herself back down at the foot of the bed. She then pulled her crescent moon designed comforter up to her neck and slowly closed her eyes.
"Good night Haruka-san."
The next morning Usagi awoke with a headache and achy muscles. She let out a hard groan and slammed on the 'off' button on her new alarm clock she had gotten as a present for getting into college. The annoying beeping sound was so loud it could wake an entire army. Still, it was better than her old chicken clock she had for a long time.
"That blasted thing is going to be the death of me," Luna awoke as well and let out a big yawn. "But I'm glad it gets you up on time for school."
Usagi chuckled. "Go back to sleep Luna. I'll be hanging out with Minako-chan after school again today so I'll be home late."
She then stumbled into her closet and pulled out an outfit to put on. After getting dressed she grabbed her backpack and hurried downstairs for breakfast.
"Good morning sweety," Usagi's mother greeted her daughter with a smile.
"Morning mom," Usagi replied, still half asleep. "What's for breakfast?"
"Your favorite chocolate chip pancakes."
Usagi's mother set the plate down on the kitchen table and went back to finishing her morning cleaning duties.
"Thanks," Usagi rubbed her still aching head and sat down in front of her plate. "Man I feel like I got hit by a truck."
She looked down at the pancakes in front of her. 'They look good,' she thought. 'But I'm not that hungry.' Usagi pushed the plate of goodness away and stood up from the table.
"I should go anyway," Usagi told herself as she checked her wrist watch. "I need to meet Minako-chan before school."
Usagi put her backpack over her shoulder and headed out the door. She pulled out her cellphone as it began to buzz revealing a text message from Makoto. She face brightened up again as she opened the message.
"Hey Usagi-chan," Usagi read the message out loud as she power walked down the street. "Sorry we're still busy with school and exams but we promise to see you this weekend." she paused and smiled happily. "Aww, they still love me." she continued reading. "Ami-chan will probably graduate early in two years. She's finally pursuing her dream as a doctor. Rei-chan is, of course, still shocked at you and Minako-chan getting into college. Myself, I finally have a new boyfriend! ^0^ I can't wait to introduce you guys. I'll see you and Minako-chan soon. Love Mako-chan."
Usagi closed her phone and put the small device back in her backpack.
"I'm glad Mako-chan finally met someone," Usagi started to feel a little jealous. "I hope this one works ou..."
Her words were cut off as she didn't see where she was going and bumped into someone.
"Gah!" Usagi stepped back and caught her balance before she feel completely on her face. 'Luna was right. Exercise does help keep up your balance.'
"Usagi-chan!"
Usagi recognized the voice and saw she had run into Minako. Before she spoke, she noticed Minako still had her hair in pigtails and was wearing something she had borrowed from Usagi a long time ago and never returned.
"Minako-chan..." Usagi finally replied. "Why are you still dressed like me? And wasn't I suppose to meet you at school?"
"Sorry," Minako said. "I ran into Mamoru on my way to pick you up and didn't have my compact with me today. So I decided to see if my real disguise would work."
"Did it?" Usagi asked.
"Well, he sure asked a lot of questions," Minako pushed a strand of loose hair behind her. "I told him I... you were trying out a new look."
"Thanks," Usagi sulked. "Let's get to school before we're late."
Minako and Usagi started their walk again towards their college. As they turned a corner, Minako caught a glimpse of Mamoru heading towards them again. With quick thinking, she shoved Usagi into a small alleyway.
"Hey!" Usagi cried. "Minako-chan what's wrong with you?!"
"Ssh," Minako hushed her friend. "Mamoru's coming. Stay here."
Usagi nodded and silenced herself. She wanted to admit this plan was starting to feel extremely dull and stupid, but decided to tell herself to shut up and let Minako try again with finding out why Mamoru dumped her. She layed herself low and watched as Minako approached Mamoru.
"Hi Mamo-chan!" Minako greeted the man with a loud, obnoxious grin.
"Usako," Mamoru greeted the girl with a cold stare. "If you're doing this on purpose this doesn't find me attracted to you at all."
"But you said you like when Im happy and cheerful," Minako decided to take it up a notch and grabbed Mamoru's arm. "So I'm going to fight for you even if it kills me."
Mamoru sighed and pushed Minako off him. "Do what you wish. But I don't know if your new boyfriend will like that."
"Oh uh..." Minako couldn't think of anything to say. "I broke up with him." she then suddenly blurted out. "He was cheating on me with another girl."
Mamoru blinked in shock as Usagi slapped her forehead, wanting to reach out and kill Minako.
"I'm going to kill you Minako-chan," Usagi growled softly shaking her now clenched fist.
"I then realized its you I want to be with Mamo-chan," Minako kept going on. "So please talk to me. Tell me why you broke up with me. Maybe I can change and we can start going out again."
"Usako!" Mamoru was getting angry again. "I told you I'm not ready to tell you yet. When I ran into you this morning I wanted to tell you the truth! But if you keep this weird stalking game up, then maybe we should stay apart. I'm proud of you for getting into college but your childish behavior will never change. Please leave me alone!"
"Mamo... chan," Usagi listened and felt her heart was going to burst through her chest and shatter into a million pieces again.
Mamoru stormed off again leaving a shocked Minako behind. Minako slowly walked over to the alleyway where Usagi was hiding and hearing the scene.
"Usagi-chan..." Minako saw Usagi picking up her backpack and hiding her face. "Listen you shouldn't..."
"I'm not going to school Minako-chan," Usagi replied softly. She picked herself up like a zombie and slowly dragged herself back home.
Minako didn't say anything. It made her sad, yet at the same time mad at herself, for putting Usagi through more pain then she wanted. Minako pulled out her cellphone and dialed a number.
"Hello?" Minako put the phone to her ear. "Mako-chan you busy right now? Well, yeah its really important. Can we move the meeting date to this evening? No, but Usagi-chan really needs us right now. Mamoru broke up with her again."
Usagi started at a run as her tears began to flow again. 'Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! Mamo-chan really did want you back and you let your best friend ruin it!' she screamed at herself as she continued running. She didn't want to go home. Luna and her mother were there and she didn't want to deal with them. She ran past her house and in the direction of Haruka's place. After running for what felt like forever, Usagi banged on the front door again.
"Haruka-san!" Usagi screamed through her tears. "Open up!"
After hearing her violent banging Haruka opened the door and saw a hasty Usagi in front of her.
"Muffin head?" Haruka was shocked to see her. "Shouldn't you be at school today?"
Usagi didn't reply. Instead, she threw herself at Haruka and kissed her hard and deep on the mouth. Haruka blinked in shock at Usagi's strange behavior. Usagi pushed on Haruka's chest, causing the tall blond to stumble back into her apartment. She caught her balance and grabbed a hold of Usagi around her waist. Both girls had no idea of their actions, but continued on with the kiss. It then turned into Usagi moving her hands up around Haruka's neck and pulled her close enough to feel her warm body against hers.
"Usagi..." Haruka started to speak, after breaking the kiss. "Maybe we shouldn't... I mean, we're only suppose to pretend."
"Haruka-san," Usagi whispered as she moved closer to Haruka so their noses were touching. "I'm sorry..."
"Don't be sorry silly," Haruka kept her grip around Usagi's waist. "But... we can't..."
"I don't care," Usagi interrupted, tightening her grip. "Please Haruka-san."
'Michiru's going to kill me,' Haruka thought as she stared at Usagi's sad, yet wanting, eyes. With the short girl still in her grip, she shifted her body to one side and, with her now free hand, closed the front door.
Usagi awoke from her nap hours later. She gasped and shot up in bed after noticing where she was. 'Oh god! Did... did that happen?' Usagi couldn't speak. She couldn't even think. She had done something so horrible to her friend, she wanted to beat herself up.
"I gotta go," Usagi finally manage to say. She threw the blankets off and quickly got out of bed. After putting her hair back up into its original style, she slipped her shoes on and dashed out of the bedroom. Without saying goodbye, Usagi quickly picked up her backpack and ran out of the apartment.
"I'm such an idiot!" Usagi shouted to herself as she ran out the apartment building and to the main sidewalk. "Why? Why did I do that?!"
As Usagi continued her mad dash home, her cellphone began to ring again. She slowed herself down to a walk and pulled the phone out of her backpack.
"Hello?" Usagi put the phone to her ear. "This is foolish and guilty Tsukino."
"Usagi-chan?"
"Minako-chan?!" Usagi yelped. "Uh... h-hi. Um... what's up?"
"Hey come over to Rei-chan's place," Minako was heard through the receiver. "I told the other girls we have an emergency so we all met over at the temple. "
"Uh... sure," Usagi replied. "I'll be there in fifteen minutes."
Usagi hung up her phone and swung her backpack over her shoulder. After a moment of silent spacing out, she quickly headed towards Rei's place.
Once she arrived she slide open the main door and stepped inside.
"Usagi-chan," Ami was the first one to greet the girl with a kind hug.
Usagi stood there, not saying a word. The other girls noticed something was wrong and raised their attention in deep concern.
"Usagi-chan you ok?" Ami asked seeing Usagi hiding her face again. "You look sad. And your shaking. What happened?"
Usagi noticed she started to shake too. Her face then filled with heavy tears again. "Ami-chan!" she hugged her blue haired friend tight. "I'm so stupid!"
"Usagi-chan what happened to you?" Rei was next to speak as she and Minako and Makoto joined Ami's side.
"You look like you're going to faint," Makoto placed her hand on Usagi's back.
"You guys!' Usagi threw her arms around all four girls, hoping her grip would reach all of them. "I... I had sex with Haruka-san!"
Hoh boy, looks like Usagi's got some serious explaining to do! My heart was racing after finishing this! Hmm... perhaps I should change the rating because of Usagi and Haruka's scene. And the mention of the um... sex part. Hehe. I just want to be careful. Anyway, stay turned for Chapter 6! And thanks so much for your guys' support! ^-^
