I again thank you all for the reviews and for reading. I now know that this story will have a total of 17 chapters. All of them are done just need some work done on them then I will post them. Now on to the next one which I'm sure I will get some complaints later. This chapter I believe is the longest out of them all right now. EvaC.
Chapter 13
Mamoru lay back on his bed and looked at the ceiling and wondered if his father would believe him about Kazuo and how Mamoru thought the boy was a little crazy. "Do we really know him? He could be very nutty and we are now just finding it out. What do we know? Maybe Usagi's crazy also….Locked up all those years…. nuh-uh … she's acting normal will normal for her but Kazuo…" Mamoru said to himself as he moved on his bed to be under the covers. He finally fell asleep with his mind still thinking that Kazuo was crazy and hoping his father would believe him.
But during breakfast the next morning Mamoru was surprised when Kazuo went to him and took his hand and made Mamoru sit down between him and Usagi. Mamoru looked over with the two when Hirohito told Kazuo and Usagi that Setsuna had to do something in town and how she wouldn't be teaching them that day.
Usagi and Kazuo looked at each other and Mamoru noticed that Usagi seemed sad while Kazuo smiled big. Kazuo reached over and touched her hand then asked Usagi if she wanted to go outside after they ate and Usagi smiled and nodded her head yes. Kazuo then looked over at Mamoru and asked if he wanted to join them. Mamoru looked at Kazuo for a second then glanced at Hirohito who was talking to Rei and Jadeite. Mamoru looked at Kazuo again then smiled and told the boy that he would join them later since he needed to unpack. Kazuo nodded his head then started eating again.
Mamoru looked over at Usagi and saw her smiling at him. Mamoru smiled back and noticed that he had really missed seeing her every day when he was gone. Mamoru thought about Usagi knowing that before he went back to school the next time that he would find out if Usagi liked him…..loved him more then as a friend and if she did then he was going to let Beryl go for good. He watched Kazuo and Usagi leave the room while he finished eating.
When he was done eating Mamoru walked to his father's office while he thought of ways to ask Usagi. He stopped walking suddenly remembering how he told himself a few days ago that he was going to wait. "No I better wait to ask her. I need to give Usagi time. Time Mamoru got to give her time." Mamoru said to himself repeating the last part over and over as he continued to walk again. Mamoru arrived at the office and knocked then went in after his father told him to.
Hirohito smiled and watched Mamoru sit down in one of the chairs in front of his desk. "Can we talk about something Dad?" Mamoru asked after he was sitting down. "Yes we can. I was just about to send for you to tell you something Selene and I found out about Kazuo and Usagi's past and I think its best that you knew also." Hirohito said as he stood up and walked over and closed his office door. "Is everything okay?" Mamoru asked as he watched his father. Mamoru knew that the man only closed that door when it was serious business.
Hirohito nodded his head and walked over and sat down beside Mamoru. Mamoru sat and listened to his father tell him what had happened the day that the two had been locked up for good in that basement room. Making Mamoru totally forget about how he was going to talk to his father about how he thought Kazuo was crazy.
Kazuo and Usagi slowly walked around in the flower garden both noticing that the flowers were all gone now since fall had arrived. They both pulled their coats tighter around their bodies when they felt the light breeze blow. Kazuo stopped walking when Usagi did. Usagi looked at him then up at the sky.
"What's wrong Usagi?" Kazuo asked looking at her. "I don't know. It's getting dark out and it's still early." Usagi said as she looked at the sky that was getting dark with the clouds. "Let's go back inside its getting cold out. I hate the cold." Kazuo said taking Usagi's hand. "Yes it is." Usagi said as she and Kazuo looked at each other both of them not liking the feel in the air. Kazuo still holding her hand started to run back into the house only stopping and looking out at the yards after they were in.
"Usagi Kazuo is everything okay?" They both turned to the left when they heard Makoto who was near the hall that went toward the kitchen. "It's getting dark out." Kazuo said. "Yes a storm is coming in. It will rain all day maybe all night. We are going into the wet season." Makoto said then she smiled at them both then walked away going to find her husband.
"Wet season…..? Did you watch the weather this morning?" Kazuo asked Usagi after he looked at her. Usagi shook her head no fast as her eyes widened. The two then took off running up to their room. Kazuo went to the balcony and started to bring all their plants inside while Usagi went around and closed all the windows and the curtains.
When they were done they met in the middle of the room and looked at each other. "I don't think it will rain in here." Kazuo said in a soft voice as he looked around at the walls and the floor as he took her hands. "Should we move the things from the wall?" Usagi asked. "No they are too heavy." Kazuo answered. He let her hands go then ran over and picked up BunBun from its little bed. He and Usagi both jumped when they heard the thunder off in the distance.
Kazuo ran to Usagi who was looking around the room for a place to hide. She took Kazuo's hand then ran to their closet closing the door just as they heard the wind start to pick up more and another crack of thunder sounded.
Hirohito and Mamoru left the office after their talk. Hirohito walked to the front door and let Selene in after she arrived with Setsuna. They were helped out of their coats and Mamoru heard them talking about the storm that was heading their way as he started to walk up the stairs going to find Kazuo and Usagi wanting to let them both know that he was there for them also to talk to whenever they wanted.
As he walked up the stairs Mamoru thought about how much he hated the man who had hurt the two. He was glad to hear his father had people out looking for the man and hoped they would find him so he could pay.
Mamoru walked into Usagi and Kazuo's room and noticed it was dark in there since the curtains were closed. He walked in and called out for the two but didn't get an answer. He noticed all the plants around on the floor and raised an eyebrow. Mamoru walked over to the bathroom and looked finding it empty so he walked out and over to his room thinking that the two were in there. Finding his own room empty Mamoru took out his phone and called his fathers.
"Mamoru why are you calling my phone? Are you to lazy to walk down the stairs?" Hirohito asked. Mamoru smiled hearing the laughter in his father's voice then said, "Are Kazuo and Usagi down there? Because they aren't in their room or mine. As a matter of fact your room is empty also." Mamoru said as he closed his father's bedroom door. Mamoru heard his father talking to someone then he said, "I'll be right there." Mamoru hung up and watched the stairs for his father who showed up fast followed by Selene then Setsuna who was heard telling that Makoto had seen the two running up the stairs earlier.
Hirohito, Selene and Setsuna all looked at Mamoru who only shrugged his shoulders. "Where could they be its raining hard outside?" Setsuna said as she and Mamoru followed Hirohito and Selene to the bedroom that the two shared. They all walked in and Hirohito turned on a light. He and the others watched while Selene smiled and walked over to the closet and opened the door.
"Having fun?" She asked then stepped into the closet while Hirohito, Mamoru and Setsuna walked over and saw Usagi and Kazuo sitting on the floor. "Is it raining inside?" Kazuo asked looking at them all with his eyes opened a little. "No only outside. Come on out and we will go to the living room since the fire is burning in the fireplace." Hirohito said as he smiled and held his hand out for Kazuo to take since Usagi was already standing up.
Selene moved out of the way while Usagi walked out first followed by Kazuo and Hirohito. Seeing Mamoru smiling at her Usagi walked over to him fast. Kazuo continued to hold BunBun in his arms as he looked around and noticed that the room was dry.
"How did you know they were in the closet?" Mamoru asked looking at Selene who smiled at him then looked at the two. "I use to do the same thing when I was younger and it would rain outside." She then said. Mamoru smiled along with Hirohito and Setsuna. He looked over and saw Usagi looking a little scared and took her hand. Usagi suddenly screamed out and just about jumped into his arms when they heard the loud clap of thunder. The lights flickered just a little. "Come on let me go check on everything." Hirohito said as he started to walk out of the room. He stopped walking for a second when he felt Kazuo grab his arm and hang on it tightly. "Come on Kazuo you can help me." Hirohito then said and started to walk again. Selene and Setsuna followed them out leaving Mamoru who was holding Usagi alone in the room.
"Usako." Mamoru said very softly into her ear. Usagi pulled back a little and looked at him. Mamoru smiled and felt her loosen her hold around his neck a little. "It's going to be okay." Mamoru told her. Usagi let his neck go but only moved her arms around his body while Mamoru moved his to her shoulders and upper back. "This house was built strong and no rain will get in ever." Mamoru whispered to her realizing that the basement room must have had rain water come in by what Kazuo had asked.
They both heard the thunder again and Mamoru felt Usagi hug him tighter. "Usako did something happen one time to make you hate the thunder and rain?" Mamoru asked after a few seconds. Usagi pulled back a little and looked at him and nodded her head up and down a few times slow. "What happened?" Mamoru asked. He watched while Usagi removed her arms from his body and looked at her hands as she moved them slowly.
Mamoru reached out and took her hands into his while Usagi looked up into his eyes. "The water got everything wet…. and I picked up a wire and got…..it hurt." Usagi said while Mamoru realized she had gotten an electric shock that time. Mamoru smiled and moved her hands up to his lips and started to kiss her fingers slowly while they looked into each others eyes. Usagi being a little surprised and forgetting the storm while Mamoru knew that he was flirting with her just a little while he told himself to take his time with her.
They both never noticed Kazuo who was watching from the hallway. Kazuo turned and walked away fast, going back down to find his father. Usagi and Mamoru showed up soon after Kazuo did in the living room and sat down near the others. Usagi looked at Kazuo a few times and noticed he wouldn't look at her or even at Mamoru fully. When he did finally look at her and they made eye contact Kazuo only half smiled then looked away fast. Usagi smiled and looked at Mamoru who only smiled at her while he continued to hold her hand.
Kazuo sat there beside his father and listened to the man talking with Selene while he watched Mamoru and Usagi out of the corner of his eyes. Kazuo was glad that Mamoru learned why Usagi didn't like the thunder and rain but deep down he was starting to hate his older brother. He hated that Mamoru was going to be there for Usagi when he wouldn't be for Kazuo knew his time was getting short. His eyes closed when he felt the sharp pain in his head for a second. Kazuo took a deep breath then opened his eyes acting like nothing had happened being glad that no one saw him. Kazuo didn't want anyone to know his problem because he knew that there was nothing that could help him now. It was just too late maybe three years ago… but not now.
Later that evening while the rain still came down, Mamoru sat up in his bed reading and happened to glance at the door, when he felt he was being watched. Mamoru smiled when he saw Usagi standing there looking in at him. "Do you need something Usagi?" Mamoru asked as he removed his reading glasses. Usagi walked into the room and over to his bed. "Kazuo wants to sleep by your father and he doesn't want me there." Usagi said in a soft voice as she then looked down at her feet. Mamoru smiled again and lifted the blanket and patted the bed. "Lay down with me. I understand that you don't want to be alone." Mamoru said. Usagi looked back at him then got on the bed and under the covers laying on his right side.
Mamoru put his glasses back on and picked up his book and started reading again. He glanced down and saw Usagi looking at the pages also. Mamoru moved his arm to be under her and pulled her closer so she could lay her head on his chest and arm. Usagi smiled at him and settled down and looked at him then back at the book. "What are you reading?" Usagi asked after awhile. Mamoru turned the book over to show the cover. "It's a mystery novel about a man who is looking for his wife's killer but he was blamed for the death and a law man is looking for him believing he killed the woman." Mamoru told her. "Is it good?" Usagi asked looking back to his face. "Yes it is. They made a movie out of it." Mamoru answered as he started reading again. "Have you seen the movie?" Usagi asked looking now at his chest which was bare since Mamoru didn't like to sleep with a shirt on. He had before when Usagi would lay with him but he wasn't in the mood to get up and get one on at the moment.
Mamoru looked down at Usagi smiling and said, "I will after I read the book. I always read the book first then see the movie because the book is always better then the movie." Usagi looked back to his face and smiled again. "Will I ever get to read books like this one?" Usagi whispered. She looked away then back down to his chest but soon found herself looking back into Mamoru's eyes since he had moved her head up to his after he removed his glasses. "Yes Usako you will. In time you will be reading everything. Setsuna is a great teacher and I will help you also if you like." Mamoru told her while he removed his fingers from her chin. Usagi smiled then suddenly hugged him. Mamoru smiled again and put the book down and hugged her back after he rolled a little to be facing her.
Later that night while the two slept by each other Kazuo stood beside the bed just looking down at the two. Anyone who might have seen his eyes and the look on his face would have wondered what he was thinking. They would wonder if Kazuo was sad or happy at that moment as he watched his older brother holding the only girl Kazuo would ever love.
Kazuo sighed deeply as he reached and covered Usagi better then turned and left the room with BunBun still in his arms. He walked back over to his father's room and went back in closing the door very softly so he wouldn't wake the man up. Kazuo got back in to the bed and went back and lay down on his fathers arm staying awake for the longest time thinking about Mamoru and Usagi. Thinking about how he and Mamoru looked so much alike. As his eyes finally closed Kazuo felt a tear slip out of each eye knowing he would have to do something that would hurt Usagi but in the long run would be the best thing for her.
That next day Kazuo told Usagi to leave him alone and told her to go to Mamoru and hang with him confusing Usagi again and making her wonder again what she had done wrong. Usagi had tried to stay by his side until he sent her away from him doing it every day until Usagi just didn't bother going near him. Usagi ended up down in one of the other rooms watching the others, when she wasn't with Setsuna learning. And each night after that one rain storm Usagi slept beside Mamoru while Kazuo went to his father making the others think that they were both just scared in their own way and if it made the two happy to be with Mamoru and Hirohito they would let them continue it.
Usagi got happy one day when Hirohito allowed Mamoru to take her with him to pick up Motoki from the airport. Kazuo who wouldn't look at Mamoru or Usagi just left the dinning room. Mamoru and Usagi looked at each other then they looked at Hirohito who didn't say anything so Mamoru didn't also knowing that his father thought Kazuo would come around later.
Hirohito had told everyone that morning to let Kazuo be and to allow him to do what made him happy after the man and Setsuna both noticed that Kazuo didn't do all his lessons or even go down with Usagi to learn much. Hirohito thought it was best to let Kazuo and Usagi do what made them happy. He had notice that they both didn't like the cold weather and that they stayed in the house more then before.
Cold weather would make anyone unhappy when they weren't use to it Hirohito thought. If the man had known that Kazuo didn't go to Setsuna because his eyesight was fading fast, Hirohito would have found out the truth sooner. But Kazuo didn't want anyone to know especially his father. Kazuo didn't want to think about how sad his father was going to be getting later. He only thought about making sure Usagi would be okay for he knew the others would be okay eventually but Usagi he wasn't sure how she would react.
Mamoru grabbed Usagi's hand after Kazuo left the room then took her to his car and they left going to the airport alone which made Mamoru happy that his father trusted him to take care of Usagi alone. While he drove Mamoru told Usagi that Motoki was showing up since some people were bothering him and wouldn't leave him alone. Usagi was silent until she told him that it sounded like those men that had gotten on the property that one time before Mamoru had left for school.
Mamoru who was glad he was at a stop light looked at her fast realizing that she was talking about the reporters. He smiled then admitted that some reporters were bothering Motoki also. Usagi looked back at him then said softly that they had bothered Mamoru and that's why he was home. Mamoru smiled again then nodded his head and started driving again swearing to himself that he would never lie about anything to Usagi since she could figure things out and seemed to handle them well.
After arriving home from the airport and Mamoru and Motoki were alone talking in Motoki's room, Usagi went to her room and saw Kazuo sleeping. She slowly closed her bedroom door and walked over to Mamoru's room and opened the door to find the room empty. Usagi sighed then started to walk back to her and Kazuo's room but stopped her hand from turning the knob as she remembered Kazuo telling her to leave him alone while he rested and it wasn't the first time he had done and said it.
Usagi didn't like to leave Kazuo alone but he always told her to go away now more then ever while his voice snapped at her each time. Usagi sighed wondering to herself if Kazuo was really upset with her since she never told him that she had always remembered the past. Usagi sighed again then slowly walked away from the room and slowly walked down the stairs stopping on the last step she sat down and put her head down on her knees while her arms wrapped around her legs.
Motoki and Mamoru left the kitchen laughing and pushing each other with Motoki spotting Usagi first so he stopped walking and pointed to the girl. Mamoru looked and walked right over to Usagi and bent down in front of her as he touched her head. Usagi looked up at him and smiled after she saw him smiling at her. Usagi stood up and took his hand while he and Motoki then started walking to the front doors as they started talking again. They stopped and got their coats on then Mamoru helped Usagi with hers. They then walked out into the yard going over to the barn to get some horses.
Usagi stood to the side and watched while Mamoru and Motoki got two horses ready to go riding. When he was done Mamoru walked over and took Usagi's hand and lead her to the horse and suddenly lifted her up to sit on the saddle getting on behind her fast and pulling her body to his even faster. Mamoru didn't ask any questions but could tell that Usagi had been upset and he knew that it was because of Kazuo.
Mamoru had noticed one day how Kazuo had been talking to Usagi snapping at her now and then over nothing. But Mamoru kept silent but was there for Usagi making sure she saw him smile then taking her with him wherever he was going at that moment.
Kazuo stood on the balcony as he watched the three as they rode off on the horses. "I know you don't understand right now Usagi and I'm sorry. But one day soon you will understand why I'm pushing you away." Kazuo whispered to himself while he closed his eyes for a second. He smiled then grabbed his head fast and sat down to catch his breath.
After a few minutes had past Kazuo slowly walked back into his room and to the bed and dropped the blanket he had been wrapped in onto the bed. He then left the room walking slow going first to his father's room but found it empty. Kazuo then made his way down to his father's private office knowing the man would more then likely be in there since he did most of his business from home now.
Hirohito hung up his phone and looked up when he spotted Kazuo standing in the doorway. "Son come in." Hirohito said as he stood up smiling. Kazuo smiled back and slowly walked over to the desk and watched his father sit back down. "Where is Usagi at?" Hirohito asked being a little surprised that she wasn't beside him. "She is with Mamoru. He and Motoki took her riding on the horses." Kazuo said in a soft voice. He watched while his father smiled again. "I hope they remember to not race with her." Hirohito said more to himself thinking about Usagi's safety. "I'm sure Mamoru won't let Usagi get hurt." Kazuo said and watched Hirohito smile at him and nod his head in agreement.
"Father." "Yes Kazuo." "Would you do me a big favor?" "Of course son anything you want I will do." Kazuo looked down then back into his fathers eyes as he continued to stand in front of the mans desk.
"Father…. If Mamoru doesn't do it…will you look out for Usagi for me…If Mamoru doesn't do it will you?" Kazuo asked while he looked into his father's eyes seeing the man raise an eyebrow. "Please Father promise me that Usagi will always be safe and if Mamoru doesn't do it….." Kazuo started to say but got silent while Hirohito stood up and walked over to him and took his upper arms and looked down at his youngest son not liking the sad sound in his voice.
"Son Usagi will always have a home here with you and with us always. Please do not worry." Hirohito said thinking Kazuo worried since Usagi didn't have any family that they knew of at the moment. "Promise me." Kazuo said as he moved and hugged his father. "I promise you son to take care of Usagi always and make sure she has a home with us." Hirohito said while his arms wrapped around Kazuo's back and his head. His eyes widened while he felt and heard Kazuo's body relax then sigh.
The two stood there just holding each other for the longest time until Hirohito had to answer his phone and started talking to Mamoru and Motoki's dean at the college letting the man know that he had some people setting up another college to make it seem that the two would be going there in hopes to keep the reporters away.
Kazuo left his father after he smiled at the man who smiled back and went back to his room and got back into the bed holding BunBun in his arms while he went to sleep this time happy knowing that Usagi was going to be okay once he was gone.
Again that night Usagi went to Mamoru who only smiled and lifted the covers. While he read Usagi fell asleep beside him and hugging his arm making Mamoru smile again and for a few minutes made him think that he didn't want to go back to school. Mamoru knew that ever since he got home Kazuo had once again wanted to sleep besides his father leaving Usagi alone. Mamoru knew that Kazuo didn't do it while he was gone for Mamoru had asked his father who told how Kazuo and Usagi slept alone in their room when Mamoru wasn't there.
Some mornings later with Mamoru and Motoki keeping Usagi entertained when she wasn't with Setsuna, Mamoru, who had just said good bye to Motoki since he was going home to visit with his parents, went up and made his bed after breakfast. Mamoru looked up when he saw Kazuo standing by his door.
"Hi Kazuo how are you feeling today?" Mamoru asked while he placed a pillow down. "Don't worry about me." Kazuo said making Mamoru look back at him as he noticed the tone in Kazuo's voice sounding like he was mad. "Are….Are you upset with me?" Mamoru asked as he looked at his brother. Kazuo looked down then back up with a glare in his eyes. "Why would I be upset with you brother? When you have it all. You always had it all while I had nothing." Kazuo said as he watched Mamoru's eyes widen.
"You know what I never liked you at all… always being mean to me and taking my toys…. I bet you were glad that I was gone and I bet you didn't want me found." Kazuo then said as he continued to glare but was now smiling with what looked like an evil smile on his face. "It's too bad I'm here now isn't it because now you have to share father with me." Kazuo then said. Before Mamoru could answer him, Kazuo turned and left the room fast going back to his room closing the door and even locking it.
Kazuo leaned on the closed door knowing that he didn't want to say what he had to Mamoru but also knowing that it was true. For deep down Kazuo did hate Mamoru. He was jealous of Mamoru for being so healthy and knowing that he would have Usagi's love later made Kazuo hate Mamoru some days.
But Kazuo wanted Mamoru with Usagi knowing he wanted Usagi to be okay later after he was gone. He didn't want Usagi to be alone and Kazuo knew that only Mamoru would be able to help her in the end. Kazuo knew that only Mamoru would be the one to pull Usagi from her own mind that was sure to close up. Sure Hirohito looked more like Kazuo but the man was way older then Usagi and Kazuo knew that Usagi looked at Hirohito like he was her own father.
No Mamoru was the only other one who could protect Usagi from herself later Kazuo knew. He slowly walked over to the bed and grabbed a blanket then walked over to the balcony doors and walked out to the balcony and looked around at the landscape smiling now and then when he saw some birds flying south for the winter.
Mamoru stood there beside his bed in shock and at a lost for words wondering where that came from with Kazuo. Mamoru shook his head then left his room wanting to get outside fast. He closed his coat then walked over to the flower garden and slowly walked as he thought about Kazuo and what he had said. Mamoru now suddenly couldn't wait to leave for school thinking it would be the best thing at the moment. He thought about Motoki wishing his friend hadn't have left and went home because Mamoru really felt the need to talk to him at the moment.
Mamoru stopped walking when he thought he heard someone crying over by the water fountain that had been turned off for winter. Mamoru walked to the fountain and found Usagi sitting on the ground crying into her knees since her legs were drawn up. Mamoru bent down then sat down and pulled Usagi into his arms and held her letting her cry knowing that Kazuo must have been the one to make her that way.
Mamoru wondered what was wrong with Kazuo and why he was being so mean to Usagi of all people. He could understand the boy being mad and mean to him but not to Usagi. Mamoru who was at a lost for words at the moment just held Usagi in his arms and let her cry on his neck.
They both never saw Kazuo who was still on the balcony looking down at them while he smiled as tears slipped from his eyes. "Yes Usa you fall for Mamo so he can be there for you and take my place in your heart for you are going to need him and Mamoru will need you also." Kazuo said to himself as he watched the two giving comfort to each other.
After that day Mamoru, who hated to see Usagi cry kept her near him. He and Usagi were seen every day with each other if not in his room then outside. Mamoru even let Usagi stay the night with him every night since Kazuo went and told them that he was going to sleep with their father most nights or Kazuo would fall asleep way before Usagi did. Mamoru thought that Kazuo was being mean to Usagi but also in a way protecting her and it confused him even more. Mamoru kept silent about Kazuo and barely talked to him since Kazuo wouldn't talk to him at all.
Mamoru and Usagi both noticed that Kazuo seemed to act normal around Hirohito and the others but with them he was different and strange. They both didn't talk about Kazuo each of them thinking it was their own fault for how he was at the moment. Mamoru because of what Kazuo had said to him that one-day and Usagi not understanding Kazuo now at all since she had never seen him this way. They knew that Kazuo was being different to them each. And with Kazuo doing what he did, Usagi was starting to fall for Mamoru more then ever. She loved being near him and in his company while the love that Mamoru had for her grew even more as each day that they were alone went past.
Mamoru when he wasn't doing his own school work helped Setsuna out in teaching Usagi how to read and write leaving the math to Setsuna since Mamoru hated math. He even got some help from her now and then in his own math problems. Everyone wondered about Kazuo since he stopped going with Usagi to Setsuna but they left him alone since Hirohito told them again telling them that Kazuo had the right to rest and do what he wanted.
Kazuo one day knowing that Mamoru was leaving to go back to school started being nice to Usagi again but not like before. He continued to want Usagi to think about Mamoru. Kazuo went to Mamoru the night before he was going to leave catching Mamoru off guard while he packed his suitcase. Mamoru sat down and looked at a book debating on taking it with him or leaving it.
"Mamoru if anything happened to me will you take care of Usagi for me?" Kazuo asked suddenly making Mamoru look up at him standing in the doorway of his room. Mamoru being very surprised that his brother was there and asked what he did kept silent for a few seconds.
"Yeah I guess so." Mamoru finally said as he looked back down at his book not wanting to look at his brother wondering what was on his mind. He looked back up after Kazuo walked into the room and went and stood in front of him.
"Mamoru promise me." Kazuo said. Mamoru looked back up smiling but the smile went away by the look in Kazuo's eyes. Kazuo suddenly seemed so old by the look in his eyes. "Brother you aren't going anywhere." Mamoru said. "Promise….. Me." Kazuo whispered. "All right I promise to take care of Usagi for you if anything happens to you. I promise to always be there for her." Mamoru said wondering what Kazuo was thinking.
"You don't break your promises right?" Kazuo asked. Mamoru smiled and nodded his head in agreement as he remembered telling his brother that one time. "Right I never break my promises ever." Mamoru said as he stood up.
Kazuo smiled at him and suddenly went forward and shocked Mamoru when he hugged him. Mamoru stood there for a few not moving then smiled and hugged his brother back looking up and seeing their father standing in the hallway smiling at the two. Kazuo let Mamoru go then went back to his room and got into the bed beside Usagi and pulled her into his arms and held her tight all night.
Hirohito walked into Mamoru's room after Kazuo left. "That boy is weird at times. One day he hates me and then the next he's being all loving." Mamoru told the man as Hirohito sat down smiling. "He's fine just has a lot on his mind and I think he's trying to figure out everything." Hirohito said as he reached and handed Mamoru something. Mamoru took it and went wide eyed and blushed as he looked at the box of condoms. He glanced at Hirohito who smiled. "I don't expect you to put girls off any longer. All I ask is you use protection. I'm not ready to be a grandfather just yet." Hirohito said as he stood up. He patted Mamoru on his shoulder then left the room.
Mamoru looked at the box again and only tossed it into his carryon bag as his thoughts went to Beryl then suddenly switched to Usagi knowing he was going to miss her. Mamoru sighed and picked up his wallet and looked at the picture he had just put in there of Usagi placing the one of her alone before all the others. "Don't worry father, I'm not ready for kids….. and…. she isn't old enough yet." Mamoru said to himself as he closed his wallet as he thought of Usagi.
Mamoru lay down and tossed around a few times realizing that he missed having Usagi beside him. He finally went to sleep dreaming of Usagi and waking up the next morning seeing her looking down at him while she sat on his bed with her knees up. Mamoru sat up and smiled at her then frowned since she was. "Do you really have to leave Mamochan?" Usagi asked while she looked down at her hands. "Yes Usako I have to go back to school." Mamoru said as he stretched his arms. "Why can't you stay home and study with Setsuna?" Usagi asked looking back at him. Mamoru only smiled and stood up. "Go on I need to dress meet me for breakfast okay." Mamoru said as he put his hand on her back to make her stand up. Usagi looked up at him then wrapped her arms around his body. "Don't worry we will talk in our letters." Mamoru whispered to her trying to make sure she understood that he would be there to listen to her. Usagi nodded her head while Mamoru smiled even more and hugged her back then let her go and walked over to his bathroom fast.
Usagi watched him close the door then left his room and went back to Kazuo seeing him sitting up smiling at her while he put on some clothes on BunBun. "Should we take him with us?" Kazuo asked looking at Usagi as she sat down on the bed beside him. Usagi looked at him wondering again why he was suddenly being nice to her. She looked at BunBun then back at Kazuo who was still smiling. She was about to say no but saw the happy look in Kazuo's eyes.
"Yes if you want to but put a sweater on so he doesn't get cold." Usagi said as she stood up going to BunBun's little dresser and picking out a sweater for the stuff bunny to wear. She handed it to Kazuo suddenly feeling a little silly and watched him put it on. Kazuo then took one of Usagi's hands and walked out of their room seeing Mamoru leaving his at the same time. He smiled at them then watched while Kazuo took his hand and started walking toward the stairs then down to the dinning room so they could eat. Both Usagi and Mamoru were silent each wondering about how Kazuo was acting toward them. They both wondered if Kazuo was happy that Mamoru was leaving.
Mamoru knew that Usagi hated to see him go and deep down Mamoru didn't want to go but he knew he had too. He felt the need to let Kazuo has space alone there in the house with their father. He also wanted to let Usagi have time without him near to let her miss him and think about him for maybe when he showed back up Mamoru would know for sure what her true feelings were.
Soon after eating Mamoru, Hirohito and the two got into the limo with another one following to take Mamoru to the airport and to the private jet waiting to take Mamoru back to college. Hirohito thought that this time the two were more ready to say good bye to Mamoru unlike before. They stop along the way to pick up Motoki who had a hard time with his mother as she yelled at him to do better with his grades then hugged him and cried telling him to be safe and how she would miss him. While his father shook his hand telling him to be good and to make him proud.
Motoki finally got his mom to stop and got his hand from his father and got into the limo which drove to the airport. Mamoru noticed that Kazuo who was sitting beside their father across from him and Motoki just sat there looking at Mamoru. They soon arrived at the airport and Mamoru and Motoki went to the back of the limo to help get their bags out with Kazuo following them leaving Usagi to stand beside his father.
Kazuo waited for Motoki to walk away then grabbed Mamoru's arm to make him stand and look at him. "Mamoru remember that promise to take care of Usagi for me. She will need you and you are going to need her." Kazuo said to Mamoru making him look at Kazuo. Mamoru only smiled and placed his hand on Kazuo's head and said, "I will take care of her when I get back when school is over. I told you this before." Kazuo smiled then walked away going back to Usagi who was standing beside Hirohito who was talking to the pilot.
Mamoru watched him again wondering what the boy was thinking. He walked over and hugged his father good bye then Kazuo. He looked at Usagi who handed him an envelope and smiled at him. Mamoru pulled Usagi to him and hugged her then let her go and walked with Motoki to the jet getting on and waiting for Minako, Makoto, Nephrite and Kunzite to join them along with the pilot and his crew.
Mamoru looked out the window and saw Kazuo standing there just looking at him with a look in his eyes that Mamoru didn't understand. Motoki reached over him and started waving to Usagi who was waving at them both. Mamoru raised his hand and waved to her also then at Kazuo who only waved once. Mamoru went and slapped Motoki's hand down after his friend started blowing kissing to Usagi making Motoki only smile.
A few weeks went by and Mamoru spent most of the time studying and writing simple letters back to Usagi ones that she could read without any help. Mamoru would read hers and smile since she tried to write everything that was going on back at home. She made a few mistakes but not really bad that Mamoru didn't understand what she was trying to tell him. He was glad to hear that Kazuo was being nice to her but Usagi admitted that it wasn't like before. Mamoru only told her to continue to study and to keep busy and to give Kazuo his space. Mamoru also told her that she could sleep in his bed whenever she wanted.
Mamoru had made sure Usagi knew how to use the computer to check for his emails and even sat her email account up for her. Mamoru did that since he knew that he didn't want to wait for the mailman, to read what she had to tell him. He got an email once a day and sent her his answers as soon as he finished reading. Mamoru called home once a week and talked to Usagi and Kazuo but to Usagi the longest since Kazuo didn't talk much. Mamoru was going to set up an email account for Kazuo but the boy told him no and how he would just use Usagi's if he wanted to write. But Kazuo never wrote to his brother, which really didn't surprise Mamoru. He just hoped that in time his brother would get over his feelings toward him and they could be close.
Mamoru kept to himself and told Beryl that he was just busy with school work which pissed her off but she at first didn't try to push the subject. Beryl to that day really hoped that Mamoru wouldn't learn the truth about how she let the reporters on the private grounds that one time.
Beryl was quiet and nice even being nice to Motoki who would look at her like she had five heads and pink skin. Motoki was nice also since he could tell that Mamoru wasn't as interested in Beryl anymore and if there was one thing that Motoki wanted it was for his best friend to get with the little blonde cutie back home. And if he had to be nice to Beryl for awhile then he would do it. But Motoki was also busy with his own love life sending Setsuna loved filled letters almost every day then squealing like a little girl when she answered some letters back to him making Mamoru smile and roll his eyes at his best friend.
Mamoru one evening a month after being back at school, called Beryl to come to his room telling her that Motoki was off studying with some others. Beryl hearing the tone in his voice just about ran to Mamoru's room walking in after Mamoru opened the door as he kept silent. Mamoru looked at Beryl knowing deep down that he didn't love her and was about to use her. But at that moment he didn't care. All Mamoru cared about at that moment was losing the hard on he kept getting after dreaming about Usagi every day and knowing that Beryl would let him Mamoru decided to sleep with her.
To be continued.
Yes Kazuo IS dieing. He was always going to die. SORRY. EvaC.