Usagi, enjoying her daily chocolate milkshake, courtesy of Motoki, was in an especially good mood that day. She had not been late to school, the test she'd been dreading had been postponed, and Mamoru-baka was too tired to insult her.
Motoki's radio was on, and Usagi jumped in recognition as her favorite song began. She initially refrained from singing, but the chorus was her favorite part, and besides, it wasn't like the arcade was busy at this time of day.
"I don't wanna fall in love, no no.
Love cuts just like a knife.
You make the knife feel good, baby.
I'll fight you to the end."
Beaming in delight, Usagi listened as Jane Child continued to the next verse. Feeling Mamoru's eyes on her, she turned, telling herself the color in her cheeks was from indignation. Because he was annoying and immature, and that was all.
"Is there a problem, baka?" she asked him haughtily. Usagi thought she could see shock in his eyes despite his disinterested expression.
"No, I was just surprised that your singing wasn't half bad. I suppose it makes up for your klutzy behavior."
"You're just jealous," Usagi sniffed disdainfully.
Mamoru grinned wickedly. When the chorus came around again, he sang along, his deep, full voice harmonizing beautifully with the singer's. He stumbled once or twice over the lyrics, but he did a good job, overall. Not that Usagi would ever admit that to him.
The song came to a close, and Mamoru gave her a smug smirk. "You are not nearly as talented as you'd like to think, baka," Usagi said, rolling her eyes and turning back to her milkshake.
She heard Mamoru snort, but he didn't reply.
Just as Usagi had finally relaxed, he spoke quietly. As if unsure of himself. "You like that song?"
Focused firmly on her milkshake, she shrugged, hoping Mamoru would leave her alone.
But nope.
"Do you not want to fall in love?" he asked hesitantly.
Her stomach twisting, Usagi pushed her milkshake away. Just like that, Mamoru had turned a good day into a bad one.
As she stalked out of the arcade, she threw her response over her shoulder.
"It's far too late for that, baka."
A/N: The song Usagi sings is called "Don't Wanna Fall In Love" by Jane Child. The lyrics belong to her, and I just borrowed them for this fanfic. It's one of my favorite songs, and I highly recommend it!