Aww cute! I liked how you wrote Usagi's resolve the most because I think she would definitely become very determined for about half a day hehe <3 I can't wait to see what else you write for this theme challenge thingy!

Verdandi wrote:

Aww cute! I liked how you wrote Usagi's resolve the most because I think she would definitely become very determined for about half a day hehe <3 I can't wait to see what else you write for this theme challenge thingy!

thanks! i can totally see usagi being this determined and then changing her mind.

and since you can't wait...

2 – Masks

Every day, he walked down the streets. He pretended he was important. He had a lot of money, and he lived in a huge penthouse in Tokyo - of all the places, in Azabu Juuban, the wealthiest neighborhood in the whole city. He drove around in a fancy red sports car and also owned a motorcycle. He was going to be a doctor. He pretended he was someone. He pretended this wasn’t a mask, that he wasn’t labeled as “not important”.

All his life, he heard people saying he didn’t matter. He was six years old when his parents died. He didn’t remember who he was, and no one cared about him - his grandparents, his uncle and aunt. He was dumped there, as to not bring shame into the family. That was a scar way too deep for him. That was the reason no one could get past the walls he built around himself.

One day, something happened that changed his whole life. He was hit in the head by a math test with a 30% grade. And then he saw the owner of the test. That’s when his walls started to fall apart.

As time went by, this girl was inside of him more and more, until they started dating. That’s when she saw him for who he was. No masks, just him. Not a confident guy, not a serious guy, not a ladies man. He was tired, shy, awkward, and broken. She saw him, and she didn’t care. For her, labels were not important, he was. She didn’t care he had no family. She saw in him a big heart. Because of that, she knew that nothing else mattered.

And because of her, he stopped wearing masks. At least, in his civilian form.

Awwww I like this one even more. The last line made me smile especially xD But I also really loved the sentence "He was hit in the head by a math test with a 30% grade." because it's such a defining moment for the series that it makes me all giddy inside when it gets mentioned.

I think you really got to the heart of the topic, and it was a joy to read :3 Awwww <3

ASDFGHJKL <3 chocolate defenetly my fave xD!
/sits and waits for the next drabble/

Verdandi wrote:

Awwww I like this one even more. The last line made me smile especially xD But I also really loved the sentence "He was hit in the head by a math test with a 30% grade." because it's such a defining moment for the series that it makes me all giddy inside when it gets mentioned.

I think you really got to the heart of the topic, and it was a joy to read :3 Awwww <3

thanks! and yeah, that moment changed everything for them.

Haine wrote:

ASDFGHJKL <3 chocolate defenetly my fave xD!
/sits and waits for the next drabble/

thanks...
and it's here. it's really short. but the next 4 or 5 are gonna be bigger =)

3 – Hair

Yellow. No, not yellow. Gold. Gold was the color of her hair. Her silky, long hair. And it smelled so good. I often dream of holding that hair, running my fingers through it, feeling every inch of it. Well, since I can’t, I just make fun of it. I say her hair is ridiculously long, and that it reminds me of spaghetti and meatballs. So now, her nickname is Meatball Head. She hates me for it. But one day I know I’ll run my fingers through that hair, and hold both the hair and it’s owner.

Okay, one more! This one was especifically hard for me to do. Let's see what you think of it.

4 – Karma

The arcade was busy that day. There were lots of people. In one of the booths in the corner, there were five girls. On the counter, one guy drinking coffee was talking to the blonde employee while pretending he wasn’t interested in the girls’ conversation.

“I hear he got himself a girlfriend. Maybe if you didn’t spend so much time arguing with him, it could have been you.” The brunette said, thinking that if she got her frenemyout of the way, maybe she could become his girlfriend. “Karma is a chibi, you know, Usagi-chan?”

The bubbly blonde girl stood up and left. The tall boy who was drinking his coffee on the counter immediately stood up and followed her. When he caught up to her, the girl started screaming with her back turned to him.

“What is it, Rei? Gonna make more fun of me? Just because Mamoru-san has a new girlfriend? You’re gonna say I lost my chance? I get it, okay? I get it! But that won’t make me stop loving him any less!”

Then she looked to her ‘friend’ and saw him instead.

“Usagi! I don’t know where you heard that information, but I don’t have a girlfriend. I could never do that to you. I mean, I love you. There, I said it!” He couldn’t believe what he was doing, but listening to her confession, even if it was an accidental one, made him tell her about how he felt.

Usagi had a puzzled look in her eyes. At the same time she was feeling bad and crying, thinking she had lost Mamoru, she was happy to know that not only (no comma here)it was a lie, but that he belonged to her. That’s when she did the unthinkable. Pushing herself up, grabbing his head and tilting back down, she kissed him with all her mighty strength, like that was the only thing that could save her. Her mouth ached for his.

“Will you be my girlfriend?”

He was nervous, more than ever. He now knew that no way in hell she was saying ‘no’, but it still made him terribly scared. But she just leaned on him and kissed him again.

“I’ll take that as a ‘yes’!”

After much kissing, they decided to go back to the arcade. Holding hands, they walked back in the place. Everyone stopped and looked. Rei had a really angry look on her face. Usagi came closer to her and said in a tone that was audible only to the brunette, “Yes, he does have a girlfriend, Rei-san. And it is me. Now, ain’t karma a chibi?”.

After that, they both turned back and left the arcade to spend time together.

Approves this!
specially because i kind of, don't like Rei that much XD

Haine wrote:

Approves this!
specially because i kind of, don't like Rei that much XD

I like Rei, but when I saw the Karma thing, I could only think of her for it...

well... new drabble!

5 – Short skirt

Every day, Usagi went to the arcade at the same time. Every day, she ordered a strawberry with chocolate milkshake and waited. She would always say that the waiting was to see her friends, but everybody knew better. Everybody knew that the reason she waited was to see Mamoru.

Every day, Mamoru would go to the arcade at the same time. Every day, he ordered a good old cup of joe. He would always say that the reason he went there was to see his friend, Motoki, but everybody knew better. Everyone knew that he went there to see Usagi.

They always ended up arguing. Usagi tried to get his attention in any way she could. Mamoru just didn't know how to act around her. She just had something in her. It was overwhelming, and he ended up doing the wrong thing, saying all the wrong things.

This bickering between them became a part of their days. No matter how hectic their day was, it was the one thing they could rely on. Soon, they stopped being real fights. Instead, as time went by, it was more and more like foreplay. But Usagi didn't know how to make the boy understand that she was ready for the next step, and Mamoru was just too scared of trying anything and getting rejected.

But in that specific day, the blonde girl decided that was it. It was now or never. So, she got dressed for success. A different hairstyle, ponytails. Some light make up. A high-heeled sandal. A tight tank top with roses on it and a black skirt. But not any skirt. It was her shortest skirt.

"That should get a reaction out of him." she thought, and off she went.

When the girl entered the arcade, every man looked her from head to toes, but not him. He continued drinking his coffee. That is, until he realized what was going on.

"What the HEEEEEEEEY! Why is she dressed like that?" the boy thought.

He stood up, grabbed her, and took her to the back room.

"What are you doing? Are you crazy? Did you see the way those men looked at you, Usagi?"

It was a high tone, not screaming, but it was a higher tone than usual. One could hear the concern in his voice.

"Well, at least THEY looked at me!" She yelled at him, crossing her arms in front of her chest and turning her head before muttering. "But you, you never notice me." She felt her face being pulled as he lifted it up and stared inside those big blue eyes.

"Was this for me? Gosh, Usagi. You didn't have to. I'm in love with you ever since the day I first saw you!"

He leaned over her and ferociously kissed her. It was a hungry kiss, powerful, demanding. His tongue invaded her mouth and all she did was moan inside the kiss. His hands were all over her body. When they parted, she just smiled.

"Well, you didn't do anything. I had to do something." She laughed as she took his hand. "Now, can we go to a more private place to continue this? I don't want Unazaki or Motoki entering and catching us off guard."

Her smirk sent shivers down his spine and he took her to the one place he could think of - his apartment. The place where, an hour later, the poor short skirt was tossed on the floor.

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Mooooreeeeee!!

New chapter!!!
This is my first fanfic in Usagi's POV. As you may realize, it was based on those episodes in R where Mamoru breakes up with Usagi. I'm currently rewatching this and it made so sad. =(

8 - Kiss

I miss you. I miss your warm body surrounding me, making me feel protected. I miss your tender eyes telling me just how much you love me. I miss your arms holding me. I miss your hair, always falling in front of your eyes. I miss the way you touch me. Heck, I even miss that stupid nickname, "Odango Atama".

I can't stop crying anymore, it's just so sad. Why did you break up with me? Why do you keep on saying you don't love me anymore? Why do you keep on rescuing me, then? I dream about you, about what you said. Your words keep echoing in my mind. Memories that I want to let go of, but can't until you're here with me.

I dream of the day you'll come back, you'll hold me and you'll kiss me. It will be a loving, caring kiss. Like that one we shared at the lake, remember? That sweet kiss, that sweeps me off my feet. That one kiss only you can give me. Please, come back and kiss me one more time. At least that, as a farewell gift.

Hi there! Yeah, you there! I know you're reading. I hope you're liking my posts.
Please review them, they're my biggest compliment. And thanks for reading my story. =)

9 – Button

It was a Saturday when these events happened. I was sitting by the counter, drinking my coffee and eating a petit gateau, the newest thing in the menu. Motoki was there with me. It was good to see him without his apron and cleaning the counter. The best part of this meeting? It wasn't at the arcade. Okay, so I wouldn't see my Odango Atama. That was really bad, true, but I also wouldn't be able to say the wrong thing to her.

"Reika sent me this. See? It's a postcard. She also sent me a letter. Even though we talk on the phone once a week and she always sends me letters, as do I to her, it is not the same thing, you know? I miss her a lot. I miss her touch, her skin, her kiss, her..."

"Okay, Motoki! I think I got the picture. I really think that what you were about to say would be too much info and I don't want that. Why don't you save some money for some time and buy a plane ticket to see her, if you miss her so much?"

I never heard Motoki's answer because the doors opened and I saw her, my goddess, the one and only Odango Atama. Long, blond, silky, wavy hair; big and bright blue eyes, a killer smile, and smooth skin. Some bangs of my hair fell in front of my eye as I dropped my mouth. As if she wasn't beautiful enough as she was, she looked so different that day. She was wearing the button up white polka dot dress. There was a little cleavage showing. The dress went up to knees and had short gypsy sleeves. She looked like an angel.

"Mamoru? Mamoru? Earth to Mamoru!"

Motoki tried to get my attention, but it was impossible, for the attention ship had sailed when she had walked into the café. She noticed that I couldn't take my eyes off of her, but I hadn't realized that yet, so lost in my thoughts that I was.

"You know? I think there's some drool coming out at the corner of your mouth... You better clean it. Also, if you still can't stop staring, I might just take a picture and give you. For sure, it will last longer." And with a giggle, she went to the booth where her friends were. I was left there, still speechless.

After this, I just resumed my conversation with Motoki, where he made me confess my feelings regarding the girl. Everything was going well and I hadn't looked at her anymore - or at least I hadn't been caught doing it again - when I heard her panicking. She came to me running, looking desperate.

"Mamoru-san! Help me!"

She pointed at her chest. I felt really ashamed, but looked and that's when I saw it. The first button of the dress was broken and a piece of a baby pink lacy fabric was showing off. Motoki called his sister - who worked there - and she let us use the back room to fix Usagi's button. I took her hand and pulled her there.

When we arrived, she almost shoved her boobs on me, in her all too innocent manners. I always carried a pin, so I put together the pieces of her dress and pinned them together. When I did that, I accidentally touched her bra and skin. I felt her shiver. I shivered as well. It was too much for me, almost a torture. So, I looked at her face, to apologize and caught her staring at me with a not so innocent gaze. My self-control left the building and I kissed her.

I kissed her once, twice, three times. She was flushed when the kisses ended, but with a smile from ear to ear. She came closer, holding me and letting her chest touch mine. It was taking all my inner strength to not make her mine there and then.

"This is my phone number. Call me and we'll pick up where we left off. For now, I must be going. My friends are waiting outside and my button is broken, but I do thank you, Mamoru-san. For fixing it for me and for kissing me like you did. I really want to be kissed by you again in some other occasion."

She handed me a piece of paper, kissed my earlobe, licking it for a moment and then she left. I was there, still not believing what had just happened. When I got back, I told Motoki that I wasn't feeling too well and left. Arriving home, I called her. On the next day, we had our first official date. I made her dinner at my place and we watched a movie together. Then, she had that same innocent look from the day before.

"Mamoru, I think I broke another button. Can you help me again?"

And I knew what it meant. She wanted to continue where we had stopped the other day. So we did. I fixed her button, again, while thanking every possible God for Usagi's broken buttons.

Not sure why, but my favorite part always seems to be the last few lines. ^.^

Sailor Venus wrote:

Not sure why, but my favorite part always seems to be the last few lines. ^.^

i guess it's because they have add some irony to it (like in Karma), or give you some perspective on what's gonna happen (short skirt and button). or even just add a punch line to the story. also, i like conclusions to be light.

thanks for the review =)

EDIT: New chapter! I'm really late, but inspiration struck me down, so... Hope you'll like it.

10 – Sweet 16

"Oh my God! Today is the day! Finally!" Usagi woke up screaming.

It was Saturday, June 30. It was her 16th birthday. She had a party to go to that day, her own Sweet 16 party. Everybody was invited, from the girls, to Motoki, to her Mamo-chan. And since he was going to leave for America in a few days, this could be their very last appearance together for some time. She was happy to spend her day with him, but sad at the same time that the day was closing in on them.

She went to the hair salon with her girl friends. Ami, Rei, Minako, Makoto, Naru, and Michiru were with her. Haruka didn't want to spend a whole day getting a makeover, a new haircut, some different make up and stuff, but Usagi was all too happy about it.

"What should I do with my hair? I mean, I know the Odangos are my trademark, but I want something different. Girls, any opinions?"

"Why don't you cut it short like mine? It will save you a lot of time and trouble.", said Ami. Everyone looked at her like she had done the most terrible thing ever. "What? It's just a suggestion... She doesn't need to do it, if she doesn't want to."

"Maybe you should let it loose. No pins, no nothing. Mamoru would flip crazy!" Minako then continued. "He might even take you back to his place, and don't you want that?".Usagi's face went red.

"No! Definitely not using it loose! Minako, you pervert!" Usagi shook her head.

"Maybe a French braid? And in the end, loose hair? I think it would give you a different look." Makoto said. "I can just imagine you like this. It would be so perfect!"

All the girls agreed on it and Usagi decided to have French braids on her hair. They continued at the salon, had someone do their make up and were all looking stunning. Usagi got dressed and they headed to the party.

The party was going great. It was a huge space all decorated. Usagi's parents were thrilled to see all of her daughter's friends together. Kenji was even happier because Mamoru still wasn't there. Usagi was really upset about that, but she kept busy, being the birthday girl.

When it was time to sing 'Happy Birthday' and there was no sign of Mamoru yet, she almost cried, but then decided to be strong. After the song, everybody started asking for a speech. A speech she wasn't really wanting to give, but would try to anyway.

"Well, I'm very thankful for you being here. You are amazing friends and..."

"Can I interrupt? You see, I wanted to give this speech. And you know how much I like to show up during important moments..."

Mamoru had arrived. Usagi was so happy! Kenji...not so much. The birthday girl nodded and he continued.

"I know you wanted her speech, but I guess you're settling with me. Usako is the most amazing girl ever - you all know that. She can never have an enemy, being this pure soul she is. I feel really lucky of having her in my life, and in a few days, I'm leaving my Usako. I'm leaving her to your care, because I'm going to try to build a better future for us."

Her eyes were shining. She was really surprised when he said he was building a better future for them. She knew that they were destined to be together, ruling Crystal Tokyo and parenting Chibiusa, but it was still very cute of him to say something like that.

"Yes, Usako, for us. I know your dad isn't very happy about our relationship, and today I paid him a visit. I explained my intentions with you and he gave us his blessings. So, now I can do this." Kneeling at her feet, he continued. "You see, Usako, you mean the world to me. You are my life and I could never live without you. It's going to be very difficult in Harvard, but I'll become a very skilled doctor and I'll come back to you, but before I go, I want you to have this."

He showed her a velvet box and opened it. Inside there was a huge heart-shaped diamond ring. Usagi started crying on the spot. She knew what was his next words. She was excited. Couldn't believe her eyes. Her Mamo-chan, proposing to her.

"Now, I know you're young, but when I come back, you won't be so young anymore. So, without further ado... Usako, the light of my darkness, will you marry me?"

"YES! YES!"

He stood up again, and put the ring on her finger. She jumped and hugged him, both of them crying. Then they shared a kiss while everyone applauded. It felt like a dream. That night, she went back to his apartment, where he proposed another 43 times and she answered yes to all of them, and one more the next day. He could be leaving for America in two days. But at that moment, he was her world and she was his.

woha! i better catch up! >.

Haine wrote:

woha! i better catch up! >.

LOL!
please, do catch up! =)

Hey, so, as you know, I'm sick =(
Which means my story wasn't my priority... But today I worte something extra =) Hope you'll like it!

11 – Past

Blue, so blue, so beautiful, so round, Earth is so far away from here. Mom says I can't look there as they are not our friends, but how can I not admire this beauty?

She doesn't know, but I've already been there - twice, actually. I love that one specific garden, as that boy called it. It was filled with red roses. Both times I had to go, he gave me one red rose to bring with me.

I still remember his face. He had a strong jaw, and his features were delicate, yet masculine. Jet black hair, falling onto his eyes. What eyes! Blue - no, not just blue, midnight blue - and the way he smiles... The way he kisses. Yes, I kissed him. The first time I was there, we kissed right before I came back, and the second time all we did was just be together inside that rose garden.

The way he moved the petals over my body, my legs, my belly, my chest. He moved the petals and proceeded to kiss where the petal had touched. I knew for sure I was in love.

Mother says the Earthlings are evil, but Endymion... Endymion is so perfect, and e knows that I'm Lunarian. He knows, and doesn't care.

I just want to go back into his arms, feeling his soft kisses, his touch, being loved by him.

I like all of these Mi =) ! I think I'mma start my own challenge using the themes on HaruMichi, let's see how that works out *laughs*

Tsuki no Kagayaki wrote:

I like all of these Mi =) ! I think I'mma start my own challenge using the themes on HaruMichi, let's see how that works out *laughs*

i think you should!!!
it would be really fun to read =)

It's been a while, right? =) But here it is! This was based on the Nurse Minako episode on the R stage. Assume she visited Mamoru before visiting Usagi.

12 – Present

The Black Moon Clan had struck again. Esmeraude decided to make all of Tokyo's citizens sick. Of course, our hero and heroines were also in bed. Usagi had lied to everyone saying she was feeling better and was walking down to the park, but in fact was going over to Mamoru's house to check upon him.

She arrived and saw chaos everywhere. His apartment - which was always so tidy and neat - was a giant mess. She was sure that there was a broken glass near the TV, and something was burnt. Mamoru was never like that; he had never burnt any food. Then she saw his bed, his strong figure sleeping, looking peaceful, but very tired. She checked his temperature. There was no fever. Then she checked her own. She had a fever, but that didn't matter. She was feeling okay, and he wasn't.

Usagi couldn't leave his apartment like that. She fixed his living room, did the dishes, washed and folded some clothes, storing them in the closet after folding. Then the girl cooked him some food. It was true she wasn't the best cook, but she could cook some edible things and comfort food was one of them.

Starting to feel weak, she sat on the couch and checked her temperature once more. She was trying too hard to help him and was allowing herself to get sicker. The blonde went into his bathroom and checked his cabinet for some pills. Having found the meds to lower the fever, she took them and proceeded to serve him his food.

"Mamo-chan! Wake up! Nurse..."she said happily but was interrupted by his growl

"Minako! Didn't I tell you to leave? I don't need your help! Just go, it is not appropriate for you to be here, for I am Usagi's boyfriend!" He looked up and saw that it was a blond girl looking at him, but she was hardly Minako. "Oh, Usako! I'm sorry. Minako came here earlier today. Someone told her I was sick and she wanted to help out, but she trashed... my... apartment... Usako, did you clean my place?"

"Ah! That was the reason why your apartment was like that! She did that to my house as well. My mom wants her dead. But, yeah, Mamo-chan, I cleaned, I did the laundry and the dishes, and I even cooked, and now it is time to check your temperature."

The girl shoved a thermometer on his mouth. He now had a fever.

"Here, take these. They will help you, and eat up. Now, I'm feeling a bit tired, my love. I think I may have exceeded myself in doing the chores at my house and here, too. Do you mind if I just rest next to you for a bit?"

The boy chuckled and petted her head while she snored and he ate her food. After that, he carried the plate to the kitchen and got back to his bed, lying next to her, holding her the whole afternoon.

new chapters! this is in Chibiusa's POV. the song is "Daddy's Getting Married", by Bif Naked.

13 – Future

Don't ask me how i am today
Don't want to talk about it
Don't ask what the matter is
Today's the big day

My daddy's getting married
Today's the big day
My daddy's getting married
Mama, wipe your tears away

Today is the day. Mama told me I couldn't go back and watch the ceremony. But I couldn't resist. I had to see it live. So, I made Puu help me and I traveled back to the past.

The church was incredible. My daddy is at the altar already, with Motoki and Yuuichiru next to him. Motoki is his best man. Daddy always tells me stories of when he and mommy met at the arcade. Motoki would get so angry at them... One time, he actually kicked them both out due to the bickering.

But, back to the day. Daddy is wearing this back tuxedo. His hair keeps on falling on his eyes. He looks so scared. I wish I could hug him before the ceremony, however, no one can see me. I may mess up the timeline if someone do see me. Then, the bridesmaids walk in. Each of the inner senshi is wearing a beautiful spaghetti dress in their colors.

Following the girls, everyone stands up and the orgel starts playing a different tune. I feel like crying. Daddy's eyes are showing so much love. I think Mommy's walking in. Yes! Papa Tsukino and Mommy are walking with linked arms. I start crying. Mommy looks so beautiful. She winked in my direction. Kami-sama! She saw me! I'm gonna be in trouble when I get back to the 30th century!

The priest said their lines and then I heard Daddy declaring his undying love for Mommy. Their smiles are incredible. Later, she proclaims her everlasting love. Their vows are everything I needed to hear. Now, everyone is crying. And even crying, Mommy looks astonishingly beautiful. I think that is the third time I see Daddy crying. He must be really happy.

I wait until everyone leaves the church, and accidentally hear Mommy telling Daddy that there is a star inside her belly. So, this is why Mommy didn't want me there! I was already at the wedding, even though no one realized that.

When I'll get back to the 30th Century, I'll talk to my mom about it! How come I was at the wedding without the use of time travel?

and for this chapter:
Author's notes: Yep, another first season romance. And not my favorite one. I feel this is kind of “meh”.

14 – Closet

Motoki and I made a bet. It was a stupid bet, actually. I had to beat him at the Sailor V game. I don't know why, but I felt compelled to do it. Well, the terms of the bet were these: If I'd won, Motoki would have to spend a week without complaining about the Odango and I. If he'd won, I would have to spend one night inside the Odango's closet.

Now, I did my best, but when you're playing against the owner, it's really hard to win. What happened? Well, considering that I'm surrounded by pink clothing and plushie bunnies, you can imagine... Yep, I lost.

I'm not in her closet, before you ask me. I'm in her bed. You see, I was in her closet. I sat there, and watched as she walked in, talking to herself. And then, she decided to change into her pajamas. How come I have never realized what a beautiful (and full) girl Usagi really is? It's not as if I thought of her as a child. No, no. But I always looked at her as if she was an angel. My angel. Even though she didn't know that at the time. Her blue eyes, so innocent, her long blond hair. Her laughter.

But how did I manage to get to her bed? During the night, she woke up. And decided to go out. Yes, it was like 3am. She opened her closet. She saw me. It was really noisy for a while. She started hitting me. Then, I had to do something, otherwise she would never look in my face again. So, I kissed her and told her how much I adore her. And I was going to tell her that, but I couldn't find the courage to say it before.

Fortunally, she bought it. And now, I'm a teddy bear. At least, until 5 in the morning, when her father wakes up. That's when I hide back in the closet.

In the end, Motoki helped me. I got the girl I love and we can't wait to see the look on his face.

This is totally AU. No senshi, slightly different of what I'm used to write. Mamoru's POV. Hope you'll like it!

15 – Mistake

My life was so easy, well, as easy as it can be. I'm a doctor, which means I'm always on call. Not that all doctors are, but I like being available since the staff and the board all thought I was their best physician.

So, I had an "easy" life. Wake up, go to work. Minimum of 12 hours shifts. Sometimes I'd stay for 36 straight hours. Come home, take a shower, feet and pet my cat, sleep. When I have a day off, normally my new friend Kunzite makes me go to clubs and bars with him. In his words, "You are too lonely, Mamoru! Go out, have fun, find yourself a nice girl!". Ha! It was easy for him to say.

My work was my life, my moments of fun all came from that. Also, it was my escape. Sure, people would like at the book cover and find my life was just perfect. Dream job, lots of money, professionally happy. Why would I ever need to escape? Kunzite was right. I was lonely. Luna wasn't filling me. Of course she wouldn't, she was my cat. Well, not my cat, really.

I found Luna on the streets a few years ago, saved her from some dude who almost ran her over with his car. And then I met her. A goddess. My savior angel. At the time, I was living in Tokyo, studying to become a doctor. Just like that, I knew she was the one for me. Usagi, that was her name, and I started chatting. She was also in college, but I was her sempai. It was her first year, and I was graduating it already. Her plan was becoming a teacher.

We became friends almost instantly, for she didn't want a relationship at the time. One day, she fell ill. Cancer, they said. She was going to die. And knowing this, she begged me to leave and take her cat with her. I wanted to stay by her side, and she hasn't allowed me to. It broke my heart, and I took the opportunity to start my residency in a hospital here in Suwa. It was a small city and that would also help me with my heartache. I wrote her a letter everyday, always without an answer. Until one day, the letters started coming back. I never heard from her again.

Heartbroken, I threw myself in my career. If I didn't have her, at least, I could still become a successful doctor. And a successful doctor I became. I became an oncologist, mostly because of her. When the first letter was returned, I took a vow of never finding another woman, for no woman could compare to her. So far, I never broke it.

Now, I was at home, Luna was in my lap and I had been petting her when the someone knocked. I opened the door to find a blonde woman, with blue eyes. But when she looked at me, her face lit.

"Chiba Mamoru?", she blushed while pronouncing my name. Uncertain of what to do, for I had no idea of who was this woman (even though she looked a lot like my angel), invited her in.

"Oh, no. I just came by to give you this. You, mister, was really hard to track!", she handed me an envelope, giggled a bit and left. I stood there by the door still not having the slightest idea of what in Kami-sama's name was going on. So, I closed the door and opened the envelope. There was a letter and it's content was shocking.

Quote :

My dearest Mamo-chan,

I know this is sudden and absurd. I was so scared back then. Yes, it's been a few years, but I hope you'll still remember me. Your dying friend. Well, I'm not so dying anymore. Yes, chemotherapy worked! I probably should have told you this sooner, or just never pushed you away.

I regret so much that decision, but I thought I was dying and I couldn't bear to see that look in your face. I know you never gave up on me wanting a relationship with you and I couldn't see you becoming more and more heartbroken. I just couldn't.

Maybe, this is why I beat the disease. Because I too never lost hope that you would love me and still want me, even after all these years.

I'm in Suwa. Come see me at the Suwa Lakeside Hotel. I'll be here until the end of the month and then I'm coming back to Tokyo. If you don't show up, I'll know you have moved on and will learn to live with my biggest mistake. But if you still love me, please come. My room number is 597.

Love,

Usagi.

I couldn't believe what I was reading. She was alive! She was alive and ready for me. Almost instantly, I ran outside my door. "Luna, sweetie, I'll be back!". Luna only meowed, but I think she understood. I may have got two speeding tickets, but I arrived there. I arrived there knowing that no one had made a mistake and we'd still be together. I knocked her on door and when she opened, I smiled.

"I made a mistake all those years ago. Letting you convince to leave. I'm never committing the same mistake. I love you with all my fibers. With all my being." I kissed her, who kissed me back and closed the door behind us. "And no way in hell you're coming back to Tokyo."

"I love you too, Mamoru. And I didn't plan on leaving Suwa. I know what I wrote, but even if you didn't come, I wasn't going to give up. Pushing you away was my biggest mistake. I'm never doing that again".

We kissed with the moonlight bathing us, knowing this was just the first of many kisses we'd share from now to eternity.

Awwww it's so sweet. I'm glad that it was a happy ending because for the longest time, I really thought it was going to have a really sad sad ending o.o!!!

Keep writing more and more!!!! <3

Verdandi wrote:

Awwww it's so sweet. I'm glad that it was a happy ending because for the longest time, I really thought it was going to have a really sad sad ending o.o!!!

Keep writing more and more!!!! <3

like i told you, i was going to give them a sad ending, but decided against it, because they are so great together... thanks for reviewing

AN: I'm gonna be honest here. I almost skipped this theme. It was so hard! But, once again, the day was saved thanks to the Powerpuff Girls... er... wrong cartoon. Anyway... Our inners finally REALLY show up. And in a good light, too!

16 – Behind the Blue Curtain

They were getting married! But in order for the marriage to be a success, Usagi needed something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. Her earrings were new. Her stockings were old. But she didn't have anything borrowed or anything blue. So, she summoned her friends.

"Hey Usagi-chan!" they said while arriving all together. It was strange how they always seemed to be together these days. Maybe it wasn't that seemed to be together, but the blonde girl wasn't spending that much time with her friends anymore, so she was finding it strange.

"Hey girls! I have a problem. Yes, Minako, it is about the wedding. And no, Rei, I'm not having second thoughts. No, Mako-chan, you do not need to hit my fiancé. I need my something borrowed and my something blue. I know you girls can help me with these. Especially you, Ami." Mizuno Ami was a sucker for blue. Everything she owned was blue.

"Ah, Usagi-chan. I suppose I could help you with this. Why don't we go to my house? I think I may have just the thing for you.". The girls followed while Mizuno lead the way. After arriving to the apartment the shy girl shared with her mother, they all sat on the sofa. But soon, Ami asked them to go to her room.

"Now, I have always had this dream within me, that if I do find the right one, I will get married. And that's why I bought this." She pointed to a blue curtain covering a part of her wardrobe. Usagi was super anxious, Rei was shocked that Ami had thought about it. Makoto was paying Minako because she had just lost a bet by saying Ami would never want to get married. Ami opened the curtain and revealed the most beautiful necklace with an aquamarine pendant. So delicate, so simple, so Ami. "It was going to be my something new, something old and something blue. But I can always buy something new. I want you to borrow this. And since the gemstone is blue, it can also be your something blue. Nothing is going to jinx your day, Usagi-chan. I will not let it!"

Usagi embraced her friend. Her wedding was now saved.

NEW CHAPTER!
AN: Okay, so I was going to sleep. It's 5:50 in the morning here. But after finishing writing drabble 16, this idea popped into my brain and you know, right? I HAD TO SIT DOWN AGAIN. Please, review!

17 – Ice Cream

Usagi and Mamoru always fought at the arcade, but were secretly attracted to each other. Of course, no one knew that. One day, Usagi realized she knew nothing of said man. Not even his birthday, or his favorite color or even his favorite ice cream flavor. The horror! She needed to know. So, she decided to find a way of asking him. Upon arriving at the arcade and seeing him at the counter almost as if waiting for her to show up so they could argue, an idea came to her blonde little head.

"Hey Mamoru-baka! Do you like ice cream?" He looked at her with a very surprised face. I mean, how come she was asking HIM if he liked ice cream.

"Of course I do, Odango. That's a very silly question!" He tried to sound annoyed but that was far from the truth. In fact, he was feeling like the happiest man alive.

"Well, and what's your favorite ice cream flavor?" She bluntly asked. It wasn't supposed to come out that way and her mind started thinking of some excuse.

"Chocolate. Why are you asking me such stupid questions, Odango? Did you decide you like me and want to give me something for me birthday?" That question was the perfect excuse.

"First of all, I don't know when is your birthday, Baka. And secondly, I wanted to know that so I know which ice cream I'll never buy you". She turned her back and was about to leave when the "baka" held her wrist.

"August 3. It's a week from today. So now you can buy me a non-chocolate ice cream." He smirked while standing up and left the arcade leaving behind the dumbfounded girl, who was already plotting how to find out his favorite color.

NEW CHAPTER!

18 – Death

So much to do, so much to say. And yet, not enough time. That's what he felt. Time was something so stupid. So frail, ephemeral. All the banter, all the smiles, all the kisses, all the "I love you"'s. They were all gone too fast. Now, all he had was emptiness. Inside him, this blank space, that would never be full again.

She was so young, only 1022 years old. Okay, not that young. But young in his eyes.

Time was never enough for them. They were together for 1008 years. And now, death happened between them. She was gone and he was inconsolable.

But with time, he understood, she would always be with him. Always inside his heart. And one day, death would not separate them anymore, for this was only temporary.

Er... Guys, I can't post chapter 20 here (it's NC17). But if you want, PM me and I'll send you the link.

now...

chapters 21 and 22.

chapter 23 will be posted today =)

21 – Mischief

“You have 24 hours to beat me in your own challenge!”

“You’re so on!”

Rei looked at Ami and both of them sighed. It was going to be a very long day, for sure, so the girls decided to skip spending the afternoon with her friend. Not that she would mind. She was far too busy planning on what to do with her mortal enemy.

When he was in college, she snuck into his apartment. Having seen the movie Amelie Poulain, she came up with some ideas on what to do with him. She changed his alarm clock to 3am. She replaced his toothbrush, for cream for diaper rash. She bought a shoe two sizes smaller than his. She put blond dye on his shampoo. Then, she left as if nothing had happened.

When Usagi got home, she went straight to the shower. First she checked her shampoo, to see if it was not tampered. It wasn’t. So, she showered. Then she went to her room to get dressed and sleep.

When she woke up the following day, she was scratching herself and was all red. She got dressed, still finding it weird and went to the arcade. Upon arriving, she saw the jerk.

“Fancy seeing you here, Odango. Ready to give up, now that you’re itching and all…

“What? So you had something to do with that?”

“Of course, Odango! You may dye my hair blond and make me wake up at 3am, but I put itching powder in ALL your clothes. Now, who’s the king of mischief?” He smirked.

Then, two girls came, looked at him and laughed. “Why are you laughing?”

“Well, I hope you’re better. Considering that herpes of yours has attacked!”

“And now, you Baka, I may be itching, but I guess I’m still the queen of mischief!”.

and

22 - Christmas

Christmas lights were all over Tokyo. At the mall, the decorations were amazing. All in red and green. At the Crown, lots of green as well. Motoki decided to play Cupid for the holidays season and he had his eyes set on two people.

It was there that it had happened. Magic! He heard the bells ringing, meaning someone was walking into the store. It was his grumpy friend Mamoru. He was a nice guy. Smart, athletic, but kept to himself a lot. At 6’1, jet black hair and dark blue eyes, lots of girls were all over him. He never really cared for any of them. Used to say there was a spark missing. Like they weren’t cheery enough. Truth is Mamoru was a really sad person. The dark-haired man sat on his usual bench and ordered his usual coffee.

“Felling okay, pal?”, the blond boy asked his friend, trying to show concern, even if it was fake for he was glowing with happiness over his plan going just like he had planned.

“Yeah, just had a rough test at college. Besides, I couldn’t sleep at night.”, the dark-haired boy told his friend a reason. Not the full one, of course. Only half truth. He really hadn’t slept at night, but it wasn’t that he couldn’t sleep.

Suddenly, the doors opened again and a giggle filled the room. The blond girl came with her big blue eyes and stood right next to the dark-haired boy. Most of the people at the arcade knew they were sworn enemies, so when Motoki pointed to the green stuff hanging on top of them, everyone looked and no one uttered a single sound.

“What? Why is everybody like this? Motoki, what are you pointing?”. Usagi looked up and saw it. A mistletoe. She poked Mamoru, who looked as well. They stared at each other and had a fit of giggles at the same time. “Me? Kissing THE Jerk? No. Way. In. Hell.”. It was an act and she knew it.

“Kiss the Odango Atama? Are you insane, Motoki?” Indeed, it was an act.

“Yes, you are bound to kiss under the mistletoe. Now do it! Everybody is waiting!”. Motoki was hyper excited for his plan had worked perfectly. He was sure that when the enemies kissed, they would become lovers.

In the meantime, Usagi and Mamoru sighed and kissed. The arcade roared. However, what was unknown to all is that this wasn’t their first kiss. Or second. Heck, they had spent the night before together watching movies at the boy’s house. All the fighting was an act, for they were not prepared to announce to the world they were a couple and had been one for the past year.

“I love you, Mamo-chan.”, her sweet and silky voice left no doubt there she was being sincere.

“I love you too, Usako.”, his tone of desire was all she cared for. He held her close and closed the gap between their faces once more.

While they kissed for the second time, they heard someone muttering ‘It worked!’ and a crashing noise following. Their lips parted and they saw what had caused that sound. Motoki had listened to their love statements and while it was too much emotion, he fainted because of his succesful plan.

“Should we tell him, when he wakes up? That his plan was unsuccessful?”, the boy was truly worried about his friend.

“Nah! Let him believe he was the one who was responsible for us being together… let this be our Christmas gift for him.”, she held her boyfriend’s hand and they walked away from the arcade.

EDIT: CHAPTER 23 ONLINE!

It's a PGSM ONE!

23 – Valentines

It was a cold winter morning when she woke up. The occurrences of the last day were still on her mind. His words, 'If you like him, you shouldn't give up', repeating themselves. For some reason, even though he couldn't be with her at that moment, for he had a girlfriend of his own, but for some reason, Tuxedo Kamen's words gave her hope. Hope that one day her relationship with Chiba Mamoru could be real. Hope that one day he would be her boyfriend. And so she continued sewing her muffler for him.

On the other side of the town, he woke up feeling his life was pathetic. He had lost his parents many years before and now he was lucky enough to find a man who liked him and paid for his studies. He was also lucky that this man found him enough for his daughter. And he cared about her. Oh, how he did. All his life, he knew he would marry Hina. But now, everything was different. Hina wasn't the only one in his heart. Heck, she wasn't in his heart anymore. Not in the same way she used to be. True, he still loved her, but not as a girlfriend. She was very important to him. He had this loyalty feeling inside. Her family saved him. Her family took him in and cared for him when not even his family would. And now, how could he ever repay them by breaking up with her? He couldn't, that was the truth. Especially now, with their boarding day so close. But, on the other side, he also didn't know if he could live without one certain girl. So, he opened his drawer on his bedside table and took her handkerchiefs and her Valentine's Day gift. Next week it would be the White Day. And the thing he wanted the most was to be able to repay Tsukino Usagi for her gesture. But he couldn't, so he wouldn't.

Inside her pink bedroom, Usagi daydreamed of when she would kiss Mamoru, for she wanted her first kiss to be with him. She decided going to the Crown Karaoke. It could still hurt her to see Mamoru and Hina, but she knew she wasn't worthy of him now. On the way, she saw a demon attacking, so the brunette became a blonde and fought it. It was strange how that demon was so easy to vanquish. And just observing her, she saw Tuxedo Kamen.

"Tuxedo Kamen!" The heroine screamed while running towards him. "Can we talk? In a more private place?"

He knew the girl was going to talk about the boy she liked, but he couldn't not listen to her, so he compelled and they went to a secluded alley nearby.

"Tuxedo Kamen, I know this is sudden and that you probably will say no, but can you kiss me, please? A real kiss."

The masked man didn't know what to say, so he kept staring at her. Inside he was delighted that the girl he loved was asking for his kiss, even though he also knew it really wasn't him she wanted. Sailor Moon waited for an answer and when that didn't come, she turned her back.

"It's okay, you don't have to do it. I understand." She was walking away when she felt a hand pull her back again. Mamoru had no idea where that gesture had come from, but since he was there, he kissed the girl senseless. It could be his only opportunity to kiss the woman of his dreams. What surprised the hero was when finished kissing, the senshi whispered "Mamoru". He froze, thinking his identity had been discovered. But then the girl looked at him. "I'm sorry, Tuxedo Kamen, for calling you another name. And thank you for this. I have to go, now."

The soldier of the moon ran away while the hero stood there touching his lips, where moments before, she had touched with her own, feeling like he was the happiest man alive. For those instants, there was no Hina, for neither of them, because in her mind, it was only her and Chiba Mamoru and in his mind, it was only her, the love of his life.