He felt numb as he watch the scene unfold in front of his eyes? His heart began to break? Piece by piece? ?as he observed the two together. They were perfect for each other - complementing each other so beautifully? The numb feeling had intensified. Perfect for each other? he had kept on repeating, his eyes then darkening? "Something that we will never be?" He turned away, and walked out of the arcade. The blonde parted from the arms of her friend. "Arigatou Toki-nii-chan, I..." He smiled at her gently, "Onee-hime, it's okay. Whenever you need a shoulder to cry on?" She gave him a grateful smile. "But right now, I wouldn't mind a chocolate shake?" He nodded. ~~~ (3 Am - Matchbox 20) *Usa: I totally adore them!! And Goo Goo Dolls? goodness! Such wonderful people!! She says it's cold outside and she hands me my raincoat She's always worried about things like that She says it's gonna end and it might as well be my fault And she only sleeps when it's raining And she screams and her voice is straining She says baby It's 3 am I must be lonely When she says baby Well I can't help but be scared of it all sometimes Says the rain's gonna wash away I believe it She's got a little bit of something, God it's better than nothing And in her color portrait world she believes that she's got it all She swears the moon don't hang quite as high as it used to And she only sleeps when it's raining And she screams and her voice is straining She says baby It's 3 am I must be lonely When she says baby Well I can't help but be scared of it all sometimes Says the rain's gonna wash away I believe it She believes that life is made up of all that you're used to And the clock on the wall has been stuck at three for days, and days She thinks that happiness is a mat that sits on her doorway But outside it's stopped raining She says baby It's 3 am I must be lonely When she says baby Well I can't help but be scared of it all sometimes Says the rain's gonna wash away I believe it ~~~ Just My Love Chapter 3 By Chi Chi and Eternal Angel ChibiUsa9@aol.com, Usako9@hotmail.com http://cherryblossoms.cjb.net/ http://www.geocities.com/cheriihaken ~~~ What was he to do now? He had no reason to go to the game center anymore - because it would only bring him pain? He was somehow disgusted by the thought of seeing Motoki? stealing the girl that he was obviously heads over heals for, but? Motoki never knew. So it was just his fault for never doing anything to express his feelings - to give into her? His shoulders sagged, as he bit his lip. Kami-sama, why didn't he say anything to her when he had to chance? 'HA!' his mind taunted, 'even if she wasn't with Motoki, why would she want to be with you? All you did was insult her.' He wasn't going to stand here and just listen to his subconscious berate himself. He decided that he was going to use this determined and pained energy for a purpose. The major term paper due two months from now. ~~~ The doors of the game center opened, as her eyes glanced back at the doors. *A brunette entered.* Her heart sank. She had been determined to get over him, determined to get on with her life - but she still couldn't help but wish she could see him? her heart turned within it's imprisonment. Love was so harsh. She took a deep breath, as she watched as the Sailor V puppet within the machine cry in mercy. 'Serves her right taking my man?' she couldn't help but evilly think with the bitterness within her. What was she to do though? Everything had been depressing enough for her, especially with Minako always up her business as she silently detached herself from her. She couldn't stand being near her anymore. No, not with the memories of her and Mamoru being so close? She closed her eyes in pain. Minako and Mamoru. A match made up from heaven. She had never seen Mamoru smile or laugh the way he had when he was with Minako - only hearing that annoyed or cruel laughter that escaped his throat. Her heart ached. "Usa-chan, Rei says that the meeting tonight is canceled." A bubbly voice told her, as her eyes snapped open, as she reared into the eyes of Aino Minako. Fate was so cruel. "Okay." Minako frowned at her, her eyes looking at her intensely, "What's wrong? Usually you'll be so happy of a day off from senshi business - but now?" "What do you know about me Minako?" She had snapped back in reply, as Minako felt like jumping back as the words stung her. Usagi's eyes then lowered, as she then caught attention to what she was doing. "Gomen nasai Mina, I have just been feeling upset lately?" She explained, as Minako nodded, as a figured appeared, smiling at them. "Hey Usa, Minako, what about a drink on me?" The two nodded, as they walked to the counter as Motoki made their shakes, after placing it down in front of them, Motoki turned to Usagi, "Unazuki wants you over for dinner - she says some girl talk." Minako looked up at the sound of Motoki's sister's name. Her eyes widen in horror. Usagi and Motoki? Cause only then would he ask her over for dinner as if nothing mattered? She couldn't breath anymore. "I gotta go? ja ne Motoki-san, Usagi?" She turned around and walked out, tears falling un-noticeably. Usagi watched her friend retreat, as she couldn't help but feel a sudden wave of relief. "What for nii- chan?" "She says she noticed how depressed you are, and since I told her you been having boy problems, she decided what you need is a makeover and some girl chat? and since we think of you as a part of our family?" She smiled, "So do I? so do I?" ~~~ Minako walked aimlessly in the streets, 'Usagi and Motoki?' Her throat held back a sob. The one person she was absolutely in love with? ?was with the person she cared most for? Her heart ached. Her mind spun. Her body collided with another, as her tear streaked eyes looked up at concern midnight blue ones. "Mamoru-san?" She asked softly, as he nodded. She put her arms around him and sobbed, her voice ragged with sobs, "Usagi and Motoki?" "I know?" Minako parted from him, her eyes gazing at him, "Funny huh? We both fell for people who fell for each other." The irony was there, as he nodded. Maybe it was the aching pain in their hearts, or the ironic fact that was stated, or just the memories of the truth that caused the next scene to happen. They were kissing. Unbeknownst to them, a figure across the street happened to look in the couple's directions. When she recognized the two, she gasped in surprised, unable to believe her eyes. *Chi Chi: Oh man Usa-chan, I hope you have some insurance or a couple of body guards cuz by the time this gets out, we're gonna be dead...maybe we can hire the senshi to protect us...no wait, Usagi and Minako would be the first to kill us cuz we didn't put them with Motoki and Mamoru in the first place...::sigh:: back to insurance. *Usa: But Chi Chi!! They no longer insure me because of our last fic! ~~~ She lay upon Unazuki's bed, her eyes gazing at the ceiling as Unazuki was in the same position with her. "It hurts doesn't it? First heartbreak?" Her voice asked her as she nodded from her fatal position. "I just want to know when it stops? when the pain ends?" She whispered softy, as Unazuki looked at the girl beside her sadly. "Usa, it never ends? it's ongoing, but as long as you try, it will? don't stay in the state you are in?. where you try to forget, but you don't try. It'll never work out. Move on. Move on?" Move on. That's what her mind had yelled at her to do? But her heart disagreed. It told her to wait? To wait? To wait? "I don't know?" "Maybe all you need is some change? make up, hair cut, new fresh clothing style? I'll make you gorgeous and get that guy to see what he missed." She looked at her friend. "Maybe? Maybe I should?" ~~~ "WOW, Usagi-chan!" Motoki whistled, as she stepped out into the living room modeling her new look. "You look great!" Her hairs was now waist-length, but still long enough to pull it up into her usual odangos, and curled at the bottom. She was sporting khaki colored capris and a pink and white short sleeved shirt. Unazuki had lightly dusted her face with a mauve colored blush and swept light pink eye shadow over her lids. Usagi's eyes were more defined and her blue eyes sparkled even more after they had been outlined with charcoal eyeliner. Shiny lip-gloss graced her already luscious pink lips. "Doesn't she? I told her she could be a model," Unazuki added stepping out from behind her. Usagi's face turned even redder from the compliments. "Thanks so much you guys, I feel a lot better," she said softly. "I think we should get going Usagi, it's getting pretty late out and I told your parents I'd have you home in 20 minutes." "It's ok Toki-nii-chan, I can walk from here. My house isn't very far away," she protested. "But it's getting dark and cold outside, I wouldn't want anything to happen to you," he countered. "Please, I'll be fine I promise. Plus I want to detour through the park. I need to clear my mind a little," she pleaded. "Here Usagi, you can borrow my jacket," Unazuki said as she handed her a light jean jacket. "Thanks," she said as she stepped out the door. "Call us when you get home!" "I will!" she called back, shaking her head amusingly at Motoki's over protectiveness. ~~~ Minako lay in her bed with her legs curled up near her chest. She was still in shock with everything that happened today. First Motoki and Usagi, then her and Mamoru. Why was everything so twisted? Why couldn't she just have Motoki and Mamoru have Usagi, life would've been so simple. She shook her head as she thought about the kiss. It meant nothing to her, although she had to admit Mamoru-san was a good kisser. But he wasn't the one for her - at least that's what her heart told her. Quietly, she rolled off of bed and crept to the windowsill. She drew the curtains aside and allowed the luminous light of the full moon to bathe down on her. 'Please,' she prayed, 'make sure everything works out in the end,' as a tear slid down her cheek. ~~~ Halfway across town, a tall, dark figure leaned up against the railing of the balcony, with the same thoughts. He didn't know what came over him. He had just been walking when Minako bumped into him. After confirming what he already knew was true, he just couldn't stand it any longer. The passion burning inside of him consumed his mind and all of his senses. She looked so much like his angel. He knew it was wrong to use her like that, but fortunately she understood, for she felt the same way. Mamoru shook his head, as if he were shaking off the feeling. He looked up and gazed at the dark night sky. The moon seemed to shine brighter tonight, as though it was telling Mamoru that everything would be all right. A wave of relief washed over him, as he stepped inside to retire for the night. ~~~ Usagi shivered, pulling the thin jacket tighter around her body. She should have let Motoki take her home, but she really wanted to walk through the rose gardens. She gazed at the beautiful array of roses, a small smile forming on her lips, despite all the heartache she felt. She always felt better being here, it was the only place where she could think clearly. Usagi walked closer to a red rose bush and gently brushed her fingers against the silky petals. She leaned in closer and breathed in the heavenly scent. His scent. That one time where she had been fortunate enough to bump into him, the first thing that invaded her mind was the scent of roses. It drove her senses and mind crazy every time she smelled roses because then would always think of him. NO. She had to stop. He wasn't her's anymore. In fact he was never hers to begin with. Especially not after the way she had seen Mamoru and Minako kiss. It was a kiss only lovers shared. Something she and Mamoru were far from being. Tears began to well up, but she refused to let them fall. She just couldn't take it anymore. Her legs gave out and she crumbled to the ground, crying her heart out. The moon shined down it's light upon the girl, as if to console her. But nothing could mend her broken heart. Usagi's body froze in fear as she felt a heavy hand grasp her shoulder. Slowly, she turned around cursing herself for rejecting Motoki's offer. With the last bit of courage, she swallowed her fear and faced the stranger. Usagi's eyes widened in surprise as she came face to face with a familiar pair of blue eyes. ~~~ LOL~!!! Who is this mysterious person with the familiar blue eyes? Could it Mamoru? Devvon? Or another Mamoru-wannabe? Hehe, this chapter was so much fun to write! Probably because there was a lot of surprises and stuff. Anyways, I can hardly await the death threats we're going to get for that little scene with Mina and Mamoru, but I assure you guys, it was only for effect >=o) Yes, yes I know I'm a very cruel person, you don't need to point it out, I have people telling me that all the time. Anyways, don't forget to e-mail, otherwise the next chapter might be delayed, you know with all the problems technology has, our hard drives might crash, or e-mails might get misplaced, etc. ne Usa-chan? ::evil glint:: Ack, look at how evil I've become...I think it's cuz of Usa-chan's influence...bad Usa... Much love, Chi Chi Hey! That's not right!! Blaming things on ME? Hmph!! How rude!!! Who do I get to blame things on now??? (sighs) hehehe? well, I just have to say, I doubt it'll get out anytime soon cause of finals!! Can you believe that my French teacher decided to make us write a skit and act it out in French? I only got five lines memorized? but I don't know if I have it memorized anymore? and then I have 20 lines to memorize from Romeo and Juliet? then I have like my composition and real test to worry about in French? and then science? math? tragedy everything is!! Well, check out my newly refurnished website cause my other ones died!! Love, Usa