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A Morning Coincidence part 4
by: Twilight
Editor: SailorTwin

         Mamoru delicately carried Usagi's limp body to his apartment being
careful
not to stir her.
Laying her gently on his bed he ran to the kitchen to get a wet towel for
her
head.  Closing the door
behind him he walked back into the den where Mina was walking curiously
around
like a new born kitten.
     "Mina, would you like something to eat or drink maybe?"  He asked
silently laughing at the picture she
made.
     "Hmmm, some water would be nice, thanks." Then she went back to eyeing
everything in his spacious
apartment.  Turning around he went to retrieve a glass of water and handed
it
to Mina who graciously
accepted.
     Just as Mamoru was about to check on Usagi a soft knock made it's way
to
his ears.
Strolling casually to the door he opened it with Mina standing in the far
distance, curious to see who it
was.  An annoyingly sweet voice spoke up apologizing.  The same lady from
the
arcade, the one who
threw a huge fit, was standing in front of Mamoru. Mina scowled.
     "Hello Mamoru. I'm.....sorry for getting upset back there.  I really
didn't me--"  Raye's
voice stopped, leaving the sentence to die.  "What is SHE doing here?!?"
pushing her way past Mamoru
she stalked over to Mina thinking she was Usagi.
     Stopping directly in front of her, Raye eyed her as if she were nothing
more than a pesky rodent.  Soon
her faced changed from anger to shock and then back to anger.
     "You're......you're not Usagi?  You look like her though.  Oh well, it
doesn't matter. What are you
doing here anyway?  Is that little tramp here too?!"  she yelled at the
frightened blond.  As if on cue, Usagi
sluggishly opened the bedroom door holding one hand to her head, eyes half
closed.  Suddenly a loud
voice began yelling at her, not expecting it, she felt the force of
another body slam into hers making her collapse to the ground under the
person.  Usagi caught a
split second of a glance at the person who was mercilessly beating on her.
Instinctively, she
brought her arms up and around her face to protect herself, still in too
much
shock to fight back.  Her
heart was pounding so fast in her chest it was making her head throb with
pain. She could hardly make
out the profound words Raye was yelling but caught enough to understand.
     Mina and Mamoru were in shocked at what Raye was doing but Mina
recovered
first and
heaved Raye's body off of Usagi and threw her to the floor, showing more
strength than one
thought she could manage.  Not giving Raye a chance to recover she swiftly
grabbed the front of her shirt
and lifted her up off the ground.  With her other hand she swung back and
with
full force made contact
with her face.  Spinning around she fell to the ground with a loud thump.
Mina was furious, no longer
frightened like before.  What gave her the right to insult
her best friend when she didn't even know her!  Getting ready to charge
again
she was confronted
with two very scared but caring blue eyes.  Gently but firmly Usagi held
Mina's shoulders to hold
her back as she quietly pleaded to her friend.
     "Please Mina-chan, stop this.  It's okay really." Mina looked at her
for
a moment then
withdrew from her fighting stance and slumped her shoulders calling it
quits.
Mamoru after finally
knocking himself out of his stupor held Raye roughly and dragged her out the
door into the hallway.

     Serena pulled Mina down on the couch and told her to stay as she ran to
get an ice pack.
Cautiously she placed it on her swollen hand.  Wincing slightly from the
pressure and pain, she
closed her eyes and let all tension leave her body.
     "Are.....are you all right Mina?...What happened! I mean everything
just
happened so fast!"
Usagi's voice cracked as she asked letting the tears fall from her
frightened
eyes.  Mina
immediately gathered her into a hug rocking her back and forth, soothing
Usagi
as best she could.
     "I.....I was so scared and I didn't know what was going on."
     "Hey....it's okay now.  She was just jealous of you and couldn't hold
her
temper.  Don't
worry about it anymore.  It's okay."
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
     Mamoru shoved Raye across the hallway away from him.  Written vividly
on
his handsome
face was a look of disgust and rejection.  Raye opened her mouth to say
something but was clearly cut off
by a loud growling voice.
     "DON'T.....don't say ANYTHING to me.  You make me sick and there is no
way in hell a
person like you could possibly be my girlfriend.  It's over Raye. I don't
ever
want to see you
anywhere near me or Usagi again!"  Turning on his heel he threw open his
door
and slammed it
shut behind him locking the knob and then dead bolting the top.
     However, all anger he was feeling quickly melted away with one glance
at
the crying girl
before him.  Rushing to her side he took her away from Mina's comforting
embrace and lifted her into his
arms, cradling her.  Usagi was startled at first but soon found she felt
protected and safe. Before she knew
it she was fast asleep in Mamoru's arms, head resting comfortably against
his
chest.
     "Will she be all right?"  He softly whispered in a voice full of
emotion.
Mina smiled kindly
at him, seeing the true concern and worry in his stormy blue eyes.
     "Yea, she'll be fine.  She's been emotionally stressed lately and I
guess
today she was just
overwhelmed."  Nodding his head he carried her into the bedroom and tucked
her
in.
     "She can stay here until she gets better if....if that's okay with you
of
course."  Mamoru
asked never letting his eyes waver from the angel slumbering before him.
     "It's okay with me.  I'll come back by later to see how she is okay?"
Turning to leave she
said her good-byes and left.
     Mamoru sat on the bed a few moments longer just drinking in her beauty.
Shyly he ran a
finger over her soft ivory skin, feeling her warmth.  Usagi stirred slightly
in her sleep and began to softly
mumble.
     "I love you.....please don't leave now."  Small crystalline tears fell
from her closed eyes as
she silently sobbed in her sleep.  Bringing a hand up, Mamoru lightly
stroked
her forehead
whispering shooshing noises to calm her.  When she finally settled back into
a
peaceful sleep he
slowly got up and walked into the den laying down on the couch.  What Usagi
muttered in her
sleep sounded so familiar, like she had said it before.  Suddenly a tender
memory flashed in his mind.
     ~ He was lying on the concrete somewhere his body numb, until pain
ruptured through
him.  Out of nowhere a tender, petite hand begins to stroke his forehead,
calming him.  As he
turned to look at the lady, the memory began to slip away before he could
grasp it.  Then he saw
her eyes, amazing blue eyes.....~
     Stunned, Mamoru snapped opened his eyes and jumped to a sitting
position.
His heart was
pounding and he was breathing heavily.  After calming his racing heart he
lay
back down and
stared at the ceiling.  He could see her eyes.....so
blue....caring....worried...and fearful
Closing his eyes he could still picture them, staring intensely at him
boring
into his soul and heart,
uncovering his deepest secrets.
     `Those eyes! Where have I seen them before?!' Searching his memory he
thought of
everyone he knew and drew a blank.  Every now and then, memories and events
would pop into
his mind and stick.  He remembered that he was a doctor, where he worked,
lived, what he liked and some
of his dreams, but a major part was still missing.  Exhausted by the day's
calamity he too fell asleep
dreaming of forgotten things.

     Usagi's eyes fluttered open and surveyed the room around her.  Confused
at first she sat up
and silently wondered where she was.  Then everything clicked together.  She
was in Mamoru's
room sitting on his large, cozy bed.  Turning her head, she searched for a
clock.  Throwing
her feet over the edge she quietly rose and walked out to the den.
     Soft snoring could be heard from the couch and Usagi peered over.
Sleeping comfortably was Mamoru,
using his hands as a pillow.  Smiling lovingly down at him she turned away
and
returned with a pillow
and blanket.  Cautiously she raised his head and
slipped the pillow beneath his silky hair then carefully covered his body
with
the blanket.  She
sat down on the floor next to him just staring at him.  His ebony black hair
was in disarray and his clothes
were slightly wrinkled with little creases here and there.  She wished for
him
to remember.....even if she
played only a small part in his life.  Staring at him awhile longer she
proceeded to get up and stretch,
walking to the kitchen, grabbing a sweater on the way to cover her small
bruises.  It was about dinner time
and she was hungry, as she was sure he was.

     The wonderful smell of food in the air woke Mamoru from his dreams.
Sleepily, he
rubbed his eyes and yawned while stretching, making him look like an
innocent
little boy.  The
sounds of cooking could be heard from the kitchen, dumbfounded he slowly
approached.
Working away was none other than Usagi herself, stirring whatever it was she
was cooking.  The
sight of her made him feel warm inside and he wished everyday could be like
this.
     Without thinking he walked up to her and kissed her cheek.  Surprised,
Usagi turned her
head to look at him, a blush sweeping her cheeks.  Embarrassed Mamoru
quickly
pulled away averting his
eyes away from her, finding the wall more interesting.  If just felt so
right
to him, so
natural...that one simple act.
     "Uhmm....I'm sorry....I didn't mean to ..."  Trailing off he left the
sentence hanging, not
knowing what to do or say.  Smiling adoringly at him Usagi answered,
apparently knowing the
unsaid question.
     "It's okay Mamoru, I didn't mind...and...it was kinda nice" she calmly
said, trying to
control the urge to tremble before him.  Turning back to the food away from
him she started to stir again.
"Could you do me a favor and pull the bread out of the oven?"  Nodding he
went
to the oven and pulled
out a pan with bread carefully setting it on the counter, away from anything
burnable.
     "What are you cooking anyway?"  Mamoru curiously inquired as he walked
back beside her
peeking over her shoulder.
     "Oh....Spaghetti and Meatballs.  Do you like spaghetti?"  A pang of
worry
shot through her
as she turned to him.  Mamoru was about to answer when he was suddenly
captivated by her
intriguing blue eyes.  Slightly raising her brow she tilted her head
prompting
him.
     "Huh?....yea I do.  It's my favorite." He finally replied a little
lazily.  Relieved she smiled
and shooed him away to the table.  Taking a seat, he watched as she cooked
and
grabbed utensils
from the cabinets. He was amazed at how well she knew her way around the
kitchen, like she had done it
several times.
     "You sure know your way around the kitchen Usagi.  Have you been here
before?" Caught
off guard she dropped the small carton she was holding but quickly caught it
before it hit the floor. Still
facing the counter, her back towards him she blushed another rosy hue as she
pulled out some plates.
     "Well, yea you could say that." She hoped her voice didn't sound too
nervous and shaky.
Adding some food to the plates she gently placed them on the table then went
to get some drinks. After
situating herself across from him they bowed their heads in a small prayer.
     "It looks delicious Usagi!" he then quickly dug in, enjoying it.  A few
minutes were
spent in silence as they ate feeling incredibly comfortable in each other's
presence.
     "How are you feeling now?  I want to apologize to you about Raye"  He
smiled coyly at
her.
     "I'm okay now.  She just surprised me that's all.  You shouldn't have
to
apologize for her.
It's okay though, thanks."  She didn't bother to tell him about the small
scratches and bruises she
developed.  They were just small minor things and would eventually heal
never
to be noticed.
     "I hope you don't mind that I borrowed one of your sweaters, I started
to
get a little cold."  She
hated lying but she wanted to save him the worry because for some reason she
knew he would.
     "No...no it's okay. Besides, it looks cute on you." He said after a few
moments, resisting
the urge to reach across the table and kiss her.  He could feel his cheeks
burn at the thought but
decided to go with his better judgment, though the offer was tempting.
Quickly shaking his
head he decided to change the subject.
     "So, Usagi what were we before....I forgot?"  Stupid stupid!! What a
smooth topic change,
he mentally kicked himself over and over again.
     Usagi, seeing his discomfort, smiled thoughtfully at him taking another
bite of her food
before answering him.  "We were friends Mamoru, that's all."  She knew she
sounded a little sad
but hoped he didn't notice.  Looking at him she noticed how his face
changed.
Dissapointment?  No, that
can't be right.
     Before anything more could be said someone started knocking on the
door.
Excusing
himself he got up from the table and left to answer it.  As soon as he was
out
of sight Usagi let out a long
suffering sigh as she propped her elbows on the table and rested her head in
her hands.  She could vaguely
hear Mamoru in the back of her mind as he talked to someone.  Noticing his
voice becoming clearer she
hastily raised her head and pasted on a bright smile.
     Walking around the corner she was greeted with her best friend Mina and
her boyfriend
Andrew.  Jumping from her chair she ran to hug them, elated that they were
here.  Andrew playfully
grabbed her arm trying to tickle her, but when he did she cried out softly
and
squinted her eyes shut.
Afraid he had hurt her, he quickly released her, a worried expression in his
eyes.  Mamoru having an idea
to why she would cry took her hand and sensitively pushed back the sleeves
of
his sweater. Along both of
her arms were small bruises already becoming visible to the naked eye.
     Taking her hand away she pulled the sleeves down and walked into the
den,
the others
following.  Sitting on the couch she motioned for the others to join her,
she
knew they would want an
explanation.  Mamoru took the seat next to her while Mina and Andrew took
the
other couch holding
hands.
     "As you've probably guessed the bruises are from....the fight earlier.
Wait! Don't worry I'm
fine really.  Besides they're just small bruises, nothing that won't get
better.  So I don't want to hear
anymore about it."  The tone in her voice said she was right and not to
argue
with her.  The other sensing
this quickly dropped it knowing she `was' right.
     "Hey Usa-chan it's still early evening, how bout we go to the fair?
Double date, it would
be fun!!"  Mina suggested, killing the tension in the atmosphere.  Usagi
looked a little doubtful at
first, she did want to go with him but she didn't know if he wanted to go
with
her.  Mina then
decided to give them her puppy dog look and added a small pout to her lips,
trying to look as
pathetic as possible.  Unable to resist Usagi laughed heartily while the
others joined in.
     "Okay...okay Mina-chan you win."  She then turned to look at Mamoru
beside her and was
a little surprised to see him staring at her.  "What do you say Mamo-chan?"
Mamo-chan, he
liked it....it was, nice.
     "I'd love to Usa-chan"  He said showing off his charming smile making
Usagi's heart melt.
The two sat there staring into each others eyes until the sound of clapping
could be heard.
Turning to look they could see Mina clapping her hands and squealing
joyfully.
     Seeing that everyone agreed they stood up to leave and walked out
towards
the parking
lot.  Mamoru and Usagi both silently agreed they would do the dishes later
when they got back.
Jumping into Andrew's car they took off for the fair for an evening of fun.
     "You know Mina, I've been meaning to ask you.  Where did you learn to
punch like that?
That's some right hook you got, remind me to stay on your good side!" Mamoru
chuckled.  Usagi lightly
tickled him on the side teasing him as he laughed harder and grabbed for her
wrists.  Sensing this she
quickly withdrew her hand away and giggled at him.
     "Actually another close friend of ours, Lita, taught us.  Me and
Usagi."
Mina cut in over
their laughing, giggling herself.  Looking over to Usagi, Mamoru saw her nod
her head in
agreement.
     "Yea, she's like another sister to us.  Lita's off at school right now
finishing her classes to
become a cook.  Andrew you've met her before right?  Anyway, when she comes
down remind me to give
you a call and invite you over so that you can taste her wonderful cooking!"
Usagi excitedly drooled as
her eyes glazed over thinking about Lita's marvelous food.  Mamoru burst out
laughing again and lightly
pinched her sides snapping her out of her fantasy.
     Usagi then started to punch him as `punishment'.  Grabbing her wrists
he
apologized trying
to look as sorry as he could.  Two voices laughing made them look away from
each other and to
the front.  Andrew and Mina were laughing hard as they watched the two
flirt.
     "Okay Andrew, you can stop now.  It wasn't that funny." Mamoru
sarcastically said, but
added a small smile to let them know he was kidding.
     "Yea, Mina!! You can quit it too!  Before I tell them about one of your
embarrassing
moments...."  Usagi lightly joked and giggled at the look on her face.
Andrew
turned his head
away from the road and looked to Mina, a questioning look in his eyes.
     "What would one of them be Usagi??"  Usagi opened her mouth to say
something but
Mina started yelling and screaming at her to not say anything.  Her flushed
face caused everyone
in the car to burst out laughing again.  Never once did Mamoru and Usagi
notice their fingers
entwined within another.

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