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Author:Kurisutaru 
>>Title:Masks 
>>>Chapter:2 
>>>>Disclaimer:Sailor Moon......hmmm......I dun recall creating that.....if I did....I wouldn't ...... send these stories to a fanfic archives? I would just send them straight to the publishers...ehhehe.......and make tons of $$.....like the REAL creator ^_^ 
Arigatou: You guys have given me support and continued to keep me writing ^_^ ARIGATOU guys! 
Spring-chan, Bunny-onee-chan, Chibi-imouto-chan, Jess-chan, Hum-chan, Uji-chan, Sweetie-chan, Eternal Angel-chan (Your advice really worked!!), SCM, and Rinoa. 

Hey you guys know that I got a new hammer set now right?! So....which one of you would like me to pound you into a sandy heap for writing ever so good stories.....I MEAN would like me to, cough cough show you my new collection? 
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~~Usagi~~ 

Amazing how time flies, already, it's time for Finals soon. Universities have come and gone. Applications handed in, everyone anxiously waiting for replies. And for some of us, we are waiting to hear who got, the scholarship. 

For the past few months, Mamoru and I haven't spoken. Except, when we argue, or when in class. Just thinking about how cruel we have been to each other in the past. Makes, tears fall from my eyes. It's like, Mamoru wears a mask over his face. A mask that hides his fears and pains. Mamo-chan, please remove your mask for me. I want my Mamo-chan back again, "I miss you Mamo-chan" I whispered into my locker. 

I collected myself for my next class. Picking up my things, I walked down the hot, sticky hall. I turned the corner and collided into Mamoru. 

My things scattered around the hall, people from all grades turned to see what had happened. Mamoru was with a bunch of people, I've never seen around him before. Andrew was in the far back of the group, peering over, as if waiting for doom. 

"Odango Atama, if you *don't* mind please watch were you are going. For a senior at my level you are a disgrace, I don't see how it's possible of you to come close in getting the scholarship. Note that, The scholarship will be mine." I sat on the floor gaping at him, his eyes black night coal. I have never seen his face so cold, so cold it made me shudder. I looked to Andrew, he hung his head, and followed Mamoru like a one of the herd never looking back. 

Tears threatened to spill again, the halls whispered my foolishness, the lights above me tried to swirl away. I was afraid to blink, students started a mockery of me. They kicked my possessions around the hall. I drastically tried to pick them up, and remembered. This is exactly what Mamoru wants. 

He wants me to fear him, like he feared me. To this day I still don't know why he's afraid of me. I'm determined not to let this, mask of his get to me. This week, is the one week, I'm going to see my Mamo-chan back again. 
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Homeroom, first block... 

"Good Morning Mamoru, Andrew. How was your day yesterday?" 
Andrew smiled, he liked this Usagi much better, "Ok Usagi." 
Mamoru peaked a glance at Usagi from the corner of his eye, "Mamoru, How was your day yesterday?" She asked. Ignoring her began to become harder and harder. "Fine, Usagi. Just fine." She smiled the smile, the smile that could make you melt as if you were just icing on a cake. The smile that could make you feel so warm inside, you want to smile back. The smile that reminds him, of how much He loves His Usagi. He couldn't help it, he smiled back. But the vultures called female students, "brought him back to reality" 
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~~Lunch...~~ 

Usagi is eating lunch with Andrew under their usual place, Mamoru has just arrived, with his fanclub at his every place(*~ne...I'm not in there...I was too pissed off at how that guy treats Usagi...err...H------ Kuris-chan throws away her membership card… ACK MATTE!!! Kuris-chan runs around trying to recover the lost membership card….-_-‘’ She just remembered how kawaii Mamoru is…~*). 

Usagi had the freakiest grin on her face, "Ne, Mamo-baka. Have you seen your back lately?" 

Eh?" Mamoru, frantically said as he tried his best to look behind his back. There was a note, "Kick Me" was written on it. All he saw red, all red. 
"ODANGO, I'm gonna get you!!!" 

And basically the rest of lunch was Usagi and Mamoru chasing each other around school... 

Mamoru finally caught her, "Gotcha Odango!" He slapped the note on her back, and stole her bag. He held the bag just above her reach, after all Mamoru was 6 feet, Usagi was only 5'6". 

"Baka, hey! Give it back! You're sssssssssssooooo MEAN!" He smiled a little, this was his kawaii Odango. The bell rang, and everything, went back to normal. 
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~~Mamoru~~ 

I've been avoiding Usagi for months. I've been avoiding my brain too. Because honestly, Chiba has just gone insane. 

*Chiba! I know what you're thinking.* 
See what I mean. I'm talking to myself everywhere I'm reminded of Usagi, My Usagi, Usako. 
*And believe me, this guy thinks *a lot* about this girl. I don't see what is his problem* 
My problem? My problem is that.....oh, why am I even talking to myself. I should be concentrating on my essay. 
*HA, Chiba, very funny you can't concentrate on anything right now except for how soft and silky Usagi's hair is!* 
"Sigh, it's right I'm hopeless." 

"Well, Mr. Chiba, what is so hopeless?" 
~Eck! Mr. Hummings!!!~ 
"Ah....." 
*Now Chiba don't panic, just repeat after me. "I am hopelessly in love with Usagi Tsukino." Now go on boy* 
~right....~ 
"Ah....I was just saying that I  am hopelessly in love wi----Darn brain!!!!.....ack.....sorry sir. I'm, not myself today." 

Buddy, if you weren't my mind I'd have to packaged and sent to the moon! 
*I've been there you know...I mean...But you see Chiba, I am your mind. So....Too bad! :P* 
~Sigh~ 
"I see, Mr. Chiba Perhaps you should visit the nurse." 
I hold my head in agony, who knew arguing with your mind could be so tiring. 

"Yes Mr. Hummings, perhaps I should." 
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~~Usagi~~ 

I look around the room and as far down past the door I could. I was very worried about Mamoru. He hasn't really been himself, since we last really talked. I know, it has to do with us, but what could it be? 

"Mr. Hummings could I go check on Mamoru. He didn't look to well." 
A very *very* tired Mr. Hummings answered 
"Very well. But *no one* I repeat *no one* else will leave. Now, everyone *GET BACK TO YOUR ESSAYS!!!*" 

I ran out of the room just in time to miss Mr. Humming's Head Exploded into an exaggerated bowling ball with a nose. 
  

When I found my way to the Nurse's room, I found the most Kawaii sight. Mamoru collapsed adorably on the twin size bed. His feet still hanging just above the ground, his uniform untucked and wrinkled. His hair fell back against the covers, eyes closed lightly with his sweet mouth slightly opened. 

So how do you wake such a kawaii person? Well, I guess a little kiss will have to do. I giggled a little to myself, I wonder what Mamoru would do. If he found out that I was playing the same tricks on him from the orphanage? My heart sped up its pace, why is my heart beating so? I ignore my heart's acceleration, and silently leaned over him. Only to have him meet me half way to the most unbelievable kiss. 
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"Mr. Chiba you can go as soon as you sign-------" 
Usagi is sitting on the far, far left side of the bed. Her checks flushed and her eyes filled with embarrassment. 
Mamoru, is on the far, far right side of the bed. He, looks pretty much like Usagi. Except he's still thinking about the great kiss they had. 
The nurse? 
"Mr. Chiba this is not a place for *play* with your girlfriend. If you are not ill please get back to class." 
The nurse looks over the two again, and leaves saying, "If you two need to talk, talk now. I'm leaving to get an aspirin and have a smoke." 
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~~Mamoru~~ 

Okay, so, how exactly do I explain to Usagi my behavior. I guess telling her the truth would do it ne? I took a deep breath closed my eyes, and just said what has been lying in my heart for what seems an eternity. 
"Usagi, I love you in every way, possible. That's why, I kissed you. I can't live a lie anymore, Usako I love you." 

I opened my eyes, hoping, wishing, that she understood me. The Angel before me, was crying. glissing crystal, glass tears fell lightly off her face. She closed the distance between us with a single blessed hug. 

"Oh Mamo-chan. You may not know it, but you kept your promise" Her beautiful, happy tears fell down my neck, her arms wrapped tightly around my waist, never letting go. I tighten around her waist, closed my eyes, and remembered this one moment. 
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~FLASH~ 
A young vigorous blond haired girl, runs up the hill. 
"Hehehe....hehehe....Mamo-baka!!! Take a look at this" 
"Odango!! What is it?" A little boy that resembled the younger me. Sat on a rock with his legs crossed, he seemed to look directly at Mamoru, yet passed him. The young boy leaped off the rock and went after the young odangoed girl. I got up to follow them, they wandered down the hill and to a beautiful rose bush. The young odangoed one's eyes sparked with curiosity, and astonishment. "Mamo-baka, what are these? They are so pretty." The young resemblance of me chucked a little, "You are such an Odango, these are roses." The girl looked away from the flower, and looked at the boy. "Mamoru, I have said time and time again! My name is not Odango!" I smiled as the boy rolled his eyes, "Oh, like Mamo-baka is mine name? Anyways, how can you not know what a rose is?" "Hmmp, Mamo-baka, my daddy hated beautiful things. Th--that's why he always hit my mamma." The girl fought hard to keep the tears at bay, they slipped one by one. But she held her head high, "Mamoru, I just remember though, I don't have a daddy, a mommy, or a family. So, I shouldn't be crying." The little one wiped her tears away. All I could think about was comforting her, and I'm sure, that the younger me did too. 

The younger me, put his arm around the odangoed girl, "Usagi, I'll always be your family remember that. So you do have a family, me!" 

The little Odango looked up with that beautiful glowing smile. "I love you Onii-chan!!!" 
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My eyes popped opened, "Onii-chan?" I'm her, onii-chan. That is all I am to her, her big brother? So, what did she think that kiss was? 

~sigh~ 
Very well then, if all she wants is an onii-chan, then I'll give her an onii-chan, "Well, Odango-imouto-san. See you at the grad ceremony where I get my scholarship, don't forget, our project is due on Thursday. So remember we have to work on it in the library tomorrow." I walked away, holding my heart in my hand. 
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~~Usagi~~ 

^_^ I'm so happy I have my onii-chan back! Now, I can work twice as hard, to getting that scholarship! The bell rang for the last class, I walked out of the nurse's room like the everything was perfect. (sigh...and I thought I was dense...^_^.) 

"Good Afternoon Ms. Haruna!" 
"Oh, good afternoon Usagi." 
I hopped, yes hopped to my seat, and waited for onii-chan to show up. 
*BONK* 
>OW! someone's book bag landed on my head, I turned around to the craziest person I know, "Hey Odango, you forgot your bag! Tsk tsk." He said as he waved his finger, "You are such a Klutz Odango Atama!" 
>What did he call me AGAIN!!! "ODANGO? MY NAME IS NOT ODANGO! BAKA!" 
>I yelled to him as he took his seat next to me. "My name isn't Baka! ODANGO!" "BAKA" "ODANGO" "BAKA" "ODANGO" "BAKA" "ODANGO!" "BAKA!" 
>"OD-----" 
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>Ms. Haruna screamed at the top of her already restricted and sort lungs, "DETENTION MR.CHIBA, AND MISS. TSUKINO! Now, LET's GET BACK TO OUR LESSON!" She slammed her hand to her desk, gasped for air. A glass of water came out, out of thin air right into the palm of her hand. She gulped it like a savage animal, then slammed the glass cup to her desk. With a sweet grin and voice she said, "Now class, let’s open out books to chapter 24 please." 
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Andrew smiled at the comotion, he was glad that Mamoru finally let his mask go. He looked around the room at the other students. All, very shocked at such childish antics cause by Usagi and Mamoru, Andrew has never been more proud. 

>With the stunned state of the class, Usagi and Mamoru took the opportunity to make faces at each other. Poor, poor Ms. Haruna, her eyes went blood shot! "DETENTION AGAIN MR. CHIBA AND MISS. TSUKINO!" 
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>Finally class ended, and Ms. Haruna completely forgot about the detention, she sped to her car and raced her way to her physiatrist. Leaving Mamoru and Usagi sitting in her classroom all alone. 
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>>My stories get weirder and weirder….I dunno what’s up with this brain of mine………^_^