Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Encountering a Memory ❯ Day 2 ( Chapter 2 )

[ P - Pre-Teen ]
Chapter 2

*Minako's P.O.V.*

The ray of light shined through the curtains and into my eyes. Instinctively, I rolled to the other side, only to find there's no other side as I fell on the floor with a 'thump'.

Blowing some of my lemon yellow hair out of my face, I decided to get up. I opened the door and was surprised to find someone there. I jumped a little, but then remembered that I had to share the bathroom with him. It's ironic though, out of every person in the galaxy, it had to be him. It's always him.

"Good morning, Aino-san. Looks like you haven't had that great of a morning. What was that loud noise I heard? Were you building a bomb in there or something? Nice t-shirt, by the way," he teased. I recalled the fall from earlier and glared. 'I thought he was the one that said screw it with the formalities. Fine, if he wants it this way,' I thought as I scowled at him for that remark. I looked down and found myself in a ridiculously oversized black t-shirt that reached my knees. In white letters, it said 'Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful.' I looked at him and noticed his perfect black flannel pajamas.

I took out my tooth brush and tooth paste and started brushing my teeth, he'd been doing the same thing. We looked at each other in the mirror and looked away when we caught each other. Out of the corner of my eye, I could tell he's looking at me again. I just smiled, not being able to say anything. Even if I could though, I wouldn't know what to say.

After rinsing we both looked at each other and then at the shower. "I got in here first, so that means you leave," he said to me.

"Haven't you ever heard of ladies first?" I asked. All these arguing scenes were way too familiar.

"Yea, I've heard of ladies first. But there's no lady here," he retaliated. I completely saw that coming.

"Look, just to be fair, why don't we go to the door, count to five and both jet for it," I said. He nodded and we both turned around. When we got to the door, we started the countdown. "Five."

"Four."

"Three," without waiting for the two or the one, we both jetted for it, resulting in us colliding into each other. We both fell backwards and landed on the hard tile floor. "You cheated!" we both said at the same time.

A handsome grin spread across his face. I remember when he used to give me one of those grins. "Now I remember why we dated," he said as he got up and helped me up. I nodded and smiled myself. He sighed, a sigh of surrender. "I'm not in the mood to fight with you. Go ahead, just don't use all the hot water," he said as he turned towards the door.

*Kunzite's P.O.V.*

If she thought that I was giving up that easily, she must have been hallucinating. When I touched the handle of the door, she let off her guard. Turning around, I charged at her and swept her in my arms. She gave a little yelp as she instinctively wrapped her arms around my neck. I took her into her room and dumped her on the bed. While she sat there, shocked and confused, I ran for the bathroom and locked the door.

I smiled to myself when I heard her yell, "Now I remember why we broke up!" Actually, even she knew that it wasn't true. The only reason we broke up was because there's no way she could stay on Venus and I had an obligation to stay there.

*lunchtime, Minako's P.O.V.*

On the beach, I managed to snag a guy to sit with me at lunch. My black, two-piece bathing suit probably had something to do with it. Meiou-san had designed it and made it for me for this trip. Knowing that I can't stand bikinis, she made the top like a tank top. The older senshi always knew exactly what to do.

"So, where are you from?" he asked me. He really had beautiful blue eyes, much like the ocean.

"Tokyo, how about you?" I replied. He was beginning to bore me, but I pretended to be interested anyway.

"I'm from Okawa." He kept on talking about Okawa but something else already sparked my interest. Kunzite walked in with a girl hanging all over him. His eyes met mine and they began to approach our table.

"Excuse me, the place is pretty packed. Do you mind if we share the table?" he asked. That mischievous smile is on his face again. 'This can't be good,' I thought.

My lunch date, Miwa-san, looked at me and then at them. His generous nature took over and he gestured for them to sit down. I moved further down the booth so the girl could sit down while Kunzite sat across from me. We all introduced ourselves and got acquainted, with Kunzite and I occasionally stealing glances at each other. "So, Aino-san. What is your occupation?" he asked.

"I'm a minor designer for Meiou Setsuna," I replied. 'He's trying to give me a hard time, great. This is going to be the lunch date that doesn't end.'

*Kunzite's P.O.V.*

When I first saw Minako sitting with that other guy, a ball of anger immediately formed in my stomach. But then I thought more about it, I decided to have a little fun. Now, the look on Minako's face is just hilarious.

"Well, would you look at the time? I have to leave. It was a pleasure meeting you, Miwa-san, Yuuki-san, Meio-san," she said as she got up to leave. I could tell that she was just trying to run by how nervous she was. We all waved as she practically ran out the door. I had to bite my lip to prevent myself from laughing out.

*At night, Minako's P.O.V.*

I had enjoyed the rest of my day in the hotel, doing this and that. I still couldn't get my mind off of lunch though. 'That jerk. He's going to ruin my whole vacation.' I changed back into my large t-shirt and brought my things into the bathroom. Of course, like always, there he was.

"That wasn't very nice of you," I grumbled.

"Why, there really weren't any other seats in the restaurant. And why sit with a stranger when there's someone I know?" he said with a smile. I knew he enjoyed watching me in distress like that. I just groaned and rolled my eyes.

After brushing my teeth, I took out my night cream and began rubbing it in my face. I was half done when I saw him staring at me, amused. "Is there something you'd like to say?"

He smiled and just shook his head. He picked up a brush and began to brush his hair. I looked for a second and then started to giggle. He looked at me like I was crazy and at first ignored me, but then gave in and gave an exasperated sigh. "What?"

"That's my brush. It's just kind of funny to see you use a pink brush," I explained as I took it from his hand. He was still for a second, shocked I guess. "Yours is over at the corner," I said as I pointed to his silver brush. A crimson rose to his cheeks and he quickly grabbed his own brush and ran it through his hair.

I began brushing my own hair and holding it back in a high ponytail with a scrunchie. I looked at him for a second and reached for his hair. "What are you doing now?" he asked as he began to fidget.

"Don't move!" I said as I pulled a thin strand of golden hair from his head. I held the ends of my hair with both my hands and pulled it tight. "I never realized that my hair is this long. I need to get it cut soon," I murmured to myself.

"How can you not realize your hair is that long? It goes down to your knees," he joked.

"Was I talking to you?" I said as I stuck my tongue out. I turned sharply and began to walk back to my room.

"Good night, Mi-ko," he said gently. I stopped for a second. Mi-ko... he hadn't called me that in so long.

"Good night," I whispered as I left.

*Kunzite's P.O.V.*

I stopped brushing my hair when the words slipped out of my mouth. Mi-ko... That name brings back so many memories. I smiled and went back to my own room, the grin still on my face.