Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ The Silver Rose ❯ Secret, Secret ( Chapter 10 )

Hi people. I know it's been a while but I've had things to do.

Here's chapter 10, I hope you enjoy it.

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Serenestorm

The Silver Rose

Chapter 10

Chapter 10: Secret, Secret

Ami and Makoto arrived at the dorm room about fifteen minutes after Usagi and found the silver haired girl on her bed in tears. The girls quickly ran to the weeping girl and embraced her. They stayed that way for a while, all huddled up on Usagi's bed.

"Usa, tell us what's wrong. Please let us help you". Ami said finally breaking the silence.

"Yeah, Usa whatever it is, we are here for you. But you can't go on like this. Whatever this secret of yours is, it's tearing you up inside". Makoto added blinking back her own tears.

Usagi pulled away from her friends thinking about what they said.

She was tired of keeping this to herself and need someone to talk to. Makoto was right this was tearing her up inside. Tomorrow was her first doctor's appointment, her first prenatal exam. She really didn't want to go along, and she knew that soon everyone would know anyway. Pregnancy does have a way of telling off on itself.

"Ok I'll tell you, I'll tell you everything but you have to promise that you won't repeat this to no one no matter what. You have to give me your word". Usagi said looking specifically at Ami. She knew that Jed was Ami's brother and since Jed and Mamoru had grew up together it was very likely that Ami was close to Mamoru as well and if that was the case Ami might feel obligated to tell Mamoru that he was going to be a father. Usagi also knew that Ami was very loyal and if she gave her word to never tell Usagi's secret then she would keep it.

"I promise". Makoto said

"You have my word, Usa". Ami said only after a brief hesitation.

"It all started when I moved to the city…" Usagi started and proceeded to tell them about the last night of her employment at the Silver Rose.

"It's been almost two months since I've seen Mamoru or that dreadful club. It's also been two months since my last menstrual cycle. I took your test Ames… and I'm pregnant."

Makoto and Ami had remained silent throughout the whole story. Usagi looked up at them almost shyly. She had to admit that she did feel better after telling them. It felt like a huge weight had been lifted from her shoulders and that she wasn't alone in this anymore.

"You're pregnant". Makoto said finally looking at her friend trying to find the signs that she had obviously missed before.

"Yeah".

"And Mamoru's the daddy. Dang, I can't believe it. I'm sorry for my brother's role in all of this, Usa. He and Mamoru have always been like this. Both have left a river of broken hearts, and I'm so sorry that you had to fall prey to them." Ami said sincerely. She had known Mamoru all her life, so she knew how he could be. She had seen him and Jed play women like instruments, not caring about who they hurt in the process. However, she had never known Mamoru to be so careless as to let one of his "flings" become pregnant, or at least to stay pregnant.

"Ames, you know that jerk". Makoto said anger evident in her voice. She had felt kind of protective of Usagi since she first met her. She wished she knew Mamoru, for she would definitely pay him a visit.

"Yeah, he's my brother's best friend. He and his older brother Mal practically grew up around us."

"So are you going to tell Mamoru about the baby?" Ami asked.

"No, and I'm not going to. I don't want him to be a part of my or my baby's life. I'm sure my child can do without his influence".

"But, Usa, he's the father you have to tell him. Raising a child on your own is hard work. You'll have to quit school." Ami said.

"If I have to quit school then that's just what I'll have to do. I knew the consequences when I slept with Mamoru. I knew what getting pregnant could do to my life. I accept responsibility for that. Mamoru may have tricked me but he didn't rape me but I don't want him in my life Ames. He has a fiancé. Just think of what this could do to his impending marriage." Usagi said trying to keep the sadness out of her voice. She really couldn't handle Mamoru being in her life knowing that he was either married or would be married soon and knowing the game he ran on her. She couldn't risk seeing him again, she would be too tempted to again taste what she could not have and should not want. She knew that Amy cared about the jerk so she hoped Amy would believe that keeping silent was the best thing for Mamoru, the best thing for every one involved.

"I think he has the right to know, Usa, but it's your call. I will tell you this though, Ames is right about raising children. It's hard enough on Neph and I and it's two of us."

"Just think about it, Usa. He should be made to take care of his responsibility and that child is his responsibility. A lot of what's wrong with Mamoru is that he is always trying to out run his mistakes, but he deserves a chance to correct them. Give him that chance, Usa". Ami said.

She knew what Mamoru did was wrong but she knew he deserved the chance to be a father of his child.

"I'll think about it, ok, but for now keep this on the down low". Usagi said though she had already made up her mind and she wasn't going to tell Mamoru nada. She would take care of her child on her own.

"I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow, could one of you come with me"? She asked changing the subject.

"What time?" Makoto asked.

"It's at 10:00 am".

"I can go. I get out of class at 9:50". Ami said.

"We'll just have to cut it close".

"I wish I could go with you guys but I have an exam in Sociology at 10:00". Makoto said.

"Don't worry 'bout it, Mako. We'll tell ya how it went". Usa said smiling for the first time that day.

She absently touched her stomach where her unborn child resided. My little seito, I'll take care of you and love you always. Usagi thought lightly rubbing her stomach, soothing the little one inside.

Usagi again looked at the alarm clock on the nightstand beside her bed. 9:00 it read in neon red numerals, only an hour until her doctor's appointment. Usagi stretched almost leisurely as she contemplated getting out of bed. She felt tired, wore out, for she had barely gotten any sleep last night. All she could think about was her appointment, it seemed as though she had been living a dream for the last few months, that she was not really pregnant. She would wake up any moment in her cousins' apartment or in her bed at home and everything would be as it was before she walked into the Silver Rose. Telling Ami and Makoto the truth last night made it real, that she really was pregnant.
Her appointment made it reality. She was really going to be someone's momma. In seven months her child would be born. Her child. She just became an adult herself. Two years ago she was a child, now she was having a child. Usagi rubbed her hand across her still flat stomach. It looked no different from what it did two months ago, but she could feel the difference. She could feel the child growing inside her. Her child, her and Mamoru's child. She quickly axed his name from her mind; she did not want to think about him right now. 9:05. She slowly got out of bed going to her closet to find something to wear.

"What do you wear to a prenatal exam?" She thought aloud.

She chose a black tee shirt and black lose fitting jeans. She felt like black today. She felt like hiding, and black makes one inconspicuous. She quickly washed up and threw her long hair up into a ponytail. The all black clothes seemed to make her silver hair shimmer. She put on pale pink lip-gloss for make up and was putting on her sneakers when Ami walked through the door.

"Ames, you're a little early". Usagi stated looking at her clock. It was only 9:30.

"I know. I left class early. Come on we don't want to be late". Ami said smiling slightly. She could get her missed notes from anyone in the class, this was important.

"Ok." Usagi said and grabbed her purse and followed Ami out the door.

"Ames thanks. I'm really glad you're coming with me. It makes it a lot less scary knowing you'll be there." Usagi said blushing slightly. They walked over to Ami's blue Toyota Camry.

"Really its no biggie, Usa. I know you'd do the same thing for me. Anyway you were there for me when I thought I was pregnant by Zack remember. I cried all night, but you and Mako stayed by my side the whole time. I couldn't have gotten through that alone. " Ami said.

"You were there for me and now it's my turn to be here for you."

"Still, Ames, thanks for everything. Thanks for keeping my secret".

Ami pulled into the parking lot.

"This it?" She asked glancing at Usagi.

"Yea, this is it". Usagi said looking at the brown brick building.

Mamoru looked at the brown brick building, which was the location of Aizou Family Practice. It had been a while since he had seen his friend Aizou Motoki, almost a year. He wasn't surprised, however, that the young doctor had called him. He had been after Motoki for months to be the new chief of staff at Jefferson Hospital, which he partially owned, had offered the man a large sum of money. Mamoru knew that Motoki was the man for he job. Toki may be young, the man just turned 28, but he is one of the best doctors that Mamoru knew. Mamoru had met Toki in med school; he had to drop out to take over his fathers computer company. Toki, on the other hand, completed school graduating at the top of his class and now worked with his father and older brother specializing in prenatal care.

Mamoru looked for a parking space; most of the spots were taken. Must be a lot of people sick. Mamoru thought. He finally found an empty space beside a blue Toyota Camry, which he quickly occupied.

He got out of the car, grabbing his black brief case and entered the building.

"Ms. Tsukino." The nurse called standing in front of the doorway that led to the examination rooms.

"Yes". Usagi said standing up. Ami looked up from the magazine she had been reading toward the nurse.

"Dr. Aizou will see you now".

"Usa, do you want me to go with you"? Ami asked.

"No, I'll be fine".

"Ok. I'll be out here if you need me". Ami said and proceeded to read her magazine.

Usagi followed the nurse into the examination room.

"You can sit here". She said pointing toward the examining table.

"The doctor will be with you shortly".

Maybe I should have told Ami to come back here Usa thought as she looked around the pale blue room. The doctor walked in interrupting her thoughts.

He smiled down at her, his light blue eyes twinkling.

"Hi, I'm Dr. Aizou and you must be Tsukino Usagi". He said glancing down at his chart.

"Yes". Usagi said looking at him slightly shocked. She had expected someone older. Dr. Aizou barely looked older than herself. Rei would love him. She thought being that he was exactly her cousin's type. Rei loved the blond, blue- eyed model type. Dr. Aizou was way cute and he seemed really nice as well.

"So, what can I do for you today, Ms. Tsukino"? Dr. Aizou said again looking at his chart.

Mamoru walked up to the secretary's desk. The woman immediately stopped typing whatever it was she was typing and looked up at the darkly handsome man before her.

"May I help you sir"? She said.

"Yes, I'm here to see Motoki." Mamoru said smiling charmingly. The girl was cute and just because he was in love with Usako didn't mean he couldn't flirt. It would never go past flirting though, there was only one woman for him now and that was his little bunny.

"Dr. Aizou is in with a patient."

"Would it be ok if I went back there to see him".

The secretary paused for a moment. She wasn't supposed to let the doctors' visitor's into the examining rooms but she knew that right now all Dr. Aizou was doing was interviewing the patient. A nurse would be called in before he can start the physical assessment. Mamoru gave her another charming smile.

To hell with it she thought I definitely slip him my number before he leaves.

"He's in the first exam room to your right."

The secretary said smiling.

Mamoru walked through the doors leading to the examination rooms. He heard Motoki's voice coming from the room the secretary had indicated.

He also heard another familiar voice coming from the room, one he couldn't pinpoint but knew he had heard before.

"I'm here for my prenatal exam". He heard the feminine voice say obviously answering Motoki's question.

He walked into the room intending to surprise his friend. Yet he was the one that received the surprise for right before his eyes was the woman whom he had spent the past two months searching for, the woman that hunted his dreams at night.

Her eyes widened with shock and with fear when she glanced his way.

Motoki was facing Usagi with his back to the door so he was yet to see his friend. He noticed the look that came to Usagi's face and turned to see what had alarmed her. He smiled as he noticed Mamoru who was staring at his patient intensely.

"Mamoru, what are you doing here"? Motoki asked surprised but happy to see his friend.

Mamoru ignored his question or perhaps he didn't even hear Motoki.

"M- Mamoru". Usagi stammered. The man she had been avoiding for two months stood before her looking almost as shocked as herself.

"Prenatal exam." Mamoru repeated remembering what he heard her say before he entered the room.

"Usako, are you pregnant"?

Sorry guys have to stop there. Anyway sorry I haven't put out in a while, but I've had a lot going on. I hope you guys liked this chapter. Keep a look out for chapter 11; it'll be worth the wait. BTW:

Seito= star

Aizou= cherished