NEW FEELINGS The walk to the shrine was refreshing. The snow was falling lazily over her shoulders and her soft blonde hair, slowly melting in cold water at the contact of her warm skin. Everything in the park turned in a bluish color under the light of the moon, even the deep green of the pine trees that circled the playground, and she was so caught up in her thoughts, that she found herself at the entrance of the shrine without even noticing the burning sensation in her calves after the exhausting steps that lead to the top of the hill where the building was settled. Rei was looking at her with dreamy eyes. She always liked her, and it was such a strong feeling that she had to concentrate not to let it show, and it would come out as she was aggravated at her, always on the verge of getting upset at every word, mistake or clumsiness that Usagi would show, even though she loved every step she'd make. But it was the only way to hide it. And it worked out pretty well. "Hi! Usagi you're soaked! Did you have to come walking on a night like this???" "Ok, ok, miss grumpy, I'm glad to see you too" said Usagi mocking Rei's voice. "Come in, and don't be such a clown, I want to tell you about this as soon as possible so you won't be late to your date" "well...we decided to cancel it for today, Darien is too tired after college, and is better for us to take a break once in a while" -Again lying? 'Well, this was the last one for today', she thought. "Is everything alright?" Rei sounded more gentle than usual, but she wouldn't fight it this time. Not tonight, she was too tired. Usagi looked at her and, for the first time, she realized how beautiful she was. Her voice was sweet and soothing when she wasn't angry, with her features showing a mix of delicate sensuality that caught her by surprise so fast that she couldn't say a word, leaving the room in a akward silence. The wind whistled softly from outside. Her dark hair moved along with the breeze, and Usagi stood still, hypnotized by the magic of the moment, with a sensation of vertigo grabbing her, deeply in her chest. Rei's heart pounded harder, and she realized she was starting to sigh, so she went to the door and closed it with a loud "slam" and walking towards the kitchen she said "I'll prepare some tea, you must be freezing..." "...thanks..." she never felt so peaceful in her life as she was feeling in that moment. It was like in that minute when they were looking at each other, they floated in a comforting levitation that took away the burden she was bringing on her back. "...your hair is still wet..." the tray made a chiming sound of teacups and teaspoons, and Usagi touched her head with a shy hand, 'oh, I look awful...' thought discovering herself worried about her looks in front of someone that knew her for so long. "do you want to stay here tonight?..." And after seeing a slight blush on her friend's face, Rei forgot about the fire readings, and that disturbance on the Gates of Time she perceived a few hours before. ------------------------------------------------------------ The house was warm and quiet. Nobody else seemed to be there besides them. She sat her on the couch and took off her jacket, kneeled in front of her and look at her sad expression. "I need to change this clothes and so should you. I'll find something for you to put on while we dry up your uniform." Minako looked at the gorgeous young woman, and felt ashamed for her behavior out on the street. She used to be so cheerful all the time, and had to bump into her just when she was feeling so depressed... 'this is not my day'. Setsuna came back from her room already changed, with a sweatshirt and a skirt tugged in her arms. "I know is not too trendy but it will fit you in the meantime" she smiled at her with that glow that shines only in persons that don't do that too often. "Thank you Setsuna-san, I'm sorry we met in such a lousy way, I always loved talking to you, I wish you wouldn't have seen me like this, you must think I'm a mess" "well, I hope you would tell me what's going on. You didn't come to visit me for over a month now, and I was missing our talks. You know you can trust me, what's bothering you so much?" She tilted her head and her long hair fell on her shoulder. "I prefer not to talk about it now, I think I will when I feel better" And Minako avoided her gaze one more time, like she would do since she started feeling attracted to the Guardian of the Gates of Time. She fell in love with the unreachable, with the one destined to be alone for eternity, with the impossible. "I respect your privacy, I only want you to know that I'll be always here to listen to you, I found a dear friend in you, you always surprise me with something, you're spontaneous and completely unpredictable, and you know that's amazing for me" she caressed her face with a delicate hand, and led her upstairs so she could change clothes. Minako was an attractive young woman. 'She's so mature now' Setsuna found herself leaning on the kitchen counter distracted by her train of thoughts. She remembered her vision from the last night. It was a message from the future, but she just could recall a song, that was on the radio when she woke up. She shouldn't forget to turn the radio off before going to sleep. Lately, it was bringing her nightmares. And today, she was feeling powerless, without visions or perceptions, completely diverted by her encounter with the blonde senshi of love, whom she was growing so attached to lately.
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