That Special Magic
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A Sekkushiaru Roman
featuring characters from the anime "Sailor Moon"> Chapter 8 - Progressions <
Usagi walked out onto the roof of the school, where she found Urawa Ryo standing, staring at something in his hand. She quietly moved closer, seeing that he was looking at a newspaper clipping about Ami having finished with the highest national score for her year on the previous term's exams. He was a recent transfer to Juuban, and had actually edged Ami's score by one point on the last test. Usagi saw the way he was looking at Ami's picture, and an idea occurred to her. She took another step forward, letting her shoe scuff on the roof.
"Hello, Urawa-kun," she said. "You must really like Ami-chan."
A blush spread across his cheeks. "Oh... Ah... No!... That's not it at all," he stammered. "I... Ah... I just want to be as good as she is."
"But you beat her on the last test," Usagi pointed out.
He waved his hand dismissively. "That was just luck. She's still much smarter than I am."
"Well, just leave it to me, Urawa-kun," she said, beginning to giggle. "I can take care of everything for you."
"But, Tsukino-chan!" he protested.
She held up her hand and shook her head. "Please, call me Usagi-chan," she said. "And just meet me at the Crown Café later this afternoon." Still giggling excitedly, she turned toward the door.
"Usagi-chan, wait! Be careful around water today!" he called.
"Hunh?" She turned back toward him, puzzled.
Just then, she was doused with water from overhead. As she gasped in shock, a janitor looked down from above the doorway.
"Uhm... Sorry about that," the janitor said.
"Sorry, Usagi-chan," Ryo said. "I guess I didn't tell you soon enough."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Usagi met Ami after lunch.
"Hi, Ami," Usagi called.
"Hello, Usagi," Ami replied.
"Do you have a cram school session this afternoon?" Usagi asked.
"Yes," Ami said. "Why?"
"Well, I've found something that I think you should take a look at," Usagi said. "But not here at school. Can you meet me at the café after you're finished this afternoon?"
"Sure," Ami agreed. "But just what is it?"
Usagi glanced away. "Oh, there's Naru! I'll tell you all about it this afternoon, Ami. I need to run. Bye!" She jumped to her feet and hurried away.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Later that afternoon, Usagi met Ryo at the café. He sat down at the table, still looking uncertain.
"What is this all about, Usagi-chan?" he asked.
She pulled a photo from her bag and handed it to him. "Well, first, I wanted you to have this."
He took it, finding it was a picture of Ami eating a hamburger. He then looked at Usagi in surprise.
"It's a much better picture than that old clipping," Usagi said.
"Thank you," he said. "It's really very nice."
"Now, when are you going to tell her how you feel?" Usagi asked.
"What?... Oh, no... I can't," he muttered. "Not until I can reach Ami's score."
"Oh, come on," Usagi insisted. "You have to tell her. You can't just keep staring at a picture."
He shook his head. "I... I couldn't."
"Sure you could," Usagi said. "But if you want to start by matching her test scores, then why don't you study with her? I'm sure she wouldn't mind, and it would be a great way for you two to get more acquainted."
"I don't know," he said.
Just then Ami entered the room, catching site of Usagi, who had chosen a seat facing the entrance. She waved to Usagi and walked toward her.
"Hi, Ami!" Usagi called.
"Oh, no," Ryo groaned. "I really should be going."
"No. You just sit right there," Usagi insisted. "Hi, Ami. I think you know Urawa-kun."
Ami nodded, taking a seat. "It's nice to see you again, Urawa-kun. Congratulations on the last test. You did very well."
"Thank you, Mizuno-chan," Ryo said. "But I just got lucky. You're still the better student."
Ami smiled. "I'm sure you don't give yourself enough credit. And please, you may call me Ami-chan."
"I was thinking maybe you two could study together," Usagi suggested. "You might enjoy it."
"I wouldn't mind," Ami said. "We could do that, Ryo-kun."
He blushed slightly. "Uhm... thank you... Ami-chan. That would be nice."
Usagi grinned. "Well, there's no time like the present, so I'll leave you two alone." She rose to her feet and grabbed her briefcase.
"Usagi!" Ami called. "I thought you had something to show me."
"I just did," Usagi giggled. "Have fun you two. Bye."
Before Ami could say anything more, Usagi hurried to the door.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mamoru was waiting for Usagi as she came outside.
"Mamo-chan!" she exclaimed happily, throwing herself bodily into his arms. "I'm so happy to see you."
"I'm happy to see you, Usako, my love," he said softly.
He held her in his arms, and leaned down to kiss her.
"I was hoping to be able to catch up with you," he said. "I wanted to see how your day has gone."
She smiled up at him, still embracing him. "It wasn't bad. In fact pretty uneventful... although I think I may have set Ami up with someone."
"Playing matchmaker?" he asked. "Just be careful not to push things too hard. You don't want to spoil your friendship."
"I know," she said. "And all I've done was bring them together and suggest that they study together. He has a crush on Ami, and I think Ami likes him, but they're both too shy to start anything without a little help."
He nodded. "But if it doesn't work out?"
"Well, at least I tried," she said. "But I have a feeling about those two."
He kissed her again. "When do you have to be home?"
She glanced at her watch. "Pretty soon. But... I was thinking of telling my parents that the girls were planning a sleepover at the Temple tomorrow night."
"Really? That could be fun," he said softly.
"Most definitely," she agreed.
"Well, maybe I can pick you up after school tomorrow," he suggested.
"I'd love it, Mamo-chan."
He kissed her once more. "I'm looking forward to it," he said softly. "May I give you a ride home?"
"I'd like that. Thank you."
He nodded and, holding her hand, led her to the parking garage where his car was parked.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
The next morning, the girls met at the Temple.
Usagi yawned. "Luna, did we have to meet so early?"
"I wanted to review our search progress," Luna said.
"My efforts with the fire haven't produced anything definite as yet," Rei said. "Those nijizuishou must blend in very well."
Luna nodded. "I'm afraid so," she confirmed. "Ami, have you found anything?"
Ami shook her head. "No. Not yet. But I have been working on a new program to improve my computer's search capabilities."
Makoto leaned forward. "Luna, do we know what the Dark Kingdom is doing in their search?"
"No," Luna said. "I am a bit concerned because there hasn't been any activity since they stole the first nijizuishou. They must be waiting for something, but I can't imagine what."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Usagi, Ami, and Makoto arrived at school. Ryo was waiting there for Ami.
"Good morning, Ami-chan," Ryo greeted her.
"Good morning, Ryo-kun," Ami replied.
"I wanted to thank you again for our study session," he said. "I really enjoyed it."
Ami smiled. "I enjoyed it too," she said. "Let's meet after school. Perhaps we can find a time to do it again."
"I would like that," Ryo said.
As Ami and Ryo were still talking, Usagi set down her briefcase and opened it. She heard a faint beeping, noticing a ruby-colored jewel on her moon stick flashing. Picking up her briefcase, she stepped around a corner, away from Ami and Ryo. She opened her briefcase again, finding that the response from the moon stick had grown fainter. Moving back, she saw it grow stronger as she moved closer to Ryo.
Just then, the bell rang.
"We have to go, Ami-chan," Ryo said.
"Ami. Just a moment," Usagi called. "She'll be there in just a moment, Urawa-kun."
"What is it?" Ami asked, after Ryo had left.
"I just noticed my moon stick was registering a nijizuishou," Usagi explained, keeping her voice low. "And I think it was reacting to Ryo."
"Are you sure?" Ami asked.
"Not completely," Usagi replied. "Luna never explained precisely how this thing works, but when I moved away from Ryo, the moon stick's response grew weaker, and when I moved closer to him it got stronger."
"I guess that makes sense," Ami admitted. "If I get a chance, I'll try to scan him with my computer."
"And we'll want to keep an eye on him," Usagi said. "If he does have one, he'll be a target of the Dark Kingdom. I guess it's a good thing you two are getting along so well."
"Usagi!" Ami protested. "It's not like that."
"OK, Ami," Usagi said. "But we need to get going, or we'll be late to class."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Ryo joined Ami for lunch. "Can we find someplace reasonably private, Ami-chan?" he asked.
"I guess so," she agreed. They walked into a corner of the school yard and sat down. "What is it, Ryo-kun?"
He was silent for a moment. "Uhm... I... I know about the nijizuishou... and why you're looking for them," he said, keeping his voice low.
Ami stared at him, stunned. "What do you mean?" she finally asked.
"Well... ever since I was young, I've had visions of things in the future," he said. "Because of that, I learned that somehow I have one of these nijizuishou, and that evil forces will be pursuing me to try to get it. And when I met you, I had a vision of you as Sailor Mercury."
"Uhm... I really don't know what to say," she said softly.
"Ami-chan, please don't try to say I'm wrong. We both know I'm not," he said.
She slowly nodded. "Alright... But now we have to keep you safe."
"But I already know they're going to capture me and steal the nijizuishou," he said. "I've seen it."
"No, Ryo," she insisted. "The future isn't set. It's what you make it. What you've seen can be changed."
"I'm not so sure," he replied, shaking his head.
"When are you supposed to be captured?" she asked.
"I'm not sure," he said. "It's not easy to determine exactly when events I've seen are supposed to take place."
"Just what have you seen?"
"Well... I think it's sometime in the evening when I get captured," he said. "And then I'm in a dimly lit room with four other people."
"Are they nijizuishou carriers too?" Ami asked.
He nodded.
"That must be why they're waiting," Ami said quietly. "They're planning to capture most of the carriers at once... You said there were four other people in the room with you?"
"That's right," he said.
"We know the Dark Kingdom has already recovered one of the crystals," Ami said. "And your vision of yourself and four others would bring the total to six... That leaves just one carrier unaccounted for. I'll have to let the others know about this."
Just then, the bell rang.
"But now, we have to get back to class," Ryo pointed out.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Usagi, Ami, and Makoto sat with Luna in an empty classroom, where Ami had just related what she had learned from Ryo.
"This does answer many questions," Luna said. "But we still don't know when the Dark Kingdom will move to capture the nijizuishou carriers, nor do we know about the seventh carrier still unaccounted for."
"So, what do we do now?" Makoto asked.
"Well, Ryo and I are planning to go to the library to study," Ami said. "And I'm sure he'll tell me if he senses the attack is getting close."
"Mamoru is picking me up shortly," Usagi said. "We'll be spending the rest of the day together."
"Makoto, what about you?" Luna asked.
"Later this afternoon, I have a friend coming over to my apartment, and I'm making him dinner," Makoto said.
"You never told us you had a new boyfriend," Usagi said. "Who is he?"
Makoto shook her head. "Not a boyfriend," she said. "At least, not in that way. His name's Shinozaki, and we've been best friends since we were children. His parents were the best friends of my parents. They're away for a few days, so I'm making him dinner."
"Just... friends?" Usagi asked doubtfully.
"Just friends," Makoto said.
"Alright," Luna said. "Makoto, if you're free right now, we'll go to the Temple and share this with Rei. This news may help with her search efforts."
"That's fine," Makoto agreed.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Emerging from the front doors of the school, Usagi saw Mamoru waiting there for her.
"Mamo-chan!" she cried, breaking into a run and hurling herself into his embrace.
He gasped as the force of her impact pushed him back a step, then wrapped her in his arms.
"I'm happy to see you, Usako," he said. "But you don't have to knock me over."
"I'm sorry, Mamo-chan," she said. "I'm just so happy to see you."
He smiled, then kissed her. "Are you ready to go, my love?"
She nodded, and they walked to his car.
"So, how was school?" he asked, as they drove.
"Not bad," she said. "Ami and her friend seem to be getting along well. And we've learned that he's a nijizuishou carrier."
"Really?"
Usagi nodded. "He also can see the future. He indicated that the Dark Kingdom will try to go after all the remaining carriers at once."
"That's very interesting," he said. "Any idea of when they will make their move?"
"No. I'm afraid not," she said.
A few minutes later, he pulled into a parking lot.
"Where are we going?" she asked.
"You'll see," he said with a smile.
He led her to a small art gallery, where the works of an artist named Yumemi were on display.
"These are lovely," Usagi exclaimed.
Just then, they noticed a picture on a far wall showing a man dressed in a tuxedo with a blond-haired woman whose hair was drawn up in two long pig-tails.
"Oh, wow!" she gasped. "They look like us."
He stared at the picture, and nodded.
"Did you know this was here?" she asked.
"No," he replied. "I've seen some of her work, and thought she might be willing to do a painting of us, my love."
A young woman with black hair and glasses approached them, her eyes wide as she stared. "I can't believe it," she exclaimed. "You're just what I've been looking for."
"Excuse me?" Mamoru said.
"I'm sorry," the woman said. "I'm Yumemi, the artist. And I don't mean to be rude, but I was hoping you would model for me."
"Model for you?" Usagi asked.
"Actually, we were hoping you'd be willing to do a painting for us," Mamoru said. "I'm Chiba Mamoru, and this is my girlfriend, Usagi. I've seen some of your work and was very impressed."
"Thank you for saying so, Chiba-san," Yumemi said. "My home is nearby. That's where I do most of my work. If you'd care to come with me?"
"We'd be honored," Mamoru replied.
"Excuse me, but I was curious about this painting here," Usagi said, indicating the one they'd been looking at.
"Oh, yes. I've always thought that was one of my better ones," she said. "I got the idea for that one from a dream, and I had to put a lot of effort into getting the faces right."
Yumemi led them outside and down the street several blocks to her house.
"Please sit together on the sofa," Yumemi said. "I'll get my sketch book."
Usagi and Mamoru sat together, while Yumemi switched on her stereo for some soft background music.
"I have tea if you'd like some," Yumemi said.
"None for me, thanks," Mamoru said.
"No, thanks," Usagi said.
Yumemi nodded, then sat down and began making some sketches. "I always start with sketches," she explained. "Then if I have something I like, I use that as the basis for a painting. But enough about me... How long have you been together?"
"Not very long, actually," Mamoru said.
"But it feels like we've known each other forever," Usagi added, turning to look lovingly at Mamoru.
"Ooooh, hold that pose, please," Yumemi said, a look of excitement on her face. "That's just wonderful."
She turned to another page, and began making a new sketch, glancing up at them frequently as she went.
"I knew it when I first saw you," Yumemi said. "You two are just made to be together."
"Most definitely," Usagi agreed, continuing to lovingly gaze into Mamoru's eyes. "He's the most wonderful man, and I know I want to be with him forever."
Yumemi smiled as she worked on her sketch. "The two of you are making it easy for me. Your love for each other just comes through so clearly."
Mamoru looked down into Usagi's large blue eyes, loving how they sparkled at him. "She's the most incredible woman I've ever met," he said of Usagi.
They remained quiet as Yumemi continued to work. Finally, she pulled the sheet from her sketch book, and placed it on the table in front of them. "What do you think?"
They looked at the sketch, which showed Mamoru in a tuxedo and Usagi in a gorgeous Western-style wedding dress. The couple stared lovingly at each other as the happy groom was obviously about to kiss his bride.
"It's beautiful!" Usagi exclaimed, grasping Mamoru's hand then looking up at him. "And I can't wait until this is real, Mamo-chan."
"Neither can I, Usako," he replied softly. "It really is an outstanding picture," he told Yumemi.
"Thank you. I'm glad you like it."
"But I don't think a wedding theme is quite what we were looking for," Mamoru added.
"I understand," Yumemi said. "Give me a little more time, and I'll have a few more sketches."
Yumemi returned to her sketch book, working quickly.
"I have a question," Usagi said. "How come you have a reputation for being so reclusive? You do such wonderful work."
Yumemi glanced up at her. "Well... I guess I'm more concerned about my art. As long as people like my work, I'm happy with that."
"But what about friends?" Usagi asked. "And letting people know who the real you is?"
Yumemi shook her head. "That's not important... I wouldn't want people to turn away from my paintings because they didn't like me."
"I don't think there's much chance of that," Usagi said.
"You did open up to us quite quickly," Mamoru pointed out. "And you identified yourself right away."
"Well, that was different," Yumemi said. "I saw something special in you both that was just what I was looking for as a subject for a painting. And I had to identify myself so you wouldn't think I was just some crazy person."
"But people obviously like your work," Usagi said. "And you must put a lot of yourself into them... so I'm sure people would like you."
Yumemi smiled at Usagi. "Thank you. You're very kind."
She placed two more sketches on the table. The first was a standard portrait pose, with Mamoru sitting behind Usagi, one hand on her shoulder. The second showed them dancing, with Mamoru again in a tuxedo and Usagi in a flowing gown. Mamoru and Usagi stared at the second one, realizing it was incredibly close to their dream of the princess and her prince.
"I take it you like that one," Yumemi said.
"They're both incredible," Usagi said.
"Yes, they are," Mamoru agreed.
"Why don't you stop by in a few days and I should have some finished paintings for you to look at," Yumemi said.
"Thank you very much," Mamoru said, rising to his feet and helping Usagi up.
"Yes. Thank you," Usagi said.
"You're welcome," Yumemi said, looking at them with a smile. "But I should really thank you. You've really helped me a lot by letting me take some sketches of you. I'm sure everything will work out well for you two."
"Thank you again," Mamoru said, as he and Usagi walked to the door.
Outside, they walked hand-in-hand back toward the lot where his car was parked.
"That was so sweet of you, Mamo-chan," she said. "I love the idea of having a painting made of the two of us."
He nodded. "I love you more than anything, Usako, and I felt that a simple photograph just wasn't enough. For you, I wanted something special."
She smiled up at him, her eyes aglow with love and happiness.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mamoru and Usagi stepped aboard the yacht and went below. After they had each kicked off their shoes, he drew her into his arms and kissed her deeply.
"Oh, Mamo-chan," she sighed.
As he looked down into her eyes, he felt a passionate hunger again swelling inside himself. He kissed her again, plunging his tongue deep into her mouth, while his hands found the waist of her skirt and began sliding it down.
She sighed happily as her skirt dropped around her ankles. His hands slid up to lift her blouse. They separated briefly and she raised her arms, allowing him to pull the blouse over her head and toss it aside. She then pulled his shirt free from his pants and started working it up. He helped her pull the shirt off. She slid her hands down over his chest, then worked his pants open and slid them down. As he stepped out of his pants, she pulled off her socks.
He removed his own socks and stood back up. Taking her in his arms again, he quickly unfastened her bra and flung it away. Once again, he stared in reverential awe at her exquisite young breasts, running his hands gently and lovingly over them.
"Mamo-chan," she groaned, as his fingers stroked over her aroused, swollen nipples.
He kissed her, then crouched down, taking one nipple in his mouth and suckling it hungrily. As he did so, his fingers slipped into the waist of her panties and pulled them down. He swept his tongue over her nipple, feeling the firm tip, then took it in her mouth and sucked it again.
She stepped out of her panties, standing naked in the embrace of the man she loved as he continued to lick and suckle her breasts. Her hands swept over his back and through his hair. One of his hands moved down over her abdomen, and she groaned as she felt his fingers spread her nether lips open and slip into her. Her legs spread apart, allowing his penetrating fingers still greater access. The warm wetness within her grew more intense as he probed into her, flooding her with powerful waves of raw pleasure, and leaving her entire body trembling with delight.
"Usako," he said. "Oh, gods! I love you so much!"
He looked up into her face, seeing her crescent moon shining brightly on her forehead. His two fingers within her were covered in her warm wetness as he stroked her channel, sweeping her ever higher. He kissed her nipple once more, while his finger brushed over her jewel.
"Oh, yes!" she cried. "Mamo-chan!"
She gasped repeatedly as his fingers probed into her, caressing her jewel and rubbing over her inner muscles. Her body shook and trembled, and her legs were growing increasingly unsteady, as he was steadily driving her crazy with passion and ecstasy. Her head rolled back and she cried out wordlessly as she locked up in orgasm.
He held her trembling body in his arms as her legs began to go limp. Straightening up, he kissed her softly, opening his mind to her and letting her feel the full power of his love for her.
"Usako," he whispered.
She gazed up at him, a blissful smile on her face as she relaxed in his strong embrace. Her insides were on fire to hold him there again.
As he felt her regain some steadiness, he began unfastening her odangos, letting her hair fall down over her back in a flowing golden cascade.
She pressed her lips to one of his nipples, then crouched down in front of him and pulled down his boxers. His penis bobbed in front of her, swollen and erect and waiting just for her. She ran her hand along his shaft, while staring at his engorged, purple tip. He groaned softly as she caressed him, then leaned forward and planted a soft, loving kiss on his tip. Her insides burned for this beautiful shaft, which could fill her up so exquisitely with its warm, throbbing mass, and fill her with a joy beyond on all words. She kissed his tip once more, then straightened up and pressed herself against him.
"Oh, Mamo-chan," she groaned. "I need you so much!"
He ran a hand over her back, while pressing the other softly into her bottom. "I need you, Usako. More than anything."
As passion swelled still stronger in both of them, they hurried to their cabin and turned down the bed. She lay down, and he immediately spread her long, beautiful legs apart and lowered himself between them. He softly kissed the inside of one thigh, then swept his tongue over her nether lips with feather-light strokes.
She gasped softly as he licked her opening, his tongue teasing her with its soft touch. Her hands grasped his head as she longed for him to go deeper. He began softly kissing her nether lips, then plunged his tongue deep into her. She cried out softly in delight as his tongue swept into her, before he pressed his mouth tightly over her opening and sucked, drinking her in.
He again thrilled to her sweetness as he drank her in, and probed deep into her. His tongue brushed across her jewel, setting off a passionate tremor within her. Hearing her soft groans of pleasure, he focused his attentions on her hyper-sensitive pleasure point, sweeping her ever higher with each stroke.
She lay there gasping for breath, completely at the mercy of his maddingly probing tongue. Her head rolled back, and her awareness had shrunk to his tongue on her jewel, and the raw fire that swept through her with his every touch. In just moments, her highly aroused young body again soared to climax, consuming her in pure ecstasy.
He gulped down the flood that poured out of her, thrilling to the feel of her passion and the knowledge that he was giving such pleasure to this young woman he loved so very much. After pulling back for a breath, he ran his tongue over her nether lips, softly lapping up the residue, then gently and lovingly kissed her there.
"Mamo-chan," she sighed, as he moved up over her.
"Usako," he whispered.
She smiled happily as he lowered himself over her and kissed her deeply. Her tongue danced with his own, while she enfolded him with her arms. As his warmth covered her, she was already anticipating the feel of him sliding his manhood deep inside of her.
He saw the grin on her face and the glint in her eyes, while recognizing her anticipation through their link. His tip slipped through her nether lips, beginning to spread her open. He rocked back and forth there, then slowly but steadily pushed forward, sliding through her snug young channel as he buried himself deep within her warm, moist, loving embrace.
"Oh, yes!" she gasped, thrilling to the incomparable feel of her lover and soul-mate's manhood spreading her so wide and filling her up to such perfection.
He kissed her deeply as they shared their love through their link. Slowly and gently, they began to move together, sliding his member within her. She moaned softly, tightening her embrace of him with every move. Again he pressed his lips to hers, thoroughly enjoying the feel of being conjoined with her once more.
She sighed with delight as he continued to thrust into her. Their link had grown deeper once again, melding them together as one both physically and spiritually. His warm, throbbing mass stroked over her inner muscles, filling her up just as the fates had intended. Their eyes met again and they both felt the full power of their love. In response, he plunged into her even harder, leaving her gasping for breath as she was flooded with pleasure.
Their lips came together, and his tongue slid into her. As they separated for breath, he drove himself forward again, driving his shaft into her. Her muscles tightened around him as he moved, and he groaned in ecstasy. Rocking back, he quickly repeated the move, bringing a soft gasp from her.
"Oh, gods!... Mamo-chan!" she groaned.
She grasped the bed sheet as passion swelled still stronger within her and her body trembled. He thrust forward, pushing her down into the mattress as he plunged back into her. Waves of intense passion swept through her as she fast approached the brink.
"OH, YES!!" she cried, as their next motion sent her soaring to orgasm.
"Usako," he whispered. "Gods! You are so beautiful!"
He pushed forward again, feeling himself yearning desperately for release. Her inner muscles remained constricted in the wake of her orgasm, further tightening her already snug channel as he moved within her. He grasped the bed with his hands and increased his pace, driving into her faster and harder.
She groaned as he thrust forward, his fast, driving motion driving her crazy. Gasping for breath, she trembled beneath him, awash in overwhelming carnal joy. Her hands slid up over his back, and she thrilled to the feel of his strong muscles, working with her own to keep them joined as one.
"Oh, yes!" she gasped.
He saw her head rolling from side to side, with her crescent moon glowing brightly on her forehead. As he kissed her again, he felt his last reserves of control slipping away. Still faster and harder, he plunged forward. His member throbbed and quivered wildly within her. With the next thrust, he felt a powerful spasm swelling deep within himself. He groaned and pushed himself forward, feeling his shaft expanding against her inner muscles even as it reached still deeper.
She gasped as she felt him swelling within her, and the force of climax began to consume her, locking up her entire body.
His spasm drove him forward once more. At the height of his thrust, a powerful surge ran the length of his member, pouring his seed deep inside her womanhood.
"MAMO-CHAAANNN!" she cried in purest ecstasy, clinging to him tightly.
His body was still locked in the spasm of climax. Slowly, he began to go limp, settling himself over her.
"Usako," he sighed with delight.
She lay beneath him, luxuriating in the now familiar sensation of his warmth spreading within her as she held his slowly receding manhood. Thoughts of purest love passed between them through their link as they relaxed together, thoroughly enjoying the feel of their intertwined and still intimately connected bodies.
It was nearly ten minutes before he finally began to move, very gently slipping himself out of her. He pulled the covers up over them, and they snuggled together once more.
"I just love being in your arms, and falling asleep next to you," she sighed.
He nodded, while running his hand softly over her back. "So do I, my love."
He kissed her, and they lay together quietly, soon dozing off.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
They awoke about an hour and a half later, stirring softly. She gently ran her fingers over his chest, while feeling his arm wrapped protectively across her back. Looking up into his face, she smiled at him, then slid up and kissed him.
"You are so beautiful," he whispered.
"And you are the most handsome man," she said softly.
He kissed her in return, then glanced at the clock.
"We need to get up," he said. "I called in an order to the marina caterers for a basic sushi platter. They should be here in about ten minutes."
"Hmmm. A quiet dinner together. I do like the sound of that," she said.
They slipped out of bed and went into the bathroom. He helped her put her hair up, and then they climbed into the tub. He turned on the hand-held sprayer, and they quickly rinsed each other off. After drying themselves off, they returned to their cabin. They each put on robes, then went back to the main cabin, where they switched on lights and picked up the clothes they had discarded earlier. He stepped back into their cabin once more, where he pulled on his boxers, followed by a t-shirt and a pair of sweat pants.
Minutes later, a bell rang outside. Mamoru went up on deck to meet the caterer, returning with a covered platter, which he set down on the table. In the small kitchen, he had already started preparing tea to go with their dinner. With the tea finished, Mamoru and Usagi sat down at the table. She smiled at him happily.
"This is nice," she said.
He nodded. "A quiet dinner together is very nice. When I'm alone, dinner is harder and more of an obligation."
"It's so nice like this," she said. "It feels like a family dinner for the two of us, at home."
He leaned over and kissed her. "That's just what I was thinking, my love. I haven't had any family for many years, but now I find myself thinking of you as my family."
She grinned happily. "Certainly, Mamo-chan. I really like that thought."
He picked up a piece of sushi with his chopsticks and placed it in her mouth. As she ate, he sat there admiring her beauty, his heart warmed by his love for her.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
After dinner, Mamoru sat on the sofa, reading a book, while Usagi was on the floor, doing her math homework. She groaned with frustration.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
"I just can't figure this one out," she muttered.
He slipped off the sofa, sitting down beside her. "Maybe I can help," he suggested.
She pointed to the problem she was working on. He looked over what she had done, quickly spotting several mistakes.
"Let's start this one fresh," he said, pulling out a fresh sheet of paper.
She edged closer to him as she watched what he was doing. He started by breaking the problem into sections and showing her each one separately.
"That's incredible," she exclaimed. "It makes it so much easier."
He wrote out a similar problem. "Now you try it."
She worked it out just as he had shown her.
"You might want to look at that part again," he said softly, seeing a mistake in her arithmetic.
She looked it over, now catching her mistake. Moving on, she finished the problem.
"Very good, Usako," he said.
He remained next to her as she went through the rest of her work.
"It seems easier when you're here with me," she said, turning and smiling at him.
"That's good," he said. "I'm glad I can help."
He leaned over and kissed her.
"I need to finish my reading," he told her, returning to the sofa.
She nodded, placing her math work back in her briefcase, then pulled out another book.
"I love you, Mamo-chan," she said softly.
"I love you, Usako," he replied, smiling at her happily.< To be continued >
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NOTE: I want to thank everyone who has responded with feedback. I appreciate knowing how a story is being received. As always, special thanks to my wonderful better-half, Hopeless Romantic, whose help and support is invaluable. Still more to come.Always remember, good gentles, that a yarnspinner works from and within existing legends and stories. The characters of "Sailor Moon" belong to others. In spinning my yarns, I do not seek to infringe on their rights of ownership, but merely to join with other fans to spread the legend still further. "The moonlight carries a message of love." Enjoy.
-07.23.2001