Wavering Destiny

Chapter 13: Here We Go

Usagi's eyelids slowly opened. She blinked a couple times before remembering where she was. Bright sunlight streamed in through the window on the other side of the bedroom. Usagi looked over and saw that Seiya was still asleep beside her. She watched her chest rise and fall, remembering the way Seiya had looked at her the night before.

Her dark hair glistened blue in the sunlight. Those lips were soft. She couldn't believe she hadn't found that out until now. And why was she still thinking about it?

Usagi sighed. Was it too late to turn back?

Seiya rustled, her eyes fluttering as she woke. 'Morning, Odango." Her voice was thick with sleep.

Usagi returned the smile. "Good morning..."

Seiya sat up and stretched. She yawned and ran her fingers through her undone hair.

Usagi sat up beside the Starlight and pulled her knees to her chest. Usagi watched a few birds fly around outside the window, basking in the warm sunlight. "It looks like the storm is over," she said.

"Yeah, you're right."

Usagi took in her surroundings. Last night it was too dark to see anything. Seiya's bedroom was spacious. It had thick, white carpet and neutral-colored walls. A huge L-shaped couch was positioned in the corner in front of a screen. A sports poster was plastered on one wall. There was a door on the other side of the room, which she assumed led to a bathroom.

"How'd you sleep?"

Usagi played with the edge of her pajama shirt. "Good..." She ran her fingers through her hair and pulled it to one side of her shoulder. "What about you?"

"I slept great."

"I didn't snore did I? Or kick you accidentally?" When she slept with Chibi-Usa she had the tendency of taking up the entire bed.

"No, you were fine," Seiya said. "Although you did cling to me pretty tight for someone who told me not to try anything funny."

Usagi smiled and looked away. "Whatever." She couldn't remember what she dreamed about, but she knew it was something good. Or perhaps she hadn't been dreaming.

"Actually, you did sleep talk."

"I did?"

"Just once or twice though, quietly."

"What did I say?" According to Luna, she mumbled things from time to time. Usually something about food or Mamo. But she was sort of afraid to hear what she'd spilled to Seiya last night. It could have been anything with where her thoughts were lately.

Seiya brought her finger to her chin thoughtfully. "Well...you mentioned something about cookies."

"Is that it?"

Seiya narrowed her eyes. "Oh, something like 'Seiya's the coolest,'"

Usagi grabbed a nearby pillow and chucked it at her. Seiya raised her arm to shield herself, knocking the harmless object away.

"Liar. What did I really say?"

"I'm telling you, that's what you said." Seiya raised her hands innocently.

Usagi tossed another pillow, determined not to miss. But the Starlight easily dodged it.

"Hey, watch it!" Seiya laughed. "Is this what I get to wake up to?"

"Tell me what I really said!"

"Oh? Or what?" She grabbed a pillow from behind her and gently brought it against Usagi's side.

"Hey! That's not fair!" Usagi giggled and smacked it back at Seiya. "If you don't tell me, I'll...I'll..."

"You'll what? Hit me upside the head with that again?" Her blue eyes danced.