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I do not own the characters (most of them). Sailor Moon belongs to Takeuchi Naoko.

Warning: Most characters are OOC. If you don't like it then don't read.

Premeditation

chapter three

- uneasy -

Okay, this day officially couldn't get any weirder. First someone makes sure the whole school thinks she's in love with Tenoh Haruka and now another female is asking her to date her. Those were Rei's exact words; Be my girlfriend. ''Are you insane?'' Usagi finally managed to ask, eying Rei with a suspicious look on her face as if she was ready to call a mental institution on the raven haired girl.

''No, I'm serious. And I perfectly well know what I asked you. You're a strange one but I like you for being different.'' Rei replied in a calm voice.

''But you hardly know me,'' The blonde girl wanted to continue but then it hit her. Rei was probably making fun of her because of the whole Haruka-blackboard-thing. ''You idiot! I'm not like that!'' She yelled. ''I am not in love with Haruka. She's just my friend from a long time ago, so go an play your pranks on someone else! And don't talk bad about Ami because she's the only one being nice to me! You hag!''

Rei just stood there, obviously caught off guard by Usagi's sudden reaction. ''But I'm not...'' She wanted to say but she couldn't continue. From the corner of her eye she could see Mizuno Ami close in on them.

''Is everything alright?'' Ami asked and walked up to Usagi who was looking like she was about to start crying again. ''Did anything happen?''

Before Usagi could say anything she heard Rei answer the blue haired girl's question instead. ''Nothing happened. She was just upset because of what was written on that blackboard and I tried to cheer her up.''

Ami bowed her head and smiled politely. ''Thank you for taking care of Usagi for me.''

'Taking care of me?' Usagi thought. Rei had been doing the exact opposite. She insulted her and then out of the blue asked her out just to make fun of her situation. Ami shouldn't be thanking that mean girl. She should be kicking her down. Usagi could feel Ami's arm around her.

''Let's go Usagi. We should be getting back to class.''

The blonde knew her friend was right but she really didn't want to go back there. Everyone would make fun of her and tease her. She would never hear the end of it. The only thing that brought Usagi comfort was the fact it was friday. After today she would have the whole weekend to think of what she should do with the situation she was in. Maybe Haruka could help her out. If Haruka still wanted to talk to her of course.

Usagi let Ami lead her away from the raven haired girl and back into the school building. With every step she took she felt more and more nervous. If there really was a god out there he would cause an earthquake or a tornado to destroy the school.

The raven haired girl who was left behind stared after the two girls in annoyance. That Tsukino girl sure was a pain in the butt but she was cute nonetheless. 'I might actually fall for you, Usagi.'

''Haruka, Haruka!'' A voice yelled causing Haruka to open her eyes and look up at a brown haired girl. ''You will never believe what happened this morning. Someone wrote,'' She was cut off by Haruka's finger on her lips telling her to stuff it. ''Mmh?''

The blonde tomboy smiled. ''Don't yell please. I'm tired.''

The girl blushed and nodded her head. When Haruka finally dropped her finger the other girl went on in a softer voice, almost whispering. ''Someone wrote on the blackboard in Meioh's class that Tsukino Usagi loves you.''

''On the blackboard?'' Haruka repeated. She still didn't understand what all the drama was about. ''Be a good girl and erase it for me.''

''Ami already erased it. She gave everyone a speech about being nicer and stuff.'' Sae leaned in closer to Haruka. ''They think Usagi wrote it herself to get you and Michiru to break up.''

Haruka couldn't help it but laugh slightly upon hearing that. Usagi really wasn't the type to do something that trashy. Besides, Usagi wasn't into girls for as far as she knew. She had heard those rumors about Usagi's family earlier too. Utter bullshit. Typical lies. ''How do I know you didn't write it yourself and tried to put the blame on Usagi?''

Sae was caught off guard by this accusation. ''B-but I didn't write it.''

''Tsukino Usagi didn't write it either. Everyone is this school can write and has access to that classroom.'' Haruka defended her friend. She had no idea who hated Usagi so much to cause all of this but she was going to find out for sure.

''I don't know,'' Sae put a hand through her hair. ''You did hear about her family right? Her mother is a money chaser and obviously has some issues. Maybe Usagi is looking for some attention. She pushed me earlier too. She's not a sweet and nice girl.''

''She pushed you?'' The tomboy seemed amused. ''Good for her. You probably did something to anger her.'' When Sae's face went completely blank Haruka knew her answer. People like Sae had indeed been giving her small friend a hard time. ''Sae, get closer.''

The brunette did as she was told until her face was almost close enough to Haruka's to touch. She could feel his hands on her shoulder and for a moment there she thought he was going to kiss her. ''If you ever do anything to hurt Usagi I'm going to hunt you down and make your life a miserable hell. Got it?''

All she got in reply but a nod.

A smile appeared on Haruka's face as she watched the girl stumble out of the classroom quickly. ''What was that all about?'' Michiru, who sat next to Haruka, asked. The blonde put her face between her arms again ready to fall asleep again.

''It seems we have a rat in the kitchen.''

''Huh?'' The aqua haired girl obviously didn't understand what her lover was talking about. Did she mean the kitchen homeroom always used? ''Haruka, there's not really a rat here is there?''

She could hear the blondes chuckles. ''No Michi, don't worry. I'm talking about someone who's causing trouble.''

''Ah,'' The smaller girl placed a small kiss on her lover's head. ''Don't get in trouble, ok?'' She already knew that Haruka wasn't going to let it rest whatever it was that was bothering her. Michiru already had an idea of what was going on through. She had heard small parts of Haruka's conversation with Sae. This was about Usagi.

''Sorry we're late. It was my fault.'' Ami bowed her head to their teacher and pushed Usagi down a bit as well to make it looked like both of them were apologizing. ''I had a little problem and I needed to talk to Usagi about it.''

Usagi couldn't believe what she was hearing. Ami was taking the blame for them being late while it was without any doubt Usagi's fault. She couldn't help it but smile relieved when she heard Setsuna speak up. ''Fine. Don't let it happen again. This is your first time Ami so I'm letting you off with a warning. Now both of you, go sit down.'' Both girls obeyed.

''Thanks.'' Usagi whispered. She was really grateful.

''That's what friends are for.'' Ami said with a smile as she sat down next to Usagi on their usual spots. ''Was Rei bothering you?''

''That's,'' Usagi blushed. ''No, she wasn't. Not really.''

The rest of the hour went by quickly although Usagi wasn't looking forward to the rest of the day. She knew no one dared to tease her in front of Setsuna but the other teachers weren't as strict as the green haired woman. Ten minutes before class should've ended Setsuna stood up from her place and walked to the door. ''That's it for today. Everyone can go. Tsukino Usagi and Kuzuryuu Sae, both of you stay.''

What was it this time? Usagi wondered and looked over at Sae who was just as surprised as her. She couldn't help it but think it was strange how much Sae hated her without even knowing her. She was sure that brunette wrote down that stuff on her on the blackboard and she probably started all those rumors as well. Next to her Ami was giving her a worried look.

''It'll be fine.'' Ami said and slowly moved out of the classroom as well.

When finally everyone left Setsuna turned to face both girls with an irritated look on her face. ''You two, solve whatever problems you two have with each other. I've already told your biology teacher you won't be attending his class. And don't you dare to come out until either one is dead or when things are dealt with.'' With that said Setsuna also walked out and closed the door behind her. Leaving both girls alone in a death silence.

Usagi had no idea how to start. There were a lot of questions she wanted to ask Sae. She wanted to know why she was being so mean to her even before Usagi had given her reason to hate her. But she was afraid Sae would just make fun of her again.

''So,'' Sae finally started after ten minutes of silence. ''Why do you hate me?''

''Hate you?'' Usagi yelled and stood up from her place, smacking her hands on the table. ''Why do you hate me?''

''I don't hate you.'' Sae remained calm and crossed her arms, leaning back into her chair while eyeing Usagi carefully. ''It was you who went to tell Meioh about our little fight in the girls bathroom.''

Usagi went wide eyed. She couldn't believe Sae was turning her into the bad guy. ''I didn't tell Setsuna. You reported me remember. You told her I was the one starting that fight while you obviously started by spreading those lies!''

''They aren't lies.'' Sae's voice was steady. ''You don't have to defend your mother when she's such a whore. You should hate her. And I never went to Meioh since I damn well knew I was wrong too. You started pushing me but I have to admit I kind of asked for it. I shouldn't have said those things and pretended you weren't there to hear them. Next time I'll do it without you around.''

''Thanks. Hey, wait!'' Usagi couldn't believe her ears. First Sae managed to make it sound like an apology but then turned into her old self again by adding that last part. ''Don't talk about me at all. Only the truth! No wait, not even the truth. I don't want you to talk about me at all.''

The brunette shrugged. ''Whatever.''

''So you admit you started those rumors and wrote that stuff about me and Haruka on the blackboard?'' Usagi wanted to make sure they were on the same page here.

''No. I didn't start those rumors. I heard about them from a friend. And stop blaming everything on me. I had no idea about your little crush on Tenoh Haruka. I only found out about that a few minutes before you did. Minako told me she saw you hug Haruka yesterday and she heard it from someone that you know Haruka from since you were little and developed a crush on him a long time ago. That when you walked in, idiot.''

''Wait, what?'' Usagi blinked in confusion. ''I'm so not falling for that. You're lying. You hate me.''

''I'm not lying and I do not hate you. Given, I don't like you either but I don't hate you.'' Sae closed her eyes for a moment and blushed. ''I'm kind of envious about you for taking everything so well.'' She opened her eyes again. ''But if you tell anyone I will kill yo..'' She stopped when she saw the tears on the blonde girl's eyes.

Usagi couldn't take it anymore. This was too much for her to take. She was so sure Sae was the one spreading those rumors but now it seemed like she was wrong about that. She was a terrible person for wanting to put the blame on someone without any proof. Now she had no idea who it could've been who was hurting her behind her back. Why did it have to be like this?

''Gosh,'' Usagi cried and desperately tried to wipe away her tears who kept being replaced by new ones. ''It seems all I do it cry since I got here.'' She wanted to turn around but was stopped by Sae who had suddenly stood up from her place and had pulled Usagi into a tight hug.

The blonde girl had no idea how to react. Here was she, standing in the middle of a classroom, hugging her alleged mortal enemy. Before she could even say anything or respond to the friendly gesture Sae pulled back again, blushing heavily. ''I'm sorry. I didn't know I made you cry. But you have to trust me when I say that it wasn't me who started to rumors. I had nothing to do with it. The only thing I said about you was when you walked into me and my friends in the girls bathroom. That's all.''

Usagi nodded. She still wasn't sure what to believe but she really wanted to trust Sae at this point. But if Sae wasn't the one responisble for all of this then who was? It had to be someone who knew Haruka was a friend from her past. And she hadn't exactly told anyone. Except Ami, Michiru and Rei. And she had only told Rei after those rumors started.

''Let's get out of here.'' Sae said and put a hand on the blonde's shoulder. ''We have a whole hour to ourselves before the next class. I'll buy you something to drink in the school cafeteria. What you say about that?''

''Why?'' Usagi asked with a sad smile. It wasn't like she appreciated the girl's offer but it seemed so sudden. ''You said you didn't like me.''

''I still don't like you. But you can prove me wrong, right? Let's be friends. Besides, I made you cry so I'll have to do something to cheer you up. I'm not filthy rich so I can't buy you something expensive but a drink should be fine.''

Usagi nodded and wiped away her tears. For the first time she actually didn't feel like an outcast anymore. These past two days had been horrible and everything second had felt like an eternity. But now things finally seemed to go a little better. She was fully aware that whoever spread those rumors was still lurking somewhere but maybe with a couple of friends he or she would eventually back off.

Besides, she still had a date with Haruka this sunday.

'I really have to stop calling it a date.' Usagi thought to herself. 'People might start talking.' A giggle escaped her lips. It was already too late for that.

''What's so funny?'' The brunette next to her wanted to know.

Usagi shook her head. ''I'll worry about that monday.''

''Worry about what?'' Sae really didn't get it. ''You're not talking to yourself are you?''

''God no, what would people think of me if I did that?'' Usagi stuck out her tongue playfully. Sae couldn't help it but smile. Until now she had thought of Usagi as a manipulative lying bitch but it seemed Usagi was a really sensitive person. And childish.

''Whatever.'' Sae muttered and stuck out her tongue a little just as well. 'That girl is rubbing off on me already.'

To Be Continued...

Nothing much to say this time. I'll bring in the other senshi soon too but you'll have to be patient. Anyway, thanks for reading and reviewing. I'll try my best to reply most reviews but it might take a little while since college is really sucking most of my life and time out of me. Hehe