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The Way We Weren't
Part 12
Author: Usa
Disclaimers in Part 1
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She glared at Usagi. "What's going on here, Mamoru-kun? Is she
trying to force herself!"

"What are you talking about?" he asked.

Mari was tired of this. She wanted Usagi out of their lives. Without
warning, Mari grabbed Usagi by the hair and slammed her fist into her
stomach.

"Mari!" Mamoru exclaimed, rushing over to stand between them. "What is
your problem? We were just talking!"

"You're not hers anymore, Mamoru-kun. You belong to me!"

"He doesn't belong to anyone," Usagi gasped out.

Mari tried to grab Usagi again, but Mamoru held her back. "Usagi has
done nothing to you, yet you've been treating her horribly. Why?"

"Why? Because she's trying to steal you away from me! She has been
ever since she first came back!"

Usagi had recovered from the blow and stood up. "I wasn't trying to
steal him away, Mari. Yes, I loved him, I still do, but he's with you
now. I would never do anything to hurt you."

"I can't believe you, Usagi!" She looked up at Mamoru. "I forbid you
to see or speak to her again!"

Mamoru stared at her as if she had three heads. "You forbid me? Mari,
don't you even trust me to make good judgements? Do you really believe
I would betray you?"

"I trust you, Mamoru-kun, it's Usagi I don't trust!"

He was about to say more when Usagi put a hand on his shoulder. "Maybe
it's better this way, Mamoru-san," she said. Usagi smiled sadly at
Mari. "I was hoping we could be good friends, but if you're not
interesed, that's okay. Good luck with your wedding."

"Usa--"

"Let her go, Mamoru-kun," Mari said, taking his hand. "She obviously
doesn't love you because she gave up so easily. Now, lets go! We have
a wedding to plan!"

"No."

Mari looked up at him. "Excuse me?"

"You heard me."

"What the hell is this all about?"

Mamoru sighed. "If you don't know then why should I tell you?"

"Because I'm going to be your wife!" Mari exclaimed. "That's why!"

"You're not. The engagement is off. Please leave this house
immediately. I never want to see or speak to you again, Mari."

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Motoki had just pulled into his driveway when a very distraught looking
Usagi came rushing out of the house. "Usa!" he exclaimed, jumping out
of the car.

She stopped and turned around when she heard her name. "Oh, Motoki."

"That's a nice greeting," he said sarcastically.

Usagi blushed. "Gomen! It's just that... well, I thought it was
Mamoru-san calling me."

He nodded in understanding. "How did things go?"

"Things were great until Mari showed up."

"What? How did she know he was going to be here? I didn't tell
anyone. In fact, I told Unazuki not to come over for dinner because I
had something important to do. I never mentioned any names."

Usagi crossed her arms. "Well maybe Mari was following him." She put
a hand to her mouth. "That's horrible! I know she's been mean to me
but that's no excuse!"

"No, Usa, I think you may be on to something, there," Motoki
responded.