A/N: I'm giving this a go now, Anthony was with Cynthia in the beginning, but how did that happen? This is the prequel to Before Foxdre, and known as 'A Match Made In Mysterious Ways'. I don't know why I made that title, but anyways, enjoy!

Chapter 1: Summer Vacation!

The bell rang for the end of the final day of Sophomore year at Georgia High for Anthony Dre. He took a sigh of relief when it was over. He fought his way through crowds of people, looking for a friend of his. He bumped into a couple of people, and finally got outside of the school. He spotted his friend near his car.

"Gene, my man! We made it!" Anthony said, high fiving his friend next to his beautiful silver Porsche.

"Well, we're halfway there." Gene replied.

"Damn right, let's celebrate!"

"Let's order a pizza, and figure something out." Anthony nodded his agreement, and got in the driver's side of his car. Gene entered in the passenger side.

"You know, I was thinking, it's been just us for the past three years, but have you ever thought of maybe, bringing a couple of nice girls into the picture?" Anthony asked as he started his car.

"Well, who were you thinking?"

"No one, I was just asking." Anthony sounded defensive.

"Honestly, I don't really know." Gene flat out said back.

"Hmm, something to think about." He put the car in gear, and left the school parking lot.

Two Weeks Later:

Anthony had been getting up at around seven every morning, and leaving the house at seven-thirty. He lived with his friend Gene every summer since they were kids, as his parents took a vacation every summer, and really trusted Anthony. Their families had known each other for years, and they both knew their boys were inseparable, even in later years, so they made this summer plan. This was no different, except for the odd routine.

On this particular day, Gene got up at the same time.

"Anthony, what the hell have you been getting up early for, it's Saturday man!"

"I'm going to the diner." Anthony answered, somewhat excited and nervous.

"What for?"

"Food, it's always best around this time!" Anthony grabbed his Atlanta Falcon's hat, put it on, and left.

Gene was curious so, as inconspicuous as possible, followed Anthony to the diner. He watched Anthony take his hat off, and do his hair really quickly in the window before he walked in. Gene followed him in, and saw him sitting in his stool at the counter.

"Alright Anthony, the show's over, what are you doing here?" Gene asked.

"Waiting for some breakfast, this place serves the best bacon!" Anthony said.

"Come on man, every place serves good bacon." Gene pressed. Anthony hesitated, and finally caved in.

"Alright, you got me." He slightly moved his head, and Gene looked past him to see a lovely lady standing at the end of the counter with two other girls.

"Dude! Do you have any idea who that is!?" Gene whispered loudly.

"I know, that's Cynthia Queen, one of the most popular girls in the whole school. Sadly, I don't know who her friends are." Anthony whispers back.

"Well, why are you still talking to me?" Gene asks.

"I'm not going to go up to her."

"Well, if you want anything to happen- "Gene pushed Anthony toward her, and Anthony stumbled over one of the chairs, and bumped into Cynthia. The two stood face to face, with Anthony being slightly taller.

"Excuse me ma'am, I am so sorry."

"Who do you think you are?"

"I'm sorry- "

"Look at this guy ladies, a single guy trying to make an impression, and failing." All three of them chuckled. She gently patted his cheek. "Nice try, but better luck next time, cause it's never going to happen." Cynthia left the diner with her two friends in tow. Anthony turned with a surprised look on his face.

"Well, thanks Gene."

"For what?"

"Nevermind, let's find a new place to eat." Anthony said, a bit saddened about how the incident had just gone down.

A/N: Anthony has met Cynthia! Not how it was expected, but trust me, there's more. Lemme know if you want me to continue or if I should scratch it. Thank you!