Hey guys! New story here, and I must confess this is my baby. The second I came up with the idea I fell in love, so I hope you all love it, too!

Exchange for Romance, Please?

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Serena rolled onto her back and sighed. She rolled her eyes.

"This has been one of the most boring summers and we're only two weeks into it, Mina!"

Mina continued to flip through the pages of…was it the fourth? Yes, the fourth magazine she'd read in two days.

"It's not like we have anywhere to go, Sere. The two of us aren't going to have much fun out by ourselves. We've seen all there is to see in Tokyo and none of the girls are in town anyways. Lita is at culinary school in America, Amy is at a doctors convention with her mom in Germany, and Rei is spending the summer in Hong Kong at her uncle's! It seems like we're the only ones stuck at home."

"Well, why don't we go to the arcade for some pick-me-up milkshakes?" Serena piped up.

"Did you forget already? The owners of the Crown Arcade are on vacation in California," Mina replied in a monotone.

"Did you know you're a party pooper? I mean, really. Ever tried being positive?"

"I love you too, Sere."

"Okay, I cannot take this house any longer! Why don't we go for a walk in the park?"

"Yeah, that's a NO."

Serena threw her hands up in frustration. "Fine! I'm going into the chat rooms to talk to strangers and pedophiles!"

"Have fun! Oh, and don't forget to give full name, address, and phone number!" Mina replied sarcastically.

"Don't worry, I'll give them yours." Serena put on a fake smile.

"Haha. You're so funny I forgot to laugh."

"Hey, look! There's one about bored teens all around the world!"

"Yipee," Mina said unenthusiastically.

"Shut up." Serena glared at the computer screen but she directed it at Mina.

BunnyGirl0808: Hello my brothers and sisters in boredom!

PoshKid1406: You've only got one sister, I'm sorry to say. Seems we're the only teens around the world with absolutely nothing to do.

BunnyGirl0808: Ah. Sad, isn't it? Well, this is Japan speaking. Tokyo, to be exact.

PoshKid1406: Oh, no way! I've always wanted to visit there! British, myself.

BunnyGirl0808: Uber cool! London?

PoshKid1406: How'd you know?

BunnyGirl0808: Ugh, lucky! I've always dreamt of living in London.

PoshKid1406: Believe me, it's not all that great here. I'm Vanessa, by the way.

BunnyGirl0808: I'm Serena, pleased to meet you. Tokyo causes the same misconception.

"Who are you talking to, Sere?"

"This girl named Vanessa. Hey, she lives in London. Isn't that where you lived when you shot Sailor V?"

"Yup," Mina answered, disinterested. Then she perked up. "Wait a sec. Vanessa? Is her screen name PoshKid something or other?"

"Yes. You know her?"

"Do I!" Mina jumped off the bed and began shoving Serena off the chair in front of the computer. "Let me talk to her!"

"Goodness gracious, let me get up!"

Mina was typing like a madwoman the second Serena was off the chair.

BunnyGirl0808: Vanessa? It's Mina! Serena's my friend. Goodness, I haven't spoken to you in ages!

PoshKid1406: Mina! It's been forever! How are you dear? Ugh, London's awfully drab. I'd love to be in Tokyo.

BunnyGirl0808: It's not much better here darling. I think a switch would do us good!

And suddenly an idea occurred to Mina. What she didn't know was that half-way around the world, Vanessa was thinking the same thing.

"Serena, do you think your parents would let you come with me to London?" she said all of a sudden.

"WHAT?!" Serena gawked. "Mina, you must be crazy."

"No! It's all very safe, really. We could do an exchange of sorts. We could stay with Vanessa's family for awhile; I know them, they're great people. And she could stay with my mom or your parents. It would be wonderful! We'd always be protected; she has two older brothers who watch her like hawks, and I'm just as dear to them as she is. And her parents are just about as protective as yours are. Trust me on this. My mom and I could talk to your parents. All you have to do is say the word."

Serena thought over everything Mina had just said. It all seemed very logical and safe. Perhaps it could work. Ah, what the heck? It never hurt to try.

"I'm in."

Mina and Vanessa talked back and forth a bit.

"Alright, her parents have okayed the trip. I know my mom will be thrilled! All we have to do is get your parents on board."

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Alright, there's Chapter One! Hope you guys liked it. I've got the second chapter done and it should be up soon. Changes is almost done too, promise!

Rosie