Thanks to those who reviewed the prequel; this one's for all of you! Don't forget to review please!

Artemis walked into the LEP gym casually. Where is Anna-Maria? He spotted her on a treadmill. Oh…I found her. "Anna-Maria!"

The LEP commander looked up. "Hi, Artemis! How did you get here?" She got off the treadmill and smiled at him.

Artemis looked her over. "Holly brought me over… why are you wearing that?"

Anna-Maria peered down at her dark red tank top and tan khaki pants. "I don't wear a suit or my LEP uniform when I work out, Artemis. And… now what's the problem?"

Artemis was frowning. "Well, it's just that you're so thin. Are you sure you are perfectly healthy?"

The Italian girl sighed. This was far from the first time she had heard it. "No, genius-boy; I am not anorexic, I am not bulimic. I have a high metabolism and I exercise everyday. Okay?"

Artemis shrugged. "Alright, as long as you are healthy. Do you know what tomorrow is?"

Anna-Maria pretended to think about it. "Saturday?"

"No, the holiday."

She feigned shock. "There's a holiday tomorrow? Which one? Oh, let me guess… Groundhog day? No, that's celebrated by Americans. Um… Holi? No, Indian holiday. Grandparents day! No, wait… isn't that Canadian? Or is it celebrated in New Zealand?"

Artemis studied her quizzically. "You're no less of a genius than I am. You know that tomorrow is Valentine's Day."

Anna-Maria laughed. "Yes, Artemis, I know. Why do you ask?"

Artemis reddened. "I – I was wondering if – if…"

"Do you know you are currently sounding like a broken record? If… what?"

"There is a dance at the school I go to tomorrow night, and I was wondering if you would go with me." Artemis blurted out. Most un-genius-like.

Anna-Maria crossed her arms over her chest as she considered. "And are you asking me because I am the only girl you know who is not a psychotic maniac, or because I am less likely to attract attention than the aforesaid psychotic maniac?"

Artemis smiled. "Neither, I just want you to come. Will you come?"

"Per La Festa di San Valentino?" Anna-Maria pondered the thought. "Sí. Sure, why not? What time is it?"

Artemis grinned. "The dance starts at eight."

"Great, I'll be there." Anna-Maria replied. "Is there anything else?"

"Yes, there is one more thing. I want you to meet my parents after the dance."

"Y – Your parents? Me? You want me to meet your parents? Tomorrow? But – but that gives me no time to prepare! I- I … oh my god!"

Now it was Artemis' turn to laugh. "Relax, Anna-Maria. It's just my parents, not a vicious pack of trolls!"

"Can't I just go with the trolls?"

"No, Anna-Maria. Look, everything will be fine. My parents are going to love having you over tomorrow."

Anna-Maria sighed. "Okay, Artemis. I'll see you at eight tomorrow. Oh wait, give me a second." She bent to pick up a weight and hurled it at a nearby camera, shattering the lens. "That will teach him to spy."

Artemis frowned. "Why did you do that? Aren't you going to have to pay to repair it?"

"Meh, I'll just get Foaly to pay for it. He shouldn't have been spying."

Artemis raised an eyebrow. "Again? You might want to make sure you aren't wearing anything with a lens tomorrow night."

Sorry it's so short; I'm still coming up with ideas. Anyway, review please!