Disclaimer: I don't own any rights to Sailor Moon, nor anything (characters, transformations, etc.) related to it. All rights belong to Naoko Takeuchi and Toei.

AN: New concept that I'm going to try. Hope that you guys enjoy it. Second chapter will be up sooner or later.

"Isn't he dreamy?" was the gush I heard from my best friend for the umpteenth time. Her azure blue eyes focused on a tall, average-built guy with dark hair and sapphire blue eyes, who she's been pining after for the past year since his first appearance to our spot.

I could barely hold in an eye roll while stuffing another ketchup-covered French-fry inside my mouth. "You could say that again, " I quipped, moving to eat a few more fries despite my appetite being ruined by my best friend's blatant admiration of this 'perfect' stranger.

"Just look at him … " she continued, seeming to not be aware of (or simply not caring about) my obvious distaste towards the other man. "He always reads those books whenever he comes here, and he wears glasses!"

"Umm hmm …" Another fry disappeared inside my mouth.

"And I could've sworn that Rei-chan had said that he was some kind of doctor! A doctor! OMG! Can you imagine how many lives he saves every single day! What a hero!"

But your best friend is a hero too! I'm a cop during my free time!

I wanted so badly to say that 'friend' reminder to her, but I didn't want to hurt her feelings with my callous behavior so I just allowed myself to hum.

A flush settled on her face suddenly. "Do you think he'd want to date me? Because I'm not as smart as him and he's surely been accepted to the highest university of all Japan! I'd never be good enough for him!" she squawked, her hands now covering her cheeks.

How wrong you are …

"Odango, any guy would be lucky enough to have you! You are a very sweet and loving young woman, who is equally smart! Don't bring yourself down because you didn't go to some high-end schools!" I barked, a scowl most likely on my face as I attempted stomp up to the man and shake the living daylights out of him for making my Odango feel this way.

"But, Seiya, I'm not like him, Ami-chan, or even you. You guys are like -, " she started to protest, but I cut her off.

"No, Odango, no! Stop talking bad about yourself because your heart … " I paused for a moment, my feelings nearly inching to the surface mid-speech but I splotched it.

Apparently I took longer than a moment because Odango's voice soon cut into my thoughts; sounding very much like a bell to my ears as she spoke about four words to me at that moment.

"What about my heart?" she chimed, her ingenuous gaze staring at me with pure innocence.

Oh, I just want to kiss her right now!

But, shoving the images of what'll happen if I were to do that to the back of my mind, I forced myself to straighten up and take a sip of my Coke.

"Seiya?" Her gaze searched my face for any indication as to why I was acting so strange right now.

"Your heart is the most precious thing in the world, Odango, and anyone would be blessed to hold it because of how pure and beautiful it is. You are much more precious than anything that you claim to not have. There's no need to compare yourself to anyone; you're best as yourself, " I cooed to her, reaching across the table to grasp onto one of her hands to caress it with my thumb.

Her eyes widened and glowed with a new light as she gaped at me. "I am?" she murmured uncertainly, searching my face for any sign of deception.

I smiled at her and gave her hand a squeeze. "You are and I meant every single thing from the bottom of my heart, Odango. I'd never mislead you, ever."

The radiance now shining upon her face had me craving to taste her lips that were spread in a brilliant smile. "YOU'RE THE BEST, SEIYA!" she squealed, flying across the table with a giggle to wrap her arms around my neck in a tight embrace.

I chuckled and patted her back. A feeling of triumph filled me when 'Prince Charming' happened to glance over to see what the commotion was; a weird expression fleeted across his face for a moment, but I wasn't able to decipher it before it had disappear.

What the hell was that about?

Odango's sweet scent of vanilla, strawberries, potpourri, and overall sunshine just about pulled me back under her spell, effectively drawing my attention away from her 'beau'.

Seeing her smile and feeling her warmth is worth her happiness.

I almost melted into her if she hadn't pulled away from me with a cry.

"OMG! I FORGOT ABOUT STUDY GROUP! SHIT! REI-CHAN'S GONNA HAVE MY HEAD!"

"I could drive you there, " I offered without batting an eye.

"But I don't want to burden you, Seiya. You have to go to work and see Taiki and Yaten for some -."

"Odango, you know that you'll never be a burden to me. We've been best friends for years now. You should know that I'd do anything for you, even if you're an Odango Atama, " I reminded her, adding a tease at the end while taking some time to pat her on one of her odangoes.

A scowl settled on her features that made her face scrunch up in a cute way. And the pout accompanying it just made her lips look even more kissable than they already did. All I had to do was lean in and ….

"YOU'RE SUCH A JERK! STOP CALLING ME THAT!" she bellowed at him, steam coming out of her ears. Her mini fists proceeded to 'batter' me.

"Oh, come on, Odango. You know that you love that name – it's cute and matches your hairstyle. Hell, you should be proud about the fact a cool guy like myself gave you such cute nicknames, such as 'Tsukmi Dango', 'Odango Atama', and 'Odan -."

SPLASH!

I sputtered as her jingling bell for giggles soon rang in my ears.

"As you were saying?" she taunted me, twirling a lock of hair on her finger. A look of mock innocence on her face as she tried her best not to full-on guffaw at that moment.

"Oh, you're going to get it later!" I snarled at her, then a brilliant idea sprang to mind.

"That's what you get for being such a jerk to me!"

"Oh, I'm so sorry for the error of my ways! Let me never do such a thing to Her Royal Highness ever again!" I pretended to be merciful for my previous actions, moving towards her while ignoring the eyes most likely on us for our behavior.

"Hmph! You should feel like that! You've been calling me that stupid nickname for years now and it's plain me!" she huffed, nose in the air.

"I know, I know, but let me get that spot on your cheek to make it up to you, " I said to her, ready to implement my plan that'll most likely get me killed.

"Oh? What's on my face?" she questioned, hands flying up to wipe at whatever imaginary thing on her face.

I brought my face closer to hers. "Oh, Odango, it's right … here!"

SMOOCH!

Her eyes widened to the size of saucers as wolf whistles and laughter soon filled the café. Several emotions passed across her face before it hardened to one of anger and irritation.

"Seiya!"

Time to make my exit!

Throwing down some yen to pay for both our food, I snatched up the remains of our food and made a mad dash to avoid my inevitable demise.

"I'M GOING TO KILL YOU!"

Gleeful laughter resonated from my parted lips as I made my way to my parked car across the street – where I'll wait for her eventual arrival to incite her suitable 'punishment' for me.

But it was worth feeling the softness of her lips at least once, even if it means her killing me.

More laughter fled from my lips as I awaited her arrival, so that I could drop her off at Hikawa Shrine for her study session with the girls.

However, what transpired in the next few minutes could've been prevented if I'd heard the horn first when she finally did exit Crown …

I should've heard it …