"How are your dates going?" Chun-Li asked through the phone, stirring her noodles. Cammy sighed.

"Not well. I'm annoyed by most of the women because they're too whiny and the ones that don't annoy me are intimidated by a strong woman that can do two hundred press ups and still do a run afterwards!" Cammy finished this mini-rant and gasped for breath.

"So?" Chun-Li's casually replied. "Most of my dates go like that anyway. It sounds like you're having fairly standard dates. That must be a good website! Perhaps I should join it…" Chun-Li murmured the last part.

"Don't joke around Chun," Cammy snorted. "Can't you be serious here?" Chun-Li had a giggling fit through the phone.

"Ha! I thought that would get a reaction! Ok, listen. Maybe you're being too picky." Chun-Li put her noodles on the table and leaned into the phone. "Perhaps you need to have more than just one date at a time. Try having at least three dates."

"Ok." Cammy breathed out slowly. "I have one coming up in an hour." Cammy then added gratefully, "Thank you Chun. For being sensible about this."

"No problem. What are friends for? So tell me what this girls' name is." Chun-Li pushed the phone into her ear so much that it hurt her.

"Well," Cammy began. "Her name isn't on her profile, but it is quite interesting. She's Italian."

"Oh! That's good, a bit of a cultural clash there! Nice!" Chun-Li interrupted.

"Yeah." Cammy replied. "Also, she is physically fit and she works out two hours a day! And on top of that she runs her own shop! It doesn't say what it is, but it can't be bad. She likes cooking and the paranormal. And the best part is, she lives right here in London! Albeit right the other end of it." Cammy relived how impressed she was when she first read all this. How can one fit all of that into one day?

"So are you interested in her?"

"Damn right I am!"

"Then you go get her!"

"Yes ma'm!" Cammy grinned. "I've got to go, I don't want to be late!"

"Bye Cammy! Hope it goes well!"

"Thanks Chun! Bye!"

Cammy arrived at the location of the first date in a taxi. It was a simple coffee shop. New. Cammy searched her memory and remembered that the woman said that she would be wearing a bright green shirt that read: MYSTERY? NOT I. Cammy looked down at her choice of clothing. It was a pair of simple jeans and a purple shirt that had nothing on it, not a single logo or otherwise. She entered.

"Tea, milky, two sugars please." As Cammy waited for her order, she checked her watch. 5:53. Seven minutes until the agreed time. Thanking the cashier, she paid. Cammy sat down in a corner of the room, glancing at her watch. Within ten seconds of the time hitting 6:00, a shadow encompassed her. Cammy looked up to see someone that she knew she knew, but couldn't quite place it. When this person spoke, she pinned it down.

"I believe I was supposed to meet you here," An Italian accent cut through the peaceful silence like a knife. "It's nice to officially meet you, Camilla White." Rose stuck her hand out. Cammy was dumbstruck. Although she had fought against Rose once before and lost, they had never met and knew nothing of one another.

"You too…Rose…"

"Surprised?" Rose smiled. "I am, too. Are you a lesbian, like me, or-"

"Yes, I'm bisexual," Cammy hastily interrupted. "Would you like a drink?"

"Thank you. Tea with no sugar and milk." Rose sat down in the seat across from Cammy's and Cammy went to get Rose a drink.

'The hell? What are the odds?' Cammy asked herself. 'I guess I jut treat her as any other date. I mean, nothing makes her any better than me!' Cammy nodded to her self as assurance and walked back to the table. Rose took the tea and nodded gratefully. Cammy read her shirt and it did indeed read MYSTERY? NOT I.

"So what sort of shop do you run?" Cammy asked nervously. In spite of her normal confident self, she was hesitant around Rose for reasons unexplained.

"It's a tarot reading shop. Well, technically a fortune-telling shop, but it is mostly tarot reading." Rose answered coolly. "What is it that you do, Cammy?" Rose returned the favour.

"Didn't you read my profile?"

"I prefer to be pleasantly surprised." Rose was well spoken; even through her Italian accent she was understandable to all. Rose's eyes were shining. "I haven't had the chance to date someone interesting for a long time, so it's quite refreshing to talk to you, Camilla."

"Uh…thank you…and it's Cammy. I don't like Camilla." Cammy stuttered, blushing at the compliment. "I work for the special forces in the army."

"Oh!" Rose clapped her hands together. "That must be delightful! You and your comrades, protecting one another with fearless abandon!" Rose clasped Cammy's hands, gently rubbing the tops of them. "That's awfully brave…" Rose murmured. Cammy rubbed her head in nervousness.

"Yeah, we do look out for each other. And it's safe," Cammy grinned, "I am a trained professional!"

"Professional what?" Rose quipped, earning a giggle.

And the date continued. The women discussed many things, including sports teams, (No, Juventus is waaaayyy better!) the environment, the paranormal and eventually came to food.

"I love lasagne!" Rose spoke with passion. "It's my favourite! If you try to come between me and my lasagne, I'll eat you!" Cammy giggled at Rose bearing her teeth and performing a couple of growls to demonstrate. Cammy's giggling turned into full-blown laughter and she gasped for breath. Rose laughed along as well.

"Well, you get between me and my cheesecake," Cammy said, "And I'll have to Frankensteiner you!"

"Isn't that that move which you wrap your legs around your opponent's head and slam them to the floor?"

"Yeah."

"Hmmm…I think I want to get between you and your cheesecake now!" Rose put on a suggestive smile that turned Cammy's legs to jelly. Now, Cammy never was a good flirter, and this time was no exception.

"I'd uh, better get some cheesecake then…" Cammy could have face palmed herself. 'I look such an idiot now…'

"Cute." Rose commented, still smiling. "Listen, I hope this isn't premature, but I have a cooking class in a few days time. Can I have your number please? That way I can confirm details. I would like another date, if that's ok with you." Rose sounded hopeful. Cammy considered these words. She realised that she had loosened up so much as the date went on, and that she really enjoyed Rose's company.

"Sure." The two women exchanged numbers. Rose thanked Cammy for the wonderful date.

"I had a great time. I will call you in a couple of days to confirm the details of the cooking class."

"Bye Rose!" Cammy said as the other woman turned away.

"Goodbye, Cammy." Rose replied, waving as she walked away.

'I'm going to have some great news for Chun-Li tonight!'