Hello guys. Sorry I took so long updating this story. I've been feeling a bit lazy lately. But hey, don't we all? Anyway, here's the next chapter. I hope you enjoy it.

Disclaimer: The Mario series and its characters are property of Nintendo, not me. But I still plan on working for their company.

It was the next day, early morning time. Daisy was getting ready to make her travel to the Mushroom Kingdom to see all of her friends, especially Peach. She got on her train, saying goodbye to her parents in the process. She took her seat as soon as she got on the train. The only person Daisy could think about the whole time she was on the train was Luigi.

I really like him Daisy thought to herself, but I wonder why he hasn't asked me out yet. Maybe I'm just not good enough for him, or maybe he's already taking somebody else to the ball instead of me Daisy thought in fear, hoping she was wrong about her guesses.

3 hours later, Daisy finally arrived in the Mushroom Kingdom. There she found Mario, Peach, Toad, and even Luigi waiting at the station.

"Hi Daisy!" they all said together.

"Hey guys, it's really nice to see you all again," she replied. "It's especially nice to see you," she said flirtatiously as she motioned her focus towards Luigi's direction.

Luigi then began to shake and blush at the same time. "I-It's r-r-really nice to see you too Daisy," he replied nervously.

"Daisy it's so nice to see you again. So, you're going to the ball with us on Saturday night?" asked Peach.

"Yeah," answered Daisy, "I'm really looking forward to it, but I'm still looking for a date."

"Yeah, I'm looking forward to it too," said Peach, "Mario is going to be my date at the ball."

"Oh, that's great Peach," Daisy answered thrillingly, "I'm so happy for you. You couldn't have chosen a better date."

"Thank you Daisy," Peach replied happily, "And don't worry, I'm sure you'll get a date before the ball. I just know it."

Mario then approached Luigi by the side and quietly whispered in his ear so nobody else could notice what he was saying. "Luigi now is your chance," the red plumber whispered, "Daisy still doesn't have a date yet. So why don't you just ask her out and get it over with. You know just as well as I do that you like her just as much as I like Peach."

"Mario, I can't," replied Luigi.

"Why not?" asked Mario curiously.

"I just can't," answered Luigi.

"I'm sorry Luigi, did you have something to say?" asked Peach.

"No, continue on," replied Luigi.

"OK guys. Why don't we go to the Old Mushroom Buffet tonight for dinner," Toad suggested.

"Sounds great," they all agreed.

Later that night, the four of them went to the Old Mushroom Buffet. It was one of the finest restaurants in the Mushroom Kingdom. They got they're table and waited patiently for the waiter to come. Toad sat in the center, Mario sat next to Peach on the far left, and Luigi was sitting next to Daisy on the far right.

As Luigi was sitting next to Daisy, he then started to have thoughts in his head. Oh man, what am I gonna do he thought, I really want to ask Daisy out to the Mushroom Kingdom ball this Saturday, but what if she says no? What if I get turned downed just like I do every year?

Meanwhile, Daisy was having thoughts as well. I don't get it, she thought, why hasn't Luigi ask me out to the ball yet? I really wish I knew why. I mean I really, really like him, but what if he doesn't like me back.

Finally, the waiter came and asked "What you like to eat tonight?"

"I have the Salon steak," Mario answered.

"I'll just have a salad," Peach ordered.

"I'll have one cheeseburger," said Toad.

"I'll have spaghetti and meatballs," answered Daisy.

"And what about you sir?" the waiter asked as he glared at Luigi, who was still thinking about Daisy.

"Sir!" he yelled.

"Oh, sorry," Luigi replied, "I'll have two slices of pizza."

So the gang was sitting down, enjoying their food. They ate and feasted until they couldn't do it anymore.

So they all headed back to Peach's Castle afterwards, where they got ready to turn in for the night. Mario's and Luigi's room were right across the hall from Peach's and Daisy room. Toad's room was right next to Mario's and Luigi's room. Meanwhile, in Mario's and Luigi's room, Mario was talking to Luigi, trying to convince him to ask Daisy out to the ball.

"Come on bro. You don't have much time left," said Mario, "there are only 5 days left and you seriously need to ask her out."

"Mario, we've already been over this," replied Luigi, "I can't do it. What if she says no and then laughs in my face like all the girls have done to me in the past. No girl in their right mind would want to go to the dance with me."

"Luigi, don't be so negative," Mario said confidently, "I'm sure Daisy isn't like those girls at all. I know she likes you just as much as you like her, if not more."

"Mario, I" Luigi said before he was interrupted by Mario.

"Come on bro," said Mario quietly, "ask her out tomorrow. OK?"

"Well… OK," Luigi answered, "I guess I'll give it a try."

Meanwhile, back in Peach's and Daisy's room, Daisy was talking to Peach about Luigi.

"Peach, I just don't understand," said Daisy, "why hasn't Luigi asked me out yet? Is there something wrong with me? Is he attracted to somebody else? Does he even like me?"

"Oh come on Daisy," Peach replied, "I'm sure you're just overreacting. I know Luigi likes you just as much as you like him, if not more."

"I sure hope you're right Peach," Daisy said in a deep breath.

"Of course I am," Peach answered, "hey, why don't we have a tennis match tomorrow? I'll team up with Mario and you pair up with Luigi. Also, why don't you spend some time with Luigi while you're here? Then I'm sure that he will ask you out before the royal ball come." Daisy liked the sound of Peach's plan. So she decided to take Peach's advice and spend most of her time on Luigi, hoping that he will eventually ask her out to the ball.

"OK," Daisy agreed, "thanks for your advice Peach. I don't know who else to talk to in these kinds of situations."

"Oh, no problem Daisy," Peach replied, "that's what friends are for. Goodnight, Daisy."

"Goodnight, Peach" Daisy replied.

So how did you guys like it? Don't worry. I promise I'll try to upload as quickly as I can this time. Until then, enjoy.

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