Chapter 4, as requested. ; Enjoy!

Exchange for Romance, Please?

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"Remind me why mom and dad couldn't come get them at such an ungodly hour?"

Andrew rubbed his temple. "Shut up." He picked up a little sugar packet from the coffee station and threw it at Darien. "That was for Vanessa. Mom and dad actually have to go to work in a few hours, so they need to sleep. Now, could you finish your coffee? The girls will be here any minute."

Darien took a swig of his coffee. "As if you're so punctual. You're just desperate to see Mina. You've never been so happy to see our little sister leave. Unlike you, preoccupied with all your reveries of Mina, I miss Nessa already."

Andrew rolled his eyes. "You're just mad because there's no one to baby you anymore. Vanessa is always looking after you, she always takes your side when you fight with mom and dad, and you're always asking her for favors. You know she does anything for us, and you just take advantage of that."

Darien narrowed his eyes. "You're just saying that because you're jealous. It pisses you off that I'm the favorite brother."

Again, Andrew rolled his eyes. "Oh, you've figured me out brother! C'mon, you know Vanessa has no favorites. Now can we go already?"

Darien took the last sip of his coffee and threw out the styrofoam cup. "Let's go."

They walked to the arrival terminal and stood waiting.

"Do you think we should've made a sign?"

Darien looked at his brother as if he'd just asked what his own name was. He started jumping up and down, waving his hands.

"Hey, Mina!" he shouted. Then he turned to Andrew. "Good enough?"

Andrew frowned.

A few minutes later, an announcement came on saying the girls' flight had arrived.

Darien turned to Andrew. "Look, these girls probably brought tons of luggage, so I'm heading down to baggage claim. Use the sign, round them up, and take them over there, alright?"

Andrew nodded and Darien turned to go on to baggage claim and get a good spot. He didn't know the girls' luggage, but he felt he'd somehow recognize it.

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"Attention, passengers: We have now arrived at our destination, London, England. Please remain seated until the captain turns off the seat belt sign. Thank you for flying Lunar Express. We hope you enjoyed your flight!"

Mina and Serena grabbed each other's hands and let out little yelps of excitement.

"Mina, this is really happening! We're in London!"

"I just can't wait to get off this plane! I'm so excited to see Andrew!"

Serena laughed. She was excited to meet the guys she'd be living with for the next two months, too.

A ding sounded and the seat belt sign was off. Serena and Mina stood up in a flash, grabbing their things from under their seats and the over head compartment, walking to the exit as quickly as possible without breaking into a run. They were off the plane in moments, walking down the makeshift hall to the terminal. They went running through paperwork, and finally reached the waiting area for arrivals.

Mina narrowed her eyes looking for a familiar face, when she saw a patch of sandy blonde hair from behind a column. She grabbed Serena's wrist and ran in that direction. As they neared the person, who was turned the other way, he began to jump up and down and wave his arms frantically.

"Miiinaaa!"

She smiled. Now she knew it was him. She tapped his shoulder and he turned abruptly.

He looked at them oddly. "Can I help you, ladies?"

Mina narrowed her eyes and smiled wider, taking in the few ways he'd changed.

"Andrew?"

He narrowed his eyes, studying her carefully. Then suddenly his eyes widened and his mouth fell open just the slightest bit.

"Mina…" he breathed in a whisper.

She jumped on him, hugging him around his neck. She buried her face in his shoulder as he wrapped his arms around her, still in shock.

"I can't believe it's you," he managed.

She lowered herself and smiled. "You haven't changed one bit. Still about, a foot taller than me! Same hair, same face," she touched his cheek and he blushed, "same eyes…" She trailed off as their eyes met. She quickly pulled her hand away, blushing, and looked at her feet.

Andrew finally found his words. "And you…you've changed so much!" He repeated her previous action, running his thumb over the apple of her cheek. He looked her over, just once. "You're all grown up now." He reached for a strand of her hair. "But, you're still my Mina."

Serena, who was still behind Mina, was glassy eyed and held her hands clasped together. She was in awe of the romance. And Andrew's British accent was pretty striking, too. She sighed.

Andrew heard a sigh behind Mina and peered over her shoulder. He jumped back, startled. He blinked a few times, then burst out laughing. "Sorry, you gave me a fright there."

Mina turned crimson, realizing Serena had just been standing there this whole time.

"I'm so sorry," she muttered in shame. "Andrew, this is my best friend…"

"You must be Serena." Andrew stuck his hand out towards her and smiled brightly. "I'm Andrew, and it's a great pleasure to meet you."

Serena shook his hand, smiling as well. "Ditto," she replied.

"You know, you two bear a striking resemblance to each other."

Serena smiled at Mina. "If I leave my hair down, not even our parents can tell us apart."

Andrew laughed. "I can believe that! It really is hard to believe the two of you aren't twins!"

The three of them laughed when Mina suddenly asked, "Where's Darien?"

"He's at baggage claim getting a head start. He hates the airport and wants out, A.S.A.P."

Serena nodded, shaking her fist with her eyes narrowed. "Yes, airports are terrible, so crowded." She sweat dropped anime style then turned to Andrew and Mina. "I think I'll go ahead of you two and help out…Darien, right? You guys need a moment alone."

Mina and Andrew both smiled gratefully at Serena.

"Are you sure you can find your way?"

Serena nodded, pointing to the directions above her.

She began to walk towards baggage claim. 'Those two are so cute!' she thought to herself. 'I hope they really enjoy the time we have here together'. Serena sighed, smiling, and put her hand to her head. She realized her odangoes were disheveled and fixed them, even though they were giving her a head ache. She reached baggage claim, and it was already crowded.

As she walked around, she noticed a tall guy with black hair standing by a cart that held her pink bunny-patterned suitcases. She figured it was Darien and walked over to introduce herself.

She tapped his shoulder and he turned. "Excuse me…"

His eyes widened, and she turned beet red as he enveloped her in a bear hug.

"Mina? It's been so long! You're gorgeous as ever, though you haven't grown an inch!" He pulled back and looked at her. "And your hair is…interesting. I think your loose hair suits you better. You look like you've got meatballs on your head!" He chuckled.

Serena shoved him off and glared at him. "Excuse me! Who are you to make fun of my hair and my height?! I'm not Mina. I'm her friend, Serena!"

Darien blushed.

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Tee hee. Hope that satisfies those of you who were inpatient. And yes, Darien and Andrew both have British accents. ; Hott, right?