A/N:I love y'all! (I just really wanted to say that.) I was pretty much amused over your reactions for the last chapter. Is Seiya that riveting a character? lol.. Anyway, just wanted to mess things up a bit, don't worry, this is still a Mamoru/Usagi fic.. up til the end!It wouldn't be much interesting if they're always lovey dovey and stuff. Right?

The Cultural Festival was fast approaching and the students were all busy preparing for the much-awaited occasion. It was also during this time that the annual school play was held. Usually, the Drama Club members would hold auditions for both male and female leads. This year, however, they would only hold auditions for the female lead since Seiya already got the role.

The dilemma was to find him a suitable partner. Unfortunately, the whole female population of the school was vying for the spot. No fangirl in her right mind would ever miss the chance of becoming Seiya's leading lady. Of course, he gets to pick the girl. (Lucky guy!)

Minako, who had always wanted to become an actress, was falling in line along with many other hopefuls to audition for the play. She had coaxed a reluctant Usagi to come with her, at least for moral support.

"I'm so excited! I can't wait to show off my acting prowess!" Minako was laughing hysterically.

Usagi just stood by quietly, giving chagrined smiles to the people who were looking at her rather crazed friend.

"I'm sure Seiya will love my acting! Don't you think so, Usagi?" Minako looked at her expectantly.

"Yeah, he'll absolutely love you." Usagi assented with a nod of her head, not wanting to dampen her best friend's blissful mood.

"Hey! I've got an idea." Minako exclaimed all of a sudden.

"Huh, what is it?" Usagi tilted her head in curiosity. She kind of dreaded what Minako was about to say, knowing how absurd her ideas could get.

"Why don't you audition too?"

"Are you crazy?" Usagi looked at Minako as if she had lost her mind. She knew perfectly well that acting was not her forte. She's never been in a play her whole life. It was definitely out of the question. Under no circumstances would she ever join the play.

"Don't be a sissy!" Minako mocked her, knowing it would tick her off.

"I'm not a sissy!" Usagi's face was red with embarrasment. People were once again looking in their way. She hated it when she was put on the spot; and Minako was making a damn good job of doing just that.

"Then prove it!" Minako smirked provocatively.

"Fine!" Usagi hissed. "It's just a school play anyway."

They waited in line for what seemed like eternity. Finally, it was Minako's turn. Usagi was right behind her, looking rather irritable.

There were about three people seated at the front of the theater, directly facing the stage. One of them was the famed superstar, Seiya. When he spotted Usagi's blonde pigtails, he whispered to the man seated next to him. The guy then stood up and made an announcement. "I'm sorry girls, but the auditions are over!"

There was a stricken expression on Minako's face. "Are you kidding me? I haven't even auditioned yet! This is so unfair!"

"Sorry for troubling you," the guy gave her an apologetic smile, "but Seiya already made his decision." He turned on the mic to get everyone's attention, "Okay guys! Would everyone kindly leave the theater now. Except for Usagi Tsukino."

At the mention of Usagi's name, everyone in the theater broke out in whispers. Almost every girl was staring incredulously at Usagi.

"Do you know who she is?"

"No idea."

"She didn't even audition!"

"Why would Seiya pick her?"

"Is she famous or something?"

Minako was now gaping openly at Usagi. "Usagi! You never told me Seiya was interested in YOU!" Her voice was loud enough for others to hear.

"No he isn't!" was Usagi's quick denial, "We barely even know each other."

Minako just took her friend's hand and dragged the rather nonplussed girl over to Seiya's direction. He was standing alone at the centerstage. It looked like he was reading the script; seemingly oblivious to the general disorder his decision had caused.

When they reached the stage, Minako gave Usagi a hard push causing her to stumble up the steps.

"Go for it!" Minako whispered encouragingly before leaving with the rest of the people who were being ushered out the theater.

Seiya and Usagi were now the only ones left.

'What on earth have I gotten myself into?' She thought despairingly as she faced Seiya, her aforementioned leading man.

"So..." She had no idea what to say so she just blurted out the first thing that came to mind, "why me?"

"Aren't you even flattered that I chose you?" he queried, taking one step towards her.

She unconciously took a step backward. "Not... not really." Why was she so nervous? Was it because of the gleam of his eye? Or was it the devilish smile on his face?

His eyebrow quirked up. "Why so?" He leaned closer to her.

She was rooted to the spot, seeing his mesmerizing eyes up close. She quickly took control of herself, refusing to fall for his charms. "What are you really after?" she asked instead.

Seiya threw his head back and laughed. "Well, to put it bluntly, I'm after you."

"What! Are you serious?" Usagi was utterly shocked, to say the least.

He grabbed her arm, capturing her in his arms. "I've never been this serious in my entire life."

She pushed at his chest but he wouldn't even budge. He was leaning in too close. He was going to kiss her!

"Wait..." she was struggling out of his grasp, "I like someone else!"

He stopped, his face a mere inches from her own. He stared at her for the longest time before releasing her.

"Well, I guess a guy can't have it all." He said, grinning ruefully.

Usagi couldn't look him in the eye. "I'm sorry." She really was. She didn't want to hurt his feelings, but she only wanted to be with Mamoru.

Seiya shrugged. "No problem, but you still get to be my leading lady."

"Okay."

"Great! See you at rehearsals then." He acted as if he wasn't affected at all.

"See you!" She smiled at him, grateful that he wasn't making it hard for her. She hastily went out the exit,relieved that she managed to survive from such an ordeal.

Seiya was left alone in silence.

"I won't give up on you, Usagi."

Have to cut it here.. I'm being evicted from the pc.. Review please!

See you next week!