Mandy was in her office, finishing paperwork. She was alone, no one was there. Sneakily, she grabbed a remote, and pressed a button, turning the security cameras to audio.
Another check, to make sure no one else was there, and she let out a sigh. She reached underneath her shirt, and pulled out a heart-shaped locket.
She hardly let anyone see it, and only she knew what was inside. Another quick check, and she slowly opened it.
Mandy gave a lovingly sigh, and stared at the picture of Billy. She couldn't deny her crush on her friend, but she could cover it up. And she did, with her cynical ways.
He's stupid. Mandy thought, But he is charming.
Mandy was so busy staring, and daydreaming, that she barley noticed that she was no longer alone. Dysa, using her powers, was invisibly standing behind Mandy, wearing a tiara with a hidden camera.
"I knew it." Dysa whispered.
Mandy turned to the sound, closing the locket. Dysa was far enough away to be out of Mandy's reach, but close enough to see Billy's picture.
"What are you doing here?" Mandy asked, full of her usual anger.
"I was curious," Dysa answered, "to see if I could enter your office unnoticed."
"Well, you did." Mandy replied, "Now, get out!"
Dysa leaned in, and sing-songed, "You like Billy!"
"He's my friend, now…"
Dysa interrupted, "If he's just a friend, then why is his picture in a heart-shaped locket?"
"I, uh…"
"And why do you sometimes stare at him, lovingly? And why do you sigh, as if you're thinking of something romantic? And why…"
"Will you STOP with the questions!" Mandy exploded, but Dysa didn't care.
"Can you explain that scene in your 'Big' movie, where you think Billy's gone forever, deny it, and stare into water, teary-eyed, thinking of him? And your brief look of pleasant surprise when he surfaced?"
Mandy was stunned. No one had asked her that before, well, they had, but she'd either hurt them, or give them an evil glare. Seeing how Dysa wouldn't give up, and how she clutched her Apple, Mandy sighed, she had been defeated.
"You caught me." Mandy said with a sigh, she never lost, at least not in the long-term. She then gave her famous stare, "You'd better not tell anyone!"
"Who me?" Dysa was playing innocent. "I would never tell anyone." She gave a mischievous smile, looking just like her mom.
Before Mandy could say anything, the door, which she was sure was locked, somehow burst opened. Irwin ran in, in tears. Billy was behind him, standing in the doorway.
"Mandy! How could you?" Irwin wailed, he had clearly heard what had happened, "I thought we had something special!"
Mandy slapped him. "Irwin, three things. One, how did you hear? And two, I told you, you've even seen, that I DON'T HAVE A CRUSH ON YOU! I never thought you were cute, Billy entered my head, and made me say that in Episode 6. Three, being romantic with you, is one of my wort nightmares."
"But, but…" Irwin couldn't think of what to say. Finally he did. "Our kisses, ended up saving you, that must mean something, yo!"
Mandy glared at him, eyes narrowed, "It doesn't!" Irwin looked scared, and started to back away.
Billy ran into the room, "Mandy, can I say something?" Mandy nodded. "I knew there was something between us!" He then hugged her, to Mandy's surprise.
"What are you doing?" Mandy asked him.
"Hugging the girl I love!" Billy answered, squeezing tighter.
"Uh, I'm not sure, love would be the appropriate word…" Mandy wasn't used to being in love, the last time didn't end well.
Billy suddenly let go, holding Mandy at arm's length, "So, wanna go on a date?"
Mandy was surprised at his sudden action. She took a breath then said, "On one condition, I choose where we go."
Billy, being used to her demanding ways, simply replied, "Ok! I'll pick you up at seven?"
"Yes."
Meanwhile, Irwin, was sobbing as if he was filled with endless tears. When Mandy agreed to go on a date with Billy, that was the last straw. He turned into a bat, and flew around his friends, making a nuncence of himself. He wasn't sure if he just wanted to be a pest, or if he really wanted to hurt them.
Eventually, Irwin flew away to the Endsville Park, not sure what to do. He landed by the lake, transforming back to normal. He stared at his reflection. "What does Billy have that I don't?" He said to himself.
"What are you talking about, dweeb?" Came a sudden voice. Irwin turned to the voice, he saw Mindy coming towards him.
"I don't want to talk about it." Irwin mumbled.
"Is this about Mandy wanting Billy instead of you?" Mindy asked, very knowingly.
"How'd you know, yo?"
"You and Billy weren't the only ones who were sent video feed from Dysa, you know."
Irwin looked momentarily confused. Then he said, "Why do you care?"
"Because, I can't stand Mandy & Billy together!" Mindy replied, "I mean, sure, they're both lame, and tots deserve each other, but," her face became a look of prissy, "they both have custody of Grim!"
"So?" Irwin didn't quite get it.
"So!" Mindy exploded, "They each own one half of the Grim Reaper! They have the power of the Underworld and won't share!"
"Where are you going with this yo?" Irwin had a feeling, but didn't want to say it.
"Listen, dweeb," Mindy put her arm around Irwin's neck, "if two people are married, then they both are entitled to whatever property, that either of them have."
"So, you want to woo Billy, so you can own a quarter of the Grim Reaper?"
Mindy nodded her head. "And I can't do that if he's dating Mandy."
Irwin thought about what she was planning. "Three things, yo. One, how will you break them up. Two, how will that help me, and three, why do you want to marry him? We're only kids!"
Mindy made a face, then she shook her head, "You still don't get it, do you, Nerd-o?"
"Get what!"
"Listen, Irwin! I have my ways of breaking people up, and, if Mandy gets rejected by Billy, she may just turn to you for comfort."
"M-me?" Irwin couldn't believe it, for years, Mandy was just the girlfriend he could never quite reach, she was always just, standing there, taunting him.
"That's right, Irwin. And if we keep this up, by the time we graduate High School, we'll be engaged, with the people of our dreams."
Irwin, filled with the thought of getting his dream of marring Mandy, replied, "Count me in."
