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It's funny how time has passed, it's now Saturday, the night of the big dance…

Presea, Hikaru, Sierra, Emeraude, Umi, and Fuu were getting ready for the big dance. Everyone was going and the girls had decided to get ready together. Over the past week, friendships had developed. Only the fencing match was going to be a pretty hard competition among the companions. They haven't decided when the postponed date was, but right now, nothing really mattered except the dance…

"Presea! What am I gonna wear?" Hikaru said, concerned. She's never worn a dress before.

"How about…this one?" Presea said, pulling out a gorgeous red dress from her closet. "I never wore this cause red isn't my color, but it is yours.

The rest of the evening…

"Does my curls look okay?"

"Where's my brush?"

"It looks fine, Fuu."

"Uh oh, I don't have shoes to match for this dress!"

"Umi, do you have some mascara?"

"Oh my gosh, Emeraude, that looks fantastic! Can you do mine?"

"Here's the mascara. Do you have any cool lipsticks?"

"Okay, we better hurry, we have two hours and we're not half ready!"

Two Hours later…

Each girl looked at the mirror. They all looked flawless and beautiful as their faces glowed…

Umi had a silky, blue, Chinese-styled dress that took her perfect figure's shape perfectly. She had blue high heels with cool patterns. On her face, she wore very light blue eye shadow, glossy lipstick, and a tint of blush. She looked amazing. She took the appearance of a mature young maiden of twenty, even though she was only sixteen.

Hikaru also seemed more mature in appearance. She no longer appeared like a young thirteen-year-old that she was always mistaken for, the sixteen-year-old redhead now looked as if she was eighteen. Her form of 5'5" was covered in red. Red, velvety, material that covered her figure. It touched the ground and made her skin glow.

Fuu was without her glasses and wore very pale green eye shadow with a long long green dress that follow her every curve. Her emerald eyes were so noticeable, very pure green eyes that seemed to have been hiding beneath her glasses all this time. Well, it was always there, but the beauty of it was blinded.

Emeraude was the golden beauty. She shined as her hair of golden did. Her eyes were ocean-like, one-minute green, and the next, crystal blue. Very pure, clear, and deep. Her complexion was great, as shown from her dress. A beautiful dress of lavender that coated her like a second skin, revealing her perfect form. She wore no make-up, only used her natural beauty. She was like the "sleeping beauty"…golden-sunshine hair, and lips as red as the red red rose.

And of course, there were Presea and Sierra…

Sierra wore no make-up for she had refused it so. She wore a dress of yellow that brought out her skin to glow. Emeraude had fixed her hair into a neat-o style and now…she looked into the mirror to see an elegant girl she never was. Her eyes were bright and lit up. She looked beautiful and not a bit tomboyish.

Presea also seemed happy. Her face was covered with just a bit of blush, a tint of lipstick and nothing else. She wore a mini-skirt with a very glittering sleeveless top. In her eyes, excitement…What was there to come?

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Zagato and the rest of the guys waited anxiously at the entrance of the dance. Other than Lantis, Eagle, Innova and himself, there was also Emeraude's younger brother, Ferio, who Zagato has never really known that well. The green-haired boy had a teasing grin upon his face, this moment of waiting didn't seem to fit it at all…

"Whatcha grinning 'bout?" Innova asked, obviously noticing Ferio's expression as well.

"Oh, nothing," the sly, golden-eyed boy responded, "I'm just…imagining what's gonna happen…" And how I can get a kick out of teasing Fuu…like always…

Eagle smiled. "I think tonight's going to be a great…" Especially when I take Presea to the dance floor…

Zagato shook his head. "Actually, I'd rather not imagine and leave it all to fate, know what I mean?"

"I really couldn't relate…" his younger brother replied, "I'm not on a date, I'm just here to stag."

Just then, six stunning figures came through the door…it was them…

***

Sierra felt self-conscious. Here she was, entering a dance in a dress. I must be out of my mind, she told herself.

She walked to the refreshments table and looked at the people around her. She didn't see the one person she wanted to see. Innova.

"You should really lay off on the refreshments until later," Innova's voice called behind her.

She turned around and was planning on punching his arm playfully for sneaking but on her, but her plan was ruined when she saw him…

Oh…she thought, numbly, He's so…cute…

Innova turned to stare at her, his mouth slightly open. Is there anyone more beautiful? She's so… It was weird, he couldn't even describe it in words…it's understandable to him, it's like that with art, too.

"S-Sierra," he called to her, blushing madly, "W-would you like to dance?"

The dirty blonde managed a smile. "Yes, I would love to…I would…"

***

Fuu observed as her cousin danced with Innova Banks, the long pale-blonde haired and blue-eyed artist. She sighed. Sierra never had trouble getting what she wanted when she put her mind to it. Although, Fuu had to admit, this was a bit different since Sierra never really held an interest in guys before.

Just then, someone tapped her lightly…

Fuu turned around and show a pair of golden eyes. Golden eyes…Fuu thought. There's only one person I know with sly golden eyes…

"Ferio…" she frowned at the boy who lived to torture her. "Funny you're here…"

The green-haired boy just grinned at her and raised an eyebrow. "And why is it funny?"

Fuu didn't answer. There'd be no point in answering him, the person who had teased her about everything for as long as she can remember, even back then, in sixth grade…

"You know, Fuu," Ferio started, "You shouldn't make jokes like that…"—imitating Fuu—"Funny you're here, Ferio, now my life is over!"

Fuu's frowned deepened. Sure, he was only teasing her, but… "Excuse me," she growled beneath her breath as she walked away from him but Ferio was too fast for her, he already got a hold of her arm.

"Hey, Fuu?" Ferio said, looking into her deep green eyes then stopping… Whoa, what green eyes…

Fuu watched as his playful eyes turned serious for a second. What just happened? She wondered. Ferio was rarely ever serious…

She felt the young man let go of her arm. He shook his head. "Um…nevermind…"

He disappeared without a trace along with his words…

What happened just now?

***

Alcione growled, remembering that Eagle wasn't her date. Her eyes showed her need for revenge…she wasn't going to let some sophomore get the best of her…no way…

Out of the corner of her eyes, she saw a young man with dark hair and eyes of violet that seemed too perfect to be true. Alcione stared in awe. He was beautiful but…who was he?

Out of nowhere, a radiant blonde-haired girl with blue eyes clinged to his side. "Oh, Zagato…" she said as she leaned on his shoulder.

Zagato…now there's a hottie I need to check out…he's even better than Eagle…Alcione gave an evil smile as she thought of ways to get what she wanted…

Emeraude sighed happily as her head leaned on Zagato's shoulder. She was so happy to be here, with Zagato, she didn't need to hide from him anymore.

"Hey," Zagato whispered to her. "Don't be surprised…I mean what I said, you're the most beautiful girl I've ever seen…" And she was. At first, he didn't recognize her. He only saw a goddess of beauty, like Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love. As he neared her, he saw Emeraude. Emeraude…he thought happily as he looked down to find her still leaning on him.

"Hey, Emeraude, wanna dance?" he grinned and pulled her to the dance floor before she could answer. They were playing a slow song now…it fit the romantic mood perfectly…

They danced in harmony as they pressed against each other, not a bit of space between them. Zagato put his arms around her as Emeraude put her hands to his neck. Then…something happened…their lips met, not caring about their audience.

***

Presea yawned softly, looking at the couples on the dance floor, which included her twin sister and Emeraude. They look so…happy…she thought envious.

"I hope you didn't have to wait long for me," a sweet, male voice said cheerfully.

Presea turned around and saw Eagle, his usual charming smile on his lips. It wasn't only his lips, his eyes were laughing. They seemed free of problems. Well…they were…until she turned around. She saw him stand, silenced, his mouth slightly open, as the rest of his face seemed to be in shock.

Am I dreaming? Eagle said, still in shock, Or did I die and go to heaven? She's so lovely…

"Eagle?" Presea said, concerned, "Are you okay?"

"Um…" Eagle said, not sure what she just asked him… "What?"

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah, why wouldn't I be?

Presea shook her head. "Nevermind…you just seemed out of it, you know?"

"Yeah…" He said absent-mindedly, still in a trance.

Presea didn't really think he was listening at all. "Do you…want to sit down?

"What?" Eagle said, snapping out his daydream. She must think I'm a total loser by now… "I'm sorry, I guess…" You guess what? You guess you were just too caught up in how stunning she looks?

Eagle smiled. "I guess…I...well…"

"Yes?" she smiled teasingly.

Eagle shrugged. "Why don't we take a walk outside?"

Presea sighed softly, smiling, "Sure…"

***

Hikaru Shidou felt alone. Everyone was paired up with at least someone. Sierra was dancing with Innova, Emeraude with Zagato, Eagle and Sierra were heading out the door and Fuu had just finished talking to a green-haired boy. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a figure…

It was a young man, probably a junior from Jonan High. He was bout six foot tall with muscular built and very blue eyes. For a moment, her fiery red eyes met his…

"Hey, Hikaru!" she heard someone call her. She turned to look at the pale blue-haired girl who was also alone, like her. "What were you looking at? You looked intense…"

Remembering the young man with sea blue eyes, she turned around to look at him but he wasn't there anymore…he was gone…

***

"So…how are the sports' teams?" Innova said, desperately trying to make a conversation, still holding her waist as they danced.

"Oh, well, they're fine, the fencing match postponed date hasn't been decided yet, though," Sierra replied. "How about you? Anything interesting going on?"

"Nothing really," Innova said, but he knew that wasn't true. In fact, ever since his dad got back from France, they've been arguing a bit, mostly about his career choice. He shook his head, frustrated, without even noticing it.

Did I say something wrong? Sierra thought, worried. "Are you…um…did…I offend you or something…?

She saw Innova look at her in surprise, then thought for a moment, remembering his sudden motion of irritation. "I'm sorry," he said apologetically, "It's my dad…he and I have been fighting an awful lot lately…"

His eyes widened. Why did he just say that? He never talks about his arguments with his dad with anyone. Not even Zagato knows about them.

Sierra stopped dancing, her eyes looked at his very dark blue eyes that seemed almost black. "Are you okay, though?" she said, a worried expression taking over her face. "I mean, that must be really hard on you…

Innova dug deep into her eyes. There was nothing there but pure concern and understanding. No one has really seemed so…so…concerned and caring to him. She was true, she wasn't fake. She cared. She really did…

Innova smiled upon the girl he loved so much. He was so happy to have her in his arms, she was so perfect…so perfect… "I think," he said, making her move and slow dance once more, "I'm going to be fine now...now that you're here..."

Sierra looked at him in surprise. She didn't say anything, she couldn't…

"Thanks for caring," Innova smiled gratefully, his eyes showing his touched heart at her concern.

The blonde haired athlete, in return, smiled upon him, even though her eyes were still filled with concern. "If you need to talk…please call me…"

Innova laughed. "Don't worry, you gave me your phone number, remember?

***

Fuu stood there, still frowning. What happened just now? One minute he was teasing me and the next…

Fuu shook her head, trying to clear her thoughts. She looked around and spotted her teaser again. Ferio…

He was talking to a girl, a girl with dark hair in two Chinese-styled buns to each side of her head, impatient blue eyes, and a red Chinese dress…Aska… He looked like he was teasing her, grinning slyly as if he was having the time of his life.

Fuu felt sick for a moment. Her heart felt sore and she closed her eyes. What was this feeling? It sure felt a lot like…jealousy.

Her eyes opened widely and quickly as she realized it. No…that's not possible…the emerald-eyed girl thought, quite stunned by it all. You're crazy, Fuu, thinking that that feeling was even a bit close to jealousy because it is no where near…

Just then, Ferio turned his head to meet her gaze. She blushed and quickly turned away. Great job, Fuu, now he'd probably tease you about spying on him…

Ferio stopped dead in his tracks. There was something about Fuu…something he had never noticed before. He shook his head to clear his thoughts. What was he thinking? I really need to lay off the teasing for a bit…

But still, he couldn't help but think she was sort of cute, blushing and turning away really quickly. I shouldn't let her know I think that…she might think I've gone soft, he grinned wickedly.