AN: I can only sell my shoes. (Not that I'd want to…)

What Happens When We Plan

"Look, Usagi. Technically, I did come back. With food!"

"Only because you live there, Rei!" Usagi snorted. "And the leftovers from your meal with your dream man don't count for the lunch you promised Minako, Makoto, and I..." The last bit trailed out slyly.

"I don't like how you said that, Meatball Head. What are you up to," Rei asked.

"Well, I just had a great idea, that's all." Usagi continued while ignoring the jibe at her hairstyle, "You see…I met a guy too and now I know a way for you to make up lunch…"

"What?!" Rei's radar suddenly lit up. "What happened to, 'I'll never get over my Mamo-chan?!'" Usagi giggled on her end of the phone.

"What can I say, Rei? Things change. Now listen up, let's call Minako on three-way…"

When the girls finally got a hold on Minako, the normally bouncy girl sounded kind of groggy when she answered the phone. Their concern was waved away with a simple answer of, "had a late night emergency. It's all good now," and when their plan was revealed, Minako's normal jazz reasserted itself. "That's a great idea! I'll see you there and I'm gonna bring a friend!" Before Usagi or Rei could ask about that their friend was gone from the connection.

"Is it raining men?!" That was the third time Rei asked that question as Makoto gushed about, "this guy I just met yesterday who I'd love to bring!" Even Usagi was starting to wonder just what was happening. After ensuring that their tall friend would do her part in their grand plan for this Sunday afternoon, one last three way call was made.

"Has Cupid lost his mind," Usagi inquired as Ami confessed that she hoped that a friend would be in the park when the plan unfolded.

"I'm so embarrassed," Ami said. "I spent the whole afternoon with the man and I didn't even ask his name!" That settled it for Rei and Usagi. Something was up and whatever it was, it would probably reveal itself at the park.

"Maybe there's a love yoma on the loose…" With that parting comment, Rei hung up and began to prepare things for the picnic. Her part in the big plan was to provide the bulk of the meal with dozens of sandwiches. Rather than make them, Rei called a nearby catering store that advertised great expertise in short time. "Uh, huh. That's half a dozen of each please. Yes, roast beef, peanut butter and grape jelly, pimento cheese, and vegetarian with avocado. I'll pick them up at noon. Thank you!" After checking that her part was done, Rei dialed up the last thing she needed to do before jumping in the shower.

"Winner residence, may I help you?"

"Uh, hello. My name is Rei Hino and I'm calling for Quatre."

"One moment please." Rei found that she had nervously twisted the phone cord around her finger cutting off its blood supply.

"Hello. Rei?" Warm giddiness rushed through Rei as if this was her first time to ask a boy out. Taking a deep breath, she plunged in head first.

"Hi, Quatre! I had a great time yesterday and I hope that you did too. I was wondering if you'd like to make a repeat of yesterday and have lunch with me and some friends in the park this afternoon." The last part came out in a rush, but Rei's energy was rewarded when Quatre chuckled and said that lunch with her sounded great.

"I had fun yesterday too. Is there anything that I can bring?"

"A boom box and some music if you want, that and your self."

"Are we going to dance some more," he asked with a smile in his voice. Rei felt herself go gooey inside.

"Only if you ask me," she said.

"Oh, I will, my lady. I will."

AN: I know this is short, but I'm able to get these out faster this way. I hope you are enjoying the story so far. I'm flattered by all of the great reviews this is getting. Thank you all so much!