Mai held an excuse for a swimsuit so small that it looked like it would hardly be considered anything at all.

"Mai, this is just too sad, okay? I could live with the jeans, shirt, and your other absolutely crazy and impossible ideas, but this is just plain stupid, okay? Joey would flip!" Serenity shouted. "Just forget it!"

"Serenity, do you ever learn? You should know by now that arguing with me is useless, a total waste of breath. Do you not realize I'm the fashion queen of Domino, and if I say it's in, it's in? If you want Kaiba to go for you, buy it. I'm not leaving until you do," said Mai with a sneer. "Oh, and P.S., if it's your brother you're concerned about, don't. I have total power over him," she finished with a wink.

Serenity didn't say a word. She just closed her eyes and held her breath, apparently attempting not to scream. Her attempt apparently worked, because she just scowled at Mai and snatched the bikini. Without a backwards glance, she walked toward the dressing room. Mai waited outside, knowing that Serenity wouldn't even try to put up an argument this time. She was right, because after a few moments, Serenity stepped out.

"Oh my GOSH! Serenity, you will knock em' dead! I cannot believe that you thought it wouldn't work. You could so be a magazine cover model!" Mai said. Actually, the only way to describe how she said it was 'totally un- Mai-ish'. The Mai we all know never shows surprise or much emotion at all.

"Do you really think so?" Serenity said self-consciously.

"Do you think I say things just to be nice? I'm honest. If you looked awful in it, I wouldn't hesitate to tell you right off the bat," Mai said.

"I guess you're right," Serenity smiled. "I'll (Here she gulped) buy it." Mai just gave her an I-have-total-power-over-you smile. Serenity changed back into her original clothes and they bought it and left.

"You just need one final touch," Mai said.

"I hate to ask," Serenity said.

"Make-up. Serenity, I can make you a model by tomorrow," Mai grinned.

"Cool," Serenity said without much emotion.

"What's with you?" asked Mai. "I was expecting to fight another war."

"Well, to be honest with you, I've always wanted to wear make-up," Serenity smiled, her cheeks turning pink.

"Well today's your lucky day. I' m gonna make you beautiful," Mai smiled. **** "Whoa! Is that all yours?" Serenity gasped.

"I'm a collector. Been at it since elementary school," Mai said. "You sit down over there and close your eyes."

Serenity did as she was told. Soon, Mai was giving her a complete make- over. Blush, mascara, you name it, she had it.

"You can open your eyes now," Mai said, stepping back to admire her handiwork.

"No way. How did you do that?" Serenity asked.

"I'm a pro. Can't give away my secrets," Mai replied. "Just come over an hour before school starts tomorrow wearing your new shirt and jeans. I can recreate this masterpiece," she said. "Now go wash this off. I don't want to get into trouble with you-know-who." Mai rolled her eyes and Serenity nodded. Joey would freak out.

Serenity picked up her bags, and with one final smile, she said:

"Can't wait for tomorrow."

*Short chapter, but I hope you liked it anyway. The next chapter will take place at school. The title will begin to take effect. Sorry I took so long to update!