Author's Note: Hi everyone! Boy, it took a few months before I finally got this thing updated. I actually finished this story but I was too busy to type it. Gomen! Well, I'll just give my shout outs to those who gave me reviews on the first chapter, ok? Well, enjoy! And please review!

Chapter 2 First Date

"The Prince of Kuptia has just arrived in Tokyo International Airport at about eleven AM today. Media men were not allowed to take any photos or camera shots of the prince's arrival. Security will be tight until the gathering that will be held in the President's manor for the different countries' delegates including the mysterious Prince of Kuptia."

Four girls expelled dreamy sighs, their eyes glistening with wonder. "I can't believe it," Makoto turned to the others. "A real live prince in Japan!"

"I bet he's tall and strong like those fairy tale princes," giggled Usagi. "And handsome and intelligent," added Ami. "I'm sure he's looking for sexy brunettes with an attitude," Rei said excitedly and the three laughed when she did a pose. Just then, the door swung open and in came Artemis with an ecstatic Mina behind him.

"Girls, guess what?" she started and sat in front of them. No one replied but she went on anyway. "I just met my prince charming."

"Oh, get real, Aino," groaned Rei. "The last time you said that, the guy you met in a chat room claiming to be a stud turned out to be a really sweaty wimp infested with zits!"

"And besides," added Usagi. "A real prince is in town so there's no need to fantasize anymore, Mina."

The other blonde rolled her eyes then faced the girls. "I mean it this time, I swear. I saw him at the boutique this afternoon and he bought me this." She held out the bow and let her friends examine it.

"Mina, this is exactly like the one you're wearing," Ami pointed out.

"So, what? He still bought it for me," Minako answered and clutched the ribbon. "And he asked for my phone number!" The others, even Artemis, simply shook their heads. "Why won't you believe me? Okay, when he calls me I'll ask him to come to the school fair this Saturday, a day from now. Then you'll be green with envy!"

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I can't believe it. I'm actually out of the suite and is now having a hotdog at the theme park. Ah! The smell of freedom. Although he had strictly ordered Mr. Coley to refuse all interviews and press conferences before the party, he was still cautious as he pulled his baseball cap lower. He wasn't taking any chances that someone would recognize him and ruin this day.

The shirt he wore was simple enough, white with green sleeves. His jeans weren't at all constricting and the simple sneakers he had on was very comfortable on his feet. He couldn't believe this was happening.

He had called Minako last night and invited her to go out with him, sticking to his first-time-in-the-country excuse and hoped she'd tour him around. She gave a squeal of approval much to his delight.

"Hey, Quatre," Minako spoke up, snapping him back to reality. "What country are you from?"

Damn it! He wasn't at all accustomed to lying considering how well he gave his false identity to her; he decided to give it a try. "From somewhere," he said avoiding specifics. "It's a small country, you probably haven't heard of it." He prayed for her to lay off the topic, afraid he'd make a mistake. Thankfully, she just nodded and continued eating her hotdog sandwich.

He leaned towards her and wiped off a smudge of mustard near the corner of her mouth with a tissue. "Mustard," he muttered and noted how she often blushed. The other girls he met in those stuffy soirees were all too giggly, batting their eyelashes at him and it annoyed him. Somehow, her blushes warmed his insides at the hope that it was he who makes her flush so deep. He decided to get on with the program and get the most out of this day. "So, where shall we go next?" he asked.

"Well, there are still lots of rides we haven't tried," she suggested, happy to avoid the sweet moment they just shared. "Or we could just walk around a bit until we see something worthwhile."

He stood up and held out his hand, assisting her as she got out of the chair. "I've heard from people who passed by talking about bumping cars. Sounds interesting enough."

She smiled and led the way to the area. "They are bump cars, Quatre," she corrected him. "And you're right, they are very…umm, interesting."

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THUMP! BLAG!

Never in her life had she ever been thankful to the confinement of a bumpcar's seatbelt. The car made a sharp turn to the right and smacked right into another car. She swayed violently in her seat then a strong arm went round her shoulders. Minako looked at the man beside her who was smiling from ear to ear as he excitedly gripped the steering wheel.

"You ok, Minako?" he inquired.

"Of course," she said, feeling him tighten his hold on her. "You just go ahead and bump everyone!" He nodded and did just that, veering everywhere just to bump other cars and hear them laugh out loud afterwards.

"Really Minako," he spoke softly, his gaze an expression of concern. "Are you alright? I might have gotten carried away back there."

The girl shook her head as they got out of their numbered bump car and began to walk away. "I'm fine," she answered as he walked beside her. "Everybody gets a little crazy when they get in a bumpcar and speed off. Nothing to worry about."

He nodded and stretched his arms above his head, inhaling deeply. "You know, I haven't had this much fun since…well, since never! I ate a footlong hotdog sandwich, two sundaes, a box of popcorn and downed amazing amounts of soda!" Quatre stopped in front of her and turned to face her. "And I owe it all to you."

She gave another blush and looked away. "It was nothing," she mumbled. "I mean, I had a fun time, too." He saw her flush again and gave in to his curious side.

"You're blushing again. Do you redden often or am I just tiring you out of this whole foray? If the latter is so, then please accept my apology."

"No, that's not it," she quickly protested and the color in her cheeks deepened. "I-I don't blush often but I don't know why I do, either. It's just that you seem so nice and all. For a boy…I mean, a man…I mean, for a new friend. Not that you're any different. I mean, you are different but in a good sort of way. I like you…but not like like you, just like you. And-"

He cut her off both amused and clueless about everything that she was saying. "You're babbling," he interjected.

She heaved a deep sigh and apologized. "I'm like this sometimes and the bad thing is, I can't stop myself. A bad habit, I guess."

"Minako," he started sounding very serious. "Honestly, I had fun today. Could you, umm…are you free tomorrow? I'd like to see you again." Mr. Coley's probably gonna kill me when he learns that I asked her before asking him for permission, Quatre thought. But I can't wait that long.

His steady gaze aimed straight at her eyes and she couldn't say no. not that she would. "Yes," she accepted. "I'm free. Our school's gonna have a fair tomorrow. Would that be okay?"

He leaned towards her and kissed her cheek. "That would be great," he said as he straightened.

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So, how do you like it? I've got a new story to be posted tomorrow and it's a DuoxMinako story. Please if you have the time, do check it out. And please, don't forget your review! -----jdanney