Panda smiled, hammering the last nail into the wood. He had put his entire heart into this Tiger-Striped tool for a week. He quickly grabbed the red ribbon Bijou had given him for this special piece of work, and tied it around the stool so the ribbon was facing the top. He grin grew.

Bijou gave a sweet smile as she reached the top floor. "Eet iz beautiful." She commented.

Panda returned the smile. "Thanks." He paused. "Do you think she'll like it? I mean, the tiger stripes aren't entirely even, and she deserves the best.."

The frenchie giggled. "Panda, she will love it. Eet looks like zee stool was made by a proffesional; and I am sure Sandy will love ze fact that you cared enough to make something." Her eyes lit up. "Oh, what about Stan?"

Panda held up Tiger-Striped maracas. "They're not as good, but he deserves something too." He shrugged. The hamster slid down the slide, Bijou following him. It was a Sunday; every Ham Ham but them were at Home. Panda and Bijou had decided to come in for at least two hours to finish their presents for the next day, Sandy and Stan's birthday.

Okay, he had to admit; Panda had small feelings for Sandy. Okay, he had a little crush. ...Okay, so, he loved her with all his heart. He turned a light pink before asking Bijou, "What are you giving Sandy?"

"I am geeving her a ribbon wand, and I am geeving Stan a meenee radio." Bijou answered, pulling out a white Gymnast Ribbon Wand with red hearts decorated along the sides. The radio was black with silver edges.

The two went outside. "I guess I'd better be getting home; Mimi's coming home from her babysitters soon. See you tomorrow." The hamster waved. Bijou returned the gesture.

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Panda walked along the unbusy sidewalk, completely red. He had groomed his fur for quite a while for the occasion. He entered Konberri park, and reached the Oak Tree. The hamster walked into the entrance of the clubhouse, his heart pounding. Just keep calm, he assured himself. He brushed back his fur and opened the door. Hamtaro, Boss, Bijou, and Oxnard sat at the table. "Hamha, guys." He greeted.

"Hamha, Panda!" Hamtaro's cheery voice returned. "Do you have your present for Sandy and Stan?"

Panda nodded. "What about you guys?"

They all nodded.

"I got Sandy a wrist band that says 'Sandy - Gymnast Star' and Stan a wrist band that says 'Stan - Punk'." Hamtaro smiled.

"I got Stan a snowboard, and Sandy a hula hoop." Boss sat in his recliner.

"I got them both baskets of seeds." Oxnard gave an embarrased laugh.

Panda smiled at this remark.

Over time, more and more Ham Ham's entered the Clubhouse. Including Sandy and Stan.

"Happy Ham Ham Birthday!" They all shouted.

"Wow! This is like, so totally cool of you guys!" Sandy gave a sweet smile, which made Panda turn red.

"Yeah! Awesome!" Stan agreed.

Later, after eating the cake Oxnard and Hamtaro had made, they opened presents. It was almost Panda's turn.

"Wow, thanks Hamtaro!" Sandy remarked, slipping on her wrist band. "This is totally retro!"

"Yeah, thanks, man! This will totally attract the ladies.." Sandy gave Stan a warning look. "Or..not."

Panda smiled. "Sandy, I couldn't wrap your present up. Or yours, Stan. So follow me." They all followed him up the wood ladder.

"Woah!" Sandy and Stan cried in unison. There layed the Tiger-Striped maracas and stool.

"I love this!" The girl twin grinned. "It totally goes with my Tiger Stripes!"

"Same here!" Stan shook the maracas.

"Glad you like them," Panda blushed.

"Totally! Thanks so much." Sandy stared into his eyes. Panda did the same.

Maxwell interrupted. "Sandy, I almost forgot,"

"Hm?" Sandy turned.

"Would you like to come over to my house after this?"

The tiger striped hamster blushed. "Oh, totally!"

Panda sighed. He was so close, and yet so far..

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Like it? Review, please, please, please, this is my first fic and I would like to know if it's good or bad..or..in the middle. I called this fic Endangered Love because both Tigers and Pandas are extinct. ;

..Sia..

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