AN: Hey people! Okay, here are the replies, and then the story!!
Replies!
Anywien: I'm so glad you love it!!! I hope you like this chapter!!! Thanks for reading!!
StrawberryLove: I don't know most of the Japanese names... The names I will be using are: Serena, Lita, Mina, Rei, Rini. I don't know if those are the Japanese or the English. It's been so long since I've seen it!!! Lol. Of course Mark is cute!!!! I hope you enjoy this next chapter!! Thanks again for reading!!!
Tania: it's supposed to be a cute story. I hope you like it! Thanks for reading!! And reviewing!!
Strawberrylover: Thanks my twin! I'm glad you like it! I hope you like this chapter!
Mandi-Solo
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Sailor Moon.
Dinner Date
Ami came out of the locker rooms fresh and clean, and sweat free. She glanced at her watch as she walked down the pavement to her next class. She had ten minutes left to get there on time, and she smiled to herself. Mark seemed like a nice guy, and she hadn't met one in so long. Maybe this dinner with him wouldn't be so bad.
She walked into her class, and found a seat in the middle, next to some other guys talking amongst themselves. She placed her backpack on the floor, and she pulled out her notebook, seeing notes already written on the blackboard. Writing them down, from the corner of her eye she saw the man sitting beside her turn to face her, and was staring at her. She tried to keep her attention on her work, but she eventually caved in and turned her head to look at him for a brief moment.
"I didn't know you were in this class, Ami!" Mark said, a smile on his face.
Ami smiled back, but it was a weak smile. "Same here."
"That's awesome!"
She nodded and laughed a little in return.
He leaned in closer, resting his elbows on his desk. "So, what are you in the mood for dinner tonight? I don't really care, because I can eat anything."
"Anything is fine."
"Oh, come on! You have to pick the place."
She giggled, "I would right now, but I think I need to get back to my notes."
He sighed, "Alright. I'll talk to you after class about it."
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After class was dismissed, Mark waited for Ami right outside of the door, popping out on her. She screamed, and he laughed. "Hey, Ami. I was thinking, do you mind if we just go some place cheap? I would take you some place finer, but I can't afford it this month. My rent just shot up on me."
She nodded, "That's alright. I don't mind."
"I'm sorry I can't take you somewhere better."
"It's okay, I really don't mind."
He smiled, "Okay. But, how about I meet you at the burger place, on Fifth Ave.?"
She nodded, "Sure. At what time?"
"Five o'clock? That would give us enough time to eat, and then walk around town."
"Five it is."
He nodded, and waved goodbye as he walked away. Ami stood there, watching him leave before walking down the sidewalk to her apartment.
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"You have a date?" Serena's loud voice boomed through the other end of the phone. "What's his name? How old is he? Is he hot?"
Ami blushed, but gave a small laugh at her friend's sudden interest. "His name is Mark. I'm guessing he's a year older, and if you mean hot as in sweaty from playing basketball, then yes."
"He plays basketball?" Serena screamed. "Oh! Ami, I'm so happy for you!"
"What do you mean?"
"I mean you finally found someone! I know you've been upset about Darien and I because of our relationship, but I just knew you would find someone!"
"Do you really think that he could be the one for me?"
"Duh! You may not see it now, but you are totally crazy about him!"
Ami laughed, and glanced at the clock hanging over her head. "Oh my! It's four! I have to get ready! Bye Serena!"
With a deep sigh, and a smile on her face, Ami danced her way into the bathroom for a quick shower.
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"So, you want to become a doctor?" Mark asked as they sat at a small table at the local burger stand. He was munching on some French fries, and Ami was taking a sip of her drink, laughing a bit at the look on his face.
"Yes, my mother's a doctor," Ami said. "And I wanted to be like her."
"Yes, well, mother's are always great to follow."
"That they are."
He smiled, playing with a French fry in his hand. He dipped it in some ketchup, and Ami took another small bite out of her hamburger.
"What about you?" She asked, her fingers over her mouth as she chewed.
"Oh, my family's into those small jobs." He said, tossing a fry in his mouth. "My dad owns this small gas station in the next couple of towns. My mother works the restaurant near that, and my brother owns a small appliance store."
"So you want to be something more?"
"Yep," he said, a gloating smile on his face. "I figured that the small business life wasn't for me. I was into bigger things, more money, and more work." He laughed a bit, "In fact, when I was little, just about eight, I started my own lawn-mowing job. I would walk around the neighborhood with my lawnmower, and a small backpack for water and the money I would get."
Ami giggled, "Did that go far?"
He laughed, "Not really. I made a lot of money, more than my friends anyways. But once winter came, no one wanted his or her lawns cut, especially when it was raining. So, the next summer, I had forgotten about it, and I was looking for some other job."
Ami laughed, taking a small sip of her soda. With a shake of his hand, Mark glanced at his watch, and let out a tired sigh. "Well, I would love to sit here with you and talk,, but we have places to go!" He threw the trash onto the tray, and threw it into the trashcan. He extended his arm, and Ami stood up, removing the napkin from her lap, and took it.
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AN: hey guys, I am out of ideas! I might put their experience of walking through town in the next chapter, but I could really use some help!! If you have ANY ideas, please let me know, cuz I am just, dead! Thanks if you do, and it's okay if you don't!
Mandi