Well, I got up on Saturday morning and I was really hoping to give Tohru a surprise. Last night, when I go home from the hospital, I called up all of my friends…really praying that they would say yes to my plans. See, I was planning for my friends, Cindy, Libby, Carl, and Sheen, to come with me to the hospital and surprise Tohru…you know, by taking her out for a day. I also called the Tohru's doctor and he said that it was fine with him. Well, anyway, my friends said yes! They said yes that they would accompany me into taking Tohru around town. My parents really like the idea.

I was really excited when I got out of bed. I quickly changed into my clothes, put on my shoes, grabbed my bag (filled with cookies for Tohru) and headed outside to go get my friends.

Carl and Sheen were already in front of my house and I was really glad to see them! We all walked to Cindy's house and found that Libby was there. The two of them were all ready to go and so, we all headed towards St. John's Medical Hospital in my hovercar.

We all asked the nurse where Tohru was.

"She is on the balcony." replied the nurse.

"Thank you!" we all said in unison.

All five of us got to the balcony, where sure enough, there was Tohru. She was sitting in a chair with a sketch book on her lap. A little bird was sitting on the balcony's railing. I guess she was trying to draw it.

She turned around with a startled look on her face. "Wha…..? Oh, you scared me…"

"Oh, sorry………" I said while I was scratching the back of my neck. "We really didn't mean to startle you."

"Huh….? Who's we?" she asked me.

That was when I signaled the rest of my friends to come out. I saw the look on Tohru's face as I introduced them to each one of them. Tohru seemed so happy to make new friends…..although she seemed quite shy at first…….she was able to overcome that. For some reason, I noticed that Cindy had taken a special interest in Tohru; I really don't know why. But Cindy gave Tohru a great smile…a kind of different one that I've ever seen. I then titled that smile: Cindy's Tohru Smile.

Oh, you're probably confused at this point…. You see, to me Cindy has a great many number of smiles. There's this smile that Cindy would give to Nick. That's the Cindy's Nick Smile. And the smile that Cindy would give to Libby…… you got it, that's the Cindy's Libby Smile. But so far, there hasn't been a smile of Cindy's that I could call all my own…… at that point in time.

Anyway, back to my story……..

"Well, what are we waiting for?!" Sheen screamed. "Let's get on with Tohru's surprise!"

"Sheen!!!" everyone screamed.

"Surprise?!" Tohru asked. "You guys went through all the trouble to get me a surprise?!"

"We sure did, Tohru!" Libby said.

"Yup!" joined Carl. "And we sure hope you like it!"

"Hey, lets go." Cindy said cheerfully.

We all when back inside and headed straight for the elevator, but I stayed a few feet away from the group to give the cookies I brought to Tohru.

"Wow!" Tohru exclaimed. "There are so many cookies! Thank you so much!"

"Aw, no problem, Tohru….I just thought that you might want a little snack." I said while blushing.

"Hey, you don't mind if I share these with the others…uh, do you?" she asked me.

"It's fine!" I assured her.

"Okay, thanks." Tohru said as she handed me a cookie. "And here is one for you."

I smiled at her. I was really thankful for the cookie, I mean, after all, I was pretty hungry. I watched everyone get into the elevator. Tohru and I were the ones to get in last. I stood at the side as Tohru passed around the bag of cookies that I had given to her.

"Thanks, Tohru!" Carl said.

"Wow, these cookies are great!" Libby said.

"Mmmmph, mflmmhmmm!" agreed Sheen.

"Where did you get them?" Cindy asked.

"Oh, Jimmy gave them to me….I really wanted to share with everyone." Tohru said.

When Tohru said that, I knew that she was completely not like other girls. She was the type that you rarely see. She had the tendency to always put others in front of herself…just basic self-sacrifice.

The gang and I all went outside into the fresh air. I saw Cindy take Tohru's hand and they walked together.

"Race you to the hovercar!" Cindy said to Tohru.

"Oh, it's on!" Tohru replied with a smug look on her face.

"Whoo hoo!" Libby cried as she watched the two competitors run.

As usual, Cindy got there first. That is partially expected with her being so athletic and all. Yet, it was really strange…Cindy was treating Tohru as the winner. That was a side of Cindy I had never seen before; I've always been used to seeing her rub it into her opponent's face.

All six of us got into the hovercar and drove off to the first destination on our trip and that would be the Candy Bar. Honestly, it was the perfect way to get hyper for an out of control day.

"Party of six?", Sam asked.

"You bet!" Carl replied.

We walked over to our table. At first Cindy and I fought over who would sit next to Tohru, but in the end Tohru sat between us…since she really didn't like to see Cindy and I fighting.

"So, what'll it be, yeah?" Sam asked all of us.

"Oh, there's so much to choose from!" squealed Carl.

"Dang, Carl, just take a sundae!" Sheen screamed.

"Sheen, let Carl decide." Libby scold as she shook her head at Sheen.

"Wow, that sounds good," Tohru perked. "I think I'll have a sundae."

"Me too!" I said.

"Hang on Sam. Better make that three!" Cindy joined.

"I'll just have a chocolate shake." Libby sighed.

"Ooooohhhhhh, make mine vanilla!" Sheen said as he put his arm around Libby.

"What'll you have, Carl?" Sam asked.

"Uh…….hmmmmm…….guess I'll settle for some coffee ice cream." Carl said.

Within a few moments our orders reached us. I saw Tohru smile as her sundae was placed right in front of her. She giggled with delight and quickly stuck her spoon into the sweet concoction. Not much was said between the six of us. I mean, ice cream and shakes are just too good! During the whole time my friends never mentioned anything about Tohru's cancer; I really didn't want her to remember any of that.

"Wahhhhhhh!" Carl said as he finished the last of his ice cream. "That was pretty good."

"As a matter, of fact, Carl, I second that!" I agreed.

"So, Tohru…." Cindy said.

"What do you think of the Candy Bar?" Libby interrupted.

"Don't you think that it's the best place on earth?" Sheen asked.

"Well, I think that it's something like that… I really liked this place. Thanks for the surprise, guys." Tohru answered as she smiled gratefully.

"You don't think that it's over do you?" I asked her.

"Huh, what are you talking about?" Tohru asked with a bewildered look on her face.

"Your surprise isn't over yet!" Cindy reassured Tohru as she patted her on the head.

"Come on!" cried Libby and Sheen in unison.

All six of us left the Candy Bar in a mad dash and headed over to Retroland. As soon as Tohru's had laid her eyes on the stupendous amusement park her mouth dropped.

"This is the surprise!?" Tohru asked.

"Yup!" Cindy said.

"It sure is!" Libby joined.

"Arghh!!!!!!!! Can we go already!!!????" screamed Sheen. "Carl and I are having a barf contest!"

"We are?" Carl asked.

"Now!" answered Sheen.

We all got to the ticket booth and I was just about to pay for Tohru's ticket when Cindy slapped down a twenty onto the counter.

"Uh……..Cindy, you didn't have to do that." I said.

"Sooooo…….you're point, Neutron." she asked me.

"But why did you do it?" I asked.

But I didn't get an answer. I couldn't even see her face after I asked her that question.

"Whatever" I thought to myself. "That's her problem."

The first ride we went on was the Bat Outta Heck. I sat with Tohru for the first round. She was having so much fun…especially when we were on the loop. I opened my eyes just while we were upside down just to see her face. Her eyes were shut and she was hanging onto the bar for dear life. She was screaming her heart out. I wasn't worried about her though. The doctor said that she was treated at the first sign and that she would be okay….that is if the cancer didn't spread.

When we got of the ride, all six of us were extremely dizzy.

"Whoa…..!!!" sighed Sheen.

"You give up?" asked Carl hopefully.

"In your DREAMS, Wheezer!!!!!!!!" screamed Sheen.

After a few more rides, we all started to get a little hungry….well, except Carl and Sheen. Libby and Tohru went to a stand to buy some candy.

"Well, looks like you've out done yourself this time, Neutron!" said Cindy.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"Look at her." Cindy calmly said as she pointed to Tohru.

We both watched her, with her cotton candy in one hand, run to Carl to gently pat him on the back as he barfed into the nearest trash can.

"You mean…Tohru?" I questioned.

"Yup." Cindy said. "You've made her happy…….You've given her the time of her life; this is probably the best day that she has ever had in her whole entire life."

I was blushing, but I couldn't let her see that so I just turned my head away.

"Neutron, I've got to hand it to you……this totally has your name written all over it." Cindy teased as she patted my back.

I have no idea why Cindy was being so nice to me…. It's weird, but, to tell you the truth….., I actually liked it. Right there it seemed as if things were getting better, but it was totally wrong to keep my hopes up………