Note: To the reviewer that left such an unsavory review, I'm sorry you feel that way...but a word of etiquette regarding reviews--don't tell authors to 'give up' and expect them to pay heed. No, I won't 'give up' when I have so many other reviewers who enjoy this story.

And wickedthunder02...while I do take several liberties with the characters of Sailor Moon, it's not really my place to go around explaining Takeuchi-san's wardrobe for the characters. Yes, the idea of Tuxedo Kamen is a little weird, and believe me, I'm on your side--I don't really want them ending up together, either...especially not in my fanfic. So! That being said, this is a Seiya/Usagi fic for those who weren't sure, and if Mamoru makes an appearance at all it will be very brief and towards the end most likely--my apologies to Mamoru fans out there.

And, as always, please review--preferably without saying I suck.

Now, on with the fic!

Earth--Same Time

Seiya sighs when he feels Usagi stir and pull away from him. He'd been so happy to have her in his arms, he'd forgotten he had a concert to do very soon. He hears her gasp in surprise, and looks down at her, confused.

"That equipment," she says. He nods, grinning.

"You like it? It's for you."

"To keep?" she asks innocently.

"No! No, we'll need that in the future. I meant we'll be doing a concert exclusive to this school--inspired by you."

"Inspired by me?" she repeats incredulously. He nods, winking and giving her a thumbs up.

"No doubt." He holds his hands up. "But don't take it the wrong way, Odango. I would have given you this concert even if last night hadn't happened. Just because we have a possible future doesn't mean I won't try my best to beat my rival." Let's see him throw you a concert, Odango, he adds mentally.

"Seiya," she starts coyly, "can I go up and look at the equipment?"

"Of course, Odango. I'll escort you." So saying, he stands up and offers his arm to her. She slides her arm into his, and they--awkwardly--walk onstage. Once there, her face lights up and she runs over to the drums, leaving him to stand in place looking bewildered. Giving a triumphant laugh, Usagi picks up a pair of drumsticks and begins beating on the drums--not making any sort of rhythm, just beating. Seiya winces and holds his hands over his ears.

Yaten and Taiki run out.

"What happened?" Taiki asks breathlessly, looking around for any sign of trouble.

"It sounds like a bomb exploding," Yaten adds snidely, having to yell over the noise of the drums. Seiya runs to Usagi, embarrassed, and gently stops her.

"That's enough for now, Odango. The concert will be starting soon and we need to warm up."

Usagi looks longingly at the drums but grudgingly moves out of the way. Seiya whistles and the Three Lights instrumentalists walk on, chatting. Without another word they go to their respective instruments, and Seiya, Yaten and Taiki pick up their microphones.

As the Three Lights practice their scales, Rei and Minako come running in, followed closely by Makoto and Ami. Usagi turns around, surprised but delighted.

"Everyone!" she yells, waving and smiling. They walk over to her, but their gazes are fixed on the Three Lights.

Rei is the first to recover. "The Three Lights are performing--here? When were you planning to tell me, Usagi?"

"Well, I--"

"Wait," Minako interrupts, "how was Usagi supposed to know? She's the last to find out about all the Three Lights events."

"Now wait--"

"Yeah," Ami adds, "remember the plane ride and how she didn't know about it until the day of?"

"She did manage to get a seat," Makoto supplies.

"Yeah, first class," Rei grumbles.

"Hey!" Usagi yells, effectively gaining their attention. They look at her expectantly. Having thought they wouldn't stop to listen, she has to think for a moment about what she was going to say. "Oh, yeah. I just found out about the concert today. We should leave the auditorium so they can practice."

"I agree," Ami says. Makoto nods. Rei and Minako stand there, reluctant to leave.

"Rei-chan, Minako-chan," Makoto warns.

"Yes, yes," the girls say, defeated. The five walk out while the boys onstage practice.

Seiya watches Usagi leave.

Next chapter--the concert, finally!