I've had several reviews asking me to pick this story back up…well, I had been ignoring them, but, now….since, in just a few months Valentine's Day will be here…I've seemed to find new inspiration. So, here is the improved and updated Secret Cupid. I'll finish it this time, ya'll! Promise!

Secret Cupid

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Chapter One

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Sunday, February 10

Tsukino Usagi and Rei Hino walked happily down the sidewalks of Tokyo, talking aimlessly of Valentine's Day, which was only four days away.

"So what are you and Mamoru planning to do?" Rei asked her friend, grinning and nudging the blushing blonde girl.

"Well….I don't know yet…he said it was a surprise." Usagi replied, her cheeks stained a rosy shade. She stopped walking when they reached Rei's home, and turned to the raven-haired priestess. "But I'm not going to complain whatever he does. He's too good to me as it is."

Rei laughed, taking a seat on the stone steps leading up to her home, the Hikawa shrine. "He spoils you so badly."

Usagi rolled her cerulean eyes, plopping down beside Rei. "He does not!"

"Hai, he does! You know he does." Rei giggled, running her fingers through her dark hair. "Let's see…since you guys have been dating, he's bought you flowers, chocolate, stuffed animals, jewelry, balloons, manga…and the list keeps going!"

Usagi rolled her eyes. "You're just jealous."

"I am not! I'm just saying that you're spoiled."

"Well, I'm not spoiled."

"He bought you a chocolate bunny a week ago that was as tall as YOU are."

"Okay…so maybe he does spoil me a little."

"That's better. You'll never get anywhere without admitting you have a problem."

"Heh…"

"Well, I have chores to finish. I'll see you tomorrow at the arcade?" Rei stood up and brushed her jeans off, climbed up several steps, and turned to Usagi with a light smile.

"Okay, Rei-chan. Sayonara!" Usagi jumped up and started skipping away, waving as she went.

Rei waved back until Usagi was out of sight, then turned and ran up the steps. Her grandfather stood at the front, selling charms to a group of schoolgirls. Rei rolled her dark violet eyes in annoyance, but instead of scolding him as usual, went into the temple and escaped into her bedroom.

Sitting down at her desk and leaning back in her chair, she sighed, staring up at a calendar hanging on the wall.

"February 10th." She muttered. "Four days until Valentine's Day…the best day in the world for people with lovers…but for the rest of us…misery." She sighed deeply and got out of her chair, and instead plopped down on her bed, burying her face in her pillow. "I hate Valentine's Day."

She turned over on her back and stared up at the ceiling, blinking her eyes. 'I wish I had someone. Usa's so lucky.' She blinked suddenly, and sat up.

"Secret Santa helped Usagi and Mamoru admit their feelings for each other…" She whispered. Blinking, she stared up at the calendar. "What if…maybe…it could work…for me!" She suddenly jumped up off the bed, her voice excited. "Yeah, that's it! There has to be a guy out there for me!" Jumping around excitedly, she rushed to the phone. "The girls will be thrilled! They can find Valentines, too!"

She picked the phone up out of its cradle and glanced down at it. "Secret Cupid. Perfect!"

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End Chapter One