A/n: Well, here you go, kiddies. Wrote the next 'episode'! I had some trouble on what this chapter would be, but once I went to go work out, the idea popped up in my head. I hope you like it!

I challenge you to a Date!

It was lunchtime as Katsuro, Hideaki, and Yoshi took a seat in the grass away from the outside table filled with other students. Though they were not the anti social types of the school, they rather sit separate from their peers and talk about what guys their age like to talk about.

"Hey, did you get a look of Riko today! She really looked pretty cute with the hair up," stated Yoshi opening into his lunch bag.

"Hitomi looked very ravishing in her bandana today," sighed Hideaki while spilling tea onto the ground.

"Uh, she wears that bandana everyday…….But did you get a look at Brush? I swear she brought her skirt up two inches higher!" explained Katsuro eating quickly into a bowl of noodles.

"I'm surprised you're so detailed, cousin Saotome! Why can't you be like that with homework?" Asked Hideaki grabbing his chopsticks.

"Well, homework doesn't look as good as girls!" proclaimed the Saotome boy pointing in the direction of Riko's table.

At the table, Riko sat annoyingly between a nagging Kano and a confused Comb. Beside Comb sat Brush who poked at a sleeping Junko. At that instant Katsuro looked over, Brush looked back at him. They looked at each other and then looked away. Ever since their engagement, the two of them would have awkward moment of glancing at one another or others teasing them about their engagement. With that done, neither rarely had conversation with the other, making it quite hard for them to even be friends.

"Oh, Katsuro-sama!"

Out of the blue, Hitomi ran up to the martial artist and took a seat by him with a lunch bag in his hand. She pulled out instantly a delicious seafood combination of shrimp and crabmeat mixed with rice.

"Look, I made this for you!" Exclaimed the Hibiki girl as she shoved the bowl in his hand.

"Awesome, I love food….. I don't have to do anything for you this time, right?" asked Katsuro as he observed Hitomi.

"Oh, no, all I want you to do is eat my food……………oh, and let me hold your hand in the halls," stated Hitomi as she gripped tightly on his arm.

"No way, Hitomi! That's too much of a hassle! Here, Hideaki, have a try of this," replied Katsuro throwing the bowl to Hideaki.

In an instant the bowl fell clumsily into the glasses wearing boy's hand as he took his chopsticks happily. Hitomi's mouth gaped open as Hideaki happily ate the food instantly. As he finished, his eyes light up as he proclaimed, "My dear Hitomi, the bowl was delicious and exquisite."

"WHO SAID YOU COULD EAT THAT!"

With that Hitomi stood up with anger and stomped away feeling her chance with pleasing Katsuro for the day vanished. 'Stupid, clumsy Hideaki' she thought, making her way back to the school building.

"Yes, I thought she wouldn't leave until the bell rang for classes. Good job, Hideaki……uh, Hideaki?"

Hideaki hung his head in sadness as Yoshi silently patted his back in comfort.

"Hey, losers, what are you moping about this time," asked Reizo as he walked over with a group of girls following him.

"What do you want, Reizo? Why don't run off a cliff or something," stated Katsuro with an annoyed expression on his face.

"Well, well, why can't we be nice for once?"

"You, nice? I didn't think you understood that word."

"Careful, Saotome, you might not want me to get mad.." As on cue, the boys' auras began to rise. No one really noticed except Comb, Brush, Riko, Kano, and Yoshi, who were the martial artists around the school as well.

"Katsuro! Reizo!"

The two looked back and saw Brush walking over to the group looking disappointed in them. Katsuro stood while Reizo just a sheepish shrug.

"Hey, Brush, just the girl I wanted to see," spoke Reizo as he walked up to her.

"Sure, since you looked like you were about to start something with Katsuro," replied Brush.

"Hey, I could handle it!" spoke up Katsuro.

"Yes, I bet, but let's not start anything and get you in trouble with our sensei."

"As usual, I knew you would be the caring one. That's why I think it is a wonderful idea for me to date you," stated Reizo placing his hands on her shoulders.

"Date?" Everyone observed the surprised amazon as she just stared off at the oldest Hibiki boy.

Everyone heard Reizo's statement and paused to see what Brush would say. The fan girls almost looked as if they would be in tears if she said yes. Brush looked over to Katsuro who couldn't help but observe her eyes for her answers.

"Reizo, H-how can you ask that if I h-haven't gone on one with my own fiancée?" stated Katsuro walking up.

"So? You had chances! Brush, I think since I was the one to ask, I should be treated with your attendance to a four star dinner and a romantic movie," stated Reizo with a cheesy, smooth smile.

"What? You call that a date? I would do a better date than that! A nice picnic in the park, and a day at the amusement park is way better," replied Katsuro.

"What! That isn't romantic like Reizo's choices, Katsuro," stated one of Reizo's fan girls as the other fan girls nodded as well.

"I don't know, my brother's choice sound like a lot of fun!" spoke up Riko as she made her way with the others.

"Well, there's one way to find out." Reizo spoke into Katsuro's ear as the Saotome son nodded to the conversation. They shook hands as everyone just stared confused at the duo. Suddenly, the two seniors looked toward the amazon girl who just raised an eyebrow.

"Brush, I challenge you to a date!" Unison Katsuro and Reizo.

"You must date us both," started Katsuro crossing his arms.

"And whoever is the best dater is the winner!" stated Reizo with a sly smirk.

Brush fell back a bit as she realized that both boys were not asking for a date; they were CHALLENGING her dates. As an amazon, she doesn't back down from any challenge, especially a male's challenge. No was not an option. Still, this was the most ridiculous challenge she has ever done, so she couldn't help but to do one of her signature roll of the eyes.

"I accept. How about tonight, I shall go with Reizo, since he asked first, and then tomorrow, I'll go with Katsuro," announced Brush placing hands on her hips.

"That is great! I prefer today anyways. I just feel the victory in my hands," replied Reizo as he gripped his hands into fists.

"No way, I'll win for sure. Brush will see through your fake personality," remarked Katsuro pushing Reizo to the ground.

"Ha, you can say whatever, but you never had a girlfriend since you been in high school, insulted Reizo chuckling.

"Hey! Well, actually neither have you!" shouted Katsuro as he thought to him.

Everyone froze and looked at Reizo as he stopped in his tracks. It was true; the handsome, smooth talking Reizo never had a girlfriend as well. It wasn't as if he didn't want to date a girl and they didn't find him attractive…..dating a girl would mess up his popularity. Still, no one could think up this rationality, so they just gawked at the heartthrob for an answer. Too bad he just stood there.

"Um, class is going to start in a few minutes, everyone," announce Junko yawning from the table and checking her watch.

"Alright, let's head back before Yamamoto comes out with her ruler," replied Yoshi grabbing the ready to fight Katsuro.

After school, Comb and Brush ran to the Cat Café ready to work. Their mother has assigned them to working at the family restaurant; Comb as a bus boy and Brush as a waitress. They were short on employees, but they knew they could manage with one another.

"Mother, we're home!" unison the twin walking through the door.

"Oh, children, we have a visitor," announced a sitting Shampoo with Ryoga right across from her.

"Oh, Nihao, Hibiki-san," proclaimed Comb as he gave a slight bow.

"Wow, Shampoo, such obedience. I wish my kids were like that," complimented the lost man with a smirk.

"Heh, quite the training, though Comb is the better one. Bush doesn't know how to say hello to anyone," replied the purple hair mother glaring at her child.

"Geez, mother! Nihao, Hibiki-san!" Brush gave an apologetic smile but Ryoga just bowed to her.

"What brings you here, Mr. Hibiki?" asked Comb as he walked to the kitchen.

"Oh, well, I'm doing my daily directional exercises, but I got lost outside of the restaurant," explained a blushing Ryoga as Shampoo just chuckled.

"Directional exercises?" asked Brush as she placed on her waitress apron.

"As a boy, Ryoga was known for his lack of directions. He could get lost in mere seconds," clarified Shampoo finishing a cup of tea.

"Even Kano has bad direction senses," added Ryoga.

"How about Hitomi and Reizo?" asked Comb coming from the kitchen with menus and plates.

"Well, no, but Hitomi has my uncontrollable strength with mere hugs or touches, and Reizo….well, he has my nervousness with girls."

Comb and Brush looked at one another then back at Ryoga. Reizo, afraid of girls? Though Ryoga was his father, he must be mistaken. Reizo is nothing but a savvy ladies' man, so he couldn't possibly be afraid of girls. That sounded more like Katsuro than him.

"You must be mistaken. Reizo lives for girls," explained Brush.

"Or just you, dear sister," mumbled Comb with a jab from Brush.

"Ha, please! That Reizo puts up such a front. Yes, he loves to compliment girls, if one looks into his eyes and flirts, he is ready to pass out," replied a chuckling Ryoga as Shampoo just grinned.

In a way, Brush smiled at that. If Reizo could calm down his smooth talking and act with more shyness, he would seem more alluring like K…… Brush shook her head and remembered the challenges.

"Mother, I know I just got home, but may I be excuse from work early?" asked Brush walking over to her mother.

"Why, Brush? You aren't trying to get out of your chores, are you?" asked Shampoo with her eyebrow arched.

"No, no….It's just I have been challenged," answered Brush.

"Yep, mother, by both Reizo and Katsuro. Today it is Reizo, and tomorrow it is Katsuro," replied Comb walking over to the group.

"Well, isn't my daughter the most desirable!" chimed Shampoo with a vivacious smile.

"MOTHER, I am a fighter, not a lover! I took this as a challenge, and nothing more! Now if you excuse me for a moment………..I have to find something to wear tonight." As she finished her words, she quickly ran up to her room while the three other people just stared at one another and stifled their chuckles.

Later that evening, Brush stood in front of Cat Café tapping her left foot slowly. She wore a nice, long sleeve pink Chinese top with matching capris and purse. She placed a little bit of make up and her nice pink ribbons in her hair. She thought her outfit would do since she didn't have time to go buy Japanese style outfits. She didn't really have nice feminine outfits but this one was about the best she had other than her Amazon fighting dress.

"Good evening, Brush," stated a voice.

Brush looked over to her left to see Reizo walking up to her wearing a nice navy blue jacket, nice blue button up shirt and a pair of jeans. He let his fingers run through his wavy hair as he gave the girl a warm smile.

"You're late," she stated unimpressed with his savvy entrance.

"Uh, I know, and I must apologize. I was trying to lose my fan girls, but they were hot on my trail. So I decided to jump on some roofs and loose them that way," explained Reizo pulling out a bouquet of roses from his jacket.

He placed the flowers in front of her as she observed them carefully. No man has ever given her flowers. They were nice white and red roses, which she took from his hands. She smiled vivaciously and let her hand simply take his.

"Thank you, Reizo. No one has ever given me such pretty roses before," spoke the amazon with a hint of blush on her face.

Suddenly, Reizo lost his words in her big, alluring eyes. He could feel his heart beat louder each second as sweat trailed from his forehead. He gulped and began to think about something charming to say, but he was too preoccupied with her eyes. Soon enough, he became nervous, which he dreaded all day.

"I…..uh, that is……..Let's go!" With that he took grip of her hand, and began to drag the girl not looking back at her alarming expression.

"Great, just great, Reizo! I thought we were done with the nervousness thing! Just keep your cool, it's only Brush! And after we have this date, she will want to date me and maybe become MY fiancée instead of that stupid Saotome," Thought Reizo as he continued pulling the surprised Brush.

They finally reached a small, Italian restaurant called Ravioli's. The place had a nice wholesome feeling as the hostess brought the duo to a table close to the wall. Reizo pulled Brush's seat out for her, but she honestly went to the other chair and took a seat for herself. Reizo sheepishly chuckled and took his seat.

"Here's your menus and I will be back for your order," calmly stated the hostess as she bowed and left.

Brush looked into the menu and looked confusingly at all the orders. She never heard of ravioli and fettuccini before. In all honesty, she wasn't very inspired to know other countries other than China. Japan was quite different than China, but she was a little more welcoming to it than Italy.

"What did you pick, Brush?" asked Reizo placing his menu down on the table.

"These food sound quite different than anything I ate before," she replied looking toward him.

"Is there a problem? I don't mind going to somewhere you will be comfortable with."

"Nope, too late. You made your choice, so I'm observing your tactic of winning now."

"Oh, are you just taking this as a challenge than a real date."

"So I see it as a real date?"

"Yes! I- I mean, I do." He leaned back in his chair and gave her one of his cool smirk, which made her just groan.

"Look, Reizo, I know about your problem with girls. You can stop the suave act," commanded Brush.

"Uh, problem……I don't have a problem……y-you must be mistaken. I- I mean seriously, Brush, I have girls follow me around school all the time….I d-don't have a problem," quickly spoke the Hibiki boy as his eyes started to flinch.

"Right…..Well then, Can I have your hand?" Asked Brush as she batted her eyes.

Reizo jumped slightly at her request and her manner. He gave a small gulp as he slipped his hand slowly to her. Brush slowly and delicately took it in her two hands and began to rub his hand along her face. In that moment, Reizo's face began to redden like a cherry and steam came out of his ears. He never had a girl touch him in that way before since he never allow them to get close to him. He quickly took back his hand while Brush gave a sly grin.

"Fine! I do have a problem! But I'm getting better," he replied pouting his lip out a bit.

"Well, you don't have to cover it up! It's actually cute that way," replied Brush with a genuine smile.

"R-really? My embarrassment is cute?" asked Reizo staring at her.

"Well, yes. Men who are honest is better than a suave man any day," replied Brush placing her hands in her lap.

"Hello, I'm back. Are you two ready?" asked the hostess.

"Uh, well, I have no clue what I want," answered Brush.

"I think you should try the chicken penne. You'll like it," offered Reizo with a smile.

"Uh, alright. I'll take that."

"And I will as well."

"Okay, I'll bring that to you," stated the hostess bouncing away.

"See that was really nice of you," commented Brush with a warm smile.

"Uh, thanks. Anyway, I want to know more about you," started Reizo leaning back in his chair.

"What do you want to know?" Asked Brush eyeing him slightly.

After a while, the two became more casual, to Reizo's delight. They became more comfortable and actually learned quite a few things from one another. They learned about his or her past, favorite past times, and even future goals.

After dinner, the two walked down the street to the movie theater. Reizo looked down to the amazon and then down to her hand. Without another thought, he quickly took her hand, but soon enough, Brush took her hand away and slapped it across his hand.

"S-sorry," he apologized she waved the pain away in his hand.

"Yes, you should. Some women might like that holding hand thing, but I feel that it limits my fighting ability whenever someone encounters," stated Brush.

"Why do you think that?" asked Reizo.

"Girls, we found them!"

All of a sudden, a group of Reizo's fan girls began to run in the duo's direction. Brush just glared slightly at Reizo while pointing at the rampage herd. As they came closer, numerous girls jumped to Reizo's side grabbing his hands and arm while other pushed Brush out of the way and onto the ground. The amazon stood in anger while Reizo just observed with huge eyes as the girls cooed.

"Poor Reizo! We made it just in time," stated a fan girl.

"Yes, we knew this was a challenge, but if you and Brush get together, your popularity will lower," replied another fan girls.

"Maybe popularity isn't everything," commented Brush dusting her clothes off.

They all looked back at the purple hair girl, snorted in her direction, and then gazed at Reizo. Reizo was having such a bad feeling. The fan girls never got this close to him. He only could handle girls' swooning at his flirting maneuver, but the touching was a little much.

"Um……girls, can y-y you please stop touching me?" asked Reizo as he began to blush.

"Oh my gosh……. REIZO IS BLUSHING!" the girls cheered and giggled as they began to surround the teen idol more getting closer to see the boy's face. Soon enough, his hands were touching several breasts. That was the last straw. At that moment, Reizo jumped up, grabbed Brush, and ran down the street almost screaming in sheer terror.

Later that night, Brush arrived home exhausted. As she sat down at one of the table, Shampoo came walking in with Comb as he held a tray of tea and teacups.

"Nihao, Brush! How was your date?" asked Shampoo walking over to her table.

"Well, it started out fun when we went to this Italian restaurant, then we were interrupted by Reizo flock of girls, and then we were being chased for the rest of the day. I would have taken care of them if it wasn't for Reizo grabbing me and running away like a coward!" spoke Brush followed placing her chin on the table.

"Well, that sounds like a most impressive date! At least you got to exercise after dinner," stated Comb while Shampoo and Brush just arched their eyebrows at him.

"Well, Brush, maybe tomorrow's date with Katsuro will be fun," replied Shampoo passing her a cup of tea.

"I doubt that mom. If Reizo was such the teen idol and we had an okay time, Katsuro and I will have nothing but trouble coming our way," replied Brush before sipping her tea.

TBC

A/N: Did you like it? Sorry it took so long. I was on vacation then heavy with work, so Ihad no time! Still, this actually was going to be longer, but I'll do a part two on this….heh! Review!