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Wow
Serena really did improve. She had grades that could compete against Amy!
When her teacher handed Serena her report car, she wore a look of amazement.
Serena took a look at her report card and grinned.
She waited until she was dismissed and ran out to find Darien.
He was spotted departing away from Andrew. She ran all the way to him and attacked him with a huge hug that made him drop his things. He would admit he loved the embrace from the beautiful girl, but was confused.
She read his mind and let go of him to show him her report car. His puzzled look slowly turned into one of his rare genuine smiles. Darien returned her hug.
"Thank you so much, Darien. I wouldn't have gotten here without you," she said as they walked away from the school.
"It was all you. I didn't take the tests or do your homework for you."
"Yeah, you're right."
He chuckled.
"You know what this calls for?"
"What?" he asked.
"Ice cream. On you," she said giving him her best pout face.
He sighed and shook his head. "Come on."
"Yay!" She pulled his arm and ran so fast; she practically dragged him there.
Andrew was there earlier than them thanks to his car. He saw Serena and Darien speeding through the crowds and come in.
"What can I get you guys?"
Darien held a finger up to him while he tried to catch his breath. "One ice cream sundae for Serena and the usual for me."
Andrew nodded and poured him coffee before starting on the sundae.
Darien turned to Serena. "Where did you learn how to run like that?"
"Run like what? I was going a little slow because you were."
A sweat drop fell. "That was slow? You mean you can go faster?"
She nodded wondering why he was making a big deal out of it.
"Wow," was all he could say. Even with his Tuxedo Mask powers, he couldn't think he could run as fast as her in full speed.
Andrew came up with her order. "On the house. I heard about the grades, good job!"
"Thanks," she said giving him one of her contagious smiles.
In under a minute, she gobbled up the sundae. "Mmmm… Now, I could sure use a chocolate shake."
"Slow down Meatball Head, wouldn't want you to lose our figure, now would you?" Darien chuckled.
She gave him a glare and asked for a chocolate milkshake. She finished that in about the same amount of time.
"Bye, Dare. I have to show my parents. Since the other one was free, you get to pay for this one," she said and hurried home.
She showed her parents and they were shocked.
"Serena! Wow, I knew if you put your mind to it, you could do it. Might I say, I'm very impressed " he mom said giving her a hug and kiss.
She waited for a response from her father, who was still recovering from the shock.
"Serena, you did this all by yourself? I'm very proud of you," he finally said and gave her a hug and kiss on the forehead.
"Thank you, but I had help from Darien. He tutored me."
"Really? He didn't say anything about tutoring you…" Mr. Tsukino said thinking back to all the conversations they've had if he had mentioned anything about that.
"I know. I told him not to. It was supposed to be a surprise."
Her parents both nodded. "This definitely is a surprise. A good surprise, actually. Remind us to thank him."
She smiled. "I was wondering, since I am doing so good, could I join this summer program to get even better?"
"Sure sweetie. Anything, as long as you keep this up."
She gave them both a hug. "Really? Thank you so much. I leave ext week and come back a week before school starts."
"Yes. You're welcome. You've earned it, just as long as you keep it up. We will miss you so much. Make sure to write."
Serena squealed in excitement.
"Well, we better go shopping and pack," said Mrs. Tsukino.
She gave her parents one last hug and skipped to her room to tell Luna the good news.
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