"Trowa, what're you doing? This is the chance of a lifetime! And don't tell me I screwed up again...you told me yourself you'd do anything for this."

"Duo, you don't get it. Relena is awesome...but she's going to hate me. Look at me. Do we really look like we'd go together?"

It took Duo a second to answer. It was somewhat true...he couldn't see Relena going for someone who thought safety pins were an accessory. He smiled, though. "Don't worry about it. If she doesn't fall for you, at least you'll know you've tried."

"Continuing to wish she was mine seems to be the better alternative to wishing she was mine and knowing she hates my guts."

"Well...make her not hate your guts. Be cool. Ask yourself 'What would Quatre do?'"

Trowa couldn't help but smirk. "Quatre would completely ignore Relena and scope out all the hot guys."

"Na, Chang would give 'em hell. Quatre is so the bitch in that relationship."

Laughing was good. At least Trowa wasn't feeling so tense anymore. "Alright, alright. I'm cool...let's get this over with."

He was so cute. Relena had a permanent grin on her face as they sat at the bar. Whenever she would address Trowa, he would look her way, then quickly look to the bar, not wanting to make eye contact for very long. She wasn't sure why...Trowa had pretty green eyes. He didn't think she was lame, did he? "So you and Duo live together, hhmm? What's that like?"

Trowa watched the bar, and shrugged. "It's alright. Better than living alone, I guess. He tends to get annoying every once in a while..."

Duo looked over his shoulder at the two. He had been watching the door...his date hadn't shown up yet. "I do not! You're just so quiet and to-yourself that I come across as loud and obnoxious!"

"See what I mean?"

Relena giggled...they got along much more than they wanted to admit, obviously.

"Hey...uuhh...Relena? Have you seen Hilde, by any chance...?"

Relena looked up to Duo, brought out of her thoughts. "I haven't seen Hilde since your last date with her, sorry."

Duo simply nodded. There had to be a reasonable explanation to why she hadn't shown up. Ah well. He'd just sit there, listening to Trowa and Relena. At least he'd get a laugh out of Trowa's shyness...

The date was turning out pretty good. Trowa had managed to stay cool the whole time, and hadn't yet made himself look like a fool. As Relena got up, he was about to say his goodbyes, until Duo decided to speak up.

"Oh, Relena! Trowa and I were thinking about having a get-together...you know, inviting everyone, and just having a good time. Would you be interested?"

"That sounds like fun! Let me know when it is. I'll be sure to come!" Once last wave and smile was given to Trowa as she left the bar.

As soon as Relena was out of sight, he rounded on Duo. "The hell!? A get-together? Where did that come from!?"

"Relax! It's a good way for you and her to be together again, and still keep it casual. Trust me. Have I ever let you down?"

"...If only you knew..."

"Exa...HEY!"