Ami fiddled nervously with her fingernails. Her mechanisms were never wrong, but she still was nervous all the same. Doubts circled her mind. What if it didn't work? What if the targets found out? What if…? She took a deep breath to calm herself. Everything would go well and the targets would be together at last. Despite her fear of romance she still thought that Serena and Darien were meant to be and they should hurry up and get together.
Lita's delicious food was prepared. Rei and Mina had decorated Andrew's apartment and Rita had the table set and place for gifts. Ami's weapon was ready. They all sat in silence on the couches waiting for the prize guests to come. The doorbell rang. A high-strung crew jumped up, Mina reached the door first and threw it open. Greg and a silver-haired man stood in the doorway. They all sagged in disappointment at first and then ushered the two guys in.
"Sorry, but I had to bring my friend Matt (I'm not sure what Kunzite/Malachite's alter name is…) over. He really needs to be cheered up."
Matt muttered under his breath and rolled his eyes. Greg flashed a smile at Ami. Ami blushed and rushed to a different room. Greg, of course, followed her.
They all waited on the couches again. The doorbell rang. Everyone jumped up except a puzzled Matt and a flustered Ami rushed out of a nearby room. Rei reached it first. She opened the door.
Chad came in.
"Hey Pyro."
Rei turned red and a smack could be heard before Rei flounced off into the bathroom. Chad rubbed his cheek ruefully. Everyone laughed. Matt shook his head. They waited, when would the targets come? The doorbell rang. Lita wrenched the door open. Ken stood in the doorway. He whistled and came in.
"Didn't know you wanted me to come in that badly."
Lita laughed.
"You wish."
They smirked at each other and went into another room. With the exception of an occupied Ami, Greg, Ken, Lita, and the oblivious Matt and Chad, the others waited anxiously. The doorbell finally rang at last; the door flung open revealing Darien and Serena.
There was a release of tension and they all started laughing. Serena and Darien looked puzzled.
"What's the joke?"
Matt, Chad, Ken, and Greg shrugged. Ami looked extremely flushed and relieved. The party began at full blast. There was a lot of talking, eating, and laughing. Greg was flirting constantly with a red-faced Ami. Rei was seen to be glaring at a joking Chad. Mina attempted to make Matt react, who seemed to not care about anything but was secretly enjoying the party. Lita and Ken talked constantly, Ken making her laugh every few minutes. Andrew and Rita were like two love doves in a corner, talking, giggling, and snuggling.
That left Serena and Darien and they avoided each other as much as possible. They mingled with each pair, stopping to join a conversation. Each person made their way to the gift box sometime during the party and dropped off their gifts. A few hours later they were opening gifts and singing Christmas Carols.
Delighted squeals, sighs, and grins were made as each precious gift was given out. However, in the midst of it all…
"Ice Princess, is the weapon ready? Out."
"Ready to go Phoenix. When do I put the weapon up? Out."
"You have to exit after targets Coffee Maniac and Bunny. Make sure its up right before they leave. Out."
"How will we get them to exit at the same time? Out."
"Goddess of Love will give them a little push. Out."
"Alright, plan ready. Over and Out."
Ami and Rei put away their walkie-talkies. Lita had a camera out. Darien got up first.
"Well guys, I need to study for an exam. Thanks for inviting me, see you guys later."
They all stood up to say goodbye from the door, just as planned. Ami pressed a button. Just as Darien reached the doorway Mina gave Serena a push.
"Oops!"
Serena yelped and Darien managed to twist around and catch her on time, in the doorway. There was suddenly whistling and clapping.
"Go Darien! Go Serena!"
Serena straightened but couldn't understand. Darien looked up and turned pale.
"Odango…"
She turned around confused and flustered.
"What are they making all that noise for?"
Darien pointed up and Serena followed his point. She paled and uttered one word.
AN: Mwahahaha! I couldn't resist that little ending. Can't wait for spring break now huh? o