Hi guys! This time, I have decided to bold the dialogues, it makes it much easier to read. Hope you like it.

Chapter 5:

"A ball?" Madoka asked astounded. "You don't have to worry about it Madoka. Your date's going to be Gingka for sure." Tsubasa winked. Madoka blushed. "When is it?" She asked. "Day after tomorrow." Tsubasa replied. "I have to do the shopping and all. I've got to buy a new dress, new shoes. I don't have anything formal to wear. It has been a long time since I last went to a party." Madoka panicked. "Whoa, calm down Madoka!" Tsubasa teased. "It's just a ball. Well, a grand one though, because they have requested me to call all our friends from around the world. It's going to be huge!" Tsubasa explained. "Who's going to be your date, Tsubasa?" Madoka smirked when she asked him out of the blue. Tsubasa eyed Madoka. "I'll probably be going alone. I mean, I don't have a date." Tsubasa exclaimed. "You can always find one. I'm sure there will be millions of fan girls wanting to go with the famous Tsubasa Otori." Madoka gestured. "Ha-ha, very funny. Besides, I'll be busy in all the arrangements. I'll hardly get some time to find a date." Tsubasa cried.

-At the Bey Park-

Gingka was having an intense battle with Zero and managed to pull a victory. It was a good battle between the two.

"You've got a lot stronger Zero. Just practice some more and you'll be an expert in no time." Gingka suggested.

"Thanks Gingka! And thanks for battling me. It was an honor and a great opportunity. Thank you so much." Zero thanked Gingka.

"It sure has been a while since I last battled." Gingka said.

"Battle me next, Gingka!" A black haired kid said.

"No me!" A blond haired girl said.

"I'm sorry guys. I'll battle you some other day. Maybe tomorrow? No, day after tomorrow. Yeah, day after tomorrow is final. Come to the Bey Park, same time and I'll battle every single one of you." Gingka spoke up.

"Hmm… Okay!" The kids agreed and started to train on their own.

Gingka made his way to the Bey Pit, hoping that Madoka will be alright now.

"I'm back!" Gingka cried. He went upstairs to Madoka's room and found out Madoka and Tsubasa chit chatting. He gasped. "How are you feeling now Madoka?" "Much better. How was your match with Zero and the others?" Madoka asked. "I managed to pull a victory. I battled Zero only, the others wanted to battle too, but I was worried about you so I came back." Gingka stated. "I'm fine, Gingka, really. You don't need to worry about me. Tsubasa gave me full company. I wasn't even bored." Madoka commented. "That's nice of you Tsubasa." Gingka smiled. Tsubasa smiled back. Glancing at his watch, Tsubasa stood up, "I should get going now. See you at the ball you guys." "Ball? What ball?" Gingka asked. Tsubasa had already left so it was up to Madoka to explain to Gingka all about the ball. "You see, the WBBA is arranging a ball for bladers from all around the world. Everybody's invited. And… they are required to come along with a date." Madoka blushed at the last part. "So that means you're going with me right?" Gingka smirked. "I-If you say so." Madoka blushed even harder. "When is it anyway?" Gingka asked.

"Day after tomorrow." Madoka assured.

"WHAAT? I have told the rest of the bladers to battle me day after tomorrow. I have promised them. How will I attend the ball?" Gingka saddened.

"You can't do this to me, Gingka! I was looking forward to going to the ball with you."

"Don't worry Madoka, I'll surely make up to you. But, what will I say to the young bladers? I can't reject them for the third time."

"It's okay Gingka. I think I'll skip the ball." Madoka said sadness and anger obvious in her voice.

"You won't skip the ball. I'll come along with you. I'll try to fix the timings somehow." Gingka took Madoka's hands in his and gave a sweet look telling her that he will attend the ball with her. Madoka smiled. She felt better now but at the back of her mind she knew that something would definitely go wrong or that Gingka might not make up to the ball with her. Still, she couldn't see Gingka sad so she passed a fake smile to him.

"You up for burgers?" Madoka asked.

"But you're not feeling well." Gingka protested.

"I'm fine Gingka. I have had enough rest." Madoka ensured, getting up from her bed.

"If you say so. And you know that I can't resist burgers." Gingka smiled, innocently. Madoka melted away seeing this. 'This look… He looks so cute when he makes a face like this.' Madoka thought, slightly bushing.

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