"Did you see how pissed off you're parents got when they heard about Naraku!"
"Yeah, I guess they hate each other."
"Yeah, and what's even weirder is that dad actually said thank you to uncle for being there with us."
"Is that unusual?"
"Oh, yeah."
"Huh...well, time for school."
"Yeah, which sucks."
"Our fault for staying up so late."
"Yeah! Like I said anyone hears about what happened last night and you'll..."
"We'll what?"
"Ah..."
"Thats what I thought." Zoey smiled,
"Don't worry, I wont tell anyone,"
"I know you wont,"
"How'd you know I wouldn't?"
"Ah...true we didn't."
Zoey giggled, "Anyway, see you after school Elli..."
"It's...oh forget it."
"You know for your boss, you sure have him wrapped around your finger." Dren stated as they headed to school.
"Mhm, that I do, that I do, and I do believe I have you wrapped around a finger too, don't I?"
"You do not."
"Really, alright, carry my bag into the school."
"Why can't you?"
"Alright, but then you don't get any kisses..."
"Fine! Give me the...hey!"
"Ha, ha, see what I mean."
"Yeah, I guess so, here."
"Thanks, and I wasn't going to make you carry it you know, I mean its a woman's purse/bag...kinda embarrasing for a guy to carry too.
"No kidding."
"So...about that question last night,"
Zoey blushed and started walking faster.
"What about it?"
"Well, did you mean it?"
"Ah...mean what?"
"That you love me and that you'll finally marry me?"
"I...I guess..."
"Great!"
"Don't go telling everyone you run into alright."
"Sure, sure."
They headed into class.
"So, how was your day today Anya?" Ellliot asked as Anya yawned, heading to change into her uniform.
"Good, but coming here after school is even better and now after last night, we are getting married."
"Huh?"
"Our bet,"
"Oh...hey! Thats why you..."
"Mhm, but last night while we were trying to sleep, Zoey told me that she really does love and want to marry Dren, so I've won the bet."
"I guess you have huh?"
"Mhm, so when?"
"Ah...lets hold off until your parents approve of it k."
"Oh alright, I guess I can wait, but for how long?"
"Hopefully not long..."
"Hopefully whats not long?" Asked bridget,
"Our wedding, he finally agreed to it!"
"Oh...congrats." Bridget left the back room and ran into Zoey.
"Hey, Bridget, whats the matter?"
"Nothing, nothing at all."
"Oh, alright, then."
"Why are you so late?" The blond asked; thankful that Zoey had agreed to come back to work for him, after Jiku decided to move his shop to Kyoto with help from the fundraiser money.
"Play rehearsal."
"Ah, well that explains it, what play?"
"One that believe it or not one that Dren created, its actually really cool."
"Whats it called?"
"The Angelic Maiden."
"Hm, not a bad title."
"Yeah, surprisingly it sounds really cool..."
"You're the maiden aren't you?"
"How'd you guess?"
"Oh, I don't know it might be because the guy that is so in love with you wrote it."
"You know...you have a point there."
"No, kidding."
"Anyway, thats why I'll be late from a few months, k."
"I guess, is it for school?"
"Mhm, its a drama project."
"Manditory?"
"You bet ya." Zoey headed out to get to work.
"So, you and Dren have been pretty chummy lately, what gives?" Corrina asked as Zoey got changed for work.
"Well...he's not that bad for an alien..."
"You're not saying that you like him are you!"
"Well...yeah I guess I do...why?"
"What about Mark?"
"Well, Mark and I are still together...Dren and I are just close friends thats all."
"Hm, then when you decide Mark and you can be done, you'll go for Dren right?"
"Ah...I don't know...Corrina, and why does that matter?"
"Oh, it matters, considering the fact that about 6 eyars ago we were fighting him."
"Yeah, well that was then and this is now."
"Mhm, sounds like you like him more then your letting on."
"What!" Zoey was red in the face and decided not to answer that, but was cornered by the other girls.
"Is that really the truth!"
"What? Me liking Dren? Well, as a friend, but..."
"No! As more then a friend!"
"Well...sort of...but..."
"Oh my god! She admitts it!"
Zoey sighed and just continued to work and tried her best to ignore the other girls, who were constantly hounding her with questions realting to her and Dren, and Mark.
"Whew! Am I glad to be out of there for the day!" Zoey sighed and turned to Mark who'd just showed up.
"Tough day today?"
"You've got that right, all the questions! They were driving me bonkers!"
"Ha, ha, well, lets go get something to eat, you know, like a date,"
"Okay."
Zoey had run into Mark on her way home from the cafe and now they were going for dinner.
They didn't realize that they were being followed.
"So how was your weekend?"
"Great, I hung out with my friend Anya and Elliot...and Anya's friend all weekend."
"Sounds like fun,"
"Yeah it was, Elliot and I met Anya's uncle. He is so cool and strong."
"Sounds cool."
"Mhm."
They ordered and ate their food, while being watched from another table.
"You want to come to a tournament at the arena this weekend?"
"Sure, I'd love to."
"Great I...hm?" Dren wrapped an arm around Zoey's shoulders.
"What the!"
"Dren!"
"Hey sweetie! How ya doing...oh hey romeo, long time no see!"
"What are you doing here?"
"Came for the food, but saw something much better."
"Can you excuse me for a moment, Mark."
"Yeah, sure, whatever."
Zoey yanked Dren off to the side.
"What are you trying to do! Make Mark break up with me!"
"Ah...yeah."
"Well, please try not to..."
"What about the other night though?"
"Okay, I get what you're saying, but just for tonight, please, please, please, leave us alone, alright."
"Ha, fine, if thats what you really want, honey, I'll see you later...mmm!"
"Thats for being understanding. Thanks...OH!"
Zoey turned to head back out to the table, when she turned to face Mark, who'd been curious and listened in on the conversation and had just seen Zoey kiss Dren.
"Mark!"
"..." Mark walked away.
"Mark! Wait!" Zoey ran after him.
"Mark..."
"I guess now I know the reason he came by tonight huh? Thought you never liked him like that!"
"I...ha, alright I'll be truthful, I have liked him for a while, but..."
"Zoey, if you liked him, why didn't you say something?"
"I...I thought you'd be angry,"
"No, no, I'm not angry, I'm glad I found out before, things between us got too serious...if they did that is."
"Huh?"
"If you werern't really into dating me, then you should have said something,"
"I...hm...I'm glad you're so understanding..."
"Hey, no problem, I only want you to be happy, even if its not being happy with me..."
"Hey, it's not that, it's just...I guess you could say I like someone else."
"I understand,"
"You want to still finish up with our last date?"
"Yeah."
"You mean he wasn't angry with you?" Dren was amazed at hearing that.
"No, actually, he was very understanding,"
"Huh, interesting, so...I guess we're..."
"Alright, fine, we're dating now, alright, you happy now?"
Dren wrapped his arm around her shoulder, "Yep. Sure am. You know, I'd wait forever for you right?"
"Really?"
"Well, yeah, I already had to wait 6 years for you."
"Hm...I guess so..."
"So, when will the wedding be?"
"Ah...possibly...WHOA!" Zoey was knocked down by the same guy from the weekend.
"Ow! Hey! Watch where your going you jerk!"
The man turned his evil eyes at her. "You, child should watch your tongue, or you'll lose it."
"Oh, really! Hey! You were the guy that was at Anya's the other night!"
"Hm...so you know the mutt and his spawn do you?"
"Hey!" Dren noticed the guy getting closer to his Zoey.
"Back off,"
"You are who?"
"Someone you do not want to piss off!"
"Oh? I think I'll take my chances."
"! Wise guy huh!"
Zoey took Dren's arm, "Dren, no, lets not start a fight that may send you to jail,"
"Hm, alright kitten, lets go,"
"You stink like a dog and a bitch, boy...argh!"
"Dren!"
Dren stood over the guy his hands balled into fists.
"Dren, please, lets go, alright, lets just..."
"NARAKU!"
The three looked down the street at, Anya and Dren's mom, dad, and uncle.
"Zoey, Dren, what are you children doing here?"
"We just came from dinner."
"Ah, well, you two head on home, we can take this shit bag down!"
"So...you do know him?"
"Sadly yes, son, he is a very hated enemy of our whole family."
"Oh..." Naraku sneered,
"Heh, I knew you were the bitch's shit...ARGH! You BITCH!"
"Thats right, now, you kids head on home."
"K."
"You really think we should have left them alone?" Dren said, so wanting to go back and help in pummling the asshole.
"You heard your parents, they said that they've been fighting that creep for a very long time. I think they can handle themselves."
"Yeah, I guess..."
"Come on, you can come over to my new apartment."
"Nice place."
"Yeah, saved up the many paychecks from the cafe and was able to get my own place...shortly after..."
"After what honey?"
"...Nothing...sit down, I'll get us something to drink."
"Alright."
Zoey went and got them each a glass of pepsi. Then they sat there watching t.v and eventually fell asleep.