Again, thanks for all the reviews. Enjoy chapter 4!

Disclaimer: I do not own Hamtaro

"This place is beautiful!" Sandy said as she stepped into her new home. Everything was already set up. It was a 2 level house that was beautifully decorated. Sandy set her things down and started to look around the room. When she entered the living room she saw a black and white photo of a teenage girl. She had shoulder-length hair and large eyes. She looked really happy in the picture. "I guess that girl used to live here." Sandy looked around the kitchen and saw the fridge was already packed with fresh milk, apples, bread, etc. She then brought her stuff upstairs and unpacked. Suddenly her cell phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Hey Sandy, it's Pashmina!"

"And Bijou!"

"Hi, so what's up?"

"Do you like your new home? We picked the furniture ourselves!"

"Yeah, the furniture all match with the kitchen counters and all the little trinkets are really cute. But who's the girl in the photo, in the living room?"

"I don't really know, but I thought it gives the right touch to the living room. Do you want me to take it down?"

"No, it's okay."

"Sandy, do you have free time tomorrow night?"

"I have an evening shift at 5 through 8. Why?"

"We're having a small get together at my house. Wanna come?"

"It'll be so much fun! Josh and everyone will be there."

"But the bad thing is that I invited Sparkle and Jewel too."

"Who're they?"

"They're our modeling rivals. We always compete, but I wanted you to meet them and learn about them."

"Okay, but I'll be there around 8."

"I'll hitch you a ride. Where do you work?"

"The small bookstore at the corner of Starlight Ave."

"I love that bookstore! I'll be there around 8 then."

"Okay thanks."

"See ya there! Bye Sandy!"

"Bye Bijou, Pashmina."

"Bye Sandy!" (Pashmina and Bijou said at the same time) Then they all hung up.

"I guess a lot of things will happen tomorrow, but to bad there won't be work tomorrow."

Flashback

Right after Sandy left the house her phone started to ring.

"Hello?"

"Sandy, it's Jon."

"Hi Jon! Is there some sort of problem?"

"Nope, it's that everyone's going to take a break tomorrow!"

"Jon but I just started today!"

"I guess you're going to take an early break. I'll be back the day after so take care of yourself. Bye now!" Then Jon just hung up.

"A break, already? I guess this job is going to be easy!"

End Flashback

"At least that brown haired guy's going to be here today at the bookstore! I wonder if I'll be able to catch his name."

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"Sandy! You're early! It's only 3 o Clock right now." Mr. Brown said surprised.

"I was wondering if I can start my shift a little early today."

"Of course, please take over the cashier next to Twinkle."

"Okay." Sandy walked over and told the cashier that it was her turn and started working.

"Hey Sandy."

"Hey Twinkle, guess what? I got a job at Crystal Palace! Isn't that great!"

"Yeah… that's awesome…." Twinkle's eyes looked worried.

"I can't believe that I'm working as a model! Isn't it exciting?"

"Yeah… good luck on your job…" Twinkle's eyes were suddenly were furious at Sandy. "What are you talking about? Getting a job in Crystal Palace! I know that I gave you a bad reputation to that company…." Twinkle thought.

"Twinkle? Is everything alright?"

"Yeah! No problem! Hey Sandy, do want to go shopping with me tomorrow? There's a big sale tomorrow!" Twinkle said as she put on a smile.

"Sure! I'll meet you at your house."

"Kay, I think I'm going to take my shift off early for today."

"Okay, bye Twinkle!"

Twinkle started to take off her name card off her shift as she had a frown on her face. "Heh, you're so easy Sandy, even when we were little." Twinkle whispered as she turned around and looked at Sandy. Then she left the bookstore. Sandy was just minding her own business and then opened the drawer to get a pen, but then saw the book the young man reserved couple of days before.

"I wonder when you're going to get here."

"Who's coming here?" A familiar female voice called out.

"Ah! Bijou! Don't scare me like that."

"I was wondering."

"Why are you here so early? It's only about 4; you were supposed to pick me up at 9."

"Hey Sandy, can I get this book?" Pashmina said coming behind Bijou.

"You're here too?"

"Yeah, do you want us to go away?"

"No not really, it's just that I'm sort of waiting for someone."

"Who?" Sandy and Pashmina said in unison.

"I met this guy couple of days ago and he's coming here again to get a book."

"That's awesome! What's his name?" Pashmina said excitingly.

"I…I don't know…."

"Eh! You don't even know his name?" Bijou said disappointingly.

"I was hoping to learn his name today."

"You better learn it today or you're not coming to my house!"

"I'll try! But he'll be here around in two hours. But just in case he comes here early you guys out for him outside. There's a café right there." Sandy said as she pointed to the left.

"Okay, we'll wait. Talk to you later." Pashmina said.

30 minutes later.

BRING BRING! Sandy's phone rang. It was a text message from Bijou.

(Is he here yet?) Bijou asked.

(Nope)

(Why is he so slow? )

(It's only been half an hour)

Another 30 minutes later.

(Yet?) This time it was Pashmina.

(Nope, you guys can go shopping if you want.)

(Nah, we want to see every minute of it )

(Okay…)

ANOTHER 30 minutes later.

(This is getting annoying. Sandy, why do you like guys that are slow? )

(In probably another 30 minutes he'll be here)

(Fine )

Again ANOTHER 30 minutes later

(Sandy, it's been 30 min! )

(He's here! Ttyl)

Sandy shut her phone and pretended she was busy organizing the bookshelf. Then the young man walked over to her.

"Excuse me; I'm the guy from the other day."

"You're the one who reserved to book right?" Sandy said trying to pretend she doesn't really remember.

"Yes."

"Follow me this way." Sandy led him to the counter and took out the book from the counter. "Will this be in credit card, check, or cash?"

"I'll pay this in cash." The man took out his wallet and took out couple of bills. Then he looked over to a set of bookmarks, and picked one out. "I'd like this also." He picked out a bookmark with limes on it.

"Okay, you're total will be…" Sandy looked up and saw the young man staring at Pashmina and Bijou. "I guess he like pretty girls…" Sandy said in her thoughts. "Excuse me…." Sandy said trying to get his attention.

"I'm sorry; I'm just having bad memories."

"It's not my position to ask but may I ask what your bad memories are?"

"It's not really memories but it's just that...don't you hate girls that model? They always think they're the best thing in the world and every guy loves them."

Sandy was shocked. She couldn't find any words to say.

"I'm not trying to be mean and most models' personalities are great, but…. I don't know, if anyone I knew just told me they were models I'd have a hard time talking to them."

"Oh really…." Sandy said even though she was still in shock.

"I'm sorry; I shouldn't be saying stuff like this. Here." The young man gave Sandy cash and left. Sandy's eyes were dark as coal and looked like she'd start crying any minute.

"He doesn't like girls who model? But…" Sandy slowly walked to Mr. Brown saying that she was going to go home early. Sandy slowly walked out of the bookstore.

"So, what happened? You guys were talking a lot!" Bijou said as she ran to Sandy.

"He doesn't like girls who model. That's what he said….." Sandy said, avoiding her friends' eyes.

"Sandy… I'm sorry." Bijou said worriedly.

"It's okay; there are a lot of guys out in the world. Don't worry about that. And we have a party to look forward at my house." Pashmina said, trying to cheer up Sandy.

"I don't think I'm going."

"You're going all right!" Pashmina dragged Sandy into her car and Bijou followed. Pashmina started to drive toward her house and Bijou tried to calm Sandy down.

"I don't even have a chance with him now." Sandy said while she was trying to hold back her tears.

"Sandy it's okay to cry." Bijou patted her lap telling Sandy to lie down. Sandy hesitated but then lied down and started sobbing. Bijou handed Sandy a tissue and Sandy wiped her tears. By the time they all got to Pashmina's house, Sandy felt a lot better.

"Thanks you guys. I can't have good friends like you." Sandy said as she hugged both of them.

"The guys will probably get here in an hour since it's only 7."

"Sandy, you haven't been to Pashmina's house have you?" Bijou asked.

"I only met you guys yesterday."

"Okay, let me show you my house." Pashmina said as she led them in. Pashmina's house was an average-sized house. Then all three of them decided to go to Pashmina's room.

"Your room is so pretty! It suits you." Sandy said amazed. "It's pink... there's a lot of pink…."

"I just adore pink!" Pashmina squealed.

"We know!" Sandy and Bijou yelled.

"Hey, do you remember this photo?" Bijou said as she took out a photo from Pashmina's desk. "I think I threw mine away."

"Hey Sandy look at that. This is when Bijou and I first went against Sparkle and Jewel." Pashmina said as she tried on some hats. Bijou handed Sandy two pictures, one with Bijou and Pashmina in a sea with lots of tropical fish. The other picture had Sparkle and Jewel in the water of the beach.

"Is the one with brownish hair Sparkle?"

"Yeah, she's really mean." Bijou said with a shutter.

"I heard they have a new member of their group. I forgot her name though." Pashmina explained.

"They're really cute though. No wonder they're popular." Sandy looked at the photos imagining that soon that her face will be in magazines advertising something.

"I can't believe that I used to be best friends with her when I was younger! That's just freaky! Do you remember that Pashmina?" Bijou exclaimed.

"Yeah, member her always bossing you around. I think she's jealous of you."

"I doubt that."

DING DONG

"That must be them." Pashmina said as she ran down the staircase. Pashmina quickly opened the front door and Josh, Sean, Matt, and two others guys were there.

"Hey Jingle!" Pashmina jumped into Jingle's arms and hugged him. "I haven't seen you in like forever!"

"Hey Pashmina! What's up?"

"This is my new friends slash new modeling member of our group. Sandy this is Jingle, my boyfriend." Pashmina said as she brought Sandy to Jingle.

"Nice to meet you."

"Sandy, I want you to meet my boyfriend also." Bijou called. "This is Hamtaro. Hamtaro, this is Sandy, the new girl I was talking about last night."

"Hi! I'm Hamtaro."

"Same here, I'm Sandy."

Then the door bell rang again. It was Sparkle and Jewel.

"Let's get this party started! Nothing starts without me!"

"Hey Sparkle! It's nice to see YOU again." Bijou said sarcastically.

"I missed you SO much Bijou!" Sparkle also said in sarcasm.

"Eh heh heh. Let's get this barbeque started out in the backyard." Pashmina exclaimed trying to break up Bijou and Sparkle. Everyone moved to the backyard and Jingle helped Pashmina start grilling.

"Hey, I don't know you!" Sparkle called out to Sandy.

"Me? Yeah, it's because I'm new, my name's Sandy."

"A newbie? Well, for starters I'm Queen Sparkle. And also stay away from Hamtaro!"

"But isn't he…. Bijou's boyfriend."

"I'll make him break up with her sooner or later." Then Sparkle saw Bijou and Hamtaro get too close for her taste. "Hey Hamtaro! It's been a long time!" Sparkle rushed over to Hamtaro.

"I feel bad for Bijou." Sandy murmured to herself.

"I do too. My name's Jewel." Jewel said as she walked up to Sandy. She has soft pink eyes and long jet black hair.

"Hi, I'm Sandy."

"Sorry about Sparkle, she's always liked Hamtaro since Sparkle's been young."

"I can sort of tell. So you work with Sparkle?"

"Yeah, but just because your group is popular doesn't mean that you guys are going to win the next advertisement!" Jewel said with a stern look.

"Uh…okay. May the best group win!" Sandy said as she smiled. Jewel's frown disappeared quickly.

"I can't be strong like Sparkle. I'm too soft; I wish I had an iron heart so I can win over his….heart….."

Sandy gave confused looks and then asked, "You like someone?"

"Did I say that out loud? Please don't tell anyone, especially Sparkle." Jewel said with pleading eyes.

"It's okay to like someone..."

"But please don't tell Sparkle! Please, if she knows, she'll kill me! Especially if she knew who I liked."

"Is it Hamtaro?"

"No, I think of him as a friend, but nothing more than that."

"Don't worry, I won't tell a soul, even if my life depends on it."

"Thank you!" Then Jewel's eyes sparkled. "No one's been so nice to me ever since I met Sparkle….."

Sandy was about to say something until Sparkle called for Jewel and Jewel went to Sparkle.

"Jewel's really sweet. I guess it'll be hard competing with someone like that cute in Sparkle's group. But Sparkle, she looks really pretty but her attitude….." Sandy said to herself while looking at Sparkle and Jewel.

The time quickly past and soon night came but everyone was still talking and eating.

"I'm getting tired. I think I'll go sit downon the front porch." Sandy said as she walked to the front of the house and sat down on the bench.

"Don't you love the stars?" Josh asked.

"AH! You surprised me! I didn't know you were here." Sandy said in surprise.

"It is pretty dark." Josh said as he smiled. Sandy slightly blushed and gazed into Josh's eyes.

"I never knew Josh had such mature eyes. Deep blue, sapphire eyes…" Sandy thought.

"The stars are so beautiful. But nothing is as beautiful as her…." Josh suddenly said.

"Josh, who do you think is prettier than the stars?" Sandy asked.

"This wonderful and talented girl."

"Can you tell me who it is?"

Josh nodded slowly. "Her emerald eyes pull me in, her tender skin warms me…."

Sandy was listening carefully eager to learn who Josh likes. Near the porch was someone who was walking toward the porch but stopped to listen to their conversation.

"Her hair is as pure as a swan's feather. And her name brightens my day. I was attracted to her cheerfulness that match her smile…."

"Josh, who is it?"

"It's….Bijou. Bijou Ribbon."

A gush of wind flew toward them without warning. That someone who was listening had tears strolling down her face. She clutchedthe love letter as autumn leaves flew by her. The wind was messing up her glistering hair. Then she ran off while her hair, her jet-black hair was reflected by the beauty of the night stars...

I tried to hide my feelings with my eyes. I tried to hide my feelings with my hands. I even tried to hide my feelings with my heart. Why… Why do you draw me in with your smile that's not even for me but for your love? Why? Please…please, return the heart that you stole from me…

The girl stared at the bright full moon with her soft pink eyes thinking those words. Her eyes closed gently and folded her hands. Then she whispered.

"I love you..." She said, tears glided down her face. "I love you….Josh."