Allenby Beardsley: Hey folks!  It's that time again!

Chibodee Crocket: Really?  It's Dec. 25th already?

Allenby: …

Chibodee: *laughs* C'mon, I was just kidding!

Allenby: Oi.  Anyway, sorry for the delay!  Onto the reviews!

Alimoe, yay!  I finally emailed you back! ^_^  Glad you liked it!  I loved writing that part!  And wow!  Look at how much you're updating!  That's so cool!  Talk to ya later!

Dreaming Wolf, I PROMISE to email you back!!!  Really!  *clear throat*  Anyway, glad to know you're still a fan!  I hope to read more of your stories soon!

Xinderella, hey!  Wow!  You REALLY like this fic!  I'm glad!  Makes me happy!

Shuffle Queen, well hey!  Haven't heard from you in awhile!  Sup?  Oi.  I know, it's short, but better a little than none, eh?  Lol.  Glad it was good though.

Ken no Kakera, hey!  Chib told me you updated your fics!  I'd better go read them then!  Lol, yes, I know.  It was short.  Oh well.  Cya later!

KireiNaKitty, hi again!  Oi, I hear ya on those tests!  It's alright about not reviewing.  I forget to review fics a lot!  Oi.  I'm a baka.  Lol.  But glad you liked it.  Hope you like this chappie.

And of course, Chib.

Chibodee: Yeah?

Allenby: Well, since I talk to you almost everyday on IM, I'm going to make this short.

Chibodee: Aw…

Allenby: Do you want me to update this or not?

Chibodee: Ok!

Allenby: Better.  Anyway, you may not be able to dance irl, but for the purposes of this fic, you can.  End of story.  So, now enjoy the chpt.  If you want a disclaimer, read a previous chappie.  Ja ne!

When Chibodee Met Allenby

"Okay, now, again.  One, two, thr—OW!"

"Sorry!"

"Allenby!"

"I said I was sorry!"

"That's the fourth time in a row!" Chibodee whined, sitting down on a chair, rubbing his sore foot.  Allenby glowered at him and folded her arms.

"I'm new at this, okay??" she snapped at him.  He glared back in defense.

"We've been practicing for over 45 minutes, kid!  It's not *that* hard!"  She stomped her foot.

"Yes, it *is*!"

They both sighed and looked at each other, tired and confused.  Finally, Chibodee stood up and looked down at her. 

"Do you want to give it another go?" he asked.  She smiled and nodded.

"Yup!" she chimed and got into position.  Chibodee smirked and placed one hand on her shoulder and held her hand with his other.

"Ready?"  She nodded, and he did after her.  "Okay, now, remember to wait.  One, two, three."  With that said, they began to move in a slow pace in circles around the room.  Thankfully for them, the bed, the desk, and the dresser had been moved to against the wall.  Otherwise, the two would have surely fell over and/or on top of each other right now. 

Allenby smiled and looked up at him.  "I'm doing it!  I'm actually doing it!  Look, Chibodee!  I'm dancing!" she chimed excitedly and happily.  He chuckled softly, glad to see her smile. 

"But of course you did…You had the best teacher of all," he joked.  She looked at him, an eyebrow cock in skepticism and stifled a laugh.  He smiled back and slowly brought them to a stop.

"Hey!  I was doin' good!  Why'd you stop?" she whined.

"Because, the ball starts in little under an hour, and *you* need to get ready!" he explained, taking her hand and leading her to his girls' room.  "Now, don't worry.  Just explain it to them, and everything will be fine!" he continued, opening the door.  Allenby looked at him warily. 

"But Chib…"

He merely smiled.  "Trust me."  With that said, he pushed her into the room and made his way back to theirs to get ready himself.