Zoicite was not really studying. Or not studying in the same way he would for a test. Rather he was more studying his own thoughts. He usually kept a diary, which he either kept with him at all times, or kept under lock and key. There would always be a small chance one of the others might find it. Of course, he hadn't been lying when he had said he knew where Ami's shoes were. He had found them under a chair. Someone must have kicked them on their way. He remembered noticing how when she had come back from the table, she had seemed shorter, and looked more comfortable. He had just thought that it was simply that he hadn't known her long enough to know her height. When he found the shoes, he thought he should take them back to her, but knew that would probably only embarrass her and make her shyer. He had spent most of the evening trying to get her to talk to him, wanting to get to know her better. So he decided that it would be best to simply hide the shoes under the refreshment table, where no one would think to look for them. Then she would notice afterwards, and he would pretend to look for them, only to find them under the table, and return them to her. Then she wouldn't be shy at all, but simply be grateful to him. And perhaps that might even encourage her to be more talkative, and less shy. He hadn't counted on her injuring herself. Now he felt responsible for it. And he had achieved just the opposite result. And even worse. She had been so humiliated. Now he had to figure out a way to make it up to her. If only he could think of something…flowers? Nephrite had suggested sending someone flowers. No, that was for beating up Jedeite. He would really have to study much harder than he had ever studied for any test. It seemed so important, much more than his upcoming exam in a few weeks. The exam would just have to wait.

"You said you were going to send someone flowers?"he asked Nephrite the next morning. Hopefully he might suggest something useful, other than the flowers.

"Oh, yeah. As soon as I find out who is was who beat Jedeite up."

Jedeite threw him a murderous look.

"It was an entire group!"

"Then I'll have to send several flowers, I guess!"

Jedeite groaned. He should've told Nephrite he got beat up trying to defend from a couple of bullies, who were giving her a hard time. Then he wouldn't be getting such a hard time from Nephrite now.

Kunzite chuckled.

"Yeah, you should. It's really hard to believe a girl gave you such a good beating. Even an entire group. I thought you'd be able to defend yourself! After all, the four of us were supposed to be the Prince's guardians. Shame on you, Jedeite! I think you should start training more."

Nephrite spat out his cereal, beginning to laugh. Jedeite fumed.

"He's right!"Nephrite laughed. "You're a shame on all of us, Jedeite!"

Zoicite frowned. The conversation wasn't going at all how he wanted. He was supposed to get advice from the others, not hear about Jedeite's new training program. It looked like he was going to get nothing out of them. Nephrite looked delight listening to Kunzite outline the new training he wanted Jedeite to follow.

"Well, I'm done."he said, getting up.

He wasn't going to stay listening to them. He went out, thinking what he should do. Obviously, he wasn't going to get good advice from them. He thought, was there anyone who could help them? Of course! Darien, who else? He went to see Darien.

"Well, hello, Zoicite."

"Hello."

"So, how is everybody? Bunny already told me that Mina was shocked when Kunzite asked her to go on another date with him. To a concert, I think."

"A concert? Kunzite?"he frowned. "I never even knew Kunzite liked concerts. He hates loud noise."

"I know! That's why I'm thinking it was Mina's doing."

"Well, he didn't say anything. Then again, right now, everyone's too busy congratulating whoever beat up Jedeite. Especially Nephrite. He wants to send them flowers."

"Poor Jedeite! I didn't think he could have such bad luck!"

"I know. Of course, the beating those girls gave him is nothing compared to the training Kunzite has in store for him. Anyway, I've heard enough about that. Darien, what would you give Bunny?"

"Huh?"

"Say, just as a gift. Just…something small."

Darien looked puzzled.

"Well…perhaps some chocolates. Why?"

"Chocolates! Why didn't I think of that! Thanks, Darien! You've been a great help!"he exclaimed, getting up to leave.

Of course, chocolates! Now he only had to find the nicest, most expensive box of chocolates. He ran, not wanting to waste a single minute.