Luchia: Hiiii~ So I decided to write more of this, heaven knows I have the time. Also I left some little nods in the last chapter to things from the show like the alien comment about Diamond's eyes and that he was the 2nd top student, obviously only after Ami. I'll try to write this as best I can, I hope you guys like it ^_^ Also this story is set in an AU where there's no senshi stuff, the girls are all still friends but they're just normal teens.

Diamond didn't stop smiling for the rest of the day after helping Usagi. When he got home Sapphire wondered what had happened to make his brother smile so much but as long as Diamond was happy he didn't care. Diamond went to his room right after thanking his mom for supper so he could study and play some video games but to mostly think about his time with Usagi.

He had decided as he left the school that he would try to keep helping Usagi with her studies as a way to get close to her so he could get to know her better. He was determined now. He only had 5-6 months to fulfill his plan.

The Next Day

Diamond took a deep breath as he, once again, walked into Usagi's classroom during the lunch break. He smiled as he approached Usagi.

"Hey Usagi, I was wondering if you wanted any help with tonight's homework. I could also help you out with English you want." He'd known from all their years in school together Math and English were Usagi's worst subjects, not like she had any good ones.

Usagi looked up from Naru and placed her chopsticks in her half eaten lunch. "I would love it! Oh you're such a savior, Ami helps me sometimes but she isn't the best at teaching"

Naru looked up at Diamond questioningly. "Hey you're Diamond right? Aren't you in Ami's class?"

"Yea I am, she's the only student ahead of me in grades" Diamond laughed as Ami walked up to Usagi

"Usagi! We're gonna meet at Mako's place today instead of the Shrine. Mako said she was gonna make us something to eat she wanted to try out."

Usagi's face lit up at the thought of Mako's food "Yesssss, mako's food is soooo good. I can't wait- OH wait I won't be able to come until a bit after school. Diamond's gonna help me with the homework and English after school"

Ami nodded as she looked over at Diamond, who was staying out of the conversation as he didn't feel he belonged. "Alright, I'll tell them when I get there"

Diamond smiled at Usagi as the warning bell rung for the end of lunch. "Meet me in here at the end of the day ok?"

Usagi nodded with her big dopey grin

The end of the school day

Diamond happily walked into Usagi's classroom and slightly blushed at the thought of having her in his room let alone his house. He'd have to make sure to tell his mom beforehand so she wouldn't embarrass him. Usagi was standing near the windows when Diamond walked in.

"Hey Usagi, you ready to go? We're gonna study at my place if you don't mind."

Diamond managed to choke out without stuttering

"Yep! Ready and raring to go!" Usagi said as she smiled and picked up her bag.

Diamond loved just walking with Usagi, she was rambling about some manga she'd borrowed from her friend. He loved seeing her talking about it so passionately and stopping to giggle at some parts because just thinking of the manga made her laugh. He hoped this would last much longer.

They arrived to Diamond's a few minutes later, he asked her to wait a second as he went in to make sure his family didn't kill him with embarrassment.

"You can come in, Usagi" Diamond called to her from the door as he opened it for her

He led her up some stairs to what she assumed was his room. When he opened the door to her room she looked around. It was quite obvious he'd either prepared for this or was just naturally a really tidy person.

Diamond led her to his desk where he had her lay her work books out as they quickly set to teaching. He stood over her while she sat at the desk. 'He's such a good teacher' Usagi thought as she was now solving problems by herself and actually getting them right.

After a bit Diamond told her they were taking a break. "I don't wanna exhaust you so you can't study any more so we'll stop for a few minutes"

Usagi took this time to look around the room and his desk. He had books neatly lined up and a computer off to the side. He had a TV with a game station in front of it on the other side of the room with the bed across from it. He didn't have any posters and his bed sheets were a simple lavender purple. Usagi thought his room was a bit dull until she noticed a bookshelf full of manga

"Oh my god! Can I borrow some of these? I've been looking every where for a few of these series!" Usagi gasped as she noticed so many of her favorite manga

Diamond laughed and nodded "Of course, just be sure to return em ok"

Usagi smiled and laughed a bit "I would give them back!...maybe"

Diamond laughed again as Usagi was so predictable. "Take as many as you want but don't shirk your studies ok? You have to study by yourself a bit too ya know. Can't rely on me all the time. After all High School's almost done" he finished the last part sadly which Usagi recognized so she changed the subject.

"Alrighty, I promise. You're a great tutor you know, you could be an actual teacher" Usagi offered honestly

"I used to help Sapphire when he was younger so I got used to teaching others and I know how to do so pretty well" Diamond replied blushing slightly at her compliment

Usagi took a few volumes of manga and went and sat down on the bed next to Diamond.

"We have our manga taste in common, I love this series" Usagi said as she started thumbing through it.

Diamond moved closer to look at the part of the manga she was reading and only realized after a second how close he was to Usagi. He blushed and moved a bit away.

"Are you ok?" Usagi said with concern at Diamond's now red face "You aren't sick are you?"

Diamond blushed harder at her noticing his blush "U-uh no, no I'm fine its nothing"

"Are you sure? I could get your mom for you if you want" She offered kindly

"No, really I'm alright its nothing" Diamond reassured as Usagi touched her forehead to his to see if he had a fever which only made him blush harder and close his eyes

"You don't have a fever...alright fine." Usagi finally relented as she moved back.

Diamond went to sit up noticing he'd been leaning away from Usagi and accidentally touched her hand. He quickly retracted it as Usagi looked at his his hand, realizing why his face was red. She blushed a bit and got up from the bed quickly.

"Well I think that's enough studying for today? I gotta meet up with my friends soon" she said as she looked her watch desperate for a reason to leave.

Diamond felt his heart drop as he realized she was leaving "Oh, alright. I'll help you any other time you want" He smiled

"Totally! Oh! Before I forget so you can get a hold of me not just at school" Usagi said as she quickly grabbed a piece of paper from her bag and got the pencil she'd been studying with and wrote down her cell number.

"Here ya go, so you can call me if ya want. So we can set up other times to study. You should totally hang out with me and my friends once too, its always super fun and I think you'd enjoy it" Usagi grinned as she held out the paper

Diamond slowly took it, not believing this was happening. "Uh um yea sure, that'd be cool"

"Thanks for the help, I'll show myself out" Usagi thanked again as she walked out the door and down the stairs

Diamond fell back on the bed and yelled into his pillow. He got her number! Usagi's number! The girl he'd been so in love with for years. She'd even invited him to hang out with her. His plan was working perfectly and he'd never been happier.

Luchia: Hey! Thanks for reading, I'd love it if you reviewed, criticism welcome. I don't know how well I did with this chapter. I hope you guys don't find it boring :/ Please leave a review :D