Author's Note: This is a long overdue request from FantasyNut. I had accidentally missed the suggestion so now I am making up for it... I hope. I know this isn't a full love story, but it is a sweet moment that I think captures Lonnie's single mindedness. I hope you all like it.

Lonnie could never quite pass the Tourney field without stopping to watch the mayhem. She had a strange pull to that field. Some of it was desire; she and Jordan had always talked about landing a tourney player but a lot of it was just because it is an interesting game. But today she caught herself watching her childhood best friend Aziz. Why am I watching him?

He didn't have long hair like Jay, but his shaggy curls peeked out from under his purple beanie. He was listening intently as Ben and Jay went over the battle plan for the tonight's game. Aziz's eyes met hers over Ben's shoulder and winked. Lonnie straightened up at the realization that she'd been caught. I got to get out of here.

"Looking at Aziz again," She heard asked from behind her.

"Well aren't you noisy, Allie?" Lonnie knew her defense was weak, but she didn't appreciate getting caught staring.

"Oh come on," Allie laughed through that posh wonderland accent. "You have been crushing on Aziz since he stole your Twinkie in Kindergarten."

"If I remember correctly I hated him for that," Lonnie retorted.

"Hey Lonnie," came the voice that she wasn't wanting to hear right in this moment. Lonnie shot a death glare at the rosy-cheeked Allie.

"Hey Aziz," she turned to him with a smirk. "What brings you my way?"

"I saw you checking out the tourney team and just wanted to know if you were trying to take over the tourney team as well," Aziz joked.

"Well I have a few pointers, but to be honest I have my hands full preparing for this season of Swords and Shields," Lonnie teased.

"Maybe we could meet over pizza some time and discuss those pointers," Aziz smoothly transitioned. The suggestion didn't quite hit Lonnie right between the eyes.

"Isn't Jay the team captain?"

"Well you got me, but how about that pizza anyway? I am starving," Aziz turned his back to her and held out his arm. "Joining me?"

Finally Lonnie understood the gesture, "Aziz, do you know what you are asking me?"

"Well I thought I was clearly asking you out, but apparently I have to make my intentions clearer. Lonnie Shang, will you go on a date with me?"

"Aww," They heard behind them. They both entirely forgot Allie still stood there witnessing the whole exchange.

"Allie," Lonnie sighed, "You can go now."

"Or you could," Allie quickly replied. "He is waiting."

Aziz didn't understand the conversation, but the outcome was worth muddling through for. He winked at Allie as Lonnie took his arm and let him lead the way.

"Like my mother told me, 'the most curious things make the most magical moments,'" Allie whispered as they walked away.