Chapter 2: Planning

"Marcus and Spencer are out?"

Sarah nodded. "Sorry about that."

He shook his head. "It's alright."

Sarah looked at the two behind him. "And you are these young ladies?"

Thomas put and arm around Relena. "Ah, yes, this is my sister, Relena." He then gestured to Nanami. "This is Nanami; she's staying with us."

Sarah giggled. "Oh, Thomas, you have lovely ladies on each arm! I had a feeling this would happen one day!"

He sweat dropped. "One of them is my sister."

She nodded. "I know. You can come in. Kristy is home, too." The three of them sat in the living room while Sarah went to get Kristy. Soon the two returned downstairs. "Girls, I'd like to have a little talk with Thomas. Could you go out?"

Nanami nodded. "Of course. Girls?"

The three of them exited, and Sarah sat across from Thomas. "So, I heard from Marcus a very interesting bet you made."

He nodded. "Yes. You disapprove of it, I assume?"

She shook her head. "Not exactly, I do a lot of things for him, and I'd like to see him try. But my complaint is…"

"Yes?"

She sighed. "You're rushing things! Do you think that Nanami would talk to you if you two slept together now? If you were a lot closer, she wouldn't mind it at all. Sure the bet was kinda screw her and you're done, but I think it'd be better if in addition, you two remain friends afterward."

Thomas nodded. "True. So if I get closer to Nanami, the chance of my mission succeeding increases, right?"

Sarah shrugged. "Theoretically, yes."

Thomas smiled. "I see, thank you, Sarah. Uh… if I need it, could you give me advice?"

She nodded. "Of course. Want some now?"

He shook his head. "Thanks, but no thanks. The girls might come back." Thomas stood. "Actually, we should get going. Thanks, Sarah. I'll try it." He walked to the door and waved. "Have a nice day."

She waved back. "You too, and good luck!"

As they left, Spencer and Marcus returned. "Mom, why was Thomas here?"

She chuckled nervously. "Oh, I gave him some advice regarding the bet."

Marcus was taken aback by this. "W-what?! You helped him?!"

She nodded. "I have my reasons. Besides, your father is on your side."

Spencer slapped his son's back. "Ex…" He looked at his wife. "Wait, how will this help him?"

Sarah giggled. "I'll tell you one day."

Thomas paced back and forth in his room. "Damn… how should I go about this?"

"Thomas, are you alright?"

He froze. "Crap, It's Nanami!" He cleared his throat. "I'm fine."

She opened the door. "Really?"

He nodded. "Positive."

She crossed her arms. "Then, I'd like to know, why did you go to Marcus' house?"

He nervously laughed. "Oh, no reason…!"

Nanami put her hands on her hips. "Thomas, please."

He grasped his stomach. "I'm starving. Wanna go out for lunch?"

She face palmed. "Oh, fine… I'll get Relena."

He grabbed her arm. "No you don't! We can go! Relena will be fine! I'll ask the others to come by and keep her company! Just wait outside for me, okay?" She left, and he pulled out his phone.

Soon, the Damon's, the Criers, Yoshi, Miki, Megumi, and Sampson were all at Thomas' place. "I thank you all for coming to keep Relena company while Nanami and I are away."
The two began walking , but Thomas looked back, where the entire group, save for Ruka of course, gave him a thumbs up. "You've gotta be kidding me, they told everyone?!"

"What?"

"Oh, nothing!"

Spencer cleared his throat. "So, Thomas says you wanted Nanami to stay here."

She nodded. "Yeah, there weren't any other girls in the house. And when the time comes, she could help me with boys."

Miki sweat dropped. "I'm not so sure… I doubt she's ever had a boyfriend, and the only guys who's actually interested in her is Thomas… kinda."

Relena seemed ecstatic. "I knew it! I knew he liked her!"

Kristy poked Keenan. "Didn't she hear the kinda?"

He shrugged. "She's our age, but I doubt she knows. Which seems kinda odd. I mean normally, people like her would be married off by like sixteen, if not younger, and having kids younger too! She should know well!"

Sampson cleared his throat. "So, Relena, I know it's only been a day, but do you like having Nanami here?"

Relena smiled wide. "She's like the sister I never had!"

Megumi giggled. "That's nice to hear."

A little while later, Thomas and Nanami sit on a bench in the park, watching the sky.

"You're up to something, I can tell."

Thomas chuckled. "I'm not up to anything, I assure you."

Nanami scoffed. "Liar. You're up to something that involves me, and I will figure out what it is."

Thomas sighed. "Try all you want, you won't get anything out of me, unless…"

She looked at him. "What?"

He hesitated before shaking his head. "No, nevermind."
"Don't be so straightforward, Thomas! Remember what Sarah told you!"
"Hey, Nanami, other than telling you what I'm up to, what's something you'd want me to do for you?"

She thought for a moment. "Um… let's see… how about you… buy me a car! You can easily afford one, right?"

Thomas nodded. "Ah, yes, I can, but… why?"

Nanami winked at him. "Simple, we can go wherever we want, whenever we want!"

"I can already do that."

Nanami pouted. "Oh. Then, for me?"

Thomas shook his head. "When will there be a time where we need two different vehicles at the same time?" She was going to open her mouth, but Thomas stopped her. "I know what you're going to say. There's a situation where for example, you need to go shopping, and Relena wants to watch a movie. One of you could get dropped off and picked up when you're done."

Nanami sighed. "Fine then, let me think about what I want, then."

Thomas chuckled. "How about this? We go shopping now. You'll feel better after that, right?"

She nodded. "Very well, let's do just that."

"Damn, why'd I suggest shopping?" Thomas trudged behind Nanami, carrying several large bags. "Nanami, some help, please!"

She looked back at him. "What is it? Can't handle it? Okay."

She took two of the bags, and Thomas sighed. "That feels a little better, thank you."

She smiled. "You're welcome. I can kinda understand why Relena appreciates you so much."

He sighed. "That's because of this and lunch."

She nodded. "True. You don't mind, right?"

He cringed. "Y-yes…" "Remember the mission…! Don't get her mad…" "Can we go back now? It's getting late." She nodded, and the two went back home.