Day 7: February 7

Rei was becoming rather paranoid. It was Monday. She was keeping vigiliant.

She closed her eyes and rubbed her forehead. She really, really couldn't wait till tomorrow it. She would be making plans to go to the hotsprings for the day. Whoever this man was really knew how to stir-up her feelings!

The delivery man came into the building holding an oversized envelope. "Lady Mars?"

Looking up from her desk, she wanted to whine and reject the package.

But alas she was handed the form and pen.

She signed for it and watched as the postal man left.

Pulling out her dagger from the holster on her thigh, she carefully cut open the side of the envelope. She was surprised to pull out a letter.

A love letter.

Great.

My Dearest Mars,

I wanted to apologize. After I sent my runner to deliver you the package yesterday, I realized too late that I forgot to give you proper cutlery. Perhaps I can right this mistake by asking you out to dinner on Valentine's Day. If you are willing, My Lady, would you be willing to meet with me at the Palaces' Finest? A romantic dinner for two? I will make sure cutlery will be provided for that meal. Soldier's honor!

In the meantime, I have personally hand-made and delivered your next gift to the Training Grounds. It's waiting for you there. I did not realize how much you enjoy target practice. If you desire to write me a message back, I have left an envelope in this packet that will personally be sent to my desk. Though it has a secret code written on it-

Mars quickly put down the letter and opened the envelope packet seeing a white envelope with elusive letters, characters and codes she was not familiar with, she picked up the letter once again and began reading.

-please know that it will be sent directly to me. His Highness, the Neo King Endymion, is the one who gifted me with this personal code. I look forward to hearing from you, my love.

Sincerely,

Your Secret Admirer

Mars looked at the envelope with a frown. She could seriously begin a dialogue with him?

Perhaps...

Maybe she should just send him a letter that tells this admirer to go to hell?

Or...

A wicked smile crossed her face as she pulled out parchment and a pen before furiously scribbling on the letter. Perhaps she could play with this man's emotions just a little bit before dropping him like a hot potato. That way... she could let him know not to rile up the Senshi of Mars like this, EVER.

It was late that afternoon, Jadeite was still at his desk completing necessary paperwork for that day. One of his personal message runners knocked and came through the door to hand him a white envelope with a distinct code he wrote on it earlier that day.

The blond General thanked the boy and tipped him before looking at the envelope. His hands became sweaty. She actually wrote him back!

He was careful to open this letter. He knew this letter could make or break all his current efforts to woo this woman, the love of his life. He half expected her to write a short letter saying "Go F- Yourself" or "Go to Hell!"

No... no. It was an elegantly written letter in her own penmanship, just like his letters were written in his own calligraphy.

Silently, he read.

Dear Secret Admirer,

Your letters and gifts have been a pleasant surprise in my mundane, routine life. I'm actually looking forward each and every day for your romantic words or poetry written so prestinely. I am touched by each and every one of your gifts. The Flowers, unfortunately, have taken a turn for the worst. Jupiter says she can help me try preserve them so the memory of this gift will last. The dagger is something I always carry on me. Maybe I might let you search me to find where it is. (Wink Wink) The gold-chained, ruby necklace is breath taking. Perhaps I may wear it on the day you finally reveal your secret identity. The pearls are stunning and beautiful. Perhaps I may wear them tomorrow on my day off.

How did you know I ran out of tea that day? And the tea set? Absolutely breath-taking! You've really been putting your best foot forward, haven't you? Lastly, of what food I could eat after target practice, before Luna and Artemis ATE it all, was very delicious. I can't help but be surprised you also knew my favorite, traditional dishes.

All in all, I wanted to give you my gratitude for your kindness and generosity. I am very curious to see the man behind the letter. You definitely are building my anticipation in seeing you. Perhaps I should give you a kiss for making these past 7 days memorable and enjoyable.

Sincerely,

Princess of Mars

PS: Yes, I would be honored to meet you for dinner on Valentine's Day.

Heat was full-on covering his cheeks and neck. A hopeful smile crossed his lips as he read the letter again and again. He closed his eyes feeling his chest swell with excitement. His ego boosted. Perhaps it wouldn't be so hard for him to reveal his identity to her on Valentine's Day. Perhaps, perhaps, she may willingly come back into his open and waiting arms.

"God, I love this woman," he uttered ruffling a hand through his hair. Nothing could tear him down from this high!

"HE MADE ME A STEEL ARCHERY SET?! NO FREAKING WAY!" shouted Sailor Mars with a dropped jaw seeing the carefully crafted arrows and bow made of the finest steel. How did he know she liked archery in the first place?!