My Cousin, My Enemy
By MoonlightSonata87 and usagiusakochiba
We do NOT own Sailor moon but it be nice if we did!
Darien and Ann are best friends. Serena, Ann and Beryls cousin, gets along well with Beryl but is not fond of Ann. Ann has been in love with Darien for ages but he's fallen in love with her cousin Serena, and when Serena becomes pregnant with Dariens child Ann will stop at nothing to get in the way of happiness.
Stepping off the train Serena checked that she had both her bags before picking them up, and walked outside onto the platform, her blonde hair bounced with every step as she approached the platform looking for a bench to sit on while she waited for her cousin to pick her up.
A large oak tree shaded a small bench where she decided to relax and look around; it was a beautiful hot day out making her mood all the more serene. I wonder where Beryl is" she thought pulling out a book to read while she waited.
About 5 minutes later a young man came running, he was late and Beryl was going to kill him.
"I hope I can find the right girl Darien thought as he scanned the area looking for a blonde with blue eyes. After a short scan of the platform he found her perched under the tree reading, seemingly oblivious to his presence.
"You must be Serena, Beryl has told me so much about you a masculine voice said making Serena jump and turn towards the source. The man who had just addressed her had dark hair, was tall, with broad shoulders that were well accented by the school uniform he wore which consisted of a white shirt, black tie, and nice gray slacks. Serena blushed slightly noting that his disheveled appearance made him all the more appealing, especially since his ebony hair was tossled lightly and just barely touched his eyebrows that hovered over his dark blue eyes.
"My names Darien, Beryl send me to come and pick you up." he told her while straightening his loosened tie and buttoning the top two buttons of the shirt which had come undone. Though he attempted to appear innocent to her he couldnt help but survey her body being careful to note each feature he found attractive. Wow shes much prettier then Beryl and Ann let on. He smirked to himself.
"Darien your Ann's friend, Andrews brother right?" Serena asked as she picked up her bags and followed him to the waiting SUV.
"Yeah thats me┘ here let me take those for you. Darien offered with a grin and put the bags in the back before opening the car door for her.
As he began to expertly guide the vehicle out of the train station and towards her new home she looked out the window at the passing scenery, the scenery wasnt particularly interesting to her compared to the man sitting close by. Wow! Hes gorgeous┘ how could Beryl not tell me that small fact about him?
"So Serena since your starting school tomorrow how about I give you a ride and show you around?" Darien spoke softly as they pulled in to a driveway.
"Let me guess beryl put you up to it?" Serena asked as she turned to look at him inquisitively.
"Yes she did ask me to show you around but its no problem, really, I drive Ann everyday and besides I would really like to get to know you" Darien told her as he exited the car and grabbed her bags carrying them up to the house for her.
"Id like that" Serena said and opened the large oak door so he could carry in her bags.
"Good." He struggled to get the multiple bags through the door and let out a breath as he set them at the base of the stairs to the left of the door. "I'llput these in your room while you catch up with your cousins. He flashed a dashing smile then hauled the bags up the stairs.
"Serena? Is that you?"Beryl asked appearing in the living room doorway. "Hey! He found you just fine then." The tall brunette walked over to her petite blonde counterpart and embraced her in a large hug. "Glad you made it."
"Me too" Serena smiled wholeheartedly and glanced at the top of the stairs.
"I know pretty great huh?"Beryl smirked then wrapped her arm around Serena then lead her into the living room where their cousin Ann was flipping through the channels on the T.V.
'Nothing on! Can you believe it? Three hundred channels, nothing!"
"Hi Ann." Serena greeted her cousin.
"Hey" Ann waved a hand not bothering to turn."Way to make it here."
'Thanks┘ so┘ Darien offered to give me a tour of the school before I jump into the shark tank."
"He's brilliant. What a good idea" Beryl smiled seeing the excitement in her cousin's eyes.
"I'll go too then" Ann stood and turned, her brown eyes fixing on Serena's blue ones, challenging her.
"Okay┘"
"Alright, I have the bags up there┘ ready to go look at the prison?" Darien laughed as he entered the living room.
"Yep, we're ready!" Ann chimed happily and rushed over to Darien's side latching onto his left arm and pulling him into the entryway while looking back at Serena.
"Hold on there speedy." Darien paused and looked at Serena"Come on" His smile pulled her to him and he offered his arm to her. "Okay, now we can go."
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"Well, that's all I have to show you really, not much to see."Darien sighed, placed his hands in his pockets then eyed the girl who seemed to be in awe over the size of the school. "Hey! Why don't we all go to dinner?"
"What about Beryl?" Serena asked. "I'm sure she'd like to go"
"She's on a date tonight." Ann snipped then looked between Darien and Serena. A slight redness crept into her face as she noticed Darien's starry-eyed look, a look she wanted him to have around her. "I don't feel up to going." She sighed hoping to deter the two.
"That"s too bad┘ I can drop you off then Serena and I can go." Darien shrugged then frowned when Ann practically jumped into the air before saying she felt better and wanted to go. "Then it's settled, we'll all go to dinner?"
"Yup!" Serena bubbled then began to skip back to the car.
"Hmph, childish." Ann growled.
"Lighten up Ann." Darien smiled then followed after the bouncing blonde. He playfully raced her to the car and opened her door for her then waited for Ann to saunter up."You sure you're feeling okay Ann?"
"I'm fine."Her tone was less than convincing but Darien didn't pick up on it simply because he wanted to talk to Serena more.
"So, where to?" He asked as he slipped behind the steering wheel and looked at the two cousins.
"Let's go to Thai." Ann proposed innocently, she knew Serena hated Thai food but wouldn't object if he agreed.
"Hmm" what do you want Serena?"
"I'd rather go to Chinese or good old fashioned American."
"Which one Ann?"
"Chinese I guess" The brunette sighed then lightly kicked the back of Serena's seat wishing it was her head rather than the tanned leather.
"Chinese it is then.' Darien nodded and began to drive to his favorite Chinese restaurant.
"This place looks awesome!" Serena exclaimed as the large pagoda-like building came into view.
"It is." The group exited the car and entered the restaurant where an Asian woman politely seated them in a booth. Serena sat down first allowing Ann to quickly box her in so Darien couldn't sit next to her and was forced to slide in across from them. ⌠So, Serena, are you excited to start school here?"
"Oh yeah, I'm sure she's super excited." Ann rolled her eyes answering for her cousin.
"I wasn't asking you Ann."
"Actually I am a little excited you know that tingly feeling you get when you get a new job or walk into a brand new building"
"Not really" I don't get that kind of feeling going to new places"
"So! Serena?" Ann laughed nervously. ⌠Are you still dating that one guy.. oh what was his name?"
"Melvin?"
"Yeah! Melvin you still dating him?"
"I don't know as though you could say we ever dated┘ he was too much of a nerd"
"Darien's a huge nerd! Aren't you?"
"I'm not too bad." He smiled a small smile.
"Yeah true true well with all the girls how could you be?"
"Oh? A ladies man huh?" Serena mused at the obviousness of that phrase.
"No I'm"
"He's terrible! Every week it's someone new. I swear I don't know how many girls have been in and out of his bed but"
"Ann! You're exaggerating I don't need my new housemate thinking she has to deal with a parade of women in and out of the house."
"Well, she does."Ann sulked and avoided his angry eyes. "I'm going to go freshen up" you know what I like." She smiled at Darien then stood. "Care to go with me Serena?"
"No.' She said flatly then grabbed the teapot the waitress brought.
"Fine" I'll be right back" The two watched as she walked away then turned to each other locking eyes.
"Is it just me or does she seem viciously jealous?" Serena asked.
"She's viciously jealous" but really, I don't blame her, she was a lot to be jealous about." He smiled as Serena blushed, the pinkness making her blue eyes all the more blue.
"Hellooo." An unfamiliar male voice grabbed Serena's attention as she looked up to see a white-haired boy with gray eyes looking at her.
"Hi"
"Who's this Darien? We've never met." The boy sat down next to Serena and offered his hand. "My name's Diamond┘ you are?"
"Uh┘ Serena"
"Serena? What a beautiful name to go with a gorgeous woman."
"Thank you?"
"Welcome,are you new?" He asked scooting a little closer to the girl making Darien clench his jaw tightly.
"I'm' uh"
"She's my girlfriend from out of state. She just moved in with me." Darien offered casually hiding the malice in his voice. Serena's eyes went wide. She'd just met this man and already he was claiming her as his girlfriend.
'Oh I didn't realize that" Diamond scooted away from Serena quickly.
"Yeah, we've been together for a while How long do you think dumpling?" Darien asked her sweetly.
"Um┘ I'm not sure"
"See, it's been so long we've lost track."
"Oh" well, you know┘ I've got to go meet the guys so┘ okay. Nice to meet you Serena, Darien." Diamond nodded nervously then rushed to another table.
"What┘"
"You don't want to get involved with a creep like him." Darien eyed Diamond until he was out of sight. ⌠I just did you a favor."
"Did you really? Or did you do yourself a favor?"
"Would you hate me if I said a little of both?"
''Not really.'' She blushed and stirred her tea.
''Well then'' I guess, since you're my girlfriend now we have to been seen dating''
''Wh''
''Well, I mean, I can't just say that, news travels fast around here so┘ we have to be seen together on at least a few dates.''
''Okay.'' She smiled at how smoothly he'd managed to rope her into this situation.
''Yeah?''
''Yeah.'' She nodded then spotted Ann on her way back to the table.''Ann's going to kill me''.
⌠She will not. You let me deal with her okay''
''Okay''