Author: IanBuddy

Rating: PG-13

Genre: Romance

Disclaimer: I do not now nor ever will own Sailormoon, etc etc… This is done for fun not profit, so on and so forth.

Description: Hey one and all, V-Chan (aka IanBuddy) is back. This is my attempt at a short story. I know it's long but compared to all my other stories this is short. Actually, this is one of my old stories so my writing might be kind of weird. But I hope you enjoy anyway. We have the usual characters Serena and Darien. This is another sappy, but clean, romantic story where Darien finds Serena out in a horrible storm. He gets her out of the rain and takes her back to his apartment. Somehow and someway they find love, right? Who knows, you have to read and see. Lots of love and kisses to my friends who keep me writing.

Rainy Day

Chapter 1:

I'm so so late! thought the blonde meatball headed girl as she raced out her house towards the arcade. Raye is going to kill me for being late. I hope they don't decide to leave without me.

The girl continued to run as fast as her legs could take her. She was so caught up in her thoughts that she didn't hear her mother yelling after her.

"Serena! Serena…you forgot your coat and umbrella," Irene Tsukino yelled out to her daughter, who was now about a block away. The lavender haired woman shook her head sadly, "I swear, that girl would forget her head if it wasn't attached. Oh well, if it rains then she's gonna be out of luck."

Serena's mom then turned on her heel and headed back into the house.

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Out of breath, Serena slowed her pace to a brisk walk.

Please please guys, don't leave without me. Serena pleaded in her mind, hoping one of her friends was telepathic and heard her prayers.

She wasn't too worried though, by now her friends should expect her to be late. That was her life, a klutzy, ditzy, crybaby who was always running late. Heck, she'd probably even be late to her own funeral. But even with all her flaws her friends loved her anyway.

Serena was a very kind-hearted person whom everyone loved. She got along well with most people, except of course one particular overgrown, arrogant, bully of a man. Darien Chiba! Serena shivered slightly at the thought of him.

I hope I don't run into him today. I'm already gonna have a rough time with Raye for being so late.

Everyday, like clockwork, she would be running late for school, and somehow or another she would constantly crash into that cold-hearted man. Of course he would say something insulting or make fun of her clumsiness instead of being a gentleman and apologizing for being in her way. Somehow he was the only person she ever ran into, minus the trees, bushes and fire hydrants. Sometimes she wondered if he purposefully placed himself in front of her each morning just so he could tease her.

Aagh, that jerk rubs me the wrong way. If he wasn't such a mean, cold-hearted jerk I might be a little bit attracted to him. It's a shame he's so darn cute, it makes it harder for me to fuss at him. sigh But I don't care how cut he is, he's still a first-class jerk!

Suddenly a big thunderclap boomed overhead snapping Serena back into reality. Oh great! I thought it wasn't suppose to storm until noon…that's two hours away. she thought with frustration as she looked anxiously at her watch.

Serena then continued with her walk picking up the pace as she saw the dark threatening clouds moving towards her. I hate thunderstorms…I hate them, I hate them, I hate them. Brrr…it's getting a bit chilly. Serena frantically began rubbing her goose-bumped arms trying in vain to stay warm as the wind started to pick up. Goodness, there is never a jacket around when I need one. gasp Oh no…my backpack…my jacket…my umbrella!

She stopped walking and twirled around in circles desperately hoping that she had inadvertently dropped her things along the way rather than left them at home. The only thing she saw on her was a little black purse that she had draped over her shoulder.

Oh great! Idiot, idiot…how could you leave your stuff? Serena berated herself. She was really beginning to feel the cold wind whisking through her clothes now. Because it was summer she had decided to wear something light, completely forgetting about the upcoming storm.

Since she and her friends were hanging out that day Serena had wanted to look her best just in case they picked up a few guys along the way. So she had selected a light pink tank top shirt, which barely came down to her belly button, and short jean shorts. She wanted the clothes to accent her curves nicely but not too much where she looked desperate. Serena knew her mom might have a few choice words about her out fit, so hence the reason for her speedy exit, of course forgetting her jacket, umbrella and overnight bag.

Serena stood there for a second and contemplated either returning home or continuing towards the arcade. Well I'm already late, but if I go back home I'll really be late, and I'll probably have to change my clothes…only if mom doesn't kill me first. Right now that doesn't sound like a bad idea…I'm freezing. But I'm closer to the arcade than home, and those clouds seem to be getting darker each minute.

Suddenly a loud boom sounded overhead causing Serena to yelp in fear. Well that made up my mind. Maybe if I run really fast I could get to the arcade before it starts raining. So Serena took off in a mad dash towards the Crown Arcade.

Maybe later tonight after the storm dies down we all can walk back to my house and pick up my stuff. Yeah…that sounds like a good idea. Her spirits were beginning to lift up until a streak of lightning flashed brightly across the sky followed by a very loud BOOM. Serena about jumped out of her socks; she was so frightened.

Then, to her utter dismay, the rain began to pour down in a heavy stream. Noooo! Why did it have to rain now? The rain was falling so hard and fast that each droplet felt like large pebbles pelting her expose skin. The lightening and thunder were coming so quickly that Serena was growing more scared and confused by the second. Visibility was decreasing so rapidly that Serena couldn't tell which direction the arcade was. I'm so scared. Where is that arcade? Where are my friends? I'm gonna die out here, get struck by lightning and be burnt to a crisp. I want my mommy…waaah!

Serena started to wail and screech every time the thunder crashed. From out of nowhere a car came driving by her awfully fast, and in the process sprayed her with the collected street water. If she wasn't wet before she certainly was now.

Serena was instantly overcome with immense fear and loneliness so she knelt down next to one of the trees decorating the sidewalk, wrapped her arms around her knees and began to rock back and forth. Through her tears she started to sing a lullaby her mom use to sing to her during thunderstorms when she was younger. She hoped and prayed the storm would end soon.

Other people ran right by the rocking meatball headed girl paying her no mind as they tried in desperation to get out the storm. Someone please help me. I'm sooo scared. Someone…anyone…please. the young girl pleaded in her mind.

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"Your total comes to 20 dollars and 56 cents sir," the red haired cashier told the gorgeous dark haired customer.

Darien took out his wallet and paid the bright-eyed girl, who kept sneaking little peaks at him the whole time she packed his groceries. Darien found it quite annoying when girls continuously flirted with him by fluttering their eyelashes, ogling, and giggling with their friends. Some brave souls actually had the nerve to come up and ask him out, from time to time. Darien wasn't one who wanted to break a girl's heart so he would kindly let them down gently. Besides, the only girl he was interested in was a certain blonde who donned meatball looking pigtails. No other girl could ever compare to his meatball head. It wasn't only because she was the most beautiful girl he had ever laid eyes upon with her long golden silky hair, and sparkling sapphire eyes; but she also had a wonderfully loving and caring spirit that would capture everyone's heart, including his.

The lucky guy who ends up with that angel should never let her go, if he's smart. Unfortunately Darien knew 'that guy' would never be him. The amount of times he teased her about her hair, grades, and klutziness Darien knew without a doubt she hated him. But I'm gonna have to remedy that. Maybe if I start being nice to her she might actually start to fall in love with me…ha ha…fat chance! Well a guy can hope.

Since it was summer and school was out Darien hadn't seen as much of Serena as usual. He was beginning to experience Serena-withdrawal. Oh how I miss my little meatball head. I wonder what she's up to right now? Probably hanging out with her friends.

His attention was instantly brought back to the present as the cashier handed him his change. "Thanks," Darien said flashing the girl with one of his sexy grins. He then picked up his bags of groceries and gave the shy little cashier a wink before leaving. He could hear the girl let out a soft sigh as he walked away.

As he was about to leave he noticed the heavy downpour outside. Oh Great! I thought it was suppose to start raining around noon not 10. That's what I get for listening to those weather forecasters, they're as accurate as a blind man playing darts. Well thank goodness I was smart enough to bring my umbrella anyway, just in case. So he stepped out into the horrendous storm walking at a brisk pace so he could hurry and get to the warmth and safety of his apartment.

While walking and dodging crazy people he suddenly spied a girl kneeling under a tree rocking back and forth. Is that girl crazy? She's out in this storm without a jacket or umbrella, and underneath a tree of all places. Well I'm just about home, I don't have time to play prince charming right now. He turned to walk away but his conscience wouldn't let him go. He looked back at the strange rain-soaked girl and his heart broke seeing her suffering so with no one stopping to help her. Good grief Darien, you're such a softy. You never could resist a damsel in distress. Oh well… He sighed and then made his way over to the rain-soaked girl.

As he approached her he began to make out two round blonde balls on the top of her head. No way…it can't be her. But I would know that hairstyle from anywhere. Darien quickly closed the distance between him and the young woman, and as he got closer he knew without a doubt the frightened girl was indeed Serena.

He knelt down next to her making sure the umbrella was positioned over them both. It was then that he noticed she was crying. His heart about shattered as he saw his meatball head…his Serena looking so helpless, alone and afraid. Darien was at a lost of what to do, she didn't seem to notice he was there. All he could think of doing was pulling her into his arms and promising he would protect her forever while placing a million kisses along her face. But his own rational mind would not allow him to do it for fear of rejection. Instead he took off his jacket and draped it over her shoulders. Instantly Serena's head shot up with fear present in her red puffy eyes. She had definitely been crying. Darien couldn't get his brain to work as she looked up at him with big blue eyes that were filled with tears and…hope.

"Hey Meatball Head, why are you out here getting soaked?" he finally managed to say with a soft smile, hoping he could cheer her up even a little. It killed him to see her suffer so. She doesn't deserve to suffer. She should be smiling and laughing with her friends, not sitting out here in a hurricane looking like a lost wet puppy.

Darien couldn't stop gazing into those beautiful frighten eyes when suddenly Serena threw herself into his arms, wrapping her arms around his neck in a very tight hug.

"Help me Darien…please," he heard her whisper ever so softly in his ear. Darien didn't need to be asked twice. In one swift move he picked up Serena and proceeded to carry her rain soaked body the rest of the way to his apartment complex.

It was an incredible feat holding the umbrella, his bags of groceries and carrying Serena, but when push comes to shove the human body can do the impossible. Serena nestled her face into his chest, basking in his warmth as he whisked her away.

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End of Chapter 1

I hope everyone liked it. This story will never be a short story, it's sooooo long. Maybe one day I'll finish it. I'm already almost done with chapter 2 so hopefully it will be out soon. I believe this story is only 3 chapters long. Remember, please be kind when you make comments. I'm very sensitive, and I'm only doing this for fun. Thank you to all my wonderful family and friends for encouraging me to keep writing. Luv you guys so much. God Bless!!

IanBuddy

Summer 2005

Revised February 12, 2007