Completely Breathless
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Author's Note: Hi! It's me! Yes, I have been on ANOTHER major power trip where I have only left one of my works, "Betrothed to a Jerk," up.
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I watched with envy as all the other girls grabbed their date's hand and dragged them out onto the dance floor. Simultaneously, their arms encircled their date's neck as they leaned close together and danced. I sighed. Was I meant to always be this left out and alone?
'something 'bout the way you looked at me
made me think for a moment
that maybe we were meant to me
living our lives separately
and it's strange that things change
but not me wanting you so desperately,,'
It was strange how I wanted him so much, and I didn't even know who he was. Why do music artists target your emotions? They all know what you're going through, because everyone goes through the stage, I guess. It really sucked. All my friends had dates. I wondered why I didn't have one. As if it wasn't enough that I was the only one in the world that probably didn't have a boyfriend. Okay, so I pity myself, a girl has to drown in self-pity sometime.
I continued watching the couples. Part of me wanted to cry, because as much as I hated to admit it, the silver and white decorations made everything so romantic. But then, part of me wanted to laugh at these poor pathetic people. Aren't they crazy for trying to fall in love? It'll just bite them in the butt in the end, I told myself.
My eyes were drawn to Mina's date. My jaw dropped a few inches. He was gorgeous. Was that-No, she couldn't have come with him!
She saw me staring and smiled. Great she was dragging him, of all people, over to see me, of all people. I ran my hands down my black dress, hoping I looked presentable. Then, I grinned, how could I have forgotten I came dressed to scare, not to impress?
I mentally smacked myself. It was quite funny as Mina dragged him over. I could tell by the look on his face that I scared him.
Mina dropped his hand and literally skipped up to me and hugged me. "Rena! I knew you'd come," she whispered.
"Yeah, and I certainly came dressed appropriately. I had thought this was a funeral, not a dance," I put of an unhappy frown. "Why did you lie to me?"
Mina almost giggled as her date's eyebrows rose. "Darien, this is my cousin, Sere-"
"My name is none of his business," I told him, eyeing her.
He chuckled which surprised me. "I know who she is. Serena has been in all my classes since early elementary school."
"Yes, Darien and I have been in the same classes," I told Mina, "that is, until I dropped his boom-boom (A.N- easy) classes and took the college prep classes."
He said nothing. And all too soon, I felt myself listening to the lyrics of that song.
'of why can't I help it?
I keep giving in but I sure know better
'cause there was something 'bout the way you looked at me
and it's strange how things change
but not me wanting you so desperately'
I laughed bitterly. "Mina? Didn't you help pick out this music?"
She nodded, "Don't you love it?"
I almost smacked her. "No! What is with all this mushy love crap? You know that I haven't been on speaking terms with Tux-"
I caught myself.
I saw Darien staring at me strangely.
"I mean-I haven't been on speaking terms with, well, you know who. He refuses to speak to me! And then you purposely put mushy love music on and force me to come to this thing!" I fumed.
Mina opened her mouth and looked down at the floor, "I'm sorry."
Darien frowned at Serena, "well, I don't see anyone here that wants you here. And with the way you treat your cousin it's no wonder. I wouldn't be surprised it no one could stand to be around you. If you hate it so much, why don't you do us all a favor and LEAVE?"
I nodded, silently submitting. He was right. No one wanted me here. No one needed me here. What was the point? "Bye Mina, see you at home." And I left. What's the point in staying?
He sighed. Why did he always seem to be such a jerk to her? He watched her leave. Slightly intrigued. He wondered which way she would go home this time.
'you looked my way and said 'you frustrate me'
like your thinking of lines and times
when you and I were you and me
we took our chance out on the street
then I missed my chance
and chances are it won't be coming back to me'
No one stopped me. No one ran after me. It was like a sad movie where the girl walks away hurt from something her stupid boyfriend said. The only difference was that no one even cared about me enough to have me as their girlfriend.
I walked home alone. Alone. I hated it, but it was when I was alone that I had time to step back from everything and reflect. I was no longer the klutzy crybaby. Never again. But did they know my deepest secret? The secret that they all longed to know the answer to. They had to know what it was. I mean, how else would be have defeat all those youmas in the battles?
But they didn't. It would kill Raye, one of my best friends. It would kill her to know that she could never be what I am. What I use to be. But deep down, they all must know.
As I walked on in silence through the park, the hairs on the back of my neck stood up. Someone was following me. Not only did I sense it, I heard the footsteps. I whirled around.
No one.
I walked on. The eerie feeling kept on. I turned down a path that did not lead to my house. I would not lead some psycho stalker to my house. I'm definitely not that naïve anymore.
"Why are you going the wrong way?" I heard someone ask.
I whirled around. Nothing. Then I heard the light bulb of the path light smash. I was greeted by darkness. "Wha-What do you mean?" I whirled around again nervously.
The voice was closer this time: "You're not going the right way to your house."
"Of course I am," I lied, once again turning around. I tried desperately to see in the darkness. I hated the dark.
A tear slipped down my cheek. Tuxedo Mask use to comfort me in the darkness. There was no comfort for me now. I wondered if I would see him again.
A hand swiftly came to my cheek, wiping off the tear.
I caught my breath. It couldn't be. I looked up.
It was him. Well, it was Tuxedo Mask. Not him. That would not be comforting. That would definitely be disturbing.
"I'll ask you again, why are you not going to your house? It is dangerous to wander the park this time of night. Monsters run rampant," he warned.
I snorted. "I can take care of myself," I notified him. He didn't recognize me. I wondered what had happened to him in the past two weeks. But I knew even if I wore my hair in my customary "meat-balls" he wouldn't recognize me; considering I had about two tons of makeup on.
His eyes met mine. And it was suddenly as bright as day. I could see him perfectly.
"Have we met before?" he asked.
"No," I answered too quickly.
He raised an eyebrow. "Well, I'll let you be on your way. But I have warned you. I cannot be held responsible if you should wander by here again on another night."
I nodded and looked down. When I looked up, he was gone. I smiled as I walked home.
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Tuxedo Mask watched her walk away. He sighed. Beryl would not be pleased. But for some reason, he didn't care. All her knew was he could not harm that girl. He would never harm her, but he had no clue as to why.
He smiled as he rubbed his middle finger and thumb together. He could still feel her tears on his fingers. He brought his fingers up to his face.
The residue of thick makeup was left. He raised an eyebrow. There was something to that girl that he didn't know what it was. But he would find out, if it killed him in the process.
*_*_*_*_*_* Darien walked back to Mina with a cup in his hand and handed it to her.
"Thanks," she told him as she took it reluctantly, "but I'm ready to go home."
He nodded. On the way home, it was silent. Only the sound of his gears switching systematically as he shifted gears in his sleek red Corvette was heard.(A.N- spare me, I don't know anything about cars here)
As the car came to a stop, he turned off the ignition. "Well, did you have a good time?"
"Yeah, a great time," she muttered looking out the window.
He leaned over as she turned towards him. Her eyes widened a fraction before she pulled back.
He got the idea and got out of the car. Why had he done something so stupid as that? He knew Mina just wanted to be friends with him. If truth be told, he thought she had a crush on his buddy Andrew.
He opened her door for her and was going to walk her up politely, but then he saw a girl lying in the middle of the walk to Mina's house.
Mina froze. Her hands flew up to her mouth. "Oh my god!"
She ran over to her cousin. "Serena!" Darien just stood there. "Help me!" she told him.
He walked over and picked her up. She was cold and limp. Not a good combination.
He took her upstairs as Mina told him and put her in her bed.
"Thank-you, and good night," Mina practically slammed the door in Darien's face.
I tossed and turned all night. I knew this would happen soon. And his touch had sparked it. It would only be a matter of hours until a slow week's process of acquiring the power's of the Moon Princess began to work it's power.
Mina frowned and pulled out the big leather-bound book out from under my bed.
"Luna!" she whispered, "What is it we are looking for?"
Luna frowned at Mina. "Dear girl, we are looking for the prophesy of the Moon Princess. What else?"
Mina flipped the pages earnestly until she came across a silver page in the very center of the book.
' Emotional turmoil shall come to a climax,
As this night the Princess comes of age.
Her powers will come to a startling halt,
For twenty-four hours and seven long days.
A lost love rekindled will bring it about,
As he bestows generosity upon her.
He will save her from harm,
But can he save her from herself?
The Princess will be tested,
The Princess will be tried.
And only the best will continue,
Her journey is long.
Her tast shall be weary.
But should she not jest
And should she fight hard
The Princess she shall be.
And then will have charge.'
"What does that mean?" Mina asked.
Luna stared up at her wide-eyed. "It means she is in great peril for seven days, yet we can tell no one."
Mina shook her head. "Selene have mercy on us all," she whispered as she looked out the window and up towards the full moon.
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!Cliffhanger!
~Review if you want more~
Love Always,
Princess Scribe
mtdewsuzie@aol.com
(Disclaimer includes any and all lyrics and characters)
Author's Note: Hi! It's me! Yes, I have been on ANOTHER major power trip where I have only left one of my works, "Betrothed to a Jerk," up.
No Flames + Lotsa Review = More THOUGHTS about updates.
GOD BLESS!!!
.On with the story.
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I watched with envy as all the other girls grabbed their date's hand and dragged them out onto the dance floor. Simultaneously, their arms encircled their date's neck as they leaned close together and danced. I sighed. Was I meant to always be this left out and alone?
'something 'bout the way you looked at me
made me think for a moment
that maybe we were meant to me
living our lives separately
and it's strange that things change
but not me wanting you so desperately,,'
It was strange how I wanted him so much, and I didn't even know who he was. Why do music artists target your emotions? They all know what you're going through, because everyone goes through the stage, I guess. It really sucked. All my friends had dates. I wondered why I didn't have one. As if it wasn't enough that I was the only one in the world that probably didn't have a boyfriend. Okay, so I pity myself, a girl has to drown in self-pity sometime.
I continued watching the couples. Part of me wanted to cry, because as much as I hated to admit it, the silver and white decorations made everything so romantic. But then, part of me wanted to laugh at these poor pathetic people. Aren't they crazy for trying to fall in love? It'll just bite them in the butt in the end, I told myself.
My eyes were drawn to Mina's date. My jaw dropped a few inches. He was gorgeous. Was that-No, she couldn't have come with him!
She saw me staring and smiled. Great she was dragging him, of all people, over to see me, of all people. I ran my hands down my black dress, hoping I looked presentable. Then, I grinned, how could I have forgotten I came dressed to scare, not to impress?
I mentally smacked myself. It was quite funny as Mina dragged him over. I could tell by the look on his face that I scared him.
Mina dropped his hand and literally skipped up to me and hugged me. "Rena! I knew you'd come," she whispered.
"Yeah, and I certainly came dressed appropriately. I had thought this was a funeral, not a dance," I put of an unhappy frown. "Why did you lie to me?"
Mina almost giggled as her date's eyebrows rose. "Darien, this is my cousin, Sere-"
"My name is none of his business," I told him, eyeing her.
He chuckled which surprised me. "I know who she is. Serena has been in all my classes since early elementary school."
"Yes, Darien and I have been in the same classes," I told Mina, "that is, until I dropped his boom-boom (A.N- easy) classes and took the college prep classes."
He said nothing. And all too soon, I felt myself listening to the lyrics of that song.
'of why can't I help it?
I keep giving in but I sure know better
'cause there was something 'bout the way you looked at me
and it's strange how things change
but not me wanting you so desperately'
I laughed bitterly. "Mina? Didn't you help pick out this music?"
She nodded, "Don't you love it?"
I almost smacked her. "No! What is with all this mushy love crap? You know that I haven't been on speaking terms with Tux-"
I caught myself.
I saw Darien staring at me strangely.
"I mean-I haven't been on speaking terms with, well, you know who. He refuses to speak to me! And then you purposely put mushy love music on and force me to come to this thing!" I fumed.
Mina opened her mouth and looked down at the floor, "I'm sorry."
Darien frowned at Serena, "well, I don't see anyone here that wants you here. And with the way you treat your cousin it's no wonder. I wouldn't be surprised it no one could stand to be around you. If you hate it so much, why don't you do us all a favor and LEAVE?"
I nodded, silently submitting. He was right. No one wanted me here. No one needed me here. What was the point? "Bye Mina, see you at home." And I left. What's the point in staying?
He sighed. Why did he always seem to be such a jerk to her? He watched her leave. Slightly intrigued. He wondered which way she would go home this time.
'you looked my way and said 'you frustrate me'
like your thinking of lines and times
when you and I were you and me
we took our chance out on the street
then I missed my chance
and chances are it won't be coming back to me'
No one stopped me. No one ran after me. It was like a sad movie where the girl walks away hurt from something her stupid boyfriend said. The only difference was that no one even cared about me enough to have me as their girlfriend.
I walked home alone. Alone. I hated it, but it was when I was alone that I had time to step back from everything and reflect. I was no longer the klutzy crybaby. Never again. But did they know my deepest secret? The secret that they all longed to know the answer to. They had to know what it was. I mean, how else would be have defeat all those youmas in the battles?
But they didn't. It would kill Raye, one of my best friends. It would kill her to know that she could never be what I am. What I use to be. But deep down, they all must know.
As I walked on in silence through the park, the hairs on the back of my neck stood up. Someone was following me. Not only did I sense it, I heard the footsteps. I whirled around.
No one.
I walked on. The eerie feeling kept on. I turned down a path that did not lead to my house. I would not lead some psycho stalker to my house. I'm definitely not that naïve anymore.
"Why are you going the wrong way?" I heard someone ask.
I whirled around. Nothing. Then I heard the light bulb of the path light smash. I was greeted by darkness. "Wha-What do you mean?" I whirled around again nervously.
The voice was closer this time: "You're not going the right way to your house."
"Of course I am," I lied, once again turning around. I tried desperately to see in the darkness. I hated the dark.
A tear slipped down my cheek. Tuxedo Mask use to comfort me in the darkness. There was no comfort for me now. I wondered if I would see him again.
A hand swiftly came to my cheek, wiping off the tear.
I caught my breath. It couldn't be. I looked up.
It was him. Well, it was Tuxedo Mask. Not him. That would not be comforting. That would definitely be disturbing.
"I'll ask you again, why are you not going to your house? It is dangerous to wander the park this time of night. Monsters run rampant," he warned.
I snorted. "I can take care of myself," I notified him. He didn't recognize me. I wondered what had happened to him in the past two weeks. But I knew even if I wore my hair in my customary "meat-balls" he wouldn't recognize me; considering I had about two tons of makeup on.
His eyes met mine. And it was suddenly as bright as day. I could see him perfectly.
"Have we met before?" he asked.
"No," I answered too quickly.
He raised an eyebrow. "Well, I'll let you be on your way. But I have warned you. I cannot be held responsible if you should wander by here again on another night."
I nodded and looked down. When I looked up, he was gone. I smiled as I walked home.
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Tuxedo Mask watched her walk away. He sighed. Beryl would not be pleased. But for some reason, he didn't care. All her knew was he could not harm that girl. He would never harm her, but he had no clue as to why.
He smiled as he rubbed his middle finger and thumb together. He could still feel her tears on his fingers. He brought his fingers up to his face.
The residue of thick makeup was left. He raised an eyebrow. There was something to that girl that he didn't know what it was. But he would find out, if it killed him in the process.
*_*_*_*_*_* Darien walked back to Mina with a cup in his hand and handed it to her.
"Thanks," she told him as she took it reluctantly, "but I'm ready to go home."
He nodded. On the way home, it was silent. Only the sound of his gears switching systematically as he shifted gears in his sleek red Corvette was heard.(A.N- spare me, I don't know anything about cars here)
As the car came to a stop, he turned off the ignition. "Well, did you have a good time?"
"Yeah, a great time," she muttered looking out the window.
He leaned over as she turned towards him. Her eyes widened a fraction before she pulled back.
He got the idea and got out of the car. Why had he done something so stupid as that? He knew Mina just wanted to be friends with him. If truth be told, he thought she had a crush on his buddy Andrew.
He opened her door for her and was going to walk her up politely, but then he saw a girl lying in the middle of the walk to Mina's house.
Mina froze. Her hands flew up to her mouth. "Oh my god!"
She ran over to her cousin. "Serena!" Darien just stood there. "Help me!" she told him.
He walked over and picked her up. She was cold and limp. Not a good combination.
He took her upstairs as Mina told him and put her in her bed.
"Thank-you, and good night," Mina practically slammed the door in Darien's face.
I tossed and turned all night. I knew this would happen soon. And his touch had sparked it. It would only be a matter of hours until a slow week's process of acquiring the power's of the Moon Princess began to work it's power.
Mina frowned and pulled out the big leather-bound book out from under my bed.
"Luna!" she whispered, "What is it we are looking for?"
Luna frowned at Mina. "Dear girl, we are looking for the prophesy of the Moon Princess. What else?"
Mina flipped the pages earnestly until she came across a silver page in the very center of the book.
' Emotional turmoil shall come to a climax,
As this night the Princess comes of age.
Her powers will come to a startling halt,
For twenty-four hours and seven long days.
A lost love rekindled will bring it about,
As he bestows generosity upon her.
He will save her from harm,
But can he save her from herself?
The Princess will be tested,
The Princess will be tried.
And only the best will continue,
Her journey is long.
Her tast shall be weary.
But should she not jest
And should she fight hard
The Princess she shall be.
And then will have charge.'
"What does that mean?" Mina asked.
Luna stared up at her wide-eyed. "It means she is in great peril for seven days, yet we can tell no one."
Mina shook her head. "Selene have mercy on us all," she whispered as she looked out the window and up towards the full moon.
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!Cliffhanger!
~Review if you want more~
Love Always,
Princess Scribe
mtdewsuzie@aol.com