Chapter 1:

Summary: this takes place during the time Seiya asks Serena/Odango to go out with him. but unlike the original story line, Darien/ Mamoru comes back. Seiya falls for Usagi, but decides its best for him to back away, when it seems Serena has made her decision. When Darien dies, is it okay for Seiya to come back in her life again?

I don't know what happened. I asked her out. So what? She's a true friend. She also has something that I haven't seen in a very long time. She has innocence, and ….a pure heart in every sense of the word. She's clumsy, she's a little slow… ha-ha (chuckle)…she's also a horrible cook. But when it comes to the people she loves…no matter what she will do everything in her power to protect them …or die trying. She genuinely cares. She makes me laugh and I love to spend time with her.

I decided to take her to the theme park. She gets absolutely fascinated by animals of any kind, and eats more than anyone I have ever met, may be more than all of them combined. She's beautiful, she's not afraid to be herself… and she's not mine. I know that, yet, I am pushing myself to do something more. I know that I am falling for her, but I just… can't give. There's still hope, right?

I try to let it go. I try to tell myself that it's just messing around when I put my hand on her shoulder or softly touch her hand, or when I out right flirt. But if it's just messing around, then why do my insides start to squeeze like someone just punched in the chest. Why don't I just give up? She's showed me time and time again… that she doesn't love me. That's fine I guess. All I really want is her to be happy. And if she's not happy with me, maybe I shouldn't be around anymore. Maybe it's finally time for me to move on, and stop putting myself through emotional hell. I can't take it anymore. At first I thought I could handle it. But the day at the park confirmed it.

I love her, and I think I will always love her even though she doesn't love me. Now I have to what's right, even though this is going to be the biggest regret in my life.

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She walked out on to the terrace in a light full sleeved green top and a flowing white skirt. The scenery was beautiful. The sun was just below the horizon glazing all the rooted trees, shading the grass and a number of soft colorful flowers that ranged from geraniums to cherry blossoms that were part of a small garden.

"ummmm….it feels so good"

"You feel even better.."

Soft warm arms suddenly pulled her in and grasped her around the waist.

"Hey…. What are you doing tonight" he asked with a smile.

"Nothing really, I just thought maybe we could sit in and watch a movie" she replied with her eyes closed just enjoying the embrace of her boyfriend. "Why do you ask?" she wondered in curiosity.

"Oh nothing. I thought maybe we drop by and see your parents."

"Are you here to tell me you now have a sudden attraction for my mom and want to break up with me?" she laughed squeezing his hands to tell him she was playing around. Today was just a good day; she wanted to have some fun.

"Serena…"

"Hmmm…?"

He didn't reply. Serena turned around but didn't move his arms around her. His head was facing down. Serena used her hand to lift up his chin to face her. He stared into her eyes intently and it sent shivers down her spine, and he hugged her closer bringing their faces really close together, but their gaze into each others eyes never wavered. Their faces were merely centimeters apart when ….

"Serena… "He brought his face closer to her neck before he brought it back closer than before. Their eyes met and locked. She told through her eyes that she was waiting; that it was okay to continue."

He took in a large breath and started smiling with a sincere grin.

"Serena will you marry me?"