Main Title: Two Sides of a Coin

Author: Crystal Jade~*

Hey guys! This will be a two-part story because every story has two sides. It really doesn't take place at any particular time (maybe when they are both a little older?) but I hope you enjoy it nonetheless.

Disclaimer: The characters do not belong to me. Sailor Moon belongs to the respected people.

White Horse

*Whew*

Grabbing the steering wheel, she takes a deep breath and starts thinking, 'Breathe. Shoulders back. Walk tall. This is what you have worked hard for.'

Serena rechecks herself in her rearview mirror. The blond hair, blue-eyed woman looking back at her is not exactly the same woman that was there a year ago.

Before, she was on the scrawny side. She didn't wear make-up, and even now her make-up was minimal. Her hair was long and flat and she was pale. Now, the woman in the mirror has curves and tone, still pale but her skin glows and her hair has volume. She feels almost brand new.

She decided a year ago, to the day that she was going to become confident, fit, and be the woman she thought he wanted her to be. She knew Darien still loved her and she still loved him. She left him because of forgotten reasons. However, she realized shortly after that she was wrong. Very wrong. She missed him more than she had missed anyone. Her tear soaked pillow could show for that. However, her lack of confidence and his stubborn pride kept them from being together. She thought that if she could fix herself, he would love her again. So, she started working out almost every day. As she started to shape up, she could feel the confidence setting in. She felt desirable and pretty. Men started to notice her and tell her how good she looked. But she only wants one man. Yet, now as she sits in her car, she cannot seem to get out.

'Will he even notice me?'

Her friend told her where he ate on this day of the week. She just always happens to see him. Serena slightly shivers. She is unsure if this is due to the air conditioner or her nerves. So, taking one more deep breath, she opens the car door.

Her black pumps hit the pavement with soft clicks. She can feel the looks from guys on her as she makes her way towards the café on campus. Her short gray skirt swishes back and forth to the sway of her hips. One thing she always knew how to do was walk, she just never applied herself.

Behind her, she hears a whistle blown at her. Turning towards the sound, she gives the guy a bright smile. The humor of being noticed, when she never was before, helps ease her nerves.

'I can do this.'

As the building comes into view, her confident grows stronger. Her plan is to go in and walk near his table that he sits at with his friends and see if he notices her. If he doesn't, she will slip out unnoticed. If he does, she is hopping he comes to her. And if he does notice, but doesn't come, she is going to go to him.

'From there... Well, I guess I will just have to wing it.'

Smiling, she takes the three steps up to the door and walks in. She walks along the wall, slowing her steps. On the other side sits the man her heart loves alone. She steps around the corner.

Sitting at a table with two girls and another guy, she sees him. Her heart skips a beat at seeing him. 'He is still as beautiful as when I last saw him. Oh, how I've missed him!' She stops to watch him for a moment. He laughs at whatever the guy had just said. He leans over to the beautiful brunette beside him and whispers in her ear. She giggles and playfully swats him on his arm. He flashes a genuine smile and continues his conversation with the guy. Serena watches as Darien gives his undivided attention to his friends; especially the beautiful brunette beside him. The girl reaches up and lovingly puts her hand on his cheek.

Her heart breaks.

As the scene unfolds before her, she feels like a fool. From what she can see, he does not need her in his life anymore. He is happy and, really, that was all she ever wanted for him. She just really wanted it to be with her. She can see his beautiful blue eyes from where she is standing and see how bright they are. It seems that he hasn't given her a second thought, at least, not anymore. A single tear falls on her cheek and onto the floor. Just as she is turning to walk away, Darien looks her way. They lock eyes and she watches as recognition dawns on his face. However, knowing she is too late, she looks away and continues her walk toward the doors.

Stepping outside, the warmth warms Serena's skin, yet her heart feels frozen. She walks back towards her car with no passing glance to anyone. She just wants to get into her car and leave. She shouldn't have come. Everything she thought she was working for was for nothing; at least when it came to him.

Another tear escapes.

'I just need to get to my car before even more fall.'

Finally reaching her car, she gets in just as more tears fall. She sits and thinks about what just happened. His smile, her giggle, his blue eyes. Laying her head on the steering wheel, she lets her tears fall.

After a short while and the tears had finally stopped, she leans up, takes a deep breath, and starts the car. Looking towards where the café is at, she softly kisses her lips and blows a kiss.

"Goodbye, my knight."

She puts the car into gear and drives away.