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I started these a few years ago and am just now deciding to post them again. I hope you enjoy them and let me know your thoughts!

Just Because

"A Bad Day"
By: SmTwilight

Darien was having a horrible day. Moodily he trudged thru the streets of Tokyo sending an icy glare to anyone who dare crossed his path. Luckily for him, no one seemed to want to get in his way and they gladly complied. Finally, his haven was within eye shot and he quickly picked up his pace, anxious for his daily hit of coffee and of course, a little meatball. After today, he could really use something to lighten his day.

Walking thru the glass doors he took his normal seat at the counter and waited for Andrew to notice him. Casually, he turned around in his stool to search for his favorite person. Though he would never admit that to anyone and was sadly disappointed to realize she was not yet there. Letting out a little huff and growl, he turned back around and barked out Andrew's name.

"Woah, no need to shout man. I was making my way to you" Andrew replied, pouring him a fresh cup of hot coffee. "Bad day I see."

"Very." Darien mumbled taking a sip of his delicious coffee. "Everything that could have went wrong today, did. First, my alarm didn't go off. My hot water was out in the apartment so I had to take a freezing cold shower. I thought my bikes battery had died after trying to start it for 10 minutes but at the last moment, it turned on. I hit every single red light on the way to school. Got stuck behind every slow driver. I was late to class and the professor wouldn't let me in so I missed a test and now I have to schedule a time to go in and make it up." Letting out a tired sigh he mopped for a bit more in silence.

"Wow. Well, everyone has one of those days. Don't let it get you down so much. I'm sure tomorrow will better." Andrew commented, trying to make his friend feel a little better.

"Yeah, your probably right. But at this rate, I don't see how today could possibly get any better." Smiling briefly he bade Andrew farewell as he left to assist other customers, not once noticing the person occupying the seat beside him.

"Well, aren't you a little whiney today huh?" An achingly familiar voice taunted. Smiling on the inside his heart did a little leap.

"If you know what's good for you, you'll leave me alone Meatball Head." Darien remarked, turning to give her his best glare, which of course didn't phase her in the least. Figures...

"Now why would I do that? You know we live to torment each other." Serena said, giving him a brilliant smile and a wink totally confusing him.

"Well...that's true but..." What could he say? He was at a loss. How could he possibly think when she was looking at him that way.

"Anyways, I'm out. Mom's expecting me home with my test results" She commented taking a last sip of her drink and grabbing her book bag ,pulling out a piece of paper.

"Hah, I'm sure she'll kick you out of the house again" Darien smirked twirling in his stool to watch her leave.

Turning briefly she threw a now crumpled piece of paper at him, which he caught and stuck out her tongue before pivoting out the glass doors.

Rolling his eyes he turned back towards the counter a smile barely playing on his lips. Unfolding the crumpled paper his eyes grew wide as he saw in bold 'A' on her math test. Then, written in smaller handwriting next to it was 'Keep it. I made another copy for my mom'

Unable to resist, Darien let out a hearty laugh as he stood from his seat. Andrew turned to look at his friend in confusion as he watched Darien walk out the door. A real smile etched across his once angry face.

"Looks like she brightened his mood again." Turning to wipe down the table Andrew smiled, finally glad that there was someone who could add a little light to his friends dreary world.

The End

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