My Cousin, My Enemy

By usagiusakochiba and MoonlightSonata87

We do NOT own Sailor moon but it be nice if we did!

Darien and Ann are best friends. Serena, Ann and Beryl's cousin, gets along well with Beryl but is not fond of Ann. Ann has been in love with Darien for ages but he's fallen in love with her cousin Serena, and when Serena becomes pregnant with Dariens child Ann will stop at nothing to get in the way of happiness.

Stepping off the train Serena checked that both of along the platform to find the person who was to pick her up. Her blonde hair bounced with every step as she looked around for the familiar face she knew so well. After searching for her cousin she sighed and solemnly walked towards an empty bench. She was very excited to be here, living with her cousin would be wonderful and the fact that no one had been there to collect her dampened her spirits a little.

A large oak tree shaded the small bench providing ample protection from the hot sun that beat down everywhere around her. Stepping under it's bows she smiled in relief and quickly dug through one bag to find the book she began to read on the train. I wonder where Beryl is? She wondered as she opened the book to the marked page and glanced around once more.

Running towards the station, the dark-haired young man sweat lightly as he scolded himself for his tardiness. I hope I can find her quickly. Darien frowned as he scanned the area looking for a blonde with blue eyes. After a short survey of the platform he spotted her perched on the bench under the tree reading, seemingly oblivious to his presence.

"Excuse me, are you Serena?" A masculine voice invaded Serena's peaceful state making her jump. "Beryl has told me so much about you." He continued after deciding that her sudden change in posture was an affirmation to his question. As her eyes lifted from the book Serena's eyes locked onto the source of the voice. The man who had just addressed her was tall with broad shoulders that she could tell were muscular. His dark hair was slightly messy and fell to his eyebrows accenting his ocean blue eyes. His school uniform consisted of a white shirt, black tie, and nice gray slacks. Serena blushed slightly noting that his disheveled appearance made him all the more appealing, especially since he was lightly covered in a film of perspiration that emitted an appealing, earthy smell.

"My name's Darien, Beryl send me to come and pick you up." He smiled handsomely while straightening his loosened tie and buttoning the top two buttons of the shirt, which had come undone. Though he attempted to appear innocent to her he couldn't help but survey her body being careful to note each feature he found attractive. Her long blonde hair was a feature he found surprisingly appealing. The golden strands styled in a spaghetti and meatball fashion shone brightly in the sun patches peaking through the bows of the large tree. Her cerulean blue eyes glittered with innocence and trust; and dear God the woman had a body to make any male admire her. She's far more beautiful than I ever could have imagined. Why didn't Beryl mention she was so stunning?

"Darien, your Ann's friend, Andrews brother right?" Serena asked as she stood, picked up her bags, and waited to be led to the vehicle he had left behind to come and find her.

"Yeah that's me here let me take those for you. Darien offered with a grin took the luggage from her, his hands brushing against hers sending a spark straight to his spinal chord. He ignored the sensation and quickly situated the bags before turning towards the parking lot and motioning for her to follow him.

The walk to the parking lot seemed like a long one in the hot sun, both relieved when Darien finally had the bags tucked into the back of the SUV and the keys in the ignition.

As he began to expertly guide the vehicle out of the train station and towards her new home she looked out the window at the passing scenery, the scenery wasn't particularly interesting to her compared to the man sitting close by. Wow! He's so gorgeous! I wish Beryl had warned me about that small fact. She blushed as she realized she would be living in the same house as him.

"So Serena, why are you moving here?" Darien asked as innocently as he could manage as they drove on.

"My parents are going to Africa for a year; they're in need of Doctor's there. I didn't want to finish my school in another country so Beryl offered me to come and live with her and Andrew." She relayed her answer with happiness and turned to him slightly.

"You'll like it here "Darien smiled as the SUV halted for a red light.

"So, um, why do you live with Beryl and Andrew" Serena asked with an interested tone.

"As I'm sure you're aware, Queen's Way is a private school. In order to go to go there you had to live a certain area. The area changed when I was half way through grade 10 so now everyone who lives in Marseille is able to attended, my sister transferred to Queen's way when the rule was dropped, and I didn't want to move from home" She nodded in understanding and looked out the window once again enveloping the vehicle in silence as the light turned green. "So… Beryl and Andrew are going out for their anniversary tonight, did you want to go out for supper? I can show you some of the neat places around town."

"Let me guess, Beryl put you up to it?" Serena laughed and rolled her eyes at the thought of her cousin conveniently trying to play matchmaker. She knew the woman far too well to not recognize a set up when she saw one.

"Yes, she did ask me to show you around, it's not a problem, really, I drive Ann everywhere everyday and besides, I would really like to get to know you" Darien blushed slightly as he pulled the vehicle into the driveway of Serena's new home. She smiled and looked at the house in admiration before turning to look at him.

"I'd like that" She nodded and opened the door to exit the tight space and step out. Before she could shut the door Darien had her bags in hand and was motioning towards the front door of the two story, tudor inspired home.

"Good!" He struggled to open the door with the bags still in hand and let out a breath as she quickly turned the knob giving way to the entry hall where he set the bags at the base of the stairs to the left.

"Would you like some help?" Serena asked as he began to gather the bags again in order to haul them up the flight of stairs.

"I'm fine really "Darien laughed he took a step onto the staircase. "I'll put these in your room while you catch up with your cousins." He flashed a dashing smile then lugged the bags up the stairs.

"Serena? Is that you?" Beryl called and appeared in the living room doorway. "Hey! He found you just fine then." The tall brunette walked over to her petite blonde counterpart and embraced her in a large hug. "Glad you made it."

"Me too" Serena smiled wholeheartedly and glanced at the top of the stairs.

"I know, not too hard on the eyes huh?" Beryl smirked then wrapped her arm around Serena then lead her into the living room where their cousin Ann was flipping through the channels on the T.V.

'Nothing on! Can you believe it? Three hundred channels, nothing!" What is the world coming to nowadays where we have so much crap?

"I don't think it's really the world's issue. I think it has something to deal with teenagers who sit on their asses all day and do nothing but watch TV." Beryl challenged with a fiery tone that revealed her feelings on the subject. Ann scoffed and turned to look at her older cousin then locked eyes with Serena.

"Hi Ann." Serena greeted her cousin warmly in an attempt to dispel the negative feelings she had towards the girl. She'd never cared much for Ann but family was family and far be it from Serena to be cross with her kin.

"Hey." Ann waved a lazy hand and turned back to the television unfazed by the interaction. "Way to make it here."

"Gee, thanks. So! Darien offered to give me a tour around town to get to know the area so I can know the waters before I jump into the shark tank." Serena giggly smiled at Beryl who returned the smile with a twinkle in her eyes.

"He's brilliant! What a good idea" Beryl grinned while noticing the obvious attraction between Serena and her brother-in-law.

"I want to go too." Ann stood and turned, her brown eyes fixing on Serena's blue ones, challenging her. "You know, cause it's boring around here just sitting on my ass as Barely puts it so very eloquently." Serena didn't fail to notice the hateful glance that Beryl gave Ann after the nickname was uttered.

"Sounds like… fun!" Serena did her best to smile genuinely so as not to give away her disappointment. She wanted to spend a little time alone with Darien. He was a new face, unexplored territory whereas Ann was familiar. An unpleasant familiar but still familiar.

"Alright, I have the bags up there, ready to go look at the prison?" Darien laughed as he entered the living room failing to notice the thick tension among the women.

"Yep, we're ready!" Ann chimed happily and rushed over to Darien's side latching onto his left arm consequencly pulling him intimately to her as she rushed into the entryway. A quick glance over her shoulder had her looking at Serena who could see the obvious warning in the brunette's eyes.

"Hold on there speedy." Darien paused and looked at Serena while trying to pry himself lightly from the clingy girl. "Come on" His smile pulled the blonde to him and he offered his arm to her. "Okay, now we can go." He laughed lightly as Serena shy linked arms with him. "See ya big siter!"

As the trio approached the SUV Ann released Darien's arm and flung the front passenger door open before quickly climbing in.

Darien rolled his eyes but quickly smiled and turned to Serena, "How about we go and see the school first?" His voice had softened, something that made Serena go weak in the knees. Though she had just met him she found herself drawn to him. It was a scary thing to realize and yet, there she was, swooning over this man as if he were the last guy in the universe.

"Whatever you want Darien. You're the one giving the tour, I'm simply following you." She blushed slightly and ducked her head down.

"Then that's what we'll do. Here you are m'lady." He smiled and opened the back passenger seat for her with a flourish and took her hand to help her in. He could feel Ann's eyes on him as he walked around the vehicle and climbed in the driver seat. Sure enough, the girl was glaring daggers at him.

After a few minutes of driving, Darien pulled up to the school and the three got out of the car. Serena stared at the massive gray brick building in awe. She had no idea schools were built to such a size! Then again, going to private school was a new concept.

"Well, that's all I have to show you really, not much to see when the doors are shut and locked."Darien sighed, placing his hands in his pockets he eyed the girl who seemed to be in awe over the school.

"Hey! Why don't we all go to dinner?" Ann asked then frowned and turned to Serena. "Oh! How thoughtless of me! You must be exhausted from the train ride. I know I'm always tired after riding the train." She offered and smiled at Serena. "Perhaps we should take you back home."

"Thank you for your concern Ann, I am feeling a bit peaked but I'm sure dinner would hit the spot nicely." Serena challenged sweetly.

"Beryl already made plans for us to take her out around town Ann." Darien sighed making Ann look between him and Serena. A slight redness crept into her face as she noticed Darien's starry-eyed look, a look she so desperately wished was for her.

"I don't feel up to going for a drive around town, it's boring here." She sighed hoping to deter the two.

"That's too bad I can drop you off then Serena and I can go." Darien shrugged then frowned when Ann practically jumped into the vehicle saying she changed her mind.

"Then it's settled, we'll all go to dinner? Then for a road trip." Darien pulled his frame up in order to hide his disappointment.

"Yup!" Serena bubbled then began to skip back to the car.

"Lighten up Ann." Darien smiled when he got into the SUV then frowned. "You sure you're feeling okay Ann?"

"I'm fine." Her tone was less than convincing but Darien seemed oblivious to Ann's nonverbals.

"So, where to?" He asked as he slipped behind the steering wheel and looked at the two cousins.

"Let's go to Thai." Ann proposed innocently knowing that her cousin didn't much care for the genre. Serena had the unfortunate burden of good manners however, and wouldn't object if Darien agreed.

"Hmm" what do you want Serena?" He smiled at the blonde and waited patiently as she seemed to truly ponder the question. It seemed that food was important to the petite woman.

"I'd rather go to Chinese or good old fashioned American." She shrugged and leaned back. "Either one."

"Which one Ann?" Darien attempted to include Ann who simply crossed her arms and looked out the window. "Ann?"

"Chinese I guess" The brunette sighed then leaned her seat back so it was infringing on Serena's leg room.

"Chinese it is then!" Darien nodded and began the drive to his favorite Chinese restaurant. The ride was anything but pleasant, the entire vehicle was engulfed in silence that almost strangled all of the occupants.

"This place looks awesome!" Serena exclaimed as the large pagoda-like building came into view. "I hope it's as good as it looks but usually it's the places that look like holes in the wall that have the best food. Is this a good place?" She asked excitedly, her bubbly nature shining through at the prospect of good food.

"It is." Darien noded as the group exited the car and entered the restaurant where an Asian woman politely seated them in a booth. Serena sat down first allowing Ann to quickly box her in so Darien couldn't sit next to her and was forced to slide in across from them. "So, Serena, are you excited to start school here?"

"Oh yeah, I'm sure she's super excited." Ann rolled her eyes answering for her cousin.

"Actually I am a little excited, you know that tingly feeling you get when you get a new job or walk into a brand new building?" Serena answered quickly.

"Not really." He laughed. "I don't get that kind of feeling going to new places"

"So! Serena?" Ann laughed nervously. Are you still dating that one guy… oh what was his name? It started with an M." Ann smiled and noticed Darien's face still with disappointment.

"Melvin?" Serena sighed tiredly.

"Yeah! Melvin you still dating him? He was such a nice guy and so very into you!" Ann waved her hands in emphasis as she spoke.

"I don't know as though you could say we ever dated. He was too much of a nerd." Serena shrugged and looked at the table.

"Darien's a huge nerd! Aren't you Dare?"

"I'm not too bad." He smiled a small smile.

"Yeah true, true, well, with all the girls how could you be right?" Ann gave him a knowing look as his eyes locked on hers quickly with a warning.

"Oh? A ladies man huh?" Serena mused trying to ward off her disappointment.

"No I'm…"

"He's terrible! Every week it's someone new. I swear I don't know how many girls have been in and out of his bed but…"

"Ann! You're exaggerating I don't need my new housemate thinking she has to deal with a parade of women in and out of the house!" Darien snapped angrily.

"Well, she does." Ann grinned and avoided his angry eyes. "I'm going to go freshen up you know what I like." She smiled at Darien then stood. "Care to go with me Serena?"

"No." She said flatly then grabbed the teapot the waitress brought.

"Fine, I'll be right back" The two watched as she walked away then turned to each other locking eyes.

"Is it just me or does she seem viciously jealous?" Serena asked.

"She's viciously jealous" but really, I don't blame her, she has a lot to be jealous of." He smiled as Serena blushed; the pinkness making her blue eyes even bluer. "I'm not a lady's man just so you know. She's making that up."

"Heeellllooo." An unfamiliar male voice grabbed Serena's attention as she looked up to see a white-haired boy with gray eyes looking at her.

" Um, Hi?" She raised an eyebrow and glanced at Darien with puzzlement.

"Who's this Darien? We've never met." The boy slid next to Serena and offered his hand. "My name's Diamond, you are?"

"Uh Serena." She hesitated and scooted away from him slightly.

"Serena? What a beautiful name to go with a gorgeous young woman." Diamond smiled in a debonair manner.

"Thank you?" She looked at Darien for help.

"Welcome, are you new?" He asked scooting a little closer to the girl making Darien clench his jaw tightly.

"I'm' uh"

"Get lost Diamond." Darien growled dangerously. His ocean blue eyes storming with anger.

"Why?" Diamond suddenly turned to his rival and smirked.

"Because I said so." Darien snapped in response.

"Okay, okay, I'll go." He laughed at Darien and turned to Serena. "See you around Serena." Diamond smiled and kissed her hand.

"What did he want?" Ann asked when she came back to the table and took a seat.

"Nothing, let's order." Darien grabbed a menu violently and held in front of his face.

The next day Serena woke up bright and early, got dressed, then walked down stairs into the kitchen.

"Morning, where are you off too?" Beryl smiled happily and scanned her eyes over the young blonde.

"I thought I'd go for a jog, get some fresh air, explore." Serena replied with pep, her cerulean blue eyes sparkling.

"That's something I should be doing." Beryl laughed as she picked up her Coffee.

"You're always welcomed to join me. I could use the company you know?"

"Maybe next time."

"Okay, I'll see you later!" Serena called and was out the door.

"Where's Serena off to?" Darien asked when he walked through the door still dressed in his PJ bottoms and muscle shirt.

"Went for a jog." Beryl answered smiling; if you hurry you might catch up to her." she encouraged him and turned back to the oven as he hurriedly rushed out of the kitchen.

Meanwhile Serena was jogging and looked down to change her music on her iPod not noticing the person standing in her way. A few steps later and the two collided in a tangle of limbs and grunts.

"I am so sorry I didn't see you there!" She cried while looking into her victim's eyes lavender eyes. Recognizing him as Diamond she blushed.

"It's ok it was my fault "Diamond smiled. She is one fine piece of ass. "Let me make it up to you, I know this nice little café that makes the best muffins." Diamond offered as he helped her to her feet.

"I don't know…" Serena looked around in hesitation. Something about Diamond bothered her.

"Come on I don't bite, whatever Darien said isn't true. I really am a good guy." He insisted and held out his arms in a sign of peace.

"Okay." Serena nodded with a sigh and smiled.

"Order anything you like it's on me." Diamond smoothly cooed as he looked at the menu.

"You don't have to buy me anything." Serena told him as she looked over the menu.

"I wouldn't be a gentleman if I didn't..."

"I thought I told you to stay away from her!" Darien snapped as he came up to the two's table.

"Darien it's ok, really…" Serena began.

"Serena trust me he is only using you because he wants in your pants." Darien growled and glared at his enemy with a challenge in his eyes.

Serena bit her lip as she looked between the two, she trusted Darien but couldn't help but wonder if he was jealous.