You Will Only Break My Heart.
Mistress Mina
"I'm holding out my heart but clutching it too; Feeling this short of a love that we once knew.
I'm calling this a home when its not even close; Playing the role with nerves left exposed.
And standing on a darkened stage; Stumbling through the lines.
Others have excuses, but I have my reasons why."
Reasons Why by Nickel Creek
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Her usual tinkle of laughter was replaced by loud gaffaws and snorts as Andrew told Serena of the latest antics performed by the waste of time pursuing their friend.
"Did she really say that?" Serena sniggered, "Please tell me she didn't actually try that?"
Andrew nodded, "Every 10 mins for the entire evening."
She laughed harder then tried to compose herself, "Ready, tell me Andrew does this really work? I'm single, hum, give me sec, deep breath, I'm single, will you have sex with me?"
This had the 2 of them laughing so hard their stomach muscles were aching. "I don't know Sere, maybe with you, not a hope in hell with her." Andrew shared Serena's deep dislike for Emma.
Emma was on a long list of hopeful skanks that hit on Darien each week, but for her each rebuttal just seemed to strengthen her resolve; really it was like something wasn't clicking in her brain.
Andrew handed Serena her milkshake and waved her on as he went to serve another customer. Still laughing she sat down with the girls to tell them the story.
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It was unfortunate luck that saw to Serena meeting Emma on the doorstep of Darien, Andrew and Lita's apartment the next afternoon. "Emma," Serena quickly hid the DVD she had brought over, "What are you doing here?"
"Oh Darien invited me over." She flipped her hair over her shoulder and smirked.
"That's nice."
"What about you Sere? You know they don't like people inviting themselves over?"
"I just came to pick something up from Andrew. No invite unfortunately." She shrugged knowing why that stupid rule was created.
"They are not going to like that?"
"I know."
"Serena I don't think you should come over as often anymore, the guys are really grumpy lately and even Lita is kinda cranky."
"I know." To get away from her she quickly knocked.
Andrew opened the door and went to start on his next tirade and stopped when he noticed Emma beside Serena, threw the door open and walked away.
"See Serena, I told you."
"Yes dear," she gritted out followed by a, "Hey babes," as a greeting to Darien as she walked by only receiving a slap on the ass for her reply.
Emma threw herself on the couch beside him, making her skirt fly up and flashing her lacy v-string at her victim who didn't notice.
"Andrew I swear I didn't bring her, but hey I brought the DVD."
He turned from doing the dishes, "She didn't see it did she?"
"Nah, I tucked it in my bag when I saw her."
"Good," he grinned, "Can you go and check on that slut please, he told me if he thinks I am checking up on him he will move out and in with her and we can't afford that."
"Righto, got it covered. Though why he doesn't tell her to get lost is beyond me."
Andrew shook his head sadly, "Me too, me too."
Serena went and stood in front of the TV, "Babes,"
"Serena, Move." He growled, it was a dangerous thing getting between a man and his play station.
"In a minute, just pause it for a sec I just want to know, do we still have plans for next weekend?"
"Move," grabbed in a headlock and pulled her away from the TV, "Emma play for a while, I'll be back."
"What plans?" he mumbled knowing Emma was listening and Andrew was standing 2 feet away doing the dishes. Serena dragged her fingernail across his chest and winked "those," she mouthed then louder asked "you know, the amusement park and the beach? We organized them last week, remember? Right Andrew?"
"What? Oh yeah, I went and go the tickets remember buddy?"
"Of course I remember," he replied while cupping Serena's face while making sure Andrew didn't see.
This was their game, flirt a little and have the greatest affair while nobody was looking and then go one like nothing had changed. Andrew and the girls knew nothing about it. It was thrilling and passionate but nothing more than a game.
It was funny for Serena to watch Emma throw herself at Darien while Darien laughed at the looks Serena go while in the street, each knowing that they had seen what the others wanted to see.
Serena kept things normal by waiting for Andrew to tell her gossip about Emma. It was easy because Darien and Serena didn't talk in their time together. I was just sex, not love; no emotions to tie them together. It would only be messy if emotions got involved.
"Good." She waved him off, "So Andrew found a date to the party yet?"
"Not really looking for one Sere."
"It's a function with music, food and guys right?"
"General gist of it. What's your point?"
"I'll be your date. I am sure there will be plenty of other couples that are just friends there and it gives me a chance to dress up and I haven't done that since Christmas."
"That was only 6 weeks ago." Was Darien's muffled response from inside the fridge.
"Yes 6 entire weeks. Come on I need a night out." She slipped easily into whine mode.
"Fine."
She grinned widely. "It's black tie right?" Andrew just nodded, "I know just the dress, shopping!"
"Take Emma with you she wants to go shopping." Darien mumbled, still in the fridge. "Andrew where is all the food?"
"Shops buddy. Remember shopping is on Thursday. Just raid Lita's fridge she went yesterday."
"I heard that," Lita called from the front door. "Why didn't you pick me up Serena? Its icy out there."
"Last time I went to pick you up; you were late then told me you were gonna stay back. I waited for almost an hour. I have given up. Next time you want a lift give me a call."
"Ok."
"Serena," as soon as her voice was heard, four sets of eyes rolled skyward, "You shouldn't give up on your friends that easily."
"Yes, you should," Lita but in, "I give up on her when she's late or sleeps in or…"
"Yes, Lita. Point made." Serena cut her off glaring, "Emma this is a conversation between me and Lita."
"But.."
"Darien! Out of my fridge!" She noticed the red door open and the smell of cookies wafting up. She reached over and grabbed the cookie container out of his hand and slammed the door shut, "So Sere, where's the movie you promised us?" She asked not noticing Andrews; Cut, Stop, Quit signals.
"Oh, what movie?" Emma asked and Lita visibly cringed.
"Just some anime they are trying to get me to watch."
"What one?"
"Evangelion." Serena stated, "But I forgot to bring it."
"Oh well. That's too bad."
"Yeah, well I think I might go…" Serena stated looking pointedly at Emma.
"Well ok bye Serena, Darien do you want to go and get a movie?" She snaked her arm around his and smiled.
Andrew looked at Serena and grimaced. "Sere, will take us down and get one! Won't you Sere?"
"I spose there is enough time before I have to go out tonight."
Lita put her cookies back in the fridge and started munching on a piece of celery. "I brought The Village yesterday… If you wanna watch that?"
"Mina said it was crap." Serena cringed and she normally is on the mark.
"When did you last Mina?" Lita asked. "How is the baby?"
"Good, she is really good. Walking now. Have to babysit Honor tomorrow."
"You spend a lot of time with her." Emma stated. "Always moving between your friends when they need you."
"Yeah people move me to where I am most functional and look good."
Darien coughed, choking slightly on nothing; thoughts running through his head on where she would look good.
"I think we should think about dinner I want to go to bed early tonight and you all have class tonight."
Serena just walked to phone, this was code for pizza and as orders never changed she just ordered without asking. This left Emma to help Darien with cough.
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Chapter 1…
Just as an explanation. They are only 2 years out of high school, trying to complete university degrees and work enough to support themselves this means compromising and living with 2 or three other people. Lita is an apprentice Chef, Andrew works in the arcade still and Darien works early morning in the supermarket stocking shelves. Serena quit school and is trying her hand at 4 different jobs, while still living at home. Mina is married with a baby girl. Emma is a rich party girl they all met in high school. The other scouts will come in later and I will explain them at the time. I cannot promise a chapter every week though I will try to have one out a fortnight.
Disclaimer. Only the characters that are not from Sailor Moon and the storyline are mine, I am only using these characters for my own purposes though they are owned by those great, powerful and rich people that created such a great universe.