Hi Everyone!

This is my first Fan Fiction, so go easy on me please. I appreciate any constructive criticism and positive comments. This story occasionally incorporates some aspects of Sailor Moon, Tuxedo Mask and the others but mostly focuses on just their regular selves. I've already completed a lot more of the story but I was hoping to test the waters a bit with Chapter 1.

Disclaimers:

Rated M: sexual content and occasional coarse language. Anyone under age or disturbed by sexual scenes, DON'T READ THIS!

I don't own Sailor Moon or any of the characters.

Chapter 1

Serena and Darien had been dating for 4 years. She would be turning 18 in the next few days and Darien was hoping to surprise her with something special. Serena lived in an apartment with Lita, for many reasons. She hated always explaining her whereabouts to her parents, especially when it came to Sailor Moon business. When she moved out, she told her parents that Lita would teach her how to cook so her grades would improve in cooking class, if nothing else. She would occasionally spend weekends and dinners with her family as well. Even though Serena could spend the night at Darien's whenever she chose, their intimacy never moved past kissing or sweet embraces, much to Darien's dismay. Serena on the other hand, was very naïve and unsure of anything relating to intimacy aside from kissing. He had to work hard to keep himself under control and not make advances that she wouldn't understand.

"Darien?" Serena said.

"Yes?"

"Do you have anything special planned for my birthday?" She grinned.

"Well… you'll just have to wait and see, won't you?" He slyly returned.

Beneath his calm exterior, Darien was a mess of anxiety and want. The things he wanted to do to her… but he could never put her in an awkward situation like that. They had talked about snuggling, cuddling, kissing and not much else. Her mind wasn't ready for the sexual aspect of their relationship. But he was so ready. Since he caught her in the shower a year ago, he'd been ready but she would've been jailbait at that time and he was pretty sure she wasn't aware of anything like that.

*Flashback*

Now, he didn't purposely walk in on her in the shower. He went over to her apartment, knocked and received no answer. Knowing that her spare key was under the fire extinguisher outside, he grabbed it and let himself in. He called to her and she replied, telling him that she was in the bathroom. He couldn't hear the water running and just assumed she was putting on makeup or twiddling her hair based on her greeting, but to his surprise that was definitely not the case. He had mixed feelings about his timing too. The minute he saw her, she was bending down to reach her shampoo and since she'd recently hurt her knee in battle, she bent from her waist, exposing everything to him without knowing. His eyes widened and took everything in. Her soft skin, completely bare and covered with water, her supple breasts, slightly pink from the heat of the shower and her ass, the ass he'd been longing to touch and squeeze since he first scooped her up and saved her as Tuxedo Mask, completely bare and beautiful. Oh yeah, he was enjoying all that she had to offer but he felt like a peeping tom. At least if she had been standing upright, he would've seen hardly anything and wouldn't be constantly thinking about everything he wanted to touch, nibble, suck and stroke.

And of course, right after his manhood received the message, she turned around completely nonchalantly and covering herself. It was almost as if she knew he was there the whole time… almost.

"Darien, why do you have so much in your pocket? I thought you only carried your cell phone with you?"

"Umm…" 'Oh God, What to do, what to do… think Darien, think!'

She was definitely not making this easy. He knew it wasn't on purpose though, she honestly didn't think that way and their whole relationship was about soft kisses and warm summer nights, so she had no reason to think that way.

"I thought that we could hit the arcade, so I brought a lot of change with me" He laughed and ran his hand through his hair, breathing a sigh of relief.

"You're kidding! That would be great! I've wanted to beat that new Sailor V game for ages and I just know if I had enough change, I could definitely do it. You're the best!"

Serena covered herself with her pink towel and came out of the shower, moving to her tip toes to give him a kiss on his cheek.

'Phew… Note to self: get lots of change while she's getting ready. Can't believe I dodged that one. Now I just need to calm myself down before she gets too close.'

Darien started to think about some of the traumatic things he'd seen in the hospital and was okay in a matter of minutes. It's amazing what a bit of blood and gore can do to your sex drive…

*Flashback ended*

Serena, Amy, Lita, Mina and Raye were all spending some time together at the temple, having lunch together and hanging out as they often do. Serena was quieter than usual and was excitedly thinking about her birthday, wondering about all of the wonderful things Darien must have planned for her. And of course, her friends were wondering too, but about much more detailed things.

"So Serena, do you think Darien is going to make the move on you for your birthday?" asked Mina.

"Move? What move?" She stared blankly and blinked a few times; honestly unaware of whatever Mina was talking about.

"You know… THE move; the move that will change your whole relationship and bring you closer together as people?" Mina stressed.

"Oh… well, I don't think Lita wants him to move in with us. We have fun as just girl roommates." Serena smiled at Lita and Lita smacked her forehead, completely in disbelief at Serena's naiveté.

All of the girls rolled their eyes, except Amy. She wasn't really comfortable with such personal conversations and wanted to make sure it was known.

"No Serena, I mean do you think he's going to want to have sex with you?" Mina couldn't believe she had to spell out everything. Most teenage girls had at least thought about sex, right?

"WHAT! I have no idea! We haven't even talked about anything like that! You don't think he would just spring it on me without talking about it first, right?" Serena pleaded.

The girls all chuckled at her choice of words and attempted to reassure her.

"Well, I don't know" said Raye, "Maybe you should bring it up first. See if it actually is on the table and go from there. We can't make assumptions without knowing where he's coming from or where he wants your relationship to go."

"You're right, Raye. I'll talk to him and see what he thinks but what if he does want to? I don't know about any of this stuff and I don't want to disappoint him."

"Look Serena, I'm sure he knows that you're naïve about this stuff or else he would've already 'sprung it on you', to use your words", Lita still laughed at Serena's choice of words from earlier "Just tell him the truth and I'm sure it'll be okay!" Lita smiled reassuringly.

They all agreed. Serena needed to talk to Darien face to face and find out what he was planning and what he wanted. She didn't want to be blind-sided by an offer that she didn't/doesn't understand.

End of chapter 1. I look forward to reviews and comments from any readers out there. Depending on response, Chapter 2 can be up in the next day or so. Thanks!