Hi all, princess-orion is here giving you my first fanfiction. Enjoy, and don't forget to review

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The sun had risen high overhead, indicating it was already noon. There were lots of people -- mostly college students –chatting within the corridor after their last lecture. Others were happily eating their lunch while sitting on one of the many benches on the campus grounds. The sound of conversation buzzing like bees, confirming it was obviously lunchtime. As for those who wanted some time alone, far away from the crowd, the best place to go was either the library or lab.

But the bustle did not affect one particular girl, who sat down upon a bench at the very center of the university grounds surrounded by trees. She had fair skin, matching her platinum-blond hair that looked so smooth and silky despite its length.

She was reading a small book, and by the look on her face, its contents were more than enough to keep her interested.

Memory

Sweet memory, beautiful memory,

Wherever you are, they'll forever be there for you,

Sad memories, come when you distress,

Who ever you are, you'll have them,

In every condition,

Happy or sad,

It'll be saved within our memory,

You'll have memories of everything,

As long as you live,

So don't forget it.

Serena closed the book, and slowly took a deep breath, enjoying the sweetness of the air. She let out a sigh, 'There are so many memories I hold dear in my life, and these I will always remember.' For a moment, she was lost in her thoughts as some of these cherished memories returned. 'Whoever wrote this poem obviously had their fair share. How I wish I could express my feelings as beautifully as in this poem'

The bell rang, calling the entire complement of undergraduate students and lecturers from their activities back to their busy afternoon schedules. Serena sighed, 'Oh, they're calling me back to hell when I'm already in my private heaven' She complained inwardly. Regaining her composure, she quickly grabbed her things and walked away, heading for her next class.

The words she had read continued to echo in her mind as she returned the book to the university library two days later. She entered the library foyer; taking in the familiar scent of the books that always made her feel refreshed, and then walked towards the counter and waited.

When her eyes focused upon the new librarian for the first time, the very sight of him made her catch her breath. He was tall, with messy dark hair, and obviously well-built, even though she was looking at his back. Her heart raced. She swore she could hear it thumping against her ribcage, but its pounding rhythm sounded as if it were ringing within her ears.

He was not paying attention to her as he tried to identify the books by category, to make it easier for him when he put them back on the shelf.

Serena coughed, making him turn to face her, "Excuse me. I would like to return this book," she said politely.

The librarian looked at her and smiled, "Oh, of course." the good-looking man answered in a silky voice that sounded sexy to her ears. He accepted the book from Serena's hands and examined it to see if she had returned it after the due date or not.

While waiting, Serena looked around. A particular blue-haired girl was nowhere in sight, "Where's Amy?" she asked, her eyes quickly surveying her surroundings, "Is she here?"

The librarian brought his gaze back to Serena while continuing to check the book, "Oh, she said that she was going to the administration office to fill in some forms and will be back soon. If not, then tomorrow," he replied courteously, before looking down at the book lying on the counter.

"Oh, is that so? Humph, guess that can't be helped. I have to go to her place later then," she murmured, "By the way, I haven't seen you before. Are you new here?" she asked rhetorically, trying to absorb the sound of his voice and commit it to memory, "Where's Benny? I haven't seen him lately."

"Well, to satisfy your curiosity -- and since you know Amy and Benny -- I'll answer your question. I am new here. I joined the library staff about a week ago. Apparently, Benny is moving on, and I am his replacement," He answered, looking at Serena, he looked surprised. It was then he truly saw her for the first time. He asked himself why it was he hadn't paid proper attention to the image of perfection standing before him -- she was absolutely radiant, "Wow… Look's like you love this book, huh?" he asked in an attempt to distract himself from looking over Serena's petite figure instead of the book.

Startled, Serena said in almost a whisper, "Ye-yeah." Serena had no idea when it was exactly she began to lose herself in the sexy librarian's deep ocean-blue eyes – or is it midnight-blue? -- "How do you know that?" she asked, in a curious tone.

"Umm… let's see. You borrowed this book exactly one week ago, when it first came in, and by looking at the condition it is in now, I can see that you've read it several times already." He gave her a smile, which made her heart jump.

Serena felt her face grow hot, but realized that she couldn't just continue to stand there like an idiot all day. "It's true. I really like that book, especially the poem entitled 'Memory'. It really touches my heart."

"Same here," he winked at her, making her feel flustered, "The author of that poem makes us feel they understand their emotions, and express these in such a way that we can grasp what it is they wanna say." He paused before continuing, "May I please have your member card?"

"Haven't I given you that? Silly me," Serena chuckled and took out her wallet, "I don't think I can express my feelings like the author of that poem," she stated while watching the man in front of her swipe her card.

"OK, Ms. Serena Gerber," he said, after looking at her name on the card, "Thanks for visiting us here at the library. Here is your ID card, and I hope you will come back soon."

Serena stood there feeling a little foolish at her forgetfulness, "Oh my, I don't know his name yet," she said absent-mindedly.

"It's Darien… Darien Rifkind," he quickly answered, knowing a moment like that wouldn't come again anytime soon.

"Huh?" Serena exclaimed, slightly startled. 'Did I speak my thoughts aloud again?'

"You said that you didn't know my name, right?" he said, smiling gently.

Serena nodded, "Yeah, but I thought… Ah, never mind. I have this habit of speaking my mind without realizing it," she explained, blushing.

"It's okay. I don't mind at all."

"Oh, where do you live?" Serena blurted out, trying to keep the conversation going.

"Oh, it's the housing estate near the dorm and not too far from the hospital."

"Really? Then we're actually neighbors," Serena exclaimed happily, "What is your address?"

Then they exchanged addresses and telephone numbers, and Darien promised to call her later.