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I Want to Feel
The group of girls sat around their friend and stared at her with disbelief. "So… you folded? How could you fold?" Raye shouted at the blonde. Raye had a fierce temper that often made her brown eyes flare with gold. The raven-haired woman balled her fists and shot a furious look around the room. "Do you have any sense of self worth? Just tell him flat out, no more!"
"It's not that easy Raye. You know that. She loves him." Mina smiled at Serena sympathetically. "Look how long they've been together like this. He does love her, I just know he does. He's too idiotic to admit it though." The blonde pounded her fist into her other hand. "Even Mal says Darien loves you Serena. Mal! My Mal!"
"If he loved her he wouldn't go running around with all the sluts. I mean really Mina, how much could he possibly love her when he's pounding every other girl on the planet?" Lita sneered and crossed her arms. "I think he's just using you Serena. He just likes the sex." Lita looked like a true Amazonian warrior. She had brown hair and green eyes. She was extremely tall and was always looking for a brawl. "Let me at him, I'll knock some sense into him."
"Violence doesn't solve anything Lita. Darien's not going to let Serena walk away from him. Even if they did stop having sex. He'll never allow her to be with anyone else." Amy pointed out in her soft, maternal tone. The blue haired, blue-eyed woman was the most timid of the group. "Remember Seiya?" She added and everyone nodded thoughtfully.
~~Flashback~~
The group sat backstage before a concert when the opening band walked in. The three men had dashed into the room for protection from the crazed fans in the hall. "Oh dear lord! You'd think those girls were on some sort of super strength pill!" The leader of the group had cried as he leaned against the door. "Oh… shit… I'm so sorry. I didn't know this was your room." The man's blue eyes fixed directly on Serena. "We're uh… we're the Starlights… um… my name's Seiya, this is Taiki and Yaten… it's such an honor to meet you all!"
"Honor's all yours. Now get out." Darien snapped fiercely as he stepped towards the group. Serena quickly jumped out of her chair and placed herself between Darien and the others while giving Darien the calm yourself look.
"Sorry about that. Hi, it's nice to meet you too. I'm…"
"Serena. Yeah, we know who all of you are." Seiya interrupted her. He then laughed and reached behind his head to grab onto his long black hair which was in a pony tail. "Sorry, didn't mean to interrupt… I'm just so… flattered. I mean… you guys are awesome. We were thrilled when we were chosen to open for you all."
"Well, you three are quite good." Serena smiled warmly. Seiya's eyes widened then he took a slow look around the room to see the other members smiling. All but Darien who was standing in the middle of the room with his eyes shooting daggers.
"Wow… coming from… you… wow." Seiya breathed and gulped down some air. "You know… I think you're a musical genius Serena. You're ability to write… my God! You can write anything, any type of music. It's so impressive." Serena began to blush as Seiya carried on about how much he admired her.
"Hey um… I think it's time for you guys to get back to your area. The show's about to start." Andrew stepped in. Andrew was the only other person in the group who was close to Darien and his cautious tone told Serena that the black haired man was fuming behind her. The Starlights had left reluctantly.
After the concert Seiya managed to catch Serena alone where he asked her on a date. She protested at first then gave in when Seiya insisted they go out as friends. When Serena had gone back to her hotel room Darien was waiting for her. He demanded to know why she had indulged Seiya before the show and when he learned that she was to spend time with him he blew up.
"Stay the fuck away from him! He's bad news! All he wants to do us get you into his bed!" Darien had shouted while throwing his arms in the air. "You're not going anywhere with him unless I get to go too." A large grin spread over Darien's face then he nodded. "Yes, that will work nicely. Since you two are going out as friends… I'm just going to tag along."
Serena dimply looked at him and sighed. If she wanted to spend time with Seiya then Darien would have to get his way. He always got his way. "Fine." Serena sighed.
When Serena met Seiya at the restaurant that evening his eyes widened as he gazed at Darien. "Oh, hey there, I… I didn't actually think you were really… coming with us." The man's tone reeked of disappointment, which made Darien grin in triumph.
"Well, I thought this was an outing for friends." Seiya's eyes snapped towards Darien's and suddenly, unspoken words passed between the two men. "We are all friends right rookie?" Darien added with superiority.
"Sure Darien." Seiya nodded and diverted his attention to the person of his interest. "Well Serena, would you like to catch dinner then we can all go and see a movie?" She only nodded and glared at Darien.
Time after time Darien tagged along on their outings, they were never alone and that frustrated Serena greatly. Seiya took it well, his aloof, fun loving attitude never turning sour.
Finally, after many months, Seiya secretly called her and asked her on a date, a true date, just the two of them. Serena had been hesitant at first then agreed. She had grown fond of Seiya, he seemed to be a wonderful potential boyfriend and, for once, she was excited about someone other than Darien.
She managed to trick Darien, convincing him that she wanted to spend one night at home alone. He had blindly fallen for the lie, something that never happened. He told her he was going out anyhow and so that plan was set. Serena had waited until after she knew Darien liked to go out and then met Seiya at the arcade. Andrew had stared at her with weary eyes but smiled his support of the idea then left the pair alone.
After eating dinner they rented a movie and went to Seiya's apartment. The date had gone wonderfully and somehow, in the middle of the movie Serena found herself beneath Seiya on the couch passionately kissing him. He had one hand under her shirt but she didn't mind much, he was the first to ever touch her besides Darien. The continued on, the two acting like depraved teenagers.
Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be. Just as Seiya removed his shirt a deafening crack rang through the apartment and Darien stormed in. Serena barely had time to think as Darien grabbed Seiya forcefully and threw him violently into the wall. Seiya crashed against the glass shelving that held various trinkets, the glass shattered, items broken, Seiya sat with his back against the wall with a pained look as Darien stalked towards him. Darien grabbed the younger man by the hair and pulled him to his feet, the two staring at one another. Darien looked triumphant as Seiya closed his eyes. "Breathe in her direction again and I'll be back." Darien had hissed and released Seiya.
~Now~
"Yeah, Darien really went all out on him." Lita frowned as the other girls nodded again. "So… what are you going to do? I mean… how are you going to break it off with him?" The girls all went silent as Andrew brought over the milkshakes the girls had ordered earlier.
"She can't." Andrew said sternly and placed a hand on her shoulder. "You know that Serena. Unless you leave everything behind and hide somewhere he'll never look for you, you can't escape him." Serena looked up at Andrew and felt a sadness wash over her. Andrew had always cared for her, she knew he did; it would never work. He was Darien's best guy friend and to start a relationship with her… it would be devastating.
"Bullshit! She doesn't have to just take his abuse! That's what this is, abuse!" Raye shouted angrily. "He just runs around town, screwing other women while he demands that you remain untouched by others! It's a crock of shit! He walks all over you, says sweet things, then runs off for some other woman."
"You'd know all about it too wouldn't you Raye?" Mina eyed her then bit her lip as Serena turned accusing eyes on Raye. The table grew silent and Andrew slowly backed away. This was going to be a conversation he didn't want to get involved in.
"Oh please Mina! Don't act like he didn't screw you too!" Serena stared at both of them wide eyed. "I remember that conversation, and… if you remember, we promised to never talk about this again!" Raye growled.
"You both… you both slept with Darien?" Serena said sadly as she stared at her milkshake. "I thought… you were my friends." Raye and Mina exchanged looks then bit their lips.
"Look, Serena, they obviously couldn't help it. I mean, he is quite good at getting women into bed… you of all people should know that." Lita offered then covered her mouth as Serena shot her a hateful glare.
"Really? Have all of you crawled into bed with him?" She shouted and stood. Each woman looked down regretfully, including the ever so sweet and innocent Amy. "Amy… you too?" Serena felt tears threatening her eyes again.
Amy looked her friend in the eye then sighed. "Serena… we were just talking… we were sharing opinions on the elegant universe book and… before I knew it… I mean… I don't even know how it happened. I'm sorry. I couldn't tell you, I couldn't tell any of you. I felt so dirty. What was worse… Zoicite…when I told him, he… he didn't blame me at all, he went to confront Darien. I've never felt so… cheap." Amy's lip was quivering as she looked up at Serena. "I'd take it back if I could."
"How long ago was this?" Serena threw her arms in the air with frustration. "You've only been dating Zoicite for a year or so."
"It was… it… was… almost a year ago. Zoicite and I had just officially started dating and… and…" Amy buried her face in her hands. Serena looked at the other girls who seemed to be sympathizing with the blue haired woman. Serena turned violently on her heels, she had to get away with them, she needed to be alone. Darien went too far. He didn't respect her enough to leave her friends… their friends, out of his habits. Just as she was about to walk out the doors Darien walked in. They collided and he playfully chuckled and caught her by the shoulders before she teetered over. "Don't touch me!" She screamed angrily and ripped herself away from him.
"What… what's wrong? I thought we were good." She glared at him then went to walk past him. "Hey! Wait just one minute here…" He began to confront her only to have a harsh hand smack him across the face.
"I'm going to my parents! So, if you think you're going to follow me without consequences think again!" She then stormed out of the arcade and down the road. Darien watched her go then turned to look at the booth of women all staring at him with sadness on their faces.
Slowly, he approached the table. Something told him that everything was going wrong, that he was losing some kind of battle that he was unaware of. "Morning ladies… something I need to know?" He sat down before he noticed that the looks of sorrow had turned to anger. "Oh boy…"
"How can you sleep at night?" Raye shouted angrily. "Do you know no bounds? Do you even have a conscience? You should have let her go with Seiya!" He stared at Raye with narrowed eyes then glanced at the other women.
"You told her then? All of you?" They nodded. "How is this my fault? You are the ones who betrayed her, not me." They stared at him with open mouths. "Face it, she knows how I am, she expects you all to be sensible and say no. You didn't. Every one of you wanted me, and I never say no."
"That's the point! You should!" Lita growled viciously. I can't believe I actually fell for your little act! Well, no more, because of this she might not speak to any of us again. Our careers could be ruined! She could leave!"
"She won't leave. She can't." He said sternly, confidently. The girls stared at him, sitting in the booth smugly, he clearly had no regard for how she was feeling, for how any of them felt. "You still don't get it. She's mine, if she leaves, I will find her. I won't let her go."
"You may not have a choice." Amy dared. "She still talks to Seiya you know? He still asks her to leave you, to get away and start a life with him. It would be so easy for her." Amy eyed him as he began to turn red. "Plus, her father hates you, her brother despises you… I think you're making more enemies then friends. So stop being stupid and cut this act of yours. We all know it's a façade. You want to be with her."
"I am with her. Where do you think I was last night?" He stood and looked at Andrew who was purposefully trying to act like he hadn't heard a word. "What do you think Andrew? Am I with Serena?"
"I don't have an opinion, you know that Dare." Andrew sighed and turned to walk into the back room.
Serena stood on her parent's doorstep and simply breathed. She knew what waited beyond the door. A father who detested the very thought of Darien and a brother that wanted to kill the man. Then there was her mother, a woman who very well, may be the only one who had the ability to deny Darien. Though the woman liked him, she knew his game and would never fall prey to it.
With a sigh of confliction, she raised her hand to knock on the door just as it was pulled open by her solemn looking mother. "I was wondering when you were going to know. Come in, your father's not home yet and your brother's out at the moment. We have time to talk." Ilene put a comforting arm around her daughter and led her into the living room. "What has he done now?"
"I just found out that he… he… he slept with all of my friends!" She cried and put her head on her mother's shoulder. "Every one of them momma, even Amy." Ilene frowned and put her arms around her daughter as she rocked from side to side. She liked Darien but damn if he didn't do stupid things to her little girl.
"You know darling… maybe you would be happier with someone else. You're very sought after you know?" Ilene rubbed her daughter's shoulders and sighed. She hated this conversation. She'd had it far too many times and yet she knew Serena wouldn't leave Darien.
"I can't… I love him." She hesitated and looked into her mother's eyes. "I just don't understand why he would sleep with the girls. I just don't get it." Ilene shrugged and thought about it for a while. "Maybe he's losing interest in me… you think that could be it? I'm not… desirable anymore?"
"Honey, I don't know… I just don't know." Ilene simply sat with her daughter and let the girl pour her heart out. It was something she needed to do and so Ilene would help her.
Darien flipped through his keys, his fingers trembling ever so slightly. He hadn't heard from her in two days. She hadn't returned his calls and he hadn't dared to return to her house. Now however, he had to face the fireworks. Finding the right key he inserted it into the locked deadbolt and turned it over to release it's hold. Pushing the door open he stepped into the house and looked around. It was clear she wasn't there, which only mean one thing. If he wanted to talk to her, he would have to go to her parents house and brave her parents' wrath. Not that he particularly cared what they thought. Ilene Tsukino had always liked him, she was often disappointed in him and let him know as frequently as she had the chance to. His issue was with Serena's father Ken and her brother Sammy.
~Flash Back~
The knock on the door interrupted what could have been the beginning of a wonderful evening. He had left the half-dressed head cheerleader on the couch and walked to the door, annoyed and rather frustrated at the constant pounding on the door. "Who is it Darien?" She asked and pulled her shirt to her bare torso.
"I don't know Katie, just be quiet will you?" He shot her a look and turned back to the door. Leaning towards the door Darien glanced through the peephole and felt a ping of worry travel through him. "Don't make one sound? Understand me?" He took a moment to straighten his clothes and hair before pulling open the door with a warm smile. "Mr. Tsukino, Sammy! To what do I owe the pleasure?" Darien noticed the anger hiding behind Ken's eyes and braced for what was to come. He knew, and by the look on Sammy's face… well, he was in for it.
"My daughter." Ken said flatly through a clamped jaw. "I have been lead to understand, that you and Serena were… intimate Friday night. Is this correct?" Darien looked from one angry male to the next and sighed. This wasn't going to be pretty.
"That's accurate." Darien offered truthfully. Lying to Ken Tsukino wouldn't help. The older man seemed to simmer in his place until he finally sighed and looked at Darien defeatedly.
"Well, I suppose precautions are useless after the crisis, eh my boy? I must say, you have been a dear friend of Serena's for many years, I feel like you're already part of the family." Darien sensed movement in his living room and squeezed the door closer to him to prevent the two from seeing inside.
"Thank you sir… You know…I would let you in but my apartment's rather messy right now and I'd be embarrassed to have anyone else see it like it is." Ken laughed slightly and shrugged then pushed his wire-framed glasses back into place as they had slide down during his conversation.
"Son, we're all men here, I've lived in messier places than you can imagine I'm sure. I would like to sit down with you and talk." Ken smiled. Sammy on the other hand crossed his arms with a satisfied smirk on his face. Ken Tsukino may have been fooled by Darien's excuse but Sammy knew better.
"Okay… just please give me a few seconds to pick up. It won't take long." Ken nodded and Darien calmly shut the door and rushed into his living room. "Katie, go hide in my room."
"Why? Who is it?" She looked at the door. "Is it the police because I'm legal." He rolled his eyes, it was hard to believe a girl in the same grade as he was, was so stupid. Serena was two years younger and could run circles around this girl.
"It doesn't matter who it is, just hide in my room." She glanced at the door, her mind obviously doing over time. With a resentful glare she put her bra on and began marching towards the door. "Katie!" Darien whispered harshly and grabbed her by the arm. "Don't you dare…"
"Dare do what? It's some girl isn't it? The next one on your list? You think I'm stupid? I'm in this for more than fun Mr." She tried to pull away but found herself unable. "Let go of me, now."
"It's not a girl." Darien said honestly in his most earnest voice. He was panicking, that much he was certain of, especially because he could faintly hear Sammy lamenting about how long it was taking to "pick up" his mess. "Shit, Katie, it's two guys who I really don't want to know you're here." Her anger flared then and she ripped her arm away from him.
"So, you're embarrassed to let people know you're with me? Unbelievable! Goodbye Darien… I'm glad this didn't happen, you're a real jackass!" She pulled her shirt on and marched to the door, and Darien's doom. As she pulled the wooden object open, ken and Katie looked at one another in shock. "M… Mr. Tsukino… I…"
"Katie…" Ken growled in a low tone and looked past her to Darien who stood in the hallway. If only he had told Ken he was tutoring the poor girl. He could have gotten away with that… maybe. "Go home Katie, you're father will be none too thrilled to hear about this."
"We didn't do anything, honest!" She squeaked. And looked back at Darien. "He's been tutoring me because… well, you know I need better grades for that scholarship." Darien held his breath, maybe she wasn't such an idiot. Ken looked like he might be considering it for a moment then Sammy spoke up.
"Oh for Christ's sake! Dad! You know why she's here, look, her shirt's on inside out, her hair's messy, and Darien just told us he was embarrassed for anyone to see his apartment messy, you know very well what's going on here." Ken nodded and looked at Katie sternly.
"My son's right. Go home Katie, I'll be speaking with your father later." Katie looked defeated as she walked past Ken Tsukino and down the hall towards the elevator. Ken and Sammy entered the apartment and glared at Darien with a homicidal glint. "So… you take my daughter's innocence and barely a day later you've got your hands on another young girl?" Ken's face was turning red with rage. A man so angry was capable of many things and Darien saw where this was going. "You no good son of a bitch! My little girl, your best friend… you just took advantage of her, is that it?"
Darien held up his hands as a sign of peace and shook his head back and forth. "No, that's not it at all! Mr. Tsukino, I respect Serena very much, as you said she's my best friend. I had a lapse in judgment. I apologize." Sammy sneered and stepped forward.
"Please! Stop lying, your teeth are going to fall out of your head. According to what I know and have pictures to prove… you've had a few… what did you say… lapses of judgment." Sammy held up his phone to display picture after picture of Darien in a café with different girls, often kissing them.
Ken looked on in horror as each picture displayed added to the severity of the situation. He balled his fists and closed his eyes to try and calm himself. "My daughter… has… clearly… loved you… for a very long time… and you…" Ken could speak no longer, his anger was too great. "I'm… I'm… going to KILL YOU!" Ken lunged forward, the usually kind man lashing out to protect the honor of his little girl. Each hit he went to make, Darien blocked or avoided. Ken didn't stop though, the realization that he was getting nowhere caused him to try harder, to fight harder. "You're… never going to see her again!" Ken screamed angrily.
This was perhaps the greatest mistake of Ken Tsukino's life. The statement had shocked Darien, the gravity of it causing him to stop his defensive moves. As a result, a punch landed square with his jaw and he felt the adrenaline rush into his veins. With one swift move Darien laid Ken out on the floor, the older man looking up through broken glasses with shock. Darien stood above him, breathing roughly, his dark blue eyes threatening with animalistic rage. Darien knelt down menacingly. "Threaten me again, go ahead."
"It's not a threat. You will never see her again. After this… my daughter's a minor, you're going to prison for rape. That's where you're going." Ken attempted to show dominance but in his current inferior position the effect was completely lost. Darien grabbed his elder by the neck and lifted him from the ground. Slamming him into the wall, Darien sneered and watched as blood slowly trickled down from Ken's now damaged nose.
"Get out of my apartment before I do something I regret." He released Ken and glared at Sammy. "Besides, you clearly don't know the statutory rape law in this state. Serena's sixteen, that of legal age." Ken's mouth about dropped open. He could hardly believe it. Darien knew the law well enough to know how to use it to his advantage. "I don't do stupid things Mr. Tsukino."
"You're still forbidden from seeing my daughter. I'll send her away if I have to. You are not to speak with her, or even look at her." Ken walked to the door angrily. "Come around my house again and I'll have you arrested." Darien watched Ken go then looked at Sammy who was grinning happily.
Sure enough, Serena wouldn't return his calls. If he called the house either Sammy or Ken would pick up. If Ilene did she would attempt to get Serena only to be thwarted by her husband. Serena hadn't come to school either. Darien was beginning to feel bad about the situation. He wanted to talk to her, needed to talk to her and so he snuck over to her house in the middle of the night. Moving over the lawn, between the shrubs he approached Serena's window and was shocked when Ken's angry voice sounded. In a manner of seconds the two men were on the front lawn physically fighting. Serena ran out of the house terrified. Darien would never forget the sound of her voice and the look on her face as she screamed. "Daddy! Daddy no! NO!" Of course, he wasn't sure if she was saying that to prevent Ken from hurting him, or if it was the other way around. The fight was finally broke up when the police arrived.
"Arrest him! He's trespassing on my property and he's assaulted me!" Ken said irately. The police nodded, immediately moving to Darien and forcefully cuffing him as they recited his rights.
"Daddy… no… please… don't… don't do this!" Serena rushed to her father and grabbed his arm. "Please! He was coming to speak with me because you won't let him… don't press charges!" Ken looked at his daughter then at Darien and back. "Daddy…" The police had paused, wondering if they needed to put the young man in the car or not.
"No, my decision stands. Arrest him." Ken's voice was like a gavel hitting a wooden disk. The single phrase sealed Darien's anger. He hated Ken Tsukino, hated Sammy Tsukino. The two of them had now tarnished his perfect record, not only that, they had upset Serena, kept her locked away like a caged animal.
~now~
Darien arrived at the Tsukino house and paused on the sidewalk. One more step and he would violate a permanent order to stay off of the Tsukino property without explicit permission. Before he could step any further, Ken emerged from the house, his arms crossed. "You shouldn't be here you slimly little bastard." Darien felt the rage rise within him.
"I'm only here to talk to her. Surely that's her decision?" Darien contained himself. Another confrontation would not be a wise move for him. Ken sneered and stalked across the lawn towards Darien.
"No, not at this point. My daughter is a victim of abuse and you know it. She needs help and that means she cannot make this decision on her own." Darien balled his fists and took a deep breath. He had never abused Serena a day in his life. He never would either. "Leave here before I call the police."
"I'm not on your property." Darien affirmed and looked up at the house. "SERENA!" He shouted at the house. He knew she heard him, something within him shifted, gave him a sliver of happiness.
A few moments later, the front door opened and Serena stepped out. She was wearing jeans and a light pink top and after not seeing her for two weeks she looked all the more beautiful. "Go home Darien." He could hear the strain in her voice as she spoke and he felt his heart stop a little.
"Not without talking to you first. Please? Let's just take a quick walk through the park. One stroll and then I'll go home." Ken shook his head furiously and glared at his daughter. Serena on the other hand, nodded her acceptance and stepped off the lawn and onto the sidewalk.
"One stroll." She asserted and began to walk ahead of Darien towards the park. "I'll be back in two hours Daddy, if not, send a search party." Darien quickly caught up to her and waited until they were out of earshot.
"Look, Serena… I…" He began to speak only to have her suddenly stop and turn to him. Her eyes held all of her emotions, some of them he didn't want to see there. Some of them terrified him.
"Remember Paris Darien?" He nodded. It was hard to forget. "Well, then you remember how happy I was. You know what I remember about Paris?" He swallowed and waited for her to continue. "I remember all of it, especially the river."
~Flashback~
Laughter could be heard, like a beautiful music box, the melodic sound bounced off the stone walls as Serena playfully rushed down the stairs next to the river. Darien rushed after her, a playful smile on his lips.
By the time Serena reached the bottom of the stairs Darien was right on her heels. A few more bounds and he had caught her by the hand. Twirling her about as if they were dancing Darien pulled her back to him and crushed his lips onto hers. Her hands slid up his muscular chest and into his thick black locks as their tongues gently battled for dominance.
The feeling of cold stone against her back made Serena gasp and arch her back, her lower half grinding into his in the process. "Dare! That's cold!" She protested and watched a devious smile spread over his face.
"You're fine." He chuckled and continued his assault. It was as if his hands were everywhere at once, eliciting slight moans from her perfectly formed lips. Every time she made a noise Darien felt himself being pushed closer and closer to the point of no return. She was addicting, truly she was, and here, along the bank of the Seine Darien felt happy.
Lifting her off the ground Darien leveled their pelvises. As if it were an automatic response, Serena wrapped her legs around his torso and felt the not-so-discreet evidence of his excitement pressing against her. "Dare…" She whispered through heavy eyelashes. He paused to hear what she had to say and instead hear a steady lapping of waves against the lower wall.
The sound of a boat horn sounded, followed by a series of whoops and hollers that alerted the two that they were not alone. "Whoo! Dude! Way to go! Hit that!" A bunch of young men shouted from the boat accompanied by vulgar animal noises that would only befit a rowdy strip bar.
"Why don't we go and eat dinner before heading back to the room?" Darien asked smoothly and kissed her one last time before pulling away from her and taking her hand. "Come on Meatball head, we can continue this later."
~now~
"What is it that you want me to say? Serena, I'm not sorry I slept with them. I am sorry that you found out. You weren't supposed to find out because I know how funny you are about this topic…" He sighed as she seemed to wilt a little.
"I don't know what I want you to say, but I do know that I want to feel like I did in Paris." She then turned from him and began to walk away. Darien felt as though she wanted him to do something in the moment. He knew what he wanted to do, he wanted to run to her and hold her in his arms forever.
