This story is dedicated to my buds Tsa, E-Cuz, and Rose. I LOVEYOU! Thanks for any inspiration that you contributed! *MWAH!* ((^.^))

DISCLAIMER: Well, in case you didn't notice, I obviously don't own Sailor Moon or Gundam Wing. If I did, I would NOT be writing stories here, that's for sure!



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**THE ULTIMATE HEARTACHE**

~~Chapter 1~~

Serena was walking to her car after school like normal, and Darien was once again, on her mind. She thought about him every second of the day, and he was in her head more today then normal. Serena felt the pain shoot through her heart, and the tingling start in her knees while she thought about his absence. Darien was away visiting colleges, and would not be back for the rest of the month, but Serena knew that he would call her as soon as he got the first opportunity. The problem was, Darien had been gone for almost two weeks now, and she had not heard from him once. Overwhelmed by sorrow and her head filled with thoughts of what could have possibly happened to him, Serena decided to make her way to the local Safeway, for food was her only comfort, and it was needed in huge amounts. As She was about to turn the corner, Serena saw something out of the corner of her eye. She thought nothing of it at first, but when it appeared again, she stopped to take a closer look of what was following her. Stopping suddenly, Serena turned around in a flash and looked up, only to see a boy, no older then 16, no younger then 15 leaning against the cement wall of a building, as if in a trance. She studied him, and instantly was overcome with a sensation that she had not experienced since the first time she met Darien. His well defined muscled were visible through his thin, green tank top that clung to his chest, and his lower body was also toned, and could be made out through his black pants. Serena stood for a moment, in awe of this beautiful person, speechless. She felt the urge to run up and run her hands down his chest, and possibly even…..no. It was out of the question. Serena realized that she had been standing there, thinking about him for the past few minutes, so she pulled herself together, and looked up. As she was about to leave, his eyes slowly opened and met hers, causing a spark and even more confusion in her mind. Serena had to get out of there, for she was stunned beyond belief, and had to think about what was happening to her. She quickly turned around and walked towards her car, making sure not to walk too fast away from this new stranger, but not too slow either.

Inside the store, the choices of what she could use in order to calm her aching heart were endless, and Serena was really not in the mood to make such a large and life changing decision.

"Can I help you with something, gorgeous?" a teenage boy with a long braid, huge cheesy smile, and violet eyes that were full of cheer and laughter asked, as if hitting on her was more of a reflex instead of an action.

"Well, I was just trying to find something to bring home to my..uh…little brother. Sammy is a sucker for junk food, and I wanted to make his day." Serena said half-truthfully. Sammy did love junk food, but that did not mean it was for him. *(Rose and Tsa: Remind you of something? When is Linds going to start on my moo moo anyway? lol)*

"Well if your looking for something sweet and delicious, I'm your man! My name is Duo Maxwell, and I will be happy to find you whatever your heart desires!"

"Oh Lord," Serena thought to herself. Was he serious? " Well Duo, my name is Serena, and I would be happy to have to join my on my search. I'm sure that you will give me very helpful suggestions on what is best to buy. I don't do much shopping, you see." Serena decided to toy with him. She was so used to having only Darien in her mind, that she thought a little break was deserved.

"I could not be happier to do this, Serena. You know, we haven't had very many beautiful blond girls come in here lately. I hope I'm not scaring them away." Duo joked. There was no way that any woman would be scared away from him.

"Oh I'm sure there's a logical explination for it, Duo. I think that all the girls are too scared that they won't be able to have a chance with you, and they are going home to cry their eyes out." Serena thought that she may have been a bit too sarcastic, but what the hey. She was going to make today fun, and to stop worrying about Darien. He hadn't called her yet, anyway.

Serena and Duo made their way through the store, talking and laughing. Serena could care less that she was mildly flirting with Duo, because it felt good, and she hadn't been this free in a long time. Finally, Serena decided on a bag of Oreo double stuff, and a 2 liter bottle of mountain dew to drown her sorrows. The bizarre part was, her sorrows were fading as the day went on. "What could have made me change my perspective on how to act around other guys?" Serena thought to herself. "It can't be Duo. He's nice, but a little to flirty for me. I think I want to get to know him..but only as a friend."

"That'll be $ 5.75 Serena. Serena?"

"I'm sorry Duo, I was spacing out a little. *whew* I feel a bit lightheaded. I think I should be getting on my way…" Serena started to stumble and almost tripped over her basket.

"Oh no you don't." Duo sounded very concerned "I am going to have the bag boy take your grocery bag out to your car and drive you home. I know that sounds a little sudden, but you are in no condition to be driving. "

"Oh no Duo, I'm fi.." Serena started, but was cut off

"HEY HEERO!! Come over here! I need you to do me a favor." Duo practically screamed across the supermarket.

Serena looked up, and saw a boy with dark hair, well defined muscles, and deep blue eyes start to walk across the store. Her jaw dropped, and as hard as she tried to stop, she watched him take every step, and studied everything about him. This was the guy from the corner!!!

Okay!! There's chapter 1!!! Good times, huh? Hehe. Well, I'll be updating it soon! Happy reading. ((^.^))