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Three's a crowd

The mechanical screaming of the small alarm clock woke Serena from her dreams. With a slight yawn and a large stretch her brilliant blue eyes flittered open and focused on the sheer material of her canopy bed. I should have came home earlier. She scolded herself and slowly touched her feet to the plush white carpet, which felt like fluffy clouds. Serena Tsukino had her morning routine down to a precise timed science. One minute to walk from her bed to the bathroom, ten to shower, fifteen to dry and style her hair, ten to put on the outfit that she had taken precisely five minutes to select the night before, then ten to do her make-up, perfume, and grab her palm pilot, and cell phone. Ready to start her day she walked out of her suite of rooms and began her walk to the kitchen. Soothed by the rhythmic sound of her heels clicking she closed her eyes and imagined Seiya's dark blue eyes gazing into hers the night before. He's so dreamy and sensitive… Not to mention a perfect gentleman. She smiled.

The sudden aroma of scrambled eggs and toast made her eyes snap open and her pace quicken to what could be considered a light run. She followed the scent to the kitchen where she came face to face with none other than Darien Shields. "Sir! What are you doing awake so early… and cooking!"

"Go, sit at the dinning table. I'll be there in a minute." His tone was blank and set a sense of insecurity into Serena's chest.

"Please, allow me to finish…"

"I said GO!" He snapped and pointed to the large wooden doors that lead to the dinning room. She opened her mouth but was cut short by Darien's piercing glare. Feeling defeated she sulked into the dining room where she found the table set on the French lace tablecloth and fresh flowers in a crystal vase. Obediently she sat in the oversized chair to the right of the head of the table (where she always sat). Soon Darien came through the doors and served breakfast.

"This is wrong… I've worked for you for five years and you've NEVER been up before me… much less cooking!"

"I can do what I want in my own house Miss. Tsukino." He sat in his place and stared into her eyes seemingly challenging her.

"I understand that but that's what you pay me for!"

"No, I pay you to help me do my job, not play my servant."

"You pay me for both."

"I do, do I?" He smiled a strange smile.

"Yes… Why are you…"

"I felt like it. You were out with your friends last night and I thought I'd give you at least one morning somewhat stress free."

"Thank you I suppose but this is stressing me out more Sir." She slowly picked up her fork knowing that he would be expecting her to eat the meal he'd placed before her.

"Did you all have fun last night?" He asked still locked onto her eyes. She could see something in them… was it anger?

"I'm sorry if my absence caused you any inconvenience…"

"That's not an answer."

"Yes, we had fun."

"What did you do?"

"Went to dinner then a movie."

"Sounds fun… I can't remember the last time I went to the movies." He stabbed his fork into a piece of egg and popped it into his mouth.

"I'm sorry… are you angry with me?"

"No. Why would I be angry with you?" He asked and sipped on his glass of milk.

"I'm not sure… that's why I'm asking…"

"I'm not mad. Now eat, we have work to do today as I'm sure you're aware of."

"Yes Sir." She focused her eyes on her food and began to eat; completely unaware of Darien's fixed eyes watching her every move.

I have her wrapped around my finger and yet I don't. So strong willed and so easily controlled. His mind raced. How can I win her over? Why am I thinking about this so hard. You idiot she's just another woman, you KNOW how to win her over.

"Is it acceptable if I go out again on Sunday?" She interrupted the silence and looked at him.

"Certainly!" He smiled. Go wherever you want, I'm not going to let you run around unwatched.

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"I'm going now Mr. Shields." She tapped lightly on his office door.

"What? I can't hear you come in." He smiled knowing that she was again dressed to arouse her date. The door beeped and she poked her head in.

"I'm going now. Andrew is on his way over. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Okay." He waved her off with an air of disappointment. She shut the door and he could hear her click quickly down the hall. After the clicks had died away he slowly slipped out the door and rushed to the front window to watch her get into her car. His heartbeat quickened as his eyes roamed her figure in her mid-thigh white silk dress. "That woman is going to drive me crazy." He breathed aloud then picked up his phone and dialed a number. "She's leaving now." His voice was low then he clicked the phone off and walked away from the window. "Let's see where you're really going my dear."

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"I don't want to do that!" The giggly blonde pleaded as she attempted to pull her wrist out of Seiya's gentle grip.

"Don't be a wimp."

"I'm not a wimp I just don't want… I'm wearing a dress!"

"So? It'll be fun I promise."

"No!" She dug her heels into the soft dirt ground.

"It's just a ride Serena."

"So! It's way up there!"

"I'm not going to let anything happen to you. Trust me." His blue eyes pleaded with a child-like glimmer.

"I… but… okay." She folded and reluctantly stepped into the line to the Ferris wheel. "If anything…"

"Just chill." Seiya smiled and ushered her into one of the carts. You are sooo smooth. He complimented himself and sat beside her as she latched onto his arm.

"I HATE heights!" She squealed as the Ferris wheel began to move. Seiya just smiled and worked his arm around her shoulder.

"It's okay." He cooed just as the ride came to a halt. They were at the very top.

"Oh my God! Oh my God! It broke and now we're gonna die up here!"

"No, hey, look at me." He lifted her chin so theirs eyes met. "We're just fine. So the ride stopped. It's no big deal."

"I guess not…"

"It isn't." He moved his hand so it cupped her face. "Plus… the view is fantastic up here." He leaned into her until their lips touched and he parted her lips with his tongue.

To Serena's surprise she automatically responded to Seiya's lips. Soon the two were wrapped in each others' embrace and just staring at the stars. "Seiya?"

"Yes?"

"Thank you for making me get on this stupid thing."

"You're welcome…" I couldn't have planned that any better.

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"Seiya!" Darien's shout made the walls shake. "That no good son of a…"

"Darien! What are you doing?" Andrew raised an eyebrow and peered at his friend who was staring at his cell phone. "What could that guy possibly have done now?"

"That little snake has his hands all over MY assistant! That's what he's looking into doing!" Darien fumed and threw his phone onto the ground making it shatter into thousands of small pieces.

"So what? She can date the guy if she wants to. She's single."

"She's MINE!" Darien pivoted to face his friend.

"Whoa… Dare… I don't think…"

"Shut the hell up Andrew. She's mine and that little bastard is trying to steal her away."

"She's not yours. Nor is she an object someone can possess."

"I don't care what you have to say Andrew… I'll kill him if he lays another hand on her. I promise you that."

"Darien. Calm down and sit. I think you need to listen to yourself… you're acting like…"

"Say it and I'll personally throw you out." Darien hissed and plopped onto the couch.

"I know you don't mean to be angry… you love her don't you?" Andrew smiled.

"I don't know… I just… I've never felt like this before and now… It may be too late. What if she falls for him and leaves me? She's the only person in my life that I… truly trust."

"Well, she can't be your assistant forever."

"I don't want her to continue to be my assistant. I want her to be… I don't know… more."

"Tell her that then."

"I doubt it will matter… I'm only her boss remember?"

"Still…"

"Why would she be interested in me anyway?"

"You'd be surprised Dare… You'd be surprised."

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"Oh!" Serena jumped when she saw Darien standing in her room waiting for her. "Mr. Shields! You startled me."

"Didn't mean to…"

"Can I help you with something?"

"Why did you lie to me?"

"What?"

"Why did you lie to me?" He stepped so close that the sweet scent of her perfume invaded his nose once more.

"I… What?"

"You were out with Seiya."

"How would you? Were you spying on me?" Her eyes grew angry.

"I can smell him all over you." Darien's tone became harsh.

"Yes I was out with him. We've been dating for a few months now!" She snapped back.

"You can't see him anymore."

"Excuse me?"

"He's my main competitor, I can't have you two running around together!"

"What are you worried about? Do you think I'm going to give him some big secret or something?"

"I trust you not to but it still looks bad when my long time assistant is running about with my competitor! Miss. Tsukino I'm telling you not to see him anymore. Please."

"I can see him if I want to. He's sweet and we don't talk about business at all. We have work mode and personal mode, it's rather easy for me to keep those separate."

"I don't care about that. I don't want you around him."

"You can't stop me and you can't fire me for that either."

"I don't want to fire you." Darien's voice suddenly softened. "I don't want you to leave, you're the only thing that keeps me going. Without you I'd be lost."

"Then I would appreciate a little more respect Mr. Shields."

"I do respect you…"

"No, when you stand there and practically forbid me to date my boyfriend… that's disrespect!"

"I appologise then, I didn't realize you felt that way."

"It's okay I forgive you… I guess. Now, I'm really tired may I go to bed now?"

"Yes. Goodnight." He sighed and fought the urge to kiss her forehead.

"Thank you. I'll see you in the morning." She walked him to the door then shut and locked it. With a heavy sigh she leaned against the door to calm the violent thumping of her heart. Being that close to him had made her heart race and her breath quicken slightly. What's going on with me? There's no way I can have feelings for both of them can I? That would be so wrong… Plus, Mr. Shields is not the type of man I want as a boyfriend. Seiya's the right guy… I just… know it. Her mind reasoned as she picked out her outfit for the next day.