Hi everyone! It was a huge surprise to see how many of you bookmarked my little story. I have to apologize to those who read my other old fanfic. It's 6 years old and I've been meaning to revise and finish it, but it's been difficult to draw inspiration for that one. I'm going to focus on this story in the meantime and I already know how I want it to go, so please stay tuned. I'll try to update as often as possible!

Seasons – Chapter 2

3 years ago:

Serena hid her report card from her boyfriend Diamond when he came over. He parked his expensive convertible in front of her more humble place and rang the doorbell. "Hi honey, you're here early." She received his kiss on her cheek.

Diamond placed his hand on her head, something he loved to do but made her feel like a child, exactly of how he thought of her sometimes. "The deal closed earlier than I thought. Aren't you happy to see me? How was your day, love?" Diamond is 7 years older than Serena and worked at his father's architect firm. The firm is hugely successful and over the decades, his father gained recognition and went from designing homes to large corporations and museums. Diamond, an architect baby chose to follow his father's ambitions and is now working for him. He not only has a promising career but a large inheritance as well. Yes, you guessed right. He's loaded.

"My day? Good." Serena bit her lip. She doesn't have to tell him everything, especially her grades in college.

Diamond sniffed the air. A slight smoke wafted. "Hey, do I smell something burning?"

"Oh no! The chicken!" Serena rushed to the oven. How come the timer didn't sound? She grabbed her oven mittens and took out the tray. The chicken was slightly burnt. "If I peel off the skin then it would still be edible." She spent hours prepping for it and is going to try to save it.

"Hmm..." He inspected it a little closer. "Why don't we go out to eat instead." Diamond didn't want to be rude but the chicken was ashed beyond skin-deep. Serena was going to protest but she didn't want to poison Diamond's expensive tastes so she decided to save her tongue and accept defeat instead. Diamond was probably right anyway. She just wished her day would go right at least once.

Disappointed in having to throw her hard-worked chicken in the trash, Serena's phone suddenly beeped. She checked and saw Andrew's text. "Pizza for lunch tomorrow? I'm coming back tonight."

Diamond looked over. He didn't like that Andrew hung out with Serena so much, but Serena assured him that Andrew was just a good friend and that they're just like brother and sister. Ever since she stopped by Andrew's part time job and met him at Dave and Busters arcade, he's never failed to be a good friend always helping her out with homework or relationships or a flat tire. He's saved her a few times with emergency tutoring and helping her cope through her problems with Diamond. In return, Andrew liked meeting girls through Serena. He even dated one of her friends during high school, but unfortunately it didn't work out with Trista because she thought they weren't astrologically compatible. She was a Scorpio, and her Pluto influenced intensity would never be understood by his airy Gemini logic. Andrew was devastated but eventually bounced back up and spent his time on his studies and club activities instead, which greatly helped his chances of getting into medical school. Perhaps it was a good thing they broke up, but astrologically incompatible as an excuse? Whatever, she was a little out there.

"Great, hanging out with Andrew again? Your other boyfriend?" Diamond asked with disdain.

"Diamond, we talked about this. He's just a friend and it's usual for us to hang out whenever he comes back to town. It's just what we do. Trust me, he's like a brother. Just you suspecting us makes me feel awkward already."

Diamond was overprotective of Serena. He couldn't help it. She was beautiful, kind-hearted, always well-intentioned, and other guys can't take their eyes off her. It frustrates him that she doesn't see it and denies it.

"I'm not suspecting him, it's just... can't you guys hang out in a group or something? Why do you guys always hang out one-on-one?"

Serena shrugged. She liked the one-on-one time because she could tell him everything about school and Diamond without holding back. It's hard to describe their friendship. She confides in Andrew. Diamond just doesn't understand her sometimes. Serena has girlfriends too, Mina and Lita, but Mina is currently on a modeling contract in Europe and Lita has a new boyfriend (again) and has been spending most of her time with him. Lita's been MIA.

Serena retorted. "There's nothing wrong with us hanging out. It's not like you don't talk to Nehelenia." Diamond gritted his teeth. "Nehelenia grew up with me in diapers. It's different. We mostly only email, and I would like to add that she has a boyfriend."

"Diamond, please. We have our own friends, and we should be free to hang out with whoever we want, and that's that. Why don't we just go to dinner now. I'm hungry and this conversation is going nowhere." Before Diamond could say anymore, she grabbed her purse and opened to door. Already walking towards his car, he gave out a sigh. Ok she wins today and he didn't want to leave his car in her neighborhood for long. A lot of kids give it a lot of attention around here. He followed suit and closed the door behind her while she locked it. They drove out looking like an expensive couple in his shiny car.

Meanwhile Andrew packed his bag for his weekend trip back to his hometown. He tries to drive back at least once a month since it's only a 2 hour drive away. His mother wants to see him more but he's been trying to explain to her that medical school consumes all of his time.

As he grabbed his shirts, Darien suddenly appeared at his door. "Hey, going home?"

"Yeah. I'm going back to see my family and friends. What about you? Are you going to stay here this weekend?"

"Sadly, I still haven't finished my research so I have to stay. Since you'll be gone, Ami might come over."

"That's fine. Tell her I said hi. And be nice to her, Dare. She's a good girl."

Darien folded his arms. Andrew is naturally protective of women. It must be because his sister is so much younger than him. "Since when am I not nice? I know how to treat a lady." Andrew didn't respond and moved onto folding his pants to fit into his duffel. "So," Darien spoke again, "Who are you going to see this weekend with anyway? Is it Jadeite?"

"No, Jadeite's on a getaway with his girlfriend, Zoicite. I'm seeing another friend. You never met her. "

"Oh, who is sh..."

Andrew's phone started ringing. "Oh hey Serena. Yeah I'm on my way now." A female voice muffled from his phone. Sounded like crying. Darien stayed to watch was happening. "Are you okay? Where are you now?" Andrew began to look concern and Darien was curious what was going on.

"Ok, I'll be there as soon as I can. Just try to calm down ok?" He hung up.

"Was that your sister?" Darien asked, wondering why a female called crying.

"No. I have to go, I'll see you later."

"Alright." If Andrew wasn't going to be specific, then Darien wasn't going to pry. "Have a safe drive man."

"Thanks. Have fun with Ami."

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Alright guys, that's it for chapter 2. I had fun writing this but it did take the whole day. Hope you guys liked it!