The day had finally ended. Serena ran home really fast so she could change and get ready for the movies tonight. For some reason there were knots in her stomach. She wasn't as excited to see Seiya but she was excited. After Psychology she had felt funny. She could feel eyes burn into her neck and back during that class and she had desperately wanted to turn around. But she knew she couldn't. Besides why would Darien look at her, he was with Raye, one of her best friends. Even if he was looking what would she do? Once Serena had gotten through the door of her home she ran up the stairs and called Mina.
"Hey Mina? Can you come over now? I need help choosing outfits." Serena said as soon as she had answered.
"Sure thing Sere. I'll be over in 5." Mina said and hung up.
Sure enough after 5 minutes had passed Mina came into Serena's room. She only lived down the street so she usually just walked into Serena's house like she had lived here herself.
"I keep going through all my clothes and I can't find anything that isn't too much but isn't too plain." Serena sighed and flopped onto her bed.
"Trying to impress Seiya?" Mina smirked.
"In a way." Serena lied but not entirely.
"Well wear something tight but covering. That's the way to impress but without trying TOO hard." She said while digging through her cousin's clothes, "Here." She handed Serena a tight black long sleeve shirt that had a small cut to show the tops of her breast and a pair of navy jean shorts.
"What shoes though?" Serena said in awe of the outfit and her cousin's creativity with anything.
"Converse, don't overdo it." Mina smiled sweetly. "Now change and let's go."
Serena quickly changed and then her and Mina walked out of the house and headed to the plaza to meet everyone. Serena could feel the butterflies in her tummy flutter faster. Mina ran towards Andrew and jumped into his arms and greeted him with a kiss. Serena envied those two they were perfect together and happy, which what her and Seiya extremely lacked. Serena walked toward Seiya and tried to greet him with a hug but he turned and said, "I am going to pay for our tickets."
Serena slightly pouted and eyed Darien and Raye. Raye as usual was talking Darien's ear off. It was funny how he enjoyed her company like that. She couldn't help but feel a tinge jealous especially since she felt funny around Darien now. Also because Seiya was paying no mind to her.
When Seiya had returned with the tickets they all had began to walk towards the theater they were in. They all had sat themselves where Mina was on the end with Andrew to her right and next to him was Raye, then Darien, then there was Serena, and lastly Seiya. Serena had placed her arm carefully so maybe Seiya would catch the hint she wanted him to grab her hand and hold it. She wanted his attention desperately. Yet at the same time she didn't, she had enough of his shit but she had no strength to end this and be alone. Hence why she wouldn't end it. Seiya however, never even noticed her hand waiting for him. Throughout the movie Serena continued to sit there with her hand out for him. On the other side of her though Darien noticed this. He sat there watching her try so hard. He somewhat wanted to laugh at how cute it was but then he wanted to hold her hand but he was holding Raye's hand and he knew it was wrong two time with them both sitting there. He knew it was wrong to cheat in general but in front of each other was probably the worst. Darien could barely pay attention to the film while he had troubles thinking.
'Whats coming over me.." Darien thought
'I love Raye. Serena's one of my best friends, but why do I feel a pull to her now, why never before? Probably because I was with Raye all this time and never saw her as an option." He continued to ponder.
'Do I act to see where this goes? But not here. Somewhere alone with her. But she is with Seiya I am not even sure she thinks this way about me. I am not even sure if I have feelings for the girl. FUCK. Why now?'
Serena continued to sit there sulking wanting to make a move for Seiya but afraid he would yet again retreat like she was trying for more. She wanted their old relationship back. But now she wasn't even sure she wanted that.
'I wish this was easier to decide. I don't want to be alone if me and Seiya break up but I am not even sure I want to be with him anymore. Not to mention I think I am beginning to feel something for Darien. Hell what if he even wants me? I mean he has Raye who is attractive like a goddess. And just because he looks at me doesn't mean he likes me.' Serena thought as she sunk into her seat trying to make herself disappear. She glanced over at Seiya whose eyes were glued to the screen. Then over to Darien who looked to be in another state of mind. She then glanced over at Raye who was more focused on Darien. Then Mina and Andrew were in there own little world which involved her being in his lap cuddling him during the movie.
'God they are perfect. I'd kill to have that' Serena thought but she was happy for her best friend and cousin.
Serena went and grabbed for her drink which is where Darien's arm rested on the arm rest of the theater and her fingers lightly brushed his skin and instantly the two felt the warmth and electricity from each other's skin. They locked eyes instantly in the dark theater. Light and Dark eyes met. It was almost instant after that they acknowledged they both had an attraction and like they could speak with their eyes on this attraction. It was a mix of fear but admiration.
The credits began to role on the screen while the lights in the theater lit the room up. Mina jumped out of Andrews lap and held his hand.
"Well you guys ready to go?" Mina smiled rubbing her eyes trying to get used to the light.
Raye stood up and smiled, "Yup I sure am." Then turned to Darien waiting for him.
Seyia looked over to Serena, "That was fun right?" he smiled.
"I guess." Serena replied with a hint of sadness to her tone.
Once they had all walked out of the theater and said their good byes Darien and Serena stood alone in the middle of the plaza's parking lot.
"What now?" Serena whispered not looking into his eyes like she had already made a mistake.
"What do you mean?" Darien replied trying to pretend the innocent incident hadn't occurred yet.
"I mean I didn't imagine what happened in there." She replied feeling angry with him. "You felt it too. I know that look in your eyes said it all."
"You should love Seiya and I should love Raye." He whispered.
"I don't think I can. I never felt that from a small touch Darien even with Seiya. That wasn't nothing." She said as she tried to make eye contact.
"You're asking for it Meatball head." He smiled weakly but then gave up, "I do want you and I don't know if I love you or Raye. Do you still want me now?" He sighed.
"I don't want to be alone." She whispered. "I want you."
She then stood on her tippy toes without even thinking fully and whispered, "Please want me too."
She then leaned up against him and he met her halfway not being able to deny the small blonde beauty. Their lips finally met and it felt like an explosion of fireworks that neither have them felt before. It was like a need for each other for them to feel every part of them. The kiss held for a few minutes before they finally pulled away for air. Knowing they had to go home soon.
