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I am soooo sorry, I pretty much fell off the face of the earth.

Here is the latest chapter, sorry i didn't put it up sooner but I've been busy and I thought the chapter was a bit lame so i tried to improve it.

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Darien grinned, "We fell in the pool." he answered, handing me a white shirt. A large white shirt.

Daphne shook her head, "Don't be silly Darien, she can't wear that. Serena come with me and I'll get you something proper to wear."

I followed her into her room. I thought her house was magnificent, her house had nothing on her bedroom. It was gigantic, a room fit for a princess.

I watched her open her large closet hidden by full length mirror sliding doors. She ran her hand through her massive collection of clothes and pulled out a black cocktail dress, similar to the red one she was wearing.

"You're lucky we're about the same size," she grinned, I nodded, taking the dress from her outstretched hands.

"The bathroom is just over there and there are some nice dry towels in the cupboard, help yourself." she said, pointing over to a closed door.

I thanked her and walked over to the bathroom, shutting the door behind me. I looked at myself in the mirror and sighed, my hair looked absolutely terrible, the water made it knotty and all over the place.

I grabbed a towel and began to undress. I removed my dress and hung it over the edge of the bath. I reached up behind me and unhooked my bra just as the door open. Only it wasn't the door I had walked through just minutes ago. It was another one. I looked up in flash and found Darien standing there. I open my mouth to scream but nothing came out. I grabbed the towel and quickly wrapped it around me just as he shut the door. I felt like I was hyperventilating. Darien had just seen me naked. Well okay, almost naked but it's the same idea. No guy had EVER and I mean EVER seen me naked, heck they hadn't even seen me in a bikini. I mean I have trouble changing in front of my own mother! and a guy had just seen me topless!!! Oh shit, Oh shit!

I quickly threw on the dress over the top of my wet underwear and quickly towel dried my hair before rushing out of the bathroom and downstairs to where my mum, Daphne and the rest of the guests were. I casually walked over and excused myself from the party saying that I wasn't feeling all too well.

"I hope you're feeling well tomorrow. It's probably just from swallowing too much chlorine."

I nodded and gave my thanks and farewell to Daphne.

"I'm not going" I mumbled.

It was early, too early. I was supposed to be up getting ready for my first day at school, but I had made up my mind that I wasn't going. I mean seriously, would YOU go?

"Yes you are, c'mon up you get" mum sighed

"No! I told you I'm not going!"

"Yes you are young lady, Now get up or you'll be late!"

"You really think I want to go to school with HIM!?" I cried, pointing towards next door.

"Darien's a nice boy, I don't know what you have against him, you hardly know him"

I rolled my eyes, "He's a complete jerk! He thinks everyone is as much in love with him as he is with himself."

"Serena! I can't win with you. You complain all the time about how you can't make any friends and then when someone tries to be friends, you complain still! Get up. You're going to school, end of discussion." Mum left the room in a huff.

I sighed. Great. I just know he'll be a thorn in my side. He is going to make my life a living hell. I'd only known him two days and he'd already seen me almost naked. I mean sure I had underwear on but STILL. Hell, I'd never even worn a bathing suit in front of a guy before. EVER.

I mumbled a few choice words before rolling out of bed. I grabbed a pair of jeans and a tank top and threw my hair into a quick effortless ponytail. I grabbed my shoulder bag and threw in a few notebooks and stationary. I was ready. Well almost. I brushed my teeth and grabbed my favourite connies (converse).

I grabbed a redbull from the fridge and grumbled a goodbye to my mum.

She was in her chirpy mood again. Well of course she was, she had ONCE AGAIN gotten her way.

I popped the top and guzzled a mouthful of redbull down my throat.

I didn't really want to walk to school but it was much better than having mum drive me. I mean sure, I can drive but when we only have one car, mum gets first priority.

I was walking past Darien's house when I saw him unlocking his car. He yelled something out to me but I ignored him. He kept calling out to me but I just walked faster. That was when I heard a car pulling up slowly beside me. I looked to the side and saw Darien. 'GOD! Why can't he just leave me alone?'

"Hey Barbie!"

"What, do you want?" I cried, clearly annoyed.

"Wow, somebody's not a morning person." he chuckled

I groaned, "That's right, so you'd be better just to leave me alone."

"What are you wearing? What happened to the sexy Serena I saw last night?" he grinned slyly

"I have no idea what you're talking about"

"The Serena who wore that slinky black dress. Now she was hot!"

I ignored him and kept walking. Although that seemed pointless because he slowly followed me in his car.

"What do you want? Obviously, I'm believing that you actually want something because only stalkers follow teenage girls in their car."

"Do you want a ride?" he asked

"No, I don't want a ride. I like walking, I need the exercise."

"Exercise? Well from what I saw last night you definitely don't need the exercise. So hop in."

Yes, I know I should have taken that as a complement. And if I was a lot more bolder and comfortable with myself I would have. But he was commenting on my body. Can I just say how very self conscious I am.

"I don't want to get into the car with you. Get the hint. Want me to explain it better? Get lost!"

"Get up on the wrong side of the bed I see."

"Argh! Go away!"

"Nah, I like annoying you. Now why don't you just hope into the car?" asked Darien

"No."

Darien chuckled and before I knew it, he got out of his car and picked me up over his shoulder despite my yelling and wriggling. What was he doing?

He opened the passenger door and set me in the seat before quickly slamming the door shut.

My hand made for the handle and I frantically tried to open the door but it wouldn't budge.

"I turned the child lock on," Darien smirked, although that didn't stop me. I still tried one more time with out success to open the door, just in case. I sat back in my seat and crossed my arms.

"Let me out" I muttered

"Why would I do that, when I have you exactly where I want you?"

"I think you are mentally unstable. You don't have me anywhere. Now let me out!"

Darien chuckled as he drove off towards school, "So, why'd you move here?"

I glanced over at him, concentrating on the road before turning to stare out my window. "It's a long story."

"We have time,"

I shook my head and continued to look out the window.

Darien pulled up in the school parking lot and parked his car under the shade of the tree. He sat there for a minute before getting out of the car and coming round to open my door. A group of girls and what seemed to be Darien's mates began to gravitate towards us and I smirked, "Your own fan club. Amazing. Thanks for the unwanted ride."

I pushed through the crowd of girls and made my way up the steps. I stepped into the crowded halls with time to spare. Just like every other school I had attended, the hallway was buzzing with giggling girls talking about their weekend, best friends jumping around, guys bragging about their latest female conquest and cliques talking about god knows what.

I ignored all the stares I felt on my back. I was used to it.

A quick visit to the administration to get my assigned locker and combination, and I was on my way.

I slammed my locker door and there he was. Darien.

"What now?" I groaned, "Can't you just leave me alone?"

"No, your addictive and after seeing you last night, I couldn't sleep."

"Good for you. Now really, What do you want?"

"I want to introduce you to some people"

"Gee thanks, but what makes you think that I want to be introduced to your crowd?"

Nevertheless, I let him drag me away from my locker and over to a bunch of people.

"Everyone, this is Serena. Serena, this is everyone."

"Hey," I smiled politely

"So this is Andrew, Lita, Mina, Ken-" Darien was interrupted by a high pitch squeal.

I turned around to see where the squeal had come from.

I heard Darien sigh before he was pretty much tackled by a girl. Okay, I exaggerate only slightly. She was clinging on to him as if her life depended on it.

'Must be his girlfriend' I thought, although obviously Darien was irritated by Ann's presence.

"Ann, Can you please let go?"

Okay, maybe not.

Suddenly she turned towards me, "Darien, who's this?" she asked

""This is Serena," he said, pulling out of Anne's grip.

"Oh. How do you know Darien?" she asked suspiciously, as if i was part of a conspiracy.

Wow, jealous much?

"Neighbours." I smiled, "But I was just leaving. So I'll see you around, Darien."

I turned and walked away, pulled out my timetable and tried to find my homeroom. Thank god, It wasn't that hard.

I was early; my teacher had only just arrived. "Hello Miss, My name is Serena. I'm new here" "Well "Hello, Serena. I'm Miss Haruna, I teach maths" She smiled

I sighed, "Maths is my worst subject, you're going to have your hands full with me"

Miss Haruna laughed, "Well at least you're honest! But it's all right; if you want I can tutor you after school so you can catch up. It's always a pain transferring schools mid semester." She winked

Suddenly the bell rang and my fellow students started to pile in to take a seat. I took a seat up the back hoping that I wouldn't draw too much attention to myself. Not attract attention? yeah right.

I watched Darien walk in, I looked away hoping he wouldn't spot me but I guess life just hates me.

He sat in the seat next to me. I mean how am I not going to attract attention when I have the apparent school babe sitting right next to me? I felt girls eyes burn into me, jealous that I was sitting with him. Hey I'd be more than happy to swap places.

"I didn't get to finish the introductions"

I looked over at him, before turning away. "You looked a little busy."

"That I doubt. I think I looked in more need of help than anything else."

"Well, I don't think your girlfriend liked me that much."

"She's not my girlfriend."

"She obviously doesn't agree."

"Jealous?"

I coughed up a laugh, "Oh yeah," I said sarcastically, "considering there's nothing to be jealous about."

"That cut me deep" he said, his hand rushing up to hold above his heart.

I rolled my eyes.

The bell rang and everyone got up to leave. I looked at my timetable, Next Period: Chemistry. Fun.

"What subject do you have now?" asked Darien,

"Chemistry, See you around." I said, walking away, but he caught up.

"So do I,"

"Good for you!" I applauded sarcastically

"C'mon, lets go before were late."

"Kill me now," I groaned

"So how much hydrochloric acid did we need to measure out?" I asked Darien.

The teacher had partnered me and Darien up for this experiment because I was new to the class and I knew Darien. Of course I didn't mention to the teacher that I wasn't exactly friends with Darien. I should have though, he was starting to get on my nerves. Ironic how the I'm spending more time with the person I despise, isn't it? Not that I HATE Darien, dislike is more the word.

"I have no idea," he answered

I sighed, I'm also stuck with the person who doesn't pay attention.

"Weren't you listening?"

"Not really. I mean how on earth do you expect me to concentrate on chemistry when all I can concentrate on is how hot my lab partner is underneath all those clothes."

I slipped and poured to much acid into the beaker, only instead of looking flattered (which I wasn't) I brushed his comment off indifferently. "Really, that's the line your going with? Pathetic."

"I know you want me," he grinned,

"What?" I coughed

"You heard me"

"I wish I hadn't" I mumbled, pouring some acid back into the beaker to get the right measurement. "You're going to make me throw up"

He chuckled under his breath as I rolled my eyes.

After finally completing the experiment, we packed up all the equipment just as the bell rang for break.

I rushed out the room, hoping to god that Darien wouldn't follow. I'd had enough of him for today. However I guess being invisible at this school was going to be impossible as I rushed to my locker where I saw Ann waiting. She spotted me and walked over.

"Look, I know I'm going to sound like a bitch and I really don't mean to but Darien is taken. He's mine, we are pretty much an item." No hello or introduction.

She actually thought I was interested in Darien? Wow she's more crazy than i thought. A touch delusional too.

"Well you don't have to worry. He's all yours."

"Great, I'm so glad we had this little chat." she smiled, "Catch you later"

I shook my head, Wow I mouthed silently to myself as I opened my locker and took out my books for my next class. Great, Drama. My favourite, not. Well actually it probably would have been my favourite if my aim wasn't to go through life being invisible.

I shut my locker door to find Darien leaning behind it.

"What now? Is this some sort of hobby of yours? Annoying the newbies?" I asked sarcastically.

"Funny. What do you have next?"

"Hopefully nothing with you."

"What have I done to make you hate me so much?"

"I don't hate you. I dislike you because you stand for everything that I'm against."

"And what would that be?" he asked, pushing himself off the locker.

"Unlike you, I like to stay invisible. I don't like being the centre of attention. I don't like showing off my body like most girls at this school, and I don't like being late to class on my first day because some jerk wants to chat me up. Now excuse me, While I go to drama."

"Drama."

"Cya." I said, over my shoulder as I walked towards the theatre.

School wasn't even half over and I was already wishing I was at home. Not that school was even that bad. I mean I enjoyed most of my classes... I was so out of place in this school, unlike all the others. I just really wanted to be locked up in my bedroom, where I would be free to be myself without everyone judging me. All the girls here flaunt their assets, low cut tops, short skirts, high heel... What happened to the girls who took comfort before looks?

I sighed as I looked out towards the oval where the guys ran around with a football, showing off for the group of pretty girls nearby.

I sat all alone, back against the trunk of a tree with a few school books beside me and an apple in my hand.

What I'd give to be able to fit in...

"Hey Barbie!" I heard Darien's voice call out.

I take it back, I take it back!!! I don't want to fit in!

I turned to see him walking towards me.

"What you doing here sitting by yourself?" he asked

"Reading," I answered, quickly grabbing the first book on the pile and opening it to a random page.

"Really? So what are you reading?" He obviously saw through my failed attempt of lying.

He tilted the book up so he could see the cover and chuckled, "The Anatomy of the Human Body, aye?"

I stood my ground, "Yes and It's quite interesting. I'm studying for my next class."

Oh yeah! So convincing, I actually nearly believed it myself.

"Well, when you get up to the chapter on the male body, give me a call and you can study me."

I groaned and slammed the book shut. "I think I just lost my appetite."

He laughed and offered a hand to help me up. I didn't take it.

"You know, I don't seem to be able to get away from you." I said

"And why would you want to do that anyway?" he grinned

"Well it just seems that where ever you go, so does the attention of every student at this school. And to me, Unwanted attention"

"You know most people would love to be centre of attention, embrace it while you've got it."

"I'm not most people."

"You've got that right."

I looked out towards the direction Darien had come from and saw Ann staring back at me.

"Your girlfriend is giving me the death stare."

Darien turned to see who I was referring to, "I already told you. Ann is not my girlfriend."

I smirked, "She obviously has other idea's. She told me before that... oh I think the words were 'Darien's taken. He's mine, we're pretty much an item.'"

"Well she is obviously delusional." he frowned.

I laughed, "Why? You're telling me you wouldn't even consider her? She's gorgeous. Long legs, slim, curvy body, big boobs. C'mon that's the whole package right there."

"There's always more to a girl than just looks. Ann lacks personality and she's too goddamn clingy."

I raised an eyebrow, "Wow, I never knew that Mr. Most popular guy at school would be looking for someone else rather than the perfect candidate for Miss. Most hottest girl in school."

"Care to enter your application then?" he grinned.

I shook my head, "Sorry, but you'll never see any interest from me. I better go before Ann burns a hole right through me. Catch you later."

I picked up my books and disposed of my apple before heading to the library.

I felt so out of place. At first glance outside, the library had seemed friendly and welcoming but once I had taken a step through the door I felt awkward. The silence.

"Hello, Can I help you?"

I turned around to see a lady who looked about 60.

"Hi, I was wondering if you had any books you'd recommend? I rarely read and I've never been to a library before, But I'd like to start. Reading that is."

The lady chuckled. "I'm Mrs Mizuno the librarian. You must be new."

I lit up in a smile, "How did you know?"

She smiled back, "I rarely have students come in here looking for books to read, except books that they need for class."

A quick look around the library, showed that she was right. The whole place was almost deserted, except for a few students sitting at the few computers, typing.

"So you've never been to a library before?" she asked, knocking me from my thoughts.

"No. I move around a lot see, I never end up staying in one town for longer than 3 months."

"Why's that dear?"

"Mum. She hasn't got the best love life. Every time she gets her heart broken, she decides it's time to move."

"Sounds like it would make a great story. Maybe you should write about it. Start a journal. I'd love to read it."

"Maybe I will. So do you know any books I might like?"

"I don't think I want to recommend any now. Start writing and you wont have time to read a book. It's addictive. Trust me. I have had four books published and I still write."

"Four books?" I cried.

Wow, she had written more books than I had even read. And read is much easier than writing. Or so I think.

"Mhmm," she nodded.

"What are they about?"

"Just about this girl who fell in love with a boy who she thought she couldn't stand and all the troubles she faced as a teenager."

"Wow, Can I borrow one?"

She smiled, "Of course, you may." she said, pulling a book out from on of the shelves. "Here is the first one."

"Thanky-" I started to say before I was cut off by the sound of the bell. "And.. that's my cue. I better head to class."

"Okay, Nice meeting you..."

"Serena. My names Serena."

"Nice meeting you Serena. Come visit me soon, okay? I haven't had a proper talk with someone in so long. Unless you count my husband, but there are only so many things you can talk to him about." she laughed.

"Will do. Thanks for the book."

"Bye" she called as I left the library, book in hand.

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