Meatsy

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Oui! Meatsy here! (No, duh. Tkb!) Well, I hope you didn't mind that I ended my other story the way I did. I might end up writing 5 chapters after all...now that I think about it! TKB! I love writing! Anywayz, I hope you are enjoying this story so far! I have had a great time writing it so far! Please review!

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Sailor Moon or any of its charatcters. However, this story belongs to me.

Disaster follows disaster;

the whole land lies in ruin.

In an instant my tents are destroyed,

my shelter in a moment.

Jeremiah 4:20

Chapter 3: NO Perfect Moment

"He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. Verse 25, For you were like sheep going astray, but..." It had been a long day for Serena. Not but just a few hours ago,had she and Darien had experienced their very first kiss. It was wonderful, beautiful, and romantic. Just the thought of the seen at the lake made her blush. She couldn't help but revel in it. Who wouldn't? Yes, that perfect moment in time when it seemed like nothing would ever go wrong, and life would be perfect if they could just that way forever. However...

Flashback

"Ahem." Their eyes flew open and their lips drew slowly apart. Gulping, they slowly turned their heads to see who had caught them. "Apparently I didn't cover the ground rules good enough. I expected better from you, Serena." The saddened man's face turned to one of compassion. "Well, atleast it was me who found you and not one of the youth. Why don't you two come with me to the store later? Mrs. Cindy needs some supplies, so I offered. Now...we can talk then." He sighed. " By-the-way, you should probably separate yourselves before anyone else happens to walk by." They sprang apart.

"Y-yes, sorry, Jay." They said in unison.

"Yes, well, see you later."

"Uh...yeah."They managed as he walked away.

"Oh, man. That wasn't very good." Darien stood up and sighed. " How are we gonna handle this?" He looked down at the frozen form almost visibly shaking on the ground. "Serena?" He reached down to help her up. "Are you okay?"

"Huh?" She blinked up at him, trying to focus on whatever it was he said. Then, she noticed his hand reaching out toward her. "Oh..." Taking the hand offered, she stood, stretching slightly. "I'm sorry. I guess, I was a little distracted."

"Distracted? By what? You were just sitting there. I was almost getting worried."

" I said I was sorry. I was just thinking." She sighed looked back in the direction Jay had disappeared to. " I'm gonna feel like everyone is staring at me all day."

"Hey." He turned her around to face him, resting his hands on her shoulders. "Hey," he said again, using his right hand to lift her chin, so she looked him in the eyes. "Nobody is going to be staring at either of us. Nobody is going to know. Jay wouldn't go around saying, 'Hey everyone, guess what I saw Darien and Serena doin'!' I mean really! You know him better than that. I mean, heck. You know him better than I do and I know that!" He stated, keeping his voice calm the whole time. "What just happened between us, is between us. Jay won't force it open, nor will he force it to a close."

"What DID just happen...between us?" She asked slowly, noticing a smile start in his eyes, then a grin slowly appear on his features. His hand moved from her chin and slowly ran across her left cheek.

"Don't you know? Can't you feel it?"

"I think that's the only thing I'm capable of at the moment." She murmured as he leaned in and kissed her right cheek. "How can you affect me so much?"

"I could ask you the same thing." He said kissing her nose, then her other cheek.

"Darien, I-" They separated slowly at the sound of somone approaching.

"Serena?"

"Lita?" He let go of her quickly and leaned back on a post at the very end of the dock.

"Serena, there you are! I have been looking for you all over!" The girl paused and raised her right eyebrow. "Darien! Wow... I never thought I'd see the day you two were willingly alone together."

"Who said I was here willingly?" Serena, crossing her arms, started walking up to the top of the little hill Lita was standing at. "For all you know he could've brought me over here to drown me, but his plans were ruined when you showed up." Darien jogged up behind her a smirk appearing on his face.

"Aw, come on. You don't have to make up reasons for wanting to be with me, Meatballhead." He said while putting his hands in his pockets.

"Oh, shut up." She rolled her eyes.

"See, you can't even deny it." His grin turning into a full-fledged smile.

"I doubt you'd believe me if I did. I mean, can your ego get any bigger?"

"So, you're still not denying it."

"Are you even listening to me?"

"Of course I am." He chuckled and wrapped his arms around her waist, her hands immediately going down to hold onto his, all-the-while, continuing to walk together up the hill. "And all I'm hearing is-"

"You guys... have got it bad." They looked up at Lita. Darien still chuckling.

"Huh?" Serena couldn't help but smile at his care-free response. He was older than her by a few years, but he didn't seem like a boring adult. It was attractive. 'Correction. It IS attractive. Ha! He's attractive. His smile, his chuckle, the way he sweeps his hand through his hair, the way he's always around, the way he finds small ways to make me laugh. Oh, man. What am I thinking!'

"Look at you guys! You look like a wonderfully happy couple! It's great." Lita said walking a couple feet to a near bench and sitting down at the end, so that she was still turned to face them.

"Really?" Darien's amused smile just grew. Lita just smiled back.

"You guys look really good together, you know." She said matter-a-factly. He sighed and pulled Serena closer to him.

"We do, huh?" He smiled down at the meatballhead and gave her a small hug. "You hear that?" His question pulled her back to reality.

"W-wha?" Her head was spinning. Her thoughts were tormenting her brain, but she almost...she almost liked the possibility of having him as a boyfriend. Of course, she was more scared of it than anything. Just the thought of getting hurt, the possibility of him cheating, plus, the long-distance...

"She said we look good together. What do you think?" He leaned down and relaxed his chin on her right shoulder. "Hmmm?"

"Good together?" Her eyes glazed over in confusion then widened in shock as she looked up at her best friend. "YOU WHAT!"

"It's not that repulsing." Darien dropped his hands and went to sit next to Lita on the bench. Interlocking his fingers, he lifted his hands to relax behind his head. "Well, since you don't like me enough, I'll just have to find some other girl." He smirked, amusement showing in his features. Jealousy had flared in her eyes.

"Some other girl?" Lita had noticed and so she quickly spoke first. Raising an eyebrow in interest, she asked, " Who did you have in mind?" Darien continued to act casually, eyeing Serena almost every-other minute.

" Oh, I don't know. I have liked Lydia for a ,long time. Of course, she's nothing compared to you," He said turning his head completely to look up at the irritated girl, "Serena." He smiled, noticing the light blush appear on her cheeks. "But, since you don't know what you feel, I'll leave you alone. Well, atleast until we have our little meeting with Jay." Standing up, he looked down at Lita. "Until next time." Smiling he walked away towards his cabin.

"What just happened?" Serena gawed at her best friend.

"Well, it looks like he was proving a point to me." She stood and placed a hand on her shoulder.

"A point?"

"Yeah, a point! Do you think you can hide the fact that you like him? Jealousy was the only thing on your face. I mean, he just mentioned the name Lydia and you were on fire!"

"I was not!"

"Yes, you were. You know it, I know it, and Mr. Ego knows it. Just get over yourself! You may not get this chance again!" Serena sighed as Lita began to walk away.

"Is it really that noticable?"

"Don't ask the question if you already know the answer. You know you don't want to be alone forever." Continuing to walk back to their cabin Lita shouted one last sentence over her shoulder. " Just give someone a chance to prove it to you."

"Sometimes,you just have to hear it from someone else..."

End Flashback

"Now, in verses 23-25 of 1 Peter chapter 3, it's talking about how Jesus had taken the payment for our sins. He had been accused of various acts, been mocked, and called a fool, but still he did not budge. He continued to go on when he could've easily silenced them all. He was scourged! They beat him mercilessly, ripped his skin apart to where it was hardly possible to tell he was even a man! But, STILL, he DID NOT STOP THEM. He could've just stood and said, 'ENOUGH!' and everything would've ended, but no. He knew what he had to do, he KNEW that this was the ONLY way. So, he went through everything, taking nothing for the pain. He continued on to the cross, where he paid for yours and my sins. Like it says in verse 24, by his wounds we have been healed. Ours sins are nothing. It's like they never happened. Let's flip to Hebrews...chapter 8"

And so, here we are.

Serena watched as Jay flipped through the pages of his bible. She knew he was saying something about the crucifiction, but her mind could only think of what they would be talking about later. Leaning over, blancing her elbows on her bible and resting her chin on her hands, she glanced at Darien. He seemed calm enough. He was gnawing on the end of a highliter, while leaning back on two legs of his chair. His hair fell loosly over his eyes, shining with a hint of laughter, as he absently moved the highliter with his tongue.

Her eyes widened in shock. What was she thinking! She had just spent like, five minutes, concentrating on Darien's sitting habits! Then again...did she really care? He was a very, VERY attractive guy. What girl wouldn't want to look? It's not like he would mind. After all, he had, pretty much, proclaimed his feelings for her numerous times before. Of course, she didn't want him to know that she liked it. Ha! What girls wouldn't like it! Knowing that you are attracting guys on a boyfriend/girlfriend level.

"Serena," She snapped out of her daze to look at Jay.

"Huh?"

"How would you explain verse 7, of chapter 8?" He asked pointing and glancing down at the verse in his bible. then looking back up at her.

"Verse 7?" Glancing down, she read the verse twice. "Uh, well... Of course, no one is perfect, but God. No man could keep the ten commandments, therefore, the old covenant was broken. Meaning, that the only way to save man, was by making a new covenant; the new covenant being Jesus Christ. So, what I would think is...If man had never sinned, then Jesus would never of had to die on the cross."

"Very well said. God's New Covenant was an internalization...whoa isn't that a mouth full." He chuckled. "Anyways, let's back up. Alright, in the Old Covenant sins of the people resulted in curses. However, as a part in the New Covenant God will forgive the people's wickedness and remember their sins no more. But how could a holy God overlook sin?"

Darien

He had listened intently to Serena's response. It amazed him at how well she had answered.He had been watching her; he had known she was looking at him. She hadn't even noticed that Jay called her name twice. Laughing to himself he looked back at Jay, and couldn't help but look forward to the conversation they would have later.

"Darien?"

"Uh, you see, the answer is that God does not "overlook" sin-its penalty was paid for by a Substitute." Darien answered.

"That's right on the mark. In the Upper Room Christ announced that the New Covenant was to be formally dedicated through the shedding of his blood. That's in Matthew 26:27-28 and Luke 22:20. Forgiveness of sin would be part of the New Covenant only because God provided a Substitute to pay the penalty required of man. Now, based on everything that we've just talked about, what is the Old Covenant and what is the New Covenant?"

Darien sighed, putting all four legs of his chair down, and leaned forward. "The Old Covenant was obediance to the law and the New Covenant is faith in the savior."

"Correct! Because no one could keep the law, a sacrifice was made. Now, all that we have to do is believe in Christ and we're saved. That's it! Nothing to it. Just believe that he's the Son of God and that he died for you and me to save us from death. Let's pray."

When prayer was over Darien got up and walked over to Serena. "You ready for our little talk?" He smiled. She hadn't even noticed he had walked up to her. Her eyes were glazed over, it looked like she was in deep thought. "Serena," He finally said after a moment of admiration, "is anyone in there?" Her eyes refocused and looked up at him as he put a hand on her shoulder.

"Darien, hi." It escaped her mouth in what seemed like a whisper and that unsettled him.

"Are you alright? You seem upset." She looked down at her feet and stood.

"I-I'm fine. I guess I'm just a little tired." She sighed and started to walk out the door.

"Serena, Darien. You ready for our trip to the store?" Jay asked as he strolled over, walking with them out the door.

"Well, I am, but Serena looks kind of tired." Darien looked down at Serena, concern weighing on his features.

"I'm fine, Darien. I'm sure I can make..."

"Serena!" Darien caught her as she fell back into his arms. "Serena, are you okay!" He leaned down with her, so that he was now on his knees on the ground, with her in his grasp. "Can you hear me? Serena!"

"I'll go get Suzy. She'll know what to do." Darien watched as Jay ran off to get his wife in a srint; then looked back down at Serena.

"I should probably get you inside." With one hand on her back and the other holding her legs, he lifted Serena up into his arms. "Alright, come on." Walking to the door, opening it with his foot. "You know, you're pretty light. I could carry you anywhere." Smiling inwardly he walked into the cabin. " People, get off the couch!" Everyone still in the cabin from the study moved out of the way so that Darien could lay Serena on the couch.

"What happened?" Suzy rushed into the cabin and over to Serena. "Darien?"

"Uh-um-we were just talking about going to the store with Jay when all the sudden she just fainted."

"Alright." Sitting down in a chair next to Serena in a chair, Suzy bent over and felt the girl's head. "She's burning up. Darien, go get me some ice and wrap it in a towel or washcloth." Doing as told, Darien headed toward the bathroom and got a washcloth.

What in the world had happened? One minute she seemed fine, and the next she had passed out into his arms. After his panic, he relized he actually liked the feel of her in his arms, he liked that he felt she needed him. Going to the kitchen and wrapping some ice in the washcloth, Darien quickly headed back to Serena, and Suzy. "Here." He handed it to her quickly, watching as she took out an ice cube and ran it over her face. Serena's closed eyes tightened then relaxed again. "Serena..." Sighing Darien looked back at Suzy. "What's wrong with her?"

"Well, concidering what you told me, and her small response to water. I'd say she got sun-poisoning." Standing up Suzy turned to Darien. She just needs to rest and get water."

"That's all. We don't need to call, like, the hospital or anything do we?" Suzy smiled at the obvious caring, love in Darien's voice.

"Darien," Placing a hand on his left shoulder, she turned him to look her in the eye, "she's going to be okay. It's alright." Then in a lower voice, one only he could hear, she said, " You don't have to worry, you can stay with her as long as you like. Unless it's time for sleep." Darien nodded his head in agreement.

"Thank you." He smiled as he watched her go over to jay.

"It would be better if she was on a bed, in my opinion." He heard her tell Jay.

"I'll move her. Lizzy, is it okay if I put her on your bed?" Suprised at her sudden appearance in the conversation she barely nodded her head.

"Yes, yes, of course."

"Darien-" Jay started, but was stopped by a hand on his shoulder. Turning back in question, Suzy just shook her head.

"Alright, Darien. Go ahead." Everyone watched as he took the resting girl into his arms, and walked into the other room.

"While everyone's here. Why don't we go ahead and pray for Serena."

Darien layed her down on Lizzy's bed, bent on his knees beside her, and just watched her. She looked completely relaxed. Her bangs rested nicely on her forehead, her eyelids were resting loosly over her eyes, and her lips were curved down in what seem a small frown. Sighing he took the hand closest to him, her left, and held it against his cheek. "Serena, can you hear me? Mrs. Suzy said you're going to be fine. It's just some sun-poisoning. All you need is rest and water, so, rest and I'll get you some water."

Serena

She felt something cold...and kind of wet. Slowly she opened her eyes. Where was she? In her room? No, this wasn't her room. Looking around she noticed someone else was with her. He was sitting a few feet away from the bed and ,with a book light, was reading a bible.Smiling she turned her head to get a better look. She didn't know he had glasses.It was pretty dark in the room, other than his book light. How long had she been out? A few hours? It couldn't have been that long, after all, he was still there. If it was too late someone would've made him leave. A water drop ran down her forehead onto the mattress, making her relize how cold her forehead felt. Shakily, she raised her arm about an inch of the bed to move the freezing object, but she couldn't reach it. Her muscles felt really heavy, and stiff. Had she really been sleeping THAT long? Her movements had obviously drawn the attention of her guest.

"Serena? How do you feel?" Taking off his glasses, he knelt beside her on the bed.

"I feel...weak." She said placing a shaky smile on her lips.

"I see." He smiled again. It looked weak, too, she noticed. Then she took in every feature of his face.Were those circles under his eyes? He looked tired...REALLY tired.

"How do you feel?" He chuckled.

"I'm just a little tired, but I'm doing better than you." He took her left hand in his, "You gave me quite a scare.", and gave her a kiss on th back of her palm. She smiled as the warm contact sent a electricity bolting through her body.

"I'm sorry." She lifted her right hand, which didn't seem so heavy anymore, to his left cheek. "I wasn't planning on passing out, you know."

"I know." He let go of her hand at the feel of her moving back. "Are you sure you should be moving so much?" His concerned eyes never leaving her face as her shaking form sat up.

"Darien, I passed out for a little. I'm not dying."

"I know. Sorry."Relaxing Darien got the chair that was behind him and brought it closer to the bed as she removed the ice from her head.

"No wonder I was freezing." He chuckled as he sat down.

"Mrs. Suzy said you would need water. You were burning up, you know. Tell me," Darien's face turned to one of concern, " what happened?"

"What...happened? Well, everything was fine up until Jay asked me that question during study. After I answered it...I started to feel a little queezy. I didn't think much of it though. I just figured I was hungry or something because I didn't eat lunch so, I just did my best to pay attention. Then, when you came over to me afterwards, I could barely make out what you had said so, I decided to get up and try to get some fresh air. Next thing I know...I was falling into a black whole; then I wake up here."

"Uhu. Very interesting. Why didn't you tell me you were dizzy?"

"I didn't really think you'd care."

"That I wouldn't care!" He got up and started pacing around the room. " Ha! I've been sitting next to you for 6 and a half hours!" Her eyes widened in shock.

"SIX AND A HALF HOURS!"

"Yes, and keep your voice down. It's 7. They're in the middle of a study in the other room." Sitting next to her on the bed, he took her into his arms. "You really, really, had me worried." To shocked to do anything else, she wrapped her arms around him in return.

"I told you I was sorry." He was shaking..."Are you...are you crying?" He sniffed.

"I-I guess I-I am.S-sorry." 'Wow' was her only coherant thought. He cared more for her then she had relized.

"Darien." She pulled him back far enough to look into his eyes. " You really do care..." His eyes were no longer sad, but filled with an emotion she concidered close to love, and his arms tightened around her.

"Of course, I do. You're gonna have to get used to it, too. You won't get away from me, Serena." She smiled drawing him closer to her.

"I don't want to get away from you." Suddenly she noticed how close they really were. Their noses brushed slightly and their lips were only centimeters apart.

"Serena..." He whispered. The intimacy of it made her shudder, but she didn't move away. Not even when he leaned down and placed his lips on her own.

"Darien, is Serena awake yet?" They separated as quickly as possible, Darien stood to pace around the room, and Serena sat back against the headboard of the bed trying to hide a blush, as Suzy came in. "I heard voices." Feeling that she could stand to look at Mrs. Suzy without blushing, Serena turned her head to face her and smiled.

"Yes, I woke up just a few minutes ago. I didn't mean to be so much trouble."

"You weren't any trouble at all. Well, atleast not to me. Darien has been by your side the whole time. He refused to leave." She smiled at the now blushing young man.

"Yeah, well..." He scratched the back of his head. " I wanted to make sure she was okay..and if I left something might have happened."

"That's right. Anyways, you two must be starved! You haven't had anything since lunch!" She watched as Serena's eyes brightenend.

"Oh yeah! I'm starved."She slipped out from beneath the sheets and jumped off the bed. Let's..." Darien jumped forward and caught her before she fell to the floor. "Guess, I'm not all that great, after all."

"Darien, help her out to the living room. The study's over so, people should be leaving. Let's go." Suzy walked out the door.

"Sorry, Darien. I can walk. I just need some moral support." Darien smirked.

"Yeah,yeah. Gosh, Meatballhead, you always have to try and be tough." She glared up at him.

"Don't even start!"

"Aw, come on. You know you like me calling you meatballhead, my Meatballhead." He smirked down at her blushing face as he lifted her left arm over his shoulders. "Now, let's go."

"Yes, master." She grumbled and started walking with him into the other room.

"Oh, Serena! How are you feeling?" Lita all but ran over her friend. "You look kind of pale. Have you eaten?"

"Lita, I'm fine, this is my normal color, and I'm about to eat. If you'll excuse me." Getting out of Darien's grasp, Serena strolled over to the kitchen to look for something to eat.

"She seems normal. I can't believe you stayed with her the WHOLE time." She said turning to Darien. "You really like her, huh?"

"Yeah and she's just starting to relize it,too."

"Well, you have one more day to prove it to her. We'll be going home the day after tomorrow, so hurry up already! You might not get another chance." She added as she walked away to go help Serena.

"I'll prove it." He murmured to himself. "We'll be a couple by the time I leave for home."

Oui! Welp, that's the end of chapter 3. I hope you enjoyed it. Only 2 chapters left!

Well, I'll get them to you guys as soon as possible!

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