Something that I haven't mentioned is that I decided to write this story because I was inspired by a new CD that I got for Christmas… It was a Taylor Swift CD… I never listened to her music before and when I did I couldn't help but laugh at how many of the songs reminded me our main characters Serena and Darien… I had been watching Sailor Moon in Japanese so I started to call them Usagi and Mamoru, but because I wanted to use a song with the word "DREW" in it I went for calling them by there American names… HINT HINT.. You may know what song that I am talking about... SO ALL of the songs that Serena will be singing are by Taylor Swift, I recommend listening to them, so you get the whole feel….

Thanks again for all my readers that have continued to leave comments... time is flying by

Chapter six:

There she sat at the park, with her foot dipped in the water, the other she cradled to her chest with her chin upon it. 'it all happened so quickly'.. she sighed.. 'Am I sure this is what I want?'

Flashback:

The lounge was packed and Serena was watching the faces of the three men that came to hear her sing. They were impressed with the talent but they weren't as interested in any of them as they were with her and she felt overwhelmed, she was up next.

She looked around further and saw Andrew with Reika, he was glowing with sheer happiness… 'Oh drew, I'm so happy for you.', she mentally smiled at her best friend, then her eyes drifted to the other three people sitting at the table with them, apparently Mina rearranged the tables so that Andrew was sitting with Darien, his fiancé, and her brother.. 'Great'

She looked at Darien as he was watching the band on stage, he wasn't into them but he wasn't into his clinging attachment either. Serena leaned against the wall and studied him, he sat there stiff and Setsuna was all over him and he looked over occasionally but it wasn't the way Andrew was with Reika, 'hum'

Then she saw Darien look at Seyia with an intense stare and Serena wondered why, then she saw Setsuna glance toward Seiya as well, battering her eyes, as if she were flirting but why would she be flirting.. ' was that why Darien was looking at Seyia with daggers?'… 'If Darien was jealous then he must really care for Setsuna'.. Sadness arose in Serena but she walked away to go grab her guitar, she could hear that the band on stage was playing there last song

An hour earlier…

Darien had left his volunteer position to go take a sit with Setsuna before she grew even more upset. He noticed, as he approached the table, that Mina had sat them right next to the "VIP's", he supposed because he too was important.. He saw that Seiya was already making himself comfortable with Setsuna and she was laughing all over all his ego antics

Darien approached the two of them, clearing his throat.. "Excuse me but I believe that you're leaning on my seat."

Seiya looked up to the man with cocked eye brows.. "Your seat?"

Darien smiled.. "Yes, My seat and this is my fiancé Setsuna."

Seiya removed himself hap hazardously away from Darien's seat "SOoo.. You work here and keep VIP seats?"

Darien was almost waiting for the question.. "No just I was just helping a friend."

Seiya suddenly got very intrigued… "You're friends with Serena?"

Darien sat down with a smirk.. "Old acquaintances."

Setsuna found herself a little pensive that there conversation was turning toward the one person she was starting to not like very much "this Serena".. 'Who does she think she is anyways?'… She leaned into closer to Darien batting her eyes at Seyia, it seemed to make Darien jealous Setsuna thought and Setsuna loved attention where SHE was the center of the conversation… she leaned into their conversation and introduced her Fiance, hoping to more attention.. "Well, Seiya! This is Darien Shields, my fiancé and the CEO of the soon to be world's biggest import and export company, he just merged with my brothers company."

Darien looked at Setsuna with pensive eyes; he did not like it when Setsuna flashed titles and made the company seem above everything, he was a humble man with humble intentions, but that didn't mean he didn't have goals and that he didn't know how to achieve them.

Seiya looked at Darien.. "So you're the new big shot in town. I knew I saw you somewhere before, you have been all over the news. Must be quit humbling having to sit people on the count of a friend."

Darien shrugged his shoulders… "She needed help and I offered."… Darien boasted a bit about the deed that he did, it showed himself above all, that he was still Darien, not the stuck up cooperate millionaire people were labeling him

" So tell me then, how much do you know about Serena?", Seiya leaned in closer to Darien

Darien was snapped out of his thoughts and Setsuna rolled her eyes, removing herself from his arm and engaged into conversation with her brother.

"Excuse me?".. Darien darted his question toward the arrogant recording artist

"You know...Information about her…Her favorite things because you see, as a guy to a guy, especially a guy with good taste in women"… he winked at Darien trying to be cool with him about his undertones in his statement… " I need details about her, she's a real catch, I haven't seen a women so beautiful in all my life and being a man who understands good taste, I was thinking you could help me out."

Darien felt something overcome him, but it was an emotion that he was not familiar with, it swept over him, it crept into every pour that covered his body.. he leaned over to the man who had the nerve to think that HIM 'Darien shields' was that shallow as to give another man advice on how to pick up on another girl but was that really the issue, or was it that it was Serena?...

"You know as much as I would like to tell you everything about Serena, I don't think that she would appreciate it, she likes men that think for themselves and chase her and put forth the effort to get to know her."

Seiya leaned away from their quite conversation between the two of them and he smirked at Darien… "I hope that she's worth the chase."

Darien stood from his seat.. "EXCUSE YOU!"… at that moment Andrew was at Darien's arm, he came into the lounge just in a nick of time

Yaten stepped forward and in between Darien and Seiya and cordially bowed his head in Darien's direction.. "Please excuse my younger brother he can be a bit rough around the edges."

Darien saw the sincerity in Yatens eyes.. "Maybe it would be better if we find another area to sit in."

Yaten waived his hands.. "Please No, I will make sure that Seiya minds himself. I am Kou Yaten and this is Kou Taiki and you've obviously have met our younger sibling Kou Seiya. Please sit and enjoy yourself. There is no need to ruin a great evening."

Darien calmed himself as Andrew released his arm… "Well, then it is nice to met your acquaintance. This is Setsuna, my fiancé, her brother Umino, and Andrew, who is part owner of the lounge and I am Darien Shields."

At the mention of his name Yaten spoke.. "The great Darien Shields. I've been overlooking your recent trades and have been thinking of investing."

At this comment Darien knew that Yaten was not like his arrogant brother… "Well I hope that we can talk business later, I've come really to watch the show."

Yaten bowed his head in understanding, not all business men had to be consumed with business life, they had to find balance.

"Well please enjoy yourself we are here on pleasure and business, we are scouting a new up and coming talent, Mrs. Serena Tsukino, her voice is amazing, if she chooses, we want to sign her."

Darien was shocked to hear this statement.. "You heard her sing?"

"Yes, she's amazing, a real diamond in the rough."

Darien bowed lightly and he excused himself to go to the men's room and Andrew followed..

"What was that all about?"

Darien only shook his head and washed his face with cold water, he felt hot, it had to be that shot that he took kicking in, but deep down inside the thought of Seiya coming within two feet of Serena bugged the crap out of him.. he splashed the water on his face..

"It was nothing, he was trying to get me to tell him things about Serena, so he could get to her."

"WHAT!"

Darien turned around.. "I might have over reacted."

Andrew was walking out the bathroom with murder in his eyes, Darien grabbed his shoulders.. "Hey you told me to calm down."

"Yeah, that was before I knew why you were pissed off. She's my little sister."

"Fake little sister."

Andrew glared at Darien… "Blood doesn't make someone family. I've seen her grow and blossom and I will be dammed if some two bite recording asshole is going to try to pluck her innocence's away, I've protected her since before you knew her, I am going to make sure NO GUY hurts her."

Darien put up his hands "Fine, beat his brains in I don't care but think about Serena, if what Yaten says is true, and I believe him, we could ruin her chances, even if I want to see you beat Mr Cocky's head in."

Andrew thought about it and grunted.. "I hate it when you right."… Andrew cocked his eyes brow.. "Why all of sudden are you so uptight about another man's interest in Serena ?"

"I could care less but I care when I know that any man is trying to use a women."

Darien walked passed Andrew who stood there.. "Right.".. His word lingering in sarcasm.

Back to the performance flashback….

Serena was ready to go on and she heard Mina announcing her…

"Thanks everyone for joining us here at Constellations, this is quite a turn out and we have to give another loud applause for all the artist that came out today."

There was a loud roar from the crowd

"But we've saved the best for last; please help give me a loud applause for the brains, the creator, and the talent behind Constellations, Mrs. Serena Tsukino."

Serena heard the crowd and the whistles of her friends as she walked on stage with her guitar strapped to her back, her hair flowing down in spiral curls..

Darien felt himself draw in a deep breath and lean forward, his pulse slightly rising, and his focus completely on her, Andrew noticed and whispered into his friend's ear… "Stop drooling."

Darien blinked, rolling his eyes… "I'm listening"

She wore a pink fitted sweater that dropped off her shoulders and a pair of baggy jeans that hung off her hips… and upon her feet…Nothing… She walked onstage barefooted looking amazingly beautifully

She giggled at the applause; she hugged Mina, and stepped up to the mic... "Thanks everyone for coming out tonight, this was the first time we thought to do this and we were amazed at the turn out, so I think officially Constellations is going to have a talent night monthly."

There was a roar of applause… "I take that as a yes but you still have to convince my partner in crime Andrew.. Andrew please stand up and take a bow."

She watched Andrew… he shouted to her.. "I'm just the wing man; you're the one with the flight plan."

Andrew winked at her…

"Well I also wanted to acknowledge some important guest that have joined us tonight, Darien shields and his lovely fiancé Setusna and her brother Umino and his lovely wife Molly, who is one of my dearest friends, please stand..."there was clapping and they sat back down..

"Interesting story I want to share…"

… She pulled the guitar out in front of her and started to tune it as she began her story… " I met Darien because I threw my thirty percent test paper at his head ACCIDENTALLY.." there was laughter even Darien was smiling reliving the story and Setsuna eyed him suspiciously, there was a difference in him and she eyed his focused attention on the blond onstage, he looked so engaged with her, though they were more than ten feet away.. she heard laughter again and listened further to the story of their relationship on stage

"he said that I would never amount to anything if I didn't bring up my grades and I am happy to say that with all of his constant insulting of my grades I pulled them up and I graduated with my masters in business and I opened up constellations, so if you guys want to thank someone, thank Mr. Darien Shields, who was SO obnoxious to me growing up that I pushed myself to prove him wrong."

She sat upon a stool and got comfortable…There was clapping…Darien saw the look that she threw him, one that said she meant it, that he had encouraged her in his torment… but sadly Darien hadn't been around to see her achieve her success.

"The other guests I wanted to thank before I end with my song tonight are the Starlight's, who took the time to come and sit through all the performances tonight as a personal favor, thank you."

The gang waved at the crowd as they cheered, the women screamed and yelled, then Serena started to hum and strum and the crowd fell silent.

She looked up to the crowd and toward a certain someone, her bestest friend in the whole wide world.. Andrew….

"before I start this song, I must admit that I wrote it many years ago, about ten to be exact, I fell head over heels in love with a guy, he was the sweetest person I ever met, he knew the right amount of ice cream to put in my milkshake and he always knew how to comfort me, when a certain someone brought me down".. She glanced at Darien, who was amused at her story..

"but then I found out that he had a girlfriend and OH my heart broke but I saw how much he loved her and how she made his world light up.."… Reika smiled brightly at Andrew and Andrew kissed her forehead..

"So I went home and I wrote this song and I dedicate it to Andrew, my love, my best friend, my business partner, my brother, who has seen me through every moment in my life.. thank you and I love you…"

It was the sweetest sentiment that Serena was displaying for the crowd to see, she was opening up herself to the crowd and Darien saw her, the depth of her, a depth even he was never allowed to see… was this the new person that Andrew talked about.. The person that Andrew said that he needed to know

Serena strummed her guitar and the crowd became silent and the only light in the lounge were the candle light centerpieces that provided a glow to her skin and made her sparkle

Drew looks at me, I fake a smile so he won't see
That I want and I'm needing everything that we should be

She opened up her eyes that she closed and she looked at Andrew

I'll bet she's beautiful, that girl he talks about
And she's got everything that I have to live without

She winked at Andrew and smiled at Reika before closing her eyes and embracing the lyrics of her song… taking herself back to her thirteen year old self

He's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star
He's the song in the car I keep singing, don't know why I do

Drew talks to me, I laugh cause it's just so funny
That I can't even see anyone when he's with me
He says he's so in love, he's finally got it right,
I wonder if he knows he's all I think about at night

She slowed her strumming

Drew walks by me, can he tell that I can't breathe?
And there he goes, so perfectly,
The kind of flawless I wish I could be

She broke her reminiscing minds thoughts and looked at the women that made her friends life complete

She'd better hold him tight, give him all her love
Look in those beautiful eyes and know she's lucky cause

He's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star
He's the song in the car I keep singing, don't know why I do

She winked at Reika who smiled knowing that Serena was officially telling her to be in Love with Andrew and that She would never have to worry about Serena, Serena knew her place at Andrews side and Serena knew Reika's place in Andrews heart, like Reika knew Serena's place in Andrews heart

So I drive home alone, as I turn out the light
I'll put his picture down and maybe
Get some sleep tonight

He's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
The only one who's got enough of me to break my heart
He's the song in the car I keep singing, don't know why I do
He's the time taken up, but there's never enough
And he's all that I need to fall into..

Drew looks at me, I fake a smile so he won't see.

She stood and the crowd was whistling and there were standing ovations, Serena was smiling and lifting her hand in gratitude, the next thing she knew, she felt a pair of hands grapping her waist and embracing her in a hug, it was Seiya. The crowd went crazy over the display of affection; all accept two men in the crowd who wanted to pounce like mother lions.

Serena looked to the crowd with a major blush that showed she was taken by surprise at the gesture

The next thing that she knew Seyia was on the mic announcing an offer to her in front of the whole audience, Serena's eyes went wide, she felt embarrassed, and overwhelmed

The crowd was chanting "DO IT…DO IT…".. but Serena didn't want to just jump into something like that and to her relief the two other siblings had now joined the conversation and were removing there brother away from the mic, and it was Yaten that bowed his head to Serena to silently ask her permission to talk, unlike the unruly younger brother

"As everyone can tell, my brother is quit taken with Mrs. Tsukino, as anyone would be, she is very talented, as was everyone else. I am sure that Mrs. Tuskino is very overwhelmed at such a blunt advance"… he glared at Seiya… "We will leave the offer on the table and let everyone get a goodnights rest, so thank you guys for joining us."

Raye took that as a que and turned on all the lights and people were filing out.

Serena stepped off stage and walked toward the group that was waiting for her… she glanced up at Andrew with a nervous smile… "Did you like it?".. she twirled her hair, losing all of her confidence and Darien chuckled at her, she had gone from lion to pussy cat in a matter of seconds

"Don't laugh at me."… her eyes bore holes in Darien, her eyes meeting his completely and he smiled at her

"I'm just thinking about how incredible you were up there and now you look to this one".. . he throw a thumb at Andrew… "For critiquing."

Serena blushed… he complemented her... "Thanks… Baka..".. She smiled at him and he felt a progression forward in there friendship

Andrew stepped forward and hugged her, everyone watching the display, it was a brotherly loving hug.. "Sere, that song broke my heart; I never knew you felt that way."

"Oh don't go getting all sentimental, I was thirteen remember, I felt a lot of ways, but I know that I will always love you."

At that the gang laughed and all engaged in conversation… it was… for a moment… like reliving there old selves again, Darien and Serena, to everyone's amazement, complimented one another and Andrew grew curious about the exchanges between both of them

As the night drew to a close, Serena was locking up and leaving toward her loft, when she heard foot stops behind her, her heart panicked and she turned around. It was Seyia

"Oh my God you scared me."

He smiled at her.. "I would love to be your stalker."

She rolled her eyes… "You are a real flirt you know that."

"Yes, but I only flirt with pretty girls who need someone to walk them home."

Serena hesitated and looked at her watch, it was late.. "Sure."

They walked in silence a little before she asked the question on her mind… "Why did you come back to the lounge?"

Seiya turned around in front of her, walking backwards… "Would you believe me if I said I can't stop thinking about you."

Serena laughed, he was amusing at best.. "I would believe that if you told me why?"

He loved the way she was modest about herself, she could have any guy in the room but she ignored every advance… "Honestly I can't stop thinking about how incredible you looked up there but I also needed to bring you back something."

They stopped and it was Seiya's que that she had arrived at her building

"May I come up?"

Serena knew he was getting fresh… "Sorry but I don't know you that well yet"

Seiya bowed his head… "I understand"

He handed Serena a paper and she read it, it was a contract… "I really need to sleep on this."

Seiya smiled… "I know… just don't keep me waiting. You are a real find. My brothers think so too, I haven't seen Yaten this happy about Talent in a long time."

That was when Serena knew that this was going to be one of the biggest decisions of her life. This wasn't some small time thing that they were offering her, it was a chance to tour with them.

"I will call you."

"Promise?"

She smiled before she walked into the front lobby of her building, she turned to him before he left.. "Promise."… She could flirt a little too

End of flash back….

Now Serena sat at her favorite park debating her decision, she huffed and kicked the water, it splashed up

"Hey, you don't have to go around and kick water at people." A voice stated playfully

She jolted upright at the voice that came from behind her and turned… "Oh I'm…"… she saw his smirked face.. "Well, I thought I was sorry. Now, I'm sure my foot had the right idea."

"Ouch and I thought that we had made progress forward."

Serena turned back to the water and sat back down Indian style, plucking the grass from underneath her and throwing it into the water…

She felt a presence come and take a seat beside her… "Isn't this a little below you?", Serena asked

Darien gave her a confused look and she elaborated on her statement…"You know for YOU big millionaire type, to sit on grass, and talk to US common people?"

Darien only looked at her with acknowledgement, a little hurt… "It wasn't below me when I helped you yesterday."

Serena felt bad for her comment, her frustration was being taken out on him, she knew that he wasn't the reason for her anger, although she was still mad for reasons they hadn't talked about yet, but she felt remorseful for her comment.. "Sorry. Thank you for helping yesterday. Mina thought you were great and she can't stop talking about you…. I reminded her that you're engaged."

Darien turned his head to the water, sitting beside her… "So are you thinking about taking their offer?"

Serena shrugged her shoulders and threw more grass in the water… "Maybe."

"Hum, sounds like you have a big decision to make, I know it might not mean much coming from me, but I know what you're going through."

Serena turned her head to Darien… 'Is he opening up to me?'… She watched has he stood from her, still looking at the water, as he now skipped pebbles on the lake

"It wasn't easy when I left. I had to leave a lot of things behind."

He paused and Serena could hear the shakiness in his voice as he spoke

"I left friends, my ambitions to become a doctor, my school, my apartment. It was tough and I thought when I made my decision that I had chosen a life that would make sure that I was successful but what I know now and didn't understand then"…he looked at Serena and knelt down in front of her… "Is that success isn't about your title, how much money you make, or what kind of car you drive, it's about finding happiness and contentment."

He was looking straight into Serena's eyes and he saw her intensely reading him and he hoped that she saw the sincerity that he was trying to put forth

"Was that what you found?", Serena asked sincerely looking for a truthful answer

Darien stood again, he saw Setsuna approaching… "It was nice talking to you Serena."

Serena stood and looked in the direction that his eyes fell upon.. "I guess you have to go."

Setsuna saw the pair and huffed her way to Darien immediately tightening her hold on him, as if telling Serena "back off"…

"Well Serena it's nice to see you again. Darien and you seem to have quiet the history together, I spent the morning having breakfast with Andrew and his lovely fiancé Reika, and he told me so many stories…"

Serena looked at her with hurt in her eyes... "Fiancé?"

Setsuna laughed and pretended to be sincere about her slip.. "Opps I wasn't supposed to say anything. Well Andrew was planning on telling you today. He purposed last night, isn't that great. I guess you have two friends that are getting married now."

Darien saw the hurt the Serena was suffering, Setsuna had struck a chord in her and Darien was aggravated that Setsuna had let Andrews's secret slip, but Darien knew Setsuna well enough to know she did it on purpose…

Serena's eyes sparkled as she spoke… "Well I really need to get going. I was supposed to meet Andrew about an hour ago. I bet that's what was so important."… She smiled wearily at the couple and she noticed the bag that she was carrying.. "Oh you went to Mina's shop?"

Setsuna looked at her bag.. "Yes, I needed to get something's for the wedding; you know we've moved up the date. I m thinking before the end of summer… I have so much to do, so we better be going. Come on Darien"

Serena waved at them and she turned toward the direction of the lounge and she began to run and run, tears had made their way down her soft cheeks

She made up her mind… she was going to sign.. She needed to get away from here..

This place where her heart was filled with confusions and it ran wild with thoughts of him

Thoughts of her touching him and her never having him

To be continued…