Oh the weekend was wonderful. After Rei's great performance they all hung out at the festival eating and amusing themselves with what was available to do. During the evening Serena had to take a moment to mentally assess how everyone was sorting out. Ami and Zoicite were clearly in a very comfortable relationship with one another. They were always having study sessions with each other, though Ami complained that many times he didn't come over to study. Lita and Nephrite were constantly making puppy eyes with each other. Lita quite often compliment Nephrite on how much of a doting boyfriend he was, amongst other things that Serena had to admit she wished she didn't know about him. Mina and Kunzite ended up to be nothing like that kind of couple she thought they would be. Serena would have thought that Mina would be all over Kunzite. Constantly demanding his attention with him having to give in to her demands, like how Lita and Nephrite were, but amazingly they were nothing like that. Mina had to explain to Serena that the love her and Kunzite shared was so strong that they didn't need to be all over each other, but every now and then when they thought no one was paying attention Serena would catch Kunzite giving Mina a little kiss or a lingering touch. Rei and Jadeite ended up being the most unusual couple Serena had ever seen. Every time Rei had a classic Rei moment Jadeite would only smile then some how manage to kiss her, which would shockingly quite Rei down. Every time Serena would witness this happen she could only shake her head.
When Monday came Serena was actually happy to see it for once. Today the girls and guys were going to meet Darien at the arcade to discus what was going on. During school Lita, Ami, and Serena kept talking about what they could be doing with the college and all three couldn't wait for classes to be over. When the three finally got to the arcade they found everyone there including Ann and Allen.
"You girls finally made it," Jadeite announced as they approached. "All right Darien what is it that your drama class is doing?"
"None of you have drama with Darien?" Serena asked curiously.
"Surprisingly that is the one class none of the guys have with me," Darien answered with a chuckled. "Anyway my drama class is having each one of its students put on a play. Each one of us got to pick out of a bag what play we would be putting on. I got Snow White."
"Oh I love Snow White!" Lita squealed happily.
"Yes well in order to put on this play and pass the class I need all your help. I need each one of you to play a part."
"Oh I want to be Snow White!" Mina shouted suddenly.
"No I want to!" Serena countered.
"Well Snow White had black hair so I should play her," Rei tried to reason.
"Just because you have black doesn't mean you are the best to play Snow White," Lita interjected.
"Hold up guys I have a plan," Ann suddenly spoke up. Everyone turned to see Ann holding up a bunch of pieces of straw covers. "Each one of these is tipped with a different color. Since there are only four of you guys we are going to need three of you to play the dwarves, one to play the queen, one to play Snow White, and one of us will just have to be an extra."
"I'm sorry, but I have to prepare for exams at my cram school so I won't have time to help," Ami explained. "Sorry Darien."
"All right then that's perfect," Ann said happily. "Blue is for the dwarves, red for the queen, and white for Snow White. You all go first so this way I can't be blamed for knowing which one is the Snow White one. Who first?"
"I guess I'll go first," Mina spoke nervously as she pulled one to see a blue tipped bottom. "Damn it." Serena went after and sadly found herself playing the part of the evil queen. After Rei and Lita also found themselves not playing Snow White.
"Well I guess that means I get Snow White," Ann said happily as she pulled out a white strand. "What time is practice Darien?
"Wait, who is Allen playing?" Lita inquired.
"Oh I'm a dwarf," Allen answered embarrassingly.
"Are one of you not in the play?" Lita questioned the rest of the guys.
"I'm playing the huntsman," Zoicite informed. "Like Ami I am very busy with my studies, but I do want to help so Darien and I already came to an agreement that I should play the huntsman since it is the smallest role available to me. I get to help and it won't get too much in the way of my studies."
"Makes sense," Rei had to agree.
"Well first practice starts now so lets get to the college theatre and get started," Darien informed before they all made their way to the college. After arriving at the theatre Darien introduced them to the theatre crew then began directing everyone on where they need to go and what their lines were. "All right Ann you stand here when I arrive to fall in love with Snow White."
"You're playing the prince? Ann asked happily. "Of course you would make the perfect prince charming." Serena wanted to gag at Ann's way too obvious flirting.
"Thanks Ann," Darien responded kindly before continuing to direct everyone.
"It's going to be hard hiding these to make you look like a guy," the costumer designer said as she used her hands to direct the attention to Lita's chest. "What are you, like a double D cup?"
"Yeah," Lita blushed as she squirmed a little at the attention the girl was giving her. "They get in the way a lot."
"Bullshit," Nephrite's voice suddenly boomed from behind Lita. "Those girls are a work of art. They should be on display at a high end art gallery."
"Let me guess, he's your boyfriend?" the costume designer joked with a smile. "Don't worry boyfriend I'm only going to hide her glorious chest."
"What about me!" Rei exclaimed from her spot next to Lita. "I'm not that much smaller then her!"
"Rei don't be upset just because my boyfriend thinks my chest is worthy enough to be put into an art gallery," Lita replied with a smug look on her face. "I'm sure you're little girls are nice too."
"They aren't that little!"
"Don't worry Rei," Nephrite said as he put a hand on her shoulder. "I know whatever they are Jadeite loves them."
"Not the point!"
"Rei stop yelling and get over here!" Darien suddenly shouted from the front of the stage. "I need to go over a line with you!" With a sigh Rei made her way from backstage to Darien.
"What do you need? Rei asked.
"Rei since you're going to be playing the role of Grumpy I really need you to make everyone believe when Snow White is found in the house that you do not want her there." Rei couldn't help but smirk. It none of the girls liked Ann so acting like she didn't want her there wouldn't be that hard.
"Oh I'm sure I won't have any problems with that."
"Remember though in the end you end up liking Snow White," Ann commented confidently. She knew Rei didn't like her, but that wasn't going to stop her from getting Darien. "Darien when are we going to practice the important parts between the prince and Snow White? Like the kiss scene."
"Kiss?" Serena's voice suddenly came alive. Darien smirked wolfishly at her before turning his attention back to Ann.
"You're right Ann. That scene is very important. It's the climax of the story and needs to be right."
"I'm so glad you agree," Ann purred as she stepped closer to him. "So when would you like to practice?" Serena felt her anger rise as she watch Darien allow Ann to flirt with him.
"We can begin practicing in a few of days. I first want to make sure everyone else is set before I focus all my attention on you and me," Darien answered giving her one of his dashing smiles before turning to go up to Serena. She gave him the best glare she could come up with as he approached her. "Don't worry I'll be practicing with you later."
"Pig." Darien's smile only grew wider before he burst into laughter as he walked away. The next few days the group showed vast improvement. Everyone pretty much knew their lines and practices are going without any problems. Well, no problems except for when Serena would have a casual spat with Ann, but thankfully one of the guys was always available to stop them before they really got into it. Once Darien was comfortable that everyone else was secure in what they were doing he began practicing the parts he had with Ann.
"Now remember Ann this is when Snow White first really shows an interest in the prince from her balcony so you really have to sell that you're falling in love with him."
"Darien I'm sure any princess would fall in love with you if you were their prince," Ann coed as she gave Darien her best bedroom eyes.
"Thank you," Darien said with a slight blush. He had to admit Ann could be rather forward, even for him. "Now get up there so I can confess my undying love to you." Giggling, Ann rushed around the theatre prop to take her place on the balcony. Serena and Jadeite watched from off stage as Darien and Ann worked on their scenes.
"Could she throw herself at him any more?" Allen asked with a snarky tone.
"It makes me sick," Serena had to agree. "Do guys even like it when a girl is like that?"
"I don't," Allen answered with conviction.
"Really Allen, even a guy like you? Thought someone such as yourself would love having all the girls doting over you."
"What do you mean someone such as myself?" Allen questioned a little shocked. "Are you trying to imply something there?"
"Come one Allen, we all know you're a bit of a player. The girls are constantly following you around school."
"Yes and I hate it," Allen responded with a blush.
"You do?" Allen suddenly turned to face Serena fully.
"I only want one girl to be around me all the time. The girl I care about should be the only girl that will be around me and I will only be around her. She will be special and I will treat her like the princess she is." Serena couldn't help, but feel the emotion coming from his words. It was almost like he was making a promise to her. With a beautiful warm smile Serena gave Allen a hug. Allen instinctively, and he had to admit happily, wrapped his arms around her petite frame and pressed himself intimately against her.
"There needs to be more guys like you out there," Serena said kindly, not noticing the way he was holding her.
"Ann stop lifting your head!" Rei screeched from the stage. Serena hadn't noticed but apparently Darien and Ann were practicing the finale scene where the prince awakes Snow White with a kiss. Darien, though, was looking straight at her with cold eyes.
"What's going on?" Serena questioned as she released Allen from the hug.
"Stupid Ann keeps lifting her head like she wants to make out with Darien when she's suppose to be motionless!" Rei shouted angrily. "Stop fucking moving!"
"I wasn't moving!" Ann shouted back.
"Actually Ann, you were," Darien interjected sternly. He didn't mean to, but he knew he was taking out his jealousy of seeing Serena and Allen hugging so intimately out of Ann. "Do you have a problem with keeping still for a certain period of time?" Ann immediately blushed and squirmed a little under his hard gaze.
"I'm sorry Darien. I just really want this part to be perfect since it's the climax of the whole story."
"Don't worry," Darien sighed in defeat as he put his hand on her shoulder. "The play is going to be great. Try not to worry so much okay?"
"Yeah, yeah, we're all great," Rei said a little annoyed. "It's seven Darien and I have chores at the temple that need to get done. Could be pick up this little love fest tomorrow?"
"Yeah we'll meet here tomorrow at the same time," Darien agreed before turning to Serena. "Serena, we all know you have your own special time."
"Hey!" Serena protested.
"Serena do you think you could for once not be lame and get detention?" Ann snidely spoke with her nose in the air.
"It's not my fault Ms. Haruna likes to give me detention!"
"Don't even bother Serena," Lita said as she grabbed Serena's arm and walked her out of the theatre. "We all know the reason you get detention is because you're always late." A few minutes later everyone else joined the two outside the theatre. Everyone started to make their way home except for Mina, Serena, Kunzite, and Darien.
"Serena, do you want a ride with us again?" Kunzite offered. Serena's house was on the way to Mina's so it was common for him to give Serena a ride home.
"She's coming with me today," Darien suddenly spoke as he put his arm around her waist.
"Are you sure?" Mina inquired curiously. "She does live on in the opposite direct."
"Mina, I do know where my girlfriend lives," Darien shot with a slight glare. If it had been any other girl Darien would have been more harsh, but she was Kunzite's betrothed and even the great Prince Darien knew there were some things that Kunzite would not allow no matter who it was. Mina, herself, was about to come back with a sharp response, but Kunzite managed to usher her to his car before the two could start a royal galactic incident. "Come on," Darien ordered as he led Serena to his car. Serena was quite speechless during the whole ordeal. Normally she would be throwing her own royal fit about all of their behaviors, but Darien's sudden foul mood was throwing her off completely. They didn't say a word to each other and it wasn't until they were inside his apartment that Serena finally had enough.
"What is going on with you all of a sudden?" Serena inquired with a tone. Darien never answered though. Instead he suddenly rushed her rather roughly against the wall and began ravishing her. Now it wasn't unusual for Darien to suddenly kiss her. They had even done some pretty heavy petting with one another a few times, but it had never been done with just much forcefulness and abandonment before. It was like he was some kind of feral beast. Serena had to admit she found this side of Darien rather exciting and a huge turn on. After a few minutes though of this Serena had to know what had gotten into him. Serena tried to lightly push Darien away, but was immediately denied.
"No," was all Darien said before grabbing Serena's legs and lifting her so that they were wrapped around his waist.
"Darien, please stop," Serena gasped as he grinded his hips into her. "Please tell me what's going on." Upon hearing her say "stop" Darien ceased his attack on Serena's body and moved to let go of her legs as well as look her in the eyes.
"Allen."
"Allen?" Serena repeated back confused. "What about Allen?"
"I saw you two hugging," Darien stated coldly as if what he said explained everything.
"Darien I hug the guys all the time. What makes hugging Allen any different then when I'm hugging Nephrite?" Darien tightened his grip on her waist.
"First off Nephrite doesn't want to fuck you and second the way you two were hugging it looked like you two were intimate with each other." Serena stared shocked at his words. She had no idea what Darien was talking about Allen wanting her and she certainly had no clue why anyone would like her and Allen were intimate together.
"What in the world are you talking about?" Serena shot back in frustration. "Allen and I are not together and you have no room to talk. You have been allowing Ann to fall all over you for the past week and you're complaining about a hug I gave Allen? Even in this time you're such a womanizer!" Serena's eyes suddenly went wide from her little slip.
"What do you mean in this time?" Darien asked suspiciously.
"Nothing," Serena tried to casually dismiss. "I'm just saying you're acting like a big jerk which isn't a surprise since the beginning you've always acted like a jerk to me." Serena knew that was probably a little harsh, but she needed Darien to forget about her slip. Thankfully though it had worked.
"And yet you make out with this jerk and a lot more," Darien interjected before rubbing his still hard dick against her. "For a while I've been keeping myself in check with you for the sake of your age. Why do I feel like that shit sailed some time ago?"
"What does my virginity have to do with you?" Serena asked boldly. It wasn't like her to be like this with him, but then again this wasn't a normal circumstance. How was she going to explain to him that he was the one that she slept with?
"Serena you seem much too comfortable when we fool around and as well seem much more experienced then I was aware of."
"Once again Darien, what does my virginity have to do with you?" Darien's eyes hardened as he stepped away from her.
"I don't sleep with whores." Serena had to roll her eyes at that. Both Prince Endymion and Prince Darien were man whores before she came into their lives and now for some reason the civilian Darien cared about a woman's virtue. "No princess of mine will be impure."
"Is this some kind of galactic joke?" Serena half laughed. He was seriously pushing her buttons on this and the fact that he called her princess didn't slip past her either. "Darien I haven't slept with anyone, okay? I promise."
"Then how are you as experienced as you are then? The whole time I've known you, you've never had a boyfriend! Who was it that you allowed to touch you?"
"Darien just drop it!"
"Who was it?" Darien shouted angrily, stepping closer to her. "Was it Allen?" Suddenly Serena jumped Darien, causing Darien to fall back onto his couch.
"It was you."
