Hey guys! Sorry it took so long. Ok, maybe 3 months. J So, only 3 more chapters of this story left. So, here is chapter 7.
Title: The Tameress
Author: Crystal Pony
Rating: T
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon. Yet.
Chapter 7
Morning quickly came and Serena woke up to a robin singing through her window. She stretched and went to get up when she heard someone knocking at her door. She got up, grabbed her robe, and went to the door while shouting "Coming!" She opened the door and stared in shock at Darien.
'What the heck is he doing here?!' Darien stared at her dumbly.
'I knew she lived in this building but what I didn't know is that she is my new neighbor. Hmm, should I be pleased or upset. I don't know. What I do know is that this works to my advantage.' With such thoughts, Darien stepped through the door breaking Serena out of her trance.
'What the heck did he just do? Who does he think he is? Grr! He just looks so cute in his pajama pants…black too! Waitaminute, where did that come from? Help! I need psychological help!' Darien was standing amused as an array of emotions passed through her unguarded eyes.
'She looks so cute the way emotions pass through her eyes like that. I just wish I knew what caused…hello! Did she just look at me with fear and shock written all over her face? Why yes she did. Oh, lookee here. She's blushing now. Cute. God I wish I knew what she was thinking. Maybe.' Serena broke out of her trance after realizing he was watching her with amusement. Plus the fact that her face was burning like it was on fire. Yea, a major problem.
'What did I get myself into now?!' Serena went over to Darien and snapped her fingers into his face.
"Whatcha staring at Space Cadet? Never seen a girl in a robe, a tank top, and a TANKTOP?! OMG! Sit, stay, I'll be right back. Gotta go change. Ciao." Serena ran to her room and slammed the door shut after realizing she was in a tank top, panties, and an opened robe. Life was not good. Darien sat in the seat Serena had just pushed him into. He smirked as he realized what happened.
'She got embarrassed not over her lack of clothes but over me…apparently. Life is good!' Serena came out of her room to see Darien sitting there like a cat that ate the canary. She became very suspicious.
"Ok. What did you do? I swear, if you touched something of mine, I'll…" She didn't get a chance to finish. He had turned to her instead.
"Why are you blushing Serena? Having naughty thoughts?" He smirked as he saw Serena getting redder and redder.
'Yep! Exactly the types of thoughts she's thinking.' Darien continued to stare at her making her more and more uncomfortable. After a while, she couldn't stand it anymore and started yelling.
"What is your frickin' problem?! Why are you staring at me? Do I have drool on my chin? Why are you here in the first place anyways? What?!" Darien started laughing as he stared at her panic stricken face. He started ticking her questions off as he answered her.
"1...I don't have a problem. Apparently you do by the way you prance around in your panties and tank top. 2...I came over to ask you for some laundry soap. I didn't know you were my new neighbor. By the way, welcome to the building. Anyways, where was I? Ah, yes. 3...I'm staring at you because you're cute when you're angry. 4...no, you don't have drool on your face. 5...nothing. Anymore questions? Good. Now about that laundry soap…" Serena stared at him again.
"Ok whatever. Sorry, I don't have any soap. Oh well. Bye!" She turned around to head to her room when a hand grabbed her wrist stopping her movement. She turned around confused and looked at Darien. She then looked down at her wrist and back up to Darien.
"Do you mind letting go? NOW!" She tried to leave again but found her wrist still incased in his grip, which, by the way, happened to tighten the more she fought.
'Grrr. Men are so stubborn. Don't they know when they are not wanted? sigh Oh well. I guess the only way to get rid of him is to humor him and let him blow his pipe.' Serena sighed out loud, turned around, and sat down in the chair opposite from Darien.
"Ok, what now?" Darien smiled seeing that he finally got her attention.
"What really happened the day of the competition. Yes, I already know what you're going to say is true. I've spoken to Ken and Andrew. They say to trust everything you say and that you wouldn't lie to save your life. Just tell me what happened. I promise not to use anything you say against you. Please?" Serena sighed as she listened to his little speech.
"Ok. I guess I'll tell you. On one condition. You must tell me why she has you wrapped around her little…don't give me that look. You know as well as I do that she has you wrapped around her little finger. Deal?" Darien sighed.
"Deal." Serena began her story and told Darien every little detail she could remember about that day. Darien sighed, again, after she finished her tale. There wasn't really a case against her as she tried to point out earlier. He hung his head in defeat. She won.
"Now, tell me. Why are you wrapped around Beryl's little finger?" Darien sighed again. He had forgotten about his part of the deal.
"The truth is, I don't know. She acts one way around me and I've been told she's a pure bitch around anyone else. I guess I'm too blind to see straight. Hell, I still can't see straight. Anyways, on to more important matters. I'm going to tell Beryl I won't handle her case. There isn't anything against you as far as I'm concerned. You won." Serena smiled and patted his knee. His heart skipped a beat for an unknown reason.
"I knew you'd see the error in your ways. Let me reward you for uncovering one eye." Serena leaned over to him and gave him a quick peck on the lips. Darien's heart stopped. After registering what happened and that he liked what happened, he smirked at her and mockingly said…
"Is that your idea for a reward? I'll just collect for myself thank you." Before she could move, he leaned over and grabbed Serena by her arms. He smirked at the astonishment flitting across her face before he jerked her towards him so that she fell on his lap.
"Now this, this is more like it." He smiled again before covering her open mouth with his own. He took advantage of her stunned state and cautiously slipped his tongue inside her mouth meeting hers. Serena finally got over the initial shock and instead of pulling back, she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him back down when he started to move away. He grinned against her lips and started kissing her like no tomorrow. She returned this back just as possessively. Just when hands started to wander, a knocking was heard at her door. Serena groaned as she heard it. She attempted to ignore it but then the person started beating on her door. Darien groaned and released Serena, gently pushing her towards the door.
"You better answer that before you need a new door. When that's taken care of, we can finish our, erm, discussion." With that he winked at her as she turned to open the door.
"What are you doing here?" Was what Darien heard at the same time. He started to get up when Serena turned around and shot him a glare. He gulped, sat back down, and waited for her to turn her back again. She smiled at him and turned around not seeing Darien steadily rising from the seat again. Darien walked up behind her and heard the other girl yelling.
"I'm looking for Darien. What are you doing here?" Serena looked at her like she was insane.
"Idiot, I live here! Duh!" Beryl was miffed.
"Whatever. Have you seen Darien?" Serena grinned.
"Actually…" Beryl looked up behind Serena and saw Darien looking down on her.
"Darien! What are you doing here in your pajama pants?!" Darien sighed. Oh yeah, today is great! Really, it was. Serena looked up sheepishly to Darien. Darien looked down at her and smirked while raising an eyebrow.
"Hi Beryl. I was just talking to Serena about the case. She's my new neighbor. What are you doing here?" Beryl was POed. Actually, passed POed. She was FPOed! Not good.
"Really now." Beryl's words were heavily laced with sarcasm. Darien sighed.
"Yes. I decided to not work on it any longer. There isn't a case as far as I'm concerned. Now, WHAT DID YOU WANT?!" Beryl was shocked and angry.
'That little bitch. I know she changed his mind. Damn her!' Beryl raised her hand and slapped Serena. She went for her other cheek when a steel vise gripped her arm. She looked up shocked.
"Enough. Goodbye Beryl. For good. We're through." With that, Darien shut the door and took Serena's cheek into his hand.
"Are you ok?" Serena nodded while Darien stroked her cheek.
"Baby, come on." Darien took Serena's hand and led her to the big, over stuffed rocking chair. He sat down and gently pulled Serena into his lap. He rocked them both until Serena drifted off to sleep. The continued to stroke her hair as she cuddled up next to him. He too, soon fell asleep.
TBC…
Ok. Was it worth the long wait? Ok, maybe not. I've got the rest of the story planned out and as I already said, 3 more chapters left. The next chapter kinda shows how crazy Beryl is. As if we already didn't know.J So just stop for a few moments and leave a review! It'll get me writing faster. Pinky promise! Until next time…
Crystal Pony
