Chapter 9. Three Dad's and a Little Rini.

Just Friends.

"Yaten, how about doing a little work today," says Taiki as he takes Rini from him and hands her over to Serena. He then picks up a couple boxes and stacks them in Yaten hands then pushes him out the door. Seiya looks at them and knew that they were up to something.

"You're brothers are sweet," says Serena smiling.

"Huh," says Seiya. "Are you sure you're talking about my brothers." Seiya gives her a grin, which she loved.

"Seiya they are. Okay, Yaten's a little…"

"Rude, conceded, blunt, a big…"

"I get the picture." Serena sits down on the sofa and Seiya sits next to her. "You haven't change."

"Now you remember me."

"I never forgot about that night. I was depress and I just wanted to…"

"Vent out."

"Yes, even though I didn't tell you I was pregnant I felt comfortable talking to you."

"So did I."

"It was like we knew each other so well we were like…friends."

Seiya's eyes become sadden by her last word. He didn't feel like friends with her. It was more to him. She was his true match. That girl he always dreamed of growing old with. He couldn't just be friends with the girl he was in love with.

"I still have that bunny outfit I wore," says Serena. "I can't believe I wore that." Serena laughs.

"Yeah me either," Seiya mumbles to himself.

"What?"

"We're done," says Yaten coming into the apartment. Seiya stands up and walks over to Yaten. Yaten notices Seiya's sad face as he walks over to the door. He stops at the door.

"We should get going," says Seiya as he exits.

"What's wrong with him?" asks Yaten. Serena gets up with Rini in her arms.

"I don't know."

"Are these the last ones?" asks Taiki about her luggage. Serena nods as Taiki takes them. She then looks around the apartment then heads for the door. Yaten grabs the baby bag and they all exit the apartment.

On their way to the other apartment, Seiya completely ignores Serena the whole way. Taiki and Yaten had a feeling why. Serena begins to feel upset and little Rini feels her mood change. She starts to cry and Serena could not make her stop.

"Here let me take her," says Yaten. But Rini still keeps crying and reaches her hands towards Seiya. Seiya is already upset and doesn't even want to attempt to hold Rini. "Seiya maybe you can calm her down."

"No," says Seiya but Yaten doesn't listen and hands Rini over to Seiya. "I…" Rini starts to calm down and Seiya's anger fades away as her rocks her in his arms.

They arrive at the apartment and Seiya is still carrying Rini in his arms, while Taiki and Yaten unload the van. Serena takes her small bag and Rini's baby bag. The two still not speaking to each other arrive in front of the elevator. The doors open and Seiya lets Serena enter first. Taiki and Yaten start loading the elevator with some of the boxes so they would only have to make two trips.

"Oh, looks like the elevators full," says Yaten. "We'll catch the other one." He waves at the two with smirk. "So Taiki, when are you going to call Amy?"

"Oh brother," says Taiki rubbing his face.

The elevator arrives to their floor and Serena climbs over the boxes to get out of the elevator. Seiya hands Rini to Serena so he can climb out too. Serena then puts herself on the doorway of the elevator to keep it open as Seiya grabs the boxes and places them next their apartment door.

"Seiya, did I say something wrong?" asks Serena watching Seiya take the boxes out of the elevator.

"What are you talking about?" asks Seiya playing dumb. He keeps ignoring her gaze.

"I know something's wrong. You're acting different."

"It's nothing." Seiya raises his voice a little as he takes the last box out. Serena pulls herself away from the elevator door letting the door close. Seiya goes over to the door and takes out his keys to the apartment.

"Seiya your tone. Just tell me what's wrong?" Serena puts one hand on her tiny waist and glares at him. Seiya sighs and rolls his eyes then turns around to face her.

"Gosh you're so stubborn. You're just like Darien," they both say then they start to laugh.

"Are you two going to stand there all day," says Yaten surprising the two. They turn to look at the two brothers. Seiya shots a glare at Yaten then opens the apartment. They all start moving the boxes inside.

Then Lizzie comes out from the kitchen. Serena is surprise to see her as Lizzie rushes to her side and gives her a big hug. The two start talking about how it's been far too long between visits. They laugh and smile at each other.

"I can't believe you have a baby," says Lizzie as Rini grabs hold of her finger. "And out of all people Darien being the father. My bet was on Seiya though." Seiya looks up at Lizzie as he is picking up a box.

"Why would you say that?" asks Serena.

"I don't know. He always was the one to calm her the best. Maybe its cause he has better paternal instincts than Andrew and Darien." Serena looks at Seiya who is avoiding her gaze again.

"He is really good with her."

"Well, I gotta go. It's hell at the diner. I'll see you tonight?"

"Yeah, I'll see you."

Lizzie gives another big hug to Serena, waves goodbye to the guys and heads out of the apartment. Serena turns to the guys who are taking a break from bringing in the boxes.

"Well, why don't we," Yaten begins as he walks over to Serena and takes Rini from her hands. "Take Rini for a bit and you two head out to buy the bed set."

"Here," says Taiki tossing Seiya the keys to the van.

"Umm," says Seiya. "Are feeling alright Taiki? You want me to drive the van?"

"Yes, now go on," says Yaten stepping in front of Taiki. He begins to push them out the door.

"Okay," says Serena. She looks at Seiya and he quickly walks over to the elevator doors pressing the button. They stay quiet all the way down and in the van on their way to the first furniture store.

Serena is a picky girl when trying to decide on a bed set. She didn't have enough room for a really big set but she didn't want something too small. Seiya had the measurements that Andrew had given them so they needed to find something that would fit those measurements. After having no luck in finding something Serena liked, they end up passing a food court, which Serena insisted they stop at.

"Now we can do some serious shopping," says Serena finishing her last bit of fries and her drink. Seiya smiles at her then tosses his empty soda into a trash can.

"I hope we can do some shopping," says Seiya in a sarcastic tone.

"Very funny," says Serena with a glare. "Oh, look at that one." She runs into the store with the food in her hands. Serena hands Seiya her fries and drink and climbs on the bed. "This one." She lays on it and pretends to fall asleep.

"Serena," says Seiya. He looks around and sees no one around then climbs on the bed next to Serena trying to wake her. "Come on Serena." She turns around to face Seiya with a flashing smile. "Hey, this bed is really good." Seiya lies on his back. "I like it."

"See I told you," says Serena as she closes her eyes again.

"Aren't you two the cutest couple," says the attendant of the store when she walks over to see them both laying on the bed. They both look up feeling a little embarrassed and start to get off the bed. Seiya helps Serena off picking her up by the waist and placing her down.

The two look at each other intensely for a couple seconds and ignore the attendant who said nothing but admire them as a couple. They quickly snap out of whatever they were thinking and turn to the attendant.

"I like this bed," says Serena.

"It's a great bed," says the attendant with a smile. "A queen size and perfect for a cute couple like you two. Are you engaged?"

"Um…" says Serena feeling a blush come over her cheeks.

"Well…" says Seiya scratching his head and blushing as well.

"We're good friends." Seiya bows his head then he confronts the attendant.

"The measurements aren't going allow a queen size bed. You need to pick something else."

"Okay, um how about this one?" Serena notices Seiya's mood and tone change. She didn't like it when he was like that with her. It makes her feel like if she had done something wrong and she doesn't know what it is. She sighs then agrees with the attendant to buy the set completely.

The are silent all the way to the apartment. Serena wore a pout the whole way and Seiya could not help it but smile at times when she wasn't looking. They arrive at the apartment and Serena heads over to the entrance leaving Seiya outside with the van. He knew she was angry at him but there is no way he'd tell her why his mood change. It would be too painful for him to admit to her when he knows he can't have her.

Seiya carried the bed stand which were in boxes and Serena carried the comforted that was on sale at the same store. It fit perfect for Serena. It's light pink and lavender with tiny crescent moons as an outer border of the comforter. When they arrive at the door and open they see that apartment is empty and dark. Seiya then turns on the lights.

"Surprise!" says a bunch of people.

"Welcome home Serena," says her mother who comes out of the crowd of people. Serena gets teary eyed and hugs her tight. Lita and Mina are there too. The carried Rini over to Serena and give her a hug.

"How could you not tell me your best friend you had a baby," says Mina giving her an angry look.

"Oh, Mina I'm sorry," says Serena. "I didn't want anyone to know. It…"

"Serena you don't have to explain yourself," says Lita. "You know she's just kidding." Mina turns around and gives her big smile. They hug again.

"So, you were out all day with Seiya?" Mina's eyes rise and look at Seiya from across the room. "What'd ya do?" Mina gives her grin.

"Mina we're just friends." Serena looks at Seiya as one of his brothers get him a drink. He looks at her and she quickly turns to the girls. "And apparently he's not too happy about it."

AN: Finally she realizes. Geez took long enough. LOL. I hope you enjoyed this chapter cause it was little longer than others. If you guys like longer chapters then let me know. I'll make em like this.