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"I can also jump unimaginable heights, run faster than any normal person, and have surprising strength" I let out a deep sigh of relief, god that felt good. Not even looking to see Darien's reaction to my confession, I collapsed on the chair I was sitting on and rested my back on it letting my head hang over the edge. The weight I've felt for the past few weeks dissipated, and it felt like I could finally breathe again.

Chapter 10

Serena's POV

After relishing in the relief I felt, I knew it was time to face the music. Gathering strength, I slowly lifted my head to gaze at the man I had confessed to. My brows furrowed at the sight in front of me. His brows were creased, mouth set in a grim line while his thumb and index finger caressed his chin as if in deep thought. I had expected him to yell at me, saying I was sick in the head that my accident had caused a malfunction in my brain. But here he was, actually accepting or rather contemplating what I had just confessed. I knew I had to break the silence that fell upon us. I laid my hand on his free one that sat on top of the table. My touch broke his train of thought and our eyes locked.

"Ask away" I said with a small smile breaking the silence that filled his home.

"Does anybody else know?" he asked softly. I shook my head in response. "Not even Rei, Ami or Lita?" he inquired further.

"They don't know a thing, and I would prefer to keep it that way" I replied, protectiveness evident in the tone of my voice. I watched as his perfectly shaped eyebrow once again rose at my apparently shocking reply. I kept my face placid yet serious. He took his hand that was under mine and rubbed his face as if in defeat or frustration. Maybe telling him wasn't a good idea after all.

I continued to watch him; he stood up from his seat and started pacing in front of me, eyes furrowed, again in deep thought. On occasion he would run his fingers through his raven hair, and I'd watch, as it would gracefully fall back onto his face. I could stare at him forever, god why is this man so handsome? I shook my head to snap myself out of such thoughts. What was he thinking about? And here I thought he would be interrogating me and asking all sorts of questions about my abilities.

"You know, I maybe be able to answer the questions you're thinking about" I said with a sly grin, and in a slight mocking tone. He stopped pacing and tilted his head back to look at me with narrowed eyes and a smirk.

"And here I thought you had amnesia?" he replied teasingly. I tilted my head and gave him a confused look.

"You've lost me"I said

"Did you ever think that maybe you had these abilities before your accident and you just don't remember having them? He raised a hand to stop my reply. "You could have gotten these abilities during the year that you don't remember." He said knowingly.

I contemplated what he said. It was very possible his theory could be correct. I don't remember having these abilities when I was younger, but then how could I even prove that I did have these abilities just after meeting Luna. Then it hit me.

"Ok don't freak out, but I need you to have a look at something" I asked with a nervous smile. He nodded. I took in a deep breath; this is so embarrassing and automatically felt my cheeks heat up at the thought. I slowly turned around, my back facing him. I slowly unzipped my skirt half way to loosen it. I turned my head to glance at him as to ask for approval, and was greeted with wide eyes, and I swear I saw him gulp. He nodded in approval and I continued. I took the edge of my tank top that was tucked under my high waist skirt and started lifting it up taking my top off completely. Thank god I was wearing one of my lacey bras and not my dodgy everyday ones. Darien will be the first guy to see me like this, and the thought set my heart pumping overdrive. What if he thought I wasn't woman enough? That I didn't have curves and or bigger boobs like all those Uni girls? I'm merely a 17-year-old girl still in high school, not fully developed. The noise of him clearing his throat brought me out of my thoughts, I should really do something about my low self-esteem.

"Ummm … What exactly did you want me to look at Serena? He asked a hint of nervousness laced in his voice. I turned my head to look over my shoulder and couldn't help but giggle. Darien's cheeks were bright red; his head was turned up, eyes locked up onto the ceiling, feet shifting from one foot to another. If I didn't know any better I would say the man was nervous looking at my bare back. I let a sigh escape my lips.

"And here I thought you were training to be a doctor, I'm sure you've seen more patients more naked than this" I said, pointing to my back with both of my thumbs.

"I … uhh … have but, ummm… Just tell me what I'm looking for please "he said in a flustered state.

"Remember that time you said you saw a bloody patch on the back of my uniform, well have a look if I have a scar, if I don't then you're theory is correct" I said nonchalantly. I watched over my shoulder as he approached me slowly. He stood a good metre away and squinted his eyes at my back. I let an irritated sigh escape my lips again. I don't understand what this guy is so nervous about. I'm the one who should be nervous, since I am the one standing half naked in front of man I barely know, not to mention no one even knows I'm here. Out of frustration I turned around to face him and put my hands on my hips.

"I won't bite Darien, squinting at my back wont help you find the scar. Geez it's like I'm the first girl you've seen top less or something" I barked impatiently. I watched him blink his eyes at me a few times and then go red.

"No you're not but … ummm … well I just wasn't expecting this that's all" he said with a nervous laugh while he scratched the back of his head. It kind of hurt to know that I wasn't, but I'm sure there was more than enough girls that would willingly volunteer to strip in for him.

000

Darien's POV

I was not expecting any of this at all. I was just thinking about her before she rocked up at my place. I would never have guessed it was she at the door. She had only ever came to my apartment once to give back the books I had left at the arcade few months back just before the accident. I couldn't help but wonder if she remembered where I lived. I would have to ask her that. But here she was, standing in front me, top less I might add. I couldn't help but admire her smooth snow-white skin and how it glistened in the moonlight that came through my balcony. It looked like she was glowing. She had a body any 17 year old would kill to have, the right curves in the right places, long slender legs, taut stomach. She was breathtaking with or without a top. And I can't believe I'm seeing all this now. When did she turn from a girl to a woman? My hand itched to touch every part of her. I shook my head to rid myself of such thoughts.

"Sorry about the way I'm behaving right now, it's just ummm" I said when she interrupted me.

"I know this is uncomfortable but the faster you properly look at my back the faster I can get my top back on" she said with a small smile.

"You're absolutely right" I said smiling back. She's even bolder than I thought, she's standing topless in front me and getting irritated that I'm not more straight forward with the situation. I watched as she gave me another smile and turned around to face her back to me. I walked closer to her back and examined it closely. I could feel the familiar heat that radiated from her body and it did something to my insides turning my stomach in knots and sent my heart racing. Will being this close to her always be like this? There were no scars on her back; it was flawless like the rest of her body.

"I can't see anything, so my theory's correct" I stated. Once I said the words I saw her body relax, I didn't even notice that she had stiffened. I watched as she slowly put her top back on and tuck it back into her skirt. When she had trouble with zipping it back on I decided to help.

"Here let me" I said softly, some of the fabric of her top had been lodged in the zippers way. I felt her stiffen at my close proximity. I can't be a hundred percent sure but I think she feels the same way I feel when we're around each other and I couldn't help but be hopeful that maybe this, us could work. I should really stop thinking about these things and really start thinking again about her predicament.

If she really had just gotten these abilities a year ago, then it meant we both got them at the same time. It did surprise me that her abilities were exactly the same as the Sailor Scouts and mine, but it wasn't just the good guys that had these abilities the Negaverse Generals did also. Her being Sailor Moon, was the first thing that popped in my head but the rational person I am knew I didn't have enough information to confirm it. As much as I loved this woman in front of me, she was a little bit too klutzy, naïve and innocent to be Sailor Moon. Though Sailor Moon was a klutz also. I need to know more before I make any further assumptions.

"There, all done" I said. She relaxed as the words left me. I put my hands on her shoulders and I turned her around to face me. I stared down at her sky blue eyes. I swear I could just get lost in those eyes. It was the very first thing that I noticed about her. Her eyes showed so much love, life, light and innocence. She drew me in the moment her eyes met mine. I would have said it was love at first sight but then she opened her mouth and irritated me to no ends. I inwardly smirked at the thought. But the longer I got to know her; I saw something I didn't then. And it took me her almost dying to completely see it clearly. I had fallen. Her voice drew me back. I didn't even notice that right at that moment I was lost in her eyes.

"Darien, I know this is a lot to take on and you don't.." She whispered, but my index finger on her lips stilled them. And I shook my head at her.

"I know, but I'm glad" I whispered back, she gave me a quizzical look and that was my cue to continue.

"I'm glad coz you turned to me" I whispered again. I took fingers that were on her lips and traced them on her cheeks. I watched stunned, as she leaned her face into my hand and closed her eyes. I do have the same effect as she does on me. A small loving smile crept up on my lips.

"Serena, you should know that I …" her index finger on my lips stopped my words. I watched as she opened her eyes and stared back into mine.

"I know" she murmured as she placed her hand on my cheek and I leaned in as she did. I didn't know when it happened, but our faces were inches apart as I felt her breath on my cheeks. And before I knew it my lips were on hers.

A/N: I know I didn't post this when I said I would, but see I still haven't finished that assignment! But I've been working on this chap when I had a little free time here and there so ENJOY GUYS

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