AN: Updated 4/24/12

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Only Through the Eyes of Innocence
Chapter 10

Serena felt the tears build up every second. The words repeated themselves over and over. "Serena, you can't see Darien anymore." Why was she doing this to them? How could she? Didn't she know that they had feelings for each other? How could his mother hurt him in such a way? It all seemed surreal to Serena, but she knew that she couldn't possibly let this rest. She wasn't going to hurt Darien. "I can't do that." Serena finally spoke up, catching Miss Chiba's interest. She was more than surprised that this girl would defy her ruling for her son. "I care about Darien, and if I leave him now, I'll hurt him. I won't do that."

"Serena, you have no idea what you're saying. You'll hurt him more being with him." Miss Chiba said.

"That's crazy! That makes no sense! How could you do this to us?" Serena exclaimed, letting her emotions get the best of her. The tears were falling at a rapid pace now. Serena felt her heart pounding in a way that she couldn't ignore.

"Serena, I will ask you to leave now or I will call the police." Miss Chiba said picking up the phone. Serena felt the breakdown coming any second now. She looked at Miss Chiba one last time before running out of the office. She ran as fast as she could. It was the last place she wanted to be. She hurried out of the door and ran into someone, making her fall backwards on the ground.

"Serena?" Darien's calming voice asked. He helped her up and Serena tried her best to hide the tears that were falling down her face. "Serena, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" Serena could hear the worry in his voice and it almost made her cry harder. She couldn't tell him that she couldn't be with him. She couldn't just walk away either.

"Darien, your mother, she...she doesn't want us to be together." Serena choked on more tears. Darien could feel the anger inside him begin to flare. He knew every word of it was true. His mother thought she was doing what was best for him, but she more wrong than anyone could ever be about anything. His mind resorted to so many thoughts. He couldn't let her keep him away from Serena. He looked at Serena, whose eyes were full of fear and sadness. He pulled her close to him and held her.

"Serena, no one is going to keep us apart. I'll do whatever it takes to keep you with me." Darien whispered in her ear. He didn't want her to worry, but the truth was that he didn't know how he was going to pull this off himself. He was only seventeen and had been home-schooled his whole high school education. He had no experience with anything, so he definitely couldn't live by himself. He had to stay in the house, but how was he going to see Serena? She was the one thing that actually went right in his life, and he wouldn't let this be the last time he saw her.

"Darien, I love you." Serena said looking up at him. Darien smiled. I'd never let you go, Serena. You're my angel from heaven.

"I love you too, Serena." Darien told her, still holding her so close. The door opened and the two separated, afraid to face Miss Chiba again. They only found Mina standing at the door, but with a concerned look on her face. "Mina, look..." Darien started but she interrupted.

"I know what happened with Miss Chiba, and I don't think she's right this time." Mina said. Her voice so small, but the words she spoke meant more to them than anything. "It's obvious that you two are in love. I don't think that you should be separated for it. There's only one way that you two can see each other. Visit each other in the garden at night. It's nowhere near Miss Chiba's bedroom. She would never suspect anything. Serena, I can let you in, but it must be only at midnight. Miss Chiba's always up late researching. She usually retires to her bed at midnight." Serena looked at Darien.

"I'll do whatever it takes. It doesn't matter." She said.

"Good," Mina nodded, "Now you must go. She will be out here any minute, looking for Darien. Just come back tonight."

Serena turned to face Darien again. "Serena, it'll be okay. I'll always have you, no matter what my mother says." He kissed her on the cheek and told her to go. Darien and Mina watched her walk off. He was going to be ok with Serena, but he had a few words to exchange with his mother. This would be the last time she interfered with his life. He was old enough to make his own decisions, whether she like them or not.

SORRY! I couldn't get this chapter in last night because of emotional difficulties, but I trudged on to get this in now. Til next chapter...

Angel