It was Saturday, which meant that nobody was expected at the venue. Raye was thankful for that as she walked briskly down the crowded streets. She was about to do something that could potentially ruin lives, but in her mind it was the only way. She walked into the large building and took a deep breath.

"Ms. Hino?" A voice sounded.

"Yes." Raye replied, removing the sunglasses from her face.

"I can't thank you enough for coming. I've been wanting to do an interview with you for so long!" The young girl with long brown hair and green eyes exclaimed.

Raye smiled sweetly towards her. Somewhere in her soul she felt the pang of guilt for using this innocent girl to accomplish her task, but it had to be done.

"It won't disappoint. I'll keep nothing back." Raye replied.

The women gestured towards an office near the back of the building. Raye said a quick prayer for forgiveness before following her into the office.


Her cell phone started to ring, waking the slumbering blonde. She clamored her hand around her nightstand, knocking items off before she grabbed a hold of it.

"Hello?" Her voice was groggy.

"Sere? It's Mina. Are you alright? Where have you been girl?"

"Hey, sorry I was…I uh, had a rough day and decided to stay home."

There was silence on the other line for a moment.

"You're with Darien aren't you?" Mina asked.

"Yes." Serena sighed.

"Well I can't say I didn't see it coming. Just be careful this time. Who knows, maybe this time things can be different." Mina exclaimed with forced cheerfulness.

"I'm glad you have faith in me." Serena said.

"Of course I do! Well, since we are starting things off new again why don't we go out and celebrate? Meet you guys at Crown tonight?"

Serena couldn't help but smile. Mina was showing her support and faith, something many people didn't give to her anymore.

"That sounds great. Thanks Mina, for giving me this chance."

"We all have our demons Sere."

Serena laughed.

"See you tonight?" Mina asked.

"You bet."

She hung up the device and smiled brightly. She truly had a good friend in Mina. She looked at the slumbering man beside her. Things could be different. They could be different.


Later that evening…

"You about ready Sere?" Darien asked from outside the bathroom door.

"Just about. Give me a couple minutes." Her voice sounded from within.

Darien sighed. He never understood how it could take Serena so long to get ready when she was gorgeous to begin with. He ambled into the kitchen and grabbed a bottle of scotch from the cabinet and a glass. Pouring himself a generous glass he took a sip. He had fucked up majorly last night. Serena thought that everything had been her fault, and that she deserved that shit he put her through. The thought tore at his soul. He may have fucked things up before, but this time, this time things could be different. He made a vow to himself to make sure of it. They could just be happy together, without the drugs and without the past. This was a new start, a new chance. The sudden thought caused him worry. That had been what Seiya had told him.

"I'm giving you a chance."

He didn't trust Seiya as far as he could spit. Somehow he knew that Seiya wasn't just about to leave them alone. The man was too vengeful for that. He frowned, his mind trying to figure out what Seiya could be up to. His train of thought went out window though as Serena emerged into view.


At the Crown…

"Hey!" Mina exclaimed as she raced towards the entrance and enveloped Serena in a bear hug. After releasing her friend she turned and embraced Darien as well. Darien gave a confused look to Serena over the top of Mina's head, but Serena only shrugged her shoulders.

"Come on, I've got us a table." Mina said as she led the couple towards the back of the club. As they sat down a waiter appeared and asked to take their drink orders.

"I'll take a cosmopolitan." Mina remarked.

"Ugh, I'll just have a Coors." Darien replied.

"Jack and Coke please." Serena sounded.

As the waiter left to retrieve their drinks Mina turned to face the couple. She could tell they felt uncomfortable.

"Look guys, I've known you both forever. I understand the feelings you have for each other. The past is the past, we cannot change it. Instead let's just have fun and give ourselves the benefit of the doubt." Mina remarked with a wink.

The waiter appeared with their drinks.

"Thanks doll." Mina flirted.

The waiter blushed furiously and nearly collided with another server as he left the table. Serena couldn't help but laugh. Pretty soon the trio of friends felt all the tension leave and they couldn't help but enjoy themselves.

It was well past closing time when the three friends stumbled out of the Crown. Serena and Mina giggled about almost anything, and Darien couldn't help from smiling. It was just like old times, when it wasn't about money or fame, only fun.

"You wanna stay with us tonight?" Serena questioned her friend.

"Nah, that cute waiter gave me his number, I think I'll meet up with him for a while." Mina winked.

"Just call if you change your mind."

"Will do. See you guys later." Mina replied with a wave as she turned back toward the Crown.

"So?" Darien asked as he pulled his lover tightly against his form.

"So what?" Serena giggled.

Darien whispered into her ear causing the petite blonde to blush.

She smiled and grabbed his hand leading them back towards her apartment.

"Shouldn't I at least grab some more clothes?" Darien asked.

Serena smirked up at him.

"I don't think you'll be needing any."


A/N: Kinda short, sorry about that! Thanks for the reviews guys, it is awesome!