Chapter 21. The Other Side Of Me.

On Saturday morning the girls were prowling the malls for some great sales. Raye and Minako were excellent at spotting great bargains. Serena, Amy and Lita were trilled to have them come with them so they wouldn't be tricked into buying something that could have been bought at a cheaper price.

They passed by a men's department store and a blue tie caught Serena's eyes. She quickly made her way to the store and Minako and Lita followed her. Serena walked around the tie that was hanging on mannequin. It was perfect for Darien.

"This would be great for Darien," said Serena with dreamy eyes imagining Darien wearing the tie with a nice suite. "It would bring out the color of his eyes."

"It is nice," agreed Lita. "But you are not suppose to be buying a present for him, your suppose to be buying a present for Lizzy. Did he really invite you?"

"Lita I wouldn't lie about that." Raye and Amy made their way to the others who had stopped at the men's department store.

"Serena what are you doing here?" asked Raye. "There are no men in your life, except for Artemis and I highly doubt that you'd buy him this tie."

"It's very expensive," said Amy as she looked at the price tag.

Serena bowed her head. She knew she couldn't buy the tie in front of her friends but Serenity surely had the money to buy it. Serena looked at Lita and Minako.

"Actually I was going to buy the tie," said Lita. Everyone looked at her wide eyed. "Yeah, for my boyfriend."

"Since when do you have a boyfriend and not tell me?" asked Raye with her hands on her hips.

"You're not my mom Raye," said Lita. "And if I did tell you I know you'd blab it all around school in less than three minutes."

"So, who is he?"

"He doesn't go to our school or any high school."

"You're dating a college guy?"

"How does she do that?" asked Serena about Raye always guessing things like if she were psychic or something.

"It's all about technique Serena," said Amy. "Raye has figured out a way to distinguish things from looking at a person's characteristics."

"It's so not a science Amy," said Raye.

"Well, back to the tie," said Minako. "Don't I owe you some money Lita. I'll help you pay for the tie."

"Thanks Minako," said Lita. They both look at Serena and she thanks them in silence.

After lunch and a little break, the girls found a store that was selling Serenity's merchandise. It drew the girls into the store since they were all big fans, especially Serena.

"Serenity's got a nice style but I'm not too keen about this jewelry," said Raye. "Moon earrings. Who'd wear that?" Serena glared at Raye as she walked off. She wanted to wring her kneck but she composed herself.

When they exited the store, they had maxed out their credit cards. They then decided it was time go home and went their separate ways. Lita, Minako and Serena had a party to get ready for and presents to pack up.

Serena and Minako got home and were confronted by Luna who noticed all their bags in their hands. They both smiled with angelic faces hoping to get away with spending so much at mall. Some how they doubted that they were going to get away with this so easily.

The girls got to Serena's room and dropped all their bags on the floor. Serena quickly tossed herself on the bed and sighed.

"Shopping is exhausting," said Serena.

"Nah, the shopping is the fun part," said Minako. "The Luna taking away our credit cards not so much fun." Serena laughed at that.

"Did Lita give it to you?" Serena rushed over to Minako.

"Yep." Minako took one of her bags and pulled out another small bag.

That night, the girl were actually ready on time. Darien was knocking at the door as the girls were coming down. Haruka was annoyed that they were on time for Darien and were never on time for when she takes them somewhere. Serena opened the door as Darien turned around. His heart stopped just for second as he looked at Serenity. She was wearing a top that was long like a dress in dark pink with a pair deep blue dressy jeans. Accessories were Serenity's jewelry, which she got for free in the last showing of her products. To top it off she carried a small turquoise purse which match her short jacket on top.

"Ladies," said Darien smiling at the two. "Ready to go?" They nodded their heads as each girl grabbed hold of one his arms. Haruka was jealous that he had her girls clutching unto his arms. Darien lead them to his car and opened the door for both of them like a true gentlemen.

At the party, Lita was already there helping Andrew with the food and decoration. Lizzy was answering the door and let Darien and his two dates in. She was so pleased to see Serenity in his arm.

"This is for you," said Serenity. "I hope you like it."

"Oh, Serenity," said Lizzy. "You didn't have to get me anything. Thank you." Lizzy hugged her tight.

"Hey, Darien," said Lita walking over to them. "Aren't you Mr. Popular. Hanging around with all the ladies."

"Very Charlie's Angels," said Lizzy seeing Minako, Serenity and Lita next to Darien.

"Hey, how do you know about that show," said Andrew. "You're way too young…"

"They did movies."

"Sorry, Charlie but one of these Angel's is mine." Andrew pulled Lita away. "Anyways, I need your help. I need to find a lighter. I never use it and tend to keep it hidden for specific reasons." Andrew looked at Lizzy.

"Burn one cabinet and I'll never live it down."

"Why don't you and Serenity check in the study."

"Okay," said Darien as he took Serenity's hand.

"We'll check the living room," said Andrew.

"Lizzy and I will check the kitchen," said Minako as she takes hold of Lizzy. "Don't worry I'll watch her Andrew."

"Very funny," said Lizzy as the two headed to the kitchen.

"I thought it was," said Andrew.

"Can I disown my brother."

"I'm not sure," replied Minako.

Darien and Serenity entered the study, a room filled with shelves with books and a desk in the middle of the room. Serenity found the telescope interesting as Darien searched in the desk drawers for the lighter. He then looked over at Serenity who was facing her back to him and saw that she was carrying a thin box with her purse.

"What's that?" asked Darien as he walked over to her.

"What?" said Serena turning around. "What's what?"

"In your hand."

"Oh, this." Serena pulled the thin box out. "It's for you." She handed him the box.

"Me?" Darien took the box and began to open it. "It's not my birthday."

"I just thought of you when I saw it." Darien saw the beautiful blue tie and was speechless. "So you can impress your future doctor friends." He looked into her blue eyes and for some strange reason he felt something familiar about her eyes.

"Thank you." Darien lean in and kissed her on the lips. As he was releasing Serena's lips, Serena couldn't help herself and pulled him back to elongate it into a more passionate kiss. Both began to get carried away as they fell unto a nearby sofa with Darien on top and Serenity not doing anything to stop him. Darien decided to be the bigger man and pulled away. "Um…I think we should get back to party."

"Okay." Darien helped Serenity up and they both exited the study. As they exited the room, more people had arrived at the party and were screaming when they saw Serenity. They all surrounded her and Serenity was smiling at all of them.

"They use to do that when they saw me."

"You've been replaced." Serenity wipe some lip gloss from his lips and followed Lizzy's friend to the living room.

"What took you two?" asked Andrew as he walked over to Darien.

"Huh?" said Darien.

"The study is not that big."

"Did you fine the lighter?"

"Yeah."

"Good." Darien patted Andrew on the shoulder and walked off.

AN: I know I take long to update but it's because of some writers block. I promise for some good scenes especially in the next chapter. Hey, give me your favorite Hannah Montana song if you have one.