Serena walked in and sat on the couch next to Sammy. There was an uncomfortable silence in the room. Mina looked over and smiled at Sammy, who looked at Serena, who looked at Andy. Getting tired of the silence Andy decided to speak.
"So what's going on?" Andy asked
Relieved someone had started talking, Serena spoke up.
"I think Sammy has something to tell everyone." Serena said giving him an encouraging smile.
"Well, at school lately um a few kids have been teasing me." Sammy said meekly
Serena looked at him and her eyes told him to continue. He was reluctant but he knew what he had to do. But before he could keep going his mother started talking.
"What have they been teasing you about honey?" She asked in a loving tone
Serena put her hand on his shoulder to let him know she was there for him. He took a deep breath and continued.
"They've been teasing me about my biological parents. I get made fun of a lot because they all know about it." Sammy said sadly
Mina and Andy looked at each other and then at Serena. She hadn't moved her hand from his shoulder. Their parents looked shocked, upset, sad, and some other emotion know one could make out.
Deciding to break the silence Sammy started again.
"They call me mean names like, adopted devil and things like that. When they ask me what my real parents were like I can't tell them much except for what you guys and Serena have told me. I don't know if I look like one of them or not." Sammy said scooting closer to Serena
"Sammy why didn't you tell us those kids were doing that?" Asked their father in a soft and caring tone
"Because I didn't want to hurt you guys. I miss my parents a lot even though I don't really remember them. I was really upset tonight when I started thinking about it. I shouldn't have to miss them, I shouldn't have to be called names because of them either. It's not fair that I get made fun of for being adopted. I love you guys so much! Just as if I was born into this family but I don't know what to do anymore." Sammy explained
"Sammy, we love you that way too, it's ok to miss them. Sure you shouldn't HAVE to miss them but you can't not miss them. They loved you a lot. You may not remember them but your heart remembers how much they loved you and Serena and so you have to miss them" Andy said in an understanding voice
"Yeah, Sammy just because you miss them doesn't mean that we'll be hurt. I'm actually kind of touched that your heart can remember how much they loved you." Mina said
"Sammy honey we love you with all our hearts. Your parents were our best friends, we loved them too. I understand that you miss them, You're father and I could never be hurt by you missing them." Their mother said with an understanding smile.
"I'm really sorry I didn't tell you guys, I was just really scared that you would be mad and I love you guys and I didn't want you to be mad at me." Sammy said starting to cry again
Serena pulled him into a hug as soon as he started crying. Serena had misty eyes her self. Seeing how much pain he had carried around and she didn't even notice. The phone rang and Mina went to get it. Serena ran out to the living room and handed the phone to Serena.
"Who is it?" Serena asked
"The hospital." Mina said quietly.
Confused Serena answered.
"Hello" she said
"Hello, is this Serena?" A nurse asked
"Yes it is." She replied.
"Darien Shields, has been in a car accident and his parents would like you to come up here." Said the nurse in a polite tone
"I'll be right there thank you." Serena said quickly hanging up
"I have to go, I have to get to the hospital! I've got to go now." Serena said frantically as she started to cry
"Serena what's going on?" Asked her Andy
"Andy we have to go now! Darien was in a car accident and we have to get up there now!" Serena said crying a little harder
"WHAT? Lets go!" Andy said
He and Serena, and Mina ran to the car. They buckled their seatbelts and were off. Serena stared out the window still crying silently. 'I can't lose him, now. I think I love him. Damn-it why is this all the sudden so confusing! I just hope he's ok.' Serena thought to her self
They got to the hospital and to Serena wondering down those halls trying to find Darien's parents seemed to take forever. Andy spotted them and they ran over to them.
"Is he ok? Where is he? I have to see him now" Serena blurted out in tears
"You made it. He's still in surgery." Mrs. Shields said hugging Serena
"What happened to him?" Andy asked trying not to freak out
"He was driving home and a drunk driver hit him head on." Mr. Shields said.
"Oh my god." Mina said putting a hand over her mouth
Serena sat there in shock. Lately she had been having feelings for him, but she just kept pushing them away. Plus she thought she liked Seiya. Now her best friend who had held her the night she lost her parents could die. It felt like she was trapped inside a horrible nightmare and couldn't get out.
"Serena are you ok?" Andy asked
"I have to see him, I wont lose anyone else! I need to see him now! I have to tell him something! ." Serena sobbed
"It's ok Rena." Mina said as she hugged her
Rei came running up with Amy and they both looked concerned. Although Amy didn't really know Darien she thought she could be of some assistance in helping out. They saw Serena and ran up to her.
"What happened?" Rei asked
"Darien was in a really bad car wreck." Mrs. Shields said as she her self started to cry.
"Well is he ok?" Amy asked
"We don't know he's still in surgery." Mr. Shields said as he comforted his wife
Rei pulled Mina and Amy aside.
"Is Serena ok?" Rei asked
"I don't know, she started bawling as soon as she got the phone call. When her parents died it was Darien who first found out. He held her and everything. He's always been there for her and she's been there for him, so right now she is really fragile." Mina said
They looked over and saw Mrs. Shields holding Serena. They saw a doctor walking down the hall towards them. They all gathered up waiting to know what was going to happen.
"Mr. and Mrs. Shields, I'm sorry to say I don't know if you're son will pull through. Hes suffering from severe injuries. " He explained
"When can we see him?" Asked his father
"You can go see him now if you'd like." The doctor said with a friendly smile.
Mrs. Shields stood up with her husband and they went back. Serena had clamed down a bit but she was still crying. Andy and Mina went back after Darien's parents and Amy and Rei after him.
He still hadn't woken up yet.
"Serena it's your turn." Mina said
"Ok." She said as she stood up and wiped her tears away.
"I'm gonna warn you Rena, he's really scratched up." Mina said
"I don't care I need to see him." Serena said as she walked in
She saw how beat up he looked and started crying again. Why did that person drink and drive? Whoever it was she hated him and she wanted to kill whoever it was for doing this to Darien.
She walked over to his bed and Mina left her alone. She sat on the chair and took his hand. She stroked his face and tried not to cry.
"Hey Dare, you ok?" She asked knowing she would get no response
"I'm so sorry this happened to you. I shouldn't have called you to help me look for Sammy. This is my fault and I'm so sorry." Serena sobbed
He grumbled a little bit and opened his eyes. HE saw Serena sobbing into his gown and felt like crying when he saw her tears.
"Hey you." Darien managed to get out
"Darien, oh my god are you ok?" Serena asked
"Now that you're here I'm fine" He said smiling
He patted the bed for her to come lay down with him. She did and gave him a hug.
"I'm sorry Darien." Serena cried
"What are you sorry for Meatball head?" Darien asked
"For this, it's my fault this happened to you." Serena said
He lifter her face up so he was looking directly in her eyes.
"Serena listen to me, whatever happens this is not your fault." Darien said
"Darien I have to tell you something…" Serena started
Before she finished her sentence he held her closer and kissed her. They hugged each other and broke apart.
"Just incase I don't make it, I love you Serena" Darien said smiling
A/N: Long butt chapter I know but it makes up for all the short ones!
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