Chapter 26. The Other Side of Me.
Haruka picked Yaten up and carried him to her room, which she entered through a back door of the house. She placed him on a chair then took off her shoes and tossed them into the trash can. Haruka took a nice warm shower and got ready for bed. She looked at Yaten, shook her head then laid down and drifted into sleep.
In the middle of the night, Yaten got up and he stumbled over into the bathroom. Luckily he got to the toilet before he threw up again. His head was pounding and he felt very dizzy. As he re-entered the room he found the bed to his good fortune. It felt so soft, so he decided to climb onto it and sleep the hang over.
The next morning, Minako had wondered where Haruka had gone the night before. She made her way to her room and opened the door without knocking. To her surprise she found Haruka in bed with someone and she recognized that someone.
A wide eyed Minako closed the door quietly and heads into the kitchen where Luna and Artemis were. They noticed Minako's expression and became concern as the two turned to her.
"You alright Minako?" asked Artemis.
"Yeah," replied Minako snapping out of her shock expression.
"Did Haruka come home last night?"
"Yeah, and she's not alone."
"Huh?"
"Someone is in bed with Haruka."
"Someone's in what with who?" Luna and Artemis looked at each other then at Minako who shrugged. They then headed to Haruka's bedroom.
Inside Haruka stirs awake and finds a hand wrapped around her. She pushed it away and turned to see who it belong to. It was Yaten, who was comfortably sleeping at her side all night.
"What do you think you're doing?" Haruka said to Yaten who woke up the instant she moved his arm away from her.
"Ah….Where am I?" asked Yaten not remembering the events of last night.
"Not on my bed." Haruka then pushed him off and Yaten fell off the bed with a thud. A second later Haruka heard someone knock at her door.
"Haruka may we come in?" asked Artemis.
"Don't you dare open that door," yelled Haruka. "Get out of here now." She looked at Yaten as he got up. He saw a window behind him and exit out of it. Haruka then walked over to the door and opened it causally. "What is it?"
"Do you have company?" asked Artemis.
"No."
"Then who were screaming at?" asked Minako with her hands on her hips. Haruka glared at Minako.
"No one," replied Haruka. Artemis and Luna shrugged and return to the kitchen.
"I'm not that easily fooled. You were with Yaten, weren't you? Cut the act. I saw you two."
"That's none of your business." She closes the door on Minako's face.
"Don't worry I have other ways of finding out what happen." Minako re-entered the kitchen where Artemis was having his coffee and Luna was preparing some breakfast. "Do you think Serena is going to go school today?"
"No," replied Luna. "She won't be returning to school."
"What do you mean?" Both and Artemis and Minako turned their attention to Luna.
"Serena has decided to take her finals early and leave for the tour to the states ahead of schedule."
"Why?" asked Artemis with a concern tone. "She's almost done. Just a couple of more months. What the rush?"
"Why would she decide this?" asked Minako. "She won't get to celebrate graduation. We waited our whole lives for this."
"It's her decision and I need to abide by it for now," said Luna as she carried a tray of food up the stairs. "Serena, it's me." Luna opened the door as she carried the tray in one hand. "I made you some breakfast. All your favorites."
"I'm not hungry," replied Serena covering herself with her blanket.
"Serena you can't stop eating. I won't permit it. Now get up and eat some breakfast."
"Luna have you ever been in love?" Serena sat up and grabbed her fork as Luna took a seat next to Serena's bed.
"Yes, I have," replied Luna with a smile.
"Is it Artemis."
"Lucky guess." Luna laughed. "Artemis was my first love. We met a long time ago."
"But you weren't together until we met him at the studio to record my first album."
"That's true. We had a bumpy life and went our separate ways. It was good for the both of us because if he would of never found Minako and I would of never found you if we were together. Everything worked out in the end."
"You think everything is going to work out for me?"
"If you believe it." Serena sighs and started to eat her breakfast. Luna got up and noticed a small pink book on her nightstand. "You're writing again."
"Nah, it's stupid stuff," said Serena trying to grab the book. "It's a just a hobby. It's not…"
"Can I see one?"
"Sure." Serena handed the book to her. Luna turned some pages until one song caught her interest. She handed the book to Serena and asked her how does the song go. Serena place her fork on her plate and took the book. She then started singing the song.
"If we were a movie
You'd be the right guy
And I'd be the best friend
That you'd fall in love with
In the end
We'd be laughin'
Watchin' the sunset
Fade to black
Show the names
Play the happy song"
"That's beautiful Serena." Serena just blushed as she closed her book and placed it back on her nightstand. "Did you write that for Darien?"
"Yeah, just last night."
"Do you mind recording it."
"Luna no. It's not even finished and it's a silly song."
"I think it has potential. Let Artemis get a listen and let him be the judge." Serena sighs.
"Okay."
"I'm going to go to your school so that I can arrange for you to take your finals early. Are you sure you want to do this?" Serena nods her head saying yes. "Alright." Luna leaned in and kissed Serena on her forehead then she headed out of the room.
Meanwhile at school, Minako met up with Lita and the two were talking about Serena. Minako took a big sigh as she decided to tell Lita the news about Serena wanting to leave her home to go live in the states.
"Is she serious?" asked Lita.
"Yeah," said Minako. "That's what Luna said and I'm with them. It's never going to be the same without Serena."
"That's for sure," said Lita. "Is she going to have a farewell party or something. Cause if Raye found out it will be the end of Serena."
"Or the world. Whoever gets in her way first." The two laugh.
"I'll miss you guys."
"We will too. And what sucks is I have practice my English, which I'm so not good at."
On the other side the hallway, Lizzy was leading Darien to her classroom for her career day presentation. Darien looked down the hallway and saw Minako and Lita talking. He pulled out of Lizzy's grip and walked over to the girls.
"Darien," called Lizzy. His name caught Lita and Minako's attention as they turned around to see Darien walking over to the two. They were very surprised to see him at the school.
"Minako," called Darien. Minako folded her arms over her chest and rolling her eyes. "Where's Serena?"
"She's not here," replied Minako in a blunt tone. "She won't be coming back."
"Minako," said Lita. "We gotta go. We'll be late for class." Lita pulled Minako away and they disappeared down the hallway.
"Darien," called Lizzy hearing the whole conversation that Darien had with Lita and Minako. "Why were asking about Serena? Do you know her?"
"I…" Darien said scratching his head.
"She's Lita's and Minako's best friend and she's really nice. She even saved my life."
"What do you mean?"
"I almost got hit by a car and she pushed me out of it's way. I got away with a small bump but she had a nasty scrape on her leg. At first I didn't know it was her but one of my friends recognized her." Darien thought to himself the day he came to see her music video at her house. She was limping and it was a nasty scrape on her leg that caused her to limp. Darien remembered that day when he noticed her limping.
"I fell and hurt my leg," said Serenity. "It's no big deal."
Back at Serena's home, Artemis took a look at Serena's songs and was impress at how many songs were worthy of being recorded. He convinced her to record at least one in their home studio and he helped her finish the rest of the lyrics for song as well.
"Yeah, yeah
When you call me
I can hear it in your voice
Oh sure, wanna see me and tell me all about her
La, La
I'll be actin' through my tears
Guess you'll never know
That I should win an Oscar for this scene I'm in
If we were a movie
You'd be the right guy
And I'd be the best friend
That you'd fall in love with
In the end
We'd be laughin'
Watchin' the sunset
Fade to black
Show the names
Play that happy song"
Artemis smiles as Serena continued with her song pouring her heart and soul into the song. After she finished the song, Serena felt a little better about herself and Artemis could tell.
"How about some ice cream to celebrate," said Artemis.
"Oh, Artemis you spoil me," said Serena with a smile. "Strawberry please."
"Coming right up." Artemis grabbed his keys and headed to the store to get some strawberry ice cream. Serena exited the studio and walked over to the kitchen. She met up with Haruka who just come out of her room.
"Good morning Haruka," said Serena with a smile.
"I'm not telling you anything," said Haruka as she walked off and towards the door. Serena felt strange that Haruka would snap at her when she hadn't done anything. She shrugged it off and opened the frig to see what toppings she could put on her ice cream sundae.
Suddenly Serena felt a twinge on her side. It was very painful and she never felt something like this before. She closed the frig door and grabbed her side as she felt it began throb. The pain became unbearable.
Haruka, outside rolled her eyes and re-entered the house wanting to apologize to Serena. She walked over to the kitchen.
"Serena I'm sorry I snapped at you," said Haruka. "I didn't…" Haruka choked when she saw Serena on the floor. "SERENA."
AN: Oh no what happen to Serena? LOL. I know but you'll just have to tune in next time.