Author's Notes:
Hey minna-chan! This is the Midnight Dreamer coming with another installment of Astronomical. I must say that all you have been really helpful and encouraging, and I want to take this time to say THANX (you know who you are).
Disclaimer: Sailor Moon is not mine and I don't have any money!
Astronomical: Chapter 2 (The Beginning)
Author: Midnight Dreamer
Rating G
Campus, Late Afternoon
When Serena left Darien's office, she decided to take a walk around campus, admiring the fall scenery around her . Plus, it gave her a chance to replay the events that happened earlier. *Well, that went better than expected, but I wonder why he kept spacing out. For a genius, it seems that he doesn't have it all. However, despite all this, he is dangerously attractive. If he wasn't such a stick in the mud, I would be in BIG trouble. I wonder what Mina, self proclaimed Goddess of Love, would say to all this. Knowing her, she would probably try to come up with a way to get us together, as if that would happen in 1000 years. Well, enough dwelling on that, I'll go see if the others want to go to dinner...but I'm gonna have to convince them to go off campus first.* With this last thought, Serena headed towards her friends dorm buildings. When she rounded them all up, they all to the supermarket to get groceries, since Lita offered to fix dinner. Serena was grateful to hear this. Especially after the last experience with cafeteria food. *Ugh, that was disgusting....my parents a huge tuition bill but they can't improve on the food...goodness*
Serena's Room, Late Night
* At first I was really grateful for getting a room by myself, (AN: believe me, when you live on campus, this is the ULTIMATE goal!...sorry, I just felt compelled to say that...back to the story) but I get lonely at times. I sometimes wish that I had roommate so I could have late night 'girl-talk' sessions with......but maybe it is for the best. I am graduating, and I need to concentrate on getting into graduate school.* With these thoughts, Serena attempted to go to sleep, but she was tossing and turning and it seemed her brain didn't want to shut down. *Why am I so restless?!?!? For the first time in years, I was in bed BEFORE midnight, but I can't go to sleep. Maybe a little stargazing will do the trick.
Serena approached the bay window on the side of her room and lifted her face to the night sky. It seems that the full moon was trying to fight with the clouds that were trying to diminish it glow, but as Serena sat down, the clouds seemed to miraculously disappear, allowing the moonlight to illuminate the young woman's face. As the clouds passed she was able to see all the constellations in all their midnight glory. "I wonder if I'll ever be able to see the mysteries that stars seem to hold...." She continued to sit on the window seat, and let the moonlight bathe her in its serene glow. After a couple of minute, she allowed her mind to drift, and invariably they ended up on a subject that she didn't even want to comtemplate.
*C'mon Sere, you know the real reason that you can't go to sleep is because a certain dark-haired, blue-eyed, chiseled faced TA is imprinted on your brain.* "What am I thinking...and why don't I see a problem with it? TA's and students are not allowed to have relationships anyway, so that can never happen", Serena concluded. However that did not stop the images of his face popping in her mind. "Maybe it's just an infatuation with his looks...yeah that's it. I think that this tutoring thing just might do the trick to get these feelings out of my system, because I'm sure his personality will kill all them once I spend enough time in his company." Stretching, Serena got up from her perch near the window, walked back over to her bed, and shortly went to sleep.
Darien's Office, Next Day
This was one of the rare instances that Darien Centuri was nervous. In less than thirty minutes, his most difficult challenge was going to come through his door: Serena Taylor. *Why does that girl affect me so?* **Probably because she is the first person to question you about your actions and not be intimidated by you** *Oh shut up!* Darien couldn't believe that his subconscious could be so vocal about his feelings towards his student. *yeah, I have to remember that she is a STUDENT!*
As Darien, turned back to his computer screen, he heard his door open and close. He looked up with a ready smile on his face thinking that it was one of his colleagues, but the smile died a small death as he realized that the person standing before him was none other than, Serena. *Does she realize how beautiful she is....* was all that Darien could think about at the time. "Hello, Mr. Centuri, I know that I'm early, but I was just anxious to get started" *I also wanted to see you again, but you don't need to know that* Serena smiled as she watched the smile die from his face. *My goodness looks even better with a smile....but I knew that minor miracle wouldn't last long* "Well, hello Ms. Taylor. Please sit down.
Serena made herself comfortable in the chair across from his desk. *Well, I guess that it's up to me to get it started* "Mr. Centuri, first I would like to thank you for agreeing to tutor me, I know that you already have a pressing schedule as is......" Serena started, but Darien cut her off. "No problem, Ms. Taylor. I just hope that I will be able to help with anything you find difficult, especially since you are graduating this semester." "How do you know that?" Serena exclaimed. " I have my ways too, Ms. Taylor. Now, why don't we get started." Darien suggested.
The next few weeks passed without incident. Serena would come to Darien's office in the afternoon, get tutored for 2 hours, then leave. The only problem, was that both parties were starting to feel things that shouldn't be felt between a mentor and a student. So it was no surprise that something would happen between them, that they wold not be able to forget.....
to be continued....
HA HA HA HA HA....my first cliffhanger (I'm so proud of myself). Anyway, if you want to know what happens, I need email!!!! Once again, thanx for the feedback I have received so far!!
Hey minna-chan! This is the Midnight Dreamer coming with another installment of Astronomical. I must say that all you have been really helpful and encouraging, and I want to take this time to say THANX (you know who you are).
Disclaimer: Sailor Moon is not mine and I don't have any money!
Astronomical: Chapter 2 (The Beginning)
Author: Midnight Dreamer
Rating G
Campus, Late Afternoon
When Serena left Darien's office, she decided to take a walk around campus, admiring the fall scenery around her . Plus, it gave her a chance to replay the events that happened earlier. *Well, that went better than expected, but I wonder why he kept spacing out. For a genius, it seems that he doesn't have it all. However, despite all this, he is dangerously attractive. If he wasn't such a stick in the mud, I would be in BIG trouble. I wonder what Mina, self proclaimed Goddess of Love, would say to all this. Knowing her, she would probably try to come up with a way to get us together, as if that would happen in 1000 years. Well, enough dwelling on that, I'll go see if the others want to go to dinner...but I'm gonna have to convince them to go off campus first.* With this last thought, Serena headed towards her friends dorm buildings. When she rounded them all up, they all to the supermarket to get groceries, since Lita offered to fix dinner. Serena was grateful to hear this. Especially after the last experience with cafeteria food. *Ugh, that was disgusting....my parents a huge tuition bill but they can't improve on the food...goodness*
Serena's Room, Late Night
* At first I was really grateful for getting a room by myself, (AN: believe me, when you live on campus, this is the ULTIMATE goal!...sorry, I just felt compelled to say that...back to the story) but I get lonely at times. I sometimes wish that I had roommate so I could have late night 'girl-talk' sessions with......but maybe it is for the best. I am graduating, and I need to concentrate on getting into graduate school.* With these thoughts, Serena attempted to go to sleep, but she was tossing and turning and it seemed her brain didn't want to shut down. *Why am I so restless?!?!? For the first time in years, I was in bed BEFORE midnight, but I can't go to sleep. Maybe a little stargazing will do the trick.
Serena approached the bay window on the side of her room and lifted her face to the night sky. It seems that the full moon was trying to fight with the clouds that were trying to diminish it glow, but as Serena sat down, the clouds seemed to miraculously disappear, allowing the moonlight to illuminate the young woman's face. As the clouds passed she was able to see all the constellations in all their midnight glory. "I wonder if I'll ever be able to see the mysteries that stars seem to hold...." She continued to sit on the window seat, and let the moonlight bathe her in its serene glow. After a couple of minute, she allowed her mind to drift, and invariably they ended up on a subject that she didn't even want to comtemplate.
*C'mon Sere, you know the real reason that you can't go to sleep is because a certain dark-haired, blue-eyed, chiseled faced TA is imprinted on your brain.* "What am I thinking...and why don't I see a problem with it? TA's and students are not allowed to have relationships anyway, so that can never happen", Serena concluded. However that did not stop the images of his face popping in her mind. "Maybe it's just an infatuation with his looks...yeah that's it. I think that this tutoring thing just might do the trick to get these feelings out of my system, because I'm sure his personality will kill all them once I spend enough time in his company." Stretching, Serena got up from her perch near the window, walked back over to her bed, and shortly went to sleep.
Darien's Office, Next Day
This was one of the rare instances that Darien Centuri was nervous. In less than thirty minutes, his most difficult challenge was going to come through his door: Serena Taylor. *Why does that girl affect me so?* **Probably because she is the first person to question you about your actions and not be intimidated by you** *Oh shut up!* Darien couldn't believe that his subconscious could be so vocal about his feelings towards his student. *yeah, I have to remember that she is a STUDENT!*
As Darien, turned back to his computer screen, he heard his door open and close. He looked up with a ready smile on his face thinking that it was one of his colleagues, but the smile died a small death as he realized that the person standing before him was none other than, Serena. *Does she realize how beautiful she is....* was all that Darien could think about at the time. "Hello, Mr. Centuri, I know that I'm early, but I was just anxious to get started" *I also wanted to see you again, but you don't need to know that* Serena smiled as she watched the smile die from his face. *My goodness looks even better with a smile....but I knew that minor miracle wouldn't last long* "Well, hello Ms. Taylor. Please sit down.
Serena made herself comfortable in the chair across from his desk. *Well, I guess that it's up to me to get it started* "Mr. Centuri, first I would like to thank you for agreeing to tutor me, I know that you already have a pressing schedule as is......" Serena started, but Darien cut her off. "No problem, Ms. Taylor. I just hope that I will be able to help with anything you find difficult, especially since you are graduating this semester." "How do you know that?" Serena exclaimed. " I have my ways too, Ms. Taylor. Now, why don't we get started." Darien suggested.
The next few weeks passed without incident. Serena would come to Darien's office in the afternoon, get tutored for 2 hours, then leave. The only problem, was that both parties were starting to feel things that shouldn't be felt between a mentor and a student. So it was no surprise that something would happen between them, that they wold not be able to forget.....
to be continued....
HA HA HA HA HA....my first cliffhanger (I'm so proud of myself). Anyway, if you want to know what happens, I need email!!!! Once again, thanx for the feedback I have received so far!!