Title: Blind Love
Author: Lady Crescent Moon
e-mail: loveable84@hotmail.com
Rating: Pgish because of a few curse words

Standard Disclaimers Apply. I don't own Sailor Moon nor do I own the plot line so please don't sue me!

Chapter 2 - A Former Friend Comes into Existence

Serena rode her bike to work like she always did. So what was different about today? Oh, just about a hundred screaming fans by the entrance gate of the radio station!
A guard let her in after recognizing her familiar face out of the crowd. "Thanks," she smiled apprehensively and rode on. She finally made out some of the words from the fans.
"Rei!! We LOVE you!"
"You're the best, Rei!"
Hands reached through the bars of the metal gate as if they could touch the famed singer.
A gray van drove in as well. It stopped close to the building. The door opened; a woman of long raven hair with semi-stylish black sunglasses got out. She turned the face her crowd of admirers.
"Hi everyone!" With a fake smile and a wave of her hands, she turned back around, walking into the building.
If possible, the throng grew even louder.
"God, they're so annoying," she said with contempt.


"What is going on today? Why is there a fanatic mob out there?" Serena asked the manager of the station.
"Rei Hino is coming in today for an interview on your show," he replied. He was a stubby little man with a thick mustache.
"But I didn't invite her!" she asked, surprised.
"I know. I did."
Rei walked in, her waist length hair flowing smoothly down her back. Her hips swayed as she walked towards them. Three inch red high heels adorned her feet. A younger woman walked behind her. A personal assistant, Serena guessed.
"How are you," Serena said, smiling. She didn't let the celebrity faze her. She held out her hand. "I'm Serena Tsukino."
Rei lifted her sunglasses, placing them on top of her head. She clasped her hand in the blond woman in front of her. "Serena? Serena of class '95 at Azabu High School? Is that really you?"
"Err...yes, that's me. Do I know you?" A confused Serena asked. She was sure she would remember meeting a famous star like her.
Rei leaned in towards Serena and whispered, "Don't you remember me? I was the one who told you what to do when you first had your period."
"Oh! Naoko? Is that you?" Serena exclaimed with surprise. She could hardly recognize her old time friend.
"Shhhh! It's Rei now. Let's talk later."


"So, Rei...What do you think about those who disparage you?" Serena asked, on the air.
Rei giggled. "I think they're just bored and have nothing else to say." She took out a cigarette, lit it, and put it into her mouth. "My true fans know that I don't smoke, drink, nor do I go to clubs to find those gigolo men."
She inhaled then exhaled, the smoke settling around Serena before fading.
Serena held in the urge to cough. "Ahem. I see. Rei Hino's new album, Kiss Me is now in stores. This is her latest, "Chocolate Kisses." She pressed a button and music played in the background. Serena took off her headphones.
"I really didn't recognize you! Your eyes are bigger and your nose is straighter. And the last time I saw you, your chest wasn't as big!" Serena said in wonder.
Rei cleared her throat. "Yes, well, people mature!"
"I never imagined you would become a big star though!"
"And I never imagined you would have your own radio station!" Rei replied. She took another puff of her cigarette.
"Well, it actually isn't mine. I'm just a part time D.J. filing in for Wyman's program."
The woman who Serena assumed to be Rei's assistant ran into the room.
"Can't you see I'm having a conversation here?" Rei demanded.
"Yes, well your agent says you still owe him ten thousand dollars. He said he'll quit if you didn't pay him right now," she said.
"What? Beat him up for me," Rei commanded while flicking a nonexistent flint-ball from the sleeve of her dress.
"I'm just your assistant," the girl responded. "I'm not a hit man, you know! If you want him beat up, go do it yourself!"
"Can you believe she's talking like this to me? Do you see what I have to put up with?" the spoiled singer asked Serena. She turned back to the assistant. "Go home and take some Ginkoba or something, dumb cow!"
"I'm so sick of you talking to me like that! I'm not your slave! I quit!" She yelled and walked out of the room, slamming the door in her wake.
Sighing, Rei said, "It's so hard to find good help these days. Look at her! She thinks she's something!"
"Well...You were pretty harsh on her..." Serena said gently so her friend wouldn't get so upset again.
"Just wait. She'll come back, begging for her job again. You'll see. 3--2-"
The door opened once again. In came the ex-assistant.
"Ha...I didn't even get to 1 and she's back, already!" Rei said triumphantly.
"Go eat sh*t!" the girl said and took out a plastic baseball bat that she was hiding behind her back. She swung it at Rei's head and left in a huff.


"Ow ow ow ow!! Oh my God, What a b*tch! I can't believe she hit me!" Rei exclaimed. "Thank God I didn't give her the paycheck yet. Then I really would have been pissed."
Serena pressed the tender spot on Rei's head. It was a tad bit swollen but it really wasn't too bad. It was turning a light bluish color however.
"It'll be okay after a few days. It's not that serious," Serena said.
"A few days!?! I'm a celebrity you know! I can't hide my face! I'm suppose to go somewhere with Darien this later tonight! They can't see me like this!" Rei bemoaned. "Why is this happening to me?"
A warning bell sounded faintly in Serena's head. Darien? Darien Chiba? It couldn't be! It had to be someone else that Rei was going out with. "Here, I'll help you put on the foundation and makeup. Hopefully it'll be covered up so it's not as noticeable." Serena took the liquid foundation from Rei and poured out a bit. She lightly dabbed it on her forehead. Soon, it could hardly be seen.
"Thanks Serena!" she said as she examined her head. "By the way! I need an assistant now. You can do it, right?"
Serena's eyes widened in surprised. "Me? I don't know..." she said hesitantly.
"Come on! As a favor to me. I'll pay you three thousand a week. Deal? Okay good."
"Well I guess I don't get much of a choice, do I?"
Rei smiled her patented smile. "Oh yeah, that's right! I almost forgot! I fired my driver on the way here. Can you find a replacement for me? Great, thanks!" she said as she walked out of the rest room.
Serena sweatdropped and just sighed.


Serena finally arrived to where Rei was standing. In her hands were stuffed animals and flowers from her many fans.
"Sorry I got here so late," she panted. "There are lots of people here and I had a hard time getting through."
Andrew followed closely behind. She had hired him as Rei's driver since she didn't know who else to ask.
"Okay," Rei replied distractedly. She hardly gave a glance to Serena. Instead, her eyes were locked to a familiar someone coming her way.
Darien Chiba approached Rei, dressed in another handsome suit. He looked like he was a male runway supermodel. His outfit held no wrinkles and not a single strand of hair was out of place.
"Oh, fancy meeting you here, Darien! I didn't know you were going to be at this premiere!" Rei said in fake surprise.
He smiled, and leaned forward to kiss her on both her cheeks. Rei, however, backed away for a second. She dumped the teddy bear she held in her hands onto Serena who fumbled a bit until she regained her steadiness. Rei leaned back in and this time, his lips touched her cheeks softly.
A small group of reporters advanced towards Rei and Darien.
"Miss Rei! Are you and Mr. Chiba going out?" one asked.
Rei giggled. "No, we're just really good friends. And besides, he would never ask me out!" she replied modestly.
Darien looked at her and just smiled, his love for her shining in his eyes. The reporters however, overlooked that fact.
Serena stood behind Rei, confusion muddling her thoughts. So Darien and Rei were going out...
"May we take a picture of you two?" Another reporter asked.
"Sure," Rei said as she scooted a tad bit closer to Darien.
Bright flashes lighted the room for a moment. "Thanks," the media said before walking away.
Darien's brother, Seiya, frowned unceremoniously. He was peeved at the fact that the reporters had hardly given a glance. With his arm linked with Beryl, his girlfriend, he frowned. Maybe she wasn't as pretty has he originally thought. Disgruntled, he fixed his ostentatious orange suit.
"Your brother's so cool," Beryl said with hearts in her eyes.
"Fine! Then get with him," he snapped.
She hastily shook her head. "I don't wanna. I want you," she said, pouting.
"Ugh, You look and walk like a frog. Get a grip. You're making me embarrassed!"
Andrew reached his sister's side. "I told you rich guys are attractive!"
Serena pointedly ignored him.
"Let's skip out on the premiere," Rei whispered to Darien in a suggestive tone. "We could go back to my house."
He grinned and nodded immediately. They turned to Serena her brother. Andrew took Darien's hand and shook it rather excitedly.
"What's wrong with you? You're so ill-mannered!" Seiya remarked with disgust.
"Why don't you go ahead and watch the movie? I'll see you tomorrow at the meeting. And don't be late!" Darien said to his little brother.
"Meatba-" Darien started to say but stopped himself in the nick of time. "Err...Sally...Can you tell the driver to wait in front of the Cinema?"
Afraid to look at him, she kept her head down, staring at the stuffed animals. "Serena," she said softly and struggled to breath normally. It wasn't working, however and she was short of gasping.
"Oh, sorry, Sabrina. And thanks," Darien said with a smile and walked away, with Rei's arm linked in his.
Even his teeth were perfect, Serena groaned inwardly. Great...just great. "Serena. My name's Serena," she mumbled. Sighing, her head fell onto the mass of stuffed animals in her arms.
Walking in front of her, Andrew sighed. "And I had such high hopes. You're never going to get with Darien, now that he's dating Rei. Man...I had hoped he would come into your room at night and seduce you, too."
Serena growled. "Seduce YOU!" she said and kicked him hard on his rear end, which then resulted with him in an unsightly heap on the ground.