Hey readers! This is my first fanfic! Yay! Okay... the usual procedure:
Sailor Moon doesn't belong to me (I wish!) and never will. It belongs to
Naoko and whatever company she granted right to. I, on the other hand
are among all those poor starving authors who write fanfiction and don't
earn money off it. Anyway... don't copy my story or you're going to pay!
(laughs hysterically).
To prevent flames on me, I just want to say that this story is inspired
my Judith Michael's "Sleeping Beauty". A good read, too! Don't worry,
You probably are sick of my babbling now, so on with the story! On yeah,
one more thing, this is rated PG13 - R (more PG13, though. Just watch
for some parts).
Falling Chapter 4 by Angelica (that's me! ^_^) sailoryaoli@hotmail.com
Rated: PG 13 - R
note : indicates thoughts
I can read your mind...
And I know your story...
I see what you're going through...
It's an uphill climb...
And I'm feeling sorry...
But I know it will come to you...
Don't surrender...
'Cause you can win...
In this thing called love...
Celine Dion "That's The Way It Is"
"Why do you do this to me?" Serena said to herself. She was thinking
about Darien... again. He was so handsome. She thought about the previous
event last night. It was so sweet how they both bend over, slurping a
strawberry milkshake. A flush showed on her cheeks as she signed, thinking
of the memory. But... she feels so awkward. She was Serena Thorten... a
woman with a heart of ice. Why did she act this way? Serena was confused.
Then the phone rang...
"Hello, Serena here."
"Oh hey Serena! This is Lita! I'm making a trip to the big apple
tomorrow and I was wondering when we have the time... that we can catch up!
See... I've already constructed my Forest Eatery in N.Y.C! I'm so exited!
We're gonna be moving here! My hubby Neph and me are going to need an
apartment," Lita's voice exclaimed, speaking at a rate of 20 words a second.
"Of course... my building have a two bedroom apartment. You should have
a look!"
"Oh yes! We'll be so close! I'll tell Neph!"
"SO... how about we arrange a meeting at your new restaurant? The
New York Times gave it a five star!" There was a giggle at the end of the
line.
"Well... how about you bring Darien and I'll bring Neph and let you
sample our food?"
"What do you know about Darien?" She cried out in alarm.
"Well... I heard from Mina..."
"DON'T PAY ATTENTION TO MINA!" She blurted out, her face flushing.
"Oh... that sounds serious... are you a couple? I've seen his picture
in newspapers before... he is pretty hot... if I weren't married..."
"What do you mean weren't married?" A teasing voice asked in the back-
ground. Serena smiled, knowing it was her husband. There was soft kissing
sounds.
"GET A ROOM!" She cut in and heard a nervous giggle followed by a playful
swap.
"Sorry... we got... carried away."
"So..."
"Oh yeah! As I was saying... you and him make quite a match!"
"SHUT UP!"
"Embarrassed? We know you know him..." There was a choking sound in the
other side.
"Lita!" She screeched.
"Okay okay! Anyway... about the dinner... how about next Saturday?"
"Deal... do I have to bring Darien?"
"YES!" Lita chirped.
"See ya!"
"Bye!" Serena mused something about Lita being crazy and needing meditation.
**********
"HOT HOT HOT!" She wailed. It was a Saturday afternoon and Serena groaned
at the sight of the boxes. The moving company had moved all the furniture a day
earlier and Lita was stuck with moving the rest. Wiping sweat with a handkerchief,
she looked at Darien and Neph lugging a particularly large box.
"Sorry love... but what do you keep in here?" Neph inquired.
"Clothes." Lita flashed her husband a smirk as he growled lightly.
"HELLO? What about me? You can flirt all you want, but I'm turning into a
prune!" The blond wailed again. Her hair was matted to her forehead. Her brunette
friend laughed lightly and handed her a water bottle, which Serena gulped greedily.
Adjusting her mint green tanktop, she picked up a box and pouted at Lita.
Two Hours later...
"Ah... the joy of lemonade!" She sighed, sipping the yellow drink. All of
the boxes have been moved. Watching Lita from the corner of her eyes, she said
something about Lita being a cheapskate. The two guys looked equally as tired.
They sprawled across the sofa, not wanting to moved their aching muscles.
Yes.. ever since the funeral... she felt at ease... and happy. She
wouldn't be caught dead sipping lemonade with her childhood friend a month ago.
Lita is so successful now... owning a major chain of restaurant "Kino Dreams"
and have recently established a headquarters "Forest Eatery". The New York Times
had called her restaurant the "Mc. Donald" of fancy dining. Lita takes great
pride in her cooking...
Stormy blue met cornflower ones... she shuddered, feeling a tingle. Why?!
It's like this every time when she met his eyes. Her body shivered in pleasure
Running a slender hand across her lips, she gasped in embarrassment. Oh,
stop it! She scolded herself. She could feel her face turn red. Out of the
corner of her eyes, she saw Darien cock an eyebrow at her.
Her heart felt like it was going to explode... not to mention the
weight of it. She gulped, taking a sharp breath. The pounding... the feeling
of andreline in her veins... it was unbearable... simply unbearable. How could
a simple gaze put her through this?
"I need some... water..." She sputtered. Neph cast a worry look at her
while Darien simply smiled... bemused...
"Um... you have lemonade..."
"I don't care... I'm gonna get water..." She cut in sharply. Not of
mention a good dunking in the head
"Oh... I'll get it for you... seeing you're so tired and all..."
"NO!" She screamed out, eyes frantic. Calming herself, she replied
curtly, "I'll get it." Great way to blew it! Flushing again in embarrassment,
she hurried out. When did that room get so stuffy?
Realizing how stupid she looked, she banged her head against a nearby
wall, swearing.
"Whoa girl!"
"Aahh! LITA!"
"What happened?" Two voices said at the same time. Apparently Darien and
Neph had thought there was some trouble (Serena was screaming bloody murder).
Lita gave a nervous look.
"Lita scared me... the little sneak!" She accused. Lita feigned a hurt
expression. She pouted and looked at her husband with a puppy look.
"I was trying to see what was wrong... and she..." Lit let that sentence
drop, wiping an invisible tear. She sniffled a bit.
"You believe me... right Darien?" Serena half-heartedly asked, catching
on to the joke.
"Um... I don't know... I mean... you can have a wail of a hyena
sometimes..." Darien teased with a smirk. He artfully dodged a hand that was
aiming for his face.
"Wow! A shoe?!" Grabbing hold of his black mane and holding a white
sandal in his other hand. Giving Serena an evil and devilish glare, he
tackled onto her.
"Are you ticklish?" He asked, giving her a wicked look. She looked like
a rabbit... eyes wide in fear.
"Don't you dare!" Before she could say anything else, she exploded in
giggles. Darien was on top of her, attacking with no mercy.
"I... can't... breathe... stop!" She shouted between giggles and gasps
of breath. In the midst of laughter, she failed to see how close they are
to each other... how their noses are mere centimeters from each other.
"Ahem... can we stop the foreplay?" Lita teased. Uh-oh... I forgot Lita
and Neph are here! Serena thought in panic as they both turned redder than
beets. She sat up, Darien's arms still wrapped around her shoulders. Lita
flashed a knowing look, giving Serena a wink. It was not her fault Darien's
arms are so warm and comforting... and the fact that he had the hottest body
with looks to match didn't help. But she leaned back toward his chest
involuntarily. What is this hole her body is falling into?
**********
"Wow Lita! Your restaurant looks great!" Serena squealed, getting
slightly starry eyed. Elegant violin music played in the background.
"Yeah! Me and Neph helped with the designing. Isn't it great? The violin
music is by Michiru Kaioh. She's such a wonderful musician."
"Mmm-hmm! It's so romantic!" She had hearts in her eyes as she looked
at the dark green setting. Darien saw her smile turn misty... her blue eyes
soft and sad, full of longing. Lita noticed it, too. She never knew why
her cousin ran away... but didn't want to ask. Something painful must've
happened.
"Remind me not to bring you here. I don't want to have you go all
mushy on me," he teased lightly. Lita chuckled as Serena sputtered something
back.
"Well... our table awaits," Neph joked, bowing low and gracefully kissed
the back of his wife's hand.
"Shall we?" Darien asked Serena, extending an arm. Serena smiled, nodding.
The meal was wonderful. The four cracked jokes and teased each other good
naturally... especially on Serena's appetite.
"Hey Lita... wanna dance?" Neph asked, smiling the way a boy would
when asking a girl out for the first time. They waltzed out to the floor,
leaving Serena and Darien alone.
"Serena... do you want to...?" He whispered in her ear, causing her
cheeks to turn several hues redder. Numbly, she nodded, her legs felt like
lead as she stood up, yet her head felt like it was floating.
They that night like they were king and queen... twirling from here to
there. The two looked stunning together, their looks were compatible as
day and night meet.
"They look... like us several years ago. I feel old," Lita sighed as
Nephrite wrapped his arms closer toward her.
"Yes... but your only 27 dear. I hope their relationship works out."
"They look so cute together!"
"Serena..." he whispered gruffly, hot breath tickling her ear. "You
enchant me." He wanted to cover his mouth then. He really didn't mean for
that to blurt out.
"What... whatever do you mean?" She turned red, flustered. Their eyes
met...
"I don't know... it happened the first time we met. I just... seemed
to be entranced by you. You are beautiful..." He felt embarrassed. Since
your big mouth already said it... you might as well explain. Maybe then you'll
feel better. She looked back at him. Time seems to freeze. They stopped in
the middle of the song.
"Darien..."
"I'm sorry... I shouldn't..."
Serena felt a lump on her throat. This is too much. Is she ready? Is
she willing to just drop her barrier of ice? She hadn't been with a man for
so long... and what is her heart feeling? Why does it always flutter around
him? I'm so confused... I can't... She felt scared... weak... and insecure.
What if he's lying? What if I fall in love with him and he leaves me?
"I can't do this!" She said, wanting to leave, wanting to escape. He
grabbed her arm.
"Please... I felt like we belonged... it just feels so right..." Blue
eyes pleaded her, looking hurt. She felt them mirror the same feelings she had.
Her will began to melt. So do I her heart agreed. Cornflower blue eyes
hardened.
"NO! I just can't," tears welled up, overflowing her eyes. She remembered
the pain... the nights of terror. They scarred her. She doesn't believe in
love anymore. Her mother and father are hardly a good example. They always
give each other the cold shoulder. To have that kind of relationship, I
rather not love at all! She had seen so many bad relationships... how some-
one always gets hurt. The kind of love described in romance novels seemed
to not exist. They didn't seem real. Images flashed through her mind. She
thought about her friend Molly Welsh and her boyfriend Sam. He had always
beaten her when he got angry. It was Serena and a very effective restraint
order that finally drove him away. She remembered the horror of it... the nights
Molly spent crying in her arms. He had been so sweet and kind and perfect
when they first started dating...
"Serena..." That was the last word she heard as she bolted out the
door.
(to be continued in chapter 5)
Hey! Thanks for reading! Oh... and if you are actually reading this, I'm
glad you enjoyed it enough to read what the author said at the bottom (few
people read it *sniff *sniff) Now this is getting interesting... hmm....
Email is god (or goddess *girl power* ^^)! Write to me at sailoryaoli@hotmail.com
or weizhouus@yahoo.com Pretty please? On to the next chapter...
Sailor Moon doesn't belong to me (I wish!) and never will. It belongs to
Naoko and whatever company she granted right to. I, on the other hand
are among all those poor starving authors who write fanfiction and don't
earn money off it. Anyway... don't copy my story or you're going to pay!
(laughs hysterically).
To prevent flames on me, I just want to say that this story is inspired
my Judith Michael's "Sleeping Beauty". A good read, too! Don't worry,
You probably are sick of my babbling now, so on with the story! On yeah,
one more thing, this is rated PG13 - R (more PG13, though. Just watch
for some parts).
Falling Chapter 4 by Angelica (that's me! ^_^) sailoryaoli@hotmail.com
Rated: PG 13 - R
note : indicates thoughts
I can read your mind...
And I know your story...
I see what you're going through...
It's an uphill climb...
And I'm feeling sorry...
But I know it will come to you...
Don't surrender...
'Cause you can win...
In this thing called love...
Celine Dion "That's The Way It Is"
"Why do you do this to me?" Serena said to herself. She was thinking
about Darien... again. He was so handsome. She thought about the previous
event last night. It was so sweet how they both bend over, slurping a
strawberry milkshake. A flush showed on her cheeks as she signed, thinking
of the memory. But... she feels so awkward. She was Serena Thorten... a
woman with a heart of ice. Why did she act this way? Serena was confused.
Then the phone rang...
"Hello, Serena here."
"Oh hey Serena! This is Lita! I'm making a trip to the big apple
tomorrow and I was wondering when we have the time... that we can catch up!
See... I've already constructed my Forest Eatery in N.Y.C! I'm so exited!
We're gonna be moving here! My hubby Neph and me are going to need an
apartment," Lita's voice exclaimed, speaking at a rate of 20 words a second.
"Of course... my building have a two bedroom apartment. You should have
a look!"
"Oh yes! We'll be so close! I'll tell Neph!"
"SO... how about we arrange a meeting at your new restaurant? The
New York Times gave it a five star!" There was a giggle at the end of the
line.
"Well... how about you bring Darien and I'll bring Neph and let you
sample our food?"
"What do you know about Darien?" She cried out in alarm.
"Well... I heard from Mina..."
"DON'T PAY ATTENTION TO MINA!" She blurted out, her face flushing.
"Oh... that sounds serious... are you a couple? I've seen his picture
in newspapers before... he is pretty hot... if I weren't married..."
"What do you mean weren't married?" A teasing voice asked in the back-
ground. Serena smiled, knowing it was her husband. There was soft kissing
sounds.
"GET A ROOM!" She cut in and heard a nervous giggle followed by a playful
swap.
"Sorry... we got... carried away."
"So..."
"Oh yeah! As I was saying... you and him make quite a match!"
"SHUT UP!"
"Embarrassed? We know you know him..." There was a choking sound in the
other side.
"Lita!" She screeched.
"Okay okay! Anyway... about the dinner... how about next Saturday?"
"Deal... do I have to bring Darien?"
"YES!" Lita chirped.
"See ya!"
"Bye!" Serena mused something about Lita being crazy and needing meditation.
**********
"HOT HOT HOT!" She wailed. It was a Saturday afternoon and Serena groaned
at the sight of the boxes. The moving company had moved all the furniture a day
earlier and Lita was stuck with moving the rest. Wiping sweat with a handkerchief,
she looked at Darien and Neph lugging a particularly large box.
"Sorry love... but what do you keep in here?" Neph inquired.
"Clothes." Lita flashed her husband a smirk as he growled lightly.
"HELLO? What about me? You can flirt all you want, but I'm turning into a
prune!" The blond wailed again. Her hair was matted to her forehead. Her brunette
friend laughed lightly and handed her a water bottle, which Serena gulped greedily.
Adjusting her mint green tanktop, she picked up a box and pouted at Lita.
Two Hours later...
"Ah... the joy of lemonade!" She sighed, sipping the yellow drink. All of
the boxes have been moved. Watching Lita from the corner of her eyes, she said
something about Lita being a cheapskate. The two guys looked equally as tired.
They sprawled across the sofa, not wanting to moved their aching muscles.
Yes.. ever since the funeral... she felt at ease... and happy. She
wouldn't be caught dead sipping lemonade with her childhood friend a month ago.
Lita is so successful now... owning a major chain of restaurant "Kino Dreams"
and have recently established a headquarters "Forest Eatery". The New York Times
had called her restaurant the "Mc. Donald" of fancy dining. Lita takes great
pride in her cooking...
Stormy blue met cornflower ones... she shuddered, feeling a tingle. Why?!
It's like this every time when she met his eyes. Her body shivered in pleasure
Running a slender hand across her lips, she gasped in embarrassment. Oh,
stop it! She scolded herself. She could feel her face turn red. Out of the
corner of her eyes, she saw Darien cock an eyebrow at her.
Her heart felt like it was going to explode... not to mention the
weight of it. She gulped, taking a sharp breath. The pounding... the feeling
of andreline in her veins... it was unbearable... simply unbearable. How could
a simple gaze put her through this?
"I need some... water..." She sputtered. Neph cast a worry look at her
while Darien simply smiled... bemused...
"Um... you have lemonade..."
"I don't care... I'm gonna get water..." She cut in sharply. Not of
mention a good dunking in the head
"Oh... I'll get it for you... seeing you're so tired and all..."
"NO!" She screamed out, eyes frantic. Calming herself, she replied
curtly, "I'll get it." Great way to blew it! Flushing again in embarrassment,
she hurried out. When did that room get so stuffy?
Realizing how stupid she looked, she banged her head against a nearby
wall, swearing.
"Whoa girl!"
"Aahh! LITA!"
"What happened?" Two voices said at the same time. Apparently Darien and
Neph had thought there was some trouble (Serena was screaming bloody murder).
Lita gave a nervous look.
"Lita scared me... the little sneak!" She accused. Lita feigned a hurt
expression. She pouted and looked at her husband with a puppy look.
"I was trying to see what was wrong... and she..." Lit let that sentence
drop, wiping an invisible tear. She sniffled a bit.
"You believe me... right Darien?" Serena half-heartedly asked, catching
on to the joke.
"Um... I don't know... I mean... you can have a wail of a hyena
sometimes..." Darien teased with a smirk. He artfully dodged a hand that was
aiming for his face.
"Wow! A shoe?!" Grabbing hold of his black mane and holding a white
sandal in his other hand. Giving Serena an evil and devilish glare, he
tackled onto her.
"Are you ticklish?" He asked, giving her a wicked look. She looked like
a rabbit... eyes wide in fear.
"Don't you dare!" Before she could say anything else, she exploded in
giggles. Darien was on top of her, attacking with no mercy.
"I... can't... breathe... stop!" She shouted between giggles and gasps
of breath. In the midst of laughter, she failed to see how close they are
to each other... how their noses are mere centimeters from each other.
"Ahem... can we stop the foreplay?" Lita teased. Uh-oh... I forgot Lita
and Neph are here! Serena thought in panic as they both turned redder than
beets. She sat up, Darien's arms still wrapped around her shoulders. Lita
flashed a knowing look, giving Serena a wink. It was not her fault Darien's
arms are so warm and comforting... and the fact that he had the hottest body
with looks to match didn't help. But she leaned back toward his chest
involuntarily. What is this hole her body is falling into?
**********
"Wow Lita! Your restaurant looks great!" Serena squealed, getting
slightly starry eyed. Elegant violin music played in the background.
"Yeah! Me and Neph helped with the designing. Isn't it great? The violin
music is by Michiru Kaioh. She's such a wonderful musician."
"Mmm-hmm! It's so romantic!" She had hearts in her eyes as she looked
at the dark green setting. Darien saw her smile turn misty... her blue eyes
soft and sad, full of longing. Lita noticed it, too. She never knew why
her cousin ran away... but didn't want to ask. Something painful must've
happened.
"Remind me not to bring you here. I don't want to have you go all
mushy on me," he teased lightly. Lita chuckled as Serena sputtered something
back.
"Well... our table awaits," Neph joked, bowing low and gracefully kissed
the back of his wife's hand.
"Shall we?" Darien asked Serena, extending an arm. Serena smiled, nodding.
The meal was wonderful. The four cracked jokes and teased each other good
naturally... especially on Serena's appetite.
"Hey Lita... wanna dance?" Neph asked, smiling the way a boy would
when asking a girl out for the first time. They waltzed out to the floor,
leaving Serena and Darien alone.
"Serena... do you want to...?" He whispered in her ear, causing her
cheeks to turn several hues redder. Numbly, she nodded, her legs felt like
lead as she stood up, yet her head felt like it was floating.
They that night like they were king and queen... twirling from here to
there. The two looked stunning together, their looks were compatible as
day and night meet.
"They look... like us several years ago. I feel old," Lita sighed as
Nephrite wrapped his arms closer toward her.
"Yes... but your only 27 dear. I hope their relationship works out."
"They look so cute together!"
"Serena..." he whispered gruffly, hot breath tickling her ear. "You
enchant me." He wanted to cover his mouth then. He really didn't mean for
that to blurt out.
"What... whatever do you mean?" She turned red, flustered. Their eyes
met...
"I don't know... it happened the first time we met. I just... seemed
to be entranced by you. You are beautiful..." He felt embarrassed. Since
your big mouth already said it... you might as well explain. Maybe then you'll
feel better. She looked back at him. Time seems to freeze. They stopped in
the middle of the song.
"Darien..."
"I'm sorry... I shouldn't..."
Serena felt a lump on her throat. This is too much. Is she ready? Is
she willing to just drop her barrier of ice? She hadn't been with a man for
so long... and what is her heart feeling? Why does it always flutter around
him? I'm so confused... I can't... She felt scared... weak... and insecure.
What if he's lying? What if I fall in love with him and he leaves me?
"I can't do this!" She said, wanting to leave, wanting to escape. He
grabbed her arm.
"Please... I felt like we belonged... it just feels so right..." Blue
eyes pleaded her, looking hurt. She felt them mirror the same feelings she had.
Her will began to melt. So do I her heart agreed. Cornflower blue eyes
hardened.
"NO! I just can't," tears welled up, overflowing her eyes. She remembered
the pain... the nights of terror. They scarred her. She doesn't believe in
love anymore. Her mother and father are hardly a good example. They always
give each other the cold shoulder. To have that kind of relationship, I
rather not love at all! She had seen so many bad relationships... how some-
one always gets hurt. The kind of love described in romance novels seemed
to not exist. They didn't seem real. Images flashed through her mind. She
thought about her friend Molly Welsh and her boyfriend Sam. He had always
beaten her when he got angry. It was Serena and a very effective restraint
order that finally drove him away. She remembered the horror of it... the nights
Molly spent crying in her arms. He had been so sweet and kind and perfect
when they first started dating...
"Serena..." That was the last word she heard as she bolted out the
door.
(to be continued in chapter 5)
Hey! Thanks for reading! Oh... and if you are actually reading this, I'm
glad you enjoyed it enough to read what the author said at the bottom (few
people read it *sniff *sniff) Now this is getting interesting... hmm....
Email is god (or goddess *girl power* ^^)! Write to me at sailoryaoli@hotmail.com
or weizhouus@yahoo.com Pretty please? On to the next chapter...