She's Like the Wind: Chapter 2

She's Like the Wind

She's like the wind through my tree

She rides the night next to me

She leads me through moonlight

Only to burn me with the sun

She's taken my heart

But she doesn't know what she's done

Feel her breath on my face

Her body close to me

Can't look in her eyes

She's out of my league

Just a fool to believe I have anything she needs

She's like the wind

I look in the mirror and all I see

Is a young old man

With only a dream

Am I just foolin' myself

That she'll stop the pain

Livin' without her

I go insane

Feel her breath on my face

Her body close to me

Can't look in her eyes

She's out of my league

Just a fool to believe

I have anything she needs

She's like the wind

Feel her breath on my face

Her body close to me

Can't look in her eyes

She's out of my league

Just a fool to believe

I have anything she needs

She's like the wind

Darien woke up the next morning with a headache. He had spent most of the night in self loathing and drinking.

*Ggrrr… I'll never drink again, * he though as he stumbled towards the kitchen. He made himself a cup of coffee then headed out to the balcony. The cool morning air hit his body as he stood there, Darien's mind wandered as he stared over the city. He finally decided to go see Andrew at the café.

Darien showered and dressed then headed out on his motorcycle. He parked his motorcycle in front of the arcade and went in. Not paying attention to the people in the café, he sat down at the counter.

Andrew walked up slowly with surprise on his face and handed Darien a glass of water.

"Thanks Andrew," Darien said taking the glass. Andrew nodded then went to serve other customers.

Darien was sipping slowly when he heard a small voice.

"Hello Darien," the voice whispered. Darien turned his head cautiously and saw a pair of familiar meatballs.

"Oh… hi Serena," Darien said sort of nervous. He stared longingly at her face, it had been so long since they had been this close.

"So, how have you been?" Serena asked. Her head was low, avoiding Darien's eyes.

"Oh, I've been hanging in there," Darien answered taking another sip. "You?"

Serena sighed, "tired. I've been working really hard lately."

Darien nodded his head. "So I've heard. Right up there with Amy."

Serena gave a slight smile. "Yeah, who would have thought a meatball head like me could actually do good in school."

Darien's face darkened and his heart fell. "Yeah, especially since you did it all on your own."

He slowly rose from his seat. "Well Serena, it was nice seeing you but I should get going," Darien said turning around and heading for the door.

Serena stared at his back then yelled, "Darien, wait!" She hoped off the stool and ran to him. "Umm… well I was just wondering if you might like to go for a walk or something?" Darien's heart and mind were racing. *She's so close. I can smell her perfume. Oh, how I miss her. *

"Yeah, sure Serena. We could take a walk," Darien answered slowly, unsure.

Serena smiled up at him and exited the arcade with him following. They made their way to the park. Darien stared down at her as they walked by the lake. He couldn't believe it. She was so close, he could touch her. Slowly, Darien reached his hand out to hold hers. Just before he took it in his, Serena turned to look at him.

Darien quickly snatched his hand away and shoved it in his pockets.

The two walked the rest of the way to the rose gardens in silence. Neither were aware that their feet had lead them there.

Serena looked around and realized where they were. She looked over at where "their" bench was. She slowly sat down.

Darien stood for several minutes debating if he should sit or not. Finally he gave in and sat down next to her on it.

Serena's eyes scanned the roses while Darien studied her. He couldn't help notice how mature she looked, how much she had changed.

And he had missed it…

"Well… you sure showed me," Darien stated lightly.

Serena looked up at him. "What do you mean?"

Darien gave a small smile. "You. You showed me. You do well in school now, you are a better fighter, you are more mature. You grow up… and… you did it all without me." Darien turned his head away. "Guess I really did hold you down."

Serena shook her head at his words. "You never held me back, you made me realize I needed to change. The old Serena would have never made it if I didn't change."

Darien stood up, keeping his back to her. "But I hurt you. I was a fool to think I could ever make you happy. I never gave you anything you needed in life. I only gave you pain." Darien kept his back to her, too ashamed to look at her.

"Come on Serena," he continued. "What could a lonely orphaned boy like me ever offer a goddess like you?"

Serena was shocked at what he was saying. He had given her so much.

Serena slowly rose from the bench, she walked cautiously to Darien. Serena slipped her arms around him, leaning her head on his back.

"You are wrong Darien Chiba. You gave me something, something very special. You gave me your love."

Darien stood there in awe. After all this she still know he loved her. And there was no doubt in his mind that she loved him.

Darien slowly turned around. He wrapped his arms around Serena, embracing her tightly. He bent down and kissed her forehead. Serena looked up, her light blue eyes locking with his deep blue eyes.

"I love you Serena Tsukino," Darien said lovingly, as he lowered his head close to hers.

"And I love you Darien Chiba, and I always will."

Darien's lips captured Serena's in a passionate kiss. The sweet taste of her lips on his was a feeling he had missed while they were broken apart. And he had no intention to end this kiss anytime soon. His arms circled her waist, kissing her with all the love he felt for her.

And Serena kissed him back, meeting his passion. She had missed him just as much as he had missed her. And she wasn't willing to be apart from him for a long time.

THE END!

Disclaimers: I do not own Sailor Moon nor do I own the song.