Ok well here's part 2 like I promised! I still have no clue what to do for Cruel Fate, and if anyone here's waiting on that I'm sorry! It'll be out soon too k-? So how will Darien get Serena to see how he feels? Read on and find out ^_^
** For disclaimers see part one**
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"I can't believe it Serena! You are going to the biggest event of the year!" Mina shrieked as she dropped onto the floor.
"Yeah, who'd have thought out of all of us that meatball head, would be the only one to go?" Rei grumbled
"Aww, you're just jealous Rei. Can't you be happy for her? Not ruin her night for once?" Lita glared at the priestess
"Don't mind her Lita, I'm not" Serena giggled as she came in and plopped down on the bed next to Amy "I thought you were invited too Amy." she asked
"Oh, I was but I don't really like that kind of stuff, and I usually get to spend tonight with my dad." Amy's eyes sparkled. Her father was an artist and traveled a lot, so she didn't see him too often.
"That's great Ames!" Serena hugged her shy friend "I'm really glad you get to see him, how long's it been?"
"Only two months this time, I'm so excited!" Amy actually giggled, noticing the others were busy jabbering she whispered conspiratorially "As a matter of fact, I'm so happy I'll help you do your hair." she grinned at Serena.
None of the others knew about Amy's wonderful hairdo's, she only did Serena's hair.
Not because she didn't like the other girls, but like all the girls, Amy felt a special bond to the cheerful meatball head. Amy had always been a shy, quiet, studious girl until she met Serena. She'd never had a close friendship like she had with the girls now, and she'd never had as much fun as she did now thanks to Serena. Having been the first two sailor scouts to join together, they'd formed a special bond, that despite the others, was truly unique. Amy had even tried to help Serena with her studies, but Serena was always prying Amy away from her books to some new game or movie, making Amy enjoy life more.
Serena knew she shouldn't have a favorite, they were, after all, her best friends. But out of all of them, it was Amy she was closest to. Unbeknownst to the others, Amy had taught Serena how to use her family's computer and they spent hours on-line chatting, discussing sailor buisness, and discussing boys. Serena was the only one who knew of Amy's crush, Greg. He was perfect for her, shy and quiet, but smart like Amy. Serena had been chatting on-line with Greg too. It was her favorite project, getting Amy a boyfriend, and was progressing well too. Just last week Amy and Greg had 'accidentally' met up at the library. Neither one figured out I e-mailed the other. Serena thought happily.
Turning back to the other jabbering girls Serena felt a little guilt at going to the ball without them. Rei had been really looking forward to it, but her grandpa had declined their tickets, saying he was too old for that stuff. Mina hadn't even been invited, and the poor girl had been crushed when Serena, Rei, and Amy were. But she wasn't the only one not invited, Lita hadn't gotten an invite either. Although that didn't matter to her. She was going over to her friend Ken's house to spend the holiday with his family.
Looking at the clock Serena stood and cleared her throat. "Hmm... umm, guys its getting kind of late," she fidgeted with her skirt "I'd really like to let you all stay, but my mom said I'd have to start getting ready at about 5 and its 4:30 and umm..."
Just then, like a true mind reader, Serena's mom poked her head through the door "Serena do you guys need any more refreshments?" she smiled
"No thanks Mrs. Tsukino, we were just leaving." Lita got up and walked up to Serena "You're right we've gotta go. Have fun Sere, and don't forget to tell me all about the cute guys you meet."
Mina got up from the floor and hugged her friend "Ohhhh! you're gonna have so much fun! Just don't eat too quickly, remember, small lady-like bites and sip your punch. Don't trip, and watch the ceiling and who you stand next to." with a wink she walked over to the door with Lita.
"Have fun meatball head, Keep your head up, smile, and don't trip k-?" Rei poked Serena in the side.
"K, thanx you guys I'll see you later, and tell you all about it." she walked with them to her bedroom door.
"Hey Amy! Aren't you coming?" Lita asked
"Hmm? Oh! Yeah, I'm just..." Amy floundered
"She's just looking for her book she let me borrow!" Serena intervened "You know me, never read, so its hidden in there somewhere. But we'll find it."
"Yeah good luck Amy!" Rei joked as they turned and walked downstairs, giggling and laughing Serena escorted them to the door and waved them good-bye. As soon as they were out of sight, she raced up to her room and smiled at Amy, who sat looking through her magazines for a hairstyle. "We've got a few hours, mom just didn't want everyone here too long. You want anything?" She plopped down on the bed again
"No thanks, here what do you think about this one?" Amy pointed out a hairdo.
"Nice..." Serena looked it over
"But too simple right?" Amy smiled "I'm just kidding Rena, I've got your do planned already." She pulled out the bag she'd brought "I brought some clips and stuff that match with your dress too"
Serena beamed "What would I do without you Ames?"
"Wear your usual buns and talk on the phone instead of on the computer, I guess." Amy giggled "But I know you're hungry, and If you're really gonna act lady-like at the party, you'd better eat and get your fill here, or you'll be glomping down the food at the party."
Serena smiled "By gosh I think you're right! Come on let's go have a late lunch, and then I'll shower while you get your stuff together." Dragging her friend downstairs, Serena made them lunch.
They spent a half hour eating while they watched T.V., then Serena jumped into the shower and Amy got her things ready while she chatted with Ilene. "I'm so glad you're helping her with her hair." she confided in Amy "I was hoping she wouldn't wear her usual hairstyle, now I've only got to worry about her not tripping in her heels and with her dress. Have you seen it yet?" Ilene helped Amy set up
"Oh yes, its gorgeous! If Serena doesn't catch a beau tonight I'll give up on me hooking up with Greg." Amy put the last of the hair accessories on the dresser.
"Deal!" Serena pronounced from the doorway "If I do catch a 'beau' you have to ask Greg out!" she grinned
"All right, and if you don't?" Amy grinned back
"I have to ask him out for you" Serena chuckled as Amy threw a pillow at her
"Rena don't you dare! If he wants to ask me out he will! And if you don't, I'll buy you a milkshake at the Crown for two weeks!" Amy offered
"Even better!" Serena smiled. Just then the doorbell rang.
"I'll go get that, now don't kill each other while I'm gone, all right girls?" Ilene brushed past Serena by the door. Sammy called up the stairs "Mom! Isaac's here to pick me up! And there's some delivery guy here! Bye!" Ilene hurried down the stairs to catch her reckless son.
Serena closed the door to her room and went to sit in the chair Amy had placed in front of the dresser. "Ok I'm ready!" sitting gracefully in the chair Serena took the towel wrapped around her hair off. Her hair fell and pooled around her chair.
"I don't know how you take care of it Serena" Amy sighed, then picking up and set herself to work.
Both had forgotten about the delivery guy Sammy had announced, until Ilene walked into the room carrying a long box. Smiling she handed it to Serena. "It was delivered for you, but there was no name."
Serena took the large package onto her lap and untied the red ribbon holding it closed. Inside was a dozen long-stemmed roses. White roses, with a thatch of mistletoe lying in the center. A small card was tucked partially under the mistletoe.
"Who could this be from?" Serena wondered out loud
"Read the card silly!" Amy, in her relaxed state, forgot all about bieng patient.
Picking the card and opening it, Serena's brows frowned a little at the cryptic message.
"What's it say?" Ilene asked, as excited as Amy "Who are they from?"
"It doesn't say" Serena answered and looked over the roses again.
Amy couldn't stand being kept in the dark, taking the card from Serena she read the message and handed it over to Ilene wordlessly. Ilene read it and looked up at Serena, beaming. "You've won that bet Amy, I don't think she'll leave tonight without a beau." Ilene smiled softly at Serena.
"Mom! How could you say that?! For all we know this could be a joke! Or he could be a bum!" Serena looked at her mom
"He could be but that isn't very likely." Ilene smiled and picked up the mistletoe. Underneath a small box had been hidden. Seeing it Amy tappped Serena on the shoulder. "There's more" she pointed
"Oh no" Serena whispered. Picking it up Serena opened it and found a silver necklace with a crystal rose shaped pendant. Lying next to it were two small rose shaped earings. 'Please wear these tonight' was all the note in the box said.
"Oh my gosh Sere! This is so romantic!" Amy sighed, another hidden part of her showing up. "You have to wear them! Doesn't you think Mrs. Tsukino?" she turned to Ilene for support.
"Of course she does! Honey this is so romantic! Don't be afraid of this! It'll work out, you'll see." Ilene patted Serena's cheek affectionately "I know you're a romantic sweetheart, just let yourself enjoy this." Looking at the clock she stood and smiled at the girls.
"Now, If I stay here jabbering all night we'll never be ready, and we'll miss the ball." Turning to the door she thanked Amy for helping with Serena's hair and went to get ready as well. "If you need anything call me, your father's finishing some work downstairs so you're not to disturb him. I'll go down and get anything you need." She told them
"No thank you Mrs. Tsukino we'll be fine." Amy smiled and turned back to Serena's hair. "Now that reminds me of why I'm still here, come on put the flowers on the bed and I'll finish your hair." Taking the box from Serena, Amy sighed again. "Its just so romantic Rena."
Serena sat thinking the same thing Mom and Amy are right, I should be glad to have an admirer. But its not knowing that's gonna kill me. Perking up she giggled, "Wait 'till Mina hears about this! She's gonna swoon!" Serena smiled
"And Rei will absolutely burn!" Amy giggled too "By the way, any idea who it might be?" she asked
"Not a clue Amy, not a clue" Serena smiled and began daydreaming about the ball
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"Okay, remember, you can't be nice to her too quickly. Just act like the usual jerk you are with her for a while, then she'll gradually get a few hints, and then BAM! the big surprise! and you confess your love for the girl." Andrew grinned as he helped his friend prepare the clues.
"You sure she'll accept me? I mean, that she won't turn me down or laugh in my face?" Darien asked for the billionth time that hour.
"Darien calm down, I've told you over and over again. She's as gone over you as you are for her. She'll be ecstatic to learn you're the one who's done all this for her"
Andrew sighed "You know, I'm surprised at how much of a romantic you turned out to be. The roses, which I'll never know where you managed to get such roses in the winter, the jewelry, the whole plan's every girl's dream!"
Darien shrugged, "I just want to make sure everythin's perfect, you know? She deserves a perfect guy, but I'm not perfect. I just... I just want to make up for that." shrugging again Darien looked at his friend "Can you see what I mean?"
Andrew knew of Darien's insecurities, he'd been the only friend Darien had for years. He knew how much it took for him to care for someone, and how hard it was for him. "I'm sure Serena won't be dissapointed." He told him "Now lets go over the rest of the plan so I don't mess anything up..."
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Amy had created a masterpiece, the mass of curls, with braids twisted here and there as well as a few rose petals interwoven with the little pins holding her hair up, Serena stared at herself in the mirror in awe. Once Amy had finished with Serena's hair, she'd borrowed an outfit and left wishing her best friend luck and headed out to meet her dad.
Serena walked towards her bedroom door gracefully and was about to walk out when a throat was cleared behind her. Turning to her bed, Serena smiled happily at the awestruck Luna. "I'm so glad you came back in time to see me! Oh Luna! I'm so excited! I got a dozen roses from someone today, and this necklace and earing set." Serena showed them off with great pride
Luna smiled up at her charge, dressed beautifully in her ball gown and sighed. "I hope you have a wonderful evening Serena. Be careful, but enjoy yourself too." Luna pressed a paw to Serena's hand and choked up, "I'm very... I'm very proud of you, you're a wonderful young woman and a great leader." she chuckled "Now go out an dhave a good time"
Serena leaned over and kissed Luna's crescent moon. "Good night Luna, thank you"
then she headed out the door. Stepping carefully downstairs to meed her parents, Serena gulped as she saw her dad's reaction. "Is something wrong daddy?"
Ken swallowed past the lump that had formed in his throat and smiled at his not-so-little girl. "Everything's fine Bunny, you just took my breath away" he helped her into her coat and turned to escort her and her mom to the car.
"You look lovely dear" Ilene smiled at her.
"Thank you" Serena whispered, putting on her mask.
As they drove to the Embassy Palace, Serena saw all the bright lights and the cars headed that way. Arriving there, they stepped out of the car and headed up the steps to the entrance, which was swarmed with people. Handing over her coat and giving her dad her key for it, she took his offered arm and they headed to the entrance of the ball room. As they walked through the arched doorway, Serena's eyes widened at all the people she saw. The ball room was half full and they'd arrived exactly on time. Looking around she wondered I wonder if he's here? Who could he be?
That's when she saw them, only for a moment of course, blue eyes so deep, they seemed to look right into her. Then in the blink of an eye they were gone. Her father was pulling her towards a group of friends and she'd lost him. As she greeted and was introduced to the group, her mind kept going back to those few precious seconds when she'd seen him. I know it was him, it had to be! but she'd been so captivated by his eyes, she hadn't seen anything else, not his suit, hair color, not a thing to distinguish him. He's here! Oh my gosh, now what? she snapped out of her reverie as her mother guided her over to a group of ladies she knew. Oh when will he come up to me? Or will he even speak to me? she agonized
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Ok, that's it for now.
I know I said it'd be a two parter,
but I did warn you I have a tendency to
get hooked and write a lot. I'll write sooner
than last time. I've got mid-terms coming up
but I'll manage! (somehow ~_~)
Stay tuned, and please review! (They make me so happy!)
Thanx for reading!
BunnyRena
** For disclaimers see part one**
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"I can't believe it Serena! You are going to the biggest event of the year!" Mina shrieked as she dropped onto the floor.
"Yeah, who'd have thought out of all of us that meatball head, would be the only one to go?" Rei grumbled
"Aww, you're just jealous Rei. Can't you be happy for her? Not ruin her night for once?" Lita glared at the priestess
"Don't mind her Lita, I'm not" Serena giggled as she came in and plopped down on the bed next to Amy "I thought you were invited too Amy." she asked
"Oh, I was but I don't really like that kind of stuff, and I usually get to spend tonight with my dad." Amy's eyes sparkled. Her father was an artist and traveled a lot, so she didn't see him too often.
"That's great Ames!" Serena hugged her shy friend "I'm really glad you get to see him, how long's it been?"
"Only two months this time, I'm so excited!" Amy actually giggled, noticing the others were busy jabbering she whispered conspiratorially "As a matter of fact, I'm so happy I'll help you do your hair." she grinned at Serena.
None of the others knew about Amy's wonderful hairdo's, she only did Serena's hair.
Not because she didn't like the other girls, but like all the girls, Amy felt a special bond to the cheerful meatball head. Amy had always been a shy, quiet, studious girl until she met Serena. She'd never had a close friendship like she had with the girls now, and she'd never had as much fun as she did now thanks to Serena. Having been the first two sailor scouts to join together, they'd formed a special bond, that despite the others, was truly unique. Amy had even tried to help Serena with her studies, but Serena was always prying Amy away from her books to some new game or movie, making Amy enjoy life more.
Serena knew she shouldn't have a favorite, they were, after all, her best friends. But out of all of them, it was Amy she was closest to. Unbeknownst to the others, Amy had taught Serena how to use her family's computer and they spent hours on-line chatting, discussing sailor buisness, and discussing boys. Serena was the only one who knew of Amy's crush, Greg. He was perfect for her, shy and quiet, but smart like Amy. Serena had been chatting on-line with Greg too. It was her favorite project, getting Amy a boyfriend, and was progressing well too. Just last week Amy and Greg had 'accidentally' met up at the library. Neither one figured out I e-mailed the other. Serena thought happily.
Turning back to the other jabbering girls Serena felt a little guilt at going to the ball without them. Rei had been really looking forward to it, but her grandpa had declined their tickets, saying he was too old for that stuff. Mina hadn't even been invited, and the poor girl had been crushed when Serena, Rei, and Amy were. But she wasn't the only one not invited, Lita hadn't gotten an invite either. Although that didn't matter to her. She was going over to her friend Ken's house to spend the holiday with his family.
Looking at the clock Serena stood and cleared her throat. "Hmm... umm, guys its getting kind of late," she fidgeted with her skirt "I'd really like to let you all stay, but my mom said I'd have to start getting ready at about 5 and its 4:30 and umm..."
Just then, like a true mind reader, Serena's mom poked her head through the door "Serena do you guys need any more refreshments?" she smiled
"No thanks Mrs. Tsukino, we were just leaving." Lita got up and walked up to Serena "You're right we've gotta go. Have fun Sere, and don't forget to tell me all about the cute guys you meet."
Mina got up from the floor and hugged her friend "Ohhhh! you're gonna have so much fun! Just don't eat too quickly, remember, small lady-like bites and sip your punch. Don't trip, and watch the ceiling and who you stand next to." with a wink she walked over to the door with Lita.
"Have fun meatball head, Keep your head up, smile, and don't trip k-?" Rei poked Serena in the side.
"K, thanx you guys I'll see you later, and tell you all about it." she walked with them to her bedroom door.
"Hey Amy! Aren't you coming?" Lita asked
"Hmm? Oh! Yeah, I'm just..." Amy floundered
"She's just looking for her book she let me borrow!" Serena intervened "You know me, never read, so its hidden in there somewhere. But we'll find it."
"Yeah good luck Amy!" Rei joked as they turned and walked downstairs, giggling and laughing Serena escorted them to the door and waved them good-bye. As soon as they were out of sight, she raced up to her room and smiled at Amy, who sat looking through her magazines for a hairstyle. "We've got a few hours, mom just didn't want everyone here too long. You want anything?" She plopped down on the bed again
"No thanks, here what do you think about this one?" Amy pointed out a hairdo.
"Nice..." Serena looked it over
"But too simple right?" Amy smiled "I'm just kidding Rena, I've got your do planned already." She pulled out the bag she'd brought "I brought some clips and stuff that match with your dress too"
Serena beamed "What would I do without you Ames?"
"Wear your usual buns and talk on the phone instead of on the computer, I guess." Amy giggled "But I know you're hungry, and If you're really gonna act lady-like at the party, you'd better eat and get your fill here, or you'll be glomping down the food at the party."
Serena smiled "By gosh I think you're right! Come on let's go have a late lunch, and then I'll shower while you get your stuff together." Dragging her friend downstairs, Serena made them lunch.
They spent a half hour eating while they watched T.V., then Serena jumped into the shower and Amy got her things ready while she chatted with Ilene. "I'm so glad you're helping her with her hair." she confided in Amy "I was hoping she wouldn't wear her usual hairstyle, now I've only got to worry about her not tripping in her heels and with her dress. Have you seen it yet?" Ilene helped Amy set up
"Oh yes, its gorgeous! If Serena doesn't catch a beau tonight I'll give up on me hooking up with Greg." Amy put the last of the hair accessories on the dresser.
"Deal!" Serena pronounced from the doorway "If I do catch a 'beau' you have to ask Greg out!" she grinned
"All right, and if you don't?" Amy grinned back
"I have to ask him out for you" Serena chuckled as Amy threw a pillow at her
"Rena don't you dare! If he wants to ask me out he will! And if you don't, I'll buy you a milkshake at the Crown for two weeks!" Amy offered
"Even better!" Serena smiled. Just then the doorbell rang.
"I'll go get that, now don't kill each other while I'm gone, all right girls?" Ilene brushed past Serena by the door. Sammy called up the stairs "Mom! Isaac's here to pick me up! And there's some delivery guy here! Bye!" Ilene hurried down the stairs to catch her reckless son.
Serena closed the door to her room and went to sit in the chair Amy had placed in front of the dresser. "Ok I'm ready!" sitting gracefully in the chair Serena took the towel wrapped around her hair off. Her hair fell and pooled around her chair.
"I don't know how you take care of it Serena" Amy sighed, then picking up and set herself to work.
Both had forgotten about the delivery guy Sammy had announced, until Ilene walked into the room carrying a long box. Smiling she handed it to Serena. "It was delivered for you, but there was no name."
Serena took the large package onto her lap and untied the red ribbon holding it closed. Inside was a dozen long-stemmed roses. White roses, with a thatch of mistletoe lying in the center. A small card was tucked partially under the mistletoe.
"Who could this be from?" Serena wondered out loud
"Read the card silly!" Amy, in her relaxed state, forgot all about bieng patient.
Picking the card and opening it, Serena's brows frowned a little at the cryptic message.
"What's it say?" Ilene asked, as excited as Amy "Who are they from?"
"It doesn't say" Serena answered and looked over the roses again.
Amy couldn't stand being kept in the dark, taking the card from Serena she read the message and handed it over to Ilene wordlessly. Ilene read it and looked up at Serena, beaming. "You've won that bet Amy, I don't think she'll leave tonight without a beau." Ilene smiled softly at Serena.
"Mom! How could you say that?! For all we know this could be a joke! Or he could be a bum!" Serena looked at her mom
"He could be but that isn't very likely." Ilene smiled and picked up the mistletoe. Underneath a small box had been hidden. Seeing it Amy tappped Serena on the shoulder. "There's more" she pointed
"Oh no" Serena whispered. Picking it up Serena opened it and found a silver necklace with a crystal rose shaped pendant. Lying next to it were two small rose shaped earings. 'Please wear these tonight' was all the note in the box said.
"Oh my gosh Sere! This is so romantic!" Amy sighed, another hidden part of her showing up. "You have to wear them! Doesn't you think Mrs. Tsukino?" she turned to Ilene for support.
"Of course she does! Honey this is so romantic! Don't be afraid of this! It'll work out, you'll see." Ilene patted Serena's cheek affectionately "I know you're a romantic sweetheart, just let yourself enjoy this." Looking at the clock she stood and smiled at the girls.
"Now, If I stay here jabbering all night we'll never be ready, and we'll miss the ball." Turning to the door she thanked Amy for helping with Serena's hair and went to get ready as well. "If you need anything call me, your father's finishing some work downstairs so you're not to disturb him. I'll go down and get anything you need." She told them
"No thank you Mrs. Tsukino we'll be fine." Amy smiled and turned back to Serena's hair. "Now that reminds me of why I'm still here, come on put the flowers on the bed and I'll finish your hair." Taking the box from Serena, Amy sighed again. "Its just so romantic Rena."
Serena sat thinking the same thing Mom and Amy are right, I should be glad to have an admirer. But its not knowing that's gonna kill me. Perking up she giggled, "Wait 'till Mina hears about this! She's gonna swoon!" Serena smiled
"And Rei will absolutely burn!" Amy giggled too "By the way, any idea who it might be?" she asked
"Not a clue Amy, not a clue" Serena smiled and began daydreaming about the ball
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"Okay, remember, you can't be nice to her too quickly. Just act like the usual jerk you are with her for a while, then she'll gradually get a few hints, and then BAM! the big surprise! and you confess your love for the girl." Andrew grinned as he helped his friend prepare the clues.
"You sure she'll accept me? I mean, that she won't turn me down or laugh in my face?" Darien asked for the billionth time that hour.
"Darien calm down, I've told you over and over again. She's as gone over you as you are for her. She'll be ecstatic to learn you're the one who's done all this for her"
Andrew sighed "You know, I'm surprised at how much of a romantic you turned out to be. The roses, which I'll never know where you managed to get such roses in the winter, the jewelry, the whole plan's every girl's dream!"
Darien shrugged, "I just want to make sure everythin's perfect, you know? She deserves a perfect guy, but I'm not perfect. I just... I just want to make up for that." shrugging again Darien looked at his friend "Can you see what I mean?"
Andrew knew of Darien's insecurities, he'd been the only friend Darien had for years. He knew how much it took for him to care for someone, and how hard it was for him. "I'm sure Serena won't be dissapointed." He told him "Now lets go over the rest of the plan so I don't mess anything up..."
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Amy had created a masterpiece, the mass of curls, with braids twisted here and there as well as a few rose petals interwoven with the little pins holding her hair up, Serena stared at herself in the mirror in awe. Once Amy had finished with Serena's hair, she'd borrowed an outfit and left wishing her best friend luck and headed out to meet her dad.
Serena walked towards her bedroom door gracefully and was about to walk out when a throat was cleared behind her. Turning to her bed, Serena smiled happily at the awestruck Luna. "I'm so glad you came back in time to see me! Oh Luna! I'm so excited! I got a dozen roses from someone today, and this necklace and earing set." Serena showed them off with great pride
Luna smiled up at her charge, dressed beautifully in her ball gown and sighed. "I hope you have a wonderful evening Serena. Be careful, but enjoy yourself too." Luna pressed a paw to Serena's hand and choked up, "I'm very... I'm very proud of you, you're a wonderful young woman and a great leader." she chuckled "Now go out an dhave a good time"
Serena leaned over and kissed Luna's crescent moon. "Good night Luna, thank you"
then she headed out the door. Stepping carefully downstairs to meed her parents, Serena gulped as she saw her dad's reaction. "Is something wrong daddy?"
Ken swallowed past the lump that had formed in his throat and smiled at his not-so-little girl. "Everything's fine Bunny, you just took my breath away" he helped her into her coat and turned to escort her and her mom to the car.
"You look lovely dear" Ilene smiled at her.
"Thank you" Serena whispered, putting on her mask.
As they drove to the Embassy Palace, Serena saw all the bright lights and the cars headed that way. Arriving there, they stepped out of the car and headed up the steps to the entrance, which was swarmed with people. Handing over her coat and giving her dad her key for it, she took his offered arm and they headed to the entrance of the ball room. As they walked through the arched doorway, Serena's eyes widened at all the people she saw. The ball room was half full and they'd arrived exactly on time. Looking around she wondered I wonder if he's here? Who could he be?
That's when she saw them, only for a moment of course, blue eyes so deep, they seemed to look right into her. Then in the blink of an eye they were gone. Her father was pulling her towards a group of friends and she'd lost him. As she greeted and was introduced to the group, her mind kept going back to those few precious seconds when she'd seen him. I know it was him, it had to be! but she'd been so captivated by his eyes, she hadn't seen anything else, not his suit, hair color, not a thing to distinguish him. He's here! Oh my gosh, now what? she snapped out of her reverie as her mother guided her over to a group of ladies she knew. Oh when will he come up to me? Or will he even speak to me? she agonized
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Ok, that's it for now.
I know I said it'd be a two parter,
but I did warn you I have a tendency to
get hooked and write a lot. I'll write sooner
than last time. I've got mid-terms coming up
but I'll manage! (somehow ~_~)
Stay tuned, and please review! (They make me so happy!)
Thanx for reading!
BunnyRena