Title: In My Dreams
Author: Marie J.W.
Chapter: Three
Rated: PG
Email: angellady41@hotmail.com
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"Tripping's not my only talent! I mean, tripping's not EVEN a talent!"
Serena fumed at the tall figure in front of her.
Darien laughed at her outraged face, "Then what is your talent,
Meatball head?"
"It's... it's..." her words faultered. What WAS her talent?
"Told you so." He moved past her towards the arcade doors, "See ya
around, Meatball head."
"What a minute!" Serena stormed after him and out the door. She caught
up to him and pulled on his sleeve, "What's you're talent?"
He smiled, "Studying."
"That's not a talent."
He frowned, "I have talents, Meatball head, you just don't need to know
what they are."
"Ha!" Serena stood back and pointed at him, "How do I know that, huh? You
can't prove you have a talent. I could say the same thing you did and get
away with it."
"I don't have to prove anything to you." He started walking again. Not
knowing why, Serena began to panic. She wanted him to stay and argue with
her! Where was he going anyway?
"Where are you going?" She shouted after him.
"To study, like you should be doing." He threw over his shoulder.
An idea popped into her head, "You aren't!"
Darien stopped and turned around. Serena stomped up to him, "You have to go
see a movie."
"I have school work."
"Movie first."
"S... Meatball head."
"Ha!" She accused happily, "You almost called me Serena!" The blonde did
a little dance before reaching up and patting him on the head, "Good dog,
now say the rest of it!"
Darien glared at her.
Serena smiled, "So, how about it?"
"What?"
"The movie!" She reminded him AGAIN exasperated.
Darien looked towards his apartment then back at the awaiting blonde
Meatball head. Heck with schoolwork, going to a movie and teasing the
blonde ditz was sooo much more fun!
"Fine."
"Great! I'm going to show you every great movie there is out in this big
world!" She grabbed his arm and pulled him down the street towards the
Theaters.
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"This is... sappy." Darien stared at the poster of a couple in an
embrace. Lucky for him it was only rated PG.
Serena bounced over to him with the tickets, "I watched this is Mina
last weekend! It's sooo romantic!"
Darien rolled his eyes.
Serena took his hand and led him into the theater room. Already the
pre-views were playing. They sat down and Serena let go of his hand.
Darien immediately missed it but shook the feeling off.
"And now for our Feature's Presentation!"
Serena snuggled into the seat and sighed happily.
Darien looked at Serena then the screen. What was he doing at a
theater, watching a romantic film with Meatball head? He sighed and sat
back to watch the show. Who knew!
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The show ended three hours ago, and the next show they watched ended an
hour ago, but yet, here they were again getting tickets for a third show!
Darien looked at his watch. It was starting to get late.
"I think two movies is enough, Meatball head."
"Just one more! I haven't seen this one and this is the last day it's
playing!"
Darien sighed, "Ser-Meatball head." Darien mentally shook his head. Why
was it today he was having the hardest time calling her Meatball head?
"You almost did it AGAIN!" She giggled, "Just give up! It's not worth
the energy!"
Darien groaned, "Do we HAVE to see 'this' movie?"
"Yes! I don't want to wait months for it to come out!" Serena turned around
and bought the tickets.
Five minutes later they were seated again.
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"Now, aren't you glad you went to that show?" Serena smiled up at
him.
Darien shoved his hands in his pockets, "Hardly."
Serena giggled, "I don't believe you! You were laughing through the
whole thing." She linked her arm in his as the headed towards the
exit.
They stopped just inside the door. Through the glass doors they could see
rain beating down on the sidewalk. Serena groaned, "Oh, no! I hate rain!"
"And we're going to get all wet."
"Yeah, we are aren't we?" Serena smiled, "That's not a bad idea!" She pulled
him out into the rain.
"You're going to get sick!" he shouted over the deafening raindrops.
The blonde next to him only giggled, trying to see through the thick mist,
"We need a taxi."
It took them fifteen minutes to hail a taxi and by then they were
soaked through. There was no way there was a dry spot on them.
Serena shivered as she leaned back against the warm taxi seat. Darien
rubbed his hands together before wrapping an arm around Serena's shoulders.
He had to keep her warm until she could get home... didn't he?
The taxi stopped in front of Serena's house.
"Come inside. We have lots of blankets."
Darien shook his head, "Naw, I got to get back anyway. Remember, I have lots
of tests to study up on."
Serena wrinkled her nose, "Fine... But later you have to see some
other movies."
"I can't see every movie in the world, Meatball head."
Serena glared before sighing, "I'm never going to break you of that habit,
am I?"
Darien shrugged his shoulders, "You better get inside. I got to get
home."
Serena nodded and opened the door. She stepped out and turned around,
ducking her head back into the taxi, "Tomorrow, after school, you'll watch
more movies?"
"Ser-Meatball head!"
"That's a yes!" She smiled and quickly shut the door on him. Serena ran up
to the house and smiled to herself as she shut the front door. Darien wasn't
too bad, not as bad as she once thought him to be. I guess as long as I can
beat him at Frisbee he'll always be 'not as bad'. Serena thought to
herself before heading up stairs to take a warm bath.
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Darien sat down in front of the TV in his sweats holding a large cup of
hot cocoa, "Today... has been amazing." He shook his head and slowly drank
the hot liquid.
He hadn't imagined Meatball head to be so much fun. Even though the movies
were long... and 'not always' the greatest, it was just fun to watch a
movie with her, to hear her giggling to the silly parts in the movie or
her crying to the overly exaggerated sad parts in a movie. He chuckled,
"What did I do to end up spend the day with her? I was just minding my
own business. Oh- Never mind, you were teasing her, remember?"
Hour later Darien fell into bed tired and drained. Studying wasn't what
he wanted to do but it had to be done. He fell asleep with Serena on his
mind.
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"I thought you would be here again!" Serena sat next to the man when
he appeared on the couch, "I got a 83 in math yesterday! My teacher nearly
had an heart attack!"
"Great! You better have after we worked 'all' night."
Serena didn't know why but tonight she was actually looking forward to
having dreams of Darien... but here she was having dreams of some other
guys she hardly even knew. He was nice, caring and sweet but... he
wasn't Darien. Well, you'll get to watch movies with him tomorrow!
"So, what now? I'm in no mood to discuss school in any shape or form and
I'm too tired to play a game."
Serena thought hard, "Let's play 20 questions!"
"Okay."
"What's your favorite desert?"
"Chocolate." The man answer then cleared his throat, "What's you're
favorite... um, let's see... What's you're favorite 'place' to eat
desert?"
Serena giggled, "The Arcade! They have great food there!"
"The arcade? As in the Crown Center Arcade?"
"Yeah! You know the place?"
The man nodded, "Do I know you?"
"I don't know."
"What's you're name?"
Serena smiled, "Hey! That's right. We don't know each other's names!
I'm Serena!"
"Serena? Serena..."
"Tsukino! I'm a good friend of Andrew. Maybe you know him."
The man stood up quickly, "Serena."
"Yep!"
"Oh, shoot! Is this is joke?! Something I'm making up in my dreams!
Am I THAT obsessed?!" The man started to pace.
Serena frowned, "What's the matter?"
"Nothing! Oh, nothing at all! I'm going crazy! Wake up!" The man started
to hit his head, "Wake up, wake up, wake up-" Serena quickly stood up
and grabbed his arm before he could hit himself again.
"Would you stop and tell me what's the matter?"
"No."
"Why?"
"No."
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Serena fell into a booth at the arcade with a frown on her face. Last night
was long and stressful. The stupid dream man wouldn't tell her what was wrong
or even his name!
"You look like you have a lot on you're mind." Andrew sat across from
her, "What something to put a smile on your face?"
"That would be great. But wait. Andrew, can I ask you something?" Serena
looked up at him.
He nodded.
"I... I know this guy but... um, I don't know his name but he knows mine
and uh... well, it's kind of complicated. Oh, never mind!" Serena looked out
the window.
"Well, if you ever want to 'really' explain it, you know I'm here." He
stood up, "I'll get you that Sunday." He left.
Serena sighed, depressed. She was actually starting to like spending her
dreams with this guy but then last night, well, she certainly didn't want
a reply of that.
Funny, he seemed to know me or at least the Crown Center Arcade.
At least we didn't argue about movies this time... Serena smiled to
herself. All of a sudden her eyes went wide, "Andrew!" She stood up,
"What time is?"
Andrew stood ten feet away with her Sunday, "It's... three-thirty,
why?"
"Eke! I totally forgot! I have to get some movies!" with that she raced
out the door leaving Andrew holding her chocolate covered ice cream
Sunday.
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4:00pm didn't come soon enough for Darien. He had a class that went past
time and then a teacher wanted to talk to him for a half an hour. Finally,
he managed to get through is door without falling flat on the floor. He
was tired. He felt like he spent all his energy trying to put off Serena
all night. That girl was VERY persistent. Always demanding he tell her.
Well, what could he say? 'I'm Darien Chiba, nice to meet you?'
Darien fell back on the couch and was in 'the' very mood to just fall asleep
on the couch when the doorbell rang. He groaned and slowly pulled himself
off the couch. He dragged himself to the door and opened it.
Serena herself stood in the doorway holding a plastic bag of... what he
was sure of... movies.
"Hello!" She smiled brightly at him.
Darien sighed and ran his fingers through his hair, "Serena... this really
isn't the time."
Her eyes went wide, "What do you know, you CAN say my name!"
At that moment Darien didn't care if he called her Serena or Meatball
head. Neither one seemed to make a difference. He just wanted so
sleep!
Serena moved past him to the inside of his living room. Darien hit his
head once against the door before shutting it.
"I brought some Disney movies from him! Classics that you have GOT to see!"
She informed him while looking over his living room, "A little empty isn't
it?"
Darien ignored her. He walked past her and slumped back down on the
couch, closing his eyes.
"You look tired."
"I am."
Serena was silent.
Darien popped an eye open. She was staring at him with a caring look in
her eyes.
She smiled when she saw him looking at her, "Well, since you're tired,
how about you take a nap and I'll order take-out. Then in a half an hour
we can watch these movies, kay?"
Darien stared at her, the idea didn't sound too bad. He was in no mood to
cook so he might as well let her do what she wanted. Besides, she was going
to let him get some undisturbed sleep!
Without consent or any form of unapproved, Darien got up and walked
tiredly into his room, shutting the door behind him.
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Serena smiled, "Food!" She found the phone book and called for pizza.
Fifteen minutes later two medium pizza's arrived. Serena woke Darien up
for some money to pay for the food then let him go back to sleep.
While Darien slept Serena looked around his large apartment. He had shelves
of books along the walls and a large entertainment system. The couches were
soft and made out of black leather. How could he live in a room with black
in it? Serena wrinkled her nose before disappearing into the kitchen. She
liked the kitchen. There was an Island in the middle with a bowl of apples
in the center of it. And the rest of the kitchen was spacious and clean.
Serena opened the pizzas and began eating.
Later, she looked for some soda to go with the pizza but he only had
bottled water. How strange!
With pizza in hand, Serena walked down the short hallway and found a
large organized and clean bathroom. Next to the bathroom was a small
laundry room that was equally as clean as the bathroom. No unclean
laundry!
"Wow! Whoever marries him, is going to have her work cut out for her."
Serena mused as she walked past Darien's room. The door was shut but
she couldn't hear noise coming from inside.
Serena swallowed the last of her pizza and slowly opened the door.
Darien was tossing and turning, "No... Princess..."
Serena looked at him through the dark room with worry, "Darien?"
She whispered, "Are you alright?"
"Who are you?!"
Serena ran over to Darien's bed. His forehead was sweaty and he was
gripping the sheets.
"Darien!" She shook him, "Wake up! You're having a bad dream!"
Darien slowly opened his eyes and looked around the room confused.
Finally he looked up at Serena, "You weren't there."
"Huh? Darien, I think you need to get up." Serena looked down at her
watch and pushed a little button to light it up, "It's been about a half
hour. You can sleep more later..."
Darien nodded. He didn't want to go back to having weird dreams again.
Serena walked out of the room to let Darien change his drenched shirt while
she popped a movie in the VCR.
Darien walked in a little bit later and sat down on the couch, "Serena, I
need to talk to you."
"Sure, but lets start the previews-"
"No."
Serena stared at him confused.
"Serena, please."
She turned and stopped the movie then stood up and sat down next to
Darien, "Kay, what's up?"
"You've been having odd dreams, haven't you?"
Serena stared at him oddly before standing up, "What makes you say
that."
"Because I know... who the guy was in your dream."
"What?" Serena was very confused. How would he know anything about her
dreams or the man in them?
"Your dream takes place in small antique room. In your first dream you
argued with a guy about movies."
"I... how do you know that?"
"I am that guy in your dream, Serena."
"What? You can't be! He's... different... he's..." Serena took a good
look at Darien and suddenly it made sense, "You! You were the man in my
dreams? You helped me study, you talked with me, played games with me,
you?"
Darien bowed his head, "Yes."
"How come you didn't tell me?"
"I... was afraid of what you would think. I knew... I know you don't like
me all that much and-"
Serena broke out laughing, "The whole time I was dreaming with you and I
was hoping I was dreaming 'about' you!" Serena sat on the floor and
laughed harder, "This is just too much!"
Darien looked up and lifted an eyebrow, "You want to dream about me?"
Serena stopped laughing immediately. Ops, said a little too much! She
blushed and looked down, "Well... yeah, I mean, I guess..." She shrugged
her shoulders, "After spending some time with you yesterday... I realized
I didn't 'dislike' you as much as I thought..."
Darien smiled, "Really?"
Serena glanced up at him, "Yeah... well, anyway. Now that we know who
we're 'really' dreaming about... and it doesn't matter that much does
it?"
Darien shook his head.
"Then, can we watch the movie?!"
"Movie?"
"Yeah! You know the Disney movies I brought!"
Darien laughed, "Alright, sounds good."
Serena jumped up and pushed play and then skipped over to Darien on the
couch. She looked at him then at the couch before settling down cautiously
next to him. Darien glanced at her and lifted an arm and rested it over
her shoulders.
Serena snuggled into him.
The movie began.
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Pluto's POV -
Ha! I knew my plan would work! It just took a little more time then I
expected! They should have found out before now but... who cares? As long
as they're together! Now, if I can just put then in a romantic mood...
then poof! They'll be together in no time!
I racked my brain for a place to put them then smiled. All my plans will
work perfectly!
(To Be Continued...)
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Author: Marie J.W.
Chapter: Three
Rated: PG
Email: angellady41@hotmail.com
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"Tripping's not my only talent! I mean, tripping's not EVEN a talent!"
Serena fumed at the tall figure in front of her.
Darien laughed at her outraged face, "Then what is your talent,
Meatball head?"
"It's... it's..." her words faultered. What WAS her talent?
"Told you so." He moved past her towards the arcade doors, "See ya
around, Meatball head."
"What a minute!" Serena stormed after him and out the door. She caught
up to him and pulled on his sleeve, "What's you're talent?"
He smiled, "Studying."
"That's not a talent."
He frowned, "I have talents, Meatball head, you just don't need to know
what they are."
"Ha!" Serena stood back and pointed at him, "How do I know that, huh? You
can't prove you have a talent. I could say the same thing you did and get
away with it."
"I don't have to prove anything to you." He started walking again. Not
knowing why, Serena began to panic. She wanted him to stay and argue with
her! Where was he going anyway?
"Where are you going?" She shouted after him.
"To study, like you should be doing." He threw over his shoulder.
An idea popped into her head, "You aren't!"
Darien stopped and turned around. Serena stomped up to him, "You have to go
see a movie."
"I have school work."
"Movie first."
"S... Meatball head."
"Ha!" She accused happily, "You almost called me Serena!" The blonde did
a little dance before reaching up and patting him on the head, "Good dog,
now say the rest of it!"
Darien glared at her.
Serena smiled, "So, how about it?"
"What?"
"The movie!" She reminded him AGAIN exasperated.
Darien looked towards his apartment then back at the awaiting blonde
Meatball head. Heck with schoolwork, going to a movie and teasing the
blonde ditz was sooo much more fun!
"Fine."
"Great! I'm going to show you every great movie there is out in this big
world!" She grabbed his arm and pulled him down the street towards the
Theaters.
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"This is... sappy." Darien stared at the poster of a couple in an
embrace. Lucky for him it was only rated PG.
Serena bounced over to him with the tickets, "I watched this is Mina
last weekend! It's sooo romantic!"
Darien rolled his eyes.
Serena took his hand and led him into the theater room. Already the
pre-views were playing. They sat down and Serena let go of his hand.
Darien immediately missed it but shook the feeling off.
"And now for our Feature's Presentation!"
Serena snuggled into the seat and sighed happily.
Darien looked at Serena then the screen. What was he doing at a
theater, watching a romantic film with Meatball head? He sighed and sat
back to watch the show. Who knew!
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The show ended three hours ago, and the next show they watched ended an
hour ago, but yet, here they were again getting tickets for a third show!
Darien looked at his watch. It was starting to get late.
"I think two movies is enough, Meatball head."
"Just one more! I haven't seen this one and this is the last day it's
playing!"
Darien sighed, "Ser-Meatball head." Darien mentally shook his head. Why
was it today he was having the hardest time calling her Meatball head?
"You almost did it AGAIN!" She giggled, "Just give up! It's not worth
the energy!"
Darien groaned, "Do we HAVE to see 'this' movie?"
"Yes! I don't want to wait months for it to come out!" Serena turned around
and bought the tickets.
Five minutes later they were seated again.
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"Now, aren't you glad you went to that show?" Serena smiled up at
him.
Darien shoved his hands in his pockets, "Hardly."
Serena giggled, "I don't believe you! You were laughing through the
whole thing." She linked her arm in his as the headed towards the
exit.
They stopped just inside the door. Through the glass doors they could see
rain beating down on the sidewalk. Serena groaned, "Oh, no! I hate rain!"
"And we're going to get all wet."
"Yeah, we are aren't we?" Serena smiled, "That's not a bad idea!" She pulled
him out into the rain.
"You're going to get sick!" he shouted over the deafening raindrops.
The blonde next to him only giggled, trying to see through the thick mist,
"We need a taxi."
It took them fifteen minutes to hail a taxi and by then they were
soaked through. There was no way there was a dry spot on them.
Serena shivered as she leaned back against the warm taxi seat. Darien
rubbed his hands together before wrapping an arm around Serena's shoulders.
He had to keep her warm until she could get home... didn't he?
The taxi stopped in front of Serena's house.
"Come inside. We have lots of blankets."
Darien shook his head, "Naw, I got to get back anyway. Remember, I have lots
of tests to study up on."
Serena wrinkled her nose, "Fine... But later you have to see some
other movies."
"I can't see every movie in the world, Meatball head."
Serena glared before sighing, "I'm never going to break you of that habit,
am I?"
Darien shrugged his shoulders, "You better get inside. I got to get
home."
Serena nodded and opened the door. She stepped out and turned around,
ducking her head back into the taxi, "Tomorrow, after school, you'll watch
more movies?"
"Ser-Meatball head!"
"That's a yes!" She smiled and quickly shut the door on him. Serena ran up
to the house and smiled to herself as she shut the front door. Darien wasn't
too bad, not as bad as she once thought him to be. I guess as long as I can
beat him at Frisbee he'll always be 'not as bad'. Serena thought to
herself before heading up stairs to take a warm bath.
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Darien sat down in front of the TV in his sweats holding a large cup of
hot cocoa, "Today... has been amazing." He shook his head and slowly drank
the hot liquid.
He hadn't imagined Meatball head to be so much fun. Even though the movies
were long... and 'not always' the greatest, it was just fun to watch a
movie with her, to hear her giggling to the silly parts in the movie or
her crying to the overly exaggerated sad parts in a movie. He chuckled,
"What did I do to end up spend the day with her? I was just minding my
own business. Oh- Never mind, you were teasing her, remember?"
Hour later Darien fell into bed tired and drained. Studying wasn't what
he wanted to do but it had to be done. He fell asleep with Serena on his
mind.
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"I thought you would be here again!" Serena sat next to the man when
he appeared on the couch, "I got a 83 in math yesterday! My teacher nearly
had an heart attack!"
"Great! You better have after we worked 'all' night."
Serena didn't know why but tonight she was actually looking forward to
having dreams of Darien... but here she was having dreams of some other
guys she hardly even knew. He was nice, caring and sweet but... he
wasn't Darien. Well, you'll get to watch movies with him tomorrow!
"So, what now? I'm in no mood to discuss school in any shape or form and
I'm too tired to play a game."
Serena thought hard, "Let's play 20 questions!"
"Okay."
"What's your favorite desert?"
"Chocolate." The man answer then cleared his throat, "What's you're
favorite... um, let's see... What's you're favorite 'place' to eat
desert?"
Serena giggled, "The Arcade! They have great food there!"
"The arcade? As in the Crown Center Arcade?"
"Yeah! You know the place?"
The man nodded, "Do I know you?"
"I don't know."
"What's you're name?"
Serena smiled, "Hey! That's right. We don't know each other's names!
I'm Serena!"
"Serena? Serena..."
"Tsukino! I'm a good friend of Andrew. Maybe you know him."
The man stood up quickly, "Serena."
"Yep!"
"Oh, shoot! Is this is joke?! Something I'm making up in my dreams!
Am I THAT obsessed?!" The man started to pace.
Serena frowned, "What's the matter?"
"Nothing! Oh, nothing at all! I'm going crazy! Wake up!" The man started
to hit his head, "Wake up, wake up, wake up-" Serena quickly stood up
and grabbed his arm before he could hit himself again.
"Would you stop and tell me what's the matter?"
"No."
"Why?"
"No."
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Serena fell into a booth at the arcade with a frown on her face. Last night
was long and stressful. The stupid dream man wouldn't tell her what was wrong
or even his name!
"You look like you have a lot on you're mind." Andrew sat across from
her, "What something to put a smile on your face?"
"That would be great. But wait. Andrew, can I ask you something?" Serena
looked up at him.
He nodded.
"I... I know this guy but... um, I don't know his name but he knows mine
and uh... well, it's kind of complicated. Oh, never mind!" Serena looked out
the window.
"Well, if you ever want to 'really' explain it, you know I'm here." He
stood up, "I'll get you that Sunday." He left.
Serena sighed, depressed. She was actually starting to like spending her
dreams with this guy but then last night, well, she certainly didn't want
a reply of that.
Funny, he seemed to know me or at least the Crown Center Arcade.
At least we didn't argue about movies this time... Serena smiled to
herself. All of a sudden her eyes went wide, "Andrew!" She stood up,
"What time is?"
Andrew stood ten feet away with her Sunday, "It's... three-thirty,
why?"
"Eke! I totally forgot! I have to get some movies!" with that she raced
out the door leaving Andrew holding her chocolate covered ice cream
Sunday.
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4:00pm didn't come soon enough for Darien. He had a class that went past
time and then a teacher wanted to talk to him for a half an hour. Finally,
he managed to get through is door without falling flat on the floor. He
was tired. He felt like he spent all his energy trying to put off Serena
all night. That girl was VERY persistent. Always demanding he tell her.
Well, what could he say? 'I'm Darien Chiba, nice to meet you?'
Darien fell back on the couch and was in 'the' very mood to just fall asleep
on the couch when the doorbell rang. He groaned and slowly pulled himself
off the couch. He dragged himself to the door and opened it.
Serena herself stood in the doorway holding a plastic bag of... what he
was sure of... movies.
"Hello!" She smiled brightly at him.
Darien sighed and ran his fingers through his hair, "Serena... this really
isn't the time."
Her eyes went wide, "What do you know, you CAN say my name!"
At that moment Darien didn't care if he called her Serena or Meatball
head. Neither one seemed to make a difference. He just wanted so
sleep!
Serena moved past him to the inside of his living room. Darien hit his
head once against the door before shutting it.
"I brought some Disney movies from him! Classics that you have GOT to see!"
She informed him while looking over his living room, "A little empty isn't
it?"
Darien ignored her. He walked past her and slumped back down on the
couch, closing his eyes.
"You look tired."
"I am."
Serena was silent.
Darien popped an eye open. She was staring at him with a caring look in
her eyes.
She smiled when she saw him looking at her, "Well, since you're tired,
how about you take a nap and I'll order take-out. Then in a half an hour
we can watch these movies, kay?"
Darien stared at her, the idea didn't sound too bad. He was in no mood to
cook so he might as well let her do what she wanted. Besides, she was going
to let him get some undisturbed sleep!
Without consent or any form of unapproved, Darien got up and walked
tiredly into his room, shutting the door behind him.
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Serena smiled, "Food!" She found the phone book and called for pizza.
Fifteen minutes later two medium pizza's arrived. Serena woke Darien up
for some money to pay for the food then let him go back to sleep.
While Darien slept Serena looked around his large apartment. He had shelves
of books along the walls and a large entertainment system. The couches were
soft and made out of black leather. How could he live in a room with black
in it? Serena wrinkled her nose before disappearing into the kitchen. She
liked the kitchen. There was an Island in the middle with a bowl of apples
in the center of it. And the rest of the kitchen was spacious and clean.
Serena opened the pizzas and began eating.
Later, she looked for some soda to go with the pizza but he only had
bottled water. How strange!
With pizza in hand, Serena walked down the short hallway and found a
large organized and clean bathroom. Next to the bathroom was a small
laundry room that was equally as clean as the bathroom. No unclean
laundry!
"Wow! Whoever marries him, is going to have her work cut out for her."
Serena mused as she walked past Darien's room. The door was shut but
she couldn't hear noise coming from inside.
Serena swallowed the last of her pizza and slowly opened the door.
Darien was tossing and turning, "No... Princess..."
Serena looked at him through the dark room with worry, "Darien?"
She whispered, "Are you alright?"
"Who are you?!"
Serena ran over to Darien's bed. His forehead was sweaty and he was
gripping the sheets.
"Darien!" She shook him, "Wake up! You're having a bad dream!"
Darien slowly opened his eyes and looked around the room confused.
Finally he looked up at Serena, "You weren't there."
"Huh? Darien, I think you need to get up." Serena looked down at her
watch and pushed a little button to light it up, "It's been about a half
hour. You can sleep more later..."
Darien nodded. He didn't want to go back to having weird dreams again.
Serena walked out of the room to let Darien change his drenched shirt while
she popped a movie in the VCR.
Darien walked in a little bit later and sat down on the couch, "Serena, I
need to talk to you."
"Sure, but lets start the previews-"
"No."
Serena stared at him confused.
"Serena, please."
She turned and stopped the movie then stood up and sat down next to
Darien, "Kay, what's up?"
"You've been having odd dreams, haven't you?"
Serena stared at him oddly before standing up, "What makes you say
that."
"Because I know... who the guy was in your dream."
"What?" Serena was very confused. How would he know anything about her
dreams or the man in them?
"Your dream takes place in small antique room. In your first dream you
argued with a guy about movies."
"I... how do you know that?"
"I am that guy in your dream, Serena."
"What? You can't be! He's... different... he's..." Serena took a good
look at Darien and suddenly it made sense, "You! You were the man in my
dreams? You helped me study, you talked with me, played games with me,
you?"
Darien bowed his head, "Yes."
"How come you didn't tell me?"
"I... was afraid of what you would think. I knew... I know you don't like
me all that much and-"
Serena broke out laughing, "The whole time I was dreaming with you and I
was hoping I was dreaming 'about' you!" Serena sat on the floor and
laughed harder, "This is just too much!"
Darien looked up and lifted an eyebrow, "You want to dream about me?"
Serena stopped laughing immediately. Ops, said a little too much! She
blushed and looked down, "Well... yeah, I mean, I guess..." She shrugged
her shoulders, "After spending some time with you yesterday... I realized
I didn't 'dislike' you as much as I thought..."
Darien smiled, "Really?"
Serena glanced up at him, "Yeah... well, anyway. Now that we know who
we're 'really' dreaming about... and it doesn't matter that much does
it?"
Darien shook his head.
"Then, can we watch the movie?!"
"Movie?"
"Yeah! You know the Disney movies I brought!"
Darien laughed, "Alright, sounds good."
Serena jumped up and pushed play and then skipped over to Darien on the
couch. She looked at him then at the couch before settling down cautiously
next to him. Darien glanced at her and lifted an arm and rested it over
her shoulders.
Serena snuggled into him.
The movie began.
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Pluto's POV -
Ha! I knew my plan would work! It just took a little more time then I
expected! They should have found out before now but... who cares? As long
as they're together! Now, if I can just put then in a romantic mood...
then poof! They'll be together in no time!
I racked my brain for a place to put them then smiled. All my plans will
work perfectly!
(To Be Continued...)
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Hehehe... almost over. Stay tuned for Chapter Four (the last chapter) !
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