Title: Happy Birthday Meatball Head
Author: Redrose(aka...Silvery*white*rose)
Rating: PG
Disclaimers: Would love to be the creator of Sailormoon,
but no I am not. So I really don't feel like being sued.
************Darien's POV*****************************************
Here I sit waiting for my favorite blond meatball head
to come in and grace me with her presence. I don't know what it
is about her that makes me lose all of my senses. She just does
something to me. Sure, I start off with the best intentions in
mind then I just can't help myself. The next thing I know it
blows up in my face.
Though I must admit, she is VERY adorable when she is
angry. I mean the way her dazzling blue eyes are lit with fire,
her pink lips in that cute little pout and her tiny hands
clinched in fists. She's just too darn cute when she's mad.
I hear the bell go off indicating that someone has come
in. I look up hoping to see her....Nope not her.
"Hey Darien, you okay? Dare!"
"Huh?" I groaned being pulled out of my thoughts.
"I asked if you were okay. I mean that is the tenth time
today that you looked up to see who was there." Andrew commented.
"Yeah, I am fine." I assured my friend. However, Andrew
was not convinced and decided that he would find out what was up
with me. 'Maybe this is about a girl. I wondered could
this have to do with...?' (Now who could he be thinking of?)
"So Dare, who is the girl that has your head in the
clouds?" Demanded Andrew wanting to know the truth.
"What? What makes you think there is a girl involved?"
"There has to be. I mean you are acting so strange. Your
head has been in the clouds for a couple of weeks now."
"There is NO girl. I have no clue what you're talking
about." I denied hoping he it would get him off my back.
"Don't give me that. I know there has to be a girl
involved." He breathed and began slowly, "Is this about Serena?"
Andrew knew that would certainly get his attention. 'Bingo, I
was right.' Andrew smiled.
I turned pale as a ghost. Would I have to tell him? I
turned to look him straight in the eyes and saw that he wouldn't
let up until I told him the truth.
I finally gave in, "Yes, it does. She just makes me
feel good when I see her. But for some reason when I try to
be nice, it comes out all wrong. I mean she probably hates me
and I would never stand a chance with her."
************Andrew's POV****************************************
I look at my friend as he tells me how he feels about
Serena. 'Who would of thought that Darien Shields would get his
heart taken by none other than Meatball Head herself.' Andrew's
smile widens as an idea of getting them together came to mind.
'I know Serena likes him too, but she's just too scared to
show it.' Andrew knew this because he could see it in Serena's eyes
when he would catch her sneeking glances at Darien. Her friends
even made a few comments on how Serena had started acting around
Darien, but she keep refusing.
At that moment the bell rang again and this time we both
looked up to see Serena and her friends walk in. I look over at
Darien and notice the grin on his face as he watches Serena
giggling with her friends. 'Boy, he certainly has it bad for her.'
I Grinned.
"Hey, Andrew," chimed the girls as they came to the
counter.
"Hi, girls," I smiled. Then grimaced as I heard Darien
speak.
"Hey Meatball head, what's got you so excited?" Darien
winched and I waited for the explosion....but for some reason
none came. I looked to see Serena with a smile on her face as
she calmly talked to Darien.
************Serena's POV****************************************
The girls and I came in giggling about my birthday party
which happened to be tomorrow. I was so excited. It was my 16th
birthday and everything was ready. I just couldn't wait. I see
Andrew at the counter talking to Darien and for some reason, my
heart soars as I look at Darien. 'No, I do not like Darien.'
'Yeah, whatever you say.' I try to convince myself and failed
miserably at it. 'Well then I won't let him get to me. Tomorrow
is my birthday and I plan to stay in a good mood.'I declared as
we greeted them.
"Hey, Andrew!"
"Hey, girls," Andrew answered.
"Hey, Meatball head, what has got you so excited?" Came
the deep mocking voice of Darien.
'I won't let him get to me. I WON'T!' I reminded myself.
I looked at Darien taking a deep breath and answered.
"Hello, Darien. If you must know I am excited because
tomorrow is my 16th birthday." I replied commonly and smiled
noticing the dumbstruck look on his face and the cofusing look
on Andrew's face. I looked to see the girls ready to burst into
laughter. I held my face steady so that I wouldn't crack under
the pressure I felt. Then I got an idea. 'Well he
will either accept or just sit there gawking.'
"So Darien, would you like to come to my party? You can
come with Andrew because he is going." I smiled as I waited for
him to answer.
***********Darien's POV****************************************
Did I just hear her right? First, she doesn't get upset
when I call her that nickname which I know she hates. She is also
being polite and friendly. And to top it off, she is inviting me
to her birthday party.'
"Darien. Darien, are you in there?" A voice breaks through
my thoughts.
"Uh,....yeah....um...Serena." I stuttered.
"Well?" She asked growing impatient waiting for me to
answer her.
"Sure, I would like to go."
"Good. You can go with Andrew. He knows about the whole
thing, so you can talk to him." She told me. All I could do is
nod my head numbly.
"Okay, I will see you tomorrow. Bye." She giggles and
starts to leave with her friends.
All I could do is wave.
**********Serena's POV*****************************************
"Okay, I'll see you tomorrow. Bye." I giggle and start
to leave with my friends....'Please let me make it out of here in
one piece. I won't breakdown.' I walked out of the arcade with my
head held high. 'I actually made the ever so smooth Darien Shields
lose his cool. It was just too funny watching him with that
dumbstruck look and he was actually stuttering. It was just
priceless.'
"Serena, that was just too funny back there." Mina
laughed and we all joined in.
"Yeah, did you see the looks on their faces?" Choked
Lita as she tried to get herself calmed down from laughing
so hard.
"They were so shocked. It was truly amazing." Added Amy.
"That was truly priceless. Darien looked so shocked."
Raye smiled.
I looked at them and started to laugh harder as we walked
down the streets of Tokyo. I was still trying to calm down from
laughing when I tripped over a rock. 'Great. I can make the Great
Darien Shields lose his cool, but I can't stop myself from tripping.
Talk about a klutz.'
"Serena, are you all right?" My friends ask as they helped
me up off the pavement.
"Yeah, just a little klutzy." I laughed.
"You sure are." Raye smiled.
I glare at Raye with my friends ready for me to blow, but
instead I sit there and laugh at them. They all looked too funny
with that worried expression on their faces. They saw that I was
laughing and laughed along with me as we walked on.
*************Andrew POV******************************************
I watch Serena and her friends leave the arcade, and head
down the streets of Tokyo. I turn my attention back to my best
friend to find him still staring at the doors in which Serena
had just left. I smiled seeing that Darien had a huge grin
plastered to his usually cold hard face.
'He has it bad. Well that was a lot easier than I thought
it would be. I actually thought I would have to beg Serena to
invite him or at least talk her friends into helping me.' I
smirked and tried to get his attention.
"Darien?"
"Hey, Darien." I called again to my still dazed friend.
"Dare, earth to Darien, come in Darien."
"What? Oh, Andrew. Sorry about that. I kind of spaced out
for a second there."
"Kind of? Where did you go....the moon? Cause you weren't
here." I joked with him but for some reason he was not laughing.
"What?" I asked him.
**************Darien's POV***************************************
I stare at my laughing friend when I realize something.
"Her birthday party is tomorrow, right?"
"Yeah, you can meet me here at 5:30 and we can head
over there together. Why?"
"That MEANS I have LESS than 24 hours to get her the
RIGHT present." I stated as I jumped up and frantically ran
out the doors to go look for the right present.
I heard Andrew say bye and see me tomorrow, but I was
already halfway down the street.
**************Andrew's POV***************************************
I listen as my dear friend panics and rushes away
with out even saying goodbye.
"Bye. See ya tomorrow." I yelled to him, but he was
already halfway down the street.
'This party should be really interesting to say the
least,' I smiled as I remember that paniced look on Darien's
face as he thought about a present for Serena. 'He really
has it bad for her.' I went back to work thinking about
tomorrow.
***************Author's POV**************************************
The next day came too quickly for Darien. He had been to
every store at the mall the day before, but they didn't have the
right gift. He was starting to get really fustrated. It seemed
that he would have to just settle for something. It was getting
late and he needed to head back to his apartment to get ready.
He walked by a small gift shop he had seen a couple times when
he was heading home, but never stopped inside. He decided he would
give it one last try. He walked inside and was greeted by an elderly
woman behind the counter.
"Hello there, young man. What can I do for you today?"
Smiled the old woman.
"Hi. I'm looking for a present for someone special to
me and I thought that maybe I could find something here." Darien
told her with hope in his voice and a desperate look in his eyes.
"I sense that you haven't found the perfect gift and are
starting to get desperate."
Darien was totally shocked. Could he be read that easily?
"I can see it your eyes and in your voice. I really am
good at reading people especially when they look as desperate as
you do." The woman stated truthfully.
Darien smiled at the woman. She was quite different and he
liked her. She was very nice. The woman saw that the young man had
started to relax and smiled at her.
"So come here and see what we have."
Darien walked up to the counter where the woman was and
looked to see what they had. He looked and saw it. He just had to
have it and she would love it.
"You like it, don't you?" Asked the woman as she pulled out
the object in question.
"Yes."
"She must be really special to you, if you have spent such
a long time looking for the right gift."
"Yes, she is. I would like to purchase it, please?" Darien
said as he took out his wallet to pay for it.
"Would you like some gift wrap? We have some lovely
wrapping paper with roses on it."
Darien smiled, "Yes. That would be great."
Darien paid for the items, said goodbye to the woman and
left to get ready for the party.
It had been two hours since Darien had left that little
shop to go home and get ready. He was now on his way with Andrew
to Serena's Birthday party. They step into the house on Cherry Hill
Lane and saw that everyone was being directed to go out to the
backyard. They step outside to see all kinds of birthday
decorations. It was actually quite a large yard with a pool.
Everything looked just right for the party.
*************Darien's POV*****************************************
'Everything looks really great.' I thought as I glanced
around the yard. There were quite a few people around talking and
dancing.
"Darien, looks like they went all out for Serena's birthday."
Andrew said to me as we walked around the place.
"Sure does."
"Well it is her 16th birthday. And that one is kind of
special." Andrew smiled at me.
I looked to see if I could see my meatball head anywhere. I
saw a group walking out the door from the house and noticed that it
was Serena's group. I tried to see if Serena was with them and saw
that she was no where to be found. I looked around me and noticed
that Andrew had walked off to talk to Mina. I was brought out of my
thoughts by a silvery voice.
"Hi Darien. I'm happy to see you that you could make it."
"Happy Birthday, Serena. And I was glad to come." I said as I
turned around and saw the most beautiful creature in my life.
Serena was dressed in a beautiful pale pink sundress that had
tiny white roses printed all over it. The dress showed off her curves
and tiny waist very well. Her hair was up in its usual meatball style
with tiny white rose buds interlaced throughout. She was stunning.
I must have had my mouth open while I drank in her beauty for she
began to giggle. I quickly closed my mouth and smiled.
************Serena's POV*********************************************
I saw Darien as I walked out of my house. I had decided that
I would say hello to him. 'And of course, if I could get the same
reaction out of him that I did yesterday. It would be just too
funny.' I smiled as I walked up to him.
"Hi Darien. I'm happy to see that you could make it." I
told him when I was behind him.
"Happy Birthday, Serena. And I was glad to come." He said as
he turned around. What I saw was truly funny. He was staring at me
like nothing else. His mouth was hanging open letting the flies in.
I couldn't help but giggle. He closed his mouth after realizing I
was giggling. He was truly losing his cool, but I wasn't ready for
that killer smile he gave me. Then I noticed what he was wearing.
'Boy, he doesn't look too bad.' 'Hey, who am I kidding? He looks
great.' 'Snap out of it. This is Darien Shields and he will just end
up laughing in your face if you were ever to let your true feelings
be known.' My other voice told me.
I shook my head to clear my thoughts and notice Darien
looking at me in concern.
"Are you okay, Serena?" He asked.
"Huh? Yeah, I'm fine." I smiled and he smiled back at me
with that same killer smile. 'STOP!' Shouted my inner voice.
"So how do you like my party?" I asked trying to clear my
head and think of something else.
"It is really nice. I'm glad that you invited me."
"Really? Hey, no problem. I mean Andrew is here so I thought
you would like to come with him." I managed to say without a hint
of sorrow in my voice. 'He probably came just because Andrew is
here.'There went that same nagging voice.
He was about to say something when I heard my name being
called.
"Well it looks like I'm being paged. So I better go see
what my mom needs." I smiled at him, but also for being pulled out
of this uncomfortable conversation with Darien.
"Sure."
"Yeah, I'll talk to you later. Enjoy yourself." I say as
I turn to leave.
"Okay." He said sounding disappointed, but I blew it off.
"Hey." He called to me and I turned around to see what he
wanted.
"Yes."
"Be sure to save me a dance." He smiled. All I could do is
nod at him and walk into the house. 'I can't let this happen. I will
have to stay as far away from him as possible. I won't go through
any more of these strange feelings I'm having.' I declared to myself.
****************Author's POV*****************************************
So as the party went on, Serena kept away from Darien making
sure she would not have to face the feelings she was having for him.
Though it did not go unnoticed by Darien. He had been watching her
the whole time. She was just too perfect to him and he just couldn't
take his eyes from her.
He was getting pretty jealous of the guys she would talk to
and dance with. He knew it was her birthday and she was having fun
but couldn't get rid of the feelings of taking each guy she danced
with and beating them to a bloody pulp.
He had also been aware of her avoiding and keeping her
distance from him. He knew he was only going to take so much before
he blew up. He had to talk to her and he was going to find away.
Before he could go and talk to her. Her mother announced it was
time to open presents.
So as she was opening her presents Darien watched her face
light up at everything she received and taking the time to thank
each person for the gift. Darien sat there wondering if he would
get that same reaction. Would she really like his gift? He decided
that he would give it to her later. It would be a way to talk to her.
He watched her open up her last present and smile at all of her
friends.
"Now everyone enjoy yourselves. Have fun." Serena cheered.
**************Darien's POV*****************************************
'Now this is the perfect time. I need to talk to her. I need
to let her know how I feel.' I thought. I walked up to her and took
her hand then lead her to the dance floor before she could protest.
I see that she is about to say something when I speak first.....
"You promised me a dance and now I am here to collect." I
smiled at her.
"Okay." Was her only response as we danced to a slow song.
I could have died knowing that I had my angel, my meatball
head in my arms. I sensed at first her stiffness but as we continued
to dance she began to relax. I pulled her close to me and she put her
head on my chest. We danced letting everything else around us melt
away. When the song was over I pulled out her gift from me.
"You forgot one." I smiled and handed it to her.
"Oh, Darien." She took it and began to open it. Once she
pulled it out of its wrapping she looked like she was about to cry.
It was a beautifully carved crystal bunny with a single red rose with
a red bow wrapped around its neck.
"Darien. Its beautiful." She smiled and threw herself at me
for a hug. I pulled away from her to see her face and that is when I
began to get lost in her eyes. I wanted to kiss her. I need too. I
knew that I was truly in love with her. As I bent my head down and
began to get close enough to kiss her. I notice that she was doing
the same thing. She closed her eyes and I could feel her breath on
me. We were just about there when she suddenly pulled away and ran
out of my arms. I stood there for a moment wondering what had happened
and then ran after her.
************Author POV*********************************************
'I can't believe I almost kissed him. Jerk!' She shouted.
She was trying very hard to deny her feelings for Darien for fear
he wouldn't want her and she was not going to let that happen.
'He doesn't want me. It was just the spur of the moment
thing. We both got carried away. Nothing more.' She told herself
as she ran into the front yard.
She stopped and began to cry. She knew too well that it was
already too late for she loved Darien. And he didn't feel the same.
As she stood there crying, she never heard the foot steps from behind
her or knew that anyone had come after her until she was enveloped in
a warm embrace. She looked up to see who had come to her and it was
none other than Darien. She felt so warm and safe that she finally
gave into her feelings. She rested her head on his chest just
enjoying being in his arms.
Darien then pulled away and lifted her chin to look at her.
As they looked at one another they felt drawn in. They slowly moved
closer to each other closing the gap between them and Darien making
sure that his arm around her waist was snuggly holding her....not
willing to let her go this time. The kissed started slowly and
gently at first then moved onto more of a passionate kiss. They
were savoring the feel of each other and being where they were.
Slowly Darien persuaded her mouth open wanting to explore more of
her. She let him in her mouth feeling the desire slowly surface.
They pulled away from each other gasping for air. They looked at
each other and sighed. Darien pulled her to him and began to stroke
her hair.
"Oh, Serena. I have been wanting to do that for so long. I
just want to hold you and always be with you." Darien claimed.
"Darien, I never thought you could feel that way about me.
I love you." Serena confessed just now noticing the last of her
words and blushed. Darien was a little thrown but overjoyed at
what she had said. He looked down at her and noticed that she was
blushing.
"Serena, look at me." He smiled.
She looked up and saw love in his eyes. He then began to
speak to her and she finally realized what he said.
"I have wait so long to hear those words from you. I love
you too, Serena, with all of my heart. I always want you to be with
me." He spoke to her and then captured her lips for another long
and passionate kiss. They stood that way for a while just enjoying
their new found love.
"Hey, quiet. Do you want them to know that we are watching
them?" Came Rei's voice.
"I want see too." Lita and Mina pipped in.
"Girls, come on. Lets leave them alone." Andrew said with
a smile. 'I knew they were meant to be together.'
"I really don't think that this is right. We shouldn't be
spying on them." The ever so wise Amy added.
"Then go and stop blocking my view." Lita told her.
"Ow, you just stepped on my toes." Mina said as Amy was pushed
out of the way.
~The End~
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Well that was it. So what do you think? Let me know
if you like it or not. Email me!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!
Author: Redrose(aka...Silvery*white*rose)
Rating: PG
Disclaimers: Would love to be the creator of Sailormoon,
but no I am not. So I really don't feel like being sued.
************Darien's POV*****************************************
Here I sit waiting for my favorite blond meatball head
to come in and grace me with her presence. I don't know what it
is about her that makes me lose all of my senses. She just does
something to me. Sure, I start off with the best intentions in
mind then I just can't help myself. The next thing I know it
blows up in my face.
Though I must admit, she is VERY adorable when she is
angry. I mean the way her dazzling blue eyes are lit with fire,
her pink lips in that cute little pout and her tiny hands
clinched in fists. She's just too darn cute when she's mad.
I hear the bell go off indicating that someone has come
in. I look up hoping to see her....Nope not her.
"Hey Darien, you okay? Dare!"
"Huh?" I groaned being pulled out of my thoughts.
"I asked if you were okay. I mean that is the tenth time
today that you looked up to see who was there." Andrew commented.
"Yeah, I am fine." I assured my friend. However, Andrew
was not convinced and decided that he would find out what was up
with me. 'Maybe this is about a girl. I wondered could
this have to do with...?' (Now who could he be thinking of?)
"So Dare, who is the girl that has your head in the
clouds?" Demanded Andrew wanting to know the truth.
"What? What makes you think there is a girl involved?"
"There has to be. I mean you are acting so strange. Your
head has been in the clouds for a couple of weeks now."
"There is NO girl. I have no clue what you're talking
about." I denied hoping he it would get him off my back.
"Don't give me that. I know there has to be a girl
involved." He breathed and began slowly, "Is this about Serena?"
Andrew knew that would certainly get his attention. 'Bingo, I
was right.' Andrew smiled.
I turned pale as a ghost. Would I have to tell him? I
turned to look him straight in the eyes and saw that he wouldn't
let up until I told him the truth.
I finally gave in, "Yes, it does. She just makes me
feel good when I see her. But for some reason when I try to
be nice, it comes out all wrong. I mean she probably hates me
and I would never stand a chance with her."
************Andrew's POV****************************************
I look at my friend as he tells me how he feels about
Serena. 'Who would of thought that Darien Shields would get his
heart taken by none other than Meatball Head herself.' Andrew's
smile widens as an idea of getting them together came to mind.
'I know Serena likes him too, but she's just too scared to
show it.' Andrew knew this because he could see it in Serena's eyes
when he would catch her sneeking glances at Darien. Her friends
even made a few comments on how Serena had started acting around
Darien, but she keep refusing.
At that moment the bell rang again and this time we both
looked up to see Serena and her friends walk in. I look over at
Darien and notice the grin on his face as he watches Serena
giggling with her friends. 'Boy, he certainly has it bad for her.'
I Grinned.
"Hey, Andrew," chimed the girls as they came to the
counter.
"Hi, girls," I smiled. Then grimaced as I heard Darien
speak.
"Hey Meatball head, what's got you so excited?" Darien
winched and I waited for the explosion....but for some reason
none came. I looked to see Serena with a smile on her face as
she calmly talked to Darien.
************Serena's POV****************************************
The girls and I came in giggling about my birthday party
which happened to be tomorrow. I was so excited. It was my 16th
birthday and everything was ready. I just couldn't wait. I see
Andrew at the counter talking to Darien and for some reason, my
heart soars as I look at Darien. 'No, I do not like Darien.'
'Yeah, whatever you say.' I try to convince myself and failed
miserably at it. 'Well then I won't let him get to me. Tomorrow
is my birthday and I plan to stay in a good mood.'I declared as
we greeted them.
"Hey, Andrew!"
"Hey, girls," Andrew answered.
"Hey, Meatball head, what has got you so excited?" Came
the deep mocking voice of Darien.
'I won't let him get to me. I WON'T!' I reminded myself.
I looked at Darien taking a deep breath and answered.
"Hello, Darien. If you must know I am excited because
tomorrow is my 16th birthday." I replied commonly and smiled
noticing the dumbstruck look on his face and the cofusing look
on Andrew's face. I looked to see the girls ready to burst into
laughter. I held my face steady so that I wouldn't crack under
the pressure I felt. Then I got an idea. 'Well he
will either accept or just sit there gawking.'
"So Darien, would you like to come to my party? You can
come with Andrew because he is going." I smiled as I waited for
him to answer.
***********Darien's POV****************************************
Did I just hear her right? First, she doesn't get upset
when I call her that nickname which I know she hates. She is also
being polite and friendly. And to top it off, she is inviting me
to her birthday party.'
"Darien. Darien, are you in there?" A voice breaks through
my thoughts.
"Uh,....yeah....um...Serena." I stuttered.
"Well?" She asked growing impatient waiting for me to
answer her.
"Sure, I would like to go."
"Good. You can go with Andrew. He knows about the whole
thing, so you can talk to him." She told me. All I could do is
nod my head numbly.
"Okay, I will see you tomorrow. Bye." She giggles and
starts to leave with her friends.
All I could do is wave.
**********Serena's POV*****************************************
"Okay, I'll see you tomorrow. Bye." I giggle and start
to leave with my friends....'Please let me make it out of here in
one piece. I won't breakdown.' I walked out of the arcade with my
head held high. 'I actually made the ever so smooth Darien Shields
lose his cool. It was just too funny watching him with that
dumbstruck look and he was actually stuttering. It was just
priceless.'
"Serena, that was just too funny back there." Mina
laughed and we all joined in.
"Yeah, did you see the looks on their faces?" Choked
Lita as she tried to get herself calmed down from laughing
so hard.
"They were so shocked. It was truly amazing." Added Amy.
"That was truly priceless. Darien looked so shocked."
Raye smiled.
I looked at them and started to laugh harder as we walked
down the streets of Tokyo. I was still trying to calm down from
laughing when I tripped over a rock. 'Great. I can make the Great
Darien Shields lose his cool, but I can't stop myself from tripping.
Talk about a klutz.'
"Serena, are you all right?" My friends ask as they helped
me up off the pavement.
"Yeah, just a little klutzy." I laughed.
"You sure are." Raye smiled.
I glare at Raye with my friends ready for me to blow, but
instead I sit there and laugh at them. They all looked too funny
with that worried expression on their faces. They saw that I was
laughing and laughed along with me as we walked on.
*************Andrew POV******************************************
I watch Serena and her friends leave the arcade, and head
down the streets of Tokyo. I turn my attention back to my best
friend to find him still staring at the doors in which Serena
had just left. I smiled seeing that Darien had a huge grin
plastered to his usually cold hard face.
'He has it bad. Well that was a lot easier than I thought
it would be. I actually thought I would have to beg Serena to
invite him or at least talk her friends into helping me.' I
smirked and tried to get his attention.
"Darien?"
"Hey, Darien." I called again to my still dazed friend.
"Dare, earth to Darien, come in Darien."
"What? Oh, Andrew. Sorry about that. I kind of spaced out
for a second there."
"Kind of? Where did you go....the moon? Cause you weren't
here." I joked with him but for some reason he was not laughing.
"What?" I asked him.
**************Darien's POV***************************************
I stare at my laughing friend when I realize something.
"Her birthday party is tomorrow, right?"
"Yeah, you can meet me here at 5:30 and we can head
over there together. Why?"
"That MEANS I have LESS than 24 hours to get her the
RIGHT present." I stated as I jumped up and frantically ran
out the doors to go look for the right present.
I heard Andrew say bye and see me tomorrow, but I was
already halfway down the street.
**************Andrew's POV***************************************
I listen as my dear friend panics and rushes away
with out even saying goodbye.
"Bye. See ya tomorrow." I yelled to him, but he was
already halfway down the street.
'This party should be really interesting to say the
least,' I smiled as I remember that paniced look on Darien's
face as he thought about a present for Serena. 'He really
has it bad for her.' I went back to work thinking about
tomorrow.
***************Author's POV**************************************
The next day came too quickly for Darien. He had been to
every store at the mall the day before, but they didn't have the
right gift. He was starting to get really fustrated. It seemed
that he would have to just settle for something. It was getting
late and he needed to head back to his apartment to get ready.
He walked by a small gift shop he had seen a couple times when
he was heading home, but never stopped inside. He decided he would
give it one last try. He walked inside and was greeted by an elderly
woman behind the counter.
"Hello there, young man. What can I do for you today?"
Smiled the old woman.
"Hi. I'm looking for a present for someone special to
me and I thought that maybe I could find something here." Darien
told her with hope in his voice and a desperate look in his eyes.
"I sense that you haven't found the perfect gift and are
starting to get desperate."
Darien was totally shocked. Could he be read that easily?
"I can see it your eyes and in your voice. I really am
good at reading people especially when they look as desperate as
you do." The woman stated truthfully.
Darien smiled at the woman. She was quite different and he
liked her. She was very nice. The woman saw that the young man had
started to relax and smiled at her.
"So come here and see what we have."
Darien walked up to the counter where the woman was and
looked to see what they had. He looked and saw it. He just had to
have it and she would love it.
"You like it, don't you?" Asked the woman as she pulled out
the object in question.
"Yes."
"She must be really special to you, if you have spent such
a long time looking for the right gift."
"Yes, she is. I would like to purchase it, please?" Darien
said as he took out his wallet to pay for it.
"Would you like some gift wrap? We have some lovely
wrapping paper with roses on it."
Darien smiled, "Yes. That would be great."
Darien paid for the items, said goodbye to the woman and
left to get ready for the party.
It had been two hours since Darien had left that little
shop to go home and get ready. He was now on his way with Andrew
to Serena's Birthday party. They step into the house on Cherry Hill
Lane and saw that everyone was being directed to go out to the
backyard. They step outside to see all kinds of birthday
decorations. It was actually quite a large yard with a pool.
Everything looked just right for the party.
*************Darien's POV*****************************************
'Everything looks really great.' I thought as I glanced
around the yard. There were quite a few people around talking and
dancing.
"Darien, looks like they went all out for Serena's birthday."
Andrew said to me as we walked around the place.
"Sure does."
"Well it is her 16th birthday. And that one is kind of
special." Andrew smiled at me.
I looked to see if I could see my meatball head anywhere. I
saw a group walking out the door from the house and noticed that it
was Serena's group. I tried to see if Serena was with them and saw
that she was no where to be found. I looked around me and noticed
that Andrew had walked off to talk to Mina. I was brought out of my
thoughts by a silvery voice.
"Hi Darien. I'm happy to see you that you could make it."
"Happy Birthday, Serena. And I was glad to come." I said as I
turned around and saw the most beautiful creature in my life.
Serena was dressed in a beautiful pale pink sundress that had
tiny white roses printed all over it. The dress showed off her curves
and tiny waist very well. Her hair was up in its usual meatball style
with tiny white rose buds interlaced throughout. She was stunning.
I must have had my mouth open while I drank in her beauty for she
began to giggle. I quickly closed my mouth and smiled.
************Serena's POV*********************************************
I saw Darien as I walked out of my house. I had decided that
I would say hello to him. 'And of course, if I could get the same
reaction out of him that I did yesterday. It would be just too
funny.' I smiled as I walked up to him.
"Hi Darien. I'm happy to see that you could make it." I
told him when I was behind him.
"Happy Birthday, Serena. And I was glad to come." He said as
he turned around. What I saw was truly funny. He was staring at me
like nothing else. His mouth was hanging open letting the flies in.
I couldn't help but giggle. He closed his mouth after realizing I
was giggling. He was truly losing his cool, but I wasn't ready for
that killer smile he gave me. Then I noticed what he was wearing.
'Boy, he doesn't look too bad.' 'Hey, who am I kidding? He looks
great.' 'Snap out of it. This is Darien Shields and he will just end
up laughing in your face if you were ever to let your true feelings
be known.' My other voice told me.
I shook my head to clear my thoughts and notice Darien
looking at me in concern.
"Are you okay, Serena?" He asked.
"Huh? Yeah, I'm fine." I smiled and he smiled back at me
with that same killer smile. 'STOP!' Shouted my inner voice.
"So how do you like my party?" I asked trying to clear my
head and think of something else.
"It is really nice. I'm glad that you invited me."
"Really? Hey, no problem. I mean Andrew is here so I thought
you would like to come with him." I managed to say without a hint
of sorrow in my voice. 'He probably came just because Andrew is
here.'There went that same nagging voice.
He was about to say something when I heard my name being
called.
"Well it looks like I'm being paged. So I better go see
what my mom needs." I smiled at him, but also for being pulled out
of this uncomfortable conversation with Darien.
"Sure."
"Yeah, I'll talk to you later. Enjoy yourself." I say as
I turn to leave.
"Okay." He said sounding disappointed, but I blew it off.
"Hey." He called to me and I turned around to see what he
wanted.
"Yes."
"Be sure to save me a dance." He smiled. All I could do is
nod at him and walk into the house. 'I can't let this happen. I will
have to stay as far away from him as possible. I won't go through
any more of these strange feelings I'm having.' I declared to myself.
****************Author's POV*****************************************
So as the party went on, Serena kept away from Darien making
sure she would not have to face the feelings she was having for him.
Though it did not go unnoticed by Darien. He had been watching her
the whole time. She was just too perfect to him and he just couldn't
take his eyes from her.
He was getting pretty jealous of the guys she would talk to
and dance with. He knew it was her birthday and she was having fun
but couldn't get rid of the feelings of taking each guy she danced
with and beating them to a bloody pulp.
He had also been aware of her avoiding and keeping her
distance from him. He knew he was only going to take so much before
he blew up. He had to talk to her and he was going to find away.
Before he could go and talk to her. Her mother announced it was
time to open presents.
So as she was opening her presents Darien watched her face
light up at everything she received and taking the time to thank
each person for the gift. Darien sat there wondering if he would
get that same reaction. Would she really like his gift? He decided
that he would give it to her later. It would be a way to talk to her.
He watched her open up her last present and smile at all of her
friends.
"Now everyone enjoy yourselves. Have fun." Serena cheered.
**************Darien's POV*****************************************
'Now this is the perfect time. I need to talk to her. I need
to let her know how I feel.' I thought. I walked up to her and took
her hand then lead her to the dance floor before she could protest.
I see that she is about to say something when I speak first.....
"You promised me a dance and now I am here to collect." I
smiled at her.
"Okay." Was her only response as we danced to a slow song.
I could have died knowing that I had my angel, my meatball
head in my arms. I sensed at first her stiffness but as we continued
to dance she began to relax. I pulled her close to me and she put her
head on my chest. We danced letting everything else around us melt
away. When the song was over I pulled out her gift from me.
"You forgot one." I smiled and handed it to her.
"Oh, Darien." She took it and began to open it. Once she
pulled it out of its wrapping she looked like she was about to cry.
It was a beautifully carved crystal bunny with a single red rose with
a red bow wrapped around its neck.
"Darien. Its beautiful." She smiled and threw herself at me
for a hug. I pulled away from her to see her face and that is when I
began to get lost in her eyes. I wanted to kiss her. I need too. I
knew that I was truly in love with her. As I bent my head down and
began to get close enough to kiss her. I notice that she was doing
the same thing. She closed her eyes and I could feel her breath on
me. We were just about there when she suddenly pulled away and ran
out of my arms. I stood there for a moment wondering what had happened
and then ran after her.
************Author POV*********************************************
'I can't believe I almost kissed him. Jerk!' She shouted.
She was trying very hard to deny her feelings for Darien for fear
he wouldn't want her and she was not going to let that happen.
'He doesn't want me. It was just the spur of the moment
thing. We both got carried away. Nothing more.' She told herself
as she ran into the front yard.
She stopped and began to cry. She knew too well that it was
already too late for she loved Darien. And he didn't feel the same.
As she stood there crying, she never heard the foot steps from behind
her or knew that anyone had come after her until she was enveloped in
a warm embrace. She looked up to see who had come to her and it was
none other than Darien. She felt so warm and safe that she finally
gave into her feelings. She rested her head on his chest just
enjoying being in his arms.
Darien then pulled away and lifted her chin to look at her.
As they looked at one another they felt drawn in. They slowly moved
closer to each other closing the gap between them and Darien making
sure that his arm around her waist was snuggly holding her....not
willing to let her go this time. The kissed started slowly and
gently at first then moved onto more of a passionate kiss. They
were savoring the feel of each other and being where they were.
Slowly Darien persuaded her mouth open wanting to explore more of
her. She let him in her mouth feeling the desire slowly surface.
They pulled away from each other gasping for air. They looked at
each other and sighed. Darien pulled her to him and began to stroke
her hair.
"Oh, Serena. I have been wanting to do that for so long. I
just want to hold you and always be with you." Darien claimed.
"Darien, I never thought you could feel that way about me.
I love you." Serena confessed just now noticing the last of her
words and blushed. Darien was a little thrown but overjoyed at
what she had said. He looked down at her and noticed that she was
blushing.
"Serena, look at me." He smiled.
She looked up and saw love in his eyes. He then began to
speak to her and she finally realized what he said.
"I have wait so long to hear those words from you. I love
you too, Serena, with all of my heart. I always want you to be with
me." He spoke to her and then captured her lips for another long
and passionate kiss. They stood that way for a while just enjoying
their new found love.
"Hey, quiet. Do you want them to know that we are watching
them?" Came Rei's voice.
"I want see too." Lita and Mina pipped in.
"Girls, come on. Lets leave them alone." Andrew said with
a smile. 'I knew they were meant to be together.'
"I really don't think that this is right. We shouldn't be
spying on them." The ever so wise Amy added.
"Then go and stop blocking my view." Lita told her.
"Ow, you just stepped on my toes." Mina said as Amy was pushed
out of the way.
~The End~
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