I Need You
(An ancient Seiya and Usagi story)
KONNICHIWA MINNA! It's me, Xaph-chan! I dug this story up from the depths of my computer. It was my first Seiya and Usagi story and it was written like a year and a half ago. But, it's cute just the same, so I thought I'd post it up here for you to read. It's dumb, and it's stupid, and it's old, so feel free to laugh all you want. Trust me I do the same. So you go have fun now and remember: A chicken is worth three thoughts, but a donut is worth sixty-three chickens. And I don't own Sailor Moon! Ja ne!
"Really, Seiya," Yaten said, tossing his silver ponytail back over his shoulder. Seiya's shoulders hunched at his brother's tone of voice, it was that don't-even-bring-the-subject-up-because-then-something-bad-will-happen-to-you-even-though-I'm-not-quite-sure-what-it-is-yet, tone of voice. Taiki glanced worriedly at the downcast look on Seiya's face.
"He IS right, Seiya," Taiki said warily, he was so tired of the bickering between his brothers, it had been going on for days now and Taiki was a neutral zone. "We ARE here for our mission and that's what we should concentrate on," Taiki had a very unsure tone; he really did hate to see Seiya with such a downcast look on his face. After all, He WAS his brother. But these words only made Seiya's shoulders slump lower then they had been before.
"But-" He began.
"Seiya!" His brothers cut him short. Seiya grumbled something almost inaudible about Princess Fireball and the 'stupid' mission.
"We HAVE to concentrate on the mission. It's what the Princess sent us here for," Yaten said angrily.
"Princess Fireball is on the other side of the galaxy! How's she going to know if we have a little fun!?" Seiya countered his brothers. He was right: it WAS the perfect crime.
Seiya said nothing more as he and his brothers walked into the local arcade. The Crown Game Center. That's when Seiya stopped dead in his tracks.
There, standing and talking to a tall raven haired, blue-eyed man, was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. She was a little on the short side, but had long hair that made her look taller then she really was. She had blue eyes that glimmered as if they held the secret to life and happiness. She smiled a sweet, gentle, flirtatious smile that made the room spin for Seiya, and a light giggle broke across the crowd of the arcade to echo sweetly in his ears.
"… Oh Darien!" she said. Seiya couldn't take his eyes from her. His heart leapt for joy at her. But then his heart broke into millions of black pieces as he saw the tall, raven-haired man, lean down and kiss the blonde sweetly on the lips.
"Uh-oh," Seiya heard from behind him, "Some one's got a cruuuuuush…" Seiya turned around and glared at the faces of his brothers. They placed on mock hurt expressions. Seiya grumbled something inaudible.
"Well, I must be going now, Serena," a tenor voice cut through the din to Seiya's ears. He noticed that the voice came from the raven-haired man. The beautiful blonde, whom Seiya could only guess was Serena, nodded and said her good-byes. The raven-haired man said good-bye once and quickly left. Seiya was curious to see WHY the man was off in such a hurry and was about to find out when- when he locked eyes with the blonde.
Everything around the two was immediately blocked from them, the only thing that Seiya could do was stare hopelessly into her sparkling blue eyes. The blonde seemed to stare back with a power that felt like she could barely contain the emotions that were running inside her now. After a few long and precious minutes, the blonde quickly shook her head and walked for the door. But in turn crossing Seiya's path. Seiya did the only thing that came to his mind at that moment:
"Hello," He said walking in front of her. She gasped and took a step back, but she quickly recovered and pushed a strand of blonde hair behind her ear.
"Uhem," She said both looking for words and clearing her throat, "He-Hello."
"I couldn't help but notice how beautiful you looked, miss…?" Seiya started. It was true that Seiya always had a natural charm, and a way with words. But even with his skilled tongue he fumbled with the words he produced.
"Ohh," The girl looked up at him and walked by, "I really shouldn't be talking to you."
Seiya didn't want to give up, in fear that he might loose this girl, he quickly followed her out the door and onto the busy street. "And why is that, miss?"
"Well, I-" The blonde started, but looked at the man and crossed her arms over that perfectly shaped chest, "I really don't believe it's any of your business."
"Alright," Seiya said nodding and giving into her, "How about your name then, Miss?"
"My name?" She said still walking down the street, Seiya was close behind her.
"Your name."
"Isn't it obvious?"
"Your name?"
"Yes."
"I beg your pardon miss, but I am no mind-reader. All I want is your name."
"I… I…" The girl seemed to trip over her words, "Ser- Seratia."
"Seratia…? Some how I do believe that really isn't your name," Seiya said looking her in the eyes. The girl took one step back, but seemed to keep a slightly cocky attitude.
"You're quick; for a beginner," She said, "Alright. No, my name is not Seratia."
"Then, tell me, miss, what extravagant name accompanies that goddess-like face of yours?" Seiya said, taking her hand into his, in one swift motion.
"Why do you make me seem to be something more then what I am, Sir? I am nothing more then a simple, normal girl on these streets, and you make me out to be some god sent from above?" She said her blue eyes flashing with hidden intelligence.
"Who ever has told you that you were a simple, normal girl has committed the worst of crimes. For to tell a heavenly goddess as yourself that she was a normal girl is equal to telling the gods on Mount Olympus that they are nothing more then dirt."
"You're pretty damn quick with words," The girl muttered under her breath.
"I'll have you know I take pride in that," Seiya said, a slow, cocky, and all in all sexy smile spreading across his face. Slowly and reluctantly he let go of the girl's hand. "Your name?"
She hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Serena." Seiya cocked his head to the side, letting the name ring in his ears and sink deep into his memory. It really was a name that suited her well, it was just the perfect length and sound for her.
"Well, I've told you mine, what about yours?" Serena said, crossing her arms over her chest. Seiya smiled lightly and bowed a shallow bow.
"Seiya Orion Kou." Pride seeped into his voice.
"Seiya? What a delightful name!" Serena said, smiling happily. Seiya smiled at how perfect her smile was and chuckled.
"I don't think any one has ever found my name so amusing before…" He said. Serena shook her head and laughed.
"I'm a strange young woman."
"Sereeeeeeeennnnnnaaaaaa!" A voice called happily from behind Serena. Serena's head snapped around to find two familiar faces. She waved to them.
"Hello, Mina! Hello, Lita!" She called to them.
Lita was a rather tall woman with dark brown hair, electrocuting green eyes (AN: Get it? Because she's the scout of thunder! **Ducks flying fruit** Well who was asking YOUR opinion!?), and a figure that was certainly not common for some one of her age. She was a bit of a tomboy and had the fighting skills of a well-trained warrior. But she really was quite a kind person, despite her domineering appearance.
Mina was a few inches taller then Serena with denim blue eyes, thousands of fine golden silk ribbons for hair, and a rather ditzy attitude. But she really was a very kind person and did have a head on her shoulders when it got down to a head to head fight.
Serena smiled as the two girls walked up beside her. She turned to them, as they said hello. Serena turned back to Seiya.
"Well, Sey-"
"Serena." A baritone voice said from behind Serena. She turned quickly around to face a tall person with short blonde hair that fell over her face, half covering navy blue eyes. The person wore baggy clothes so the sex was indistinguishable, but Serena knew who it was.
"HARUKA!" Serena hadn't seen or heard from Haruka in three months, after she left Japan to travel around the world for motorcycle races. Serena enveloped her with a hug.
As Seiya watched Serena hug the man his spirits fell once again. This really was quite annoying. He liked her, he might even go as far as to say that it was love at first sight, but was it with all these guys?
"Alright! I get that you're glad to see me, Kido," Haruka said peeling Serena off her. Although it seemed she couldn't stand Serena, she really did love her like a sister.
"Hey, Haruka!" Lita said giving her a high-five. "Long time, no see."
"Yeah, well, I'm gonna be back here for at least another month."
"YAY!!" Serena cheered, but snapped her mouth shut at the Haruka-like look she was getting. Haruka suddenly laughed.
"You're right, YAY! It is! I miss Japan, and I miss you guys."
"What about me?" A melodious voice called from behind the quartet. The four turned around to face a woman with shoulder length sea-green hair, and sea-blue eyes. Haruka smiled.
"Michelle!" Michelle was the only person Haruka would admit outwardly that she was excited to see and to talk to. Haruka gave Michelle a hug and Michelle kissed Haruka.
"It's been so long!" Michelle said as Haruka's arms fell to her waist.
"It has! And I miss you!" Haruka said it as if she were declaring her love for the girl to the world. Michelle kissed Haruka again.
Seiya let out a sigh of relief when he realized that Haruka was a girl, and that she was in love with this other girl. That meant Serena may be a possibility… if he could only realize what was so troubling about the raven-haired man with Serena before…
"SEIYA!?" Two recognizable voices called out. Seiya turned around slowly, to face the wrath of his brothers.
"SEIYA!?" They said again, once Seiya had turned around. Seiya fiddled with his coal black ponytail a habit he picked up when he was nervous, or he knew what was coming to him.
"Uhhh, Hey, guys…"
Serena pulled herself away from her group of friends to stand next to Seiya as two other men began to give Seiya a rather thorough verbal beating. After a second Serena stopped the two men, by holding her hand out in front of them and Seiya.
"Please don't yell at Seiya. It was my fault, I kept him detained," Serena said. Little did she realize that her group of friends was staring at her. "I am sorry for any misfortune I may have caused you, and if I can some how make it up to you I will gladly do whatever you need."
Yaten stared at her angrily at first then his expression softened a little. "No. We'll deal with him on our own. And what we lost you cannot make up. But your offer was appreciated."
"Let's go, Seiya," Taiki said taking Seiya's arm. Seiya yanked it away.
"You can kill me in a minute," He mumbled under his breath. The two walked a few feet ahead and waited for him.
"Well… Good-bye, Seiya. It was wonderful meeting you," Serena said smiling that flirtatious smile. Seiya smiled back, growing weak at the knees.
"It was all my pleasure," Then with a swift movement he took Serena's hand and gently kissed it. Serena blushed at his sweet and gentle caress. "Good-bye, Serena. And my our paths cross again." Seiya slowly let go of her hand and backed away, looking gently into her innocent blue eyes.
He was too interested in Serena to notice the evil looks he was getting from her friends Mina, and Lita. But the worst look of them all came from Haruka. Haruka's eyes turned to slits as her lips pressed into a thin white line.
*Don't even think about it, Bud. Or you'll have to answer to me,* Haruka thought, watching the man walk away from Serena.
"Serena, who was that?" A gentle voice asked her after Seiya was well out of hearing range. Serena turned around to face Michelle.
"That was Seiya. I just met him," Serena said, blushing lightly.
"I don't like him," Haruka said bluntly.
"Oh, now come on, Haruka. You don't even know him," Michelle countered. Michelle always was the first person to give a second look. Haruka didn't even give a first one.
"I don't LIKE him. He's… different."
"That isn't very good reasoning," Michelle said placing fists on her hips.
"Not like that, but his vibes are different… It's just-"
"Serena!" A voice called out. Serena whipped herself around to face Darien.
"Oh hello, Darien." She said. Darien smiled as he approached the girl.
"Hello, Serena. Well, Hello, Haruka! I haven't seen you in a long time. And your still looking so beautiful, as ever."
"Can it, Rosebush," Haruka said grumpily. She never did like Darien. There was always weird vibes that she got from him, almost as if he were a lying type of person. But she forced her way through the times she had to spend with him, only for Serena's sake.
"ROSEBUSH!?" Darien nearly screamed, "Well listen golden gal-" **THUMP** that lovely sound would be Haruka's fist landing oh so wonderfully on Darien's jaw.
"Don't call me that." Haruka grumbled. Darien was trying to ignore a bump growing under his jaw and turned back to Haruka.
"Jeez, what's wrong with you?" He asked.
"I'm on PMS and I have jet-lag, anything ELSE you need to know, Rose-bush?" Haruka crossed her arms over her chest. (AN: Yes I KNOW what you're thinking 'Haruka can have PMS?' Well she IS a girl after all and no matter how much of a tomboy you are, you still have PMS. Okay now that we got THAT cleared up…)
"No, I think that was enough info…" Darien turned to Serena. "Serena, I have to cancel our date tonight."
"But, why?" Serena asked with small tears in her eyes. Darien had canceled their last five dates, and now it was really beginning to get to Serena.
"Something came up at work, and I have to go. I'm sorry, Dear," Darien said stepping forward and kissing Serena on the lips. Serena sighed.
"Call me and maybe we can plan our next one," She said sadly. *It's ALWAYS something at work… I wish he could just spend one night with me. Just for once…*
"Alright. I'll call you later then. Bye darling," Darien kissed her and quickly left.
*Why is he in such a hurry…?* All the senshi wondered together.
"I don't like HIM either," Haruka said, once he had left.
"Oh, Cheer up, Serena! There'll be other times."
"Yeah, but… this is the fifth date in a row he's canceled," Serena said shaking her head and looking around at the scenery.
"It IS?" Haruka's anger turned slightly worse. No one should never EVER cancel that many dates with Serena when she was really quite a nice girl. Haruka growled.
"Oh, Stop that," Michelle said to Haruka, silencing her almost immediately. "Haruka would you like to go to Sharah's tonight?" Michelle asked, "In celebration of your returning home?" Haruka smiled happily.
"Of course, my dear."
"Good. Well, YOUR night is planed… what are we to do with the rest of these people?" Michelle asked teasingly as she motioned around at the three girls standing around her.
"Uh-huh...We are NOT going to get mixed up in another one of your crazy plans again, Michelle," Lita said backing away from the girl
Michelle placed on a mock hurt expression, "Me? Have a crazy plan? Whatever gave you that idea?" She said trying to hold in an evil smile.
"Go plan your evil some where else, Mickey." Haruka said laughing.
"Yeah. We're gonna rent some cheesy horror flicks and chill in my rec. room," Serena stated. Michelle laughed.
"Suit yourself," Michelle said laughing.
"We will," Mina said, laughing. Lita and Serena joined in, but Serena still seemed to have a slightly subdued expression to her. She was very upset about this Darien canceling the date thing, she just chose not to show it.
"Alright, you guys. Well we've gotta go. I'll see you around," Haruka said waving to the girls as she walked off. Michelle waved good-bye as she jogged up beside Haruka. Haruka slipped her arm around Michelle's shoulders.
"Bye, Guys!" The girls waved as they walked off.
** Seiya paid no attention to his brothers as they moved into the apartment. He just couldn't bring his mind out of the daydreams he created. Him and Serena talking together, kissing each other, holding each other.
"Why can't I get her out of my head," He thought aloud, looking out the window in his room. "I've met tons of other girls, why does she do this to me? Why is she so special?" He asked himself. Little did he know, that Taiki was watching him.
"I don't know why she's special," Taiki said, making himself noticed, then sitting next to his brother. "But I can see you're smitten over her. You've never acted this way before."
"I don't know what it is, She's just so unique! So full of life and spirit, she's nothing like the girls back home…" Seiya said sighing.
"The girls back home were dull," Taiki stated calmly, "Not to mention they were rather uneducated."
Seiya rolled his eyes, "Is that the ONLY thing you look for in a girl, Tai?"
"Well, No… But it sounds so vain to say that I look at their looks first."
"Doesn't every one?" Seiya said.
"I certainly do," A familiar voice said. The two turned around to face Yaten. "I know this is going to sound hypocritical-"
"You are a full blown hypocrite," Taiki said without blinking one.
"Ahem, as I was SAYING… - But that girl with the blonde hair who was sanding next to the girl Seiya chased after was kinda cute."
"The girl with the short blonde hair?" Seiya said, wondering how his brother would react if he told him that that girl was in love with another girl.
"No, no, no the other one. With the long blonde hair…"
"Oh. I think her name is Mina."
"Well, YOU two have girls you can chase after but what am I supposed to do?" Taiki asked, crossing his arms over his chest.
"Intellectually stimulate your mind?" Seiya and Yaten supplied helpfully.
"Oh because that's ALL I do…" Taiki grumbled.
"Tai, That IS all you do," Yaten and Seiya said together again.
"Oh shut up."
"I'm going to go find us something to eat. I'll be back," Seiya said taking off, and saying a silent prayer that he would see Serena again.
** "Okay… We have the movies, now what?" Lita asked as she, Serena, Mina, Rei and Ami chilled in Serena's room.
Her parents were out for the evening and Serena had forced her brother to go to his friend's house. Well… more like threatened. Her exact words were: "If you don't get your butt over there within ten minutes, I am going to give you a makeover!". Needless to say that it did the job and Shingo was out of the house before you could say 'bob'.
"Lets go to the store for some food," Serena suggested as she got up from her desk. Lita smiled, knowing that food ALWAYS cheered Serena up.
"Good! I'll make us something to eat!" Lita said happily as the five girls treaded downstairs and out the front door to the market.
"Okay so what do you girl think I should make for Serena?" Lita asked as Serena was seemingly interested in a batch of honeydew melons.
"Nothing chocolate!" Mina said, "That's Darien's favorite food."
"Yeah, Wouldn't THAT just make our day?" Rei said, as she looked over at Serena.
"C'mon you guys there has to be something we can do to cheer her up," Ami said sorrowfully. She hated to see her best friend so depressed, when she as normally the sunshine in everyone's life.
"Here he comes now," Lita said as she noticed the somewhat familiar face of a particular man Serena had been talking to earlier today.
"Who?" All three girls asked.
"That guy Serena was talking to today," Lita said as she pointed to Seiya.
"Oh, HIM. He was kinda cute," Mina said as she scrunched up her nose.
"Okay have you two been brainwashed, rinsed, and dried? Don't you remember that Serena and Darien were destined for each other and that Darien holds the purest of pure loves for Serena?" Rei said in the tone that said: 'Are you ALL blonde?'.
"No, DUH. It's just that she seemed so happy when she was talking to him today, maybe she just needs some kind of guy friend to talk to," Lita said as she glanced over at Seiya, he was reading directions on a box of microwave able rice. She walked up behind him and tapped him on the shoulder.
"AHHHH!" Seiya said as he whipped around. Lita rolled her eyes.
"Men. Why I put up with them is beyond me," She grumbled.
"Because we're irresistible," Seiya said, realizing it was the girl from earlier today, and calming down a considerable amount.
"I'm sure THAT'S it," She said rolling her eyes, "Listen, Serena needs some cheering up. You wanna go talk to her?" She asked him, "Whatever your name was."
"Seiya," Seiya corrected, "Why does she need cheering up."
"She's been dissed by a bad specimen of the male species," Rei said coming up behind Lita and giving Seiya a good look over.
"Hey your not too bad! If I wasn't dating Chad I'd try to put the moves on you, but… too bad!" Rei said shrugging her shoulders. Seiya rolled his eyes. Lita smacked Rei upside the head.
"Sometimes I think YOU'RE the blonde one, Rei," Mina said, giggling.
"Hello, Seiya. I'm Ami," Ami said holding out her hand and giving a proper introduction.
"Um, Hi." The fact that a proper introduction had some how emerged from all this misshapen babble, was beyond Seiya's comprehension, and to tell the truth it actually frightened him. In that funny sort of way.
"Guys?" Serena asked.
"Hey, Serena!" Lita said as Serena came into view, "Look who we ran into." Seiya smiled, and Serena smiled back with a shy smile.
"Hello, Seiya. It's very good to see you again."
"It's good to see you again too. Although you don't look to be in a good mood. You look kinda bummed," He said. Serena tried to smile, but came up with nothing.
"I am."
"Your friends said you were dissed by a bad specimen of the male species," Seiya said.
"That bad specimen would have to be Darien. I'm not very happy with him right now."
"Care to tell me about it? Over a milkshake?" he offered. Serena was about to accept the offer, but then remembered her friends.
"I don't know, I was making plans with my friends and all…"
"I can have you back as soon as twenty minutes." Seiya said. Serena smiled.
"I just may take you up on that-"
"DO IT!" Hissed a box of cereal.
"Is it just me or did I hear that box of cereal talk?" Seiya asked Serena.
"That or we are both turning into Joan of Arc," Serena stated. Seiya laughed, having read the novel only a few days ago, knew what she meant.
"Alright. Let's go, Milady," Seiya said holding out his arm for her to take. Serena laughed and placed her arm through his.
"Of course, Milord," Serena giggled. Seiya found her giggle to be one of the cutest things he'd ever heard. Seiya suddenly had an urge to kiss her on the cheek, but he shook it off seeing as he had had the urge all day, and it was nothing new to him.
"So, Serena… Tell me about this guy," Seiya asked. Serena looked at him, then slowly the story spilled from her lips to lay exposed on the table in front of the two.
"He is a dork. I have decided to say that ALL men are dorks. Well, with the exception of you, and well Andrew, and… uhhh," Serena stated, fumbling with her words.
"It's okay. Yeah, you're right: The majority of us are dorks. If any one ever had the nerve to cancel a date with you he is either out of his mind, or gay," Seiya put simply. Serena let a small gasp escape her lips, then smiled and giggled a little.
"Well, Darien has always been a little on the weird side…" The two laughed together, and Serena felt as if they were old friends. Seiya suddenly stared deep into her eyes…
"Serena!?" A sharp tenor voice cut through to the duo, bringing Serena snapping back into the world of the living. Seiya's gaze had just been so hypnotizing… and there seemed to be something else in his eyes… but Serena couldn't place it…
"Darien!" She said, suddenly feeling as if she had been caught doing something wrong.
"Serena, What are you doing here? And who is he!?" Darien was angered that anybody could try to make the moves on HIS Serena.
"Umm…" Seiya suddenly felt very uncomfortable.
"'Um' what!? Who are you!? What are you doing to Serena!? I know your kind, bud! So lay off her!" Darien snipped trying to keep from exploding in the man's face.
"I'm just a friend, there's nothing between us. Don't worry, okay?" Seiya said. Serena pushed Darien away.
"Lay off him, Darien. He didn't do anything," Serena said, in defense for her new friend.
"Buh-"
"Stop, Darien!" Serena said firmly, "Don't you have something better to do? You know, with work?" Serena said angrily. Darien stared down the other man, then grabbed Serena and kissed her like she'd never been kissed before.
When Darien had grabbed Serena in such a harsh, forceful way, Seiya could tell that it was just an act to make Seiya jealous. There was something in his eyes that said that he only kissed her because it was 'his' girl, and for him to think he could own a person like that made Seiya's blood boil. *Why the dirty, rotten…* Seiya's grumbled inside his mind.
"I'll see you tomorrow, Serena," Darien said kissing her one last time. Seiya growled under his breath and never broke the tensioned eye contact between the two.
"Good bye, Darien," Serena said quietly, she knew. It was in her voice that she knew that there had been no love, or emotion in that kiss, and that was the worst crime you could ever do upon a lady. Especially one as beautiful, and loving, and caring as Serena was. Seiya watched him go and then Serena brought her eyes from the ground.
"Thank you for sticking up for me, Seiya," Serena said. Seiya tried to smile.
"What was I supposed to do? Leave you there and forget about you?" He chuckled, trying in some vain attempt to lighten the mood. Serena smiled weakly.
"Thank you anyway…"
"Listen, Serena, do you want to do something with me tomorrow?" Seiya asked.
"Like what did you have planned?" Serena asked, a true smile creeping across her face.
"I don't know, since I'm new here I thought you could show me around town," Seiya said, with a sly smile spreading cautiously across his face.
"That would be fun," Serena said. Seiya swiftly took her hand and brought it to his lips.
"Do you mind if I walk you home?" He asked, as Serena's light blush tried to die down.
"Umm, No, but my house is probably an entirely opposite direction then your home so..." Serena said. Seiya smiled and on impulse threaded his fingers through hers.
"I wouldn't care if it was on another continent," He said. Serena's blush quickly returned.
"Buh-"
"Oh, Come on Serena!" Seiya said with his 'Live a little!' voice. Serena gave in.
"Alright, Come on!" Her eyes turned to their normal shade of sky blue, and Seiya found himself staring into them once again. He couldn't help his gaze from wandering to meet hers.
The two set off. Serena was right, it WAS an entirely different direction then the one Seiya had to go, but that didn't matter to him. He felt as if he needed to be by her. He felt some type of connection between them, and he couldn't free his mind from it. Everything about this girl was entrancing… She was nothing like the other girls Seiya had dated before. She seemed so free and alive, so pure and bright…
"Seiya?" Serena asked, questioningly. Seiya noticed that he had been staring at her for a long while now, and had said nothing, for he was too lost in thought.
"Oh, Sorry," He felt a light blush creep across his cheeks. "So, Serena. What do you do for fun around here?" He asked trying to make conversation with the girl.
"Oh I normally hang out with my friends…" Serena said.
"The talking cereal box?" Seiya asked. Serena burst into laughter.
"Yes the talking cereal box. Its really quite interesting company sometimes," Serena laughed, and Seiya joined in.
"I would imagine so," He laughed. Serena smiled when they had stopped laughing and just stared into his indigo eyes. Then Serena felt as if the world around them had gone still. As if time its self had stopped for Serena. Her lips trembled as if something she feared were about to happen. Serena closed her eyes and waited… but nothing came.
"Serena, Are you alright?" A familiar voice asked, awakening her from her thoughts. Her eyelids shot open to reveal a slightly blurry picture of Seiya.
"Yeah… I guess I'm just a little light headed," Serena said, quickly making an excuse, "It has been kinda hot today."
"Well, Then let's get you home," Seiya said, his arms slipping around her shoulders to steady her, though it only made her worse. Serena fought with herself not to stumble, and make a fool of herself in front of Seiya, and she worked her way through the streets to her home.
"Serena, You look like you need some rest. Go sleep for a little, and go get some thing to drink for heaven's sake," Seiya said, worried about the condition of his newfound friend.
"Thank you, 'Mother'," Serena said sarcastically.
"Serena…" Seiya warned, "I'm worried about you. I'd like to see you in good health."
These words stopped Serena dead in her tracks. *Does he care for me? But… Why?* Serena slowly asked herself. She wasn't sure what this meant, or the feeling she got from these words, but still…
"Ah- Alright," Serena finally managed out, still stumbling over words.
"Good," Seiya said taking Serena's hand and caressing the top of it with his thumb, "So I'll see you tomorrow… at twelve? No, you look like a one type of gal," He said winking at her.
Serena blushed, nodded, and giggled. "Yeah. Okay So I'll meet you at Coopera Park, at one?" She asked him. Seiya nodded, still holding her hand,
"Right. I'll be there," He said softly, looking into her endless blue eyes. Then he brought her hand to his lips once again and kissed her hand.
Serena suddenly had an urge to throw her arms around his neck and hug him. It was a silly urge, and Serena pushed it off to a dusty file in her mind. But it wouldn't stay.
Without thinking, Serena threw her arms around his neck and hugged him. Seiya was startled at first, for never had he dreamed that such a goddess as Serena'd ever hug him, but he soon wrapped his arms around her waist and held her close. After about a minute, Serena pulled away, embarrassed by what she had done, to the extreme point. Seiya just smiled at her.
"I'll see you tomorrow, Serena," He said then slowly walked off waving once over his shoulder. Serena blushed and buried her head in her hands. She suddenly felt like SUCH an idiot. Why had she done such a STUPID thing? She had just met this exceedingly handsome and charming man on the street today, talked to him for quite a while, and she was already hugging him? Not only that but she was hugging his as if he was some type of life source to her. Serena shook her head and groaned. How was she to face him tomorrow?
"Seeeeereanaaaaaaah!" Four recognizable voices stated from behind her. She whipped herself around to face the gossipy faces of Mina, Lita, Rei, and the most surprising gossipy face: Ami. Serena blushed.
"Spill it!" All four of them snapped, dragging her into the house. Serena was hauled upstairs to her room where the four faces looked at her with a variety of expressions.
"I really don't think there's much to spill."
"Try us," They all stated forcefully at the same time.
"Well what do you want to know?" Serena asked placing a finger to her lips in a thoughtful expression. The girls rolled their eyes.
"Anything!" They all stated. Serena plopped herself on the top of her bed and her friends gathered around, all with eager, gossipy faces.
"How old is he?" Lita asked.
"Seventeen."
"Where did he live before here?" Mina asked
"America."
"Does he have any brothers?" Rei inquired.
"Yes. Two: Taiki, and Yaten."
"How old are they?" She asked again.
"Seventeen."
"Triplets?" Ami asked.
"Fraternal."
"Oh. Cute?"
"How would I know?"
"How'd HE get so CUTE!?"
"Magic?" Serena asked no one in particular. The girls giggled.
"Does he have a job?"
"He and his brothers have a band called the Three Lights."
"Wow! Were they big over in America?"
"I didn't ask him."
"Oh. Well does he do anything other then that?"
"I didn't ask him."
"Where does he go to school?"
"He's going to go to our school."
"REALLY! All of them!?" The girls giggled. Serena rolled her eyes.
"Yes."
"What's his full name?"
"Seiya Orion Kou."
"Orion? How weird?"
"I think it sounds kinda sexy," Serena said with a blushed expression.
"Does Darien know?"
"Kinda. He saw Seiya and I talking. It got him all worked up. I don't know what his problem is, he acts like he doesn't want to spend time with me, but when he sees me with another man he gets all defensive." Serena sighed.
"Are you going to meet with him again?"
"Yes. Tomorrow at one."
"Well we're coming over then to get you all ready!" they all stated happily. Serena rolled her eyes at their ecstatic behavior.
"Serena, We have decided that this is exactly what you need!" Mina said, "And as the senshi of love I fully agree!"
"I need what?"
"Seiya! I mean a guy friend to help you because Darien's being well a-"
"A totally conceited, idiotic, big ego-ed, Jackass?" Serena supplied helpfully.
"Exactly. And Seiya seems like the type that'll always be there if you need him. You don't have to DATE him or anything. Just some type of guy friend to hang with."
"I guess you're right." Serena thought.
"I KNOW I'm right!" Mina said, grabbing her friend's wrist and dragging her out her bedroom door. "Now come on, Lita made us a cheese-cake."