Chapter 9
Lovers Once Again
Serena and Mina rushed around like crazy people, or rather, like chickens with out heads. Artemis thought with a smirk.
"We are sooooo late! Luna, why didn't you wake us up?" Serena cried hopping on one foot trying to put her shoe on.
Luna rolled her eyes. She was in her human form, holding Caleb. "I did. Three, no four times. Your mommy is so crazy." She cooed down at Caleb. He just gave a toothless grin.
Serena and Mina sprinted out the doorway, grabbing their lunches that Artemis held out to them.
Mina rushed down the hall to the elevator.
"Come, on, come, on, come, on." They chanted together, their blue eyes watched the numbers brighten then dim. Finally, they reached the lobby and booked it towards the door.
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Darien was reading the news paper, and suddenly he was spinning on his heel. A gust of wind breezed past him. He turned to the wind, but the girl was already out the door. He went back to reading, and then he was sprawled on the cold marble floor. He blinked.
"I'm so sorry sir!" Came the hasty reply of a breathless girl.
Darien stared at the girl with the crazy hair. "Meatball head? When did you get back?" He smiled at his old rival.
Serena blinked at him. "Prick?" She whispered back.
He scowled. "I told you not to call me tha......." She cut him off.
"And I told YOU not to call me meatball head. Oh I don't have time for this. I am sooooo late!" She grabbed her bag off the floor and left a confused 'Prick' still sitting on the floor. Is she living here now?
He's first class was cancelled today, so he went to the Crown Arcade.
"Hey Andrew. Coffee, black." Andrew went to get his drink.
"Did you know that Serena was back?" Darien asked when his steaming black liquid was placed in front of him. Andrew nodded his head.
"She came to see me yesterday. She changed. I don't know, but she matured somehow."
Darien rolled his eyes. "You mean she doesn't scream and klutz out?"
Andrew laughed. "Oh, she does that alright, but, I don't know. I can't explain it. She moved out of her parents' house and is living with her new friend Mina Aino. You know her right? She plays Sailor V."
"Oh yeah, I know her now. Where did she and Serena meet?" He was curious, despite himself.
"America, don't ask me how they found each other. But I think she's hot."
Darien raised a brow. "Mina or Serena? And don't you have a girlfriend?"
Andrew smiled and blushed. "Rita and I are on a break since she left to Africa. And to answer your first question, both, but I like Mina better. Serena is like a little sister. She's all yours still."
Darien winced when he jerked his hand, and the hot brew splashed on him. "What are you talking about? Me and that Meatball head? Are you crazy?" How could her even THINK that?!
Andrew gave him a knowing glance. "You liked her before she moved, don't try to deny it. I think you two would make a good couple."
Darien felt a blush creep up his cheeks. "No way. I'm interested on someone else. Me and that meatball head?" Although, come to think of it, Serena and Sailor Moon look alike. But there was no way that klutz could be his Sailor Moon. But then again, Sailor Moon was rather klutzy herself. That was something he found charming about her.
"You mean Raye?" Andrew asked interrupting his thoughts.
"No not her. She and I are just friends." Even though she wants to be more he thought with a sigh. But for some reason, he couldn't see her as anything but a friend. She was good looking, but his heart belonged to another. Whoa, weren't you just thinking about Serena as something MORE than a friend? He didn't understand why he was thinking of Serena that way. She just reminds me of Sailor Moon that's all. He though stubbornly.
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Serena, Lita, Mina and Ami sat under the shade and ate their lunch.
"So how was dinner with your parents?" Ami asked.
Serena shrugged. "Like any other dinner. I know my parents are still mad with me for not telling them about Caleb's father."
"Have you talked to Tuxedo Mask lately?" Lita asked.
Serena shook her head. No, but I have to soon she thought.
"I wonder when Zoicite will make her next move. Things around here have been quiet." Ami said and pulled out an advanced trigonometry book and began reading. Serena rolled her eyes. Ami was always reading. She told Serena and the others that she was reading it for fun.
The bell rang and all the girls went back to the school. Oh great, more torture. Serena thought with dismay.
A billion things ran through her mind after running into 'Prick'. She smiled at the name. It suited him at the time she gave it to him. But now.....what was that term she heard so many times in California? 'ma baby's daddy'? She stifled a giggle. Those black girls were so funny. She like them.
She missed Caleb. This was the first time she had been away from him for so long. She worried constantly about him. Was he hungry? Did he have a belly ach? Did he miss her? She sighed and tried to listen to her grammar teacher, but his words seem to drone on and on and on.....
Quit. Luna and Artemis are watching him. You don't need to worry. She scolded herself and turned her attention back to the boring teacher.
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Serena and Mina arrived home.
"Mommy's home! Oh I missed you so much!" She grabbed her baby from Luna and covered his face with kisses that had him giggling. She like his little laugh.
"Were you a good boy for Aunty Luna and Uncle Arty?"
"He was quiet after the good hour of crying when you left." Luna said and changed back into a cat.
"Thank you for watching him guys. I really appreciate it. Look what I got you." She held out a can of tuna, and Luna and Artemis followed her into the kitchen with their tongues hanging out.
After feeding them both, Serena went into Mina's room. She was lying on her stomach reading a magazine. "Hey, did Kunz call you?"
Mina smiled brightly and nodded. "He's seeing a nice girl from work. He was telling me about their date."
"Are you sure you're alright with seeing other people?" She gave Mina a concerned look.
Mina sat up and pushed her hair out of her face. "At first I wasn't. I though I was going to die of heartbreak. But I know that Kunz would never do anything with his new girlfriend that would hurt me. We'll be together in the end, and I have to hold on to that thought for now. Besides, this guy from the arcade asked me out. You should see him; he's blonde and has amazing green eyes. He's so nice and funny."
The description registered in Serena's mind. "Andrew? You're going to go out with him?"
Mina nodded happily. "Tomorrow night. I have to go shopping to get a new outfit! Oh, so little time! Come on Serena we have to go!" She pulled Serena up by the hand and they left.
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Serena, Mina and Caleb went from store to store. Serena was in a baby store, picking out some clothes for Caleb, when a familiar voice came from behind her.
"What are you doing in this store meatball head?" Darien drawled.
Serena jumped, and then glared at him. "You scared me Prick. And you almost woke up the baby."
"What are you doing with a baby?" He asked looking at the sleeping bundle on her shoulder. Luckily, Caleb's head was covered with a blue baby blanket. Serena silently thanked her good fortune. Just being by Darien was nerve racking. Her heart thudded painfully on her chest, like it was trying to get out. Her throat was suddenly dry. Where was Mina?
"I'm babysitting if you must know." She surprised her self with how smoothly the response came out.
"Who would leave their baby in YOUR care? They must have been pretty desperate."
Serena fumed. "Oh you are just as mean as when I left! I can perfectly well take care of a baby Prick." I hurt to think that he didn't have faith in her abilities. He probably though she wouldn't make a good mother. She turned to a clothes rack to hide her pain. I won't cry, I won't I won't I won't I won't...
"Well, he seems alive." He muttered.
A sales lady came up to them. "You have to be THE most cutest couple to ever come into this store. You make such a happy family!"
Serena and Darien's face drained of blood. "We aren't..." The gushing sales lady cut them off.
"I was talking to my friend, Peggy Jones, and she's just dying to get you three to modal for her." Just then a young woman with glasses and dark hair, pulled into a braid stepped up.
"Please say you will. I just have to get a sketch of you." Her dark eyes were pleading.
"But we aren't...." They had no time to finish their protest. They were both being pushed off to the side. They came to a small room with canvases and colorful paintings around the room. "This is just so great! Sit there." She motioned them to a dark chair.
"But there's only one chair." Darien said, thinking her could get out of this.
"I know. You sit there and you," She pointed to Serena, "Sit on his lap."
"WHAT!" She squeaked.
"Excuse me? Just what kind of painting is this?" Darien demanded.
"Please?! You two have been just the kind of people I've been looking for. It won't take long I promise." She gave them another pleading look and Darien and Serena grudgingly took their places.
"Don't......quit moving..............."
"Keep your hands where I can see them buster......."
"Ouch, your big butt is sitting on my hand........"
"Move your arm........."
"Ouch, that's my bad leg......"
"Will you quit touching me there........"
"You're going to wake up the baby......"
"Don't talk so loud......."
"Quit squirming........"
"I hope those are your keys........"
"They are! And their digging into my leg......"
They finally settled in a somewhat comfortable position.
"Okay, you lean in and....there, and put that hand.....and the blanket, pull it down just a little...yeah, like that....you put your head there......and you.....yeah just like that. Great, now close your eyes." Peggy said and went behind her canvas.
Serena's legs were intertwined with Darien's. Caleb, who slept like the dead, (another trait of Serena's) was resting peacefully against her chest. His head of dark hair was the only thing peeking out from the blanket. His face was still covered. Serena sent another fevered prayer of thanks. She was curved over him and Darien's forehead was resting on her temple. One of his large hands was over Serena's.
Oh god oh god oh god oh god oh god. She chanted in her mind. This was too close for her. It was getting hot having to sit on his lap and hold their son together. She was grateful that her eyes were closed, because he would surely see the panic in her eyes. It seemed to take an eternity for her to finish the picture.
"Okay, I got my sketch. I'll add color to it later, and I'll send you a copy."
Serena struggled out of the chair and humphed at Darien who was complaining about his leg falling asleep.
She went over to see the drawing. It was beautiful. Peggy seemed to capture the somewhat tender moment on her drawing. She wanted the picture so bad.
"It's amazing." She finally said when she saw that Peggy was waiting for a response.
Peggy beamed at the praise. "Just wait until I'm finished and I add color. Oh, I think this is going to be my best work yet! Oh thank you three for doing this for me, I really appreciate it." She gave Serena a quick hug, and Darien a hand shake.
When Serena was out side the room, and back in the store, she breathed a sigh of relief. Thank god that was over.
"I have to get going. See you around meatball head." Darien said with a friendly wave and exited the store just when Mina came in. Serena saw Mina turn and give Darien's rump an apperceive stare.
"Wow, who was that hunk?" Mina let a low whistle escape her lips.
"That HUNK, as you so eloquently put, was Darien."
Mina's eyes bulged out. "HIM?" She asked not believing her friend. That guy was positively sinful.
Serena nodded and shifted Caleb to her other shoulder. Mina caught on to her discomfort and relived her of him.
Mina pulled the blanket down and studied the sleeping child while Serena made her purchase.
Wow, THAT was his dad? He was so handsome. Why would Serena want to give something so delicious like him up? Oh, Caleb, you wonderful kid, you're going to look just like your heartbreaker dad. Your mom is going to have to fight all the girls off you.
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*night time*
Serena thought about it and thought about it, and finally she made her decision. She had to let Tuxedo Mask see Caleb. It was only fair, and she couldn't be selfish any more.
"Moon prism power." She whispered and transformed. She went to the crib and wrapped Caleb in a fuzzy blue blanket. She gathered him close and leapt out the window. She made her way to the park. Crisp spring wind blew all around her. She walked to the docks and settled down, letting her feet hang off the edge. She always loved coming here especially at night. It was so peaceful and magical. The moon's silver rays streamed down and glided on the water's ripples. The trees seemed to whisper to the night.
"Sailor Moon?" She tensed a little, when she first heard the deep voice. With out turning, she replied. "Hello Tuxedo Mask."
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Darien was up late that night finishing an assignment when he felt her transform. It had been a while since he last saw her, but he knew that this time would be different. He didn't feel the urgency of battle. He transformed and went to her call.
He found her on the docks at the park. She was turned a way from him, but he saw a blue bundle being held in her arms. His heart beat raced painfully. She brought their son. He approached cautiously.
"Sailor Moon?" He waited for her to turn. Instead, she remained turned away from him.
"Hello Tuxedo Mask." She replied softly.
There was an awkward silence, and finally, Darien hunkered down and sat next to her.
Sailor Moon looked to the side of her, and met his eyes. "I've been selfish haven't I?" She asked.
Darien smiled. "Maybe a little." He answered.
"No, a whole lot. I've been here for almost two weeks and I've yet to let you see.....us."
Darien was silent. He knew of her return, but didn't pursue. He knew she would come to him on her own. Although it DID hurt to have had to wait such a long time, but he always prided himself as a patient man.
"I'm sorry." She said and he saw tears gather in her eyes. It pained him to look at her when she was sad. He cupped her face. "Don't cry." He pleaded in a hush. "I've forgiven you a long time ago." He admitted. She stared at him in shock and then stood up.
"How could you?" She demanded. "I won't let you forgive me so easily. I want you to yell at me and tell me all the bad things I've done to you. I want you to be angry at me!" She yelled at him.
Darien stared at her in surprise and stood up as well. "Fine!" He snapped. "I was angry at you! When you started avoiding me it hurt like hell! I hated you when you left and didn't contact me. It killed me every night to see you heal someone and not face me like you should have. And when I heard you were going to have a baby, I hated you even more for not telling me and leaving me in the dark. I had to hear it from your friends, when it should have been YOU who should have told me! And yes, it hurt when you came back and didn't contact me sooner! Happy Sailor Moon? But all the while, I forgave you. It wasn't easy to, believe me, I wanted stayed angry at you, but damn it," He grabbed her free arm and pulled her close to him. He pinned her with a heated stare, "I still loved you." He whispered down harshly at her. She met his stare with one of her own.
"Damn you." She sighed and leaned on and kissed him full on the mouth. He felt his anger being replaced by full blown desire. He deepened the kiss, ravished her mouth. He waited so long to get her back, and he be damned if he ever let her go again. (AN: there's a lot of damns in this chapter...te he he)
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Mina searched high and low for Serena. She just happened to be walking by her door, when she saw light dance through the cracks. She opened the door, just as Sailor Moon leapt out the window with Caleb in her arms.
She called the other scouts, and warned them. Now they were walking around town, trying to find her.
Venus scouted the park with Mercury. She was typing on her small computer, trying to find a trace.
"I think I got something. There, by the docks." She and Mercury made there way to the signal.
Venus and Mercury both gasped when they caught sight of their friend wrapped in a hot and heavy kiss with Tuxedo Mask. She had her free arm around his neck, and the other held a giggling Caleb.
"Uh, we found her." Venus said studying Tuxedo Mask. It really was a good disguise. He looks even better than the plain Darien. No wonder he and Serena....
Jupiter and Mars came up behind them and peeked through the bushes.
"What do they think their doing?" Mars hissed, but secretly loved the sight of Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask together with Caleb. They looked so right.
"If he tries anything with her..." Jupiter trailed off.
"I think we should leave them alone. They have a lot of things to discuss." Venus said pulling on their skirts.
"They don't see to be 'discussing' much." Mars observed.
"But they will. We need to let them have privacy." Mercury said and pulled a somewhat seething Jupiter up with her.
They all left for home. Venus de-transformed and Mina smiled to her self. She saw a red aurora around them, which meant, that they would be doing something other than kissing tonight. She went to her room and rummaged through her things and found an unopened box of condoms. She stuffed them in her pocket and went to the door. She got of the elevator at the fourth floor, and went to Darien's place, 220. She jimmied the lock and slipped silently in. She had to admit that Darien had pretty good taste in furniture and color. His apartment was exactly like theirs, so she went into his room. She tossed the box on the bed and left.
She better not make me late to school in the morning.
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Somehow between their heated kisses, they made their way back to Darien's apartment.
They were frenzied and just barely manage to put Caleb on the ground with his blanket. He didn't mind, he had his favorite toy, a small Tuxedo Mask, stuffed in his mouth.
He bed was so big and welcoming. Hands tore at each others costume. Serena managed to get his vest and button up shirt undone, while Darien struggled to free her of her Sailor Costume.
"How do you get this off?" He growled. Serna giggled and touched her broach and her suite slipped away. She was still under her transformation power, so he still couldn't tell who she was. But it was okay. Secrets would be told when the time was right.
Darien stood up on his knees and devoured the sight of her. Serena blushed, it was the first time he saw her naked. She had to admit to herself that after Caleb was born, she filled out rather nicely. Although they didn't come without some minor set backs. Like her small stretch marks. She didn't get many, because Sailor Moon healing power prevented some, but it didn't get all of them. Luna assured her that they would all go away later, but Serena didn't really mind. They were like war wounds for her.
His eyes softened and he leaned down and kissed her. "I didn't want your first time to be in an alley." He whispered.
Serena kissed him back and slipped of his unbuttoned shirts. She tossed them to the ground, "But it was a nice alley." She murmured to him. He chuckled and helped her with his pants.
"It should have been a bed in a romantic setting." He kissed down her neck.
"The wall was kinda like a standing up bed." She said with a giggled, when he nipped her ear. She shivered, feeling her goose bumps run down her arms and legs.
When he was completely naked he started leaning her down.
"Ouch, wait." She broke away from him and reached the pointy thing that was digging into her back. She pulled the thing out and stared at it. She laughed.
Darien stared open mouth at the box. "Where did those come from?"
Serena shook her head and thanked Mina. "Who cares?" She opened the box and pulled out a chain of condoms. She handed them to him. He put it on quickly and then they started all over again.
She rained kisses all over his face and down his neck, further down his well toned muscled chest. How many times did she run in to that chest? Her tongue lapped one of his small nipples. His skin was like a drug and so were his kisses. He leaned her down on the bed again and he settled on top of her. She enjoyed the weight of him. A long finger darted onto her hot core and she moaned into his mouth opening her legs wider. His wicked fingers teased and tortured her to no end and he manipulated her body until she climaxed. Only then, did her enter her. Two arms were holding him up, but he didn't move. She looked at him in confusion. She couldn't tell what he was thinking, but an evil smile played on his lips. Damn this man, he was teasing her again. She rocked her hips and saw his eyed darken behind his mask. Ha, two can play this game. She rocked again and he struggled to keep control. She arched her back and her breasts rubbed against his chest and then tightened her inner muscles around him. His control slipped and he growled.
"You little minx." He whispered and she leaned up and kissed him and he began to move deep within her. She wrapped her legs around his waist and he moved faster. The friction of his thrusts caused her to begin to peak. She arched her hip up to him meeting him every time. The ancient rhythm was settled and both of them were breathing hard. Serena's little cries of pleasure were captured when he sealed his lips on hers. She felt her body flying over the edge and she cried out when her hot white climax shook her body. He kept pounding her body into the soft bed, and then gave one more thrust and his own low cries were caught by a kiss of her own.
Later that night, when they were both exhausted, they slept. Well Sailor Moon slept at least, and Darien eased off the rumpled bed and pulled on his boxers that had been thrown off to the side and landed on his dresser. He looked on the ground where they had put the baby. The child was lying on his back studying his hand like it was the most fascinating thing in the earth. Darien felt his heart speed up at the small person that looked so much like him. Gently he reached down and picked him up. The child studied him with Sailor Moon's eyes. Darien sat down on the floor and held out the small child.
***So this is my daddy. Mommy always said I looked like him*** Caleb thought and studied the young man who still had his mask on. ***I can feel his hesitation.*** Caleb gave him one of his famous toothless grins and watched as his Daddy's face lit up.
"You have my smile. I wonder what your name is." He said. Caleb loved his voice. I was so smooth and soothing. It reminded him of his mommy singing him one of her lullabies.
Darien unwrapped the child from the fuzzy blue blanket. He was so small and warm and...wiggly. Fatherly love seeped from every fiber of his being. This little person was part of him. He and Sailor Moon created him together, and the child radiated pure sweetness.
He reminds me of you. He remembered her saying that. What could she possibly see in this child that even remotely reminded her of him? Surely not innocence. He lost that a long time ago when he was orphaned at six. Happiness? No, he gave up on being happy. Well, not exactly 'gave up' He was happy with Sailor Moon and his Son. But a part of him will always think that this was some kind of dream and when he woke up, it'll all be gone.
Caleb felt his father's internal battle. ***Poor guy. I feel that a lot of things happened in his life, and he is barely getting over them. But don't you worry Daddy, Mommy and I will make everything better again. Just trust us.*** He laughed and jerked his father out of his inner war.
Darien stayed up all night long, playing with his son and basking in the innocence that he gave off. But they both became tired and Darien gathered his son up and snuggled up to a still slumbering Sailor Moon and fell asleep, just when dawn approached.
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Serena awoke from her blissful slumber when the sun hit her eyes. Oh no, I didn't stay the whole night did I? She slowly sat up aware that Darien was still sleeping and touched her broach. Soon she was dressed in her Sailor uniform.
Sometime during the night, Darien's mask had fallen off. Serena silently looked at him and her son together. He looked so much like Caleb when he was asleep. Serena's heart melted at the boyish face that seemed so content. She wished she didn't have to leave, but she had school, and if she knew Darien, he would be freaking out if he missed a class. Honestly, she never met someone that took school so seriously besides Ami. She stifled a giggle and gathered her sleeping son up. She was about to leap out the window, but couldn't resist giving Darien a small kiss on the lips. He sighed when she did so and then turned and snuggled up to his pillow. She left him then.
When she reached her window, she saw Luna curled up in a neat black ball at the foot of her bed. She looked at her clock and almost shrieked.
"I'm soooooo late!" She placed Caleb in his bed and jumped in the shower. Gotta hurry gotta hurry gotta hurry gotta hurry...she chanted and finished in record time. She slipped in her uniform and heard Mina shriek for the other side of the apartment.
"Artemis! Why didn't you wake me?"
It was going to be on of those days............
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AN: stay tune for the next chapter
Serena and Mina rushed around like crazy people, or rather, like chickens with out heads. Artemis thought with a smirk.
"We are sooooo late! Luna, why didn't you wake us up?" Serena cried hopping on one foot trying to put her shoe on.
Luna rolled her eyes. She was in her human form, holding Caleb. "I did. Three, no four times. Your mommy is so crazy." She cooed down at Caleb. He just gave a toothless grin.
Serena and Mina sprinted out the doorway, grabbing their lunches that Artemis held out to them.
Mina rushed down the hall to the elevator.
"Come, on, come, on, come, on." They chanted together, their blue eyes watched the numbers brighten then dim. Finally, they reached the lobby and booked it towards the door.
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Darien was reading the news paper, and suddenly he was spinning on his heel. A gust of wind breezed past him. He turned to the wind, but the girl was already out the door. He went back to reading, and then he was sprawled on the cold marble floor. He blinked.
"I'm so sorry sir!" Came the hasty reply of a breathless girl.
Darien stared at the girl with the crazy hair. "Meatball head? When did you get back?" He smiled at his old rival.
Serena blinked at him. "Prick?" She whispered back.
He scowled. "I told you not to call me tha......." She cut him off.
"And I told YOU not to call me meatball head. Oh I don't have time for this. I am sooooo late!" She grabbed her bag off the floor and left a confused 'Prick' still sitting on the floor. Is she living here now?
He's first class was cancelled today, so he went to the Crown Arcade.
"Hey Andrew. Coffee, black." Andrew went to get his drink.
"Did you know that Serena was back?" Darien asked when his steaming black liquid was placed in front of him. Andrew nodded his head.
"She came to see me yesterday. She changed. I don't know, but she matured somehow."
Darien rolled his eyes. "You mean she doesn't scream and klutz out?"
Andrew laughed. "Oh, she does that alright, but, I don't know. I can't explain it. She moved out of her parents' house and is living with her new friend Mina Aino. You know her right? She plays Sailor V."
"Oh yeah, I know her now. Where did she and Serena meet?" He was curious, despite himself.
"America, don't ask me how they found each other. But I think she's hot."
Darien raised a brow. "Mina or Serena? And don't you have a girlfriend?"
Andrew smiled and blushed. "Rita and I are on a break since she left to Africa. And to answer your first question, both, but I like Mina better. Serena is like a little sister. She's all yours still."
Darien winced when he jerked his hand, and the hot brew splashed on him. "What are you talking about? Me and that Meatball head? Are you crazy?" How could her even THINK that?!
Andrew gave him a knowing glance. "You liked her before she moved, don't try to deny it. I think you two would make a good couple."
Darien felt a blush creep up his cheeks. "No way. I'm interested on someone else. Me and that meatball head?" Although, come to think of it, Serena and Sailor Moon look alike. But there was no way that klutz could be his Sailor Moon. But then again, Sailor Moon was rather klutzy herself. That was something he found charming about her.
"You mean Raye?" Andrew asked interrupting his thoughts.
"No not her. She and I are just friends." Even though she wants to be more he thought with a sigh. But for some reason, he couldn't see her as anything but a friend. She was good looking, but his heart belonged to another. Whoa, weren't you just thinking about Serena as something MORE than a friend? He didn't understand why he was thinking of Serena that way. She just reminds me of Sailor Moon that's all. He though stubbornly.
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Serena, Lita, Mina and Ami sat under the shade and ate their lunch.
"So how was dinner with your parents?" Ami asked.
Serena shrugged. "Like any other dinner. I know my parents are still mad with me for not telling them about Caleb's father."
"Have you talked to Tuxedo Mask lately?" Lita asked.
Serena shook her head. No, but I have to soon she thought.
"I wonder when Zoicite will make her next move. Things around here have been quiet." Ami said and pulled out an advanced trigonometry book and began reading. Serena rolled her eyes. Ami was always reading. She told Serena and the others that she was reading it for fun.
The bell rang and all the girls went back to the school. Oh great, more torture. Serena thought with dismay.
A billion things ran through her mind after running into 'Prick'. She smiled at the name. It suited him at the time she gave it to him. But now.....what was that term she heard so many times in California? 'ma baby's daddy'? She stifled a giggle. Those black girls were so funny. She like them.
She missed Caleb. This was the first time she had been away from him for so long. She worried constantly about him. Was he hungry? Did he have a belly ach? Did he miss her? She sighed and tried to listen to her grammar teacher, but his words seem to drone on and on and on.....
Quit. Luna and Artemis are watching him. You don't need to worry. She scolded herself and turned her attention back to the boring teacher.
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Serena and Mina arrived home.
"Mommy's home! Oh I missed you so much!" She grabbed her baby from Luna and covered his face with kisses that had him giggling. She like his little laugh.
"Were you a good boy for Aunty Luna and Uncle Arty?"
"He was quiet after the good hour of crying when you left." Luna said and changed back into a cat.
"Thank you for watching him guys. I really appreciate it. Look what I got you." She held out a can of tuna, and Luna and Artemis followed her into the kitchen with their tongues hanging out.
After feeding them both, Serena went into Mina's room. She was lying on her stomach reading a magazine. "Hey, did Kunz call you?"
Mina smiled brightly and nodded. "He's seeing a nice girl from work. He was telling me about their date."
"Are you sure you're alright with seeing other people?" She gave Mina a concerned look.
Mina sat up and pushed her hair out of her face. "At first I wasn't. I though I was going to die of heartbreak. But I know that Kunz would never do anything with his new girlfriend that would hurt me. We'll be together in the end, and I have to hold on to that thought for now. Besides, this guy from the arcade asked me out. You should see him; he's blonde and has amazing green eyes. He's so nice and funny."
The description registered in Serena's mind. "Andrew? You're going to go out with him?"
Mina nodded happily. "Tomorrow night. I have to go shopping to get a new outfit! Oh, so little time! Come on Serena we have to go!" She pulled Serena up by the hand and they left.
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Serena, Mina and Caleb went from store to store. Serena was in a baby store, picking out some clothes for Caleb, when a familiar voice came from behind her.
"What are you doing in this store meatball head?" Darien drawled.
Serena jumped, and then glared at him. "You scared me Prick. And you almost woke up the baby."
"What are you doing with a baby?" He asked looking at the sleeping bundle on her shoulder. Luckily, Caleb's head was covered with a blue baby blanket. Serena silently thanked her good fortune. Just being by Darien was nerve racking. Her heart thudded painfully on her chest, like it was trying to get out. Her throat was suddenly dry. Where was Mina?
"I'm babysitting if you must know." She surprised her self with how smoothly the response came out.
"Who would leave their baby in YOUR care? They must have been pretty desperate."
Serena fumed. "Oh you are just as mean as when I left! I can perfectly well take care of a baby Prick." I hurt to think that he didn't have faith in her abilities. He probably though she wouldn't make a good mother. She turned to a clothes rack to hide her pain. I won't cry, I won't I won't I won't I won't...
"Well, he seems alive." He muttered.
A sales lady came up to them. "You have to be THE most cutest couple to ever come into this store. You make such a happy family!"
Serena and Darien's face drained of blood. "We aren't..." The gushing sales lady cut them off.
"I was talking to my friend, Peggy Jones, and she's just dying to get you three to modal for her." Just then a young woman with glasses and dark hair, pulled into a braid stepped up.
"Please say you will. I just have to get a sketch of you." Her dark eyes were pleading.
"But we aren't...." They had no time to finish their protest. They were both being pushed off to the side. They came to a small room with canvases and colorful paintings around the room. "This is just so great! Sit there." She motioned them to a dark chair.
"But there's only one chair." Darien said, thinking her could get out of this.
"I know. You sit there and you," She pointed to Serena, "Sit on his lap."
"WHAT!" She squeaked.
"Excuse me? Just what kind of painting is this?" Darien demanded.
"Please?! You two have been just the kind of people I've been looking for. It won't take long I promise." She gave them another pleading look and Darien and Serena grudgingly took their places.
"Don't......quit moving..............."
"Keep your hands where I can see them buster......."
"Ouch, your big butt is sitting on my hand........"
"Move your arm........."
"Ouch, that's my bad leg......"
"Will you quit touching me there........"
"You're going to wake up the baby......"
"Don't talk so loud......."
"Quit squirming........"
"I hope those are your keys........"
"They are! And their digging into my leg......"
They finally settled in a somewhat comfortable position.
"Okay, you lean in and....there, and put that hand.....and the blanket, pull it down just a little...yeah, like that....you put your head there......and you.....yeah just like that. Great, now close your eyes." Peggy said and went behind her canvas.
Serena's legs were intertwined with Darien's. Caleb, who slept like the dead, (another trait of Serena's) was resting peacefully against her chest. His head of dark hair was the only thing peeking out from the blanket. His face was still covered. Serena sent another fevered prayer of thanks. She was curved over him and Darien's forehead was resting on her temple. One of his large hands was over Serena's.
Oh god oh god oh god oh god oh god. She chanted in her mind. This was too close for her. It was getting hot having to sit on his lap and hold their son together. She was grateful that her eyes were closed, because he would surely see the panic in her eyes. It seemed to take an eternity for her to finish the picture.
"Okay, I got my sketch. I'll add color to it later, and I'll send you a copy."
Serena struggled out of the chair and humphed at Darien who was complaining about his leg falling asleep.
She went over to see the drawing. It was beautiful. Peggy seemed to capture the somewhat tender moment on her drawing. She wanted the picture so bad.
"It's amazing." She finally said when she saw that Peggy was waiting for a response.
Peggy beamed at the praise. "Just wait until I'm finished and I add color. Oh, I think this is going to be my best work yet! Oh thank you three for doing this for me, I really appreciate it." She gave Serena a quick hug, and Darien a hand shake.
When Serena was out side the room, and back in the store, she breathed a sigh of relief. Thank god that was over.
"I have to get going. See you around meatball head." Darien said with a friendly wave and exited the store just when Mina came in. Serena saw Mina turn and give Darien's rump an apperceive stare.
"Wow, who was that hunk?" Mina let a low whistle escape her lips.
"That HUNK, as you so eloquently put, was Darien."
Mina's eyes bulged out. "HIM?" She asked not believing her friend. That guy was positively sinful.
Serena nodded and shifted Caleb to her other shoulder. Mina caught on to her discomfort and relived her of him.
Mina pulled the blanket down and studied the sleeping child while Serena made her purchase.
Wow, THAT was his dad? He was so handsome. Why would Serena want to give something so delicious like him up? Oh, Caleb, you wonderful kid, you're going to look just like your heartbreaker dad. Your mom is going to have to fight all the girls off you.
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*night time*
Serena thought about it and thought about it, and finally she made her decision. She had to let Tuxedo Mask see Caleb. It was only fair, and she couldn't be selfish any more.
"Moon prism power." She whispered and transformed. She went to the crib and wrapped Caleb in a fuzzy blue blanket. She gathered him close and leapt out the window. She made her way to the park. Crisp spring wind blew all around her. She walked to the docks and settled down, letting her feet hang off the edge. She always loved coming here especially at night. It was so peaceful and magical. The moon's silver rays streamed down and glided on the water's ripples. The trees seemed to whisper to the night.
"Sailor Moon?" She tensed a little, when she first heard the deep voice. With out turning, she replied. "Hello Tuxedo Mask."
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Darien was up late that night finishing an assignment when he felt her transform. It had been a while since he last saw her, but he knew that this time would be different. He didn't feel the urgency of battle. He transformed and went to her call.
He found her on the docks at the park. She was turned a way from him, but he saw a blue bundle being held in her arms. His heart beat raced painfully. She brought their son. He approached cautiously.
"Sailor Moon?" He waited for her to turn. Instead, she remained turned away from him.
"Hello Tuxedo Mask." She replied softly.
There was an awkward silence, and finally, Darien hunkered down and sat next to her.
Sailor Moon looked to the side of her, and met his eyes. "I've been selfish haven't I?" She asked.
Darien smiled. "Maybe a little." He answered.
"No, a whole lot. I've been here for almost two weeks and I've yet to let you see.....us."
Darien was silent. He knew of her return, but didn't pursue. He knew she would come to him on her own. Although it DID hurt to have had to wait such a long time, but he always prided himself as a patient man.
"I'm sorry." She said and he saw tears gather in her eyes. It pained him to look at her when she was sad. He cupped her face. "Don't cry." He pleaded in a hush. "I've forgiven you a long time ago." He admitted. She stared at him in shock and then stood up.
"How could you?" She demanded. "I won't let you forgive me so easily. I want you to yell at me and tell me all the bad things I've done to you. I want you to be angry at me!" She yelled at him.
Darien stared at her in surprise and stood up as well. "Fine!" He snapped. "I was angry at you! When you started avoiding me it hurt like hell! I hated you when you left and didn't contact me. It killed me every night to see you heal someone and not face me like you should have. And when I heard you were going to have a baby, I hated you even more for not telling me and leaving me in the dark. I had to hear it from your friends, when it should have been YOU who should have told me! And yes, it hurt when you came back and didn't contact me sooner! Happy Sailor Moon? But all the while, I forgave you. It wasn't easy to, believe me, I wanted stayed angry at you, but damn it," He grabbed her free arm and pulled her close to him. He pinned her with a heated stare, "I still loved you." He whispered down harshly at her. She met his stare with one of her own.
"Damn you." She sighed and leaned on and kissed him full on the mouth. He felt his anger being replaced by full blown desire. He deepened the kiss, ravished her mouth. He waited so long to get her back, and he be damned if he ever let her go again. (AN: there's a lot of damns in this chapter...te he he)
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Mina searched high and low for Serena. She just happened to be walking by her door, when she saw light dance through the cracks. She opened the door, just as Sailor Moon leapt out the window with Caleb in her arms.
She called the other scouts, and warned them. Now they were walking around town, trying to find her.
Venus scouted the park with Mercury. She was typing on her small computer, trying to find a trace.
"I think I got something. There, by the docks." She and Mercury made there way to the signal.
Venus and Mercury both gasped when they caught sight of their friend wrapped in a hot and heavy kiss with Tuxedo Mask. She had her free arm around his neck, and the other held a giggling Caleb.
"Uh, we found her." Venus said studying Tuxedo Mask. It really was a good disguise. He looks even better than the plain Darien. No wonder he and Serena....
Jupiter and Mars came up behind them and peeked through the bushes.
"What do they think their doing?" Mars hissed, but secretly loved the sight of Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask together with Caleb. They looked so right.
"If he tries anything with her..." Jupiter trailed off.
"I think we should leave them alone. They have a lot of things to discuss." Venus said pulling on their skirts.
"They don't see to be 'discussing' much." Mars observed.
"But they will. We need to let them have privacy." Mercury said and pulled a somewhat seething Jupiter up with her.
They all left for home. Venus de-transformed and Mina smiled to her self. She saw a red aurora around them, which meant, that they would be doing something other than kissing tonight. She went to her room and rummaged through her things and found an unopened box of condoms. She stuffed them in her pocket and went to the door. She got of the elevator at the fourth floor, and went to Darien's place, 220. She jimmied the lock and slipped silently in. She had to admit that Darien had pretty good taste in furniture and color. His apartment was exactly like theirs, so she went into his room. She tossed the box on the bed and left.
She better not make me late to school in the morning.
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Somehow between their heated kisses, they made their way back to Darien's apartment.
They were frenzied and just barely manage to put Caleb on the ground with his blanket. He didn't mind, he had his favorite toy, a small Tuxedo Mask, stuffed in his mouth.
He bed was so big and welcoming. Hands tore at each others costume. Serena managed to get his vest and button up shirt undone, while Darien struggled to free her of her Sailor Costume.
"How do you get this off?" He growled. Serna giggled and touched her broach and her suite slipped away. She was still under her transformation power, so he still couldn't tell who she was. But it was okay. Secrets would be told when the time was right.
Darien stood up on his knees and devoured the sight of her. Serena blushed, it was the first time he saw her naked. She had to admit to herself that after Caleb was born, she filled out rather nicely. Although they didn't come without some minor set backs. Like her small stretch marks. She didn't get many, because Sailor Moon healing power prevented some, but it didn't get all of them. Luna assured her that they would all go away later, but Serena didn't really mind. They were like war wounds for her.
His eyes softened and he leaned down and kissed her. "I didn't want your first time to be in an alley." He whispered.
Serena kissed him back and slipped of his unbuttoned shirts. She tossed them to the ground, "But it was a nice alley." She murmured to him. He chuckled and helped her with his pants.
"It should have been a bed in a romantic setting." He kissed down her neck.
"The wall was kinda like a standing up bed." She said with a giggled, when he nipped her ear. She shivered, feeling her goose bumps run down her arms and legs.
When he was completely naked he started leaning her down.
"Ouch, wait." She broke away from him and reached the pointy thing that was digging into her back. She pulled the thing out and stared at it. She laughed.
Darien stared open mouth at the box. "Where did those come from?"
Serena shook her head and thanked Mina. "Who cares?" She opened the box and pulled out a chain of condoms. She handed them to him. He put it on quickly and then they started all over again.
She rained kisses all over his face and down his neck, further down his well toned muscled chest. How many times did she run in to that chest? Her tongue lapped one of his small nipples. His skin was like a drug and so were his kisses. He leaned her down on the bed again and he settled on top of her. She enjoyed the weight of him. A long finger darted onto her hot core and she moaned into his mouth opening her legs wider. His wicked fingers teased and tortured her to no end and he manipulated her body until she climaxed. Only then, did her enter her. Two arms were holding him up, but he didn't move. She looked at him in confusion. She couldn't tell what he was thinking, but an evil smile played on his lips. Damn this man, he was teasing her again. She rocked her hips and saw his eyed darken behind his mask. Ha, two can play this game. She rocked again and he struggled to keep control. She arched her back and her breasts rubbed against his chest and then tightened her inner muscles around him. His control slipped and he growled.
"You little minx." He whispered and she leaned up and kissed him and he began to move deep within her. She wrapped her legs around his waist and he moved faster. The friction of his thrusts caused her to begin to peak. She arched her hip up to him meeting him every time. The ancient rhythm was settled and both of them were breathing hard. Serena's little cries of pleasure were captured when he sealed his lips on hers. She felt her body flying over the edge and she cried out when her hot white climax shook her body. He kept pounding her body into the soft bed, and then gave one more thrust and his own low cries were caught by a kiss of her own.
Later that night, when they were both exhausted, they slept. Well Sailor Moon slept at least, and Darien eased off the rumpled bed and pulled on his boxers that had been thrown off to the side and landed on his dresser. He looked on the ground where they had put the baby. The child was lying on his back studying his hand like it was the most fascinating thing in the earth. Darien felt his heart speed up at the small person that looked so much like him. Gently he reached down and picked him up. The child studied him with Sailor Moon's eyes. Darien sat down on the floor and held out the small child.
***So this is my daddy. Mommy always said I looked like him*** Caleb thought and studied the young man who still had his mask on. ***I can feel his hesitation.*** Caleb gave him one of his famous toothless grins and watched as his Daddy's face lit up.
"You have my smile. I wonder what your name is." He said. Caleb loved his voice. I was so smooth and soothing. It reminded him of his mommy singing him one of her lullabies.
Darien unwrapped the child from the fuzzy blue blanket. He was so small and warm and...wiggly. Fatherly love seeped from every fiber of his being. This little person was part of him. He and Sailor Moon created him together, and the child radiated pure sweetness.
He reminds me of you. He remembered her saying that. What could she possibly see in this child that even remotely reminded her of him? Surely not innocence. He lost that a long time ago when he was orphaned at six. Happiness? No, he gave up on being happy. Well, not exactly 'gave up' He was happy with Sailor Moon and his Son. But a part of him will always think that this was some kind of dream and when he woke up, it'll all be gone.
Caleb felt his father's internal battle. ***Poor guy. I feel that a lot of things happened in his life, and he is barely getting over them. But don't you worry Daddy, Mommy and I will make everything better again. Just trust us.*** He laughed and jerked his father out of his inner war.
Darien stayed up all night long, playing with his son and basking in the innocence that he gave off. But they both became tired and Darien gathered his son up and snuggled up to a still slumbering Sailor Moon and fell asleep, just when dawn approached.
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Serena awoke from her blissful slumber when the sun hit her eyes. Oh no, I didn't stay the whole night did I? She slowly sat up aware that Darien was still sleeping and touched her broach. Soon she was dressed in her Sailor uniform.
Sometime during the night, Darien's mask had fallen off. Serena silently looked at him and her son together. He looked so much like Caleb when he was asleep. Serena's heart melted at the boyish face that seemed so content. She wished she didn't have to leave, but she had school, and if she knew Darien, he would be freaking out if he missed a class. Honestly, she never met someone that took school so seriously besides Ami. She stifled a giggle and gathered her sleeping son up. She was about to leap out the window, but couldn't resist giving Darien a small kiss on the lips. He sighed when she did so and then turned and snuggled up to his pillow. She left him then.
When she reached her window, she saw Luna curled up in a neat black ball at the foot of her bed. She looked at her clock and almost shrieked.
"I'm soooooo late!" She placed Caleb in his bed and jumped in the shower. Gotta hurry gotta hurry gotta hurry gotta hurry...she chanted and finished in record time. She slipped in her uniform and heard Mina shriek for the other side of the apartment.
"Artemis! Why didn't you wake me?"
It was going to be on of those days............
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AN: stay tune for the next chapter