Wildfire
Chapter 6
By: Raq
Thanks everyone for the reviews.. Keep them up and I'll keep posting. For those of you with ideas and recommendations about the story, thank you. But the story IS FINISHED, if I revise it you wont see it for a long time.. For those of you who know me, when I look at stuff over and over again, I end up changing the whole thing, which is whats happening in Rivals.
Anyhow on with the story!
~
It was Friday, one more week until she had to go back. A bit distracted, Serena put away new CD's, thinking about Darien all together and how things would be when it came time to go back. Darien still never said he loved her, he cared for her, that she felt but she yearned and wanted more. It hurt when ever anyone asked if they were together, she really didn't know what to say. At times she found herself saying yes then thought hard about it and wanted to say no. He would confuse her all the more when he was in the same dilemma, saying yes and at times saying no. What was she supposed to think? Many knew that Serena was underage, and she felt that his answers always reflected on being underage. He masked everything really well, once she thought she could read his every move. Now she wasn't so sure.
Now, she was about to leave and they hadn't talked once about their situation. She truly wished he even mention something about staying together and giving the long distance a try. She lacked the nerve to bring it up, now she dreaded each day as it came closer to leaving. She would just hate to leave and call it a 'fling.'
"Hey Sere" Serena turned and found Reika, Setsuna, Hotaru and Michiru making their way towards her.
"Hi... what's up?"
"Nothing, just thought we would pass by and see how you're doing," asked Setsuna eyeing her a bit.
"Same old, same old here..... I think he's still hung up on Bel or perhaps he thinks that I would do the same. I'm about a thread away to giving up. I don't expect anything anymore. All I know is that I had a really great time. I'm glad I came up. I mean look at it this way, I met you girls, and when it comes time for me to choose a college, this is first on my list."
"Sere, you are so mature for your age," Reika hugged her. "Just make sure you don't let this eat you up. If you need to talk to someone give us a call."
She nodded as she held back tears. Sammy was working at the register and eyed her quietly noticing the change.
"Listen, we're waiting for Mika too. She said she wanted us to help her with something."
"Speak of the Devil," The doors chimed and Mika came walking swiftly towards the group.
"What's up Mika?"
"Well... remember that song that I wrote a about a few weeks ago, the one I showed you during our sleep over?" The girls nodded as they remembered the really sweet melody. "Well I got Haruka to do the melody and now all I need are the singers."
"Yeah, he played it for me and it's wonderful"
"So... what does this have to do with us?
"Yeah, you girls can harmonize. I write but I don't sing. So can you please?"
"You're asking us to sing"
"When?" asked Serena
"Now... Haruka is actually waiting for us." The girls turned towards the back and indeed Haruka was waiting.
"Who's singing what?"
"Sere, your gonna sing the main and the rest will be background"
"What? Mika, I don't know..."
"Come on Sere, Haruka said you would be perfect." Serena turned towards Haruka and saw him nod in confidence.
"But I'm working."
"I already talked to Sammy, okay?" Serena was pulled to the back where Haruka waited.
Behind the glass room, Haruka instructed her to stand at a certain place. Serena stood on one side and the group of girls on the other. "Now, Sere, when you see the red light go on and you find your cue in the music you sing. The red light also indicates that you're being recorded. So no foul ups or we keep doing this until it's done. There are a couple of groups behind you so, we cant take longer than an hour.." he lastly stated as he left the girls in the room to watch them from another.
Serena faced forward and saw the whole store, from the customers to Sammy who was all the way on the other side of the room. He waved at her and then saw another form walk up next to him.
"I can't," she said to the girls.
"Sere, I thought you were in a band."
"I am, but we don't sing in front of audiences. We just play for fun."
"Sere, you can do it."
"But he's never heard me sing," staring at Darien who had his arms crossed and leaned against the counter next to Sammy. Serena closed her eyes and counted to 10, then exhaled. "I can do this."
"Good girl. Watch for Haruka" Haruka was testing the system to make sure everything was in working order. He smiled and began to count down.
"Sammy, have you seen Sere?" He hadn't seen her in two days. He was busy trying to ensure he got his preferred classes for next semester but Serena filled his mind every minute.
"Yeah... she's over there about to sing. Darien, my sister has talents you still don't know about."
"Your probably right," he crossed his arms and leaned back. Once he caught Serena humming a sweet tune than suddenly adding words while she cooked, her voice was spectacular, it was soothing and calming.
"You should listen to her, she's got talent!" Sammy went behind the counter to press a button then returned to his original spot.
"I'm sure she does." Darien clearly put it as he leaned back to watch. Putting earphones on, she placed the lyrics in front of her and waited for her cue. The light turned red. The music started and at the sound of Serena's voice, all movement stopped. They all held captive to the beauty of Serena's voice.
(AN: Song: How Deep Is Your Love - originally by the Bee Gees but was redone and sorta changed by another group of girls)
Ohhhhhh *group
*Sere
ohhhhhhhhhh ohhhhh oh yeah...
mmmmmmm...
*Serena
I know your eyes in the morning sun
I feel you touch me in the pouring rain
And the moment that you wander far from me
I want to feel you in my arms again
*Serena and the group
And you come to me
On a summers breeze
Keep me warm in your arms and you softly
Boy its me you need to show
How deep is your love.....
Watching her through and through, he felt her eyes on him. She was like a blue bird singing its humming tune, she made it seem second nature. Darien couldn't help feeling that this song had a whole special meaning. He didn't even have to listen between the lines, he knew this song was meant for him to hear.
How deep is your love...
How deep...
Serena kept her eyes on Darien, never once taking them away from hers, but remained transfixed and immobilized. Darien couldn't escape her enchanting voice, she sang only to him.
Is your love... how deep is your love
I really need to learn...
Cause we're living in a world of fools
Breaking us down when they all should let us be
We belong to you and me
*Serena
I believe in you
You know the dawn to my very soul
You are the light in my deepest and darkest night
Closing her eyes she remembered the time....
After watching a horror flick she was scared and unable to sleep for afraid what lurked in the dark. Of course watching the most horrific movie of all didn't help. She was tossing and turning in Darien's bedroom when there was a sudden knock on the door. She hid under the covers afraid to confront anyone, and in the midst of her mind she saw the little girl from the movie. The door creaked open and along with the familiar figure came a soft voice. "Sere.. baby you okay?"
You are my savior when I fall
Mika and Serena were walking up the stairs to their dorm when she slipped and fell helplessly backwards, Mika just missing her arm. Sensing this fall was going to be painful, she readied herself when a pair of willing arms held her safely. Her eyes opened and Darien stared at her with the most worried eyes she had ever seen.
Returning to reality, Serena opened her eyes and on instinct she searched for the one person she grew to love over the course of several weeks and longed to have him return it fully. There he was, staring fondly at her as she sang each word perfectly with her heart.
And you may not think I care for you
When you know inside that I really do
And it's me you need to show
How deep is your love..
*Group
How deep is your love
How deep...
Is your love... how deep is your love
I really need to learn
Cause we're living in a world of fools
Breaking us down when they all should let us be
We belong to you and me
"I l-like her, Sammy," Darien corrected himself and fidgeted. "She's like no other girl I've ever met and that includes Bel." Sammy said nothing, beside him was a man that held great respect for his sister. He had seen the way the two got along and quite frankly he agreed with the idea of his baby sister dating a college man. For one, he knew Darien would treat her with the deepest respect. He wouldn't have to worry about hyper high schoolers trying to get into her pants.
Two, Darien was a commendable man, he was smart, and on his way to be an aspiring biologist. Best of all, from his observations he could clearly see, Darien has gravely fallen for his sister. Out were his sad days aching for Bel. Now he was living life to the happiest with Serena. Yes, it was good, one of his best friends happy and normal again and his sister... Sammy thought as he watched her from behind the glass. She was exquisite; growing much since his last visit home. She was exceptionally fitting to be a sensual attractive woman. She possessed everything: intelligence, beauty, modesty, compassion, humility... so many words and yet.. they couldn't sum up to describe Serena.
"Sammy, I know you haven't said a thing regarding me and Serena, but I want to be clear. Would you allow to me to date your sister?" Sammy smiled, maybe he was finally admitting he loved her. He knew Serena.. was worried, he had spoken to her one evening. Darien not letting go of Bel, afraid to give to another a chance, afraid that he's heart would break again! Sammy's eyes took a knowing change from Serena, then to Mika who stood on the side watching. 'how deep is your love...I really need to learn' "Sammy you okay?"
"Mika wrote this song.. she.. she... this is.." Sammy tried to get out, he shook his head from the slight off look and returned to answer Darien with a smile... that knowing smile.. He too was ready.
"Darien... I don't mind at all." he patted his back and laughed. A beep came from his phone he spoke and sighed. Just as Serena and the girls started out of the room he quickly rushed over meeting her half way.
"I'm gonna have to cancel on lunch, work called and needed help on something," he smiled warily at her disappointment. "I'm sorry," he whispered caressing her cheek.
"How about dinner?" Serena tried to smile, but her time was cutting short and professors and bosses couldn't wait till she left. She needed to tell him and perhaps convince him that they were meant to be.
"I'm sorry Sere. It sounds like this problem will take some time.. How about tomorrow?" After another sigh, Serena nodded. "Thanks, I'm sorry." He looked into her eyes and she found something different before he kissed her fully. "Bye," winking as he turned, leaving Serena to wonder.
"Mika," Sammy approached her, "are you free this evening?" He took her hands into his.
"I am, why?" she looked a bit suspicious at his grinning features.
~ Stay Tune
Hallo.. and here I was skimming though this.. I completely forgotten how it went and their I started to redo some parts.. and finally after editing five paragraphs I said ACK the heck with it. Story was edited by Ely-chan and Twis.
Thanks again
raq
Chapter 6
By: Raq
Thanks everyone for the reviews.. Keep them up and I'll keep posting. For those of you with ideas and recommendations about the story, thank you. But the story IS FINISHED, if I revise it you wont see it for a long time.. For those of you who know me, when I look at stuff over and over again, I end up changing the whole thing, which is whats happening in Rivals.
Anyhow on with the story!
~
It was Friday, one more week until she had to go back. A bit distracted, Serena put away new CD's, thinking about Darien all together and how things would be when it came time to go back. Darien still never said he loved her, he cared for her, that she felt but she yearned and wanted more. It hurt when ever anyone asked if they were together, she really didn't know what to say. At times she found herself saying yes then thought hard about it and wanted to say no. He would confuse her all the more when he was in the same dilemma, saying yes and at times saying no. What was she supposed to think? Many knew that Serena was underage, and she felt that his answers always reflected on being underage. He masked everything really well, once she thought she could read his every move. Now she wasn't so sure.
Now, she was about to leave and they hadn't talked once about their situation. She truly wished he even mention something about staying together and giving the long distance a try. She lacked the nerve to bring it up, now she dreaded each day as it came closer to leaving. She would just hate to leave and call it a 'fling.'
"Hey Sere" Serena turned and found Reika, Setsuna, Hotaru and Michiru making their way towards her.
"Hi... what's up?"
"Nothing, just thought we would pass by and see how you're doing," asked Setsuna eyeing her a bit.
"Same old, same old here..... I think he's still hung up on Bel or perhaps he thinks that I would do the same. I'm about a thread away to giving up. I don't expect anything anymore. All I know is that I had a really great time. I'm glad I came up. I mean look at it this way, I met you girls, and when it comes time for me to choose a college, this is first on my list."
"Sere, you are so mature for your age," Reika hugged her. "Just make sure you don't let this eat you up. If you need to talk to someone give us a call."
She nodded as she held back tears. Sammy was working at the register and eyed her quietly noticing the change.
"Listen, we're waiting for Mika too. She said she wanted us to help her with something."
"Speak of the Devil," The doors chimed and Mika came walking swiftly towards the group.
"What's up Mika?"
"Well... remember that song that I wrote a about a few weeks ago, the one I showed you during our sleep over?" The girls nodded as they remembered the really sweet melody. "Well I got Haruka to do the melody and now all I need are the singers."
"Yeah, he played it for me and it's wonderful"
"So... what does this have to do with us?
"Yeah, you girls can harmonize. I write but I don't sing. So can you please?"
"You're asking us to sing"
"When?" asked Serena
"Now... Haruka is actually waiting for us." The girls turned towards the back and indeed Haruka was waiting.
"Who's singing what?"
"Sere, your gonna sing the main and the rest will be background"
"What? Mika, I don't know..."
"Come on Sere, Haruka said you would be perfect." Serena turned towards Haruka and saw him nod in confidence.
"But I'm working."
"I already talked to Sammy, okay?" Serena was pulled to the back where Haruka waited.
Behind the glass room, Haruka instructed her to stand at a certain place. Serena stood on one side and the group of girls on the other. "Now, Sere, when you see the red light go on and you find your cue in the music you sing. The red light also indicates that you're being recorded. So no foul ups or we keep doing this until it's done. There are a couple of groups behind you so, we cant take longer than an hour.." he lastly stated as he left the girls in the room to watch them from another.
Serena faced forward and saw the whole store, from the customers to Sammy who was all the way on the other side of the room. He waved at her and then saw another form walk up next to him.
"I can't," she said to the girls.
"Sere, I thought you were in a band."
"I am, but we don't sing in front of audiences. We just play for fun."
"Sere, you can do it."
"But he's never heard me sing," staring at Darien who had his arms crossed and leaned against the counter next to Sammy. Serena closed her eyes and counted to 10, then exhaled. "I can do this."
"Good girl. Watch for Haruka" Haruka was testing the system to make sure everything was in working order. He smiled and began to count down.
"Sammy, have you seen Sere?" He hadn't seen her in two days. He was busy trying to ensure he got his preferred classes for next semester but Serena filled his mind every minute.
"Yeah... she's over there about to sing. Darien, my sister has talents you still don't know about."
"Your probably right," he crossed his arms and leaned back. Once he caught Serena humming a sweet tune than suddenly adding words while she cooked, her voice was spectacular, it was soothing and calming.
"You should listen to her, she's got talent!" Sammy went behind the counter to press a button then returned to his original spot.
"I'm sure she does." Darien clearly put it as he leaned back to watch. Putting earphones on, she placed the lyrics in front of her and waited for her cue. The light turned red. The music started and at the sound of Serena's voice, all movement stopped. They all held captive to the beauty of Serena's voice.
(AN: Song: How Deep Is Your Love - originally by the Bee Gees but was redone and sorta changed by another group of girls)
Ohhhhhh *group
*Sere
ohhhhhhhhhh ohhhhh oh yeah...
mmmmmmm...
*Serena
I know your eyes in the morning sun
I feel you touch me in the pouring rain
And the moment that you wander far from me
I want to feel you in my arms again
*Serena and the group
And you come to me
On a summers breeze
Keep me warm in your arms and you softly
Boy its me you need to show
How deep is your love.....
Watching her through and through, he felt her eyes on him. She was like a blue bird singing its humming tune, she made it seem second nature. Darien couldn't help feeling that this song had a whole special meaning. He didn't even have to listen between the lines, he knew this song was meant for him to hear.
How deep is your love...
How deep...
Serena kept her eyes on Darien, never once taking them away from hers, but remained transfixed and immobilized. Darien couldn't escape her enchanting voice, she sang only to him.
Is your love... how deep is your love
I really need to learn...
Cause we're living in a world of fools
Breaking us down when they all should let us be
We belong to you and me
*Serena
I believe in you
You know the dawn to my very soul
You are the light in my deepest and darkest night
Closing her eyes she remembered the time....
After watching a horror flick she was scared and unable to sleep for afraid what lurked in the dark. Of course watching the most horrific movie of all didn't help. She was tossing and turning in Darien's bedroom when there was a sudden knock on the door. She hid under the covers afraid to confront anyone, and in the midst of her mind she saw the little girl from the movie. The door creaked open and along with the familiar figure came a soft voice. "Sere.. baby you okay?"
You are my savior when I fall
Mika and Serena were walking up the stairs to their dorm when she slipped and fell helplessly backwards, Mika just missing her arm. Sensing this fall was going to be painful, she readied herself when a pair of willing arms held her safely. Her eyes opened and Darien stared at her with the most worried eyes she had ever seen.
Returning to reality, Serena opened her eyes and on instinct she searched for the one person she grew to love over the course of several weeks and longed to have him return it fully. There he was, staring fondly at her as she sang each word perfectly with her heart.
And you may not think I care for you
When you know inside that I really do
And it's me you need to show
How deep is your love..
*Group
How deep is your love
How deep...
Is your love... how deep is your love
I really need to learn
Cause we're living in a world of fools
Breaking us down when they all should let us be
We belong to you and me
"I l-like her, Sammy," Darien corrected himself and fidgeted. "She's like no other girl I've ever met and that includes Bel." Sammy said nothing, beside him was a man that held great respect for his sister. He had seen the way the two got along and quite frankly he agreed with the idea of his baby sister dating a college man. For one, he knew Darien would treat her with the deepest respect. He wouldn't have to worry about hyper high schoolers trying to get into her pants.
Two, Darien was a commendable man, he was smart, and on his way to be an aspiring biologist. Best of all, from his observations he could clearly see, Darien has gravely fallen for his sister. Out were his sad days aching for Bel. Now he was living life to the happiest with Serena. Yes, it was good, one of his best friends happy and normal again and his sister... Sammy thought as he watched her from behind the glass. She was exquisite; growing much since his last visit home. She was exceptionally fitting to be a sensual attractive woman. She possessed everything: intelligence, beauty, modesty, compassion, humility... so many words and yet.. they couldn't sum up to describe Serena.
"Sammy, I know you haven't said a thing regarding me and Serena, but I want to be clear. Would you allow to me to date your sister?" Sammy smiled, maybe he was finally admitting he loved her. He knew Serena.. was worried, he had spoken to her one evening. Darien not letting go of Bel, afraid to give to another a chance, afraid that he's heart would break again! Sammy's eyes took a knowing change from Serena, then to Mika who stood on the side watching. 'how deep is your love...I really need to learn' "Sammy you okay?"
"Mika wrote this song.. she.. she... this is.." Sammy tried to get out, he shook his head from the slight off look and returned to answer Darien with a smile... that knowing smile.. He too was ready.
"Darien... I don't mind at all." he patted his back and laughed. A beep came from his phone he spoke and sighed. Just as Serena and the girls started out of the room he quickly rushed over meeting her half way.
"I'm gonna have to cancel on lunch, work called and needed help on something," he smiled warily at her disappointment. "I'm sorry," he whispered caressing her cheek.
"How about dinner?" Serena tried to smile, but her time was cutting short and professors and bosses couldn't wait till she left. She needed to tell him and perhaps convince him that they were meant to be.
"I'm sorry Sere. It sounds like this problem will take some time.. How about tomorrow?" After another sigh, Serena nodded. "Thanks, I'm sorry." He looked into her eyes and she found something different before he kissed her fully. "Bye," winking as he turned, leaving Serena to wonder.
"Mika," Sammy approached her, "are you free this evening?" He took her hands into his.
"I am, why?" she looked a bit suspicious at his grinning features.
~ Stay Tune
Hallo.. and here I was skimming though this.. I completely forgotten how it went and their I started to redo some parts.. and finally after editing five paragraphs I said ACK the heck with it. Story was edited by Ely-chan and Twis.
Thanks again
raq