~ That night

Wildfire

Chapter 8

By. Raq

raqstories@cox.net



The girls started to get ready for the evening at the dive, tonight was ladies night and Sammy and Haruka asked Serena to play with the band.

"We ready for tonight?" asked Haruka who came in the girls dorm, finding them primping over the mirror. "Ladies you all look wonderful. You don't want us to get into fights over you do you?" he hugged Michiru from behind. "Oh Sere, Darien was looking for you, he said he'll see you at the dive." Serena nodded and sighed, then remembered.

"Remember that song I gave you the other day?" Haruka nodded. "The one with that cool melody I mixed up?"

"Yes.. well I wanted to do that this evening." She looked at all the girls, "and I was wondering if you girls can help me out. I know its short notice and all but you are all good with memorizing stuff in a short time.. you think you could do this for me?" Serena rambled, staring from Setsuna, Reika, Mika, Hotaru and Michiru. "Please?" The girls bust out laughing at Serena's plea.

"Of course… but is it hard?"

"You better give it to us now so we can start memorizing. Am I thankful we took that projectory class." Hotaru laughed.

The girls all took one look at the lyrics and smiled. "You wrote this?" asked Mika.

"Yeah, I wrote it the other day"

"This is gonna be soo good!" Michiru laughed and began humming.

~ At the Club

The dive was crowded since it was girls night, where there was plenty of beauties and many would be beasts. Near the stage was a table and a few couches reserved by four men. Sitting casually they took glimpse at each woman that passed.

"Boy look at that one," Nathan nudged his friend. His eyes shot out towards a woman wearing a red halter top and tight blue jeans. "Sweet mother," Jayson answered. The woman turned and smiled. "what a waste," he nodded his head in disapproval. "If it wasn't for her face, she would be okay."

"Forget the face, look at the shape, the size of those things…" The four men stared, unnoticed. Darien neared them, then followed their gaze. "Wouldn't you like a piece of that."

"Why do you guys let the small brains of yours between your legs do the thinking?" the men turned and greeted their friend. "Come on Dare, you would honestly say that you don't want a piece of that?"

"I wouldn't touch that if I was a mere 18 year old boy and besides something about her is a turn off." Darien commented as he sat near Michael.

"It's the face."

"Oh come on…. All you would need is a pillow to cover that face, and..."

"Oh yeah and suffocate her... great thinking you moron." Michael turned to Darien. "How you doing man, you look like you haven't slept."

"I haven't," Darien responded waving for a waitress, rolling his eyes when he recognized the one who noticed.

"Hey Darien…" the red head flirted. "Monique," Darien saw her eyes batting and sighed. 'Where is Serena?'

"Where's your girl?" Monique stood straight, haughty about her size. Nathan and Kyle leaned towards the table for a better view. "She'll be here later."

"Too bad," she moved her hips to the side. "I was thinking you and I can get something a little after then perhaps go back to my place."

"Not interested," he answered dryly.

"Just remember…" Monique thrust her breasts towards Darien's face, "she can never measure up to these." she smiled. Sammy and Mika started towards the group and stopped as they watched Darien speak to Monique.

"Come off of it Monique, you were flat as a board when you first came here." her eyes widened. "Unlike those ones," Darien took Michael's stirrer and poked the offending silicones. "I prefer natural ones. Now I think its you who can never compare to Serena." Kyle, Michael and Jayson chuckled but hushed, noticing Sammy's appearance behind Darien. Monique stormed off, Kyle and Nathan coughed notably as Darien eyed them. He turned around to find Sammy staring. At first Sammy didn't say anything, Darien was becoming uneasy.

"Well…" Sammy said dryly then smiled and changed his tone as Darien watched him "someone should have done that a long time ago. She's too proud of those things." Sammy smiled and shook Darien's hand. "My sister is old enough to know what's right. Just..." Sammy shook his head from the pictures he made in his mind, "Just please, keep them to yourselves." Darien smiled. "Agreed" Darien was still grinning when turned to greet Mika. "Hey Mika... how you doing? Where's Serena?"

"Oh she'll be here in a bit. Haruka had to turn around cause he forgot his guitar." Sammy made sure Mika was situated and then stood up. "Darien, want to go to the bar?"

"So Dare, how you doing?" Sammy started as they ordered their drinks.

"A bit tired but I'm alright though. I was restless last night and didn't sleep"

"Restless for what?"

"OH Let see.. an extraordinary woman..." Sammy smiled at the word woman, even Serena's age didn't matter to him, Darien was in love. "Blonde girl, blue eyes, gorgeous and related to you." Sammy laughed.

"So say it already… I have to tell you, it only gets better," He sipped his drink and didn't take his eyes off Darien.

"I will...tonight."

"You better hurry up… time is running out," Sammy recognized the crowd that arrived, Darien sensing his eyes elsewhere turned. Along with Haruka, Michiru, Setsuna, Hotaru and Serena. Serena was wearing tight black pants and a blue mid drift v neck sweater. Her soft curls at the tips were purely natural… everything about Serena was natural, including the deep cleavage she sported. "NOW THOSE," Sammy saw Darien's eyes inspecting Serena "ARE natural!" both men laughed.

That was how Serena found the two, laughing. Serena neared Darien and when she was a foot away, she watched him place his drink back down on the bar and with a very sultry smile he pulled her close. "Hi baby," he whispered as he bent down to kiss her lovingly

"Miss me?" she smiled.

"I always miss you," Serena's heart melted. "Would you like a drink?" She nodded. "Carl… Coke for my lady." Darien turned and had a drink in each hand when Monique passed by, eyeing Serena closely. Darien stared at her at first, while Sammy stood there making sure his sister was alright. Monique's eyes darted towards Serena's chest. "Jealous?" asked Darien as he watched her storm off again leaving Serena wondering what just happened and Sammy and Darien laughing their heads off.

Getting situated, Darien made sure Serena stayed close to his side. His arms draped on her shoulder, and he kissed her temple, showing her more affection than normal. They listened to the first female band play their song. Her hand rested on his leg, and she drummed her fingers on his thigh, which made Darien feel uneasy. He took her hand with his other and kissed it affectionately. "So what happened to you this afternoon?" Darien quietly asked Serena. She turned to him and bit her lip. She wanted to be alone, to think things through and to prepare herself for her heartbreak.

"I'm sorry, but I needed some time alone," she smiled faintly, his eyes searching hers. "Is there something wrong?"

"Well, you see," she started when Michiru interrupted.

"Come on Sere, it's time!"

"Time for what?" asked Darien, receiving a kiss from Serena before she stood with the other girls. He found Mika watching him. "Just make sure you listen!" Mika winked before joining the girls. Darien turned to Haruka and Sammy who silently smirked.

"What is this all about?"

"Serena wrote a song," Haruka hinted, as their attention diverted to the girls who took their place. Mika had taken her place on keys, Chad decided to help out and do the synthesizing, and Reika, Setsuna, Serena, Michiru and Hotaru stood in front.

"All I heard from Reika as we drove here was that this song was specially written for you," Andrew laughed nudging Darien.

"I have to hand it to Serena, she actually put in a lot heart into this song," Darien took all this to consideration and quieted. He knew Serena could write, he found that out last night as he read through her work.

"Welcome everyone," The group started, introducing themselves before the crowd of over populated males, whistling and cat callings.

"If you want numbers," Chad had said from the back ground "these ladies are taken," he laughed as the crowed boo-ed. Michiru turned to Serena who was lacking color at the moment.

"Just sing like you did at the store, you'll be fine. Besides," Michiru gave the guys a side glance then a nod towards Darien. "You've got a guy to sing for," Serena smiled, thankfully nodding, she took a quick look towards the group of men. She found Darien eyeing her lovingly and affectionately. He winked at her and it was all she needed for assurance. The melody started and still she had her eyes firmly on Darien.

(Never leave your side by One Voice)

*All

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

ohhhh

ohhhhhh

*Setsuna

I know you're feeling down, because she broke your heart

Don't think that it's the end, you just got to try and start

Over with someone, someone who's gonna care

Care about the way you feel when no one else is there

*Hotaru

But you got to be patient Because Love takes some time

And your eyes got to be on guard cause true love is so hard to find.

Never know who or where, how or why

When the woman you've been waiting for is right before your eyes.

The group had floated their arms in front, then to the side to gesture towards Serena. The four backed up a bit giving her the full spotlight. With her eyes twinkling, Serena gave the audience one large smile and sang.

*Serena

When ever you're lonely, you can call on me

Cause I promise to be, there till eternity

if the mountains should fall, and the sun refuse to shine I'll with you through it all.

*Michiru, Hotaru, Setsuna, Reika (background while Serena is singing)

hmmmm…mmm…da…da….

hmmmm…mmm…da…da….

*Serena

When ever you hold me, I get a rush inside

You can tell by my touch that I just cant hide

The way I feel about you just feels so right

Baby I will never leave..

*Michiru, Hotaru, Setsuna, Reika (background while Serena is signing)

hmmmm…mmm…da…da….

hmmmm…mmm…da…da….

Serena started to walk down the stage and the girls followed in suit, swaying as they made their way towards her intended. Before they knew it, they were there. Serena stood in front of Darien singing to him with all her heart and the rest surrounded them harmonizing.

*Michiru, Hotaru, Setsuna, Reika (background while Serena is singing)

hmmmm…mmm…da…da….

hmmmm…mmm…da…da….

*Serena

So open up your eyes and let your mind free

What you've been searching for is all I've got in me

So don't you be afraid

Cause I wont let you down

Sweet love and honesty in you I've finally found

Darien smiled fondly at the girl before him, she was right, he thought silently as he watched the girl before him sing her heart out. To him! He couldn't help the warmth, the passion... the love his heart and his whole body felt right then and there. The man didn't even have to read between the lines. The love she held for him was clear and obvious. In her eyes, her features, her music and her heart, 'God…. I love you,' he professed silently. 'please make this one right.' he thought lovingly as he reached out for her hand, pulling her closer.

*Michiru

Mmm…. I'll be your fantasy, I'll be your dreams at night

Serena bit her lip as Michiru began her verse. He idly caressed the top of her hand. Darien's eyes were different this evening, the deeper shade of navy was softer and mellow. The shadowed hesitation seemed to be forgotten. 'Could it be?' she thought

Don't ever have a doubt, cause the feeling's oh so much

To have you here with me feels like you're heaven sent

And since you've been with me I've been in love ever since.

She swallowed the lump forming in her throat and the tears that glistened at the corners of her eyes were of happiness. It worked, this, she and Darien… she could see it, sense it, feel it. With a smile, she sang her verse with satisfaction. She got what she wanted.

*Michiru, Hotaru, Setsuna, Reika (background while Serena is singing)

hmmmm…mmm…da…da….

hmmmm…mmm…da…da….

*Serena

When ever you're lonely, you can call on me

Serena placed her hand softly on Darien's cheek.

Cause I promise to be, there till eternity

Serena gestured towards her heart, moving to the beat, and gave her soul to her music and him.

If the mountains should fall, and the sun refuse to shine I'll be with you through it all.

When ever you hold me, I get a rush inside

You can tell by my touch that I just can't hide

The way I feel about you just feels so right

1.1 Serena nodded her head in recognition and meant her words.

Baby I will never leave your side……

*Michiru, Hotaru, Setsuna, Reika (background while Serena is signing)

hmmmm…mmm…da…da….

hmmmm…mmm…da…da….

I'll be with you through it all…..

*Michiru, Hotaru, Setsuna, Reika (background while Serena is signing)

mmmm…mmm…da…da….

mmmm…mmm…da…da….

At this time Darien stood to face her. No matter how many people watched them he didn't care. All he cared about was making this woman in front of him understand how much he needed her.

Both warming to each others stare, they stood closely, their bodies almost touching. As she sang, Darien instantly wrapped his arms around her waist. Serena brought the mic to sing the last verse.

BABY… I will never leave your side…

Distance might separate them, but truly she would never leave his side. She smiled as the audience clapped and whistled. Michiru, Reika, Setsuna and Hotaru eyed them closely. Mika stood on her chair where she had been playing on the stage. Sammy, Haruka, Andrew and the rest of the guys waited.

Softly Darien whisked fallen locks of hair behind her ear. With one subtle lift of her chin, he spoke. "For everything, and anything you are, Serena…" Darien paused to look into her eyes, "I love you." Serena's eyes shined. "I love you too." With this confession he leaned down and sealed that promise. Sammy smiled and Haruka held on to Michiru. The others found their respective boyfriends and hugged them, enjoying the scene before them. The kiss lingered for more than they wanted, but little did they care that the whole dive was still watching them, clapping their hands and whistling to their happy reunion.



*** The End?

Thank You's – Thanks TWIS who helped me through this. Ely-chan for editing and changing things for me.

Disclaimers : These aren't mine…… Sailor Moon, 'Ex Girlfriend – by No doubt, 'How Deep is your Love – by ? it was a remake from the Beejees, 'Never Leave Your Side' by One Voice or aka Voice Five.

Fin 1.9.02