Well, here's another chappie! Thanks to all those who reviewed!! If you have any comments, please review to me! Keep them coming PLEASE!!!!!! It makes me super happy!! Anyway, without any further ado, here is my fourth chapter! You finally get to read what comes after my little cliffie!! Muahah!! ^_^

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Chapter 4-

For once in a very long time, Serena was genuinely happy. She was walking down the street, arm in arm, with someone she had grown to trust in the last hour or so. She was happy to know that something could blossom from this friendship.

Darien looked down upon the angel who was clinging to his arm. He sighed with content. He had been waiting for this moment for a very long time, and now, it was finally a reality.

*God, she's beautiful. I haven't seen her this happy in two years.it sure is good to have her back* he thought as he smiled to himself.

Serena smiled as she sighed and rested her head on his arm. She finally felt free again, and it was a wonderful feeling.

*I wonder why I didn't see this side of him before.I suddenly feel so happy around him.there's no way I could be falling for him.I mean.I hardly know him and.ok.that's it.I've fallen for him* she decided mentally, but quickly distracted herself, so as he wouldn't notice her staring at him.

They continued walking until they reached the entrance of the Crown Arcade. They walked in, and then proceeded towards the counter. They sat down, and Andrew came to greet them.

"Hey guys!" he greeted cheerfully.

"Hi Andrew." They replied together, smiles plastered across their faces.

".Why are you smiling so much.what am I missing here." he asked, his face showing a puzzled expression.

Serena smiled, "I'm breaking up with Damion!" she announced happily.

Andrew's jaw dropped, as the words sunk in.

"You did WHAT?? How? When? Why? What led you to do it? Why now??" he asked, throwing questions at the two standing before him.

"Whoa." said Serena, as she attempted at cooling Andrew off, " I decided just about an hour ago. Although I had some help.and something to look forward to after I break up with him." She said as she looked up to Darien and smiled.

"Finally!! It's about time! The whole world should be happy to hear this one." said Andrew, finally sighing a breath of relief, finally knowing that Serena will be in good hands.Darien's hands.

"Well this calls for some food. What do you want guys? It's all on me!" said Andrew, his mood definitely lifted.

"Hmm.how about my usual, a triple scoop vanilla sundae, and a chocolate milkshake for Darien!" she said happily.

"Yes Ma'am!" replied Andrew, as he busied himself, making her large order.

Serena and Darien made their way into a booth. Darien sat down and Serena made her way over to the opposite side. But before she got there, a pair of strong arms brought her down and she flopped down beside Darien. She giggled her little schoolgirl laugh, and blushed with embarrassment. Darien brought her closer to him and hugged her tightly, but not as hurt her still healing bruises. She leaned back into his chest and sighed contently. Life suddenly seemed so wonderful within the last 3 hours.

"Here we are!" said Andrew as he placed their tray of orders in front of them and sat down across from them. He smiled as he saw their position; Serena resting peacefully upon Darien's chest, and his arms encircling her waist, holding her.

"Food!" cried Serena, as she immediately got up and started inhaling her food.

Darien chuckled at her childish actions, but loved her just the same, but yet, he still hasn't told her.

Andrew and Darien simply stared in awe as they watched Serena gobble down her food at an inhumanly rate.

"Ahh.yummy! Thanks Andrew!" said Serena, smiling her thanks.

The three continued their conversation, as the door to the arcade opened once again. Andrew's attention was directed to the door, as he heard the chiming of the bells.

Andrew flashed his eyes towards the door, and thankfully, Darien followed his gaze and they landed upon something hideous; Damion.

"Well Serena, it seems like D-Day has come for you. You'll never guess who just walked through the door." said Andrew, warning Serena.

Serena whipped her head back as she scanned the room for Damion. She spotted him at the door, looking like someone had peed in his Cheerios and didn't strain them afterwards. His eyes were cut into slits as he too, scanned the room for something.someone.

Serena slouched back into her seat, trying to hide herself from his view.

"Serena, its now or never.you have to do this." Said Andrew, trying to convince her that this was the right thing to do.

"Well, it's a little late, I think he's found you." Said Darien, as he watched Damion walk towards their booth.

Damion had spotted a pair of golden meatballs, and instantly knew who it was. His mouth formed and evil, twisted smile, as he strode over to her.

Darien held Serena's hand firmly, giving it a tight squeeze, reassuring her that he would be there for her.

"Hello Serena." Said a voice. Serena's eyes trailed up a long torso, only to come face to face with the evilest of all people.

"H-Hello Damion." She replied, trying to keep her cool.

"What are you doing here? If I'm not mistaken, I remember telling you to come to my apartment this morning. You didn't show. And now I find you sitting here, eating ice cream, with two guys, and one of them being Darien?" he practically screamed into her face.

"Well, you are mistaken." She said defiantly, standing to face him, but only to come up to his shoulders. "I don't take orders from you anymore. I am not yours to control. I'm sick and tired of being your punching bag! I've found someone else, someone who will treat me right. Someone who won't hurt me. Someone, who isn't you." She finished, finally getting that load of her chest.

Damion stood there, flabbergasted. Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine this tiny little girl, standing up to him. But then, her words sunk in, and the words 'I've found someone else' stuck in his head like a sore thumb.

"What? Do you mean to tell me that you've been cheating on me? How DARE you?? After all I've done for you? This is how you repay me??" he hollered, towering over her.

Darien had his fists clenched together, his knuckles turning white, and he was about to stand and punch the living hell out of Damion, but Andrew kicked him under the table and his eyes flashed at him. Darien got the message. This was Serena's fight; she needed to do this alone. But if Damion even tries to touch her, that would be his cue to punch the living crap out of him.

"You treated me like shit! You did nothing for me! And now, I'm sick of it and I'm leaving." She yelled, her anger matching his.

Damion had had enough. He whipped his hand back and let it fly. It hit Serena square in the jaw and she went flying across the floor. The crowd that had gathered gasped as she slid towards the wall. Andrew stood up immediately and went to her side, checking to see if any serious damage had been done.

Darien snapped. He jumped out of his seat and landed a punch on Damion, on his left cheekbone. Damion's head snapped back, as he recovered from the quick blow.

"So this is how it's gonna be eh? Remember when we were little, I always kicked your ass, what makes you think I'm not going to do it again?" sneered Damion, as he glared at Darien, watching his every move.

Training had taught him to do so. He and Darien had trained at the Martial Arts Academy when they were young, and Damion had always beaten Darien.

Then circled each other, waiting for the other to make the first move. Damion dove at Darien, attempting at pulling to the ground, but Darien was prepared, he dodged his attack and countered with a backwards kick to his stomach. Damion then tripped Darien, resulting with Darien kicking his knee and making him kneel. Darien quickly recovered and stood up, and kneed Damion in the chin, making him fly backwards and land on his back. Darien took his fighting stance, and waited. Damion stood up, wiped the blood that was seeping through his lips, and stared at Serena and her huddled figure, trying to regain consciousness. He grinned evilly. Darien threw a fit and charged at Damion, but he was ready. He clotheslined him, and Darien fell to the ground. Darien got the wind knocked out of him, and he stood, trying to catch his breath.

"I see your fighting skills have improved, congratulations." Said Damion, as he smirked at Darien, watching him catch his breath.

"Hmph. And you're still as bad as you used to be." Replied Darien.

Damion's rage sky rocketed as he lunged himself at Darien. Darien, seeing this coming, simply moved aside and let Damion fall to the floor. He then walked over, and placed his foot and heel on his neck.

"She's not yours anymore. I think she made that quite clear already. If I ever see you near either one of us again, you'll be sorry. Am I clear?" said Darien coldly, as Serena came and hugged him. Darien put an arm around her, as he lifted his foot. Damion coughed as he stood.

"Now get out of here." Spat Darien, as he glared daggers at his enemy.

Damion eyed Serena momentarily, and then glared fiercely upon Darien.

"You're mine Serena. You'll be coming back to me. You know it. You're mine, you'll always be mine." He said to her, smiling his evil grin.

"Never. I was never yours, and I will never be." She replied, this time, not cowering at his rage.

"I'll be back for you. I'll get you. Mark my words." He said, as he backed out of the arcade.

Darien and Serena stood there, watching him leave. She was happy. Truly happy. She looked up at Darien, and he smiled down unto her.

"Well Serena, you did it!" said Andrew happily.

Serena sighed a breath of relief.

"Yup, I did it, and now, I can finally start a new relationship. And I have a feeling that this one's going to last." She said smiling, as she looked up at Darien.

Darien smiled as he dipped her, and kissed her. The crowd burst into applause, as they shared their first kiss, filled with emotion and love. Serena tangled her fingers in his dark ebony hair, as he held her slim waist protectively, never letting her go. They finally separated for air, and looked into each other's eyes. Serena giggle and blushed deep red.

"I love you." Whispered Darien, as he placed a butterfly kiss on her forehead.

"Don't say it unless you mean it." She warned him.

"I do mean it. I've loved you since I first saw you. Ever since you threw that test paper at me. Oh, I love you so much." He told her.

"I love you too. I was just too afraid to tell you. I was afraid that I'd scare you off."

"I'll always love you Serena Tsukino" vowed Darien, as he lifter her up and hugged her tightly.

Little did they know of a dark figure standing outside, watching the entire scene, evil plots already forming in the dark figure's mind.

"I'll get you back one day. You're mine."

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Whew!! Done! That took a while.sorry if it's a little geeky and odd, I sorta had a writers block.hope you liked it though! This is a minor cliffie, although its not huge.muahahah.REVIEW!!! Any suggestions on my writing is graciously accepted! BUT PLEASE REVIEW!!! Thanks! Look out for the next chappie around next week!